Table of Contents
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section 1
INTRODUCTION
About this manual .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 4
section 2
SETUP
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installing or changing the lamp ................................................................................................................................ 5
Powering the fixture ................................................................................................................................................. 5
MAC 600/E
user manual
© 1997 - 2000 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000018 Rev. G
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- Page 1 MAC 600/E user manual © 1997 - 2000 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. Printed in Denmark.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rigging the fixture in place............................6 Connecting the serial link............................7 Setting control protocol and address........................8 Installing the snoot (optional)........................... 8 section 3 OPERATION Martin RS-485 control.............................. 9 DMX-512 control..............................9 Lamp..................................9 Mechanical effects ..............................section 4 CONTROL MODULE Address and protocol selection.......................... - Page 3 About this manual This manual covers the MAC 600 with magnetic ballast and the MAC 600 Ewith electronic ballast. “MAC 600/E” is used to refer to both models when describing common features or procedures. This manual describes the features of software version 2.3. The latest MAC 600/E software and documentation are available from the Service and Support area of the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk.
- Page 4 The procedure is described on page 17. The MAC 600/E must be cool and isolated from AC power. Remove the 2 thumbscrews securing the lamp- socket assembly to the rear of the head. Pull out the lamp-socket assembly.
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Page 5: Rigging The Fixture In Place
Attach an approved safety cable to the base. The MAC 600/E can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss. The integrated Fast-Lock system enables quick and easy fastening of the clamp adapters in 4 different positions as shown below. -
Page 6: Connecting The Serial Link
C o n n e c t i n g f i x t u r e s The MAC 600/E has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that can be configured for use with either DMX or Martin Protocol controllers. -
Page 7: Setting Control Protocol And Address
You may push [MENU] and [ENTER] simultaneously to disable pan and tilt reset. This is handy if you want to change settings while the MAC 600/E is in a flight case. As the fixture does not run through the entire reset procedure, error messages will be displayed. -
Page 8: Martin Rs-485 Control
8 minutes have elapsed. With the MAC 600 E, lamp power falls to 400 watts for cooler operation and longer lamp life when the shutter is closed for 10 seconds. Power instantly returns to full when the shutter opens. Reduced-power mode with the shutter open can be forced by setting channel 1 to a DMX value from 116 to 122. -
Page 9: Mechanical Effects
SPEC/dRES reset ( ) is enabled. There is also a combination of DMX values that allows you to reset the MAC 600/E even if this feature is disabled; see the DMX protocol for details. An on-the-fly position correction system automatically corrects the position of the effect wheels. This feature can be disabled by setting... -
Page 10: Control Module
CONTROL MODULE The 4-digit LED control panel on the side of the MAC 600/E allows you to set the address and personalities, read lamp hours and other information, calibrate effects, control the fixture manually, and run a test routine. Most of these functions may be performed remotely via the serial link with a Martin MPBB1 or MP-2 uploader The display can be flipped for easy reading by pressing the [↑] and [↓]keys simultaneously. -
Page 11: Personality Settings
'0;DGGUHVV Set the DMX address between channel 1 and 512. MAdr Martin address ( ): Set the Martin address between channel 1 and 31. Personality settings Personality Path Options Effect (Default settings shaded.) FAST Optimize movement for speed.* PTSP... -
Page 12: Readouts
SCHI 4020700000) Electronic ballast SPEC/ETYP type Select Mitronic ballast (MAC 600 E’s with date-based S/N or MITR before S/N 4020700000) * Setting may be overridden via DMX. See the protocol for details. Readouts U s a g e r e a d o u t s ( TIME) -
Page 13: Manual Control
Manual control M a n u a l c o n t r o l ( MAN) The manual control menu permits you to do the following without a controller: • reset the fixture ( L ON LoFF • turn the lamp on and off ( •... -
Page 14: Maintenance And Basic Service Operations
U p l o a d m o d e ( UPLd) Upload mode prepares the MAC 600/E to receive control software. It is normally engaged automatically by the upload device. In certain circumstances, however, you may have to set upload mode manually as described under “Updating software” on page 19. -
Page 15: Changing The Xlr Pin-Out
Attach the safety wire to the front head section. 18° and 65° field angle options are available for the MAC 600/E. (See “Accessories” on page 26.) The lens is mounted on a snap-lock “lens hood” or front section that attaches easily to the head. Simply release the snap locks and unhook the safety wire to remove the standard lens front. -
Page 16: Optimizing Lamp Alignment
Using the wrong setting can cause overheating, fixture damage, and/or poor performance. MAC 600 (magnetic ballast) Disconnect the MAC 600 from AC power. Remove the top covers. Find the correct transformer and ballast terminals for your AC supply in the table below. Consult a qualified electrician if you do not know the AC frequency and voltage. -
Page 17: Updating Software
) and be ready for a boot mode upload. If a software upload to the MAC 600/E is interrupted, the fixture must be powered off for at least 10 seconds before a new upload can be attempted. When powered on, a check-sum error will occur and it will automatically go into boot mode, ready for a second upload attempt. -
Page 18: Dmx Protocol
Plug in any unplugged connectors, apply power to the MAC 600/E, and proceed with the upload. After the upload, disconnect the fixture from the electricity, move the jumper back to the normal setting, and replace the circuit board. a p p e n d i x a... - Page 19 0 - 40 &RORU:KHHO 40 - 80 Scroll White Color 1 80 - 120 120 - Color 1 Color 2 Color 2 Color 3 Color 3 Color 4 161 - Fixed Colors Color 4 166 - Color 3 Color 2 171 -...
- Page 20 6SHHG'LPPHU&0<%P6KDSHU Tracking 0 - 2 0 - 1 Fast slow 3 - 239 1 - 94 Tracking, MOdE = NORM (studio mode off) 240 - 242 94 - 95 Tracking, MOdE = STUd (studio mode on) 243 - 245 95 - 96 Tracking, SCUT = OFF (shortcuts off) 246 - 248...
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Page 21: Error Messages
Verify that the controller is ... automatic protocol detection is sending and the serial link is AUTO (Automatic protocol enabled but the protocol (Martin/DMX) properly connected. cannot be determined because there is detection error) no control data..the lamp doesn’t ignite within 10 •... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
• Contact Martin service DIER (Dimmer time-out) personnel for assistance. CYER (Cyan time-out) ...the magnetic-indexing circuit is MAER (Magenta time-out) malfunctioning (e.g. sensor defective or YEER COER magnet missing). After the time-out, the (Yellow time-out) b1ER effect in question will stop in a random... -
Page 23: Pcb Layout
Disconnect fixture. Check ballast and settings do not match local AC transformer settings and correct if necessary. voltage and frequency. (MAC 600 E) Incorrect ballast type Check S/N and set ballast type personality selected. accordingly. Misaligned lamp. Adjust lamp. - Page 24 F u s e s • Primary fuse, MAC 600, MAC 600 E @ 200 - 250 V AC..........T 6.3 A, 250 V • Primary fuse, MAC 600 E @ 100 - 130 V AC .............. T 10.0 A, 250 V...
- Page 25 Fuse F603 ........................ T 0.315 A, 250 V C o m m u n i c a t i o n • Protocols ................USITT DMX512 (1990) / Martin RS-485 • DMX start code ..........................0 Recommended cable......24 AWG (min.), low capacitance, 85-150 Ω shielded twisted pair • Connector •...
- Page 27 MAC 600 DMX Protocol Start code = 0 Implemented from CPU software version 2.0...
- Page 28 T = tracking mode (0-2 & 246-251) S = normal PTSP or shortcuts off (246-248) F = fast PTSP or shortcuts on (249 -251) «·» = blackout speed (252-255) variable speed, points to fast...
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