The latest software, manuals and other documentation for all Martin products are available for download at www.martin.com Technical Support If you have questions about how to install, service or operate the fixture safely, please contact Harman Professional Technical support: • For technical support in North America, please contact: HProTechSupportUSA@harman.com Phone: (844) 776-4899 •...
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P R O T E C T I O N F R O M E L E C T R I C S H O C K • Do not remove any cover from the fixture except as described under “Service and maintenance” on page 14.
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P R O T E C T I O N F R O M B U R N S A N D F I R E • The exterior of the fixture becomes hot during use. After 5 minutes of operation a surface temperature of 60°...
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• When suspending the fixture, check that the supporting structure and all hardware used to suspend the fixture can hold at least six (6) times the weight of the load suspended from them and that the installation respects all similar safety factors that are required by locally applicable regulations. Check that the structure and hardware are in perfect condition and suitable for their purpose.
Introduction Thank you for selecting the ERA 500 Hybrid IP from Martin®. This moving-head spotlight offers the following features: • IP65 rating • 370 W Philips MSD Platinum 18 R LL discharge lamp that produces sharp gobo projections with a flat field •...
Physical installation Warning! The ERA 500 Hybrid IP has a powerful pan motor. There is a powerful torque reaction when the head is panned suddenly. Do not apply power to the ERA 500 Hybrid IP unless it is either securely fastened to a structure such as a rigging truss or standing securely on a stable horizontal surface.
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Clamping the fixture to a truss 1. Check that all rigging hardware is undamaged and can bear at least six (6) times the weight of the fixture or as required by locally applicable regulations. Check that the supporting structure can safely bear the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.
AC power Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 4 before connecting the fixture to AC mains power. For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be electrically connected to ground (earth). The AC mains power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
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2. See Figure 6. Remove the rubber sealing cap from the MAINS IN socket (arrowed). Line up the keys in the power input cable’s TRUE1 connector with the keyways in the MAINS IN socket (arrowed). Insert the connector into the socket and twist clockwise to engage.
Data links Important! Shut down power to the fixture before connecting to or disconnecting from data. DMX and RDM The ERA 500 Hybrid IP has 5-pin locking XLR sockets for DMX and RDM input and output (see A in Figure 7).
Service and maintenance Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 4 before servicing the ERA 500 Hybrid IP. To maintain the fixture’s IP rating it is necessary to vacuum test the fixture using the vacuum tester and instructions that are available from Martin every time a cover has been removed. Failure to carry out this test may leave the fixture unprotected against the entry of water and dirt.
Take the following precautions to avoid humidity during service: • Carry out lamp replacement and adjustment during dry weather conditions or in a dry location indoors only. The relative humidity level should be no higher than 50%. If the humidity level is above 50%, remove water vapor from the fixture using the procedure described in “Dehumidifying the fixture”...
• If the level is below 45%, the fixture will run the dehumidification program for 30 seconds. The fixture will then stop the dehumidification program and the control panel display will return to the main menu page. Note that you can stop the dehumidification process at any time by selecting EXIT in the control panel and pressing ENTER to confirm.Note also that, for safety reasons, you cannot run the dehumidification process if the fixture is too hot (above 65°...
Cleaning Regular cleaning is very important for fixture life and performance. Buildup of dust, dirt, smoke particles, fog fluid residues, etc. degrades the fixture’s light output and cooling ability. Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the ERA 500 Hybrid IP.
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To reduce the risk of explosion, replace the lamp before it reaches the limit of its service life. Do not exceed the lamp’s service life. Replace the lamp immediately if it is deformed or in any way defective. For maximum service life: •...
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5. See Figure 11. Disconnect the rear cover fan lead at its connector A. Remove the Torx 20 screw B that attaches the rear cover safety wire to the head and keep the screw for use during reassembly. You can now remove the rear cover with its safety wire completely from the head.
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right-hand side of the lamp under its clips on the right-hand side of the lamp compartment. Allow the spring tension to push the lamp back to the right. 11. Check that the lamp is held securely in its clips on both sides, then tighten the lamp slider locking screw (see Figure 13).
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3. Strike the lamp and open the shutter. 4. Set zoom to wide so that it is easier to see any unevenness in the projection. 5. Aim the fixture at an even surface, using either the manual pan and tilt commands in the fixture’s control panel or a DMX controller.
Using the fixture Before using the fixture, download and read the latest version of the ERA 500 Hybrid IP User Guide from the ERA 500 Hybrid IP area of the Martin website at www.martin.com. The User Guide contains details of: •...
Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy Check that power is switched on and cables are No power to fixture. plugged in. Contact Martin Service or authorized service partner. Do not remove base or yoke covers, One or more of the fixtures is attempt to replace a fuse or carry out any repairs or completely dead.
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Installation Mounting points ..2 pairs of 1/4-turn points for 106 mm (4.17 in.) center-to-center omega brackets Location ......Indoor and outdoor use, must be fastened to surface or structure Orientation .
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Harman Professional, Inc. have issued an FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity for this product. The Declaration of Conformity is available for download from the ERA 500 Hybrid IP area of the Martin website at www.martin.com Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations - Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada...
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