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  • Page 1 Mania EFX500/EFX600 user manual...
  • Page 2 Measurements are expressed in millimeters. ! 2005-2006 Martin Professional A5S, 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 A5S, Denmark. P5N 35000H68, Rev. E...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Firmware and hard boot uploads ......27 Mania EFX500 circuit board layout ..... 28 Mania EFX600 circuit board layout .

  • Page 4: Overview

    A: Power inlet B: Voltage selector switch (EFX500 all models & EFX600 EU models) C: DMX in D: DMX out E: Display and control buttons F: Safety cable attachment point G: Power on/off switch Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    If you have any Yuestions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline. Introduction...
  • Page 6 U Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. U Refer all service not described in this manual to a Martin service technician. U Do not operate the fixture if any covers or components are missing, damaged or deformed.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    P r e v en ti ng i nj ur i es du e to fal ls U When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold at least H0 times the weight of all installed devices. U Ensure that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installing a cord cap (plug) on the power cable The fixture[s power cable may reYuire a grounding-type cord cap Rearthed mains plugS that matches your power distribution system. Consult a Yualified electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 9: Physical Installation

    The Mania EFN5005600 must be either: U fastened to an overhead structure by means of its mounting plate and a Martin rigging clamp Ravailable from your Martin dealerS, or U fastened to a surface by means of its mounting plate and suitable bolts.
  • Page 10 For easier access for adWustment, it is possible to remove the swivel locks and replace them with two M8 hexagonal lock nuts, P5N 08H3270HS. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 11: Creating A Data Link For Dmx And Synchronized Operation

    4. Hold the fixture up to the surface so that the screwbolt heads pass through the centers of the keyholes A in the mounting plate, and slide the fixture to engage the screwbolt heads in the mounting plate. 5. Using one of the remaining holes in the mounting plate as a guide, mark a position for a fourth hole to accept a screwbolt that will lock the fixture in place.
  • Page 12 500 meters RH640 ft.S long, with maximum 32 fixtures. If you wish to exceed 32 fixtures or 500 meters, or to split the link into branches, use an optically isolated amplifier-splitter such as the Martin RS-485 Opto- Splitter RP5N 90758060S.

  • Page 13: Gobo Wheels

    4. Plug a data cable into the OUT socket of the first fixture and the IN socket of the next one. Continue connecting up to 32 Mania EFNs output-to-input. 5. Terminate the link by inserting a male termination plug RP5N 9H6H30H7S into the data output of the last fixture.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Multiple fixtures can be synchroniQed if one master fixture is set to auto trig mode and the other fixtures are set to DMN mode. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 15: Synchronized Music Trig And Auto Trig Operation

    >M? mode: In DMN mode, fixtures receive control instructions via the serial data link. They will respond to control signals from a DMN controller Ror from another fixture set as masterS. Selecting DMX, music trig or auto trig op erat ing modes The Mania EFN is supplied set to DMN mode with DMN address set to H.

  • Page 16: Dmx Controller Operation

    U The Mania EFN500 uses seven DMN channels in DMN mode H and nine channels in DMN mode 2. U The Mania EFN600 uses six DMN channels in DMN mode H and eight channels in DMN mode 2. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...
  • Page 17 To toggle between DMN modes H and 2: H. Apply power to the fixture and wait for the fixture to reset. 2. Hold the mModen button pressed in for 5 seconds to enter the fixture control DMX Address menu. 3. Press the mNH00n button repeatedly until X100 Mode "...
  • Page 18 Selecting a speed allows you to adWust fade times when using DMN controllers that do not feature fade time programming Ra fade time is the time taken for effects to change Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 19: Fixture Control Menu

    from one scene to the nextS. If you select tracking, the DMN controller defines fade times. Unsure about speed and tracking ? Set the fixture to tracking if you are using programmed fade times or macros on your DMN controller. Select an effects speed if you are ":$ using programmed fade times or macros on your DMN controller.
  • Page 20 Rminimum sensitivityS to Rmaximum sensitivityS. The default setting is 5. Press the mModen button again to save your setting and exit the control menu. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 21: Error Messages

    If an error message is displayed, try powering the fixture off and then on again to reset it. If the problem persists, contact your Martin dealer. S t r i k i n g t h e E F X 6 0 0 l a m p If the EFN600[s discharge lamp is powered off via DMN during operation, you must wait eight minutes before the lamp can be restruck.

  • Page 22: Service And Maintenance

    4. Remove dust and dirt from the fan blades and vent grills using a soft brush, cotton swab, vacuum, or compressed air. 5. Reinstall the main cover and lamp cover securely before reapplying power. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 23: Lamp Replacement And Adjustment

    Wear safety glasses and gloves and allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before replacing lamps. Mania EFX500 lamp The Mania EFN500 uses a 250 W halogen lamp. Replace the lamp when it reaches the average life specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 24 R e s t r i k i n g t h e E F X 6 0 0 l a m p Note that, when the Mania EFN600[s discharge lamp is powered off, it must be allowed to cool for 8 minutes before it is restruck. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...
  • Page 25 I n s t a l l i n g t h e E F X 6 0 0 l a m p Warning! Wear safety glasses and gloves and allow the Mania EFX600 to cool for at least 10 minutes before replacing the lamp. H.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Main Fuse

    It is possible to upload new firmware to the Mania EFN via the data IN connector using, for example, an uploader such as the Martin MP-2 Uploader, or a PC using a Martin DABS interface device and suitable software. The latest version of the Mania EFN firmware is available in the Support area of the Martin website at http:55www.martin.com...

  • Page 27: Firmware And Hard Boot Uploads

    When the Mania EFN is in hard boot mode, the data LED blinks. If you are not sure how to carry out uploads, your Martin dealer will be able to give advice or carry out the upload for you.

  • Page 28: Mania Efx500 Circuit Board Layout

    PCB J9 PCB J9 Power PCB J6 Power PCB J6 Hall Hall Color / Color / Gobo Gobo Mirror Mirror Color / Gobo Color / Gobo Tilt Dish Dish Mania EFX500 PCB Label P/N: 33120063-A Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 29: Mania Efx600 Circuit Board Layout

    EFX600 ANIA CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT Transformer 15 Transformer 15 Ballast Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB (J12) (J12) (J12) (J12) Mania EFX600 Mania EFX600 Mania EFX600 Mania EFX600 Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB (J13) (J13) (J13) (J13) Power PCB...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    In synchroniQed Data link not terminated respond during DMN or operation, insert DMN synchroniQed operation termination plug in input of first fixture. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...

  • Page 31: Control Menu

    ONTROL MENU U Hold the mModen button pressed in for 5 seconds to access the control menu. U Use the mNH00n button to select the personality feature. U Use the mNHn button to change the setting for that feature. Hersonality feature Setting DMX Address X100...

  • Page 32: Mania Efx500 Dmx Protocol

    EFX500 DMX ANIA PROTOCOL Channel Value Hercent Function Strobe effect, auto trig, music trig, reset 0 - 4 0 - H No function 5 - 68 2 - 26 Strobe Rfast to slowS 69 - H00 27 - 39 Remote stand-alone, auto trig H0H - H32 40 - 5H Remote stand-alone, music trig...
  • Page 33 Channel Value Hercent Function Han (mirror drum swivel) position, sha9e and music trig Maximum left pan Neutral Maximum right pan → H28 - H82 5H - 7H Narrow shake Rslow fastS → H83 - 239 72 - 93 Wide shake Rslow fastS 240 - 244 94 - 95...

  • Page 34: Mania Efx600 Dmx Protocol

    EFX600 DMX ANIA PROTOCOL Channel Value Hercent Function Intensity, strobe effect, auto trig, reset, lamp off 0 - 4 0 - H Blackout Rshutter closedS 5 - H22 2 - 47 Intensity 0-H00p, lamp on H23 - H29 48 - 50 Shutter open H30 - H89 5H - 74...
  • Page 35 Channel Value Hercent Function Mirror dish rotation, sha9e and music trig 0 - H Stop → 2 - 65 H - 25 Counterclockwise rotation Rfast slowS → 66 - H29 26 - 50 Clockwise rotation Rslow fastS H30 - H92 5H - 75 Shake Rvarious shakesS H93 - 208...

  • Page 36: Mania Efx500/600 Specifications

    EFX500/600 ANIA SPECIFICATIONS P h y s i c a l SiQe with mounting plate RLxWNHS ..4H0 x 500 x 230mm RH6.2 x H9.7 x 9.H in.S Mania EFN500 weight with mounting plate ....H2.5 kg R27.6 lbS Mania EFN600 EU model weight with mounting plate .
  • Page 37 E l e c t r i c a l M a n i a E F X 5 0 0 a l l m o d e l s Input ......... . 3-prong IEC male socket AC power .
  • Page 38 I n c l u d e d i t e m s – E F X 5 0 0 a l l m o d e l s Long-life 250 W halogen lamp 3 m R9.8 ftS EU mains cable 3xH.0mm with Schuko male connector 3 m R9.8 ftS EU mains cable 3xH.0mm with no male connector...
  • Page 39 Ø13.5 Ø9 Ø18...
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