Maintenance; Cleaning; Uploading New Firmware - Martin MAC One User Manual

Maintenance

Warning! Read 'Safety information' on page 4 before servicing the fixture.

Cleaning

Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance, causes overheating and will
damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product
warranty.
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning
schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore
impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the fixture. Environmental factors that may result in a
need for frequent cleaning include:
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Use of smoke or fog machines.
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High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
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Presence of cigarette smoke.
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Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor
events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 100 hours of operation to see
whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess
cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable
maintenance schedule.
Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do not use any product that
contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause surface damage.
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air vents
at the back and sides of the head with low-pressure compressed air. Holding cooling fan blades
stationary with a screwdriver will protect them from spinning too fast and possibly being damaged
when you apply a vacuum or air jet.
3. Clean surfaces by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth moistened with a weak detergent
solution. Do not rub glass surfaces hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry with a soft,
clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue
or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.

Uploading new firmware

Important! Do not switch the fixture off or disconnect the source of the firmware during an update, or the
firmware will be corrupted.
You can check the currently installed firmware version in the INFORMATION menu. Firmware updates
can be downloaded automatically from the Martin cloud using the Martin Companion software suite on a
PC connected to the Internet.
Fixture information and settings are not affected when you upload new firmware to the fixture. All MAC
One fixtures that are powered on and connected via a DMX link to the fixture that you update will also
have their firmware updated.
If you update firmware to a newer version, check the MAC One area of www.martin.com to see whether
an updated version of the fixture's User Manual is available for the new firmware.
You need the following in order to install firmware:
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A Windows PC running the latest version of the Martin Companion software suite that is available for
download from the Martin website at www.martin.com.
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The latest MAC One firmware files (Martin Companion automatically downloads these from the Martin
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Martin MAC One Safety and Installation Manual Rev. B