Summary of Contents for Martin MAC Ultra Performance
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MAC Ultra Performance User Guide and Safety/Installation Manual...
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Covers update to firmware v.2.0.0. Added continuous gobo wheel scrolling, Extended Gamut color mode and new calibration options. Revision D Covers features in MAC Ultra Performance firmware version 1.6.0 such as Color Mode. Added drawing explaining DMX values and pan/tilt/zoom/focus positions. Revision C Covers MAC Ultra Performance firmware version 1.5.0.
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MAC Ultra Performance area of the Martin® website at www.martin.com. Thank you for selecting a MAC Ultra Performance moving head lighting fixture from Martin®. This User Guide is a supplement to the Safety and Installation Manual. This User Guide contains information that is mainly of interest for lighting designers and operators, whereas the Safety and Installation Manual contains important information for all users, especially installers and technicians.
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Before applying power to or operating the MAC Ultra Performance: • Read the ‘Safety Information’ section of the fixture’s Safety and Installation Manual that is included at the end of this User Guide, supplied with the fixture and available for download from the Martin website at www.martin.com.
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Effects This section gives details of the effects available in the MAC Ultra Performance. See the DMX protocol table on page 27 for a list of channels and commands used to control the effects via DMX. Where fine control is available, the main control channel sets the first 8 bits (the most significant byte or MSB), and the fine channels set the second 8 bits (the least significant byte or LSB) of the 16-bit control byte.
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You cannot move a goboholder from one gobo wheel to the other. We number gobo wheels in Martin fixtures in the order that the light from the source reaches them. In the MAC Ultra Performance: •...
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The standard gobos are shown in the correct order in Figure 3. All gobos are interchangeable except Gobo 3 (Limbo), which is fused glass and is glued into a special goboholder. The MAC Ultra Performance Safety and Installation Guide contains details of gobo replacement procedures.
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Rotating prism The MAC Ultra Performance has a four-facet circular prism that can be inserted into the beam at indexed angles or rotated with variable direction and speed to give multiple beam effects.
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The MAC Ultra Performance’s zoom lens varies the focused beam angle from 7.7° to 53°. Wide zoom angles allow sharp focus on projection surfaces close to the fixture. At narrower zoom angles, sharp focus is only possible further from the fixture.
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The default PWM frequency is 3000 Hz. Pre-programmed FX From firmware version 1.5.0 the MAC Ultra Performance offers a range of pre-programmed effect macros that we simply call FX. See a full description under “FX: pre-programmed effects” on page 43 FX give instant access to complex dynamic effects with no need for time-consuming programming at the controller.
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Figure 5: Display and control panel When the MAC Ultra Performance is powered on, it first boots and resets, then it displays its DMX address (or its fixture ID number, if one has been set) and any status messages (see page 53) in the display H.
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Martin supplier. The MAC Ultra Performance contains a CR123A 3-volt lithium battery in a compartment G next to the control panel. The battery gives access to the most important functions in the control panel when the fixture is not connected to AC power.
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SERV warning appears in the display. Service mode removes the risk of unexpected head movement during service adjustments. To take the fixture out of SERVICE mode, power the fixture off, then reapply power and allow the fixture to start normally. MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Fail-safe connection The MAC Ultra Performance has a fail-safe network connection. If the fixture loses power or if you shut it down, it will continue to relay an Ethernet signal, and the Art-Net / sACN / P3 signal to the other networked fixtures in the daisy chain will not be interrupted.
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The P3 protocol will supply both DMX data and video pixel data to fixtures over a network cable. On the MAC Ultra Performance you can use the video pixel data to control the intensity and/or the color of the fixture’s output with real-time control using the P3 Mix DMX channel.
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Fast / Smooth / Standard PAN_TILT_LIMITATION_ENABLE PAN_LIMITATION_MINIMUM PAN_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM TILT_LIMITATION_MINIMUM TILT_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM PAN_TILT_LIMITATION_RESET Fixture cooling FAN_MODE FAN_CLEAN Fixture information FIXTURE_ID SERIAL_NUMBER MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Fixture setup The onboard control panel lets you configure the fixture using a range of fixture settings. Note that many of these settings are also available on the Control / settings DMX channel (see “Adjusting settings via DMX” on page 25). Fixture ID The fixture lets you set a four-digit ID number to ease identification of the fixtures in an installation.
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RESET PAN/TILT LIMITS sets the fixture to default pan and tilt limits that are suitable for mounting the fixture in a GT Pre-Rig truss using standard Martin half-coupler rigging clamps. If you install the fixture in this type of pre-rig truss, you only need to execute a RESET PAN/TILT LIMITS command and set LIMIT ENABLE to ON to avoid the risk of head collisions.
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• VIDEO TRACKING optimizes performance if the MAC Ultra Performance is used with a video source. In normal use, the fixture processes the signal it receives, tracking (or smoothing out) changes in values in order to ensure smooth fading between colors and/or intensities. This signal processing takes fractions of a second and is normally invisible, but if the fixture is used to display video the processing can interfere with video response times.
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- LEGACY framing mode emulates a 2-layer framing system, like the one found in Martin's MAC Viper and MAC Encore fixtures. This mode limits framing blades to maximum 50% deployment at maximum DMX value.
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DMX signal monitoring The MAC Ultra Performance provides data on the DMX signal it is receiving in the DMX LIVE menu. This information can be useful for troubleshooting control problems. • RATE displays the DMX refresh rate in packets per second. Values lower than 10 or higher than 44 may result in erratic performance, especially when using tracking control.
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If you have replaced a module or a CMY flag and you notice a difference in color output compared with other MAC Ultra Performance fixtures, firmware v. 2.0.0 and later lets you choose from various options for →...
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Adjusting settings via DMX Certain fixture settings and parameters can be adjusted from the DMX controller on Channel 42, the Fixture Control/Settings channel. Commands sent on this channel override any settings entered in the fixture’s onboard control menus. To help you avoid accidentally applying a setting that may disrupt a light show, for example, the commands must be held for a certain time before they are applied.
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• When keylight calibration is used in MANUAL mode, it will use the custom values stored using the above procedure. • When keylight calibration is used in AUTOMATIC mode, it will use the values stored during the original calibration procedure at the factory. MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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215 - 221 Stop (wheel stops at current position) CCW slow → fast 222 - 243 Random colors 244 - 247 Fast 248 - 251 Medium 252 - 255 Slow Table 2: MAC Ultra Performance Basic Mode DMX Protocol DMX protocol...
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32131 - 32895 Stop, gobo stops at current position Gobo rotation CCW slow → fast 32896 - 64515 64516 - 65535 Stop, gobo indexed at 90° Table 2: MAC Ultra Performance Basic Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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129 - 255 Angle + Movement Pan (16-bit) Left → right Fade 32768 0 - 65535 Tilt (16-bit) Forward → backward Fade 32768 0 - 65535 Table 2: MAC Ultra Performance Basic Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Medium fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec. Low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec. Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec. No function 59 - 60 Table 2: MAC Ultra Performance Basic Mode DMX Protocol DMX protocol...
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Store all calibration settings (except keylight settings) – 5 sec. Return all calibration settings (except keylight settings) to factory defaults – 5 sec. No function 200 - 255 Table 2: MAC Ultra Performance Basic Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Enable PWM frequency adjustment (adjust frequency on channel 47) FX2 speed and direction Effect reversed fast → slow 0 - 126 Fade 127 - 129 Effect stops Effect forward slow → fast 130 - 255 Table 2: MAC Ultra Performance Basic Mode DMX Protocol DMX protocol...
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Synchronized: all fixtures start FX cycles at same time No function 37 - 100 101 - 120 Random start (Channel 45 controls overall speed) 121 - 140 Random duration No function 141 - 255 Table 2: MAC Ultra Performance Basic Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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215 - 221 Stop (wheel stops at current position) CCW slow → fast 222 - 243 Random colors 244 - 247 Fast 248 - 251 Medium 252 - 255 Slow Table 3: MAC Ultra Performance Extended Mode DMX Protocol DMX protocol...
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32131 - 32895 Stop, gobo stops at current position Gobo rotation CCW slow → fast 32896 - 64515 64516 - 65535 Stop, gobo indexed at 90° Table 3: MAC Ultra Performance Extended Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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32769 - 65535 Angle + Movement Pan (16-bit) Left → right Fade 32768 0 - 65535 Tilt (16-bit) Fade 32768 Forward → backward 0 - 65535 Table 3: MAC Ultra Performance Extended Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Medium fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec. Low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec. Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec. No function 59 - 60 Table 3: MAC Ultra Performance Extended Mode DMX Protocol DMX protocol...
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Store all calibration settings (except keylight settings) – 5 sec. Return all calibration settings (except keylight settings) to factory defaults – 5 sec. No function 200 - 255 Table 3: MAC Ultra Performance Extended Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Enable PWM frequency adjustment (adjust frequency on channel 47) FX2 speed and direction Effect reversed fast → slow 0 - 126 Fade 127 - 129 Effect stops Effect forward slow → fast 130 - 255 Table 3: MAC Ultra Performance Extended Mode DMX Protocol DMX protocol...
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Synchronized: all fixtures start FX cycles at same time No function 37 - 100 101 - 120 Random start (Channel 45 controls overall speed) Random duration 121 - 140 No function 141 - 255 Table 3: MAC Ultra Performance Extended Mode DMX Protocol MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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These effects modulate the intensity of the output while keeping the color(s) set on the CMY and color wheel channels and any other effects applied. Animotion effects (32-46) The MAC Ultra Performance’s Animotion effects modulate the ten individual segments of the fixture's LED engine individually, leading to unique animated effects. Color FX (64-91) These effects override the color(s) set on the CMY and color wheel channels.
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Effects types Available from MAC Ultra Performance firmware version 1.5.0. Effect value No FX Intensity FX Strobe Pulse Width (when Strobe is activated on Channel 1) Wave (sine wave) Step (50/50 on/off) Pulse Blackout Strobe 2x Strobe 3x Strobe 4x Strobe...
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Gobo 2 Half Tick Tock Gobo 2 Full Tick Tock Gobo 2 Fade Spin Zoom Gobo 2 Twist Gobo 2 Expand Twist Gobo 2 Collapse Twist 144 - 159 No function Table 4: FX in the MAC Ultra Performance FX: pre-programmed effects...
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Small Square to Small Parallelogram Left Medium Square to Medium Parallelogram Left Small Square to Small Parallelogram Right Medium Square to Medium Parallelogram Right 195 - 223 No function Table 4: FX in the MAC Ultra Performance MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Pan and Tilt Diagonal Line Large Pan and Tilt Square Small Pan and Tilt Square Medium Pan and Tilt Square Large 236 - 254 No function Full fixture PWM Tune Table 4: FX in the MAC Ultra Performance FX: pre-programmed effects...
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Control panel menus MAC Ultra Performance firmware version 2.0.0. The menu items marked * such as the TEMPERATURES, DMX LIVE, MANUAL CONTROL and SERVICE menus are not available when the fixture is operating on battery power. Menu level 1 Menu level 2...
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Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print) FAST Optimize pan/tilt movement for speed Optimize pan/tilt movement for SMOOTH PAN/TILT smoothness Standard pan/tilt movement, balances STANDARD speed and smoothness FAST Optimize effects movement for speed SPEED Optimize effects movement for...
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Sets fixture to run currently saved SCENE CAPTURE playback scene after power cycle / reset. ENABLE Any new DMX input disables scene PLAYBACK playback until next power cycle. DISABLE Disable scene playback functionality Table 5: Control menus MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print) FACTORY ARE YOU SURE? Return all settings (except calibrations) to LOAD DEFAULT YES/NO factory defaults ARE YOU SURE? LOAD Load Custom Settings 1 YES/NO CUSTOM 1 ARE YOU SURE?
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UPDATING FILES USB memory device Select firmware from versions stored in AVAILABLE XX.XX.XX ... internal memory. Scroll to select version, FIRMWARE XX.XX.XX then press Enter and confirm your choice to update. Table 5: Control menus MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Service and display messages The MAC Ultra Performance gives service and maintenance information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character short code and a smaller full-text message in the fixture’s display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing easier reading with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed information.
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*High temperature warnings are canceled as soon as temperature returns to normal. If temperature reaches cutoff level, the warning is replaced by a cutoff error message. Error messages Error messages indicate that a problem is present. The MAC Ultra Performance communicates errors as follows: • Error messages flash in the display.
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Short code Long message and explanation COM ERR PAN CEPN Pan system communication error. COM ERR TILT CETL Tilt system communication error. COM ERR Z/F CEZF Zoom/focus effect communication error. CMY TEMP CUTOFF CMTC CMY module temperature cutoff activated. CMY TEMP SEN ERR CMTE CMY module temperature sensor error.
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Pan/tilt sensors are incorrectly adjusted. PSU TEMP CUTOFF PUTC PSU temperature cutoff activated. PSU TEMP SEN ERR PUTE PSU temperature sensor error. GOBO W 1 ROT ERR R1ER Gobo Wheel 1 rotation error. Table 7: Error messages MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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Short code Long message and explanation GOBO W 2 ROT ERR R2ER Gobo Wheel 2 rotation error. FRAM ROT ERR RFER Framing module rotation error. ARTNET SOURCES EXCEED SEER Number of Art-Net control sources exceeded. SACN SOURCES EXCEEDED SEER Number of sACN control sources exceeded. SAFETY LOOP SLER Safety loop circuit activated.
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Pan = DMX 32768 Pan range = 540° Pan = DMX 0 Pan = DMX 32768 Pan = DMX 65535 65535 DMX 0 Tilt = DMX 10759 Tilt = DMX 10759 Tilt = DMX 10759 MAC Ultra Performance User Guide...
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MAC Ultra Performance Safety and Installation Manual...
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Martin is a registered trademark of HARMAN PROFESSIONAL DENMARK ApS registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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Contents Safety Information ..............4 Introduction .
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Document revisions are indicated at the bottom of page 2. The MAC Ultra Performance is for professional use as a stage light only. It is not for household or general lighting applications. Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when installing, powering, operating or servicing the fixture.
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• Refer any service operation not described in this manual or in the MAC Ultra Performance User Guide to Martin Service or an authorized Martin Service partner.
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• If the safety cable attachment point becomes deformed, do not suspend the fixture. Have the fixture repaired by an authorized Martin service partner. • Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened. MAC Ultra Performance Safety and Installation Manual...
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• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture. • Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it cannot collide with a person or object such as another fixture when it moves.
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Unpacking The MAC Ultra Performance is supplied in a SIP insert that is intended for use in the Martin MAC Ultra series flightcase. The fixture and SIP insert are supplied in a cardboard box that is designed to protect the fixture during initial shipment only.
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MAC Ultra Performance. Installation options The MAC Ultra Performance can be fastened to a surface such as a stage or clamped to a truss in any orientation using two omega brackets (see Figure 4) and rigging clamps. Clamps must be half-coupler type...
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Figure 3: Omega bracket mounting points Installation hardware Two omega brackets suitable for use when rigging the MAC Ultra Performance are supplied with the fixture. Martin can supply as accessories suitable rigging clamps and safety cables that are approved for the weight of the fixture.
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8. Check that there is no possibility of the head colliding with objects or other fixtures. 9. Check that other lighting fixtures cannot project light at the MAC Ultra Performance, as powerful illumination can damage the fixture’s display. Physical installation...
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Connection to an AC mains power source When powering on, the MAC Ultra Performance will typically draw a half-cycle RMS inrush current of 17 A for a few milliseconds at 230 V, 50 Hz. To avoid unwanted tripping, we recommend the use of MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) that are classified Type D according to IEC 60898/UL489/CSA C22.2 No.
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Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com. Applying power Warning! The MAC Ultra Performance does not have a power On/Off switch. As soon as you connect an energized power input cable to the fixture or apply power to a power input cable that has already been connected, the fixture will power up: check that there is no safety risk from head movement or intense light output.
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Figure 8: Data connections Data via DMX cable The MAC Ultra Performance has 5-pin locking XLR sockets (see A in Figure 8) for DMX and RDM input and output via DMX cable. The default pin-out on both sockets is: • pin 1 to shield •...
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The MAC Ultra Performance has Neutrik etherCON data sockets (see B in Figure 8) that support DMX and RDM over Art-Net and sACN as well as Martin P3 video. Either socket can be used for input and the other socket used for throughput.
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User Guide must be referred to an authorized Martin service technician.
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Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the MAC Ultra Performance. Cooling fans suck in airborne dust and smoke particles, and in extreme cases fixtures may require cleaning after surprisingly few hours of operation.
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Head air filter The MAC Ultra Performance is protected from the entry of dirt and dust by an air filter in the head. Free airflow through filters is important for effective cooling, effective performance and maximum product life. Air filters therefore require periodical service.
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• ADJUST is for use by Martin Service only. Important! Do not use the items in this menu without guidance or service documentation from Martin Service.
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Installing using a Martin Companion Cable If you use a Martin Companion Cable it is possible to update multiple fixtures in one operation. All MAC Ultra Performance fixtures that are powered on and connected via a DMX link to the fixture that you update will also have their firmware updated.
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Figure 12: Removing the head covers 3. See Figure 12. Position the fixture so that the Martin logo on the back of the head is the right way up. The top and bottom head covers are now on the top and bottom of the head respectively. Apply the tilt lock A.
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• Do not use gobos with dark coatings on either side, as these will absorb heat – either directly from the light source or reflected back from other optical components – and will not be durable. • Do not use metal gobos in the MAC Ultra Performance: their durability may be reduced when used in this fixture.
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Goboholder clips See Figure 13. The goboholders in both gobo wheels are held in position by clips. When you install a gobo in a gobo wheel, you must make sure that the jaws of the clip A engage in the flange in the goboholder on both sides of the goboholder as shown at B.
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8. If you have finished service work, reinstall the top head cover and its safety cable with reference to “Opening the head for access” on page 21. MAC Ultra Performance Safety and Installation Manual...
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Replacing a rotating gobo on Gobo Wheel 2 Gobo wheels 1 and 2 sit very close to each other in the effects module, in almost the same plane of focus. Gobo wheel 2, the breakup wheel, is the wheel that is closer to the front lens. To replace a rotating gobo on Gobo Wheel 2: 1.
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Replacing a gobo in a goboholder The rotating gobos in the MAC Ultra Performance are held in their holders by springs and can be removed from their holders as described in this section. Gobo orientation: general Make sure that you install gobos facing in the correct direction, or they may suffer heat damage. The orientations shown in Figure 18 are correct in most cases, but consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier if you are in any doubt about the orientation of a specific gobo type.
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Gobo orientation, Wheels 1 and 2 On both gobo wheels in the MAC Ultra Performance: • Images or text on gobos must appear correctly (i.e. not flipped left to right) when looking at the goboholder from the side with the spring.
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Replacing the prism with a frost filter The MAC Ultra Performance is supplied with a rotating prism installed. It is possible to replace the prism with a heavy frost filter, P/N MAR-91614060HU. To remove the prism and install the heavy frost filter: 1.
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5. See Figure 23. When the drive belt is free of the prism, twist it so that it will pass sideways through the gap (arrowed) between the prism drive pulley and the sensor PCB. Lift the belt up through this gap and remove it from the head.
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Replacing the standard frost with a heavy frost filter The MAC Ultra Performance is supplied with a light frost filter installed as standard. It is possible to replace this with a heavy frost filter, P/N MAR-91614063HU, MAC Ultra Heavy Frost - Frost Replacement. The...
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5. See Figure 28. Lift the end of the frost filter spring (arrowed) out of its groove in the spring anchor post. Do not remove the high-temperature lubricant from the anchor post. 6. Lift the filter together with its spring off its shaft.
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5° C (41° F) or above 40° C (104° F). The MAC Ultra Performance does not have an On/Off switch. To apply power to the fixture, apply power to the power input cable. Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 (TOP) connectors also support hot-plugging.
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Repair or replace damaged cables. Insert DMX termination plug in data output socket Data link not terminated. of the last MAC Ultra Performance on the data link. Incorrect addressing of fixtures. Check fixture address and protocol settings. Fixtures reset correctly but...
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CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B); CAN ICES-005 (B) / NMB-005 (B) EU Declaration of Conformity An EU Declaration of Conformity covering this product is available for download from the MAC Ultra Performance area of the Martin website at www.martin.com.
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