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  • Page 1 MAC 500/E user manual...
  • Page 2 © 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 35000016, Rev. E...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing or changing the lamp..............................5 Powering the fixture..................................6 Rigging......................................6 Connecting the serial link ................................7 section 3 Operation Martin RS-485 control ................................. 9 DMX-512 control..................................9 Controllable effects ..................................10 section 4 Control Panel Menu navigation ..................................12 Personality settings ..................................13 Address and protocol selection ..............................14...

  • Page 4: Mac 500/E Safety Information

    If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at +45 70 200 201.

  • Page 5: Setup

    s e c t i o n 2 S E T U P This section describes the steps required to prepare the MAC 500/E for operation. U n p a c k i n g The MAC 500/E package includes: •...

  • Page 6: Powering The Fixture

    Lock system enables quick and easy fastening of the clamp adapters in 4 different positions as shown below. See page 35 for a list of suitable clamps available from Martin. Verify that the rigging clamps (not included) are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Serial Link

    Never use a “Y” connector to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use a splitter such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier. Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.
  • Page 8 • Martin RS-485 Protocol controller: use a phase-reversing cable, such as P/N 11820006, with 3- pin male and female connectors or reconfigure the XLR output. Continue the link: connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture.

  • Page 9: Operation

    M a r t i n R S - 4 8 5 c o n t r o l The MAC 500/E may be controlled with the Martin 3032 controller with version 2.04 or later software. To respond to the controller, either the protocol setting (...

  • Page 10: Controllable Effects

    C o n t r o l l a b l e e f f e c t s All moving effects are reset to a “home” position when the fixture is powered up. The fixture can also be reset via DMX if DMX reset ( SPEC /dR ES ) is enabled.
  • Page 11 The Shortcuts ( SP EC/ SCUT ) setting determines whether the gobo wheel takes the shortest path to the next posi- tion or turns in one direction only. The setting may be overridden on the speed channel in vector mode. R o t a t i n g g o b o s The MAC 500/E has 5 rotating positions for glass or metal gobos.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    M e n u n a v i g a t i o n The DMX or Martin address, depending on the protocol setting, and any error messages are displayed when the MAC 500/E is turned on. To enter the menu, press [MENU]. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move within the menu. To select a function or submenu, press [ENTER].

  • Page 13: Personality Settings

    P e r s o n a l i t y s e t t i n g s Personality Path Options Effect (Default settings shaded.) Optimize movement for speed* F AST Pan/tilt speed P TS P Optimize movement for smoothness* S LOW Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa Pan/tilt swap...

  • Page 14: Address And Protocol Selection

    . Press [ENTER]. P SET Press [ ] or [ ] until the desired protocol (Martin, or DMX mode 1, 2, 3, or 4) appears on the dis- play. Press [ENTER] to confirm. Press [ ] or [ ] until the display shows...

  • Page 15: Manual Control

    Press the [MENU] and [ ] keys at the same time and hold them for 3 seconds until “25” shows in the display. Press the ] and [ ] keys until the display shows the temperature measured. Press [ENTER] to save the setting. M a n u a l c o n t r o l M a n u a l c o n t r o l ( MA N) The manual control menu permits you to do the following without a controller:...

  • Page 16: Utilities

    U t i l i t i e s C a l i b r a t i o n ( C A L ) The calibration menu allows you to adjust the effects to achieve total uniformity between fixtures: it is not a substitute d OF C1 OF C2 OF...

  • Page 17: Gobos And Color Filters

    s e c t i o n 5 G O B O S A N D C O L O R F I L T E R S The MAC 500/E has 5 rotating positions for glass or metal gobos, 9 static positions for metal gobos, and 9 positions for interchangeable dichroic glass color filters in special holders.
  • Page 18 M e t a l a n d i m a g e g o b o s The metal gobos supplied with the MAC 500/E may be used in either wheel. They are black on one side to reduce reflections;...

  • Page 19: Changing Rotating Gobos

    C h a n g i n g r o t a t i n g g o b o s W A R N I N G ! Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing any cover. W i t h o u t t o o l s Remove the top head cover as described under “Accessing parts”...

  • Page 20: Default Color Filter Positions

    D e f a u l t c o l o r f i l t e r p o s i t i o n s Color wheel 1 Wheel as seen from front, in open position. Blue 111 Red 301 Magenta 507 Green 202...

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Basic Service

    The maintenance schedule will depend heavily on the application and should be discussed with your Martin technician. This section describes basic maintenance. Refer any service procedure not described here to a qualified technician.

  • Page 22: Replacing Fuses

    Position the jumpers for the desired XLR pin-out as shown. Replace the printed circuit board. Martin pin-out DMX pin-out (default) C h a n g i n g v o l t a g e a n d f r e q u e n c y s e t t i n g s These settings are printed on the serial number label on the bottom of the base.

  • Page 23: Updating Software

    The latest software for the MAC 500/E is available from your Martin dealer and the Martin Professional web site. Please read the update notes bundled with the software. Update software is uploaded to the MAC 500/E using a Martin uploader such as the MBPP1, or MP-2.

  • Page 24: Changing Lenses

    If there is no functional software in memory, the fixture must be set to boot mode manually before starting the upload. If the control panel works, select UPLd from the SPEC menu and confirm when SURE is displayed by pressing [ENTER].

  • Page 25: Optimizing Lamp Alignment

    M a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e The maintenance schedule will depend heavily on the application and should be discussed with your Martin techni- cian. Cleaning, lubricating and servicing the fixture is best left to a qualified technician. He has the knowledge, experi- ence, tools, lubricants and other materials required to keep the MAC 500/E performing at its best.

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    L u b r i c a t i o n Use only Martin silicone lubricant, P/N 37302003 (500 ml) or P/N 37302004 (200 ml, in applicator bottle), to lubricate the MAC 500/E. No other lubricant is approved for use. Be careful not to get oil on drive belts or other parts.

  • Page 27: Appendices

    s e c t i o n 7 A P P E N D I C E S D M X p r o t o c o l DMX Channel Start code = 0 Value Percent Function DMX1 DMX2 DMX3 DMX4 Shutter, Strobe, Reset, Lamp On/Off...
  • Page 28 DMX Channel Start code = 0 Value Percent Function DMX1 DMX2 DMX3 DMX4 COLOR 2: Normal Functions Color Scroll Æ 0 - 16 0 - 6 White CTC 3200-4100 Æ 16 - 32 6 - 13 CTC 3200-4100 CTC 3200-5600 Æ...
  • Page 29 DMX Channel Start code = 0 Value Percent Function DMX1 DMX2 DMX3 DMX4 Fixed Gobos Fixed gobo positions 0 - 9 0 - 4 Open gobo 10 - 19 4 - 8 Gobo 1 20 - 29 8 - 11 Gobo 2 30 - 39 12 - 15...
  • Page 30 DMX Channel Start code = 0 Value Percent Function DMX1 DMX2 DMX3 DMX4 Prism 0 - 19 0 - 7 Prism off Æ 20 - 79 8 - 31 Rotating prism, CCW fast slow 80 - 89 31 - 35 No rotation Æ...

  • Page 31: Messages

    ... automatic protocol detection is enabled • Verify that the controller is sending AUT O (Automatic protocol but the protocol (Martin/DMX) cannot be and the serial link is properly con- detection error) determined because there is no control nected. data.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical effect loses position. Mechanical train requires cleaning, Contact Martin technician for service. adjustment, or lubrication. Lamp fails to strike after Send LAMP OFF command before sending turning the fixture off and on Electronic ballast does not recognize another LAMP ON command.

  • Page 33: Circuit Board Layout

    C i r c u i t b o a r d l a y o u t CONTROL MODULE MAINS IN TILT FEEDBACK MAINS OUT (TO BALLAST IN) LAMP FEEDBACK PAN FEEDBACK MAGNETIC SENSORS FAN (HEAD) + TEMP SENSE FAN (BASE) PAN/TILT INDEX SWITCES GOBO 2...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Fuse F603 .................... time-delay 0.315 A / 250 V, P/N 05020004 C o m m u n i c a t i o n • Hardware standard............................RS-485 • Protocols ....................USITT DMX512 (1990) / Martin RS-485 • DMX start code ............................... 0 • Recommended cable..........24 AWG (min.), low capacitance, 85-150 shielded twisted pair •...
  • Page 35 A c c e s s o r i e s Please see the online gobo catalog at http://www.martin.dk for additional gobos available from Martin. • Outdoor Protection Dome.......................... 90525010 • MPBB1 Uploader ............................90758410 • MP-2 Uploader ............................90758420 •...
  • Page 38 Unit C6, Hastingwood Trading Estate 35, Harbet Road, London, N18 3HU Phone 020 8803 7400 email office@gradav.co.uk 020 8803 5060 www.gradav.co.uk...

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