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  • Page 1 CX-2 user manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ........23 ©1999 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 35000080, Rev. B...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Martin CX-2. The CX-2 is an automated profile spotlight designed for a 250 watt halogen source. It provides separate color and gobo/effect wheels, continuous electronic dimming, adjustable focus, strobe effects, and multiple control options.
  • Page 4 • The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 65° C (149° F). Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling. • Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts. • Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).

  • Page 5: Parts Key

    ARTS KEY focus lens 2 cover locks air vent safety cable holes mounting bracket air vents AC input & main fuse 8 DIP-switch data output 10 data input 11 swivel locks 12 cooling fan CX-2 user manual Parts key...

  • Page 6: Lamp Installation

    AMP INSTALLATION The CX-2 uses a 24V, 250W ELC halogen lamp. Two models are available, an economical 300 hour lamp from Philips and a high-output 50 hour lamp from Osram. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes before packing and moving the fixture.

  • Page 7: Ac Power Connection

    Important! Check voltage setting before applying power. Do not connect the CX-2 to an electrical dimmer system: doing so can damage the electronics. Before use verify that the fixture’s power supply is correctly tapped for the local AC voltage.
  • Page 8 (earth), the brown wire to live, and the blue wire to neutral. The table below shows some pin identification schemes. Wire Marking Screw color brown live “L” yellow or brass blue neutral “N” silver yellow/green ground green AC power connection CX-2 user manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    NSTALLATION The CX-2 can be fastened directly to a suitable surface or to a rigging clamp by means of its adjustable mounting bracket. Do not lay the fixture flat on its mounting bracket arms or position it so that there is less than 10 cm (4 in.) clearance around the fan and air vents.

  • Page 10: Dip-Switch Settings

    D M X A D D R E S S S E L E C T I O N If the CX-2 is to be used with a DMX protocol controller, then the DIP-switch must be set to a DMX control address. The address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller.
  • Page 11 <6 458 48: 4;< 554 586 5;8 64: 67< 6;4 746 778 7:: 83< <7 459 48; 4<3 555 587 5;9 64; 683 6;5 747 779 7:; 843 <8 45: 48< 4<4 556 588 5;: 64< 684 6;6 748 77: 7:< 844 CX-2 user manual DIP-switch settings...
  • Page 12 Slave gobo wheel position same as master Enable special settings with pins 1 - 9 Enable DMX address with pins 1 - 9 1-channel mode on 1-channel mode off Reduced power / longer lamp life Full power / maximum intensity DIP-switch settings CX-2 user manual...

  • Page 13: Data Connection

    C O N N E C T I O N S The CX-2’s XLR data sockets are wired with pin 1 to ground, pin 2 to signal - (cold), and pin 3 to signal + (hot). This is the standard pin assignment for DMX devices.
  • Page 14 A termination plug is simply an XLR connector with a 120 ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3. Male Female Termination Plug Termination Plug Male XLR Female XLR P/N 91613017 P/N 91613018 Data connection CX-2 user manual...

  • Page 15: Operation

    1 - C H A N N E L D M X O P E R A T I O N The CX-2 may be operated in 1-channel mode with the MC-1 or any DMX controller. For 1-channel operation, connect the controller as described on page 13.
  • Page 16 To connect unit s f or master / slave operation 1 Disconnect all fixtures from AC power. 2 Connect the output of one CX-2 to the input of the next CX-2. 3 Connect additional CX-2s output to input. Up to 32 may be connected.
  • Page 17 2 Set pins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11 to OFF. ì ë ê é è ç æ å ä ìí ìì ìë 3 Set DIP-switch pins 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12 ON or OFF, as desired, to select the options described on page 12. CX-2 user manual Operation...

  • Page 18: Basic Service

    ASIC SERVICE The CX-2 requires simple routine maintenance. The maintenance schedule depends heavily on the operating environment; please consult a Martin service technician for recommendations. Any service procedure not described here should be referred to a qualified technician. Important! Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage to the fixture that is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 19 R E P L A C I N G F U S E S The CX-2 has 2 fuses. The main fuse holder is built in to the mains input socket. The secondary fuse is located on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician. An effect fails to reset correctly. The effect requires mechanical Contact Martin technician for adjustment. service. No light. Lamp missing or blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp.

  • Page 21: Dmx Protocol

    Split-color 1 198 - 203 78 - 79 Split-color 1 / Split-color 2 204 - 209 80 - 82 Split-color 2 210 - 255 82 - 100 Random “stand-alone” position w/ music or auto trigger CX-2 user manual DMX protocol...
  • Page 22 216 - 255 85 - 100 Random “stand-alone” position w/ music or auto trigger Color / Gobo Speed 0 - 2 0 - 1 Tracking (speed function off) 3 - 255 2 - 100 Fast to slow DMX protocol CX-2 user manual...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS P H Y S I C A L Size (L x W x H): ..... . . 296 x 269 x 270 mm (11.7 x 10.6 x 12.1 in) Weight: .
  • Page 24 V#LULV [V#LULV FORVHG 6WDQG0DORQH <3 &RORU2JRER#VSHHG fast slow CX-2 1-Channel DMX Protocol <3 /LJKW# 6WUREH 0XVLF#WULJJHU 0DQXDO#WULJJHU#DUHD VORZ PHGLXP IDVW UDQGRP 0DUWLQ#3URIHVVLRQDO#$26 Olof Palmes Allé 18 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Tel.: +45 8740 0000 Fax: +45 8740 0010 Internet: www.martin.dk...

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