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  • Page 1 MAC Viper Wash™ MAC Viper Wash DX™ USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 The Martin logo, the Martin name and all other trade- marks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates or subsidiaries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pan and tilt............... . 5 Effects in the MAC Viper Wash DX .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    IBD projection module installed that contains internal barndoors, a motorized iris and a color wheel. The IBD module from the MAC Viper Wash DX can be installed in a standard MAC Viper Wash. This User Guide is a supplement to the Safety and Installation Manual that is supplied with the MAC Viper Wash.

  • Page 5: Effects

    In other words, the fine channel works within the position set by the coarse channel. Shutter and strobe effects The MAC Viper Wash’s dimmer/shutter provides instant blackout and snap open as well as regular or random strobe and pulse effects with variable speed from approx. 2 Hz to 10 Hz.

  • Page 6: Effects In The Mac Viper Wash Dx

    Color wheel The color wheel in the MAC Viper Wash DX has seven color filters that can be applied as split colors or in full-color steps. The color wheel can also be scrolled continuously, applying the color filters in sequence with control of color wheel speed and direction.
  • Page 7 • Slot 8 - Open The color filters are interchangeable, but replacement filters must match the dimensions, construction and quality of the filters supplied as standard. See the MAC Viper Wash Safety and Installation Guide for replacement instructions. Effects in the MAC Viper Wash DX...

  • Page 8: Control Panel Operations

    Figure 2: Display and control panel When the MAC Viper Wash 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 26) in the display A.

  • Page 9: Dmx Address

    • ROTATE DISPLAY rotates the MAC Viper Wash display 180°. Settings stored permanently The following settings are stored permanently in the fixture memory and are not affected by powering the MAC Viper Wash off and on or by updating the fixture software: • DMX address • DMX Protocol setting •...

  • Page 10: Dmx Modes

    When a fixture is powered on for the first time, it displays its DMX address by default. As soon as you set an ID number other than 0 in FIXTURE ID, the MAC Viper Wash will display this ID number by default, and indicate FIXTURE ID in the display.

  • Page 11: Factory Defaults

    - DISPLAY ROTATION lets you rotate the display manually through 0°, 90°, 180° or 270° so that it can be read easily no matter how the fixture is oriented. If set to Auto, the MAC Viper Wash senses its orientation and rotates the display automatically.

  • Page 12: Dmx Signal Monitoring

    DMX signal monitoring The MAC Viper Wash 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.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Settings Via Dmx

    Adjusting settings via DMX Certain fixture settings and parameters can be adjusted from the DMX controller on the Fixture control/settings DMX channel: channel 20 in basic 16-bit mode or channel 23 in extended 16-bit mode. Commands sent on the Fixture control/settings channel override any settings entered in the fixture’s onboard control menus.

  • Page 14: Changing Calibration Offsets Using Dmx

    DMX channel (for example, set Cyan to 192 on channel 2. Send a ‘Store’ command for the effect on the Fixture Adjustment/Calibration channel. The MAC Viper Wash now reads the value on the effect -2.5% channel (192 for Cyan in the example above), translates it to an offset value of between -5% and +5% as shown in Figure 4 (+2.5% Cyan offset in the example above) and...

  • Page 15: Rdm

    RDM ID Each MAC Viper Wash has a factory-set RDM UID (unique identification number) that makes it addressable and identifiable in RDM systems. The number can be found in the control panel INFORMATION menu under RDM UID.

  • Page 16: Software Service Functions

    10 seconds, feedback is automatically disabled. • ADJUST is for use at the factory and by authorized Martin Service technicians only. This menu allows dimmer and wash effect positions to be adjusted after replacement of components, etc. To adjust the default positions of all the MAC Viper Wash’s effects, use the CALIBRATION menu instead.

  • Page 17: Firmware Installation

    2. Disconnect the data link from the MAC Viper Wash. 3. Insert the USB stick in the MAC Viper Wash’s USB host socket. The fixture should recognize the USB stick, illuminate the display and show UPDATING FILES in the display while it checks and if necessary updates its internal memory with new firmware versions stored on the USB stick.
  • Page 18 To install firmware in the MAC Viper Wash: 1. Download the firmware ‘.MU3’ file from the MAC Viper Wash support page on the Martin website to the 2. Read the firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings.

  • Page 19: Dmx Protocol

    DMX protocol Applicable when running MAC Viper Wash firmware version: 1.0.0 Basic 16-bit 16-bit Extended Fade Default Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function type value Strobe/shutter 0 - 19 0 - 7 Shutter closed (Lamp switches to 800 watt mode after shutter is closed...
  • Page 20 Iris – MAC Viper Wash DX only Fade Open → closed 0 - 255 0 - 100 Internal barndoor 1 – MAC Viper Wash DX only Fade Out → in 0 - 255 0 - 100 Internal barndoor 2 – MAC Viper Wash DX only Fade Out →...
  • Page 21 Basic 16-bit 16-bit Extended Fade Default Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function type value Fixture control/settings (hold for number of seconds indicated to activate) 0 - 9 0 - 4 No function (disables calibration) – 5 sec. 10 - 14 4 - 5 Reset entire fixture –...
  • Page 22 16-bit 16-bit Extended Fade Default Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function type value Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Table 1: DMX Protocol MSB = Most significant byte LSB = Least significant byte MAC Viper Wash User Guide...

  • Page 23: Control Panel Menus

    Control panel menus Applicable when running firmware version 1.0.0. Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print) DMX address (default address = 1). The DMX address range is limited so that the DMX ADDRESS 1 –...
  • Page 24 Value of the DMX start code DMX LIVE* Value received on each DMX channel (values can only be viewed for active STROBE/SHUTTER, DIMMER, etc. channels, and these depend on hardware configuration and DMX mode setting) Table 2: Control menus MAC Viper Wash User Guide...
  • Page 25 Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print) Run test sequence of all functions. Press TEST ALL Escape button to stop test Run test sequence of pan and tilt TEST* TEST PAN/TILT functions.

  • Page 26: Service And Display Messages

    Service and display messages The MAC Viper Wash 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.

  • Page 27: Error Messages

    ** 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 there is a serious problem. The MAC Viper Wash communicates errors as follows: • Error messages flash in the display.
  • Page 28 Base cooling fan 3 has stopped running. Error cleared when fixture is reset. BASE FAN 4 ERR Base cooling fan 4 (furthest fan to the right) has stopped running. Error cleared when fixture is reset. Table 4: Error messages MAC Viper Wash User Guide...
  • Page 29 Short code Long message and explanation HD M FAN ERR Head mid cooling fan has stopped running. Lamp is shut down. Error cleared when fixture is reset. PAN FBACK ERR FBEP Pan position magnetic indexing system timeout. Fixture is unable to correct pan position (but pan movement will often still be possible).
  • Page 30 Error cleared when fixture is reset. ZOOM ERROR ZOER Zoom position electrical indexing system timeout. Table 4: Error messages www.martin.com • Olof Palmes Allé 18 • 8200 Aarhus N • Denmark Tel: +45 8740 0000 • Fax +45 8740 0010 MAC Viper Wash User Guide...
  • Page 31 MAC Viper Wash™ MAC Viper Wash DX™ SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 32 The Martin logo, the Martin name and all other trade- marks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
  • Page 33 Contents Safety Information ..............4 Introduction .

  • Page 34: Safety Information

    Martin™ service documentation for the MAC Viper Wash are permitted to open the base and yoke of the fixture. The user may open the MAC Viper Wash’s head only to carry out the service operations described in this manual, following the warnings and instructions provided.
  • Page 35 • Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or the product’s User Guide or install other than genuine Martin™ parts. Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any lens or other optical component. Use only accessories approved by Martin™ to mask or modify the light beam.

  • Page 36: Introduction

    Technical Documentation, Martin Professional A/S, Olof Palmes Allé 18, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. Unpacking The MAC Viper Wash is packaged in either a cardboard box or a flightcase that is designed to protect the product during shipment. The following items are included: •...

  • Page 37: Physical Installation

    Warning! The MAC Viper Wash has a powerful pan motor. The torque reaction when the head is panned suddenly can cause the base to move if the fixture is standing unsecured on a surface. Do not apply power to the MAC Viper Wash unless the base is securely fastened to a surface or to rigging hardware.
  • Page 38 FRONT printed on the base of the fixture facing towards the area to be illuminated. Tighten the rigging clamps. 90° Figure 5: Locking 1/4-turn fasteners MAC Viper Wash Safety and Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 9. Check that other lighting fixtures cannot project light at the MAC Viper Wash from a distance of less than 3 m (10 ft.), as intense illumination can damage the MAC Viper Wash’s display.

  • Page 40: Ac Power

    120-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Power input Important!Connect the MAC Viper Wash directly to AC power. Do not connect it to a dimmer system; doing so may damage the fixture. The MAC Viper Wash requires a power input cable with a Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA cable connector for AC mains power input.
  • Page 41 Connecting to an AC mains power source The MAC Viper Wash power cable can be hard-wired to a building installation circuit or fitted with a cord cap (mains plug) to allow connection to local AC mains power outlets. If you install a cord cap, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 42: Dmx Data Link

    1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the MAC Viper Wash’s data input (male XLR) socket. 2. Run the data link from the MAC Viper Wash’s data output (female XLR) socket to the data input of the next fixture.

  • Page 43: Service And Maintenance

    Lok-it discharge lamp. This lamp has a color temperature of 6000 K, a color rendering index greater than 85 and an average service life of 750 hours. Do not use any lamp that is not approved by Martin™ for the MAC Viper Wash.
  • Page 44 Important! The lamp can be a stiff fit in its holder. Twist the lamp base a full 45° clockwise when installing to ensure that the lamp contacts are fully engaged. Replacement lamps are available from Martin™ by ordering P/N 97010346. The clear bulb must be perfectly clean. Do not touch it with your fingers.
  • Page 45 7. Close the lamp access cover and tighten the screw to secure the cover before reapplying power. Figure 10: Lamp removal / refitting 8. After installing a new lamp, reset the LAMP ON TIME counter in the control menu. Lamp adjustment Warning! Adjust the lamp with the fixture at normal operating temperature.

  • Page 46: Lubrication

    Lubrication The MAC Viper Wash does not require lubrication under normal circumstances. The slides for the zoom and focus lens cars are lubricated with a long-lasting teflon-based grease that can be reapplied by a Martin service partner if necessary. Access to the head Warning! Disconnect from power and allow to cool for 30 minutes before opening the head.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Head Air Filters

    16 and release the tilt lock before reapplying power. Replacing the head air filters There are two disposable air filters in the MAC Viper Wash head. They must be replaced as a pair when they become dirty. The replacement procedure is the same for each air filter: 1.
  • Page 48 Torx 25 screws A. 11. If you have finished work on the head, reinstall the head covers as described in “Access to the head” on page 16 and release the tilt lock before reapplying power. MAC Viper Wash Safety and Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Servicing The Ibd Module

    Servicing the IBD module The MAC Viper Wash DX is supplied with an IBD (internal barndoors) projection module installed that contains rotating barndoors, a motorized iris and a color wheel. The IBD module can be installed in a standard MAC Viper Wash. Installation or uninstallation typically takes less than three minutes.
  • Page 50 B in the lip on the edge of the color wheel. 8. To install the IBD module in a MAC Viper Wash, see Figure 19. Slide the zoom-focus car fully forwards and lower the module into the head as shown. Fasten the module in place with its two Torx 20 retaining screws (arrowed).
  • Page 51 11. Reinstall the head covers (see “Access to the head” on page 16) and release the tilt lock before applying power. The MAC Viper Wash will adapt its DMX control configuration and the menus in its control panel to match the new hardware configuration.

  • Page 52: Using The Fixture

    Using the fixture Before using the fixture, download and read the latest version of the MAC Viper Wash User Guide from the MAC Viper Wash Product Support page on the Martin website at www.martin.com. The User Guide contains details of: •...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Repair or replace damaged cables. Insert DMX termination plug in data output socket Data link not terminated. of the last MAC Viper Wash on the data link. Fixtures reset correctly but respond erratically or not at all Incorrect addressing of fixtures.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Minimum distance from combustible materials ........0.3 m (12 in.) MAC Viper Wash Safety and Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Martin USB Duo™ USB-DMX Interface Box ........
  • Page 56 MAC Viper Wash DX™ in cardboard packing case ....... .
  • Page 58 • Olof Palmes Allé 18 • 8200 Aarhus N • Denmark Tel: +45 8740 0000 • Fax +45 8740 0010...

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