Switching On; Operating The Fixture - Martin PAL 1200 User Manual

1. Switch on the PAL1200 (E) and wait until the reset has finished (see 'Switching On' below).
2. Press [menu] once to access the main menu and browse through the options, using the arrow keys, until the
display shows 'dAdr' or 'Adr' depending on whether you want to assign the fixture a DMX or Martin address,
respectively. Confirm by pressing [enter].
3. Use the arrow keys to select the desired address and confirm by pressing [enter].
The DMX channel requirements are listed in the following table. The PAL requires 2 channels when operated via a Martin RS-
485 controller.
DMX Mode
Pan / tilt resolution
control
PAL 1200, PAL 1200 E
PAL 1200 FX
S w i t c h i n g o n
After switching on, the PAL will index all effects and return these to their default positions. Some effects use a mechanical
indexing method causing some noise. This noise is completely normal and only lasts for a short period of time. The display on
the side of the fixture will show the software versions installed in the PAL and then advance to protocol auto-detect. As soon as
data is transmitted from your controller, the PAL automatically detects whether it is a Martin RS-485 or DMX 512 controller
and responds accordingly. When this occurs the display reads "PASS."
O p e r a t i n g t h e f i x t u r e
If you are using a Martin RS-485 controller then please refer to that controller's manual for further operating instructions. If
you are using a DMX 512 controller then please refer to the DMX 512 protocol listed in appendix A of this manual. All
remotely controllable functions are briefly described in section 5 - 'REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS'.
N O T E : The PAL is fitted with a remotely operated lamp relay, allowing the lamp to be switched on and off via the controller
without affecting other functions of the fixture. However, after switching on the PAL, the lamp itself remains OFF until a
'Lamp ON' command is sent from the controller. Any attempt to start the lamp within 4 minutes after having switched it off,
will be ignored by the lamp circuit, however, the PAL stores the instruction and automatically ignites the lamp once the 4
minute period has expired. This is to ensure a safe strike of the lamp.
When switching on the lamp, the PAL draws a surge (peak) current which may be several times the normal operating current.
For this reason, it is suggested that you program a 'Lamp On' sequence at the controller, which will turn on the lamps one at a
time with an interval between each 'Lamp On' command of approximately 5 seconds.
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Mode 1
8 bit
Tracking
22 channels
16 channels.
PAL 1200, PAL 1200 E, PAL 1200 FX User Manual
Mode 2 Mode 3
16 bit 8 bit
Tracking / Vector
24 channels
18 channels
Mode 4
16 bit
26 channels
20 channels