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- Page 1 Freekie user manual...
- Page 2 © 2004 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 35000113, Revision E...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Clearing Freekie memory ........ -
Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin Freekie. This ruggedly built, easy to use controller offers 12 fixture DMX control and multiple triggering options. Freekie allows control of up to 12 fixtures (or fixture groups, where each fixture group comprises similar fixtures that mimic each others’ behavior). Each fixture or group is controlled with 12 channels. - Page 6 • Make sure the device is properly grounded. • Do not operate the device with the cover removed. • Immediately repair or replace damaged power cords. • There are no user-serviceable parts inside; refer all service to a qualified technician. Introduction...
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Page 7: Installation
C O N N E C T I N G T H E S E R I A L L I N K About serial s li nks The Freekie sends instructions through a serial data link. The link goes from the controller’s output to the input of the first lighting fixture and then from the fixture’s output to the input of the next fixture. -
Page 8: To Build The Serial Link
Use shielded twisted-pair cable. A reliable data connection begins with the right cable. Microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. For best results, use only cable designed for RS-485 applications. Your Martin dealer has a range of cables, connectors, and adaptors designed for lighting control. -
Page 9: Dmx Address Setting
Fixtures of the same type that share the same address will mimic each others behavior. Freekie allows control of up to 12 fixtures or fixture groups. (A fixture group comprises similar fixtures with the same DMX address.) The Freekie can control the first 12 channels of each fixture, or group, and can activate smoke and strobe fixtures. - Page 10 Freekie fixture ID DMX address DIP switch setting Strobe DMX address setting...
- Page 11 Freekie fixture ID DMX address DIP switch setting Smoke If independent control is not required, two or more identical fixtures may use the same address. They will receive the same instructions and behave identically. Make a note of the fixtures and the fixture ID that they have been assigned to. You will need this to set up the controller.
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Page 12: Controller Set-Up
ONTROLLER SET F I X T U R E S E T - U P 1 Press and hold EDIT for 3 seconds. 2 If the PIN-code function is enabled (see “Administrative functions” on page 22), you will be prompted to enter the PIN code (factory set as “221174”). Use the fixture buttons to select numbers. -
Page 13: Strobe Set-Up
S T R O B E S E T - U P The Freekie can control one or more strobe devices that have a DMX control address of 145. During a show you can activate strobe effects using the STROBE button. -
Page 14: Smoke Set-Up
S M O K E S E T - U P The Freekie can control one or more smoke devices that have a DMX control address of 157. During a show you can activate smoke effects using the SMOKE button. To configure smoke effects: 1 Press and hold EDIT for 3 seconds. -
Page 15: Giving Names To Banks
(you can select a different bank by scrolling through the list of banks with the < and > buttons). 3 Press ENTER. The Freekie deletes the existing bank name and waits for you to enter a new one. The display shows ENTER BANK NAME: BANK:_ 4 Select the first character of the new bank name by scrolling with the <... -
Page 16: Programming Shows
ROGRAMMING SHOWS Shows are made up of up to 10 scenes that contain one DMX value for every channel and determine how each light looks at a particular moment. Shows are stored in 10 groups called banks. There are 12 shows per bank. Scenes in a show are programmed and executed one at a time. - Page 17 10 You can enable a macro that produces circular, vertical, or horizontal movement effects during the scene. To do so: • Press the MACRO button once, twice, or three times, to choose the appropriate macro type. • Set the speed of the movement using the FADE TIME/PITCH fader. •...
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Page 18: Playback
CONTROL BY AUDIO will appear in the display. MI DI trigger ing Some differences in MIDI triggering capability exist between software versions. To find out which software version your Freekie is running, switch on the Freekie. The software version number appears in the display during startup. Playback... -
Page 19: Manual Control Of Individual Fixtures During Show Playback
From software v.1.2, the bank does not need to be selected manually to make it active – the Freekie will play shows in any of the first three banks if triggered by a key from 1-36 on the MIDI device. -
Page 20: Intensity Control
The master fader controls the intensity of all the fixtures. B L A C K O U T In blackout mode, the Freekie blacks out all the fixtures by setting their dimmer values to their minimum level (see “Fixture set-up” on page 12). -
Page 21: Smoke Effects
S M O K E E F F E C T S Ensure that you have configured the Freekie to use smoke effects. See “Smoke set- up” on page 14. Activate smoke effects by pressing the SMOKE button and holding it as long as required. -
Page 22: Administrative Functions
C L E A R I N G F R E E K I E M E M O R Y To erase everything in memory: 1 Turn the Freekie off. 2 Simultaneously press and hold the SHOW and FIXTURE buttons. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING problem probable cause(s) suggested remedy The controller is discon- Connect controller. nected from the data link. None of the fixtures respond to the controller. Blackout or standby mode Press blackout button. selected. Check data link connec- Bad data link connection. tions/cables and correct accordingly.* DMX signal polarity... -
Page 24: Specifications
Freekie Controller, 210-240 V ........P/N...
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