MH 3 Beam User Manual Professional Entertainment Technology...
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Table of contents Safety information ....................5 Introduction ......................10 Before using the product for the first time ............10 Maximizing lamp life ..................11 Physical installation ..................... 12 Fastening the fixture to a flat surface .............. 12 Mounting the fixture on a truss ................ 12 Securing with a safety cable ................
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Color wheels ....................28 Maintenance ....................... 29 Cleaning ......................29 Lamp replacement ..................30 Replacing the primary fuse ................31 Other service and repairs ................32 DMX protocol ...................... 33 Control menus ..................... 38 Offset menu ..................... 40 Error messages ....................41 Troubleshooting ....................
Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
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Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices. Use only a Neutrik PowerCon cable connector to connect to the power input socket. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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Monitor hours of lamp use. Replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its service life as specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer. If you exceed the lamp lifetime, the lamp may explode and damage the fixture. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture and all installed accessories. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts. Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
Introduction The MH 3 Beam is a high-performance moving-head lighting fixture equipped with an MSD Platinum 5R lamp. It has a state-of-the-art optical system that incorporates a motorized 1°~ 3.8° zoom. Its compact design makes it ideal for live shows, TV events, stage and concerts.
Before shutting down power completely, power the lamp off but leave power applied to the fixture for a few minutes so that cooling fans can prevent any momentary lamp temperature increase caused by heat from surrounding components. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
3. The fixture is supplied with two omega-type brackets to which rigging clamps can be attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to each bracket. The bolts used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with self-locking nuts. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
(arrowed in illustration on right) and around a secure anchoring point. Martin™ can supply suitable safety cables and rigging clamps (see ‘Accessories’ on page 46). RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
Yellow/green The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or frequency to the fixture. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
3 and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for DMX input and output (throughput). 5 – AC mains power input A blue Neutrik PowerCon socket is provided to connect the fixture to mains power. 6 – Power on/off switch RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
DMX universe. Note that if independent control of a fixture is required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are required to behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels. To add RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input. Terminate the last fixture on the link with a DMX termination plug. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select DMX ADDRESS and press ENTER to confirm. The present address will blink on the display. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the address (1 to 512). RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
When pan/tilt feedback is enabled and pan or tilt loses its correct position, the fixture will detect this and reset pan and tilt so that the correct pan/tilt position is restored. To deactivate or activate this function, use the FIXTURE SETTINGS→P/T FEEDBACK menu. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
4. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change). Off via DMX To enable the lamp to be turned off via DMX: 1. Select LAMP SETTINGS and press ENTER to confirm. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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1. Select LAMP SETTINGS and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select IGNITION DELAY and press ENTER to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to scroll to a duration. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
ENTER to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES (auto off) or NO (constant backlight). 4. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change). RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
1. Select FIXTURE INFORMATION and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select FIXTURE USE TIME and press ENTER to confirm. The number of hours is shown in the display. 3. Press MENU to exit. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
To help you monitor service intervals, the maintenance timer lets you set an interval and display the remaining time in hours before the end of the interval is reached. Reset factory default settings The fixture’s default settings can be restored using SPECIAL FUNCTIONS→FACTORY SETTINGS. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
3. The currently indexed home position will blink in the display. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the home position. 4. Once the correct position has been reached, press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change). RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
The dimming curve can be selected on the function channel. Frost filter The frost filter softens and diffuses the projection. Zoom The fixture provides a 1°~ 3.8° zoom. Strobe effects A range of variable speed and random shutter/strobe effects are provided. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
The fixture incorporates an 8-facet prism that can be inserted into the beam to provide split beam effects. The prism can be set to an indexed position or rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise. A range of prism macros and movement effects are provided. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your RUSH by Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for two hours. 2. Remove the fixture head covers using a Phillips screwdriver. 3. Position the head as shown below and remove the lamp cooling fan at the rear of the head. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes. 1. Unscrew the cap of the fuseholder and remove the fuse. Replace with a fuse of the same size and rating only. 2. Reinstall the fuseholder cap before reapplying power. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
Martin™ Global Service organization and its approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product’s lifetime. Please contact your RUSH by Martin™ supplier for details. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
Blackout during pan/tilt or color/gobo change 220-229 Disable blackout during pan/tilt or color/gobo change 230-239 Lamp off 240-255 No function Pan/tilt macros 8-15 Macro 1 16-23 Macro 2 24-31 Macro 3 32-39 Macro 4 40-47 Macro 5 RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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Pan/tilt macro speed fast-slow Color Open Split color Split color 9-10 Yellow 11-12 Split color 13-14 Blue 15-16 Split color 17-18 Blue Green 19-21 Split color 22-23 Green 24-25 Split color 26-27 Light blue RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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16-131 Shutter strobe effect, slow-fast 132-167 Fast close, slow open 168-203 Slow close, fast open 204-239 Pulse open and close 240-247 Random shutter 248-255 Open 0-255 Dimmer (coarse control) 0-100% 0-255 Dimmer (fine control) RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
On if DMX On Lamp power on when fixture receives DMX Off if DMX Off Lamp power off when fixture does not receive DMX Ignition Delay 0~255S Delay lamp ignition: 0 to 255 seconds. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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Reset Pan/Tilt Reset pan and tilt Functions only Shutter/Dimmer Reset shutter/dimmer only Color Reset color wheel only Gobo Reset gobo wheel only Zoom/Frost/Focus Reset zoom, frost and focus only Reset all effects RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
Check mains voltage. intermittently or internal temperature Check ambient too high. temperature, inspect product to see if cleaning is required. Fan may need replacing. Contact your RUSH by Martin™ authorized distributor or service center for assistance. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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DMX network. Attempt to control the fixture with another DMX control device. Move the fixture if it is being operated very close to an unshielded high- voltage installation. RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
Dimmer ..........0 - 100%, four dimming curve options Pan ......540°, with coarse & fine control and speed, P/T macros Tilt ......270°, with coarse & fine control and speed, P/T macros Optics Beam angle ................... 1°- 3.8° RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%) ........ 1200 BTU/hr. Approvals EU safety ....... EN 60598-2-17 (EN 60598-1), EN 62471, EN 62493 EU EMC ..........EN 55015, EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, ............EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61547 US safety (pending)................UL 1573 RUSH MH 3 Beam User Manual...
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Safety cable, safe working load 50 kg........P/N 91604003 Related Items RUSH Software Uploader 1™ ............ P/N 91611399 Ordering Information RUSH MH 3 Beam™ in cardboard box ........P/N 9 0280010 Specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product specifications, see www.martin.com Disposing of this product RUSH by Martin™...
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