MAC 600/E user manual
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section 1 INTRODUCTION About this manual .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 4 section 2 SETUP Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................
section 1 I NTR ODUCT I O N Thank you for selecting the MAC 600 from Martin. This intelligent moving-head Fresnel color changer is fast, quiet, and reliable. It delivers exceptionally bright light that instantly snaps or smoothly fades to virtually any color, at any intensity, anywhere on stage. About this manual This manual covers the MAC 600 with magnetic ballast and the MAC 600 E with electronic ballast. “MAC 600/E” is used to refer to both models when describing common features or procedures.
section 2 SETU P This section describes the simple steps required to prepare the MAC 600/E for operation. Unpacking The MAC 600/E package includes: • 2 Fast-Lock Omega clamp brackets • 5-meter XLR-XLR control cable • Light snoot • User manual The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a custom MAC 500/600 flight case to transport the fixture. Installing or changing the lamp WARNING! Disconnect the fixture from AC power before proceeding.
WARNING! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault protection. Install a plug on the power cord You may need to install a cord cap that fits your supply on the power cable. A 3-prong grounding-type plug must be installed following the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the wires to the pins as listed below.
. Tighten the rigging clamps securely to the structure. 8. Verify that there are no combustible materials or surfaces to be illuminated within 1 meter of the fixture, and that there are no flammable materials nearby. Connecting the serial link Tips for building a serial link 1. Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices. Standard microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs; use only cable designed for RS-485 applications.
Setting control protocol and address One of the operating modes shown below must be selected. Factors to consider when selecting a mode will depend on your controller and are discussed in the next section. Maximum flexibility is provided in mode 4. Each fixture must be assigned its own channels to receive instructions from the controller. The address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used. Addresses are independent of the physical link: they may be set in any convenient order.
section 3 OPER AT I O N This section describes the MAC 600/E’s controllable features and the options for customizing them for your application. Option selection is described in the next section. Martin RS-485 control The MAC 600/E may be controlled with the Martin 3032 controller. For the fixture to respond, either the protocol setting (PSET) must be set to Martin (MART) as described in the previous section, or automatic protocol detection (SPEC/AUTO) must be enabled.
Mechanical effects All mechanical effects are reset to a “home” position when the fixture is powered up. The fixture can also be reset via DMX if DMX reset (SPEC/dRES) is enabled. There is also a combination of DMX values that allows you to reset the MAC 600/E even if this feature is disabled; see the DMX protocol for details. An on-the-fly position correction system automatically corrects the position of the effect wheels. This feature can be disabled by setting effects feedback (SPEC/EFFb) to OFF.
section 4 C ONTRO L M O DUL E The 4-digit LED control panel on the side of the MAC 600/E allows you to set the address and personalities, read lamp hours and other information, calibrate effects, control the fixture manually, and run a test routine. Most of these functions may be performed remotely via the serial link with a Martin MPBB1 or MP-2 uploader The display can be flipped for easy reading by pressing the [↑] and [↓] keys simultaneously.
Personality settings Personality Pan/tilt speed Pan/tilt swap Pan inverse Tilt inverse Tracking algorithm Path DMX lamp off SPEC/dLOF Shortcuts SPEC/SCUT Electronic ballast type Normal pan and tilt control. ON Reverse DMX pan control, right Æ left. OFF Normal pan control, left Æ right. ON Reverse DMX tilt control, down Æ up. OFF Normal tilt control, up Æ down MOd1 Absolute delta value algorithm (for most controllers) MOd2 Real delta value algorithm 1-10 Tracking samples.
Readouts U s a g e r e a d o u t s ( TIME) Read the total number of power-on hours (Po H), power-on hours since last reset (RPoH), total lamp hours (LA H), lamp hours since last reset (RLAH), total number of lamp strikes (LSTR), and the number of lamp strikes since last reset (RLST). The resettable counters may be used to track overall usage and lamp life. To reset to zero, display the readout and then press [↑] for 5 seconds.
A d j u s t m e n t ( AdJ) The adjustment menu provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments. These should only be performed by a qualified technician. The menu provides functions to reset the fixture (R S T ), turn on and off the lamp (L O N , L o F F ), control all effects in the head (HEAd), and move the head to the home and extreme positions (P A T I ).
section 5 MAINTENANCE AND BASIC SERVICE OPERATIONS The MAC 600/E requires regular maintenance to keep performing at its optimum. The maintenance schedule will be dependent upon the operating environment. Dirty lenses and filters reduce the light’s brightness. Cooling fans covered by dust may cause overheating, thus causing the thermostat to cut out the lamp intermittently. This section takes you through the general maintenance procedures and describes some basic service operations.
Replacing fuses The main fuse is located above the XLR output and is replaced by unscrewing the holder with a screwdriver or small coin. The secondary fuses are located on the printed circuit board and are replaced as follows. 1. Remove the printed circuit board as described above. 2. Locate and replace the defective fuse with one of the same rating. The fuses are shown on the PCB layout diagram on page 24 as F601, F602, and F603. Their values are listed on page 25. 3.
Replacing the lamp The risk of lamp explosion increases with lamp hours as the quartz envelope gradually weakens. It is recommended that lamp usage not exceed 125 percent of the lamp’s rated average life. The procedure for installing the lamp is described on page 5. After installing the lamp, reset the RLAH and RLST counters under the TIME menu as described page 13. Optimizing lamp alignment The lamp alignment is set at the factory.
MAC 600 E (electronic ballast) The electronic EDOODVW works at any voltage between 100 and 250 volts, and at any frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. 1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Remove the top covers. 2. Tap the transformer for the local supply voltage as shown below. 3. Verify that the primary fuse, which is located near the power switch, is correct for the voltage setting. Use a T 6.3 A fuse when the transformer is set at 200, 210, 220, 230, or 240 V.
Updating software The latest MAC 600/E software is available from your Martin dealer and the Martin Professional web site. Be sure to read the upgrade notes included with the software. Software updates are installed using a Martin MPBB1, MP-2, or a LightJockey 4064 DMX interface card. The procedure is found in the upload device’s user manual and, when using the 4064 card, the Martin Software Uploader program’s online help file. Normal upload The uploader is connected to the fixture just like a controller.
appendix a DMX PRO T O CO L DMX channel DMX1 DMX2 DMX3 Start code = 0 DMX4 1 Note: Lamp Off is allowed with SPEC/dLoF set to ON, or with SPEC/dLoF set to OFF and cyan, magenta and yellow set between 230 and 232. Reset is allowed with SPEC/dRES set to ON, or with SPEC/dRES set to OFF and cyan, magenta and yellow set between 230 and 232.
DMX channel Start code = 0 DMX1 DMX2 DMX3 DMX4 10 11 10 11 - 12 - 12 - - - - 11 12 13 Value Percent 0 - 255 0 - 100 0 - 255 0 - 100 0-2 3 - 245 246 - 248 249 - 251 252 - 255 0-1 1 - 96 96 - 97 98 - 98 99 - 100 0-2 3 - 239 240 - 242 243 - 245 246 - 248 249 - 251 252 - 255 0-1 1 - 94 94 - 95 95 - 96 96 - 97 98 - 98 99 - 100 Function 7LOW &RDUVH ELW 06% Up Æ down (128 = neutral) 7LOW )LQH ELW /6% Up Æ down 6SHHG 3DQ 7LOW Tracking Fast Æ slow Tracking, normal speed (ove
appendix b E RROR M E S S AG E S Display readout Appears if... What to do ... automatic protocol detection is enabled but the protocol (Martin/DMX) cannot be determined because there is no control data. • Verify that the controller is sending and the serial link is properly connected. • LERR (Lamp error) .... the lamp doesn’t ignite within 10 minutes of receiving the ‘Lamp ON’ command. Likely reasons are a missing or defective lamp, or insufficient AC voltage.
appendix c TROUBL E S HO O T I N G Problem One or more of the fixtures is completely dead. Fixtures reset correctly but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller. Fixtures reset correctly but some respond erratically or not at all to the controller. No light and “LERR” error message displayed. Probable cause(s) Fixture not powered on. Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in. Primary fuse blown (located at the mains inlet cable). Disconnect fixture and replace fuse.
appendix d P CB LAY O UT CONTROL MODULE MAINS IN TILT FEEDBACK MAINS OUT (TO BALLAST IN) LAMP FEEDBACK PAN FEEDBACK MAGNETIC SENSORS FAN (HEAD) + TEMP SENSOR FAN (BASE) PAN/TILT INDEX SWITCES DIMMER CYAN DATA LINK JUMPER FOR XLR PIN-OUT MAGENTA YELLOW COLOR BEAM 1 BEAM 2 SHUTTER PAN AC IN TILT 24 0$& (
appendix e SPECI F I CAT I O NS 403 456 145 437 579 25° 356 420 481 dimensions in millimeters Measurements • • • • Dimensions (LxWxH) without clamps .................................... 481 x 456 x 610 mm (18.9 x 17.9 x 24 in) Minimum rigging distance, center to center................................................................... 457 mm (18 in) Weight, without clamps, MAC 600 .............................................................................. 31.5 kg (69.
Photometric • • • • Total integrated luminous flux ............................................................................................... 21,500 lm Center intensity w/ standard 25° lens hood ................................................................ 291,000 candela Center intensity w/ optional 18° long lens hood .......................................................... 722,000 candela Center intensity w/ optional 65° diffuser .................................................................
M ODE 1 2 3 4 25 50 75 S HUTTER L 1 I G H T 2 MAC 600 DMX Protocol Start code = 0 Implemented from CPU software version 2.0 closed 100 125 B low B / pwr / O (E) O S TROBE ← open 150 closed 175 200 R ANDOM S TROBE fast med 225 250 R ESET B/O L AMP B/O L AMP O FF * ON * > 5 sec.
