MAC 600 (E) NT user manual
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1 INTRODUCTION The MAC 600 NT is a highly efficient automated 575 watt moving-head wash light that features subtractive cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMY) color mixing and continuous color temperature correction. It provides a soft-edged 25° field in the standard configuration. Narrow and wide angle fields may be achieved with accessory snap-lock lens assemblies. About this manual For information about the MAC 600, MAC 600 E, or any other Martin product, please visit the Martin web site at http://www.
2 SAFETY Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use. This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and falls. Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture.
AC 3 POWER 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. Important! Verify that the power supply settings match the mains voltage before applying power. Power supply settings The MAC 600 (E) NT must be tapped correctly for the local AC voltage and frequency. The wrong setting can cause overheating, damage, and poor performance.
9 5 5 brown red 3 blue blue 1 brown red blue 4 100 V blue blue brown red 7 7 brown red 8 9 5 5 3 3 blue blue 7 6 4 120 V 9 8 1 brown red 7 5 8 9 7 6 5 8 5 4 220 V 4 230 V 4 240 V 3 3 3 3 blue blue blue blue 1 1 blue blue 9 6 4 210 V 1 9 4 200 V blue blue 1 9 6 8 3 brown red 7 5 8 6 4 110 V 1 black black 9 brown red 6 blue blue 8 black blue 7 6 black 8 6 blue 7 brown red black black black black 1 MAC 600 NT E Transformer Set
4 LAMP Compatible lamps The MAC 600 (E) NT shall be used only with the lamps listed on page 30. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture or create a safety hazard. Maximum usable hours The risk of lamp explosion increases with usage due to gradual weakening of the quartz envelope. To minimize the risk of lamp explosion, replace lamps before usage exceeds the rated life by 200 hours or the manufacturer’s stated maximum service life.
DATA 5 CONNECTION The MAC 600 (E) NT has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that are compatible with DMX 512 devices, i.e., pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold (-) and pin 3 to hot (+). If required, the polarity of pins 2 and 3 can be reversed for compatibility with earlier Martin fixtures. Connecting fixtures ADAPTOR CABLES The following adaptor cables are available for connection to devices with different sockets.
6 RIGGING The MAC 600 (E) NT can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss. The integrated Fast-Lock system enables quick and easy fastening of the clamp adapters in 4 different positions as shown below. The front of the fixture, which is defined as the middle of the pan range, is indicated by an arrow on the base. safety wire attachment point arrow points to front (neutral pan) Warning! Always use 2 clamps to rig the fixture.
FIXTURE 7 SETTINGS The LED control panel is used 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 the MPBB1 Uploader. Menu navigation The display can be flipped for easy reading by pressing the [↑] and [↓] keys simultaneously. The intensity is adjustable and the display can be set to go out 2 minutes after the last key-press.
DMX mode and address The DMX mode options are described under “DMX-512 control” on page 20. Maximum flexibility is provided in mode 4. The address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller. For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control channels. Two MAC 600 (E) NTs may share the same address, however, if identical behavior is desired.
Personality settings Personality Path Pan/tilt speed P TSP Pan/tilt swap Options Effect (Default settings shaded.) F AST Optimize movement for speed.* N ORM Optimize movement for smoothness.* ON Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa. O FF Normal pan and tilt control. ON Reverse DMX pan control, right O FF Normal pan control, left P ATI /SW AP Æ left. O FF Æ right. Reverse DMX tilt control, down Æ up.
Tests and readouts The following readouts and tests are available from the control panel. Function Path Usage counters TIM E/ dMX L/ DMX readout Software versions Temperature readout Ver / Options Readout or effect Po H Total hours of operation since fabricated. R PoH Hours of operation since counter reset. To reset, display counter and press [↑] for 5 seconds. LA H Total hours of operation with lamp on since fabricated. R LAH Lamp hours since counter reset.
Manual control The manual control menu provides limited operation from the control panel.
Adjustment control The adjustment menu provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments. These shall be performed by a qualified technician.
Utilities CALIBRATION The calibration function allows you to fine-tune effect positions for uniformity between fixtures. Using one fixture as a reference, adjust the offsets of the other fixtures to match the reference. CUSTOM CONFIGURATIONS The custom configuration function allows you to save and recall three sets of fixture settings.
OPTICAL 8 CONFIGURATIONS Field angles Narrow and wide angle options are available for the MAC 600 (E) NT. The optional lenses are mounted in snap-lock hoods for easy changing. See “Accessories” on page 31. Note: The narrow angle hood is longer than the standard hood. Because of this, MAC 600s and MAC 600 (E) NTs fitted with the narrow angle hood fit only in flight cases produced after September, 1997. These measure 894 mm (35.2") from bottom to top, including wheels.
Snoot The snoot may be installed to reduce light spill to the sides. To install the snoot 1 Bend the tabs 90°. 2 Bend the ring into a circle with the tabs on the outside. Weave the end tab through the 3 slots. 3 Insert the tabs between the 3 pairs of pins between the lens and the head cover. 1 2 3 Diffuser filter The MAC 600 (E) NT includes a removable diffuser filter that provides a flatter field and superior color uniformity.
9 OPERATION DMX-512 control The MAC 600 (E) NT may be controlled with any DMX-512 controller. Four DMX modes are available that provide different combinations of speed control and pan/tilt resolution. Mode DMX 1 Movement speed Pan/tilt resolution Channels DMX 2 Tracking DMX 3 DMX 4 Tracking and/or Vector 8 bit 16 bit 8 bit 16 bit 11 13 13 15 TRACKING MODE Tracking mode is available in all 4 DMX modes.
The lamp can be turned off from the controller. The DMX lamp off command is executed if DMX lamp off (SPE C/ dL o f ) is set to ON. Note: It is not possible to strike the lamp within 8 minutes of having switched it off. If DMX lamp off is OFF, the lamp off command can only be executed if the cyan, magenta, and yellow channels are set to a value from 230 to 232. With the MAC 600 E NT, lamp power falls to 400 watts for cooler operation and longer lamp life when the shutter is closed for 10 seconds.
BEAM SHAPER The beam shaper widens the beam on one axis and flattens it on the other. The effect rotates 180°. The Shortcuts (S P E C /S C U T ) setting determines whether the beam shaper takes the shortest path to the next position or swings between the end positions. The setting may be overridden on the speed channel in vector mode. VARIABLE FROST The variable frost system softens and widens the beam, thus providing a zoom effect.
UPDATING 10 SOFTWARE The latest software and documentation for the MAC 600 (E) NT is available from the Martin Professional web site. Software installation requires a Martin uploader, such as the MPBB1, prepared with the latest fixture software. The DMX interface card provided with the Club version of the Martin LightJockey controller also supports software upload.
FIXTURE 11 SERVICE Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid buildup can result in damage that is not covered by the warranty. Dirty lenses and filters transmit less light, absorb more heat, and are subject to heat damage. Dirty fans and air vents reduce cooling and generally shorten component life. This section takes you through the general maintenance procedures and describes some basic service operations. Warning! Disconnect from AC power before removing any cover or part.
DMX A PROTOCOL DMX channel DMX1 Start code = 0 DMX2 DMX3 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 DMX1 - - - 26 Start code = 0 DMX2 13 - - DMX3 - 12 13 DMX4 13 14 Value Percent Function 0 - 100 Tilt Fine (16-bit LSB) down Up 0-2 3 - 245 246 - 248 249 - 251 252 - 255 0-1 1 - 96 96 - 97 98 - 98 99 - 100 Speed: Pan, Tilt Tracking slow Fast Tracking, PTSP = NORM (normal pan/tilt speed) Tracking, PTSP = FAST (fast pan/tilt speed) Blackout 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 Speed: Dimmer, Color Mi
DISPLAY B MESSAGES Display readout Appears if... What to do SRST (Serial reset) ...the fixture receives a reset command from the controller. To prevent accidental resets, disable command. See page 13. 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. Check the lamp and check that the mains setting of the fixture matches the mains supply. MERR (Memory error) ...
C TROUBLESHOOTING Problem One or more of the fixtures is completely dead. Fixtures reset correctly but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller. Probable cause(s) Remedy 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. Secondary fuse(s) blown (located on PCB inside the fixture base). Disconnect fixture. Check fuses on PCB (F601 and F602) and replace.
CIRCUIT D BOARD CONNECTIONS To electronic ballast (E version only) Red P/T SW To display panel OPTO1 Brown CMY SW SENSOR OPTO2 Black FAN Boot sector jumper To base fan CTC DIM CYAN MAG To XLR socket XLR polarity jumper YEL COLOR BEAM1 FROST SHUTTER PAN To transformer TILT Circuit board connections 29
E SPECIFICATIONS 403 456 145 437 579 25° 356 420 481 dimensions in millimeters MEASUREMENTS Dimensions (LxWxH) without clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481 x 356 x 652 mm (18.9 x 14.0 x 25.7 in) Minimum rigging distance, center to center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 mm (18 in) Weight (without clamps), MAC 600 NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40° C (104° F) Maximum surface temperature under normal conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140° C (284° F) ACCESSORIES 18° “long front” with lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L I G H T C O L O R B E A M 1 M ODE 2 3 4 1 25 25 open 105° 150° 50 20 20 50 90° 130° 20 50 (1) red, DMX 40 120° 170° 10 25 10 S HUTTER Start code = 0 closed closed 0% 2 3 0% cold (0 mireds) 4 5 6 135° 190° (0) white, DMX 0 0° (open) 7 8 0% 210° left 9 10 P - 11 - 11 left / T up 11 12 11 12 150° 13 up T fast 13 15 T fast 12 14 T fast - 13 - S P E E D 10 75 100 40 30° 125 B low B / pwr / O (E) O D IMMER 150 med R ANDOM S TROBE 175 slow 70 90 250 open
