MAC Viper™ Profile USER GUIDE
User Documentation update information Any important changes in updates of the MAC Viper Profile user documentation are listed below. Revision C First version released. Covers firmware version 1.0.0. © 2012 Martin Professional A/S. Information subject to change without notice.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shutter and strobe effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimming. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This User Guide is a supplement to the Installation and Safety Manual that is supplied with the MAC Viper Profile. Both documents are available for download from the Martin™ website at www.martin.com. The User Guide contains information that is mainly of interest for lighting designers and operators in general, whereas the Safety and Installation Manual contains important information for all users, especially installers and technicians.
Effects This section gives details of the effects that can be controlled via DMX. See the DMX protocol table on page 20 for details of the channels used to control them. Where fine control is available, the main control channel sets the first 8 bits (the most significant byte or MSB), and the fine channels set the second 8 bits (the least significant byte or LSB) of the 16-bit control byte. In other words, the fine channel works within the position set by the coarse channel.
FX wheel control The FX wheel uses two DMX channels: • On the first channel, you set the FX wheel position or select a movement option. • On the second channel, you adjust movement speed if you have selected one of the movement options. Limiting movement range You can set limits for the range of FX wheel movement in the control menu PERSONALITY → GOBO 3 FX RANGE. This feature allows you to limit movement to the animation range, for example, if you will not be using the gobos on the FX wheel.
Beam effect (rotating prism) The four-facet prism can be applied at indexed angles or rotated with variable direction and speed. Iris The iris can be set to a static diameter, or regular and random pulsing effects can be set with variable speed. Frost The extent to which the frost filter is added to the beam is variable 0 - 100%. Focus and zoom The focus system allows sharp or soft projections. Focus range varies with zoom angle.
Optical configuration Prism The MAC Viper Profile is supplied with an interchangeable four-facet 15° rotating prism (P/N 41300070) installed.
FX wheel The MAC Viper Profile is supplied with the “Super Sic 58” FX wheel (P/N 43950059) installed. This wheel has an animation range that provides animation effects when used in conjunction with breakup gobos, for example, plus four integrated static gobos, plus an open position.
Breakup and aerial gobos The breakup and aerial wheels in the MAC Viper Profile each provide 5 rotating gobos plus an open position. The standard gobos that are supplied installed in the fixture are shown in the correct order in Figure 3. All gobos are interchangeable, but replacement gobos must match the dimensions, construction and quality of the gobos supplied as standard. The gobos are E-27 size (standard E-size 37.5 mm external diameter, 27 mm image area diameter).
Control panel operations You can configure individual fixture settings (such as the MAC Viper Profile’s DMX address), read out data, execute service operations and view error messages using the fixture’s backlit graphic display and control panel.
To activate the display when the fixture is not connected to power, press the Escape button. The display extinguishes after 10 seconds with no jog wheel activity and the control panel is de-activated after 1 minute with no jog wheel activity. Press the Escape button again to re-activate.The status LED flashes fixture status slowly when the fixture is not connected to power. The LED draws a minute current that can be sustained for several months without flattening the battery.
1. Click the jog wheel to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the jog wheel to scroll down to CONTROL MODE, then click the jog wheel. Rotate the jog wheel to select either BASIC or EXTENDED, then click the jog wheel to save. 3. Press the Escape button to step back to the main menu. Fixture ID The MAC Viper Profile lets you set a four-digit ID number to ease identification of the fixtures in an installation. When a fixture is powered on for the first time, it displays its DMX address by default.
• EFFECT SHORTCUT determines whether the gobo wheels and color wheel take the shortest path between two positions (shortcuts enabled), crossing the open position if necessary, or always avoid the open position (shortcuts disabled). • DISPLAY offers the following options for the LCD display: - DISPLAY SLEEP determines whether the display remains on permanently, or goes into sleep mode 2, 5 or 10 minutes after the last movement of the jog wheel or Escape button.
QUALITY displays the quality of the received DMX data as a percentage of packets received. Values much below 100 indicate interference, poor connections, or other problems with the serial data link that are the most common cause of control problems. START CODE displays the DMX start code. Packets with a start code other than 0 may cause irregular performance. The remaining options under DMX LIVE display the DMX values in a range from 0 - 255 that are being received on each channel.
Adjusting settings via DMX Certain fixture settings and parameters can be adjusted from the DMX controller on the fixture control DMX channel 26 in basic 16-bit mode or channel 29 in extended 16-bit mode. Commands sent on the fixture control channel override any settings entered in the fixture’s onboard control menus. To help you avoid accidentally applying a setting that may disrupt a light show, for example, most of the commands must be held for a certain time before they are applied.
RDM The MAC Viper Profile can communicate using RDM (Remote Device Management) in accordance with ESTA’s American National Standard E1.20-2006: Entertainment Technology RDM Remote Device Management Over DMX512 Networks. RDM is a bi-directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control systems, it is the open standard for DMX512 device configuration and status monitoring.
Software service functions Service utilities The control panel SERVICE menu provides utilities for technicians rigging or servicing the fixture: • ERROR LIST displays any error messages that are stored in internal memory. • PT FEEDBACK lets you disable feedback to the fixture software from the pan, tilt and effects positioning systems. If feedback is set to ON and a pan, tilt or effect position error is detected, the shutter closes and the effect resets.
Firmware installation The currently installed firmware (fixture software) version can be viewed in the control panel INFORMATION menu. Firmware updates are available from the Martin™ website and can be installed using a USB memory device or a Windows PC running the Martin Uploader application and either a Martin Universal USB Duo™ USB-DMX interface device or a Martin DABS1™ USB-DMX interface device.
DMX protocol Applicable when running MAC Viper Profile firmware version: 1.0.
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode DMX Value Percent Function Fade type Default value Snap 0 Color Wheel 7 8 0 1 - 14 15 16 - 29 30 31 - 44 45 46 - 59 60 61 - 74 75 76 - 89 90 91 - 104 105 106 - 119 120 121 - 134 135 - 140 0 1-5 6 6 - 11 12 12 - 17 18 18 - 23 23 24 - 29 29 30 - 35 35 36 - 41 41 41 - 46 47 47 - 52 53 - 55 Continuous Scroll Open Open → Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 → Slot 2 Slot 2 Slot 2 → Slot 3 Slot 3 Slot 3 → Slot 4 Slot 4 Slot 4 → Slot 5 Slot 5 Slot 5 → Slot 6 Slot 6 Slot 6 → Slot
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode DMX Value Percent Function Fade type Default value Snap 0 Fade 32768 Breakup wheel (wheel 1): gobo selection, indexing, shake, rotation 0-4 4-5 5-8 8 - 10 10 - 12 12 - 13 Indexed gobo: set indexed angle on channels 9/10 (16-bit) or 10/11 (16-bit ext.) Open Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 14 - 16 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 - 21 21 - 23 Continuous gobo rotation: set gobo rotation speed on channels 9/10 (16-bit) or 10/11 (16-bit ext.
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode DMX Value Percent Function Fade type Default value Snap 0 Fade 32768 Aerial wheel (wheel 2): gobo selection, indexing, shake, rotation 0-4 4-5 5-8 8 - 10 10 - 12 12 - 14 Indexed gobo: set indexed angle on channels 12/13 (16-bit) or 13/14 (16-bit ext.) Open Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 14 - 16 16 - 18 18 - 20 20 - 22 22 - 24 Continuous gobo rotation: set gobo rotation speed on channels 12/13 (16-bit) or 13/14 (16-bit ext.
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode DMX Value Fade type Default value Fade 0 Animation speed Stop Animation speed slow → fast Fade 128 Frost No frost → full frost Fade 0 Snap 0 Percent Function FX wheel (wheel 3) static gobos and animation effect selection, rotation, animation movement type 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 0 1-9 10 11 - 19 20 21 - 29 30 31 - 39 40 41 - 49 50 51 - 59 60 61 - 69 70 71 - 79 80 81 - 89 90 91 - 99 100 - 110 0 0-4 4 4-7 8 8 - 11 12 12 - 15 16 16 - 19 20 20 - 23
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode DMX Value Percent Function Fade type Default value Fade 128 Prism indexing angle, rotation speed and direction 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 0 - 255 0 - 100 If prism indexing is selected on channel 17 (16-bit) or 18 (16-bit ext.): Indexed angle 0° - maximum 0-2 3 - 126 127 - 129 130 - 253 254 - 255 0 1 - 50 51 52 - 99 100 If prism rotation is selected on channel 17 (16-bit) or 18 (16-bit ext.
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode DMX Value 0-9 10 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 - 34 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 49 50 - 54 55 - 59 60 - 64 65 - 69 70 - 74 75 - 79 80 - 84 85 - 89 90 - 94 95 - 99 100 - 104 26 29 - 30 105 - 109 110 - 114 115 - 119 120 - 124 125 - 126 127 - 128 129 - 130 131 - 132 133 - 134 135 - 139 140 - 144 145 - 149 150 - 154 155 - 159 160 - 164 165 - 169 170 - 174 175 - 179 180 - 184 185 - 189 190 - 194 195 - 199 200 - 204 205 - 209 210 - 214 215 - 219 220 - 224 225 - 229 230 -
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode - 31 32 33 34 DMX Value Fade type Percent Function Default value Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Table 1: DMX Protocol MSB = Most significant byte LSB = Least significant byte DMX protocol 27
Control panel menus Applicable when running firmware version 1.0.0 Menus marked* are available only when the fixture is connected to mains power. All other menus are available in mains and battery power operation. Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 DMX ADDRESS 1 – XXX DMX address (default address = 1). The DMX address range is limited so that the fixture will always have enough DMX channels within the 512 available.
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 AUTO LAMP ON DMX LAMP OFF DMX RESET EFFECT SHORTCUT Menu level 3 Menu level 4 OFF Automatic lamp striking disabled ON Lamp strikes automatically within 90 seconds of fixture being powered on DMX Lamp strikes automatically when the fixture receives a DMX signal ON Lamp can be powered off via DMX OFF Lamp cannot be powered off via DMX (can be overridden: see DMX protocol) ON Fixture can be reset via DMX OFF Fixture cannot be reset via DMX (can be overridden: see
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 DMX LIVE* RATE 0 - 44 HZ DMX transmission speed in packets per second QUALITY 0 - 100% Percent of packets received START CODE 0 - 255 TEST* Menu level 4 Value of the DMX start code STROBE/SHUTTER ... FX SYNC Value received on each DMX channel (values for fine control channels can only be viewed if available in the DMX mode the fixture is set to) TEST ALL Run test sequence of all functions.
Menu level 1 MANUAL CONTROL (continued)* Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print) PAN 0 - 255 Set pan angle (default = 128) PAN FINE 0 - 255 Set pan angle, fine (LSB, default = 128) TILT 0 - 255 Set tilt angle (default = 128) TILT FINE 0 - 255 Set tilt angle, fine (LSB, default = 128) FX 1 0 - 255 Reserved for future use FX 1 ADJUST 0 - 255 Reserved for future use FX 2 0 - 255 Reserved for future use FX 2 ADJUST 0 - 255 Reserved for future us
Service and display messages The MAC Viper Profile gives service and maintenance information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character short code and a smaller full-text message in the display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing easier reading with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed information. A complete list of service messages is due to be included in a MAC Viper Profile user documentation update August 2012.
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MAC Viper™ Profile SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Dimensions All measurements are given in millimeters 731 472 566 255 748 551 335 650 This minimum center-to-center distance can be reduced if pan limits are set via the control menus © 2012 Martin Professional A/S. Information subject to change without notice.
Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Information WARNING! Read the safety precautions in this section before installing, powering, operating or servicing this product. The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document: DANGER! DANGER! DANGER! Safety hazard. Refer to Hazardous Risk of severe manual before voltage. Risk of injury or death. installing, severe or lethal powering or electric shock. servicing. Warning! Fire hazard. Warning! Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do not touch.
America the cable must be 12 AWG minimum conductor size, SJT or better. In the EU the cable must be 2.5 mm², HAR compliant. • 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. • Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power cable or power plug are in any way damaged, defective or wet, or if they show signs of overheating. • Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Introduction Thank you for selecting the Martin™ MAC Viper Profile™.
Packing Important! Release the tilt lock and allow the fixture to cool before packing it in its flightcase. The anti-shock material in the MAC Viper Profile flightcase is designed to protect the head without the tilt lock applied. Release the tilt lock when transporting the fixture in the flightcase. Leaving the tilt lock applied may cause damage that is not covered by the product warranty.
Physical installation Warning! The MAC Viper Profile has a powerful pan motor. The torque reaction when the head is panned suddenly can cause the base to move if the fixture is standing unsecured on a surface. Do not apply power to the MAC Viper Profile unless the base is securely fastened to a surface or to rigging hardware. Warning! Use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Do not hang the fixture from only one clamp. Lock each clamp with both 1/4-turn fasteners.
Clamping the fixture on a truss 1. Check that the rigging clamps are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc. 2. Bolt each clamp securely to a clamp attachment bracket with an M12 bolt (minimum grade 8.8) and lock nut. Half-coupler rigging clamp Omega clamp attachment bracket Figure 3: Martin rigging hardware 3. See Figure 4.
7. Check that the tilt lock is released. Check that there are no combustible materials within 0.3 m (12 in.) or surfaces to be illuminated within 1.6 m (5.2 ft.) of the fixture, and that there are no flammable materials nearby. SAFETY WIRE 6. See Figure 6.
AC power Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be electrically connected to ground (earth). The AC mains power supply must be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection. The MAC Viper Profile features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to AC power at 120-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Power input Important!Connect the MAC Viper Profile directly to AC power.
Connecting to an AC mains power source The MAC Viper Profile power cable can be hard-wired to a building installation circuit or fitted with a cord cap (mains plug) to allow connection to local AC mains power outlets. If you install a cord cap (mains plug), install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.
DMX data link The MAC Viper Profile has 5-pin locking XLR sockets for DMX and RDM input and output (see Figure 7 on page 12). The default pin-out on both sockets is: • pin 1 to shield • pin 2 to data 1 cold (-) • pin 3 to data 1 hot (+). Tips for reliable data transmission • Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24 AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft).
Service and maintenance Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 4 before servicing the MAC Viper Profile. Warning! Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes minutes before handling. Do not stare into the light output. Be prepared for the fixture to light and move suddenly when connected to power.
Lamp life Monitor lamp hours using the resettable LAMP ON TIME counter in the INFORMATION control menu. To reduce the risk of explosion, replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its average service life, i.e. when usage reaches 750 hours. Never exceed the lamp’s average service life by more than 10%. Replace the lamp immediately if it is deformed or in any way defective. For maximum service life, avoid powering the lamp off until it has warmed up for at least 5 minutes.
6. Close the lamp access cover and tighten the screw to secure the cover before reapplying power. B B Figure 10: Lamp removal / refitting 7. After installing a new lamp, reset the LAMP ON TIME counter in the control menu. Lamp adjustment Warning! Adjust the lamp with the fixture cool. The fixture may become hot during adjustment, so wear heat-resistant safety gloves.
Access to the head Warning! Disconnect from power and allow to cool for 30 minutes before opening the head. To open the head: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power, allow components to cool for 30 minutes and apply the tilt lock. 2. See Figure 12. Remove both head covers by loosening their Torx 25 captive retaining screws A until the screws turn freely. Lift the front of each cover slightly away from the head, then slide the cover towards the front of the head to disengage the rear of the cover. 3.
• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor events, for example). If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first few hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule. Work in a clean, well lit area.
A B A C C C C Figure 14: Head air filter removal 7. Remove the old air filter element from the filter housing and put the new element into position with the ribs in the element running from top to bottom (in the same direction as the louvers in the filter housing cover) as shown in Figure 15. 8. See Figure 14.
Lubrication The MAC Viper Profile does not require lubrication under normal circumstances. The slides for the zoom and focus lens cars are lubricated with a long-lasting teflon-based grease that can be reapplied by a Martin service partner if necessary. Replacing optical components Optical components have fragile coatings and are exposed to very high temperatures. Use only genuine Martin™ parts. Handle and store components with care.
Gobos: general The MAC Viper Profile uses specially designed borosilicate 3.3 gobos with a heavy matted aluminum coating that require particularly careful handling and storage. The MAC Viper Profile User Guide available for download from www.martin.com gives names, illustrations and part numbers of the gobos installed as standard. The use of metal gobos in the MAC Viper Profile is not recommended.
Gobo handling and storage 1. Store all gobos in a dust-free environment with approx. 50% humidity. 2. Always use clean gloves when handling gobos. 3. Avoid touching the other gobos when taking out a gobo from a rack: the sharp edge of one gobo can scratch the others. 4. Clean the coated side of gobos with dust and oil-free compressed air only. 5. Clean the uncoated side of gobos with photographic quality lens-cleaner and optics cleaning tissues. Use a repeated dabbing action rather than a rubbing action. 6.
5. See Figure 19. Grasp the goboholder by its teeth and pull it out of its clip to remove it from the wheel. 6. Note that the fused glass Limbo/Crystal gobo is glued into the goboholder and cannot be removed from it. If you need to replace this gobo, you must replace the entire goboholder. All the other gobos are held in their holders by springs and can be removed from the holders as described below. Figure 19: Gobo removal 7.
Replacing a color filter The MAC Viper Profile has eight dichroic color filters. See the MAC Viper Profile User Guide available for download from www.martin.com for names and part numbers. Use only genuine Martin™ color filters. Handle and store filters with care. Wear cotton gloves while handling them and keep them perfectly clean. To replace a color filter: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for 30 minutes. 2.
Replacing the FX wheel MAC Viper Profile has a motorized FX wheel that provides gobo animation effects and integrated gobos. See the MAC Viper Profile User Guide available for download from www.martin.com for full details. To replace the FX wheel: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for 30 minutes. 2. Remove the head covers, position the head with the front glass angled downwards and the top side facing upwards, and apply the tilt lock (see “Access to the head” on page 17). 3.
4. Loosen the two Torx 20 screws E to release the projection module. 5. See Figure 25. Lift the projection module out of the head and place it with the motors facing down on a work surface. Figure 25: Projection module removal 6. See Figure 26. Remove the four Torx 10 screws (arrowed) that hold the projection module together and lift up the top part of the module.
7. See Figure 27. Use a small flat-headed screwdriver to lever the retaining circlip A away from the FX wheel hub to release the wheel. Avoid bending the FX wheel during removal and storage. A B B C Figure 27: FX wheel removal and mounting 8. When installing an FX wheel, check first that the wheel is perfectly flat. 9. Note that the locating tabs B are tapered to match cutouts in the hub.
Using the fixture Before using the fixture, download and read the latest version of the MAC Viper Profile User Guide from the MAC Viper Profile Product Support page on the Martin website at www.martin.com. The User Guide contains details of: • The effects available in the fixture. • The control options available using DMX. • The setup, monitoring and control options available using the onboard control and display panel. • RDM (Remote Device Management) compatibility. • Software service functions.
Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to fixture. Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in. Fuse blown or internal fault. Contact Martin™ Service or authorized service partner. Do not remove base or yoke covers, attempt to replace a fuse or carry out any repairs or service that are not described in this Safety and Installation Manual unless you have both authorization from Martin™ and official Martin™ service documentation. Bad data link.
Specifications Physical Length (base). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 mm (18.6 in.) Length (head) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566 mm (21.6 in.) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 mm (18.6 in.) Width (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Mounting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eight 1/4-turn locking points, octagonal layout Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any Minimum distance from illuminated surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 m (5.2 ft.) Minimum distance from combustible materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering information MAC Viper Profile™ in cardboard packing case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90233000 MAC Viper Profile™ in double flightcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90233010 Specifications subject to change without notice. For the latest product specifications including photometric data, see www.martin.com Photobiological Safety Warning The label shown on the left is displayed on this product.
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