MAC 401 Dual MAC 401 CT Zoom TM TM user manual
Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters ©2009-20010 Martin Professional A/S. Information subject to change without notice. Martin Professional A/S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of, inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual.
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 manual: DANGER! Safety hazard. Risk of severe injury or death. DANGER! Hazardous voltage. Risk of lethal or severe electric shock. WARNING! Fire hazard. WARNING! LED light emission. Risk of eye injury. WARNING! WARNING! Burn hazard. Hot Wear protective surface.
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE • Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F). • The exterior of the fixture becomes hot during use. Avoid contact by persons and materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling. • Keep all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 200 mm (8 in.) away from the head. • Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. • Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture.
Contents Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for selecting the MAC 401™, an intelligent LED-based moving head washlight fixture from Martin Professional™ that is available in two models: • The MAC 401 Dual™, with an RGB Zoom LED module fitted as standard • The MAC 401 CT Zoom™, with a CT (Color Temperature) Zoom LED module fitted as standard.
Connections panel G A F B D C A – AC mains power input (Neutrik PowerCon) B – Fuseholder, mains fuse 1 C – Fuseholder, mains fuse 2 D – Ethernet 1 (RJ-45, for future use) E – Ethernet 2 (RJ-45, for future use) F – DMX in (5-pin XLR) G – DMX out (5-pin XLR) E Figure 1: Connections panel overview Connections panel 7
AC power Warning! Read “Safety Information” starting on page 3 before connecting the MAC 401 to AC mains power. For protection from electric shock, the MAC 401 must be grounded (earthed). The AC power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection. The MAC 401 does not have a power on/off switch. To shut down power in an emergency, disconnect the fixture’s power input connector.
Attaching a cable to the male input connector Housing Insert Chuck To attach a power cable to the supplied input connector: 1. Slide the bushing over the cable. 2. Slide the white chuck over cables with a diameter (Da) of 5 - 10 mm (0.2 - 0.4 in.), or the black chuck over cables with a diameter of 10 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.). 3. Prepare the end of the cable by stripping 20 mm (0.8 in.) of the cable’s outer jacket. 4. Strip 8 mm (1/3 in.) from the end of each of the wires. 5.
Data link A data link is required in order to control a MAC 401 via DMX. The MAC 401 has 5-pin locking XLR connectors for DMX data input and output. The pin-out on XLR connectors is pin 1 = shield, pin 2 = cold (-), and pin 3 = hot (+). Pins 4 and 5 in the 5-pin XLR connectors are not used in the MAC 401 but they are connected from the DMX input to the DMX output connector to allow any data that may be present on pins 4 and 5 to pass through the fixture.
Physical installation The MAC 401 can be placed on a horizontal surface such as a stage or clamped to a truss in any orientation using the quarter-turn clamp brackets supplied with the fixture and a half-coupler (not supplied). Warning! Attach an approved safety cable to the attachment point on the connections panel (see Figure 2). Check that all surfaces to be illuminated are minimum 200 mm (8 in.) from the fixture, that combustible materials (wood, fabric, paper, etc.) are minimum 200 mm (8 in.
Setup Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before installing, powering, operating or servicing the MAC 401. Control panel and menu navigation The onboard control panel and LED display are used to set the MAC 401’s DMX address, configure individual fixture settings (personality), read out data and execute service utilities. See “Onboard control menus” on page 36 for a complete list of menus and commands.
• The SERVICE LED lights if the fixture requires a service intervention. At the same time, a message appears in the display indicating the type of service required. The SERVICE LED blinks when the fixture is in factory service mode. Restoring factory default settings The MAC 401’s factory default settings can be restored by scrolling to the main FACT menu, pressing [Enter], opening the FACT submenu and applying a LOAD command.
Whether one or two LED modules are installed on a fixture, all modules’ DMX addresses must be set manually using the ADDR menu for that module. You can set the address of each module on the rear of the head immediately after the channels used by the module on the front of that head, or group similar modules together, for example, or set addresses according to any other preference.
DMX channels used by RGB Zoom module The following table gives an overview of the control menu settings available and number of DMX channels used in the RGB Zoom module.
DMX channels used by CT Zoom module The following table gives an overview of the control menu settings available and number of channels used in the various modes available in the CT Zoom module.
Whatever cooling mode is selected, a thermal cutout shuts down power to the LEDs if the fixture temperature exceeds safe limits. If this occurs, you must reset the fixture via the control menus or via DMX, or cycle power to the fixture off and on again. If a thermal shutdown occurs, you are pushing the fixture to its limits. Clean the fixture, particularly the air vents, and check that there is sufficient airflow around the fixture.
Effects MAC 401 – all models This section describes the lighting effects available in all currently available models of the MAC 401. Shutter effect The electronic ‘shutter’ effect provides instant open and blackout, variable speed regular and random strobe, and opening/closing pulse effects. Dimming Overall intensity can be adjusted using 0 - 100% electronic dimming. Zoom The motorized zoom varies the beam angle continuously from 20° through to 50°.
words, output is very slightly lower than absolute maximum output to allow a margin for adjustment, and LED modules are individually calibrated at the factory to ensure that color and white output is the same in different LED modules at the same DMX values. Calibrated HSV color mixing As an alternative to RGB control, hue, saturation and value color control, with one DMX channel for each of these parameters, is available. HSV control is calibrated at the factory. CTC From fixture software v. 1.2.
Service and maintenance Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before servicing the MAC 401. Warning! Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling. Do not view the light output from less than 1 meter (3 feet 4 inches) without shade 4-5 welding goggles. Set the zoom to wide angle and work in well-lit conditions. Be prepared for the fixture to light suddenly if connected to power.
Warning! Disconnect from power and allow to cool before cleaning. To clean the fixture: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes. 2. See Figure 7. Unclip and remove the head air filter from the center of the lens plate. Rinse the filter in lukewarm soapy water and blot dry. If the filter is not in perfect condition, replace it with a new one (available from Martin, P/N 62407156). 3.
Control menu service utilities Fixture reset The RST command in the MAN menu resets the fixture and can be used as a first remedy if an error occurs. Software upload The MAC 401 software can be installed and updated by the user. Software updates are available for download on the Product Support pages of the Martin website at www.martin.com The following are required in order to install software: • A PC running Windows 98/2000/XP • The latest version of the MAC 401 software, available for download from www.
Fixture readouts DMX input signal The DMXL menu lets you view the DMX values received on each channel. If the fixture does not behave as expected, reading the DMX values can help you troubleshoot the problem. Fixture status The MAC 401 gives fixture status readouts in the INFO menu: • Current software/firmware version information is available for the main processor in the base, and for the processors in each of the installed LED modules (one or two). • The POHR counters display hours with power on.
Diagnostic feedback If an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the MAC 401 display: 24 Message Cause... What to do... AIRF The AIRF counter has reached its limit. Clean the fixture and air filter. Reset the AIRF counter in the INFO menu. CSER A fixture firmware upload was unsuccessful and has resulted in a Checksum Error Try to upload the firmware again. Contact Martin Service if problem persists.
DMX protocols Two DMX protocols are given below: for the MAC 401 RGB Zoom module and CT Zoom module. Certain channels in the CT Zoom module’s DMX protocol are intentionally left without function to avoid having to repatch channels if one type of module is replaced with another. For each protocol, pan, tilt and fixture control channels are only available if the module is installed on the front of the head.
3 — 4 — 5 — 6 Percent Function Default DMX value — RAWX RGBX HSX Snap/ fade RAW RGB HS 0 - 19 20 - 39 40 - 59 60 - 79 80 - 84 85 - 89 90 - 94 95 - 99 100 - 104 105 - 109 110 - 114 115 - 119 120 - 124 125 - 129 130 - 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 - 234 235 - 239 240 - 244 245 - 249 250 - 255 0-7 7 - 16 17 - 24 25 - 32 30 - 31 32
7 Percent Function Default DMX value — RAWX RGBX HSX Snap/ fade RAW RGB HS 0 - 19 20 - 39 40 - 59 60 - 79 80 - 84 85 - 89 90 - 94 95 - 99 100 - 104 105 - 109 110 - 114 115 - 119 120 - 124 125 - 129 130 - 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 - 234 235 - 239 240 - 244 245 - 249 250 - 255 0-7 7 - 16 17 - 24 25 - 32 30 - 31 32 - 33 34 - 35 36 -
16 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 - 104 105 - 109 110 - 114 115 - 119 120 - 124 125 - 129 130 - 249 250 - 255 Percent Function 0-1 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10 - 11 12 - 13 14 - 15 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 - 21 22 - 23 24 - 25 26 - 27 28 - 29 30 - 31 32 - 33 34 - 35 36 - 37 38 - 39 40 - 41 42 - 43 44 - 45 46 - 47 48 - 49 50 - 97 98 - 100 Fixture control 3 No function Reset Entire fixture1
17 Default DMX value 9 RAWX RGBX HSX Snap/ fade RAW RGB HS Fade 0 Fade 0 0 - 100 Red or Hue (depending on operating mode) Color wheel channel must be set to a DMX value from 0 - 9. Zero → 100% Fade 0 0 - 100 Green or Saturation (depending on operating mode) Color wheel channel must be set to a DMX value from 0 - 9. Zero → 100% Fade 0 0 - 255 0 - 100 Blue or Value (depending on operating mode) Color wheel channel must be set to a DMX value from 0 - 9.
Default DMX value RAWX RGBX HSX Snap/ fade RAW RGB HS Fade 0 0 - 100 Red or Hue (depending on operating mode) Color wheel channel must be set to a DMX value from 0 - 9. Zero → 100% Fade 0 0 - 100 Green or Saturation (depending on operating mode) Color wheel channel must be set to a DMX value from 0 - 9. Zero → 100% Fade 0 0 - 255 0 - 100 Blue or Value (depending on operating mode) Color wheel channel must be set to a DMX value from 0 - 9.
CTX 1 1 2 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 DMX Value Percent Function Default DMX value CT Snap/ fade DMX protocol, CT Zoom module 0 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 64 65 - 69 70 - 84 85 - 89 90 - 104 105 - 109 110 - 124 125 - 129 130 - 144 145 - 149 150 - 164 165 - 169 170 - 184 185 - 189 190 - 204 205 - 209 210 - 224 225 - 229 230 - 244 245 - 255 0-7 8 - 19 20 - 25 26 - 27 28 - 33 34 - 35 36 - 41 42 - 43 44 - 49 50 - 51 52 - 57 58 - 59 60 - 65 66 - 67 68 - 73 74 - 75 76 - 81 82 - 83 84 - 89 90 - 91 92 - 97 98 - 1
7 — 8 — 9 — 10 DMX Value Percent Snap 0 Function 0 - 19 20 - 39 40 - 59 60 - 189 190 - 194 195 - 199 200 - 204 205 - 209 210 - 214 215 - 219 220 - 224 0-7 7 - 16 17 - 24 25 - 73 74 - 75 76 - 77 78 - 79 80 - 81 82 - 83 84 - 85 86 - 87 225 - 229 88 - 89 230 - 234 90 - 91 235 - 239 92 - 93 240 - 244 94 - 95 245 - 249 250 - 255 96 - 97 98 - 100 Dynamic effect 2 No effect Effect 1 - White Single Segment Chase Effect 2 - White Double Segment Chase No effect Effect 3 - White Flip 1 Effect 4
8 16 9 17 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 - 104 105 - 109 110 - 114 115 - 119 120 - 124 125 - 129 130 - 249 250 - 255 Percent Function 0-1 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10 - 11 12 - 13 14 - 15 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 - 21 22 - 23 24 - 25 26 - 27 28 - 29 30 - 31 32 - 33 34 - 35 36 - 37 38 - 39 40 - 41 42 - 43 44 - 45 46 - 47 48 - 49 50 - 97 98 - 100 Fixture control 3 No function Reset Entire
DMX Value Percent 17 25 0 - 19 0-7 20 - 255 8 - 100 Default DMX value CTX Snap/ fade CT Fade 0 Fade 0 Function CTC (Color Temperature Control) – calibrated No function, Warm and Cold channels (14 and 16 in CT mode/22 and 24 in CTX mode) enabled CTC 7 000 K → 3 000 K, Warm and Cold channels disabled The following four channels are only available and used if individual quarter groups of LEDs are to be controlled (PGRP is set to “1”).
LEE colors and RGB equivalents The table below gives approximate RGB equivalents for the LEE colors available in the RGB Zoom module’s color wheel effect (DMX channel 9). DMX Integer Lee no.
Onboard control menus Single head module operation When only one module is installed on the head, the HEAD menu is automatically set to SNGL. The MAC 401 automatically detects whether an RGB Zoom or CT Zoom module is installed and adjusts the control menu accordingly.
Menu FACT Item Options FACT LOAD CUS1, CUS2, CUS3 LOAD Notes (Default settings in bold print) Return all settings (except calibrations) to factory defaults NB: can take up to 2 minutes to complete! Load custom configuration SAVE Save current custom configuration MAIN CPU firmware version in main processor CPU firmware version in head processor front module (shows N/A if rear module not installed) Hours of operation since counter reset (to reset counter, display counter and press [Up] for 5 secs.
Menu Item HEAD DUAL SNGL Options Notes (Default settings in bold print) Sets head to dual head module operation Sets head to single head module operation Table 6: Control menu: single head module operation Dual head module operation When you install a second head module on the rear of the head, DUAL is automatically selected in the HEAD menu and FRNT and REAR menus become available in the control panel: • If the FRNT menu is selected, the commands you enter are applied to the front head module.
Menu Item Item Options TOTL AIRF INFO STTM (continued) SNUM (continued) MAN TEST Display fixture’s RDM ID (this will be the same in the REAR menu) SNUM Display fixture’s serial number (this will be the same in the REAR menu) Reset fixture.
Menu Item Item Options Notes (Default settings in bold print) Display current average pixel PCB temperature PTMP CURR MSR MR TOTL INFO (continued) AIRF STTM SNUM REAR (continued) MAN TEST PTST 0 – 255 All LEDs, intensity 0 - 100% 0 – 255 Red if RGB module installed, Warm white if CT module installed, intensity 0 - 100% GRN1 0 – 255 GRN2 0 – 255 Green 1 if RGB module installed, intensity 0 - 100% Not displayed if CT module installed Green 2 if RGB module installed, intensity 0 - 100% No
Menu Item (continued) FACT DMXL To access this menu, hold [Enter] pressed for a few seconds HEAD Notes (Default settings in bold print) WITH INDP Sending a value on a CTC channel overrides any color being displayed.
Adjustment submenu This menu is accessed under ADJ in the SERV service menu. Adjustments are for service use only.
Troubleshooting Problem Fixture is completely dead. One or more fixtures resets correctly but responds erratically or not at all to the controller. Light output shuts down unexpectedly. Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to fixture. Check power and connections. Fuse blown. Disconnect fixture from power. Check fuses and replace. Fault on data link. Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor connections. Repair or replace damaged cables. Data link not terminated.
MAC 401 Specifications Physical Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 mm (8.7 in.) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 mm (19.9 in.) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 mm (20.7 in.) Weight . . . . . . . .
Installation Mounting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Any Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mm (8 in.) Minimum distance to combustible materials . . . . . . . . .
Accessories MAC 401™ RGB Zoom module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAC 401™ CT Zoom module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAC 401™ double flightcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Color frame kit for MAC 401™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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