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1. Figure 7 Filter positions wheel 1 left and wheel 2 right seen from lens To replace a color filter Note Use only genuine MAC 550 color filters 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool 2 Remove the bottom cover 3 Turn the color wheel to access the desired filter position Press the filter forwards slightly to release it and then grasp it by the edges and remove If your fingers are too large protect the glass with a piece of paper that has been folded several times and grasp the filter with needle nose pliers 4 To insert a filter slide it under the retention spring until it snaps into place 5 Replace the cover before applying power Figure 8 Filter Optical configuration 17 Gobos Gobo wheel 1 provides 6 rotating gobos gobo wheel 2 provides 9 static gobos The standard gobo configuration is shown in Figure 9 All gobos are interchangeable with the following limitations On wheel 1 rotating the gobo retention spring works with gobos up to 3 mm in thickness Thicker gobos can be glued to the holder with a UV adhesive or Loctite 330 Multibond with Activator On wheel 2 static the maximum thickness for gobos is 1 1 mm Figure 9 Gobo wheels as seen from front lens Custom gobos Martin can provide many additional gobos for the MAC 550 Profile which accepts the same size gobos as the MAC 500 For more information please visit the Martin web site at www martin com Cust2. PIUDS Slow opening pulse IRIS PICF Fast closing pulse PIC Slow closing pulse RIG Fast random opening pulse RIGS Slow random opening pulse ROCCE Fast random closing pulse RICS Slow random closing pulse FOC 8 255 Focus position 200M 8 255 Zoom position PAN 8 255 Pan position TILT 0 255 Tilt position TSEG RUN Run a general test of all effects UTIL FER ON Enable pan tilt position correction system See page 13 Press and DFF Disable pan tilt feedback Setting not saved d a ON Enable position feedback from rotating effects See page 13 secondsto EFF B T 7 use this DFF Disable position feedback from rotating effects PRO ADJ See Adjustment submenu on page 36 34 Table 2 Control menu MAC 550 Profile Menu cont Item Options Notes Default settings in bold print P OF Pan calibration UF offset T BF Tilt calibration D OF Dimmer calibration C 10F Color wheel 1 calibration Geur Color wheel 2 calibration CAL 610 Gobo wheel 1 calibration 5eUF Gobo wheel 2 calibration F OOF Focus calibration 00 Zoom calibration TROF Iris calibration PROF Prism calibration BF OF i Return fixture to factory calibration and feedback settings UPL 1 SURE Manually set fixture to software update mode Table 2 Control menu Control menu 35 ADJUSTMENT SUBMENU The UTIL gt ADU menu is for use by service technicians
3. for use with 200 240 V power a 10 A fuse for use with 100 120 V power 2clamp attachment brackets Initial set up Before applying power to the fixture carefully review the safety information on page 4 verify that the power supply is configured for the mains supply as described on page 8 install a cord cap on the mains lead as described on page 8 and unlock the tilt lock as described on page 22 When powered up check lamp alignment as described on page 7 Introduction 5 LAMP About the discharge lamp The MAC 550 Profile is designed to use a double ended 400 W discharge lamp Two lamps are approved the OSRAM HTI 400 W D3 and the Philips MSR 400 SA DE Gold Both lamps have a color temperature of 7500K and an average service life of 750 hours Both lamps are capable of hot restrike Warning Use only approved lamps Installing any other lamp may create a safety hazard or damage the fixture Discharge lamps can explode Always wear safety glasses and gloves when replacing or servicing lamps 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 To read lamp hours from the control panel please refer to Readouts on page 12 Replace the lamp immediately if it is in any way defective For maximum service life avoid turning off the lamp before it has warmed up for at least 5 minutes Lamp replacement Important Do not to
4. front is indicated by an arrow on the bottom Remove the top cover from the front of the base Lift the power supply ballast module up and out to expose the base fans for inspection and cleaning 9 Reinstall the power supply ballast module and base cover Figure 20 Air filter replacement Lubrication The MAC 550 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 Software installation Software updates are available from the Martin web site and can be installed via the data link with a Martin upload device The following are required in order to install software The MAC 550 Profile update file available for download from the User Support Area of the Martin website http www martin com The Martin Software Uploader program version 5 0 or later available for download from the User Support Area of the Martin website A Martin MP 2 Uploader connected to a Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP PC or one of the PC controller DMX interfaces supported by the Martin Software Uploader software To install software normal method Please refer to the MP 2 user manual and the Martin Software Uploader online help file Routine maintenance 25 26 To install software if all else fails boot sector update Note Use this procedure only if the firmware is tot
5. 108 119 42 46 Gobo 5 slow to fast 120 131 47 51 Gobo 6 slow to fast Select gobo with continuous rotation and shake 132 143 52 56 Gobo 6 slow to fast 144 155 56 61 Gobo 5 slow to fast 156 167 61 65 Gobo 4 slow to fast 168 179 66 70 Gobo 3 slow to fast 180 191 70 75 Gobo 2 slow to fast 192 203 75 79 Gobo 1 slow to fast Gobo scroll with continuous rotation 204 229 80 90 CW scroll slow to fast 230 255 90 100 CCW scroll fast to slow 28 MAC 550 Profile Basic Extended Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function Gobo Wheel 1 Coarse Rotation MSB If indexed position is selected 0 255 0 100 Rotation angle 0 395 6 9 If continuous rotation is selected 0 2 0 No rotation 3 127 1 50 CW slow fast 128 252 51 99 CCW fast slow 253 255 100 No rotation 7 10 0 255 0 100 Gobo Wheel 1 Fine Rotation LSB Gobo Wheel 2 Continuous Scroll full positions 0 0 Open 11 4 Slot 1 Crackle 22 8 Slot 2 Triangles 2 33 13 Slot 3 Tye Dye 44 17 Slot 4 Splodge 55 21 Slot 5 Ninestar 66 26 Slot 6 Bio 77 30 Slot 7 Leaf Breakup Medium 88 34 Slot 8 Zig Zags 99 39 Slot 9 Two Tone 110 112 43 44 Open Stepped Scroll 113 121 44 47 Slot 9 Two Tone 8 11 122 130 48 51 Slot 8 Zig Zags 131 139 51 54 Slot 7 Leaf Breakup Medium 140 148 55 58 Slot 6 Bio 149 157 58 61 Slot 5 Ninestar 158 166 62 65 Slot 4 Splodge 167 175 65 68 Slot
6. 2 filters 1 8 continuous or random rotation OPE Gobo wheel 1 open 611 66 I Rotating gobos 1 6 with indexed position GOD 1 51 R GB R Rotating gobos 1 6 with continuous rotation 6 1R5 6G5R5 Rotating gobos 1 6 with rotation and shake LN F CCuS5 Gobo wheel 1 CW and CCW scroll fast medium and slow OPEN Gobo wheel 2 open 5032 2 A du cicer 645 695 Static gobos 1 9 with shake CW E COWS Gobo wheel 2 CW and CCW scroll fast medium and slow T S 8 255 Rotating gobo index angle or rotation speed Table 2 Control menu Control menu 33 Menu Item Options Notes Default settings in bold print DPEN Animation wheel open rP I Vertical position indexing HP I Horizontal position indexing VPR Vertical position rotation HP R Horizontal position rotation SPT 1 Scroll position 1 indexing HNIP SPIE Scroll position 2 indexing SPIJ Scroll position 3 indexing SPTY Scroll position 4 indexing SPRY Rotation speed 4 rotation SPR Rotation speed 3 rotation GPRE Rotation speed 2 rotation SPR 1 Rotation speed 1 rotation ANIR 9 255 Position indexing or speed rotation ON Prism in no rotation MAN PRIS OFF Prism out ads ENF ECHS Prism in fast medium slow rotation in both directions 8 C Iris diameter Press Enter then use up and down arrows to select a value from 0 200 L L51 Iris closed PIOF Fast opening pulse
7. access through the top Holding the focus lens by its base slide it out it to its limit at the front of the fixture as shown in Figure 15 Figure 15 Moving the focus lens forward 5 Flip the head upside down Move the prism lens to its forward limit by pulling on its belt as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Moving the prism lens forward 6 Flip the head top side up again To avoid bending the gobo animation wheel when you remove the module move the wheel in towards the center of the module by inserting a finger and rotating the positioning belt idler pulley at the top of the module as shown in Figure 17 Figure 17 Retracting the gobo animation wheel Routine maintenance 23 7 Unlock the gobo module by pulling the levers on each side towards the center Lift the module up 1 cm 0 5 in and release the levers Lift the module straight up to remove from the head Figure 18 Gobo module locking levers 8 When reinstalling the module verify that the guide pins are correctly seated and that the module is securely locked To remove the dimmer module The dimmer module can be removed for service and to access the lamp cooling fans and heat shield 1 Remove the gobo module as described above 2 Like the gobo module the smaller dimmer module is also released by pulling on two levers Lift the module straight up to remove from the head 3 When reinstalling verify that the guide pins are c
8. ah eee 100 120 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power supply rx ET de A eE semi auto ranging electronic switch mode Main fuse for 200 240 V coit ume eode RA Pate dude re Ed KG olea dedu E T6 3A Mair fuse tor 100 120 V ne RE ewe EUR eerie Se eee T10A TYPICAL POWER AND CURRENT 0 100 V 50 HZ ndn ie uie menu RORIS 650 W 6 8 A PF 0 954 100 V 60 HZ ettet item ood ate etos nOD Ned p Ea dard dan 640 W 6 7 A PF 0 961 0120 V 60 Hz coin nee sh Um ERE RE E RSS VERO Been 630 W 5 5 A PF 0 956 0 208 V 60 Hz s o ede A beer tUa A Ala 595 W 3 1 A PF 0 936 0 230 V 50 HZ eee Ret tet ch es i ALTES TEN 595 W 2 8 A PF 0 927 250 N 50 Hz s dacs Ier ee PR 595 W 2 6 A PF 0 921 V volts Hz hertz W watts A amps PF power factor Note Allow for a deviation of 10 from typical figures listed Measurements made at nominal voltage Local supply voltages can vary by 10 CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING Protocol sz erar A een tie ae E ye eee ees USITT DMX 512 Goritrol channels tencia ent ente E RE Soa Gee REA UE boa ee dat Rep EE d 21 or 27 RECEIVE unie a SoG ad nee Eam abebe sedi er dd es Opto isolated RS 485 Data lO escurrir nex etos locking 3 pin amp 5 pin XLR pin 1 shield pin 2 cold pin 3 hot Setting and addressing 0 00 eee eee eee LED control panel remote w MP 2 uploader Movement control 25 225 cse a EPP UE eee teak ee eS REED tracking and vector Software installation 0 00 0 cect ene
9. at startup Wait for reset to complete SRST Serial reset the fixture has received a reset command from the controller Wait for reset to complete Set PERS gt DRES to OF F to prevent accidental reset commands the effects have been indexed and are HOME moving to their default positions Wait a few moments OPEN the lamp access cover is not fully closed ees the lamp access cover is locked the lamp doesn t ignite within 10 minutes of LERR Lamp error receiving the Lamp ON command Likely Ses FEET Een p reasons are a missing or defective lamp or pol quency 9 insufficient AC voltage Upp y MERR Memory error the EEPROM memory cannot be read Contact Martin service personnel for the fixture detects the lamp is ON but no Lamp ON command has been received This GHER Short error can occur if the lamp relay is stuck or if the Contact Martin service personnel for lamp power feedback circuit fails The fixture may be operated but remote lamp on off may be affected PTER Base temperature error HTER Head temperature error there is a fault with the temperature sensor in the base or head Contact Martin service personnel for assistance F BEP Feedback error pan F BE T Feedback error tilt F BER Feedback error pan tilt pan F BE P tit F BE T or both F BER feedback circuits are malfunctioning It will still be possible to operate the fi
10. lubrication Contact Martin technician for service No light and L E RP error message displayed Lamp blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp Lamp not installed Disconnect fixture and install lamp Lamp access safety switch open Verify that lamp access plate is fully seated and locked in place Lamp cuts out intermittently Fixture is too hot Table 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Allow fixture to cool Clean fixture Reduce ambient temperature 39 CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS Jeo dwey yuoy dwa 4 N aj S16 S15 S14 S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 T3 TO SSS 5 PL48 PL54 PL58 Ballast FB Ballast FB PL47 PL51 PL56 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 1 w O 9 Zoom Sw 5 Focus Sw F1 lo F2 DMX F3 Ani Rot F4 A SPI ra F5 Color 1 a Color 2 D 2 5 Tilt FB Pan FB Display Iris Gobo wh 2 Dimmer 1 Gobo rot Wh 1 Dimmer 2 Gobo Wh 1 Col wh 2 Col wh 1 Animation Wh Rot Prism rot Animation Wh Pos Focus Prism Pan 1 Power Pan 2 40 MAC 550 Profile MAC 550 PROFILE SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL Lenin ESAE I a e
11. n serial upload MUF DYNAMIC EFFECTS Lamp pOWer icc eines doe sod ee p Rr REPE Lae pHa dg ee Res a ele oes op ae on off hot restrike Dimmer shutter o oo ooooo full range dimming and variable speed flash 8 or 16 bit control COOS it ste ict iva eae EOM ai outers x chara ome oe ud two 8 position wheels 8 or 16 bit control Rotating gobos 4 6 positions with continuous and indexed rotation 16 bit control Static gobos 2 1 E E E E E EEE SR EE A E E tent DES 9 positions 8 bit control Gobo animation variable rotation angle indexed and continuous rotation 8 or 16 bit control MS a ios ca 2 5 mm gt 25 mm 8 or 16 bit control FOCUS PT 2 m 6 5 ft infinity 8 or 16 bit control LOMA di ead we baina 4 14 305 8 or 16 bit control acl P LEE 540 16 bit control tiie eae e ORR aR TPA Se dae a beg ae wae ee tie abe 246 16 bit control GoBos Outside diameter cisma wk eae PARR Rew AE dew p ES dde reb da 27 9 0 0 3 mm Maximum image diameter 0000 e et eee eens 23 mm Maximum thickness 00000 cee else 1 1 mm in static slots 4 mm in rotating slots Recommended glass high temperature Borofloat or better with dichroic or enhanced aluminum coating Recommended metal 00 000 eee 0 5 mm aluminum GOBO ANIMATION WHEELS Outside diameter cepere leere A yet eo EE EY eee qu 116 mm 0 0 25 mm Image outer diameter oooooooorroerr Rn m m the 112 mm Im
12. overheating The less reflective side of a coated gobo will and damage turn the more reflective side of absorb less heat if it faces away from the a coated gobo towards the lamp lamp To determine which side of a gobo is coated f hold an object up to it On the uncoated side X NM there is a space between the object and its reflection and the edge of the gobo can be seen when looking through the glass M Uncoated side Coated side Textured Glass Gobos Textured side towards lamp Smooth side away from lamp me Textured glass gobos in the MAC 550 Profile sit most squarely in the gobo wheel with the textured side towards the lamp If in doubt consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier Metal Gobos Reflective side towards lamp Black side away from lamp Image text Gobos True image towards lamp Reversed image away from lamp ae af Figure 10 Correct gobo orientation Optical configuration 19 To replace rotating gobos Important The gobo can fall out if the spring is inserted backwards 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool 2 Position the head upside down and remove the bottom head 3 d cover Turn the gobo wheel to the desired position Grasp the holder by the teeth and pull the holder lightly towards the front lens to release the holder and remove it from the wheel 3 With a small screwdriver or similar unhook the end of the gobo spring furthest from the gobo and p
13. 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 5 T CU displays the DMX start code Packets with a start code other than 0 may cause irregular performance The remaining options under JMXL display 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 Manual control The manual control menu MAN provides commands for resetting the fixture F5 T turning the lamp on LON and turning the lamp off L OF F It also permits you to position and move individual effects Service utilities Important Enter must be held for several seconds to access the utilities menu Test sequences TSEU provides a general test of all effects that can be run without a controller UT 1L PC BT provides routines for circuit board testing that are for service use only Feedback toggles An on the fly position correction system monitors the gobo and color wheels rotating gobos and the animation wheel If a position error is detected the shutter closes while the effect resets This feature can be disabled by turning effects feedback L T IL EF F B off The automatic pan tilt position correction system may be temporarily turned off under UT TLF E BA The off setting however is not saved and
14. selected 0 2 0 No rotation 3 127 1 50 CCW slow fast 128 252 51 99 CW fast slow 253 255 100 No rotation Prism Rotation 0 19 0 7 Prism out 20 79 8 31 Prism in CCW rotation fast slow 80 89 31 35 Prism in no rotation 90 149 35 58 Prism in CW rotation slow fast 150 215 59 84 Prism out 12 15 Prism Macros 216 220 84 86 Macro 1 221 225 87 88 Macro 2 226 230 89 90 Macro 3 231 235 91 92 Macro 4 236 240 93 94 Macro 5 241 245 95 96 Macro 6 246 250 96 98 Macro 7 251 255 98 100 Macro 8 Iris 0 199 0 77 Coarse diameter MSB open closed 200 215 78 84 Closed 216 229 85 89 Opening pulse fast slow 13 16 230 243 90 94 Closing pulse fast slow 244 246 95 96 Fast random opening pulse 247 249 97 Slow random opening pulse 250 252 98 99 Fast random closing pulse 253 255 100 Slow random closing pulse 17 0 255 0 100 Iris Diameter Fine LSB Coarse Focus MSB 14 18 0 255 0 100 Infinity near 19 0 255 0 100 Fine Focus LSB Coarse Zoom MSB 15 20 0 255 0 100 Flood spot 2 21 0 255 0 100 Fine Zoom LSB Coarse Pan MSB 16 22 0 255 0 100 Left right Fine Pan LSB 17 23 0 255 0 100 Left right Coarse Tilt MSB 18 24 0 255 0 100 Left right Fine Tilt LSB 19 25 0 255 0 100 Left right Pan Tilt Speed 0 2 0 1 Tracking 3 242 1 95 Fast slow 20 26 243 245 96 Tracking PTSP SLOW menu override 246 248 96 97 Tracking PTSP
15. the system will be re enabled the next time the fixture starts If the system cannot correct the pan tilt position within 10 seconds feedback is automatically disabled Calibration The calibration menu UT L9 C HL allows effects to be calibrated The fixture can be returned to factory calibrated effects and feedback settings using the command UT TL gt CAL gt Jf BF Adjustment The adjustment menu UT ILA DU provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments See page 36 Software upload The upload mode command UT IL gt UPL D prepares the fixture for a software update This command is not necessary however as upload mode is engaged automatically by the uploader Control panel 13 EFFECTS This section describes the functions programmed in the MAC 550 Profile DMX protocols The fixture has two DMX operating modes basic and extended The extended mode requires six more DMX channels than the basic mode and provides all features of the basic mode plus fine control of the dimmer color wheels iris zoom and focus Channels references in this section refer to the extended mode protocol unless otherwise noted The complete DMX protocol begins on page 27 Lamp power Fixture Lamp on The lamp on command on channel 1 closes the relay that provides power to the lamp When the lamp is on the command has no effect Note A peak of electric current that can be many times the operating current is drawn for an instant w
16. when performing adjustments Menu Item Options Notes RST Reset fixture L ON 7 Strike lamp LOFF Douse lamp TOOL For factory use OPEN Dimmer and color 1 to open positions DIM ADJ Dimmer blades against stop color 1 magnet aligned with sensor CLOS Close dimmer TEST Reset dimmer and color 1 TOOL For factory use OPEN Color 2 gobo 1 and 2 iris and animation wheel to open i ERR ADJ Color 2 gobo 1 and 2 and animation wheel magnets aligned with sensors TEST Reset effects in gobo color iris animation module TOOL For factory use ADJ Prism zoom and focus to adjustment positions FP IN Prism in OUT Prism out TEST Reset zoom focus and prism NEUT Move pan and tilt to neutral positions PNTQ Pan neutral tilt down PNTU Pan neutral tilt up PATI PLTN Pan left tilt neutral PRTN Pan right tilt neutral PLTI Pan left tilt down PRTU Pan right tilt up Table 3 Adjustment menu 36 MAC 550 Profile CONTROL MENU SHORTCUTS The following shortcuts are available in the MAC 550 Profile control panel from software version 2 0 Shortcut Function Hold Menu and press Up Resets fixture Hold Enter and press Up Strikes lamp Hold Enter and press Down Douses lamp Hold Menu and Enter while applying power Freezes pan and tilt Control menu shortcuts 37 DISPLAY MESSAGES Message Appears when What to do RST Reset the fixture is indexing effects
17. 2 51 13 Slot 3 Pink 312 68 17 Slot 4 Red 301 85 22 Slot 5 Yellow 603 102 26 Slot 6 Half Minus Green 119 30 Slot 7 CTC 5500 4200 136 35 Slot 8 CTC 3200 4100 153 56 Open Stepped Scroll 154 158 61 63 Slot 8 CTC 3200 4100 4 6 159 163 67 68 Slot 7 CTC 5500 4200 164 168 69 70 Slot 6 Half Minus Green 169 173 70 72 Slot 5 Yellow 603 174 178 72 73 Slot 4 Red 301 179 183 74 75 Slot 3 Pink 312 184 188 75 76 Slot 2 Blue 102 189 193 77 78 Slot 1 Green 208 194 198 80 81 Open Continuous Rotation 199 219 82 88 CM fast to slow 220 240 89 96 CCW slow to fast Random color 241 245 96 97 Fast 246 250 98 98 Medium 251 255 99 100 Slow n 7 0 255 0 100 Color Wheel 2 Fine LSB Gobo Wheel 1 Gobo and Function Selection Select gobo with indexed position 0 11 0 4 Open 12 15 4 5 Slot 1 Fire Sun 16 19 6 7 Slot 2 Rotator 20 23 7 9 Slot 3 Indigo Waves 24 27 9 10 Slot 4 Limbo 28 31 11 12 Slot 5 Water 4 32 35 12 13 Slot 6 Flames 6 Select gobo with continuous rotation 36 39 14 15 Slot 1 Fire Sun 40 43 15 16 Slot 2 Rotator 44 47 17 18 Slot 3 Indigo Waves 48 51 18 20 Slot 4 Limbo 52 55 20 21 Slot 5 Water 4 56 59 22 23 Slot 6 Flames 6 5 8 Select gobo with indexed position and shake 60 71 23 27 Gobo 1 slow to fast 72 83 28 32 Gobo 2 slow to fast 84 95 33 37 Gobo 3 slow to fast 96 107 37 107 Gobo 4 slow to fast
18. 3 Tye Dye 176 184 68 72 Slot 2 Triangles 2 185 193 72 76 Slot 1 Crackle 194 202 76 79 Open Continuous Rotation 203 221 79 87 CW fast slow 222 240 87 94 CCW slow fast Random Gobo 241 245 94 96 Fast 246 250 96 98 Medium 251 255 98 100 Slow Gobo Color Macros 0 15 0 5 No macro 16 55 6 21 Gobo wheel 2 shake slow fast 9 12 56 95 22 37 Color wheel 1 shake slow fast 96 135 37 53 Color wheel 2 shake slow fast 136 175 53 68 Gobo wheel 2 and color 1 shake slow fast 176 215 69 84 Gobo wheel 2 and color 2 shake slow fast 216 255 85 100 Gobo wheel 2 color 1 and color 2 shake slow fast Gobo Animation Angle and Function 0 9 0 3 Open 10 19 4 7 Vertical indexed position 20 29 8 11 Horizontal indexed position 30 39 12 15 Vertical continuous rotation 40 49 16 19 Horizontal continuous rotation 50 139 20 54 Angled indexed position vertical to horizontal 10 13 140 229 55 89 Angled continuous rotation horizontal to vertical 230 235 90 92 Open Animation macros 236 239 93 Macro 1 240 243 94 95 Macro 2 244 247 96 Macro 3 248 251 97 98 Macro 4 252 255 99 100 Macro 5 DMX protocol 29 Basic Extended Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function Gobo Animation Wheel Angle Speed If indexed position is selected 0 255 0 100 Rotation angle min max 11 14 If continuous rotation is
19. MAC 550 Profile user manual LN 636 14 30 515 5 ud 390 E ra coro U MEE E 450 lt 505 m Figure 1 Dimensions in mm 2003 2005 Martin Professional A S Denmark All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Martin Professional A S Denmark Printed in Denmark P N 35000136 Rev C Contents INTRODUCTION PM T 4 Safety information vio ER DL E Ee Eu de ada ee are 4 UN Packing iid corre e et tins ce epe RRA s ox Re ruta oe ae ote Ux a eve PUR RC e eee 5 Initial set p i use URL UPS RT RP Tnt are E PRAE eats wkd E eh 5 LAMP c A 6 About the discharge lamp m orte nm Se Ree RR Ure e EP re eee Da Rr RUE ADR RA CERE e 6 Lamp replacement wx ein ri pa edet ade pb Ai aE Beli De ae Reale Rb Ede DE pad 6 AG POWER extort ke E O aie eta Bee OE OEA as 8 llf LM 8 Power supply ad j stmignt ia RSS y wel eesme ee A Gs deris du eeu vu ventre acr 8 Power Connections os uni cte peak ra ta rm ict ee ee A e DR EDT DR EAE e AA era AC o e ee gk cR o ED EYE i eu 8 O A f aeg cates er eA d Ep ML Mete tU Pre LS alae LOT 9 Tips for reliable data transmission 0000 0c cc hrs 9 lite cR CREDERE 10 CONTROL PANELS cote coo Lecta pud cunts CR A Ue sete see UEM LR ET 11 Menu navigation eeuna aea e
20. NORM menu override 249 251 98 Tracking PTSP FAST menu override 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving 30 MAC 550 Profile Basic Extended Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function Effects Speed Dimmer Animation Zoom and Focus Speed 0 2 0 1 Tracking 3 245 1 96 Fast slow 246 251 96 98 Tracking 252 255 99 100 Maximum speed Color Speed 0 2 0 1 Tracking 3 245 1 96 Speed fast slow 246 248 96 97 Tracking SCUT OFF menu override 249 251 98 Tracking SCUT ON menu override 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving 21 27 Gobo Selection Speed 0 245 0 96 Normal no blackout 246 248 96 97 Normal SCUT OFF menu override 249 251 98 Normal SCUT ON menu override 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving Gobo Indexing Speed 0 2 0 1 Tracking mode 3 245 1 96 Fast slow 246 251 96 98 Tracking 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving Prism Speed 0 251 0 98 Normal no blackout 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving DMX protocol 31 CONTROL MENU 32 Menu Item Options Notes Default settings in bold print 1 HC 16 bit DMX address factory default 1 DIR 1 HB 16 bit ext 4G3T Basic DMX mode with 2 channel coarse and fine control of PSET P gobo rotation pan and tilt i IGE X Extended DMX mode with basic mode features plus 2 channel E control of dimmer color w
21. age inner diameter oooooocororr le I RI AI MI 32 mm Construction csse rmx UE a 0 5 mm aluminum with magnet APPROVALS ANTERTE EU EMG oeste Era ee ee EN 50 081 1 EN 50 082 1 EU Safety coo osse rd RES EN 60598 1 EN 60598 2 17 4H Canadian safety 0 eee eee eee CSA C22 2 No 166 C us US Safety i 2es0 eso pu EO EDI TS ANSI UL 1573 Listed INCLUDED ITEMS Lamp aioe ET Osram HTI 400 D3 installed Fuse for use with 200 240 V power ooocooccocco tenes T 6 3 A installed Fuse for use with 100 120 V power 0 ect I nee T10A Clamp attachment brackets 00 0 c eee ete ete eae 2 quarter turn Omega Gobo animation wheel 00 00 cece tees Radial breakup installed Color TINGS ss outer reb aa ehe ahi ek TR co aaa Ga Ru RS EORR 16 installed GODOS kaas dada 13 aluminum 2 glass installed ACCESSORIES Spiral breakup animation wheel 00 00 cece n P N 62325049 Linear breakup animation wheel 0 00 e eee I P N 62325050 Coarse tangential animation wheel 1 0 2 0 00 ccc ete tees P N 62325051 Half coupler clamp eee Rr bE bee my RR Oe RR ac Ea P N 91602005 Cer CD PD P N 91602003 MP 2 Uploader eee tis tmd ep o gem or eels RE s P N 90758420 MAC 500 size stock gobos oooooooocooo ees see www martin com ORDERING INFORMATION MAC 550 Profile in cardboard packing case 0 cece P N 90217000 MAC 550 Profile in flight Case ett eens P N 90217010
22. ally corrupted which is evident if the control panel does not respond when power is applied or if the software update notes call for a boot sector update In the event of a check sum error repeat the normal upload procedure 1 2 3 Disconnect the fixture from power Remove the side cover from the side of the base that has the control panel to expose the main PCB Locate the BOOT jumper on the main PCB see page 40 and move the jumper cap to the INIT position Perform a boot mode upload as described in the uploader documentation When the upload is complete disconnect the fixture from power and move the jumper back to the DISABLE position Reassemble the base MAC 550 Profile DMX PROTOCOL Basic Extended Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function Shutter Strobe Reset Lamp On Off 0 19 0 7 Shutter closed 20 49 8 19 Shutter open 50 72 20 28 Strobe fast to slow 73 79 29 31 Shutter open 80 99 32 39 Opening pulse fast to slow 100 119 40 47 Closing pulse fast to slow 120 127 48 50 Shutter open 128 147 51 57 Random strobe fast 148 167 58 65 Random strobe medium 168 187 66 73 Random strobe slow Xin 1 1 188 190 74 74 Shutter open pic uo wens OVE the 191 193 75 Random opening pulse fast following effects are selected 194 196 76 Random opening pulse slow 197 199 77 Random closing pulse fast Color wheel 1 to slot 1 200 202 78 79 Random closing pulse slow Colo
23. bable cause s Remedy One or more of the fixtures is completely dead No power to fixture Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in Primary fuse blown located near mains inlet Disconnect fixture and replace fuse Secondary fuse s blown located on PCBs in base Disconnect fixture Check fuses and replace Fixtures reset correctly but respond erratically or not at all to the controller Bad data link Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated Insert termination plug in output jack of the last fixture on the link Incorrect addressing of the fixtures Check fixture address and protocol settings One of the fixtures is defective and disturbs data transmission on the link Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained unplug the XLR in and out connectors and connect them directly together Have the fixture Serviced by a qualified technician XLR pin out on fixtures does not match pins 2 and 3 reversed Install a phase reversing cable between the fixtures or swap pins 2 and 3 in the fixture that behaves erratically Time out error after fixture reset Effect requires mechanical adjustment Disable effects feedback page 13 Contact Martin technician for service Mechanical effect loses position Mechanical train requires cleaning adjustment or
24. breakup included Spiral breakup optional Linear breakup optional Coarse tangential optional P N 62325048 P N 62325049 P N 62325050 P N 62325051 Figure 12 MAC 550 Profile animation wheels To replace the gobo animation wheel Note The replacement animation wheel can be inserted with the magnet in or out to suit your application In fixed applications install the wheel with the magnet forwards away from the drive mechanism for easier MAC 550 Profile removal In touring or similar applications where the fixture is frequently moved install the animation wheel with the magnet in towards the drive mechanism for a more secure hold 1 9 ovg Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool Remove the gobo module as described on page 22 Stand the module on the work surface with the cooling fans to your left and the color wheel to your right Bring the animation wheel to the side of the module closest to you by turning the black belt on the right To avoid bending the animation wheel while removing break the magnet s initial hold by prying the wheel off with a screwdriver inserted from the back Once you have broken the hold you can safely grasp the wheel by the edge and remove Orient the replacement wheel with the magnet in or out to suit your application See note Place the wheel over the drive mechanism and align the hole in the wheel with the drive pin Reinstall the gobo module Verify that the guide pins are correc
25. e ee EN 450 mm 17 7 in Width ect nef A o esee tiis midds Kris Sedet tg ed Prol teed 365 mm 14 4 in Height ae eet re eee uie eese EM VW pino exire REN ee 636 mm 25 0 in Welt esce et tec re LIP Ee bL WE SUR wigs a eite A OX ena ind ice 31 kg 68 lbs CONSTRUCTION Ho sing 9s ol pau Is Tadee IV Rr cud E P IS UV resistant fiber reinforced composite COISA LL black Protection fator nu erronei A uere P a le rV ee IP 20 INSTALLATION Mounting pointS ceso che y Re bremen va Roe Rn REN ER Xie CEST 2 pairs of 1 4 turn locks offset 90 iuucud MC any SOURCE Lamp exea uam bxc Ree ced aid ged eed A ee et EDU AIF ERE 400 W short arc discharge Bas ux ot eh I eue EE EN EM UE eet eura y etre Double ended SFc 10 4 with key Approved models seb enixe RES EA So eee es Osram HTI 400 W D3 Philips MSR 400 SA DE Gold Baldio Ime e RE ACER RAPERE Ret ace PATH RE Electronic flicker free THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature Ta 2 0 A 40 C 104 F Maximum surface temperature oooooocccooo en 160 C 320 F Total heat dissipation calculated llli 2200 BTU hr PHOTOMETRICS Eight output ev cxIP REID neu LIED ee a Rs MW PIU RPG Sg 9300 lumens Beam angle focused on open gobo eee nen 14 30 Focallength eii ir daa dee reete rss hee vee 46 100 mm Measurement Source 20 e ee eee mn Osram HTI 400 W D3 ELECTRICAL AG input LER eq IURE Sa ale 3 m trailing cable w o cord cap Operating ranges Tere ea a ai pa GIE
26. elected on channel 13 or its rotation speed and direction if continuous rotation is selected on channel 13 Prism and iris The prism may be inserted and rotated clockwise and counterclockwise at varying speeds The prism control channel also provides 8 programmed macros The iris channel controls the diameter of the iris opening and provides variable speed pulsing effects Fine control of the iris is provided in extended mode Focus and zoom The focus lens focusses the beam from approximately 2 meters 6 5 feet to infinity The separate zoom lens varies the focused beam angle from 14 to 30 Fine control of focus and zoom is provided in extended mode Effects 15 Pan and tilt Pan and tilt are controlled on channels 22 to 25 16 to 19 in basic mode The coarse control channels set 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 Speed channels Important 16 Tracking versus vector control Effect movement may be rough and unpredictable if controller fade times are combined with vector speed values The speed channels provide two methods for controlling speed that are known as tracking and vector With tracking control the speed at which effects move is determined by a cross fade time programmed on the controller With th
27. er is available in extended mode MAC 550 Profile Color The two overlapping color wheels each have 8 color filters that scroll continuously allowing split colors or in full color steps The protocol provides commands for random and continuous color scrolling at different speeds Fine control of the color wheels is available in extended mode Rotating gobos Gobo wheel 1 has six rotating gobos that can be indexed repeatedly positioned at a programmed angle rotated continuously shaken bounced and scrolled The gobo slot and the type of movement are selected on channel 8 and the index angle or rotation speed are selected on channels 9 coarse and 10 fine Static gobos Gobo wheel 2 has nine static gobos that can be scrolled continuously allowing split gobo effects or in full gobo steps The protocol provides commands for random and continuous gobo scrolling at different speeds Gobo macros Channel 12 9 in basic mode provides 6 preprogrammed variable speed macros that use different combinations of color and gobos Gobo animation The gobo animation system is designed to create animated effects such as rising flames or windswept clouds when combined with overlapping gobos Channel 13 10 in basic mode sets the animation wheel s rotation mode indexed or continuous and direction of movement This channel also provides 5 programmed animation macros Channel 14 sets the wheel s index angle if indexed rotation is s
28. ever attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating Keep all combustible materials for example fabric wood paper at least 0 5 meters 20 inches away from the fixture Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture Do not illuminate surfaces within 1 0 meter 39 inches of the fixture Provide a minimum clearance of 0 1 meters 4 inches around fans and air vents Never place filters or other materials over the lens The exterior of the fixture can get very hot Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature T4 exceeds 40 C 104 F Protection from injury due to falls When suspending the fixture verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture Unpacking The MAC 550 Profile is packaged in either a cardboard box or a two unit flight case that is specifically designed to protect the product during shipment The following items are included OSRAM HTI 400 D3 lamp installed this user manual a 6 3 A fuse installed
29. he assembly straight in until it seats making sure the lamp passes through the reflector opening Push and turn the 4 fasteners a quarter turn or so clockwise to close the lamp access panel After installing a new lamp reset the lamp hour and lamp strike counters See Time on page 12 To align the lamp Important Align the lamp carefully An excessive hot spot will damage optical components 1 Switch on the MAC 550 Profile and allow it to reset Using either a controller or the control module turn on the lamp and project an open white beam on a flat surface Center the hot spot vertically using the top Allen head adjustment screw in the center of the rear plate See Figure 5 If there is significant hot spot turn the bottom adjustment screw counterclockwise until the light is evenly distributed If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center or if light output is low turn the bottom adjustment screw clockwise until the light is bright and evenly distributed Lamp Figure 5 Lamp adjustment screws AC POWER WARNING For protection from electric shock the fixture must be grounded earthed The AC mains Fuses supply must be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground fault protection Verify the fixture s power supply setting before applying power The MAC 550 Profile is supplied with two main fuses a 6 3 A fuse installed for use with 200 240 Volts AC power a 10 A fuse packed w
30. heels 1 and 2 iris focus and zoom ON Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa El JAP JW OFF Normal pan and tilt control UN Reverse DMX pan control right gt left PATI PINV BFF Normal pan control left gt right on ON Reverse DMX tilt control down gt up Nite iiid OFF Normal tilt control up gt down NORM Normal pan tilt speed PTSP FAST Optimize pan tilt movement for speed SLOW Optimize pan tilt movement for smoothness NGRM Normal effects speed FAST Optimize effects movement for speed FSP EFS SLOW Optimize effects movement for smoothness PTSS Pan tilt speed slave effects speed copies the pan tilt speed set via 33 the control menu or via DMX OFF Optimize effects for speed STUD ON Optimize effects for silence studio mode ON Display remains on DISP 2 MN Display extinguishes 2 minutes after last key press 10MN Display extinguishes 10 minutes after last key press AUTO Display adjusts automatically for ambient light level BINT 10 100 Adjust display intensity manually UN Enable DMX lamp off BLOF OFF Disable DMX lamp off ON Enable DMX reset DRES OFF Disable DMX reset PERS 55SEC Hold reset command for 5 seconds OFF No automatic lamp strike RLON N Lamp strikes automatically within 90 seconds of power on DMX Lamp strikes if DMX is present douses after 15 mins without DMX ae ON Gobo and color wheels turn shortest distance across open SLU ZU OFF Gobo and color wheels do not cross open DIM Dimmer curve simulate
31. hen striking a discharge lamp Striking many lamps at once may cause a voltage drop large enough to prevent lamps from striking or draw enough current to trip circuit breakers If sending lamp on commands to multiple fixtures program a sequence that strikes lamps one at a time at 5 second intervals Lamp off The lamp can be doused from the controller with the lamp off command The command must be sent for 5 seconds If the lamp off command is disabled PERS gt DL OF 5 GF f the lamp off command works only if the following effects are selected color wheel 1 slot 1 DMX 189 193 color wheel 2 slot 1 DMX 189 193 prism in no rotation DMX 80 89 gobo wheel 1 open DMX 0 11 gobo wheel 2 open DMX 0 or 194 202 reset If an effect loses its indexing and fails to move to programmed positions the fixture can be reset from the controller by sending the Reset command on channel 1 If DMX reset is disabled PERS DRE 53 DF F the reset command can only be executed if the conditions listed under Lamp off are met If itis set to 5SEC the reset command must be sent for 5 seconds before executing Dimming and strobe 14 The mechanical dimmer shutter system provides smooth high resolution 100 percent dimming instant open and blackout random and variable strobe effects and random and variable pulses in which the dimmer snaps open and slowly dims or snaps closed and slowly opens Fine control of the dimm
32. ins Meee Pen eager ORE Re Eis E REED MA dena DER DOR EG ERR 11 DMX address and protocol 6 m I mmu e m e eee 11 Tailoring performances ce setius ers eet ga aue eg on his e dut a Rte IRE e tere LR BN 11 Headouts 4 3 auti dal o deste b a o m aunt estet a hanes s Af e to do Lus d E DM RE 12 Manual control 2 0 0 Rr rs 13 Service utilities sss eee ese enc ee eae les le nae te ed ees ecd uw tei E te Ne ee p ix 13 EFFECTS RS AAA SAA AAA 14 amp POWER A hs tee A A A A en a a ed 14 EINAUTS RTTE os 5 tick Gach A A td el A a re Lo 14 Dimmingand strobe noatro is ii pick pt ta a y Ee pokes 14 lA A A A A A NI RETE 15 Rotating JOOST A A A A AR a AAA AR NAAA 15 Static gobos oe mr sb Pd A ae eR A eder ere LEES 15 GOO factos uuu ee ert i MD diu c tem ena ek epum ER efi eius 15 Goboranimation esse So eae a ee es wow Nee ee ees eee EP ete ee EAE E Dee eR 15 Prism and lis zs operis te on Rte terere ve aao ec Bane RA A erie Gaga tesa eee SERRA D PCR Es ve IUDA wee 15 FOCUS and ZOOM ioe ais uere tere cer quac a e C or C a A ra ed E CR WA n a 15 ni nE nei DLE 16 Speed channels 5 asserts che ais s e E be e refe Ru utr edd soe dr eed cer UE eed us 16 OPTICAL CONFIGURATION eese nan 17 Golor wlieels 2 e ab Soe ede e rei Prae ep eee pa m ari ue ean iced e Rite D ra V S ees 17 E RN 18 Animation Wheel A A CK e A e 20 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE s n 22 iTilEloCie c A A pce Gels dew curent eru Mai e a A ur D 22 Disassembly ove a s Mad gee ber re ab P inp UA
33. is method the controller divides a movement into tiny steps that the fixture tracks Tracking control is enabled by setting the speed channels to one of the tracking values listed in the DMX protocol With vector control speed is set with a DMX value on the speed channel This provides a way to control speed on controllers without cross faders Vector control can also provide smoother movement particularly at slow speeds with controllers that send slow or irregular tracking updates When using vector control the controller s cross fade time if available must be O Blackout When blackout while moving is selected on a speed channel the shutter closes when an effect moves to make the transition invisible The shutter opens when the movement is complete This function is available for pan tilt color gobo and prism change Personality overrides The pan tilt speed channel provides tracking values that allow you to override the pan tilt speed setting from the controller The effects speed channel provides values for overriding the shortcuts setting for the color and gobo wheels MAC 550 Profile OPTICAL CONFIGURATION Color wheels The MAC 550 Profile provides two overlapping color wheels with 8 interchangeable color filters and an open position Color wheel 1 is closer to the lamp and color wheel 2 is closer to the lens The illustrations show the filter positions as seen from the lens Refer to the DMX protocol for filter names
34. ith user manual for use with 100 120 Volts AC power Install the appropriate fuse in the fuseholder beneath the power switch Power supply adjustment The MAC 550 Profile can operate on 100 120 or 200 240 VAC power The voltage selection switch is set at the factory for 200 240 V For use with 100 120 V power the fixture must be reconfigured as follows To configure the power supply 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power 2 Remove the metal top cover from the front of the base front is indicated by an arrow on the base 3 Locate the voltage selection switch For operation on 200 240 V power move the switch to the 230V setting For operation on 100 120 V power move the switch the to 115V setting 4 Replace the base cover 5 Remove the main fuse holder which is located beneath the power switch For operation on 200 240 V power install the 6 3 A fuse For operation on 100 120 V power install the 10 A fuse Power connection Important Connect the MAC 550 Profile directly to AC power Do not connect it to a dimmer system doing so may damage the fixture 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 The table shows some possible pin identification schemes if the pins are not clearly identified or if you have any doubts about proper installation consult a qualified electrician To apply po
35. l lit area The coated surfaces are fragile and easily scratched Do not use solvents that can damage plastic or painted surfaces To clean the fixture 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool completely 2 Remove the covers front lens and gobo and dimmer modules as described earlier 3 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles with compressed air MAC 550 Profile 4 Carefully clean the optical components Remove smoke and other residues with cotton swabs or unscented tissues moistened with isopropyl alcohol A commercial glass cleaner may be used but residues must be removed with distilled water Clean with a slow circular motion from center to edge Dry with a clean soft and lint free cloth or compressed air Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water Do not rub the surface lift the particles off with a soft repeated press 5 Remove dust from the head fans and air vents with a soft brush cotton swab vacuum or compressed air 6 On each side of the head remove the 2 screws that hold the side covers Slide the covers forward to remove Clean the air filters or replace them If they are saturated with smoke fluid etcetera soak them in warm soapy water and blot dry Position the filters on the side covers and reinstall See Figure 20 7 Reassemble the head 8 Remove the screws from the side cover grill on the front of the base
36. m 0 25 Watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3 soaks up the control signal so it does not reflect and cause interference If a splitter is used terminate each branch of the link Martin fixtures introduced before 1997 have reversed polarity data sockets pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold The socket polarity is labelled Use a phase reversing cable between the MAC 550 Profile and any Martin device with reversed polarity To connect the data link 1 Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the MAC 550 Profile s 3 pin or 5 pin input male socket Using the sockets that match your data cable connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture Insert a male 120 Q XLR termination plug in the 3 pin or 5 pin output of the last fixture on the link Data 9 RIGGING Warning Warning 10 The MAC 550 Profile can be placed on stage or clamped to truss in any orientation The mounting points allow the clamp brackets to be fastened parallel or perpendicular to the front as shown Figure 6 Figure 6 Clamp bracket positions Always use 2 clamps to rig the fixture Lock each clamp with both 1 4 turn fasteners The fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise Attach an approved safety cable to the attachment point labelled SAFETY WIRE in the base Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment To clamp the fixture
37. o the desired channel and press Enter 3 Select PSE T from the main menu and press Enter Select 15 BT for basic mode or 16E X for extended mode Press Enter Tailoring performance Movement The MAC 550 Profile provides several options for optimizing movement for different applications The protocol setting PSE T setting selects the basic 16 BT or extended 16E X control mode Extended mode provides finer position control of the dimmer color wheels iris focus lens and zoom lens than the basic mode The pan and tilt invert PH T T menu swaps and or inverts pan and tilt The pan tilt speed P TSP menu provides 3 settings FAST NORM and SLOW NORMis best for most applications F AST provides better performance in applications where speed is most important SLOW provides the smoothest movement and is best in long throw applications with slow movements through narrow angles The studio mode 51 Ud setting optimizes all effects besides pan and tilt for quietness or speed Control panel 11 The shortcuts PERS SC UT setting determines whether the gobo and color wheels take the shortest path between two positions crossing the open position if necessary or always avoid the open position Dimmer The dimmer curve setting PERS gt DICU provides two options for dimmer behavior Select DIM 1t simulate tungsten dimming or 31 MC for more linear dimming O Display The display intensity PERS gt DINT set
38. om glass gobos should be made with the artwork reversed on the coated side This orientation minimizes reflections but is not critical While glass gobos are generally the most durable satisfactory results can be obtained at less expense with aluminum gobos Custom stainless steel gobos can also be used however they can warp losing sharpness in a matter of hours The useful life will depend on the gobo pattern and the projection cycle Consult your gobo supplier for more information For best results custom gobos should meet the specifications listed on page 42 18 MAC 550 Profile GOBO ORIENTATION IN THE MAC 550 PROFILE The orientations shown in Figure 10 are correct in most cases but consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier if you are in any doubt about the orientation of a specific gobo type Coated Glass Gobos Focus is easiest to maintain if all coated gobos in a fixture are installed with their coatings as close as possible to the same plane of focus The coated gobos in the MAC 550 Profile are factory installed in this position However if there is an unusually high risk of heat damage on a custom coated gobo the first priority is normally to ensure that more reflective sides face towards the lamp If in doubt install coated gobos with the more reflective side towards the lamp or consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier More reflective side towards lamp Less reflective side away from lamp To minimize the risk of gobo
39. on a truss 1 Verify that the rigging clamps are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture Verify that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures clamps cables auxiliary equipment etc Bolt each clamp securely to a clamp bracket with an M12 bolt grade 8 8 or better and lock nut Align a clamp with 2 mounting points in the base Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both levers a full 1 4 turn clockwise to lock Install the second clamp Block access under the work area Working safely from a stable platform hang the fixture on the truss with the arrow towards the area to be illuminated Tighten the rigging clamps Install a safety wire that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture The attachment point is designed to fit a caribiner clamp Verify that the tilt lock is released 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 MAC 550 Profile CONTROL PANEL The LED control panel allows you to set user options and read fixture information User settings may be changed remotely via the serial link with the Martin MP 2 Uploader Menu navigation The DMX address and any status messages see page 37 are displayed when the MAC 550 Profile is turned on To enter the menu press Menu Press Up and Down to move within the menu To select a functi
40. on or submenu press Enter To escape a function or menu press Menu See Table 2 on page 32 for a complete list of the menu items Note Enter must be pressed and held for a few seconds to enter the utilities menu DMX address and protocol The DMX 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 550 Profiles may share the same address however if identical behavior is desired Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetric control particularly when combined with the inverse pan and tilt options Depending on the selected DMX mode the MAC 550 Profile requires 21 or 27 DMX channels The basic mode uses 21 channels and provides coarse control of all effects plus fine control of gobo rotation pan and tilt The extended mode uses 27 channels and provides the basic mode features plus fine control of the dimmer color wheels iris focus and zoom Note From software version 2 0 DMX addressing is limited to channels 1 492 in basic mode and 1 487 in extended mode This makes it impossible to set the DMX address so high that you are left without enough control channels for the fixture To set DMX address and protocol 1 Press Menu to enter the main menu 2 Press Up until HddF is displayed Press Enter To snap to channel 1 press Enter and Up Scroll t
41. orrectly seated and that the module is securely locked Figure 19 Dimmer module locking levers Cleaning 24 Regular cleaning is very important for fixture life and performance Buildup of dust dirt smoke particles fog fluid residues etc degrades the fixture s light output and cooling ability Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the MAC 550 Profile Cooling fans suck in airborne dust and smoke particles and in extreme cases fixtures may require cleaning after surprisingly few hours of operation Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include Use of smoke or fog machines High airflow rates near air conditioning vents for example Presence of cigarette smoke 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 all fixtures within their first 24 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 Experience and consultation with your Martin service representative will help you determine an appropriate maintenance schedule Use care when cleaning optical components and work in a clean wel
42. pee Males ae sen ERRORS EAE S pe Giles dE S aee E RN DE 22 Cleaning wits ee ek sie e eee ed i MI UE PER MERI PICARD 24 Lubrication dae ex duriter iretur abaco ne See o Tee n ase do cre ae Ae sod sce acdsee acta rece haere al pals NORD 25 Software installation acne ea re mtl es UE eue Cece SG eee rA E IU IMS ea 25 DW PAO TOC Oe M TR MT Sereda arial Do ata a m 27 CONTROL MENU 2 4 necp mete SA S 32 ADJUSTMENT SUBMENU 00000 c cece cece aan 36 CONTROL MENU SHORTCUTS is oie Pu des Docet aco rede bo be ata nied Ma Sek e he mes 37 DISPLAY MESSAGES Duet eto Nat a NAL te ge 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 2c id Ree E ERE ad eo eink 39 CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS i scent cats eot cire bee dd Dea e UR E hend 40 SPEGIPIGATIONS c5 otro erc e e uas fuu o oe EA e ua DO do E LN A SEa 41 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Martin MAC 550 Profile This 400 watt moving head spotlight provides a full range mechanical dimmer shutter 16 color filters on two overlapping wheels six rotating gobos with 16 bit position indexing nine static gobos interchangeable gobo animation wheel three facet rotating prism iris variable focus and zoom 540 of pan 246 of tilt and an electronic flicker free ballast For the latest updates of product documentation and software please visit the support area of the Martin website at http www martin com Safety information Warning This product is for professional use only It is not for household use This product presen
43. r wheel 2 to slot 1 203 207 80 81 Shutter open e Prism in no rotation 208 217 82 85 Reset fixture Gobo wheel 1 open 218 227 86 89 Shutter open Gobo wheel 2 open 228 237 90 93 Lamp on 238 247 94 97 Shutter open 248 255 98 100 Lamp off 2 2 Coarse Dimmer MSB 0 255 0 100 Closed to open 3 Fine Dimmer LSB 0 255 0 100 Closed to open Color Wheel 1 Coarse MSB Continuous Scroll full color positions 0 0 Open 17 4 Slot 1 Red 308 34 9 Slot 2 Magenta 507 51 13 Slot 3 Purple 502 IAD 68 17 Slot 4 Blue 104 85 22 Slot 5 Green 206 102 26 Slot 6 Yellow 601 119 30 Slot 7 Orange 306M 136 35 Slot 8 Purple 509 153 56 Open Stepped Scroll 154 158 66 67 Slot 8 Purple 509 3 4 159 163 67 68 Slot 7 Orange 306M 164 168 69 70 Slot 6 Yellow 601 169 173 70 72 Slot 5 Green 206 174 178 72 73 Slot 4 Blue 104 179 183 74 75 Slot 3 Purple 502 IAD 184 188 75 76 Slot 2 Magenta 507 189 193 77 78 Slot 1 Red 308 194 198 80 81 Open Continuous Rotation 199 219 82 88 CM fast to slow 220 240 89 96 CCW slow to fast Random Color 241 245 96 97 Fast 246 250 98 98 Medium 251 255 99 100 Slow 5 0 255 0 100 Color Wheel 1 Fine LSB DMX protocol 27 Basic Extended Mode Mode DMX Value Percent Function Color Wheel 2 Coarse MSB Continuous Scroll full color positions 0 0 Open 17 4 Slot 1 Green 208 34 9 Slot 2 Blue 10
44. s tungsten performance 1 T Xiao DiMeQ Relatively linear dimmer curve UN Enable color blackout COLA DFF Disable color blackout Table 2 Control menu MAC 550 Profile Menu Item Options Notes Default settings in bold print FACT LOAD Return all settings not calibrations to factory defaults DFSE CUS 1 CUSE LOAD Load custom configuration Lu53 SAVE Save current configuration TOTL Total hours of operation since manufacture TIMESHRS RSET Hours of operation since counter reset see page 12 TOTL Total hours of operation with lamp on since manufacture TIMESL HR RSET Lamp hours since counter reset see page 12 INFO TIMESL ST TOTL Total number of iu diis since fabricated RSET Number of lamp strikes since counter reset see page 12 TEM HEAD Head temperature BASE Base temperature VER CPU firmware version RHTE DMX transmission speed in packets per second QUAL Percent of packets received TMX STCO Value of the DMX start code SHUT EFSP FINE DMX value from 0 255 iiis for each effect LSB COAR DMX value from 0 255 received for each effect MSB RST Reset fixture L On Lamp on LOFF Lamp off OPEN Open shutter CLOS Close shutter SHUT STREF Fast strobe STRM Medium strobe GTRS Slow strobe DIM g 055 Dimmer COL 1 DPEN RNTS Color wheel 1 filters 1 8 continuous or random rotation MHN COLE DPEN RN15 Color wheel
45. the command is disabled to prevent accidental resets When set to 5SELC the command must be sent for five seconds Color blackout The color blackout PE R5 COL setting enhances blackout effectiveness When set to UN the color wheels deploy 3 seconds after dimmer blackout The color filters absorb any tiny amount of light that may escape past the dimmer The color wheels take a fraction of a second longer to open than the dimmer blades however so setting this feature to OFF allows the fixture to snap open more rapidly after a blackout Readouts 12 Time INF G gt TIME provides readouts of fixture hours HFS lamp hours L HF and lamp strikes L 5T Under each item is a resettable GE T increment counter and a non resettable T GTL counter for total accumulated hours strikes since fabrication To reset an increment counter display it and then press Up until it reads O Temperature INF G TEMP provides readouts of the head and base temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit Firmware version INF G51 ER displays the version number of the installed firmware The firmware version is also displayed briefly at startup MAC 550 Profile DMX The DMX log ZL menu provides useful information for troubleshooting control problems RHTE displays the DMX refresh rate in packets per second Values lower than 10 or higher than 44 may result in erratic performance especially when using tracking control QUAL displays the
46. ting controls display brightness Select AUTO for automatic display or manually set the intensity to a level from 1Bto 108 The display on sleep setting PERS DISP determines whether the display remains on UN or goes to sleep 2 minutes 2 MN or 10 minutes 1 amp 1MN after the last key press If the display is in sleep mode a press on any key or an error message will switch it on again To flip the display press Up and Down simultaneously Lamp There are two settings that modify lamp control Automatic Lamp On PERS5 gt HL UN and DMX Lamp Off PERS DL DF When ALUN is OF F the lamp remains off until a lamp on command is received When HL UN is UN the lamp strikes automatically after the fixture is powered on When AL ON is set to JMX the lamp strikes automatically when the fixture receives DMX data and it extinguishes 15 minutes after DMX data is lost When HL ON is set to either GN or DMX the automatic lamp strike timing is staggered to prevent all lamps from striking at once The delay is determined by the fixture address The DMX Lamp Off DL GF setting allows you to enable UN or disable DF F the DMX command that switches off the lamp The special combination of DMX values listed on page 14 allows you to execute the lamp off command even when disabled DMX reset The DMX reset PERS IRE 5 setting controls the behavior of the reset command When set to UN the command is fully enabled When set to DF F
47. tly seated and that the module is securely locked Replace the head cover and release the tilt lock before applying power Optical configuration 21 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The MAC 550 Profile requires routine cleaning The schedule depends heavily on the operating environment It is essential to follow the cleaning guidelines given later in this section Refer any service operation that is not described here to a qualified Martin technician Important Excessive dust smoke fluid and particulate buildup degrades performance causes overheating and will damage the fixture Damage caused by inadequate maintenance is not covered by the warranty Warning Disconnect the fixture from power before removing any cover Tilt lock Important Release the tilt lock before operating the fixture The tilt position of the head can be locked for transportation and service with the tilt lock To lock or unlock the head pull the lock out and turn it one quarter turn in either direction Disassembly Figure 13 Tilt lock To remove the gobo module 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool 2 Turn the four retaining screws in the top and bottom head covers one quarter turn counter clockwise to release the covers 3 Remove the front lens by twisting one quarter turn counter clockwise Figure 14 Releasing top and bottom covers and removing front lens 22 MAC 550 Profile 4 Position the head top side up so that you have
48. ts 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 If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24 hour service hot line at 45 70 200 201 Protection from electric shock Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp fuses or any part and when not in use Always ground earth the fixture electrically Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault protection Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician Protection from UV radiation and lamp explosion Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and or covers When replacing the lamp allow the fixture to cool for at least 30 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the lamp Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses Do not stare directly into the light Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out or before usage exceeds the maximum service life Protection from burns and fire N
49. uch the quartz bulb with bare fingers Replacement lamps are available from your Martin dealer The clear quartz bulb must be clean and free of any oils from your fingers Clean the lamp with an alcohol wipe and polish it with a dry cloth particularly if you accidentally touch the bulb To replace the lamp 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes or until the lamp access plate is cool enough to touch Lock the head right side up 2 Release the 4 quarter turn fasteners marked with arrows on the lamp access plate as shown in Figure 1 Pull the lamp assembly straight back as far as it goes and let it rest in place 3 Push down the retention spring on the right end of the socket and push out the pin You can use a screwdriver to pry the lamp out of the socket as shown in Figure 2 Remove the lamp Figure 1 Lamp access Figure 2 Lamp removal 6 MAC 550 Profile 4 With the nipple on the replacement lamp facing towards the back as shown in Figure 3 insert the left pin into the socket Push down on the right hand spring and snap the pin into place Nipple facing towards back Figure 3 Lamp insertion 5 Make sure that the terminals on the lamp sit below the V section in the lampholder clips and not in the T 8 V section itself as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Lamp terminals Lift the lamp assembly so that lamp is level with the center of the reflector Push t
50. ull out the spring Drop the gobo out of the holder 4 Insert the new gobo in the holder with the side that faces towards the lamp facing upwards towards the spring see Figure 10 and Figure 11 5 Insert the spring with the narrow end against the gobo To Figure 11 Rotating gobo holder identify the narrow end press the spring flat the narrow end is on the inside Push the end of the spring in under the lip of the holder 6 Verify that the gobo is seated flush against the holder Press the spring as flat as possible against the back of the gobo 7 Work the rim of the gobo holder under both clips and snap the gobo holder back into position If necessary a small screwdriver or similar tool may be used to pry the clips away from the wheel 8 Replace the bottom cover and release the tilt lock before applying power To replace static gobos 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool 2 Remove the top head cover 3 Turn the gobo wheel to the desired position Press the gobo from the lamp side to release Remove the gobo 4 To insert a gobo orient the gobo as shown in Figure 10 and place the edges under the retention spring Verify that the gobo is centered in the opening 5 Replace the top head cover and release the tilt lock before applying power Animation wheel 20 The MAC 550 Profile comes with the Radial breakup animation wheel installed Three additional stock patterns are available Radial
51. wer first verify that the head is unlocked and then set the power switch on the base to the I position Wire Color Pin Symbol Screw US brown live L yellow or brass blue neutral N silver yellow green ground d green Table 1 Cord cap connections MAC 550 Profile DATA Important Never connect more than 1 data input and 1 data output The MAC 550 Profile has both 3 pin and 5 pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output The pin out on all Sockets is pin 1 to shield pin 2 to cold and pin 3 to hot There is no connection to pins 4 and 5 The sockets are wired in parallel both inputs connect to both outputs For reliable data transmission and to avoid damage to the fixture never use more than one input and one output 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 Heavier gauge cable and or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs Never use both outputs to split the link To split the serial link into branches use a splitter such as the Martin 4 Channel Opto Isolated RS 485 Splitter Amplifier Do not overload the link Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture The termination plug which is a male XLR plug with a 120 Oh
52. xture but it switches into a safe mode where maximum Speed is reduced thus preventing the fixture from losing track of its home position losing step Contact Martin service personnel for assistance PHER Pan time out T IER Tilt time out FOER ZUER Zoom time out Focus time out the electric indexing circuit is malfunctioning The fixture will after the time out establish a mechanical stop and continue to work normally Reset fixture again Contact Martin service personnel if problem continues GODER Gobo wheel time out GRER Gobo wheel rotation time out ARPER Animation wheel position time out HRER Animation wheel rotation time out the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions e g sensor defective or magnet missing After the time out the effect in question stops in a random position Reset fixture again Contact Martin Service personnel if problem continues M Contact Martin service personnel for RHME there is an onboard RAM memory error assistalice OPER there is an onboard programming error canta Marin so vies personnel for i assistance iei Contact Martin service personnel for L 1ER light sensor 1 is in error status Basle nes THER there is a thermoswitch error or a jumper on Contact Martin service personnel for 38 PL47 error Table 4 Display messages MAC 550 Profile assistance TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Pro
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