MH-3 Beam User Manual
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1. Menu Sub menu Setting value DMX DMX Address 1 493 Fixture DMX address Functions setting View DMX Value View received DMX values Fixture setting Pan Inverse No Yes Tilt Inverse No Yes P T Feedback No Yes Ifa pan or tilt position error is detected the fixture corrects pan tilt position BI O P T Moving No Blackout during pan tilt Yes movement BI O Color Change No Blackout during color Yes change BI O Gobo Change No Blackout during gobo Yes change Lamp Setting On Off Off On State Power On Off On Off via DMX No Yes On if DMX On No Yes Off if DMX Off No Yes Ignition Delay 0 255S Delay lamp ignition 0 to 255 seconds Low Power Delay 0 255S Low power delay 0 to 255 seconds Display Display inverse No Invert control panel MH 3 Beam user manual 35 Menu Sub menu Setting value Explanation settings Yes display Backlight Auto Off No Automatically turn off Yes display panel backlight when not in use Backlight Intensity 1 10 Display panel backlight intensity Temperature Unit C Temperature display F Celsius Fahrenheit Display Warning No Yes Fixture Test Auto Test Automatic test of all functions Manual Test Fixture Fixture Use Time Fixture operating hour Information counter Lamp On Time Exit Reset Time Reset lamp h2. Physical rra 20 5 kg 45 2 Ibs Dimensions W x H x D 418 x 489 x 321 mm 16 5 x 19 3 x 12 6 in 417 8 321 3 NTA z J d TU EE El Lamp Approved GO rss Philips MSD Platinum 5R Color temperature oreet eterne reete keer 8000 K CRI Color rendering Hale AREA 75 Average uu AAA 2000 hours Dynamic Effects Color wheel 14 colors plus open rotation with variable direction and speed Static gobo wheel 17 gobos plus open wheel rotation and shake OOO w Gobo1 Gobo2 Gobo3 Gobo4 Gobo5 Gobo6 Gobo7 Gobo8 Gobo9 gt amp amp BO V Ge Gobo10 Gobo11 Gobo12 Gobo13 Gobo14 Gobo15 Gobo16 Gobo17 White Pre programmed effects 31 pan and tilt macros adjustable speed Shutter Strobe effect pulse effects instant open and blackout Prism 8 facet indexing and rotation with variable direction and speed Ea M Fade in out MH 3 Beam user manual 41 ZOOM ss A BA Motorized FOCUS satus A MA A een ar o Motorized 100 four dimming curve options Pan ie 540 with coarse amp fine control and speed P T macros Tilt isse 270 with coarse amp fine control and speed P T macros Optics Beam angle E dod mer tia od e LATA 1 3 8 Control and Programming Control Options ano DMX DMX channel
3. 11 96 103 Macro 12 104 111 Macro 13 112 119 Macro 14 120 127 Macro 15 128 135 Macro 16 136 143 Macro 17 144 151 Macro 18 152 159 Macro 19 160 167 Macro 20 168 175 Macro 21 176 183 Macro 22 184 191 Macro 23 192 199 Macro 24 200 207 Macro 25 208 215 Macro 26 216 223 Macro 27 224 231 Macro 28 232 239 Macro 29 240 247 Macro 30 248 255 Macro 31 8 1 255 Pan tilt macro speed fast slow 9 Color 0 2 Open 3 4 Split color 5 6 Red 7 8 Split color 9 10 Yellow 11 12 Split color 13 14 Blue 15 16 Split color 17 18 Blue Green 19 21 Split color 22 23 Green 24 25 Split color 26 27 Light blue 28 29 Split color MH 3 Beam user manual 31 Channel Value Function 30 31 Light pink 32 33 Split color 34 35 Yellow green 36 37 Split color 38 39 Dark pink 40 42 Split color 43 44 Blue 45 46 Split color 41 48 Light yellow 49 50 Split color 51 52 Off white 53 54 Split color 55 56 Light blue 57 58 Split color 59 60 Dark blue 61 63 Split color with open 64 127 Color wheel indexing 128 189 Clockwise rotation fast slow 190 193 Stop 194 255 Counter clockwise rotation slow fast 10 Gobos 0 3 Open 4 6 Gobo 1 7 9 Gobo 2 10 12 Gobo 3 13 15 Gobo 4 16 18 Gobo 5 19 21 Gobo 6 22 24 Gobo 7 25 27 Gobo 8 28 30 Gobo 9 31 3
4. ON and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON or OFF 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Off via DMX To enable the lamp to be turned off via DMX 1 2 Select LAMP SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select OFF VIA DMX and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select NO or YES Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button 18 MH 3 Beam user manual On if DMX on To enable or disable the lamp being turned on automatically if a DMX signal is present 1 Select LAMP SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON IF DMX ON and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select NO or YES Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Off if DMX off To enable or disable the lamp being turned off automatically if a DMX signal is not present 1 Select LAMP SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select OFF IF DMX OFF and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select NO or YES Press the ENTER button t
5. and tilt options The DMX address is configured using the DMX FUNCTIONS menu in the control panel 16 MH 3 Beam user manual To set the fixture s DMX address 1 Select DMX FUNCTIONS and press the ENTER button 2 Usethe UP and DOWN buttons to select DMX ADDRESS and press the ENTER button to confirm The present address will blink on the display Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the address 1 to 512 Once the address has been selected press the ENTER button to set it To return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button again Fixture settings Pan and or tilt inversion The FIXTURE SETTINGS PAN INVERSE and TILT INVERSE menus can be used to reverse the direction of pan and or tilt These settings are useful for symmetrical effects with multiple fixtures or when coordinating the movement of fixtures that are floor mounted and rigged upside down To adjust the pan inversion settings 1 Select FIXTURE SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select PAN INVERSE or TILT INVERSE and press the ENTER button to confirm 3 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES inversion or NO normal mode 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Pan tilt feedback When pan tilt feedback is enabled and a pan or tilt position error is detected the fixtur
6. fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in a dry location with adequate ventilation Always ensure that none of the fixture s ventilation slots are blocked and always ensure that the product is firmly affixed to avoid vibration during operation Fastening the fixture to a flat surface The fixture can be fastened to a hard fixed flat surface that is oriented at any angle Ensure that the surface can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it Fasten the fixture securely Do not stand it on a surface or leave it where it can be moved or fall over Attach a securely anchored safety cable to the fixture if it is installed in any location where it may fall and cause injury or damage if the primary attachment fails Mounting the fixture on a truss The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any orientation When clamping a fixture to a truss 1 Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it Block access under the work area The fixture is supplied with two brackets to which clamps can be attached Attach these brackets to the base of the fixture and secure using the quarter turn screws Rig the fixture using clamps and hardware suitable for the purpose such as omega clamps Working from a stable platform hang the fixture on the truss Tighten the rigging clamps and har
7. moves Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing servicing or moving the fixture Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers shields or any optical component Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head Always ensure that the fixture is supported by its base In the event of an operating problem stop using the fixture immediately and disconnect it from power Never attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin parts Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician MH 3 Beam user manual Introduction The MH 3 Bean is a high performance moving head equipped with an MSD Platinum 5R lamp in a state of the art optical system that incorporates a 1 3 8 zoom Its compact design makes it ideal for live shows TV events stage and concerts The fixture provides a rotating gobo wheel with 17 fixed indexable gobos a color wheel with 14 indexable color filters smooth mechanical dimming pan tilt feedback coarse and fine control of movement and effects a range of built in movement and effects macros prism effects electrical focus as well as frost and strobe effects The device is extremely rugged lightweight and compact and is ideal for touring applications or small fixed installa
8. the lamp on or off depending on whether or not a DMX signal is present The fixture can also be setup to enable lamp off commands via DMX control An ignition delay of 0 to 255 seconds can be set so that there is a delay between power on and lamp on A low power delay can also be defined where the lamp runs at half power for a period before shutting off when a lamp off command is issued For more information see Lamp settings on page 18 Pan amp tilt The fixture s moving head can be panned through 540 and tilted through 270 using coarse or fine control channels The fixture can be set to automatically blackout during pan and tilt movement A range of pan tilt macros is available The fixture incorporates pan and tilt feedback so that if a pan or tilt position error is detected the shutter closes and the fixture resets to the correct position This can be enabled or disabled as required see MH 3 Beam user manual 23 Control menus on page 35 Dimming Full range mechanical dimming is provided Two dimming curves are available linear or conventional and either of these can be selected using the function channel Frost filter A frost filter is provided Zoom The fixture provides a 1 3 8 zoom Strobe effects A range of variable speed and random shutter strobe effects are provided Gobos The fixture contains a rotating wheel with 17 fixed gobos OOO 0 w Gobo1 Gobo2 Gobo3 Gobo4 Gobo5 G
9. 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select AUTO TEST and press the ENTER button to confirm The automatic test will run Manual test Fixture functions can be tested or controlled manually 1 Select FIXTURE TEST and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select MANUAL TEST and press the ENTER button to confirm 3 To return to a higher level of the menu press the MENU button again Fixture information Fixture operating hours counter To see how many hours the fixture has been used 1 Select FIXTURE INFORMATION and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select FIXTURE USE TIME and press the ENTER button to confirm The number of hours will be shown Lamp operating hours counter This counter can be reset so it can be used to monitor when a lamp change is required The counter is available under the FIXTURE INFORMATION LAMP ON TIME menu Firmware version To see what software version is installed in the fixture 3 Select FIXTURE INFORMATION and press the ENTER button to confirm 4 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select FIRMWARE VERSION and press the ENTER button to confirm The firmware version will be shown Reset functions or effects The various effects pan tilt color gobos iris focus prism or all effects can MH 3 Beam user manual 21 be manually reset to their home positions 1 2 Select RESET FUNCTIONS and press the ENTER button to confirm Us
10. 3 Gobo 10 34 36 Gobo 11 37 39 Gobo 12 40 42 Gobo 13 43 45 Gobo 14 46 48 Gobo 15 49 51 Gobo 16 52 55 Gobo 17 56 59 Open gobo shake 60 63 Gobo 1 shake 32 MH 3 Beam user manual Channel Value Function 64 67 Gobo 2 shake 68 71 Gobo 3 shake 72 75 Gobo 4 shake 76 79 Gobo 5 shake 80 83 Gobo 6 shake 84 87 Gobo 7 shake 88 91 Gobo 8 shake 92 95 Gobo 9 shake 96 99 Gobo 10 shake 100 103 Gobo 11 shake 104 107 Gobo 12 shake 108 111 Gobo 13 shake 112 115 Gobo 14 shake 116 119 Gobo 15 shake 120 123 Gobo 16 shake 124 127 Gobo 17 shake 128 189 Wheel rotation counter clockwise fast slow 190 193 Stop 194 255 Wheel rotation clockwise slow fast 11 Prism 0 7 No function 8 127 Prism effect 128 132 Prism rotation effects 1 133 137 Prism rotation effects 2 138 141 Prism rotation effects 3 142 146 Prism rotation effects 4 147 150 Prism rotation effects 5 151 155 Prism rotation effects 6 156 159 Prism rotation effects 7 160 164 Prism rotation effects 8 165 168 Prism rotation effects 9 169 173 Prism rotation effects 10 174 177 Prism rotation effects 11 178 182 Prism rotation effects 12 183 187 Prism rotation effects 13 188 191 Prism rotation effects 14 192 196 Prism rotation effects 15 197 200 Prism rotation effects 16 201 205 Prism rotation effect
11. C 194 F minimum In the EU the cable must be HAR approved or equivalent The fixture can be hard wired to a building electrical installation if you want to install it permanently or a mains plug not supplied that is suitable for the local power outlets can be installed on the power cable The fixture has an auto ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at 100V 240V 50 60 Hz Do not apply AC mains power to the fixture at any other voltage than this MH 3 Beam user manual 11 Fixture overview 1 LEDs The fixture has three LEDs on the front of the base Power Power on Battery Battery in use DMX DMX signal present 2 Display 3 Buttons e Activate the menu mode functions or MENU e Return to the previous level of the menu structure or e Hold to exit the menus DOWN Go down a menu branch UP Go up a menu branch ENTER Confirm the selected function Hold and press the MENU button to exit the menu mode 4 DMX XLR input output sockets 3 and 5 pin XLR sockets are provided for the DMX input and output throughput 5 AC mains power input A blue Neutrik PowerCon socket is provided to connect the fixture to mains power 6 Power on off switch Fuse The T5A fixture fuse is located under the cover below the power switch 12 MH 3 Beam user manual Pan and tilt locks Always disen
12. MH 3 Beam User Manual EZAK by Martir Professional Entertainment Technology 2013 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 The Martin logo the RUSH by Martin logo the RUSH by Martin name the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates or subsidiaries Manual Revision A Table of contents EEN 5 troduction cT 9 Before using the product for the first UTS 9 Physical installation agua ANE MN ila 10 Fastening the fixture to a flat surface rss 10 Mounting the fixture on a DUZ 10 AG POW iini feet date 11 Fixture OVERVIEW ss gar ee ol veka kug dee RO 12 biu Ezaba elaia 13 Control data link e ten fot aep doe ated 14 Tips for reliable data transmission rra 14 Connecting the data Ink 14 tette tat o 15 Using the control MENUS surao te Eee eed i ede 16 DMX function settings rra 16 Fixture settings e E AA ty e Ee ERU Re
13. ase contact your RUSH by Martin supplier for details MH 3 Beam user manual 29 DMX protocol Channel Value Function 1 1 255 Pan 0 540 2 1 255 Pan fine control 3 1 255 Tilt 0 270 4 1 255 Tilt fine control 5 1 255 Pan tilt speed fast slow 6 Function 0 29 No function 30 39 Dimmer conventional mode 40 49 Dimmer linear mode 50 59 Pan tilt fast mode 60 69 Pan tilt normal mode 70 79 Blackout during pan amp tilt 80 89 Disable blackout during pan amp tilt 90 99 Blackout during color change 100 109 Disable blackout during color change 110 119 Blackout during gobo change 120 129 Disable blackout during gobo change 130 139 Lamp on 140 149 Pan tilt reset 150 159 Color reset 160 169 Gobo reset 170 179 Shutter prism rotating prism reset 180 189 No function 190 199 Frost focus zoom reset 200 209 Reset all 210 219 Blackout during pan tilt or color gobo change 220 229 Disable blackout during pan tilt or color gobo change 230 239 Lamp off 240 255 No function 7 Pan tilt macros 0 7 Off 8 15 Macro 1 16 23 Macro 2 24 31 Macro 3 32 39 Macro 4 40 47 Macro 5 30 MH 3 Beam user manual Channel Value Function 48 55 Macro 6 56 63 Macro 7 64 71 Macro 8 72 79 Macro 9 80 87 Macro 10 88 95 Macro
14. asives as these can cause surface damage To clean the fixture 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes 2 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air vents at the back and sides of the head and in the base with low pressure compressed air 3 Clean the LED lenses by wiping gently with a soft clean lint free cloth moistened with a weak detergent solution Do not rub the surface hard lift particles off with a soft repeated press Dry with a soft clean lint free cloth or low pressure compressed air Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water 28 MH 3 Beam user manual 4 Check that the fixture is dry before reapplying power Service and repairs There are no user serviceable parts inside the fixture Do not open the housing Never try to repair the fixture by yourself as this may result in damage malfunction and it may potentially void your product warranty The equipment must only be serviced or repaired by an authorized RUSH by Martin service technician Installation on site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Global Service organization and its approved agents giving owners access to Martin s expertise and product knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product s lifetime Ple
15. ct the YES invert Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Automatically turn off display backlight By default the display is lit when the power is applied to the fixture It can be set to automatically dim if the buttons and menus have not been used for a period 1 Select DISPLAY SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select BACKLIGHT AUTO OFF and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Adjust backlight intensity The brightness of the control panel display can be adjusted 1 2 Select DISPLAY SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select BACKLIGHT INTENSITY and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to set a level from 1 to 10 Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button 20 MH 3 Beam user manual Fixture test Automatic tests of all functions or manual test of individual functions can be run from the control menus Auto test To perform a complete test of all of the fixture functions 1 Select FIXTURE TEST and press the ENTER button to confirm
16. denly This can happen when power is applied when the product receives a DMX signal or when certain control menu items are selected Do not look at the beam with magnifiers telescopes binoculars or similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light output To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury disconnect the fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use and provide well lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or near the fixture MH 3 Beam user manual 7 Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when in use The fixture is not portable when installed Ensure that any supporting structure and or hardware used can hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support If suspending from a rigging structure fasten the fixture to a rigging clamp Do not use safety cables as the primary means of support If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls install a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that is approved by an official body such as TUV as a safety attachment for the weight that it secures The safety cable must comply with EN 60598 2 17 Section 17 6 6 and be capable of bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture and all installed accessories Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it cannot collide with an object or another fixture when it
17. dware Secure the fixture against clamp failure with a secondary attachment such as an approved safety cable that is rated for the weight of the fixture Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects 10 MH 3 Beam user manual AC power Read Safety information on page 5 before connecting the fixture to AC mains power For protection from electric shock the fixture must be grounded earthed The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground fault earth fault protection Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from power Do not insert or remove live Neutrik PowerCon connectors to apply or cut power as this may cause arcing at the terminals that will damage the connectors Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the fixture as this may cause damage to the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty Always unlock the pan and tilt locks on the head yoke before turning the fixture on Connect only a Neutrik PowerCon cable connector to the power input socket The power input cable must be rated 20 A minimum have three conductors 1 5 mm 16 AWG minimum conductor size and an outer cable diameter of 5 15 mm 0 2 0 6 in Cable must be hard usage type SJT or equivalent and heat resistant to 90
18. e installing voltage Risk of fire hazard injury or death glasses must be powering or lethal or severe worn servicing electric shock Warning Risk Group 3 high risk product according to EN 62471 Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam This product is for professional use only It is not for household use It presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards electric shock and falls It produces a powerful concentrated beam of light that can create a fire hazard or a risk of eye injury if the safety precautions below are not followed Read this manual before installing powering or servicing 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 RUSH by Martin dealer or call the Martin 24 hour service hotline at 45 70 200 201 For the latest user documentation and other information about this and all Martin products please visit the Martin website at http www martin com MH 3 Beam user manual 5 Protection from electric shock Shut down power to the fixture before carrying out any installation or maintenance work Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing any cover or part and when not in use Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground earth Use o
19. e the DOWN and UP buttons to select the function or effect that is to be reset Press the ENTER button Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES and press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Reset factory default settings The fixture s default settings can be restored using SPECIAL FUNCTIONS FACTORY SETTINGS Effect home position adjustment The various effects pan tilt shutter color gobo prism rotating prism zoom focus and frost can lose or move out of their indexed home position To reset any of these 1 In the menu structure hold the ENTER button down for at least 3 seconds to enter the OFFSET MENU Use the DOWN and UP buttons to choose the function that needs to be adjusted Press the ENTER button to select it The present indexed home position will appear blinking in the display Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the home position of the function or effect Once the correct position has been reached press the ENTER button to set this or to return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button 22 MH 3 Beam user manual Effects This section describes DMX controllable effects that require particular explanation See DMX protocol on page 30 for a full list of tre DMX channels and values required to control the different effects Lamp control The fixture can be set up to turn
20. e will correct the pan tilt position To deactivate or activate this function use the FIXTURE SETTINGS P T FEEDBACK menu Blackout during change or movement The fixture can be set so that when running a show blackout is enabled during gobo change color change and or pan and tilt movement This is Switched off by default To adjust the blackout during show playback settings 1 Select FIXTURE SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select BL O P T MOVING BL O COLOR CHANGE or BL O GOBO CHANGE and press the ENTER MH 3 Beam user manual 17 button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES blackout during movement or change or NO normal mode Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Lamp settings Lamp on off To turn the lamp on or off 1 Select LAMP SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON OFF and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON or OFF 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button State power on To set the state of the lamp when the fixture is powered on 1 Select LAMP SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select STATE POWER
21. el MH 3 Beam user manual 27 For maximum lamp operating life e Avoid powering the lamp off until it has warmed up for at least 5 minutes e Before shutting down power completely douse the lamp but leave power applied for a few minutes so that cooling fans can prevent any momentary lamp temperature increase caused by heat from surrounding components Cleaning The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the fixture Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include e Use of smoke or fog machines e High airflow rates near air conditioning vents for example e Presence of cigarette smoke e 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 100 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 RUSH by Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule Use gentle pressure only when cleaning and work in a clean well lit area Do not use any product that contains solvents or abr
22. gage the pan yaw and tilt locks before turning on the fixture The discharge lamp used in the fixture is very delicate so engage the pan and tilt and yaw locks before moving or transporting the fixture MH 3 Beam user manual 13 Control data link ADMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX The fixture has 3 pin and 5 pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output LIEN in DA Output The number of daisy chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels available in one DMX universe Note that if independent control of a fixture is required it must have its own DMX channels Fixtures that are required to behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels To add more fixtures or groups of fixtures when the above limit is reached add a DMX universe and another daisy chained link 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 The pin out on all connectors is pin 1 shield
23. ir purposes can be found in MH 3 Beam user manual 15 Control menus on page 35 The onboard battery enables the setting of fixture characteristics without connecting to mains power Using the control menus To access the control menus press the MENU button Navigate the menu structure using the ENTER DOWN and UP buttons Select any required menu option using the ENTER button To return to a higher level in the menu structure without any change press the MENU button To exit the menus press and hold the MENU button DMX function settings DMX function settings include the DMX address and DMX mode Note that if fixture loses its DMX signal it will maintain its current effect until powered off or reset DMX addressing The fixture can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller over 19 DMX channels The DMX address also known as the start channel is the first channel used to receive instructions from a DMX controller Each DMX controlled fixture must have a DMX address set If a fixture has its DMX address set to 11 then it uses channels 11 to 29 The following fixture in the DMX chain could then be set to a DMX address of 30 For independent control each fixture must be assigned its own control channels Two fixtures of the same type may share the same address if identical behavior is desired Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetric control particularly when combined with the inverse pan
24. ks or other materials onto any optical component Lamp safety Install only a lamp that is approved for use in the product Prolonged exposure to an unshielded discharge lamp can cause eye and skin burns Do not stare directly into the light output Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers shields lenses or ultraviolet screens A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without warning Allow the fixture to cool for at least 2 hours and protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves before handling a lamp Replace the lamp immediately if it becomes visually deformed damaged or in any way defective Monitor hours of lamp use and lamp intensity and replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its service life as specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer If the quartz envelope of a discharge lamp is broken the lamp releases a small quantity of mercury and other toxic gases If a discharge lamp explodes in a confined area evacuate the area and ventilate it thoroughly Wear nitrite gloves when handling a broken discharge lamp Treat broken or used discharge lamps as hazardous waste and send to a specialist for disposal Protection from injury Do not look directly into the light beam Do not point the beam in a direction where a person can look directly into it Ensure that persons are not looking at the light beam when the product lights up sud
25. nly a source ofAC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault earth fault protection Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating only 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 plug or any seal cover cable or other component is damaged defective deformed wet or showing signs of overheating Do not reapply power until repairs have been completed Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture Protection from burns and fire Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 40 C 104 F The surface of the product casing can reach up to 85 C 185 F during operation Avoid contact by persons and materials Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture Keep all combustible materials e g fabric wood paper at least 100 mm 4 in away from the fixture head Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm 4 in around fans and air vents Do not illuminate surfaces within 12 m 40 ft of the fixture Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses MH 3 Beam user manual Do not stick filters mas
26. o confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Ignition delay An ignition delay of 0 to 255 seconds can be set so that there is a delay between power on and lamp on 1 Select LAMP SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select IGNITION DELAY and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to specify a duration Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Low power delay A low power delay is where the lamp runs at half power for a period before shutting off when a lamp off command is issued 1 Select LAMP SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm 2 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select LOW POWER DELAY and press the ENTER button to confirm MH 3 Beam user manual 19 3 4 Use the DOWN and UP buttons to specify a duration Press the ENTER button to confirm or to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press the MENU button Display settings Invert display Inverting the display is useful if the fixture is hung from a truss or from elevation To invert the display 1 2 Select DISPLAY SETTINGS and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select DISPLAY INVERSE and press the ENTER button to confirm Use the DOWN and UP buttons to sele
27. obo6 Gobo7 Gobo8 Gobo9 gt Go amp d Gobo10 Gobo11 Gobo12 Gobo13 Gobo14 Gobo15 Gobo16 Gobo17 White Any gobo can be projected statically or the wheel can be rotated both clockwise and counter clockwise at variable speeds The fixture can be set to 24 MH 3 Beam user manual automatically blackout during gobo changes The sharpness of gobo projections can be adjusted using the electronic focus Prism The fixture incorporates an 8 faceted prism that can be inserted into the beam to provide split effects The prism can be set to an indexed position or rotated clockwise or counter clockwise A range of prism macros and movement effects are provided Color wheels The fixture incorporates a single color wheel with 14 color filters plus open These colors can be individually selected split colors are available and the wheel can be rotated at varying speeds both clockwise and counter clockwise The fixture can be set to automatically blackout during color changes Maintenance Warning Read Safety information on page 5 before maintaining the fixture Always comply with the safety instructions Refer any service operation not described in this user manual to a qualified service technician Always disconnect mains power before cleaning or servicing the fixture Fixtures must be serviced in an area where there is no risk of anyone being injured by failing parts tools or other materials Excessive du
28. our use counter Firmware Version Current installed firmware version Reset Pan Tilt No Functions Yes Shutter Dimmer No Yes Color No Yes Gobo No Yes Zoom Frost Focus No Yes All No Yes Special Fixture Interval Functions Maintenance Remain time Factory Settings No Yes 36 MH 3 Beam user manual Offset menu The offset menu is used to adjust the home position of the various effects To access the Offset menu press the MENU button to enter the menu structure and then press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds Menu Sub menu Setting Explanation Offset Pan 128 127 Pan offset Menu Tilt 128 127 Tilt offset Shutter 0 255 Shutter offset Color 128 127 Color offset Gobo 128 127 Gobo offset Prism 0 255 Prism offset R Prism 128 127 Rotating prism offset Zoom 0 255 Zoom offset Focus 0 255 Focus offset Frost O 255 Frost offset MH 3 Beam user manual 37 Error messages Error Appears when Lamp Startup Fail No lamp or some wires are damaged Temperature Sense Error Temperature sensor on the PCB is damaged Lamp Too Hot Power Off Temperature is detected higher than 110 C Ensure that the fixture is adequately ventilated The fans or temperature sensor might be damaged contact Martin support Lamp Too Hot Low Power Temperature is detected higher than 105 C The fixture runs at a low power level Maintenance Fixture Fixture maintenance is
29. pin 2 cold and pin 3 hot Pins 4 and 5 in the 5 pin XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are available for possible additional data signals as required by the DMX512 A standard Standard pin out is pin 4 data 2 cold and pin 5 data 2 hot To split the link into branches use a splitter such as the Martin 4 Channel Opto Isolated RS 485 Splitter Amplifier 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 Ohm 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 Connecting the data link To connect the fixture to data 1 Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the closest fixture s male XLR DMX input connector 2 Connect the DMX output of the fixture closest to the controller to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input Terminate the last fixture on the link 14 MH 3 Beam user manual Fixture setup This section explains the fixture characteristics that can be set that determine how it can be controlled and will behave These settings are made using the menus available from the control panel and are retained even when the fixture is powered off A complete map of the control menu structure and brief explanations of the
30. r tuse 17 Earmp settings iecit m Et bed ao 18 Display settings inc Renee deer nete Rd t RU Re ums 20 EIERE edat tubo 21 Fixture information edet tee nae HERE 21 Reset functions or eftects A 21 Reset factory default settnge rss 22 Effect home position adiusiment enn 22 Eelere de prene t toit te mo ONO OO OT 23 Rule deel xx titia ptem 23 EGD UE ds snno cca cet An end EEN a Nd 23 DIMMING ste rini AN a E 24 relie t 24 ZOOM aos E PTT 24 otrobe effects ixis iE GU ie RR a Ee 24 SODOS RT 24 estes alah ves ME o en EAEE 25 Color wheels inert ote dr ast odere ie e P Oen nat 25 Maintenances sas sian a danan ankon n deeem 25 Elie Le Bn CHE Tu EE 25 Cleaning ita E SA E DO OO OR o 28 Semice leia 29 DMX protocol ise p an TEVA JER 30 Control menus oo 35 Offset menl E Zr enea E E kar OE EEE ad 37 Error messages nee EEEak e Eee aks llan 38 Reie Eeer DEET 39 Seele 41 Safety information WARNING Read the safety precautions in this manual 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 AAAAA Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Safety hazard Risk of eye Refer to manual Hazardous Hot surfaces and Risk of severe injury Safety befor
31. re supplied in compliance with 3 Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as amended by Directive 2003 108 EC where applicable Help preserve the environment Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of RUSH by Martin products MH 3 Beam user manual 43 44 MH 3 Beam user manual EZAK by Martin Innovation Quality Performance
32. required based on the countdown timer Maintain the fixture and then reset the countdown timer using the menus Lamp On Over 700 Hour The fixture has been on for more than 700 hours Turn the fixture off Memory Initial Fail Damaged memory IC contact Martin support CPU B Error CPU C Error CPU D Error Board P C or fixture wiring is damaged contact Martin support Pan Reset Error Pan Encode Error Tilt Reset Error Tilt Encode Error Shutter Reset Fail Dimmer Reset Fail Color Reset Fail Gobo Reset Fail Frost Reset Fail These can appear when powering on or resetting the fixture and can indicate damage to sensors or components contact Martin support 38 MH 3 Beam user manual Troubleshooting This section describes a few common problems that may occur during operation and provides some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Symptom No light from fixture or fans not working Potential cause Power supply issue such as blown fuse faulty connector or damaged cable Remedies Ensure that the mains supply is connected and supplying power to the fixture Ensure that the fixture s power on LED is lit Check all power connections and cables Replace the fixture fuse One of the control channels is unresponsive or only responds intermittently Damaged step motor or cable connection between the head and body Contact your RUSH by Martin authorized distrib
33. s 19 Setting and addressing Control panel with backlit LCD display sur USITT DMX512 1990 Pan and tilt speed Adjustable via onboard control panel and DMX Head position asa e rena eee Pan tilt feedback correction Construction Dolors sa XR a Black PACING E IP 20 Installation Location Indoor use only must be fastened to surface or structure Mounting points Two quarter turn brackets for rigging clamps Orientation dte oed te aeta E C pede evita ce dE Any Connections AC powet InpUL itte tree eMe eerie dude Neutrik PowerCon DMX data in out rra 3 pin amp 5 pin locking XLR Electrical AG DEE eege EE Dee 100 240 V 50 60Hz MUI Me CE ECT T5A Power supply Auto ranging electronic switch mode Typical power and current 110 EE 334 W 3 2 A 230 V 50 HZ 2 oero Son ran E A a tare 312W 1 6A Thermal eren ope Forced air Maximum ambient temperature Ta MaX rrura 40 C 104 F Minimum ambient temperature Ta min 0 32 F 42 MH 3 Beam user manual Included Items Power cable 1 5 m without mains plug Specifications are subject to change without notice For latest product specifications see www martin com Disposing of this product EA RUSH by Martin products a
34. s 17 206 209 Prism rotation effects 18 210 214 Prism rotation effects 19 MH 3 Beam user manual 33 Channel Value Function 215 218 Prism rotation effects 20 219 223 Prism rotation effects 21 224 227 Prism rotation effects 22 228 232 Prism rotation effects 23 233 236 Prism rotation effects 24 237 241 Prism rotation effects 25 242 246 Prism rotation effects 26 247 250 Prism rotation effects 27 251 255 Prism rotation effects 28 12 Prism rotation coarse control 0 127 Indexing 128 189 Prism rotation clockwise fast slow 190 193 Stop 194 255 Prism rotation counter clockwise slow fast 13 1 255 Prism rotation fine control 14 1 255 Prism movement effect 15 1 255 Focus near far 16 1 255 Frost 0 10096 17 Shutter 0 7 Off 8 15 Open 16 131 Shutter strobe effect slow fast 132 167 Fast close slow open 168 203 Slow close fast open 204 239 Pulse open and close 240 247 Random shutter 248 255 Open 18 1 255 Dimmer coarse control 0 10096 19 1 255 Dimmer fine control 34 MH 3 Beam user manual Control menus To access the control menus press the MENU button Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate the menus Select any required menu option using the ENTER button For more information see Using the control menus on page 16 Default fixture settings are shown in bold
35. st smoke fluid and particle buildup degrades performance causes overheating and will damage the fixture Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product warranty Changing the lamp Warning Wear safety glasses and gloves when handling lamps MH 3 Beam user manual 25 To avoid the risk of a discharge lamp exploding in the fixture always replace the lamp before its expected lifespan has been exceeded The lamp must be perfectly clean Never touch the lamp with bare hands If this happens clean the lamp with an alcohol wipe and dry it with a lint free cloth To replace the lamp 1 Ensure that the fixture is detached from power and has cooled down completely It is a good idea to allow the fixture to run for 10 minutes after the lamp has been turned off so that the cooling fans have time to work 2 Remove the fixture head covers using a Phillips screwdriver 26 MH 3 Beam user manual 3 Remove the fan at the rear of the head 4 Lift the lamp out of its recess 5 Disconnect the lamp and connect the replacement lamp Only use 6 Place the new lamp into the lamp recess 7 The lamp can be adjusted using a slotted flat head screwdriver Ensure center of the reflector for the best projection 8 Replace the fan and secure it 9 Replace and secure the head covers 10 Remember to reset the lamp hour counter using the control pan
36. tions The onboard battery enables the setting of fixture characteristics such as the DMX address without connecting to mains power The fixture can be controlled using any DMX compliant controller The fixture is supplied with this user manual a 1 5 m 5 ft power cable local power plug not included and two mounting brackets Before using the product for the first time 1 Read Safety information on page 5 before installing powering operating or servicing the fixture 2 Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture Never attempt to operate a damaged fixture 3 If the fixture is not going to be hard wired to a mains supply attach a local power plug not supplied to the end of the supplied power cable 4 Before operating ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power requirements of the fixture 5 Check the Martin Professional website at www martin com for the most recent user documentation and technical information about the fixture RUSH by Martin user manual revisions are identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover Note that whenever AC power is applied to the fixture it will reset all effects and functions to their home positions The fixture head will move This process usually takes around 20 seconds Unlock the pan and tilt locks on the head yoke before applying power MH 3 Beam user manual 9 Physical installation The
37. utor or service center for assistance Lamp cuts out intermittently Incorrect mains voltage or the internal temperature is too high Check mains voltage Fan may need replacing Contact your RUSH by Martin authorized distributor or service center for assistance MH 3 Beam user manual 39 Symptom Fixture does not respond to DMX control Potential cause Fault in the DMX network due to connector or cable damaged or incorrect DMX addressing or potential interference from proximity to a high voltage installation Remedies Check that the fixture DMX LED is on and if not check all DMX cables and connections to ensure the integrity of the physical network Ensure that the DMX network is terminated Check that the components in the DMX network all use standard DMX polarity Ensure that the fixture is set to the DMX address that matches the address set on the DMX control device Check the pins on the connectors from the previous fixture in the DMX network Attempt to control the fixture with another DMX control device Move the fixture if it is being operated very close to an unshielded high voltage installation 40 MH 3 Beam user manual Specifications
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