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1. Bet Hr tSE UPL rst rst EnA Pt tot L L L PIn rES 29 on Erg CIN Stc LOF LOF rAt LHr SHU PtS spre SHU SHU tot EFS tyP re COL COL POS PCb PAn LOF ob ob LSt 9 9 rES tot rgo rgo rE SPd ALO PAn Bek UEr COL tIL gob Cnt Sto FAC gEt FAC dEL trg FAd run To navigate the control menu Error messages if any and mode information are displayed at the top of the menu tree If the fixture is in 1 DMX mode the address is displayed 2 Automatic Stand alone mode S A is displayed 3 Programmed Stand alone mode the scene number is displayed The top of the menu can be reached by pressing menu repeatedly 1 From the top of the control menu press menu to enter the main menu 2 Press up or down to scroll through menus and press enter to view submenus 3 To activate a setting or function press enter 4 To return to the previous menu or to escape without making a selection press menu v Martin MiniMAC menu enter up down To invert the display Press up and down at the same time Control panel 11 12 Adj adjustment menu POS position Adr address Pro protocol profile ALO automatic lamp on P t pan tilt menu Au auto trigger PtS2. 150 optional 150 W 67 Lm W 750 hr 6500K OPTICS MINIMAC PROFILE Focused beamcangle escis trees eM Rn ONE eS 17 1 EE 2 m 6 5 ft to infinity Outside gobo diameter 22 5 mm 0 0 3 mm 0 886 0 0 012 in Maximum gobo image diameter 17 0 mm 0 669 in Maximum gobo thickness 1 1 mm 0 043 in OPTICS MINIMAC WASH Standard field angle er Sach 40 Optional field angle 40 lens removed 23 Focs Ya dae aet e Su fixed DATA COMMUNICATION Hardware e ee rex on baie a EE eed rei b ea RS 485 Data locking 3 pin XLR pin 1 shield pin 2 cold pin 3 hot Recommended cable 24 AWG min low capacitance 85 150 O shielded twisted pair Specifications 41 INSTALLATION Mountings points EUNTES 1 pair of 1 4 turn locks Orientation cadi Respeto TU eua eo alga ot RR UR TRIS URN any Minimum distance to combustible materials 0 3 m 12 in Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces 0 3 m 12 in Minimum clearance around fan and air vents 0 1 m 4 in THERMAL
3. Software upload mode is normally engaged automatically Use this option only if automatic upload fails See Installing software on page 34 MANUAL CONTROL The manual control menu C t r provides limited manual operation and is used to program and execute scenes as described under Programmed Stand alone on page 24 The lamp strikes automatically when you enter the menu To reset the fixture select r S T To turn the lamp on or off select LOn or LOF See Table 7 on page 25 for additional options ADJUSTMENT CONTROL The adjustment menu A d J provides manual control for service use AUTOMATIC STAND ALONE CONTROL The MiniMAC can be operated without a controller in Automatic Stand alone mode see page 21 Control panel 17 CONTROLLER OPERATION 18 This section describes operation with DMX controllers The MiniMAC is also compatible with the Martin MC 1 and MC X controllers Controller operation is disabled when a stand alone mode is enabled DATA CONNECTION RECOMMENDED CABLE Reliable data communication begins with the right cable Most microphone cable does not transmit digital data reliably over long runs For best results use shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS 485 applications with low capacitance and a characteristic impedance of 85 to 150 ohms The minimum wire size is 0 2 mm 24 AWG for runs up to 300 meters 1000 ft and 0 322 mm 26 AWG for runs up 500 meters 1640 ft Your Mart
4. The control address also known as the start channel is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller The total number of channels used depends on the control mode Be sure to allow adequate channels when setting the control address control channels for one fixture overlap control channels for another fixture then one of the fixtures will receive the wrong commands To find the highest usable address channel subtract the number of channels required from the last controller channel and add 1 Two MiniMACs of the same type and operating in the same control mode may share the same address if they are to respond identically They will receive the same commands and individual control will be impossible To set the control address 14 Scroll to Ad x in the main menu and press enter The current address is displayed 2 Scroll to the address that is assigned to the fixture on the controller Press enter to activate the address setting PERSONALITIES The following settings are available to modify fixture behavior Pan tilt swap Map pan to the tilt channel and tilt to the pan channel to provide more intuitive control of fixtures mounted sideways Inverse pan Flip pan movement to right to left instead of left to right Inverse tilt Flip tilt movement to down to up instead of up to down Pan tilt speed Optimize motor control for speed or smoothness Profile Wash For service use only initializes so
5. Controller operation 19 20 The shutter closes automatically after 10 seconds if the light beam is projected on the base to prevent heat damage The shutter opens instantly when the beam is moved STAND ALONE MODE Automatic stand alone operation may be activated from the controller COLOR The color wheel provides continuous scroll for split color effects and stepped scroll for full color positions The wheel rotates continuously at variable speed and provides a random color function GOBOS The MiniMAC Profile provides 7 interchangeable gobos that shake swing and rotate at variable speed The wheel also provides a random gobo function PAN AND TILT The head pans 540 and tilts 270 If knocked or jarred out of position the pan position automatically resets if the arm reaches the right limit and the tilt position automatically resets if the arm reaches the bottom limit In some cases the limit can be reached by setting the pan or tilt value to 255 Otherwise the fixture can be reset as described above Controller operation AUTOMATIC STAND ALONE Important The MiniMAC provides two stand alone modes automatic and programmed This section describes Automatic Stand alone Mode in which random action is sound activated using a built in microphone or triggered by a timer The pan tilt range and speed are adjustable and multiple fixtures may be synchronized in master slave configuration Table 6 lists the options and menu
6. Maximum ambient temperature 40 C 104 F Maximum surface 60 C 140 F AC SUPPLY dle qoe ide ses a 3 pin IEC male socket Power supply options 100 120 210 230 250 V 50 60 Hz switch selectable MAXIMUM POWER AND CURRENT 100 V 50 0E60 Hz deret ie tbe HAAS 220 W 2 7A POV S0 Or 60 tiie had bk mE 210 2 0A 210 V S000 60 Hz i erheben Eee ob NE SR ETE 200 W 1 3 230 50 60 Uw mAs eres 200 W 11 230 V 30 0560 HZi ite ote No ois TURIS Sale 210 W 1 0 FUSES Primary fuse 200 250 V T 3 15 A high rt 250 V Primary fuse 100 130 seg co cee eee T 3 15 A high rt 250 V Fuse esses caidas ERROR rain wea HERES T 3 15 A high Pt 250 V Fuse 40255425500 OE T 2 5 A 250 V CONSTRUCTION Housing eee Ret e ats UV resistant fiber reinforced composite Finish black vss Re re eR EG RS UE a ed eden RUN integral color Finish titanium or white polyurethane coating Protection factor ceo Sel pn S PEERS LE P EO EDS Peor IP 20 ACCESSORIES 2 unit flight Cases e Haas bea CENE D P N 91510007 Ceclampz unite
7. a Martin service technician To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp explosion Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and or covers Introduction When replacing the lamp allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 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 To protect yourself and others from burns and fire Never 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 3 meters 12 inches away from the fixture Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture Do not illuminate surfaces within 0 3 meters 12 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 reach temperatures up to 60 C 140 F Allow the fixture to cool before handling Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 40 C 104 F To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls When suspending the fixture above ground level verify th
8. eere pps P N 91602003 Half coupler P N 91602005 Optional gobos cere eret Re Ens MAC 250 size see catalogue Specifications
9. installed fixtures clamps cables auxiliary equipment etc 2 Bolt a clamp to the included bracket with a grade 8 8 minimum M12 bolt and lock nut or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer through the 18 mm hole in the bracket 8 Installation o oc A Align the bracket with the keyholes in the base Insert both locking pins into the holes and turn both levers a full 1 4 turn clockwise to lock The fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise Screw the eye bolt securely into the base as shown below Block access below the work area Working from a stable platform clamp the fixture to the structure Fasten a safety cable that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture to the structure and the eye bolt Installation 9 CONTROL PANEL 10 The control panel is used to set control modes address and personalities to display information readouts to run tests and to control the fixture manually user options may be set remotely via the serial link using the Martin MP 2 or MPBBI with version 1 4 or later software Address Shaded items apply to Profile only Control panel
10. main menu press enter and scroll to the desired readout Press enter and scroll to the desired option Press enter to display the information Optional To reset a counter press up until the readout displays 0 TEST PROGRAMS Test sequence This provides an easy way to test all effects without a controller Effects return to their home position at the end of the sequence before the test repeats To run the test navigate tot St t SE run and press enter To stop the test press menu DMX log Displays the start code and the DMX value received for each effect This is useful for troubleshooting set up errors For example if the fixture is programmed for red but projects blue check the DMX log to find the value received for color If the value is for red see the DMX protocol on page 38 then there is a problem with the fixture If the value is for blue then the problem is with the programming set up or link PCb For service use only Executing this test with motors connected may cause damage to the circuit board Control panel To test DMX control values Program a set of commands for the fixture Scroll to tSt in the main menu press enter and scroll to LO g Press enter Press enter to display the start code The start code must be 0 Press menu Scroll through the effects and press enter to display the DMX values received Compare the values with the DMX protocol UPLOAD MODE
11. output of the last fixture A termination plug is simply an XLR connector with a 120 ohm 0 25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3 P N 91613017 CONTROLLABLE EFFECTS LAMP POWER Lamp power can be switched on and off from the controller When set up for controller operation and with the automatic lamp on personality set to off the lamp remains off until a lamp on command is sent Note A peak of electric current many times the operating current is drawn briefly when striking a lamp Striking many discharge lamps at once may cause a voltage drop that prevents lamps from striking or trips circuit breakers When striking multiple fixtures space lamp on commands at 5 second intervals The lamp must be allowed to cool for several minutes after turning it off before it can be turned back on To prevent accidental lamp off commands this command can be partially disabled from the control panel see page 14 If a hot lamp does not strike send the lamp off command and wait several minutes before trying again RESET effects can be reset to their index positions from the controller To prevent accidental resets the command can be partially disabled from the control panel see page 14 SHUTTER The mechanical shutter opens closes and strobes at variable and random rates up to 11 4 Hz It also provides an optional low resolution dimmer function that can be enabled by toggling the intensity personality setting PE r Int toON
12. pan tilt speed COL color rAt rate Ctr manual control SA control rEC receive SA slave dEL delete rES DMX reset als display rgo gobo rotation enable rnd random FAC factory settings rst reset fixture FAd fade time SA stand alone menu FrE Fresnel MiniMAC Wash SHU shutter FSt fast SLO slow get get retrieve scene Snd sound send SA master gob gobo selection SPd speed Hr hours Stb strobe InF information menu cC start code Int intensity dimmer StE settings error Inu inverse Sto store LHr lamp hours SUr sure LOF lamp off tIE tilt error time out LOg DMX log tIF tilt fine LOn lamp on EAS tilt LSt lamp strikes tIn inverse tilt nor normal medium tot total P t pan tilt swap trg trigger wait time PAE pan error time out tSE test sequence PAF pan fine tSt test menu PAn pan tyP fixture type PCb printed circuit board UEr software version PEr personalities UPL upload PIn inverse pan UEL utilities menu Table 2 Menu abbreviations Control panel DMX MODE SETTING The MiniMAC has 4 control modes for operation with DMX512 controllers The modes mix tracking and vector control with 8 and 16 bit pan tilt resolution in different combinations to minimize channel requirements Mode 1 provides basic control and requires the fewest channels Modes 2 and 3 provide some additional control options Mode 4 provides the full set of control options TRACKING VERSUS VECTOR CONTROL With tracking control all modes the s
13. screwdriver If there is no hot spot adjust the reflector until the light is even To reduce a hot spot turn all 3 screws clockwise B 1 4 turn at a time 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 the lamp is too far back in the reflector Turn the adjustment screws B counterclockwise 1 4 turn at a time until the light is bright and evenly distributed If you have trouble aligning the lamp remove the lamp and check that it is seated squarely in the socket Lamp 29 GOBOS To change gobos 1 The MiniMAC Profile uses gobos as specified on page 42 The positions of the standard gobos as seen from front are shown to right and the correct orientation for different gobo types is shown below When in doubt install gobos with the more reflective side towards the lamp Turn off the lamp and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes Disconnect the fixture from power Unlock the head cover fasteners by turning them a quarter turn counterclockwise Pry open the lamp access cover from the ribbed end and remove the head cover Tilt the head up Turn the gobo wheel as required to access the gobo Squeeze the ends of the gobo spring together and remove it Tilt the head down and catch the gobo as it falls out Tilt the head back up and drop the replacement gobo in the holder Squeeze the spring together and carefully place it over the g
14. settings for customizing operation Up to 32 Profiles and Washes may be connected together for synchronous operation is which one fixture the master sends controls the others slaves They may also be operated using the Martin MC 1 remote control which provides the following options Independent non synchronized sound activated action at slow medium fast and random speed Synchronized sound activated action Suspend blackout operation Momentary strobe Manual trigger Programmed Stand alone operation must be disabled when operating in Automatic Stand alone mode To operate a single fixture 1 Scroll to SA in the main menu press enter scroll to C t press enter scroll to Sin and press enter Scroll to En A press enter scroll to On or Aut and press enter Modify behavior with the options in Table 6 If the fixture does not respond as expected verify that Programmed Stand alone mode is disabled i e that Ctr run is setto OFF Disconnect the fixture from power to stop operation To disable stand alone operation set En A to OFF To operate multiple fixtures Important Set only 1 fixture as master errors and damage can occur if there is more than 1 device sending control signals Automatic Stand alone 21 Select one fixture to be the master On this fixture only scroll to S A in the main menu press enter scroll to C press enter scroll to S n d and press ente
15. the remote control Optional Set the pan tilt range and speed on each fixture For synchronized operation the speed setting must be identical on all fixtures The inverse pan and inverse tilt personalities may also be used to modify behavior See Table 4 For non synchronized action at different speeds press the Slow Medium Fast and Random Stand alone keys For synchronized action at different speeds press the Stand alone key for the desired speed slow medium fast or random and then press the Music trig key To freeze action press the active control key To strobe fixtures press and hold Strobe Normal operation resumes when the key is released To send a single trigger pulse press Manual trig This may be used on its own with no function selected or to supplement sound activated triggers To black out all fixtures press Blackout Press it again to return to normal operation If fixtures do not respond verify that Programmed Stand alone mode is disabled i e that Ct r run is setto OF F Automatic Stand alone Setting SA mode Path Option Effect Default setting bold ON Enable stand alone operation single OFF Disable stand alone operation SA enable master EnA slave Aut Enable stand alone operation automatically if there is no DMX signal for 5 seconds Snd Sound trigger SA trigger single trg 2 master Aut Timed trig
16. C X controller executes its own scenes with its own fade and wait times Automatic Stand alone operation must be disabled when operating in Programmed Stand alone mode To connect multiple fixtures 1 2 Plug a data cable into the OUT socket of the first fixture and the IN socket of the next fixture Repeat as required to connect up to 32 MiniMAC Profiles and Washes Insert a male termination plug P N 91613017 into the OUT socket of the last fixture If you are not using an MC X insert a female termination plug P N 91613018 into the IN socket of the first fixture To program a single or master fixture routine 1 2 24 Select C t r from the main menu and press enter One by one select effects from the C t r menu press enter scroll to the desired effect setting and press enter See Table 7 To save a scene scroll to S t o and press enter Select any scene from P 1 to P 7 and press enter A dash in the display indicates that a scene has already been saved in the location it will be overwritten when you press enter Program additional scenes as desired To retrieve a scene for viewing editing or to use as the starting point for a new scene select GE t from the Ct r menu press enter select the desired scene number and press enter Press menu to return to the C t r menu Note unprogrammed scenes do not appear in the GE t menu To delete scenes select dE L from the Ct r menu and press en
17. Gobo Rotation and Swing select gobo on ch 3 0 2 0 No rotation _ 4 3 117 1 46 CW rotation slow to fast 118 232 46 91 CCW rotation fast to slow 233 239 91 94 No rotation 240 255 94 100 Gobo swing slow to fast 3 5 Pan 0 255 0 100 Left to right 128 neutral Pan fine LSB 141514161 610 255 0 100 Left to right Tilt EE 0 255 0 100 Up to down 128 neutral Tilt fine LSB 66 80 8 5 255 Uptodown Pan Tilt Speed 0 2 0 Tracking mode 3 245 1 96 Fast to slow 246 248 96 97 Tracking Pt S SLO 249 251 98 Tracking Pt S F St 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving Effects Speed 0 2 0 Tracking mode Fast to slow 252 255 97 100 Blackout while moving 40 DMX protocol SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL 390 mm 15 4 in as a tens e were PREIS ARD 316 mm 12 4 in Height isses sonet ma does eg dope RAUS dude Ro 415 mm 16 3 in Weight MiniMAC Profile 11 8 kg 26 0 Ibs Weight MiniMAC Wash 11 6 kg 25 5 Ibs 1 k 390 mm SOURCE Martin Metal Halide 150 included 150 W 67 Lm W 2000 hr 5000K Osram
18. MiniMAC user manual MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile N A OOD data connection base fan head fan AC input amp main fuse cover locks lamp access control panel eye bolt for safety cable Omega clamp attachment bracket 1999 2001 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 35000084 Rev G INTRODUCTION x 4 AC POWER 3 cine ARUM EE EUER eet 6 INSTALLATION S 22 7 a6 duane e Doni eel eed 8 CONTROL PANEL xod alee 10 CONTROLLER OPERATION 18 AUTOMATIC STAND ALONE 21 PROGRAMMED STAND ALONE 24 ced ABUS QU wed ba A RUNI 28 GOB OS BoD ws at een eee 30 WASH FIELD ANGLE 32 BASIC SERVICE sea 33 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 345 2 mdr um kde Rex je EF eio eje f nos 37 DMX 1 1 38 SPECIFICATIONS 41 INTRODUCTION Warning Thank you for selecting the Martin
19. MiniMAC Profile or MiniMAC Wash Both of these automated luminaires provide 12 dichroic color filters high speed mechanical shutter 540 of pan by 270 of tilt 3 digit LED control panel DMX MC 1 stand alone and master slave control options and switch selectable power supply settings The MiniMAC Profile provides a 17 hard focused beam manually adjustable focus and 7 interchangeable rotating gobos The MiniMAC Wash provides a soft edged user selectable 23 or 40 beam SAFETY INFORMATION This product is for professional use only It is not for household use This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat electric shock ultraviolet radiation lamp explosion and falls Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and 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 hotline at 45 70 200 201 To protect yourself and others 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 all service to
20. age is halfway between 2 settings For example use the 230 V setting instead of the 210 V setting for operation with 220 V power 4 Setthe 2 position switch B to the AC frequency 50 60 Hz 5 Replace the cover and apply a new power setting label to the serial number label 6 AC power To install the main fuse Fuses are provided for 100 130 V and 200 250 V operation Use only the fuse specified for the operating voltage 1 Locate the bag containing the fuse for your AC voltage Insert the fuse in the fuse holder The holder may be packed with the other fuse 2 Remove the label covering the mains input socket 3 Insert the fuse holder in the empty slot in the mains input socket C To install a plug on the power cable The power cable must be fitted with a grounding type cord cap that fits your power distribution system Consult an electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation Following the cord cap manufacturer s instructions connect the yellow and green wire to ground earth the brown wire to live and the blue wire to neutral The table below shows some pin identification schemes Wire Pin Marking Screw color brown live L yellow or brass blue neutral silver yellow green ground zi green Table 1 Cord cap connections To apply power Warning power cables must be undamaged and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected devices Important Powe
21. at 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 packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment always use it to transport the fixture The MiniMAC comes with Martin Metal Halide 150 lamp 3 m 3 pin IEC mains cable 5 m black 3 pin XLR data cable Attachment bracket for mounting clamp Eye bolt for safety cable User manual Introduction 5 AC POWER The MiniMAC has switch selectable settings to configure the power supply for local conditions The factory default setting is indicated on the serial number label Always use the setting that is closest to the local AC supply Warning For protection from electric shock the fixture must be grounded earthed The power supply shall have overload and ground fault protection Important Install fuse and verify that power supply settings match local AC supply before use To change the voltage setting 1 Disconnect the fixture from power 2 Remove the 4 base cover bolts with a 4 mm Allen wrench Move the cover out of the way of the switches without disconnecting wires 3 Setthe 5 position switch A to the setting closest to the AC voltage Use the higher setting if the volt
22. ble 7 Programmed Stand alone commands Programmed Stand alone 25 Fixtures Menu Option Effect Wait time Profile amp Wash Erg 0 0 120 Time in seconds that scenes hold still Setting applies to all scenes f wait time is 0 then fade time must be greater than 0 SLA Slave fixture runs master s scenes and timing SYn Synchronize fixture runs own scenes using master s timing Fade time Profile amp Wash FAd 60 Transitions time in seconds between 2 scenes Does not apply to colors and gobos The maximum shutter fade is 4 seconds regardless of setting f fade time is 0 then wait time must be greater than 0 Run Profile amp Wash run OFF Disable Programmed S A mode Required for DMX or Automatic S A mode Sin Set S A mode on a single fixture Snd Set S A mode on a master fixture send commands H Set S A mode on a slave or synchronized fixture receive commands Note slave rEc trg SLA sync rEC t rg SYn Table 7 Programmed Stand alone commands To set fade and wait times Important Do not set both fade and wait to 0 26 1 2 Select r from the main menu and press enter Select t r g from the C t r menu and press enter To set a single or master fixture select a wait time from 0 0 to 120 seconds To set a slave fixture select SLA To set a synchro
23. dust Remove residues from lenses and filters with a soft cloth or cotton swabs wetted with isopropyl alcohol Regular glass cleaner may also be used but no residues may remain Basic service 33 3 4 Rinse with distilled water Mixing the water with a small amount of wetting agent such as Kodak Photoflo will help prevent streaking and spotting Dry with a clean soft and lint free cloth or blow dry with compressed air To clean the fan and air vents To install Important 1 To install 34 To maintain adequate cooling dust must be cleaned from the fan and air vents periodically Remove dust and dirt from the fans and vent grills using a soft brush cotton swab vacuum or compressed air INSTALLING SOFTWARE Updates of the MiniMAC control software are released when features are added and improved The latest version is available for download from the Service and Support area of the Martin Professional web site at http www martin dk Software is installed using one of the following uploader devices Martin MPBBI with version 1 4 or later software Martin MP2 Martin LightJockey 4064 DMX Interface with CPU version 1 1 or later software normal method The data link must be terminated as described on page 19 Download the latest control software from the Martin Professional web site at http www martin dk Install the software in the uploader Connect the uploader to the fixture as you would a controller Apply powe
24. eft with a Pozidriv No 1 screwdriver 3 Remove the lens and lens bracket and store safely 4 Replace the screws as shown Replace the top cover Remove screws Remove lens and bracket Replace screws 32 Wash field angle BASIC SERVICE Important Warning The MiniMAC requires simple routine maintenance The schedule depends heavily on the operating environment please consult a Martin service technician for recommendations Refer all service not described here to a qualified Martin technician Excessive dust grease and smoke fluid buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage to the fixture that is not covered by the warranty Disconnect the fixture from power before removing any cover To open the head Turn off the lamp and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes Disconnect the fixture from power Unlock the head cover fasteners by turning them a quarter turn counterclockwise Open the lamp access cover by pulling from the ribbed end Pull off the top head cover When replacing the cover turn the fasteners a half to a quarter turn clockwise until they click Do not overtighten CLEANING To clean optical components Use care when cleaning optical components The surface of the color filters is fragile and small scratches may be visible Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool completely Remove the head cover Blow or vacuum away loose
25. ent for smoothness Pro Initialize MiniMAC Profile Profile Wash tYP Initialize Wash ON Enable lamp off without confirmation DMX lamp off LOF OFF Require confirmation of lamp off ON Enable reset without confirmation DMX reset rES OFF Require confirmation of reset command Automatic lamp ON Strike lamp automatically within 90 seconds ALO on OFF Strike lamp from controller ON Keep display lit Display dis OFF Turn display off 2 minutes after key press ON Enable shutter fade Intensity Int OFF Disable shutter fade Table 4 Personalities Control panel 15 READOUTS The MiniMAC provides readouts to track usage maintenance intervals lamp life and software version Values from 1000 to 9999 are automatically scrolled and counters reset to 0 when they reach 10 000 Readout Path Option Displays tot Total hours with power on Usage Inf Hr rgg Hours with power on since counter was reset Recommended for tracking service intervals tot Total hours with lamp on Lamp usage Inf LHr Hours with lamp on since counter was reset Recommended for tracking lamp life tot Total number of lamp strikes Lamp strikes Inf LSt rgg Lamp strikes since counter was reset Helps evaluate lamp life Software version UEr Version number of installed software Table 5 Readouts To display or reset a readout 16 1 2 Scroll to Tn f in the
26. essage displayed Unsuccessful software upload Troubleshooting See Installing software 37 DMX PROTOCOL Wash MiniMAC Profile 11213 41121314 Value Percent Function Shutter Strobe Reset Lamp On Off With shutter fade disabled default 0 19 0 7 Shutter closed 20 38 7 14 Shutter open With shutter fade enabled 0 38 0 14 Dimmer closed to open 39 49 15 19 Shutter open 50 112 19 44 Strobe fast to slow 113 127 44 50 Shutter open 1 1 128 137 50 53 Random strobe fast 138 147 54 57 Random strobe medium 148 157 58 61 Random strobe slow 158 167 62 65 Shutter open 168 177 66 69 Stand alone w music trigger 178 187 70 73 Stand alone w auto trigger 188 207 74 81 Shutter open 208 217 81 85 Reset color 12 Wash or color 12 218 227 85 87 Shutter open gobo 7 Profile 228 237 89 93 Lamp on 238 247 93 97 Shutter open 248 255 97 100 Lamp off hold for 5 seconds Color 0 150 0 59 Continuous scroll 0 0 White 12 4 Color 1 CTC 5500 3400 24 9 Color 2 Pink 312 36 14 Color 3 Red 301 48 18 Color 4 Green 206 2 2 60 23 Color 5 Cyan 104 72 28 Color 6 Yellow 603 84 33 Color 7 Magenta 507 96 37 Color 8 Blue 101 108 42 Color 9 Green 208 120 47 Color 10 Purple 502 132 52 Color 11 Orange 306 144 56 Color 12 Blue 108 38 DMX protocol Min
27. ftware for fixture type DMX lamp off Disable the lamp off command unless color 12 Blue 108 is selected and on the Profile gobo 7 Sunburst 507 is selected DMX reset Disable the reset command unless color 12 Blue 108 is selected and on the Profile gobo 7 Sunburst 507 is selected Automatic lamp on Strike lamps automatically within 90 seconds of applying power to the fixture Timing is staggered to prevent excessive current draw Display Turn off the display 2 minutes after the last key press or leave it on Intensity Enable shutter fade function Control panel To select a personality setting 1 Scroll to PE r in the main menu press enter scroll to the desired personality and press enter 2 Scroll to the desired option and press enter To restore default personality settings Scrollto PE in the main menu press enter and scroll to Press enter twice to confirm and execute the command Personality Path Option Effect Default setting bold ON Map pan to tilt channel and vice versa Pan tilt swap P t P t OFF Select normal pan and tilt control ON Reverse pan control right left Inverse pan P t PIn OFF Select normal pan left gt right ON Reverse tilt control down gt up Inverse tilt P t TIn OFF Select normal tilt up down FSt Optimize movement for speed Pan tilt speed PtS SLO Optimize movem
28. ger single 0 5 10 Settimed trigger pulse from 0 5 to 10 SA trigger rate mair rAt seconds single Sin Set up a single fixture SA control mode master Ctr Snd Set up a master fixture slave rEC Set up a slave fixture p 0 255 end of pan range Low pan position POS PA 9 Lo POS PA 0 255 Setother end of pan range High pan position MC 1 HI single F m master POS tII 0 255 Set one end of tilt range Low tilt position Lo p 0 255 Setother end of tilt range High tilt position 5 lt 11 9 HI FSt Select fast movement MC 1 Pan tilt speed single SPd nor Select medium speed movement master SLO Select slow movement nor Slave color same as master Slave color slave COL Inu Slave color opposite master rnd Random slave color nor Slave gobo same as master Slave gobo slave Gob Inu Slave gobo opposite master rnd Random slave gobo inal ON Enable strobe function Strobe is Arie Stb Disable strobe function Defaults all FAC Restore factory default stand alone settings Table 6 Stand alone parameters Automatic Stand alone 23 PROGRAMMED STAND ALONE Important In Programmed Stand alone mode the MiniMAC executes up to 7 scenes programmed by the operator and stored in the fixture s memory Multiple Profiles and Washes may be connected for operation in which each fixture 1 mimics the master fixture 2 executes its own scenes in synchronization with the others or 3 using the M
29. iMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile 1121314112 3 4 Value Percent Function Color Stepped scroll 151 159 59 62 12 Blue 108 160 163 63 64 Color 11 Orange 306 164 167 64 65 Color 10 Purple 502 168 171 66 67 Color 9 Green 208 172 175 67 68 Color 8 Blue 101 176 179 69 70 7 Magenta 507 180 183 70 72 Color 6 Yellow 603 184 187 72 73 Color 5 Cyan 104 188 191 74 75 Color 4 Green 206 2 2 192 195 75 76 Color 3 Red 301 196 199 77 78 Color 2 Pink 312 200 203 78 79 Color 1 204 207 80 81 White 550023400 Continuous rotation 208 245 81 96 CW fast to slow Random color 246 248 96 97 Fast 249 251 98 252 255 99 100 Slow Gobo Selection and Shake Gobo selection 0 20 0 7 21 35 8 13 Fibroid texture glass 36 50 14 19 Radial dashes 51 65 20 25 Stardust 2 66 80 26 31 Atomic 2 81 95 131 37 Highways 2 96 110 37 43 Decentered beam 111 125 43 49 Sunburst 507 3 Gobo shake slow to fast 126 145 49 57 Decentered beam 146 165 57 65 Highways 2 166 185 65 72 2 186 205 73 80 Stardust 2 206 225 81 88 Radial dashes 226 245 89 96 Fibroid texture glass Random gobo 246 248 96 97 Fast 249 251 98 Medium 252 255 99 100 Slow DMX protocol 39 MiniMAC Profile Value Percent Function
30. in dealer can supply the right cable in various lengths CONNECTIONS The XLR data sockets are wired pin 1 to ground pin 2 to signal cold and pin 3 to signal hot This is the standard pin assignment for DMX devices One or more adaptor cables may be required to connect the MiniMAC to the controller and other lights if they have 5 pin connectors or reversed signal polarity on pins 2 and 3 5 pin to 3 pin 3 pin to 5 pin 3 pin to 3 pin Adaptor Adaptor Phase Reversing Adaptor Male Female Male Female Male Female 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3223 4 4 5 5 11820005 P N 11820004 P N 11820006 Controller operation To connect for controller operation 1 Connect a data cable to the controller s data output If controller has a 5 pin output use a 5 pin male to 3 pin female adaptor cable P N 11820005 Lead the cable from the controller to the first fixture and plug it into the data input Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture If connecting to a fixture with reversed polarity pin 3 cold insert a phase Male Termination Plug reversing cable between the two fixtures Male XLR Continue connecting fixtures output to input Up to 32 1 devices may be connected on a serial link 2 3 120 Terminate the link by inserting a male termination plug 3 P N 91613017 into the data
31. is designed to use either the Martin Metal Halide 150 included or the Osram HTI 150 discharge lamp Important Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture Lamp Efficiency Color Temp Average Life MMH 150 67 Im W 5000K 2000 hr HTI 150 67 Im W 6500K 750 hr Table 8 Lamp specifications To replace the lamp WARNING Wear safety glasses and allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes before opening the head 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool 2 Pry pull open the lamp access cover from the ribbed end 3 Remove the 3 outside screws A with a Pozidriv 1 screwdriver and remove the lamp Socket assembly 4 Remove the old lamp from the socket 28 Lamp Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base do not touch the glass align the small pin with the small hole and insert the lamp squarely into the socket Make sure that the 4 small projections on the base contact the socket If your fingers touched the glass bulb clean it with a clean lint free cloth wetted with alcohol Insert the lamp assembly and replace the screws A Reset the lamp hour and lamp strike counters as described on page 16 To align the lamp The lamp is pre aligned at the factory Realignment when changing the lamp may improve performance Strike the lamp and shine the light on a flat surface Center the hot spot the brightest part of the beam with small turns of the adjustment screws B using a Pozidriv 2
32. nected Connect controller Incorrect addressing of the fixtures Check address and mode settings on fixture and controller Controller pin out does not match fixture pin out signal reversed Insert a swapper cable in data input Stand alone mode enabled Verify that DMX address is displayed at top of menu If not disable stand alone mode Bad data link connection Inspect cables and correct poor connections and or broken cables Data link not terminated Insert termination plug in output of last fixture Defective fixture or 2 devices transmitting on link Bypass fixtures one at a time until normal operation is regained unplug both connectors and connect them directly together Fixture does not reset An effect requires adjustment Contact service technician No light Lamp missing or blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp Lamp cuts out intermittently or burns out too quickly Fixture is too hot Allow fixture to cool Incorrect power supply setting Check setting St E memory error message displayed The user settings cannot be read from memory Contact service technician PAE pan error time out message displayed Pan reset switch malfunction Contact service technician TIE tilt error time out message displayed Tilt reset switch malfunction Contact service technician CSE check sum error m
33. nized fixture select 5 Y n Press enter Select F Ad from the Ct r menu and press enter Select a fade time from 0 to 60 seconds and press enter Programmed Stand alone To execute the routine from the control panel 1 Verify that SA gt is setto OFF 2 Select run from the Ct r menu and press enter To set a single fixture select Sin To set a master fixture select To set a slave or a synchronized fixture select 1 Press enter 3 Press menu to exit the Ct r menu Execution begins 4 To disable execution select Ct r gt run gt OFF and press enter To execute scenes with an MC X Controller 1 Connect the MC X controller to the MiniMAC s data input If multiple MiniMACs are connected plug the controller into the first fixture in the link 2 On each fixture set fade and wait times as described above Set Ct r run to OFF and press enter 3 To trigger individual scenes press the Preset buttons on the MC X The fixture or fixtures fade to the selected scene and then hold until another button is pressed If a fixture does not have a scene programmed at the selected number it executes the last received DMX commands since the fixture was powered up If the fixture has not received DMX commands it goes to its default blackout position 4 Tohave each fixture run it s routine press Auto Programmed Stand alone 27 COMPATIBLE LAMPS The MiniMAC
34. oad but do not start the upload Connect the uploader to the fixture as you normal in in would a controller Terminate the link ormal setting Bourse tung Apply power to the fixture and wait 5 seconds Start the upload Wait The software has been installed when the fixture resets Disconnect the fixture from power and move the jumper back to the normal setting Basic service 35 REPLACING FUSES The MiniMAC has 3 fuses The main fuse is in the mains input socket The secondary fuses are on the printed circuit board Warning Never replace fuses with ones of a different rating To replace the main fuse 1 Unplug the mains cable from the input socket Pry open the fuse holder and remove the fuse 2 Replace the fuse with one of the same type The fuse rating is listed on serial number label and in the specifications To replace secondary fuses 1 Disconnect the fixture from power 2 Remove the 4 base cover bolts with a 4 mm Allen wrench Move the cover without disconnecting wires 3 Pry out the defective fuse and replace it with one of the same rating 4 Replace the cover before applying power 36 Basic service Problem TROUBLESHOOTING Probable cause s Remedy No response from fixture No power to fixture Check power cables Primary fuse blown Replace fuse Secondary fuse blown Replace fuse Fixture resets but does not respond correctly to controller Controller not con
35. obo To focus gobos 30 Project a gobo a surface 2 meters or more away from the fixture Turn the front lens as required to focus the pattern Gobos Coated glass gobos Textured glass gobos Metal gobos Image text gobos Coated side towards lamp Uncoated side towards stage When an object is held up to the When an object is held up to the coated side there is no space between uncoated side there is a space between the object and its reflection The back the object and its reflection The back edge of the gobo cannot be seen edge of the gobo can be seen when when looking through the coated side looking through the uncoated side Smooth side towards lamp Textured side towards stage C Reflective side towards lamp Black side towards stage True image towards lamp Reversed image towards stage QU Gobo orientation Gobos 31 WASH FIELD ANGLE The MiniMAC Wash optical system is factory configured to provide a field angle of 40 where the edge of the field is taken to be the circle where intensity is 10 percent of the center intensity The field angle can be reduced to 23 by removing the lens and bracket located behind the Fresnel lens To configure for 23 field angle Reverse this procedure to reconfigure for 40 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and remove the top cover see page 33 2 Remove the screws from the positions shown below l
36. peed at which an effect changes from one position to another fades is determined by programming a fade time between 2 scenes using a cross fader With vector control modes 3 and 4 speed is programmed on separate speed channels This provides a way to program fades on controllers without cross faders With some controllers vector control provides smoother movement than tracking control particularly at slow speeds The speed channel must be set to tracking speed when using a cross fader tracking control to program fades The speed channels also provide a blackout speed that causes the shutter to close while the effect is moving in order to make the transition invisible 8 BIT VERSUS 16 BIT PAN TILT RESOLUTION 8 bit pan tilt resolution modes 1 and 3 divides the pan and tilt ranges into 1 2 increments 16 bit resolution modes 2 and 4 divides pan into 0 013 steps and tilt into 0 007 steps for finer position control and smoother movement Mode Control Resolution MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile 1 Tracking 8 bit 4 channels 6 channels 2 Tracking 16 bit 6 channels 8 channels 3 Tracking Vector 8 bit 6 channels 8 channels 4 Tracking Vector 16 bit 8 channels 10 channels Table 3 DMX mode summary To select DMX mode 1 Scroll to P ro in the main menu press enter and scroll to the desired mode 2 Press enter to activate the setting and return to the main menu Control panel 13 ADDRESS SELECTION
37. r On all slave fixtures scroll to SA in the main menu press enter scroll to C t r press enter scroll to x E and press enter Plug a data cable into the OUT socket of the first fixture and the IN socket of the next fixture Repeat as required to connect up to 32 MiniMACs Profiles and Washes Female Termination Plug Insert a female termination plug P N 91613018 into the Female XLR IN socket of the first fixture Insert a male termination plug 1 P N 91613017 into the OUT socket of the last fixture A 2 termination plug is an XLR connector with a 120 ohm 33 120 0 25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3 On all fixtures scroll to En A press enter scroll to On or Aut and press enter If a fixture does not respond P N 91613018 as expected verify that Programmed Stand alone mode is disabled i e that Ct r run is setto OF F Set the trigger and pan tilt options using the control panel on the master fixture Set the color and gobo options on the slave fixtures See Table 6 Note The inverse pan and inverse tilt personalities may also be used to modify behavior See Table 4 To stop operation simply disconnect the fixture from power To disable stand alone operation set En A to OFF To operate via remote control 22 1 Connect up to 32 MiniMACs to the MC 1 remote control as described under To connect for controller operation on page 19 Apply power to the fixtures and
38. r to the uploader and the fixtures After the fixture has finished resetting start the upload as described in the uploader documentation Wait The software has been installed when the fixture resets Disconnect the uploader If check sum error C S E occurs and or the fixture does not reset data was interrupted or corrupted during transmission Reattempt the upload using backup method software backup method Follow this procedure exactly as described to install software if a normal upload attempt is unsuccessful and a check sum error C S occurs Basic service To install Disconnect the fixture from power it must be off at least 10 seconds Do not apply power to the fixture until the uploader is connected and ready Connect the uploader to the fixture as you would a controller Terminate the link Prepare the upload device for a boot mode upload but do not start the upload Apply power to the fixture The control panel displays C SE then b SL then b When is displayed wait 5 seconds and then start the upload Wait The software has been installed when the fixture resets Disconnect the uploader software backup method Il Use this procedure to install software only if all else fails Disconnect the fixture from the data link and power Use tweezers to move the jumper on PL107 on the main circuit board to the boot setting as shown PL107 PL107 Prepare the upload device for a boot mode upl
39. ring through a dimmer system can damage the fixture Connect the prepared cable to the mains input socket and the AC mains distribution system Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer system AC power 7 INSTALLATION LOCATION AND ORIENTATION For safe operation install the MiniMAC in a location where it is at least 0 3 meters 12 inches away from illuminated surfaces and combustible materials it is not easily touched or bumped it is protected from rain and moisture there is at least 0 1 meters 4 inches clearance around the fans and air vents there are no flammable materials nearby The MiniMAC may be installed in any orientation by means of a rigging clamp not included or placed directly on a stage or floor The intense light can burn or melt parts within a distance of 0 3 meters 12 inches The MiniMAC is programmed to close its shutter if it illuminates its own base for more than 10 seconds When installing fixtures side by side avoid illuminating one fixture with another RIGGING The MiniMAC includes a bracket for attaching a rigging clamp with 12 mm 1 2 in hardware Clamps available from Martin are listed on page 42 To rig the fixture WARNING Screw the included eye bolt securely into the base and fasten a safety cable to the eye bolt 1 Verify that the clamp is 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
40. ter Select the scene to delete or select ALL to delete all scenes Unprogrammed scenes do not appear in the menu Press enter to delete or press menu to escape Programmed Stand alone Fixtures Menu Option Effect Opn Shutter open CLO Shutter closed FSt Fast strobe nor Medium strobe Shutter SLO Slow strobe rnd Random strobe FOP Fade to open max fade time 4 5 FCL Fade to closed max fade time 4 s Opn No color open white S 1 S 13 Split color 1 split color 13 C 1 C 12 Color 1 color 12 Profile amp Color Wash COL FSt Fast rotation nor Medium rotation SLO Slow rotation rnd Random color Opn No gobo open white Gobo selection Profile gOb g g 7 Gobo1 7 StA No rotation static r 16 Clockwise rotation YE speed 1 slowest speed 16 fastest Gobo rotation Profile 40 1 6 Counterclockwise rotation 77 Speed 1 slowest speed 16 fastest S s 6 Gobo shake Speed 1 slowest speed 6 fastest Pan amp 2 95 Pan position left to right Tilt oe x tIL Q4 255 Tilt position up to down Profile amp Store scene 1 7 Dash in display Store scene Wash Sto P 1 P 7 P 1 indicates saved scene Retrieve scene Frote 8 gEt P 1 P 7 scene 1 to 7 Delete selected scene Delete scene dEL ALL Delete all scenes Ta
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