Martin Acrobat User Manual

Acrobat

user manual

P/N 35000039

1 mounting bracket
2 swivel loc ks
3 focus adjustment
4 lamp access
5 13 mm clamp hole
6 air vent
7 AC input & main

fuse
8 data sockets
9 DIP-switch

©1999 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 35000039, Revision B

NTRODUCTION

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Thank you for selecting the Martin Acrobat. The Acrobat is an automated disco
lighting fixture that provides strobe effects, conti nuous electroni c dimming, 18
color/gobo effects, a revolving mirror drum with variable swivel angle, adjustable
focus, and DMX an d stand-alone co nt r ol op tio ns .

ACROBAT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Warning! This product is not for ho usehold use . It presen ts ri sks of

lethal or sever e in ju r y du e to fi r e an d he at, el ec tr i c sh ock, an d
falls.

Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety
precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on
the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please
contact a Martin distributor for assistance.

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 a qualified technician.

• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.

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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 0.1
meters (4 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.

• Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out. When replaci ng 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.

• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror drum.

• The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 60° C (140° F). Allo w the
fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.

• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T a) e xceeds 40° C (104° F).

To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls

• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold
at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.

• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use
an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.

• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.

UNPACKING

The packing material is car e fu lly designed to pro te c t the fixture d uring shipment ­always use it to transport the f i x tur e.

The Acrobat comes with:

• mounting bracket

• 1.5-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable

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Impor ta nt ! The mirror drum is se cur e d for tra ns po rt with a pl asti c t ie. Cut

and remove t he tie b efore us e.

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AMP INSTALLATION

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The Acrobat uses a 24V, 250W ELC halogen lamp. Two models are available, an
economical 300 hour lamp from Philips and a high-output 50 hour lamp from
Osram.

Lamp life can be extended beyond th e state d average hours by reducing the l amp
voltage sligh tly usin g DIP-switch p in 12. S et pin 12 to ON for lo nger la mp life, or
OFF for maximum brightness.

Allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes before packing and moving the
fixture. To avoid possible damage, remove the lamp when shipping the fixture.

Warning! Always disconnec t the fixt ure f rom AC power and all ow it to

cool for 5 minutes before ins talling the lamp.

Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture!

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To install a lamp in the Acrobat

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power. If replacing a lamp, allow it to cool for

5 minutes before removing the lamp access cover. The lamp cools faster with

the cover in place.
2 Remove both screws from the lamp access cover and lift the cover off.
3 If replacing a lamp, grasp the old lamp by the reflector and pull it out of the

holder. Then pull the socket off the lamp. Do not pull the wires.
4 Push the socket fully onto the pins of the new lamp.
5 Gently push the lamp into the holder until it snaps into place.
6 Replace the lamp access cover and screws.

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AC

POWER CONNECTION

The Acrobat’s operating voltage is printed on the serial number label near the AC
input. Verify that the operating voltage closely matches the AC supply voltage
before applying power. Contact your Martin dealer if the operating voltage differs
from the supply voltage by more than five percent.

3

To install a plug on the mains lead

The fixture’s mains lead may require a grounding-type cord cap that fits your
power distribution cable or outlet. Consult a qualified electrician if you have
any doubts about proper installation.

Warning! For protection from da ng erous el ec tri c sh ock, th e fix tu re must

be grounded (ear thed) . The AC mains supply shall hav e
overload and ground-fault protection.

Important! Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the

current r equir ements of all conne cted d evices before use .

• 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 “N” silver

yellow/green ground green

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