Martin ATOMIC 3000 user Manual

Atomic 3000

user manual

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© 2001-2005 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced,

in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from

Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

P/N 35000094, Rev D

Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Preparation for use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Controller operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Stand-alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

DMX protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Atomic 3000 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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AFETY INFORMATION

Warning: This product is for professional use only! It is not for

household use.

The Atomic 3000 presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat,
electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, and falls. Flashing light is also known to
trigger epileptic seizures in persons who are photosensitive. Read this manual
before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed
below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture. If you
have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin
dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at [phone].

To guard against electric shock

• Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow the flash cap ac itor to discharge
for 1 minute before changing the lamp or fuse, and when not in use.

• Do not remove the rear cover: there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• 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.

• Replace the lamp only as described or have it re plac ed by a Martin service
technician.

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To guard against UV radiation, burns, and fire

• Never operate the fixture with the front glass open, missing or damaged.

• Do not stare directly into the light. Never lo ok at an exposed lamp while it is lit.

• Replace the lamp when it becomes defective or worn out.

• When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before
opening the fixture or removing the lamp.

• Never attempt to b ypass th e fuse. Al w a ys replace defective fuses with ones of the
specified type and rating.

• Verify that the power feed cable is rated for the current draw of all connected
fixtures.

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• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.5
meters (20 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials wel l away
from the fixture.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1 meter (39 inches) of the fixture.

• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around air vents.

• Never place filters or other materials ov e r the front glass cover.

• The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 120° C (248° F). Allow
the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before handling.

• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.

• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient air temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).

To guard against falls

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

• Verify that all e xternal co v ers and rig ging hardw are are se curely f asten ed 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.

To guard against epileptic seizure

• Do not operate the fixture near stairways.

• Provide advance notice that strobe lighting is in use.

• Avoid extended periods of continuous flashing, particularly at frequencies of 10
to 20 flashes per second.

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REPARATION FOR USE

UNPACKING

The Atomic 3000 comes with the following items:

• Martin MAX-15 or MAX-7 xenon lamp (installed)

• Mounting bracket

• User manual
The packing material protects the fixture during shipment; always use it to

transport the fixture.

AC POWER CONNECTION

The auto-ranging power supply automatically adjusts to any 50 - 60 Hz AC power
supply from 90 to 260 volts. No adjustment is necessary. Note that the MAX-15
lamp does not operate below 125 volts.

The current required by the Atomic 3000 varies according to lamp type, power
mode, and usage. To avoid overload, allow one 16 or 20 amp branch circuit per
fixture to operate the MAX-15 model at full power. Two fixtures may be placed
on a 16 amp branch circuit if they are operated in low power mode or use the
MAX-7 lamp.

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Use 2.5 mm2 (13 AWG) or larger power feed cables and keep runs as short as
possible.

To install a plug on the mains lead

The mains lead must be fitted with a hea vy duty cord cap with grou nd connection.
Consult a qualified electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation.

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• 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

Table 1: Cord cap wiring

INSTALLATION

The Atomic 3000 may be installed in any orientation. The mounting bracket
provides five 12 mm holes for direct fastening or attachment of rigging clamps.

To install the mounting bracket

1 Place the fixture face down on a table.
2 Place a plastic washer on each mounting bracket stud.
3 Place one end of the bracket on one of the mounting studs. Bend the other

end of the mounting bracket open slightly and work it onto the opposite stud.

4 Place a hand knob on each stud. Tighten both hand knobs to lock the

mounting bracket in place.

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To rig the fixture

Warning: Always use a secure means of secondary attachment!

Before installing, verify that

• the attachment hardware is in good condition and designed to bear at least 10
times the fixture’s weight,

• the structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures,
clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.;

• the fixture will be located at least 1 meter (39 in.) away from the surface to be
illuminated, at least 0.5 meters (20 in.) from any comb ustible materials, and well
away from flammable materials;

• the clearance around the air vents is at least 0.1 meters (4 in.), and

• no one is located under the work area.

1 If clamping the fixture, fasten the clamp securely to the bracket with a metric

grade 8.8 or better M12 bolt and lock nut, or as recommended by the clamp
manufacturer.

2 Working from a stable platform, clamp or fasten the fixture securely to the

structure.

3 Install a safety cable around the support and bracket.
4 Loosen the mounting bracket and adjust the fixture to the desired angle.
5 Connect and arrange the power and data cables.

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AMP

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This section describes the lamp options, the lamp power setting, and how to
replace the lamp.

The lamp is electronically regulated to prevent overheating. Lamp regulation can
be seen, for example, by the gradually decreasing intensity of the blinder effect.

LAMP POWER SETTING

The Atomic 3000 provides high and low lamp power settings. The high power
setting provides maximum flash intensity; the low power setting reduces output
by approximately 50 percent and extends lamp life. The setting is selected on pin
6 of the Mode DIP switch and applies regardless of the other switch settings.

234516

ON

High power setting

234516

ON

Low power setting

COMPATIBLE LAMPS

The Atomic 3000 is available in two models for different lamps: the Martin
MAX-7 and MAX-15 xenon strobe lamps. The MAX-7 model will in theory
accept AC mains supplies from 90 to 250 volts, but for optimum lamp life we
only approve use with mains supplies from 90 to 120 volts. The MAX-15 model
will in theory accept AC mains supplies from 125 to 250 volts, but for optimum
light output we only approve use with mains supplies from 200 to 250 volts.

An approved alternati ve for the MAX-7 lamp is the Philips XOP 7-OF (90-120 V
supply) and an approved alternative for the MAX-15 is the Philips XOP 15-OF
(200-250 V supply).

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