Martin CX-2 User Manual

CX-2

user manual

P/N 35000080

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Parts key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lamp installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AC power connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DIP-switch settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Basic service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

©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 35000080, Rev. B

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I

NTRODUCTION

1

Thank you for selecting the Martin CX-2. The CX-2 is an automated profile
spotlight designed for a 250 watt halogen source. It provides separate color and
gobo/effect wheels, continuous elec tronic dimmi ng, adjustab le focus, strobe
effects, and multiple control options.

CX-2 SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning! This product is for profession al use only. It is not for

household use .

This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric
shock, and falls.

Read this manual

before powering or installing the fixture,
follow the safety precautio ns listed below and observe all warni ngs in this manual
and printed on t he fixture . If yo u have ques tio ns about h ow to oper ate the fixtu re
safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service
hotline at [phone].

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 any service operation not described in this manual 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 mater ials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.1
meters (4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away
from the fixture.

• Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out. 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 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 65° C (149° F). Allow the
fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.

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

• Do not operate the fixture if the ambien t temperature (Ta ) exceeds 40° C (10 4° 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 mate r ia l is carefully de si g ned to protect the fixture during shipment ­always use it to transport the fixture.

The CX-2 comes with:

• 1 3-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable

• 1 user manual

CX-2 user manual Parts k ey 5

P

ARTS KEY

2

1 focus lens
2 cover locks
3 air vent
4 safety cable holes
5 mounting bracket
6 air vents
7 AC input & main

fuse
8 DIP-switch
9 data output
10 data input
11 swivel locks
12 cooling fan

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L

AMP INSTALLATION

3

The CX-2 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. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture.

Allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minu tes before packing and moving t he
fixture. To avoid possible damage, remove the lamp when sh ipping the fixture.

To install a lamp in the CX-2

Warning! Always disconnect t he

fixture from AC power
and allow the fixture to
cool for 5 minutes
before installi ng a n ew
lamp.

1 Disconnect the fixture from

AC power. If replacing a hot
lamp, allow it to cool for 5
minutes before removing the
cover. The lamp cools faster
with the cover in place.

2 Release the 4 cover locks by

turning them a quarter-turn
counterclockwise. Lift the cover straight off.

3 To remove the lamp, grasp it by the reflector and pull it out of the holder. Pull

the socket straight back off the metal pins. 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 top cover. To lock the 4 cover locks, turn them a half to a quarter

turn clockwise until you feel them click.

Do not overtighten

.

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AC

POWER CONNECTION

4

Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must

be grounded (ear thed) . The AC mains supp ly shall have
overload and ground-fault protection.

Important ! Check voltage setting before applying power. Do not connect

the CX-2 to an electrical dimmer system: doing so can damage
the electronics.

Before use verify that the fixture’s power supply is correctly tapped for the local
AC voltage. The default voltage setting is printed on the serial number label near
the AC input. The “EU” version may be set to 230 or 245 V AC and the “US”
version may be set to 110 or 120 V AC. Use the setting that is closest to the local
supply voltage.

To change the voltage setting

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power.

Release the 4 cover locks by turning
them a quarter-turn counter clockwi se.
Lift the cover straight off.

2 Locate and disconnect plug PL124 on

the back edge of the printed circuit
board. It has red, yellow, and blue
wires.

3 T o select 230 V AC (EU version) or 110

V AC (US version), flip and move the
plug

up

so that the

red

wire connects

to the

top

pin.

4 T o select 245 V AC (EU version) or 120

V AC (US version), flip and move the
plug

down

so that the

red

wire

connects to the

bottom

pin.

5 Replace the top cover before applying

power.

red

red

Setting for
110 V (US) / 230 V (EU)

Setting for
120 V (US) / 245 V (EU)

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To install a plug on the mains lead

The fixture’s mains lead must be fitted with a grounding-type cord cap that

fits your power distribution cable or outlet. Con sult a qual ified electric ian if

you have any doubts about proper installation.

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

current requ iremen ts of all con nected devices b efore 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