Martin ERA 300 Profile User Manual
ERA 300 Profile
User Guide
Table of contents
Dimensions ................................................................................................... 3
Safety information ......................................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................................... 7
Before using the product for the first time................................................ 7
Fixture overview ............................................................................................ 8
Physical installation ....................................................................................... 9
Fixture location ........................................................................................ 9
Mounting the fixture ................................................................................. 9
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ...................................................... 9
Mounting the fixture on a truss .............................................................. 10
AC power connection .................................................................................. 11
Linking fixtures to power in a chain ....................................................... 11
Data network requirements.................................................................... 12
Tips for reliable data transmission ......................................................... 12
Connecting the data link ........................................................................ 13
Fixture Setup ............................................................................................... 14
Using the control menus ........................................................................ 14
Setting DMX address ............................................................................. 14
Personality settings ................................................................................ 14
Set all settings to factory default ............................................................ 16
Fixture Test ............................................................................................ 16
Fixture Information ................................................................................. 16
Setting options by RDM .............................................................................. 18
Scanning for RDM devices on the data link........................................... 18
Getting status and setting options by RDM ........................................... 18
RDM ....................................................................................................... 19
Effects ......................................................................................................... 20
Dimming ................................................................................................. 20
Strobe effects ......................................................................................... 20
Pan and tilt ............................................................................................. 20
Colors..................................................................................................... 20
Gobos .................................................................................................... 21
Focus ..................................................................................................... 22
Zoom ...................................................................................................... 22
Prism ...................................................................................................... 22
Iris .......................................................................................................... 22
Maintenance ............................................................................................... 23
Cleaning ................................................................................................. 23
Fuse replacement .................................................................................. 23
Service and repairs ................................................................................ 24
DMX protocol .............................................................................................. 25
Control menus ............................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 32
Specifications .............................................................................................. 33
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Dimensions
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ERA 300 Profile User Guide Revision A
All dimensions are given in millimeters
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing, operating or
servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this
manual:
Warning!
Safety
hazard. Risk
of severe
injury or
death.
Warning!
Powerful
light
emission.
Risk of eye
injury.
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
safety
information.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
severe
electric
shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
Warning!
Hot surfaces.
Warning! Risk Group 3 (high risk) product according to EN62471. Possibly
hazardous radiation emitted from this product. May be harmful to the eyes. Do
not stare at operating lamp and do not view the light output with optical
instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only and must be installed by a
qualified technician. It is not for household use. It presents risks of severe injury
or death due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls. It can create a fire hazard
or a risk of eye injury if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Install, operate and service Martin® products only as directed in their user
manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not
covered by product warranties. Follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this user
manual for future use.
For the latest user documentation and other information about this and all
Martin® products, please visit the Martin® website at http://www.martin.com
If you have any questions about how to install, operate or service the fixture
safely, please contact your Martin® distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors
for details) or in the USA on 1-844-776-4899.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when installing,
operating or servicing the fixture.
Protection from electric shock
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
Disconnect the fixture from AC power when not in use.
Do not open the fixture or remove any cover. Refer any service operation not
described in this manual to an authorized Martin Service partner.
Shut down power to the entire installation at the main power distribution board
and lock out power before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical
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codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if any seal, cover, cable, or other
component is damaged, defective, deformed or showing signs of overheating.
Do not reapply power until repairs have been completed.
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables
are in perfect condition and are of suitable type for the location (including water,
pollution, temperature and UV resistance).
Do not immerse the fixture in water or any other fluid, or install it in a location
where flooding may occur.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104°
F).
The surface of the fixture can reach up to 70° C (158° F) if the fixture is
operated at the maximum permitted ambient temperature. Allow the fixture to
cool for at least 40 minutes before handling.
Install the fixture on a non-combustible surface (brick, concrete, plaster etc.)
only.
Do not aim the fixture towards combustible materials (fabric, wood, paper etc.)
that are within 20 cm (4 in.) of the fixture.
Keep the fixture well away from flammable materials (volatile liquids etc.). Keep
all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 200 mm (8 in.) away
from the fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture. Provide a
minimum clearance of 200 mm (8 in.) around fans and air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 500 mm (19.7 ins.) of the fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other
than genuine Martin® parts. Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto
any lens or other optical component.
Protection from eye injury
Warning! Risk Group 3 (high risk) product according to EN 62471 and IEC/TR
62778.
Do not look directly into the product’s light output.
Do not look at operating lamp. Eye injury may result.
Do not expose persons to the product’s light output from a distance of less than
1.6 m (5.2 ft.).
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar
optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the front of the fixture when the
product lights up suddenly. This can happen when power is applied, when the
product receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu items are
selected.
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.
The ERA 300 fixture fixtures fall into the following risk groups according to EN
62471 and IEC/TR 62778 at the distances indicated below.
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The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire
at a distance closer than 3.9 m is not expected.
Protection from injury
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 as directed in this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety
cable that will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary
attachment must be approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety
attachment for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN 60598-2-17
Section 17.6.6 and must 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 moves.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any
optical component.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever
installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
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. Do not attempt to use a fixture that is obviously
damaged.
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified
technician.
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Introduction
The ERA 300 Profile from Martin® is a compact fully featured profile fixture with a 260W white LED
engine that produces a sharp gobo projection with a flat field.
The fixture provides 540° of pan movement, 260° of tilt movement, motorized 1:2 zoom, motorized
focus lens, smooth full-range dimming, strobing shutter and pulse effects, full CMY color mixing
system, 9 color filters, 7 user-replaceable rotating gobos, 9 static gobos, a rotating prism, iris
making the fixture ideal for live shows, TV events, stage, concerts, and nightclubs.
The Martin® ERA 300 Profile can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller and may be
remotely configured by RDM. It is supplied with this user manual, a 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) power cable
ready for a local power plug (not included), and two mounting brackets for attachment of suitable,
user supplied rigging clamps.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read ‘Safety information’ on page 3 before installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture. Do not
attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power
requirements of the fixture.
4. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, install a local power plug (not
supplied) on the end of the supplied power cable.
5. If fixtures are exposed to a sudden temperature change, give them time to warm or cool to the
ambient temperature before applying power. This will help avoid damage due to condensation.
6. Check the support pages on the Martin® website at www.martin.com for the most recent user
documentation and technical information about the fixture. 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 and the fixture head will move. This process usually takes around 20 seconds.
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Fixture overview
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2
3
4
5
6
7
1 – Display
The display shows the fixture status and user setup menu. When DMX is not detected, the
display backlight will flash on and off.
2 - Buttons
MENU: Activate the menu mode, or return to the previous level of the menu structure.
DOWN: Decrease a parameter setting, or go down a menu branch.
UP: Increase a parameter setting, or go up a menu branch.
ENTER: Confirm the selected function.
Press and hold the MENU button to exit the menu mode.
3 - DMX XLR input plugs
3 and 5-pin XLR plugs are provided for the DMX input.
4- DMX XLR output sockets
3 and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for the DMX output, to link through to the next fixture.
5 - Mains power input
A Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 input connector is provided to connect the fixture to mains
power.
6 - Mains power output
A Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 output connector is provided which can be used to supply
power to other fixtures. Please ensure you keep within the power limits listed in “Linking
fixtures to power in a chain” on page 11.
7 - Fuse
The T 6.3 A fixture fuse is located in a fuseholder next to the power input/output connectors.
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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 3 before installing the fixture.
Warning! The safety and suitability of lifting equipment, installation location,
anchoring method, mounting hardware and electrical installation are the
responsibility of the installer. All local safety regulations and legal requirements must
be observed when installing and connecting the ERA 300 fixture. Installation must be
carried out by qualified professionals only.
Contact your Martin supplier for assistance if you have any questions about how to install this
product safely.
Fixture location
The ERA 300 fixture is intended for interior use only. Do not install outside or in damp or humid
locations. The fixture requires free and unobstructed airflow around it to ensure adequate cooling.
Observe the following limitations in selecting a location:
• Respect the limitations listed under Safety information on page 3.
• Do not locate the fixture in an unventilated space.
Mounting the fixture
Warning! All fasteners used to mount ERA 300 fixtures must be strong enough
to hold the fixture safely. Install a washer directly under the head of each fastener
when anchoring the mounting bracket to the installation surface.
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface in any orientation. Ensure that the surface
and all fasteners used can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment they
will support.
Fasten the fixture securely or stand it securely on a level surface. If you install the fixture in a
location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed below with a securely
anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture if the primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any
orientation. Use a suitable rigging clamps such as a G-clamp or a halfcoupler clamp (see illustration on right) fastened to the included omega
brackets.
To clamp the 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.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. The fixture is supplied with a pair of omega-type brackets to which rigging
clamps can be attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to each bracket. The
bolts used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with a
self-locking nut.
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4. Fasten the omega brackets to mounting holes A
on the base of the fixture using the bracket’s
quarter-turn fasteners. Turn quarter-turn
fasteners a full 90° to lock them (see illustration
on right).
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture
vertically on the truss and fasten the rigging
clamps onto the truss.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable through
attachment point B as directed below.
7. Check that the head will not collide with other
fixtures or objects.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other secondary attachment) that is approved for the
weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will hold the fixture if the primary attachment fails.
Loop the safety cable through the attachment point B in the base of the fixture base (see
illustrations above and to right) and around a secure
anchoring point.
If a safety cable attachment point becomes damaged or
deformed, do not use the fixture. Return it to a Martin Service
Centre for repair.
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AC power connection
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 3 before installing the fixture.
Warning! The mains power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated 6 A and
can supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any device to the
fixture’s MAINS OUT socket when using this input cable. If you want to connect
other fixtures to the MAINS OUT socket, see ‘Linking fixtures to power in a
chain’ on page 11.
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.
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.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to install it
permanently, or a power plug (not supplied) that is suitable for the local power outlets can be
installed on the power cable. 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 fixture can easily be
disconnected from power.
If you install a power plug on the supplied power cable, install a grounding type (earthed) plug with
integral cable grip that is suitable for your local mains voltage at a current of 6 A. Follow the plug
manufacturer’s instructions and connect the wires in the power cable as shown in this table:
Live or L
Neutral or N
Earth, Ground or
US system
Black
White
Green
EU system
Brown
Blue
Yellow/green
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at 100-240 V at 50/60
Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or frequency to the fixture.
Linking fixtures to power in a chain
The mains power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated at 6 A and can only supply enough
power for one fixture. If you want to use the MAINS OUT socket on the fixture to link power to the
next fixture in a daisy-chain, you need to obtain the larger power input cables and power link
cables available as an accessory from Martin, see ‘Specifications’ on page 33.
Using the 14 AWG or 1.5mm
2
cables from Martin™, you can link:
• Maximum three (3) ERA 300 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
• Maximum five (5) ERA 300 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
If you install a power plug on the 14 AWG / 1.5 mm
2
power input cable, install a grounding type
(earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated minimum 16 A at the correct voltage rating for
your local power supply.
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