Martin Exterior 600 User Manual

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Exterior 600

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ONTENTS

Section 1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Data link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fixture settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Section 2. Stand-Alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Stand-Alone programming overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Programming from a PC using MUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Stand-Alone show playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Synchronous triggering during Stand-Alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Section 3. DMX control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Preparing a fixture for DMX control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

DMX controller operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Section 4. Service and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Seal maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Lamp maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Maintaining the electrical system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Section 5. Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

PCB layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Exterior 600 specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Exterior 600

Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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4

S

ECTION

This section contains the following chapters:

• “Introduction” on page 6

• “Installation” on page 10

• “AC power” on page 13

• “Data link” on page 18

• “Fixture settings” on page 21

• “General operation” on page 26

1. G

ETTING STARTED

5

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Martin Exterior 600. This automated luminaire
combines a range of architectural lighting effects with extremely bright
output in an attractive aluminum housing designed for permanent outdoor
installation. It features seamless cyan, magenta, yellow (CMY) color mixing
and full-range continuous dimming. The fixture may be operated with DMX
controllers or in stand-alone mode with programmable start and stop times
or light levels.

An Exterior 600 running a pre-programmed show can perform synchronized
scene changes with up to 31 other Martin fixtures of the following types:

• Exterior 200

• Exterior 600

• Exterior 600 Compact

• FiberSource CMY150

• Imager series

• Alien 02 series

•MiniMAC Maestro

Exterior 600 range

The Exterior 600 is available in 20 models, spanning five optical
configurations, with the following beam angles:

•12°

• 18-25°

• 22-38°

•65°

•100°

(An optional beam shaper lens (20° x 77°) is available fo r Exterior 600, 12°
models. This is in addition to the built-in beam shaper effect that is available
to DMX-controlled Exterior 600s.)

Each optical configuration is available in four power supply configurations:

• 230V, 50H z

• 245V, 50H z

• 208V, 60H z

• 277V, 60H z

6Introduction

Software note

The functions described in this manual are valid from Version 2 of the
Exterior 600 software. When running earlier versions of the software, refer
to an earlier revision of this user manual. These are available from
http://www.martin.com.

Safety information

Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents potential

risks due to electric shock, heat and ultraviolet radiation burns,
lamp explosion, falls, high-intensity light, and fire if safety
precautions are not followed. A thorough understanding of the
dangers, genuine concern for safety, and attention to detail are
required to prevent accidents.

Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture,
follow the safety precautions listed below, observe the
warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture, observe all
local building, safety and electrical regulations, and always
double-check the safety conditions. If you have questions about
how to operate the Exterior 600, please contact your Martin
dealer for assistance.

Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.

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

Guarding against electric shock

• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removi ng or installing the
lamp, fuses, or any part.

• 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.

• Only use cables that are suitable for the intended applicatio n and
environment. Isolate from power immediately and replace any cables that
are not in perfect condition.

• Refer all service to a Martin service technician.

Introduction 7

Lamp safety

• Do not operate the luminaire with missing or damaged covers, shields,
lenses or ultraviolet screens: an unshielded discharge lamp emits UV
radiation that can cause burns and eye damage.

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

• A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without
warning. Allow the luminaire to cool for at least 20 minutes and protect
yourself with safety glasses and safety gloves before replacing the lamp
or servicing the luminaire internals.

• If the quartz envelope of a discharge lamp is broken, the lamp releases a
small quantity of mercury and other toxic gases. If a discharge lamp
explodes in a confined area, evacuate the area and ventilate it
thoroughly. Wear non-porous safety gloves when handling a broken
discharge lamp. Treat broken or used discharge lamps and used safety
gloves as hazardous waste and send to a specialist for disposal.

• Replace the lamp if it becomes visually deformed, damaged or in any
way defective

• Replace the lamp at the latest when it reaches the limit of its average life
as specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer.

• Install only an approved lamp.

Guarding against burns and fire

• Do not attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Replace
defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.

• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least
1 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well
away from the fixture.

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

• Install the fixture outdoors or in a well ventilated area.

• Do not place filters or other materials over the lens. Use only Martin
accessories to modify beam shape.

• The exterior of the fixture becomes very hot, up to 90° C (194° F) during
normal operation. Do not locate the fixture in areas where accidental
contact is likely.

• Allow the fixture to cool for 20 minutes before servicing

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

• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
(104° F).

) exceeds 40° C

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8Introduction

Preventing injury due to falls

• Ensure that all external covers, components and installation fittings are
securely fastened.

• Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces, fasteners and lifting
equipment can bear the weight of all the devices they are intended to
support plus an adequate safety margin, and that they conform to local
building and safety regulations.

• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform
whenever installing, servicing or removing the fixture.

• Always use at least one fastener of the correct grade in each of the 4
curved mounting slots in the base.

Introduction 9

Installation

This section describes in general terms how to mount the fixture and
connect it to data and AC power. These procedures must be performed by
qualified professionals.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• “Unpacking”

• “Lamp Installation”

• “Fixture instal l a ti on”

Unpacking

The Exterior 600 comes with the following items:

• Philips MSD 575 discharge lamp

• User manual

Lamp Installation

See “Installing the lamp” on page 66.

Fixture installation

This section briefly describes how to anchor the Exterior 600. The Exterior
600’s base allows the fixture to be manually panned 50° and tilted +/- 40°.

Warning! It is the installer’s responsibility to determine the anchoring

method.

Location and orientation

The Exterior 600 may be installed outdoors, in any orientation. It must be
located at least 1 meter (39 in.) away from the surface to be illuminated and
any combustible materials. The aluminum housing reaches temperatures up

10 Installation

to 90° C (194° F): the fixture should not be located where it can accidentally
be touched.

When choosing a location for the fixture, consider that it has an ingress
protection rating of 65. This means that the fixture is totally dust proof and
that it is protected from water ingression to the extent that moisture from
low-pressure water jets from any direction cannot get into the product.
However, the product is not designed to withstand:

• High-pressure water jets from any direction

• Immersion in water (or any other fluid)

The Exterior 600 requires free-circulating air for cooling. Do not bury the
Exterior 600, install it in a well or sunk into a recess, or otherwise locate it in
an unventilated space.

To achieve the full tilt range, the fixture must be installed on a pedestal at
least 12 cm (4.7 in) long. To achieve the full pan range, the fixture must be
anchored with 4 fasteners that can be loosened, spaced at 90° intervals as
described in “Fastener spacing and type” below.

Sun alignment and 12° beam angle models

Exterior 600 models with a 12° beam angle are fitted with a PC (plan o­convex) lens. If the sun is aligned in front of this lens at any time during its
daily and seasonal movement and the sunlight is powerful enough, the
sun’s rays can be focused into the fixture, causing internal damage. The
conditions that can cause this damage are rare, but fixture/sun alignment
must be taken into account during installation of 12° models.

There are various solutions to this limitation. One solution is to fit the
Exterior 600 snoot accessory, if possible in combination with the barn doors
accessory, to shield the lens as much as possible from the sun’s rays. If the
fixture is easily accessible, another solution is to shade the lens during the
day. Note that the center of the lens must never be covered while the lamp
is lit as this will lead to overheating and damage that is not covered by the
product warranty.

Fastener spacing and type

Warning! Verify that the supporting structure can bear the weight of all

installed devices. Use at least one fastener in each of the 4
curved mounting slots.

The fixture is designed to be anchored with four 10 mm (3/8 in.) bolts.
Additional bolts may be used but the pan range will be reduced. Evenly
space the bolts at 90° intervals, centered on a 170 mm (6 and 11/16 in.)

Installation 11

circle, so that one bolt passes through each curved slot in the foot of the
base.

The specific hardware will depend on the installation. Consult a qualified
engineer to determine a suitable anchoring method and to verify that the
structure can safely bear the fixture’s weight. Use high quality corrosion­resistant fasteners such as zinc-plated steel, grade 8.8 or better, together
with either self-locking nuts or nuts and lock-washers.

Adjusting pan and tilt

1. To adjust the pan, loosen the anchor bolts slightly so that the fixture can
turn. Manually adjust the pan position and retighten the bolts.

2. To adjust the tilt, loosen both tilt locks on either side of the base. Position
the fixture and retighten the tilt lock nuts.

12 Installation

AC power

Power configuration

This section describes connection to AC power. Your Exterior 600 is factory­wired to one of the following settings:

• 230 V, 50 Hz

• 245 V, 50 Hz

• 208 V, 60 Hz

• 277 V, 60 Hz

Operating at the incorrect power setting can result in poor light output,
greatly reduced lamp life, overheating and damage to the fixture. The
factory settings are printed on the serial number label. If your local AC
voltage or frequency differ from the settings for your model, then see
“Changing the power settings” on page 71.

Connection to power

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

be grounded (earthed). The AC power system must be fitted
with current overload and ground-fault (earth fault) protection.

Important! Do not connect the Exterior 600 to an electrical dimmer system.

Doing so can damage the electronics.

The Exterior 600 is supplied with a 3 meter (9.8 ft.) length of 3-conductor

0.75 mm
to AC power. The cable enters the fixture through an IP68 cable gland that
fits 5.5-10 mm (1/4-2/5 in.) diameter cables.

Note: If the power cable jacket is open at any point (for example at a

connection or if damaged), and if the opening is exposed to
water, moisture can be drawn up the inside of the cables when
temperature fluctuation during operation causes expansion and
contraction. When installing the product outdoors, always
ensure that the fixture is protected from water entry via the
power cable by:

2

(~18 AWG) electrical cable, neoprene jacket type, for connection

AC power 13

• Protecting the connectors on the power cab les in a weatherproof
housing or junction box (see manufacturer’s instructions), or

• Replacing the supplied cable with one that connects directly inside
the fixture (see“Hard wiring the fixture to power” on page 14), or

• Using IP65 rated power connectors (see “Installing a plug on the
power cable” on page 16).

Hard wiring the fixture to power

Prerequisites

• Use Hypalon or neoprene rubber-jacket cable. The conductor size must
be 1.5 mm

• Verify that the power supply in the Exterior 600 is tapped for the local AC
voltage and frequency. The factor- supplied rating can be found on the
fixture serial number label.

• Verify that the feed cable is undamaged and rated for the current
requirements of all connected devices.

• if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified
electrician.

• Consult a qualified electrician if the Exterior 600 is to be connected
directly to building wiring. There must be a switch in the circuit to turn
power off when the fixture is not in use or is being serviced.

2

(approx. 16 AWG) minimum.

Replacing the power cable

1. Make sure the Exterior 600 is isolated from AC power and is cool.

2. Remove the 10 Allen screws from the rear cover plate.

3. Pull off the plate and seal.

14 AC power

4. Remove the 2 screws from the aluminum circuit-b oard bracket (A) and

A A

B

C

D

E

pull the circuit board out.

5. Unplug the power cable’s brown lead from the back of the main fuse
holder (B). The lead is connected with a spade plug and can be pulled
off.

6. Remove the green/yellow lead from the grounding b olt (C) to the left of
the ballast.

7. Disconnect the blue lead from the connection block (D) located in front
of the transformer.

8. Loosen the large outer nut on the po wer cable gland (E). Cut cable ties
as necessary and pull the power cable out of the fixture.

9. Transfer the outer cable gland nut (E) to the new cable and then insert
the new cable through the cable gland. Pull the cable into the fixture and
cut to 52 cm (20 in.) from the inside of the cable gland.

10.Remove 28 cm (11 in.) of outer insulation. Lead the cable between the
fuse holder and housing (at B).

11. Install a ring terminal on the ground lead (green/yellow), place the
terminal on the grounding bolt to the left of the ballast (C), and replace
the nut.

12.Strip 6 mm (1/4 in.) of insulation from the neutral lead (blue) and screw
the lead into the neutral terminal of the connection block in front of the
transformer (D).

AC power 15

13.Install a 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) insulated female spade terminal on the live lead

SERIAL DATA LINK

MAINS INPUT

LIVENeut.Gnd.

(Brown)(Blue)(Yellow)

Gnd.HotCold

(Blue)(Red)

(Green)

(brown), and plug the lead into the back of the main fuse holder (B).

MAINS INPUT

(Green)

14.Replace the printed circuit board (A). Bundle the wires together as
before with zip ties.

15.Verify that both nuts on the cable gland are tight (E). Check the condition
of the seal for the back cover. Replace with a new one (P/N 20600020) if
the seal is torn, cracked or brittle.

16.Insert the Allen screws through all holes in the cover and the seal. Place
the cover firmly against the body. Adjust the straight sides of the sea l so
that they stick out a little, just enough so that you can feel the seal when
you run a finger across the joint.

17.Cross-tighten the cover bolts evenly . The correct torque for these bolts is
2 Nm (1.5 ft.-lbs.). At this torque, the seal will be compressed by about
one-third.

The cable gland must be replaced if the outside cable diameter is larger
than 10 mm or smaller than 5.5 mm. See “Cable glands” on page 59.

Installing a plug on the power cable

A non-IP-rated plug may be installed on the power cable for testing, service,
and temporary applications only. For outdoor installations, a power plug
rated IP65 minimum must be used. The following table details some
commonly used wiring configurations.

Wire (EU) Wire (US) Pin Marking Screw (US)

brown black live “L” yellow or

blue white neutral “N” silver
yellow/green green ground green

16 AC power

brass

Following the plug manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow and
green wire to ground (earth), the brown wire to live, a nd the blue wire to
neutral. Consult an electrician if you have any doubts about proper
installation.

AC power 17

Data link

A data link is required for DMX controller operation and for synchronized
stand-alone operation of multiple fixtures.

Cable and junctions

The Exterior 600 is supplied with a dual 3 meter (10 ft.) 24 AWG cable tail
with two IP65-rated locking 3-pin XLR connectors for data connection. The
male connector is for data input and the female connector is for data output.
The connectors are wired pin 1 to shield (ground), pin 2 to signal - (cold),
and pin 3 to signal + (hot).

Use RS-485 data cable designed for outdoor use to extend the link. RS-485
cable has low capacitance and a characteristic impedance of 85 to 150
Ohms. It is electrically shielded and has at least 1 twisted pair of conductors.
The minimum recommended wire size is 0.25 mm
300 meters (1000 ft.) and 0.34 mm
ft.).

2

(24 AWG) for runs up to

2

(22 AWG) for runs up 500 meters (1640

Warning! Connectors on earlier models are not weatherproof, and if these

connectors are exposed to water, moisture can be drawn up the
inside of the cables when temperature fluctuation during
operation causes expansion and contraction.

When installing the Exterior 600 outdoors, use one of the
following measures to ensure that the fixture is protected from
water entry caused by suction inside the data cable:

• Protect connectors on the data cable with weather pro of housings
or junction boxes, or

• Use waterproof outdoor cable and IP65-rated XLR connectors such
as the NC 3 MX-HD-B and NC 3 FX-HD-B produced by Neutrik that
are s upplied with current Exterior 600s.

18 Data link

Adaptors

Adaptors may be required to connect the Exterior 600 to the control ler or
other 5-pin devices. Adaptor cables for indoor use are available from Martin.
The adaptor cables are wired as shown below.

5-pin to 3-pin

Male Female

1
2
3
4
5

P/N 11820005

Splitter/Amplifiers

A device such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485
Splitter/Amplifier may be used to branch the data link and/or extend its
length. Do not use a “Y” connector to split the link.

Terminators

Termination of the data link is required for trouble-free communication. For
temporary installations, this can be achieved with an IP65 weatherproof
male termination plug inserted into the data output cable of the last fixture in
each chain. A termination p lug is simply an XLR conn ector with a 120 ohm
resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3.

Adaptor

3-pin to 5-pin

Adaptor

Male Female

1
2
3

1
2
3

P/N 11820004

1
2
3
4
5

For permanent terminations, the link can be terminated inside the last fixture
in each chain, using a 120 ohm, 0.25 watt resistor (available from your
Martin Architectural dealer: P/N 04150308) acro ss the hot and cold data

Data link 19

terminals on the main circui t board, or across th e corresponding termina ls

A A

B

C

D

E

SERIAL DATA LINK

MAINS INPUT

LIVENeut.Gnd.

(Brown)(Blue)

(Yellow)

Gnd.HotCold

(Blue)

(Red)

(Green)

on the connection block (at position D).

MAINS INPUT

(Yellow)

(Blue)

(Green)

(Red)

If you terminate the data link internally then you will need to change the
supplied dual cable (with male and female XLR connectors) to a single
cable with a male connector. The process for changing the XLR cable is
very similar to that for changing the power lead (see “Hard w iring the fixture
to power” on page 14). The cable enters the fixture (at position E) and th e
leads are connected to the connection block (at position D).

Building a data link

To build a data link:

1. Connect a data cable to the controller’s data output. A male 5-pin to
female 3-pin adaptor may be required. Lead the data cable from the
controller to the first fixture and plug it into the fixture’s male data cable.

2. Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the inpu t of
the next fixture. Continue in this manner. Up to 32 fixtures may be
connected output to input.

3. Terminate the link as described above, at the output of the last fixture in
the chain.

20 Data link

Fixture settings

This section describes how to set the control address, clock, and other
fixture personalities. There are three ways to define fixture settings:

Multi­Utility
Manager

Multi-Utility Manager (MUM) is a PC software application
supplied with a DABS1 USB-to-XLR communications
adaptor. We recommend MUM because it provides an
intuitive, easy-to-use, graphical user interface.

One limitation with MUM is that you can only connect to,
and set-up, one fixture at a time.

See “Defining fixture settings using MUM” on page 23.

Fixture settings 21

Martin
MP-2
Uploader

The MP-2 uploader can be loaded with the Exterior 600’s
control software and connected to the fixture or data link.

When working with multiple fixtures the Uploader allows
you to apply settings globally to multiple fixtures on a data
link.

The MP-2 provides a text-based interface and the fixtures
do not provide feedback to the uploader. Therefore, the
current settings of the fixture can only be “read” by
observing the behavior of the fixture.

Refer to the respective MP-2 user manual for more
information.

DMX
Address
Device

DMX Address Device (DAD) is a hardware device that can
be used to set the DMX address of one Exterior 600 at a
time.

If you need to set other fixture settings - such as the
internal clock - then you will also need to use an MP-2
Uploader or MUM to completely set-up the fixture.

Refer to the DMX Address Device user manual for more
information.

22 Fixture settings

Defining fixture settings using MUM

Using MUM, you can connect to and set up one fixture at a time. Refer to
the MUM user manual for instructions on installing and starting the MUM
application.

PC

Exterior 600

DABS1

Support for the MUM application is available from Version 2 of the Exterior
600 software.

Clock

To get started:

1. Connect a DABS1 adaptor to your PC.

2. Connect the DABS1 adaptor to your Exterior 600.

3. Power on the Exterior 600 and start the MUM application. The
application will automatically detect an Exterior 600 if it is powered-on
and connected to your computer via a DABS1 adaptor. It will also
retrieve the current settings on the fixture and display them.

The Exterior 600 has a battery operated 24-hour clock that can start and
stop stand-alone operation.

To set the clock:

Fixture settings 23

1. Using MUM, click on the Fixture information button:

2. Using the two Fixture time spin buttons set the fixture to the current
time (expressed in the 24-hour clock in hours and minutes). The time will
be updated in the fixture in real-time.

Fixture settings

To set the additional fixture settings, click on the Fixture settings button:

In most situations the default settings will be appropriate.

24 Fixture settings

DMX Protocol settings

These are described in “Preparing a fixture for DMX contro l” on page 46.
Refer to this section if you will be operating the Exterior 600 with a DMX
control device.

Automatic lamp on

When the Automatic Lamp On personality i s on, the fixture turns on the
lamp within 90 seconds of power on. When set to Off (the default setting), a
lamp-on command is required to turn on the lamp.

MC-X lamp off

By choosing the option MCX Preset 7 Key from the MCX Lamp off field
you enable button 7 on an MC-X controller to be used to control the lamp off
function.

Auto shutter B/O

The shutter will “assist” the dimmer blac k out (On=default) or will n ot be
affected by the dimm er se tti n g (Off)

Effect speed

This setting determines whether effects begin to change quickly (Fast) or
slowly (Safe). Early models were set to Fast by default, but Safe is now the
default setting. To optimize effect precision and component life, we
recommend that effect speed is always set to Safe.

Effect shortcuts

If set to On, the CMY effects take the shortest path to the next position,
passing the open position if necessary. If set to Off, the CMY effects avoid
passing the open position so that cyan, magenta and/or yello w are never
completely removed from the light output during scene changes. Shortcuts
are set to On by default.

Effect feedback

Effect feedback is a real-time position correction system that automatically
corrects the position of the effect wheels. This is On by default.

Fixture settings 25

General operation

When the Exterior 600 is connected to power it will reset.

Lamp operation

Avoid turning on several lamps at once.
To optimize lamp life, always allow the lamp to warm up fully before turning

it off.
For optimum lamp life, turn off lamp power whenever illumination is not

required for extended periods of an hour or more. Fixture power may remain
on when not in use.

After being turned off, the lamp must cool for at least 8 minutes before it can
be turned back on. “Lamp on” commands sent within 8 minutes of a “lamp
off” command are stored and then attempted again after the time has
elapsed.

Cold weather operation

When the temperature is expected to fall below freezing, leave the fixture
powered on when not in use to keep the electronics warm. The lamp,
however, may be switched off.

Front glass care

Masking or covering the front glass in the Exterior 600 will cause undue heat
buildup, and this may result in damage that is not covered by the product
warranty.

The front glass may crack if the center is masked or covered over (for
example, with sand or sticky tape). Keep the front glass clear of
accumulated sand, dust, leaves, bird droppings, etc. at al l times. Take
particular care if construction work is being carried out near the fixtures, or if

26 General operation