Martin Imager Operator's Manual

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Imager Series

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All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means , with-

out permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

Printed in Denmark.

P/N 35000127, Rev B

SECTION 1. GETTING STARTED........................................5

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Task checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Configuration overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mounting orientation and location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Data linking multiple fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Replacing the Imager J-Box cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the projection angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GENERAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

External control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Stand-Alone programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SECTION 2. STAND-ALONE OPERATION .........................25

STAND-ALONE PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About scene timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Synchronizing scene changes for multiple Imagers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Programming methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

PROGRAMMING USING THE OPTIONAL INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL29

Before you begin programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Remote control commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

STAND-ALONE SHOW PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Starting show playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Show Execution with the IR remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Scene execution Using the optional MC-X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DMX controller override during Stand-Alone show playback. . . . . . . . . . . 34

SYNCHRONOUS TRIGGERING DURING STAND-ALONE OPERATION . 35

SECTION 3. DMX CONTROL .......................................... 37

DMX CONTROLLER OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Connecting a DMX control device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Set the appropriate DMX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Control address selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Disable Stand-Alone operation (if required). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Lamp control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SECTION 4. OPTICS AND PROJECTION ACCESSORIES......43

GOBOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Image projection size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Custom gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Replacing a gobo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Imager 04 DMX Gobo Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

LENS OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Changing the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

MOVING MIRROR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

SECTION 5. SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...............55

SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

ROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

SECTION 6. REFERENCE................................................65

CONTROL MENU STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

DMX

PROTOCOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel with moving-mirror fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Imager 01 DMX-Gobo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Imager 01 DMX-Gobo with moving-mirror fitted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

SPECIFICATIONS - IMAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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ECTION

1. G

ETTING STARTED

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Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Martin Imager. The Imager is a series of
luminaires designed for high resolution projection of patterns, images, logos
and messages. Imager luminaires are dedicated projectors suited to l ow­maintenance installations.

The Imager product range is made up of a number of luminaires and
accessories:

• Imager 04 DMX Gobo Wheel - a DMX controlled four-gobo projector

• Imager 01 DMX Gobo - a DMX controlled single gobo projector

• Imager Base - provides power to a single Imager luminaire

• Moving mirror for Imager
Imager luminaires use a 250W discharge lamp. Three available lens options

offer the choice of narrow, medium and wide beam angles. DMX control
enables remote focus and control of effects. For colored projections there is
a simple slot for easy-to-replace color filters.The Imager is also equipped
with a dimming system designed to create gentle fades and transitions.

The optional moving mirror provides programmable movement, useful for
roving logos or gliding messages. This attachment creates the possibility of
precise, smooth movement in a range of 235° of pan by 65° of tilt. Fixture
settings are controlled via a 3-digit control panel or with an optional infra red
remote control.

Safety information

Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not intended for

use in a dwelling.

This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat,
electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and falls. Read this
manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety
precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and 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 +45
70 200 201.

6Introduction

Protection 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 Martin service technician.

Protection from UV radiation and lamp explosion

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

• When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 30 minutes
before opening the fixture or removing the lamp. Protect your hands and
eyes with gloves and safety glasses.

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

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

• Replace any cracked protective shields.

Protection from burns and fire

Warning The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 100° C

(212° F) at room temperature (25° C / 77° F). Allow the fixture to
cool for 30 minutes before handling.

• 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 1
meters (39 inches) away from the Imager luminaire.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.5 meters (20 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.

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

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

Protection 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

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

Introduction 7

Task checklist

√ Task See

Install Imager Base Imager Base user

Unpack and check all parts are included page 9
Install any optical options such as gobos, lens, filters, or a

moving mirror.
Install Imager J-Box and connect it to Imager Base page 12
Choose a location and connect Imager to J-Box page 13
Create data link if using multiple fixtures page 16
Set Imager personalities using the control menus page 20

When DMX control device is used

Connect DMX control device (if used) page 38
Using the control menus, set Imager profile option to “d1”

or “d2” and set the DMX address
Program show, or use live control, with DMX control device page 40

When stand-alone program is used (not available in software Version 1)

If optional IR is used:

• Ensure data link not terminated page 29

• If this is the first fixture in the data link, install the
optional IR receiver

• Set fixture IR address page 20

If synchronous triggering of multiple fixtures is to be used,
set triggering options (is the fixture receiving or sending
scene change triggers?)

Create stand-alone program, using:

• MP-2 Upload device, or the page 29

• Optional IR remote control page 29

Run stand alone program page 33

manual (P/N

35000128)

page 43

page 20 and page 39

page 30

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8Introduction

Installation

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

Note This product must be installed in accordance with the

applicable installation code by a person familiar with the
construction and operation of this product and the hazards
involved.

Unpacking

The Imager comes with the following items:

• OSRAM HSD 250/80 lamp (installed)

• User manual

• Beacon gobo (pre-installed)

• Four cable glands

• Imager J-box (with terminator pre-installed)

• 2.5 mm Allen key/hex wrench

• 4 rubber cable-glands

•J-Box

Installation 9

Configuration overview

The Imager is designed to be attached to a ceiling mounted Imager J-Box.

The J-Box is connected to a controlling device and po wer. An Imager Base
supplies power to the Imager (via the J-Box).

The Imager is controlled via one of the following methods:

• DMX control device (such as a DMX controller or DMX recorder) which
sends control signals in real-time

• Martin MC-X remote control to trigger a pre-programmed stand-alone show

• Martin Infrared receiver and remote control transmitter (to program and run
stand-alone shows)

Via a CA T5 data network, a single Imager running a pre-programmed stand­alone show can trigger scene changes in other Imager luminaires (or in
Martin Alien 02 or Martin MiniMac Maestro luminaires).

Prerequisites

Tasks

The procedures described here assume the that Imager Base has been
installed and power cables have been run from it to the position where the
Imager luminaire will be installed. This is recommended, but not required. If
you perform the procedures in a different order, then keep thi s in mi nd w hen
reading the instructions supplied here.

10 Installation

Required tools

To install the Imager luminaire you will need the following items which are
not supplied with the product:

• Four units of 6 mm mounting hardware appropriate to the mounting surface
and appropriate to the approximately 11.6 kg (25.6 lbs) combined weight of
the Imager J-Box and the Imager luminaire.

• Associated tools to install the mounting hardware

• Small flat head screwdriver

• 2.5 mm Allen key/hex wrench

• Box-cutter/razor knife

• CAT5 data cable (see “Creating a data link” on page 16)

Installation 11

Power

Power is supplied from an Imager Base via the Imager J-Box. They are
connected using the following two cables (not supplied):

• Lamp power out cable - 5 x 1 mm2 (AWG 18)

• Low voltage output cable - 4 x 0.75 mm2 (AWG 18)
This product must be mounted or supported independently of an outl et bo x.

During installation of this equipment consult a qualified electrician to ensure
correct branch circuit conductor.

Mounting orientation and location

Do not locate the Imager luminaire in an unventilated space. Install the
fixture in a location where it is:

• at least 0.5 meters (20 inches) away from the surface to be illuminated,

• at least 1 meter (40 inches) away from any combustible materials, and

• away from accidental public contact.

Installing the J-Box

All Imager luminaires must be mounted using an Imager J-Box. Securely
fasten the J-Box to a ceiling surface using 4 units of 6 mm (1/4 in.) mounting
hardware appropriate to the mounting surface and appropriate to the
combined weight of the J-Box and the Imager.

12 Installation

The following is an overview of the inside of the J-Box.

Power cables for
lamp and motor
functions

Imager Base

(supplying power to one Imager)

Other luminaires on the data netw o rk

Attaching the Imager to a J-Box

To attach the Imager to a J-Box:

1 Remove the J-Box cover by loosing the 3 Allen screws around the rim with a

2.5 mm Allen wrench.

2 Using the 2.5 mm Allen wrench to loose the two locking screws, remove the

slotted section of the J-Box (indicated in grey).

RJ-45 connectors for data

DMX controller, MC-X,

or IR-receiver

Installation 13

3 Pass the cables and mounting flange of the Imager though the center of the

J-Box cover.

4 Slide the flange of the Imager into the slot on the J-Box. Replace the slotted

section.

5 Move the Imager to the correct pan position and screw the locking screws in

place using the 3 mm Allen wrench.

6 Connect the power cables running from the Imager Base to the clamp

terminals in the Imager.

14 Installation

The following illustration shows the correlation between the clamp terminals

10.5

Volt

24
Volt

Lamp

N.

Rel.

PCB

Lamp

L.

in the Imager Base and those in the Imager luminaire’s J-Box.

Clamp terminals
on Imager Base

10.5 Volt

2

3

1

Clamp terminals in
Imager J-Box

24 Volt

Lamp L.

Ground

7

6

2

1

8

Rel. PCB

9

Lamp

Mains

Neutral

9

8

Ground

Live

7

6

5

Lamp N.

4

5

4

3

Installation 15

7 Clamp the ground wire running from the luminaire to the green terminal (at

position 6) to the J-Box using the screw provided (illustrated here).

8 Push the clamp terminals in the J-Box into the holes that are provided so

that they click into place.

9 Connect the data cable from the Imager

luminaire to the data connector in the J-Box.
This can be found just behind the RJ-45
connectors.

10 Perform any necessary steps in “Data linking

multiple fixtures”.

Data linking multiple fixtures

You need to create a data link if you are going to be:

• Operating multiple Imagers in a synchronous way

• Controlling more than one fixture via a DMX control device

• Programming multiple fixtures via the IR receiver and IR remote control

Creating a data link

The data transmission rate (250 kbits/s) used by DMX512 requires the
selection of a cable which does not significantly distort the signal or give rise
to spurious signal reflections. Cables intended for use with audio systems
(microphone cables), while having the convenience of flexibility, availability
and relative low cost, are NOT suitable for use with DMX512 because of
their high capacitance and incorrect characteristic impedance; at DMX512
data rates this will give rise to bit time distortion and signal
reflections/overshoot.

16 Installation

Cabling systems shall provide a balanced, nominal 120 ohm terminated
transmission line, and be made of cables with a cha ra c teristic impedance in
the range 100-120 ohms.

Note: Mixing cables of different impedances and other characteristics

not isolated by buffers or other processing devices may affect
system reliability.

Always use solid or stranded shielded-twisted pair/foiled twisted pair
(STP/FTP), 100 or 120 ohm cables that conform to ISO IEC 11801 category
5 or higher with RJ-45 connectors wired as follows

Pair Wire # Color Function DMX512 Pin

Pair 2 1 white /

data 1 + DMX512 Pin 3

orange

2 orange data 1 - DMX512 Pin 2

Pair 3 3 white / green data 2 + DMX512 Pin 5

4 green data 2 - DMX512 Pin 4

Pair 1 5 blue Not assigned

6 white / blue Not assigned

Pair 4 7 white / brown Signal Common (0 v) DMX512 Pin 1

8 brown Signal Common (0 v) DMX512 Pin 1

Shield drain

The minimum wire size is 0.2 mm (24 AWG) for runs up to 300 meters (1000
ft.) and 0.322 mm (26 AWG) for runs up 500 meters (1640 ft.). Your Martin
dealer can supply the right cable in various lengths.

The: RJ-45 sockets in the Imager J-Box are wired as follows - pins 7 & 8 to
ground, pin 2 to signal - (cold), and pin 1 to signal + (hot).

Creating the data link

1 Connect one of the RJ-45 connectors in

the J-Box to a DMX control device, or
one of the RJ-45 connectors in the next
J-Box.

2 Continue connecting fixtures output to

input. Up to 32 devices may be
connected on a serial link. A termination
plug is pre-installed and may need to be
removed if you are connecting the fixture to a subsequent fixture on a
network.

Installation 17

3 If you are not using the infrared remote control and receiver, ensure that the

the link is terminated with an RJ-45 termination plug (one is supplied and
pre-installed in the J-Box) into the DMX data output of the last J-Box.

Warning If you are using Stand-Alone programs (see “Stand-Alone

programming overview” on page 26) on multiple fixtures on a
data link and you experience random “flicker” or other
unexplained control problems, insert a female termination plug
(P/N 91613018) into the last fixture on the data link.

Replacing the Imager J-Box cover

1 Four holes, for cabling, are semi-

stamped in the side of the J-Box
cover. If these are needed, take a
pair of needle-nose pliers and break
the metal stamps out of the cover.
Place the supplied cable glands
over the cables and push them into
the holes in the junction-box cover.

2 Before closing the J-Box ensure that the power and data network cables

(“Data linking multiple fixtures” on page 16) are attached to the terminals.

3 Push the Imager J-Box cover into place.
4 Using the 2.5 mm Allen wrench, tighten the three Allen screws that hold the

cover in position.

Adjusting the projection angle

You can adjust the angle of the luminaire by making adjustments at the
joints. To adjust a joint, use the 6 mm Allen wrench to loosen th e joints on
either side of the fixture. Adjust to the desired angle and re-tighten.

18 Installation

General operation

When the Imager is connected to power it will reset. After a few seconds the
following text appear in the control panel display:

1 IM, followed by
2 VER, followed by
3 the version number of the installed software, followed by
4rst

When the reset is completed the fixture DMX address will appear in the
control panel display.

External control

The Imager can be controlled with DMX signals from a DMX control device
such as a DMX recorder or DMX controller. This is described in “Section 3.
DMX control” on page 37.

Stand-Alone programming

Using stand-alone programming, there are two ways of programming and
storing a show in the fixture itself:

• Via an MP-2 Uploader, or

• Using the optional IR remote control (that communicates with the optional IR
receiver mounted on the first fixture in a data link). This method is popular
for installations of up to 10 fixtures because access to the various functions
is faster, and because multiple fixtures can be simultaneously selected and
programmed from a single IR remote control unit (this potentially time­saving method is known as IR Stand-Alone). If you have any MiniMac
Maestro or Alien 02 luminaires installed on the data link you can also use
this method to program them.

Stand-Alone programming is described in “Section 2. Stand-Alone
operation” on page 25.

General operation 19

Control panel

The control panel is used to set the fixture address and other settings. It can
also be used to operate the fixture in a limited way manually for testing and
service purposes.

The control panel will (by default in the personality settings) be deactivated
and switch off after 2 minutes if no buttons are pressed. When inactive error
messages will still be displayed (provided that this has not been deactivated
in the fixture personality settings). To reactivate the display press one of the
buttons for two seconds and release it.

Navigating the control menu

The control panel displays the fixture address at the top of the menu. If there
are any error messages these are displayed as well. To get to the top of the
menu, press [menu] repeatedly. From the top, press [menu] to enter the
main menu. Press [up] or [down] to scroll through menus and press [enter]
to view submenus. To activate a setting or function, press [enter]. To return
to the previous menu or to escape without making a selection, press [menu].

Inverting the display

Press [up] and [down] at the same time.

Menus

The control panel menu is detailed in “Control menu structure” on page 66.
They are described at a high level here.

Address menu (Adr)

Depending on the setting in the Profile menu (see “Profile menu (Pro)” on
page 21) the Address menu is used to set either a:

• DMX control address (1-512), where a fixture will be controlled by DMX
signals from a DMX control device.

• IR fixture ID number (0-9), where a fixture will be programmed using an IR
remote control.

20 General operation

Profile menu (Pro)

The Profile menu contains options where you can specify if the fixture is:

• Using the IR remote control system and has the IR received installed (option
rCS), or

• Using the IR remote control system and does not have the IR receiver
installed (option rCr), or

• Not using the IR remote system (options d1 or d2). Always specify one of
these when the optional IR remote control system is not in use:

•DMX mode 1 uses 9 channels and does not allow fine adjustment of
movement and effects.

•DMX mode 2, which is the default, uses 12 channels and allows fine
adjustment of movement and effects.

Stand-alone menu (SA)

The Stand-Alone menu commands can be used to execute scenes in S t and­Alone mode. See “Programming using the optional infrared remote control”
on page 29 for further information.

Adjustment menu (Adj)

The Adjustment menu (AdJ) provides manual control for service use.

Personality menu (Per)

The Personality menu sets some basic characteristics, or the personality,
that the fixture has.

Lamp-off and reset

These options enable you to disable the lamp-off and reset commands that
are used on DMX channel 1. This might be useful if you are using a DMX
control device with your Imager, because it reduces the chance of
accidently selecting lamp-off on channel 1 during a show. The default is that
these commands are enabled.

Note that the lamp must be allowed to cool for at least 6 minutes after
turning it off before it can be re-struck. A 6-minute hot-restrike delay is
programmed into the Imager software from the time that the light is
extinguished, or the power is switched off, to ensure that this occurs. If you
attempt to strike the lamp and do not succeed the fixture will reattempt to
strike itself after 6 minutes (and a hot lamp warning/error will appear in the
display), unless you issue the lamp off command. If the fixture fails these
two attempts to strike, the lamp will be assumed to be defective and the L E
(lamp error) message will appear.

General operation 21

Automatic lamp-on

When enabled, this will strike the lamp automatically within 90 seconds of
applying power to the fixture. By default this is set to

Off.

Display

Turn off the display 2 minutes after the last key press or leave it on. This
setting will be overridden by error and warning messages. By default this
option is on.

Store remote status (SrS)

This SRS option is only relevant when you are using the optional infrared
remote control and receiver. If SRS is:

• On (default), and you start or stop the programmed show using the IR
remote control, the fixture will additionally be set to automatically start or
stop the show next time it is powered on.

• Off, the IR remote control has no influence over the automatic starting of a
programmed show at power-on. This is controlled by the
menu (see “Starting show playback” on page 33).

SA / Run

Enable lamp off control from an MC-X

When using an MC-X control device to select and run scenes, button 7 can
be used to turn the lamp off. By default this option is off.

The lamp must be allowed to cool for at least 6 minutes after turning it off
before it can be re-struck. A 6-minute hot-restrike delay is programmed into
the Imager software from the time that the light is extinguished, or the power
is switched off, to ensure that this occurs. If you attempt to strike the lamp
and do not succeed the fixture will reattempt to strike itself after 6 minutes
(and a hot lamp warning/error will appear in the display), unless you issue
the lamp off command. If the fixture fails these two attempts to strike, the
lamp will be assumed to be defective and the L E (lamp error) messag e will
appear.

Errors and warnings message toggle

This enables error and warning messages to be supp ressed. This enables ,
for example, the continued programming of a fixture that has a non-critical
error. The default setting is On, which means that errors messages will not
be suppressed and can be seen, when active, at the top level of the control
menu structure.

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Lamp Temperature fan regulation

Allows the lamp fan in a Imager to be automatically adjusted based on the
temperature. This is on by default.

Gobo Temperature fan regulation

Allows the gobo fan in a Imager to be automatically adjusted based on the
temperature. This is on by default.

Temperature warnings enabled

Enables temperature warnings to appear in the display and shut down the
lamp.

Lamp hour warning

Using this menu you can enable or disable lamp life warnings and set the
number of hours of expected life that apply to the lamp type installed. A
counter operates that can be read and reset in the
resettable lamp hour counter reaches:

• 100 hours less than the predefined lamp hour warning level, the display will
start blinking ‘Lhu’ in the display. At this point you should change the lamp to
avoid the risk of lamp explosion.

• The predefined lamp hour warning level, the lamp shuts off and can not be
turned on again before the counter is reset, or the predefined lamp hour
warning level has been redefined.

This is option is off by default. We recommend that you activate the Lamp
Hour Warning function on the Imager and that you set the expected number
of hours of life the lamp has. Remember to also reset the lamp hour counter
using the Information menu.

Inf menu. When the

Note that because the display is limited to 3 digits, and many lamps have a
life that is measured in thousands of hours, the counters are set to 1/100ths
of their actual value. For example for a lamp that has a life of 3000 hours,
the lamp hour warning level would be set to 30.

Restore factory defaults

Restores factory default settings in the Personality menu.

Reset all counters

Resets all resettable counters (these are found under the Information
menu).

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Information menu (INF)

The Imager provides reado uts to track usage, tem perature, mainten ance
intervals, lamp life, and software version. Values from 1000 to 9999 are
automatically scrolled and counters roll over to 0 after 9,999.

Displaying or resetting a counter

Scroll to Inf in the main menu, press [enter] and scroll to the desired
readout. Press [enter] and scroll to the desired option. Press [enter] to
display the information.

Note that the resettable counters (
zero by pressing and holding [up] for ap proximately 5 seconds, until th e
readout displays

Utility menu (UtI)

The Utility Menu is used to set the fixture into Boot Upload Mode. See
“Firmware updates” on page 58.

Test menu (tSt)

This is used by Martin service personal to test the printed circuit board.

rES) in the Inf menu can be set to

0.

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In stand-alone mode, individual Imagers can be programmed to run a show
of up to 20 scenes without an external controller. This can be done using the
control panel or the optional IR remote control system.

The Imager will run its show in a continuous loop.
Multiple Imagers on a data link all have their own shows individually

programmed, but can have scenes synchronously triggered by a one fixture
on the data link.

About scene timing

Each scene has a dynamic
part - the fade - during which
effects move to the scene’s
programmed positions, and a
static part - the wait - where
effects do not change.

The duration of the fade and
wait is programmed
individually for each scene.
The fade time may be 0 - 120
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takes a scene to execute is the
sum of the fade and wait times.

When operating multiple fixtures synchronously, the wait time is determined
by the fixture that issues scene change commands. It does this when it
reaches the end of each scene wait time. Every other fixture fades and waits
at the its own rate and then remains in the “wait state” until receiving a start
scene xx command. When programming in synchronous triggering
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1 Every fixture has the same number of scenes.
2 Respective scene times are a few seconds longer on the fixture that issues

triggering commands.
The rules used in the algorithm are detailed in “Synchro nous triggering

during Stand-Alone operation” on page 35.

Synchronizing scene changes for multiple Imagers

In situations where you are running multiple Imagers on a data link it is
possible to synchronize scene changes. Read this section if this applies in
your case.

It is important to note that each individual fixture must be programmed with
a show and that the only commands that are passed are scene change
commands. No data about the look of the scene is passed between fixtures.

Setting synchronized triggering options

1 Scroll to SA in the top level of the menus on the control panel and press

[enter].

2 Scroll to

SAE and press [enter].

3 Select:

Sin If the fixture will operate in isolation (with no

Snd If the fixture will send scene triggering signals to the

Syn If the fixture should “listen” for scene trigger signals on

4 Press [enter].

synchronous triggering). This is the factory default
setting.

other Imagers on the data link.

the data link.

Programming methods

The Imager provides two stand-alone programming methods; using the:

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• MP-2 Upload device. See the MP-2 user manual for further information, or
an

• Optional infrared remote control and infrared receiver. Using this method
you can simultaneously select and program up to ten Imager fixtures on a
single data link using a handheld remote. This method can save time
programming individual fixtures. See “Programming using the optional
infrared remote control” on page 29 for further information.

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Programming using the optional infrared remote control

Programming can be performed using an optional infrared transmitter and
receiver system that are orderable from your Martin dealer. Infrared
programming can be performed for a single fixture, or up to 10 fixtures on a
data link.

The optional IR remote control device can be used to program 20 scenes
that make up a show. Note that:

• Every fixture can have up to 20 on-board scenes with individual fade & wait
times.

• Scenes are numbered from 0 to 19.

• A scene contains a fade-section where the fixture shifts to the scene,
followed by a wait-section where the scene effect is shown.

• Programming using the IR remote control is easiest when the display on the
Imager control panel can be seen.

You can also program any Alien 02 or MiniMAC Maestro fixtures on the
same data link. Refer to the respective user manuals for further information.

Note that it is always possible to perform stand-alone programming using an
MP-2 uploading device (refer to the MP-2 user manual for more
information).

Before you begin programming

If you are running multiple fixtures, ensure that:

• Y ou have established a data link (see “Data linking multiple fixtures” on page

16) and that the IR-receiver is connected to the data link (you may need an
XLR-RJ-45 converter to do this) and installed in a line-of-site location.

•There is no termination plug in the last fixture in the data link.

Ensure the stand-alone program is not running

To stop the current stand-alone program running:

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1 Press [menu] to return to the top level of the menu.
2 Scroll to

[enter].

3 Scroll to

SA in the top level of the menus on the control panel and press

run and press [enter].

4 Scroll to
5 Press [menu] to return to the top level of the menu.

Off and press [enter].

Enabling infrared programming

Perform the following steps in this order:

1 Only the first fixture on the data link can have an IR receiver. Insert the

receiver module into the serial data In socket. Position the sensor arm as

desired but avoid turning it more than necessary.
2 From the top level of the menu, scroll to
3 If this fixture:

• Does not have the IR receiver installed, scroll to rCr. Press [enter].

• Has the IR receiver installed, scroll to

4 Press [menu] to return to the top level of the menu.
5 Select Adr and press [enter]. Select an IR fixture ad dress from 0 to 9 and

press [enter]. Note that if you have multiple fixtures that will run the same

stand-alone scenes it might be a good idea for them to share the same IR

fixture address. This will save time when programming, as they will all

receive and process the scene programming instructions simultaneously.
6 Press [menu] to return to the top level of the menu.
7 Stand 2 meters (6 ft.) away from the fixture, point the remote control at the

receiver, and press the lamp power button. If there is no response, try the ID

button. If there is still no response, reverse the sensor head by rotating the

sensor arm 180° and folding it over.

rCS. Press [enter].

Pro, press [enter].

Remote control commands

Important! The luminaire will acknowledge the receipt each valid IR

command with a slight change in intensity.

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Fixture selection

Each fixture must be assigned an address from 0 - 9 during setup so that it
can be individually controlled with the remote control. Note that fixtures can
share an address if they are to have the same program.

To select a fixture, press ID and enter its address using the number keys.
Multiple fixtures may be selected by entering more than one address. For
example, pressing [ID] [1] [2] [3] selects fixtures 1, 2, and 3.

Lamp power

The lamp power button toggles lamp power on and off on selected fixtures.
The button must be held for 5 seconds to turn lamp power off. Note: Lamps
cannot be turned off during scene execution and a discharge lamp must
cool for several minutes after being turned off before it can be turned back
on.

The lamp must be allowed to cool for at least 6 minutes after it is switched
off before it can be re-struck. A 6-minute hot-restrike delay is programmed
into the Imager software from the time that the light is extinguished, or the
power is switched off, to ensure that this occurs. If you attempt to strike the
lamp and do not succeed the fixture will reattempt to strike itself after 6
minutes (and a hot lamp warning/error will appear in the display), unless you
issue the lamp off command. If the fixture fails these two attempts to strike,
the lamp will be assumed to be defective and the LE (lamp error) message
will appear.

Scene timing

Fade and wait times are set by pressing the scene timing buttons and
entering the desired time in seconds using the number keys.

Scene Selection

Scenes are created, selected, saved, and deleted using the six scene keys.
The current scene is displayed on the fixture display after the letter “
during editing and after the letter “P” or “S” (slave) during execution.

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r”

Lamp power

Scene timing

Fixture selection

Position adjustment

Execution

Effects selection

• Prev (previous scene) scrolls backwards through
scenes on selected fixtures.

• Next (next scene) scrolls forwards through scenes on
selected fixtures.

• Store (store scene) saves effect and timing settings to
the current scene.

• Delete (delete scene) removes the current scene from
memory. Scenes above the deleted scene are
renumbered.

• INS (insert scene) creates and saves a new scene
before the current scene, which moves up a number.

• ADD (add scene) creates a new scene at the end of
the sequence with the settings that are active when
the scene is created.

Effects Adjustment

Scene selection

00 01 02

Store saves
settings in the
current scene.

00 01 02 03

Add saves
settings in a new
scene at the end
of the sequence.

00 01 02 03

Insert saves
settings in a new
scene before the
current scene.

The look of a scene is programmed by first selecting an option with the
effect selection buttons and then adjusting the option with the position
adjustment buttons. When two effects are assigned to a selection button,
the up/down arrows control one effect and the left/right arrows control the
other effect. If there is only one effect, the up/down arrows usually provide
course adjustment and the left/right arrows usually provide fine adjustment.
The middle button returns effects to a default position.

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Stand-Alone show playback

Starting show playback

1 From the top level of the control menu, scroll to SA and press [enter].
2 Scroll to

[enter].
3 Scroll to
4 Scroll to

When the show starts to run the current scene number will appear in the

control panel display (unless the PEr/dIS menu has been set to OFF, in

which case the display will switch off two minutes after the last key is

pressed).

Important! Execution of the pre-programmed scenes in a loop will

automatically resume when the fixture is powered-on if stand-

alone is enabled and the automatic lamp-on (PEr/ALO) function

is enabled (see “Automatic lamp-on” on page 22).

SA in the top level of the menus on the control panel and press

run and press [enter].
On and press [enter].

Show Execution with the IR remote

control

The Run/Stop button on the IR remote control toggles scene execution

on/off on fixtures that are selected (see“Fixture s election” on page 31).

Scenes execute in a continuous ascending loop.

All remote control functions except Run/Stop are disabled during show

execution.

If the Store Remote Status option (see “Store remote status (SrS)” on page

22) is enabled, then the Run/Stop button will also toggle the

option to OFF or On, so that next time the fixture is powered on it will

automatically start (or not start) the Stand-Alone show.

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SA / run

Scene execution Using the optional MC-X

The MC-X is an optional remote control unit that is avai lable from Martin.
Once the remote controller is connected, 7 scenes can be conveniently
called up on the MC-X's buttons.

To enable control:

1 Connect the MC-X controller to the Imager’s data network via an XLR-to-RJ-

45 adaptor. If multiple Imagers are connected, plug the controller into the
first fixture in the link.

2 On each fixture, select

exit the

3 On each fixture, select

the
4 To trigger scenes 00-06, press the numbered preset buttons on the MC-X.
5 To have each fixture run its own routine, press [Auto].

SA menu.

Pro menu.

SA / run / OFF and press [enter]. Press [menu] to

Pro / d1 and press [enter]. Press [menu] to exit

Using the

control the lamp off function. See “Control menu structure ” on page 66.

PEr / nnO menu it is possible to set button 7 on the MC-X to

DMX controller override during

Stand-Alone show playback

If an Imager is connected to a DMX controller and receives DMX signals

during show playback, the Stand-Alone show will stop running and the

fixture will respond to the DMX controller. DMX signals always have priority

over the running of a Stand-Alone show.

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Synchronous triggering during Stand-Alone operation

Note This chapter details the rules that are used in Stand-Alone

synchronous triggering. It is not necessary to read this chapter
unless you require help with problem diagnosis or unless you
otherwise need a detailed understanding of the algorithm used
for synchronous triggering.

The rules are as follows:

1 Every fixture can have up to 20 on-board scenes with i ndividual fade and

wait times.
2 Scenes are numbered from 0 to 19.
3 A scene contains a fade-section, followed by a wait-section.
4 When running "synchronous triggering" one Imager issues commands to

the other Imagers to "go to scene xx", where xx is the scene number that

master will execute next.
5 If a slave has fewer scenes than the master, it will derive which scene to go

to by dividing the number of the scene it has been commanded to go to

(scene 5, for example) by the total number of scenes that the slave fixture

has (4, for example) in whole numbers (no decimal places). In this example

5 divided by 4 results in 1, with 1 remainder. This remainder will be the

number of the scene that the slave fixture starts - scene 1. Generall y

though, when a Slave fixture reaches its own last scene before the Master

fixture, a "go to scene x" message will result in the first scene being played.

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6 If a slave has more scenes than the master calls, the last scenes in the

slave will never be executed, as is the case with scene S4 in the following
example.

F=fade, W=wait Timeline =>

M0 M1 M2 M3

Programmed in Master F W F W F W F W

S0 S1 S2 S3 S4

Programmed in Slave F W F W F W F W F W

Result M0 M1 M2 M3

FW FWF WFW
S0 S1 S2 S3
FW FW FW ----F W

7 A slave fixture will not listen for the next message from the master fixture

before it has finished its current scene. This may result in a slave skipping a
scene if slave has a longer scene time than master. Note that in the
following example the scenes in the Sl ave run out of their programme d
sequence because scenes 0 and 2 on the Slave are longer than the
corresponding scenes on the Master.

M=master, S=slave
F=fade, W=wait Time >

Programmed M0 M1 M2
Master F W F W F W

Slave F W F W F W

S0 S1 S2

Result M0 M1 M2 M0 M1
Master F W F W F W F W F W

Slave F W F W .. .. FW .. ..

S0 S2 S1

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DMX Controller operation

The Imager may be programmed and operated with any lighting control
device that is compatible with the USITT DMX standard. This section
describes how to operate the system with a controller.

See the appropriate section for specific control values for your Imager
model:

• “Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel” on page 71.

• “Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel with moving-mirror fitted” on page 72.

• “Imager 01 DMX-Gobo” on page 74.

• “Imager 01 DMX-Gobo with moving-mirror fitted” on page 76.

Connecting a DMX control device

Connect a data cable from the Imager J-Box to the control device’s data
output. If the control device does not have an RJ-45 socket then you may
need to purchase or wire an XLR-to-RJ45 converter. For wiring information
see “Creating a data link” on page 16.

Set the appropriate DMX mode

There are two DMX modes:

• DMX mode 1 uses 9 channels and does not allow fine adjustment of
movement and effects.

• DMX mode 2, which is the default, uses 12 channels and allows fine
adjustment of movement and effects.

The mode that is used is specified using the Profile menu in the control
panel (see “Control menu structure” on page 66.

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Control address selection

The Imager requires 9-12 DMX control channels (depe nding on the DMX
mode that is selected). The DMX address, also known as the start channel,
is the first control channel used. It is a logical address to which control
instructions are sent. In this way a controller, can send instructions to a
fixture, or fixtures, at a particular address. For example when using nine
channels of control data (DMX mode 1), the Imager reads the data on the
start channel (DMX address) and the next eight channels. If the DMX
address is set to 100, the Imager uses channels 100, 101, 102, 103, 104,
105, 106, 107 and 108.

Be sure to allow adequate channels when setting the control address. If
control channels for one fixture overlap control channels for another fixture,
then one of the fixtures will receive the wrong commands. Two Imagers may
share the same address if they are to respond identically. They will receive
the same commands and individual control will be impossible.

The default factory set control address is ‘1’.

Setting the control address

1 Scroll to Pro in the top level of the menus on the control panel and press

[enter].
2 Select d1 or d2 to enable DMX control. Press [enter].
3 Press [menu] to return to the top level of the menu.
4 Scroll to

[enter]. The current address is displayed.
5 Scroll to the address that is assigned to the fixture on the controller. Press

[enter] to activate the address setting.

Adr in the top level of the menus on the control panel and press

Disable Stand-Alone operation (if

required)

DMX control always overrides any Stand-Alone show that is running, but if

Stand-Alone mode is enabled and no DMX signal is received, the Imager

will attempt to run any show in its memory. To prevent this:
1 Press [menu] to return to the top level of the menu.

2 Scroll to

[enter].

SA in the top level of the menus on the control panel and press

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3 Scroll to run and press [enter].
4 Scroll to

Off and press [enter].

Lamp control

Important Avoid striking several lamps at once!

The lamp can be turned on and off from the controller using the lamp-on and
lamp-off commands on channel 1. To prevent accidental lamp-off
commands, lamp off can be partially disabled from the using the

LOF

menu on the control panel (see “Control menu structure” on page 66).
If the DMX Lamp-off personality is off, the lamp-off command on channel 1
executes only on an:

• Imager DMX Gobo Wheel, if gobo position 4 is selected (either in indexed or
continuous rotation) and the focus is set to the near position.

• Imager DMX Gobo, if DMX-channel 3 is set to a value of 60-79 or 140-159,
and the focus is set to the near position.

Strike lamps one at a time at 5 second intervals. Striking many lamps at
once may cause a voltage drop large enough to prevent lamps from striking,
damage electronics, and trip circuit breakers. To have the lamp strike
automatically at power-up, set the Automatic Lamp-on personality to on
(see “Personality menu (Per)” on page 21).

PEr /

The lamp must be allowed to cool for at least 6 minutes after turning it off
before it can be re-struck. A 6-minute hot-restrike delay is programmed into
the Imager software from the time that the light is extinguished, or the power
is switched off, to ensure that this occurs. If you attempt to strike the lamp
and do not succeed the fixture will reattempt to strike itself after 6 minutes
(and a hot lamp warning/error will appear in the display), unless you issue
the lamp off command. If the fixture fails these two attempts to strike, the
lamp will be assumed to be defective and the L E (lamp error) messag e will
appear.

Effects

The mechanical effects reset to their home positions when the fixture is
powered on. Effects can also be reset from the controller on channel 1. If the
DMX Reset personality is off, the reset command on channel 1 will only
execute on an

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• Imager DMX Gobo Wheel only if gobo position 4 is selected (either in
indexed or continuous rotation) and the focus is set to the near position.

• Imager DMX Gobo only if DMX-channel 3 is set to a value of 60-79 or 140­159, and the focus is set to the near position.

Note that use of DMX mode 2 provides for fine positioning control of effects.
See “Set the appropriate DMX mode” on page 38.

Intensity

The fixture provides smooth, high resolution, full-range intensity control on
channel 2.

Focus

The fixture provides focus control from 2 meters to infinity on channel 5
(DMX mode 1) or 6 (DMX mode 2).

Gobo effects

Gobo selection (for the Imager DMX Gobo Wheel), rotation and indexing
control are available on channels 3 and 4 (DMX mode 1) or 3 to 5 (DMX
mode 2).

Moving mirror control

Pan, tilt, and speed control of the optional moving mirror is available on
channels 6 to 8 (DMX mode 1) or 7 to 11 (DMX mode 2).

The speed at which the mirror moves from one position to another, can be
controlled in two ways known as tracking control and vector control. You
may switch between tracking and vector control, but you cannot use both at
the same time.

Tracking control is enabled by setting channel 8 (in DMX mode 1) or 11 (in
DMX mode 2), to a decimal value from 0 to 2. Fades are then programmed
using the controller’s cross-faders. The Imager has a digital filter algorithm
that averages several updates to ensure smooth movement.

Vector control provides a way to program fades on controllers without cross­faders and may provide smoother fades than tracking control with some
controllers, particularly on very slow fades. A vector speed is programmed
by setting channel 8 (in DMX mode 1) or 11 (in DMX mode 2) to a decimal
value from 3 (fastest) to 251 (slowest). When using vector control, the
controller cross-fade time, if available, must be 0.

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Blackout while moving

Image projection can be blacked out while effects or the mirror moves at
maximum speed from one position to the other by setting channel 8 (in DMX
mode 1) or 11 (in DMX mode 2) to a decimal value from 252 to 255.

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Gobos

The:

• Imager DMX Gobo Wheel accepts up to four metal or glass gobos

• Imager DMX Gobo accepts a single metal or glass gobo
The gobos must be size D with an outside diameter of 53.3 mm 2.10 in.) and

a maximum image diameter of 40 mm (1.57 in.).
The images can be rotated in both directions or set in an indexed position.
A single Imager promotion gobo is factory installed.

Image projection size

To calculate the size of a projected image using a gobo of a given size, the
formula is

projected image size

To calculate the gobo image size required to achieve a projected image
size, the formula is

gobo image size

The focal length of the Imager will be one of the following:

• 150 mm (5.9 in.) for the optional 15° lens

• 100 mm (3.9 in.) for the standard 23° lens

• 70 mm (2.75 in.) for the optional 32° lens

gobo image size projected distance×

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projected size focal length×

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focal length

projected distance

Custom gobos

For optimum performance, custom glass gobos for the Imager should be
made with the text, logo, and similar artwork reversed on the coated side
(unless the moving mirror accessory is fitted as this will invert the gobo
image that is projected).

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Gobo orientation

The following illustrations show the correct orientation for different gobo
types. When in doubt, install gobos with the more reflective side towards the
lamp.

Uncoated side towards surfaceCoated side towards lamp

When an object is held up to the
coated side there is no space
between the object and its

Coated Glass Gobos

reflection. The back edge of the
gobo cannot be seen when
looking through the coated side.

Smooth side towards lamp

Textured Glass Gobos

Reflective side towards lamp Black side towards surface

Metal Gobos

Reversed image towards
lamp

When an object is held up to the
uncoated side there is a space
between the object and its reflection.
The back edge of the gobo can be
seen when looking through the
uncoated side.

T extured side towards surface

True image towards surface

Image/text Gobos

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Replacing a gobo

Imager 01 DMX Gobo

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
2 Remove the top cover of the fixture using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.

3 Unscrew the thumb screw holding the gobo plate in place.

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4 Remove the gobo plate from the fixture.

5 Squeeze the ends of the retention spring (inside the gobo holder) together

and remove. Push the existing gobo (if installed) out from the back and
remove.

6 Orient the gobo as shown in “Custom gobos” on page 44 and insert the

replacement gobo into the holder. Secure the gobo with the retention spring.
7 Replace the gobo plate, screw it into place, an d replace the fixture cover.
8 Applying power.

Imager 04 DMX Gobo Wheel

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
2 Rotate the gobo wheel to a position that allows you to access the gobo.

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3 Using a small screwdriver if necessary, squeeze the ends of the retention

spring (inside the gobo holder) together and remove the existing gobo (if
installed) and spring.

4 Orient the gobo as shown in “Custom gobos” on page 44 and insert the

replacement gobo into the holder. Secure the gobo with the retention spring.

5 Apply power.

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Filters

A Slide Projection Kit (P/N 91611076), or hexagonal color filter can be

installed in the Imager. The holder slides out of the side of the fixture and is

held in place by a magnet.

The following filters are available (at the time of printing) from your Martin

dealer:

Lilac 503 P/N 46402000
Light Blue 102 P/N 46402001
Green 208 IAD P/N 46402002
Green 204 P/N 46402003
Orange 306M P/N 46402004
Red 308 P/N 46402005
Green 203 P/N 46402006
Blue 108 P/N 46402007
UV-transmitter P/N 46402008
Half Minus Green P/N 46402009
Heat filter (included in Slide

Projection Kit)

P/N 41102060

The number next to each color filter is an OCLI (Optical Coating Laboratory,

Inc.) reference number.

Filters 49

Lens options

The following lenses are available for the Imager luminaire:

• 23° lens (fitted as standard)

• 15° lens (a screw on attachment) - P/N 91611074

• 32° lens (a screw on attachment) - P/N 91611075

Changing the lens

To change the lens:

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
2 Remove the cover of the fixture using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.

3 Rotate the spindle to move the standard lens as far away from the lamp as

possible.

4 Slide the optional lens in under the standard lens, and screw it to the thread

on the standard lens.

50 Lens options

5 Adjust the position of the pin that functions as the mechanical stop to the

appropriate position.

o

23

15o lens position

standard position 32o lens position

Note that for the 32 degree lens the pin is removed and inserted from the

other side of the plate.
6 Replace the fixture cover and apply power.

Lens options 51

Moving mirror

The optional moving mirror, enables programmable movement, useful for
roving logos or gliding messages. It pr ovides smooth movement in a range
of 235° of pan by 65° of tilt.

To install the moving mirror:

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
2 Remove the cover of the fixture using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.

3 Using a 2mm Allen wrench, loosen the 4 recessed Allen screws on the

spine of the fixture and remove the cover plate.

52 Moving mirror

4 Slide the struts on the moving mirror into the

Imager.
5 Once in position lock the mirror into place by

tightening the 4 recessed Allen screws on the

spine of the fixture.
6 Attached the cable to the connector in the

Imager.

7 Place the cable so that it stays out of the optical path.

8 Replace the fixture cover and apply power.

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ECTION

5. S

ERVICE AND

TROUBLESHOOTING

Moving mirror 55

Service

This section describes service proced ures that can be performed by the
user. Refer all service not described here to a qualified Martin technician.

CAUTION! R ISK OF SHOCK

Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts after
servicing.

The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 80° C
(176° F) when operating at room temperature (25° C / 77° F).
Always allow the fixture to cool for 30 minutes before handling.

Lamp replacement

To ensure 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.

• Always allow the lamp to warm up fully before turning it off.

• Avoid turning on several lamps at once.
The Imager can use the following discharge lamps. Installing any other lamp

type may damage the fixture.

Lamp CRI Color Temp. Average Life

Philips MSD 250 75 6700 K 3000 hours
Philips MSD 250/2 65 8500 K 3000 hours
Osram HSD 250/78 85 7800 K 3000 ho urs
Osram HSD 250/60 85 6000 K 2000 hours
Osram HSD 250/80 75-80 8000 K 3000 hours

To replace the lamp:

1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for 30 minutes before

removing the lamp cover.

56 Service

2 Remove the two thumb screws that hold the lamp holder in place at the

back of the fixture.

3 Gently remove the lamp holder and guide it out of the housing.
4 Remove the old lamp from the socket.
5 Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base - do not touch the glass bulb -

insert it firmly and squarely into the lamp socket.

6 Clean the glass bulb with an alcohol wipe or a clean, lint-free cloth wetted

with alcohol.
7 Gently insert the lamp and screw the holder into place.
8 We recommend that you activate the Lamp Hour Warning function on the

Imager and that you set the expected number of hours of life the lamp has.

This is done using the Personality menu on the Imager (see the Imager user

manual). Remember to also reset the lamp hour counter using the

Information menu on the Imager. When the lamp hour counter reaches:

• 100 hours less than the expected life time of the lamp, the display on the
Imager will start blinking LHr in the display. At this point you should change
the lamp to avoid the risk of lamp explosion.

• The expected life of the lamp, the lamp shuts off and can not be turned on
again before the counter in the Imager is reset, or the predefined lamp hour
warning level has been redefined.

Cleaning

Wash the aluminum housing of the Imager with a soft brush or sponge and a
mild, non-abrasive car washing detergent. Rinse.

Service 57

Cleaning the air filter in the Imager luminaire

The air filters can be found on the spine of the Imager and should be
replaced regularly. You can order extra filters from your Martin Dealer (part
number 91611079).

Firmware updates

Firmware updates are released when features are added. The latest version
is available from the Support Area of the Martin Professional web site at
http://www.martin.dk.

The installed firmware version number is displayed in the control panel
under the InF/Uer menu.

Requirements

Firmware is installed using one of the following hardware de vices, here after
referred to as the “Uploader”:

• Martin MP-2 Uploader

• PC using any DMX interface that supports the Software Uploader program
(for example a Martin LightJockey or DABS 1 interface)

The following are required in order to install software:

• The Imager update file, available for download from the User Support Area
of the Martin web site (http://www.martin.com).

58 Service

• The Software Uploader program, version 5.3 or later - supplied with the
Martin MP-2, LightJockey, or available for download from the support pages
for these products in the User Support Area of the Martin web site.

Important In DMX or SA-mode (Stand Alone mode) the data link must be

terminated.
In IR-mode press the ID button for approximately 5 sec. then the

fixtures will go into DMX-mode and the fixtures can be
uploaded. Remove the IR-Remote receiver and terminate the
link. After fixture power off the fixtures will be in IR-mode again.

For guidance on preparing a LightJockey, MP-2 or Software Uploader refer
to the user documentation and online help for these prod ucts. Follow these
instructions before proceeding to the next section.

Updating fixture firmware with the MP-2 Uploader

1 Connect a prepared MP-2 Uploader to the DMX link on the Imager. Apply

power to the fixtures and the MP-2. Wait a few moments for the fixtures to
reset.

2 Select Read Memory Card from the MP-2 main menu.
3 Use the buttons on the right to scroll through the card slots. Select the slot

that holds the desired version of the Imager firmware.

4 Select
5 Select

6 After a successful upload the fixtures reset with the new software. If an error

Update Software. Select Yes to confirm.

Update in DMX mode to start the upload. The MP-2 initializes all

connected Imagers.

occurs and the fixtures do not reset, data was interrupted or corrupted
during transmission. Perform a boot mode upload as described in the
following section.

Boot sector upload

If the normal upload procedure does not work, or if the software update
notes call for a boot sector update. Boot sector update mode needs to be
set either in the control menu, or by moving a jumper on the PCB in the
Imager.

Performing a boot sector update by moving a PCB
jumper

1 Make sure the Imager is isolated from AC power.

Service 59

2 Open the cover behind the control panel using a 2 mm Allen wrench to

remove the 4 screws.

3 Referring to “Printed circuit board layout” on page 61, locate the jumper at

position PL12. Move the jumper to the “ENABLE” position (the two pins

closest to the fuses on the printed circuit board).
4 Perform a boot mode upload as described in the uploader manual.
5 When the upload is complete, disconnect the fixture from power and move

the jumper at PL12 back to the “DISABLE” position (the two pins fa rthest

away from the fuses on the printed circuit board).
6 Replace the cover and reapply power.

Performing a boot sector update via the control

menu

1 Select the Utility (UtL) menu from the control menu.
2 Select Upload (UPL) and then select yES to place the fixture in Boot Upload

Mode.
3 Perform a boot mode upload as described in the uploader manual.
4 When the upload is complete, use the control menu to disable Boot Upload

Mode.

60 Service

Printed circuit board layout

The PCB can be found behind the control panel.

Printed circuit board layout 61

Troubleshooting

Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy

No response from fixture
when power is applied.

Fixture resets but does not
respond correctly to
controller (DMX mode
operation).

Fixture does not reset
correctly.

No light, lamp cuts out
intermittently, or burns out
too quickly.

No power to fixture. Check power and data

Primary fuse blown in
Base.

Controller not connected. Connect controll er.
Incorrect addressing of the

fixtures.
Bad data link connection. Inspect cab les and correct

Data link not terminated. Insert termination plug in

Defective fixture or 2
devices transmitting on
link.

Electronic or mechanical
failure.

Lamp missing or blown. Disconnect fixture and

Fixture or lamp is too hot. Allow fixture to cool. If

Incorrect power supply
setting.

cables.
Replace fuse.

Check address setting on
fixture and controller.

poor connections and/or
broken cables.

output of last fixture.
Bypass fixtures one at a

time until normal operation
is regained: unplug both
connectors and connect
them directly together.

Contact service technician.

replace lamp.

problem persists, contact
service technician.

Check setting.

Error messages

Message in display Error Remedy

EEE EPROM error Contact your Martin dealer for

rAE

62 Troubleshooting

Memory error Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

service.

Message in display Error Remedy

FPE

FPGA error Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

drE

Driver error Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

LHE

Lamp hour expected

Replace the lamp.
life has been
reached and the
lamp shuts off.

rtE

Real time clock
error.

The battery on the mother board

needs to be replaced. Contact

your Martin dealer for service.

LE

Lamp error. After
attempting to strike a
lamp once and
failing, the Imager
will wait
approximately 6
minutes (for the
lamp to cool) and re­attempt to strike the
lamp. If this fails the
Lamp Error message
will appear.

Replace the lamp if necessary

Check and replace fuses if

necessary

Check that the fan is functioning

and that there is enough space

around the air vent.

Issue a Lamp off command and

wait 6 minutes before attempting

to strike the lamp again

manually.

Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

LtE

Temperature error
(lamp sensor)

The lamp cannot be
struck

Check that there is enough

space around the air vent.

Check that the ambient

temperature does not exceed

40° C (104° F).

Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

gtE

Temperature error
(gobo sensor)

The lamp cannot be
struck

Check that there is enough

space around the air vent.

Check that the ambient

temperature does not exceed

40° C (104° F).

Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

FoE

Focus error Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

rgE

Gobo rotation error Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

goE

Gobo error Contact your Martin dealer for

service.

SHE

Lamp short error The lamp cannot be turned off.

Contact your Martin dealer.

Troubleshooting 63

Message in display Error Remedy

LSE

Light sensor error The light sensor is not working.

Contact your Martin dealer for
service.

LFE

Lamp fan error The lamp fan speed is too low or

too high. Contact your Martin
dealer for service.

gFE

Gobo fan error The gobo fan speed is too low or

too high. Contact your Martin
dealer for service.

Lhu
Ltu

Lamp hour warning Replace the lamp if necessary
Temperature

warning (lamp
sensor).
Temperature around
the lamp is too high.

Check that there is enough
space around the air vent.

Check that the ambient
temperature does not exceed
40° C (104° F).

Contact your Martin dealer for
service.

gtu

Temperature
warning (gobo
sensor) T emperature
around the gobo is
too high.

Check that there is enough
space around the air vent.

Check that the ambient
temperature does not exceed
40° C (104° F).

Contact your Martin dealer for
service.

Hot

Hot lamp warning The lamp is too hot to be turned

on. Wait for the lamp to cool
before attempting to re-strike it.

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6. R

EFERENCE

Troubleshooting 65

Control menu structure

Default settings appear in bold.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Effect (default = bold)

Fixture
address (Adr)

Profile (Pro) DMX-mode (d1) Set DMX mode (8-bit, tracking)

Stand alone
(SA)

Adjust (AdJ) Reset (rSt) Reset effects to home position

DMX: 1-512 &
IR: 0-9

DMX-mode (d2) Set DMX mode (16-bit, tracking)

IR-remote "send"
(rCS)

IR-remote
"recieve" (rCr)

Enable SA (run) Off (OFF) Disable stand alone operation

On (On) Enable stand alone operation

SA Execution
(SAE)

Lamp on (LOn) Turn lamp on
Lamp off (LOF) Turn lamp off
Intensity (Int) Open (OPn) Intensity 100%

Focus (Foc) Reset focus

Gobo wheel
(gob)

Single fixture
(Sin)

Master (Snd) Fixture is set master for program

Synchronized
(Syn)

Closed (CLO) Intensity 0%

(rF)
Near (nEA)
Far (FAr)
Reset gobo

(rg)
Gobo 1 (g 1)
Gobo 4 (g 4)

Select control address for both DMX
and IR profile

Set IR-remote control "send" mode

Set IR-remote control "recieve" mode

Fixture operates in isolation

operation
Fixture is set to synchronized

program operation

66 Control menu structure

Personality
(PEr)

Rotating gobo
(rgo)

Reset Gobo
(rg)

Gobo 1 no
rotation (g 1)

Gobo 1 slow
(1rS)

Gobo 1 fast
(1rF)

Gobo 2 no
rotation (g 2)

Gobo 2 slow
(2rS)

Gobo 2 fast
(2rF)

Gobo 3 no
rotation (g 3)

Gobo 3 slow
(3rS)

Gobo 3 fast
(3rF)

Gobo 4 no
rotation (g 4)

Gobo 4 slow
(4rS)

Gobo 4 fast
(4rF)

Pan/tilt (P-t) Position 1 (P1)

Position 1 (P2)
Position 1 (P3)
Position 1 (P4)
Position 1 (P5)
Position 1 (P6)
Position 1 (P7)

DMX lamp off

Off (OFF) Disable lamp off without confirmation

(LOF)

On (On) Enable lamp off without

confirmation

DMX reset (rES) Off (OFF) Disable reset without confirmation

On (On) Enable reset without confirmation

Control menu structure 67

Personality
(PEr)
continued

Auto lamp on
(ALO)

Display (dIS) Off (OFF) Turn display off 2 minutes after key

Store remote
status (SrS)

MC-X lamp off
(nnO)

Error messages
(Err)

Lamp Fan Temp.
regulation (tFL)

Gobo Fan Temp.
regulation (tFg)

Lamp hour
warning (LHr)

Off (OFF) Strike lamp from controller or

display

On (On) Automatically strike lamp within

90sec from power on.

press

On (On) Keep display lit
Off (OFF) Disable the store remote status

feature.

On (On) Enable the store remote status

feature.

Off (OFF) Disable MC-X lamp off

On (On) Enable MC -X button 7 lamp off
Off (OFF) Error warnings disabled

On (On) Error an warning messages enabled
Off (OFF) Lamp fan Temperature fan regulation

disabled

On (On) Lamp Fan Temperature regulation

enabled

Off (OFF) Gobo Fan Temperature regulation

disabled

On (On) Gobo Fan Temperature regulation

enabled

Off (OFF) Lamp hour warning disabled

On (On) Enable power on warnin g and set

Swap pan/tilt (Pt) Off (OFF) Do not map pan to tilt and vice

On (On) Map pan to tilt and vice versa

Pan invert Off (OFF) Do not invert pan movement

On (On) Invert pan movement

Tilt invert Off (OFF) Do not invert tilt movement

On (On) Invert tilt movement

Restore default
(FAC)

Yes (yES) Restore default personality settings
No (no)

value [1.000h] If time exceeds +10%
over the set value, it will not only give
warning but also prevent lamp strike.

versa

Info (InF)
only display

not MP2

Reset counters
(rEC)

(UEr) Read firmware version number
(tLA) (CUr) Read current lamp temperature [×C]

Yes (yES) Reset all counters.
No (no)

(tOt) Read maximum lamp temperature

since fabrication [×C]

(rES) Read maximum lamp temperature

since reset [×C]

(tgo) (CUr) Read current gobo temperature [×C]

(tOt) Read maximum gobo temperature

since fabrication [×C]

(rES) Read maximum gobo temperature

since reset [×C]

(Hr) (tOt) Read power-on hours since

fabrication

(rES) Read power-on hours since counter

was reset

(LHr) (tOt) Read lamp hours since fabrication

(rES) Read lamp hours since counter was

reset

(UAL) Read set value fo r warning

(LSt) (tOt) Read lamp strikes since fabrication

(rES) Read lamp strikes since counter was

reset

Utility (UtL) (UPL) Yes (yES) Set fixture to Boot Upload mode.

No (no)

Test (tSt) (Pcb) Yes (yES) Test PCB. For service use only

No (no)

Control menu structure 69

DMX protocols

The DMX protocols each have two modes:

• DMX mode 1 uses 9 channels and does not allow fine adjustment of
movement and effects.

• DMX mode 2, which is the default, uses 12 channels and allows fine
adjustment of movement and effects.

The DMX mode that is used is spe cified using the Profile menu in the
control panel (see “Control menu structure” on page 66.

Choose the protocol appropriate to the your Imager model:

• “Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel” on page 71.

• “Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel with moving-mirror fitted” on page 72.

• “Imager 01 DMX-Gobo” on page 74.

• “Imager 01 DMX-Gobo with moving-mirror fitted” on page 76.

Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel

DMX2 DMX 2 Value Percent Function

1

0 - 208
208 - 217
218 - 227
228 - 237
238 - 247
248 - 255

2

0 - 255 0 - 100

3

0 - 19
20 - 39
40 - 59
60 - 79
80 - 99

100 -119
120 - 139
140 - 159
160 - 198
199 - 237
238 - 255

4

0 - 255

0 - 81
81 - 85
85 - 87
89 - 93
93 - 97

97 - 100

0 - 7

7 - 15
15 - 23
23 - 31
31 - 39
39 - 46
47 - 54
55 - 62
63 - 78
78 - 93

93 - 100

0 - 100

Reset, Lamp On/Off

Reserved (no change)
Reset fixture
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power on
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power off: T>= for 5 seconds.
If reset or power off are disabled,

confirm on channel 3, by selecting
image 4, either in indexed or
continuous rotation, and focus in near
position (channel 5 or 6).

Intensity

Intensity 0→100%

Image Selection

Image 1, indexed rotation
Image 2, indexed rotation
Image 3, indexed rotation
Image 4, indexed rotation
Image 1, continuous rotation
Image 2, continuous rotation
Image 3, continuous rotation
Image 4, continuous rotation
CW (Clockwise) wheel rot.,

slow→fast
CCW wheel rot. fast→slow
Reserved (no change)

Image Rotation (selec t indexed
image rotation, on channel 3)

Coarse position index (MSB),
Min→Max

Start code = 0

3 - 127
128 - 252
253 - 255

5

0-255 0-100

56

0-255 0-100

0 - 2

Rotation Velocity (select cont.
image rotation, on channel 3)

0

1 - 50

50 - 99

99 - 100

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No rotation
CW rotation, slow→fast
CCW rotation, fast→slow
No rotation

Image Rotation, Fine Position

Fine position index (LSB), Min→Max

Focus

Infinity→near

DMX2 DMX 2 Value Percent Function

6 7 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

8 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

7 9 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

10 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)
8 11 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)
912

3 - 251

252 - 255

0 - 2

0

1 - 96

97 - 100

Image and Focus Speed

Tracking mode
Fast→slow
Blackout while moving

Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel with moving-mirror fitted

DMX 1 DMX 2 Value Percent Function

1

0 - 208
208 - 217
218 - 227
228 - 237
238 - 247
248 - 255

2

0 - 255 0 - 100

0 - 81
81 - 85
85 - 87
89 - 93
93 - 97

97 - 100

Reset, Lamp On/Off

Reserved (no change)
Reset fixture
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power on
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power off: T >= for 5 seconds
If reset or power off are disabled,

confirm on channel 3, by selecting
image 4, either in indexed or
continuous rotation, and focus in near
position (channel 5 or 6).

Intensity

Intensity 0→100%

Start code = 0

Start code = 0

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DMX 1 DMX 2 Value Percent Function

3

0 - 19
20 - 39
40 - 59
60 - 79
80 - 99

100 -119
120 - 139
140 - 159
160 - 198
199 - 237

0 - 7

7 - 15
15 - 23
23 - 31
31 - 39
39 - 46
47 - 54
55 - 62
63 - 78
78 - 93

Image Selection

Image 1, indexed rotation
Image 2, indexed rotation
Image 3, indexed rotation
Image 4, indexed rotation
Image 1, continuous rotation
Image 2, continuous rotation
Image 3, continuous rotation
Image 4, continuous rotation
CCW wheel rotation, slow→fast
CW (Clockwise) wheel rot.,

fast→slow

238 - 255

4

93 - 100

Reserved (no change)

Image Rotation (selec t indexed
image rotation, on channel 3)

0 - 255

0 - 100

Coarse position index (MSB),
Min→Max

Rotation Velocity (select cont.
image rotation, on channel 3)

0 - 2

3 - 127
128 - 252
253 - 255

5

0-255 0-100

56

0-255 0-100

67

0-255 0-100

8

0-255 0-100

79

0-255 0-100

10

0-255 0-100

811

0 - 2

3 - 251
252 - 255

912

0 - 2

3 - 251
252 - 255

0

1 - 50

50 - 99

99 - 100

0

1 - 98

99 - 100

0

1 - 96

97 - 100

No rotation
CCW rotation, slow→fast
CW rotation, fast→slow
No rotation

Image Rotation, Fine Position

Fine position index (LSB), Min→Max

Focus

Infinity→near

Pan

Left→right (128 = neutral)

Pan fine (LSB)

Left→right

Tilt

Up→down (128 = neutral)

Tilt fine (LSB)

Up→down

Pan/Tilt Speed

Tracking mode
Fast→slow
Blackout while moving

Image and Focus Speed

Tracking mode
Fast→slow
Blackout while moving

Start code = 0

DMX protocols 73

Imager 01 DMX-Gobo

DMX2 DMX 2 Value Percent Function

1

0 - 208

208 - 217
218 - 227
228 - 237
238 - 247
248 - 255

2

0 - 255 0 - 100

3

0 - 79

80 - 159

160 - 255

4

0 - 255

0 - 81
81 - 85
85 - 87
89 - 93
93 - 97

97 - 100

0 - 31
31 - 62

63 - 100

0 - 100

Reset, Lamp On/Off

Reserved (no change)
Reset fixture
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power on
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power off: T>= for 5 seconds.
If reset or power off are disabled,

confirm by setting DMX-channel 3 to
any value in the ranges 60-79 or 140­159, and focus in near position.
(channel 5 or 6).

Intensity

Intensity 0→100%

Image Selection

Image, indexed rotation
Image, continuous rotation
Reserved (no change)

Image Rotation (select indexed
image rotation, on channel 3)

Coarse position index (MSB),
Min→Max

Start code = 0

Rotation Velocity (select cont.
image rotation, on channel 3)

0 - 2

3 - 127
128 - 252
253 - 255

5

0-255 0-100

56

0-255 0-100

6 7 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

8 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

7 9 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

10 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

8 11 0-255 0-100 Reserved (no change)

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0

1 - 50

50 - 99

99 - 100

No rotation
CW rotation, slow→fast
CCW rotation, fast→slow
No rotation

Image Rotation, Fine Position

Fine position index (LSB), Min→Max

Focus

Infinity→near

DMX2 DMX 2 Value Percent Function

912

3 - 251

252 - 255

0 - 2

0

1 - 96

97 - 100

Image and Focus Speed

Tracking mode
Fast→slow
Blackout while moving

Start code = 0

DMX protocols 75

Imager 01 DMX-Gobo with moving­mirror fitted

DMX 1DMX 2Value PercentFunction

1

0 - 208
208 - 217
218 - 227
228 - 237
238 - 247
248 - 255

2

0 - 255 0 - 100

3

0 - 79

80 - 159

160 - 255

4

0 - 255

0 - 81
81 - 85
85 - 87
89 - 93
93 - 97

97 - 100

0 - 31
31 - 62

63 - 100

0 - 100

Reset, Lamp On/Off

Reserved (no change)
Reset fixture
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power on
Reserved (no change)
Lamp power off: T >= for 5 seconds
If reset or power off are disabled,

confirm by setting DMX-channel 3 to
any value in the ranges 60-79 or 140­159, and focus in near position.
(channel 5 or 6).

Intensity

Intensity 0→100%

Image Selection

Image, indexed rotation
Image, continuous rotation
Reserved (no change)

Image Rotation (select indexed
image rotation, on channel 3)

Coarse position index (MSB),
Min→Max

Start code = 0

Rotation Velocity (select cont.
image rotation, on channel 3)

0 - 2

3 - 127
128 - 252
253 - 255

5

0-255 0-100

56

0-255 0-100

67

0-255 0-100

8

0-255 0-100

79

0-255 0-100

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0

1 - 50

50 - 99

99 - 100

No rotation
CCW rotation, slow→fast
CW rotation, fast→slow
No rotation

Image Rotation, Fine Position

Fine position index (LSB), Min→Max

Focus

Infinity→near

Pan

Left→right (128 = neutral)

Pan fine (LSB)

Left→right

Tilt

Up→down (128 = neutral)

DMX 1 DMX 2 Value Percent Function

10

0-255 0-100

811

3 - 251

252 - 255

912

3 - 251

252 - 255

0 - 2

0 - 2

0

1 - 98

99 - 100

0

1 - 96

97 - 100

Tilt fine (LSB)

Up→down

Pan/Tilt Speed

Tracking mode
Fast→slow
Blackout while moving

Image and Focus Speed

Tracking mode
Fast→slow
Blackout while moving

Start code = 0

DMX protocols 77

Specifications - Imager

Physical

Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726 mm (28.6 in.)

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 mm (9.5 in.)

Weight (Imager 04 DMX Gobo Wheel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Weight (Imager 01 DMX Gobo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.7 kg (21.4 lbs)

Installation

Mounting device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Imager J-Box

Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceiling mount

Minimum distance to combustible materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 m (39 in)

Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 m (20 in)

Construction

Imager housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum and plastic

Thermal

Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40° C (104° F)

Maximum surface temperature, steady state, Ta=40° C. . . . . . . . . . . 100° C (212° F)

Source

Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 W discharge

Approved models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philips MSD 250

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips MSD 250/2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Osram HSD 250/78

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Osram HSD 250/60

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Osram HSD 250/80

Power supply

Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Imager Base via Imager J-Box

PCB fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 AT, 2 AT

Dynamic effects

Dimmer
Gobo rotation, continuos or to indexed position
Pan and tilt (with optional moving-mirror)
Focus

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Gobos

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D

Outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.3 mm (2.10 in.)

Maximum image diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 mm (1.57 in.)

Maximum thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 mm

Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . metal or glass

Photometrics

Standard beam angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23°, focal length = 100 mm (3.9 in.)

Optional bean angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15° lens, focal length = 150 mm (5.9 in.)

Optional bean angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32° lens, focal length = 70 mm (2.75 in.)

Size of a projected image using a gobo of a given size:

projected image size

Gobo image size required to achieve a projected image size:

gobo image size

gobo image size projected distance×

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projected size focal length×

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focal length

projected distance

Control & Programming

Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMX-512, stand-alone, synchronous operation

Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-485

Setting and addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-digit LCD control panel

Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial upload (.MU3)

Data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RJ-45

Data output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RJ-45

DMX channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 or 12

Ordering information

Imager, Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90721000

Imager 04 DMX Gobo Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90540000

Imager 01 DMX Gobo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90540100

Moving-mirror for Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611069

Included items

User manual
Osram HSD 250/80
Beacon gobo (installed)
RJ-45 terminator (installed in J-Box)
J-Box
4 rubber cable-glands for J-Box

Specifications - Imager 79

Accessories

Martin infrared remote control transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90760010

Martin infrared remote control receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611047

MP-2 uploader:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90758420

MC-X Controller, 220-245V/50Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90718200

MC-X Controller, 110-120V/60Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90718300

15 degree lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611074

32 degree lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611075

Slide projection kit (with heat filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611076

Remote control upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91614008

Air filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611079

Color filter - Lilac 503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402000

Color filter - Light Blue 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402001

Color filter - Green 208 IAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402002

Color filter - Green 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402003

Color filter - Orange 306M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402004

Color filter - Red 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402005

Color filter - Green 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402006

Color filter - Blue 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402007

Color filter - UV-transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402008

Color filter - Half Minus Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 46402009

Heat filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 41102060

The number next to some color filters are OCLI (Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc.) reference
numbers.

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Specifications - Imager 81

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