Martin MAC 600E, MAC 600 user Manual
MAC 600/E
user manual
© 1997 - 2002 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000018 Rev. H
section 1
INTRODUCTION
About this manual .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 4
section 2
SETUP
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installing or changing the lamp ................................................................................................................................ 5
Powering the fixture ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Rigging the fixture in place....................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the serial link......................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting control protocol and address........................................................................................................................ 8
Installing the snoot (optional) ................................................................................................................................... 8
section 3
OPERATION
Martin RS-485 control .............................................................................................................................................. 9
DMX-512 control ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Lamp control ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Mechanical effects ................................................................................................................................................. 10
section 4
CONTROL MODULE
Address and protocol selection.............................................................................................................................. 11
Personality settings................................................................................................................................................ 12
Readouts................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Manual control........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Test sequences...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Utilities.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
section 5
MAINTENANCE AND
BASIC SERVICE OPERATIONS
Removing the printed circuit board ........................................................................................................................ 15
Replacing the printed circuit board......................................................................................................................... 15
Replacing fuses...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Changing the XLR pin-out...................................................................................................................................... 16
Changing lenses .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Cleaning the optical path........................................................................................................................................ 16
Cleaning the fans................................................................................................................................................... 16
Replacing the lamp ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Optimizing lamp alignment..................................................................................................................................... 17
Changing voltage and frequency settings.............................................................................................................. 17
Updating software .................................................................................................................................................. 19
section 6
APPENDIXES
DMX protocol ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Error messages...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 23
PCB layout ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 25
section 1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the MAC 600 from Martin. This intelligent moving-head Fresnel color changer is fast, quiet, and reliable. It delivers exceptionally bright light that instantly snaps or smoothly fades to virtually any color, at any intensity, anywhere on stage.
About this manual
This manual covers the MAC 600 with magnetic ballast and the MAC 600 E with electronic ballast. “MAC 600/E” is used to
refer to both models when describing common features or procedures.
This manual describes the features of software version 2.4. The latest MAC 600/E software and documentation are available
from the Service and Support area of the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk.
Safety precautions
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
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 printed on the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please
contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at +45 70 200 201.
To protect yourself and others from electric shock
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
• Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and groundfault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
To protect yourself and others 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 15 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 before usage exceeds the maximum service life, or if the lamp is defective or worn out.
To protect yourself and others from burns and fire
• Never 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 1.0 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 meter (39 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.
• Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls
• When suspending the fixture, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of secondary
attachment such as a safety cable.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.
• Do not lift the fixture by its head.
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section 2
SETUP
This section describes the simple steps required to prepare the MAC 600/E for operation.
Unpacking
The MAC 600/E package includes:
• 2 Fast-Lock Omega clamp brackets
• 5-meter XLR-XLR control cable
•Light snoot
•User manual
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a custom MAC 500/600
flight case to transport the fixture.
Installing or changing the lamp
WARNING!
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before proceeding. Always wear safety gog-
gles to protect your eyes and allow a hot lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes
before removing it from the fixture.
The MAC 600/E works with the lamps listed on page 25. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture. The lamp holder
is pre-adjusted at the factory; precise alignment may be necessary due to slight variations between lamps. The procedure is
described on page 17.
1. The MAC 600/E must be cool and isolated from AC power. Remove the 2 thumbscrews securing the
lamp-socket assembly to the rear of the head. Pull out the lamp-socket assembly.
2. If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
3. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), insert it firmly and squarely into the
lamp socket.
4. Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touch the glass. A
clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used.
5. Keep the lamp wire between the fins as you insert the lamp-socket assembly into the head. Turn the
assembly counterclockwise to align the holes with the spacer nuts. Replace the thumbscrews and
tighten them by hand.
6. Before striking the lamp, reset the RLAH and RLST counters under the TIME menu to track lamp hours
and lamp strikes. See page 13.
Powering the fixture
Check voltage and frequency settings
The settings must match the local AC power supply. These settings are printed on the serial number label on the base. If the
settings do not match the local conditions, then the ballast and/or transformer must be rewired. See section 5 for details.
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WARNING!
safety wire
attachment point
arrow points to front
(neutral pan)
For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and
ground-fault protection.
Install a plug on the power cord
You may need to install a cord cap that fits your supply on the power cable. A 3-prong grounding-type plug must be installed
following the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the wires to the pins as listed below. Note: The table shows some possible
pin identification schemes; if the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a
qualified electrician.
Wire Color Pin Symbol Screw (US)
brown live “L” yellow or brass
blue neutral “N” silver
yellow/green ground green
Connect the MAC 600/E directly to AC power. Do not connect it to a dimmer system; doing so may damage the fixture. To
apply power, set the power switch on the base to the “I” position.
Rigging the fixture in place
WARNING!
Use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Lock each clamp with both 1/4-turn fasteners. The
fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
Attach an approved safety cable to the base.
The MAC 600/E can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss. The integrated Fast-Lock system enables quick and easy fastening of the clamp adapters in 4 different positions as shown below.
1. Verify that the rigging clamps (not included) are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight
of the fixture. Bolt the clamps securely to the clamp brackets with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and
lock nut, or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer.
2. Tip the MAC 600/E on its side or install the clamps while the fixture is in the flight case.
3. Align a clamp with 2 mounting points. Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both levers a full 1/4-
4. Verify that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables,
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss. The front is indicated by an arrow on the base.
6. Install a safety wire that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. The attachment point is
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turn clockwise to lock. Install the second clamp.
auxiliary equipment, etc.
designed to fit a caribiner clamp. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
7. Tighten the rigging clamps securely to the structure.
8. Verify that there are no combustible materials or surfaces to be illuminated within 1 meter of the fixture,
and that there are no flammable materials nearby.
Connecting the serial link
Tips for building a serial link
1. Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices. Standard microphone cable cannot
transmit control data reliably over long runs; use only cable designed for RS-485 applications. 24 AWG
cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft). Heavier gauge cable and/or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs.
2. Never use a “Y” connector to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use a splitter such
as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.
3. Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.
4. Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the link.
The termination plug, which is simply a male XLR connector with a 120 ohm, 0.25 watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect back down the link and
cause interference. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.
Connecting fixtures
The MAC 600/E has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that can be configured for use with either DMX or Martin
Protocol controllers. The default pin-out is configured to the DMX-512 standard, i.e., pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to signal (-) and
pin 3 to signal (+).
3-pin to 3-pin
Phase-Reversing
Cable
Connections
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
3-pin to 5-pin
Phase-Reversing
Cable
Connections
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
5-pin to 3-pin
Phase-Reversing
Cable
Connections
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
5-pin to 3-pin
Straight
Cable
Connections
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
3-pin to 5-pin
Straight
Cable
Connections
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
P/N 11820006
1. Connect the controller’s data output to the MAC 600/E’s data input. For a
• DMX controller with 5-pin output: use a cable with 5-pin male and 3-pin female connectors such as
P/N 11820005. Pins 4 and 5 are not used.
• DMX controller with 3-pin output: use a cable with 3-pin male and female connectors such as the one
supplied.
• Martin RS-485 Protocol controller: use a phase-reversing cable, such as P/N 11820006, with 3-pin
male and female connectors or reconfigure the XLR output.
2. Continue the link: connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture. Use a phase-reversing cable when connecting a DMX-standard (pin 3 +) device to a Martin-standard (pin 3 -) device.
3. Insert a male 120 Ω XLR termination plug in the output of the last fixture on the link.
P/N 11820002
P/N 11820003
P/N 11820005
P/N 11820004
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Setting control protocol and address
One of the operating modes shown below must be selected. Factors to consider when selecting a mode will depend on your
controller and are discussed in the next section. Maximum flexibility is provided in mode 4.
Each fixture must be assigned its own channels to receive instructions from the controller. The address, also known as the start
channel, is the first channel used. Addresses are independent of the physical link: they may be set in any convenient order.
Two MAC 600/E’s may share the same address; however, they will receive the same instructions and independent control will
not be possible.
Mode Martin DMX 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 DMX 4
Movement speed Vector Tracking Tracking and/or Vector
Pan/tilt resolution 16 bit 8 bit 16 bit 8 bit 16 bit
Channels 2 10
1. Switch on the MAC 600/E.
2. You may push [MENU] and [ENTER] simultaneously to disable pan and tilt reset. This is handy if you
want to change settings while the MAC 600/E is in a flight case. As the fixture does not run through the
entire reset procedure, error messages will be displayed. This is not a fault with the fixture. The reset
procedure can take 2 - 3 minutes.
3. Press the [MENU] key once, and then press the [↑] or [↓] keys repeatedly until the display shows
12 12 14
PSET. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
4. Press [↑] or [↓] until the desired protocol, as shown in the above table, appears on the display. Press
[ENTER] to confirm.
5. Press [↑] or [↓] repeatedly until the display shows either dAdr or MAdr, depending on whether you
wish to select a DMX address or Martin address, respectively. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
6. Press [↑] or [↓] repeatedly until the desired address is displayed. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
Press [MENU] to return to the main menu. The address is displayed. Address and protocol settings are saved when the
power is switched off.
Installing the snoot (optional)
1. Bend the tabs 90°.
2. Bend the ring into a circle with the tabs on the outside. Weave the end tab through the 3 slots.
3. Insert the tabs between the 3 pairs of pins between the lens and the head cover.
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section 3
OPERATION
This section describes the MAC 600/E’s controllable features and the options for customizing them for your application.
Option selection is described in the next section.
Martin RS-485 control
The MAC 600/E may be controlled with the Martin 3032 controller. For the fixture to respond, either the protocol setting
(
PSET) must be set to Martin (MART) as described in the previous section, or automatic protocol detection (SPEC/AUTO)
must be enabled.
DMX-512 control
Tracking mode
In tracking mode the speed at which an effect moves is determined by the controller’s fade time. The effect tracks the fade
from one DMX value to another and a digital filter algorithm ensures smooth movement at all fade speeds.
There are 2 selectable tracking algorithms to provide extremely smooth movement with any controller. Algorithm 1 calculates
speed based on the absolute value of DMX changes; it is recommended for use with most controllers. Algorithm 2 uses the
real value of DMX changes to calculate speed and may provide smoother movement if the controller-calculated DMX values
are uneven.
The number of samples, that is, changes in DMX values, used by both algorithms to calculate speed is selectable between a
level of 1 to 10. The ideal setting will vary from controller to controller - experiment for best results. Increasing the number of
samples makes movement less responsive to sudden DMX changes and smoother as a result.
Vector mode
In vector mode, 2 speed channels provide a way to control the effects’ speed with controllers that do not have programmable
fade times. This mode may result in smoother movement when using a controller with a slow or irregular refresh rate. Vector
mode also provides a “blackout” speed and overrides of the pan/tilt speed (PTSP), shortcut (SCUT), and studio mode (MOdE)
menu settings.
In vector mode the controller fade time should be set to 0, i.e., the position bumps from one value to the next. However, controller fade times can be enabled by setting the speed channel between 0 and 2.
8-bit versus 16-bit pan/tilt resolution
With 8-bit pan/tilt resolution, the pan and tilt are divided into 256 equal increments. Finer position control and smoother
movement is provided in the 16-bit modes.
Lamp control
A peak of electric current that can be many times the operating current is drawn for an instant when striking the lamp. Striking
many lamps at once causes a voltage drop that can prevent lamps from striking and trip the main circuit breaker. To avoid this,
strike lamps at 5 second intervals.
Lamp on (lamp strike)
The MAC 600/E can be set to automatically strike within 90 seconds of being powered on by setting Automatic Lamp On
(
SPEC/ALON) to ON. A delay determined by the fixture address prevents all lamps from striking at the same time. This
option is set to off by default.
Lamp power can be switched on and off remotely from the controller. (For DMX commands see page 20.) Once the lamp is
on, additional lamp-on commands have no effect. If the lamp fails to strike in the MAC 600 E, repeated lamp-on com-
mands will fail until a lamp-off command is executed or fixture power is cycled off and on.
Lamp off
Power to the lamp can be turned off from a DMX controller by sending a value from 248 to 255 on channel 1 for 5 seconds if:
•DMX Lamp Off (SPEC/dLOF) is set to on, or
•DMX Lamp Off (
Be careful: it is not possible to strike the lamp for 8 minutes after executing a lamp-off command. The MAC 600/E however,
will store a lamp-on command and strike the lamp when the 8 minutes have elapsed.
SPEC/dLOF) is set to off (default) and the CMY values on channels 3, 4, and 5 are from 230 to 232.
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