Martin MAC Axiom Hybrid User Manual
MAC Axiom™ Hybrid
User manual
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Manual: Revision D
Table of contents
Safety information ................................................................................................ 4
Protection from electric shock ...................................................................... 5
Protection from burns and fire ...................................................................... 5
Lamp safety .................................................................................................. 6
Protection from eye injury ............................................................................. 6
Protection from injury ................................................................................... 6
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 8
Before using the product for the first time .................................................... 8
Tilt lock ......................................................................................................... 8
Physical installation .............................................................................................. 9
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ........................................................... 9
Mounting the fixture on a truss ..................................................................... 9
Securing with a safety cable....................................................................... 10
AC power ........................................................................................................... 11
Fixture overview ................................................................................................. 12
DMX data link ............................................................................................. 12
Connecting the data link ............................................................................. 13
Fixture setup ....................................................................................................... 14
Using the control panel ............................................................................... 14
DMX address .............................................................................................. 14
Personality .................................................................................................. 14
Factory default ............................................................................................ 15
Information ................................................................................................. 15
DMX Live .................................................................................................... 16
Test ............................................................................................................. 16
Manual control ............................................................................................ 16
Effects ................................................................................................................ 17
Dimming ..................................................................................................... 17
Strobe effects ............................................................................................. 17
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and CTO ............................................................... 17
Rotating gobos ........................................................................................... 17
Fixed gobos ................................................................................................ 18
Color wheel ................................................................................................ 19
Prisms and prism lineator ........................................................................... 20
Frost ........................................................................................................... 20
Focus/Zoom linking .................................................................................... 20
Pan and tilt ................................................................................................. 20
Service and maintenance .................................................................................. 21
Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 21
Access inside the head .............................................................................. 22
Lamp replacement ...................................................................................... 23
Replacing the prism .................................................................................... 25
Replacing a rotating gobo .......................................................................... 27
Handling gobos .......................................................................................... 29
Replacing the primary fuse ......................................................................... 29
DMX protocol ..................................................................................................... 30
Control menus .................................................................................................... 35
Error messages .................................................................................................. 38
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 39
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 40
Safety information
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing, operating or
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product
and in this manual:
WARNING!
servicing this product.
Warning! Safety hazard.
Risk of severe injury or
death.
Warning! See user manual
for important safety
information.
Warning! Hazardous
voltage. Risk of lethal or
severe electric shock.
Warning! Fire hazard.
Warning! Hot surface. Risk
of burns.
Warning! Risk of eye
injury. Wear protective
eyewear.
Warning! Do not look into
light output.
Warning! Wear protective
gloves.
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471. Avoid looking directly into the
beam and do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that may
concentrate the beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only – it is not for household use. The fixture
must be installed by a qualified technician. The safety of the installation is the
responsibility of the installer. The fixture presents risks of severe injury or death due to
fire hazards, electric shock and falls. It produces a powerful, concentrated beam of light
that can create a fire hazard or a risk of eye injury if the safety precautions below are not
followed.
If you have any questions about how to install, operate or service the fixture safely,
please contact your Martin™ distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors for details) or
call the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-888tech-180.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when installing, operating or
servicing the fixture.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to an authorized Martin™
service technician. Do not try to carry out any such operation yourself, as doing so may
present a health or safety risk. It may also cause damage or malfunction and it may void
your product warranty.
Before you use this product, please visit the Martin™ website at http://www.martin.com
and make sure that you have all the latest user documentation for this product and for
any other Martin™ products that you intend to use.
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Install, operate and service Martin™ products only as directed in their user manuals, or
you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product
warranties.
Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and
printed on the product. Keep this manual for future use.
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before carrying out any installation or
maintenance work, such as changing the lamp, and when the fixture is not in use.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and
has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the fixture with power must be
located near the fixture and easily accessible so that the fixture can easily be
disconnected from power.
The power input cable must be rated 10 A, hard usage type, heat-resistant to 90° C
(194° F) minimum and temperature-rated to suit the application. It must have three
conductors and an outer cable diameter of 5 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.). In the USA and
Canada the cable must be UL listed, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cable must
be type H05VV-F or equivalent.
Use only a Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 cable connector to connect to the fixture’s power
socket.
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in
perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or any seal, cover, cable, or
other component is damaged, defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating.
Do not reapply power until repairs have been completed.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating only.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not use the fixture to illuminate surfaces within 15 m (49.2 ft.) of the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 90° C (194° F) during operation.
Avoid contact by persons and materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 20 minutes
before handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all combustible materials
(e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100 mm (4 in.) away from the fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture. Provide a minimum
clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around fans and air vents.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical component.
) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
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Lamp safety
Install only a lamp that is approved for use in the product.
Prolonged exposure to an unshielded discharge lamp can cause eye and skin burns. Do
not look directly into the light output.
Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields, lenses, ultraviolet
screens or any optical component.
A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without warning. Allow the
fixture to cool for at least 60 minutes and protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves
before handling a lamp.
Replace the lamp immediately if it becomes visually deformed, damaged or in any way
defective. Replace the lamp if light output intensity falls noticeably.
Monitor hours of lamp use and replace the lamp before it reaches the limit of its service
life as specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer.
If the quartz envelope of a discharge lamp is broken, the lamp releases a small quantity
of mercury and other toxic gases. If a discharge lamp explodes in a confined area,
evacuate the area and ventilate it thoroughly. Wear nitrite gloves when handling a
broken discharge lamp. Treat broken or used discharge lamps as hazardous waste and
send to a specialist for disposal.
Protection from eye injury
The fixture emits infrared and ultraviolet rays that are not normally visible but that may
be harmful to the eyes and skin. Do not stare at an operating lamp. Minimize exposure
to eyes or skin. Use appropriate shielding or eye protection.
Do not look directly into the light beam. Do not point the beam in a direction where a
person can look directly into it.
Ensure that persons are not looking at the light beam when the product lights up
suddenly. This can happen when power is applied, when the product receives a DMX
signal, or when certain control menu items are selected.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar optical
instruments that may concentrate the light output.
To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the fixture from power at all
times when the fixture is not in use, and provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil
diameter of anyone working on or near the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical
component. If shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens have become visibly damaged to
such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep
scratches, return the fixture to an authorized Martin™ service agent for replacement.
Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when in use. The fixture is not
portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can hold at least 10 times
the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a rigging clamp. Do not use
safety cables as the primary means of support.
Always install as directed in this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety cable
that will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must be
approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight that it
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secures, must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of
bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture and all
installed accessories.
Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it cannot collide with an object
or another fixture when it moves.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing,
servicing or moving the fixture.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Always ensure that the fixture is supported by
its base.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture immediately and disconnect
it from power. Never attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin™ parts.
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Introduction
The MAC Axiom™ Hybrid is a true all-in-one product, combining beam and spot into one compact unit
that also offers diffused wash functionality.
The high-precision optical system offers exceptional contrast, both in mid-air and projection, as well as
a surprisingly flat field, usually not seen with this short-arc lamp technology.
The implementation of the CMY color palette from the MAC Viper gives designers the advantage of
unlimited choice from subtle pastel shades to deep and saturated colors.
All this comes in a small footprint and lightweight product that delivers superior performance in the
best feature vs. size and weight ratio available in the market.
Before using the product for the first time
Read ’Safety information’ on page 4 before installing, powering, operating or servicing the fixture.
Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture. Never attempt to
operate a damaged fixture.
Prepare a power cable as described under ‘AC power’ on page 11.
Ensure that the voltage and frequency of the local power source match the mains power requirements
of the fixture.
Release the tilt lock before operating the fixture.
Check the MAC Axiom™ support pages on the Martin Professional™ website at www.martin.com for
the most recent user documentation and technical information for the fixture. Martin™ user manual
revisions are identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
Note that whenever AC mains power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects and functions to
their home positions and the fixture head will move. This process usually takes around 53 seconds.
Tilt lock
See illustration below.
• Release the tilt lock before putting the fixture into its flightcase and before operating the fixture.
• Apply the tilt lock if convenient while moving or servicing the fixture.
Lock
Release
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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before installing the fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in a dry location
with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the fixture’s ventilation slots are
blocked.
Fasten the fixture to a secure structure or surface. Do not stand it on a surface or
leave it where it can be moved or fall over. Always secure the fixture as directed in
this user manual using a securely anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture
if the primary fastening method fails.
Do not use the fixture to illuminate surfaces within 15 m (50 ft.) of the fixture.
Martin™ can supply rigging hardware that is suitable for use with the fixture (see ‘Accessories’ on
page 47).
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface that is oriented at any angle. Ensure that the
surface and all fasteners used can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment
they will support.
Fasten the fixture securely. Always install a safety cable as directed in ‘Securing with a safety cable’
below.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any
orientation. When installing the fixture hanging vertically down, you can use an
open-type clamp such as a G-clamp. When installing in any other orientation,
you must use a closed-type rigging clamp such as half-coupler clamp (see
illustration on right) that completely encircles the truss chord.
To clamp the fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of
all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. The fixture is supplied with two omega-type brackets to which rigging clamps can be attached.
Check that the rigging clamps are undamaged and approved for the fixture’s weight. Bolt a rigging
clamp securely to each bracket. The bolts used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and
fastened with self-locking nuts.
4. Fasten the omega brackets to the base of the fixture using the brackets’
quarter-turn fasteners. Turn quarter-turn fasteners a full 90° to lock them (see
illustration on right).
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss and fasten the
rigging clamps onto the truss.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
7. Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects.
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Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable
(or other secondary attachment) that
is approved for the weight of the
fixture so that the safety cable will
hold the fixture if a primary
attachment fails.
Attach the safety cable to the
attachment point in the fixture’s
baseplate (arrowed in illustration on
right) and loop it around a secure
anchoring point.
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AC power
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before connecting the fixture to AC mains
power.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be electrically connected to ground
(earth). The AC mains power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit
breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the fixture with power must be
located near the fixture and easily accessible so that the fixtures can easily be
disconnected from power.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the fixture, as this may cause damage to
the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty.
The MAC Axiom Hybrid requires a power input cable with a Neutrik PowerCon TRUE1 NAC3FX-W
female cable connector for AC mains power input. The cable must meet the requirements listed under
“Protection from electric shock” on page 5.
Martin™ can supply either a suitable 3 m (9.8 ft.) power cable with PowerCon TRUE1 input connector
installed or the PowerCon TRUE1 input connector without a cable (see “Accessories” on page 42).
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to install it permanently, or
a power plug (not supplied) that is suitable for the local power outlets can be installed on the power
cable.
If you install a power plug on the power cable, follow the plug manufacturer’s instructions and connect
the wires in the power cable as shown in this table:
US system
EU system
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz.
Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or frequency to the fixture.
Earth, Ground or
Green White Black
Yellow/green Blue Brown
Neutral or N Live or L
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Fixture overview
1 – Display
2 – Control buttons:
Activate the menu mode functions, or
MENU
ENTER Confirm the selected menu item
DOWN Go down a menu branch
UP Go down a menu branch
3 - DMX XLR input/output sockets (5-pin locking XLR)
4 – AC mains power IN socket (Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1)
5 – Primary (mains power) fuse
Return to the previous level of the menu
structure, or
Press and hold to exit the menus
DMX data link
A DMX 512 control data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The fixture has 5-pin
XLR connectors for DMX data input and output (throughput).
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DMX512 Controller
DMX OUT
The number of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX channels required by the
fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels available in one DMX universe. Note that if
independent control of a fixture is required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are
required to behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels. To add more fixtures or
groups of fixtures when the above limit is reached, add a DMX universe and another daisy-chained
link.
Note that if a fixture loses its DMX signal it will maintain its current effect until powered off or reset.
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard microphone cable cannot
transmit control data reliably over long runs. 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. The pin-out on 5-pin
XLR connectors is:
• pin 1 = shield
• pin 2 = cold (-)
• pin 3 = hot (+)
Pins 4 and 5 are not used in the fixture but are available for possible additional data signals as
required by the DMX512-A standard. Standard pin-out for these terminals is:
• pin 4 = data 2 cold (-)
• pin 5 = data 2 hot (+)
Creating branches
To split the link into branches, use a splitter such as the Martin DMX 5.3 Splitter™ or Martin RDM 5.5
Splitter™.
Terminating the link
Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The
termination plug, which is a male XLR plug with a 120 Ohm, 0.25-Watt resistor soldered between pins
2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and cause interference. If a splitter is used,
terminate each branch of the link.
Connecting the data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the first fixture’s male XLR DMX input
connector.
2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting
fixtures output to input.
3. Terminate the last fixture on the link with a DMX termination plug.
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Fixture setup
This section explains the options available to change the fixture’s settings. Settings are made using
the menus available in the control panel and are retained when the fixture is powered off.
A complete map of the control menu structure and brief explanations of their purposes can be found in
‘Control menus’ on page 35.
Using the control panel
• To access the control menus, press the MENU button.
• Navigate the menu structure using the ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons.
• Scroll between menu items using the DOWN and UP buttons.
• Select any required menu option using the ENTER button.
• To return to the previous level in the menu structure without making a change, press the MENU
button.
• To exit the menus, press the MENU button.
DMX address
The fixture can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller over 23 DMX channels. The DMX
address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the
DMX controller. Each DMX-controlled fixture must have a DMX address set. If a fixture has its DMX
address set to 1 and you want to use all 23 channels, then the next fixture can have a DMX address of
24, the next 47, then 70, and so on until the 512 channels in one DMX universe have all been
allocated.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own DMX channels. Two fixtures of the
same type may share the same address, if identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful
for diagnostic purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined with the inverse pan and
tilt options.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. Select DMX ADDRESS in the control panel and press ENTER. The fixture’s current DMX address
will blink in the display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address (1 to 512).
3. Once the address has been selected, press ENTER to set it (or to return to the previous menu
level without making a change, press MENU).
Personality
The MAC Axiom Hybrid provides several options that let you optimize the fixture for different
applications in the PERSONALITY menu:
• The PAN/TILT menu lets you swap and/or invert pan and tilt.
• The PAN TIL T SPEED menu lets you set PAN/TILT to FAST (optimized for speed) or SMOOTH
(optimized for smooth movement – useful for slow movements in long-throw applications).
• FOCUS TRACKING sets focus to automatically adapt to changes in zoom angle.
• AUTO LAMP ON gives three lamp strike options:
- When set to OFF, the lamp remains off until a “lamp on” command is received via DMX.
- When set to ON, the lamp strikes automatically after the fixture is powered on.
- When set to DMX, the lamp strikes automatically when the fixture begins to receive DMX data.
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