Martin MAC III Performance User Manual

MAC III™ PERFORMANCE

USER MANUAL

Dimensions

All measurements are expressed in millimeters

The minimum center-to-center
distance can be reduced if pan
limits are set via the control
menus

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Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

AC power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power input and primary fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About the discharge lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lamp replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DMX data link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tips for reliable data transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Control panel operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DMX address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DMX modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fixture ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Personality – tailoring performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Fixture information readouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DMX signal monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Test sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Manual control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setup Wizard menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting settings via DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lamp on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting lamp power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Illuminating the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Control menu setting overrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Shutter and strobe effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and CTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Color wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rotating gobos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Gobo animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Beam effect (frost). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Focus and zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Pan and tilt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rotatable Framing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Followspot mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

RDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

RDM port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

RDM ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

RDM communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Service and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tilt lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Service utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Calibrating effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Software installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Replacing a color filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Gobos in the MAC III Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Replacing the gobo animation wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Removing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

MAC III Performance DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Control panel menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Service and display messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Service warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Safety Information

WARNING!

Read the safety precautions in this section before

installing, powering, operating or servicing this

product.

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual:

DANGER!

Safety hazard.
Risk of severe

injury or death.

This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
This product presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire and burn hazards, electric shock, lamp

explosion and falls.

Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing 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 supplier or call the
Martin 24-hour service hotline on [phone], or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.

PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before remo ving or installing any cov er or part – including the lamp
and fuses – and when 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.

• Connect the fixture to AC power either using the supplied power cable or via 3-conductor cable that is
rated minimum 20 amp, extra hard usage. Suitable cable types include ST, STW, SEO, SEOW and STO.

• 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 cable or power plug are in any way damaged,
defective or wet, or if they show signs of overheating.

• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.

• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to an authorized Mart in Service partner.

DANGER!

Refer to

manual before

installing,

powering or

servicing.

DANGER!

Hazardous
voltage. Risk of
severe or lethal

electric shock.

Warning!

Fire hazard.

Warning!

Burn hazard.

Hot surface. Do

not touch.

Warning!

Risk of eye
injury. Safety
glasses must

be worn.

Warning!

Risk of hand
injury. Safety

gloves must be

worn.

Safety Information 5

LAMP SAFETY

• Prolonged exposure to an unshielded discharge lamp can cause eye and skin burns. Do not stare 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 or ultraviolet screens.

• A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without warning. Allow the fixture to cool for at
least 2 hours 45 minutes and protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves before handling a lamp or
servicing the fixture internals.

• Replace the lamp immediately if it becomes visual ly deformed, damaged or in any way defective

• Monitor hours of lamp use and lamp intensity and replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its service
life as specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer.

• Install only an approved lamp.

• 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 BURNS AND FIRE

• The exterior of the fixture becomes very hot – up to 170° C (338° F) – during use. Avoid contact by
persons and materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 2 hours 45 minutes before handling.

• Keep all combustible materials (e.g. f abric, wood, paper) at least 0.2 m (8 in.) aw ay from the fixture. Keep
flammable materials well away from the fixture.

• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 m (4 in.) around fans and air vents.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 2.5 m (100 in.) of the fixture.

• Position or shade the head so that the lens does not face the sun at any time during daylight hours. The
lens can focus the sun's rays inside the fixture, creating a potential fire hazard.

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

• Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Martin
parts. Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any lens or other optical component. Use only
Martin-approved accessories to mask or modify the light beam.

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

PROTECTION FROM INJURY DUE TO FALLS

• Do not lift or carry the fixture alone.

• Use two evenly spaced clamps to suspend the fixture from rigging structures. Do not use only one clamp.

• When clamping the fixture to a truss or other supporting structure at any other angle than with the yoke
hanging vertically downwards, use two half-coupler clamps. Do not use G-clamps, quick-trigger clamps or
any other type of clamp that does not completely encircle the supporting structure when fastened.

• When suspending the fixture, ensure that the supporting structure and all hardware used can hold at least
10 times the weight of all devices suspended from them.

• Do not use the handles in the base or the handles on the top of the yoke for hoisting or secondary
attachment.

• Install as described in this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that is approved by an
official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight of all the fixtures it secures. The safety
cable must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and be capable of bearing a static suspended load
ten times the weight of the fixture.

• 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.

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Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Martin™ MAC III Performance™. This moving-head spotlight features:

• 1500 Watt short-arc high-output Osram HTI 1500W/60/P50 discharge lamp with semi-hot restrike

• Backlit graphic display and battery power (mains power not required for fixture setup)

• Full-range mechanical dimmer with four dimming curve options, plus mechanical shutter

• Full-spectrum CMY color mixing and CTO color temperature control

• 7 interchangeable dichroic color filters

• Gobo wheel with 5 interchangeable rotating gobos with 16-bit position indexing

• Interchangeable gobo animation wheel

• 4-blade continuously rotatable framing with quick access to framing shapes using pre-programmed
macros

• Interchangeable frost filter (can be replaced with four-facet rotating prism from the MAC III Profile,
available as an accessory)

•Iris

• Variable focus and zoom with 3-zone zoom/focus linking system

• 540° of pan and 268° of tilt with user-settable pan/tilt limits

• Electronic “flicker-free” ballast and auto-sensing switch-mode power supply.

For the latest firmware updates, documentation, and other information about this and all Martin Professional
products, please visit the Martin website at http://www.martin.com

Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e-mailed to [e-mail] or posted to:
Technical Documentation, Martin Professional A/S, Olof Palmes Allé 18, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Unpacking

The MAC III Performance is packaged in either a cardboard box or a flightcase that is designed to protect
the product during shipment. The following items are included:

• 1500 W discharge lamp (installed)

• Two 16 AT fuses (installed)

• 2 omega brackets for clamp attachment

• This user manual

Using for the first time

Before applying power to the fixture:

• Carefully review the safety information starting on page 5.

• Check that the fuses in the Live and Neutral fuseholders near the main on/off switch match the local AC
power voltage as described in “Power input and primary fuses” on page 8.

• If necessary, install a cord cap (mains plug) on the power cable as described in “Power connection” on
page 8.

• Unlock the tilt lock as described on page 33.

• Check that the base is fastened securely so that the torque reaction when the head is panned does not
cause the fixture to move.

When powered up, check lamp alignment as described on page 10.

Packing

Important! Release the tilt lock before repacking in the flightcase.

The tilt lock must be released during transportation in the MAC III flightcase.

Introduction 7

AC power

Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The AC mains
supply must be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.

Important!Check that the correct fuse is installed before applying power.

Power input and primary fuses

The MAC III Performance features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to
200-240 V (nominal) AC power at 50 or 60 Hz. It is protected by two 16 A slow-blow primary fuses, one for
the live conductor and one for the neutral conductor.

To install fuses:

1. Disconnect the fixture from

AC power.

2. Use a flat-headed

screwdriver to open the
two main fuseholders,
located above the power
on/off switch and mains
input socket.

3. Install one 16 AT fuse in

each fuseholder.

4. Reinstall the fuseholders

before reapplying power.

Power connection

Important! Connect the MAC III

Performance directly to AC
power. Do not connect it to a
dimmer system; doing so
may damage the fixture.

If you install a cord cap (mains plug) on the power cable to allow connection to power outlets, install a
grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions. Table 1 shows some possible
mains power pin identification schemes; if the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about
proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.

To apply power, first check that the head tilt locks are released and then set the power switch on the base to
the “I” position.

Wire Color Pin Symbol Screw (US)

brown live L yellow or brass
blue neutral N silver
yellow/green ground (earth) green

The MAC III Performance is su pplied with a power cable with a Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA cable
connector for power input. If you replace the power cable, obser ve the pinout marked on this cable
connector. Connect the terminal marked to ground (earth), the terminal marked N to neutral, and the
terminal marked L to live. Replacement power cable must be 3-conductor, rated minimum 20 amp,
extra-hard usage. Suitable cable types include ST, STW, SEO, SEOW and STO.

Table 1: Cord cap connections

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Lamp

About the discharge lamp

The MAC III Performance is designed for use with an Osram HTI 1500W/60/P50 lamp. This highly efficient
double-ended short-arc source provides a color temperature of 6000 K, a color rendering index greater than
85, an average service life of 750 hours and semi-hot restrike, meaning that a hot lamp is ready to strike
again after 90 seconds.

Lamp power is automatically reduced to approximately 800 W after 10 seconds when the fixture is blacked
out in order to reduce cooling fan activity and power consumption. The lamp returns to 1500 W as soon as
the dimmer and/or shutter are opened.

Warning! Installing any other lamp may create a safety hazard or damage the fixture!

To reduce the risk of explosion, replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its average service life, i.e.
when usage reaches 750 hours. Never exceed the lamp’s average service life by more than 10%. To read
lamp hours in the fixture’s display, refer to the section on lamp hours readouts on page 19. Replace the lamp
immediately if it is deformed or in any way defective.

For maximum service life, avoid powering the lamp off until it has warmed up for at least 5 minutes.

Lamp replacement

Warning! W ear safety glasses and gloves when handling lamps. The clear lamp bulb is integral with
the ceramic lamp base. Do not try to separate the bulb from the base.

Important! The lamp can be a stiff fit in its holder. Twist the lamp base a full 45° clockwise when
installing to ensure that the lamp contacts are fully engaged.

Replacement lamps are available from your Martin dealer requesting P/N 97010326.
The clear bulb must be perfectly clean. Do not touch it with your fingers. Clean the lamp with an alcohol

wipe and polish it with a dry cloth before installing, particularly if you accidentally touch the bulb.
To replace the lamp:

1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at

least 2 hours 45 minutes.

2. Lock the head.

3. Release the screw on the lamp access cover and open the

cover.

4. Grasp the ceramic lamp base, twist it 45° counterclockwise

and withdraw the lamp from the fixture as shown in Figure 2.

5. The lamp base has two metal contacts, one narrow and one

wide, that fit into corresponding narrow and wide slots in the
lampholder. Line up the contacts on the replacement lamp’s
base with the corresponding slots in the lampholder, slide
the lamp into the fixture so that the contacts are fully
engaged in the slots, and then twist the lamp base a full 45°
clockwise until it locks into position with a noticeable click.
The lamp is a stiff fit and trying to strike a lamp that is not
correctly installed can cause damage that is not covered by
the product warranty, so ensure that the lamp is correctly
locked into po si ti on.

6. Close the lamp access cover and tighten the screw to

secure the cover before reapplying power.

7. After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp hour counter (see

the section on lamp hours readouts on page 19).

Figure 2: Lamp removal / refitting

Lamp 9

Lamp adjustment

Warning! Adjust the lamp with the fixture cool. The fixture may become hot during adjustment, so
wear heat-resistant safety gloves.

As well as being undesirable for aesthetic reasons, a significant hot-spot in the beam will focus extra heat
onto optical components and may cause damage that is not covered by the product warranty.

After fitting a new lamp, adjustment may be required to obtain an even beam.
To adjust the lamp:

1. If the fixture has been in use, allow it to cool for at least 2 hours 45 minutes to avoid the danger of burns,

and wear heat-resistant safety gloves.

2. Apply power, allo w the fixture to reset, then set

zoom to narrow, turn on the lamp and open the
mechanical shutter.

3. Aim the fixture at an even surface and make

sure no further commands can be sent by
DMX.

4. See Figure 3. Screw the three lamp adjustment

screws in or out to obtain the most even beam.

Figure 3: Lamp adjustment screws

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DMX data link

The MAC III Performance has 5-pin locking XLR sockets for DMX and RDM input and output. The default
pin-out on both sockets is:

• pin 1 to shield

Port 1, DMX and RDM communication:

• pin 2 to data 1 cold (-)

• pin 3 to data 1 hot (+)

Port 2, not used by default but available for data communication:

• pin 4 to data 2 cold (-)

• pin 5 to data 2 hot (+).

The default use of Port 1 for DMX and RDM can be altered in the control panel (see “Personality – tailoring
performance” on page 16).

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 cab le is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft). Heavier
gauge cable and/or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs.

• To split the serial link into branches, use a splitter such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485
Splitter/Amplifier.

• Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.

• Install a DMX termination plug on the last fixture on the link.

To connect the data link

1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the MAC III Performance’s data input (male XLR)

socket.

2. Run the data link from the MAC III Performance’s data output (female XLR) socket to the data input of

the next fixture.

3. Terminate the data link by connecting a 120 Ohm, 0.25 Watt resistor between the data 1 hot (+) and cold

(-) conductors (and between data 2 hot and cold if used) at the data output of the last fixture on the link.
If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.

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Physical installation

Warning! The MAC III Performance has a powerful pan motor. The torque reaction when the head is
panned suddenly can cause the base to move if the fixture is standing unsecured on a surface. Do
not apply power to the MAC III Performance unless the base is securely fastened to a surface or to
rigging hardware.

Warning! Use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Do not hang the fixture from only one clamp. Lock each
clamp with both 1/4-turn fasteners. Fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.

Warning! When suspending the fixture above ground level, secure it against failure of primary
attachments by attaching a safety wire that is approved as a safety attachment for the weight of the
fixture to the attachment point in the base. Do not use the carrying handles for secondary
attachment.

Warning! When clamping the fixture to a truss or other structure at any other angle than with the
yoke hanging vertically downwards, use two clamps of half-coupler type. Do not use any type of
clamp that does not completely encircle the structu r e when fastened.

Warning! Position or shade the head so that the lens does not face the sun at any time during
daylight hours. The MAC III Performance’ s lens can focus the sun's rays inside the fixture, creating a
potential fire hazard and causing internal damage.

Important! Do not point the output from other lighting fixtures at the MAC III Performance from a
distance of less than 3 m (10 ft.), as intense illumination can damage the display.

The MAC III Performance can be
fastened to a surface such as a stage
or clamped to a truss in any
orientation. Clamps must be
half-coupler type (see Figure 5) unless
the fixture is installed with the yoke
hanging vertically downwards. The
mounting points allo w th e clamp
brackets to be fastened parallel,
perpendicular or at 45° to the front, as
shown Figure 4.

Pan and tilt range can be limited via
the control panel to allow fixtures to be
installed close to each other or to
obstacles with no risk of collision (see

PAN/TILT SETTINGS on page 16).

Clamping the fixture on a truss

1. Check that the rigging clamps are

undamaged and can bear at least
10 times the weight of the fixture.
Check that the structure can bear
at least 10 times the weight of all
installed fixtures, clamps, cables,
auxiliary equipment, etc.

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Figure 4: Clamp bracket positions

2. Bolt each clamp securely to a clamp bracket with an M12 bolt (minimum

grade 8.8) and lock nut.

3. See Figure 6. Note the position of

the arrows on the bottom of the base
that indicate the front of the fixture.

Figure 6: Front of fixture

4. Align a clamp with 2 mounting points in the base. See

Figure 7. Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both
levers a full 1/4-turn clockwise to lock. Install the second
clamp.

5. Block access under the work area. Working from a stable

platform, hang the fixture on the truss with the arrows
marked FRONT printed on the base of the fixture facing
towards the area to be illuminated. Tighten the rigging
clamps.

Figure 5: Martin

half-coupler clamp

6. See Figure 8. Install a safety wire that is approved as a

safety attachment for the weight of the fixture by looping it
through the safety attachment wheel on the bottom of the
base.

7. Check that the tilt lock is released. Check that there are no

combustible materials within 0.2 m (8 in.) or surfaces to be
illuminated within 2.5 m (100 in.) of the fixture, and that there
are no flammable materials nearby.

8. Check that there is no possibility of heads or yokes colliding

with other fixtures. Note that pan and tilt range on the MAC III
Performance can be restricted by setting minimum and
maximum limits via the control menus. This feature allows
fixtures to be installed closer together or closer to obstacles.

9. Check that other lighting fixtures cannot project light at the

MAC III P erformance from a distance of less than 3 m (10 ft.),
as intense illumination can damage the MAC III
Performance’s display.

Figure 7: Locking 1/4-turn fasteners

Figure 8: Safety cable attachment

point

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Control panel operations

You can configure individual fixture settings such as the MAC III Performance’ s DMX address, read out data,
execute service and view the event log using the fixture’s backlit graphic display and control panel. The
control menu overview starting on page 55 gives a complete list in table form of the menus and commands
available.

A

C

Figure 9: Display and control panel

B

After a pause while the fixture boots and resets, the DMX address and any status messages (see page 59)
appear in the graphic display A when the MAC III Performance is powered on.

Using the control panel

Click (i.e. press once) the jog wheel B once to enter the menus. Rotate the jog wheel to scroll up and down
menus and click the jog wheel once to make a selection. Rotating the jog wheel faster gives high-speed
scrolling.

Once you have made a selection, either click the jog wheel to save it or press the Escape button C to
cancel. If you save the selection, Saving... is displayed for 1 second. If you cancel, the menu returns to the
previously saved value. Press the Escape button to step backwards through the menus.

The jog wheel and Escape button continue to function while the Saving... message is displayed.

Status LED on jog wheel

An LED in the center of the jog wheel indicates fixture status depending on the color displayed and DMX
status depending on whether the LED flashes or lights constantly:

• GREEN: All fixture parameters normal.

• AMBER: Warning active (service interval exceeded, for example). If ERROR MODE is set to Normal, the
warning message will be shown in display. If ERROR MODE is set to Silent, the display must be activ ated
with the jog wheel to display the warning message.

• RED: Error detected. If ERROR MODE is set to Normal, the error message will be shown in display. If
ERROR MODE is set to Silent, the display must be activated with the jog wheel to display the error
message.

• FLASHING: No DMX signal detected.

• LIGHTS CONSTANTLY: Valid DMX signal detected.

If an error has been detected and the LED is red when the fixture is powered off, the LED will continue to
flash red slowly. This feature allows easy identification of fixtures that require service intervention even if
fixtures are disconnected from power.

Martin flightcases for the MAC III Performance contain a small window through which the status LED is
visible.

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Battery power

The display and control panel are powered by the MAC III P erf ormance’s onboard battery . This giv es access
to the most important functions in the control panel – including DMX addressing – when the fixture is not
connected to AC power.

To activate the display when the fixture is not connected to power, press the Escape button. The display
extinguishes after 10 seconds with no jog wheel activity and the control panel is de-activated after 1 minute
with no jog wheel activity. Press the Escape button again to re-activate.

Mains power indicator

When the fixture is connected to AC mains power, a ‘battery recharging’ icon appears in the display. When
the battery is fully charged, the battery icon is replaced a mains plug icon.

Status indicators in display

The status indicators on the right of the display have the following functions:

• LAMP lights green when the lamp is powered.

• ETHERNET lights green when the MAC III Perf ormance is correctly connected to an Ethernet network (at
the moment there is no provision for direct connection to Ethernet).

• DMX lights green when the MAC III Performance is receiving a valid DMX signal.

• PAN/TILT lights yellow when pan/tilt limits have been activated (see page 16) and lights orange when
Followspot Mode is enabled (see “Rotating Framing” on page 26).

Shortcuts pop-up

If you hold the Escape button pressed in for 2 - 3 seconds, a pop-up window
with shortcuts to important commands appears. Select a command and click
the jog wheel to activate, or press Escape to cancel.

• RESET resets the whole fixture

• LAMP ON/OFF strikes or douses the lamp.

• ROTATE DISPLAY rotates the MAC III Performance display.

• FOLLOWSPOT MODE calls up the followspot menu.

• EVENT LOG calls up the event log menu.

Settings stored permanently

The following settings are stored permanently in the fixture memory and are not affected by powering the
MAC III Performance off and on or by updating the fixture software:

• DMX address

• DMX Protocol setting

• Fixture ID

• All personality settings (pan/tilt and pan/tilt limit, linked zoom/focus, lamp cooling, fan clean mode,
dimming curve, DMX lamp off, DMX reset, parameter shortcuts, all display settings, error mode)

• Factory settings

• Fixture info (resettable power-on, lamp-on, lamp strikes, and air filter counters)

• All Service settings (adjust, calibration, firmware)

These settings can be returned to factory defaults using the control menus or via DMX.

DMX address

The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the
controller. For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control channels. If you give two
MAC III Performances the same address, they will behave identically. Address sharing can be useful for
diagnostic purposes and symmetrical control, particularly when combined with the inverse pan and tilt
options.

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DMX addressing is limited to channels 1 - 478 in 16-bit mode
and 1 - 472 in 16-bit extended mode. The upper limit makes it
impossible to set the DMX address so high that you are left
without enough control channels for the fixture.

DMX address setting

To set the fixture’s DMX address:

1. Press the jog wheel to enter the main menu.

2. Rotate the jog wheel to scroll down to DMX ADDRESS, then

click the jog button. Rotate the jog wheel to scroll to the
desired address and click the jog button to save.

3. Press the Escape button to step back to the main menu.

DMX modes

The PROTOCOL SET menu lets you set the MAC III Perf ormance to one of the two DMX operating modes,
16-bit and 16-bit extended.

The basic 16-bit mode offers coarse control of all effects plus
fine control of gobo indexing angle on both gobo wheels, pan
and tilt. The 16-bit extended mode requires six more DMX
channels than the basic 16-bit mode and provides all features of
the basic 16-bit mode plus fine control of the dimmer, zoom and
focus. It also allows the selection of frame shape macros,
adjustment of their size and adjustment of crossfading speed
from one macro to another.

The MAC III Performance requires 34 DMX channels in 16-bit
mode and 40 DMX channels in 16-bit extended mode.

DMX mode setting

To set the fixture’s DMX mode:

1. Click the jog wheel to enter the main menu.

2. Rotate the jog wheel to scroll down to PROTOCOL SET, then clic k the jog wheel. Rotate the jog wheel to

select either 16 bit or 16 Bit Ext., then click the jog wheel to save.

3. Press the Escape button to step back to the main menu.

Fixture ID

The MAC III Performance lets you set a four-digit ID number to ease identification of the fixtures in an
installation. When a fixture is powered on for the first time, it displays its DMX address by default. As soon
as you set an ID number other than 0000 in FIXTURE ID , the MAC III Performance will display this ID
number by default.

To let you distinguish easily between ID numbers and DMX addresses, the ID number is always displayed
with four digits and DMX address is displayed with between one and three digits.

Personality – tailoring performance

The MAC III Performance provides several options that let you optimize the fixture for different applications
in the PERSONALITY menu:

• The PAN/TILT SETTINGS menu gives three options:

- PAN/TILT CONTROL lets you swap and/or invert pan and tilt

and activate the pan and tilt limits you define in PAN & TILT
LIMIT SETTINGS (see below).

- MOVE ON RESET lets you choose if you want pan and tilt to

move when the fixture resets or not. Pan and tilt movement
can be a useful visual sign that fixtures in a rig are powering
up and resetting.

- PAN & TILT LIMIT SETTINGS lets you define minimum and

maximum limits for both pan and tilt angles, making it possible
to install fixtures close to obstacles such as other fixtures with
no risk of collision. Settings are based on the following principles:

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Pan range for pan limit purposes runs from 0° to 360° clockwise as seen looking at the fixture from
the bottom of the base towards the yoke, as if the fixture was hanging downwards underneath you.

Tilt range is +134° and -134° either side of 0°, which is the head straight up position with the front
glass pointed directly away from the base.

The light beam points fully forward (the front of the fixture is indicated by the arrows printed under the
base) when pan is set to 90° or 450° and tilt is set to +90°.

Selecting Inside keeps pan and tilt inside the limits you set – i.e. angles define a ‘safe zone’.
Selecting Outside keeps pan and tilt outside the limits you set – i.e. angles define a ‘no-go zone’.
Limits are not activated until the head is panned and tilted into its safe zone or out of its no-go zone.
When pan/tilt limits are active, the PAN/TILT light at the bottom right of the display lights yellow.

See Figure 10. T o limit pan so that it sta ys inside a saf e zone 20° either side of fully forw ard and limit tilt so
that it stays inside a safe zone 18° either side of fully forward, for example:

1. Set PAN MINIMUM to 70°.

2. Set PAN MAXIMUM to 110°.

3. Set TILT MINIMUM to +72°.

4. Set TILT MAXIMUM to +108°.

5. Set P/T LIMIT AREA to Inside.

+72°

+70°

+90°

+90°

Safe zone

+108°

Safe zone

+110°

Pan safe zone

Inside, min. +70°, max. +110°

Figure 10: Pan/Tilt limit settings

Important! Regardless of the pan and tilt limits you set, when you power the fixture off, the head will sink under

gravity to the nearest rest position (e.g. with the lens pointing vertically downwards if the fixture is
hanging in a rig, or to one side if the fixture is standing fastened to a horizontal surface). When you
power the fixture on, the head will not move until the fixture receives a pan or tilt command. When a
command is received, if the head’s rest position is outside its pan/tilt limits, the head will move
slowly until it is within its limits. This feature reduces the risk of damage caused by a collision.

Pan and tilt limits can quickly be returned to the factory default setting (all limits at 0°, pan/tilt limits disabled)
by setting DEFAULT LIMIT SETTINGS to On and clicking with the jog wheel to confirm.

• SPEED SETTINGS lets you set PAN & TILT SPEED to Normal, Fast (optimized for speed) or Slow
(optimized for smooth movement – useful in long-throw applications). Likewise, you can set EFFECT
SPEED to Normal, Fast or Slow. You can also set effect speed to Follow P/T speed, in which effects will
always use whatever speed is set for pan and tilt.

• The FANS

- LAMP COOLING sets the lamp cooling effect to 50% or 80%. The color temperature of the lamp and

lamp performance towards the end of the lamp life vary slightly with the level of lamp cooling applied.
The default level is 80%, which is recommended for optimum performance over the full life of the lamp.
Setting to 50% gives a slightly lower color temperature and quieter fan operation but accelerates the
gradual reduction in output which is normal over the lifetime of a discharge lamp.

- FAN CLEAN gives three option s for automatically clearing dirt from fans:

menu gives three cooling fan options:

Off sets fans to normal operation with no fan cleaning function.
Auto sets fans to normal operation, but if a fan error is detected, the fan that has reported an error

speeds up to 100% for a short period and then returns to normal operation. If the fan error is still
detected after three attempts at cleaning, the fan returns to normal operation but continues to report a
fan error. This f eature works independently for each of the fans. Attempts at cleaning are reset to zero
if the fixture is reset or if FAN CLEAN MODE is updated.

Inside, min. +72°, max. +108°

Tilt safe zone

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Forced sets all fans to 100% speed until another FAN CLEAN MODE setting is selected.

This feature does not eliminate the need to inspect and clean cooling fans at regular intervals (see
“Cleaning” on page 39).

- FAN MODE allows you to set fans to Always on or Follow lamp off mode, in which fan operation is

disabled when the lamp is powered off.

• DIMMING CURVE provides four dimming options (see Figure 11):

Output

Output

Output

Output

DMX % DMX % DMX % DMX %

Optically linear VRMS linear Square law Inverse square law

Figure 11: Dimming curve options

- Optically linear – the increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX value is increased.

- VRMS linear (S-curve) – light intensity control is finer at low levels and high levels and coarser at

medium levels. This curve emulates the RMS v oltage dimming characteristics of an incandescent lamp
such as the tungsten halogen lamp of the Martin™ MAC TW1™.

- Square law – light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high levels .

- Inverse square law – light intensity control is coarser at low levels and finer at high levels.

• FOCUS TRACKING sets focus to automatically self-adjust when you use the zoom effect (see
“Zoom/focus linking” on page 25).

• FOLLOWSPOT MODE enables pan, tilt, or pan and tilt movement to be unlocked so that the head of the
fixture can be directed by hand using a user-supplied handle (see “Rotating Framing” on page 26). In
followspot mode the motors can be applied as a brake to pan, tilt, or both pan and tilt mov ement to pre vent
head movement when the fixture is not “manned”; in this case DMX or menu-based control over pan and
tilt is still disabled.

• AUTOMATIC 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, and

lamp power is shut down 15 minutes after the fixture stops receiving DMX data. Automatic lamp strikes
are staggered to prevent all lamps from striking at once. The delay is determined by the fixture address.
No matter what the AUTOMATIC LAMP ON setting is, the lamp can be struck by sending a lamp on
command via DMX on channel 26 in basic mode or 29 in extended mode.

• DMX LAMP OFF and DMX RESET define whether the lamp
can be powered off, or whether fixture or individual effects can
be reset by sending a DMX command on channel 26 in 16-bit
mode or 29 in 16-bit extended mode. If either of these settings
are set to Off, you can override this setting and cut lamp
power or reset effects by applying a special combination of
DMX values (see “MAC III Performance DMX protocol” on
page 47).

• PARAMETER SHORTCUTS determines whether the gobo
wheels and color wheel take the shortest path between two
positions (shortcuts enabled), crossing the open position if
necessary, or always avoid the open position (shortcuts
disabled).

• DISPLAY determines whether the display remains on permanently, or goes into sleep mode 2, 5 or 10
minutes after the last movement of the jog wheel or Escape button.

• DISPLAY INTENSITY lets you define the brightness of the backlit graphic display. Select Auto for
automatic adjustment to match the ambient light level, or manually set the intensity to a level from 0% to
100%.

• DISPLAY ROTATION lets you rotate the display manually through 0°, 90°, 180° or 270° so that it can be
read easily no matter how the fixture is oriented. If set to Auto, the MAC III Performance senses its
orientation and rotates the display automatically.

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• ERROR MODE enables or disables error warnings. If set to Start, the display is activated and lights up if
the fixture needs to report an error. If set to Silent, the fixture does not light the display with error
warnings but error messages can still be read when the display is activated manually. In both Start and
Silent modes, the status LED in the jog wheel lights amber to indicate a warning and red to indicate an
error.

Factory settings

FACTORY SETTINGS lets you restore the fixture’s default setup options. Effect calibration is not affected,

so any effects that have been re-calibrated will not be returned to factory calibration settings.

Fixture information readouts

The following fixture information can be called up in the display:

• FIRMWARE VERSION displays the currently installed fixture
software version.

• POWER ON TIME provides two counters:

- The TOTAL POWER ON counter is not user-resettable and

displays total hours powered on since manufacture.

- The RESETTABLE POWER ON counter is user-resettable

and displays the number of hours the fixture has been
powered on since the counter was last reset.

• LAMP ON TIME provides two counters:

- The TOTAL LAMP ON counter is not user-resettable and displays total hours the lamp has been

powered on since manufacture.

- The RESETTABLE LAMP ON counter is user-resettable and displa ys the n umber of hours the lamp

has been powered on since the counter was last reset.

• LAMP STRIKES provides two counters:

- The TOTAL LAMP STRIKES counter is not user-resettable and displays the total number of lamp

strikes since manufacture.

- The RESETT ABLE LAMP STRIKES counter is user-resettable and displa ys the number of lamp strikes

since the counter was last reset.

• AIR FILTERS provides an alert feature for service interventions:

- The RESETTABLE AIR FILTER counter displays the total number of hours the fixture has been

powered on since the alert timer was last cleared.

- SET TIME ALERT lets you set the number of hours from 1 to 750 you want the fixture to be powered on

before a service alert appears in the display. If you set this figure to 0, the time alert is disabled.

- CLEAR RESETTABLE AIR FILTER lets you reset the resettable air filter counter to zero after

completing service work.

• FIXTURE MAC ID displays the fixture’s factory-set MAC (Media Access Control) address.

• RDM UID displays the fixture’s factory-se t unique ID for identification in RDM systems.

• FANS SPEED provides separate status readouts from the fixture’s cooling fans.

• TEMPERATURE provides a fixture temperature status readout.

• POWER UNIT provides the following readouts:

- MAINS VOLTAGE displays a mains power voltage readout

measured at the fixture’s mains power input.

- LAMP VOLTAGE, LAMP CURRENT and LAMP WATTAGE

display readouts measured at the fixture’s lamp terminals.

- LAMP STATE gives a lamp status readout.

- IGNITER STATE gives an igniter (starter) lamp status

readout.

- INTENSITY indicates current lamp intensity.

• EVENT LOG VIEWER lets you view event logs in the fixture’s
display panel. See “Event log” on page 34.

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DMX signal monitoring

The MAC III Performance provides data on the DMX signal it is
receiving in the DMX LIVE menu. This information can be useful
for troubleshooting control problems.

RATE displays the DMX refresh rate in packets per second.
Values lower than 10 or higher than 44 may result in erratic
performance, especially when using tracking control.

QUALITY displays the quality of the received DMX data as a
percentage of packets received. Values much below 100
indicate interference, poor connections, or other problems with
the serial data link that are the most common cause of control problems.

START CODE displays the DMX start code. Packets with a start code other than 0 may cause irregular
performance.

The remaining options under DMX LIVE display the DMX values in a range from 0 - 255 that are being
received on each channel. The DMX channels shown will depend on whether the fixture is in 16-bit or 16-bit
extended mode.

Test sequence

TEST SEQUENCE activates effects in sequence, allowing you

to test them quickly without a DMX controller:

ACTION lets you star t, pause, and stop the sequence.
TYPE lets you test all effects, pan/tilt movement only, or the

other effects only.
REPEAT sets the current test to repeat when finished.
Status readouts for the current test sequence are displayed

below the ACTION, TYPE and REPEAT commands.

Manual control

The MANUAL CONTROL menu lets you reset the fixture, strike
our douse the lamp, apply effects and move pan and tilt
manually.

Setup Wizard menu

The SETUP WIZARD menu gives quick access to the most
frequently required items in the control menus.

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Adjusting settings via DMX

Certain fixture settings and parameters ca n be adjusted from the DMX controller on DMX channels 33 and
34 in 16-bit mode or channels 39 and 40 in 16-bit extended mode.

Commands sent via DMX override any settings entered in the fixture’s onboard control menus. However, to
reset the fixture, reset individual effects or cut power to the lamp via DMX if DMX Reset or DMX Lamp Off
are disabled in the control menus, the following conditions must be met:

• Slot 1 must be selected on the color wheel (DMX value 20 on channel 8 in 16-bit mode or 9 in 16-bit
extended mode),

• the beam effect (frost as standard) must be on (DMX value 20-59 on channel 24 in 16-bit or channel 28 in
16-bit extended mode), and

• open gobo must be selected on the gobo wheel (DMX value 0 on channels 8 and 9 in 16-bit or channels 9
and 10 in 16-bit extended mode).

Note also that a lamp off command sent by DMX must be applied for 5 seconds before it executes.
These requirements are a safeguard to help you avoid resetting the fixture or powering the lamp off

accidentally.

Resetting

Either the entire fixture or individual effects can be reset to their initial positions. Resetting individual effects
can allow on-the-fly recovery if an effect loses its correct position, for example, without having to reset the
entire fixture.

Lamp on / off

The lamp can be struck and doused from the DMX controller.
A peak of electric current that is many times the operating current is drawn for a fraction of a second when

striking a discharge lamp. Striking many lamps at once may cause a voltage drop large enough to prevent
lamps from striking or draw enough current to trip electronic circuit breakers. If sending lamp-on commands
to multiple fixtures, program a sequence that strikes lamps one at a time.

Adjusting lamp power

If full light output is not required, the power supplied to the lamp by the ballast can be reduced. Reducing
lamp power reduces heat output and therefore reduces noise from the cooling fans. It also reduces power
consumption, and it helps reduce the gradual fall in output that occurs over the lifetime of a discharge lamp.

Lamp power can be to set to 1500 W (full power), 1200 W, 1100 W, 1000 W or 900 W via DMX using the
ballast output control commands available on channel 26 (16-bit) or 29 (16-bit extended).

If the shutter and/or dimmer are closed for longer than 10 seconds, lamp power is automatically switched to
900 W. When the shutter is opened again, the lamp returns to full power.

Illuminating the display

The fixture’s display panel can be brought out of sleep mode with a DMX command. This makes it possible
to read the fixture’s DMX address while the fixture is installed in the rig.

After being illuminated in this way, the display will return to sleep mode according to the setting entered in
the onboard control menus.

Control menu setting overrides

The following fixture settings can be adjusted via DMX, overriding the settings entered in the onboard
control menus. See under “Control panel operations” on page 14 for details of these parameters.

• Dimming curve

• Parameter shortcuts

Adjusting settings via DMX 21

• Zoom/focus linking

• Pan/tilt limits

• Calibration offsets

Defining calibration offsets via DMX

The ”Fixture adjustments/calibration” DMX channel allows
effect offsets to be adjusted and stored in the fixture from
the DMX controller.

To adjust an effect offset:

1. Set the effect to a DMX value from 0 to 255 on its own

DMX channel (for example, set Cy an to 192 on channel
3 in 16-bit mode or 4 in 16-bit extended mode).

2. Send a ‘Store’ command for the effect on the Fixture

Adjustment/Calibration channel (for example, send
DMX value 130-134 on channel 34 in 16-bit mode or
channel 40 in 16-bit extended mode to store the Cyan
adjustment).

The MAC III Performance now reads the value on the
effect channel (192 for Cyan in the example above),
translates it to an adjustment value of between -5% and
+5% as shown in Figure 12 (+2.5% Cyan adjustment in the
example above) and stores that offset in memory.

See ”Fixture adjustments/calibration” in the DMX protocol
on page 54 for details of the offsets that can be adjusted
using this method.

Effect offsets stored in memory are not affected by
powering the fixture off and on or by updating the fixture
software. To return all offsets to their factory defaults, send
a DMX value from 245 to 249 on the ”Fixture
adjustments/calibration” channel 34 (16-bit mode) or 40 (16-bit extended mode) or apply LOAD FACTORY
SETTINGS in the FACTORY SETTINGS menu in the fixture’s control panel.

255

192

128

64

0

Effect channel

value

Figure 12: Offset adjustment values

+5%

+2.5%

0

-2.5%

-5%

Adjustment

value

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Effects

This section gives details of the effects that can be controlled via DMX. See “MAC III Performance DMX
protocol” on page 47 for details of the channels used to control them.

Where fine control is available, the main control channel sets the first 8 bits (the most significant byte or
MSB), and the fine channels set the second 8 bits (the least significant byte or LSB) of the 16-bit control
byte. In other words, the fine channel works within the position set by the coarse channel.

Shutter and strobe effects

The MAC III Performance’s mechanical shutter provides regular or random strobe and pulse effects with
variable speed from 2 Hz to 10 Hz approximately.

To ensure total blackout, the mechanical dimmer also deploys if the shutter is closed for more than 5
seconds.

Dimming

The MAC III Performance’s mechanical dimmer provides smooth, high-resolution 100 percent fading.
Fine control of the dimmer is available in 16-bit extended mode.
To ensure total blackout, the mechanical shutter also deploys if the dimmer is reduced to 0% for more than 5

seconds.

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and CTO

The amount of cyan, magenta, yellow and CTO (color temperature control orange) applied to the MAC III
Performance’s light output can be varied from zero to 100%. Color temperature can be varied from 6000 ­3200 K.

Color wheel

The MAC III Performance features a color wheel with 7 interchangeable dichroic color filters and an open
position. Color filters can be applied as split colors or in full-color steps. The color wheel can also be scrolled
continuously, applying the color filters in sequence with control of color wheel speed and direction. Color
filters can also be applied at random at fast, medium or slow speed.

As standard the MAC III Performance is supplied with the following color filters:

• Slot 1 - Blue 101 - P/N 46404500

• Slot 2 - Green 203 - P/N 46404510

• Slot 3 - Orange 311 - P/N 46404520

• Slot 4 - Minus green - P/N 46404540

• Slot 5 - Yellow 610 - P/N 46404530

• Slot 6 - Congo - P/N 46404550

• Slot 7 - Red 310 - P/N 46404560

• Slot 8 - Open

The DMX Protocol on page 47 gives details of color filter selection.

Rotating gobos

The rotating gobo wheel in the MAC III Performance provides 5 rotating gobos plus an open position. The
standard gobos are shown in the correct order in Figure 13.

Gobos can be selected, indexed (positioned at an angle), rotated continuously, and shaken (bounced). The
gobo wheel can also be scrolled continuously or shaken. Indexing, continuous gobo rotation, gobo shake
and continuous gobo wheel scrolling are selected on one channel. Depending on what is selected on this

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first channel, the indexed angle or rotation speed are set on the next channel. If gobo indexing is selected
on the first channel, fine control of gobo index angle is available on the third gobo wheel control channel in
both 16-bit and 16-bit extended modes.

Crossfading speed between rotating gobos can be set on channel 21 (in 16-bit) or 25 (in 16-bit extended
mode).

All gobos are interchangeable, but replacement gobos must match the dimensions, construction and quality
of the gobos supplied as standard (see under “Specifications” on page 65).

Handling, installing and storing the gobos in the MAC III Performance requires special care. See “Gobos in
the MAC III Performance” on pa ge 42 for details.

1

1. Leaf breakup (medium).........P/N 43042060

5

2. Dot breakup...........................P/N 43042061

3. Limbo (with holder)................P/N 62325128

4. Linear 3 .................................P/N 43042062

5. Raytraces..............................P/N 43042063

2

4

Gobo wheel viewed from front lens

Gobo animation

The gobo animation system lets you create animated effects by rotating the animation wheel and masking
the resulting pattern with a gobo.

The system uses two channels:

• On the first channel, you set the animation wheel so that its pattern is horizontal, vertical or set at an
indexed angle, with the animation wheel either static or rotating.

• On the second channel, you can either set the indexed angle of the animation wheel pattern (if you have
set the animation wheel to a static position on the first channel), or set the animation wheel direction and
speed (if you have selected rotation on the first channel).

When projecting onto a surface or stage, setting the pattern to horizontal with very slow rotation can
simulate windswept clouds, for e xample , and setting the pattern close to vertical with faster rotation can
simulate flames. Adjust the fixture’s focus to obtain the most realistic results.

The animation wheel can also give mid-air and linear projection effects that are different from rotating gobo
effects in that they do not rotate around a center axis.

3

Figure 13: Rotating gobos installed as standard

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Animation wheel

The MAC III Performance is supplied with the “Tribal waves” gobo animation wheel (P/N 62325143)
installed. See under “Specifications” on page 65 for full specifications for this component. Additional stock
patterns will be available as accessories from Martin dealers.

Beam effect (frost)

The MAC III Performance is fitted with a frost filter that can be applied to or removed from the beam
remotely.

If preferred, the frost filter can be replaced with the four-facet prism (available as an accessory: P/N

62329120) installed as standard in MAC III Profile fixtures. The prism can be applied at indexed angles or

rotated with variable direction and speed.

Iris

The iris can be set to a static diameter, or regular and random pulsing effects can be set with variable
speed.

Focus and zoom

The focus lens focuses the beam from approximately 2 meters (6.5 feet) to infinity.
The separate zoom lens varies the focused beam angle from 11.5° to 55° with the standard lens installed.

Zoom/focus linking

Focus can be linked to zoom so that it automatically adjusts to match changes in zoom angle. Focus on
rotating gobos matches zoom closely, while focus on the gobo animation wheel matches zoom best in the
center of the zoom range and slightly less precisely at the two extremes of the zoom range.

Linked zoom/focus works within 3 distance ranges:

• Near (5 - 10 meters)

• Medium (10 - 20 meters)

• Far (20 meters - infinity)

To link zoom and focus, select a distance range using the Fixture Control/Settings DMX channel or FOCUS
TRACKING in the PERSONALITY menu in the control panel. Then adjust focus to obtain the required
degree of sharpness. Linking is now enabled and focus will auto-adjust.

Figure 14: Tribal waves gobo animation wheel

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Pan and tilt

Coarse and fine pan and tilt control are available in both 16-bit and 16-bit extended modes.
Maximum and minimum pan and tilt limits can be set using the control panel (see “Personality – tailoring

performance” on page 16) and via DMX.

Rotating Framing

The 4-blade framing module in the MAC III Performance can be held static or rotated continuously with
variable speed. It can form the beam into any shape with three or four sides and morph between shapes.

Framing macros

If the fixture is set to 16-bit extended mode, a number of framing macros can be selected on DMX channel

22. These macros are pre-programmed framing effects with quick access via DM X.

Macro 1

Vertical bar

Macro 6

Trapezoid Up

Macro 11

Equilateral Triangle

Left

Macro 16

Right-angle Triangle

Up Right

Macro 2

Horizontal bar

Macro 7

Trapezoid Left

Macro 12

Equilateral Triangle

Down

Macro 17

Right-angle Triangle

Up Left

Macro 3

Square

Macro 8

Trapezoid Down

Macro 13

Equilateral Triangle

Right

Macro 4

Parallelogram Right

Macro 9

Trapezoid Right

Macro 14

Right-angle Triangle

Down Left

Macro 5

Parallelogram Left

Macro 10

Equilateral Triangle

Up

Macro 15

Right-angle Triangle

Down Right

Table 2: Framing shape macros

The size of the framing macro and crossfading speed between macro shapes can be adjusted via DMX on
channels 23 and 24 in 16-bit extended mode.

When a framing macro is selected, the eight individual frame position and angle channels from 11/12 to
18/19 and the macro size channel 23 (in 16-bit extended mode) act as offsets that can modify the macro
shape and size. These channels must be at DMX value 128 for the basic macro shape to be displayed.

Note that an offset applied to a framing macro using any of these channels will not respond to crossfading
times set on channel 24 in 16-bit extended mode. To adjust crossfading speed when the basic macro shape
has been modified, channel 24 must be set so that macro crossfading speed follows console timing, and
crossfading speed must be set on the console.

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Followspot mode

The MAC III P erformance fixture software from version 1.6.0 features a follo wspot mode in which the fixture
ignores any pan, tilt, or pan and tilt commands sent via DMX or the control menu, releasing the head for use
as a followspot.

In followspot mode, the pan and/or tilt motors can be engaged or disengaged from the control menu as a
brake to pan, tilt, or both pan and tilt movement to prevent the head from moving when it is not being held in
place. in this case DMX or menu-based control over pan and tilt is still disabled (see “Personality – tailoring
performance” on page 16 and “Control panel menus” on page 55).

Followspot handles can be custom-made by the user to suit the user’s own preferences and requirements.

Followspot handles safety precautions

Warning! It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the followspot handles and any mounting
brackets are safe and that the fixture is kept in followspot mode at all times while handles are
installed to avoid collision between the followspot handles and the yoke.

Warning! Intermediate brackets for permanent mounting on the back of the MAC III Performance
head must be constructed so that they will not touch the yoke at any point in the head’s tilt range!

Warning! Screws used to fasten any item to the rear of the head may only be fastened into the holes
(arrowed in Figure 15) provided in the rear head cover. Do not attempt to fasten any item to the rear
of the head by any other method. Screws must not protrude more than 15 mm (0.6 inches) into the
rear head cover, or there is a danger that they may damage electrical insulation inside the head and
create a risk of serious or lethal electric shock for the operator.

Warning! Followspot handles must be thermally insulated so that it is impossible f or the operator to
suffer discomfort or a burn injury.

Followspot handles use and construction

The MAC III Performance’s rear head cover is a magnesium alloy casting. Magnesium alloy is prone to
galvanic corrosion when steel screws are fastened into it and has a relatively low resistance to mechanical
wear on threads. Self-tapping screws fastened into magnesium alloy should be left there perm anently.

If you are going to switch between using the MAC III Performance as a manually-controlled followspot and
as a DMX-controlled moving head from time to time, you will need to install and remove followspot handles.
In this case, we recommend that you fabricate two intermediate mounting brackets in a suitable material for
repeated installation and removal of screws, fasten the brackets permanently to the rear head cover, and
use these brackets as mounting points for the followspot handles.

If followspot handles are going to be installed permanently, there is no need for intermediate brackets.
The design of the brackets and followspot handles is left up to the user to match user requirements, but the

following points must be noted:

• Intermediate mounting brackets must be as light as possible in order to minimize the effect of their extra
weight on the balance of the head. It may be best to make them in aluminium.

• Four holes (arrowed in Figure 15) are provided in the fixture’s rear head cover for fastening followspot
handle mounting brackets.

• On most MAC III Profile fixtures manufactured before August 2009, the four holes are drilled but not
threaded. If you have reconfigured a MAC III Profile as a MAC III Performance, check these holes. If they
are not threaded, use M6 thread-forming screws (DIN 7500) to fasten mounting brackets. Torx head
screws are recommended because considerable force will be required to tighten the screws into the rear
cover. If the four holes are threaded, use regular M6 machine screws for attachment.

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• Whatever type of screw used, the
portion of the screw that goes into the
rear head cover must have a length of
between 12 mm (0.47 in.) and 15 mm
(0.6 in.).

• The rear head cover becomes very hot.
Ensure that handles are insulated well
enough to avoid discomfort or burn
injuries for the followspot operator.

• A handle must only be fitted after
followspot mode is enabled and tilt is
performed manually. Always remove
any handle that is fitted before
disengaging followspot mode.

Besides being constructed so that they
will not foul the yoke at any point in the tilt
range, mounting brackets must match the
dimensions shown in Figure 15.

Dimensions in Figure 15 are shown in
millimeters:

• 216.8 mm = 8.53 in.

• 230.7 mm = 9.08 in.

• 78.9 mm = 3.11 in.

Figure 15: Dimensions for followspot handles

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RDM

The MAC III Performance can communicate using RDM (Remote Device Management) in accordance with
ESTA’s American National Standard E1.20-2006: Entertainment Technology RDM Remote Device
Management Over DMX512 Networks.

RDM is a bi-directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control systems, it is the open standard
for DMX512 device configuration and status monitoring.

The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream without adversely
affecting existing non-RDM equipment. The RDM protocol allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to
send commands to and receive messages from specific fixtures.

RDM port

In line with the RDM standard, the MAC III Performance running firmware version 1.6.0 or later uses Port 1
for both RDM and DMX signals. We recommend that MAC III Performance users running earlier firmware
upgrade to the latest available version; see “Software installation” on page 38.

RDM ID

Each MAC III Performance has an RDM UID that makes it
uniquely addressable. This can be found in the control panel
menus under FIXTURE INFORMAT ION. RDM UID shows the
fixture’s factory-set unique ID for identification in RDM systems.

RDM communication

The MAC III Performance running firmware version 1.6.0 or later will respond to:

1. ”MAC III Performance supported standard commands”; see page 30.

2. ”MAC III Performance supported manufacturer specific commands”; see page 31.

The parameter IDs listed here are described in the Martin RDM User Reference Guide (P/N 35000234),
only available online from the Martin website at http://www.martin.com mid-2010.

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MAC III Performance supported standard commands

GET

allowed

9 QUEUED_MESSAGE
9 STATUS_MESSAGES
9 STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION

9 SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS
9 PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION

9 DEVICE_INFO
9 DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
9 MANUFACTURER_LABEL
99DEVICE_LABEL
99FACTORY_DEFAULTS
9 SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL

99DMX_PERSONALITY
9 DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION
99DMX_START_ADDRESS
9 SLOT_DESCRIPTION

9 SENSOR_DEFINITION
99SENSOR_VALUE

99DEVICE_HOURS
99LAMP_HOURS
99LAMP_STRIKES
99LAMP_STATE
99LAMP_ON_MODE
99DEVICE_POWER_CYCLES

99DISPLAY_INVERT
99DISPLAY_LEVEL

99PAN_INVERT
99TILT_INVERT
99PAN_TILT_SWAP

99IDENTIFY_DEVICE

99PERFORM_SELFTEST
99SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION

SET

allowed RDM parameter ID’s (slot 21-22) Notes

Category – Network Management
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH
DISC_MUTE
DISC_UN_MUTE
Category - Status Collection

9 CLEAR_STATUS_ID

Category - RDM Information

Category – Product Information

Category - DMX512 Setup

Category – Sensors See “RDM accessible onboard sensors” on page 31

Category – Dimmer Settings Reserved for future use
Category – Power/Lamp Settings

Category - Display Settings

Category – Configuration

Category – Control

9 RESET_DEVICE

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RDM accessible onboard sensors

The following onboard sensors are RDM accessible:

LAMP R FAN
LAMP L FAN
BOTTOM FAN

FAN SPEED

TEMPERATURE

POWER UNIT

CMY FAN
TOP FAN
MAINBOARD FAN
POWER FAN 1
POWER FAN 2
UI PCB
CHARGER PCB
BATTERY
FAN PCB
ANIMATION FX PCB
GOBO FX PCB
CMY PCB
ZOOM FOCUS PCB
PAN/TILT PCB
POWER UNIT PCB
POWER UNIT CAPACITOR
MAINS VOLTAGE
LAMP VOLTAGE
LAMP CURRENT
LAMP WATTAGE

MAC III Performance supported manufacturer specific commands

GET

allowed

99DMX_LAMP_OFF
99DMX_RESET

99EFFECT_SPEED
99EFFECT_SHORTCUTS
99LAMP_HOUR_WARNING_HOURS Data range is 0 - 750 hours
99AIR_FILTER_HOUR Data range is 0 - 750 hours
99AIR_FILTER _HOUR_WARNING_HOURS Data range is 0 - 750 hours
99DIMMER_CURVE
99FOCUS_TRACKING
99DISPLAY_AUTO_OFF

99PAN_TILT_SPEED
99PAN_TILT_MOVE_ON_RESET
99PAN_TILT_LIMITATION
99PAN_LIMITATION_MINIMUM
99PAN_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM
99TILT_LIMITATION_MINIMUM
99TILT_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM
99PAN_TILT_LIMITATION_AREA

SET

allowed RDM parameter ID’s (slot 21-22) Notes

Category – DMX protocol settings

Fixture behavioral settings

Fixture pan/tilt settings

Fixture followspot settings

RDM 31

99FOLLOW_SPOT_MODE

9 FOLLOW_SPOT_MODE_LOCK_TOGGLE
99FOLLOW_SPOT_MODE _LOCK_PAN
99FOLLOW_SPOT_MODE _LOCK_TILT

Fixture cooling settings

99LAMP_COOLING
99FAN_CLEAN
99FAN_MODE

Fixture other settings

9 SERIAL_NUMBER

9 LICENSE_KEY

9 EVENT_LOG_USER_EVENT_TRIGGER

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Service and maintenance

Warning! Disconnect the fixture from power and allow to cool for 2 hours 45 minutes before
removing any cover.

Important! Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particulate buildup degrades performance, causes
overheating and will damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate maintenance is not covered
by the warranty.

This section lists service and maintenance operations that may be carried out by the user. Refer any
operation that is not described here to a qualified Martin technician.

The MAC III Performance requires routine cleaning. The schedule depends heavily on the operating
environment. It is essential to follow the cleaning guidelines given later in this section.

Tilt lock

Important! Release the tilt lock before

operating the fixture.

The tilt position of the head can
be locked at various angles for
service. Push the lock in
towards the yoke in one
direction to lock the head and
back in from the other side to
unlock the head.

There is no pan lock on the
MAC III Performance.

Important! Release the tilt lock before

packing the fixture in the
flightcase.

Figure 16: Tilt lock

Service utilities

The SERVICE menu in the main menu provides utilities for technicians rigging or servicing the fixture:

• PAN/TILT FEEDB ACK lets you disable feedback to the fixture
software from the pan, tilt and effects positioning systems. If
feedback is set to On and a pan, tilt or effect position error is
detected, the shutter closes and the effect resets. This feature
can be disabled by setting feedback to Off.
The Off setting is not saved when the fixture is powered off,
and the system will be re-enabled the next time the fixture
starts. If a pan/tilt position error occurs and the system cannot
correct pan/tilt position within 10 seconds, feedback is
automatically disabled.

• ADJUST is for use at the factory and by authorized Martin
Service technicians only. This menu allows dimmer, shutter,
pan and tilt positions to be adjusted after replacement of components, etc. To adjust the default positions
of all the MAC III Performance’s eff ects, use the CALIBRATION menu instead.

Important! Do not enter the ADJUST menu without service documentation from Martin.

• CALIBRATION sets effects to their factory default positions or lets you set new default positions for
calibration purposes. See ”Calibrating effects” later in this chapter for full details.

• UPDATE FIRMWARE, updates the firmware (fixture software). For a detailed guide to updating the
firmware, see ”Software installation” later in this chapter.

• EVENT LOG gives access to the fixture’s log. See next section.

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Event log

The MAC III Performance from software version 1.5.0 monitors performance, any errors or warnings,
temperatures, etc. and stores data in an ongoing service event log that can be viewed in the fixture’s displa y
or downloaded to a USB memory device and viewed on a PC.

Power cycle reports are created automatically each time the fixture is powered up. The fixture stores up to
25 power cycle reports in memory. If the memory is full, the oldest report is deleted each time a new report
is generated.

A power cycle report lists three types of data:

1. General data, settings 2. Events 3. Dynamic Content

General data, settings displays fixture information and lists current settings.
Events is only displayed if any warnings, errors or changes in settings occur, and lists these with the

amount of time that has passed since they occurred.
Dynamic content displays technical data for the fixture that is intended to help troubleshooting. It is only

displayed if warnings or errors are listed in the Events section. Dynamic content is updated automatically
with current data — and the old data is saved to the event log — every 15 minutes for up to 10 hours. The
oldest data is then replaced by new data. If an error or warning occurs, data is updated immediately.
Dynamic content can also be updated manually. This can be useful if a fixture does not behave as e xpected,
for example, b ut the fixture is not showing an error or a warning. the user can check that the DMX start code
is zero to eliminate poor data transmission as a possible cause of the problem. To renew the dynamic
content in the current power cycle report with the current data:

•select SERVICE

•select Event log trigger by sending DMX value 250-255 on DMX channel 26 (in 16-bit basic mode) or 29

• send the RDM command EVENT_LOG_USER_EVENT_TRIGGER.

To delete all previous power cycle reports in the event log from memory, select SERVICE → EVENT LOG →
Clean Event Log in the control panel.

General Information
Personality Settings
Adjust Settings
Calibration Settings
Fixture Information
Module Information
PCB Information

→ EVENT LOG → EVENT LOG TRIGGER in the control panel, or

(in 16-bit extended mode), or

Errors, warnings, changes in
settings

Fan speeds
Temperatures
Other data

Viewing the event log in the fixture’s display panel

To view the event log in the fixture’s display panel, select
FIXTURE INFORMATION
control panel.

The EVENT LOG VIEWER displays all the power cycle reports
in memory and supplementary information about any event you
scroll to. Use the jog wheel to scroll through the power cycle
reports. As you scroll and highlight each event, details of the
event are shown at the bottom of the display:

• TIME gives the time after power up that the event occurred.

• DESCRIPTION gives type of event.

• VALUE gives either the value of a new personality setting (e.g.
On/Off) or the long description of an error code (e.g. FOER =
focus error).

→ EVENT LOG VIEWER in the

Viewing power cycle reports on a PC

To view the current and most recent power cycle reports on a PC:

1. Insert a USB memory device in the fixture’s USB port to open the USB device pop-up window.

2. Select Download Event Log and wait for the log file to be saved to the USB device.

3. Remove the USB memory device, and carry out this procedure with other fixtures if required.

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4. Connect the USB memory device to a PC. Logs are stored in the root directory of the memory device in

a folder called EVENT LOGS MAC III SERIES using the naming convention LOG MACIII
XXXXXXXXXX.xml (where XXXXXXXXXX is the serial number of the fixture). The XML files can be
viewed using any web browser that supports XSLT 1.0 such as Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 3, Google
Chrome 1, Opera 9, Apple Safari 3 or later versions.

5. Double-click on the event log to open it in your web browser.

Event log structure when viewed in a web browser

The title Power Cycle is displayed in red if that power cycle report includes an error.
Event log XML files are divided into boxes:

• General information lists the most important
information held by the fixture.

• Personality Settings lists the fixture’s settings at
power up.

• Adjustment Settings displays the fixture’s factory
adjustment settings at power up. These settings
should only be changed by Martin Service or its
authorized agents.

• Calibration Settings displays the fixture’s calibration
settings at power up. These settings can be changed
by the user (see “Calibrating effects” on page 37).

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• Fixture Information displays data from the fixture’s
timers when it was last powered up.

• Module Information
displays data from the
fixture’s effects
modules.

• PCB information
displays data from the
fixture’s PCBs.

• The Event Section
lists all the errors, warnings
and setting changes carried out
by the user since the last po wer
cycle in the event log. The
Time column on the left of the
box displays the amount of time
between the fixture powering
up and the event. Thus, in the
example on the right, a main
PCB fan error occurred 2
minutes and 7 seconds after
power up and the pan/tilt sensor was not calibrated (warning was listed as ACTIVE) 1 minute and 24
seconds after power up but was calibrated (warning was listed as INACTIVE) 8 minutes and 48 seconds
after power up.

• Dynamic Content
displays the speed of
the fixture’s fans , fixture
temperatures and other
data:

- current data (in the

example on the right,
two minutes and one
second after power
up).

- previously logged data

(captured at
15-minute intervals
over a tot al of u p to 10
hours, most recent
data at the top — see
following example
showing time).

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The example below in the Dynamic Content section, shows temperature data for the different sensors
in the fixture. In the example, the fixture was powered on 3 hours and 15 minutes before the current
temperature data was logged. Temperature change over ti me at 15 minute intervals can be followed in
the table. If you wish, it can also be copied and pasted into spreadsheet software such as Microsoft
Excel.

Handling XML log files

The XML event log files can be archived and e-mailed, but you must include the folder templates and its
contents MACIII_EventLog.css and MACIII_EventLog.xsl in the same folder as the XML files so that web
browsers can view the event logs correctly:

Zipping the EVENT LOGS MAC III SERIES folder before storing or sending should ensure that the nested

templates folder is correctly included.

Calibrating effects

The CALIBRATION menu lets you define offsets in software that are relative to the mechanical reset or
home positions. This allows you to fine-tune optical alignment and achieve uniform performance between
fixtures. Fixtures are calibrated at the factory, and further calibration will normally only be necessary if
fixtures have been subjected to abnormal shocks during transport or if norm al wear and tear has affected
alignment after an extended period of use.

Calibrating pan and tilt sensors

When you select PAN/TILT SENSOR CALIBRATION, a display
message appears asking you to move pan and tilt to their end
stop positions. To calibrate pan and tilt:

1. Move pan to its end stop position by rotating the yoke

clockwise (as seen from above the head looking down at
the base) to maximum pan.

2. Move tilt to its end stop by tilting the head to its maximum

angle with the front glass pointing away from the display
panel.

3. Press the jog wheel to register the positions. The fixture

will display Saving...

Warning! As soon as you exit pan/tilt sensor calibration, the head will move to its original position.

Service and maintenance 37

4. Make sure that you are ready for the head to move , then press the Escape button to exit pan/tilt sensor

calibration. The head will now pan and tilt back to where it was before you entered calibration mode.

Calibrating effects

Calibration can be carried out via DMX (see “Defining calibration
offsets via DMX” on page 22) but the easiest approach is
probably to set multiple fixtures to the same position (e.g.
dimmer open 1%) and then calibrate each fixture using its
onboard control panel while comparing its light output with a
reference fixture.

The calibration range available for each eff e ct varies but is
approx 5%. After selecting a calibration value, click on the jog
wheel to set the effect to that value.

Loading and storing default calibration
offsets

LOAD DEFAULTS? lets you load the factory default calibration offsets stored in memory.
SA VE FACT ORY DEFAULT? lets you overwrite the factory default calibration offsets stored in memory with

any new offsets you have defined. Overwriting is permanent, so once you have saved new factory default
offsets, LOAD DEFAULTS? will reload the new offsets.

Software installation

The currently installed firmware (fixture software) version can be viewed under FIXTURE INFORMATION in
the main menu. Firmware updates are available from the Martin website and can be installed using either of
two methods:

• a USB memory device loaded with ‘bank’ files and inserted in the MAC III Performance’s USB port, or

• a Windows PC loaded with ‘MU3’ files and running the Mar tin Uploader application, connected to the
MAC III Performance’s data input socket via a Martin Universal USB/DMX™ or a Martin DABS1™
hardware interface.

Installing using a USB memory device

The following are required in order to install firmware using a USB memory device:

• The MAC III Performance fir m ware ‘bank’ update file, available for download from the Product Support
area of the Martin website at http://www.martin.com.

• A USB memory storage device (e.g. USB stick) with the update file copied from a PC into the memory
device’s root directory.

To install the MAC III Perfor mance firmware:

1. Download the firmware ‘bank’ from the MAC III Performance support page on the Martin website at

www.martin.com, read the firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings,
and copy the ‘bank’ to the root directory of a USB memory stick.

2. Disconnect the data link from the MAC III Performance.

3. Insert the USB stick in the MAC III Performance’s USB host

socket. The fixture should recognize the USB stick, illuminate
the display panel and show the UPDATE FIRMWARE
window in the display. Alternatively, scroll to the UPDATE
FIRMWARE menu under SERVICE in the control panel.

4. Select BANK. Scroll up and down to see the firmware

versions present on the USB stick and in the fixture’s internal
memory. LOCATION indicates whether the firmware is
located on the USB stick or in internal memory.

5. If you scroll to a firmware version on the USB stick and click

the jog wheel, the firmware is downloaded to internal
memory (where it will be available for future firmware
updates), validated, unpacked and installed, and the fixture will restart using the new firmware.

6. Remove the USB stick. The newly-installed firmware version will now be displayed in the FIXTURE

INFORMATION menu.

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7. Reconnect the data link.

Zoom-focus linking is reset to default (medium distance) when new software is uploaded. Other fixture
information and settings are unaffected.

Forced upload

The fixture can be forced to automatically upload a software fi le from a USB stick if the Escape button is
held down during power up. We recommend that only one software update file is located in the memory
device’s root directory, but in the event that several versions are available, the fixture will upload the file with
the most recent software version.

Installing using a PC and hardware interface

The following are required in order to install firmware using a PC and hardware interface:

• The MAC III Performance fir m ware ‘MU3’ update file, available for download from the Product Support
area of the Martin website at http://www.martin.com.

• A Windows PC running the latest version of the Martin Uploader™ application (also available for
download free of charge from www.martin.com) and loaded with the firmware update file.

• A USB/DMX hardware interface device such as the Martin Universal USB/DMX™ or Martin DABS1™.

To install the MAC III Perfor mance firmware:

1. Download the firmware ‘.MU3’ file from the MAC III Performance support page on the Martin website at

www.martin.com to the PC.

2. Read the firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings.

3. Follow the instructions for an auto upload/upload via DMX in the Martin Uploader application help files

and supplied with the hardware interface.

Cleaning

Regular cleaning is very important for fixture life and performance. Buildup of dust, dirt, smoke particles, fog
fluid residues, etc. degrades the fixture’s light output and cooling ability.

Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore
impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the MAC III Performan ce . Coo ling fans suck in airborne
dust and smoke particles, and in extreme cases fixtures may require cleaning after surprisingly few hours of
operation. Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include:

• Use of smoke or fog machines.

• High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).

• Presence of cigarette smoke.

• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor
events, for example).

If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 25 hours of operation to see
whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequen t intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess
cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable
maintenance schedule.

Use care when cleaning optical components and work in a clean, well lit area. The coated surfaces are
fragile and easily scratched. Do not use solvents that can damage plastic or painted surfaces.

Service and maintenance 39

Cleaning and replacing the air filters

The item AIR FILTERS in the FIXTURE INFORMA T ION menu is intended to be used to monitor intervals
between air filter cleaning, although this counter can be used to monitor any aspect of the fixture.

When air filters require cleaning:

1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow

the components to cool for 2 hours 45
minutes.

2. See Figure 17. On each side of the head, use

a flat-bladed screwdriver to lever the front
edge of each filter holder away from the head
and pull the filter holders forwards to unclip
and remove them.

Figure 17: Removing head air filters

3. See Figure 18. On each side of the base,

pinch the air filter holders in from the sides as illustrated, then
pull the center of the holders outwards to unclip and remove
them.

4. Clean the air filter elements. If they are saturated with smoke

fluid, soak them in warm, soapy water and blot dry . If the filters
cannot be cleaned completely or are not in perfect condition,
replace them with new items.

5. Pinch the base filter holders in from the side and engage the

ends of the filter holders their slots to clip them back into
position.

6. See Figure 19. Engage the three tabs in the head filter

holders in their slots in the head, pinch the foremost corners
of the filter holder together slightly and press them into the
head to clip them back into position.

7. Check that all fil ter holders ar e correctly insta lled so that there

is an airtight seal around all their edges.

Figure 18: Base air filters

Figure 19: Reinstalling head air filters

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Cleaning the fixture

To clean the head:

1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool for

2 hours 45 minutes.

2. Remove both head covers by loosening their quarter-turn retaining

screws (see Figure 20).

3. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles inside the head

with compressed air.

4. Carefully clean the optical components, but note that special precautions

apply to the gobos (see “If no further service work is to be carried out,
reinstall the top cover with its safety wire and release the tilt lock.” on
page 41). Remove smoke and other residues with cotton swabs or
unscented tissues moistened with isopropyl alcohol. A commercial glass
cleaner may be used, but residues must be removed with distilled water.
Clean with a slow circular motion from center to edge. Dry with a clean,
soft and lint-free cloth or compressed air. Remove stuc k particles with an
unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled
water. Do not rub the surface: lift the par ticles off with a soft repeated
press.

5. Remove dust from fans and air vents with a soft bru s h, cotton swab, vacuum, or compressed air.

6. Reinstall the head covers.

Lubrication

Figure 20: Head cover

screws

The MAC III P erf ormance does not require lubrication under normal circumstances. The slides for the zoom
and focus lens cars are lubricated with a long-lasting teflon-based grease that can be reapplied by a Martin
service partner if necessary.

Replacing a color filter

Note: Wear cotton gloves while handling color filters and use only genuine Martin filters.

1. Power the lamp off but leave the fixture powered on with fans running and allow it to cool.

2. The top of the head is above the text on the lamp cover. Lock the head in a convenient position for

access to the top of the head.

3. Remove the two quarter-turn retaining screws (see Figure 20) from the top cover and lift it away from the

head. Let the cover hang on its safety wire or unclip the safety wire and remove the cover completely.

4. See A in Figure 21 on page 42. Rotate the color wheel until the filter you want to change is accessible.

Lift the filter away from the color wheel slightly to release it, then grasp it by the edges and remove. If
your fingers are too large, protect the glass with a piece of paper that has been folded sev eral times and
grasp the filter with needle nose pliers.

5. To insert a filter, slide it under the retention spri ng until it snaps into place.

6. If no further service work is to be carried out, reinstall the top cover with its safety wire and release the

tilt lock.

Service and maintenance 41

A

B

Figure 21: Color filter and gobo replacement

Gobos in the MAC III Performance

The MAC III Performance uses specially-designed borosilicate 3.3 gobos with a heavy matted aluminum
coating that require particularly careful handling and storage.

The use of metal gobos in the MAC III Performance is not recommended.
Do not use gobos with dark coatings on any side, as these will absorb heat – either directly from the lamp or

reflected back from other gobos and optical components – and will not be durable.

Handling and storage

1. Store all gobos in a dust-free environment with approx. 50% humidity.

2. Always use clean gloves when handling gobos.

3. Avoid touching the other gobos when taking out a gobo from the rack: the sharp edge of one gobo can

scratch the others.

4. Clean the coated side of gobos with dust and oil-free compressed air only.

5. Clean the uncoated side of gobos with photographic quality lens-cleaner and optics cleaning tissues.

Use a repeated dabbing action rather than a rubbing action.

6. Avoid scratching coated and uncoated sides.

7. Never place a gobo with the coated side face-down on any surface.

8. Mount the gobo with the matted coating towards the lens.

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Replacing rotating gobos

Important! The gobo can fall out if the spring is inserted backwards.

Do not lubricate gobo bearings: excess grease can cause loss
of step.

Correct gobo orientation is critical. Read the guidelines in
Figure 23 carefully before installing a gobo.

To replace a gobo:

1. Open the top cover as described under “Replacing a color filter”

on page 41.

2. See B in Figure 21 on page 42. Rotate the relevant gobo wheel

until the gobo you want to replace is accessible.

3. Grasp the holder by the teeth and pull the holder lightly away

from the gobo wheel to release the holder and remove it from
the wheel.

4. With a small screwdriver or similar, unhook the end of the gob o spring furthest from the gobo and pull

out the spring. Drop the gobo out of the holder.

5. Insert the new gobo in the holder with the side that must face towards the lamp facing upwards, to wards

the spring (see Figure 22 and Figure 23).

6. Insert the spring with th e narrow end against the gobo, as shown in Figure 22. To identify the narrow

end, press the spring flat: the narrow end is on the inside. Push the end of the spring in under the lip of
the holder.

7. Check that the gobo is seated flush against the holder. Press the spring as flat as possible against the

back of the gobo.

8. Check that the goboholder is the right way up (see Figure 21), then work the rim of the gobo holder

under both clips and snap the gobo holder back into position on the gobo wheel. If necessary, a small
screwdriver or similar tool may be used to pry the clips away from the wheel.

9. If no further service work is to be carried out, reinstall the top cover with its safety wire and release the

tilt lock.

Figure 22: Rotating gobo holder

Service and maintenance 43

Gobo orientation

abc

abc

The orientations shown in Figure 23 are correct in most cases, but consult your Martin dealer or gobo
supplier if you are in any doubt about the orientation of a specific gobo type. To minimize the risk of heat
damage, priority must be given to installing gobos with their more reflective sides facing the lamp.

Coated Glass Gobos

The heavy matted aluminum coated borosilicate gobos in the MAC III Performance are
factory-installed with the more reflective sides facing towards the lamp. Replacement
gobos must also be installed with more reflective sides facing the lamp.

More reflective side towards lamp

To minimize the risk of gobo overheating
and damage, turn the more reflective side of
a coated gobo towards the lamp.

Less reflective side away from lamp

The less reflective side of a coated gobo will
absorb less heat if it faces away from the
lamp.

Textured Glass Gobos

Textured side to wards lamp Smooth side away from lamp

Textured glass gobos in the MAC III Performan c e sit most squarely in the gobo wheel with
the textured side towards the lamp. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier.

Image / text Gobos

True image towards lamp Reversed image away from lamp

Figure 23. Correct gobo orientation

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Replacing the gobo animation wheel

Important! The gobo animation wheel is glass and m ust be h andled gentl y. Do not attempt to bend it or you will

break it. Breakages caused by mishandling are not covered by the pr od uct warranty.

1. Disconnect the fixture

from power and allow it to
cool for 2 hours 45
minutes.

2. Apply the tilt lock in a

convenient position. Open
the top cover as described
under “Replacing a color
filter” on page 41.

3. See Figure 24. Bring the

animation wheel up to the
top of the head by pulling
its sliding car with a finger.

4. The animation wheel is

retained by a magnetic
hub. To avoid breaking the
animation wheel while
removing, release the hub
by gently levering the hub
off its mounting with a
screwdriver. Do not apply
pressure to the animation
wheel itself. See Figure

25. Once the hub is
released, you can safely
grasp the wheel and
remove it.

5. When installing an

animation wheel, slide the
hub in over the drive
mechanism and align it
with its mounting until the
magnetic hub locks into
place on the mounting.

6. If no further service work

is to be carried out,
reinstall the top cover with
its safety wire and release
the tilt lock before
re-applying power.

Figure 24: Animation wheel access

Figure 25: Animation wheel removal

Service and maintenance 45

Removing modules

The MAC III Performance is modular in
design. A full procedure for removing and
servicing effect modules is included in the
Martin™ service package available for the
MAC III Performance.

Important! The zoom/focus car and animation wheel

must be mo ved to the po sitions desc ribed
below before modules can be removed.

1. See Figure 26. Move the zoom/focus car

as far as possible towards the front lens
by first pushing on one of its sliders (A),
then holding it in the fully forward position
by pressing on one of its drive belt pulleys
(B).

2. Move the gobo animation wheel as far as

possible up towards the top of the head
by pulling on its drive car as shown in
Figure 24 on page 45. The animation
wheel is glass. Do not apply pressure to
it, or you may cause damage that is not
covered by the product warranty.

A

B

3. Modules are released for removal by

disconnecting their multi-connectors and
removing their retaining screws (arrowed
in Figure 27). Take great care not to
damage wiring during module removal or
re-installation.

Figure 26: Moving the zoom/focus car fully forward

Figure 27: Module retaining screws

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MAC III Performance DMX protocol

Available in software 1.6.0 or later

Basic
16-bit
Mode

16-bit
Extended
Mode

11

22

-3

DMX Value Percent Function

Strobe/shutter

0 - 19

20 - 49
50 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 84
85 - 89

90 - 104
105 - 109
110 - 124
125 - 129
130 - 144
145 - 149
150 - 164
165 - 169
170 - 184
185 - 189
190 - 204
205 - 209
210 - 224
225 - 229
230 - 244
245 - 255

0 - 255 0 - 100
0 - 255 0 - 100 Dimmer fade, fine (LSB)

0 - 255

0 - 7

8 - 19
20 - 25
26 - 27
28 - 33
34 - 35
36 - 41
42 - 43
44 - 49
50 - 51
52 - 57
58 - 59
60 - 65
66 - 67
68 - 73
74 - 75
76 - 81
82 - 83
84 - 89
90 - 91
92 - 97

98 - 100

0 - 100

Shutter closed (Lamp Switches to 800 watt mode after shutter is closed for 10
seconds)

Shutter open
Strobe, fast → slow
Shutter open
Opening pulse, fast → slow
Shutter open
Closing pulse, fast → slow
Shutter open
Random strobe, fast → slow
Shutter open
Random opening pulse, fast → slow
Shutter open
Random closing pulse, fast → slow
Shutter open
Burst pulse, fast → slow
Shutter open
Random burst pulse, fast → slow
Shutter open
Electronic sine wave strobe, fast → slow
Shutter open
Electronic burst strobe, fast → slow
Shutter open

Dimmer fade (MSB)

Closed → open

Cyan

White → full cyan

34

128 - 254

45

128 - 254

0

1 - 127

255

0 - 255

0

1 - 127

255

Cyan range in random CMY color

when random CMY selected on channel 21 (16-bit) or 25 (16-bit extended)

0

1 - 50
51 - 99

100

0 - 100

0

1 - 50
51 - 99

100

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

Normal (full range)
Minimum cyan setting (127 = full cyan)
Maximum cyan setting (128 = no cyan)
Normal (full range)

Magenta

White → full magenta

Magenta range in random CMY color

when random CMY selected on channel 21 (16-bit) or 25 (16-bit extended)

Normal (full range)
Minimum magenta setting (127 = full magenta)
Maximum magenta setting (128 = no magenta)
Normal (full range)

MAC III Performance DMX protocol 47

Basic
16-bit
Mode

16-bit
Extended
Mode

56

67

78

DMX Value Percent Function

Yellow

0 - 255

0

1 - 127

128 - 254

255

0 - 255 0 - 100

0

1 - 19

20

21 - 39

40

41 - 59

60

61 - 79

80

81 - 99

100

101 - 119

120

121 - 139

140

141 - 159

160

161 - 164
165 - 168
169 - 172
173 - 176
177 - 180
181 - 184
185 - 188
189 - 192

193 - 214
215 - 221
222 - 243

244 - 247
248 - 251
252 - 255

0 - 100

1 - 50
51 - 99

100

1 - 7

9 - 15

16

17 - 23

24

25 - 31

32

33 - 39

40

41 - 47

48

49 - 55

56

57 - 63

64

65 - 66
67 - 68
69 - 70
71 - 72
73 - 74
75 - 76
77 - 78
79 - 80

81 - 86
87 - 88
89 - 94

95 - 96
97 - 98

99 - 100

0

0

8

White → full yellow

Yellow range in random CMY color

when random CMY selected on channel 21 (16-bit) or 25 (16-bit extended)

Normal (full range)
Minimum yellow setting (127 = full yellow)
Maximum yellow setting (128 = no yellow)
Normal (full range)

CTO

Open (6000 K) → warm (3200 K)

Color Wheel

Continuous Scroll

Open
Open → Slot 1 - Blue
Slot 1
Slot 1 → Slot 2 - Green
Slot 2
Slot 2 → Slot 3 - Orange
Slot 3
Slot 3 → Slot 4 - Minus green
Slot 4
Slot 4 → Slot 5 - Yellow
Slot 5
Slot 5 → Slot 6 - Congo (deep blue)
Slot 6
Slot 6 → Slot 7 - Red
Slot 7
Slot 7 → Open
Open

Stepped Scroll (snap to full color positions)

Slot 7 - Red
Slot 6 - Congo (deep blue)
Slot 5 - Yellow
Slot 4 - Minus green
Slot 3 - Orange
Slot 2 - Green
Slot 1 - Blue
Open

Continuous Rotation

CW, Fast → Slow
Stop (This will stop wherever the wheel is at the time)
CCW, Slow → Fast

Random color

Fast
Medium
Slow

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

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Basic
16-bit
Mode

16-bit
Extended
Mode

89

910

10 11

DMX Value Percent Function

Gobo wheel: gobo selection, indexing, shake, rotation

Indexed gobo: set indexed angle on channel 9 (16-bit) or 10 (16-bit ext.)

0 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34

35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59

60 - 89

90 - 119
120 - 149
150 - 179
180 - 209

210 - 232
233 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 2

3 - 126
127 - 129
130 - 253
254 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 4
4 - 5
5 - 8

8 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 14

14 - 16
16 - 18
18 - 20
20 - 22
22 - 24

24 - 34
35 - 45
46 - 56
57 - 67
68 - 78

79 - 89

90 - 100

0 - 100

0

1 - 50

51

52 - 99

100

0 - 100

0 - 100

Open
Gobo 1 - Leaf breakup
Gobo 2 - Dot breakup
Gobo 3 - Limbo
Gobo 4 - Linear 3
Gobo 5 - Raytraces

Continuous gobo rotation: set gobo rotation speed on channel 9 (16-bit) or 10
(16-bit ext.)

Gobo 1 - Leaf breakup
Gobo 2 - Dot breakup
Gobo 3 - Limbo
Gobo 4 - Linear 3
Gobo 5 - Raytraces

Gobo shake centered on indexed position: set indexed angle on channel 9
(16-bit) or 10 (16-bit ext.). Shake angle increments in following steps:
10°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 270° and 360°

Gobo 1 - Leaf breakup, 360° slow → 10° fast
Gobo 2 - Dot breakup, 360° slow → 10° fast
Gobo 3 - Limbo, 360° slow → 10° fast
Gobo 4 - Linear 3, 360° slow → 10° fast
Gobo 5 - Raytraces, 360° slow → 10° fast

Continuous gobo wheel scroll with continuous gobo rotation: set gobo rotation
speed on channel 9 (16-bit) or 10 (16-bit extended)

CW scroll, fast → slow
CCW scroll, slow → fast

Gobo wheel: indexing, direction, speed (MSB)

If indexed gobo is selected on channel 8 (16-bit) or 9 (16-bit ext.)

Rotating gobo indexing, 0 → 395°

If continuous gobo rotation is selected on channel 8 (16-bit) or 9 (16-bit ext.)

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

Gobo wheel: rotating gobo fine indexing or rotation speed (LSB)

If indexed gobo is selected on channel 8 (16-bit) or 9 (16-bit ext.)

Rotating gobo indexing, fine

If continuous gobo rotation is selected on channel 8 (16-bit) or 9 (16-bit ext.)

Rotating gobo rotation speed, fine

11 12

12 13

13 14

14 15

15 16

16 17

0 - 255 0 - 100

0 -126
127 - 128
129 - 255

0 - 255 0 - 100

0 -126
127 - 128
129 - 255

0 - 255 0 - 100

0 -126
127 - 128
129 - 255

0 - 49

50

51 - 100

0 - 49

50

51 - 100

0 - 49

50

51 - 100

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

Framing blade 1, position

Out → in

Framing blade 1, angle

Angle –
Parallel
Angle +

Framing blade 2, position

Out → in

Framing blade 2, angle

Angle –
Parallel
Angle +

Framing blade 3, position

Out → in

Framing blade 3, angle

Angle –
Parallel
Angle +

MAC III Performance DMX protocol 49

Basic
16-bit
Mode

17 18

18 19

19 20

20 21

16-bit
Extended
Mode

22

23

24

DMX Value Percent Function

Framing blade 4, position

0 - 255 0 - 100

0 -126
127 - 128
129 - 255

0 - 199
200 - 225
226 - 229
230 - 255

0 - 255 0 - 100 Frame rotation: Fine indexing or rotation speed (LSB)

0 -19
20 - 39
40 - 59
60 - 79
80 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 94
95 - 99

100 - 104
105 - 109
110 - 114
115 - 119
120 - 124
125 - 129
130 - 134
135 - 139
140 - 144
145 - 149
150 - 255

0 - 255 0 - 100

0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8

9 - 11

↓

165 - 167

168
169

↓

216
217
218

↓

228
229
230

↓

252

253 - 255

0 - 49

50

51 - 100

0 - 78
79 - 88
89 - 90

91 - 100

0 - 7

7 - 16
17 - 24
25 - 31
31 - 33
33 - 34
34 - 35
36 - 37
38 - 39
40 - 41
42 - 43
44 - 45
46 - 47
48 - 49
50 - 51
52 - 53
54 - 55
56 - 57

58 - 100

0
1
2
3

↓

65
66
66

↓

85
85
85

↓

89
90
90

↓

99

100

Out → in

Framing blade 4, angle

Angle –
Parallel
Angle +

Frame rotation: indexing or rotation (MSB)

0 - 395°
CW, fast → slow
No rotation
CCW, slow → fast

Frame shape macros

No macro applied, individual framing blade control channels active
Macro 1: Vertical Bar
Macro 2: Horizontal Bar
Macro 3: Square
Macro 4: Parallelogram Right
Macro 5: Parallelogram Left
Macro 6: Trapezoid Up
Macro 7: Trapezoid Left
Macro 8: Trapezoid Down
Macro 9: Trapezoid Right
Macro 10: Equilateral Triangle Up
Macro 11: Equilateral Triangle Left
Macro 12: Equilateral Triangle Down
Macro 13: Equilateral Triangle Right
Macro 14: Right-angled Triangle Down Left
Macro 15: Right-angled Triangle Down Right
Macro 16: Right-angled Triangle Up Right
Macro 17: Right-angled Triangle Up Left
Reserved for future use

Frame shape macro size

Small → large

Frame shape macro crossfade timing

Follow console timing

0.2 seconds

0.4 seconds

0.4 seconds

0.2-second intervals up to 10.8 seconds

11 seconds
12 seconds
13 seconds

1-second intervals up to 60 seconds

60 seconds
65 seconds
70 seconds

5-second intervals up to 120 seconds

120 seconds
130 seconds
140 seconds

10-second intervals up to 360 seconds

360 seconds
Follow console timing

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

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Basic
16-bit
Mode

16-bit
Extended
Mode

21 25

22 26

23 27

24 28

25 29

26 30

27 31

-32

DMX Value Percent Function

Color/CMY macros

0 - 18

19 - 57

58 - 83

84 - 109
110 - 135
136 - 207
208 - 255

0 - 5

6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20

21 - 25

26 - 110
111 - 195
196 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 2

3 - 126
127 - 129
130 - 253
254 - 255

0 -19
20 - 39
40 - 59

60 - 79

80 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 2

3 - 126

127 - 129
130 - 253
254 - 255

0 - 199

200 - 215
216 - 229
230 - 243
244 - 249
250 - 255

0 - 255 0 - 100
0 - 255 0 - 100 Focus, fine (LSB)

0 - 6

7 - 22

23 - 32
33 - 42
43 - 52
53 - 82

83 - 100

0 - 2
2 - 4
4 - 6
6 - 8

8 - 10
10 - 43
44 - 76

77 - 100

0 - 100

0

1 - 50

51

52 - 99

100

0 - 7

7 - 16
17 - 24

25 - 31

32 - 100

0 - 100

0

1 - 50

51

52 - 99

100

0 - 77
78 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 94
95 - 97

98 - 100

No function (Note: this value is used for setting calibration values on channel
34/40)

Color wheel: fast narrow shake → slow wide shake, around currently selected
color

Random CMY: set min./ max. CMY range limits on channels 3 - 5 (16-bit) or 4

- 6 (16-bit ext.)

Fast
Medium
Slow
Crossfading speed on rotating gobo wheel slow → fast

No function

Gobo animation wheel: position and function

Open
Horizontal indexed position: set indexing on ch. 23 (16-bit) or 27 (16-bit ext.)
Vertical indexed position: set indexing on ch. 23 (16-bit) or 27 (16-bit ext.)
Horizontal position, continuous rotation: set direction & speed on ch. 23

(16-bit) or 27 (16-bit ext.)
Vertical position, continuous rotation: set direction & speed on ch. 23 (16-bit)

or 27 (16-bit ext.)
Angled position, vertical → horizontal, continuous rotation: set direction &

speed on ch. 23 (16-bit) or 27 (16-bit ext.)
Angled position, horizontal → vertical: set indexing on ch. 23 (16-bit) or 27

(16-bit ext.)
Angled position, vertical → open: set indexing on ch. 23 (16-bit) or 27 (16-bit

ext.)

Gobo animation wheel: indexed angled position, rotation direction and
speed

If indexed angled position is selected on channel 22 (16-bit) or 26 (16-bit ext.):

Indexed angle, 0°→ 395°

If continuous rotation is selected on channel 22 (16-bit) or 26 (16-bit ext.):

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

Beam effect (frost or prism depending on which is installed)

Beam effect off
Beam effect 1 indexing: set angle on ch. 25 (16-bit) or 29 (16-bit ext.)
Beam effect 1 rotating: set direction and speed on ch. 25 (16-bit) or 29 (16-bit

ext.)
Beam effect off

No function

Beam effect (frost or prism depending on which is installed) indexing
angle, rotation direction and speed

If beam effect indexing is selected on channel 24 (16-bit) or 28 (16-bit ext.):

Indexed angle 0° - 395°

If beam effect rotation is selected on channel 24 (16-bit) or 28 (16-bit ext.):

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

Iris

Open → closed
Closed
Opening pulse, fast → slow
Closing pulse, fast → slow
Random opening pulse, fast → slow
Random closing pulse, fast → slow

Focus (MSB)

Infinity → near

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

MAC III Performance DMX protocol 51

Basic
16-bit
Mode

16-bit
Extended
Mode

28 33

-34
29 35
30 36
31 37
32 38

DMX Value Percent Function

0 - 255 0 - 100
0 - 255 0 - 100 Zoom, fine (LSB)

0 - 255 0 - 100
0 - 255 0 - 100 Pan, fine (LSB)

0 - 255 0 - 100
0 - 255 0 - 100 Tilt, fine (LSB)

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

Zoom (MSB)

Flood → spot

Pan (MSB)
Left → right (128 = neutral)

Tilt (MSB)

Left → right (128 = neutral)

52 MAC III Performance user manual

Basic
16-bit
Mode

33 39

16-bit
Extended
Mode

DMX Value Percent Function

Fixture control/settings

0 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59

60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 - 84

85 - 89

0 - 1
2 - 3
4 - 5
6 - 7

8 - 9
10 - 11
12 - 13
14 - 15
16 - 17
18 - 19
20 - 21

22 - 23
24 - 25
26 - 27
28 - 29
30 - 31

32 - 33

No function

Reset entire fixture
Reset dimmer and shutter only
Reset CMYC and color wheel only
Reset effects module (gobo wheel, framing, gobo animation, iris, frost) only
Reset zoom and focus only
Reset pan and tilt only

No function

Lamp on
Lamp off
No function (Note: this value is used for managing pan/tilt limits and storing

calibration values on channel 34/40)
Dimmer curve = Optically linear

(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)(2)
Dimmer curve = Square law

(menu override, factory default setting, setting unaffected by power off/on)(2)
Dimmer curve = Inverse square law

(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)(2)
Dimmer curve = S-curve

(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)(2)

No function

Pan & tilt speed = Normal (menu override - Setting returns to MENU setting
after power on/off)

90 - 94

34 - 35

Pan & tilt speed = F ast (menu o verride - Setting returns to MENU setting after
power on/off)

95 - 99

36 - 37

Pan & tilt speed = Slow (menu ov erride - Setting returns to MENU setting after

power on/off)
100 - 139
140 - 144

145 - 149
100 - 154

155 - 159
160 - 164
165 - 169
170 - 174
175 - 199
200 - 204
205 - 209
210 - 214
215 - 219
220 - 224
225 - 239
240 - 244
245 - 249
250 - 255

38 - 53
54 - 55

56 - 57
58 - 59

60 - 61
62 - 63
64 - 65
66 - 67
68 - 77
78 - 79
80 - 81
82 - 83
84 - 85
86 - 87
88 - 93
94 - 95
96 - 97

98 - 100

No function

Parameter shortcuts = ON

(menu override, setting stays at factory default ON at power off/on)

Parameter shortcuts = OFF

(menu override, setting returns to factory default ON at power off/on)

No function

Disable zoom/focus linking

Enable zoom/focus linking, near distance

Enable zoom/focus linking, medium distance (factory default setting)

Enable zoom/focus linking, far distance

No function

Ballast output full, set to 1500 W

Ballast output reduced, output set to 1200 W

Ballast output reduced, output set to 1100 W

Ballast output reduced, output set to 1000 W

Ballast output reduced, output set to 900 W

No function

Illuminate display on fixture

No function

Trigger event log (inserts new dynamic content into current report)

(1)

If DMX Reset or DMX Lamp Off are disabled in the control menus, a full or

partial reset command or a lamp off command can be executed only if:

Slot 1 is selected on the color wheel (DMX value 20 on channel 7
in16-bit or 8 in 16-bit ext.), and

The beam effect (frost filter or prism) is on (DMX value 20-59 on
channel 24 in 16-bit or 28 in 16-bit ext.), and

Open gobo is selected on the gobo wheel (DMX value 0 on channel 8 in
16-bit or 9 in 16-bit ext.)

(2)

Value must be held for 5 seconds to activate

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1, 2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

MAC III Performance DMX protocol 53

Basic
16-bit
Mode

34 40

16-bit
Extended
Mode

DMX Value Percent Function

Fixture adjustments/calibration

0 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 94
95 - 99

100 - 104
105 - 109
110 - 114
115 - 124
125 - 129
130 - 134
135 - 139
140 - 144
145 - 149
150 - 154
155 - 159
160 - 179
180 - 184
185 - 189
190 - 194
195 - 199
200 - 204
205 - 209
210 - 214
215 - 219
220 - 224
225 - 229
230 - 234
235 - 239
240 - 244
245 - 249
250 - 255

0 - 13
14 - 15
16 - 17
18 - 19
20 - 21
22 - 23
24 - 25
26 - 27
28 - 29
30 - 31
32 - 33
34 - 35
36 - 37
38 - 39
40 - 41
42 - 43
44 - 47
48 - 49
50 - 51
52 - 53
54 - 55
56 - 57
58 - 59
60 - 61
62 - 69
70 - 71
72 - 73
74 - 75
76 - 77
78 - 79
80 - 81
82 - 83
84 - 85
86 - 87
88 - 89
90 - 91
92 - 93
94 - 95
96 - 97

98 - 100

No function:

Enable pan/tilt limitation

No function

Disable pan/tilt limitation

No function

Set pan/tilt limit: head must stay inside defined area (create safe zone)

No function

Set pan/tilt limit: head must stay outside defined limits (create no-go zone)

No function

Store current pan position as lower pan limit
Store current pan position as upper pan limit

No function

Store current tilt position as lower tilt limit
Store current tilt position as upper tilt limit

No function

Reset pan and tilt limits

No function

Store dimmer calibration
Store cyan calibration
Store magenta calibration
Store yellow calibration
Store CTC calibration
Store CMYC calibration
Store gobo wheel slots 1 – 5 index calibration

No function

Store framing blade 1 calibration
Store framing blade 2 calibration
Store framing blade 3 calibration
Store framing blade 4 calibration
Store framing blade rotation calibration
Store gobo animation wheel index calibration
Store beam effect (prism) index calibration
Store iris calibration
Store focus calibration
Store zoom calibration
Store pan calibration
Store tilt calibration

No function

Reset all calibrations to factory default

No function

(3)

To activate:

Value must be held for 5 seconds
The CMY channels (3, 4 and 5 in 16-bit mode or 4, 5 and 6 in 16-bit

extended mode) must all be set to DMX value 232
The beam effect channel (24 in 16-bit mode or 28 in 16-bit extended

mode) must be set to DMX value 030.

(4)

To activate:

Value must be held for 5 seconds
Color/CMY macros channel 21 in 16-bit or 25 in 16-bit ext. must be set

to DMX value 005 - 010
Fixture control channel 33 in 16-bit or 39 in 16-bit ext. must be set to

DMX value 055 - 059.

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(3)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)
(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

Table 3: MAC III Performance DMX Protocol

MSB = Most significant byte
LSB = Least significant byte

54 MAC III Performance user manual

Control panel menus

Commands marked * can also be executed via DMX

Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)

Gives quick access to most frequently-used menus: FACTORY SETTINGS, DMX ADDRESS, PROTOCOL

SETUP WIZARD

DMX ADDRESS

PROTOCOL SET

FIXTURE ID 0000 – 9999 User-settable fixture ID number

PERSONALITY

SET, FIXTURE ID plus most frequently-used PERSONALITY settings: PAN/TILT SETTINGS, SPEED
SETTINGS, FANS, DIMMING CURVE, AUTOMATIC LAMP ON, DISPLAY. See table below for details of

these settings.

1 – 479 (16-bit)
1 – 473 (16-bit ext.)

16 Bit

16 Bit extended

PAN/TILT
SETTINGS

SPEED
SETTINGS

SWAP
PAN INVERT Reverse DMX pan control: right → left

TILT INVERT Reverse DMX tilt control: down → up
MOVE ON RESET

P/T LIMITATION Enable pan and tilt range limits
PAN MINIMUM Set minimum pan angle (0° – 360°)
PAN M AXIMUM Set maximum pan angle (360° – 0°)

PAN & TILT
LIMIT SETTINGS

PAN & TILT
SPEED

EFFECT SPEED

TILT MINIMUM Set minimum tilt angle (-134° – 134°)
TILT MAXIMUM Set maximum tilt angle (134° – -134°)

P/T LIMIT AREA
DEFAULT LIMIT

SETTINGS?
Normal Normal speed pan and tilt
Fast Optimize pan/tilt movement for speed

Slow

Follow P/T speed

Normal Normal effects speed
Fast Optimize effects movement for speed

Slow

DMX address (new fixtures are supplied
with address set to 1)

16-bit basic DMX mode with 2-channel
(coarse and fine) control of rotating gobo
indexing or speed, pan, and tilt

16-bit extended DMX mode with basic
mode features plus fine control of
dimmer, focus and zoom

Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and
vice versa

Enable/disable pan/tilt movement when
fixture resets. Default = On

Set pan/tilt to stay inside safe zone or sta y
outside no-go zone (Inside/Outside)

Reset all pan and tilt limit settings to
factory defaults.

Optimize pan/tilt movement for
smoothness

Effects speed follows the speed setting
applied to pan and tilt via DMX or in
control menu

Optimize effects movement for
smoothness

Table 4: Control menus

Control panel menus 55

Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)

Sets lamp cooling fans to 50% capacity
(color temperature of light output from the
lamp is different at different thermal lamp
temperatures)

Fan cleaning mode activated
automatically if fan error reported

Cooling fans stop when lamp is powered
off

S-curve (fixture emulates incandescent
lamp voltage linear RMS dimming curve)

Enables zoom focus linking, optimized for
short-throw projection (5 - 10 m)

Enables zoom focus linking, optimized
for medium-throw projection (10 - 20 m)

Enables zoom focus linking, optimized for
long-throw projection (20+ m)

Enables/disables followspot mode. In
followspot mode DMX control of pan and
tilt is disabled and the pan and tilt motors
are disengaged so the head can be freely
moved using a followspot handle.

Engages or disengages both the pan and
tilt motors acting as a brake on head
movement. DMX control over pan is still
disabled and this is only available when
followspot mode is on.

Will engage (ON) the pan motor to acts as
a brake on head movement, or disengage
(OFF) it so the head can be freely panned
using a followspot handle. DMX control
over pan is still disabled and this command
is only available when followspot mode is
on.

Will engage (ON) the tilt motor to acts as a
brake on head movement, or disengage
(OFF) it so the head can be freely tilted
using a followspot handle. DMX control
over tilt is still disabled and this command
is only available when followspot mode is
on.

Lamp strikes automatically within 90
seconds of fixture being powered on

Lamp strikes automatically when the
fixture receives a DMX signal

Lamp cannot be powered off via DMX (can
be overridden: see DMX protocol)

Fixture cannot be reset via DMX (can be
overridden: see DMX protocol)

PERSONALITY

(continued)

FANS

DIMMING
CURVE

FOCUS
TRACKING

FOLLOWSPOT
MODE

AUTOMATIC
LAMP ON

DMX LAMP OFF

DMX RESET

LAMP COOLING

FAN CLEAN

FAN MODE

Optical linear Optically linear dimming curve
S-Curve
Square law Square law dimming curve

Inv.sq.law Inverse square law dimming curve
Off Disables zoom focus linking

Near

Medium

Far

FOLLOWSPOT
MODE

LOCK/UNLOCK
PAN & TILT

LOCK PAN Off / On

LOCK TILT Off / On

Off Automatic lamp striking disabled
On

DMX

Off
On Lamp can be powered off via DMX
Off
On Fixture can be reset via DMX

50%

80% Sets lamp cooling fans to 80% capacity
Off Sets all cooling fans to no cleaning

Auto
Forced Sets all cooling fans to run at 100%

Always on Cooling fans operate constantly

Follow lamp off

Off / On

Table 4: Control menus

56 MAC III Performance user manual

Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)

Effects avoid open positions during effects
changes

Effects take shortest route during
changes, crossing open positions if
necessary.

Display goes into sleep mode 2 minutes
after last key press

Display goes into sleep mode 5 minutes
after last key press

Display goes into sleep mode 10 minutes
after last key press

Rotate display manually or set to
auto-rotate to match fixture orientation

Enable error messages and warnings in
display

Disable error messages and warnings in
display (the LED in the jog wheel will still
light to indicate fixture status if an error
has been detected or the fixture has a
warning)

Return all settings (except calibrations) to
factory defaults

Display hours fixture has been powered on
since manufacture (not user-resettable)

Display hours fixture has been powered on
since last counter reset (user-resettable)

Reset RESETTABLE POWER ON counter
to zero.

Display hours of lamp use since
manufacture
(not user-resettable)

Display hours of lamp use since last
counter reset (user-resettable)

Reset RESETTABLE LAMP ON counter
to zero.

Display number of times lamp has been
struck since manufacture (not
user-resettable)

Display number of times lamp has been
struck since last counter reset
(user-resettable)

Reset RESETTABLE LAMP STRIKES
counter to zero.

Display hours fixture has been powered on
since timer was last cleared.

AIR FILTER timer to zero.

PERSONALITY

(continued)

FACTORY
SETTINGS

FIXTURE
INFORMATION

Off

PARAMETER
SHORTCUTS

DISPLAY

DISPLAY
INTENSITY

DISPLAY
ROTATION

ERROR MODE

LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS
FIRMWARE

VERSION

POWER ON TIME

LAMP ON TIME

LAMP STRIKES

AIR FILTERS

MAC ID xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx Fixture’s MAC address
SERIAL NUMBER (xx)xxxxxxxxxxxx Fixture’s serial number
RDM UID xxxx.xxxxxxxx Fixture’s unique RDM ID

On

On Display permanently on
2 min.

5 min.

10 min.
Auto Display auto-adjusts to ambient light level

1 - 100% Manually set display intensity
0° / 90° / 180° / 270° / Auto

Normal

Silent with LED

Vxx.xx.xx Fixture software version

TOTAL POWER ON

RESETTABLE POWER ON

CLEAR RESETTABLE POWER ON

TOTAL LAMP ON

RESETTABLE LAMP ON

CLEAR RESETTABLE LAMP ON

TOTAL LAMP STRIKES

RESETTABLE LAMP STRIKES

CLEAR RESETTABLE LAMP STRIKES

RESETTABLE AIR FILTER
SET TIME ALERT Set alert timer from 0 - 750 hours.

CLEAR RESETTABLE AIR FILTER Resets

Table 4: Control menus

Control panel menus 57

Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)

FAN SPEED Displays speed in RPM of all cooling fans

Displays temperature in °C of all PCBs and
of ballast capacitor

Displays voltage at mains power input,
voltage, current and wattage at lamp
terminals, lamp status, igniter status and
lamp intensity.

DMX transmission speed in packets per
second

DMX value (0 - 255) received on each
channel

Values for fine control channels can only
be viewed if available in the DMX mode
the fixture is set to

Enable pan/tilt position feedback
systems

For use by qualified service technicians –
see Martin service documentation before
entering this menu

Move pan and tilt to end stops following
instructions in the display, then execute to
calibrate pan and tilt sensors

Set individual effects to calibration
positions (approx. +/- 5% offset available)

Replace factory default calibration settings
with current calibration settings

Execute to update fixture firmware from
bank shown in display

Clears event log and any current errors

FIXTURE
INFORMATION

(continued)

DMX LIVE

TEST SEQUENCE

MANUAL
CONTROL

SERVICE

TEMPERATURE

POWER UNIT

EVENT LOG VIEWER Views fixture event log
RATE
QUALITY Percent of packets received

START CODE Value of the DMX start code

STROBE/SHUTTER → FIXTURE ADJUSTM E NTS

ACTION Start / Stop / Pause Run test sequence of all functions
REPEAT On / Off Enable auto-repeat of test sequence
STATUS → DURATION Scene status information for test sequence
RESET ACTION Click jog wheel to reset fixture
LAMP ON/OFF ACTION Manually strike/douse lamp
STROBE/SHUTTER → TILT Set each effect manually.

PAN/TILT
FEEDBACK

ADJUST

CALIBRATION

UPDATE
FIRMWARE

EVENT LOG

On
Off Disable pan/tilt position feedback

CMY MODULE DIMMER
EFFECT MODULE SHUTTER

PAN/TILT
MODULE

PAN/TILT
SENSOR
CALIBRATION

DIMMER ... TILT
LOAD DEFAULTS? Load factory default calibration settings
SAVE FACTORY DEFAULT?

UPDATE
BANK Firmware bank version

LOCATION Location of firmware bank
EVENT LOG TRIGGER Triggers generation of event log
CLEAN EVENT LOG

PAN
TILT

PAN/TILT AT
END STOP

Table 4: Control menus

58 MAC III Performance user manual

Service and display messages

The MAC III Perf ormance gives service and maintenance information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character
short code and a smaller full-text message in the display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing
error identification with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed
information about the error.

Service warnings

If the MAC III Performance requires service, it displays a warning indicating the service required. The most
important short codes and messages are given in T a ble 5 below

Short code Full-text message

LLW LAMP LIFE WARNING

Lamp life is within 10% of its limit.

AIRS AIR FILTER SERVICE WARNING (s/w versions from ver. 1.3)

The timer available in the SERVICE menu has reached the point for which the alarm was set.

AFSW AIR FILTER SERVICE WARNING (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

The timer available in the SERVICE menu has reached the point for which the alarm was set.

Table 5: Service warning messages

Error messages

:

The MAC III Performance monitors its own operation. If it detects an error, it displays an error warning. The
most important short codes and messages are given in Table 6 below:

Short code Full-text message

APER ANIMATION WHEEL POSITION ERROR
ARER ANIMATION WHEEL ROTATION ERROR
BANK UNABLE TO UNPACK BANK

BATM BATTERY MODE

BEER BEAM SHAPER ERROR

BOTV BOOTLOADER(S) VERSION NOT VALID

BRER BEAM SHAPER ROTATION ERROR

BT W BASE TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH

BTCO BASE TEMPERATURE CUTOFF

BTER BASE TEMP HIGH

C1ER COLOR WHEEL 1 ERROR
CCDE CMY CALIBRATE DATA PCB (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

CDCM CALIBRATE DATA CMY

CDEF CALIBRATE DATA EFFECT

Error unpacking firmware during/after software reload

Switched to battery power source with limited functionality. Plug in power cable to restore full
function operation.

Decentralized firmware in module cannot be replaced / does not match bank. Module or module
bootloader replacement required.

At least one base PCB temperature >75°C

At least one base PCB temperature >85°C

The temperature on a PCB in the base is high. A fan might be defective or the ambient temperature
may be too high.

Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (calibrate date) on CMY module

Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (Calibrate Data) on CMY module. The PCB
needs to be replaced.

Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (Calibrate Data) on Effect module. The PCB
needs to be replaced.

T able 6: Error messages

Service and display messages 59

Short code Full-text message

CDPT CALIBRATE DATA PAN/TILT

CDZF CALIBRATE DATA ZOOM/FOCUS

CECH COM ERROR CHARGER

CECM COM ERROR CMY

CECO COM ERROR COOLING

CEEF COM ERROR EFFECT

CELF CLEAN EVENT LOG FAILED

CEPT COM ERROR PAN/TILT

CEPU COM ERROR POWER UNIT

CEUI COM ERROR UI

CEZF COM ERROR ZOOM/FOCUS

COLD FIXTURE IS COLD

CONC COOLING NO CONNECTION

CONE EFFECT NO CONNECTION

CONM CMY NO CONNECTION

CONP PAN/TILT NO CONNECTION

CONZ ZOOM/FOCUS NO CONNECTION

CTER CTC ERROR

CYER CYAN ERROR

DIER DIMMER ERROR

DINA DIMMER NOT ADJUSTED

ECDE EFFECT CALIBRATE DATA PCB

EEDF WRITING EEPROM DEFAULT(S)

EEPR EEPROM INVALID/NO CONN.

EFSM ERROR FAILSAFE MODE

FAN LAMP R FAN ERROR

Unable to read/write data to external eeprom board (Calibrate Data) on Yoke. The PCB needs to be
replaced.

Unable to read/write data to external eeprom board (Calibrate Data) on Zoom/Focus module. The
cables need to be checked or the module may need to be replaced.

I2C communication between main controller and charger failed. The cables need to be checked or
the module may need to be replaced.

CAN communication between main controller and CMY driver failed. The cables need to be
checked or the driver may need to be replaced.

CAN communication between main controller and cooling driver failed. The cables need to be
checked or the driver may need to be replaced.

CAN communication between main controller and effects driver failed. The cables need to be
checked or the driver may need to be replaced.

CAN communication between main controller and pan/tilt driver failed. The cables need to be
checked or the driver may need to be replaced.

I2C communication between main controller and ballast failed. The cables need to be checked or
the module may need to be replaced.

User interface communication failure. The cab les need to be check ed or the module ma y need to be
replaced.

CAN communication between main controller and zoom/focus driver failed. The cables need to be
checked or the driver may need to be replaced.

PCBs are below -20° C (-4° F)

(s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

(s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

(s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

(s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

(s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

The sensors, wiring and motor need to be checked and the driver PCB may need to be replaced.

The sensors, wiring and motor need to be checked and the driver PCB may need to be replaced.

The sensors, wiring and motor need to be checked and the driver PCB may need to be replaced.

Dimmers need to be adjusted by a qualified service technician.

(s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)
Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (calibrate date) on effect module

No valid EEPROM in a CAN module. Writing default into the EEPROM based on the CAN address.
Module is possibly incorrectly connected

No connection or EEPROM data invalid

Module error detected during self-check at startup. Service intervention required. Fixture control
possibly disabled, depending on nature of error.

T able 6: Error messages

60 MAC III Performance user manual

Short code Full-text message

FAN LAMP L FAN ERROR
FAN BOTTOM FAN ERROR
FAN CMY FAN ERROR
FAN TOP FAN ERROR
FAN MAINBOARD FAN 1ERROR
FAN POWER FAN 1 ERROR
FAN POWER FAN 2 ERROR

FBEP PAN FEEDBACK ERROR

Unable to correct pan position

FBET TILT FEEDBACK ERROR

Unable to correct tilt position

FOER FOCUS ERROR

FRER FRAMING ROTATION ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 1 INS ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 1 ANG ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 2 INS ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 2 ANG ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 3 INS ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 3 ANG ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 4 INS ERROR

FSER FRAMING SHUTTER 4 ANG ERROR

FUSB FORCED USB UPLOAD ENABLED

G11M GOBO WHEEL GOBO 1 MISSING

G12M GOBO WHEEL GOBO 2 MISSING

G13M GOBO WHEEL GOBO 3 MISSING

G14M GOBO WHEEL GOBO 4 MISSING

G15M GOBO WHEEL GOBO 5 MISSING

G1ER GOBO WHEEL ERROR

GELF GENERATE EVENT LOG FAILED
GOER GOBO WHEEL ERROR

HOT LAMP TOO HOT TO RESTRIKE

HT W HEAD TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH

HTCO HEAD TEMP CUT OFF

HTER HEAD TEMP HIGH

IRER IRIS ERROR

LAER LAMP ERROR

The fixture has been started in forced upload mode (the Escape button was held during power up).

The gobo is not installed, faulty, or operating in extremely cold temperatures. Instal, replace or allow
the gobo to warm up.

The gobo is not installed, faulty, or operating in extremely cold temperatures. Instal, replace or allow
the gobo to warm up.

The gobo is not installed, faulty, or operating in extremely cold temperatures. Instal, replace or allow
the gobo to warm up.

The gobo is not installed, faulty, or operating in extremely cold temperatures. Instal, replace or allow
the gobo to warm up.

The gobo is not installed, faulty, or operating in extremely cold temperatures. Instal, replace or allow
the gobo to warm up.

The sensors, wiring and motor need to be checked and the driver PCB may need to be replaced.

The fixture will attempt to restrike at 20 second intervals. After 90 seconds if the lamp still refuses to
strike, LERR is displayed

One or more of the PCB's in the head is above 85 degrees celsius. Power off the fixture, allow it to
cool, and restart.

One or more of the PCB's in the head is above 95 degrees celsius. Power off the fixture, allow it to
cool, and restart.

The temperature on a PCB in the head is high. A fan might be defectiv e or the ambient temperature
may be too high.

The lamp is defective or has exploded, is missing, or the lamp cannot restrike after 90 seconds.

T able 6: Error messages

Service and display messages 61

Short code Full-text message

LSER LAMP SENSING CIRCUIT ERROR (s/w versions from ver. 1.3)

LSRR LAMP SENSING CIRCUIT ERROR (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

LTIM LAMP LIFE WARNING

MAER MAGENTA ERROR
MALE MAINS LOW

MALW MAINS LOW

PAER PAN ERROR

PANA PAN NOT ADJUSTED

PCDE PAN/TILT CALIBRATE DATA PCB (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

PSER PAN SENSOR ERROR
PTCM PAN/TILT SENSOR CAL MISSING

PTCO PSU TEMP CUTOFF

PTCS PAN/TILT CALIBRATE SENSOR (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

PTER PSU TEMP HIGH

R1ER GOBO WHEEL ROTATION ERROR
SHNA SHUTTER NOT ADJUSTED

SHUE SHUTTER ERROR

SLER SAFETY LOOP ERROR

SSTO SYSTEM STATE TIMEOUT

TIER TILT ERROR
TINA TILT NOT ADJUSTED

TSER TILT SENSOR ERROR
UECH UPLOAD ERROR CHARGER

UECM UPLOAD ERROR CMY

UECO UPLOAD ERROR COOLING

UEEF UPLOAD ERROR EFFECT

UEPT UPLOAD ERROR PAN/TILT

UEPU UPLOAD ERROR POWER UNIT

UEUI UPLOAD ERROR UI

UEZF UPLOAD ERROR ZOOM/FOCUS

UPLB UPLOAD ERROR ON BALLAST (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

UPLC UPLOAD ERROR ON COOLING (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

Lamp sensing circuit reports that lamp should be on but is not actually on.

Lamp sensing circuit reports that lamp should be on but is not actually on.

Lamp on counter has timed out and it is time to change the lamp. The counter must be reset once
this is done.

The input voltage on the electronic ballast is too low to strike the lamp.

Mains voltage is below acceptable level. The lamp may not be able to strike.

Pan needs to be adjusted by a qualified service technician.

Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (calibrate date) on yoke

The pan/tilt sensors are not calibrated.

Ballast in thermal cutoff

Pan/tilt sensors not calibrated

The temperature on a PCB in the power supply unit or ballast is high. A fan might be def ectiv e or the
ambient temperature may be too high.

No shutter adjustment data in EEPROM

Lamp safety loop circuit activated: the lamp access hatch is open or lamp is too hot

Failure to communicate with module during self-check at startup. Service intervention required.
Fixture control possibly disabled, depending on nature of error.

Tilt needs to be adjusted by a qualified service technician.

Could not upload new firmware to the Charger module.

Could not upload new firmware to the CMY module.

Could not upload new firmware to the Cooling module.

Could not upload new firmware to the Effects module.

Could not upload new firmware to the Pan/Tilt Focus module.

Could not upload new firmware to the Power Unit module.

Could not upload new firmware to the User Interface module.

Could not upload new firmware to the Zoom Focus module.

T able 6: Error messages

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Short code Full-text message

UPLD DMX UPLOAD ERROR

UPLD DMX UPLOAD ERROR

UPLE UPLOAD ERROR ON EFFECT (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)

An error occurred during upload via DMX. Check cabling and connections, and then restart.

Firmware upload via DMX failed.

T able 6: Error messages

Service and display messages 63

Troubleshooting

Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy

No power to fixture.

One or more of the fixtures is
completely dead.

Fixtures reset correctly but
respond erratically or not at all
to the controller.

Time out error after fixture reset. Effect requires mechanical adjustment. Contact Martin technician for service.
Mechanical effect loses

position.

No light and lamp error
message displayed.

Lamp cuts out intermittently. Fixture is too hot.

Primary fuse blown (located near mains inlet). Isolate fixture from power and replace fuse.
Secondary fuse(s) blown (located on PCBs in

base).
Bad data link.

Data link not terminated.
Incorrect addressing of fixtures. Check fixture address and protocol settings.

One of the fixtures is defective and disturbs
data transmission on the link.

DMX and RDM ports switched

Mechanical train requires cleaning,
adjustment, or lubrication.

Lamp blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp.
Lamp not installed Disconnect fixture and install lamp.

Lamp access door safety switch open

Check that power is switched on and cables are
plugged in.

Isolate fixture from power. Check fuses and
replace.

Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor
connections. Repair or replace damaged cables.

Insert DMX termination plug in data output socket
of the last MAC III Performance on the data link.

Unplug the XLR in and out connectors and connect
them directly together to bypass one fixture at a
time until normal operation is regained. Have the
fixture serviced by a qualified technician.

Check that data port settings match desired pinout
at XLR connectors

Contact Martin technician for service.

Verify that lamp access door is fully seated and
locked in place.

Allow fixture to cool.
Clean fixture.
Reduce ambient temperature.

Table 7: Troubleshooting

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Specifications

Physical

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690 mm (27.2 in.)

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 mm (21.1 in.)

Height (head straight up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914 mm (36.0 in.)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.5 kg (117.9 lbs.)

Lamp

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 W short arc discharge

Approved lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Osram HTI 1500W/60/P50

Color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6000 K

CRI (Color rendering index). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>85

Average lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750 hours

Hot restrike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Semi-hot

Socket:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PGJ50

Ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electronic

Dynamic Effects

Color mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CMY, independently variable 0 - 100%

Color temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CTO, variable 6000 - 3200 K

Color wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 interchangeable dichroic filters + open, indexing,

Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continuously rotatable framing module with 4

Rotating gobos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating gobo wheel with 5 interchangeable rotating

Gobo animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interchangeable animation wheel, indexing, continuous

Beam effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interchangeable frost filter

Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 100%, pulse effects

Mechanical dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 100%

Mechanical shutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strobe effect 2 - 10 Hz, pulse effects, instant open and blackout

Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m to infinity

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.5° - 55°

Pan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540°

Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268°

Position correction system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Absolute position monitoring

continuous rotation, random color

individually controllable blades

gobos + open, indexing, continuous gobo rotation, shake

rotation with variable angle, speed and direction

Control and programming

DMX channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33/40

Setting and addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel with backlit graphic display

RDM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implemented

16-bit control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dimmer, gobo indexing (gobo wheels 1 and 2), focus, zoom, pan and tilt

Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U SITT DMX512-A

Fixture identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four-digit user-settable ID number

Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opto-isolated RS-485

Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB memory device or USB/DMX hardware interface

Photometric data

Standard lens, zoom at minimum

Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22%

One tenth-peak angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11°

Total output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31500 lm

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Standard lens, zoom at median

Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%

One tenth-peak angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32°

Total output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33300 lm

Standard lens, zoom at maximum

Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%

One tenth-peak angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53°

Total output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33800 lm

Measurement source: Osram HTI 1500W/60/P50
Measurement conditions: 227 V, 50 Hz, no effects applied

Construction

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnesium alloy, UV-resistant fiber-reinforced composite

Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass, cold light

Protection rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP20

Gobos

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E

Outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.5 mm (1.5 in.) +0/- 0.2 mm (0.01 in.)

Maximum image diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 mm (1.2 in.) +/- 0.4 mm (0.02 in.)

Maximum thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 mm (0.04 in.) +/- 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Recommended glass. . . . . . . . .Borosilicate 3.3 or better with dichroic or heavy matted aluminum coating

Gobo animation wheel

Outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133.9 mm (5.3 in.) +/- 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Image outer diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 mm (5.1 in.)

Image inner diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 mm (1.3 in.)

Thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 mm (0.04 in.) +/- 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Recommended glass. . . Borosilicate 3.3 or better with dichroic or normal/double mirror aluminum coating

Installation

Mounting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks

Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any

Minimum distance from illuminated surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 m (100 in.)

Minimum distance from combustible materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 m (8 in.)

Connections

AC power input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neutrik PowerCon connector with 3 m (9.8 ft.) cable tail

DMX and RDM data in/out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-pin locking XLR

Ethernet (Artnet II compatible, ACN-ready). . . . . . . . . . . Neutrik RJ-45 socket (accepts Neutrik EtherCon

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .connectors in housing)

USB devices (including USB memory storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB host socket

Future USB options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .USB de vice socket

Electrical

AC input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 m trailing cable w/o cord cap

AC power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .auto-ranging electronic switch-mode

Main fuse for 200 - 240 V power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 AT (x 2)

Typical power and current

200 V, 50 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1801 W, 9. 0 A, PF 0.996

200 V, 60 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1805 W, 9. 1 A, PF 0.995

208 V, 60 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1802 W, 8. 8 A, PF 0.994

220 V, 50 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1788 W, 8. 2 A, PF 0.994

230 V, 50 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1783 W, 7. 8 A, PF 0.993

240 V, 50 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1779 W, 7. 5 A, PF 0.989

240 V, 60 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1786 W, 7. 5 A, PF 0.987

Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.
PF = power factor

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Thermal

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

Maximum surface temperature, steady state, T

Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Filtered forced air (temperature-regulated, low noise)

Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10% at 200 V, 60 Hz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6160 BTU/hr

= 40° C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170° C (338° F)

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Approvals

EU EMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN 55 103-1, EN 55 015, EN 61 547

EU safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN 60598-2-17

US safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANSI/UL 1573

Canadian safety. . . . . . . . CAN/CSA-E60598-1, CAN/CSA-E598 -2-17

Included items

Osram HTI 1500W/60/P50 lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 97010326

3 m (9.8 ft.) 12 AWG, SJT power cable with Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA cable connector P/N 11541503

Tribal Waves gobo animation wheel (installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 62 325143

2 omega clamp attachment brackets with quarter-turn fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x P/N 91602001

User manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 35000247

Accessories

Philips MSR Gold 1500 Fastfit lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 97010340

MAC III Projection Module Kit (converts MAC III Performance to MAC III Profile). . . . . . . . . P/N 91614033

Four-facet prism in holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 62329120

Hole Lot of Fun gobo animation wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611354

Radial Waves gobo animation wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611355

Clouds Go By gobo animation wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611356

Flick It gobo animation wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611357

Half-coupler clamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91 602005

G-clamp (suspension with yoke vertically downwards only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602003

Quick-trigger clamp (suspension with yoke vertically downwards only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91 602007

Omega clamp attachment bracket with 1/4-turn fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602001

T-shaped omega clamp attachment bracket with 1/4-turn fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602008

Swing-wing truss mounting plate with half-couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602010

Super Truss 20.5" mounting plate with half-couplers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602014

Safety wire, 70 kg SWL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91604004

MAC III flightcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91 510080

Spare parts

Osram HTI 1500W/60/P50 lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 97010326

Base air filter, short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 20800220

Base air filter, long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 20800230

Head air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 20800240

Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA cable connector for power cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 05342804

16 AT (slow blow) fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 05020047

Related Items

Martin Universal USB-DMX Interface Box™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90702045

Ordering information

MAC III Performance in cardboard packing case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90206200

MAC III Performance in flightcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 902062 10

MAC III Framing Module Kit (converts MAC III Profile to MAC III Performance) . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91614032

Specifications subject to change without notice. For the latest product specifications, see
www.martin.com

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Intellectual Property Rights

MAC III™ products are covered by one or more of these patents:
US 6,241,366; EP 1234197; US 6,601,973; US 6,687,063; US 6,971,770; US 7,222,997; US 7,498,756; US 7,559,676; US

7,654,693
and/or one or more of these patent applications:
CN 1985125A; EP 1747399 (A1); CN 101430073A; EP 2058589; US 2009/0122548; US 12/767,941; CN 101431847A; EP

2091302; US 2009/0196627; CN 200810128771.3; EP 2103864; CN 200810128777.0; US 12/107,827; CN 200810125884.8;
DK PA2008/00410; EP2117284; US 12/107,833; CN 200810125883.3; EP2112431; US 2009/0268467; CN 101430070A; EP

2113714; US 2009/0273763; CN 10143554 A; EP 2133626; US 2009/0303724; CN101430076A; EP 2136136; US 2009/0310375;
EP 2146141; US 2010/0008080; PCT/DK2010/050081; DK PA2009 01015; DK PA2010 00034

and/or one or more other intellectual property rights, including one or more intellectual property rights listed on www.martin.com/ipr

Disposing of this product

Martin™ products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), as amended by Directive
2003/108/EC, where applicable.

Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life. Your supplier can give
details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products.

This product contains two batteries. Ensure that they are disposed of responsibly by an authorized recycling or
waste disposal center at the end of their life. Where applicable, Martin participates in schemes whose aim is to
ensure that local recycling and/or waste disposal centers accept batteries from Martin products.

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