Martin MiniMAC Maestro User Manual

MiniMAC Maestro

user manual

1 data connection

2 base fan

3 head fan

4 AC input & main fuse

5cover locks

6 rear cover

7 control panel

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4

8 eye bolt for safety cable

9 Omega clamp attachment

bracket

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5

7

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©2000-2002 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, with­out permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

Printed in Denmark.

P/N 35000091, Rev F

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Location and orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Key dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CONTROL PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Personalities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Readouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Test programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Upload mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Adjustment control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CONTROLLER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Address selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Controllable effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

STAND-ALONE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Control modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fixture setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

About scene timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MC-X execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Remote control commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Programming example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Compatible lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

GOBOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Custom gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Suggested suppliers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

BASIC SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Inserting or changing a color filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

DMX PROTOCOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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NTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Martin MiniMAC Maestro. This automated luminaire
provides 4 rotating slots for glass or metal image gobos, 16-bit gobo indexing,
motorized focus, high-speed mechanical shutter, 540° of pan by 270° of tilt, 3-digit
LED control panel; DMX, stand-alone, and remote control options; precision
optics, and switch-selectable power supply settings.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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

use.

This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric
shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and falls. Read this manual before
powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and on the fixture. If you have questions about
how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the
Martin 24-hour service hotline at [phone].

To protect yourself and others from electric shock

• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp,
fuses, or any part, and when not in use.

• Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.

• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical
codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.

• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.

• Refer all service to a Martin service technician.

To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp
explosion

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

• When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before
opening the fixture or removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves
and safety glasses.

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

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

To protect yourself and others from burns and fire

• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective
fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.

• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.3 meters
(12 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the
fixture.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 inches) of the fixture.

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

• Never place filters or other materials over the lens.

• The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 55° C (131° F). Allow the
fixture to cool before handling.

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

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

To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls

• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold
at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.

• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an
approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.

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

UNPACKING

The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment ­always use it to transport the fixture.

The MiniMAC Maestro comes with:

• Philips CDM-SA/T 150W discharge lamp (installed)

• 3 m, 3-pin IEC mains cable

• 5 m, black, 3-pin XLR data cable

• Attachment bracket for mounting clamp

• Eye bolt for safety cable

• User manual

• Fuse

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Introduction

AC

Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded

Important! Install fuse and verify that power supply settings match local

To change the voltage setting

POWER

The MiniMAC Maestro has switch-selectable settings to configure the power
supply for local conditions. The factory-default setting is indicated on the serial
number label. Always use the setting that is closest to the local AC supply.

(earthed). The power supply shall have overload and ground­fault protection.

AC supply before use.

1 Disconnect the fixture from power.

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2 Remove the 4 base cover bolts with a 4 mm Allen wrench. Move the cover out of the

way of the switches without disconnecting wires.

A

3 Set the 5-position switch (A) to the setting closest to the AC voltage. Use the higher

setting if the voltage is halfway between 2 settings. For example, use the 230 V
setting instead of the 210 V setting for operation with 220 V power.

B

C

4 Set the 2-position switch (B) to the AC frequency (50 / 60 Hz).

5 Replace the cover and apply a new power setting label to the serial number label.

AC power

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To install the main fuse

Fuses are provided for 100 - 130 V and 200 - 250 V operation. Use only the fuse
specified for the operating voltage.

1 Locate the bag containing the fuse for your AC voltage. Insert the fuse in the fuse

holder. The holder may be packed with the other fuse.

2 Remove the label covering the mains input socket.

3 Insert the fuse holder in the empty slot in the mains input socket (C).

To install a plug on the power cable

The power cable must be fitted with a grounding-type cord cap that fits your power
distribution system. Consult an electrician if you have any doubts about proper
installation.

• Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow and green wire
to ground (earth), the brown wire to live, and the blue wire to neutral. The table below
shows some pin identification schemes.

Wire Pin Marking Screw color

brown live “L” yellow or brass

blue neutral “N” silver

yellow/green ground green

Table 1: Cord cap connections

To apply power

Warning! The power cables must be undamaged and rated for the

electrical requirements of all connected devices.

Important! Powering through a dimmer system can damage the fixture.

• Connect the prepared cable to the mains input socket and the AC mains distribution
system. Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer system.

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AC power

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NSTALLATION

LOCATION AND ORIENTATION

For safe operation, install the MiniMAC Maestro in a location where

• it is at least 0.3 meters (12 inches) away from illuminated surfaces and combustible
materials.

• it is not easily touched or bumped.

• it is protected from rain and moisture.

• there is at least 0.1 meters (4 inches) clearance around the fans and air vents.

• there are no flammable materials nearby.
The MiniMAC Maestro may be installed in any orientation.

The intense light can burn or melt parts within a distance of 0.3 meters (12 inches).
The MiniMAC Maestro is programmed to close its shutter if it illuminates its own
base for more than 10 seconds. When installing fixtures side-by-side, avoid
illuminating one fixture with another.

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KEY DIMENSIONS

Head movement angles

270°

270°

135°

135°

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Exterior

Center of attachment

Center of base

Center of pan rotation

16mm (0.6”)

97mm (3.8”)

415 mm

Base

316 mm

390 mm

156mm (6.1")

Center of attachment

Attachment point relationship to center of movement

Center of pan rotation

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97mm (3.8”)

16mm (0.6”)

Center of base

Center of attachment

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Clamp

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

The MiniMAC Maestro can be rigged using a clamp, a flush mount bracket, or a
pantograph.

The MiniMAC Maestro includes a bracket for attaching a rigging clamp with 12
mm (1/2 in.) hardware. Clamps available from Martin are listed on page 51.

TO RIG THE FIXTURE

WARNING! Screw the included eye bolt securely into the base and fasten a

safety cable to the eye bolt.

1 Verify that the clamp is undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the

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

2 Bolt a clamp to the included bracket with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and lock

nut, or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer, through the 13 mm hole in the
bracket.

3 Align the bracket with the keyholes in the base. Insert both locking pins into the holes

and turn both levers a full 1/4 turn clockwise to lock. The fasteners are locked only

when turned fully clockwise.

4 Screw the eye bolt securely into the base where shown below.

5 Block access below the work area.

6 Working from a stable platform, clamp the fixture to the structure.

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7 Fasten a safety cable that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture to the

structure and the eye bolt.

Flush mount bracket

Where no trussing system is available, you can use a special flush mount bracket
that is available for the MiniMAC series. It is a simple metal bracket, which enables
the MiniMAC to be flush mounted on a standard ceiling or wall. It provides a very
discrete installation, with a very limited air gap between the product and the ceiling
or wall. The bracket is designed so that one person can easily make the installation
alone.

The flush mount bracket can be ordered separately from a Martin dealer (P/N

91606009).

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Pantograph

Another option for mounting the MiniMAC Maestro is the Martin Pantograph that
specifically designed for hanging Martin luminaries from ceilings or other load­bearing structural elements. It may be used to suspend a fixture weighing up to 22
kg (48 lbs), and provides a drop from the ceiling to the attachment point of 12 to 62
cm (4.75 - 24.4 in.).

The pantograph can be ordered separately from a Martin dealer (P/N 91602006).

Ceiling template

If you are mounting the MiniMAC Maestro through a ceiling then a template that
can be used to cut out the shape of the fixture is available from the MiniMAC
Maestro support page on the Martin support site
(http://www.martin.dk/service/service.asp).

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ONTROL PANEL

The control panel is used to set user options; display lamp hours, DMX values, and
other information; perform tests, and operate the fixture in stand-alone mode. This
section describes the general options available from the control panel. Additional
options are described in later sections.

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Address/

Info

Adr CtrtStPEr

Pro

d1

d2

d3

d4

rCS

rCr

P-t

PtS

LOF

rES

ALO

dIS

FAC

gbO

SrS

Err

InF

Hr

LHr

LSt

Uer

tSE

LOg

PCb

UTl

UPL

rSt

LOn

LOF

SHU

FOC

gob

rgo

PAn

tIL

uua

FAd

SCE

AdJ

rst

LOn

LOF

SHU

FOC

gob

rgo

P-t

Valid from software version 3.3

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run

Control panel

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Effect (default settings bold)

Adr - - 1-512

d1
d2
d3

Pro - -

d4
rCS
rCr
On

P t

OFF

ON

P-t

PIn

OFF

ON

tIn

OFF

FSt

PtS -

SLO Optimize movement for smoothness.

Set fixture address

Set DMX mode 1 (8-bit, tracking)

Set DMX mode 2 (16-bit, tracking)

Set DMX mode 3 (8-bit, tracking/vector)

Set DMX mode 4 (16-bit, tracking/vector)

Set remote control “send” mode

Set remote control “receive” mode

Map pan to tilt channel and vice versa.

Select normal pan and tilt control.

Reverse pan control (right Æ left).

Select normal pan (left Æ right).

Reverse tilt control (down Æ up).

Select normal tilt (up Æ down).

Optimize movement for speed.

PEr

ON

LOF -

OFF

ON

rES -

OFF Require confirmation of reset command
ON

ALO -

OFF

ON

dIS -

OFF

FAC - SUr

ON

gbO -

OFF

ON

SrS

OFF

ON

Err

OFF

Enable lamp-off without confirmation.

Require confirmation of lamp-off.

Enable reset without confirmation.

Strike lamp automatically within 90 seconds.

Strike lamp from controller.

Keep display lit.

Turn display off 2 minutes after key press.

Restore default personality settings.

Blackout light while gobo changes.

Disable gobo blackout feature.

Enable the store remote status feature.

Disable the store remote status feature.

Error messages are always displayed.

Error messages are not displayed.

Table 2: Control menu

Control panel

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Effect (default settings bold)

tot 0-9999

Hr

rES 0-9999
tot 0-9999

LHr

InF

rES 0-9999
tot 0-9999

LSt

rES 0-9999
UEr - 1.0-99.9
tSE - run

tSt

Log - ­PCb - SUr

UtI UPL - SUr

rst - ­LOn - ­LOF - -

Read power-on hours since fabrication.

Read power-on hours since counter was reset.

Read lamp hours since fabrication.

Read lamp hours since counter was reset.

Read lamp strikes since fabrication.

Read lamp strikes since counter was reset.

Read firmware version number.

Execute a general test of all effects.

Not used.

Execute circuit board test. For service use only.

Manually engage upload mode. See page 43.

Reset effects to home position.

Turn on lamp.

Turn off lamp.

Ctr

SHU -

Opn
CLO
FSt
nor
SLO
rnd

Table 2: Control menu

Open shutter.

Close shutter.

Set fast strobe.

Set medium strobe.

Set slow strobe.

Set random strobe.

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Control panel