Martin RoboColor Pro 400 User Manual

RoboColor Pro 400

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users guide

NTRODUCTION

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AFETY

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NSTALLATION

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TAND-ALONE OPERATION

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ONTROLLER OPERATION

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ERVICE

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PECIFICATIONS

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PROTOCOL

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© 1998, 2000 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 35000062, Rev. B

NTRODUCTION

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Congratulations on your choice of the RoboColor Pr o 400, a pr ofessional high
performance, intelligent lighting projector that features:

• 200 Watt MSD lamp

• 32 different colors + white (including 'cold' and 'hot' filter)

• 0 to 100% smooth dimming

• High speed shutter for 'instant' blackout and very fast strobe

• 3 field angle gobos plus wash-effect

• Lamp can be remotely switched on and off in order to prolong lamp life

• Multi-coated precision optics with adjustable focus

• Can be controlled via DMX 512 Desk or Martin Controller

• Stand alone chase with or without music trig

• Power Factor Correction to allow low current consumption

• Efficient fan cooling and over-heat protection
This user's guide describes the features in firmware version 6.5. The latest

information about the RoboColor Pr o 400 is available from the Martin web site at
http://www.martin.dk.

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AFETY

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Warning! This product is for professi on al us e o nly. It is not for househ ol d

use.

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

Read this manual

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before

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 any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.

To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp explosion

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

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

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

• Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out, or before usage exceeds the
maximum service life.

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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 combu stible materi als (for exampl e fabric, wo od, paper) at least 0.1 meters
(4 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 65° C (150° F). Allow the
fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.

• Do not modify the fixture or install other t han 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.

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