Martin RUSH MH 1 Profile User Manual
MH 1 Profile
User Manual
Professional Entertainment Technology
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Manual: Revision E
Table of contents
Safety information .......................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 9
Before using the product for the first time .................................................................. 9
Physical installation ..................................................................................................... 10
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ....................................................................... 10
Mounting the fixture on a truss ................................................................................. 10
Securing with a safety cable .................................................................................... 11
AC power ..................................................................................................................... 12
Linking fixtures to power in a chain .......................................................................... 13
Fixture overview ........................................................................................................... 13
Control data link ........................................................................................................... 14
Tips for reliable data transmission ........................................................................... 15
Connecting the DMX data link ................................................................................. 15
Fixture setup .................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Using the control menus .......................................................................................... 15
DMX function settings .............................................................................................. 16
Show settings .......................................................................................................... 17
Fixture settings ........................................................................................................ 18
Display settings ........................................................................................................ 19
Fixture test ............................................................................................................... 20
Fixture information ................................................................................................... 20
Reset functions or effects ........................................................................................ 21
Reset factory default settings ................................................................................... 21
Effect home position adjustment (Offset menu) ....................................................... 21
Effects .......................................................................................................................... 23
Pan and tilt ............................................................................................................... 23
Gobos ...................................................................................................................... 23
Iris ............................................................................................................................ 23
Motorized focus ....................................................................................................... 23
Prism ........................................................................................................................ 24
Strobe effects ........................................................................................................... 24
Electronic dimming ................................................................................................... 24
Color wheels ............................................................................................................ 24
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 25
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 25
Replacing the primary fuse ...................................................................................... 26
Gobo replacement ................................................................................................... 26
DMX protocol ............................................................................................................... 28
Control menus ............................................................................................................. 32
Offset menu ............................................................................................................. 35
Error messages ........................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 37
Specifications ............................................................................................................... 39
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the
product and in this manual:
Warning!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or
death.
Warning!
Powerful light
emission. Risk
of eye injury.
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
safety
information.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
severe electric
shock.
Warning!
Hot surfaces
and fire
hazard.
Warning! Risk Group 1 product according to EN 62471. Do not
stare directly into the beam. Do not view the light output with
optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the
beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only and must be
installed by a qualified technician. It is not for household use. It
presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards,
electric shock and falls. It produces a powerful, concentrated
beam of light that can create a fire hazard or a risk of eye injury
if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as
directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety
hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product
warranties.
Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this
user manual for future use.
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For the latest user documentation and other information for this
and all Martin™ products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com
If you have any questions about how to install, operate or
service the fixture safely, please contact your Martin™
distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors for details) or call
the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in
the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before carrying out any
installation or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in
use.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground
(earth).
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building
and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault
(earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixture can easily be disconnected from
power.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or
any seal, cover, cable, or other component is damaged,
defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until repairs have been completed
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
electrical requirements of all connected devices.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to
power sockets.
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Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the
electrical ratings of any cable or connector used in the chain.
The supplied power input cable is rated 6 A and can safely
supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any
device to the fixture’s MAINS OUT connector when using this
cable. If you replace this cable and also use the replacement
cable to supply only one fixture with mains power, the
replacement cable must also be rated 6 A minimum, have three
conductors 18 AWG or 0.75 mm² minimum conductor size,
have an outer cable diameter of 6 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.) and be
temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and
Canada the cable must be UL listed, type SJT or equivalent. In
the EU the cable must be type H05VV-F or equivalent.
To connect fixtures to mains power in a chain, you must first
obtain 14 AWG or 1.5 mm
2
power input and throughput cables
that are 16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the
application. In the USA and Canada the cables must be ULlisted, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be
type H05VV-F or equivalent. Suitable cables with Neutrik
PowerCon connectors are available from Martin™ (see
Accessories on page 41). If you use these cables, you can
connect fixtures to power in a linked chain, MAINS OUT
throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket, but do not link
more than:
• four (4) RUSH MH 1 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
• eight (8) RUSH MH 1 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the
same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN
socket. Only connect devices to the MAINS OUT socket that
accept this voltage and frequency.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
a
)
exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 85° C
(185° F) during operation. Avoid contact by persons and
materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before
handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100
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mm (4 in.) away from the fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
fans and air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 200 mm (7.9 ins.) of the
fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.
Protection from eye injury
Do not stare directly into the product’s light output.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes,
binoculars or similar optical instruments that may concentrate
the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the LEDs
when the product lights up suddenly. This can happen when
power is applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or
when certain control menu items are selected.
To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the
fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use,
and provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of
anyone working on or near the fixture.
Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when
in use. The fixture is not portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a
rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means
of support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury
or damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a
secondary attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the
fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment
must be approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety
attachment for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN
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60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a
static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture
and all installed accessories.
Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it
cannot collide with an object or another fixture when it moves.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are
securely fastened.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Support the fixture by
its base only.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Do not attempt to
use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this
manual or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.
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Introduction
The MH 1 Profile is a small, powerful profile fixture incorporating a 180 W
long-life LED engine. It provides two gobo wheels, the first with seven rotating
gobos and the second with eight fixed gobos. The fixture has two color
wheels, each with eight colors (including white), smooth electronic dimming,
rotating prism effects, a mechanical focus and iris, as well as strobe effects.
The device is rugged, lightweight and compact, and is ideal for touring
applications or small fixed installations.
The fixture can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller. It can also
function without DMX control as a standalone device running one of four preprogrammed shows, with the option of sound-activated scene triggering.
The fixture is supplied with this user manual, a 1.5 m (5 ft.) power cable (local
power plug not included) and two omega brackets for rigging clamp
attachment.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read ’Safety information’ on page 4 before installing, operating or
servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using
the fixture. Never attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, attach a local
power plug (not supplied) to the end of the supplied power cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power
supply match the power requirements of the fixture.
5. Check the RUSH support pages on the Martin Professional website at
www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and technical
information about the fixture. RUSH by Martin™ user manual revisions are
identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
Note that whenever AC power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects
and functions to their home positions. The fixture head will move. This process
usually takes around 20 seconds.
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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before
installing the fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in
a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the
fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked and ensure that the fixture
is fastened to a secure structure or surface.
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface. Ensure that the
surface can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment
to be installed on it.
Fasten the fixture securely. Do not stand it on
a surface or leave it where it can be moved or
fall over. If you install the fixture in a location
where it may cause injury or damage if it falls,
loop a securely anchored safety cable through
the attachment point (arrowed in illustration
below) in the base of the fixture to hold it if the
primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or
similar rigging structure. To clamp the fixture
to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can
support at least 10 times the weight of all
fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. See illustration on right. The fixture is supplied with
two omega brackets A. Bolt a rigging clamp B
securely to each bracket A. When installing the
fixture hanging vertically, open-type clamps B can be
used. When installing in any other orientation, halfcoupler clamps C that completely encircle the truss
chord must be used.
C
A
B
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4. Fasten the brackets A to the base of the fixture
using their quarter-turn fasteners. Turn the
quarter-turn screws a full 90° to lock them.
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on
the truss and tighten the rigging clamps onto the
truss.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
7. Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable
(or other secondary attachment) that
is approved for the weight of the
fixture so that the safety cable will
hold the fixture if a primary
attachment fails. Loop the safety
cable through the cutout in the
fixture’s baseplate (arrowed in
illustration on right) and around a
secure anchoring point.
Martin™ can supply suitable safety
cables and rigging clamps (see
‘Accessories’ on page 41).
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AC power
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before
connecting the fixture to AC mains power.
Warning! The mains power input cable supplied with the
fixture is rated 6 A and can supply only one fixture with
mains power. Do not connect any device to the fixture’s
MAINS OUT power throughput socket when using this input
cable. If you want to connect other fixtures to the MAINS
OUT socket, see ‘Linking fixtures to power in a chain’ on
page 13.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a
fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from
power.
Do not insert or remove live Neutrik PowerCon connectors to apply or cut
power, as this may cause arcing at the terminals that will damage the
connectors.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the fixture, as this
may cause damage to the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to
install it permanently, or a power plug (not supplied) that is suitable for the
local power outlets can be installed on the power cable.
If you install a power plug on the power cable, install a grounding type
(earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated minimum 250 V, 6 A. Follow
the plug manufacturer’s instructions and connect the wires in the power cable
as shown in this table:
Live or L Neutral or N
Earth, Ground or
US system
Black White Green
EU system
Brown Blue Yellow/green
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at
100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or
frequency to the fixture.
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Linking fixtures to power in a chain
If you obtain a 14 AWG / 1.5 mm2 power input cable and 14 AWG / 1.5 mm2
throughput cables from Martin™ (see ‘Accessories’ on page 41), you can relay
mains power from one fixture to another by connecting fixtures to power in a
linked daisy-chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket,
Using 14 AWG or 1.5 mm
2
cables from Martin™, you can link:
• Maximum four (4) RUSH MH 1 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
• Maximum eight (8) RUSH MH 1 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
If you install a power plug on the 14 AWG / 1.5 mm
2
power cable, install a
grounding type (earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated minimum
250 V, 16 A.
Fixture overview
1 - Display
2 - LEDs
The fixture has two LEDs on the front of the base with the following functions:
DMX On DMX input present
SOUND Flashing Sound activation
3 - Buttons
MENU
• Activate the menu mode functions, or
• Return to the previous level of the menu
structure, or
• Hold to exit the menus
DOWN Go down a menu branch
UP Go up a menu branch
ENTER Confirm the selected function
Press and hold the MENU button to exit the menu mode.
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4 - DMX XLR input/output sockets
3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for DMX input and output
(throughput).
5 - Fuse
The T 6.3 A fixture fuse is located in a fuseholder next to the power
input/output connectors.
6 - Mains power input
A blue Neutrik PowerCon socket is provided to connect the fixture to AC mains
power.
7 - Mains power throughput
See ‘Safety information’ on page 4. The light-grey Neutrik PowerCon socket
can be used to supply power to other fixtures only if the power input cable is
replaced as directed in this manual and safety limits are respected.
Control data link
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The
fixture has 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output.
The number of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX
channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels
available in one DMX universe. Note that if independent control of a fixture is
required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are required to
behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels. To add
more fixtures or groups of fixtures when the above limit is reached, add a DMX
universe and another daisy-chained link.
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