Martin Stagebar 2 RGBAW User Manual
Stagebar 2
RGBAW
user manual
TM
Dimensions
230
190
105
420
230
190
105
630
Stagebar 54 S
Stagebar 54 S
Stagebar 54 L
Stagebar 54 L
All dimensions are in millimeters
Stagebar 2 L
Stagebar 2 S
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™
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Safety Information
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual:
WARNING! Risk Gr oup 3 LED product according to EN 62471. Do not look into the beam at a
distance of less than 8.7 meters (28 ft. 7 ins.) from the front surface of the product. Do not view the
light output with optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam.
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 hazards, electric shock 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 conta ct your Martin™ dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at
+45 70 200 201.
PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Shut down power to the entire installation at the building’s main power distribution board and lock out
power (by removing the fuse for example) before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before remo ving or installing any cov er or 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 (earth-fault) protection.
• Connect this fixture to AC power via 3-conductor cable that is heat resistant to minimum 90° C (194° F)
and rated minimum 13 amp. In North America the cable must be minimum 16 AWG, extra hard usage
type (STW or equivalent). In the EU the cable must be minimum 1.5 mm
2
conductor size and HAR
approved or equivalent.
• Cables used for power throughput must meet the same specifications as those given above for power
input cables.
• The voltage and frequency at the power throughput outlet are the same as the voltage and frequency
applied to the power inlet. Only connect devices to the power outlet that accept this voltage and
frequency.
• The total current draw of all the devices connected to the power throughput outlet of the first fixture in a
chain must not exceed 11 amps.
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this section before
installing, powering, operating or servicing this
product.
Warning!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
LED light
emission. Risk
of eye injury.
Warning!
Refer to
manual before
installing,
powering or
servicing.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk of
lethal or severe
electric shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
• 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.
• Do not use the fixture 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 a qualified technician.
PROTECTION FROM FIRE
• Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses. Replace defective fuses with ones of the
specified type and rating only.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 m (4 in.) around fans and air vents.
• Ensure that there are no combustible materials within 0.5 m (20 in.) of the fixture when installed, and that
there are no flammable materials nearby.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin™ parts.
• Do not stick filters, masks or other materials directly onto LEDs.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
• Do not look at LEDs from a distance of less than 8. 7 me te rs (28 ft. 7 in s.) from the front surface of the
fixture without protective eyewear such as shade 4-5 welding goggles. At less than this distance, the LED
emission can cause eye injury or irritation. At distances of 8.7 meters (28 ft. 7 ins.) and above, light output
is harmless to the naked eye provided that the eye’s natural aversion response is not overcome.
• Do not look at LEDs with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar optical instruments that may
concentrate the light output.
• Ensure that persons are not looking at the LEDs from within 8.7 meters (28 ft. 7 ins.) when the product
lights up suddenly. This can happen when power is applied, when the product receives a DMX signal,
when stand-alone operation starts or when certain items are selected in the onboard control menu.
• 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.
• The surface temperature of the fixture can become hot, as much as 90° C (194° F). Avoid accidental
contact.
• 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 the fixture. The safety cable must
comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and be capable of safely catching the fixture if the main
attachment fails.
• Do not hang fixtures from each other. Use one clamp per fixture when suspending.
• When suspending the fixture, ensure that the structure and all hardware used can hold at least 10 times
the weight of all devices suspended from them.
• 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.
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.
Contents
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Standing installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flying from a truss, bar or other structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AC power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Relaying power to other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control data link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the data link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fixture setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DMX mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fixture settings and DMX channel requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DMX addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fixture readouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other control menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Color control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stand-alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Service and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjustable floorstand/mounting bracket accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing and installing LED lens sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing and removing the diffuser front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Software installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DMX protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
All pixels controlled together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pixels controlled in groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Onboard control panel menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Display messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Stagebar 2™ specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Product overview
A
B
E
H
F
G
D
A
C
Stagebar 54 L
Stagebar 54 L
Stagebar 54 S
Stagebar 54 S
F
J
I
A - End cap release screws
B - Cooling fan
C - Data output connector (5-pin female XLR)
Use to relay DMX control data to the next
fixture.
D - Safety attachment eye
Use only this attachment point for secondary
attachment (e.g. safety cable).
E - Power throughput outlet (PowerCon light
grey)
Connect a power cable via a light-grey
Neutrik PowerCon connector to lead power to
the next fixture. The total current draw of all
the devices connected to the power
throughput outlet of the first fixture in the
chain must not exceed 15 amps peak, 11
amps constant.
F - Quart er-turn mounting points
Use to attach an omega bracket or
floorstand/mounting bracket accessory.
G - Control panel/display
H - Data input connector (5-pin male XLR)
Connect to DMX control data from the
controller or previous fixture.
I - Power inlet (PowerCon blue)
Connect a power cable with a blue Neutrik
PowerCon connector from a 100-240 VAC
nominal 50/60 Hz power source.
J - Primary fuseholder
Replace fuse with one of same type and
rating only.
Figure 1: Connections panel
Stagebar 2 L
Stagebar 2 S
Introduction 7
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Stagebar 2™, a modular LED-based color changer and pixel display fixture from
Martin™. This product features:
• Cree XP-E high-power LEDs
• 150 watts total LED output per fixture at 25° C (77° F)
• RGBAW (red, green, blue, amber, white), and RGB color mixing, HSIC (hue, saturation, intensity, color
temperature) and HSI color management
• 54 LEDs arranged into 6 pixels per fixture
• Individual (6 x 1) or grouped (1 x 6, 2 x 3 or 3 x 2) pixel control
• DMX 512A control
• Control data in/out via 5-pin XLR connectors
• Control panel and full text backlit LCD display with battery power for offline setting and addressing
• Auto-sensing power supply unit with 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz operating range
• Daisy-chainable power link
• Power in/out via Neutrik PowerCon locking connectors
• Quarter-turn fastener mounting points
• Narrow diffuser front supplied
• Short (Stagebar 2 S) and long (Stagebar 2 L) models. To simplify the combination of different models in
installations, three short models have the same length as two long models.
The Martin Stagebar 2 is based on the successful Stagebar 54 that was launched in 2007, but the Stagebar
2 has been extensively revised. Besides new, more powerful LEDs and newly designed lenses with a tighter
beam angle, the Stagebar 2 features 5-pin XLR instead of RJ-45 DMX data connectors.
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 user manual may be e-mailed to service@martin.dk or posted to
Technical Documentation, Martin Professional A/S, Olof Palmes Allé 18, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
This device complies with Part 15, Class A of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.
Unpacking
The following items are included with the Stagebar 2:
• Neutrik PowerCon power input connector
• Opal front cover
• Narrow-angle diffuser filter
• Omega rigging clamp attachment bracket with quarter-turn fasteners
• This user manual
Using for the first time
Before applying power to the fixture:
• Read the “Safety Information” section that starts on page 3.
• Check that the local AC power voltage is within the ranges listed on the serial number label and in “AC
power” on page 9.
• Install the supplied Neutrik PowerCon power input cable connector on a suitable power cable as
described in “Connecting to power” on page 9.
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Physical installation
The Stagebar 2 can be placed on a level, stable surface, installed on the floorstand/mounting bracket
available as an accessory (P/N 71606007) or suspended in any orientation from a truss or supporting
structure using the supplied omega bracket and a rigging clamp. Suitable rigging clamps are available from
Martin.
Warning! Read the “Safety Information” section that starts on page 3 before installing the Stagebar
2.
If the diffuser front is installed, there i s no eye hazard at any distance.
Standing installation
If you install fixtures in a standing position:
1. Install fixtures on a level, stable surface where they do not
present a hazard of tripping or falling.
2. Stack a maximum of four fixtures vertically and secure stacked
fixtures so that they cannot fall over.
Flying from a truss, bar or other structure
To fly a fixture from a rig or other structure:
1. Check that the supporting structure can bear at least ten times
the weight of all installed devices, cables, etc.
2. Install a rigging clamp on the supplied omega bracket, then
fasten the omega bracket to the fixture using the quarter-turn
mounting points on the rear panel (see Figure 1 on page 6).
Ensure that quarter-turn fasteners are turn ed a full 90° clockwise to lock them (see Figure 2).
3. Block access under the work area. Working from a stable platform, suspend the fixture by fastening the
rigging clamp to the truss or structure.
4. As soon as a fixture is fastened in place, install an approved secondary attachment such as a safety
cable passed through the safety attachment eye (see D in Figure 1 on page 6) to secure it.
Figure 2: Locking a quarter-turn
fastener
AC power 9
AC power
Warning! Read the “Safety Information” section that starts on page 3 bef o r e co nn ecting the
Stagebar 2 to AC power.
Warning! For pr otection fr om electric sh oc k, the Sta gebar 2 must be grounded (earthed). The power
distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault)
protection.
Warning! The Stagebar 2 does not have a power on/off switch. Socket outlets or external power
switches used to supply the Stagebar 2 with power must be located ne ar the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from power.
Important! 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.
Important! Do not supply the fixture with power via an external dimming system, or you may cause
damage to the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty.
The Stagebar 2 features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to
100 - 240 V nominal AC power at 50 or 60 Hz. Only connect the fixture to AC power within this voltage
range.
The fixture is protected by a 4 amp slow-blow primary fuse located in a fuseholder on the rear panel (see
Figure 1 on page 6).
Connecting to power
Power is supplied to the fixture via a blue Neutrik PowerCon inlet that accepts a blue PowerCon NAC3FCA
cable connector. Power can be relayed to another device via the light-grey PowerCon outlet that accepts a
light-grey Po w erCon NA C3FCB cab le connector. Note that blue input and light-grey output connectors have
different designs: one type cannot be connected to the other.
The user must install the supplied PowerCon cable connector on a power cable that meets the
specifications listed under “Protection from electric shock” on page 3.
There is no separate power on/off switch: power is applied to the fixture as soon as power is applied to its
power input cable.
If you install a power plug that is suitable for your AC power outlets on the power cable, use a
grounding-type (earthed) plug that is rated 13 A minimum. Follow the plug manufacturer’ s instructions. Table
1 shows some possible pin identification schemes; if pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts
about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.
Wire Color (EU) Wire Color (US) Pin Symbol Screw (US)
brown black live L yellow or brass
blue white neutral N silver
yellow/green green ground (earth) green
Table 1: Wire color-coding and power connections
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Relaying power to other devices
Warning! The total current draw of all devices connected to the first fixture’s power outlet must not
exceed 11 amps.
Fixtures can be linked in a chain, power outlet to power inlet, so that they all draw pow er via the first fixture.
Power throughput cables must meets the same specifications as power input cables (see above). Install a
grey PowerCon NAC3FCB power output cable connector on one end of the power throughput cable and a
blue PowerCon NAC3FCA on the other (see “Installing a PowerCon connector on a power cable” on
page 10).
The total current draw of all the fixtures in the chain after the first fixture must not exceed 11 amps constant.
See the following examples for an e xplanation of what this means in practice:
•At 100 V AC po wer, a maximum of five Stagebar 2 fixtures may be linked in one chain so that they draw
AC power from the same source. As stated in the Stagebar 2 Specifications (see page 27), each fixture
draws a current of 2.5 A at 100 V. The first fixture will draw a current of 2.5 A. The four fixtures linked to
the first fixture will draw a total of 10 A, which is within the 11 A limit for constant current draw.
•At 230 V AC power, a maximum of 11 Stagebar 2 fixtures may be linked in one chain so that they draw
AC power from the same source. Each fixture draws a current of 1.1 A at 230 V. The first fixture will draw
a current of 1.1 A. The ten fixtures linked to the first fixture will draw a total of 11 A, which is equal to the
11 A limit for constant current draw.
Installing a PowerCon connector on a power cable
To install a Neutrik PowerCon connector on a power cable:
1. Slide the bushing over the cable.
2. Slide the white chuck over cables with a diameter (D
a
) of 5 - 10 mm
(0.2 - 0.4 in.), or the black chuck ov er cab les with a diameter of 10 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.).
3. Prepare the end of the cable by stripping 20 mm (0.8 in.) of the
cable’s outer jac ket.
4. Strip 8 mm (1/3 in.) from the end of each of the wires.
5. Insert each of the wire ends into the appropriate terminal (see
instructions and Table 1 ab ove) and fasten the clamping device
using a small flathead screw driver.
6. Push and insert the chuck into the housing (note that there is a
raised key on the chuck to ensure that it is oriented correctly).
7. Fasten the bushing using a wrench to a torque of 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb.-ft).
Illustrations above used by kind permission of Neutrik AG
Chuck BushingHousing Insert
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