Martin Stage Cyclo User Manual
Stage Cyclo
User manual
Dimensions
Measurements are in millimeters
1272
209
135
© 2005 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 35000167, Rev. B
Contents
Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a data link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Burning in fluorescent tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stand-alone operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DIP-switch settings in stand-alone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stand-alone operation settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Single stand-alone operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Master/slave stand-alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DMX-controlled operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting a DMX control address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fluorescent tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Main fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Stage Cyclo Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Product overview
DMX
IN
DMX
OUT
RJ45
DMX
OUT
DMX
IN
DMX
IN
DMX
OUT
MAINS
INPUT
RJ45
H I J K L M N O
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
MAINS INPUT
Main assembly
A Housing
B Colored tubes
C Diffuser
D White tube
E Reflector
F Clear plastic cover
GFront frame
X
M
D
IN
X
M
D
O
X
M
D
IN
X
M
D
T
U
O
T
J45
U
R
O
X
M
D
J45
IN
R
X
M
D
FUSE
T
U
Connections panel
H AC power input
I DMX in (RJ-45)
J DMX out (RJ-45)
K DMX out (3-pin XLR)
L DMX in (3-pin XLR)
M DMX out (5-pin XLR)
N DMX in (5-pin XLR)
O Main fuseholder
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin Stage Cyclo. The Stage Cyclo is
designed for wash illumination of sets, features, and artists. A patented
optical system ensures effective color mixing, allowing the fixture to be
positioned close to illuminated surfaces without color hot-spots.
The Stage Cyclo can be controlled via DMX or programmed with a standalone light show (which it can run alone or in a synchronized group). It has a
wide range of mounting options, including stacking to form dynamic colorchanging light walls. Four dimmable T5 high-output fluorescent tubes
combine high efficiency, bright color and long lamp life.
The Stage Cyclo features:
• Full 0-100% intensity control of red, green, blue and white tubes to give
RGB color mixing and fine-tuned color temperature
• High output, long life T5 fluorescent tubes
• Tough steel case with rubber corner protectors and carrying handle
• XLR 3-pin, XLR 5-pin and RJ-45 DMX connectors.
• One-tenth peak angle 107° x 121°
• Optional accessories include an adjustable bracket that allows flexible
rigging options.
Important! Read this manual before attempting to install this product.
Updated user manuals for this and all other Martin products are available
from the Support area of the Martin website at http://www.martin.com.
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 and falls. Read this manual before powering or installing this
fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below, and observe all warnings
in this manual and on the fixture. If you have any questions about how to
operate this fixture safely, contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24hour service hotline at +45 70 200 201.
Introduction 5
Protection from electric shock
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing a tube
or any component, and when not in use.
• Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
• Do not operate the fixture if any cover or component is damaged,
deformed or defective.
• 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.
• Use only a power cable approved for extra hard usage. Do not operate
the fixture if the power cable or power connections are damaged,
deformed or defective.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer all service not described in this manual to a Martin service
technician.
Protection from burns and fire
• Provide a minimum clearance of 25 mm (1 inch) around the fixture.
• Never place filters or other materials over the clear polycarbonate cover.
• The exterior of the fixture can become hot to the touch. Allow the fixture to
cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
(104°F).
) exceeds 40°C
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Protection from injury due to falls
• Ensure that all fasteners and components are secure and use an
approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.
• Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces and fasteners can bear ten
times the weight of all fixtures installed.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing, servicing or
removing the fixture.
• Secure stacked fixtures with safety attachments so that they cannot fall or
be pushed over.
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Installation
This section describes in general terms how to install the fixture, connect it
to AC power and connect to a DMX controller. These procedures must be
performed by qualified professionals.
Mounting
The Stage Cyclo features a range of
mounting and stacking options when
used in combination with Martin
Omega clamps.
Warning! Check that all fasteners,
structures and surfaces used to
mount the Stage Cyclo can bear
at least ten times the total
weight of all devices installed.
A maximum of 8 Stage Cyclos
may be hung vertically using
the Stage Cyclo mounting
bracket and Martin omega
clam p s.
Max. 8 fixtures
Work from a stable platform and
block access below the work
area when installing or
servicing fixtures above headheight.
Rigging options
The clamp attachment points on the top, ends and back of the fixture
provide a range of rigging options.
An adjustable mounting bracket is available as an optional accessory (P/N
91611206).
Figure 1: Mounting bracket
Installation 7
Figure 2: Rigging with a
Figure 2: Safety wire attachment
Martin half-coupler
Ensure that mounting hardware can bear at least ten times the total weight
of the fixtures installed. Using the mounting bracket or Martin half-coupler
(P/N 90602005) and Martin omega clamps (P/N 91602001), a maximum of
eight fixtures may be flown in one connected stack.
Anchor fixtures securely to the supporting structure with safety cables that
can bear at least 10 times the weight of all suspended fixtures. Attach safety
cables to every fixture using the eyebolts on the fixtures’ connections panels
(see Figure 2). Do not use mounting brackets or clamps as attachment
points, as this will leave fixtures unsecured.
Stacking
The quarter-turn clamping
points allow multiple Stage
Cyclos to be clamped together
with omega clamps to form
light walls.
Ensure that stacked fixtures
are secured with a safety
attachment so that they cannot
fall over.
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Figure 3: Stacking with omega clamps
Important! Make sure that all
quarter-turn fasteners are
turned fully clockwise
until they lock.
Placing on a surface
The Stage Cyclo can be placed flat or at an angle on a level surface and
used as an uplight. The adjustable support rods allow the fixture to be
placed at various angles.
Figure 4: Quarter-turn fasteners
57°
Figure 5: Placing on a level surface
Release the support rods by
pushing the clips on the ends
of the housing.
38°
Figure 6: Support rod release
Installation 9
AC power
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all local regulations and legal
requirements are observed when installing and powering the Stage Cyclo.
The Stage Cyclo is available in two models, one for 100-130 V, 60 Hz AC
power only, and one for 208-250 V, 50/60 Hz AC power only. Full power
compatibility and consumption data are given in the Specifications section
on page 29.
Many fixed installations use common neutral conductors in branch circuit
distribution boxes. To avoid unintentional tripping of the RCD (ground fault
circuit breaker), ensure that the Stage Cyclo’s neutral conductor is
connected to AC power via the same RCD as the live conductor.
Important! Stage Cyclos contain electronic ballasts that “leak” a total
current of between 0.8mA and 4mA to ground (earth). Make sure
that fixtures are correctly connected to ground (earthed) so that
this “leakage” current can be absorbed.
Because of the “leakage” current, we recommend connecting a
maximum of seven Stage Cyclo fixtures per circuit where each
circuit is protected by a 30mA RCD. This should avoid
unintentional tripping of RCDs. Bear in mind that some RCDs
rated at 30mA may trip when leakage to ground is as low as
20mA.
Depending on the type of installation, electrical regulations in
some countries may permit the use of RCDs with a trip current
rating higher than 30mA. When considering this option, the
installer must ensure that all lo cal saf ety, building and electrical
regulations are respected.
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Connecting to mains power
Warning! Check that your local AC power voltage matches the voltage
specified on the serial number label before applying power.
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The Stage Cyclo is supplied with a Neutrik PowerCon
cable connector that must be installed on a power cable approved for extra
hard usage. The cable connector accepts power cable from 5 mm (0.20 in.)
to 11 mm (0.43 in.) diameter when fitted with a white chuck, or from 9.5 mm
(0.38 in.) to 15 mm (0.59 in.) diameter when fitted with a black chuck.
Some common color-coding systems for AC power wiring are given below:
Wire (EU) Wire (US) Pin Marking
brown black live L
blue white neutral N
yellow/green green ground
Table 1: Wiring codes
NAC3FCA power
To install the connector:
1. Assemble the bushing and chuck on your power cable as shown in
Figure 7.
ChuckInsertHousing
Figure 7: Cable connector assembly
Installation 11
Bushing
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