Martin SynchroZap QX250 User Manual
SynchroZap QX250
User Manual
P/N 35000025
© 1998, 1999 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 35000025, Rev. B
section 1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Ma rtin Syn chroZap QX 250. Thi s manual covers t he Synch roZap QX250 wi th CPU s oftw are ve rsio n 1.1. For th e lates t pro duct ne ws an d doc umenta ti on,
please contact your dealer or the Martin web site at htt p: //www.martin.dk.
SynchroZap QX250 safety information
WARNING!
This product is for professional use only. I t 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.
installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in
this manual and pri nted on the fixtu re. If you hav e questions about how to operat e the fixture safely, please contact your Marti n dealer or call the Martin 24-ho ur service hotline at
+45 70 200 201.
Read this manual
before powering or
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 s ource of AC power that complies with local build ing and electrical codes
and has both overloa d and ground-fault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer service to a qualified technician. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and
lamp explosion
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
• When rep lacing the lamp, all ow the fixture t o 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 i f it becomes defective or worn out.
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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 combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, 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 cleara nce 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 l east 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 (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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section 2
SETUP
This section describes the steps required to prepare the SynchroZap for operation.
bracket
DIP switch
tilt lock (2)
lamp adjustment
screw (3)
mains input
fuse holder
Unpacking
The SynchroZap QX250 comes with:
data output
data input
S/N label
lamp assembly
access plate
screw (2)
Figure 1: Rear view
• 5-meter, 3-pin shielded XLR control cable
• 1.5-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable
•user manual
The packing material is carefully designe d to protect the fixt ure during shipment - al ways
use it to transport the fixture.
Installing or changing the lamp
The SynchroZap QX250 is designed to use the Philips MSD-200 or MSD-250/2 discharge
lamp. Installing other lamps may damage the fixture.
For maximum light output, use the MSD-250/2 lamp.
5Setup
WARNING!
Figure 2
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before proceeding.
The lamp operates under high temperature and pressure
and can e xpl ode when h ot. Alw a ys allo w a hot lamp to cool
for at least 5 minutes before removing it from the fixture
and wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
Remove the 2 lamp access screws from the lamp
1.
assembly and gently remove the assembly. See
Figure 1.
Remove the old lamp, if any, by its ceramic base.
2.
3. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base
not touch the glass), align the pins as shown in
Figure 2 so that the small pin goes in the small
hole. Insert the lamp firmly and squarely into the
socket and ensure that all 4 small projections on
the ceramic base touch the face of the socket.
Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with
4.
the lamp, particularly if your fingers touch the
glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol
may also be used.
Turn the lamp assembly so the wires are at the top.
5.
Gently insert the assembly, making sure the lamp
fits through the opening in the reflector. Replace
the lamp access screws.
The lamp holder is pre-adjusted at the factory; however, precise align-
6.
ment to compensate for slight variations between lamps may improve
performance. See “Adjusting the lamp” on page 14.
Powering the fixture
(do
The fixture must be grounded (earthed).
The voltage and frequency settings must match the local
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WARNING!
AC power supply.
Check voltage and frequency settings
Veri fy that the sett ings print ed on th e S/N labe l matc h your local po wer suppl y. If the voltage is not wit hin 5 pe rcent of th e local supply, or if th e frequency (50/60 Hz) is different,
then the bal last an d/or tr ansfo rmer must be rewired by a qua lified techni cian b efore power
is applied. Please contact your Martin deal er.
Prepare the power cable
The SynchroZap QX250 has a 3-pin IE C power inlet. To use the supplied pow er cable, you
must install a grounding-type cord cap that fits your supply. Following the manufacturer’s
instructio ns, connect the yellow/gr een wire to the ground (earth) pin, the blue wir e to the
neutral pin, and the brown wire to the live pin. The table shows some pin identification
schemes; if the pin s are n ot cle a rly ide n tified, or if you have a ny do ub ts abo ut pro per in stallation, consult a qualified electrician.
Connections Possible Markings
Wire Pin Typical US UK
brown live “L”
yellow/green ground green green
Apply power
Note: Do not power the SynchroZap on a var iable dimmer circuit. Disconnect the fix ture
from power when not in use.
Check the voltage and frequency settings.
1.
Verify that the supply cable is undamaged and rated for the current
2.
requirements of all connected devices.
When ready to operate, plug the prepared power cord into the mains
3.
input on the rear panel and the AC power supply.
Rigging
yellow or
brass
blue neutral “N” silver black
red
The SynchroZap may be i nstal led by faste ning th e mount ing brac ket direct ly to a stru ctur al
support or by using a rigging clamp. See page 22 for clamps available from Martin.
WARNING!
Always use an appro ved safety cable.
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Verify that th e s tructure ca n s upport at least 10 times the w eight of all inst al le d
1.
fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.
If hanging the fixture with a rigging clamp, verify that the clamp is undam-
2.
aged and is designed for the fixture’s weight. Bolt the clamp securely to
the bracket with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and lock nut, or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer, through the clamp hole in the
mounting bracket.
If permanently installing the fixture, verify that the hardware (not
3.
included) and mounting surface can bear at least 10 times the fixture’s
weight. The four 6 mm holes and/or the 13 mm clamp hole in the mounting bracket may be used for attachment.
Working from a stable platform, clamp or fasten the fixture to the struc-
4.
ture.
Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fix-
5.
ture through/over the support and mounting bracket.
Loosen the tilt locks, tilt the fixture to the desired angle, and retighten.
6.
Verify that the fixture is at least 0.3 meters (12 in.) from the surface to be
7.
illuminated and at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any combustible materials.
Verify that the clearance around the air vents is at least 0.1 meters (4 in.).
Connecting the serial data link
The SynchroZap must be connected by a serial data link if it is to be operated by a controller or in stand-alone master/ slave mode.
sockets is compatible with the DMX-512 standard
and pin 3 to hot (+). As some devices have 5-pin connectors or 3-pin connectors with
reversed polarity on pins 2 and 3, the following adaptor cables may be required.
5-pin to 3-pin
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
P/N 11820005
1
2
3
The pin-out of the 3-pin data input and output
, i.e., pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold (-)
3-pin to 5-pin
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
P/N 11820004
1
2
3
4
5
3-pin to 3-pin
Phase-Reversing
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
P/N 11820006
1
2
3
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