radiation emitted from this product.radiation emitted from this product.
May be harmful to the eye.May be harmful to the eye.WARNING.Possibly hazardous opticalWARNING.Possibly hazardous optical
radiation emitted from this product.radiation emitted from this product.
Do not look at operating lamp.Do not look at operating lamp.
Eye injury may result.Eye injury may result.
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing, operating or
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! Risk Group 3 (high risk) product according to EN62471 (see ‘Protection from
eye injury’ on page 6 for full details). This lighting fixture produces intense light output
that may be hazardous if suitable precautions are not taken. Do not view the light output
with optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam. Do not look at
operating light source. Eye injury may result.
This fixture presents risks of severe injury or death due to burn and fire hazards, electric
shock and falls if the safety precautions in this manual are not followed.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only and must be installed by a qualified
technician. It is not for household use. Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and
regulations when installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or
his service agent or a similar qualified person.
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
information.
servicing this product.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
safety
severe
electric
shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
Warning!
Hot surfaces.
Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the fixture. Follow the safety
precautions and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture.
The latest version of this manual is available for download from the ERA 300 area of the
Martin® website at www.martin.com. Before you install, operate or service the ERA 300,
check the Martin website and make sure that you have the latest user documentation for
the fixture. Document revisions are indicated at the bottom of page 2.
Install, operate and service 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. Keep this user manual for future use.
If you have questions about how to install, service or operate the fixture safely, please
contact Harman Professional Technical support:
• For support in N. America, please contact [email protected]
Phone: (844) 776-4899
• For technical support outside North America, please contact your national distributor.
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Protection from electric shock
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
Disconnect the fixture from AC power when not in use.
Do not open the fixture or remove any cover. Refer any service operation not described
in this manual to an authorized Martin Service partner.
Shut down power to the entire installation at the main power distribution board and lock
out power before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.
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.
If you supply the fixture with mains power at 100-120 V in countries outside North
America, use a 2.5 mm
2
power input cable as listed under ‘Accessories’ on page 35.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if any seal, cover, cable, or other component
is damaged, defective, deformed 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 are of suitable type for the location (including water, pollution,
temperature and UV resistance).
Do not immerse the fixture in water or any other fluid. Do not install the fixture in a
location where flooding may occur.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The surface of the fixture can reach up to 70° C (158° F) if the fixture is operated at the
maximum permitted ambient temperature. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 40 minutes
before handling.
Install the fixture on a non-combustible surface (brick, concrete, plaster etc.) only.
Keep the fixture well away from flammable materials (volatile liquids etc.). Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 200 mm (8 in.) away from the
fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture. Provide a minimum
clearance of 200 mm (8 in.) around fans and air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 500 mm (19.7 ins.) of the fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than
genuine Martin parts. Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any lens or other
optical component.
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Protection from eye injury
This fixture corresponds to Risk Group 3 according to EN 62471 when all photobiological
risks are considered and Risk Group 2 product according to IEC/TR 62778 for blue light
only. It emits possibly hazardous optical radiation. It falls into the Risk Group categories
shown below according to both EN 62471 and IEC/TR 62778 under worst-case
conditions:
At a distance of less than 1.6 m (5.2 ft.) from the fixture, the light output can potentially
cause eye or skin injury before an exposed person's natural aversion responses (blink
reflex and reaction to skin discomfort) can protect them. At distances greater than 1.6 m
(5.2 ft.), potential eye and skin injury hazards from the light output are normally
prevented by natural aversion reflexes.
Position the fixture so that persons cannot be exposed to the fixture's light output at a
distance of less than 1.6 m (5.2 ft.) from the fixture and so that prolonged staring into the
light output at less than 16.3 m (53.5 ft.) from the fixture is not expected.
Do not look 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 front of the fixture 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.
Do not look at operating light source. Eye injury may result.
Disconnect the fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use.
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 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.
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Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical
component.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing,
servicing or moving the fixture.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Always ensure that the fixture is supported by
its base.
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 or install other than genuine Martin parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
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Introduction
The ERA 300 Profile from Martin® is a compact, fully-featured profile fixture with a 260 W white
LED engine that produces a sharp gobo projection with a flat field.
The fixture provides 540° of pan movement, 260° of tilt movement, motorized 1:2 zoom, motorized
focus lens, smooth full-range dimming, strobing shutter and pulse effects, full CMY color mixing
system, 9 color filters, 7 user-replaceable rotating gobos, 9 static gobos, a rotating prism and a
motorized iris, making the fixture ideal for live shows, TV events, stage, concerts, and nightclubs.
The ERA 300 Profile can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller and can be remotely
configured by RDM. It is supplied with this user manual, a 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) power cable ready for a
local power plug (not included), and two mounting brackets for attachment of suitable usersupplied rigging clamps.
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. Do not
attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power
requirements of the fixture.
4. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, install a local power plug (not
supplied) on the end of the supplied power input cable.
5. If fixtures are exposed to a sudden temperature change, give them time to warm or cool to the
ambient temperature before applying power. This will help avoid damage due to condensation.
6. Check the support pages on the Martin website at www.martin.com for the most recent user
documentation and technical information about the fixture. 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 and the fixture head will move. This process usually takes around 20 seconds.
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Fixture overview
1
1 – Display
The display shows the fixture status and user setup menu. When DMX is not detected, the
display backlight will flash on and off.
2 - Buttons
MENU: Activate the menu mode, or return to the previous level of the menu structure.
DOWN: Decrease a parameter setting, or go down a menu branch
UP: Increase a parameter setting, or go up a menu branch
ENTER: Confirm the selected function
Press and hold the MENU button to exit the menu mode.
3 - DMX XLR input plugs
3 and 5-pin XLR plugs are provided for the DMX input.
4- DMX XLR output sockets
3 and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for the DMX output, to link through to the next fixture.
5 - Mains power input
A Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 input connector is provided to connect the fixture to mains
power.
6 - Mains power output
A Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 output connector is provided which can be used to supply
power to other fixtures. Please ensure you keep within the power limits listed in “Linking
fixtures to power in a chain” on page 12.
7 - Fuse
The T 6.3 A fixture fuse is located in a fuseholder next to the power input/output connectors.
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ starting on page 4 before installing the fixture.
Warning! The safety and suitability of lifting equipment, installation location,
anchoring method, mounting hardware and electrical installation are the
responsibility of the installer. All local safety regulations and legal requirements must
be observed when installing and connecting the ERA 300 fixture. Installation must be
carried out by qualified professionals only.
Contact your Martin supplier for assistance if you have any questions about how to install this
product safely.
Fixture location
The ERA 300 fixture is intended for interior use only. Do not install outside or in damp or humid
locations. The fixture requires free and unobstructed airflow around it to ensure adequate cooling.
Observe the following limitations in selecting a location:
• Respect the limitations listed under Safety information’ on page 4.
• Do not locate the fixture in an unventilated space.
Mounting the fixture
Warning! All fasteners used to mount ERA 300 fixtures must be strong enough
to hold the fixture safely. Install a washer directly under the head of each fastener
when anchoring the mounting bracket to the installation surface.
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface in any orientation. Ensure that the surface
and all fasteners used can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment they
will support.
Fasten the fixture securely or stand it securely on a level surface. If you install the fixture in a
location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed below with a securely
anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture if the primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any
orientation. Use suitable rigging clamps such as a G-clamp or a half-coupler
clamp (see illustration on right) fastened to the included omega brackets.
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. The fixture is supplied with a pair of omega-type brackets to which rigging
clamps can be attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to each bracket. The
bolts used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with a
self-locking nut.
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4. Fasten the omega brackets to mounting holes A
on the base of the fixture using the bracket’s
quarter-turn fasteners. Turn quarter-turn
fasteners a full 90° to lock them (see illustration
on right).
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture
vertically on the truss and fasten the rigging
clamps onto the truss.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable through
attachment point B as directed below.
7. Check that the head will not collide with other
fixtures or objects.
A
A
1 4 turn fasteners1 4 turn fasteners
SAFETYCABLE
A
A
B
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 the primary attachment fails.
Loop the safety cable through the attachment point B in the base of the fixture base (see
illustrations above and below) and around a secure anchoring point.
If a safety cable attachment point becomes damaged or deformed, do not use the fixture. Return it
to a Martin Service Centre for repair.
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AC power connection
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ starting on page 4 before installing the fixture.
Warning! The power input cable supplied with the fixture 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 socket when using this input cable. If you want to connect other devices
to the MAINS OUT socket, see ‘Linking fixtures to power in a chain’ below.
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.
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. Alternatively, you can install a power plug (not supplied) that is suitable for your local
power outlets on the power cable. 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.
If you install a power plug on the supplied power cable, install a grounding type (earthed) plug with
integral cable grip that is suitable for your local mains voltage at a current of 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
EU system
Black White Green
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.
Linking fixtures to power in a chain
The mains power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated 6 A and can safely supply power to
one fixture only. If you want to use the MAINS OUT socket on the fixture to relay power to the next
fixture in a daisy-chain, you must replace the supplied power input cable with a 16 A rated
12 AWG or 2.5 mm
on page 35). To relay power between fixtures you must use 16 A rated power relay cables
available as accessories from Martin (also listed under ‘Accessories’ on page 35).
Using the 12 AWG or 2.5 mm
Martin, you can link:
• Maximum three (3) ERA 300 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
• Maximum five (5) ERA 300 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
If you install a power plug on a 12 AWG or 2.5 mm
(earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated minimum 16 A and has the correct voltage
rating for your local power supply.
2
power input cable available as an accessory from Martin (see ‘Accessories’
2
power input and power relay cables available as accessories from
2
power input cable, use a grounding type
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Data network requirements
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The fixture has 3-pin and 5pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output.
DMXCONTROLLER
Up to 32 devices can be linked together on a single daisy chain. The total number of fixtures in one
512-channel DMX universe is limited by the number of DMX channels required by the fixtures.
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 limits are reached, add another DMX
universe or split the daisy-chained link into branches using a powered RDM-compatible DMX
splitter.
DMX OUT
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard microphone cable cannot
transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24 AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters
(1000 ft.). Heavier gauge cable and/or a DMX buffer is recommended for longer runs. The pin-out
on all connectors is:
• pin 1 = shield
• pin 2 = cold (-)
• pin 3 = hot (+).
Pins 4 and 5 in the 5-pin XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are available for possible
additional data signals as required by the DMX512-A standard. Standard pin-out is pin 4 = data 2
cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).
Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The
termination plug, which is a male XLR plug with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered between
pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and cause interference.
To split the link into branches, use an opto-isolated RDM-compatible splitter such as the Martin
RDM 5.5 Splitter. Do not split the link by connecting to both the 3-pin and 5-pin output sockets as
this may cause data errors. If you use a splitter, terminate each branch of the link.
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Connecting the data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the closest fixture’s male XLR DMX input
connector.
2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue
connecting fixtures output to input.
3. Terminate the last fixture on the link with a DMX termination plug.
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Fixture Setup
This section explains the fixture characteristics you can set that determine how it can be controlled
and will behave. You choose the settings using the menus available from the control panel, and
they are retained even when the fixture is powered off.
Options can also be set over the DMX line using RDM from a suitable controller, see “Setting
options by RDM” on page 19.
A complete map of the control menu structure and brief explanations of their purposes can be
found on page 29. Only the most-used functions are described in this section.
Using the control menus
• To access the control menus, press the MENU button.
• Navigate the menu structure using the ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons.
• To select a menu option or to confirm a selection, press the ENTER button.
• To return to a higher level in the menu structure without making a change, press the MENU
button.
• To exit the control menus completely, press and hold the MENU button.
Setting DMX address
Each fixture must be assigned a DMX address. The DMX address, also known as the start
channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture is
controlled using 21 DMX channels. If a fixture has a DMX address of 001, then it uses channels 1
to 21 inclusive. The following fixture in the DMX chain can then be set to a DMX address of 013.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control channels. Two fixtures of
the same type may share the same address if identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can
be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined with the
inverse pan and tilt options.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. Enter the control menu and select DMX SETUP. Press ENTER.
2. Select DMX ADDRESS and press ENTER.
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired address setting.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection (or to return to the top level menu without changing the
settings, press the MENU button).
Personality settings
Personality settings include Pan inverse, Tilt inverse, Dimmer Curve, Dimmer Speed, No Data
Mode, Cooling Mode and Display.
Pan/tilt inversion
The Pan inverse and Tilt inverse menus can be used to reverse the direction of pan and tilt. These
settings are useful for symmetrical effects with multiple fixtures, or when coordinating the
movement of fixtures that are floor mounted and rigged upside down.
To adjust the pan or tilt inversion settings:
1. Enter the control menu and select PERSONALITY. Press ENTER.
2. Select PAN INVERSE or TILT INVERSE and press ENTER.
3. The current setting will blink on the display. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select YES
(inversion) or NO (normal) mode.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
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Dimming curves
Four dimming modes are available:
LINEAR The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX
value is increased.
SQUARE
LAW
INV SQ LAW (Inverse square law) Light intensity control is coarser at low
S-CURVE Light intensity control is finer at low levels and high levels and
To set the fixture’s dimmer curve, select DIMMER CURVE from the PERSONALITY menu and
press ENTER to confirm. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired mode. Press
ENTER to save your selection.
Dimmer Speed
You can set a fade speed on the dimmer to simulate a tungsten fixture.
To set dimmer fade speed, select DIMMER SPEED from the PERSONALITY menu and press
ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select FAST or SLOW. Press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
No Data Mode
This option sets what will happen when DMX data is not present.
To set No Data Mode, select NO DATA MODE from the PERSONALITY menu and press ENTER
to confirm. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select:
• BLACKOUT – If data connection is lost, fixture will blackout
• HOLD – If data connection is lost, fixture holds latest received data value at all channels
Press ENTER to confirm.
Cooling Mode
This option sets whether the cooling fans run at full speed all the time, or will be controlled by
fixture output power.
To set cooling mode, select COOLING MODE from the PERSONALITY menu
to confirm. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select:
• REGULATED FANS – Fan speed will be controlled by heat demand in the fixture.
• FULL – Fans set to full constant speed.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Display
This option allows you to set some parameters for the display screen.
Select DISPLAY from the PERSONALITY meny and press ENTER to confirm.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select:
• DISPLAY ROTATION –Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select Normal (Display orientation
normal) or ROTATE 180 (Display orientation rotated 180°)
• DISPLAY INTENSITY –Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust display intensity from 10%-
100% (default = 100%)
Light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high
levels.
levels and finer at high levels.
coarser at medium levels.
and press ENTER
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• TEMPERATURE UNIT – Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select °C or °F
Press ENTER to confirm.
Set all settings to factory default
To return all settings to factory default, select DEFAULT SETTINGS and press ENTER to confirm,
FACTORY DEFAULT will show on the display.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select NO (cancel) or YES (return all settings except
calibrations to factory defaults).
Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
Fixture Test
This menu allows you to run self-test sequences on the fixture. The test sequences are:
• TEST ALL – runs a test sequence through all functions
• TEST LEDS – just the LED array is tested
• TEST EFFECTS – tests all effects functions within the head
• TEST PAN/TILT – tests the pan/tilt functions.
Fixture Information
This menu allows you to call up the following fixture information in the display.
• POWER ON TIME – displays time in hours that fixture has been powered on since manufacture
(not user-resettable).
• LED HOURS - displays time in hours that fixture LED’s have been powered on since
manufacture (not user-resettable).
• SW VERSION - displays the currently installed firmware (fixture software) version.
• FIXTURE ID – user selectable fixture ID number (default is 0000).
• RDM UID – displays the fixture’s factory-set unique ID for identification in RDM systems.
• TEMPERATURES – provides separate PCB temperature readouts.
Viewing live DMX values
This menu allows you to view the current DMX values for any function.
• Select the DMX LIVE menu and press ENTER.
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the effects and press ENTER to select the
one you wish to view. You can select from Strobe, Dimmer, Dimmer Fine, Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, Color, Gobo1, RGobo1, Gobo2, Prism, R-Prism, Iris, Zoom, Focus, Pan, Pan Fine, Tilt,
Tilt Fine, Pan/Tilt Speed and Function.
Setting control values manually
You can manually set control values. This may be useful when testing, or to use the fixture in a
static setting without a DMX controller.
This menu also allows you to reset all functions in case something is out of position.
Reset
To reset functions, go to the MANUAL CONTROL menu and press ENTER. Use the UP and
DOWN buttons to select RESET and press ENTER again.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select:
• ALL (resets all functions in fixture)
• PAN/TILT (resets just the pan/tilt motors)
• EFFECTS (resets the effects in the head)
Once you have selected one of the above, press ENTER, then use UP and DOWN to select YES,
then press ENTER to activate.
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Setting values
Go to the MANUAL CONTROL menu and press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select
the function you wish to control.
You can select Strobe, Dimmer, Dimmer Fine, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Color, Gobo1, RGobo1,
Gobo2, Prism, R-Prism, Iris, Zoom, Focus, Pan, Pan Fine, Tilt, Tilt Fine, Pan/Tilt Speed and
Function.
Once you have selected a function, press ENTER, then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a
value from 0 to 255.
Press MENU to go back up and select a different function to control.
Pan/tilt correction when knocked
Normally if the fixture is knocked or pushed while set to a position it will automatically return to the
correct position. You can turn this feature off.
1. Go to the SERVICE menu and press ENTER.
4. Select P/T FEEDBACK and press ENTER.
5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select NO (sensors enabled, unit will correct) or YES
(sensors disabled, unit will not correct).
6. Press ENTER to store the setting.
Calibration
Martin fixtures are adjusted and calibrated at the factory, and further calibration will normally only
be necessary if fixtures have been subjected to abnormal shocks during transport, if normal wear
and tear has affected alignment after an extended period of use. You can also use calibration to
fine-tune fixtures for a particular location or application.
The Calibration menu lets you define offsets in the fixture software to adjust the positions of pan,
tilt etc. relative to the DMX values the fixture receives. This allows you to fine-tune fixtures and
achieve uniform behavior in different fixture.
Loading and storing default calibration offsets
To store a calibration offset:
1. Go the SERVICE menu and press ENTER
2. Select CALIBRATION and press ENTER
3. Use UP and DOWN button to select function that requires calibration and press ENTER
4. Adjust value to desired level and press ENTER
Note
LOAD DEFAULTS lets you erase the calibration offsets that you have defined and reload the
default calibration offsets that are stored in memory
SAVE DEFAULTS lets you overwrite the factory default calibration offsets that are stored in
memory with any new offsets that you have defined. Overwriting is permanent, so once you have
saved new default offsets, LOAD DEFAULTS will now load the new defaults, not the original
factory defaults.
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Setting options by RDM
You can remotely configure the fixture over the DMX line using an RDM-compatible DMX
controller.
A full list of the RDM functions that the ERA 300 fixture supports is given at the end of this chapter.
These functions are generally referred to using the more specific term ‘PIDs’ or ‘Parameter IDs’.
Scanning for RDM devices on the data link
Before you can communicate with fixtures using RDM, you must send a scan command (also
called a device discovery command) to all the devices on the data link so that the RDM controller
can identify them. It does this by retrieving each device’s factory-set unique identifier (UID). This
process can take some time depending on the number of devices on the link.
Getting status and setting options by RDM
The status and options listed in the table below can be read and set by RDM.
You can set an option on one fixture by sending a unicast RDM command to that one fixture only,
or you can set the same option on all the fixtures on the data link by sending a broadcast RDM
command to all the devices on the link.
For status reading, you can only use unicast RDM to read information from an individual fixture.
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RDM
As a minimum, the ERA 300 Profile fixture supports the following RDM functions:
Device discovery
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH
DISC_MUTE
DISC_UN_MUTE
Device management
GET SET
COMMS_STATUS
QUEUED_MESSAGE
STATUS_MESSAGES
STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION
CLEAR_STATUS_ID
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS
DEVICE_INFO
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER_LABEL
DEVICE_LABEL
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL
BOOT_SOFTWARE_VERSION_ID
DMX_PERSONALITY
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION
DMX_START_ADDRESS
SENSOR_DEFINITION
SENSOR_VALUE
DEVICE_HOURS
PAN_INVERT
TILT_INVERT
IDENTIFY_DEVICE
RESET_DEVICE
LAST_STATE
DIMMER_CURVE
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Effects
This section describes the effects provided by the ERA 300 Profile. See ‘DMX protocol’ on page 26
for a full list of the DMX channels and values required to control the different effects.
Dimming
Overall intensity can be precisely adjusted from 0 to 100% using 16-bit coarse and fine control.
Strobe effects
An electronic shutter provides instant open and blackout, random and variable speed flash from 1
to 12 flashes per second, and pulse effects.
Pan and tilt
The fixture’s head can be panned through 540° and tilted through 260° with 16-bit coarse and fine
control. Using the control menus, it is possible to invert pan or tilt movement. A position feedback
circuit provides automatic position correction if the fixture is knocked out of position.
Light output can be set to black out when the head moves using the “Blackout Pan/Tilt move
Enable” command on DMX channel 21.
Colors
The fixture has fully variable CMY color mixing.
In addition, a color wheel provides the 9 colors listed below plus an open position. Colors can be
selected in full position steps or continuously scrolled to give split colors. The wheel can be rotated
at varying speeds, both clockwise and counter-clockwise.
Slot 1: Open
Slot 2: Light Blue
Slot 3: Dark Green
Slot 4: Pink
Slot 5: Orange
Slot 6: Light Green
Slot 7: Magenta
Slot 8: Light Yellow
Slot 9: Dark Blue
Slot 10: Dark Red
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Gobos
The fixture contains two gobo wheels with gobo positions as shown below:
Gobo wheel 1 (rotating/indexing gobos)
Gobo Wheel 2 (static gobos)
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On Gobo Wheel 1, individual gobos can be set to indexed positions, and rotated clockwise and
counter-clockwise. Gobo shake is also available on both wheels.
When option “Blackout Color Move” or “Blackout Gobo Move” are set to Enable using DMX
channel 21, the fixture blacks out during color and/or gobo changes.
Focus
A motorized focus lens provides adjustment of gobo image sharpness.
Zoom
A motorized zoom function allows you to adjust the beam angle of the output beam.
Prism
The fixture incorporates a three-facet circular prism which can be inserted into the beam for split
effects. The prism can be set to an indexed position or rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Iris
A motorized iris allows you to close down the beam.
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Maintenance
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ starting on page 4 before carrying out
maintenance work on the fixture.
Refer any service operation not described in this user manual to a qualified
service technician.
Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance, causes
overheating and will damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate
cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.
Disconnect mains power before cleaning or servicing the fixture.
Fixtures must be serviced in an area where there is no risk of anyone being
injured by failing parts, tools or other materials.
Cleaning
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is
therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the fixture. Environmental factors that
may result in a need for frequent cleaning include:
• Use of smoke or fog machines.
• High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
• Presence of cigarette smoke.
• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at
outdoor events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 100 hours of operation to
see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow
you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin
dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do not use any product
that contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause surface damage.
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air
vents at the back and sides of the head and in the base with low-pressure compressed air.
3. Clean the lens by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth moistened with a weak
detergent solution. Do not rub the surface hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry
with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with
an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.
4. Check that the fixture is dry before reapplying power.
Fuse replacement
If you need to replace a fuse:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
2. Unscrew the cap of the fuseholder (see Fixture overview on page 9) and remove the fuse.
Replace with a fuse of the same size and rating only.
3. Reinstall the fuseholder cap before reapplying power.
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Service and repairs
There are no user serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open the housing.
Do not try to repair the fixture by yourself as this may result in damage, malfunction and it may
potentially void your product warranty. The equipment must only be serviced or repaired by an
authorized Martin service technician.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional
Global Service organization and its approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise
and product knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance
throughout the product’s lifetime. Please contact your Martin supplier for details.
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DMX protocol
Chan.
1
2
3
Value Function
Shutter
000-019 Blackout
020-024 Open
025-064 Strobe (fast slow)
065-069 Open
070-084 Strobe random
085-089 Strobe 2: opening pulse, fast slow
090-104 Open
105-109 Strobe 3: closing pulse, fast slow
110-124 Open
125-129 Strobe 4: random strobe, fast slow
130-144 Open
145-149 Strobe 5: random opening pulse, fast slow
150-255 Open
Color
000-006 Open
007-012 Color 1: Light Blue
013-018 Color 2: Dark Green
019-025 Color 3: Pink
026-031 Color 4: Orange
032-037 Color 5: Light Green
038-044 Color 6: Magenta
045-050 Color 7: Light Yellow
051-056 Color 8: Dark Blue
057-063 Color 9: Dark Red
064-127 Color Index
128-190 Wheel rotation CW fast slow
191-192 Stop
Prism
000-010 No effect
011-127 Prism on
128-255 Prism Macro 1 – Macro 32
Prism rotation
000-127 Index 0 360
128-190 CW fast slow
191-192 Stop
193-255 CCW slow fast
000-255 Iris open close
000-255 Zoom
000-255 Focus
000-255 Pan 0~100%
000-255 Pan fine 0~100%
000-255 Tilt 0~100%
000-255 Tilt fine 0~100%
000-255 Pan/Tilt speed
21
Special Function
000-069 No function
070-079 Blackout Pan/Tilt Move Enable
080-089 Blackout Pan/Tilt Move Disable
090-099 Blackout Color Move Enable
100-109 Blackout Color Move Disable
110-119 Blackout Gobo Move Enable
120-129 Blackout Gobo Move Disable
130-199 No function
200-209 Reset All
210-219 Reset Effect
220-229 Reset Pan/Tilt
230-255 No function
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Control menus
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate
the menus. Select any required menu option using the ENTER button. For more information, see
“Using the control menus” on page 15.
Default fixture settings are shown in bold.
Menu Second-level
menu
DMX Setup DMX Address
Pan Inverse
Tilt Inverse
Dimmer Curve
Dimmer Speed
Personality
No Data Mode
Cooling Mode
Sub-menu Explanation
1-491 Fixture DMX address setting
No
Yes Invert DMX pan control: right → left
No
Yes Invert DMX tilt control: down → up
Linear Optically linear dimming curve
Square Law
Inv SQ Law Inverse square law dimming curve
S-Curve
Fast
Slow Fade dimming (slow dimmer speed)
Blackout
Hold
Regulated fans
Square law dimming curve
S-curve (fixture emulates incandescent
lamp voltage linear RMS dimming curve)
Snap dimming (fast dimmer speed)
If data connection is lost, fixture will
blackout
If data connection is lost, fixture holds
latest received data value at all channels
Fans optimized for light intensity
(temperature controlled by regulating
fan speed, light output unaffected)
Full Fans set to full constant speed
Display Rotation
(Normal/Rotate
180)
Display
Default
Settings
Fixture Test Test All
Factory Default
Display Intensity
('10-100)
Temperature unit
( °C / °F)
No
Yes
Display orientation normal/rotated 180°
Set display intensity in % (default = 100)
All temperature readouts in C°/ F°
Return all settings (except calibrations) to
factory defaults
Run test sequence of all functions. To test
a specific function, use Up/Down buttons
to scroll through functions and pause.
Press Enter to restart test sequence. Press
Menu button to exit test.
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Menu Second-level
menu
Test Dimmer
Test Effects
Sub-menu Explanation
Run test sequence of LEDs only. To test a
specific LED group, use Up/Down buttons
to scroll through groups and pause. Press
Enter to restart test sequence. Press Menu
button to exit test.
Run test sequence of effects. To test a
specific effect, use Up/Down buttons to
scroll through effects and pause. Press
Enter to restart test sequence. Press Menu
button to exit test.
Information
Pan
Test Pan/Tilt
Tilt
Power On
Time
LED hours
SW Version Displays currently active software version
Fixture ID 0-9999 User-settable fixture ID number
RDM UID Displays fixture’s unique RDM ID
Temperatures LED/CPU TEMP Displays temperature in °C of LED / PCBs
Strobe
Dimmer
Dimmer Fine
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Run test sequence of pan functions. Press
Menu button to stop test
Run test sequence of tilt functions. Press
Menu button to stop test
Display hours fixture has been powered on
since manufacture (not user-resettable)
Display number of hours fixture LEDs have
been powered on since manufacture (not
user-resettable)
Color
Gobo1
Scroll to see values being received on
each DMX channel
Replace factory default calibration settings
with current calibration settings
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Troubleshooting
This section describes a few common problems that may occur during operation and provides
some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
Symptom Potential cause Remedies
No light from fixture,
or fans not working.
One of the control
channels is
unresponsive or only
responds
intermittently.
Fixture does not
respond to DMX
control.
Power supply issue,
such as blown fuse,
faulty connector or
damaged cable.
Damaged step motor or
cable connection
between the head and
body.
Fault in the DMX
network due to
connector or cable
damaged, or incorrect
DMX addressing, or
potential interference
from proximity to a high
voltage installation.
Ensure that the mains supply is connected
and supplying power to the fixture.
Ensure that the fixture’s Power On LED is
lit.
Check all power connections and cables.
Replace the fixture fuse.
Contact your Martin authorized distributor or
service center for assistance.
Check that the fixture’s DMX LED is on, and
if not, check all DMX cables and
connections to ensure the integrity of the
physical network.
Ensure that the DMX network is terminated.
Check that the components in the DMX
network all use standard DMX polarity.
Ensure that the fixture is set to the correct
DMX address, and that the address
matches what is set on the DMX control
device.
Check the pins on the connectors from the
previous fixture in the DMX network.
Attempt to control the fixture with another
DMX control device.
Move the fixture if it is being operated very
close to an unshielded high-voltage
installation.
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Specifications
Physical
Weight ............................................................................................................. 17 kg (37.5 lbs.)
Width (base, narrowest measurement) ........................................................... 217 mm (8.6 in.)
Width (across yoke) ...................................................................................... 375 mm (14.8 in.)
Height ............................................................................................................ 564 mm (22.3 in.)
Dynamic Effects
Color mixing ................................................................... CMY, independently variable 0-100%
Color wheel .......................................................................................... 9 color filters plus open
Rotating gobo wheel ... 7 gobos plus open, wheel rotation, gobo rotation, indexing and shake
Static gobo wheel ............................... 9 gobos plus open, wheel indexing, rotation and shake
Martin Companion software suite (incl. uploader) ......... Free download from www.martin.com
Martin Companion Cable USB/DMX hardware interface ................................... P/N 91616091
Martin RDM 5.5 Splitter ...................................................................................... P/N 90758150
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Ordering Information
Martin ERA 300 Profile in cardboard box ....................................................... P/N 9025115156
Martin ERA 300 Profile White in cardboard box ............................................ P/N 9025109886
Specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest product specifications, see www.martin.com
FCC Compliance
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Harman Professional, Inc. have issued an FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity for this
product. The Declaration of Conformity is available for download from the ERA 300 area of the
Martin website at www.martin.com
Recycling used electrical and electronic equipment
Disposing of this product
Martin products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2012/19/EC of
the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), 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
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Photobiological safety warning
The label shown below is displayed on this product. If it becomes difficult or impossible to read, it
must be replaced using the illustration below to reproduce a new label sized 88 x 43 mm, in black
on a yellow background.
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