Martin ERA 300 Profile User Manual

ERA 300 Profile
User Guide

Martin ERA 300 Profile Specifications

General

Brand	Martin
Model	ERA 300 Profile
Category	Light Fixture
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Protection from Electric Shock

Ensures proper grounding and safe disconnection from power to prevent electric shock hazards.

Protection from Burns and Fire

Guidelines on avoiding fire hazards, including ambient temperature, surface clearance, and material placement.

Protection from Eye Injury

Warnings and precautions regarding the fixture's light output to prevent eye damage.

Protection from Injury

Instructions for secure mounting, rigging, and safe handling to prevent physical harm.

Physical Installation

Fixture Location and Mounting

Guidelines for selecting a location and mounting the fixture to surfaces or trusses.

Safety Cable Attachment

Instructions for using a safety cable as a secondary attachment for fall protection.

AC Power Connection

Linking Fixtures to Power Chains

Guidance on connecting multiple fixtures in series using power link cables and their limitations.

Data Network Requirements

Reliable Data Transmission Tips

Best practices for DMX data transmission, including cable types and termination.

Connecting the Data Link

Fixture Setup

Using Control Menus

How to navigate and operate the fixture's control menus using the panel buttons.

Setting DMX Address

Procedure for assigning a unique DMX start address to each fixture for control.

Personality Settings Overview

Options for customizing fixture behavior like Pan/Tilt inversion and Dimmer curves.

Pan/Tilt Correction and Calibration

Setting Options by RDM

Scanning for RDM Devices

Process of discovering RDM-compatible devices on the DMX network.

RDM Status and Settings

Reading fixture status and configuring options remotely via RDM commands.

RDM Functions List

DMX Protocol

Shutter and Dimmer Control

Color Control

Gobo 1 Control

Gobo 2 and Rotation Control

Troubleshooting

No Light or Fan Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the fixture has no light or the fans are not working.

DMX Control Problems

Solutions for fixtures not responding to DMX control, including network and addressing issues.

Photobiological Safety Warning