EasyManua.ls Logo

Martin MAC 550 Profile User Manual

Martin MAC 550 Profile
40 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
MAC 550 Profile
user manual

Questions and Answers:

Martin MAC 550 Profile Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMoving Head Profile
Light Source575W discharge lamp
Color Temperature6000 K
Color SystemCMY color mixing
Zoom Range15° - 30°
Pan Range540°
Tilt Range270°
Control ProtocolDMX 512
Power Consumption750 W
Gobo SystemRotating Gobo Wheel + Fixed Gobo Wheel
Dimming0-100%
Voltage100-240 V AC
EffectsIris

Summary

Introduction

Safety Information

General safety warnings for professional use, covering fire, heat, electric shock, UV, lamp explosion, and falls.

Protection from Electric Shock

Precautions for preventing electric shock, including grounding, power sources, and moisture.

Protection from UV Radiation and Lamp Explosion

Safety measures to prevent injury from UV radiation and potential lamp explosions.

Protection from Burns and Fire

Guidelines to prevent burns and fire hazards, including clearances and material handling.

Protection from Injury Due to Falls

Safety procedures for suspending the fixture to prevent falling hazards.

Unpacking

Included Items

List of items included with the MAC 550 Profile package.

Initial Set-up

LAMP

About the Discharge Lamp

Details about the OSRAM HTI 400 W/D3 lamp used in the MAC 550 Profile.

Lamp Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the lamp.

To Align the Lamp

Procedure for aligning the lamp for optimal light distribution.

AC POWER

Fuses

Information on the fuses provided for the fixture and their usage.

Power Supply Adjustment

Instructions for configuring the fixture for different AC mains supply voltages.

Power Connection

Guidelines for safely connecting the fixture to AC power.

DATA

Tips for Reliable Data Transmission

Recommendations for ensuring stable DMX data signal transmission.

To Connect the Data Link

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the DMX data link between fixtures.

RIGGING

To Clamp the Fixture on a Truss

Detailed steps for securely mounting the fixture onto a truss structure.

CONTROL PANEL

Menu Navigation

How to navigate through the fixture's control panel menus.

DMX Address and Protocol

Setting the DMX address and selecting the DMX mode for control.

Tailoring Performance

Options for optimizing fixture movement and dimmer behavior.

Display

Settings for display intensity and orientation.

Lamp

Controls for automatic lamp-on and DMX lamp-off functionality.

DMX Reset

Configuration for how the fixture responds to DMX reset commands.

Readouts

Information available via readouts: time, temperature, firmware, and DMX status.

Manual Control

Using the control panel for manual lamp, reset, and effect control.

Service Utilities

Feedback Toggles

Disabling position correction feedback for effects and pan/tilt.

Adjustment

Accessing the adjustment menu for mechanical adjustments.

Software Upload

Procedure for preparing the fixture for software updates.

EFFECTS

Lamp Power

Controlling lamp power, including automatic strike and DMX off commands.

Fixture Reset

How to reset the fixture from the controller, including DMX reset settings.

Dimming and Strobe

Details on the dimmer/shutter system, including dimming and strobe effects.

Color

Description of the two color wheels and their scrolling capabilities.

Rotating Gobos

Information on gobo wheel 1, its indexing, rotation, and scrolling.

Static Gobos

Details on gobo wheel 2, its scrolling, and effects.

Gobo Macros

Description of preprogrammed gobo and color macros.

Gobo Animation

How the gobo animation system creates animated effects.

Prism and Iris

Details on the prism and iris effects, their rotation, and pulsing.

Focus and Zoom

Information on the focus and zoom lenses and their control.

Pan and Tilt

Control of pan and tilt movement using coarse and fine channels.

Speed Channels

Tracking Versus Vector Control

Explanation of tracking and vector control methods for movement speed.

Blackout

Function of blackout during movement for seamless transitions.

Personality Overrides

Overriding pan/tilt and effect speed settings.

OPTICAL CONFIGURATION

Color Wheels

Details on the two overlapping color wheels and filter positions.

To Replace a Color Filter

Step-by-step instructions for replacing color filters in the wheels.

Gobos

Information on gobo wheel 1, its indexing, rotation, and scrolling.

Custom Gobos

Information on using and ordering custom gobo glass and metal.

Gobo Orientation

Diagrams and explanations for correct gobo installation orientation.

To Replace Rotating Gobos

Instructions for replacing rotating gobos in gobo wheel 1.

To Replace Static Gobos

Instructions for replacing static gobos in gobo wheel 2.

Animation Wheel

Description of the installed and available gobo animation wheels.

To Replace the Gobo Animation Wheel

Step-by-step guide for replacing the gobo animation wheel.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Tilt Lock

Instructions for using the tilt lock for transportation and service.

Disassembly

Detailed steps for removing the gobo module from the fixture.

To Remove the Dimmer Module

Procedure for removing the dimmer module for service.

Cleaning

Detailed instructions for cleaning the fixture's optical and external components.

Lubrication

Information on lubrication requirements for the fixture.

Software Installation

To Install Software, Normal Method

Steps for installing software updates via the data link.

To Install Software if All Else Fails (Boot Sector Update)

Procedure for boot sector updates when normal method fails.

DMX PROTOCOL

CONTROL MENU

AddR

Setting the DMX address for the fixture.

PSET

Selecting the DMX mode (basic or extended) for control.

SWAP

Mapping DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa.

PATI

Options to reverse DMX pan and tilt control directions.

PTSP

Optimizing pan/tilt movement speed for different applications.

dISP

Settings for display brightness and timeout.

dINT

Adjusting display intensity manually or automatically.

dLOF

Enabling or disabling the DMX lamp off command.

dRES

Configuring the fixture's response to DMX reset commands.

ALON

Controlling automatic lamp strike upon power-on or DMX presence.

SCUT

Determining gobo and color wheel path for shortest distance.

dICU

Selecting the dimmer curve for tungsten or linear simulation.

INFO

Readouts for hours, lamp hours, lamp strikes, temperature, firmware, and DMX status.

dMXL

DMX log for troubleshooting: rate, quality, start code, and channel values.

MAN

Manual control options for lamp, shutter, dimmer, color, gobos, animation, iris, prism, focus, zoom, pan, and tilt.

IRIS

Controls for iris diameter and pulsing effects.

PRIS

Controls for prism insertion, rotation, and macros.

FOC

Control for focus position.

ZOOM

Control for zoom position.

PAN

Control for pan position.

TILT

Control for tilt position.

UTIL

FebA

Enabling or disabling pan/tilt feedback (setting not saved).

EFFb

Enabling or disabling position feedback from rotating effects.

Adj

Accessing the adjustment submenu for service technicians.

UPLd

Manually setting the fixture to software update mode.

ADJUSTMENT SUBMENU

RST

Resetting the fixture.

L ON

Striking the lamp.

L OFF

Dousing the lamp.

dIM

Adjusting dimmer and color 1, and testing.

HEAd

Adjusting and testing effects in gobo/color/iris/animation modules.

ZFP

Setting prism, zoom, and focus to adjustment positions.

PATI

Moving pan and tilt to neutral or specific positions.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

TROUBLESHOOTING

CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING

Protocol

Details on DMX protocol, channels, and data I/O.

Electromechanical Effects

Overview of lamp, dimmer, colors, gobos, animation, iris, focus, zoom, pan, and tilt.

Design Standards

Compliance with EU and US safety and EMC standards.

Construction

Information on housing, colors, and protection factor.

Installation

Details on mounting points and orientation for installation.

Included Items

Accessories

Related product manuals