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1. hh rh 0 100 Shutter Strobe effect up to 14 Hz pulse effects instant open and blackout DIM cis a eed eta UE Ye Ie aede ene Variable frost filter I ab usa EIU Yus a ENS EM IS ect TN LER AD ONUS IE eut Kee asa O pap que a Yay kus g O 540 Mic A A vel ed pee retge AA AAA Ap pisei 257 CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING DMX channels 22 an td trae te ze on EIS De ae Gee PERDE EE Meg tud 13 19 Setting and addressing Control panel with LED display 16 bitcontrol llle CMY color wheel dimmer frost pan and tilt Movement control options Tracking and vector Protocol iet eete e ata ca dex LA USITT DMX51 2 1990 RECCIVEN Ando ee deb eu reda ved baec avs ia d aer ayes Opto isolated RS 485 Firmware update Viboral pan a qe YOU Pee ees Serial upload via DMX link PHOTOMETRICS MAC 250 Wash standard Total QUtpUtu idus ELDER e RE eR P eiie ce ES 7700 lumens One tenth peak output accidentada 6800 lumens Pla paq Quipu u use repens aoa a dx a bx RE Su eo 3100 lumens Gutotf angle steeds pag eect qeu Pig ke Patel eg Sakis oad Saga eda Pha ale s 25 9 One tenth peak angle 1 2 2 2 0c hn 19 1 Halr peak angle obert e iu iir er ike ween net Meee Dunas bala Land 9 1 Measurement conditions 226 V 50 Hz no effects applied Measurement source 2 tenes Philips MSD 250 2 MAC 250 Wash MAC 250 Wash standard with2. oooooeororr ll m m m m I 12 Information readouts to Ri RR how pala A ON BORNE sss 14 Test and service utilities sisted ern eae ee ere a ee rx Xe SE Pe oes 14 Lamp power and reset shortcuts 0 2 0 ee eet ae 16 LED signal readouts Luces ae ee eae A Ee a de ek DA 16 DMX COMI O se a peces tele dE Le o 17 DMX operating modes 00 0 cee mI t 3r 17 Earrp pOWOr i ike REI UESE REX pde lac sesh dene bcc RE di rad gota mecs ads 17 Effect position ran ee A A A YOU VERI were ce iW wepeegrre Rp ET EE 17 Speed control slo o Wk RE EVE ur IU RUE Y E eee 18 oll C re ew ase cee X EM 19 ColotfilterS 5 2 wid a Pausen qatu h u stetur cde iium a s Sio 19 Installing the wide angle lens liiis RII IH 21 cris RC RHET 22 Cleaning guidelines llli m hh 22 Lamp replacements usn cR erm eo RS de M RR NUR NUR a Rte ps 23 Cleaning procedure e scs A pe nad Pech ie Ae we Pek ae Da A 24 Pubricatiorft u A ie ake ead A eee oe Susu ee ana 25 Replacing USES Ec teca ii er ve a See ie etl e o ter x taba ty etes debole tia ls 25 Updating software uyu u TR usuy ee ee ee A ries ied 26 MAC 250 Beam Upgrade Kit uu luu la uk ua mn 26 DMX Protocol a ose bep ta Au RI E aan MV PLI EET 27 Gonrobmbellll etos A di eR et oto tetur e SL tL 29 Adjustment submen i vie e a ead ZU REGE p a agua e ES 32 Control pariel shortc ts circa A x ped x oe x ed OCA Y 32 Eror messages uri oath oe pte DOT sih e Rc ma sq ta D AUGUE vA
3. Replace the lamp when it strikes with difficulty or not at all is visibly deformed or is in any other way defective hours of use reach the manufacturer s replace before limit See Table 3 COMPATIBLE LAMPS The MAC 250 Wash is supplied with a Philips MSD 250 2 lamp installed Approved lamp options are shown in the table below nstalling any other lamp may damage the fixture Lamp Average life Color Temp Philips MSD 250 2 3000 hr Osram HSD 250 78 3000 hr 7800 K GE CSD 250 2 3000hr 9000 K Table 3 Lamp comparison INSTALLING A LAMP Intense heat Avoid contact by persons and materials The exterior of the fixture can get very hot up to 160 C 320 F When replacing the lamp disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for at least 45 minutes before proceeding Protect eyes and hands with safety goggles and gloves Figure 12 Lamp installation Locate the lamp access cover at the back of the fixture head and remove the two Phillips screws Pull out the lamp socket If changing the lamp remove the old lamp from the socket Boo Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base do not touch the glass align the small pins on the lamp with the small holes in the socket and insert the lamp squarely Make sure that the 4 small projections on the base contact the face of the socket 5 Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp particular
4. the lamp cannot be struck Replace lamp L 1ER a light sensor error occurs Contact service technician Allow fixture to cool HTCO the head temperature cutoff is Clean fans air filter and air vents activated Contact service technician if problem persists there is a short circuit and the lamp SHER strikes witheula command Contact service technician the head temperature sensor HTER funci n Contact service technician the base unit temperature sensor BTER malfunctions Contact service technician Reset fixture NIE a CPU error occurs NIE Upload new software non maskable interrupt error Table 6 Error messages Error messages Contact service technician 33 Troubleshooting Problem One or more of the fixtures is completely dead Probable cause s No power to fixture Remedy Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in Primary fuse blown Replace fuse Secondary fuse s blown located on PCB inside base Check fuses on PCB and replace Fixtures reset correctly but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller Fixtures reset correctly but some respond erratically or not at all to the controller The controller is not connected Check connections XLR pin out of the controller does not match pin out of the first fixture on the link i e signal is reversed Poor data quality Install a phase reversing cable
5. 191 74 75 Beam three dots 192 195 75 76 Beam two dots 196 199 77 78 Beam aperture 10 200 203 78 79 Beam aperture 15 204 207 80 81 Open Continuous rotation 208 226 82 88 Clockwise fast slow 227 245 89 96 Counterclockwise slow fast Random CMY color set min amp max CMY levels on channels 3 4 amp 5 in 16 bit and channels 4 6 amp 8 in 16 bit ex modes 246 248 97 Fast 249 251 98 Medium 252 255 99 100 Slow Table 9 MAC 250 Beam updated DMX channel 6 10 g Martin www martin com Olof Palmes All 18 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Tel 45 8740 0000 e Fax 45 8740 0010
6. SER occurs A few seconds later the fixture displays UPL T and is ready for a new DMX mode upload In the unlikely event that a software upload is interrupted the fixture must be powered off for at least 10 seconds to force the check sum test You can repeat the DMX mode upload as soon as UPL Dis displayed BOOT SECTOR UPDATE If the normal update procedure fails or the software update notes call for a boot sector update install new software as follows 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power 2 Remove the left side yoke cover see Figure 16 to access the PCB 3 See Circuit board connections on page 35 The boot sector jumper is located next to the plug for the control panel data cable Move the jumper to the Init setting Check that the Flash Write jumper is in the Enable position i front 4 Apply power and perform a boot mode upload as described in the uploader manual Lock Init 5 Disconnect the fixture from AC power Move the jumper Figure 17 Boot sector jumper back to the Lock setting 6 Re attach the yoke cover before reapplying power The boot sector update can also be activated in the control panel menu under UT IL SUPL 3 MAC 250 Beam Upgrade Kit 26 An update kit is available from Martin that allows the color filters in the MAC 250 Wash to be replaced with beam effect gobos Full installation instructions are supplied with the kit and can be downloaded free of charge from the MAC 250 Wash Product Suppo
7. between the controller and the first fixture on the link Check data quality page 14 If much under 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor quality or broken cabling missing termination or a defective fixture disturbing the link Bad data link connection Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace dam aged cables Data link not terminated with 120 ohm termination plug Insert termination plug in output jack of the last fixture on the link Incorrect addressing of the fixtures One of the fixtures is defective and disturbs data transmission on the link Check address setting Bypass one fixture at a time unplug both connectors and connect them directly together until normal operation is regained Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician XLR pin out on fixtures does not match pins 2 and 3 reversed Install a phase reversing cable between the fixtures or swap pins 2 and 3 in the fixture that behaves erratically No light and LERR error message displayed The power supply settings do not match local AC voltage and frequency Disconnect fixture Check settings AC power on page 8 and correct if necessary Lamp missing or blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp Lamp cuts out intermittently 34 Fixture is too hot Allow fixture to cool Clean fans air filter and air vents Ensur
8. display appears briefly when and motherboard switching on the fixture Reinstall software Contact service technician MERR sel memory cannot be Contact service technician a display programming error occurs dh q DPER due to contaminated upload data Contact service technician if problem persists IRER there is a drive current error Contact service technician PCER there is a real time clock error Contact service technician the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions e g sensor defective COER or magnet missing After a time out Contact service technician the color wheel stops in a random position LYER there is a cyan feedback error Contact service technician MHER there is a magenta feedback error Contact service technician YEER there is a yellow feedback error Contact service technician there is a pan error and the sensor cannot find the pan index point After PRER a time out the fixture stops in a Contact service technician random position there is a tilt error and the sensor cannot find the tilt index point After a TIER time out the fixture stops in a Contact service technician random position F BER there is a pan tilt feedback error Contact service technician F BEP there is a pan feedback error Contact service technician FRET there is a tilt feedback error Contact service technician HOT the lamp is too hot to restrike Allow ampioco ye cal 10 apoun 8 minutes LERR
9. exit the LIT IL SEFF B menu ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS The adjustment menu UT TL HT provides commands for positioning the head and effects as well as an effects position test sequence during service and mechanical adjustment see Adjustment submenu on page 32 If the test sequence is run by selecting UT ILS IUSHEHTIS TEST and an error is detected the test aborts and a number flashes in the display to indicate which effect is out of position Note this number and contact your Martin service center for advice EFFECT CALIBRATION With the calibration menu UT IL C RIL effect positions can be fine tuned with a software defined offset value to compensate for small misalignments or differences between fixtures The default offset command UT IL DF GF erases any offsets stored in memory CIRCUIT BOARD TEST UTIL PEL BT executes a routine designed for testing the main circuit board This function is for service use only FAN CONTROL In UTIL gt FANS the cooling fans can be set to run at full speed or set to thermostatically regulated control Running at full speed will give maximum lamp and component service life Running at regulated speed gives quietest operation UPLOAD MODE The upload mode command UT TL S LIPL T prepares the fixture for a software update Control panel 15 Lamp power and reset shortcuts The control panel buttons can be used to control lamp power and reset the fixture To strike the lamp press Ent
10. frost Total oUtpUta cen nr RU YER S HE EE EE mE eee 4800 lumens One tenth peak output 4100 lumens Half peak QU pUt o ocooccocoo RII I n 1900 lumens Gutoff angle ii ioi aioe u A 0 ae eese Es 48 8 One tenth peak angle o ocooccoccc hn 34 8 Half peak angle l uywa m ae 16 0 Measurement conditions 226 V 50 Hz with frost applied Measurement source 6 ete Philips MSD 250 2 MAC 250 Wash wide angle lens Total outpUt ur DER OR DERI eere eee oat NERA 9100 lumens One tenth peak output 8600 lumens Half peak OU pUt oooooocococo e 4900 lumens Gutoff angle a um D deer CER RU pO qe Baa e eae eer eae 4 61 5 One tenth peak angle 0 0 ccc rn 52 5 Half peak angle u u suyasaq Puya ee tenet hn 28 7 Measurement conditions 232 V 50 Hz no effects applied Measurement source 1 lr Philips MSD 250 2 MAC 250 Wash wide angle lens with frost Total OU ori ir eT EE Ue ERREUR EAR E EE 5100 lumens One tenth peak output 0 2 rh 4700 lumens Halft peak outpUt susct e chute eere REM MERO E EI M i 2600 lumens Gutotf angle aes ya eres pen rede vule Sus A 77 9 One tenth peak angle o ooocccccor sn 65 6 Halt peak angle cinta tia pete bene ne oA ok ieee a his ltt Ex EET ESOS 34 7 Measurement conditions 232 V 5
11. gt Red 308 103 128 41 50 Red 308 gt Green 206 129 152 51 60 Green 206 gt Blue 108 153 179 61 70 Blue 108 gt White open Stepped scrolling full color positions 180 183 71 72 Blue 108 184 187 72 73 Green 206 6 10 188 191 74 75 Red 308 192 195 75 76 UV 196 199 77 78 Pink 312 200 203 78 79 CTC 5500 2900 K 204 207 80 81 White open Continuous rotation 208 226 82 88 Clockwise fast slow 227 245 89 96 Counterclockwise slow fast Random CMY color set min amp max CMY levels on channels 3 4 amp 5 in 16 bt and channels 4 6 amp 8 in 16 ex modes 246 248 97 Fast 249 251 98 Medium 252 255 99 100 Slow 11 0 255 0 100 Color fine Least Significant Byte Frost filter 7 12 0 255 0 100 Open off gt full P 13 0 255 0 100 Frost filter fine Least Significant Byte Pan 8 14 0 255 0 100 Left gt right 128 neutral 9 15 0 255 0 100 Pan fine Least Significant Byte Tilt 10 16 0 255 0 100 Up gt down 128 neutral 11 17 0 255 0 100 Tilt fine Least Significant Byte Pan tilt speed 2 1 Tracking 3 242 1 95 Fast gt slow 12 18 243 245 96 Tracking PTSP SLON overrides control menu 246 248 97 Tracking PT SP NORM overrides control menu 249 251 98 Tracking PTSP FAST overrides control menu 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving Effects speed Dimmer CMY filters 0 2 0 1 Tracking mode 3 245 1 96 Vector speed fast slow 246 248 97 T
12. on left from 230 232 91 2 2 Dimmer 0 255 0 100 Closed gt open 3 0 255 0 100 Dimmer fine Least Significant Byte Cyan 0 255 0 100 White gt full cyan Random CMY color when set on channel 6 in 16 bt 3 4 or channel 10 in 16 ex 0 0 Normal full range 1 127 1 50 Minimum cyan setting 127 full cyan 128 254 51 99 Maximum cyan setting 128 no cyan 255 100 Normal full range Ju 5 0 255 0 100 Cyan fine Least Significant Byte Magenta 0 255 0 100 White gt full magenta Random CMY color when set on channel 6 in 16 bt 4 6 or channel 10 in 16 ex 0 0 Normal full range 1 127 1 50 Minimum magenta setting 127 full cyan 128 254 51 99 Maximum magenta setting 128 no cyan 255 100 Normal full range z 7 0 255 0 100 Magenta fine Least Significant Byte Yellow 0 255 0 100 White gt full yellow Random CMY color when set on channel 6 in 16 bt 5 8 or channel 10 in 16 ex 0 0 Normal full range 1 127 1 50 Minimum yellow setting 127 full cyan 128 254 51 99 Maximum yellow setting 128 no cyan 255 100 Normal full range i 9 0 255 0 100 Yellow fine Least Significant Byte DMX protocol 27 Color wheel scrolling and rotation random CMY Continuous scrolling split color positions 0 0 White open 1 26 0 10 White gt CTC 5500 2900 K 27 51 11 20 CTC 5500 2900 K gt Pink 312 52 77 21 30 Pink312 gt UV 78 102 31 40 UV
13. possible to modify the speed of cross fades when using a controller that does not offer cross fade speed control Vector control also provides smoother movement particularly at slow speeds with controllers that send slow or irregular tracking updates When using vector control the cross fade time on the controller must be set to 0 BLACKOUT When blackout while moving is selected on the speed channels the shutter closes when the effect moves to make the transition invisible The shutter opens when the movement is complete PERSONALITY OVERRIDES The following channels provide tracking values that allow you to override the pan tilt speed personality setting P TSP in the control menu 12in 16 bit mode 18 in 16 bit Extended mode The following channels provide tracking values that allow you to override the shortcuts setting PERS SCUT in the control menu 13in 16 bit mode 19 in 16 bit Extended mode MAC 250 Wash Optics Color filters STANDARD CONFIGURATION The MAC 250 Wash provides 6 dichroic color filters as shown below Note the color wheel is shown as seen from the front lens side Position 1 Color CTC 5500 2900 K Pink 312 UV Red 308 Green 206 O O O Pp Table 2 Blue 108 Standard colors Figure 5 Color wheel viewed from front lens side REPLACING A COLOR FILTER Danger Intense heat Avoid contact by persons and materials The exterior of the fi
14. to the coated side there is no space between the object and its reflection The back edge of the filter cannot be seen when looking through the coated side Uncoated side away from lamp When an object is held up to the uncoated side there is a space between the object and its reflection The back edge of the filter can be seen when looking through the uncoated side Figure 8 Correct color filter orientation 6 Replace the top cover before applying power 20 MAC 250 Wash Installing the wide angle lens A 61 5 cutoff angle wide angle lens is supplied with the MAC 250 Wash together with all items necessary to install it To install the wide angle lens 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool 2 Setthe tilt lock and remove top and bottom head covers 3 See Figure 9 Prepare to hold the front lens assembly as it is released then remove the four retaining screws and remove the assembly 4 See Figure 10 Place the front lens assembly face down on a work surface Remove the 4 screws from the lens clamps then remove the clamps A the standard lens B and the 4 silicone tubes C from the lensholder ring D 5 Reassemble using the same screws but replacing the standard clamps silicone tubes and lens with the extra items supplied with the MAC 250 Wash Note that the smooth side of the lens must face towards the lamp as shown in Figure 10 Make sure that the lens is centered and
15. 0 Hz with frost applied Measurement source 2 te tenes Philips MSD 250 2 CONNECTIONS AG PoWerlnput u e issu Mie huyu PERLE edid 3 pin IEC Data Ihp t ue ERR da iuis locking 3 pin and 5 pin XLR male sockets Data output locking 3 pin and 5 pin XLR female sockets Data pinout 2 llle pin 1 shield pin 2 cold pin 3 hot THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature T 1 40 C 104 F Maximum surface temperature 160 C 320 F AC POWER Operating range oococcocccoc nh 100 250 V 50 60 Hz AG np t 14 sv LM MS Lu Ve LL SL avi SE D ds 3 prong IEC male socket Typical power and current 100 V 5O HZ ar ed teer bas dee qe ed p P pads 319 W 3 8 A PF 0 83 100 V 60 HZS issus terae es cen er a S RUNE e rn amu Dra 317 W 3 4 A PF 0 93 120 VIDA Za a reme oe eei dd e t tte legi 320 W 2 9 A PF 0 91 120 V760 H2 52d ctu UN ML e bg rd 314 W 2 7 A PF 0 96 208 V 50 HZS sre ti rta 320 W 1 9 A PF 0 81 208 V 60 H2 uc gae eu RAT Ute I tia Beene te 319 W 1 7 A PF 0 92 230 50 H2 ix uu te eee n e e PE e 323 W 1 6 A PF 0 89 290 N760 HZ 5 e onec ek ber ON RS 326 W 1 5 A PF 0 95 VU INSULE PLC Sense Bate aoe 326 W 1 5 A PF 0 89 250 M 60 T2 Loic e itum ce a eS Aneesh ome we a 325 W 1 4 A PF 0 96 V volts Hz hertz W watts A amps PF power factor Allow for a deviation of 10 from typical figures listed above Measu
16. 10 to 100 LAMP POWER There are two settings that modify lamp control Automatic Lamp On PERS AL UN and DMX Lamp Off PERS DL OF There are three options for automatic lamp control ON OF F and DMX when ALON is OFF the lamp remains off until a lamp on command is received from the controller When RL ON is ON the lamp strikes automatically after the fixture is powered on When HL ON is set to DMX the lamp strikes automatically when the fixture receives DMX data and it douses automatically after 15 minutes without receiving DMX data When ALON is set to either ON or DMX lamp strike timing is determined by the fixture address to prevent all lamps from striking at once The DMX lamp off setting affects how the lamp can be doused When DL OF is ON lamp power can be switched off by sending a DMX value from 248 to 255 on channel 1 for five seconds When DL Of is OFF the lamp off command will not work unless special conditions are met see the DMX protocol on page 27 for more details RESET The fixture can be reset instantly from the controller if DMX reset PERS DRES is set to ON The reset value must be held for 5 seconds to reset if DMX reset is set to 55EL If DMX reset is UF F resetting the fixture via DMX will not work unless special conditions are met Refer to the DMX protocol DIMMER CURVE In PERS DICU the dimmer can be set up to either open and close in a linear manner DIM or emulate the characteristics of a tungsten i
17. 250 Wash 11 Remove the two 4mm Allen screws from the carrying handles on the sides of the base unit and remove the louvered side covers Clean the cover louvers and base fan with a cotton swab or soft brush and vacuum 12 Refit the base unit covers before reapplying power Lubrication The MAC 250 Wash requires no lubrication under normal circumstances Moving parts are treated with a long lasting Teflon based lubricant that can be reapplied by a Martin service partner in the unlikely event that this should be necessary Replacing fuses MAIN FUSE The main fuse holder is built into the mains input socket Warning Always replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating To replace the main fuse 1 Unplug the mains cable from the input socket 2 Pry open the fuse holder and remove the fuse Replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating The fuse rating is listed on the serial number label Figure 15 Main fuse holder 4 Close the fuse holder and replace the mains cable POWER SUPPLY FUSES There are two fuses for the low voltage power supplies located on the printed circuit board If one or more of the green LEDs on the PCB does not light one of these fuses may be blown If all three LEDs are lit the low voltage power supplies are functioning correctly To replace the low voltage fuses 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power 2 Remove the left side yoke cover when looking at the head from the back wi
18. MAC 250 Wash user manual 4 Martin Dimensions All measurements are expressed in millimeters M Se J 2005 2010 Martin Professional A S Information subject to change without notice Martin Professional A S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual The Martin logo the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates or subsidiaries P N 35000164 Rev G Contents Is o AA A VIVO 09 Stare a 0 at A E 5 EOS 2 A EAE A A A IRR NR 5 Safety NORMA A AA A euet rut du debitus 5 SO 2 sup ti LO Deer e Canis SA wets Ps Edd audis 8 UNPACKINO HA A A A A AS AA E 8 AG POWER a IE RU 8 Installation 2 o ERROR Pere Seas whet ep RAV ICH EAE M Ee 10 Connecting the DMX data link 2 0 2 ee RR Hm re 11 CONTO paneleran a ne A actio e ITO E Cete e LP LUE C M UE 12 Menu navigation 3 540054 an an ate Sy cR Gees ERRAT NE Dr p ER EQ NR ERR Eds 12 DMX Address selection aisun prere iiia eee Rm mm 12 16 bit and 16 bit Extended DMX Mode selection 12 Tailoring performance
19. NCLUDED ITEMS Philips MSD 250 2 lamp installed lisse P N 97010114 Safely WW c uer e ga Yasa C ERN Sans a rae Nie ES P N 62400327 2 x T shaped clamp attachment brackets MAC 250 300 with 1 4 turn fasteners P N 91602008 Mains cable 3 m 9 8 ft IEC 3 pin P N 11501013 Wide angle lens exu dae RR ex Pe ae e WERE adore P N 41600026 User manuals ies mer ter ange AA Sea a ONER ates P N 35000164 ACCESSORIES MAC 250 Beam Kit llis P N 91610101 DMX termination plug 3 pin male XLR P N 91613017 Halft co pler clamp 2 2i elei ad Quay S EI AA RE CR P N 91602005 CSI P N 91602003 Quick trigger clamp P N 91602007 Safety wire universal 50 kg safe workload P N 91604003 Double flightcase empty for MAC 250 Krypton Entour Wash P N 91510014 RELATED ITEMS Martin DABS1 USB XLR interface device and cables P N 91611144 Martin Universal USB DMX Interface Box _ P N 90702045 MAC 250 Wash ORDERING INFORMATION MAC 250 Wash white in cardboard box P N 90225830 MAC 250 Wash in cardboard box P N 90225840 MAC 250 Wash in double flightcase P N 90225841 Specifications subject to change without notice For the latest produ
20. acket with any 2 key slots on the base Insert both locking pins into the slots and turn both levers on the quarter turn fasteners a full 1 4 turn clockwise to lock Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures clamps cables auxiliary equipment etc 4 Working from a stable platform clamp the fixture to the structure Install a safety cable that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture securely to the structure and anchor the cable to the dedicated attachment point on the base The attachment point is designed to fit a carabiner clamp Figure 4 Safety cable attachment point 6 Check that there are no combustible materials or surfaces to be illuminated within 0 1 meter 4 inches of the fixture and that there are no flammable materials nearby 7 Check that there is no possibility of heads or yokes colliding with other fixtures Connecting the DMX data link The MAC 250 Wash has locking 3 pin and 5 pin XLR data input and output sockets that are wired for use with standard DMX devices with pin 1 to shield pin 2 to cold and pin 3 to hot Important Never connect more than 1 data input and 1 data output to the fixture 10 1 Connect the controller s output to the fixture s data input MAC 250 Wash 2 Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture If connecting a fixture with pin 3 hot to a fixture with revers
21. arranty Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment Cooling fans suck in airborne dust and smoke particles and in extreme cases fixtures may require cleaning in less than 50 hours of operation 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 for example If one or more of these factors is present inspect fixtures within their first 25 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 MAC 250 Wash Lamp replacement Danger Lamp life will vary The rated life of a lamp is the average operating life before lamp failure in the manufacturer s test cycle To reduce the risk of lamp explosion that will almost certainly damage the fixture replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its rated life Never exceed a long life lamp s rated life 3000 hours for the Philips MSD 250 2 by more than 10 percent For maximum lamp life avoid excessive strikes and always allow the lamp to burn for at least 5 minutes before dousing it
22. ct specifications see www martin com MAC 250 Wash Specifications 39 40 MAC 250 Wash Appendix MAC 250 Beam If the standard MAC 250 Wash is converted to a MAC 250 Beam with a MAC 250 Beam Kit available from Martin P N 91610101 i e color filters are removed and beam effect gobos are inserted in the color wheel the wheel looks as shown in Figure 18 note color wheel seen from front lens side Position Gobo 1 Beam aperture 15 Beam aperture 10 Beam two dots Beam three dots Beam two bars 10 O O O rN Beam cone 15 Table 8 Standard MAC 250 Beam gobos Figure 18 MAC 250 Beam color gobo wheel viewed from front lens side The control menu commands HERD COL gt COL 1 EOL B now manually select beam effect gobos rather than color filters DMX Channel 6 in 16 bit mode or 10 in 16 bit extended mode now controls beam effect gobos as shown in Table 9 Beam gobo wheel scrolling and rotation random CMY Continuous scrolling split gobos 0 0 Open 1 26 0 10 Open gt Beam aperture 15 27 51 11 20 Beam aperture 15 Beam aperture 10 52 77 21 30 Beam aperture 10 gt Beam two dots 78 102 31 40 Beam two dots gt Beam three dots 103 128 41 50 Beam three dots Beam two bars 129 152 51 60 Beam two bars gt Beam cone 153 179 61 70 Beam cone gt Open Stepped scrolling full gobos 180 183 71 72 Beam cone 184 187 72 73 Beam two bars 6 10 188
23. dium STRF Strobe fast ONS Position magnet at sensor on cyan effect CYAN MIN Minimum cyan position MAX Maximum cyan position ON 5 Position magnet at sensor on magenta effect MAG MIN Minimum magenta position MAX Maximum magenta position HER DN 5 Position magnet at llow effect gnet at sensor on yellow effec YEL MIN Minimum yellow position MAX Maximum yellow position ON 5 Position magnet at sensor on yellow effect OPEN Color wheel indexed at open position COL 1 EBLB Color wheel indexed at full color positions COL CWS Clockwise rotation slow CH M Clockwise rotation medium En F Clockwise rotation fast ADJ Send frost effect to position for mechanical adjustment FRST CLOS Close frost effect full frost OPEN Open frost effect zero frost TEST Mechanical adjustments self test NEUT Pan and tilt neutral NTI Pan neutral tilt down BNTU Pan neutral tilt up PHTI PLTN Pan left tilt neutral PRTN Pan right tilt neutral LT Pan left tilt down PRTU Pan right tilt down Table 5 Adjustment submenu Control panel shortcuts To strike the lamp press Enter and Up To douse the lamp press Enter and Down To reset the fixture press Menu and Up 32 MAC 250 Wash Error messages Display readout Appears if What to do there is no communication between the control panel and motherboard Check fuses Check cable between control panel E ER this
24. doa A AA 33 Troubleshooting c zuo CEU Es ee ee hes A QU TELA arde ita Fade 34 Circull board connections ra na voe rtp eee V VU leche Vu V bs 35 MAG 250 Wasn SpecificationS 36 Appendix MAG 250 BOBSITIL2 a ti do 41 Disposing of this product Martin products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as amended by Directive 2003 108 EC 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 Introduction Thank you for selecting the Martin MAC 250 Wash a moving head wash light with a range of color changing and control options and a 250 watt long life discharge lamp The MAC 250 Wash features a newly designed glass reflector that gives extremely high light output Features Warning The MAC 250 Wash features efficient 3000 hour 250 watt discharge lamp full CMY color mixing color wheel with six removable dichroic color filters including CTC plus open position combined dimmer shutter with full range dimming and variable speed pulse and strobe effects Fresnel lens plus optional wide angle lens 540 of pan and 257 of tilt user installable firmware switchable power supply setti
25. e link Setup 11 Control panel You can set the MAC 250 Wash s DMX address configure individual fixture settings personality read out data and execute service utilities from the MAC 250 Wash s control panel Settings can also be changed remotely via the DMX link with the Martin MP 2 uploader See also the control menu overview starting on page 29 Menu navigation The DMX address and any error messages are displayed after the fixture resets To enter the menu press Menu Use the Up and Down keys to move within the menu To select a function or submenu press Enter To escape a function or menu press Menu DMX Address selection For independent control each fixture must be assigned its own unique address and control channels Two fixtures can share the same address if they are to respond identically they will receive the same instructions and individual control will not be possible Two fixtures can be set up so that one pans as a mirror image of the other To achieve this assign the same DMX address to both fixtures but use the settings in the control menu to invert the pan on one fixture see Movement below SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS 1 Apply power to the MAC 250 Wash Press Menu to enter the main menu 2 Select RI IF using the Up and Down keys Press Enter 3 Select an address start channel from 1 to 500 for 16 bit mode or 1 to 494 for 16 bit Extended mode using the Up and Down keys Pre
26. e that ambient temperature Ta does not exceed 40 C 104 F The power supply settings do not match local AC voltage and frequency Table 7 Troubleshooting MAC 250 Wash Disconnect fixture Check settings AC power on page 8 and correct if necessary Circuit board connections Pan Tilt Switch Light Sensor Magenta T H Cyan gt la Temp On Board 14 Fans Eens ZZ rem A 13 Color wh Yellow Sensor Write I Enable Flash Disable Circuit board connections 35 MAC 250 Wash Specifications 36 PHYSICAL Base lengtlis er LE Re bayu da prede Tunt EUER NS 375 mm 14 8 in Base Width oe oe ener a D agi b aA yu a le SS 315 mm 12 4 in VOKE WIAT uc neon Seated rere RR pa WY Ca pia Sw NIME UE S 393 mm 15 5 in Heidi er donet ee dr reet t la ee hoy e kok tuv tet do atat 538 mm 21 2 in Weight susce ATILIUS ee aes A eX xr eb pU Le 22 9 kg 50 4 lbs SOURCE Lamps Saee ee pep Ie id e e dim Id 250 W discharge Base ese xe perat besote qut ode mda ase wie Da ct Ne bo i e han drags GY 9 5 Approved models Philips MSD 250 2 installed as standard 3000 hr 8500 K 250 W Osram HSD 250 78 3000 hr 7800 K 250 W GE CSD 250 2 3000 hr 9000 K 250 W DYNAMIC EFFECTS Color Mixing 0 c ee re CMY independently variable 0 100 Colorwheel 6 interchangeable filters incl UV transmitter and CTO open indexing continuous rotation Mechanical dimmer
27. ed polarity pin 3 cold use a phase reversing adaptor 3 To terminate the link insert a male 120 ohm XLR termination plug in the output of the last fixture TIPS FOR BUILDING A DMX LINK Use shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS 485 devices standard microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs For links up to 300 3 pin to 3 pin phase reversing adaptor Male termination plug Male Female 1 1 2 2 3 7 3 Male XLR 1 21 120 Q P N 11820006 P N 91613017 meters 1000 ft long you can use 24 AWG low capacitance 85 150 ohm characteristic impedance shielded cable with 1 or more twisted pairs For runs up to 500 meters 1640 ft use 22 AWG cable Use an amplifier if the DMX link exceeds 500 meters Fixtures must be connected in a single line Never use a Y connector to split the link To split the DMX link into branches use a splitter such as the Martin 4 Channel Opto Isolated RS 485 Splitter Amplifier Do not overload the link Up to 32 devices may be connected on a DMX link Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the link The termination plug is a male XLR connector with a 120 ohm 0 25 watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3 This soaks up the control signal so it does not reflect back down the link and cause interference If a splitter is used terminate each branch of th
28. equency switch to the setting that matches the local AC frequency 50 or 60 Hz 6 Replace the cover The main fuse is suitable for all AC power voltages and frequencies accepted by the fixture and does not need to be replaced when the fixture s settings are changed INSTALLING A PLUG ON THE POWER CABLE The power cable must be fitted with a grounding type cord cap mains plug that fits your power distribution system Consult an electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation Following the cord cap manufacturer s instructions connect the yellow and green wire to ground earth the brown wire to live and the blue wire to neutral The table below shows some pin identification schemes Screw color yellow or brass Marking silver green blue neutral WP yellow green ground um Table 1 Plug wiring APPLYING POWER All power cables must be undamaged and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected devices Important Do not connect the MAC 250 Wash to a dimmer system as this can damage the fixture 1 Check that the power supply cable is undamaged and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices 2 Plug the prepared power cable into the AC input socket and a grounded earthed AC power outlet Installation Warning LOCATION AND ORIENTATION The MAC 250 Wash may be installed in any orientation It can be fastened directly to a suitable surface hung with a r
29. er and Up To douse the lamp press Enter and Down To reset the fixture press Menu and Up LED signal readouts Four LEDs next to the digital display give additional information about fixture status Ready fixture is ready for operation DMX fixture is receiving a valid DMX signal Lamp lamp is struck and lit Service fixture is in service mode for service use only 16 MAC 250 Wash DMX control The MAC 250 Wash is compatible with USITT DMX 512 controllers and can be added to a standard DMX data link This section briefly describes the DMX controllable effects See DMX protocol on page 27 for an overview of DMX control options DMX operating modes The MAC 250 Wash has two DMX operating modes 16 bit and 16 bit Extended 16 bit mode uses 13 DMX channels and 16 bit Extended mode uses 19 DMX channels 16 bit Extended mode provides more precise control of the dimmer CMY mix color filter and frost settings All other functions are identical The DMX mode is selected using the PSE T option in the fixture s control panel see Control menu on page 29 Lamp power Important LAMP ON Unless automatic lamp strike is enabled lamp power remains off until a lamp on command is sent from the controller Note A peak of electric current that can be many times the operating current is drawn for an instant when striking a discharge lamp Striking many lamps at once may cause a voltage drop large enough to pr
30. event lamps from striking or draw enough current to trip circuit breakers If sending lamp on commands to multiple fixtures program a sequence that strikes lamps one at a time at 5 second intervals LAMP OFF The lamp can be doused from the controller by sending the lamp off command on channel 1 for 5 seconds Once a lamp is doused it cannot be restruck until it has cooled This typically takes around 8 minutes Note that the lamp off command may be disabled using the DMX Lamp Off personality setting PERS IL OF in the fixture s control panel Effect position RESET If an effect loses its indexing and fails to move to programmed positions the fixture can be reset from the controller by sending the Reset command on channel 1 Note that you can require a DMX reset command to be sent for 5 seconds before it is executed or you can disable the DMX reset feature using the DMX Reset personality setting PERG TIRE 5 in the fixture s control panel DIMMER SHUTTER The mechanical dimmer shutter system provides full high resolution dimming instant open and blackout random and variable strobe effects and random and variable pulses in which the dimmer snaps open and slowly dims or snaps closed and slowly opens Shutter strobe and pulse effects are selected on channel 1 The intensity level is selected on channel 2 16 bit Extended mode provides fine tuning of the intensity level on channel 3 DMX control 17 COLOR The color
31. gh DMX output refresh rates e g a recent PC and Martin LightJockey software The NORM setting gives smoother more precise movement with less powerful DMX controllers as well as the option of longer fade times for theater use for example Pan tilt speed is set to FAST by default e EF 5P the effects speed menu provides 3 settings FAST NORM and PTSS Pan Tilt Speed Slave The FAST and NORM settinsg are similar to P TSP see above If set to P T 55 effects speed copies the pan tilt speed setting This lets you set effects speed and pan tilt speed with one instruction from your DMX controller e In the PERS personality menu SCUT determines whether the color and gobo wheels scroll past open when changing positions When set to GN the wheels can take a shortcut and scroll through open when this is the shortest path to the next position The wheels do not scroll past open when SC UT is set to Df f DISPLAY The display menu PERS5 JISP determines whether the display remains lit or not Select UN to have the display remain permanently lit Select d MN or 18MN to extinguish the display two minutes or ten minutes after the last key press To turn the display upside down for easier reading press Up and Down simultaneously The display intensity setting PERS D INT controls display brightness You can select RU T for automatic dimming of the display using the built in light sensor or manually select an intensity level from
32. he fixture electrically Introduction 5 Danger 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 Check that power supply settings match the local AC power before use Before using the fixture check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power cable or power plug are in any way damaged defective or wet or if they show signs of overheating Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician LAMP SAFETY Prolonged exposure to an unshielded discharge lamp can cause eye and skin burns Do not stare directly into the light output Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers shields lenses or ultraviolet screens A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without warning Allow the fixture to cool for at least 45 minutes and protect yourself with safety glasses and gloves before handling a lamp or servicing the fixture internals Replace the lamp immediately if it becomes visually deformed damaged or in any way defective Monitor hours of lamp use and lamp intensity and replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its service life as
33. igging clamp or placed directly on a level surface For safe operation install the MAC 250 Wash in a location where there are no flammable materials nearby the fixture is at least 0 1 meters 4 inches away from combustible materials there is at least 0 1 meters 4 inches clearance around the fan and control panel all surfaces to be illuminated are at least 0 5 meters 20 inches away the fixture is protected from rain and moisture RIGGING OR MOUNTING THE MAC 250 WASH Block access below the work area before proceeding The MAC 250 Wash can be placed on stage or clamped to a truss in any orientation The Fast Lock system enables quick and easy fastening of the clamp brackets in 4 positions Setup 9 Warning The MAC 250 Wash is supplied with two T brackets to which 1 or 2 rigging clamps not included can be bolted The T brackets fasten to the base with 1 4 turn fasteners as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Clamp mounting bracket Attach an approved safety cable to the attachment point provided in the base Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment The 1 4 turn fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise 1 Check that the clamps are in perfect condition and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture Bolt clamps to the bracket with a grade 8 8 minimum M12 bolt and lock nut or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer through the 13 mm holes in the T bracket Align the T br
34. ink that are the most common cause of control problems MAC 250 Wash STCO displays the DMX start code Packets with a start code other than 0 may cause irregular performance The remaining readouts under DM L display the DMX values received on each of the 13 channels available in both 16 bit and 16 bit Extended modes from SHUT shutter channel 1 to EF SP effect speed channel 13 If the fixture does not behave as expected reading the DMX values can help you troubleshoot the problem MANUAL CONTROL The manual control menu MAN provides commands for resetting the fixture F5 T as well as striking the lamp L ON and dousing the lamp L OF F It also permits you to position and move individual effects EFFECTS TEST The test sequence BEGB RUN runs through all effects to provide a quick check of fixture performance Press Menu to stop the test FEEDBACK TOGGLE Note that Enter must be pressed for 3 seconds to access settings in the UTIL menu Sensors monitor the positions of the pan tilt systems and color wheel If they detect an error the effect resets on the fly The shutter closes during resetting To ease service for example this feature can be disabled for pan tilt by turning pan tilt feedback off UT ILSFEBRHASUF fF The disabled pan tilt feedback setting is saved when you exit the UT IL f E BH menu Color wheel feedback can also be turned off UT TL EF f B5 fF F This setting is also saved when you
35. ion slow RNIF Random CMY color fast RNIM Random CMY color medium RNBS Random CMY color slow FRO 8 255 Frost filter PAN 8 255 Pan left gt right ILT 8 255 Tilt up gt down TSEG RUN Run a general test of all effects ON Enable pan tilt position correction FER OFF Disable pan tilt position correction ON Enable color wheel position correction EFF DFF Disable color wheel position correction ADJ See Adjustment submenu on page 32 P OF Pan offset 1 255 E T OF Tit offset 1 255 Press D OF Dimmer offset 1 255 Enter for CAL COOF Color wheel offset 1 255 3 secs to C OF Cyan offset 1 255 access M OF Magenta offset 1 255 Y OF Yellow offset 1 255 DF OF SURE Return all offsets to the default settings PCT SURE PCB test for service use only FRNS FULL Fans run at full speed REG Fans run at thermostatically regulated speed UPL 1 SURE Manually set fixture to software update mode Table 4 Control menu Control menu 31 Adjustment submenu This menu is accessed in UT TL S H Du Factory default settings are shown in bold type Menu Item Options Notes Default settings in bold print RST Reset fixture L GN Strike lamp LOFF Douse lamp TOOL Send effects to position for mechanical adjustment ADJ Send dimmer to position for mechanical adjustment CLOS Close dimmer DIM OPEN Open dimmer STRS Strobe slow STRM Strobe me
36. last key press 10MN Display extinguishes 10 minutes after last key press AUTO Automatic display dimming d 18 188 Set display intensity manually N Enable DMX lamp off command DLOF Disable DMX lamp off command but allow DMX lamp off OFF i CMY channels are set to a value from 230 232 ON Enable DMX reset ae ORES Drr r Oy 5SEC Allow DMX reset if reset command sent for 5 seconds ON Lamp strikes automatically within 90 seconds of power on ALON OFF No automatic lamp strike DMX Lamp strikes if DMX is present douses after 15 mins if no DMX signal received SCUT ON Effect wheels turn shortest distance DFF Effect wheels do not cross open position DIM1 Linear dimming curve DICU DIM Tungsten dimming characteristics ON CMY blackout after shutter closed for 3 seconds Emv3 OFF No CMY blackout Table 4 Control menu Control menu 29 30 Return all personality settings not calibrations to factory FACT LOAD defaults EUS 1 LOAD Load custom configuration 1 DFSE SAVE Save custom configuration 1 LOAD Load custom configuration 2 cuse Cena GAVE Save custom configuration 2 LOAD Load custom configuration 3 cus3 airs GAVE Save custom configuration 3 TOTL Total hours of operation with power on since manufacture IMESHRS RSET Hours of operation since counter reset To reset display j counter and press Up for 5 seconds TOTL Total hours of operation wi
37. ly if your fingers touched the glass A clean lint free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used 6 Insert the lamp into the fixture with as little twist in the lamp wires as possible Service 23 7 Align the screw holes and fasten the lamp access plate with 2 screws 8 9 If installing a new lamp reset the lamp hour and lamp strike counters as described on page 14 Strike the lamp and adjust for optimum performance by turning the three 3mm Allen screws shown in Figure 12 one at a time until the brightest part of the beam is centered 10 A hot spot can be adjusted out with the three Allen screws Turn the screws an equal amount to maintain lamp alignment Cleaning procedure Use care when cleaning The surface on dichroic filters is achieved by means of special multi layer coatings and even small scratches may be visible Residues from cleaning fluids can bake onto components and ruin them Remove smoke and other residues with cotton swabs or unscented tissues wetted with isopropyl alcohol 99 996 A commercial glass cleaner may be used but residues must be removed with distilled water Clean with a slow circular motion from center to edge Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab soaked in alcohol Do not rub the surface lift particles off with a soft repeated press Rinse with distilled water Mixing the water with a small amount of wetting agent such as Kodak Photoflo will help prevent streaking and
38. ncandescent bulb DIMO STUDIO MODE It PERS STUD is set to ON pan tilt and effects movement speed is set to NORM normal and fans are set to REG temperature regulated operation to give the quietest possible operation Any existing speed Control panel 13 settings are overridden The message SET BY STUDIO MOTE scrolls in the display if you try to change speed settings via the PTSP or EF SP control options CMY BLACKOUT e CMY 3 CMY blackout in the PERS menu makes the shutter blackout more effective When set to ON the CMY flags are activated 3 seconds after the shutter is closed This absorbs any light output that escapes past the shutter The CMY flags open automatically when the shutter is opened Since this takes a fraction of a second longer set CMY Bto OFF for fastest snap open from blackout DEFAULT AND CUSTOM SETTINGS The fixture can be reset to its factory default settings by selecting JF SE f RC T5LOR Up to 3 custom settings can be saved and recalled For example to save custom setting 1 configure the fixture as desired then select DF SE gt CUS 155AV E To recall this setting select BF 5ESCUS 1tSL ORT Information readouts POWER ON HOURS This readout can be used to track maintenance intervals Read the total number of hours the fixture has been on since fabrication in INF Gs T IMES HRS TTL pressing Enter to display Read the number of hours since the counter was last reset in INF 5 T TIMES HRG5 S RSE T Pres
39. ng tilt locks for easier transport and service temperature regulated cooling fans for quieter operation For the latest firmware updates documentation and other information about this and all Martin Professional products please visit the Martin website at http www martin com Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e mailed to service martin dk or posted to Technical Documentation Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing and operating the fixture Safety information Warning Warning This product is for professional use only It is not for household or residential use This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat electric shock ultraviolet radiation lamp explosion and falls Read this manual before installing powering or servicing the fixture follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely please contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24 hour service hotline on 45 8740 0000 or in the USA on 1 888 tech 180 PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Always disconnect from mains supply before replacing the lamp Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp fuses or any part and when not in use Always ground earth t
40. port the fixture When installing the MAC 250 Wash you may find it useful to lock the head in place using the tilt lock see illustration f Figure 1 Tilt lock For instructions on installing the wide angle lens see Installing the gure Toe wide angle lens on page 21 AC power Warning For protection from electric shock the fixture must be grounded earthed The power supply must have both overload and ground fault earth fault protection Important Check that power supply settings match the local AC power before use The MAC 250 Wash is factory configured for 230 V 50 Hz operation If your AC power is different the fixture must be configured for the local voltage and frequency Always use the settings that are closest to your AC power If no setting matches your local AC power exactly select the next highest setting CONFIGURING FOR LOCAL AC POWER Figure 2 Power supply settings 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes 8 MAC 250 Wash Warning 2 Remove the 2 Phillips screws in the access cover directly behind the power and data connectors see Figure 2 Lift off the cover 3 Locate the selection switches 4 Move the voltage switch to the setting that most closely matches the local AC voltage If your voltage falls between 2 settings select the higher voltage For example if your AC voltage is 220 V use the 230 V setting instead of 210 V 5 Move the fr
41. racking SLUT OFF overrides control menu 249 251 98 Tracking SLUT ON overrides control menu 252 255 99 100 Vector speed fast Color wheel 13 19 2 1 Tracking mode 3 245 1 96 Vector speed fast slow 246 248 97 Tracking SLUT OFF overrides control menu 249 251 98 Tracking SCUT ON overrides control menu 252 255 99 100 Blackout while moving Frost 0 2 0 1 Tracking mode 3 245 1 96 Vector speed fast slow 246 251 97 98 Tracking 252 255 99 100 Vector speed fast 28 MAC 250 Wash Control menu Factory default settings are shown in bold type Menu Item Options Notes default settings in bold print 1 449 16 bit ADIR moda gt 16 bit DMX address default address 1 Extended mode PSET 153T ee 15E X 16 bit Extended AP ON Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa a OFF Normal pan and tilt control PATI PIN ON Reverse DMX pan control right gt left OFF Normal pan control left gt right TINY ON Reverse DMX tilt control down up OFF Normal tilt control up gt down PTSP NDRM nou pan tilt Speed FHST Maximum pan tilt speed NORM Medium effects speed EFSP FAST Fast effects speed pros Pan tilt speed slave Effects speed controlled by pan tilt speed setting STUD DFF Optimize effects for speed N Optimize effects for silence studio mode ON Display remains on DISP e MN Display extinguishes 2 minutes after
42. rements made at nominal voltage MAC 250 Wash Specifications 37 38 Fuses Main fuse rasi aa anasa a E eee 6 3 A 250 V time delay P N 05020020 FUSO FI orerar E ok ote ees 6 3 A 250 V time delay P N 05020020 uiis e PPP 2 0 A 250 V time delay P N 05020009 ELECTROMECHANICAL EFFECTS Cyan filtet ee cte ar A A AA ar qux die 0 10096 Magenta MOr us 1r ee sos e coo wine et dk edna whe de Waa be eke ete 0 100 Mec M m 0 10096 Color wheel 2s sk n eet n o ed 6 colors plus open and split positions Bl eC nS 0 100 Ship P Tr Variable from 0 14 flashes per second Zoom diffuser ioo haere OUS Re RE UU RR REP E qu be e ERE Rae 0 16 PAM syz ma deuia aaa a a a la eee e u qala 540 in 0 013 steps M s ici id a sde bi 257 in 0 007 steps APPROVALS SNTERT EG EUEMC EN 55 103 1 EN 55 015 EN 61 547 EU safety u dec tek s Xs E rar acis EN 60598 2 17 e us US Safety si are nnne ANSI UL 1573 USTED Canadian safety CSA C22 2 No 166 CONSTRUCTION FIOUSING 2 Rs UV resistant fiber reinforced composite Ingress protection factor uu s s sasaqa as RR RI Rn IP 20 INSTALLATION iSc any Minimum distance to combustible materials 0 1 m 4 in Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces 0 5 m 20 in Minimum center to center distance between MAC 250 Wash fixtures 410 mm 16 2 in I
43. rt page at www martin com Details of controlling the MAC 250 Beam are given at the end of this manual as an appendix MAC 250 Wash DMX protocol Channel 16 Bt Channel 16 Ex 16 Bit Mode 16 bit Extended Value Percent Function 1 1 Shutter strobe reset lamp on off 0 19 0 7 Se closed ois 20 49 8 19 hutter open a If DMX Reset is disabled in the 50 72 20 28 Strobe fast gt slow control menu 73 79 29 31 Shutter open PERS DRE S GF F the fixture 80 99 31 39 Opening pulse fast gt slow can only be reset via DMX if all 3 100 119 39 47 Eng pulse fast gt slow CMY channels are set to a value 1 i rt eal i E ci fast from 230 232 91 148 167 58 65 Random strobe medium 168 187 66 73 Random strobe slow b A 5 second delay can be applied to 188 190 74 75 Shutter open the reset command from the control 191 193 79 76 Random opening pulse fast der PERS TRES 194 196 76 77 Random opening pulse slow menu unaer re 197 199 77 78 Random closing pulse fast 200 202 78 79 Random closing pulse slow c If DMX Lamp Off is disabled in the 203 207 80 81 Shutter open control menu 208 217 82 85 Reset fixture see notes a and b on left PERS JL OF DFF the lamp 218 227 85 89 Shutter open s 228 237 89 93 Lamp on can only be doused via DMX if all 3 238 247 93 97 Shutter open CMY channels are set to a value 248 255 97 100 Lamp off see note c
44. s Enter to display and press Up for 5 seconds while displayed to reset LAMP HOURS Read the total number of lamp hours since fabrication in INF U3 T IMESL HRS TUTL and the number of lamp hours since the counter was last reset in INF 05 TIMES L HR RSET Reset this counter after installing a new lamp Press Up for 5 seconds while displayed to reset LAMP STRIKES Read the total number of lamp strikes in INF 5 TIME L ST gt TOTL and the number of lamp strikes since the counter was last reset in INFO gt TIMESL ST RSET Reset this counter when installing a new lamp Press Up for 5 seconds while displayed to reset TEMPERATURE READOUTS The temperature of the head can be read via INF O TEMPS HERI T and the temperature of the base unit can be read via INF 5 TEMP BASE Temperatures are in degrees Celsius FIRMWARE VERSION INFO gt VERS displays the firmware version number The firmware version is also displayed briefly at startup Test and service utilities DMX READOUT The DMX log MXL menu provides useful information for troubleshooting control problems RHTE displays the DMX refresh rate in packets per second Values lower than 10 or higher than 44 may result in erratic performance especially when using tracking control GUAL displays the quality of the received DMX data as a percentage of packets received Values much below 100 indicate interference poor connections or other problems with the DMX data l
45. sits flat on the lensholder ring D Tighten screws enough to compress the silicone tubes and hold the lens firmly as shown in Figure 11 Figure 9 Removing the front lens 6 Reinstall the lens assembly in the head reinstall the covers and release the tilt lock before applying power The textured side of the lens must face away from the lamp The lens must seat squarely in the lens ring D Tighten screws enough to compress the silicone tubes and hold the lens firmly Figure 10 Lens retaining assembly Figure 11 Securing the lens Optics 21 Service Warning Read Safety information on page 5 before servicing the MAC 250 Wash Disconnect the fixture from power and allow to cool for 45 minutes before handling or removing any cover Refer any service operation not described here to a qualified service technician Intense heat Avoid contact by persons and materials The exterior of the fixture can get very hot up to 160 C 320 F Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for at least 45 minutes before handling Do not remove covers while the fixture is powered on as this exposes dangerous live electrical circuits hot surfaces and a lamp under high pressure The MAC 250 Wash requires regular maintenance to maintain peak performance It is Martin policy to use the best quality materials and coatings available to ensure optimum performance and the longest possible component lifetimes However op
46. specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer Install only an approved lamp If the quartz envelope of a discharge lamp is broken the lamp releases a small quantity of mercury and other toxic gases If a discharge lamp explodes in a confined area evacuate the area and ventilate it thoroughly Wear nitrite gloves when handling a broken discharge lamp Treat broken or used discharge lamps as hazardous waste and send to a specialist for disposal PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE Intense heat Avoid contact by persons and materials The exterior of the fixture can get very hot up to 160 C 320 F Allow the fixture to cool for at least 45 minutes before handling Prolonged exposure to an unshielded lamp can cause eye and skin burns 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 meter 4 inches away from the fixture Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture Do not illuminate surfaces within 0 5 meters 20 inches of the fixture Provide a minimum clearance of 0 1 meters 4 inches around fans and air vents 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 Use only Martin approved accessories to mask or modif
47. spotting To clean the MAC 250 Wash 1 a fF oN 8 9 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool completely Use a vacuum and soft brush to remove any dust from the outside of the fixture and air vents Remove the head covers using a flathead screwdriver to loosen the four quarter turn screws Release the air filter from the lower cover by hooking a fingertip under the edge of its clip and pulling up Clean the air filter with a vacuum or compressed air If the filter is contaminated with smoke residue or other oily substances soak and squeeze clean in a warm water detergent solution then blot dry If the filter is not in perfect condition replace with a new item available from your Martin dealer Clean the twin fans in the head see Figure 13 and the air vents in the head covers with a soft brush or cotton swab and vacuum Figure 13 Head fans Figure 14 Refitting the air filter Refit the air filter in the lower head cover by placing the filter in position then hooking the tab on the filter clip under the last louver in the air vent and pressing the clip down onto the filter with a fingertip on A until secure see Figure 14 Carefully clean the optical components Dry with a clean soft lint free cloth or compressed air 10 Refit the head covers Important The head cover with the air filter must be fitted over the head fans so that filtered air is sucked into the fixture 24 MAC
48. ss Enter Press Menu to return to the main menu 16 bit and 16 bit Extended DMX Mode selection The MAC 250 Wash has two DMX operating modes 16 bit and 16 bit Extended 16 bit mode uses 13 DMX channels and 16 bit Extended mode uses 19 DMX channels 16 bit Extended mode provides more precise control of the dimmer CMY color mixing color filter and frost effects The MAC 250 Wash is supplied in 16 bit mode by default DMX mode is changed using the PSE T option in the fixture control menu see Control menu on page 29 SETTING THE DMX MODE 1 Apply power to the MAC 250 Wash Press Menu to enter the main menu 2 Select PSE T using the Up and Down keys Press Enter 3 Select 16 BT for standard 16 bit mode or 16E X for 16 bit Extended mode Press Enter 4 Press Menu to return to the main menu Tailoring performance MOVEMENT The MAC 250 Wash provides various options for optimizing movement to suit different applications 12 MAC 250 Wash PATTI the pan and tilt invert menu allows you to swap the pan and tilt channels SWAP QN invert pan movement PIN N and invert tilt movement T IN DN These options can be useful in situations where you want some fixtures to mirror the performance of others with the same DMX address or when fixtures are not oriented as programmed PTSP the pan tilt speed menu provides 2 settings FAST and NORM normal The FAST setting provides maximum speed on controllers with hi
49. th lamp on since manufacture IMESL HR RSET Hours of lamp operation since counter reset To reset display counter and press Up for 5 seconds INFO TOTL Total number of lamp strikes since manufacture TIME L 5T RSET Number of lamp strikes since counter reset To reset display counter and press Up for 5 seconds TEMP HERD Head temperature BASE Base Temperature VERS XML CPU firmware version PATE DMX packets per second QUAL Percentage of data received without errors STCO Decimal value of the DMX start code SHUT Shutter value DIM Dimmer value CYAN Cyan value MAG Magenta value MAL YEL Yellow value COL Color wheel value FROS Frost filter value PANC Coarse pan value PHNF Fine pan value TILC Coarse tilt value TILF Fine tilt value PTSP Pan tilt speed value EF5P Effect speed value Table 4 Control menu MAC 250 Wash RST Reset fixture L ON Lamp on LOFF Lamp off OPEN Open shutter CLOS Close shutter SHUT STRE Fast strobe STRM Medium strobe STRS Slow strobe DIM 55 0 Dimmer CYAN 8 255 Cyan MAG 8 255 Magenta YEL 8 255 Yellow MAN OPEN Color wheel in open position C1406 Color wheel positions 1 gt 6 EN F Clockwise rotation fast COWF Counter clockwise rotation fast EN M Clockwise rotation medium COL COWM Counter clockwise rotation medium CWS Clockwise rotation slow COWS Counter clockwise rotat
50. th the text the correct way up as in Figure 16 to access the PCB Figure 16 Identifying and removing the left hand yoke cover Service 25 3 Carefully remove and check the two fuses located in the bottom of the PCB see Circuit board connections on page 35 Replace as necessary with fuses of the same size and rating see Fuses on page 38 4 Re attach the yoke cover If fuses blow repeatedly have the fixture serviced by a Martin service technician Updating software The latest MAC 250 Wash firmware is available from the support area of the Martin web site at http www martin com It can be installed via the DMX data link using a supported Martin uploader such as the MP 2 or via a LightJockey 4064 ISA DMX interface Note Intermediate control systems such as the Martin Lighting Director MLD and the Martin Matrix must be bypassed when updating fixture software via the DMX link These systems do not relay the update code correctly because it is not a DMX compliant signal NORMAL UPDATE To update fixture software connect an upload device to the fixture just like a DMX controller and perform a DMX mode upload as described in the uploader s documentation There is no need to isolate the MAC 250 Wash from other types of fixtures on the DMX link After a software upload when the MAC 250 Wash boots up it performs a check sum test of the flash memory and then resets If the firmware is corrupted a check sum error C
51. tical components in all lighting fixtures are subject to wear and tear over the life of the fixture resulting in gradual changes in color rendition of dichroic filters or the specular properties of reflectors for example The extent of wear and tear depends heavily on operating conditions maintenance and environment so it is impossible to specify precise lifetimes for optical components However you will eventually need to replace optical components if their characteristics are affected by wear and tear after an extended period of use and if you require fixtures to perform within very precise optical and color parameters As with electronic components in general the MAC 250 Wash s PCBs are sensitive to ESD electrostatic discharge Take precautions to avoid ESD damage before opening the fixture Service electronic components at a static safe workstation only Cleaning guidelines Important Excessive dust smoke fluid and particle buildup degrades performance causes 22 overheating and will damage the fixture Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product warranty To maximize the life of the MAC 250 Wash and protect the investment it represents clean the fixture regularly especially the cooling systems following the guidelines in this section Cleaning is vital Excessive dust grease and smoke fluid buildup will degrade performance and cause overheating and damage that is not covered by the w
52. wheel can be scrolled continuously allowing for split color effects or in steps and rotated randomly or continuously in both directions at different speeds In 16 bit Extended mode the color setting selected on channel 10 can be fine tuned on channel 11 PAN AND TILT Head pan and tilt are controlled on channels 8 11 in 16 bit mode 14 17 in 16 bit Extended mode The main pan and tilt control channels set the first 8 bits the most significant byte or MSB and the fine channels set the second 8 bits the least significant byte or LSB of the 16 bit control byte In other words the fine channels fine tune the positions set by the main channels Speed control 18 Speed of pan tilt and effects is controlled on channels 12 and 13 in 16 bit mode 18 and 19 in 16 bit Extended mode TRACKING CONTROL Tracking control for pan tilt and the various effects is enabled by setting the speed channels to 0 With tracking control the speed at which effects fade from one scene or position to the next cross fade speed is determined by the controller The controller divides the move into steps and updates the fixture with small changes at the rate required to achieve the fade The fixture tracks the changes and averages them with a digital filter algorithm to provide smooth movement VECTOR CONTROL Alternatively with vector control effects movement speed is determined by the values selected on the speed channels This makes it
53. xture can get very hot up to 160 C 320 F Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for at least 45 minutes before handling Do not remove covers while the fixture is powered on as this exposes dangerous live electrical circuits hot surfaces and a lamp under high pressure 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool 2 The top and bottom covers look the same but the top cover can be identified by checking that the text on the back of the head is oriented correctly as illustrated in Figure 6 Remove the top cover using a flathead screwdriver to loosen the four quarter turn screws Figure 6 Identifying and removing the upper head cover Optics 19 3 Puton clean lint free gloves or use a clean lint free cloth to avoid having to clean filters after handling 4 Turn the color wheel to access the desired color filter Press the filter away from the wheel slightly to release it from the retaining lugs A and then lift it out of the wheel B see Figure 7 Figure 7 Color filter replacement 5 Color filters must be installed with the coated side facing towards the lamp as in Figure 8 To insert a color filter slide it under the retention spring until it locates securely behind the lugs A on the color wheel Clean the filter if necessary to ensure that it is perfectly free of oil or grease AJ Y gt aq p Coated side towards lamp When an object is held up
54. y the light beam Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 40 C 104 F PROTECTION FROM INJURY Do not lift or carry the fixture alone Use two evenly spaced clamps to suspend the fixture from rigging structures Do not use only one clamp When suspending the fixture ensure that the supporting structure and all hardware used can hold at least 10 times the weight of all devices suspended from them Do not use the handles in the base or the handles on the top of the yoke for hoisting or secondary attachment Install as described in this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that is approved by an official body such as T V as a safety attachment for the weight of all the fixtures it secures The safety MAC 250 Wash cable must comply with EN 60598 2 17 Section 17 6 6 and be capable of bearing a static suspended load ten times the weight of the fixture Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing servicing or moving the fixture Introduction 7 Setup Unpacking The MAC 250 Wash is supplied with MSD 250 2 lamp factory installed 3 meter 3 wire IEC power cable Wide angle lens This user manual Two 1 4 turn T brackets for mounting a clamp The packing material or flightcase is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment always use it to trans
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