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1. DMX stand alone single fixture or master slave DMX channels Ego X4 and Ego RO A 6 DMX channels Ego X6 u u 7 Stand alone triggering music or auto self triggering Data I O sockets 3 pin XLR male female pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Control protocol errun Se dutea barrun whet aa eed USITT DMX 512 1990 Data link electrical Sinde RS 485 Electrical AC Power auto ranging 100 120 208 240 VAC nominal 50 60 Hz A teetako za Gk Sant 3 prong IEC male socket ARIAN 3 15 A slow blow Typical power and current A A os Apc tnt acetates Meena un den each 228 W 2 3A INSUB EA 228 W 2 3A TIO MAG ONAL esha st 237 W 2 2A 120 V 60 y gt Aaa A E a REN EE EE E 247 W 2 1 A 208V BAREAN 219 W 1 1 A AZO BOOZ en E Auch E T E E dy EGE 226 W 1 1 A 230 00 a AAE 228 W 1 0 A AO VEU HZ ln E E E e diber 232 W 1 0 A Wattage and amperage figures are typical not maximum Allow for a deviation of 10 Optics Ego X4 full beam RSA 33 Ego X5 full beam RSA 52 Ego X6 full beam angle ooooccccccooo 33 Approvals US Safety a eurra a da UL 1573 e Canadian safety CSA C22 2 No 166 e us EU safety eee eee da EU EMC EN 55015 EN 55103 EN 61547 Included items User manual 3 meter 10 ft IEC power cable with Shuko Euro connector 3 meter IEC power cable with US connector 3 meter IEC power cable without connector 24 V 250 W 1000 hour halogen lam2. UNPACKING The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment always use it to transport the fixture Ego X Series fixtures are supplied with the following User manual e 3 meter 10 ft IEC power cable with Shuko Euro connector e 3 meter 10 ft IEC power cable with US connector e 3 meter 10 ft IEC power cable without connector 24 V 250 W long life lamp installed Introduction 5 SAFETY INFORMATION Warning This product is not for household use It presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat electric shock and falls Read this manual before powering or installing 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 a Martin distributor for assistance Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin accessories and upgrade kits Avoiding electric shocks Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp fuses or any part and when not in use Always ground earth the fixture electrically Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault protection Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture Refer all service t
3. to neutral The table below shows some pin identification schemes Wire Pin Marking Screw color brown live E yellow or brass blue neutral N silver yellow green ground earth ed green Ego X Series user manual Warning MOUNTING Ego X Series fixtures can be flown using a clamp available from your Martin dealer or fastened to a horizontal or vertical surface Surface mounting options Block access below the work area before proceeding Always use a secure means of secondary attachment Do not operate the fixture without fastening it securely to a structure or surface Do not install the fixture without the mounting bracket extended as this reduces the air flow to the fan and may cause overheating To mount an Ego X Series fixture 1 Check that the mounting structure or surface can support at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures clamps cables auxiliary equipment and other items If hanging the fixture with a rigging clamp check that the clamp is undamaged and is designed for the fixture s weight Bolt the clamp securely to the fixture s mounting bracket with a grade 8 8 minimum M12 bolt and lock nut or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer If mounting the fixture on a surface install an eyebolt that can hold ten times the weight of the fixture in the mounting surface for the safety cable Installation 9 Warning 10 4 Working from a s
4. 127 44 49 Macro 7 128 143 50 55 Macro 8 144 159 56 62 Macro 9 160 175 63 68 Macro 10 176 191 69 74 Macro 11 192 207 75 81 Macro 12 208 255 82 100 Reserved No function 36 Ego X Series user manual EGO X5 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Fixture Pin setting 0 OFF 1 ON mode 1 2 Music trigger 1 Single and master E Auto trigger Master only Slow movement Random color gobo wheel 1 movement Random mirror tunnel movement Slave only gg Inverted mirror tunnel movement Demo 1 program Set DMX address Inverted color gobo wheel movement DMX Disable macro channel Note that Slow action can be set using pin 4 in master mode only Otherwise effects action is fast by default e If pin 10 is set to OFF pins 1 9 determine the fixture s DMX address e Pin 12 is not used Pin 3 must not be used in stand alone mode When pin 3 and 10 are both set to ON the fixture enters effect wheel adjustment mode Demo program If DIP switch pins 5 and 10 are both set to ON the fixture runs a factory set program that demonstrates all its effects Ego X5 DIP switch settings 37 EGO X6 DMX PROTOCOL Channel Value Percent Function Strobe music trig reset 0 4 0 1 Open 5 68 2 26 Strobe fast to slow 1 69 100 27 39 Remote stand alone auto trigger disables other channels 101 249 40 97 Reserved no function 250 255 98 100 Reset fixture time
5. 71 1 71 1 4141 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 170 070 0 1 1 4141 0 OFF Ha A AAA AAA AAA AAA A AA AA A AEA 1 0N 0 17 0 1 0 1 0 170 17 0 1 70 1 470 1 1 2 3 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 Ir I 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481 0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482 li I 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483 ORR AKA 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484 KUR E Ke 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485 Du I D 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486 1 1 1 0 40 7 39 71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487 lo pops 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488 11010110 9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489 0 11011 0 10 42 74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490 CT O A 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491 ORR A KA 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 GOO 364 396 428 460 492 110111110 13 45 77 109 141 173 20
6. No function 5 68 2 26 Strobe fast to slow 1 69 100 27 39 Remote stand alone auto trigger disables other channels 101 249 40 97 Reserved 250 255 98 100 Reset fixture time gt 3 seconds 2 Intensity 0 255 0 100 0 100 Color gobo wheel Continuous scroll full positions 0 9 0 3 Position 1 Burst no color 10 19 4 7 Position 2 Dot Light green 204 20 29 8 11 Position 3 Sound wave Magenta 507 30 39 12 15 Position 4 Jester Blue Primary green Magenta 40 49 16 19 Position 5 Whirlpool Blue 101 50 59 20 23 Position 6 Target Blue 106 60 69 24 26 Position 7 Nippon Flame red 304 70 79 27 30 Position 8 Mobius Yellow 603 80 89 31 35 Position 9 Fab 4 Green Orange Magenta Cyan 90 99 36 38 Position 10 Solar flare Orange 3 100 109 39 42 Position 11 DNA Cyan Magenta Amber 110 119 43 46 Position 12 Galaxy Green 202 120 129 47 50 Position 13 Closed 130 175 51 68 Reserved Continuous rotation 176 207 69 81 Clockwise fast to slow 208 239 82 93 Counter clockwise slow to fast Stand alone music trigger 240 244 94 95 Music trigger fast 245 249 96 97 Music trigger slow 5 values 250 255 98 100 Music trigger dynamic 5 values Color shake 4 0 1 0 No function 2 128 1 50 Narrow shake slow to fast 129 255 51 100 Wide shake slow to fast 32 Ego X Series user manual Channel Value Percent Function Parabolic mirror dish 0 1 0 Stop 2 65 1 25 Counter clockwise rotation fast to slow 66 129 26 5
7. gt 3 seconds 2 Intensity 0 255 0 100 0 100 Textured glass wheel Continuous scroll full positions 0 9 0 3 Textured glass 1 10 19 4 7 Textured glass 2 20 29 8 11 Textured glass 3 30 39 12 15 Textured glass 4 40 49 16 19 Textured glass 5 50 59 20 23 Textured glass 6 60 69 24 26 Textured glass 7 70 79 27 30 Textured glass 8 80 89 31 35 Textured glass 9 90 99 36 38 Textured glass 10 3 100 109 39 42 Textured glass 11 110 119 43 46 Textured glass 12 120 129 47 50 Textured glass 13 130 175 51 68 Reserved Continuous rotation 176 207 69 81 Clockwise fast to slow 208 239 82 93 Counter clockwise slow to fast Music trigger 240 244 94 95 Music trigger fast 245 249 96 97 Music trigger slow 5 values 250 255 98 100 Music trigger dynamic 5 values Textured glass wheel shake 4 0 1 0 No function 2 128 1 50 Narrow shake slow to fast 129 255 51 100 Wide shake slow to fast 38 Ego X Series user manual Channel Value Percent Function Color twinkle wheel 0 5 0 1 Open 6 165 2 64 Position first to last color 166 199 65 78 Auto color slow to fast 200 201 79 Twinkle stop 5 202 235 80 92 Auto twinkle slow to fast 236 239 93 Closed 240 244 94 95 Music trigger fast 245 249 96 97 Music trigger slow 250 255 98 100 Music trigger dynamic Parabolic mirror dish 0 1 0 Stop 2 65 1 25 Counter clockwise rotation fast to slow 66 129 26 50 Clockwise rotation slow to fast 130 192 51 75 Shake slow to fast 6 193 208 76 81 Ra
8. lens and fixture cover and tighten the access screws taking care not to trap any loose wires LAMP MAINTENANCE Always disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before installing the lamp The following lamp types are supported e Philips ELC 10H 24 V 250 W 1000 hour halogen lamp e Philips ELC 5H 24 V 250 W 500 hour halogen lamp Osram ELC 7 X 24 V 250 W 700 hour halogen lamp e Philips ELC 8H 24 V 250 W 800 hour halogen lamp e Osram ELC 24 V 250 W 50 hour halogen lamp Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture Allow the lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes before packing and moving the fixture To avoid possible damage remove the lamp when shipping the fixture As a general rule the halogen lamps that have the shortest life span provide the greatest intensity Installing a lamp in the Ego X Series 26 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power If replacing a lamp allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing the lamp access cover The lamp cools faster with the cover in place Ego X Series user manual If replacing a lamp grasp the Push the socket fully onto the Clean the glass bulb with the Remove the six access screws from the cover and lift it off old lamp by the reflector and pull it out of the holder Then pull the socket off the lamp Do not pull the wires pins of the new lamp cloth supplied with th
9. line maximum 500 meters 1640 ft long with maximum 32 fixtures To exceed 32 fixtures or 500 meters or to add branches an optically isolated amplifier splitter such as the Martin RS 485 Opto Splitter P N 90758060 must be used A reliable data connection requires suitable cable Standard microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs For best results use cable specifically designed for RS 485 applications Your Martin dealer can supply suitable high quality cable in various lengths Data cable can be connected to the Ego X Series via XLR connectors on the control panel that are wired with pin 1 to ground earth pin 2 to signal cold and pin 3 to signal hot This is compatible with the standard for DMX devices One or more adaptor cables may be required to connect fixtures to the controller and or other types of fixture because some devices have 5 pin connectors and others may have reversed signal polarity pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold Signal polarity is normally indicated on the fixture 5 pin to 3 pin 3 pin to 5 pin 3 pin to 3 pin Adaptor Adaptor Phase Reversing Adaptor Male Female Male Female Male Female 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 gt lt 3 4 4 5 5 P N 11820005 P N 11820004 P N 11820006 a data link for DMX controller operation 1 Connect a suitable cable to the DMX output of the controller If connecting to a control
10. 0 Clockwise rotation slow to fast 130 192 51 75 Shake different shakes 5 193 208 76 81 Random shake 209 239 82 93 Reserved 240 244 94 95 Reserved music trigger fast 245 249 96 97 Reserved music trigger slow 250 255 98 100 Music trigger dynamic Macros 0 15 0 5 No macro 16 31 6 11 Macro 1 32 47 12 18 Macro 2 48 63 19 24 Macro 3 64 79 25 30 Macro 4 80 95 31 37 Macro 5 6 96 111 38 43 Macro 6 112 127 44 49 Macro 7 128 143 50 55 Macro 8 144 159 56 62 Macro 9 160 175 63 68 Macro 10 176 191 69 74 Macro 11 192 207 75 81 Macro 12 208 255 82 100 Reserved No function Ego X4 DMX protocol 33 EGO X4 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Fixture Pin setting 0 OFF 1 ON mode 1 2 Music trigger 1 Single and master Auto trigger Master only Slow movement Random color gobo wheel 1 movement Random mirror 4 dish movement Slave only BO Inverted mirror dish movement Demo program Set DMX address Inverted color gobo wheel movement DMX Disable macro channel Note that e Slow action can be set using pin 4 in master mode only Otherwise effects action is fast by default e If pin 10 is set to OFF pins 1 9 determine the fixture s DMX address e Pin 12 is not used e Pin 3 must not be used in stand alone mode When pin 3 and 10 are both set to ON the fixture enters effect wheel adjustment mode Demo program If DIP switch pins 5 and 10 are
11. 204 Orange 306 Magenta 507 Cyan 104 Orange 306 Ego X Series user manual Position Gobo Color 11 DNA Cyan 104 Magenta 507 Amber 604 12 Galaxy Green 202 13 Closed Closed black no color When operating the Ego X4 under DMX control e The parabolic reflector dish can be rotated continuously clockwise or counter clockwise Rotation speed can be varied Shake options are also available e Individual positions on the gobo color wheel can be selected The gobo color wheel can be rotated continuously clockwise or counter clockwise Rotation speed can be varied Shake options are also available e Music trigger using the built in sensor can be applied to the entire fixture or to individual effects Ego X5 effects The Ego X5 features a rotating kaleidoscopic mirror tunnel that gives dynamic light effects in a symmetrical pattern This fixture also contains the rotating color gobo combination effects wheel with 13 positions illustrated below General overview 15 When operating the Ego X5 under DMX control The mirror tunnel can be rotated continuously clockwise or counter clockwise Rotation speed can be varied Shake options are also available e Individual positions on the effects wheel can be selected The effects wheel can be rotated continuously clockwise or counter clockwise Rotation speed can be varied Shake options are also available e Music trigger using the built in sensor can be applied to the entire fix
12. 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508 HOTSIK A 29 61 93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509 Oo 1 1 4 1 1 30 62 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510 111111111 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511 DMX operation 21 22 EGO X4 DMX OPERATION For full details of settings on DMX channels refer to Ego X4 DMX protocol on page 32 Channel 1 controls the strobe stand alone auto triggering and reset If stand alone auto triggering is selected on this channel intensity will be automatically set to 100 and all other channels will be disabled until stand alone is deselected on channel 1 Channel 2 controls light intensity When intensity is set to zero the cooling fan will slow down significantly to reduce power consumption prolong the life of the product reduce noise and minimize cleaning This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 3 controls the gobo color wheel and is used to select effects and control rotation of the effect wheel Fast slow and dynamic music triggering of the wheel can also be selected This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 4 controls the effect shake function This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 5 controls the parabolic reflector s rotati
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14. 5 5 DABS 1 presently available with the MUM software package e ShowDesigner PCI DMX Interface Card 2048 channel version e LightJockey PCI DMX Interface Card 512 and 2048 channel versions e LightJockey PCMCIA DMX Interface e LightJockey 4064 ISA DMX Interface Card DJ and Club versions 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 When the upload is completed and when booting up the fixture performs a check sum test of the memory and then resets In the unlikely event that a software upload is interrupted the fixture must be powered off for at least 10 seconds to force a check sum test You can then repeat the DMX mode upload If an error occurs and the fixtures do not reset data was interrupted or corrupted during transmission Perform a boot mode upload as described below Boot mode upload 28 If the normal software upload procedure does not work or if the software update notes call for a boot mode update the fixture can be forced into boot mode for software uploading by setting a jumper on the PCB This should cure a
15. Ego X Series user manual Ego X4 Ego X5 Ego X6 Measurements are expressed in millimeters O 2004 2006 Martin Professional A S Denmark All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Martin Professional A S Denmark Printed in Denmark P N 35000161 Rev D CONTENTS Introduction so it is sas Rew eras Beets ewes 5 Unpacking eii vetasbepda a dan Paha dada ded 5 Safety information 0 0 2 cece eee 6 Installation Sa da forsee Sika gei eai dari arzai 8 AC POWER artia eee rire A euran a Se gaia er 8 MOUNTING zartu dz pta pre peria dee ari 9 Data CONNECHON Ausa 10 General overview 0 0000 c cece teens 13 Connections control UA 13 FOCUSING matas ar a A ia 13 A A E ra 14 Stand alone operation A ra 17 Single fixture ela 17 Master slave operation u u 18 DMX EGU LAA 20 DMX control address 0c cee eee 20 Ego X4 DMX OOGG 22 Ego X5 DMX operation AK 23 Ego X6 DMX eela 24 Ee ALA 25 GIG ANING tit eie ZEN KTE A Ek iko ei GEk Za 25 Lamp maintenance 0 000 eee eee eee 26 USCS oii Sa hte e Sind fe we E E Pika Eate Oe 27 Firmware updates AK 28 PGB EA e 30 Troubleshooting ococcoccoco eee 31 Ego X4 DMX protocol A 32 Ego X4 DIP switch settings usura 34 Ego X5 DMX protocol ias air rar airada 35 Ego X5 DIP switch sett
16. ains how to select them using the DIP switch on the connections panel Overviews of the DIP switch settings for each Ego X Series model are included on pages 34 40 of this manual Important An Ego X Series fixture transmits a signal when it is set as master i e DIP switch pins 1 or 2 and 10 are set to ON To avoid damage to the electronics do not connect more than 1 transmitting device master or controller to the data link Do not use DIP switch pin 3 in stand alone mode When pin 3 and 10 are both set to ON the fixture enters effect wheel adjustment mode SINGLE FIXTURE OPERATION An Ego X Series fixture can be set to operate independently of other fixtures in music trigger or auto trigger mode A data link is not needed Single fixture mode can be selected by setting all DIP switch pins to OFF setting pin 10 to ON then setting pin 1 to ON for music trigger or 2 to ON for auto trigger HDPE y JR zi i pa 01234567 8 9101112 01234567 8 9101112 Single fixture Single fixture music trigger mode auto trigger mode Stand alone operation 17 MASTER SLAVE OPERATION Multiple Ego X Series fixtures of the same type can be connected together on a data link for master slave operation in which one fixture acts as master and sends out trigger signals to slave fixtures Note that different types of fixture cannot be mixed in master slave operation Ego X4 fixtures cannot control X5 or X6 fixtures for example The
17. al Size without bracket Lx W x H 305 x 324 x 150 mm 12 x 12 8 x 5 9 in MS dt Ea si Rane a EE UEa nate 3 8 kg 8 4 Ib Construction AA A ZAA A ga A AN composite plastic FIS TA dette ash UE OTE A gur EEk E black Thermal Maximum ambient temperature Ta o ooooooooo 40 C 104 F Installation Minimum distance to combustible materials 0 1 m 4 in Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces 0 3 m 12 in Minimum clearance around fan and air vents 0 1 m 4 in Dynamic effects Ego X4 Motorized mirror dish clockwise or counter clockwise rotation shake and music trigger available Motorized gobo color wheel 12 color gobo positions plus closed MacOS pci ad eee 12 factory programmed effects Dynamic effects Ego X5 Motorized mirror tunnel clockwise or counter clockwise rotation shake and music trigger available Motorized gobo color wheel 12 color gobo positions plus closed Macros creia pr ape 12 factory programmed effects Dynamic effects Ego X6 Motorized colored mirror dish clockwise or counter clockwise rotation shake and music trigger available Motorized textured glass wheel 13 positions music trigger available Motorized color twinkle wheel 12 positions auto twinkle music trigger available MOTORE zuta ir Ea ai 12 factory programmed effects Control and programming Control options
18. both set to ON the fixture runs a factory set program that demonstrates all its effects 34 Ego X Series user manual EGO X5 DMX PROTOCOL Channel Value Percent Function Music trig reset 0 4 0 1 No function 5 68 2 26 Reserved no function 1 69 100 27 39 Remote stand alone auto trigger disables other channels 101 249 40 97 Reserved no function 250 255 98 100 Reset fixture time gt 3 seconds 2 Intensity 0 255 0 100 0 100 Effect Wheel Full color positions 0 175 0 68 Position 1 Position 13 Continuous rotation 3 176 207 69 81 Clockwise fast to slow 208 239 82 93 Counter clockwise slow to fast Stand alone music trigger 240 244 94 95 Music trigger fast 245 249 96 97 Music trigger slow 250 255 98 100 Music trigger dynamic Effect shake 4 0 1 0 No function 2 128 1 50 Narrow shake slow to fast 129 255 51 100 Wide shake slow to fast Ego X5 DMX protocol 35 Channel Value Percent Function Kaleidoscopic mirror tunnel 0 1 0 Stop 2 65 1 25 Counter clockwise rotation fast to slow 66 129 26 50 Clockwise rotation slow to fast 130 192 51 75 Shake various shakes 5 193 208 76 81 Random shake 209 239 82 93 Reserved stop 240 244 94 95 Music trigger fast 245 249 96 97 Music trigger slow 250 255 98 100 Music trigger dynamic Macros 0 15 0 5 No macro 16 31 6 11 Macro 1 32 47 12 18 Macro 2 48 63 19 24 Macro 3 64 79 25 30 Macro 4 80 95 31 37 Macro 5 6 96 111 38 43 Macro 6 112
19. cal components Clean the optical components regularly The presence of smudges or dust on optical surfaces can reduce the strength of the light output and the quality of the effects Use care when cleaning optical components and work in a clean well lit area The coated surfaces are fragile and easily scratched Do not use solvents that can damage plastic or painted surfaces 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool for at least 15 minutes 2 Remove the front lens for cleaning by grasping the lens collar twisting it clockwise and sliding the lens out of the fixture 3 Remove the fixture cover if you need to access the internal optical components It can be a good idea to Basic service 25 Warning Important remove the lamp during cleaning see Installing a lamp in the Ego X Series on page 26 4 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles with compressed air 5 Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water Do not rub the surface lift the particles off with a soft repeated press 6 Remove smoke and other residues with cotton swabs or unscented tissues moistened with isopropyl alcohol 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 Dry with a clean soft and lint free cloth or compressed air 7 Replace the
20. control each fixture must be assigned its own address and its own control channels If two or more fixtures are set up with the same address they will receive the same instructions and should behave identically Setting up identical fixtures with the same address is a good tool for troubleshooting unexpected behavior and an easy way to achieve synchronized action Specifying a DMX address DIP switch pins 1 9 are used to set the control address 1 Select an address for the fixture on your controller If you are calculating the DMX addresses for multiple fixtures you can save time by using the Martin Address Calculator at http www martin dk service utilities AddrCalc index asp 2 Look up the DIP switch setting using the Martin DIP Switch Calculator also available on the internet at 20 Ego X Series user manual http www martin dk service dipswitchpopup htm or look for the address in the following DIP switch settings table 3 Disconnect the fixture from power 4 Set pin 10 to OFF 5 Set pins 1 through 9 to the ON 1 or OFF 0 position as listed in the table below Find the address in the following table Read the settings for pins 1 5 to the left and read the settings for pins 6 9 above the address 0 means OFF and 1 means ON Pin 10 is always OFF for DMX operation DIP Switch Setting 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 071 1
21. e lamp particularly if your fingers touched the glass A clean lint free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used Gently push the lamp into the holder until it snaps into place Replace the fixture cover and tighten the access screws taking care not to trap any loose wires FUSES Ego X Series fixtures use a 3 15 Amp slow blow fuse for protection against current overload An indication that the fuse may have blown is that when power is applied the lamp does not light and the fan does not operate If the fuse blows repeatedly there is a fault with the unit that requires service by a Martin technician Never bypass the fuse or replace it with one of another size or rating Replacing the main fuse 1 Unplug the power cable from the power input socket The fuse holder is integrated into the power input socket Using a flathead screwdriver lift the cover off the fuse holder and replace the fuse Replace the fuse holder cover and reconnect power Basic service 27 FIRMWARE UPDATES The factory installed software version is indicated on the serial number label The latest software is available from the support area of the Martin web site at http www martin com It can be installed using an MP 2 or via a PC serial data link using a hardware interface supported by the Software Uploader shareware also available from the Martin web site The following devices are currently supported software version
22. ed mirror dish movement Setting the master fixture Important Set only one fixture as master DIP switch pins 1 or 2 and 10 ON The master fixture can be set to either auto trigger or music trigger mode To set a fixture as master 1 Set all DIP switch pins to OFF 2 Set DIP switch pin 10 to ON 3 Either set DIP switch pin 1 to ON for music trigger mode or set DIP switch 2 to ON for auto trigger mode 4 Set DIP switch pin 4 to ON for slow effects action or OFF for fast action Stand alone operation 19 DMX OPERATION Ego X Series fixtures can be connected to and operated from a DMX controller DMX CONTROL ADDRESS The DMX control address also known as the start channel is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller Each fixture needs its own control address set and uses this address and subsequent control channels to receive instructions from a controller Ego X4 and Ego X5 fixtures use six control channels Ego X6 fixtures use seven control channels All fixtures read the data on the start channel and the next channels If an Ego X4 or Ego X5 has its control address set to 100 it uses channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Channel 106 is available for use as control address for the next fixture If an Ego X6 has its control address set to 100 it uses channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Channel 107 is available for use as control address for the next fixture For independent
23. first fixture on the link is the master e A termination plug is simply a connector with a 120 ohm 0 25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3 12 Ego X Series user manual GENERAL OVERVIEW The lamp turns on as soon as power is applied To achieve optimal results the use of smoke effects together with your fixtures is recommended CONNECTIONS CONTROL PANEL Main fuse holder MAINS INPUT SERIAL DATA LINK JUUN Power input Data link connections AC power DMX input indicator DIP switch indicator FOCUSING E Adjust the focus using the thumb screw next to the dde D lens J Note that this thumb screw d is for focus adjustment only E For access to the lens and other optical components see Cleaning optical components on page 25 General overview 13 EFFECTS Ego X4 effects The Ego X4 features a rotating parabolic reflector with multiple mirrors that gives multiple rotating light beams As well as the rotating mirror dish the Ego X4 contains the effect wheel described below with 12 gobo color combination positions and a closed position Position Gobo 1 GO GO JO GO b WwW NY o 14 Burst Dot Sound wave Jester Whirlpool Target Nippon Mobius Fab 4 Solar flare d Er E Color Open white Light green 204 Magenta 507 Blue 111 Primary green 206 M Magenta 507 Blue 101 Blue 106 Flame red 304 Yellow 603 Light green
24. heel shake function This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 5 controls the color twinkle wheel and is used to select colors set auto color or select twinkle effects Fast slow and dynamic music triggering of the wheel can also be selected This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 6 controls the rotation direction and speed of the colored mirror dish A shake function is available and fast slow and dynamic music triggering of the mirror dish can also be selected This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 7 allows one of 12 factory set macros to be selected The macros are mini programs that use all the fixture s effects Select a macro if you want fast access to impressive light effects with minimal programming Ego X Series user manual BASIC SERVICE Important CLEANING Regular cleaning of the elements in the optical path as well as the fan and air vents is vital to maintaining the operational quality of the Ego X Series Excessive dust smoke fluid and particle buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage to the fixture that is not covered by the warranty Cleaning the fan and air vents To maintain adequate cooling dust must be cleaned from the fan and air vents periodically Remove dust from the fan and air vents with a soft brush cotton swab vacuum or compressed air Cleaning opti
25. ings usura 37 Ego X6 DMX protocol 0 0 ee 38 Ego X6 DIP switch settings o 40 Ego X Series specifications 41 This page intentionally left blank INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a dynamic lighting fixture from the Martin Ego X Series Ego X4 Ego X5 and Ego X6 fixtures feature a 250 watt long life halogen lamp and sharp projection quality optics in a moulded composite casing All models feature precise focus adjustment that gives crisp projections Fixtures in the Ego X Series feature a range of intelligent lighting effects that give multiple moving light beams patterns and colors Full details of the effects available in individual models are given in Effects on page 14 of this manual All models can be controlled using DMX or operate in stand alone mode where effects can be triggered automatically or by music In stand alone mode fixtures have master slave capabilities that make it possible to synchronize light shows with other Ego X Series fixtures of the same type without using a DMX controller In DMX mode features include twelve factory designed macros that allow light shows to be created quickly with minimal programming A convenient handle and lens protection ring make for easy transport and handling The most recent version of this user manual is available from the Support area of the Martin Professional website at http www martin com
26. lens is visibly damaged stop using the fixture immediately and do not operate it again until the damaged component is replaced injuries due to falls When suspending the fixture above ground level verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened Use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable Block access below the work area when installing or removing the fixture Safety information 7 INSTALLATION Installing Warning Important AC POWER Ego X Series fixtures have an auto ranging power supply that can operate in the following nominal voltage ranges at 50 60 Hz e 100 120 Volts AC e 208 240 Volts AC a plug on the power cable Your fixture s power cable may require a grounding type earthed power plug that fits your power distribution cable or outlet Consult a qualified electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation For protection from dangerous electric shock the fixture must be grounded earthed The AC power distribution system must have overload and ground fault earth fault protection Verify that all power cables are undamaged and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices before use Following the power plug manufacturer s instructions connect the yellow and green wire to ground earth the brown wire to live and the blue wire
27. ler with a 5 pin XLR output use a 5 pin male to 3 pin female adaptor P N 11820005 2 Connect the cable to the male XLR data input of the first fixture on the link 3 Continue connecting fixtures output to input If connecting two fixtures with opposing polarity on pins 2 and 3 insert a phase reversing cable between the two fixtures Installation 11 4 Terminate the link by inserting a male XLR termination plug P N 91613017 into the data output of the last fixture A termination plug is simply a connector with a 120 Ohm 0 25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3 Male Female Termination Plug Termination Plug Male XLR Female XLR 1 1 2 2 3 120 Ohm 3 120 Ohm P N 91613017 P N 91613018 Installing a data link for master slave operation Ego X Series fixtures can operate in master slave mode with other Ego X Series fixtures of the same type This means that Ego X4 fixtures can operate with other Ego X4s but not X5s or X6s for example To install a data link for master slave operation 1 Insert a female XLR termination plug into the data input of the first fixture Using suitable cable connect the data output of the first fixture to the data input of the next fixture 2 Connect additional fixtures output to input Up to 32 may be connected 3 Insert a male XLR termination plug into the data output of the last fixture Note that The female termination plug may not be required if the
28. ls the rotation direction and speed of the kaleidoscopic mirror tunnel A shake function is available and fast slow and dynamic music triggering of the mirror tunnel can also be selected This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 6 allows one of 12 factory set macros to be selected The macros are mini programs that use all the fixture s effects Select a macro if you want fast access to impressive light effects with minimal programming DMX operation 23 24 EGO X6 DMX OPERATION For full details of settings on DMX channels refer to Ego X6 DMX protocol on page 38 Channel 1 controls the strobe stand alone auto triggering and reset If stand alone auto triggering is selected on this channel intensity will be automatically set to 100 and all other channels will be disabled until stand alone is deselected on channel 1 Channel 2 controls light intensity When intensity is set to zero the cooling fan will slow down significantly to reduce power consumption prolong the life of the product reduce noise and minimize cleaning This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 3 controls the textured glass wheel and is used to select texture effects and control rotation of the wheel Fast slow and dynamic music triggering of the wheel can also be selected This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 4 controls the textured glass w
29. mprove air flow around fixture No music trigger action Sound level too low to activate control circuit Increase volume or reduce distance between loudspeakers and fixture No action Electrical malfunction Refer to service technician Software checksum error Update firmware See Firmware updates on page 28 Fuse blows repeatedly Electrical malfunction Refer to service technician Fixture resets correctly but does not respond to controller DMX signal is not being transmitted Check controller Check connections and cables Device with reversed polarity wrongly connected Use phase reversing cables or adaptors for this device Incorrect address or other DIP switch setting Check DIP switch settings Intermittent flicker or strange behavior Data link not terminated Insert termination plug in output of the last fixture on the link One of the fixtures is transmitting as a master or is defective Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained to bypass unplug fixture from data and plug connectors on data cable directly together Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician Effect fails to reset correctly Effect requires mechanical adjustment Troubleshooting Contact Martin technician for service 31 EGO X4 DMX PROTOCOL Channel Value Percent Function Strobe music trig reset 0 4 0 1
30. ndom shake 209 239 82 93 Reserved stop 240 244 94 95 Reserved music trigger fast 245 249 96 98 Reserved music trigger slow 250 255 99 100 Music trigger dynamic Macros 0 15 0 5 No macro 16 31 6 11 Macro 1 32 47 12 18 Macro 2 48 63 19 24 Macro 3 64 79 25 30 Macro 4 80 95 31 37 Macro 5 7 96 111 38 43 Macro 6 112 127 44 49 Macro 7 128 143 50 55 Macro 8 144 159 56 62 Macro 9 160 175 63 68 Macro 10 176 191 69 74 Macro 11 192 207 75 81 Macro 12 208 255 82 100 Reserved No function Ego X6 DMX protocol 39 EGO X6 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Fixture Pin setting 0 OFF 1 ON Option mode 2 4 51 61718 9 1410 11 Music trigger Single and 99 E master Auto trigger Ea Master only Slow elects Random mirror dish movement Slave only E Inverted mirror dish movement Demo program Select DMX address DMX Disable macro channel Note that Slow action can be set using pin 4 in master mode only Otherwise effects action is fast by default If pin 10 is set to OFF pins 1 9 determine the fixture s DMX address Pin 12 is not used Pin 3 must not be used in stand alone mode When pin 3 and 10 are both set to ON the fixture enters effect wheel adjustment mode Demo program If DIP switch pins 5 and 10 are both set to ON the fixture runs a factory set program that demonstrates all its effects 40 Ego X Series user manual EGO X SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Physic
31. ny software problems that may be preventing successful upload Ego X Series user manual To perform a boot mode upload 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes Place the fixture with its mounting bracket facing down Remove the six access screws from the cover and lift it off Locate jumper PL9 in the group of four jumpers on the PCB see PCB layout on next page Using long nose pliers reach in and relocate the cap on jumper PL9 so that it bridges the two pins as shown in the diagram on the next page Reassemble the fixture and reconnect to power Perform the boot mode upload as described in the manual of the uploader that you are using Once the upload is complete repeat steps 1 to 4 above but relocate the jumper cap so that it no longer bridges the two pins Basic service 29 PCB LAYOUT 2 Ground g 10 dei 12V 5 o Color Twinkle id Feedback 2 5V X Dimmer Ego X6 only 5 TT 3 Fan 0 Color Gobo Ego X48 5 Textured glass Ego X6 Boot mode q EO t9 Q QO x m ES D 30 Ego X Series user manual TROUBLESHOOTING problem No light probable cause s No power to the fixture suggested remedy Check connections Blown fuse power indicator LED will also be inactive Check and replace fuse if necessary Burned out lamp Install new lamp Fixture too hot Allow to cool Clean fan and air vents I
32. o a qualified technician Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and or covers Protecting yourself and others from burns and fire Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating Ensure that the air flow through fans and vents is free and unobstructed Keep all combustible materials for example fabric wood paper at least 0 1 meters 4 inches away from the fixture Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture Do not illuminate surfaces within 0 3 meters 12 inches of the fixture Provide a minimum clearance of 0 1 meters 4 inches around fans and air vents Ego X Series user manual Preventing Replace the lamp if it becomes damaged thermally deformed defective or worn out or when average service life is reached When replacing the lamp allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the lamp Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror The exterior of the fixture can become hot Allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before handling Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 40 C 104 F Do not stare directly into the light Never operate the fixture without all lenses and covers installed an unshielded lamp emits UV radiation that can cause burns and eye damage If any component cover shield or
33. on direction and speed Fast slow and dynamic music triggering of the wheel can also be selected This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 6 allows one of 12 factory set macros to be selected The macros are mini programs that use all the fixture s effects Select a macro if you want fast access to impressive light effects with minimal programming Ego X Series user manual EGO X5 DMX OPERATION For full details of settings on DMX channels refer to Ego X5 DMX protocol on page 35 Channel 1 controls the strobe stand alone auto triggering and reset If stand alone auto triggering is selected on this channel intensity will be automatically set to 100 and all other channels will be disabled until stand alone is deselected on channel 1 Channel 2 controls light intensity When intensity is set to zero the cooling fan will slow down significantly to reduce power consumption prolong the life of the product reduce noise and minimize cleaning This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 3 controls the effect wheel and is used to select effects and control rotation of the wheel Fast slow and dynamic music triggering of the wheel can also be selected This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 4 controls the effect wheel shake function This channel is disabled during stand alone auto triggering operation Channel 5 contro
34. p installed Accessories Philips ELC 10H 24 V 250 W 1000 hour halogen lamp Osram ELC 7 X 24 V 250 W 700 hour halogen lamp Philips ELC 5H 24 V 250 W 500 hour halogen lamp Osram ELC 24 V 250 W 50 hour halogen lamp a Ges di dda Aa Main fuse SRA 5 pin male to 3 pin female adaptor 05 XLR termination plug A Ordering information EN 60598 2 17 P N 97000109 P N 97000108 P N 97000107 P N 97000104 P N 91602005 P N 05020013 P N 11820005 P N 91613017 P N 90428400 P N 90428500 P N 90428600
35. procedure for connecting the data link is described in Installing a data link for master slave operation on page 12 Setting slave fixtures Slaves can be set to either copy the master behavior exactly or respond to trigger signals but behave differently from the master Setting random movement gives synchronized but unrelated effects compared with the master Setting inverted movement gives a mirror image of the master To set a fixture as slave set all the fixture s DIP switch pins to OFF The slave will now copy exactly the behavior of the master fixture To set a slave fixture to respond to trigger signals but behave differently from the master 1 Set all DIP switch pins to OFF 2 Set DIP switch pin 10 to ON 3 Depending on your Ego X Series model set either random or inverted movement options as listed below Ego X4 slave options Set pin 6 to ON for random color gobo wheel movement Set pin 7 to ON for random mirror dish movement Set pin 8 to ON for inverted color gobo wheel movement Set pin 9 to ON for inverted mirror dish movement Ego X5 slave options Set pin 6 to ON for random color gobo wheel movement Set pin 7 to ON for random mirror tunnel movement Set pin 8 to ON for inverted color gobo wheel movement Set pin 9 to ON for inverted mirror tunnel movement 18 Ego X Series user manual Ego X6 slave options e Set pin 7 to ON for random mirror dish movement e Set pin 9 to ON for invert
36. table platform fasten the fixture to the structure or surface If mounting on a surface use a grade 8 8 minimum M12 bolt or screwbolt passing it through the hole in the fixture s mounting bracket see illustration 5 Install a safety cable that can Rigging clamp Safety cable hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture passing it through the fixture s handle see illustration and around the mounting structure or through the eyebolt in the mounting surface Do not simply pass the safety cable through the fixture s mounting bracket as this will leave the fixture unsecured 6 Loosen the swivel locks tilt the fixture to the desired angle and retighten 7 Check that the fixture is held securely 8 Check that the fixture is at least 0 3 meters 12 in from the surface to be illuminated and at least 0 1 meters 4 in from any combustible materials 9 Check that the clearance around the air vents is at least 0 1 meters 4 in and that airflow around the vents is free and unobstructed DATA CONNECTION You need to create a serial data link to Control fixtures via a DMX control device Operate two or more Ego X Series fixtures of the same type in master slave stand alone mode where all fixtures run a synchronized light show without a separate DMX control device Ego X Series user manual Creating a data link Installing Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single
37. ture or to individual effects Ego X6 effects The Ego X6 features a rotating parabolic reflector dish with an arrangement of colored mirrors that gives multiple rotating light beams Besides the reflector dish the Ego X6 features a rotating color wheel with twinkle function and a rotating textured glass wheel Combining these three features gives a spectacular array of light beams with dynamically changing colors and textures When operating the Ego X6 under DMX control Individual positions on the textured glass wheel and color twinkle wheels can be selected e Twinkle can be held static or activated with variable speed The textured glass wheel and parabolic reflector dish can be rotated continuously clockwise or counter clockwise Rotation speed can be varied Shake options are also available e Music trigger using the built in sensor can be applied to the entire fixture or to individual effects 16 Ego X Series user manual STAND ALONE OPERATION The Ego X Series can be operated without a controller in stand alone mode In this mode a fixture can be operated as a single unit or in a master slave configuration together with other Ego X Series fixtures of the same type In stand alone mode light effects are selected at random in response to either auto trigger or music trigger signals from the built in sensor Several options are available to modify stand alone operation This chapter describes these options and expl
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