MiniMAC user manual MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile
1 data connection 2 base fan 3 head fan 4 AC input & main fuse 5 cover locks 6 lamp access 7 control panel 8 eye bolt for safety cable 9 Omega clamp attachment bracket ©1999 - 2002 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 35000084, Rev.
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CONTROLLER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 AUTOMATIC STAND-ALONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Martin MiniMAC Profile or MiniMAC Wash. Both of these automated luminaires provide 12 dichroic color filters, high-speed mechanical shutter, 540° of pan by 270° of tilt, 3-digit LED control panel, DMX, MC-1, standalone, and master/slave control options; and switch-selectable power supply settings. The MiniMAC Profile provides a 17° hard-focused beam, manually adjustable focus, and 7 interchangeable rotating gobos.
• When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses. • Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit. • Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out. To protect yourself and other s from burns and fire • Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses.
2 AC POWER The MiniMAC has switch-selectable settings to configure the power supply for local conditions. The factory-default setting is indicated on the serial number label. Always use the setting that is closest to the local AC supply. Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The power supply shall have overload and ground-fault protection. Important! Install fuse and verify that power supply settings match local AC supply before use.
To instal l the mai n fuse Fuses are provided for 100 - 130 V and 200 - 250 V operation. Use only the fuse specified for the operating voltage. 1 Locate the bag containing the fuse for your AC voltage. Insert the fuse in the fuse holder. The holder may be packed with the other fuse. 2 Remove the label covering the mains input socket. 3 Insert the fuse holder in the empty slot in the mains input socket (C).
3 INSTALLATION LOCATION AND ORIENTATION For safe operation, install the MiniMAC in a location where • it is at least 0.3 meters (12 inches) away from illuminated surfaces and combustible materials. • it is not easily touched or bumped. • it is protected from rain and moisture. • there is at least 0.1 meters (4 inches) clearance around the fans and air vents. • there are no flammable materials nearby. The MiniMAC may be installed in any orientation as described below or placed directly on a stage or floor.
Clamp The MiniMAC includes a bracket for attaching a rigging clamp with 12 mm (1/2 in.) hardware. Clamps available from Martin are listed on page 44. TO RIG THE FIXTURE WITH A CLAMP WARNING! Screw the included eye bolt securely into the base and fasten a safety cable to the eye bolt. 1 Verify that the clamp is undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture.
Flush mount bracket Where no trussing system is available, you can use a special flush mount bracket that is available for the MiniMAC series. It is a simple metal bracket, which enables the MiniMAC to be flush mounted on a standard ceiling or wall. It provides a very discrete installation, with a very limited air gap between the product and the ceiling or wall. The bracket is designed so that one person can easily make the installation alone.
kg (48 lbs), and provides a drop from the ceiling to the attachment point of 12 to 62 cm (4.75 - 24.4 in.). The pantograph can be ordered separately from a Martin dealer (P/N 91602006). Ceil ing templ ate If you are mounting the MiniMAC through a ceiling then a template that can be used to cut out the shape of the fixture is available from the MiniMAC support page on the Martin support site (http://www.martin.dk/service/service.asp).
4 CONTROL PANEL The control panel is used to set control modes, address, and personalities; to display information readouts, to run tests, and to control the fixture manually. All user options may be set remotely via the serial link using the Martin MP-2 or MPBB1 with version 1.4 or later software.
To navigate the control menu Error messages, if any, and mode information are displayed at the top of the menu tree. If the fixture is in (1) DMX mode, the address is displayed; (2) Automatic Stand-alone mode, S A is displayed; (3) Programmed Stand-alone mode, the scene number is displayed. The top of the menu can be reached by pressing [menu] repeatedly. 1 From the top of the control menu, press [menu] to enter the main menu.
Adj adjustment menu POS position Adr address Pro protocol, profile ALO automatic lamp on P-t pan/tilt menu Aut auto-trigger PtS pan/tilt speed COL color rAt rate Ctr manual control, SA control rEC receive (SA slave) dEL delete rES DMX reset dIS display rgo gobo rotation EnA enable rnd random FAC factory settings rst reset fixture FAd fade time SA stand-alone menu FrE Fresnel (MiniMAC Wash) SHU shutter FSt fast SLO slow get get (retrieve scene) Snd sound
DMX MODE SETTING The MiniMAC has 4 control modes for operation with DMX512 controllers. The modes mix tracking and vector control with 8 and 16-bit pan/tilt resolution in different combinations to minimize channel requirements. Mode 1 provides basic control and requires the fewest channels. Modes 2 and 3 provide some additional control options. Mode 4 provides the full set of control options.
ADDRESS SELECTION The control address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller. The total number of channels used depends on the control mode. Be sure to allow adequate channels when setting the control address. If control channels for one fixture overlap control channels for another fixture, then one of the fixtures will receive the wrong commands.
To select a personality setti ng 1 Scroll to PEr in the main menu, press [enter], scroll to the desired personality, and press [enter]. 2 Scroll to the desired option and press [enter]. To restore default personality settings • Scroll to PE r in the main menu, press [enter], and scroll to FAC . Press [enter] twice to confirm and execute the command.
READOUTS The MiniMAC provides readouts to track usage, maintenance intervals, lamp life, and software version. Values from 1000 to 9999 are automatically scrolled and counters reset to 0 when they reach 10,000. Readout Path In f/Hr Usage Option Displays tot rES Total hours with power on. Hours with power on since counter was reset. Recommended for tracking service intervals. tot Inf /LH r rES Total hours with lamp on. Lamp usage tot Inf /LS t rES Total number of lamp strikes.
To test DMX control val ues 1 Program a set of commands for the fixture. 2 Scroll to tSt in the main menu, press [enter] and scroll to LOg . Press [enter]. 3 Press [enter] to display the start code. The start code must be 0. Press [menu]. 4 Scroll through the effects and press [enter] to display the DMX values received. Compare the values with the DMX protocol. UPLOAD MODE Software upload mode is normally engaged automatically. Use this option only if automatic upload fails.
5 CONTROLLER OPERATION This section describes operation with DMX controllers. The MiniMAC is also compatible with the Martin MC-1 and MC-X controllers. Controller operation is disabled when a stand-alone mode is enabled. DATA CONNECTION RECOMMENDED CABLE Reliable data communication begins with the right cable. Most microphone cable does not transmit digital data reliably over long runs.
To connect for control ler operation 1 Connect a data cable to the controller’s data output. If controller has a 5-pin output, use a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor cable (P/N 11820005). Lead the cable from the controller to the first fixture and plug it into the data input. 2 Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture.
The shutter closes automatically after 10 seconds if the light beam is projected on the base to prevent heat damage. The shutter opens instantly when the beam is moved. STAND-ALONE MODE Automatic stand-alone operation may be activated from the controller. COLOR The color wheel provides continuous-scroll for split-color effects and stepped-scroll for full-color positions. The wheel rotates continuously at variable speed and provides a random color function.
AUTOMATIC STAND-ALONE 6 The MiniMAC provides two stand-alone modes: automatic and programmed. This section describes Automatic Stand-alone Mode, in which random action is sound activated, using a built-in microphone, or triggered by a timer. The pan/tilt range and speed are adjustable and multiple fixtures may be synchronized in master/slave configuration. Table 6 lists the options and menu settings for customizing operation.
1 Select any one fixture to be the master. On this fixture only, scroll to SA in the main menu, press [enter], scroll to Ctr , press [enter], scroll to S nd , and press [enter]. 2 On all slave fixtures, scroll to SA in the main menu, press [enter], scroll to Ctr , press [enter], scroll to rE C , and press [enter]. 3 Plug a data cable into the OUT socket of the first fixture and the IN socket of the next fixture. Repeat as required to connect up to 32 MiniMACs (Profiles and Washes).
Setting SA enable SA trigger SA trigger rate SA mode Path Option Effect (Default setting bold) ON Enable stand-alone operation OF F Disable stand-alone operation Au t Enable stand-alone operation automatically if there is no DMX signal for 5 seconds. Sn d Sound trigger Au t 0 .5 - 10 Timed trigger Si n Set-up a single fixture Sn d Set-up a master fixture rE C 0 ..255 Set-up a slave fixture POS /PA N /HI 0 ..255 Set other end of pan range POS /tI L /Lo 0 ..
7 PROGRAMMED STAND-ALONE In Programmed Stand-alone mode the MiniMAC executes up to 7 scenes programmed by the operator and stored in the fixture’s memory. Multiple Profiles and Washes may be connected for operation in which each fixture (1) mimics the master fixture, (2) executes its own scenes in synchronization with the others, or (3), using the MC-X controller, executes its own scenes with its own fade and wait times.
Item Shutter Color Gobo selection Gobo rotation Fixtures Menu Profile & Wash Profile & Wash Profile Profile Option Effect Opn Shutter open CLO Shutter closed FSt Fast strobe nor Medium strobe SLO Slow strobe rnd Random strobe FOP Fade to open (max. fade time = 4 s.) FCL Fade to closed (max. fade time = 4 s.) Opn No color (open white) S 1 . .S 13 Split color 1..split color 13 C 1. .C 12 Color 1..
Item Wait time Fade time Run Fixtures Menu Profile & Wash Profile & Wash Profile & Wash Option Effect 0 .0 ... 1 20 Time, in seconds, that scenes hold still. Setting applies to all scenes. If wait time is 0, then fade time must be greater than 0! S LA Slave (fixture runs master’s scenes and timing) S Yn Synchronize (fixture runs own scenes using master’s timing) 0 .0 ... 6 0 Transitions time, in seconds, between 2 scenes. Does not apply to colors and gobos.
To execute the routine from the control panel 1 Verify that SA > En A is set to OFF. 2 Select r un from the Ctr menu and press [enter]. - To set a single fixture, select S in. - To set a master fixture, select S nd. - To set a slave or a synchronized fixture, select rE c . Press [enter]. 3 Press [menu] to exit the Ct r menu. Execution begins. 4 To disable execution, select Ct r > run > OFF and press [enter].
8 LAMP COMPATIBLE LAMPS The MiniMAC is designed to use either the Martin Metal Halide 150, included, or the Osram HTI 150 discharge lamp. Important! Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture. Lamp Efficiency Color Temp. Average Life MMH 150 67 lm/W 5000K 2000 hr. HTI 150 67 lm/W 6500K 750 hr. Table 8: Lamp specifications To replace the lamp WARNING! Wear safety glasses and allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes before opening the head.
5 Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), align the small pin with the small hole and insert the lamp squarely into the socket. Make sure that the 4 small projections on the base contact the socket. 6 If your fingers touched the glass bulb, clean it with a clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol. 7 Insert the lamp assembly and replace the screws (A). 8 Reset the lamp hour and lamp strike counters as described on page 18.
9 GOBOS The MiniMAC Profile accepts glass and metal gobos with the following dimensions: Outside diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.5 mm + 0/- 0.3 mm (0.886 in. +0/- 0.012 in) Maximum image diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 mm (0.669 in) Maximum thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 mm (0.
Uncoated side towards stage When an object is held up to the coated side there is no space between the object and its reflection. The back edge of the gobo cannot be seen when looking through the coated side. 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 gobo can be seen when looking through the uncoated side.
WASH FIELD ANGLE 10 The MiniMAC Wash optical system is factory-configured to provide a field angle of 40°, where the edge of the field is taken to be the circle where intensity is 10 percent of the center intensity. The field angle can be reduced to 23° by removing the lens and bracket located behind the Fresnel lens. To confi gure for 23° field angle Reverse this procedure to reconfigure for 40°. 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and remove the top cover (see page 35).
11 BASIC SERVICE The MiniMAC requires simple routine maintenance. The schedule depends heavily on the operating environment; please consult a Martin service technician for recommendations. Refer all service not described here to a qualified Martin technician. Important! Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage to the fixture that is not covered by the warranty. Warning! Disconnect the fixture from power before removing any cover.
3 Rinse with distilled water. Mixing the water with a small amount of wetting agent such as Kodak Photoflo will help prevent streaking and spotting. 4 Dry with a clean, soft and lint-free cloth or blow dry with compressed air. To clean the fan and air vents To maintain adequate cooling, dust must be cleaned from the fan and air vents periodically. • Remove dust and dirt from the fans and vent grills using a soft brush, cotton swab, vacuum, or compressed air.
1 Disconnect the fixture from power: it must be off at least 10 seconds. Do not apply power to the fixture until the uploader is connected and ready. 2 Connect the uploader to the fixture as you would a controller. Terminate the link. 3 Prepare the upload device for a boot mode upload but do not start the upload. 4 Apply power to the fixture. The control panel displays CS E , then b SL , then b. When b is displayed, wait 5 seconds and then start the upload. 5 Wait.
REPLACING FUSES The MiniMAC has 3 fuses. The main fuse is in the mains input socket. The secondary fuses are on the printed circuit board. Warning! Never replace fuses with ones of a different rating! To replace the main fuse 1 Unplug the mains cable from the input socket. Pry open the fuse holder and remove the fuse. 2 Replace the fuse with one of the same type. The fuse rating is listed on serial number label and in the specifications. To replace secondary fuses 1 Disconnect the fixture from power.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No response from fixture. Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to fixture. Check power cables. Primary fuse blown. Replace fuse. Secondary fuse blown. Replace fuse. Controller not connected. Connect controller. Incorrect addressing of the fixtures. Check address and mode settings on fixture and controller. Controller pin-out does not match fixture pin-out (signal reversed). Insert a swapper cable in data input. Stand-alone mode enabled.
A DMX PROTOCOL MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile 1 2 3 1 2 40 4 1 2 3 1 2 4 Value Percent Function 0 - 19 20 - 38 0-7 7 - 14 Shutter, Strobe, Reset, Lamp On/Off With shutter fade disabled (default) Shutter closed Shutter open 0 - 38 0 - 14 With shutter fade enabled Dimmer, closed to open 39 - 49 50 - 112 113 - 127 128 - 137 138 - 147 148 - 157 158 - 167 168 - 177 178 - 187 188 - 207 208 - 217 218 - 227 228 - 237 238 - 247 248 - 255 15 - 19 19 - 44 44 - 50 50 - 53 54 - 57 58 - 61 62 - 65 6
MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile 1 2 3 2 - 4 1 2 3 2 4 Value 151 - 159 160 - 163 164 - 167 168 - 171 172 - 175 176 - 179 180 - 183 184 - 187 188 - 191 192 - 195 196 - 199 200 - 203 204 - 207 Percent 59 - 62 63 - 64 64 - 65 66 - 67 67 - 68 69 - 70 70 - 72 72 - 73 74 - 75 75 - 76 77 - 78 78 - 79 80 - 81 Function Color Stepped scroll Color 12 (Blue 108) Color 11 (Orange 306) Color 10 (Purple 502) Color 9 (Green 208) Color 8 (Blue 101) Color 7 (Magenta 507) Color 6 (Yellow 603) Color 5 (Cyan 104) Col
MiniMAC Wash MiniMAC Profile 1 2 3 4 1 2 - 4 0-100 Pan Left to right (128 = neutral) 0 - 255 0-100 Pan fine (LSB) Left to right 0 - 255 0-100 Tilt Up to down (128 = neutral) 0 - 255 0-100 Tilt fine (LSB) Up to down 0-2 3 - 245 246 - 248 249 - 251 252 - 255 0 1 - 96 96 - 97 98 99 - 100 Pan/Tilt Speed Tracking mode Fast to slow Tracking, Pt S= SLO Tracking, Pt S= FSt Blackout while moving 0-2 0 10 3 - 251 1 - 96 252 - 255 97 - 100 Effects Speed Tracking mode Fast to slow Blackout while
B S PECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL Length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 mm (15.4 in) Width: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 mm (12.4 in) Height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 mm (16.3 in) Weight, MiniMAC Profile: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.
INSTALLATION Mounting points: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pair of 1/4-turn locks Orientation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . any Minimum distance to combustible materials: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 m (12 in) Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.
