Harman Martin RUSH MH 10 Beam FX User manual

RUSH MH 10 Beam FX
User Manual

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Table of contents
Safety information..............................................................................................5
Introduction ......................................................................................................10
Before using the product for the first time ....................................................10
Physical installation .........................................................................................11
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ...........................................................11
Mounting the fixture on a truss.....................................................................11
AC power .........................................................................................................13
Linking fixtures to power in a chain..............................................................14
Fixture overview...............................................................................................15
Control data link...............................................................................................16
Tips for reliable data transmission ...............................................................16
Connecting the data link...............................................................................17
Fixture setup ....................................................................................................18
Using the control menus ..............................................................................18
DMX addressing...........................................................................................18
DMX channel mode......................................................................................19
Behavior without DMX (DMX State).............................................................19
Stand-alone settings ....................................................................................19
Pan/tilt inversion ...........................................................................................21
Dimmer settings ...........................................................................................21
Backlight.......................................................................................................22
Function delay..............................................................................................23
White balance adjustment............................................................................23
Manual test...................................................................................................23
Auto test .......................................................................................................23
LED Temperature.........................................................................................24
Fixture time...................................................................................................24
Firmware version..........................................................................................24
Pro defaults ..................................................................................................24
Reset ............................................................................................................24
Fan mode .....................................................................................................24
Home position adjustment (offset menu) .....................................................25
Setting options by RDM ...................................................................................25
Scanning for RDM devices on the data link .................................................25
Getting status and setting options by RDM..................................................26
RDM functions..............................................................................................26
Effects ..............................................................................................................28
Pan and tilt ...................................................................................................28
Electronic dimming.......................................................................................29
Strobe effects ...............................................................................................29
Colors ...........................................................................................................29

Maintenance ....................................................................................................30
Cleaning .......................................................................................................30
Replacing the primary fuse...........................................................................31
Service and repairs ......................................................................................31
DMX protocol ...................................................................................................32
Basic (24-channel) mode .............................................................................32
Extended (93-channel) mode.......................................................................37
Control menus..................................................................................................42
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................45
Specifications...................................................................................................46

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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the
product and in this manual:
Warning!
Safety
hazard. Risk
of severe
injury or
death.
Warning!
Powerful
light
emission.
Risk of eye
injury.
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
safety
information.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage.
Risk of
lethal or
severe
electric
shock.
Warning!
Hot
surfaces.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471.
Possibly hazardous radiation emitted from this product. May be
harmful to the eyes. Do not stare at operating lamp and do not
view the light output with optical instruments or any device that
may concentrate the beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only and must be
installed by a qualified technician. It is not for household use. It
presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards,
electric shock and falls. It produces a powerful, concentrated
beam of light that can create a fire hazard or a risk of eye injury
if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Install, operate and service Martin® products only as directed in
their user manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause
damage that is not covered by product warranties.
Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this
user manual for future use.

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For the latest user documentation and other information for this
and all Martin® products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com
If you have any questions about how to install, operate or
service the fixture safely, please contact your Martin®
distributor (see www.martin.com/where-to for details) or call the
Martin® 24-hour service hotline on [phone], or in the
USA on 1-888-tech-180.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before carrying out any
installation or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in
use.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground
(earth).
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.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixture can easily be disconnected from
power.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or
any seal, cover, cable, or other component is damaged,
defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until repairs have been completed
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
electrical requirements of all connected devices.
The mains power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated
6 A and can supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not
connect any device to the fixture’s MAINS OUT socket when
using this input cable. If you want to connect other fixtures to

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the MAINS OUT socket, see ‘Linking fixtures to power in a
chain’ on page 14.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds
40° C (104° F).
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 50° C (122° F)
during operation. Avoid contact by persons and materials. Allow
the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100 mm
(4 in.) away from the fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
fans and air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 200 mm (8 in.) of the fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.
The fixture’s lenses can focus the sun’s rays inside the fixture,
creating a risk of fire and damage. Do not expose the front of the
fixture to sunlight or any other bright light source.
Protection from eye injury
The fixture falls into Risk Group 2 according to EN62471. To
minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the fixture
from power at all times when the fixture is not in use, and provide
well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working
on or near the fixture.
The light from the LED lamp is possibly hazardous and may be
harmful to the eyes. Do not stare directly into the product’s light
output.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes,
binoculars or similar optical instruments that may concentrate the
light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the LEDs when
the product lights up suddenly. This can happen when power is

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applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or when certain
control menu items are selected.
The fixture falls into the following Risk Groups according to
EN62471 at the distances indicated below:
RISK GROUP
2
RISK GROUP
1
19.8 m
(65.0 ft.)
212.4 m
(697 ft.)
RISK GROUP
EXEMPT
Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when in
use. The fixture is not portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a
rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means of
support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or
damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a secondary
attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the fixture if a
primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must be
approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment
for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN 60598-2-17
Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a
static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture and
all installed accessories.
Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it cannot
collide with an object or another fixture when it moves.
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.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields
or any optical component.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Support the fixture by its
base only.

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In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Do not attempt to use a
fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual
or install other than genuine Martin® parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.

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Introduction
The RUSH™ MH 10 Beam FX is a fast, compact moving head effect fixture
with dual LED effects: a 60W long-life RGBW LED providing an intense 4.4
degree beam effect and an array of 24 smaller LEDs providing a background
ring of light with full individual pixel control and built-in animation effects. The
pan and tilt can continuously rotate 360 degrees or provide fixed 16-bit
positioning and the fixture also features smooth electronic dimming and strobe
effects. The rugged, lightweight construction makes it ideal for events, touring,
and small venues.
The fixture is supplied with this user manual, a 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) bare-ended
power cable ready for a local power plug (not included) and a mounting
bracket for attachment of a suitable, user-supplied rigging clamp.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read ‘Safety information’ starting on page 5 before installing, operating or
servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using
the fixture. Do not attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, install a local
power plug (not supplied) to the end of the supplied power cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power
supply match the power requirements of the fixture.
5. Check the support pages on the Martin Professional website at
www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and technical
information about the fixture. Martin® user manual revisions are identified
by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
Note that whenever AC power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects
and functions to their home positions. Be prepared for the fixture head to
move. A reset usually takes around 20 seconds.

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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before
installing the fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in
a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the
fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked and all minimum distances
are observed.
The fixture must be installed by a qualified technician. It may be
operated in any orientation.
Fasten the fixture to a secure structure or surface. Do not stand
it on a surface or leave it where it can be moved or fall over. If
you install the fixture in a location where it may cause injury or
damage if it falls, secure it as directed in this user manual using
a securely anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture if the
primary fastening method fails.
Martin® can supply safety cables and rigging clamps that are suitable for use
with the fixture (see ‘Accessories’ on page 48).
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface in any orientation.
Ensure that the surface and all fasteners used can support at least 10 times the
weight of all fixtures and equipment they will support.
Fasten the fixture securely. Do not stand it on a surface or leave it where it can
be moved or fall over. If you install the fixture in a location where it may cause
injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed below with a securely anchored
safety cable that will hold the fixture if the primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging
structure in any orientation. Use a suitable rigging clamp such
as a G-clamp or a half-coupler clamp (see illustration on right)
fastened to the included omega bracket.
To clamp the fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of
all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.

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3. The fixture is supplied with an omega-type bracket to which a rigging
clamp can be attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to the bracket. The
bolt used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with a self-
locking nut.
4. Fasten the omega bracket to mounting holes Aon
the base of the fixture using the bracket’s quarter-
turn fasteners. Turn quarter-turn fasteners a full 90°
to lock them (see illustration on right).
5. Working from a stable platform, hang
the fixture vertically on the truss and
fasten the rigging clamp onto the
truss.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable
through attachment points Bas
directed below.
7. Check that the head will not collide
with other fixtures or objects.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or
other secondary attachment) that is
approved for the weight of the fixture so
that the safety cable will hold the fixture if
the primary attachment fails. Loop the
safety cable through one of the two
attachment points Bin the base of the
fixture base (see illustrations above and to
right) and around a secure anchoring
point.
If a safety cable attachment point
becomes damaged or deformed, do not
use the fixture. Return it to a Martin
Service Centre for repair.
B
A
A
B

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AC power
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before
connecting the fixture to AC mains power.
Warning! The mains power input cable supplied with the
fixture is rated 6 A and can supply only one fixture with
mains power. Do not connect any device to the fixture’s
MAINS OUT socket when using this input cable. If you want
to connect other fixtures to the MAINS OUT socket, see
‘Linking fixtures to power in a chain’ on page 14.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a
fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from
power.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the fixture, as this
may cause damage to the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to
install it permanently, or a power plug (not supplied) that is suitable for the
local power outlets can be installed on the power cable. Socket outlets or
external power switches used to supply the fixture with power must be located
near the fixture and easily accessible so that the fixture can easily be
disconnected from power.
If you install a power plug on the supplied power cable, install a grounding type
(earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated 8 A minimum, 250 V. Follow
the plug manufacturer’s instructions and connect the wires in the power cable
as shown in this table:
Live or L Neutral or N Earth, Ground or
US system Black White Green
EU system Brown Blue Yellow/green
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at
100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or
frequency to the fixture.

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Linking fixtures to power in a chain
The mains power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated 6 A and can
safely supply enough power for one fixture only. If you want to use the MAINS
OUT socket on the fixture to link power to another fixture in a daisy-chain, you
must obtain the larger power input cables and power link cables available as
an accessory from Martin (see ‘Accessories’ on page 48).
Using the 14 AWG or 1.5mm2cables from Martin®, you can link:
•Maximum nine (9) MH 10 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
•Maximum nineteen (19) MH 10 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
If you install a power plug on the 14 AWG / 1.5 mm2power input cable, install
a grounding type (earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated 16 A
minimum, 250 V.

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Fixture overview
1
22
345 6
78
1 – Display
2 – LEDs
Four LEDs provide status information.
•DMX: Valid DMX signal present.
•SLAVE: Fixture operating as a stand-alone slave.
•MASTER: Fixture operating as the stand-alone master.
•SOUND: Audio signal triggering stand-alone sequence.
3 – Control buttons
•MENU: Press to activate the menu. Within the menu, press to escape and
return to the previous level. Press and hold to exit the menu.
•DOWN: Press to scroll down through menu options.
•UP: Press to scroll up through menu options.
•ENTER: Press to confirm and save the menu selection.
4, 5 – XLR DMX input/output
For your convenience, 3 and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for DMX input
and output (through to next fixture). Do not connect output cables to both the
3-pin and 5-pin output sockets at the same time as this may cause data errors
(in other words, you cannot use the two outputs on the fixture to split the DMX
line).
6 – Fuse
The T 2.0 A fixture fuse is located in a fuseholder next to the power
input/output connectors.
7 – AC mains power input
A yellow Neutrik True1 powerCON inlet connector is provided to connect the
fixture to mains power.
8 – AC mains power link output
A yellow Neutrik True1 powerCON outlet connector is provided to allow mains
power to be linked to the next fixture. Please refer to the section above
“Linking fixtures to power in a chain” for safe use of this connector.

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Control data link
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The
fixture has 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output.
Up to 32 devices can be linked together on a single daisy chain. The total
number of fixtures in one 512-channel DMX universe is limited by the number
of DMX channels required by the fixtures. Note that if independent control of a
fixture is required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are
required to behave identically can share the same DMX address and
channels. To add more fixtures or groups of fixtures when the above limits are
reached, add a DMX universe and/or split the daisy-chained link into branches
using a powered DMX splitter.
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard
microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24
AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.). Heavier gauge
cable and/or a DMX buffer is recommended for longer runs. The pin-out on all
connectors is:
•pin 1 = shield
•pin 2 = cold (-)
•pin 3 = hot (+).
Pins 4 and 5 in the 5-pin XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are
available for possible additional data signals as required by the DMX512-A
standard. Standard pin-out is pin 4 = data 2 cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).

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To split the link into branches, use an opto-isolated splitter such as the
Martin® DMX 5.3 Splitter. Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in
the output socket of the last fixture. The termination plug, which is a male XLR
plug with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks
up” the control signal so it does not reflect and cause interference. If a splitter
is used, terminate each branch of the link.
Connecting the data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the closest fixture’s
male XLR DMX input connector.
2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture
and continue connecting fixtures output to input. Terminate the last fixture
on the link with a DMX termination plug.

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Fixture setup
This section explains the fixture characteristics you can set that determine how
it can be controlled and will behave. You choose the settings using the menus
available from the control panel, and they are retained even when the fixture is
powered off.
You can also set the options on the fixture remotely over the DMX line using a
suitable RDM controller.
A complete map of the control menu structure and brief explanations of their
purposes can be found on page 32.
Using the control menus
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Navigate the menu
structure using the ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons. To select a menu option
or to confirm a selection, press the ENTER button. To return to a higher level
in the menu structure without making a change, press the MENU button.
To exit the control menus completely, press and hold the MENU button.
DMX addressing
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to
receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture is controlled using a
minimum of 24 DMX channels (but has an extended mode which uses more
channels). Each DMX controlled fixture must have a DMX address set. For
example, if the fixture has a DMX address of 10, then it uses channels 10 to
33 inclusive. The following fixture in the DMX chain could then be set to a
DMX address of 35.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control
channels. Two fixtures of the same type may share the same address if
identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic
purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined with the inverse
pan and tilt options.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. In the control menu, select DMX ADDRESS and press ENTER to confirm.
The present address will blink in the display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select an address from 1 to 492 (the
top address will vary depending on the DMX mode of the fixture).
3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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DMX channel mode
You can control the fixture in two modes:
Basic (24 channel mode) controls all 24 cells of the LED ring together, so they
will be all the same color in RGB mode (though FX animations for the ring are
provided).
Extended (93 channel mode) allows you to control the 24 cells of the LED ring
separately using 24 groups of RGB control.
See “DMX protocol” on page 32 for a table showing the function of each DMX
channel.
To adjust the setting:
1. Select CHANNEL MODE and press ENTER. The currently set option will
blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Basic 24ch (default) or Extended
93ch.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection.
Behavior without DMX (DMX State)
The DMX STATE setting determines how the fixture behaves when it is not
receiving a DMX signal. You can set the fixture to enter Show Mode, black out,
or hold the effect it was displaying when the DMX signal stopped. The fixture is
set to HOLD by default.
To adjust the setting:
1. Select DMX STATE and press ENTER. The currently set option will blink in
the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select SHOW MODE (fixture enters
Show Mode), BLACKOUT (fixture blacks out) or HOLD (fixture shows the
last effect it was displaying before the DMX signal stopped).
3. Press ENTER to save your selection.
Stand-alone settings
The fixture will operate in stand-alone mode if it is not receiving a DMX signal
and the DMX STATE menu option is set to SHOW MODE (see above), or if
you enter the SHOW MODE menu in the control panel.
Stand-alone show selection (Show Mode)
Four pre-programmed stand-alone shows are available. To set the show that
the fixture will run in Show Mode:

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1. Select SHOW MODE and press ENTER to confirm. The currently selected
show will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Show 1, 2, 3 or 4.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection.
Master/slave operation
Fixtures in Show Mode can be linked in a chain and set to master/slave
operation, where one master fixture running a standalone show controls the
behavior of slave fixtures. Two slave modes are available:
•Fixtures in Slave 1 mode copy the master.
•Fixtures in Slave 2 mode are synchronized with the master but have slight
variations in behavior.
You must set all the fixtures except one as slaves. If you set more than one
fixture in the chain to act as master, you may cause damage that is not
covered by the product warranty.
To operate fixtures in master/slave mode:
1. Link fixtures in a chain, using DMX cable to connect one fixture’s DMX
OUT socket to the next fixture’s DMX IN socket. See ‘Control data link’ on
page 16.
2. In the MASTER SLAVE menu, set one fixture to MASTER and set all the
other fixtures to SLAVE 1 or SLAVE 2.
3. Set the master fixture in the chain to run one of its four standalone shows
using its SHOW MODE menu (see ‘Show Mode’ above).
4. Set all the fixtures in the chain to DMX STATE SHOW MODE.
5. Make sure that the fixtures are not receiving a DMX signal.
Sound activation in show mode
Show Mode can be combined with sound activation. The fixture has a built-in
microphone that can be used to trigger scene changes in sync with a music
beat (music trig) when the fixture is running in Show Mode.
To enable sound activation:
1. Select SOUND MODE and press ENTER.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON (sound activation enabled) or
OFF (sound activation disabled).
3. Press ENTER to save your selection.
To adjust the sensitivity of sound activation to the volume of the music:
1. Turn on the music source and set it to the desired volume.
2. Select SOUND SENSE and press ENTER.