Martin Professional MX-10 Extreme User manual

MX-10 Extreme
user manual

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©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 35000117, Rev. E
cooling fan
mounting
bracket
AC & data
sockets
pan/tilt arm
control panel
front cover bolts

3
Introduction.................................................................................................................................4
Features .................................................................................................................................4
About this manual ..................................................................................................................4
Safety.............................................................................................................................................5
Safety precautions .................................................................................................................5
Setup..............................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................6
Lamp installation ....................................................................................................................6
AC power ...............................................................................................................................8
Installation ..............................................................................................................................9
Connecting the serial data link .............................................................................................10
Control Panel............................................................................................................................11
Menu navigation ..................................................................................................................11
Address selection .................................................................................................................11
Tailoring performance ..........................................................................................................12
Information readouts ............................................................................................................13
Test and service utilities .......................................................................................................13
DMX-512 control......................................................................................................................15
Lamp power .........................................................................................................................15
Effect position ......................................................................................................................15
Speed control .......................................................................................................................16
Optical configuration.............................................................................................................17
Gobos ..................................................................................................................................17
Color filters ...........................................................................................................................19
Prism ....................................................................................................................................20
Service.........................................................................................................................................21
Lamp replacement ...............................................................................................................21
Mirror replacement ...............................................................................................................21
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................21
Lubrication ...........................................................................................................................22
Replacing fuses ...................................................................................................................22
Updating software ................................................................................................................23
DMX protocol ...........................................................................................................................................24
Control menu ...........................................................................................................................................28
Error messages ......................................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................32
PCB connections ..................................................................................................................................33
Specifications - MX-10 .......................................................................................................................34

4 MX-10 Extreme
I NTRODUCTION
Features
Thank you for selecting the Martin MX-10 Extreme. Some of the many features include:
• efficient, 2000 hour, 250 watt discharge lamp
• 12 interchangeable dichroic colors
• 8 interchangeable indexed-rotation gobos
• interchangeable 3-facet rotating prism
• motorized focus
• full-range dimming
• fast blackout and strobe effects
• fast and accurate 16-bit mirror movement
• advanced low-noise motor control
• coated optics
• user-installable firmware
• switch-selectable power supply settings
• power factor correction
• integrated mounting bracket and floor stand
• easy-to-clean cooling fan
About this manual
Please check the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk for the latest product software and documentation.
Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e-mailed to [e-mail] or posted to
Martin Professional A/S
Olof Palmes Allé 18
DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
Attn: Service Department
Please review the important safety precautions in this manual before installing and operating the fixture.

Safety 5
S AFETY
Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp
explosion, and falls. Read this manual before 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 your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hot line at [phone].
Safety precautions
PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
• 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 any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
PROTECTION FROM UV RADIATION AND LAMP EXPLOSION
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
• When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 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, or before usage exceeds the maximum service life.
PROTECTION 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.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.1 meter (4 inches) away from the fixture.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 inches) of the fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror.
• The exterior of the fixture can get very hot. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
PROTECTION FROM INJURY DUE TO FALLS
• When suspending the fixture, 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 and use an approved means of secondary
attachment such as a safety cable.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.

6 MX-10 Extreme
S ETUP
Unpacking
The MX-10 Extreme comes with:
• MSD 250/2 lamp (not installed)
• 3-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable
•usermanual
Important! Cut and remove the cable tie from the tilt motor bracket before operating.
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a custom flight case
to transport the fixture.
Lamp installation
A lamp must be installed prior to initial operation.
COMPATIBLE LAMPS
A Philips MSD 250/2 lamp is included. The MX-10 Extreme lamp options are shown in the table below. Installing any
other lamp may damage the fixture.
Lamp Average life Replace before Color Temp. Output P/N
Osram HSD 250 2000 hr 2500 hr 6000K 68 lm/W 97010103
Philips MSD 250/2 2000 hr 2200 hr 6500K 72 lm/W 97010100
Philips MSD 200 2000 hr 2200 hr 5600K 67 lm/W 97010106
Table 1: Lamp comparison

Setup 7
TO INSTALL A LAMP
WARNING! When replacing the lamp, disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow the lamp to cool
for at least 15 minutes before proceeding. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
1 Remove the 2 screws labelled “Lamp replacement” and pull out the lamp
socket.
2 If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
3 Pre-adjust the lamp socket by turning the 3 lamp adjustment screws to the
middle of their range. There should be 2 mm between each cap nut and the
fixed disk.
4 Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), align the
small pin on the lamp with the small hole in the socket and insert the lamp
squarely. Make sure that the 4 small projections on the base contact the face
of the socket.
5 Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your
fingers touched the glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also
be used.
6 Insert the tip of the lamp into the fixture with as little twist in the lamp wires as possible. When the base of
the lamp is inside the fixture, turn the lamp assembly so that the arrow points towards the control panel.
Carefully locate the reflector opening, which is deep within the lamp chamber, and fully insert the lamp.
7 Align the screw holes and fasten the lamp access plate with 2 screws.
8 If replacing the lamp, reset the lamp hour and lamp strike counters as described on page 13.
9 Strike the lamp (after setup is complete) and adjust it for optimum performance by turning the 3 adjustment
screws one at a time until the brightest part of the beam is centered.
Figure 1: Lamp installation
2mm

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AC power
Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The power
supply shall have overload and ground-fault protection.
Important! Verify that power supply settings match the local AC supply before use.
The MX-10 Extreme is factory configured for 230 V / 50 Hz operation. If your AC power
supply is different, the fixture must be configured for the local voltage and frequency.
Always use the voltage settings that are equal to or next highest to your AC supply.
TO CONFIGURE FOR LOCAL AC POWER
1 Disconnect the fixture from power.
2 Remove the 4 cover screws with a 5 mm hex key. Lift off the front cover.
3 Locate the selection switches and the settings label, which is by the color wheel. Move the voltage switch to
the setting that is equal to or higher than the local AC voltage. If your voltage falls between 2 settings,
always select the higher voltage. For example, if the AC voltage is 215 V, use the 230 V setting instead of
210 V.
4 Move the frequency switch to the setting that matches the local AC frequency: 50 or 60 Hz.
5 Replace the cover.
Figure 2: Power supply settings
voltage
frequency

Setup 9
TO INSTALL A PLUG ON THE POWER CABLE
The power cable must be fitted with a grounding-type cord cap that fits your power distribution system. Consult an
electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation.
• Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow and green wire to ground (earth), the
brown wire to live, and the blue wire to neutral. The table below shows some pin identification schemes.
TO APPLY POWER
Warning! The power cables must be undamaged and
rated for the electrical requirements of all
connected devices.
Important! Powering through a dimmer system can
damage the fixture.
1 Verify that the supply cable is undamaged and rated
for the current requirements of all connected devices.
2 Plug the prepared power cable into the AC socket and
a grounded AC power supply.
Installation
LOCATION AND ORIENTATION
The MX-10 Extreme may be installed in any orientation. It can be fastened directly to a suitable surface, hung with a
rigging clamp, or placed directly on a level surface.
For safe operation, install the MX-10 Extreme in a location where
• the mirror is at least 0.3 meters (12 inches) away from any illuminated surface
• the fixture is at least 0.1 meters (4 inches) away from combustible materials
• the fixture is protected from rain and moisture
• there is at least 0.1 meters (4 inches) clearance around the fan and control panel
• there are no flammable materials nearby
TO RIG OR MOUNT THE MX-10 EXTREME
Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding.
Warning! Always use a secure means of secondary attachment.
1 If using a rigging clamp (not included), verify that it is undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the fixture’s
weight. Bolt the clamp securely to the bracket with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and lock nut, or as
recommended by the clamp manufacturer, through the 13 mm hole in the center of the mounting bracket.
2 If fastening the fixture directly, verify that the hardware (not included) and mounting surface can bear at least
10 times the fixture’s weight. The four 6.2 mm holes and/or the 13 mm hole in the mounting bracket may be
used to fasten the fixtures.
3 Verify that the structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables,
auxiliary equipment, etc.
4 Working from a stable platform, clamp or fasten the fixture to the structure.
Wire Pin Marking Screw color
brown live “L” yellow or brass
blue neutral “N” silver
yellow/green ground green
Table 2: Plug wiring
AC input & fuse holder
Data input
Data output

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5 Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture through/over the support and
anywhere through the aluminum pan/tilt arm that does not interfere with mirror movement.
6 Loosen the swivel locks and tilt the fixture to the desired angle. Turn the swivel locks clockwise to tighten.
When a handle reaches its limit, pull it out, turn counterclockwise, release, and continue tightening.
7 Verify that the fixture meets the location requirements listed previously.
Connecting the serial data link
The MX-10 Extreme has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that are wired for use with DMX devices
with pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold (-) and pin 3 to hot (+). As some devices have 5-pin connectors, or 3-pin connectors
with reversed polarity on pins 2 and 3, the following adaptor cables may be required.
1 Connect the controller’s output to the fixture’s data
input. For a DMX controller with 5-pin output, use a
cable with a 5-pin male and a 3-pin female XLR
connector.
2 Connect the output of the fixture closest to the
controller to the input of the next fixture. If connecting a
fixture with pin 3 hot to a fixture with pin 3 cold, use a
phase-reversing adaptor.
3 To terminate the link, insert a male 120 ΩXLR
termination plug in the output of the last fixture.
TIPS FOR BUILDING A SERIAL LINK
• Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices:
standard microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. For links up to 300 meters (1000 ft.)
long, you can use 24 AWG, low capacitance, 85-150 ohm characteristic impedance, shielded cable with 1 or more
twisted pairs. For runs up to 500 meters (1640 ft.) use 22 AWG cable. Use an amplifier if the serial link exceeds 500
meters.
• Never use a “Y” connector to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use a splitter such as the Martin
4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.
• Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.
• Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the link. The termination
plug, which is simply a male XLR connector with a 120 ohm, 0.25 watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks
up” the control signal so it does not reflect back down the link and cause interference. If a splitter is used, terminate
each branch of the link.
Phase-Reversing
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
3-pin to 3-pin
P/N 11820006
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
5-pin to 3-pin
P/N 11820005
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
3-pin to 5-pin
P/N 11820004
Figure 3: Cable adaptors
AC input & fuse holder
Data input
Data output