Martin Professional Stagebar 54 User manual

Stagebar 54
user manual

Dimensions
230
190
105
420
230
190
105
630
Stagebar 54 S
Stagebar 54 S
Stagebar 54 L
Stagebar 54 L
All dimensions are in millimeters
©2007 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. Information subject to change without notice. Martin Professional
A/S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any
other loss occasioned by the use of, inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual. The use of certain patents
in Martin Stagebar products is licensed by Color Kinetics®, Inc. (see details printed on product).
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Safety Information
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual:
Warning! Class 2M LED product. Do not look into the beam from a distance
of less than 40 cm (16 inches). Do not stare into the beam for extended
periods at a short distance. Do not view the beam directly with optical
instruments.
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
This product presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls.
Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed
below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture. If you have questions about how to
operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at +45
70 200 201.
PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Shut down power to the entire installation at the building’s main power distribution board and lock out
power (by removing the fuse for example) before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing any cover or 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 (earth-fault) protection.
• Connect this fixture to AC power either using the supplied power cable or via 3-conductor cable that is
rated minimum 20 amp, hard usage. Suitable cable types include ST, SJT, STW, SEO, SEOW and STO.
• The voltage and frequency at the power outlet are the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the
power inlet. Only connect devices to the power outlet that accept this voltage and frequency.
• Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition
and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices.
• Do not use the fixture if the power cable or power plug are in any way damaged, defective or wet, or if they
show signs of overheating.
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this section before
installing, powering, operating or servicing this
product.
DANGER!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
LED light
emission. Risk
of eye injury.
Warning!
Refer to
manual before
installing,
powering or
servicing.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Riskof
lethalorsevere
electric shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.

• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
PROTECTION FROM FIRE
• Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses. Replace defective fuses with ones of the
specified type and rating only.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 m (4 in.) around fans and air vents.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not stick filters, masks or other materials directly onto LEDs.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
• Do not hang fixtures from each other. Use one clamp per fixture when suspending.
• When suspending the fixture, ensure that the structure and all hardware used can hold at least 10 times
the weight of all devices suspended from them.
• Use a secondary attachment (such as a safety cable) to secure each fixture. Secondary attachments
must be able to hold at least 10 times the weight of all devices suspended from them and must be
installed as described in this manual.
• 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.
• The LED emission presents a hazard to eyesight at a distance of 4 - 40 cm (1.6 - 16 inches) when the eye
is exposed to the beam for longer than 0.25 seconds.
• Do not look at LEDs from a distance of less than 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in.) without suitable protective eyewear.
• Do not look at LEDs with magnifiers or similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
Disposing of this product
Martin® products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment), as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, where applicable.
Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life. Your
supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products.

Contents
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjustable mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Standing installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flying from a truss, bar or other structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AC power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Relaying power to other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control data link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connection pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fixture setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DMX addresses and DMX mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fixture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fixture readouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Service and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removing and installing LED lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing and removing the diffuser front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reflector removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Software installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DMX protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RGB Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RGBAW Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HSI Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HSIC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Onboard control panel menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Stagebar 54 specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Product overview
A
B
EH
F
G
D
A
C
Stagebar 54 L
Stagebar 54 L
Stagebar 54 S
Stagebar 54 S
F
J
I
A - End cap release screws
B - Cooling fan
C - Data input connector (RJ-45)
Connect to DMX control data from the
controller or previous fixture.
D - Safety attachment eye
Use only this attachment point for secondary
attachment (e.g. safety cable).
E - Power inlet (PowerCon blue)
Connect a power cable with a blue Neutrik®
PowerCon®connector from a 100-240 VAC
nominal 50/60 Hz power source.
F - Quarter-turn mounting points
Use to attach the floorstand/mounting bracket
supplied with the fixture or an omega bracket.
G - Control panel/display
H - Data output connector (RJ-45)
Use to relay DMX control data to the next
fixture.
I - Power outlet (PowerCon light grey)
Connect a power cable with a light-grey
Neutrik®PowerCon®connector to lead power
to the next fixture. The total current draw of all
the devices connected to the power outlet of
the first fixture in the chain must not exceed
15 amps peak, 11 amps constant
J - Primary fuseholder
Replace fuse with one of same type and
rating only.
Figure 1: Connections panel

Introduction 7
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Stagebar 54, a modular LED-based color changer and pixel display fixture from
Martin. This product features:
• Luxeon K2 high-power LEDs
• 116 watts total LED output per fixture at 25° C (77° F)
• RGBAW (red, green, blue, amber, white), and RGB color mixing, HSIC (hue, saturation, intensity, color
temperature) and HSI color management
• 54 LEDs arranged into 6 pixels per fixture
• Individual (6 x 1) or grouped (1 x 6, 2 x 3 or 3 x 2) pixel control
• Diffuser front for even color rendition
• 25° viewing angle
• DMX 512A control (3 - 30 channels depending on control mode)
• Control data in/out via RJ-45 connectors
• Control panel and full text backlit LCD display with battery power for offline setting and addressing
• Auto-sensing power supply unit with 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz operating range
• Daisy-chainable power link
• Power in/out via Neutrik®PowerCon®connectors
• Adjustable floorstand/mounting bracket
• Quarter-turn fastener mounting points
• Short (Stagebar 54S) and long (Stagebar 54L) models. To simplify the combination of different models in
installations, three short models have the same length as two long models.
For the latest firmware updates, documentation, and other information about this and all Martin Professional
products, please visit the Martin website at http://www.martin.com
Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e-mailed to [e-mail] or posted to:
Service Department
Martin Professional A/S
Olof Palmes Allé 18
DK-8200 Aarhus N
Denmark
Unpacking
The following items are included with the Stagebar 54:
• 3 m power cable with blue Neutrik® PowerCon® power input connector
• 5-pin XLR to RJ-45 adapter
• Adjustable floorstand/mounting bracket
• Six 3 x 3 LED lens sheets (installed)
• Diffuser front
• This user manual
Using for the first time
Before applying power to the fixture:
• Carefully review “Safety Information” on page 3.
• Check that the local AC power voltage is within the ranges listed on the serial number label and in “AC
power” on page 9.
• Install a power plug on the power cable as described in “Power connection” on page 9.

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Physical installation
WARNING!Use either the supplied adjustable floorstand/mounting bracket or an omega bracket and
rigging clamp to install each Stagebar 54. With all methods of installation:
1. Check that all structures, equipment or surfaces used for support can bear at least 10 times the
weight of all the fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc. that they will support.
2. Check that there are no combustible materials within 0.5 m (20 in.) of the fixtures when installed,
and that there are no flammable materials nearby.
3. Do not hang fixtures from each other – every fixture must be installed with its own bracket and/or
clamp.
4. Secure each fixture with an approved safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of
the fixture and hardware attached to it, looping the cable through the attachment point labelled
on the fixture and over or through the supporting structure. Do not use the mounting bracket as
a secondary attachment point, as this will leave the fixture unsecured.
5. If the diffuser front is not installed, make sure that it is impossible for LEDs to be viewed from a
distance of less than 40 cm (16 inches).
If the diffuser front is installed, there is no eye hazard at any distance.
important! Make sure that there will be at least 0.1 m (4 in.) of free space and unrestricted airflow to
and around the air vents in the back of the fixtures.
The Stagebar 54 can be installed in a standing position or suspended in any orientation from a truss or
supporting structure. The supplied mounting bracket can be fitted with a rigging clamp or bolted to a
surface. Alternatively, the mounting bracket can be replaced with an omega bracket and rigging clamp.
Adjustable mounting bracket
The adjustable mounting bracket supplied with the fixture can either be folded around the fixture and used
as a floorstand, fastened directly to a surface or fitted with a rigging clamp for flying installation. Use at least
two bolts, grade 8.8 minimum, if fastening to a surface. A drilling template is provided on the inside back
cover of this manual.
Standing installation
If you install fixtures in a standing position:
1. Install fixtures on a level, stable surface where they do not present a hazard of tripping or falling.
2. Stack a maximum of four fixtures vertically and secure stacked fixtures so that they cannot fall over.
Flying from a truss, bar or other structure
To fly a fixture from a rig or other structure:
1. Install a rigging clamp on an omega clamp attachment bracket,
then fasten the omega bracket to the fixture using the
quarter-turn mounting points on the rear panel (see Figure 1 on
page 6). Ensure that quarter-turn fasteners are turned a full 90°
clockwise to lock them (see Figure 2).
2. Block access under the work area. Working from a stable
platform, suspend the fixture by fastening the rigging clamp to
the truss or structure.As soon as a fixture is fastened in place,
install a secondary attachment such as a safety cable to secure
it.
Figure 2: Locking a quarter-turn
fastener

AC power 9
AC power
DANGER! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before connecting the Stagebar 54 to AC power.
Lock out power to the entire distribution system before carrying out installation work.
DANGER! Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only.
Important! Do not supply the fixture with power via an external dimming system, or you may cause
damage the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty.
The Stagebar 54 features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to
100 - 240 V nominal AC power at 50 or 60 Hz. Only connect the fixture to AC power within this voltage
range.
Fixtures are protected by a 3.15 amp slow-blow primary fuse located in a fuseholder on the rear panel (see
Figure 1 on page 6). The power output circuit is protected by a 15 amp slow-blow fuse located inside the
fixture. See “Fuse replacement” on page 16 for details of changing fuses.
Power connection
DANGER! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). Power
distribution circuits must be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault)
protection.
Power is supplied to the fixture via a blue Neutrik®PowerCon® inlet that accepts a blue PowerCon®
NAC3FCA cable connector. Power can be relayed to another device via the light-grey PowerCon® outlet that
accepts a light-grey PowerCon®NAC3FCB cable connector. Note that blue input and light-grey output
connectors have different designs: one type cannot be connected to the other.
You may need to fit the power cable with a power plug that is suitable for your AC power outlets. If so, install
a grounding-type (earthed) plug that is rated 20 A minimum. Follow the plug manufacturer’s instructions.
Table 1 shows some possible pin identification schemes; if pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any
doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.
There is no separate power on/off switch: power is applied to the fixture as soon as it is connected to power.
Relaying power to other devices
Important! To avoid blowing the power output fuse, the total current draw of all devices connected to
one fixture’s power outlet must not exceed 15 amps peak, 11 amps constant.
Fixtures can be linked in a chain, power outlet to power inlet, so that they all draw power via the first fixture,
but certain points must be respected:
• Either the supplied power cable or a three-conductor cable rated SJT, 20 A minimum (12 AWG or
2.5 mm2) must be used to connect the first fixture to AC power.
• Either the supplied power cable or a cable rated SJT, 15 A minimum (AWG 14 or 1.5 mm2) must be used
to connect the subsequent fixtures in the chain to the first fixture.
Wire Color Pin Symbol Screw (US)
brown live L yellow or brass
blue neutral N silver
yellow/green ground (earth) green
Table 1: Power plug connections

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• The total current draw of all the fixtures in the chain after the first fixture must not exceed 15 amps peak,
11 amps constant. See the following examples for an explanation of what this means in practice:
-At100 V AC power, a maximum of five Stagebar 54 fixtures may be linked in one chain so that they
draw AC power from the same source. As stated in the Stagebar 54 Specifications (see page 23), each
fixture draws a current of 2.5 A at 100 V. The first fixture will draw a current of 2.5 A. The four fixtures
linked to the first fixture will draw a total of 10 A, which is within the 11 A limit for constant current draw.
-At230 V AC power, a maximum of 11 Stagebar 54 fixtures may be linked in one chain so that they
draw AC power from the same source. As stated in the Stagebar 54 Specifications (see page 23), each
fixture draws a current of 1.1 A at 230 V. The first fixture will draw a current of 1.1 A. The ten fixtures
linked to the first fixture will draw a total of 11 A, which is equal to the 11 A limit for constant current
draw.