Martin Exterior 600 User manual

Exterior 600
user manual
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C ONTENTS
Section 1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Data link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fixture settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2. Stand-Alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Stand-Alone programming overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Programming from a PC using MUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Stand-Alone show playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Synchronous triggering during Stand-Alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Section 3. DMX control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Preparing a fixture for DMX control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
DMX controller operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DMX protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Section 4. Service and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Seal maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Lamp maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Maintaining the electrical system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section 5. Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
PCB layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Exterior 600 specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Exterior 600
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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S ECTION 1. G ETTING STARTED
This section contains the following chapters:
• “Introduction” on page 6
• “Installation” on page 10
• “AC power” on page 13
• “Data link” on page 18
• “Fixture settings” on page 21
• “General operation” on page 26

6Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin Exterior 600. This automated luminaire
combines a range of architectural lighting effects with extremely bright
output in an attractive aluminum housing designed for permanent outdoor
installation. It features seamless cyan, magenta, yellow (CMY) color mixing
and full-range continuous dimming. The fixture may be operated with DMX
controllers or in stand-alone mode with programmable start and stop times
or light levels.
An Exterior 600 running a pre-programmed show can perform synchronized
scene changes with up to 31 other Martin fixtures of the following types:
• Exterior 200
• Exterior 600
• Exterior 600 Compact
• FiberSource CMY150
• Imager series
• Alien 02 series
•MiniMACMaestro
Exterior 600 range
The Exterior 600 is available in 20 models, spanning five optical
configurations, with the following beam angles:
•12°
• 18-25°
• 22-38°
•65°
•100°
(An optional beam shaper lens (20° x 77°) is available for Exterior 600, 12°
models. This is in addition to the built-in beam shaper effect that is available
to DMX-controlled Exterior 600s.)
Each optical configuration is available in four power supply configurations:
• 230V, 50Hz
• 245V, 50Hz
• 208V, 60Hz
• 277V, 60Hz

Introduction 7
Software note
The functions described in this manual are valid from Version 2 of the
Exterior 600 software. When running earlier versions of the software, refer
to an earlier revision of this user manual. These are available from
http://www.martin.com.
Safety information
Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents potential
risks due to electric shock, heat and ultraviolet radiation burns,
lamp explosion, falls, high-intensity light, and fire if safety
precautions are not followed. A thorough understanding of the
dangers, genuine concern for safety, and attention to detail are
required to prevent accidents.
Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture,
follow the safety precautions listed below, observe the
warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture, observe all
local building, safety and electrical regulations, and always
double-check the safety conditions. If you have questions about
how to operate the Exterior 600, please contact your Martin
dealer 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.
Guarding against electric shock
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the
lamp, fuses, or any part.
• 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.
• Only use cables that are suitable for the intended application and
environment. Isolate from power immediately and replace any cables that
are not in perfect condition.
• Refer all service to a Martin service technician.

8Introduction
Lamp safety
• Do not operate the luminaire with missing or damaged covers, shields,
lenses or ultraviolet screens: an unshielded discharge lamp emits UV
radiation that can cause burns and eye damage.
• Do not stare directly into the light output. Never look at an exposed lamp
while it is lit.
• A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without
warning. Allow the luminaire to cool for at least 20 minutes and protect
yourself with safety glasses and safety gloves before replacing the lamp
or servicing the luminaire internals.
• If the quartz envelope of a discharge lamp is broken, the lamp releases a
small quantity of mercury and other toxic gases. If a discharge lamp
explodes in a confined area, evacuate the area and ventilate it
thoroughly. Wear non-porous safety gloves when handling a broken
discharge lamp. Treat broken or used discharge lamps and used safety
gloves as hazardous waste and send to a specialist for disposal.
• Replace the lamp if it becomes visually deformed, damaged or in any
way defective
• Replace the lamp at the latest when it reaches the limit of its average life
as specified in this manual or by the lamp manufacturer.
• Install only an approved lamp.
Guarding against burns and fire
• Do not attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Replace
defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least
1 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well
away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1 meter (39 inches) of the fixture.
• Install the fixture outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• Do not place filters or other materials over the lens. Use only Martin
accessories to modify beam shape.
• The exterior of the fixture becomes very hot, up to 90° C (194° F) during
normal operation. Do not locate the fixture in areas where accidental
contact is likely.
• Allow the fixture to cool for 20 minutes before servicing
• 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).

Introduction 9
Preventing injury due to falls
• Ensure that all external covers, components and installation fittings are
securely fastened.
• Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces, fasteners and lifting
equipment can bear the weight of all the devices they are intended to
support plus an adequate safety margin, and that they conform to local
building and safety regulations.
• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform
whenever installing, servicing or removing the fixture.
• Always use at least one fastener of the correct grade in each of the 4
curved mounting slots in the base.

10 Installation
Installation
This section describes in general terms how to mount the fixture and
connect it to data and AC power. These procedures must be performed by
qualified professionals.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• “Unpacking”
• “Lamp Installation”
• “Fixture installation”
Unpacking
The Exterior 600 comes with the following items:
• Philips MSD 575 discharge lamp
• User manual
Lamp Installation
See “Installing the lamp” on page 66.
Fixture installation
This section briefly describes how to anchor the Exterior 600. The Exterior
600’s base allows the fixture to be manually panned 50° and tilted +/- 40°.
Warning! It is the installer’s responsibility to determine the anchoring
method.
Location and orientation
The Exterior 600 may be installed outdoors, in any orientation. It must be
located at least 1 meter (39 in.) away from the surface to be illuminated and
any combustible materials. The aluminum housing reaches temperatures up

Installation 11
to 90° C (194° F): the fixture should not be located where it can accidentally
be touched.
When choosing a location for the fixture, consider that it has an ingress
protection rating of 65. This means that the fixture is totally dust proof and
that it is protected from water ingression to the extent that moisture from
low-pressure water jets from any direction cannot get into the product.
However, the product is not designed to withstand:
• High-pressure water jets from any direction
• Immersion in water (or any other fluid)
The Exterior 600 requires free-circulating air for cooling. Do not bury the
Exterior 600, install it in a well or sunk into a recess, or otherwise locate it in
an unventilated space.
To achieve the full tilt range, the fixture must be installed on a pedestal at
least 12 cm (4.7 in) long. To achieve the full pan range, the fixture must be
anchored with 4 fasteners that can be loosened, spaced at 90° intervals as
described in “Fastener spacing and type” below.
Sun alignment and 12° beam angle models
Exterior 600 models with a 12° beam angle are fitted with a PC (plano-
convex) lens. If the sun is aligned in front of this lens at any time during its
daily and seasonal movement and the sunlight is powerful enough, the
sun’s rays can be focused into the fixture, causing internal damage. The
conditions that can cause this damage are rare, but fixture/sun alignment
must be taken into account during installation of 12° models.
There are various solutions to this limitation. One solution is to fit the
Exterior 600 snoot accessory, if possible in combination with the barn doors
accessory, to shield the lens as much as possible from the sun’s rays. If the
fixture is easily accessible, another solution is to shade the lens during the
day. Note that the center of the lens must never be covered while the lamp
is lit as this will lead to overheating and damage that is not covered by the
product warranty.
Fastener spacing and type
Warning! Verify that the supporting structure can bear the weight of all
installed devices. Use at least one fastener in each of the 4
curved mounting slots.
The fixture is designed to be anchored with four 10 mm (3/8 in.) bolts.
Additional bolts may be used but the pan range will be reduced. Evenly
space the bolts at 90° intervals, centered on a 170 mm (6 and 11/16 in.)

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circle, so that one bolt passes through each curved slot in the foot of the
base.
The specific hardware will depend on the installation. Consult a qualified
engineer to determine a suitable anchoring method and to verify that the
structure can safely bear the fixture’s weight. Use high quality corrosion-
resistant fasteners such as zinc-plated steel, grade 8.8 or better, together
with either self-locking nuts or nuts and lock-washers.
Adjusting pan and tilt
1. To adjust the pan, loosen the anchor bolts slightly so that the fixture can
turn. Manually adjust the pan position and retighten the bolts.
2. To adjust the tilt, loosen both tilt locks on either side of the base. Position
the fixture and retighten the tilt lock nuts.

AC power 13
AC power
Power configuration
This section describes connection to AC power. Your Exterior 600 is factory-
wired to one of the following settings:
• 230 V, 50 Hz
• 245 V, 50 Hz
• 208 V, 60 Hz
• 277 V, 60 Hz
Operating at the incorrect power setting can result in poor light output,
greatly reduced lamp life, overheating and damage to the fixture. The
factory settings are printed on the serial number label. If your local AC
voltage or frequency differ from the settings for your model, then see
“Changing the power settings” on page 71.
Connection to power
Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must
be grounded (earthed). The AC power system must be fitted
with current overload and ground-fault (earth fault) protection.
Important! Do not connect the Exterior 600 to an electrical dimmer system.
Doing so can damage the electronics.
The Exterior 600 is supplied with a 3 meter (9.8 ft.) length of 3-conductor
0.75 mm2(~18 AWG) electrical cable, neoprene jacket type, for connection
to AC power. The cable enters the fixture through an IP68 cable gland that
fits 5.5-10 mm (1/4-2/5 in.) diameter cables.
Note: If the power cable jacket is open at any point (for example at a
connection or if damaged), and if the opening is exposed to
water, moisture can be drawn up the inside of the cables when
temperature fluctuation during operation causes expansion and
contraction. When installing the product outdoors, always
ensure that the fixture is protected from water entry via the
power cable by:

14 AC power
• Protecting the connectors on the power cables in a weatherproof
housing or junction box (see manufacturer’s instructions), or
• Replacing the supplied cable with one that connects directly inside
the fixture (see“Hard wiring the fixture to power” on page 14), or
• Using IP65 rated power connectors (see “Installing a plug on the
power cable” on page 16).
Hard wiring the fixture to power
Prerequisites
• Use Hypalon or neoprene rubber-jacket cable. The conductor size must
be 1.5 mm2(approx. 16 AWG) minimum.
• Verify that the power supply in the Exterior 600 is tapped for the local AC
voltage and frequency. The factor- supplied rating can be found on the
fixture serial number label.
• Verify that the feed cable is undamaged and rated for the current
requirements of all connected devices.
• if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified
electrician.
• Consult a qualified electrician if the Exterior 600 is to be connected
directly to building wiring. There must be a switch in the circuit to turn
power off when the fixture is not in use or is being serviced.
Replacing the power cable
1. Make sure the Exterior 600 is isolated from AC power and is cool.
2. Remove the 10 Allen screws from the rear cover plate.
3. Pull off the plate and seal.

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4. Remove the 2 screws from the aluminum circuit-board bracket (A) and
pull the circuit board out.
5. Unplug the power cable’s brown lead from the back of the main fuse
holder (B). The lead is connected with a spade plug and can be pulled
off.
6. Remove the green/yellow lead from the grounding bolt (C) to the left of
the ballast.
7. Disconnect the blue lead from the connection block (D) located in front
of the transformer.
8. Loosen the large outer nut on the power cable gland (E). Cut cable ties
as necessary and pull the power cable out of the fixture.
9. Transfer the outer cable gland nut (E) to the new cable and then insert
the new cable through the cable gland. Pull the cable into the fixture and
cut to 52 cm (20 in.) from the inside of the cable gland.
10.Remove 28 cm (11 in.) of outer insulation. Lead the cable between the
fuse holder and housing (at B).
11. Install a ring terminal on the ground lead (green/yellow), place the
terminal on the grounding bolt to the left of the ballast (C), and replace
the nut.
12.Strip 6 mm (1/4 in.) of insulation from the neutral lead (blue) and screw
the lead into the neutral terminal of the connection block in front of the
transformer (D).
A A
B
C
D
E

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13.Install a 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) insulated female spade terminal on the live lead
(brown), and plug the lead into the back of the main fuse holder (B).
14.Replace the printed circuit board (A). Bundle the wires together as
before with zip ties.
15.Verify that both nuts on the cable gland are tight (E). Check the condition
of the seal for the back cover. Replace with a new one (P/N 20600020) if
the seal is torn, cracked or brittle.
16.Insert the Allen screws through all holes in the cover and the seal. Place
the cover firmly against the body. Adjust the straight sides of the seal so
that they stick out a little, just enough so that you can feel the seal when
you run a finger across the joint.
17.Cross-tighten the cover bolts evenly. The correct torque for these bolts is
2 Nm (1.5 ft.-lbs.). At this torque, the seal will be compressed by about
one-third.
The cable gland must be replaced if the outside cable diameter is larger
than 10 mm or smaller than 5.5 mm. See “Cable glands” on page 59.
Installing a plug on the power cable
A non-IP-rated plug may be installed on the power cable for testing, service,
and temporary applications only. For outdoor installations, a power plug
rated IP65 minimum must be used. The following table details some
commonly used wiring configurations.
Wire (EU) Wire (US) Pin Marking Screw (US)
brown black live “L” yellow or
brass
blue white neutral “N” silver
yellow/green green ground green
SERIAL DATA LINK
MAINS INPUT
MAINS INPUT
LIVENeut.Gnd.
(Brown)(Blue)(Yellow)
Gnd.HotCold
(Blue)(Red)
(Green)
(Green)

AC power 17
Following the plug manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow and
green wire to ground (earth), the brown wire to live, and the blue wire to
neutral. Consult an electrician if you have any doubts about proper
installation.

18 Data link
Data link
A data link is required for DMX controller operation and for synchronized
stand-alone operation of multiple fixtures.
Cable and junctions
The Exterior 600 is supplied with a dual 3 meter (10 ft.) 24 AWG cable tail
with two IP65-rated locking 3-pin XLR connectors for data connection. The
male connector is for data input and the female connector is for data output.
The connectors are wired pin 1 to shield (ground), pin 2 to signal - (cold),
and pin 3 to signal + (hot).
Use RS-485 data cable designed for outdoor use to extend the link. RS-485
cable has low capacitance and a characteristic impedance of 85 to 150
Ohms. It is electrically shielded and has at least 1 twisted pair of conductors.
The minimum recommended wire size is 0.25 mm2(24 AWG) for runs up to
300 meters (1000 ft.) and 0.34 mm2(22 AWG) for runs up 500 meters (1640
ft.).
Warning! Connectors on earlier models are not weatherproof, and if these
connectors are exposed to water, moisture can be drawn up the
inside of the cables when temperature fluctuation during
operation causes expansion and contraction.
When installing the Exterior 600 outdoors, use one of the
following measures to ensure that the fixture is protected from
water entry caused by suction inside the data cable:
• Protect connectors on the data cable with weatherproof housings
or junction boxes, or
• Use waterproof outdoor cable and IP65-rated XLR connectors such
as the NC 3 MX-HD-B and NC 3 FX-HD-B produced by Neutrik that
are supplied with current Exterior 600s.

Data link 19
Adaptors
Adaptors may be required to connect the Exterior 600 to the controller or
other 5-pin devices. Adaptor cables for indoor use are available from Martin.
The adaptor cables are wired as shown below.
Splitter/Amplifiers
A device such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485
Splitter/Amplifier may be used to branch the data link and/or extend its
length. Do not use a “Y” connector to split the link.
Terminators
Termination of the data link is required for trouble-free communication. For
temporary installations, this can be achieved with an IP65 weatherproof
male termination plug inserted into the data output cable of the last fixture in
each chain. A termination plug is simply an XLR connector with a 120 ohm
resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3.
For permanent terminations, the link can be terminated inside the last fixture
in each chain, using a 120 ohm, 0.25 watt resistor (available from your
Martin Architectural dealer: P/N 04150308) across the hot and cold data
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

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terminals on the main circuit board, or across the corresponding terminals
on the connection block (at position D).
If you terminate the data link internally then you will need to change the
supplied dual cable (with male and female XLR connectors) to a single
cable with a male connector. The process for changing the XLR cable is
very similar to that for changing the power lead (see “Hard wiring the fixture
to power” on page 14). The cable enters the fixture (at position E) and the
leads are connected to the connection block (at position D).
Building a data link
To build a data link:
1. Connect a data cable to the controller’s data output. A male 5-pin to
female 3-pin adaptor may be required. Lead the data cable from the
controller to the first fixture and plug it into the fixture’s male data cable.
2. Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of
the next fixture. Continue in this manner. Up to 32 fixtures may be
connected output to input.
3. Terminate the link as described above, at the output of the last fixture in
the chain.
A A
B
C
D
E
SERIAL DATA LINK
MAINS INPUT
MAINS INPUT
LIVENeut.Gnd.
(Brown)(Blue)
(Yellow)
(Yellow)
Gnd.HotCold
(Blue)
(Blue)
(Red)
(Red)
(Green)
(Green)