Martin Imager Series User manual

Imager Series
user manual
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All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, with-
out permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000127, Rev B

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SECTION 1. GETTING STARTED........................................5
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Task checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuration overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mounting orientation and location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Data linking multiple fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Replacing the Imager J-Box cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adjusting the projection angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GENERAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
External control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Stand-Alone programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SECTION 2. STAND-ALONE OPERATION .........................25
STAND-ALONE PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About scene timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Synchronizing scene changes for multiple Imagers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Programming methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PROGRAMMING USING THE OPTIONAL INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL29
Before you begin programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Remote control commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
STAND-ALONE SHOW PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starting show playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Show Execution with the IR remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scene execution Using the optional MC-X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DMX controller override during Stand-Alone show playback. . . . . . . . . . .34
SYNCHRONOUS TRIGGERING DURING STAND-ALONE OPERATION . 35
SECTION 3. DMX CONTROL ..........................................37
DMX CONTROLLER OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Connecting a DMX control device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Set the appropriate DMX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Control address selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Disable Stand-Alone operation (if required). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Lamp control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SECTION 4. OPTICS AND PROJECTION ACCESSORIES......43
GOBOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Image projection size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Custom gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacing a gobo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Imager 04 DMX Gobo Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
LENS OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Changing the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
MOVING MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
SECTION 5. SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...............55
SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
SECTION 6. REFERENCE................................................65
CONTROL MENU STRUCTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
DMX PROTOCOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Imager 04 DMX-Gobo Wheel with moving-mirror fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Imager 01 DMX-Gobo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Imager 01 DMX-Gobo with moving-mirror fitted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
SPECIFICATIONS - IMAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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S ECTION 1. G ETTING STARTED

6Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin Imager. The Imager is a series of
luminaires designed for high resolution projection of patterns, images, logos
and messages. Imager luminaires are dedicated projectors suited to low-
maintenance installations.
The Imager product range is made up of a number of luminaires and
accessories:
• Imager 04 DMX Gobo Wheel - a DMX controlled four-gobo projector
• Imager 01 DMX Gobo - a DMX controlled single gobo projector
• Imager Base - provides power to a single Imager luminaire
• Moving mirror for Imager
Imager luminaires use a 250W discharge lamp. Three available lens options
offer the choice of narrow, medium and wide beam angles. DMX control
enables remote focus and control of effects. For colored projections there is
a simple slot for easy-to-replace color filters.The Imager is also equipped
with a dimming system designed to create gentle fades and transitions.
The optional moving mirror provides programmable movement, useful for
roving logos or gliding messages. This attachment creates the possibility of
precise, smooth movement in a range of 235° of pan by 65° of tilt. Fixture
settings are controlled via a 3-digit control panel or with an optional infrared
remote control.
Safety information
Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not intended for
use in a dwelling.
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 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.

Introduction 7
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 all service to a Martin service 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 30 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.
• Replace any cracked protective shields.
Protection from burns and fire
Warning The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 100° C
(212° F) at room temperature (25° C / 77° F). Allow the fixture to
cool for 30 minutes before handling.
• 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 1
meters (39 inches) away from the Imager luminaire.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.5 meters (20 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.
• 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 above ground level, 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
• Block access below the work area whenever servicing, installing or
removing the fixture.

8Introduction
Task checklist
√Task See
Install Imager Base Imager Base user
manual (P/N
35000128)
Unpack and check all parts are included page 9
Install any optical options such as gobos, lens, filters, or a
moving mirror. page 43
Install Imager J-Box and connect it to Imager Base page 12
Choose a location and connect Imager to J-Box page 13
Create data link if using multiple fixtures page 16
Set Imager personalities using the control menus page 20
When DMX control device is used
Connect DMX control device (if used) page 38
Using the control menus, set Imager profile option to “d1”
or “d2” and set the DMX address page 20 and page 39
Program show, or use live control, with DMX control device page 40
When stand-alone program is used (not available in software Version 1)
If optional IR is used:
• Ensure data link not terminated page 29
• If this is the first fixture in the data link, install the
optional IR receiver page 30
• Set fixture IR address page 20
If synchronous triggering of multiple fixtures is to be used,
set triggering options (is the fixture receiving or sending
scene change triggers?) page 27
Create stand-alone program, using:
• MP-2 Upload device, or the page 29
• Optional IR remote control page 29
Run stand alone program page 33

Installation 9
Installation
This section describes in general terms how to mount the fixture and
connect it to data and power. These procedures shall be performed by
qualified professionals.
Note This product must be installed in accordance with the
applicable installation code by a person familiar with the
construction and operation of this product and the hazards
involved.
Unpacking
The Imager comes with the following items:
• OSRAM HSD 250/80 lamp (installed)
• User manual
• Beacon gobo (pre-installed)
• Four cable glands
• Imager J-box (with terminator pre-installed)
• 2.5 mm Allen key/hex wrench
• 4 rubber cable-glands
•J-Box

10 Installation
Configuration overview
The Imager is designed to be attached to a ceiling mounted Imager J-Box.
The J-Box is connected to a controlling device and power. An Imager Base
supplies power to the Imager (via the J-Box).
The Imager is controlled via one of the following methods:
• DMX control device (such as a DMX controller or DMX recorder) which
sends control signals in real-time
• Martin MC-X remote control to trigger a pre-programmed stand-alone show
• Martin Infrared receiver and remote control transmitter (to program and run
stand-alone shows)
Via a CAT5 data network, a single Imager running a pre-programmed stand-
alone show can trigger scene changes in other Imager luminaires (or in
Martin Alien 02 or Martin MiniMac Maestro luminaires).
Prerequisites
Tasks
The procedures described here assume the that Imager Base has been
installed and power cables have been run from it to the position where the
Imager luminaire will be installed. This is recommended, but not required. If
you perform the procedures in a different order, then keep this in mind when
reading the instructions supplied here.

Installation 11
Required tools
To install the Imager luminaire you will need the following items which are
not supplied with the product:
• Four units of 6 mm mounting hardware appropriate to the mounting surface
and appropriate to the approximately 11.6 kg (25.6 lbs) combined weight of
the Imager J-Box and the Imager luminaire.
• Associated tools to install the mounting hardware
• Small flat head screwdriver
• 2.5 mm Allen key/hex wrench
• Box-cutter/razor knife
• CAT5 data cable (see “Creating a data link” on page 16)

12 Installation
Power
Power is supplied from an Imager Base via the Imager J-Box. They are
connected using the following two cables (not supplied):
• Lamp power out cable - 5 x 1 mm2 (AWG 18)
• Low voltage output cable - 4 x 0.75 mm2 (AWG 18)
This product must be mounted or supported independently of an outlet box.
During installation of this equipment consult a qualified electrician to ensure
correct branch circuit conductor.
Mounting orientation and location
Do not locate the Imager luminaire in an unventilated space. Install the
fixture in a location where it is:
• at least 0.5 meters (20 inches) away from the surface to be illuminated,
• at least 1 meter (40 inches) away from any combustible materials, and
• away from accidental public contact.
Installing the J-Box
All Imager luminaires must be mounted using an Imager J-Box. Securely
fasten the J-Box to a ceiling surface using 4 units of 6 mm (1/4 in.) mounting
hardware appropriate to the mounting surface and appropriate to the
combined weight of the J-Box and the Imager.

Installation 13
The following is an overview of the inside of the J-Box.
Attaching the Imager to a J-Box
To attach the Imager to a J-Box:
1 Remove the J-Box cover by loosing the 3 Allen screws around the rim with a
2.5 mm Allen wrench.
2 Using the 2.5 mm Allen wrench to loose the two locking screws, remove the
slotted section of the J-Box (indicated in grey).
Imager Base Other luminaires on the data network
DMX controller, MC-X,
or IR-receiver
(supplying power to one Imager)
RJ-45 connectors for data
Power cables for
lamp and motor
functions

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3 Pass the cables and mounting flange of the Imager though the center of the
J-Box cover.
4 Slide the flange of the Imager into the slot on the J-Box. Replace the slotted
section.
5 Move the Imager to the correct pan position and screw the locking screws in
place using the 3 mm Allen wrench.
6 Connect the power cables running from the Imager Base to the clamp
terminals in the Imager.

Installation 15
The following illustration shows the correlation between the clamp terminals
in the Imager Base and those in the Imager luminaire’s J-Box.
10.5 Volt
10.5 Volt
24 Volt
24 Volt
Lamp N.
Lamp N.
Ground
Rel. PCB
Rel. PCB
Neutral
Ground
Live
Lamp L.
Lamp L.
Mains
Lamp
48
37
269
15
1
234
5
6789
Clamp terminals
on Imager Base
Clamp terminals in
Imager J-Box

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7 Clamp the ground wire running from the luminaire to the green terminal (at
position 6) to the J-Box using the screw provided (illustrated here).
8 Push the clamp terminals in the J-Box into the holes that are provided so
that they click into place.
9 Connect the data cable from the Imager
luminaire to the data connector in the J-Box.
This can be found just behind the RJ-45
connectors.
10Perform any necessary steps in “Data linking
multiple fixtures”.
Data linking multiple fixtures
You need to create a data link if you are going to be:
• Operating multiple Imagers in a synchronous way
• Controlling more than one fixture via a DMX control device
• Programming multiple fixtures via the IR receiver and IR remote control
Creating a data link
The data transmission rate (250 kbits/s) used by DMX512 requires the
selection of a cable which does not significantly distort the signal or give rise
to spurious signal reflections. Cables intended for use with audio systems
(microphone cables), while having the convenience of flexibility, availability
and relative low cost, are NOT suitable for use with DMX512 because of
their high capacitance and incorrect characteristic impedance; at DMX512
data rates this will give rise to bit time distortion and signal
reflections/overshoot.

Installation 17
Cabling systems shall provide a balanced, nominal 120 ohm terminated
transmission line, and be made of cables with a characteristic impedance in
the range 100-120 ohms.
Note: Mixing cables of different impedances and other characteristics
not isolated by buffers or other processing devices may affect
system reliability.
Always use solid or stranded shielded-twisted pair/foiled twisted pair
(STP/FTP), 100 or 120 ohm cables that conform to ISO IEC 11801 category
5 or higher with RJ-45 connectors wired as follows
The minimum wire size is 0.2 mm (24 AWG) for runs up to 300 meters (1000
ft.) and 0.322 mm (26 AWG) for runs up 500 meters (1640 ft.). Your Martin
dealer can supply the right cable in various lengths.
The: RJ-45 sockets in the Imager J-Box are wired as follows - pins 7 & 8 to
ground, pin 2 to signal - (cold), and pin 1 to signal + (hot).
Creating the data link
1 Connect one of the RJ-45 connectors in
the J-Box to a DMX control device, or
one of the RJ-45 connectors in the next
J-Box.
2 Continue connecting fixtures output to
input. Up to 32 devices may be
connected on a serial link. A termination
plug is pre-installed and may need to be
removed if you are connecting the fixture to a subsequent fixture on a
network.
Pair Wire # Color Function DMX512 Pin
Pair 2 1 white /
orange data 1 + DMX512 Pin 3
2 orange data 1 - DMX512 Pin 2
Pair 3 3 white / green data 2 + DMX512 Pin 5
4 green data 2 - DMX512 Pin 4
Pair 1 5 blue Not assigned
6 white / blue Not assigned
Pair 4 7 white / brown Signal Common (0 v) DMX512 Pin 1
8 brown Signal Common (0 v) DMX512 Pin 1
Shield drain

18 Installation
3 If you are not using the infrared remote control and receiver, ensure that the
the link is terminated with an RJ-45 termination plug (one is supplied and
pre-installed in the J-Box) into the DMX data output of the last J-Box.
Warning If you are using Stand-Alone programs (see “Stand-Alone
programming overview” on page 26) on multiple fixtures on a
data link and you experience random “flicker” or other
unexplained control problems, insert a female termination plug
(P/N 91613018) into the last fixture on the data link.
Replacing the Imager J-Box cover
1 Four holes, for cabling, are semi-
stamped in the side of the J-Box
cover. If these are needed, take a
pair of needle-nose pliers and break
the metal stamps out of the cover.
Place the supplied cable glands
over the cables and push them into
the holes in the junction-box cover.
2 Before closing the J-Box ensure that the power and data network cables
(“Data linking multiple fixtures” on page 16) are attached to the terminals.
3 Push the Imager J-Box cover into place.
4 Using the 2.5 mm Allen wrench, tighten the three Allen screws that hold the
cover in position.
Adjusting the projection angle
You can adjust the angle of the luminaire by making adjustments at the
joints. To adjust a joint, use the 6 mm Allen wrench to loosen the joints on
either side of the fixture. Adjust to the desired angle and re-tighten.

General operation 19
General operation
When the Imager is connected to power it will reset. After a few seconds the
following text appear in the control panel display:
1 IM, followed by
2 VER, followed by
3 the version number of the installed software, followed by
4rst
When the reset is completed the fixture DMX address will appear in the
control panel display.
External control
The Imager can be controlled with DMX signals from a DMX control device
such as a DMX recorder or DMX controller. This is described in “Section 3.
DMX control” on page 37.
Stand-Alone programming
Using stand-alone programming, there are two ways of programming and
storing a show in the fixture itself:
• Via an MP-2 Uploader, or
• Using the optional IR remote control (that communicates with the optional IR
receiver mounted on the first fixture in a data link). This method is popular
for installations of up to 10 fixtures because access to the various functions
is faster, and because multiple fixtures can be simultaneously selected and
programmed from a single IR remote control unit (this potentially time-
saving method is known as IR Stand-Alone). If you have any MiniMac
Maestro or Alien 02 luminaires installed on the data link you can also use
this method to program them.
Stand-Alone programming is described in “Section 2. Stand-Alone
operation” on page 25.

20 General operation
Control panel
The control panel is used to set the fixture address and other settings. It can
also be used to operate the fixture in a limited way manually for testing and
service purposes.
The control panel will (by default in the personality settings) be deactivated
and switch off after 2 minutes if no buttons are pressed. When inactive error
messages will still be displayed (provided that this has not been deactivated
in the fixture personality settings). To reactivate the display press one of the
buttons for two seconds and release it.
Navigating the control menu
The control panel displays the fixture address at the top of the menu. If there
are any error messages these are displayed as well. To get to the top of the
menu, press [menu] repeatedly. From the top, press [menu] to enter the
main menu. Press [up] or [down] to scroll through menus and press [enter]
to view submenus. To activate a setting or function, press [enter]. To return
to the previous menu or to escape without making a selection, press [menu].
Inverting the display
Press [up] and [down] at the same time.
Menus
The control panel menu is detailed in “Control menu structure” on page 66.
They are described at a high level here.
Address menu (Adr)
Depending on the setting in the Profile menu (see “Profile menu (Pro)” on
page 21) the Address menu is used to set either a:
• DMX control address (1-512), where a fixture will be controlled by DMX
signals from a DMX control device.
• IR fixture ID number (0-9), where a fixture will be programmed using an IR
remote control.