Martin EFX500 User manual

Mania EFX Series
user manual
EFX500 EFX600
EFX700 EFX800
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500
410
180
230
500
410
180
230
230
500
400
140
Dimensions
Measurements are expressed in millimeters.
EFX500
EFX600
EFX700 & EFX800
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Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creating a data link for DMX and synchronized operation . . . . . 13
Gobo wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Music trig, auto trig and DMX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Synchronized music trig and auto trig operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DMX controller operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing personality settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Inverting effects movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Restriking the discharge lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lamp replacement and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Firmware and hard boot uploads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Circuit board layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Control panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mania EFX500 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mania EFX600 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mania EFX700 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mania EFX800 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mania EFX Series specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Overview
A: Power inlet
B: Voltage selector switch (EFX600, EFX700 &
EFX800: fitted to EU models only)
C: DMX in
D: DMX out
E: Display and control buttons
F: Safety cable attachment point
G: Power on/off switch
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Introduction 5
Introduction
Thank you for selecting a dynamic lighting fixture from the Martin Mania
EFX™ Series. This series consists of DJ lighting fixtures with a motorized
rotating parabolic mirror dish and a motorized rotating gobo wheel (gobos
are outlines or masks placed in a light beam). The fixtures project
complex moving colored flower effects.
The EFX500™ and EFX600™ feature an additional mirror drum with
motorized pan (swivel) and tilt (rotation) that further enhances beam
dynamics. The EFX800™ features an additional motorized tilting
(rotating) color paddlewheel that further enhances beam dynamics and
color.
All Mania EFX fixtures offer the following features:
• Stand-alone single fixture and synchronized (master/slave) operation in
auto and music triggering modes
• Adjustable music triggering sensitivity
• DMX control with two DMX modes: DMX mode 2 gives extended
functionality on additional channels
• Adjustable focus
The EFX500 uses a long-life 250 watt halogen lamp. All other Mania
EFX fixtures use a long-life 150 watt discharge lamp.
Safety information
Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of
lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock,
ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion and falls.
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 installing or powering the fixture, follow the safety
precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on
the fixture. If you have any questions about how to operate the fixture
safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service
hotline.

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Protecting yourself and others from electric shock
• Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
• Check the fixture’s voltage setting switch (if fitted) and serial number
label before applying power. Only use the fixture if the fixture’s voltage
setting matches your local AC power voltage.
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the
lamp, fuse, or any part, and when not in use.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth leakage)
protection.
• Refer all service not described in this manual to a Martin service
technician.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Do not operate the fixture if any covers or components are missing,
damaged or deformed.
• Do not use the product if the power cable is damaged. Replace the
cable with a Martin item only (available from your Martin dealer).
Protecting yourself and others from burns and fire
Warning! Hot lamp. The exterior of the fixture can become hot. Allow to
cool for at least 10 minutes before handling or opening.
• Surface temperature under steady state condition = 100°C (212° F).
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C
(104° F).
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always
replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
• See serial label for replacement fuse size and lamp type.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at
least 0.3 meters (4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable
materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of the fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and
air vents and ensure that air flow through and around vents is free and
unobstructed.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or in the optical path.
• Do not look directly into the light.
• Change the lamp immediately if it becomes damaged or thermally
deformed.
• Do not operate the fixture if any optical components or shields are
missing, damaged or deformed: an unshielded discharge lamp emits
dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and eye injuries.

Introduction 7
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
Preventing injuries 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.
• Ensure 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 and work from a stable platform
whenever installing or removing the fixture.
Discharge lamp safety
• EFX600™, EFX700™ and EFX800™ fixtures use a discharge lamp. 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, ventilate thoroughly and evacuate if
necessary. 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.
Unpacking
Important! Do not lift or carry a fixture by holding the motor housing (if
fitted) on the front of the fixture. It is not designed for this
purpose. You could injure yourself or others, and you could
cause damage that is not covered by the product guarantee.
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during
shipment - always use it to transport the fixture.
Mania EFX™ fixtures are supplied with the following items:
• 3-wire power cable(s) with IEC power input connector.
• 5m (16.4 ft.) DMX cable.
• Mounting plate (installed).
•EFX500 only: 250 watt halogen lamp (installed).
•EFX600, EFX700 and EFX800: 150 watt discharge lamp (this is
supplied separately to avoid damage during shipping and must be
installed before use – see “Installing a discharge lamp” on page 30).
•EFX800 only: paddlewheel shield for use during transport (installed).

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Removing protective packaging
Important! The EFX500 and EFX600 mirror drum
is secured with packaging and white
plastic ties for shipment. Wearing
gloves to avoid cutting yourself on the
mirrors, cut and remove the plastic
ties. Check that the drum can be
swivelled through 180° and rotated
through 360° before operating the
fixture. If it cannot, you may have
missed one of the plastic ties.
Remove the clear protective film from
the mirror drum before operating the fixture.
The EFX800 is supplied with a protective shield installed over
the paddlewheel for use when transporting the fixture. The
shield is secured with one screw (arrowed in illustration). Before
your operate the fixture, remove the screw, lift out the shield and
store both items for future use.
Reinstall the protective shield each time the fixture is
transported.

Installation 9
Installation
AC power
Warning! Ensure that the fixture’s voltage setting matches your local AC
power voltage before applying power.
For protection from fire and electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power supply must have both overload and ground-fault
(earth fault) protection.
Check that power cables are undamaged and rated for the current
requirements of all connected devices before use.
Important! Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer system, as this may
cause damage that is not covered by the product guarantee.
Mania EFX500 power settings
All Mania EFX500 models must be set to 115 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz AC
power using the red voltage selector switch on the connections panel.
• Set the switch so that 115 V is visible if you have110-120 V, 60 Hz AC
power.
• Set the switch so that 230 V is visible if you have 220-240 V, 50 Hz AC
power.
Mania EFX600, EFX700 & EFX800 power settings
• Mania EFX600, EFX700 and EFX800 EU models can be set to 230 or
240 V, 50 Hz AC power using the switch on the connections panel. Use
the 230 V setting if you have 220-230 V power, and use the 240 V
setting if you have 230-240 V.
• Mania EFX600, EFX700 and EFX800 US models do not have a
voltage selector switch and are supplied set up for 110-120 V, 60 Hz AC
power.
Warning! Do not operate the fixture if local AC power voltage is outside
the range specified for the fixture.

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Power plugs
Mania EFX fixtures are supplied with power cables to match most local
power outlet sockets (see “Included items” on page 51), but if there is no
power plug that matches your socket type, install a suitable grounding-
type (earthed) power plug on the power cable. Consult a qualified
electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation.
Follow the power plug manufacturer’s instructions, connecting the
appropriate wires to ground (earth), live, and neutral. The table below
shows some common wire identification schemes.
Physical installation
Each Mania EFX fixture must be either:
• fastened to an overhead structure by means of its mounting plate and a
Martin rigging clamp (available from your Martin dealer), or
• fastened to a surface by means of its mounting plate and suitable bolts.
Do not install the fixture by any other means, as this can cause the fixture
to overheat.
Ensure that the mounting structure or surface and all fasteners used can
support at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps,
cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.
Ensure that the fixture is located:
• at least 1 meter (3.3 ft.) away from the surface to be illuminated,
• at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any combustible materials (wood, fabric,
paper, etc.) and
• well away from any flammable materials.
Ensure that the clearance around the fan and air vents is at least 0.1
meters (4 in.) and that airflow is free and unobstructed.
Warning! Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform when installing or servicing the fixture.
Function Wire (EU) Wire (US) Marking Screw color
live brown black “L” yellow or brass
neutral blue white “N” silver
ground (earth) yellow/green green green
Table 1: Cord cap wiring