Martin RoboColor Pro 400 User manual

RoboColor Pro 400
users guide
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STAND-ALONE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTROLLER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DMX PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
© 1998, 2000 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 35000062, Rev. B
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NTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your choice of the RoboColor Pro 400, a professional high
performance, intelligent lighting projector that features:
• 200 Watt MSD lamp
• 32 different colors + white (including 'cold' and 'hot' filter)
• 0 to 100% smooth dimming
• High speed shutter for 'instant' blackout and very fast strobe
• 3 field angle gobos plus wash-effect
• Lamp can be remotely switched on and off in order to prolong lamp life
• Multi-coated precision optics with adjustable focus
• Can be controlled via DMX 512 Desk or Martin Controller
• Stand alone chase with or without music trig
• Power Factor Correction to allow low current consumption
• Efficient fan cooling and over-heat protection
This user's guide describes the features in firmware version 6.5. The latest
information about the RoboColor Pro 400 is available from the Martin web site at
http://www.martin.dk.
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AFETY
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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 hotline at [phone].
To protect yourself and others 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.
To protect yourself and others 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 5 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.
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To protect yourself and others 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 meters
(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.
• The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 65° C (150° F). 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).
To protect yourself and others 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 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.
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NSTALLATION
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The RoboColor Pro 400 package includes mounting bracket and fittings, 3-pin XLR
data cable, mains cable, and this users guide. The fixture is adjusted at the factory so
that only a few basic procedures are necessary before the fixture is ready for use.
Warning! Disconnect the unit from AC power before proceeding.
Important! Verify that the voltage and frequency settings match your power
supply before connecting to power.
INSTALL LAMP
The Philips MSD 200 is the only lamp approved for use in the RoboColor Pro 400.
1 Remove the 3 thumbscrews that secure the access plate of the lamp socket
assembly at the rear of the RoboColor and withdraw the lamp socket assembly.
2 Hold the Philips MSD 200 lamp (not included) in a clean cloth to avoid
contaminating the glass bulb and carefully insert it into the socket. Clean the
lamp with the alcohol wipe packaged with the lamp.
3 Replace the lamp socket assembly and tighten the thumbscrews.
See also the lamp alignment procedure on page 13.
INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKET
The bracket allows you to turn or tilt the RoboColor to the desired position.
1 On each side of the RoboColor is a stud for the mounting bracket. Fit a plastic
washer, a star washer, and then the mounting bracket onto these studs.
2 Lock the mounting bracket using the two lever handles.
CONNECT TO POWER
If there is no plug on the mains cable, you must install one that fits your mains
outlet before connecting the fixture to power.
• Connect the brown wire to the LIVE pin, connect the blue wire to the NEUTRAL
pin and connect the yellow/green wire to the EARTH pin (ground).
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TAND
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ALONE OPERATION
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The RoboColor Pro 400 may be operated in stand-alone mode without a controller.
Music-trigger uses a built in microphone for sound-activated control and auto-
trigger runs at a preset speed using an internal trig source.
1 Use the DIP-switch on the rear panel to select a trigger type. To select music-
trigger, set DIP-switch pins 1, 2, and 10 to ON. To select auto-trigger, set DIP-
switch pins 2 and 10 to ON. Set all other pins to OFF.
2 Switch on the unit to perform the chosen program.
Note: Some programs shown below are for service use only. Do not use them for
light shows.
Program Pin(s) switched ON
Protocol auto-detect (DMX 512 / Martin RS-485)
Stand Alone Auto-trig
Stand Alone Music-trig
Lamp ON (for lamp adjustment)
Mechanical stop (for service use only)
Adjustment (for service use only)
L.E.D. Chase Auto-trig (for service use only)
L.E.D. Chase Music-Trig (for service use only)
All pins switched ON
2, 10
1, 2, 10
8, 10
5, 10
1, 5, 10
4, 10
1, 4, 10
Table 1: Stand-alone program settings
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ONTROLLER OPERATION
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The RoboColor Pro 400 accepts two control protocols: Martin RS-485 and DMX
512.
CONNECTING THE SERIAL DATA LINK
The RoboColor Pro 400’s XLR connections are configured for Martin protocol
controllers, that is, the data sockets are wired with pin 2 to hot (+) and pin 3 to cold
(-). When connecting a RoboColor Pro 400 to a DMX device (pin 2 cold and pin 3
hot), you must swap pins 2 and 3 with a phase-reversing cable.
1 Connect the controller’s data output to the RoboColor Pro 400’s input. If using a
Martin-standard controller, use a direct 3-pin to 3-pin cable such as the one
provided. If using a DMX controller, use a phase-reversing cable that fits the
controller output. See cables below.
2 Continue the link: connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to
the input of the next fixture. Use a direct cable when connecting same-standard
fixtures. Use a phase-reversing cable only when connecting a DMX device to a
Martin-standard device. Up to 32 fixtures may be connected on a serial link.
3 Insert a male 120
Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
XLR termination plug in the output of the last fixture on the
link. The termination plug is simply a 3-pin male XLR plug with a 120 Ω
ΩΩ
Ω resistor
soldered between pins 2 and 3.
The termination plug is required for error-free
communication.
Phase Reversing
Cable
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
3-pin to 3-pin
Connections
P/N 11820006
Phase Reversing
Cable
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
5-pin to 3-pin
Connections
P/N 11820003
Phase Reversing
Cable
3-pin to 5-pin
P/N 11820002
1
2
3
Male Female
Connections
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
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ADDRESS SETTING
The DIP-switch on the rear panel is used to select the control address on which the
RoboColor Pro 400 responds to the controller. The control address, also known as
the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller.
For independent control, each fixture must have a unique control address and non-
overlapping control channels.
The total number of channels required depends on the operation mode. The
RoboColor Pro 400 requires 1 channel (from 1 to 32) when operated via a Martin
lighting controller. It requires 7 channels when using DMX mode 2 (DMX vector
control) and 5 channels in DMX modes 1 and 3.
The control address is selected by switching ON one or more DIP-switch pins. Each
pin that you switch ON adds the value listed in the following table. Pins that you
switch OFF add no value. The control address is determined by adding the values of
pins 1 to 9. Pin 10 is always switched OFF.
Example 1: Pin 1, 2 and 5 ON = 1 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 16 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ch. 19.
Example 2: Pin 2, 3, 7 and 8 ON = 0 + 2 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 64 + 128 + 0 = ch. 198.
OPERATION
The fixture detects whether the data is from a DMX or a Martin controller and
responds accordingly. It is possible to re-activate the auto detect function by
switching on all ten DIP-switches and then re-selecting the address.
1 Use the DIP-switch to select the desired control address for each fixture.
Ensure that none of the RoboColors are set to stand-alone mode.
2 Switch on and configure the controller.
3 Apply power to the RoboColors. After a short start-up routine, the RoboColors
are ready to respond to commands from the controller.
Pin No Value Pin No Value
11632
22764
348128
489256
5 16 10 Always OFF for
address setting
Table 2: DIP-switch values
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ABOUT FAN CONTROL
Beginning with CPU firmware version 6.5, fan control is completely automatic. The
fan operates as follows:
• Fan speed is automatically reduced to 50% after protocol detection and the fan stops
1 minute later if the lamp is still off.
• When the lamp is on, the fan runs at the full speed.
• Fan speed reduces to 50% when the lamp is turned off and the fan stops completely
1 minute later.
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