Martin Extube User manual

Extube
user manual
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Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimeters
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Safety Information 3
Safety Information
Warning! Read the safety precautions in this section before
installing, powering, operating or servicing this product.
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. Install and operate the fixture only as
described in this manual and in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Refer any operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.
If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please
contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline on
[phone], or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
DANGER!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage.Riskof
lethalor severe
electric shock.
Warning!
LED light
emission. Risk
of eye injury.
Warning!
Fire hazard. Warning! Refer to user
manual.

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PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Shut down power to the entire installation at the power distribution board
and lock out power (by removing a fuse at the distribution board for
example), before removing any input cap, end cap, other cover or part.
Do not reapply power until all caps, retaining clips, covers and other
parts have been correctly installed.
• Shut down power to the installation when it is not in use.
• Connect the fixture electrically to ground (earth).
• 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 the fixture to AC power using an Extube input cap and the 13 A
power cable supplied pre-installed on the input cap only. The power
cable may not be changed by the user. If it is not suitable for your
installation, contact Martin for assistance in selecting and installing an
alternative power cable.
• Terminals inside the input cap are live when power is applied to the
power cable. Do not apply power to the cable unless the input cap is
installed on a fixture as described in this manual.
• Terminals inside the connector at the output end of the fixture are live
when power is applied to the fixture. Do not apply power to the fixture
unless an end cap is installed on the fixture as described in this manual.
• Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and
cables are in perfect condition, rated for the current requirements of all
connected devices, protected to IP67 or higher and of suitable type for
the location (including water, pollution, temperature and UV resistance).
• Isolate the fixture from power immediately if any cap, cable, seal, cover
or other component is damaged, cracked or deformed. Do not reapply
power until repairs have been completed.
• Do not expose any part of the fixture to a high-pressure water jet.
• Do not immerse the fixture in water or any other fluid, or install it in a
location where flooding may occur.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to an
authorized Martin Service partner.

Safety Information 5
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40°
C (104° F).
• The exterior of the fixture becomes hot, up to 75° C (167° F) during
normal operation. Ensure that accidental physical contact with an
installed fixture is impossible.
• Allow the fixture to cool for 20 minutes before servicing.
• Keep combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least
0.5 m (20 in.) away from the fixture’s front cover and light output. Keep
flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or
install other than genuine Martin parts. Do not stick filters, masks or
other materials directly onto LEDs. Use only Martin approved
accessories to mask or modify the light beam.
• Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses. Replace
defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating only.
• Install the fixture in a well ventilated area only. Provide a minimum
clearance of 10 cm (4 inches) and ensure unrestricted airflow around
the fixture.
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
• The LED emission presents a hazard to eyesight at distances from 4 cm
(1.6 inches) to 40 cm (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 (16 inches)
without suitable protective eyewear.
• Do not look at LEDs with a magnifying glass or any other optical
instrument that may concentrate the light output.
• Ensure that all external covers, components and installation fittings are
securely fastened.
• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform
whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
• 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.
• Use a sufficient number of fasteners with sufficient corrosion resistance,
dimensions and strength to mount the DIN rail safely. Any nuts used
must be self-locking.
• If the fixture is to be installed in a location where it may cause injury or
damage if it falls, use a secondary means of attachment such as looped
safety wires passing around the fixture.

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
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Location and orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Mounting the fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjusting tilt angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connections – general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connecting to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Control data link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connecting the data link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Fixture setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Setting up a fixture with a PC and MUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
DMX protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
RGB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
RGBW Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
HSI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
HSIC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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Introduction 9
Introduction
Thank you for selecting an Extube™, a compact LED-based
color-changing lighting fixture from Martin™. The Extube is available in
short 300 mm (11.8 inch) and long 1200 mm (47.2 inch) models. All
models can be plugged into each other end-to-end to form an unbroken
line of light. Each 300 mm fixture or 300 mm segment of a 1200 mm
fixture can be considered as one pixel that can be controlled separately
via DMX, or fixtures and segments can be controlled together as a group.
Diffuser filters that give wider beam angles are available.
This product features:
• Philips Rebel high-power LEDs
• RGBW (red, green, blue, white) color mixing, with RGB, RGBW, HSIC
(hue, saturation, intensity, color temperature) and HSI color control
options
• 100 W LED power and 1392 lumens total output (at very narrow beam
angle) from 1200 mm models
• 25 W LED power and 348 lumens total output (at very narrow beam
angle) from 300 mm models
• Four models available: one Very Narrow beam angle model with no
diffuser fitted, and Narrow, Medium and Wide beam angles with
corresponding diffuser filters installed
• DMX 512A control
• Remote configuration over the DMX data link using a PC with Martin
MUM software and a hardware interface (Martin DABS1 recommended)
• Cascading auto-addressing (automatic DMX address setting of fixtures
connected to the master fixture)
• Auto-sensing power supply unit with 100 - 120/200 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
operating range
• Clamp mounting system on standard
• Rapid end-to-end connection system
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

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Comments or suggestions regarding this user manual 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 Extube:
• Adjustable mounting bracket
• 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 range listed on the
fixture’s serial number label.
• Install the fixture as described in this manual

Physical installation 11
Physical installation
Warning! Read "Safety Information" on page 3 before installing the
Extube.
Warning! The safety and suitability of lifting equipment, installation
location, anchoring method, mounting hardware and electrical
installation is the responsibility of the installer. All local safety
regulations and legal requirements must be observed when
installing and connecting the Extube. Installation must be carried
out by qualified professionals only.
Contact your Martin supplier for assistance if you have any
questions about how to install this product safely.
Location and orientation
Warning! The Extube must be clamped onto a a DIN top-hat rail that
is securely anchored to a suitable flat surface. Ensure that the
supporting structure can bear the weight of all installed devices plus
an adequate safety margin.
Warning! If no diffuser filter is 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 10 cm (4 inches) of
free space and unrestricted airflow around the Extube.
The Extube can be installed outdoors. It has an IP rating of 65 and is
designed to withstand rain and other low-pressure water projections, but:
• Do not expose it to high-pressure water jets from any direction.
• Do not immerse it in water or any other fluid.
• Do not install it in a location where flooding may occur.
If installing in an enclosed area, make sure that water can drain away from
the installation area at least as fast as it can enter it.
The Extube requires free and unobstructed airflow around it to ensure
adequate cooling:
• Do not cover the fixture or locate it in an unventilated space.
• Allow 10 cm (4 inches) free space around the fixture.

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• Keep combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least
0.5 m (20 in.) away from the fixture’s front cover and light output. Keep
flammable materials well away from the fixture.
The housing can reach temperatures up to 75° C (167° F). Restrict public
access or locate the fixture so that it cannot accidentally be touched.
Mounting the fixture
Warning! The Extube must be mounted on a top-hat profile 35 mm
(1.4 inch) DIN rail that is securely anchored to a surface. The
installation must conform to local electrical, building, safety and fire
regulations. If there is a danger that fixtures may cause injury or
damage if they fall, use a means of secondary attachment such as
safety cables looped around the fixtures.
Corrosion-resistant DIN rail can be ordered from Martin (see
"Accessories" on page 37).
To mount the Extube on
a surface using 35 mm
DIN rail:
1. Fasten the DIN rail
securely to the
mounting surface.
2. See Figure 1. The
Extube mounting
bracket has a
hooked profile on
one side. Hook this
profile over the top
of the DIN rail and
swing the bracket
down (see A). Use a
2.5 mm Allen key to
tighten the mounting
clamp screw (see
B).
2.5
2.5
Figure 1: Mounting on DIN rail
A
B

Physical installation 13
Adjusting tilt angle
The Extube can be tilted through 90° (see Figure 2).
To adjust the tilt angle:
1. See Figure 3. Insert a 4 mm Allen key in the holes next to the
mounting clamp screws on the mounting brackets of all interconnected
fixtures. Engage the Allen key in the screw inside each hole, apply a
little inwards pressure and twist a quarter-turn clockwise to release the
tilt lock.
2. Adjust the fixture(s) to the desired tilt angle.
3. Re-insert the Allen key and twist a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to
reapply the tilt lock.
Figure 2: Tilt range
Figure 3: Releasing the tilt lock

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4. Check that the tilt lock is applied
on all the mounting brackets.
See Figure 4. A small button on
the opposite side of the
mounting bracket to the tilt lock
screw indicates whether the tilt
lock is applied or not.
Figure 4: Tilt lock indicator

Connections – general 15
Connections – general
See Figure 5. The Extube must be connected to power and control data
by plugging an Extube input cap into the input end of the fixture.
A second Extube can be plugged into the output end of this fixture, a third
Extube can be plugged into the output end of the second fixture, and so
on until the connected fixtures reach the maximum permitted length (see
"Maximum interconnected length per power input" on page 36).
Warning! Do not exceed the maximum length specified for a line of
Extube fixtures connected to each other and supplied with power via
one input cap, or you will overload the power cable and other
components and create a serious safety risk.
If another Extube is not plugged into the output end of a fixture, an end
cap must be installed as shown in Figure 5.
Input and end caps are supplied in Extube Connection Kits that must be
ordered separately. Each kit contains one input cap with 1.8 m (71 in.)
power and data cable tails, plus one end cap. Kits are available with
standard EU wire colors for EU markets and with standard US wire colors
for US markets (see "Accessories" on page 37 for details).
Figure 5: Connecting fixtures to data and power
DMX control data in
Power in
Input cap End cap

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When installing
input and end
caps, use the clips
provided with the
caps to secure
them to the fixture.
Clips are installed
by pressing them
into the slots
provided in fixtures
and end caps (see
Figure 6). Clips
can be released by
levering them
outwards at one
end with a small
flat-blade
screwdriver.
Warning! Do not apply power to an installation unless all input caps
and end caps are installed and secured with two clips per cap.
See Figure 7. It is possible to create a gap in a line of Extube fixtures (to
pass a door, window or corner, for example) but keep the fixtures
connected to each other by using an Extube Extension Kit that is available
as an accessory. Fixtures connected to each other using an extension kit
can be controlled together as a group.
Extension kits are available with 250 mm (9.8 in.) or 2 m (78 in.) cable
lengths in EU versions for EU markets and US versions for US markets
(see "Accessories" on page 37 for details).
Figure 6: Input and end cap clips
Figure 7: Extension kit
Extension InputOutput End capInput cap End cap

AC power 17
AC power
Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before attempting to
install this product. Lock out power to the entire installation before
working on cables and connections or removing any cover.
Electrical installation must be carried out by qualified professionals
only.
For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be
grounded (earthed). The AC mains power distribution system must
be fitted with both current overload and ground-fault (earth-fault)
circuit breakers, as well as a means to isolate fixtures from power
and lock out power during service.
Important! Do not connect the Extube to an electrical dimmer
system. Doing so can damage the electronics.
If you require help in planning or dimensioning the power distribution
system, please contact your Martin supplier for assistance.
If there is a break or cut at any point in a cable (for example at a
connection point), and if this is exposed to water, moisture can be drawn
up the inside of the cable due to the vacuum effect of temperature
fluctuations during operation. Ensure that the fixture is protected from the
entry of water via the power cable by using IP65-rated connectors or
junction boxes, or by protecting connectors with weatherproof housings.
The Extube does not have a power on/off switch. Power is applied to the
fixture as soon as it is connected to power.
AC mains power voltage and frequency
The Extube accepts AC power at 100 - 120 and 200 - 240 V nominal, at
50 or 60 Hz. Do not connect the fixture to power at any other voltage or
frequency.
Current and fuse ratings
See "Typical Power and Current" on page 36 for details of current drawn
by Extube fixtures.
Extube 300 mm fixtures are protected by a 1 amp slow-blow primary fuse
and 1200 mm fixtures are protected by four 1 amp slow-blow fuses. Fuses
are located internally on the power PCB and are not user-serviceable. If
you suspect that a fuse has blown, please contact your Martin supplier for
assistance.

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Connecting to power
An Extube fixture or group of fixtures must be supplied with power via the
13 A power cable installed on an Extube power input cap.
Details of standard US and EU conductor identification systems are given
in Table 1.
Warning! Terminals inside the input cap are live when power is
applied to the power cable. Terminals inside the connector at the
output end of the fixture are live when power is applied to the fixture.
Do not apply power to the power cable unless the input cap is
installed on the fixture and an end cap is installed either on the
fixture or on the last fixture in a line of interconnected fixtures.
To connect to power:
1. Lock out power to the installation.
2. Install an end cap on the fixture or on the last fixture in a line of
fixtures.
3. Connect the power cable on the input cap to the power distribution
circuit as follows:
- Connect the green wire (US models) or yellow/green wire (EU
models) to ground (earth)
- Connect the white wire (US models) or blue wire (EU models) to
neutral
- Connect the black wire (US models) or brown wire (EU models) to
live.
4. Install the input cap on the fixture you want to supply with power, check
that all installation work is completed and carry out appropriate tests
and safety checks before applying power to the installation.
Wire color
(US system) Wire color (EU system) Conductor Symbol Screw (US)
black brown live Lyellow or
brass
white blue neutral Nsilver
green yellow/green ground
(earth) green
Table 1: Conductor identification

AC power 19
Power plug
If you decide to fit the supplied power cable with a plug that is suitable for
your AC mains power outlets, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug that
is rated 13 A minimum, following 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. Ensure that all connections are sufficiently
protected from water.

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Control data link
Extube fixtures must be connected via a data link to allow DMX control.
The following considerations must be taken into account when planning
the data link:
• RS-485 data cable designed for exterior use is required for outdoor
installations. 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 0.32 mm2
(22 AWG) for runs up 500 meters (1640 ft). CAT 5e network cable
designed for direct burial can be used in outdoor installations, but you
are recommended to run it inside conduit.
• CAT 5e network cable is suitable for the control data link in indoor
installations. Installation-type cable is acceptable for fixed installations.
Flexible patch-type cable with good bend and torsion recovery is
required in movable installations (Martin patch cables are
recommended).
• Long parallel runs of AC power and control data cables may cause
interference on the data link and must be avoided. Even if not required
by law, use separate conduits for power and data cables.
• The maximum permitted control data cable length before a control
signal amplifier is required is 500 meters (1640 ft.). An optically isolated
amplifier-splitter such as the Martin RS-485 Opto-Splitter (P/N
90758060) must be used to extend a link beyond this length.
• If you want to control more than one single line of interconnected
Extubes, you must either use one DMX output from your controller for
each line of fixtures or use an optically isolated amplifier-splitter such as
the Martin RS-485 Opto-Splitter to split the data link into one branch for
each line of Extubes. The Martin Opto-Splitter allows you to split a link
into four branches.
• Each link or branch of a link must be terminated by installing an end cap
on the last fixture.
• One DMX universe has 512 DMX control channels available. If
individual control of the fixtures in an installation is required, each fixture
must be given its own channels until the limit of 512 is reached. At this
point, a new DMX universe must be created.
• The number of fixtures that can be individually controlled in one DMX
universe depends on the number of DMX channels they use. if Extubes
are set to HSI mode, for example, each fixture requires 3 DMX
channels. The total number of Extubes that can be linked in one DMX
universe will therefore be 512/3 = 170.