Rush MH 1 Profile User manual

MH 1 Profile
User Manual
Professional Entertainment Technology

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Manual: Revision D

Table of contents
Safety information..........................................................................................................4
Introduction....................................................................................................................9
Before using the product for the first time ..................................................................9
Physical installation .....................................................................................................10
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface.......................................................................10
Mounting the fixture on a truss.................................................................................10
Securing with a safety cable ....................................................................................11
AC power.....................................................................................................................12
Linking fixtures to power in a chain..........................................................................13
Fixture overview...........................................................................................................13
Control data link...........................................................................................................14
Tips for reliable data transmission ...........................................................................14
Connecting the DMX data link .................................................................................15
Fixture setup................................................................................................................15
Using the control menus ..........................................................................................15
DMX function settings ..............................................................................................15
Show settings ..........................................................................................................16
Fixture settings ........................................................................................................18
Display settings........................................................................................................19
Fixture test ...............................................................................................................20
Fixture information ...................................................................................................20
Reset functions or effects ........................................................................................21
Reset factory default settings...................................................................................21
Effect home position adjustment..............................................................................21
Effects..........................................................................................................................22
Pan & tilt ..................................................................................................................22
Gobos ......................................................................................................................22
Iris............................................................................................................................22
Motorized focus .......................................................................................................23
Prism........................................................................................................................23
Strobe effects...........................................................................................................23
Electronic dimming...................................................................................................23
Color wheels ............................................................................................................23
Maintenance ................................................................................................................24
Cleaning...................................................................................................................24
Changing the primary fuse.......................................................................................25
Gobo replacement ...................................................................................................25
DMX protocol ...............................................................................................................27
Control menus .............................................................................................................31
Error messages ...........................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................35
Specifications...............................................................................................................37

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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual 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!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or
death.
Warning!
Powerful light
emission. Risk
of eye injury.
Warning!
Refer to
manual before
installing,
powering or
servicing.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
severe electric
shock.
Warning!
Hot surfaces
and fire
hazard.
Warning! Risk Group 3 (high risk) product according to
EN 62471. Avoid looking directly into the beam and do not
view the light output with optical instruments or any device
that may concentrate the beam.
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household
use. It product presents risks of severe injury or death due to
fire hazards, electric shock and falls. It produces a powerful,
concentrated beam of light that can create a fire hazard or a risk
of eye injury if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, powering, operating or servicing the fixture.
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. Keep this
manual for future use. If you have questions about how to
operate the fixture safely, please contact your RUSH by
Martin™ dealer or call the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on
[phone], or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.

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For the latest user documentation and other information about
this and all Martin™ products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Shut down power to the fixture before carrying out any
installation or maintenance work.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or
installing any cover or part and when not in use.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected 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.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixture can easily be disconnected from
power.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or
any seal, cover, cable, or other component is damaged,
defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until repairs have been completed
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
electrical requirements of all connected devices.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to
power sockets.
Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the
electrical ratings of any cable or connector used in the chain.
The supplied power input cable is rated 6 A and can safely
supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any
device to the fixture’s MAINS OUT connector when using this
cable. If you replace this cable and also use the replacement
cable to supply only one fixture with mains power, the
replacement cable must also be rated 6 A minimum, have three
conductors 18 AWG or 0.75 mm² minimum conductor size, have

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an outer cable diameter of 6 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.) and be
temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and
Canada the cable must be UL listed, type SJT or equivalent. In
the EU the cable must be type H05VV-F or equivalent.
To connect fixtures to mains power in a chain, you must first
obtain 12 AWG or 2.5 mm2power input and throughput cables
that are 16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the
application. In the USA and Canada the cables must be UL-
listed, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be type
H05VV-F or equivalent. Suitable cables with Neutrik PowerCon
connectors are available from Martin™ (see Accessories on
page 39). If you use these cables, you can connect fixtures to
power in a linked chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to
MAINS IN input socket, but do not link more than:
•four (4) RUSH MH 1 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
•eight (8) RUSH MH 1 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the
same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN
socket. Only connect devices to the MAINS OUT socket that
accept this voltage and frequency.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta)
exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 85° C
(185° F) during operation. Avoid contact by persons and
materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before
handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100
mm (4 in.) away from the fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
fans and air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 200 mm (7.9 ins.) of the
fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.

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Protection from eye injury
Do not stare directly into the product’s light output.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes,
binoculars or similar optical instruments that may concentrate
the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the LEDs when
the product lights up suddenly. This can happen when power is
applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or when
certain control menu items are selected.
To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the
fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use, and
provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of
anyone working on or near the fixture.
Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when
in use. The fixture is not portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a
rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means
of support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury
or damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a
secondary attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the
fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment
must be approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety
attachment for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN
60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a
static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture
and all installed accessories.
Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it
cannot collide with an object or another fixture when it moves.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are
securely fastened.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture.

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Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Always ensure that the
fixture is supported by its base.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Do not attempt to
use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine RUSH by
Martin™ parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.

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Introduction
The MH 1 Profile is a small, powerful profile fixture incorporating a 180 W
long-life LED engine. It provides two gobo wheels, the first with seven rotating
gobos and the second with eight fixed gobos. The fixture has two color
wheels, each with eight colors (including white), smooth electronic dimming,
rotating prism effects, a mechanical focus and iris, as well as strobe effects.
The device is extremely rugged, lightweight and compact, and is ideal for
touring applications or small fixed installations.
The fixture can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller. It can also
function without DMX control as a standalone device running one of four pre-
programmed shows, with the option of sound-activated scene triggering.
The fixture is supplied with this user manual, a 1.5 m (5 ft) power cable (local
power plug not included) and two mounting brackets.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read Safety information on page 4 before installing, powering, operating
or servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using
the fixture. Never attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, attach a local
power plug (not supplied) to the end of the supplied power cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power
supply match the power requirements of the fixture.
5. Check the Martin Professional website at www.martin.com for the most
recent user documentation and technical information about the fixture.
RUSH by Martin™ user manual revisions are identified by the revision
letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
Note that whenever AC power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects
and functions to their home positions. The fixture head will move. This process
usually takes around 20 seconds.

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Physical installation
Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before installing the
fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in
a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the
fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked and ensure that the product
is fastened to a secure structure or surface.
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface. Ensure that the
surface can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment
to be installed on it.
Fasten the fixture securely. Do not stand it on a surface or leave it where it can
be moved or fall over. If you install the fixture in a location where it may cause
injury or damage if it falls, loop a securely anchored safety cable through the
attachment point (arrowed in illustration below) in the base of the fixture to
hold it if the primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar
rigging structure. To clamp the fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at
least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and
equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. See illustration on right. The fixture is supplied
with two omega brackets A. Bolt a rigging clamp
Bsecurely to each bracket A. When installing
the fixture hanging vertically, open-type clamps Bcan
be used. When installing in any other orientation,
half-coupler clamps Cthat completely encircle the
truss chord must be used.
C