Rush Multibeam 2 User manual

Multibeam 2
User Manual
Professional Entertainment Technology

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Manual: Revision B

Table of contents
Safety information............................................................................................. 4
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 8
Before using the product for the first time ..................................................... 8
Physical installation .......................................................................................... 9
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface............................................................ 9
Mounting the fixture on a truss...................................................................... 9
Securing with a safety cable ....................................................................... 10
AC power ........................................................................................................ 11
Linking fixtures to power in a chain............................................................. 12
Fixture overview.............................................................................................. 12
Control data link.............................................................................................. 14
Tips for reliable data transmission .............................................................. 14
Connecting the DMX data link..................................................................... 14
Fixture setup ................................................................................................... 15
Using the control menus ............................................................................. 15
DMX function settings ................................................................................. 15
Show settings.............................................................................................. 16
Fixture settings............................................................................................ 18
Fixture test................................................................................................... 18
Fixture information....................................................................................... 19
Reset functions and settings....................................................................... 19
Effects ............................................................................................................. 19
Tilt movement.............................................................................................. 19
Strobe effects .............................................................................................. 20
Electronic dimming...................................................................................... 20
Individual RGBW color control .................................................................... 20
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 20
Fuse replacement........................................................................................ 21
Service and repairs ..................................................................................... 21
DMX protocol .................................................................................................. 23
Control menus................................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 26
Specifications.................................................................................................. 28

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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!
LED 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.
Risk Group 2 LED product according to EN 62471. 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.
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 +45 8740
0000, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
For the latest user documentation and other information about
this and all Martin™ products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com

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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 and when the fixture is 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
current 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
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

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obtain 12 AWG or 2.5 mm
2
power 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 29). 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:
•seven (7) RUSH Multibeam 2 fixtures in total at 100-120 V,
or
•twelve (12) RUSH Multibeam 2 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 15 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 lenses on the LED bars.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
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.
Protection from eye injury
Do not look at LEDs with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or
similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.

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Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or fixed 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 fixture 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.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
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 RUSH Multibeam 2™ is a versatile effect featuring two moveable LED
bars, each with 5 individually controllable narrow beams for powerful mid-air
effects. It punches out 10 intense and narrow long-throw beams and features
electronic dimming and strobe effects.
The Multibeam 2 can be controlled via DMX or set to stand-alone operation,
where you can choose from Auto trig (preprogrammed shows) or Music trig
(sound-activated shows). Preprogrammed shows can also be selected via
DMX. Fixtures can be linked together and set to master/slave stand-alone
operation for synchronized stand-alone shows across multiple fixtures.
The fixture is supplied with a 1.5 m (5 ft) power cable (local power plug not
included) and an omega-type mounting bracket.
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 an AC mains power source,
install a local power plug (not supplied) on the end of the supplied power
cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the local power
supply match the mains 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 mains power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all
effects and functions to their home positions. The LED bars 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 that is oriented at any
angle. Ensure that the surface and all fasteners used can support at least 10
times the weight of all fixtures and equipment they will support.
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, secure it as directed below with a securely anchored
safety cable that will hold the fixture if the primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging
structure in any orientation. When installing the fixture
hanging vertically down, you can use an open-type clamp
such as a G-clamp. When installing in any other orientation,
you must use a half-coupler clamp (see illustration on right)
that completely encircles the truss chord.
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. The fixture is supplied with an omega-type bracket to which a rigging
clamp can be attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to the bracket. The
bolt used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with a self-
locking nut.
4. Fasten the omega bracket to the base of the fixture
using the bracket’s quarter-turn fasteners. Turn
quarter-turn fasteners a full 90° to lock them (see
illustration on right).
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on
the truss and fasten the rigging clamp onto the truss.

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6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
7. Check that the LED bars will not collide with other fixtures or objects.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other secondary attachment) that is
approved for the weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will hold the
fixture if a primary attachment fails. Loop the safety cable through the eyebolt
in the side of the fixture (see 9in illustration on page 12) and around a secure
anchoring point.