Rush PAR 1 RGBW User manual

PAR 1 RGBW
User Manual
Professional Entertainment Technology

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Table of contents
Safety information............................................................................................. 5
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
AC power ........................................................................................................ 11
Fixture overview.............................................................................................. 13
Control data link.............................................................................................. 15
Tips for reliable data transmission .............................................................. 15
Connecting the data link.............................................................................. 16
Fixture setup ................................................................................................... 17
Using the control menus ............................................................................. 17
DMX addressing.......................................................................................... 17
DMX channel modes................................................................................... 18
Show mode ................................................................................................. 18
Dimmer modes............................................................................................ 19
Sound activation.......................................................................................... 19
Microphone sensitivity................................................................................. 20
Blackout....................................................................................................... 20
LED display on/off ....................................................................................... 20
LED display inversion.................................................................................. 21
White balance adjustment........................................................................... 21
Manual mode............................................................................................... 21
Auto test ...................................................................................................... 22
Temperature test......................................................................................... 22
Fixture time.................................................................................................. 22
Firmware version......................................................................................... 22
Effects ............................................................................................................. 22
Strobe effects .............................................................................................. 23
Electronic dimming...................................................................................... 23
Color control................................................................................................ 23
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 24
Service and repairs ..................................................................................... 25

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DMX protocols ................................................................................................ 26
5 channel mode........................................................................................... 26
7 channel mode........................................................................................... 26
Control menus................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 31
Specifications.................................................................................................. 33

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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.
Avoid looking directly into the LED light source beam and do not
view the light output with optical instruments or any device that
may concentrate the beam.
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. 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].
Please keep this document for future consultation.
Protection from electric shock
Always 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.
Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building
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(earth-fault) protection.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
The voltage and frequency at the power throughput outlet are
the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the power
inlet. Only connect devices to the power outlet that accept this
voltage and frequency.
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.
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
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
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.
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 in.) of the fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Connect only other fixtures of the same type to the power
throughput sockets. Do not connect any other type of device to
these sockets.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.

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Protection from injury
Do not look continuously at LEDs from a distance of less than
8.3 m (27 ft. 3 in.) from the front surface of the fixture without
protective eyewear such as shade 4-5 welding goggles. At less
than this distance, the LED emission can cause eye injury or
irritation. At distances of 8.3 m (27 ft. 3 in.) and above, light
output is harmless to the naked eye provided that the eye’s
natural aversion response is not overcome.
Do not look at LEDs with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or
similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking at the LEDs from within 8.3
m (27 ft. 3 in.) 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.
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 a secondary attachment such as a
safety cable that is approved by an official body such as TÜV as
a safety attachment for the weight that it secures. The safety
cable must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and be
capable of bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the
weight of the fixture and all installed accessories.
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.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component.

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In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Never 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 PAR 1 RGBW is a powerful LED lamp incorporating seven 10 W RGBW
long-life CREE LEDs. It provides RGBW color mixing, 32 color presets,
smooth electronic dimming, as well as strobe effects. The device is extremely
rugged, lightweight and compact, and is ideal for mobile DJ’s or small fixed
installations.
The fixture can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller, and it has
three DMX control modes providing simple or complex control capability. It can
also function as a standalone device, running pre-programmed shows in Show
Mode, with the option of sound-activated triggering.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read Safety information on page 5 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 (see Specifications on
page 33).
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 when the fixture is powered on for the first time, it may smoke
slightly as it warms up, but this will only last a few minutes and is no cause for
concern.

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Physical installation
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in a dry location
with adequate ventilation. Always ensure that none of the fixture’s ventilation
slots are blocked and always ensure that the product is firmly affixed to avoid
vibration during operation.
The fixture should be mounted or attached using the holes in its bracket.
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 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 can fall over. Attach a securely anchored safety cable to the
fixture if it is installed in any location where it may fall and cause injury or
damage if the primary attachment fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any
orientation. When clamping a 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. Rig the fixture using clamps and hardware suitable for the purpose.
Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss. Tighten the
rigging clamps and hardware.
4. Secure the fixture against clamp failure with a secondary attachment such
as an approved safety cable that is rated for the weight of the fixture and
affixed to the safety cable attachment point on the fixture (do not use the
mounting bracket).

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AC power
Read Safety information on page 5 before connecting the fixture
to AC mains power.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a
fuse or circuit breaker 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 fixtures can easily be disconnected from
power.
Do not insert or remove live Neutrik PowerCon connectors to
apply or cut power, as this may cause arcing at the terminals
that will damage the connectors.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the
fixture, as this may cause damage to the fixture that is not
covered by the product warranty.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to power sockets.
Power input and throughput cables must be rated 20 A minimum, have three
conductors 1.5 mm² (16 AWG) minimum conductor size and an outer cable
diameter of 5 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.). Cables must be hard usage type (SJT or
equivalent) and heat-resistant to 90° C (194° F) minimum. In the EU the cable
must be HAR approved or equivalent.
Cables used for power throughput must meet the same specifications as for
power input cables.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to
install it permanently, or a power plug that is suitable for the local power outlets
can be installed on the power cable.
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at
100V~240V, 50/60Hz. Do not apply AC mains power to the fixture at any other
voltage than this.

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Power can be relayed from one fixture to another device in a daisy-chain via
the white PowerCon throughput socket. Do not connect devices to power in a
chain that will exceed the power and current ratings of any cable or connector
used in the chain. When using:
• 120 V 60 Hz mains power, do not connect more than 4 fixtures to power in
one chain.
• 230 V 50 Hz mains power, do not connect more than 8 fixtures to power in
one chain.

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Fixture overview
Display and control panel (1)
The fixture has two LEDs at the control panel on the rear of the fixture:
DMX On DMX input present
SOUND Flashing Sound activation
The fixture has four buttons at the control panel on the rear of the fixture:
MENU
• Activate menus, or
• Return to the previous level of the menu
structure, or
• Hold to exit the menus (this occurs
automatically after a period where there has
been no user input).
DOWN Go down a menu branch
UP Go up a menu branch
ENTER Confirm the selected function

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Microphone (2)
Built-in microphone for triggering sound-activated scene changes in show
mode.
Safety cable attachment point (3)
Keep the installation safe by securing the fixture with a secondary attachment
such as an approved safety cable that is rated for the weight of the fixture. Do
not use the fixture bracket to secure the safety cable.
DMX XLR 5-pin (4) inputs & outputs
For the DMX512 data link input and for daisy chaining to the next fixture.
Fuse (5)
The T 6.3A fixture fuse can be found under the cover next to the display. The
fuse protects the fixture from current surges.
Mains power input and output (6)
For connection to supply mains power (blue socket) and for daisy chaining to
the next fixture (white socket).

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Control data link
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX or to
use the master/slave functionality. The fixture has 5-pin XLR connectors for
DMX data input and output.
The number of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX
channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels
available in one DMX universe. Note that if independent control of a fixture is
required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are required to
behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels. To add
more fixtures or groups of fixtures when the above limit is reached, add a DMX
universe and another daisy-chained link.
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard
microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24 AWG
cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.). Heavier gauge cable
and/or an amplifier are recommended for longer runs. The pin-out on all
connectors is pin 1 = shield, pin 2 = cold (-), and pin 3 = hot (+). Pins 4 and 5
in the XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are available for possible
additional data signals as required by the DMX512-A standard. Standard pin-
out is pin 4 = data 2 cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).
To split the link into branches, use a splitter, such as the Martin 4-Channel
Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier. Terminate the link by installing a
termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The termination plug,
which is a male XLR plug with a 120-Ohm, 0.25-Watt resistor soldered
between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and
cause interference. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.

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Connecting the data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the closest fixture’s
male XLR DMX input connector.
2. Connect the DMX output of the fixture closest to the controller to the DMX
input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input.
Terminate the last fixture on the link with a 120-Ohm resistor.

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Fixture setup
This section explains the fixture characteristics that can be set that determine
how it can be controlled and will behave. These settings are made using the
menus available from the control panel, and are retained, even when the
fixture is powered off.
Using the control menus
A map of the control menu structure can be found in Control menus on page
28.
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Navigate the menu
structure using the MENU, ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons. Select any
required menu option using the ENTER button. To return to a higher level in
the menu structure without any change press the MENU button (this will occur
automatically after an interval where there has been no user input.).
DMX addressing
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to
receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture can be controlled using
signals sent by a DMX controller on a number of channels (5 or 7, depending
on the DMX mode that has been set). Each DMX controlled fixture must have
a DMX address set. For example, if a fixture has a DMX address of 10 and it is
in 5-channel DMX mode, then it uses channels 10, 11, 12, 13 and 4. The
following fixture in the DMX chain could then be set to a DMX address of 15.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control
channels. Two fixtures of the same type may share the same address, if
identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic
purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined with the inverse
pan and tilt options.
The DMX address is configured using the menu in the control panel.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. Select and press the ENTER button.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a DMX address.
3. Once the address has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or,
to return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).

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DMX channel modes
The fixture provides two control modes enabling varying degrees of DMX
control and enabling the efficient use of DMX channel bandwidth. Each of
these modes is documented in detail in DMX protocols on page 26 and they
are summarized briefly here:
DMX channel
mode
Description
5 channels Individual control of red, green, blue and white channels for
color mixing, plus full range dimming.
7 channels Individual control of red, green, blue and white channels for
color mixing, plus full range dimming. 32 color presets and
strobe effects.
To set the fixture’s DMX channel mode:
1. Select and press the ENTER button.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the or DMX
channel mode.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press the
MENU button).
Show mode
In the absence of a DMX control signal, show mode provides standalone pre-
programmed light shows. Show mode can be combined with sound activation
to provide a music-synchronized light show.
To set a fixture’s show mode:
1. Select and press the ENTER button.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select one of the following shows:
Random scenes and effects (requires sound activation to be
enabled).
Shows one of ten preset colors with no scene changes (sound
activation has no effect). Colors are with full range dimming.
Color changes - fast (SP1) to slow (SP3) - (sound activation
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has no effect).
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set (or, to
return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press the
MENU button).
Dimmer modes
For DMX control, there are four possible settings for controlling the rate of
dimming:
LINEAR. The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as
DMX value is increased.
SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is finer at low levels and
coarser at high levels.
INVERSE SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is coarser at low
levels and finer at high levels.
S-CURVE – light intensity control is finer at low levels and high
levels and coarser at medium levels.
To set the fixture’s dimmer curve:
1. Select and press the ENTER button to confirm. The present mode
will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select , , or
.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).
Sound activation

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The fixture has a built-in microphone that can be used to synchronize its
behavior to the beat of music. When the fixture is not connected to a DMX
controller, and is running in Show Mode, it can be set to trigger scene changes
(effects and color changes) in synch with music.
To turn on sound activation:
1. Select and press the ENTER button.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select (sound activation on) or
(sound activation off).
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press the
MENU button).
Microphone sensitivity
To adjust the sensitivity of the sound-activation microphone:
1. Select and press the ENTER button.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to change the sound sense from 0 …100.
3. Once the level has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press the
MENU button).
Blackout
You can blackout the fixture using the control menu:
1. Select and press the ENTER button.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES (blackout) or NO (do not
blackout). Press the ENTER button to set (or, to return to a higher level of
the menu structure without any change press the MENU button).
LED display on/off
To set the LED display to be on all the time, or to automatically switch off when
not in use:
1. Select menu and press the ENTER button.