Rush MH 4 Beam User manual

MH 4 Beam
User Manual
Professional Entertainment Technology

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Manual: Revision B

Table of contents
Safety information.................................................................................................4
Introduction ...........................................................................................................8
Physical installation...............................................................................................9
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface.............................................................................9
Mounting the fixture on a truss ......................................................................................9
AC power ............................................................................................................10
Fixture overview..................................................................................................11
DMX data link...............................................................................................................12
Connecting the data link..............................................................................................13
Fixture setup .......................................................................................................13
Using the control panel................................................................................................13
DMX function settings..................................................................................................13
Fixture settings............................................................................................................14
Lamp settings ..............................................................................................................15
Display settings ...........................................................................................................16
Fixture tests.................................................................................................................17
Fixture information.......................................................................................................18
Special functions .........................................................................................................19
Effect home position adjustment..................................................................................19
Effects.................................................................................................................20
Lamp control................................................................................................................20
Pan and tilt...................................................................................................................20
Dimming ......................................................................................................................20
Strobe effects ..............................................................................................................20
Gobos..........................................................................................................................21
Prism ...........................................................................................................................22
Color wheel..................................................................................................................22
Maintenance .......................................................................................................23
Changing the lamp.......................................................................................................23
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................24
Changing the primary fuse...........................................................................................25
Service and repairs......................................................................................................25
DMX protocol ......................................................................................................26
Control menus.....................................................................................................31
Offset menu ........................................................................................................34
Error messages...................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................36
Specifications......................................................................................................38

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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.
Warning! Risk Group 3 (high risk) 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 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.
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
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.
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 throughput outlet that accept
this voltage and frequency.
When connecting fixtures to power in a linked chain, Mains OUT
to Mains IN, do not link more than five (5) RUSH MH 4 fixtures
in total at 100-120 V and do not link more than ten (10) RUSH
MH 4 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
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 use the fixture to illuminate surfaces within 8 m (26.2 ft.)
of the fixture.
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.
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

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materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before
handling.
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 attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.
Lamp safety
Install only a lamp that is approved for use in the product.
Prolonged exposure to an unshielded discharge lamp can cause
eye and skin burns. Do not stare directly into the light output.
Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields, lenses, ultraviolet screens or any optical component.
A hot discharge lamp is under pressure and can explode without
warning. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 2 hours and protect
yourself with safety glasses and gloves before handling a lamp.
Replace the lamp immediately if it becomes visually deformed,
damaged or in any way defective.
Monitor hours of lamp use and lamp intensity and replace the
lamp when it reaches the limit of its service life as specified in
this manual or by the lamp manufacturer.
If the quartz envelope of a discharge lamp is broken, the lamp
releases a small quantity of mercury and other toxic gases. If a
discharge lamp explodes in a confined area, evacuate the area
and ventilate it thoroughly. Wear nitrite gloves when handling a
broken discharge lamp. Treat broken or used discharge lamps
as hazardous waste and send to a specialist for disposal.
Protection from injury
Do not look directly into the light beam. Do not point the beam in
a direction where a person can look directly into it. Ensure that
persons are not looking at the light beam 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.
Do not look at the beam with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars
or similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light

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output.
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.
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.
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. 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 RUSH MH 4 Beam™ is a compact-beam moving head, equipped with an
MSD Platinum 2R lamp in a state-of-the-art optical system. The device is
extremely rugged, lightweight and compact, ideal for smaller venues.
The fixture produces an intense and narrow beam for spectacular mid-air looks
and effects. It houses a fixed gobo wheel and color wheel with a multitude of
effects possible from a dimmer and strobe, 6-facet prism and focus.
The fixture can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller.
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 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
source 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 for 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 fixture head will move. This process
usually takes around 20 seconds.

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Physical installation
Warning! 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 firmly affixed to avoid vibration during operation.
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. 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. Provision for attaching omega brackets with quarter-turn
fasteners is provided on the base of the fixture. Prepare
two omega brackets by bolting suitable rigging clamps to
them, then fasten the omega brackets to the base of the
fixture. See illustration on right. Turn quarter-turn
fasteners a full 90° to lock them.
4. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss and fasten the
rigging clamps.
5. Secure the fixture against clamp failure by looping a secondary attachment
such as an approved safety cable that is rated for the weight of the fixture
through one of the openings provided in the base of the fixture and around a
secure anchoring point.
6. Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects.

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AC power
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’on page 4 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.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to the
fixture’s power sockets.
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at
100-120 V or 200-240 V at 50 or 60 Hz. Do not supply the fixture with AC mains
power that is not within these ranges.
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.
Power input and throughput cables must be rated 16 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 (not supplied) that is suitable for the local
power outlets can be installed on the power cable.
If you install a power plug on the power cable, follow the plug manufacturer’s
instructions and connect the wires in the power cable as shown in this table:
Earth, Ground or
Neutral or N
Live or L
US system
Green
White
Black
EU system
Yellow/green
Blue
Brown
Power can be relayed from one fixture to another device in a daisy-chain via the
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.
Do not connect more than five (5) RUSH MH 4 fixtures to power in a chain at 100-