MartinLogan Work Light MAC 500 E User Manual

MAC 500/E  
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section 1  
Introduction  
MAC 500/E safety information....................................................................................................................................................4  
section 2  
Setup  
Unpacking....................................................................................................................................................................................5  
Installing or changing the lamp....................................................................................................................................................5  
Powering the fixture.....................................................................................................................................................................6  
Rigging.........................................................................................................................................................................................6  
Connecting the serial link ............................................................................................................................................................7  
section 3  
Operation  
Martin RS-485 control .................................................................................................................................................................9  
DMX-512 control.........................................................................................................................................................................9  
Controllable effects....................................................................................................................................................................10  
section 4  
Control Panel  
Menu navigation ........................................................................................................................................................................12  
Personality settings ....................................................................................................................................................................13  
Address and protocol selection ..................................................................................................................................................14  
Readouts.....................................................................................................................................................................................14  
Manual control...........................................................................................................................................................................15  
Stand-alone sequences ...............................................................................................................................................................15  
Utilities.......................................................................................................................................................................................16  
section 5  
Gobos and Color Filters  
Gobo specifications............................................................................................................ ........................................................17  
Gobo orientation and positions ................................................................................................. .................................................17  
Changing rotating gobos........................................................................................................ ....................................................19  
Changing static gobos.......................................................................................................... ......................................................19  
Default color filter positions ......................................................................................................................................................20  
Changing color filters.................................................................................................................................................................20  
section 6  
Maintenance and Basic Service  
Accessing parts ..........................................................................................................................................................................21  
Removing the printed circuit board ...........................................................................................................................................21  
Replacing fuses ..........................................................................................................................................................................22  
Changing the XLR pin-out.........................................................................................................................................................22  
Changing voltage and frequency settings ..................................................................................................................................22  
Updating software......................................................................................................................................................................23  
Changing lenses .........................................................................................................................................................................24  
Replacing the lamp.....................................................................................................................................................................24  
Optimizing lamp alignment .......................................................................................................................................................25  
Installing the optional head shell safety wire.............................................................................................................................25  
Maintenance schedule................................................................................................................................................................25  
Cleaning .....................................................................................................................................................................................26  
Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................................................26  
section 7  
Appendices  
DMX protocol................................................................................................................... .........................................................27  
Messages....................................................................................................................... .............................................................31  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... .........................................................32  
Circuit board layout ........................................................................................................... ........................................................33  
Specifications................................................................................................................. ............................................................34  
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s e c t i o n 1  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the MAC 500/E moving-head spotlight from Martin. Every detail of its construction and  
programming is designed to make the MAC 500/Eextremelybright, quiet and reliable. With proper setup and mainte-  
nance, it will provide years of trouble-free operation.  
This manual covers the MAC 500 with magnetic ballast and the MAC 500 E with electronic ballast. “MAC 500/E”  
refers to both models when describing common features and procedures. The features in software version 1.9 are  
MAC 500/E safety information  
W A R N I N G !  
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.  
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp  
explosion, and falls. 5HDGꢀWKLVꢀPDQXDO before powering or installing 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 +45 70 200 201.  
To protect yourself and others from electric shock  
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.  
Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.  
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and  
ground-fault protection.  
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.  
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.  
To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp explosion  
Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.  
When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before opening the fixture or removing  
the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses.  
Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.  
Replace the lamp before usage exceeds the maximum service life, or if the lamp is defective or worn out.  
To protect yourself and others from burns and fire  
Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the speci-  
fied type and rating.  
Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 1.0 meter (39 inches) away from the  
fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.  
Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 meter (39 inches) of the fixture.  
Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.  
Never place filters or other materials over the lens.  
The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 140° C (284° F). Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5  
minutes before handling.  
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.  
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).  
To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls  
When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of  
all installed devices.  
Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of second-  
ary attachment such as a safety cable.  
Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.  
Do not lift the fixture by its head.  
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s e c t i o n 2  
SETUP  
This section describes the steps required to prepare the MAC 500/E for operation.  
Unpacking  
The MAC 500/Epackage includes:  
2 Fast-Lock clamp brackets  
5-meter XLR-XLR control cable  
User manual  
7 extra gobos  
1 spare rotating gobo spring  
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a custom MAC 500/  
600 flight case to transport the fixture.  
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cases can be identified by the outside measurements: 860 mm (34") from bottom to top, including wheels, on the out-  
side. Suitable flight cases measure 894 mm (35.2") from bottom to top, including wheels.  
Installing or changing the lamp  
W A R N I N G !  
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before proceeding. Always wear safety  
goggles to protect your eyes and allow a hot lamp to cool for at least  
15 minutes before removing it from the fixture.  
The MAC 500/E is designed to work with the Philips MSR-575/2, Philips MSD-575, Osram HSD-575, or the Osram  
HSR-575/2 discharge lamps. ,QVWDOOLQJꢀDQ\ꢀRWKHUꢀODPSꢀPD\ꢀGDPDJHꢀWKHꢀIL[WXUHꢁꢀThe lamp holder is pre-adjusted at the  
factory; precise alignment may be necessary due to slight variations between lamps. The procedure is described on  
1. The MAC 500/E must be cool and isolated from AC power. Remove the 2 screws holding the lamp  
assembly. Gently remove the assembly.  
2. If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.  
3. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), carefully insert it firmly and  
squarely into the lamp socket.  
4. Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touch the  
glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used.  
5. Re-insert the lamp assembly and replace the screws.  
Setup  
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6. Before turning the lamp on, reset the RLAH and RLST counters. See “Readouts” on page 14.  
Powering the fixture  
W A R N I N G !  
For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded  
(earthed). The AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker  
and ground-fault protection.  
Check voltage and frequency settings  
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in poor light output, shortened lamp life, overheating and damage to the fixture. The settings are printed on the serial  
number label on the bottom of the base: if the voltage does not match the local supply or the frequency (50/ 60 Hz) is  
different, then the ballast and/or transformer must be rewired as described on page 22.  
Install a plug on the power cord  
You may need to install a cord cap that fits your supply on the power cable. Following the manufacturer’s instructions,  
install an approved 3-prong grounding-type plug that fits your supply. Connect the wires to the pins as listed below.  
The table shows some possible pin identification schemes; if the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any  
doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.ꢀ  
Wire  
brown  
blue  
Pin  
live  
Marking  
“L”  
Screw (US)  
yellow or brass  
silver  
neutral  
“N”  
yellow/green  
ground  
green  
When ready to operate, connect the MAC 500/E directly to AC power.ꢀ'RꢀQRWꢀFRQQHFWꢀLWꢀWRꢀDꢀGLPPHUꢀV\VWHPꢌꢀGRLQJꢀVR  
PD\ꢀGDPDJHꢀWKHꢀIL[WXUHꢊ To apply power, set the power switch on the base to the “I” position.  
Rigging  
W A R N I N G !  
Use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Lock each clamp with both fasteners.  
The 1/4-turn fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.  
Attach an approved safety cable to the base.  
The MAC 500/E can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss. The integrated Fast-  
Lock system enables quick and easy fastening of the clamp adapters in 4 different positions as shown below. See  
page 35 for a list of suitable clamps available from Martin.  
1. Verify that the rigging clamps (not included) are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight  
of the fixture. Bolt the clamps securely to the clamp brackets with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and  
lock nut, or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer.  
2. Tip the MAC 500/E on its side or install the clamps while the fixture is in the flight case.  
3. Align a clamp with 2 mounting points. Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both levers a  
full 1/4-turn clockwise to lock. Install the second clamp.  
4. Verify that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps,  
cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.  
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safety wire  
attachment point  
arrow points to front  
(neutral pan)  
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss. The front of the fixture is indicated  
by the arrow on the base.  
6. Install a safety wire that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. The attachment  
point is designed to fit a caribiner clamp. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attach-  
ment.  
7. Tighten the rigging clamps securely to the structure.  
8. Verify that there are no combustible materials or surfaces to be illuminated within 1 meter of the  
fixture, and that there are no flammable materials nearby.  
I M P O R T A N T !  
When rigging the fixture within 1 meter of other fixtures, avoid illuminating  
one fixture with another. The intense light can melt plastic parts.  
Connecting the serial link  
Tips for building a serial link  
1. Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard microphone cable cannot  
transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. For links up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) long, you can use 24  
AWG, low capacitance, 85-150 ohm characteristic impedance, shielded cable with 1 or more twisted  
pairs. For runs up to 500 meters (1640 ft.) use 22 AWG cable. Use an amplifier if the serial link  
exceeds 500 meters.  
2. Never use a “Y” connector to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use a splitter  
such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.  
3. Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.  
4. Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the  
link. The termination plug, which is simply a male XLR connector with a 120 ohm, 0.25 watt  
resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect back  
down the link and cause interference. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.  
Connecting fixtures  
The MAC 500/E has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that can be configured for use with either DMX or  
Martin Protocol controllers. 7KHꢀGHIDXOWꢀSLQꢂRXWꢀLVꢀFRQILJXUHGꢀWRꢀWKHꢀ'0;ꢂꢃꢄꢅꢀVWDQGDUG, i.e., pin 1 to shield, pin 2  
to signal (-) and pin 3 to signal (+).  
3-pin to 3-pin  
3-pin to 5-pin  
5-pin to 3-pin  
5-pin to 3-pin  
Straight  
3-pin to 5-pin  
Straight  
Phase-Reversing Phase-Reversing Phase-Reversing  
Cable  
Cable  
Cable  
Cable  
Cable  
Connections  
Connections  
Connections  
Connections  
Connections  
Male  
Female  
Male  
Female  
Male  
Female  
Male  
Female  
Male  
Female  
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
P/N 11820006  
P/N 11820002  
P/N 11820003  
P/N 11820005  
P/N 11820004  
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1. Connect the controller’s data output to the MAC 500/E’s data input. For a  
DMX controller with 5-pin output: use a cable with 5-pin male and 3-pin female connectors such  
as P/N 11820005. Pins 4 and 5 are not used.  
DMX controller with 3-pin output: use a cable with 3-pin male and female connectors such as the  
one supplied.  
Martin RS-485 Protocol controller: use a phase-reversing cable, such as P/N 11820006, with 3-  
pin male and female connectors or reconfigure the XLR output.  
2. Continue the link: connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the  
next fixture. Use a phase-reversing cable when connecting a DMX-standard (pin 3 +) device to a  
Martin-standard (pin 3 -) device.  
3. Insert a male 120 XLR termination plug in the output of the last fixture on the link.  
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s e c t i o n 3  
OPERATION  
This section describes the MAC 500/E’s controllable effects and the options for customizing them for your application.  
Option selection is described in the next section.  
Martin RS-485 control  
The MAC 500/E may be controlled with the Martin 3032 controller with version 2.04 or later software. To respond to  
the controller, either the protocol setting (PSET) must be set to Martin (MART) as described in the previous section,  
or automatic protocol detection (SPEC/AUTO) must be enabled. If automatic protocol detection is enabled, send a  
dummy command and wait 1 second to allow the fixture to respond before sending real commands.  
DMX-512 control  
The MAC 500/E may be operated with USITT DMX512 controllers in 4 modes that combine tracking or tracking/vec-  
tor movement with 8-bit or 16-bit pan/tilt resolution.  
Tracking control  
Tracking is available in all 4 DMX modes. With tracking control, the controller calculates the positions along the path  
between an effect’s starting point and it’s ending point. It uses the fade time to calculate the change (delta) of each  
update or refresh, which the fixture “tracks.” For smooth movement with any fade time, the MAC 500/E has a filter  
algorithm that looks at several position updates (samples), and calculates the ideal speed.  
This algorithm is adjustable to compensate for controllers that calculate position changes unevenly. In most cases the  
default settings work well.  
If movement is not satisfactory there are 2 parameters that can be adjusted. The first is the calculation method used and  
is selected under SPEC/TRAC/MOdE. MOd1, the default, calculates speed based on the absolute value of the  
change in DMX; it is the best choice with controllers that calculate intermediate positions that are close to the line of  
travel. MOd2uses the real value of the DMX delta to calculate speed and is better if the intermediate positions stray  
significantly from the line of travel.  
The second parameter is the number of position updates used to calculate speed. The level is adjustable between 1 and  
10 under SPEC/TRAC/CAL. Increasing the number of samples increases the distance over which speed is calcu-  
lated, making movement smoother but less responsive to sudden changes.  
The ideal settings for both parameters will vary from controller to controller: experiment for best results. The real  
value algorithm (MOd2) is recommended when using the MAC 500/E with the Martin Lighting Director system.  
Vector control  
With vector control, available in DMX modes 3 and 4, the fixture is given just 1 position - the end position - and a  
speed, which is set on a separate channel. )RUꢀVPRRWKꢀPRYHPHQWꢄꢀWKHꢀIDGHꢀWLPHꢀPXVWꢀEHꢀVHWꢀWRꢀꢃꢄꢀLꢊHꢊꢄꢀWKHꢀHIIHFWꢀ³EXPSV´  
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provides a way to set speed. Because the end point and speed are known from the beginning, vector control results in  
smooth movement regardless the fade time or the controller’s processing power.  
The speed channels allow vector control to be turned off, resulting in tracking control. In addition, they offer a “black-  
out speed,” described below, and overrides of the PTSP(pan/tilt speed), MOdE(studio mode), and SCUT(short-  
cuts) personality settings.  
When blackout speed is enabled, effects move at full speed. The dimmer/shutter closes while the effects move to make  
the transition invisible. Dimmer/shutter strobe and pulse effects, however, override the blackout command.  
8-bit versus 16-bit pan/tilt resolution  
With 8-bit pan/tilt resolution, the pan and tilt are divided into 256 equal increments. Finer position control and  
smoother movement is provided in the 16-bit modes, which divide the full pan range into 32,768 increments and the  
full tilt range into 45,567 increments.  
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Controllable effects  
All moving effects are reset to a “home” position when the fixture is powered up. The fixture can also be reset via  
DMX if DMX reset (SPEC/dRES) is enabled. There is also a combination of DMX values that allows you to reset  
the MAC 500/E even if this feature is disabled; see the DMX protocol for details.  
An on-the-fly position correction system monitors the position of the color wheels, fixed-gobo wheel, and rotating  
gobos. If an error is detected, the shutter closes and the effect is reset to its home position. Normal operation resumes  
immediately thereafter. This feature can be disabled by setting effects feedback (SPEC/EFFb) to OFF.  
General operation may be optimized for speed or quietness with the studio mode setting (SPEC/MOdE). The menu  
setting may be overridden via DMX using the effects speed channel in DMX modes 3 and 4.  
Lamp  
The MAC 500/E can be set to automatically strike the lamp within 90 seconds of being powered on by setting the  
Automatic Lamp On (SPEC/ALON) personality to ON. A delay determined by the fixture address prevents all  
lamps from striking at the same time.  
If Automatic Lamp On is set to off (default), the lamp remains off until a “lamp on” command is sent from the control-  
ler. A peak of electric current that can be many times the operating current is drawn for an instant when striking the  
lamp: striking many lamps at once may cause a voltage drop large enough to prevent lamps from striking or trip the  
main circuit breaker. Avoid this by programming a “lamp on” sequence that strikes lamps one at a time at 5 second  
intervals.  
Power to the lamp can be turned off from the controller if the DMX Lamp Off (SPEC/dLOF) feature is enabled.  
There is also a combination of DMX values that allows you to turn off the lamp even if this feature is disabled; see the  
DMX protocol. %HꢀFDUHIXO: it is not possible to strike the lamp within 8 minutes of having switched it off. The MAC  
500/E will store a “lamp on” command and strike the lamp automatically when the 8 minutes have elapsed.  
With the MAC 500 E, lamp power falls to 400 watts for cooler operation and longer lamp life when the shutter is  
closed for 10 seconds. Power instantly returns to full when the shutter opens. Reduced power mode can also be forced  
- with the shutter open - by setting channel 1 to a DMX value from 73 to 79.  
Pan and tilt  
The moving head pans 440° and tilts 306°. Movement may be optimized for speed by setting the pan/tilt speed  
(PTSP) personality to FAST, or for smoothness by setting it to SLOW. The setting may be overridden on the speed  
channel in vector mode. Setting the movement speed to “blackout” in vector mode causes the shutter to black out the  
light while the mirror is moving. The pan and tilt channels (DMX) can be inverted and/or swapped for convenience  
using the pan/tilt (PATI) menu.  
Color wheels  
The MAC 500/E has 2 9-position-plus-open color wheels, yielding a total of 100 possible combinations. The 4 temper-  
ature correction filters and 14 dichroic colors combine in 67 useful ways that can be called on 1 DMX channel. Both  
wheels can be scrolled, allowing for split color effects, snapped to fixed positions, and continuously rotated in both  
directions at different speeds. The 67 colors can be called randomly on DMX channel 4.  
The Shortcuts (SPEC/SCUT) setting determines whether the wheels take the shortest path to the next position or  
turn in one direction only. The setting may be overridden on the speed channel in vector mode. Setting the color speed  
to “blackout” in vector mode causes the shutter to black out the light while the wheels are moving.  
Focus  
The beam may be focused from 2 meters (6.5 feet) to infinity. The beam angle with the standard lenses is 17°. An  
optional 23.5° wide-angle lens set is available as well. See “Accessories” on page 35.  
Fixed (static) gobos  
There are 2 operating modes available for the fixed-gobo wheel, which has 9 positions for metal gobos plus an open  
position. In “fixed” mode (SPEC/gMOd/FIX), the wheel steps between fixed positions and shakes at variable  
speeds. In “scroll” mode (SPEC/gMOd/SCRL), the wheel scrolls continuously, shakes at 1 speed, and rotates in  
2 directions at variable speed.  
Setting the fixed-gobo speed to “blackout” in vector mode causes the shutter to black out the light while the wheel  
turns from one position to another.  
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The Shortcuts (SPEC/SCUT) setting determines whether the gobo wheel takes the shortest path to the next posi-  
tion or turns in one direction only. The setting may be overridden on the speed channel in vector mode.  
Rotating gobos  
The MAC 500/E has 5 rotating positions for glass or metal gobos. Gobos may be rotated in both directions at varying  
speeds or indexed to any position. The function and gobo are selected on channel 5 and the velocity or index position  
are selected on channel 6. Setting the rotating-gobo speed to “blackout” in vector mode causes the shutter to black out  
the light while the wheel turns from one position to another and, if indexing is selected, while the gobo rotates between  
positions.  
Iris  
The iris diameter ranges from 100 to 15 percent open. There are 6 variable/random pulsating iris effects callable on  
channel 9. These can be disabled by switching DMX Macros (SPEC/dMAC) off. The iris reflection reduction set-  
ting (SPEC/IRR) closes the iris slightly from full open to eliminate a halo effect seen in very early units.  
Rotating prism / variable frost  
The 3-facet prism can rotate in both directions at varying speeds. There are 8 preprogrammed macros that combine the  
prism with rotating gobos on channel 10. These can be disabled by switching DMX Macros (SPEC/dMAC) off.  
Setting the prism speed to “blackout” in vector mode causes the shutter to black out the light while the prism moves in  
and out.  
An optional frost filter may be installed in place of the rotating prism to provide a variable frost effect. If the frost filter  
is installed, the fixture type personality (SPEC/ FTYP) must be set to “FROS” to enable the frost variation of the  
protocol.  
Dimmer / shutter  
The mechanical dimmer/shutter system provides smooth, high-resolution 100 percent dimming, “instant” open and  
blackout, random and variable strobe effects up to 23 Hz, and random and variable pulses in which the dimmer snaps  
open and slowly dims or snaps closed and slowly opens. The pulse and random strobe effects can be disabled by  
switching DMX Macros (SPEC/dMAC) off.  
The Dimmer Mode (SPEC/dMOd) setting allows you to select between linear or simulated tungsten fade curves.  
The fade time must be 0 to simulate tungsten dimming.  
Operation  
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s e c t i o n 4  
CONTROL PANEL  
The 4-digit LED control panel on the front of the MAC 500/E allows you to set the address and personalities, read  
lamp hours and other information, calibrate effects, control the fixture manually, and run stand-alone tests and demo  
programs. Most of these functions may be performed remotely via the serial link with the MPBB1 Uploaderꢊ  
The display can be flipped for easy reading by pressing the [] and []keys simultaneously. The intensity is adjustable  
and the display can be set to go out 2 minutes after the last key-press.  
Menu navigation  
The DMX or Martin address, depending on the protocol setting, and any error messages are displayed when the MAC  
500/E is turned on. To enter the menu, press [MENU]. Use the [] and []keys to move within the menu. To select a  
function or submenu, press[ENTER]. To escape a function or menu, press [MENU].  
Address/  
Messages  
TIME  
Po H  
PSET dAdr MAdr  
AdJ  
CAL  
PATI  
MAN dMXL TSEQ dEMO PTSP VER SPEC  
DEM1  
RST  
P OF SWAP RST STCO  
CPU FTYP  
FEbA dISP  
PAN  
TILT  
RPoH L ON T OF PINV L ON SHUT  
LA H LoFF d OF TINV LoFF ....  
FOCU  
SEQ  
dISP  
dINT  
dLOF  
dRES  
ALON  
FEbA  
dFSE  
RLAH HEAd C1OF  
dIM  
SHUT E SP  
dIM  
DEM2  
LSTR  
RLST  
C2OF  
RGOF  
FGOF  
FOOF  
COL1  
COL2  
Fgob  
Rgob  
FOCU  
IRIS  
MINP  
MAXP  
MINT  
MAXT  
FOCU  
SEQ  
COL1  
COL2  
Fgob  
PRIS  
FACT  
CUS1  
CUS2  
CUS3  
Rgob  
PATI  
FOCU  
IRIS  
dFOF  
AUTO  
UPLd  
TEMP  
PRIS/  
FROS  
PAN  
TILT  
bASE  
HEAd  
PCbT  
SCUT  
IRR  
FTST  
dMAC  
MOdE  
dMOd  
EFFb  
TRAC  
MOdE  
CAL  
gMOd  
FIX  
SCRL  
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Personality settings  
Personality  
Path  
Options  
FAST  
SLOW  
ON  
Effect (Default settings shaded.)  
Optimize movement for speed*  
Pan/tilt speed  
PTSP  
Optimize movement for smoothness*  
Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa  
Normal pan and tilt control  
Pan/tilt swap  
Pan inverse  
Tilt inverse  
Fixture type  
PATI/SWAP  
PATI/PINV  
PATI/TINV  
SPEC/FTYP  
OFF  
ON  
Reverse DMX pan control, right left  
Normal pan control, left right  
Reverse DMX tilt control, down up  
Normal tilt control, up down  
Operate with rotating prism  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
PRIS  
FROS  
ON  
Operate with optional variable frost  
Display stays on  
Display on/off  
Display intensity  
DMX lamp off  
SPEC/dISP  
SPEC/dINT  
SPEC/dLOF  
Display goes out 2 minutes after last key press  
Adjust display intensity  
OFF  
10-100  
ON  
Enable DMX lamp off command  
Disable DMX lamp off command*  
Enable DMX reset command  
OFF  
ON  
DMX reset  
SPEC/dRES  
SPEC/ALON  
SPEC/AUTO  
Disable DMX reset command*  
OFF  
ON  
Lamp strikes automatically within 90 seconds of power on  
Strike lamp from controller  
Automatic lamp on  
OFF  
ON  
Enable automatic protocol detection  
Disable automatic protocol detection  
Absolute delta value algorithm (for most controllers)  
Real delta value algorithm  
Automatic protocol  
detection  
OFF  
MOd1  
MOd2  
Tracking algorithm  
Tracking samples  
SPEC/TRAC/MOdE  
SPEC/TRAC/CAL  
Tracking mode sample level - default is 6. Higher levels give  
smoother movement but slower acceleration.  
1-10  
Color wheels and fixed-gobo wheel turn the shortest  
direction*  
ON  
Shortcuts  
SPEC/SCUT  
Wheels turn same direction*  
OFF  
ON  
Enable DMX-selectable macros and pulsating effects  
Disable DMX-selectable macros and pulsating effects  
Optimize effects for speed  
DMX macros  
SPEC/dMAC  
SPEC/MOdE  
SPEC/gMOd  
SPEC/dMOd  
SPEC/FEbA  
OFF  
NORM  
STUd  
FIX  
SCRL  
NORM  
TUNG  
ON  
Studio mode  
Optimize effects for silence  
Static gobo wheel steps between full positions  
Static gobo wheel scrolls continuously  
Normal dimming curve  
Fixed gobo mode  
Dimmer mode  
Pan/tilt feedback  
Simulated tungsten dimming curve  
Enable pan/tilt position correction system  
Disable pan/tilt feedback. Setting not saved  
OFF  
Enable feedback from magnetic sensors on color  
wheels, fixed-gobo wheel, and rotating-gobo index  
ON  
Effects feedback  
SPEC/EFFb  
SPEC/IRR  
Disable feedback from magnetic sensors  
OFF  
ON  
Iris opens 95 percent. Recommended for early units only  
Iris opens 100 percent  
Iris reflection reduc-  
tion  
OFF  
* Setting may be overridden via DMX. See the protocol for details.  
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Address and protocol selection  
One of the operating modes shown below must be selected. Factors to consider when selecting a mode will depend on  
your controller and are discussed in the previous section. Maximum flexibility is provided in mode 4.  
Each fixture must be assigned its own channels to receive instructions from the controller. The address, also known as  
the start channel, is the first channel used. Addresses are independent of the physical link: they may be set in any con-  
venient order. Two MAC 500/Es may share the same address; however, they will receive the same instructions and  
independent control will not be possible.  
Mode  
Martin  
Vector  
16 bit  
2
DMX 1  
DMX 2  
DMX 3  
DMX 4  
Movement speed  
Pan/tilt resolution  
Channels required  
Tracking  
Tracking and/or Vector  
8 bit  
12  
16 bit  
14  
8 bit  
14  
16 bit  
16  
1. Apply power to the MAC 500/E.  
2. If you want to change settings while the MAC 500/E is in a flight case, push [MENU] and  
[ENTER] simultaneously to disable pan and tilt reset. The partial reset procedure can take 2 - 3  
minutes and will result in error messages being displayed; this is not a fault with the fixture.  
3. Press the [MENU] key and then press [] or [] until the display shows PSET. Press [ENTER].  
4. Press [] or [] until the desired protocol (Martin, or DMX mode 1, 2, 3, or 4) appears on the dis-  
play. Press [ENTER] to confirm.  
5. Press [] or [] until the display shows dAdr (to set a DMX address) or MAdr (to set a Martin  
address). Press [ENTER] to confirm.  
6. Press [] or [] to select the address. Press [ENTER] to confirm.  
7. Press [MENU] to return to the main menu. The address is displayed.  
Readouts  
Usage readouts (TIME)  
Read the total number of power-on hours (PoH), power-on hours since last reset (RPoH), total lamp hours (LAH),  
lamp hours since last reset (RLAH), total number of lamp strikes (LSTR), and the number of lamp strikes since last  
reset (RLST).  
The resettable counters may be used to track overall usage and lamp life. To reset to zero, display the readout and then  
press [] for 5 seconds.  
DMX value readouts (dMXL)  
Read the DMX start code (STCO) and DMX values received for each effect. This is an easy way to check that the  
DMX start code is 0 and that the fixture is receiving the expected DMX values.  
Software version readouts (VER)  
Read the version number of the CPU software (CPU), feedback circuit software (FeBA), and display module soft-  
ware (dISP). The CPU software version is also displayed for a moment at power up.  
Temperature readouts (SPEC/TEMP)  
Read temperature in the base (bASE) and head (HEAd) in Celsius. Temperatures below 25° C are shown as -25;  
temperatures above 100° C are shown as +100.  
Thetemperature sensors are calibrated at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. The following procedure  
calibrates the sensors if they give no or faulty readings.  
1. Allow the unit to cool to room temperature (powered off for at least 4 hours).  
2. Measure the room temperature in Celsius. (To convert F° to C°, subtract 32° and then multiply  
by 0.555.)  
3. Power up the unit and allow it to reset.  
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4. Press the [MENU] and [] keys at the same time and hold them for 3 seconds until “25” shows in  
the display.  
5. Press the [↑] and [] keys until the display shows the temperature measured.  
6. Press [ENTER] to save the setting.  
Manual control  
Manual control (MAN)  
The manual control menu permits you to do the following without a controller:  
reset the fixture (RST)  
turn the lamp on and off (L ON, LoFF)  
open, close, and strobe the shutter at 3 speeds (SHUT)  
control the dimmer (dIM)  
move the color wheels to each position and scroll them at 3 speeds (COL1, COL2)  
move the fixed-gobo wheel to each position (Fgob)  
move the rotating-gobo wheel to each position and rotate the gobos at 3 speeds (Rgob)  
control the focus (FOCU)  
control the iris (IRIS)  
insert and rotate the prism (PRIS) at 3 speeds, or, if a frost filter is installed, vary the frost (FROS)  
control pan and tilt (PAN, TILT)  
Adjustment (AdJ)  
The adjustment menu provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments. These should be performed by a  
qualified technician. The menu provides functions to reset the fixture (RST), turn on and off the lamp (L ON,  
LoFF), control all effects in the head (HEAd), and move the head to the home and extreme positions (PATI). The  
HEAdsubmenu allows the technician to:  
open, close, and strobe the dimmer/shutter (dIM)  
move the color and gobo wheels through their positions (COL1, COL2, Fgob, Rgob)  
move the focus lens to its extreme positions (FOCU)  
open and close the iris (IRIS)  
insert and rotate the prism (PRIS)  
Stand-alone sequences  
Demonstration programs (dEMO)  
This menu offers 2 preprogrammed demonstrations. Demo 1 shows each effect individually and in combination with  
others at a set home position. Demo 2 pans and tilts within a defined area and shows various effect combinations.  
Before running demo 1, set the pan/tilt position (PAN, TILT) to a good location for viewing the effects and then  
focus (FOCU) the beam. Select SEQto run the demo. Demo 2 is similar but instead of defining a home position, you  
define an area such as a screen or wall by setting the minimum and maximum pan and tilt positions (MINP, MAXP,  
MINT, MAXT). Focus the beam in the center of the area.  
Test sequences  
7HVWꢀVHTXHQFHꢀꢆTSEQꢇꢈꢀRun a general test of all effects.  
3ULQWHGꢀFLUFXLWꢀERDUGꢀWHVWꢀꢆSPECPCBTꢇꢈ This menu provides 4 tests of the circuit board for service use: TI,  
T2, T3, and LEd.  
)DFWRU\ꢀWHVWꢀꢆSPECFTST: This menu provides an effects test (ETST), a movement test (MTST), and a sensor  
test (STST) used for quality control. The sensor test includes programs for testing sensors on the color and gobo  
wheels (COL1, COL2, Rgob, and Fgob).  
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Utilities  
Calibration (CAL)  
The calibration menu allows you to adjust the effects to achieve total uniformity between fixtures: it is not a substitute  
for mechanical adjustment. Select dimmer/shutter (d OF), color wheels (C1OF, C2OF), rotating-gobo wheel  
(RGOF), fixed-gobo wheel (FGOF), or focus (FOOF) and adjust the effect’s offset with the arrow keys. Offsets are  
adjustable from 1 to 255 for all effects except the fixed-gobo wheel, which is adjustable from 127 to 129. Press  
[ENTER] to save the calibration.  
Reset default offsets (SPEC/dFOF)  
Reset all calibrations to their factory defaults. Select dFOFand press [ENTER] when SUREis displayed.  
Reset default personality settings (SPEC/dFSE/FACT)  
Return all personality settings (not calibrations) to their factory defaults. Select FACT and press [ENTER] when  
LOADis displayed.  
Custom configurations (SPEC/dFSE/CUS1, CUS2, CUS3)  
Save and load 3 sets of custom configurations. To save a custom configuration, adjust the settings as desired, go to  
CUS1, CUS2, or CUS3 and press [ENTER] when SAVE is displayed. To load a custom setting, select it and  
press [ENTER] when LOADis displayed.  
Upload mode (UPLd)  
Upload mode prepares the MAC 500/E to receive control software. It is normally engaged automatically when using  
the MPBB1 or MP-2 uploadersIn certain circumstances, however, you may have to set upload mode manually as  
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GOBOS AND COLOR FILTERS  
The MAC 500/E has 5 rotating positions for glass or metal gobos, 9 static positions for metal gobos, and 9 positions  
for interchangeable dichroic glass color filters in special holders. This section describes how to replace these items.  
Gobo specifications  
For best results, MAC 500/E gobos should meet the following specifications.  
Glass gobos  
Coating: ................................................................................................. dichroic or enhanced aluminum  
Material: ........................................................................................high temperature, Borofloat or better  
Thickness:............................................................................................................................. 1.1- 4.0 mm  
Outside diameter:........................................................................................................ 27.9 + 0 /- 0.3 mm  
Maximum image diameter:............................................................................................................23 mm  
Glass gobos should be made with the artwork reversed on the coated side. This orientation gives the best focus but is  
not critical. We do not recommend using chrome-coated glass gobos in the MAC 500/E. They absorb more heat than  
enhanced aluminum gobos and are likely to break or oxidize. If used, their lifetime can be extended somewhat by  
inserting the gobos with the coated side towards the lamp.  
Metal gobos  
Material: ...................................................................................................................................aluminum  
Thickness:.....................................................................................................................................0.5 mm  
Outside diameter:........................................................................................................ 27.9 + 0 /- 0.3 mm  
Maximum image diameter:............................................................................................................23 mm  
*Steel metal gobos may give acceptable short term performance. Gobos less than 0.5 mm thick may need to be secured  
with a drop of high temperature silicone adhesive when used in the static positions.  
Gobo orientation and positions  
Glass gobos  
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For correct projection of text and images, the side with the true image must be installed facing in, towards the lamp.  
For best focus, the coated side of glass gobos should face out, away from the lamp. Textured glass gobos must be  
inserted with the smooth side facing in, towards the lamp.  
Uncoated side towards lamp  
Coated side towards stage  
When an object is held up to the uncoated side,  
there is a space between the object and its reflec-  
tion. The edge can be seen through the uncoated  
side.  
When an object is held up to the coated side, there  
is no space between the object and its reflection.  
The edge cannot be seen through the coated side.  
Smooth side towards lamp  
Textured side towards stage  
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Metal and image gobos  
The metal gobos supplied with the MAC 500/E may be used in either wheel. They are black on one side to reduce  
reflections; the black side must face out, away from the lamp. For correct projection of text and images, the side with  
the true image must be installed facing in, towards the lamp.  
Black side towards stage  
Reflective side towards lamp  
Correct image towards lamp  
Reversed image towards stage  
Default gobo layout  
Rotating-gobo wheel  
Fixed-gobo wheel  
Gobo wheels as seen from front, in open position.  
Position  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Triangle  
43076004  
Cone  
Bar  
Fan  
Thin bars  
43076005  
Bricks  
Grid ball  
43076011  
Clouds  
-
-
-
-
Rotating  
gobo wheel  
43076002  
Dots  
43076006  
Lotus  
Machine  
Bamboo  
Threads  
Pling  
Static gobo  
wheel  
43076012  
43076013  
43076014  
43076015  
43076016  
43076017  
43076018  
43076019  
43076020  
Loose rotating gobo fix  
If a rotating gobo becomes a little loose and spins in the holder (losing its indexed position), remove the gobo, apply  
three dots of red, high-temperature silicone (P/N 37001201) in the holder recess, and let the silicone harden before  
replacing the gobo. The additional friction will keep the gobo from spinning.  
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Changing rotating gobos  
W A R N I N G !  
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing any cover.  
Without tools  
1. Remove the top head cover as described under “Accessing parts” on page 21.  
2. Turn the gobo wheel until the easiest access to the desired gobo position is obtained. Turn the  
color wheel until the open position is over the gobo position.  
3. Tilt the head so the lens points down. Push the gobo and retaining spring out of the back of the  
holder. Avoid letting the spring and gobo fall into the head.  
4. Insert the new gobo. See below for proper gobo orientation.  
5. Insert the retaining spring with the bend facing out, away from the gobo. Working through the  
open position in the color wheel, push the gobo and spring all the way down into the gobo  
holder.  
With needlenose pliers  
With a little practice, this method is faster than the above method.  
1. Turn the gobo wheel until the easiest access to the desired gobo position is obtained. Turn the color  
wheel until the open position is over the gobo position.  
2. Turn the gobo holder until you can see the tab on the holder retaining spring.  
3. Grip the tab on the retaining spring with a pair of small (needlenose) pliers. Place your index fin-  
ger over the spring to prevent it from falling into the fixture. Open the spring and remove it from  
the gobo holder.  
4. Remove the gobo holder from the bearing by pulling it forwards towards the lens.  
5. Push the gobo and gobo retaining spring out of the holder.  
6. Insert the new gobo. See below for proper gobo orientation. Insert the gobo retaining spring.  
The bend in the spring faces out, away from the gobo. Push the gobo and spring all the way  
down into the gobo holder.  
7. Replace the gobo holder in the bearing. Do not force the holder into the bearing: it will go in eas-  
ily if it is installed straight.  
8. Grip the retaining ring by the tab with the pliers. Place your thumb on the back of the gobo  
holder to press it all the way down in the bearing and use your index finger to hold the other end  
of the spring on the holder. Open the spring and place it in the groove.  
Changing static gobos  
1. Remove the top head cover as described under “Accessing parts” on page 21.  
2. Manually turn the fixed-gobo wheel until the desired gobo is accessible. Turn the color wheel  
until the open position aligns with the gobo.  
3. Using your forefinger, release the gobo by pushing in back slightly towards the lamp. Grasp the  
gobo by bringing your thumb to the back, and slide the gobo out of the wheel.  
4. To place a gobo in the wheel, first turn the gobo so that the black side faces the front and the  
reflective side faces the lamp. Then, using your thumb and forefinger, slide the gobo into posi-  
tion between the spring clips on the back of the gobo wheel.  
5. Verify that the gobo is fully seated in the recessed groove by gently sliding it back and forth. If  
the gobo is seated correctly, you will be able to feel a tiny amount of movement.  
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Default color filter positions  
Color wheel 1  
Wheel as seen from front, in open position.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Blue 111  
62327015  
Red 301  
62327021  
Magenta 507 Green 202  
62327023 62327018  
Yellow 604  
62327019  
Purple 502  
62327025  
Blue 101  
62327016  
Pink 312  
62327022  
Cyan 401  
62327017  
Changing color filters  
W A R N I N G !  
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing any cover.  
1. Remove the top head cover as described under “Accessing parts” on page 21.  
2. Manually turn the color wheel until the desired filter is accessible.  
3. Using a soft cloth or gloves, gently tilt the outside edge of the filter towards the front lens and  
remove.  
4. To place a filter in the wheel, insert the plastic holder between the spring clip - with the protrud-  
ing tab facing the lamp - until it snaps into place.  
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s e c t i o n 6  
MAINTENANCE AND BASIC SERVICE  
The MAC 500/E operates under challenging conditions presented by heat, humidity, dust, and touring. It requires reg-  
ular cleaning and lubrication to keep performing at its peak. The maintenance schedule will depend heavily on the  
application and should be discussed with your Martin technician. This section describes basic maintenance. Refer any  
service procedure not described here to a qualified technician.  
I M P O R T A N T !  
Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid buildup degrades performance and  
causes overheating and damage to the fixture that is not covered by the war-  
ranty. If you do not feel completely competent to perform the service, consult  
qualified service personnel.  
Accessing parts  
W A R N I N G !  
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing any cover.  
Opening the head  
1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to  
cool.  
2. Remove the top shell (look at the label on the back of  
the head to see which side is the top) by turning the  
2 fasteners 1/4 turn counterclockwise with a large  
screwdriver, and lift off the shell.  
Opening the base  
To access base components, remove the 2 cover plates from the top  
of the base. Each plate is fastened with 4 screws. 'RꢀQRWꢀUHPRYHꢀWKHꢀFXUYHGꢀSODWHVꢀIURPꢀWKHꢀVLGHꢀRIꢀWKHꢀEDVHꢊ  
Removing the printed circuit board  
1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Remove the cover plate from the front of the fixture.  
2. Unplug the white plastic wire connectors from the top of the printed circuit board. To unplug a  
connector, hold the plastic connector - never pull the wires - and pull it straight off the pins.  
3. Grasp the black pins on either end of the circuit board and gently pull it out. You may have to  
guide some wires past the motor housing. Be careful not to knock the copper heat sinks.  
4. To replace the circuit board, gently put it back in the base. You may have to guide some wires  
past the motor housing. Push the black pins down to lock the board in place.  
5. Reconnect the wire connectors. The connectors are labelled on the side that faces up, away  
from the ICs. The connection order is:  
6. Replace the cover before applying power.  
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Replacing fuses  
The MAC 500/E has 4 fuses. The main fuse is located on the power-switch panel and may be replaced without opening  
the fixture.  
The fuses for each of the 3 low-voltage power supplies are located on the printed circuit board. If one of the circuit  
board LEDs does not light, one of these fuses may be blown.  
1. Remove the printed circuit board.  
2. Locate and replace the defective fuse with one of the same rating. The fuses are shown on the  
PCB layout diagram and their values are listed in the specifications.  
3. Replace the printed circuit board.  
Changing the XLR pin-out  
1. Remove the printed circuit board.  
-
-
2
2
2. Position the jumpers for the desired XLR pin-out  
as shown.  
+
3
+
3
3. Replace the printed circuit board.  
Martin pin-out  
DMX pin-out  
(default)  
Changing voltage and frequency settings  
7KHYROWDJHDQGIUHTXHQF\VHWWLQJVPXVWPDWFKWKHORFDO$&SRZHUVXSSO\ꢋ These settings are printed on the serial  
number label on the bottom of the base. If the voltage is not within 5 percent of the local supply or the frequency (50/  
60 Hz) is different, then the magnetic ballast and/or transformer must be rewired.  
MAC 500 with magnetic ballast  
1. Disconnect the MAC 500 from AC power. Remove the top covers.  
2. Find the correct transformer and ballast terminals for your AC supply in the table below. Consult  
a qualified electrician if you do not know the AC frequency and voltage.  
AC Supply  
Frequency  
Transformer  
Magnetic Ballast  
Voltage  
200-210 V  
210-220 V  
220-235 V  
235-240 V  
240-260 V  
200-217 V  
217-240 V  
Voltage  
Terminal  
Setting  
Terminal  
50 Hz  
50 Hz  
50 Hz  
50 Hz  
50 Hz  
60 HZ  
60 HZ  
210 V  
210 V  
230 V  
230 V  
250 V  
210 V  
230 V  
4
4
6
6
8
4
6
200 V / 50 Hz  
230 V / 50 Hz  
230 V / 50 Hz  
245 V / 50 Hz  
245 V / 50 Hz  
208 V / 60 Hz  
227 V / 60 Hz  
7
10  
10  
12  
12  
4
7
3. Locate the transformer: it is on the left end, near the power switch. Move the BROWN and RED  
transformer wires to the correct terminal. The terminal number is printed in front of the connec-  
tion tab.  
4. Locate the magnetic ballast: it is on the opposite end from the transformer, near the control  
panel. Move the BROWN ballast wire to the correct terminal. The terminal number is printed in  
front of the connection tab.  
5. Replace the top covers before applying power.  
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MAC 500 E with electronic ballast  
Electronic ballast models that come factory set for 100 V or 120 V have a 10 A main fuse, which is located near the  
power switch. Units set at 210 V and above have a 6.3 A main fuse. Use a 6.3 A fuse when the WUDQVIRUPHU is set at  
200, 210, 220, 230, or 240 V. Use a 10 A time-delay fuse when it is set at 100, 110, or 120 V.  
No rewiring of the electronic EDOODVW is necessary; it works at any voltage between 100 and 250 volts, and at any fre-  
quency between 50 and 60 Hz. The WUDQVIRUPHU must be tapped for the local supply voltage as shown below.  
brown  
red  
black  
black  
black  
7
8
9
7
8
9
7
8
9
7
8
9
6
5
4
3
1
6
5
4
3
1
6
6
5
4
3
1
brown  
red  
5
4
3
1
100 V  
brown  
red  
110 V  
120 V  
200 V  
brown  
red  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
brown  
red  
brown  
red  
brown  
red  
brown  
red  
7
8
9
7
8
9
7
8
9
7
8
9
6
5
4
3
1
6
5
4
3
1
6
5
6
5
4
3
1
210 V  
220 V  
230 V  
240 V  
4
3
1
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
blue  
MAC 500 E Transformer Settings  
Updating software  
The latest software for the MAC 500/E is available from your Martin dealer and the Martin Professional web site.  
Please read the update notes bundled with the software. Update software is uploaded to the MAC 500/E using a Martin  
uploader such as the MBPP1, or MP-2.  
Normal upload  
Connect the uploader to the fixture just like a controller. Under normal conditions, software can be installed from a  
remote location - there is no need to set the MAC 500/E to boot mode. Please refer to the uploader manual for further  
instructions.  
Boot mode upload  
If the data is corrupted during transmission, a check-sum error (CSER) will occur and after 15 seconds the fixture will  
automatically switch to boot mode (UPLd) and be ready for a boot-mode upload as described below and in the  
uploader manual.  
If a software upload to the MAC 500/E is interrupted, the fixture must be powered off for at least 10 seconds before a  
new upload can be attempted. When powered on, a check-sum error will occur and it will automatically go into boot  
mode, ready for a second upload attempt. Select boot mode upload on the uploader.  
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If there is no functional software in memory, the fixture must be set to boot mode manually before starting the upload.  
If the control panel works, select UPLdfrom the SPECmenu and confirm when SUREis displayed by pressing  
[ENTER].  
If the control panel does not work, boot mode can be engaged by  
moving jumper PL121 on the main circuit board to pins 1 and 2 as  
follows.  
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
PL121  
PL121  
normal setting  
hard boot setting  
1. Remove the printed circuit board. It may not be neces-  
sary to unplug the connectors.  
2. Position jumper PL121 to upload mode (INIT) as shown. See also the circuit board layout dia-  
3. Plug in unplugged connectors, apply power to the MAC 500/E, and proceed with the upload.  
Refer to the uploader manual for instructions.  
4. After the upload, disconnect the fixture from the electricity, move the jumper back to the normal  
setting, and replace the circuit board.  
Changing lenses  
Accessory lenses are available to change the standard 17° beam angle to 23.5°. Both the focus lens and the front lens  
must be changed.  
1. Remove the top and bottom head covers.  
2. Unscrew and remove the front lens from chassis. Move the dimmer blades out of the way.  
3. Slide the focus assembly forward, grasp the focus lens and turn it 60° counterclockwise to  
unlock. (A service tool is available, see the list of accessories on page 35.) Pull the lens out of  
the moving bracket.  
4. Find the small round notch in the rim of the new focus lens. Turn the lens so that the tabs align  
with the holes in the bracket and the small notch is at 10 o’clock.  
5. Insert the new focus lens squarely into the bracket. Turn the lens 60° clockwise until the locking  
spring snaps into the notch in the rim.  
6. Set the new front lens on the front of the chassis and replace the screws.  
7. Replace the top and bottom covers.  
Replacing the lamp  
The risk of lamp explosion increases with lamp hours as the quartz envelope gradually weakens. It is recommended  
that lamp usage not exceed 125 percent of the lamp’s rated average life.  
The procedure for installing the lamp is described on page 5. After installing the lamp, reset the lamp usage counters as  
described under “Readouts” on page 14.  
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Optimizing lamp alignment  
The lamp alignment is set at the factory. If, the light distribution is uneven, lamp alignment may be adjusted as follows.  
A 3 mm Allen wrench is required.  
1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power supply and allow the lamp to cool for 15 minutes.  
2. Make a preliminary adjustment: remove the lamp assembly and turn the 3 lamp adjustment  
screws to position the lamp-socket plate a distance of 38 mm (1.5”) from the access plate (out-  
side measurement) as shown. Replace the lamp assembly.  
lamp adjustment screws (3 mm Allen)  
3. Switch on the MAC 500/E and allow it to reset. Using either a controller or the control panel,  
strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface.  
4. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) by turning the 3 adjustment screws. Turn  
one screw at a time to drag the hot-spot diagonally across the projected image. If there is no  
hot-spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.  
5. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise 1/4-turn at a time  
until the light is evenly distributed.  
6. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is  
too far back in the reflector. “Push” the lamp out by turning the screws counterclockwise 1/4-turn  
at a time until the light is bright and evenly distributed.  
Installing the optional head shell safety wire  
An optional wire (P/N 50300502) for secondary attachment of the  
plastic shells is available. Two wires are required per fixture. The  
wire has a closed loop at one end and a hook at the other end. To  
secure the shell:  
1. Remove the head shells as described above.  
2. Place the closed loop under a washer and screw in the  
lamp housing counterweight as shown. Replace the  
washer and screw and tighten well.  
3. Loop the wire around a cross rib between the shell  
ventilation slots and hook the wire to itself. Do not  
attach the hook directly to the plastic rib.  
Maintenance schedule  
The maintenance schedule will depend heavily on the application and should be discussed with your Martin techni-  
cian. Cleaning, lubricating and servicing the fixture is best left to a qualified technician. He has the knowledge, experi-  
ence, tools, lubricants and other materials required to keep the MAC 500/E performing at its best.  
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Cleaning  
Optical components  
Be very careful when cleaning the optical components. The colored surface on the dichroic filters is achieved by  
means of special multi-layer coatings and even small scratches may be visible. Residues from cleaning fluids can bake  
onto components and ruin them.  
1. Allow the components to cool completely.  
2. Wash dirty lenses and filters with isopropyl alcohol. A generous amount of regular glass cleaner  
may also be used, but no residues may remain.  
3. Rinse with distilled water. Mixing the water with a small amount of wetting agent such as Kodak  
Photoflo will help prevent streaking and spotting.  
4. Dry with a clean, soft and lint-free cloth or blow dry with compressed air.  
Fans  
To ensure proper cooling of the fixture, it is important that the fans are free of dust. Vacuum or gently wipe the fans  
clean if they are dirty.  
Lubrication  
Use only Martin silicone lubricant, P/N 37302003 (500 ml) or P/N 37302004 (200 ml, in applicator bottle), to lubricate  
the MAC 500/E. No other lubricant is approved for use. Be careful not to get oil on drive belts or other parts.  
The focus mechanism slides back and forth on 2 metal pins. These pins must be lubricated periodically with a drop or  
two of silicone oil. Check the focus mechanism whenever the head is open for service and lubricate the slides if move-  
ment is rough or noisy, or if the slides seem dry.  
Check the rotating-gobo bearings whenever the unit is being serviced and lubricate them if movement is rough or  
noisy. Apply a few drops of oil to the bearings from above. Avoid applying excess lubricant and be careful not to get  
oil on the other parts.  
Depending on conditions, these bearings may need to be cleaned and lubricated periodically by a qualified technician.  
Apply several drops of  
silicone lubricant.  
Apply 1 - 2 drops of  
silicone lubricant.  
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APPENDICES  
DMX protocol  
DMX Channel  
Start code = 0  
DMX1  
DMX2  
DMX3  
DMX4  
Value  
Percent  
Function  
Shutter, Strobe, Reset, Lamp On/Off  
0 - 19  
20 - 49  
0 - 7  
8 - 19  
Shutter closed  
Shutter open  
50 - 72  
73 - 79  
80 - 99  
20 - 28  
29 - 31  
31 - 39  
39 - 47  
47 - 50  
50 - 58  
58 - 65  
66 - 73  
74 - 75  
75 - 76  
76 - 77  
77 - 78  
78 - 79  
80 - 81  
82 - 85  
85 - 89  
89 - 93  
93 - 97  
97 - 100  
Strobe, fast slow  
Shutter open, lamp power reduced (MAC 500 E only)  
Opening pulse, fast slow  
Closing pulse, fast slow  
Shutter open  
Random strobe, fast  
Random strobe, medium  
Random strobe, slow  
100 - 119  
120 - 127  
128 - 147  
148 - 167  
168 - 187  
188 - 190  
191 - 193  
194 - 196  
197 - 199  
200 - 202  
203 - 207  
208 - 217  
218 - 227  
228 - 237  
238 - 247  
248 - 255  
1
Shutter open  
Random opening pulse, fast  
Random opening pulse, slow  
Random closing pulse, fast  
Random closing pulse, slow  
Shutter open  
Reset fixture, see note 1  
Shutter open  
Lamp power on  
1
If DMX reset is disabled, a reset com-  
mand may be sent if color wheel 1 set to  
cyan 401(144-148) and color wheel 2 is  
set to red 308 (157-160).  
2
If DMX lamp off is disabled, a lamp off  
command may be sent if color wheel 1 is  
set to cyan 401 (144-148) and color wheel  
2 is set to red 308 (157-160).  
Shutter open  
Lamp power off: time > 5 seconds, see note 2  
Intensity  
2
0 - 255  
0 - 100  
0
100%  
COLOR 1  
Color Scroll  
0 - 16  
16 - 32  
32 - 48  
48 - 64  
64 - 80  
80 - 96  
96 - 112  
112 -128  
128 - 144  
0 - 6  
6 - 13  
White  
Blue 111  
Red 301  
Magenta 507  
Green 202 Yellow 604  
Yellow 604  
Purple 502  
Blue 101  
Blue 111  
Red 301  
Magenta 507  
13 - 19  
19 - 25  
25 - 31  
31 - 38  
38 - 44  
44 - 50  
50 - 56  
Green 202  
Purple 502  
Blue 101  
Pink 312  
Pink 312  
Cyan 401  
Fixed Colors  
Cyan 401  
Pink 312  
145 - 148  
149 - 152  
153 - 156  
157 - 160  
161 - 164  
165 - 168  
169 - 172  
173 - 176  
177 - 180  
181 - 184  
57 - 58  
58 - 60  
60 - 61  
62 - 63  
63 - 64  
65 - 66  
66 - 67  
68 - 69  
69 - 71  
71 - 72  
3
Blue 101  
Purple 502  
Yellow 604  
Green 202  
Magenta 507  
Red 301  
Blue 111  
White  
Continuous Rotation  
185 - 215  
216 - 245  
73 - 84  
85 - 96  
CW, fast  
CCW, slow  
slow  
fast  
246 - 255  
96 - 100  
Enable alternate color functions on channel 4.  
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DMX Channel  
Start code = 0  
DMX1  
DMX2  
DMX3  
DMX4  
Value  
Percent  
Function  
COLOR 2: Normal Functions  
Color Scroll  
0 - 16  
16 - 32  
32 - 48  
48 - 64  
64 - 80  
80 - 96  
96 - 112  
112 -128  
128 - 144  
0 - 6  
6 - 13  
White CTC 3200-4100  
CTC 3200-4100  
CTC 3200-5600  
CTC 3200-5600  
Blue 104  
13 - 19  
19 - 25  
25 - 31  
31 - 38  
38 - 44  
44 - 50  
50 - 56  
Blue 104  
Blue 108  
Green 206  
Red 308  
Blue 108  
Green 206  
Red 308  
Yellow 603  
Yellow 603  
CTC 5500-2900  
CTC 5500-2900  
CTC 5500-4200  
Fixed Colors  
CTC 5500-4200  
CTC 5500-2900  
Yellow 603  
Red 308  
Green 206  
Blue 108  
Blue 104  
CTC 3200-5600  
CTC 3200-4100  
White  
145 - 148  
149 - 152  
153 - 156  
157 - 160  
161 - 164  
165 - 168  
169 - 172  
173 - 176  
177 - 180  
181 - 184  
57 - 58  
58 - 60  
60 - 61  
62 - 63  
63 - 64  
65 - 66  
66 - 67  
68 - 69  
69 - 71  
71 - 72  
4
Continuous Rotation  
185 - 215  
216 - 245  
73 - 84  
85 - 96  
CW, fast  
CCW, slow  
slow  
fast  
Random Color  
Fast  
Medium  
Slow  
246 - 248  
249 - 251  
252 - 255  
96 - 97  
98 - 98  
99 - 100  
Alternate Functions (Enable on channel 3.)  
0-255  
0 - 100  
67 different colors in following order:  
white, purple, pink, magenta, red, orange, yellow,  
green, cyan, blue, black  
Rotating Gobo Selection  
Set index, direction, and speed on channel 6.  
Open gobo  
Gobo 1 - Indexing  
Gobo 2 - Indexing  
Gobo 3 - Indexing  
Gobo 4 - Indexing  
Gobo 5 - Indexing  
0 - 55  
56 - 75  
76 - 95  
96 - 115  
116 - 135  
136 - 155  
0 - 22  
22 - 29  
30 - 37  
38 - 45  
45 - 53  
53 - 61  
5
156 - 175  
176 - 195  
196 - 215  
216 - 235  
236 - 255  
61 - 69  
69 - 76  
77 - 84  
85 - 92  
93 - 100  
Gobo 5 - Cont. Rotation  
Gobo 4 - Cont. Rotation  
Gobo 3 - Cont. Rotation  
Gobo 2 - Cont. Rotation  
Gobo 1 - Cont. Rotation  
Rotating Gobo Index and Rotation  
Select gobo and function on channel 5.  
Indexing  
0 - 126  
127  
128 - 255  
0 - 49  
50  
50 - 100  
Index CCW  
Default index  
Index CW  
6
Continuous Rotation  
0 - 2  
3 - 127  
128 - 252  
253 - 255  
0 - 1  
1 - 50  
50 - 98  
99 - 100  
No rotation  
CW, slow  
CCW, fast  
No rotation  
fast  
slow  
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DMX Channel  
Start code = 0  
DMX1  
DMX2  
DMX3  
DMX4  
Value  
Percent  
Function  
Fixed Gobos  
Fixed gobo positions  
Open gobo  
Gobo 1  
Gobo 2  
Gobo 3  
Gobo 4  
Gobo 5  
Gobo 6  
Gobo 7  
0 - 9  
0 - 4  
4 - 8  
8 - 11  
12 - 15  
16 - 19  
20 - 23  
24 - 27  
27 - 31  
31 - 35  
35 - 40  
10 - 19  
20 - 29  
30 - 39  
40 - 49  
50 - 59  
60 - 69  
70 - 79  
80 - 89  
90 - 102  
7
Gobo 8  
Gobo 9  
Gobo mode = fixed (default)  
Gobo shake, fast  
Gobo 9  
Gobo 8  
Gobo 7  
Gobo 6  
Gobo 5  
Gobo 4  
Gobo 3  
Gobo 2  
slow  
103 - 119  
120 - 136  
137 - 153  
154 - 170  
171 - 187  
188 - 204  
205 - 221  
222 - 238  
239 - 255  
40 - 47  
47 - 53  
54 - 60  
60 - 67  
67 - 73  
74 - 80  
80 - 87  
87 - 93  
94 - 100  
Gobo 1  
Fixed Gobos  
Continuous scroll  
Full positions:  
Open  
0 - 180  
0 - 70  
0
0
20  
8
Gobo 1  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
180  
16  
24  
31  
39  
47  
55  
63  
70  
Gobo 2  
Gobo 3  
Gobo 4  
Gobo 5  
Gobo 6  
Gobo 7  
Gobo 8  
Gobo 9  
7
Gobo shake  
Gobo 9 shake  
Gobo 8 shake  
Gobo 7 shake  
Gobo 6 shake  
Gobo 5 shake  
Gobo 4 shake  
Gobo 3 shake  
Gobo 2 shake  
Gobo 1 shake  
Gobo mode = scroll (optional)  
181 - 183  
184 - 186  
187 - 189  
190 - 192  
193 - 195  
196 - 198  
199 - 201  
202 - 204  
205 - 207  
71 - 72  
72 - 73  
73 - 74  
74 - 75  
75 - 76  
77 - 78  
78 - 79  
79 - 80  
80 - 81  
Continuous rotation  
208 - 231  
232 - 255  
82 - 91  
92 - 100  
CW, fast  
CCW, slow  
slow  
fast  
Focus  
Infinity  
8
9
0 - 255  
0 - 100  
2 meters  
close  
Iris  
Open  
Close  
0 - 199  
0 - 78  
78 - 84  
85 - 90  
90 - 95  
96 - 96  
97 - 98  
98 - 99  
99 - 100  
200 - 215  
216 - 229  
230 - 243  
244 - 246  
247 - 249  
250 - 252  
253 - 255  
Pulse opening, fast slow  
Pulse closing, fast slow  
Random pulse opening, fast  
Random pulse opening, slow  
Random pulse closing, fast  
Random pulse closing, slow  
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DMX Channel  
Start code = 0  
DMX1  
DMX2  
DMX3  
DMX4  
Value  
Percent  
Function  
Prism  
0 - 19  
20 - 79  
80 - 89  
90 - 149  
150 - 215  
0 - 7  
8 - 31  
31 - 35  
35 - 58  
59 - 84  
Prism off  
Rotating prism, CCW fast  
No rotation  
Rotating prism, CW slow  
Prism off  
slow  
fast  
10  
Combined Rotating Prism and Gobo Macros  
216 - 220  
221 - 225  
226 - 230  
231 - 235  
236 - 240  
241 - 245  
246 - 250  
251 - 255  
84 - 86  
87 - 88  
89 - 90  
91 - 92  
93 - 94  
95 - 96  
96 - 98  
98 - 100  
Macro 1  
Macro 2  
Macro 3  
Macro 4  
Macro 5  
Macro 6  
Macro 7  
Macro 8  
Fixture type = prism (default)  
10  
Variable Frost  
Fixture type = frost (optional)  
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
0 - 100  
0 - 100  
0 - 100  
0 - 100  
0 - 100  
No frost  
full frost  
Pan  
Left  
11  
-
11  
12  
13  
14  
11  
-
11  
12  
13  
14  
right (128 = neutral)  
Pan Fine (LSB)  
Left  
right  
Tilt  
Up  
12  
-
12  
-
down (128 = neutral)  
Tilt Fine (LSB)  
Up down  
Pan/Tilt Speed  
0 - 2  
3 - 245  
0 - 1  
1 - 96  
Tracking  
Fast  
slow  
-
-
13  
15  
246 - 248  
249 - 251  
252 - 255  
96 - 97  
98 - 98  
99 - 100  
Tracking, normal speed (override PTSP FAST)  
Tracking, fast speed (override PTSP NORM)  
Blackout while moving  
Effects Speed  
Dimmer, iris, focus and gobo indexing  
Tracking mode  
0 - 2  
3 - 239  
0 - 1  
1 - 94  
Fast  
slow  
240 - 242  
243 - 245  
246 - 248  
249 - 251  
252 - 255  
94 - 95  
95 - 96  
96 - 97  
98 - 98  
99 - 100  
Tracking, normal mode (MOdE = NORM)  
Tracking, studio mode (MOdE = STUd)  
Tracking, shortcuts disabled (SCUT = OFF)  
Tracking, shortcuts enabled (SCUT = ON)  
Maximum speed  
Color 1, color 2, and fixed gobo if gMOd = SCRL  
Tracking mode  
0 - 2  
3 - 239  
0 - 1  
1 - 94  
Speed, fast  
slow  
240 - 242  
243 - 245  
246 - 248  
249 - 251  
252 - 255  
94 - 95  
95 - 96  
96 - 97  
98 - 98  
99 - 100  
Tracking, normal mode (MOdE = NORM)  
Tracking, studio mode (MOdE = STUd)  
Tracking with shortcuts disabled, overrides SCUT ON  
Tracking with shortcuts enabled, overrides SCUT OFF  
Blackout while moving  
n/a  
n/a  
14  
16  
Fixed gobo if gMOd = FIX  
0 - 239  
0 - 94  
94 - 95  
95 - 96  
96 - 97  
98 - 98  
99 - 100  
Normal (as set on effect channel), no blackout  
Tracking, normal mode (MOdE = NORM)  
Tracking, studio mode (MOdE = STUd)  
Normal, shortcuts disabled, overrides SCUT ON  
Normal, shortcuts enabled, overrides SCUT OFF  
Blackout while moving  
240 - 242  
243 - 245  
246 - 248  
249 - 251  
252 - 255  
Rotating gobo and prism  
0 - 251  
252 - 255  
0 - 98  
99 - 100  
Normal (as set on effect channel), no blackout  
Blackout while moving  
Gobo shake speed if gMOd = SCRL  
Fast  
0 - 2  
3 - 245  
246 - 255  
0 - 1  
1 - 96  
96 - 100  
Speed, fast  
Fast  
slow  
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Messages  
Display readout  
Appears if...  
What to do  
... automatic protocol detection is enabled  
but the protocol (Martin/DMX) cannot be  
determined because there is no control  
data.  
Verify that the controller is sending  
and the serial link is properly con-  
nected.  
AUTO (Automatic protocol  
detection error)  
... the lamp doesn’t ignite within 10 min-  
utes of receiving the ‘Lamp ON’ com-  
mand. Likely reasons are a missing or  
defective lamp, or insufficient AC voltage.  
Check the lamp  
LERR (Lamp error)  
Check that the voltage and fre-  
quency settings match the local  
supply.  
...the EEPROM memory cannot be read.  
Contact Martin service personnel  
for assistance.  
MERR (Memory error)  
...a software upload is unsuccessful.  
Reload software, see page 23.  
CSER (Check-sum error)  
****  
... there is no communication between the  
control panel and motherboard. This  
readout appears briefly when switching  
on the fixture.  
Check fuses and replace accord-  
ingly.  
Check that cable between control  
panel and motherboard is con-  
nected properly.  
Reinstall software.  
... the fixture detects the lamp is ON but  
no ‘Lamp ON’ command has been  
Contact Martin service personnel  
for assistance.  
ShER (Short error)  
received. This can occur if the lamp relay  
is stuck or if the lamp-power feedback cir-  
cuit fails. The fixture may be operated but  
remote lamp on/off may be effected.  
... you attempt to strike the lamp within 8  
minutes after having switched it off. The  
fixture will store the ‘Lamp ON’ instruction  
and strike the lamp once the 8 minutes  
period has elapsed.  
Wait until the lamp strikes.  
Hot(Hot lamp)  
...there is a malfunction in the base or  
head temperature sensing circuit.  
Contact Martin service personnel  
for assistance.  
bTER(Base temperature error)  
HTER (Head temperature  
error)  
...pan (FbEp), tilt (FbET) or both (FbER)  
feedback circuits are malfunctioning. It  
will still be possible to operate the fixture,  
though it goes into a “safe” mode where  
maximum speed is reduced, thus prevent-  
ing the fixture from losing track of its  
home position (losing step).  
Contact Martin service personnel  
for assistance.  
FbEP (Feedback error pan)  
FbET (Feedback error tilt)  
FbER (Feedback error pan/tilt)  
...the pan or tilt indexing circuit is malfunc-  
tioning. The fixture will, after the time-out,  
establish a mechanical stop, and continue  
to work normally.  
Contact Martin service personnel  
for assistance.  
PAER (Pan time-out)  
TIER (Tilt time-out)  
...the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunc-  
tions (e.g. sensor defective or magnet  
missing). After the time-out, the effect in  
question stops in a random position.  
Contact Martin service personnel  
for assistance.  
C1ER (Color wheel 1 time-out)  
C2ER (Color wheel 2 time-out)  
FgER (Fixed gobo time-out)  
RgER (Rot. gobo time-out)  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Probable cause(s)  
No power to fixture.  
Remedy  
Check that power is switched on and cables  
are plugged in.  
One or more of the fixtures  
is completely dead.  
Primary fuse blown (located at the mains  
inlet cable).  
Disconnect fixture and replace fuse.  
Secondary fuse(s) blown (located on  
PCB inside base).  
Disconnect fixture. Check fuses on PCB and  
replace.  
The controller is not connected.  
Connect controller.  
Fixtures reset correctly but  
all respond erratically or not  
at all to the controller.  
XLR pin-out of the controller does not  
match pin-out of the first fixture on the  
link (i.e. signal is reversed).  
Install a phase-reversing cable between the  
controller and the first fixture on the link.  
Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor  
connections. Repair or replace damaged  
cables.  
Bad data link connection  
Data link not terminated with 120Ω termi- Insert termination plug in output jack of the  
nation plug.  
last fixture on the link.  
Incorrect addressing of the fixtures.  
Check fixture address and protocol settings.  
Fixtures reset correctly but  
some respond erratically or  
not at all to the controller.  
Bypass one fixture at a time until normal oper-  
ation is regained: unplug the XLR in and out  
connectors and connect them directly  
together. Have the fixture serviced by a quali-  
fied technician.  
One of the fixtures is defective and dis-  
turbs data transmission on the link.  
Install a phase-reversing cable between the  
fixtures or swap pins 2 and 3 in the fixture that  
behaves erratically.  
XLR pin-out on fixtures does not match  
(pins 2 and 3 reversed).  
Magnetically indexed effect  
resets correctly but wanders Effect wheel or magnetic sensor requires Disable effects feedback (page 13). Contact  
after fixture reaches operat- mechanical adjustment.  
ing temperature.  
Martin technician for service.  
The transformer setting does not match Disconnect fixture. Check transformer setting  
local voltage.  
and correct if necessary.  
Mechanical effect loses  
position.  
Mechanical train requires cleaning,  
adjustment, or lubrication.  
Contact Martin technician for service.  
Lamp fails to strike after  
turning the fixture off and on Electronic ballast does not recognize  
again, or after a power fail-  
ure. (MAC 500 E)  
Send LAMP OFF command before sending  
another LAMP ON command. The lamp will  
strike after an 8 minute delay. See protocol for  
override if dLOF is set to OFF  
that the lamp is off.  
The ballast and transformer settings do  
not match local AC voltage and fre-  
quency.  
Disconnect fixture. Check ballast and trans-  
former settings and correct if necessary.  
No light and “LERR” error  
message displayed.  
Lamp blown  
Disconnect fixture and replace lamp.  
Disconnect fixture and install lamp.  
Lamp not installed  
Allow fixture to cool.  
Fixture is too hot.  
Reduce ambient room temperature.  
Recalibrate temperature sensors.  
Lamp cuts out intermittently.  
The ballast and transformer settings do  
not match local AC voltage and fre-  
quency.  
Disconnect fixture. Check ballast and trans-  
former settings and correct if necessary.  
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Circuit board layout  
CONTROL MODULE  
TILT FEEDBACK  
MAINS IN  
MAINS OUT (TO BALLAST IN)  
LAMP FEEDBACK  
PAN FEEDBACK  
MAGNETIC SENSORS  
FAN (HEAD) + TEMP SENSE  
FAN (BASE)  
PAN/TILT INDEX SWITCES  
HARD BOOT JUMPER  
GOBO 2  
PRISM  
ROT. PRISM  
FOCUS  
IRIS  
SERIAL DATA LINK  
GOBO 1  
XLR PIN-OUT JUMPER  
ROT. GOBO  
COLOR 1  
COLOR 2  
DIMMER  
PAN  
TILT  
AC IN  
Appendices  
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Specifications  
Measurements  
Length...........................................................................................................................................356 mm (14.0 in)  
Width ............................................................................................................................................481 mm (18.9 in)  
Height (head at tilt limit) ..............................................................................................................673 mm (26.5 in)  
Weight, MAC 500.........................................................................................................................32.8 kg (72.1 lbs)  
Weight, MAC 500 E .....................................................................................................................26.1 kg (57.4 lbs)  
Electrical, MAC 500  
Ballast taps........................................................................................200/230/245V @ 50 Hz; 208/227V @ 60 Hz  
Power and current*..............................................750 W, 3.4 A @ 230 V / 50 Hz; 750 W, 4.3 A @ 208 V / 60 Hz  
Power factor (PF)*.............................................................................................................................................0.85  
Electrical, MAC 500 E  
Transformer taps.........................................................................100/110/120/200/210/220/230/240 @ 50 - 60 Hz  
Power and current*................................................................................................. 690 W, 3.2 A @ 230 V / 50 Hz  
Power factor (PF)*.............................................................................................................................................0.94  
Fuses  
Main fuse, MAC 500, MAC 500 E wired between 200 - 240 V............. time-delay 6.3 A / 250 V, P/N 05020020  
Main fuse, MAC 500 E wired between 100 - 120 V............................. time-delay 10.0 A / 250 V, P/N 05020025  
Fuse F601 ............................................................................................... time-delay 5.0 A / 25 0 V, P/N 05020018  
Fuse F602 ................................................................................................ time-delay 4.0 A / 250 V, P/N 05020016  
Fuse F603 ............................................................................................ time-delay 0.315 A / 250 V, P/N 05020004  
Communication  
Hardware standard........................................................................................................................................ RS-485  
Protocols..................................................................................................USITT DMX512 (1990) / Martin RS-485  
DMX start code ....................................................................................................................................................... 0  
Recommended cable..........................................24 AWG (min.), low capacitance, 85-150 shielded twisted pair  
Connector type......................................... 3-pin XLR male/female (pin 1 = screen, pins 2 and 3 configurable +/-)  
Compatible lamps  
Osram HSR-575/2 ..........................................................575 W, 85 lm/W, 1000 h avg. life, 6000K, P/N 97010200  
Osram HSD-575 .............................................................575 W, 78 lm/W, 3000 h avg. life, 7200K, P/N 97010207  
Philips MSD-575............................................................575 W, 75 lm/W, 2000 h avg. life, 5700K, P/N 97010202  
Philips MSR-575/2 .........................................................575 W, 85 lm/W, 1000 h avg. life, 6100K, P/N 97010201  
Photometric  
Center intensity w/ standard 17° lens set ................................................................................................ 246,000 cd  
Center intensity w/ optional 23.5° lens set ............................................................................................. 134,000 cd  
Total integrated luminous flux (with standard lens, MSR 575/2) ................................................................9000 lm  
Thermal  
Maximum ambient temperature....................................................................................................... 40° C (104° F)  
Maximum surface temperature under normal operating conditions................................................. 80° C (176° F)  
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Accessories  
Outdoor Protection Dome.......................................................................................................................... 90525010  
MPBB1 Uploader ...................................................................................................................................... 90758410  
MP-2 Uploader .......................................................................................................................................... 90758420  
Double unit MAC 500/600 flight case ...................................................................................................... 91510002  
Optional wide angle (23.5°) lens set w/ bayonet-mount focus lens .......................................................... 91610015  
MAC 500 focus lens retrieval tool ............................................................................................................ 50521600  
Frost filter for MAC 500/RS 918, assembled............................................................................................ 91611003  
G-clamp ..................................................................................................................................................... 91602003  
Half-coupler clamp.................................................................................................................................... 91602005  
Safety wire for head shell (1 piece required for each shell)...................................................................... 50300502  
Retention spring for rotating-gobo holder................................................................................................. 17760040  
Rotating-gobo holder................................................................................................................................. 17320090  
Retention spring for rotating gobo............................................................................................................. 17760210  
Appendices  
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