MAC Viper Wash™ MAC Viper Wash DX™ USER GUIDE
User Documentation update information Any important changes in the MAC Viper Wash User Guide are listed below. Revision A First version released. Covers firmware version 1.0.0. © 2013 Martin Professional A/S. Information subject to change without notice.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shutter and strobe effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimming. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This User Guide covers the Martin MAC Viper Wash™, including the MAC Viper Wash DX™ model. The MAC Viper Wash DX offers all the effects and performance of the standard MAC Viper Wash, but it is supplied with an IBD projection module installed that contains internal barndoors, a motorized iris and a color wheel. The IBD module from the MAC Viper Wash DX can be installed in a standard MAC Viper Wash.
Effects This section gives details of the effects that can be controlled via DMX. See the DMX protocol table on page 19 for details of the channels used to control them. Where fine control is available, the main control channel sets the first 8 bits (the most significant byte or MSB), and the fine channels set the second 8 bits (the least significant byte or LSB) of the 16-bit control signal. In other words, the fine channel works within the position set by the coarse channel.
Effects in the MAC Viper Wash DX The MAC Viper Wash DX is supplied with an IBD projection module installed that contains internal rotating barndoors, a motorized iris and a color wheel. The IBD module from the MAC Viper Wash DX can be installed in a standard MAC Viper Wash. Installation and uninstallation typically take about three minutes.
• • • • Slot 5 - Magenta 522 SP - P/N 46404570 Slot 6 - Deep Blue SP (Congo) - P/N 46404550 Slot 7 - Red 310 SP - P/N 46404560 Slot 8 - Open The color filters are interchangeable, but replacement filters must match the dimensions, construction and quality of the filters supplied as standard. See the MAC Viper Wash Safety and Installation Guide for replacement instructions.
Control panel operations You can configure individual fixture settings (such as the MAC Viper Wash’s DMX address), read out data, execute service operations and view error messages using the fixture’s backlit graphic display and control panel.
To activate the display when the fixture is not connected to power, press the Escape button. The display extinguishes after 10 seconds with no jog wheel activity and the control panel is de-activated after 1 minute with no jog wheel activity. Press the Escape button again to re-activate.The status LED flashes fixture status slowly when the fixture is not connected to power. The LED draws a minute current that can be sustained for several months without flattening the battery.
DMX modes The CONTROL MODE menu lets you set the MAC Viper Wash to one of the two DMX operating modes, basic 16-bit and extended 16-bit: • Basic 16-bit mode offers coarse control of all effects plus fine control of pan and tilt. • Extended 16-bit mode provides all the features of basic 16-bit mode plus fine control of the dimmer. The MAC Viper Wash uses 18 DMX channels in basic 16-bit mode and 19 DMX channels in extended 16-bit mode.
• • • • - When set to DMX, the lamp strikes automatically when the fixture begins to receive DMX data, and lamp power is shut down 15 minutes after the fixture stops receiving DMX data. Automatic lamp strikes are staggered to prevent all lamps from striking at once. The delay is determined by the fixture address. No matter what the AUTOMATIC LAMP ON setting is, the lamp can be struck by sending a lamp on command via DMX on the Fixture control/settings DMX channel.
DMX signal monitoring The MAC Viper Wash provides data on the DMX signal it is receiving in the DMX LIVE menu. This information can be useful for troubleshooting control problems. RATE displays the DMX refresh rate in packets per second. Values lower than 10 or higher than 44 may result in erratic performance, especially when using tracking control. QUALITY displays the quality of the received DMX data as a percentage of packets received.
Adjusting settings via DMX Certain fixture settings and parameters can be adjusted from the DMX controller on the Fixture control/settings DMX channel: channel 20 in basic 16-bit mode or channel 23 in extended 16-bit mode. Commands sent on the Fixture control/settings channel override any settings entered in the fixture’s onboard control menus.
Changing calibration offsets using DMX The Fixture control/settings DMX channel allows effects to be calibrated by changing their factory default offsets from the DMX controller. 255 +5% 192 +2.5% 128 0 64 -2.5% 0 -5% To set an effect offset: 1. Set the effect to a DMX value from 0 to 255 on its own DMX channel (for example, set Cyan to 192 on channel 4). 2. Send a ‘Store’ command for the effect on the Fixture Adjustment/Calibration channel.
RDM The MAC Viper Wash can communicate using RDM (Remote Device Management) in accordance with ESTA’s American National Standard E1.20-2006: Entertainment Technology RDM Remote Device Management Over DMX512 Networks. RDM is a bi-directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control systems, it is the open standard for DMX512 device configuration and status monitoring. The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream without affecting existing non-RDM equipment.
Software service functions Service utilities The control panel SERVICE menu provides utilities for technicians rigging or servicing the fixture: • ERROR LIST displays any error messages that are stored in internal memory. • PT FEEDBACK lets you disable feedback to the fixture software from the pan, tilt and effects positioning systems. If feedback is set to ON and a pan, tilt or effect position error is detected, the shutter closes and the effect resets.
Loading and storing default calibration offsets In the CALIBRATION menu, LOAD DEFAULTS lets you load the factory default calibration offsets stored in memory. SAVE DEFAULTS lets you overwrite the factory default calibration offsets stored in memory with any new offsets that you have defined. Overwriting is permanent, so once you have saved new default offsets, LOAD DEFAULTS will reload the new offsets.
To install firmware in the MAC Viper Wash: 1. Download the firmware ‘.MU3’ file from the MAC Viper Wash support page on the Martin website to the PC. 2. Read the firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings. 3. Follow the instructions for an auto upload/upload via DMX in the Martin Uploader application help files and supplied with the hardware interface.
DMX protocol Applicable when running MAC Viper Wash firmware version: 1.0.
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 Fade type Default value Iris – MAC Viper Wash DX only Open → closed Fade 0 0 - 100 Internal barndoor 1 – MAC Viper Wash DX only Out → in Fade 0 0 - 255 0 - 100 Internal barndoor 2 – MAC Viper Wash DX only Out → in Fade 0 0-9 10 11 - 99 100 101 - 189 190 191 - 200 201 - 255 0-4 4 4 - 39 99 39 - 74 74 75 - 78 79 - 100 Internal barndoors rotation – MAC Viper Wash DX only -10° → -1° 0°
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode DMX Value 0-9 10 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 - 34 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 49 50 - 54 55 - 59 60 - 64 65 - 69 70 - 74 75 - 79 80 - 84 85 - 89 90 - 94 95 - 99 18 19 100 - 104 105 - 109 110 - 114 115 - 119 120 - 124 125 - 126 127 - 128 129 - 130 131 - 132 133 - 134 135 - 139 140 - 144 145 - 149 150 - 154 155 - 159 160 - 164 165 - 169 170 - 174 175 - 179 180 - 184 185 - 189 190 - 194 195 - 199 200 - 214 215 - 219 220 - 224 225 - 229 230 - 234 235 - 239 240 - 244 245
Basic 16-bit Mode 16-bit Extended Mode - 27 28 DMX Value Percent Function Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Table 1: DMX Protocol MSB = Most significant byte LSB = Least significant byte 22 MAC Viper Wash User Guide Fade type Default value
Control panel menus Applicable when running firmware version 1.0.0. Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 DMX ADDRESS 1 – XXX DMX address (default address = 1). The DMX address range is limited so that the fixture will always have enough DMX channels within the 512 available. BASIC 16-bit basic DMX mode with 2-channel (coarse and fine) control of pan and tilt EXTENDED 16-bit extended DMX mode: basic mode plus fine control of the dimmer.
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 EFFECT SHORTCUT Menu level 4 ON Effects take shortest route during changes, crossing open positions if necessary OFF Effects avoid open positions during effects changes Display permanently on 2 MINUTES Display goes into sleep mode 2 minutes after last key press 5 MINUTES Display goes into sleep mode 5 minutes after last key press 10 MINUTES Display goes into sleep mode 10 minutes after last key press DISPLAY INTENSITY 10 ...
Menu level 1 TEST* Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 TEST ALL Run test sequence of all functions. Press Escape button to stop test TEST PAN/TILT Run test sequence of pan and tilt functions. Press Escape button to stop test TEST EFFECTS Run test sequence of all effects.
Service and display messages The MAC Viper Wash gives service and maintenance information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character short code and a smaller full-text message in the fixture’s display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing easier reading with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed information.
Short code Long message and explanation SERV SERVICE MODE Pan and tilt disabled to allow service access. Power must be cycled off and on to re-enable pan and tilt. SHNA SHUTTER ADJUST No shutter adjustment data in EEPROM. Shutter may be incorrectly adjusted*. SL W SAFETY LOOP A safety loop error occurred but is no longer active. Warning message is cleared at the next power off/on cycle. TINA TILT ADJUST No tilt adjustment data in EEPROM. Tilt may be incorrectly adjusted*.
Short code Long message and explanation CEPT COM ERR P/T Communication error between main processor and pan/tilt circuit (an error here will also probably block communication to several other areas). CEUI COM ERR UI Communication error between main processor and user interface circuit. Power off/on cycle or firmware upload required to clear error. Check connections and wiring. Control panel/display module may need to be replaced.
Short code Long message and explanation FAN HD M FAN ERR Head mid cooling fan has stopped running. Lamp is shut down. Error cleared when fixture is reset. FBEP PAN FBACK ERR Pan position magnetic indexing system timeout. Fixture is unable to correct pan position (but pan movement will often still be possible). FBET TILT FBACK ERR Tilt position magnetic indexing system timeout. Fixture is unable to correct tilt position (but tilt movement will often still be possible).
Short code Long message and explanation UPLD DMX UPLOAD ERROR An error occurred during upload via DMX. Check cabling and connections, and then restart. YEER YELLOW ERROR Yellow position electrical indexing system timeout. ZFTC ZF TEMP CUT OFF Zoom/focus PCB temperature too high. Thermal cutoff activated. Lamp is shut down, fans set to max. Error cleared when fixture is reset. ZOER ZOOM ERROR Zoom position electrical indexing system timeout. Table 4: Error messages www.martin.
MAC Viper Wash™ MAC Viper Wash DX™ SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Dimensions All measurements are given in millimeters 732 472 567 255 749 551 335 650 This minimum center-to-center distance can be reduced if pan limits are set via the control menus © 2013 Martin Professional A/S. Information subject to change without notice.
Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Information WARNING! Read the safety precautions in this section before installing, powering, operating or servicing this product. The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document: DANGER! DANGER! DANGER! Safety hazard. Refer to Hazardous Risk of severe manual before voltage. Risk of injury or death. installing, severe or lethal powering or electric shock. servicing. Warning! Fire hazard. Warning! Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do not touch.
America the cable must be 12 AWG minimum conductor size, SJT or better. In the EU the cable must be 2.5 mm², HAR compliant. • 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 cable or power plug are in any way damaged, defective or wet, or if they show signs of overheating. • Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Introduction Thank you for selecting the Martin™ MAC Viper Wash™.
Physical installation Warning! The MAC Viper Wash has a powerful pan motor. The torque reaction when the head is panned suddenly can cause the base to move if the fixture is standing unsecured on a surface. Do not apply power to the MAC Viper Wash unless the base is securely fastened to a surface or to rigging hardware. Warning! Use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Do not hang the fixture from only one clamp. Lock each clamp with both 1/4-turn fasteners. Fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
Clamping the fixture on a truss 1. Check that the rigging clamps are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc. 2. Bolt each clamp securely to a clamp attachment bracket with an M12 bolt (minimum grade 8.8) and lock nut. Half-coupler rigging clamp Omega clamp attachment bracket Figure 3: Martin rigging hardware 3. See Figure 4.
7. Check that the tilt lock is released. Check that there are no combustible materials within 0.3 m (12 in.) or surfaces to be illuminated within 3.4 m (11.2 ft.) of the fixture, and that there are no flammable materials nearby. SAFETY WIRE 6. See Figure 6.
AC power Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be electrically connected to ground (earth). The AC mains power supply must be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection. The MAC Viper Wash features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to AC power at 120-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Power input Important!Connect the MAC Viper Wash directly to AC power.
Connecting to an AC mains power source The MAC Viper Wash power cable can be hard-wired to a building installation circuit or fitted with a cord cap (mains plug) to allow connection to local AC mains power outlets. If you install a cord cap, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.
DMX data link The MAC Viper Wash has 5-pin locking XLR sockets for DMX and RDM input and output (see Figure 7 on page 11). The default pin-out on both sockets is: • pin 1 to shield • pin 2 to data 1 cold (-) • pin 3 to data 1 hot (+). Pins 4 and 5 are not used by the fixture but are bridged between input and output sockets. These pins can therefore be used as a pass-through connection for an additional data signal if required.
Service and maintenance Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 4 before servicing the MAC Viper Wash. Warning! Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes minutes before handling. Do not stare into the light output. Be prepared for the fixture to light and move suddenly when connected to power.
Lamp life Monitor lamp hours using the resettable LAMP ON TIME counter in the INFORMATION control menu. To reduce the risk of explosion, replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its average service life, i.e. when usage reaches 750 hours. Never exceed the lamp’s average service life by more than 10%. Replace the lamp immediately if it is deformed or in any way defective. For maximum service life: • Avoid powering the lamp off until it has warmed up for at least 5 minutes.
7. Close the lamp access cover and tighten the screw to secure the cover before reapplying power. B B Figure 10: Lamp removal / refitting 8. After installing a new lamp, reset the LAMP ON TIME counter in the control menu. Lamp adjustment Warning! Adjust the lamp with the fixture at normal operating temperature. The fixture will be hot, so wear heat-resistant safety gloves. Do not touch the fixture with your skin, clothing or any other items.
Lubrication The MAC Viper Wash does not require lubrication under normal circumstances. The slides for the zoom and focus lens cars are lubricated with a long-lasting teflon-based grease that can be reapplied by a Martin service partner if necessary. Access to the head Warning! Disconnect from power and allow to cool for 30 minutes before opening the head. To open the head: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power, allow components to cool for 30 minutes. 2.
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first few hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule. Work in a clean, well lit area. Use gentle pressure only when cleaning. Do not use any product that contains abrasives.
A B A C C C C Figure 13: Head air filter removal 7. Remove the old air filter element from the filter housing and put the new element into position with the ribs in the element running from top to bottom (in the same direction as the louvers in the filter housing cover) as shown in Figure 14. 8. See Figure 13.
Servicing the IBD module The MAC Viper Wash DX is supplied with an IBD (internal barndoors) projection module installed that contains rotating barndoors, a motorized iris and a color wheel. The IBD module can be installed in a standard MAC Viper Wash. Installation or uninstallation typically takes less than three minutes. To install the IBD module in a standard MAC Viper Wash: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for 30 minutes. 2. See “Access to the head” on page 16.
6. The color filters in the IBD module’s color wheel are interchangeable. If you need to replace one, see Figure 18. Rotate the color wheel until the filter that you want to change is accessible. Lift the outer edge of the filter up from the color wheel slightly to release it, then pull it out of its retaining spring A and out of the color wheel. B A Figure 18: Replacing a color filter 7.
10. See Figure 21. Route the IBD module and color mixing module wiresets through the cutout in the head chassis (arrowed) as shown. 11. Reinstall the head covers (see “Access to the head” on page 16) and release the tilt lock before applying power. The MAC Viper Wash will adapt its DMX control configuration and the menus in its control panel to match the new hardware configuration.
Using the fixture Before using the fixture, download and read the latest version of the MAC Viper Wash User Guide from the MAC Viper Wash Product Support page on the Martin website at www.martin.com. The User Guide contains details of: • The effects available in the fixture. • The control options available using DMX. • The setup, monitoring and control options available using the onboard control and display panel. • RDM (Remote Device Management) compatibility. • Software service functions.
Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to fixture. Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in. Fuse blown or internal fault. Contact Martin™ Service or authorized service partner. Do not remove base or yoke covers, attempt to replace a fuse or carry out any repairs or service that are not described in this Safety and Installation Manual unless you have both authorization from Martin™ and official Martin™ service documentation. Bad data link.
Specifications Physical Length (base). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 mm (18.6 in.) Length (head) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566 mm (22.3 in.) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 mm (18.6 in.) Width (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections AC power input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neutrik PowerCon socket (accepts NAC3FCA connector) DMX and RDM data in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-pin locking XLR USB memory devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB host socket Electrical AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering information MAC Viper Wash™ in cardboard packing case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAC Viper Wash™ in 2-unit flightcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAC Viper Wash DX™ in cardboard packing case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAC Viper Wash DX™ in 2-unit flightcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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