MH 3 Beam User Manual
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Table of contents Safety information ................................................................................................. 5 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 10 Before using the product for the first time ....................................................... 10 Maximizing lamp life ........................................................................................ 11 Physical installation ...............
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 29 Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 29 Lamp replacement .......................................................................................... 30 Replacing the primary fuse ............................................................................. 31 Other service and repairs .............................
Safety information WARNING! Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual: Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Safety hazard. Risk of severe injury or death. Powerful light emission. Risk of eye injury. See user manual for important safety information. Hazardous voltage. Risk of lethal or severe electric shock.
distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors for details) or call the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180. Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when installing, operating or servicing the fixture. Protection from electric shock Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. Disconnect the fixture from AC power before carrying out any installation or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in use.
materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling. Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100 mm (4 in.) away from the fixture’s head. Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around fans and air vents. Do not use the fixture to illuminate surfaces within 12 m (39.4 ft.) of the fixture.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture. Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical component. Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Support the fixture by its base only. In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture immediately and disconnect it from power. Never attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Protection from eye injury Warning! Risk Group 3 (high risk) product according to EN 62471. Do not look directly into the product’s light output. Do not look at operating lamp. Eye injury may result. Do not expose persons to the product’s light output from a distance of less than 1.5 m (5 ft.). Avoid eye or skin exposure to unshielded product. UV emitted from this product. Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product.
Introduction The MH 3 Beam is a high-performance moving-head lighting fixture equipped with an MSD Platinum 5R lamp. It has a state-of-the-art optical system that incorporates a motorized 1°~ 3.8° zoom. Its compact design makes it ideal for live shows, TV events, stage and concerts.
Maximizing lamp life To obtain maximum operating life from the fixture’s discharge lamp: • Each time you power the lamp on, allow it to warm up for at least 5 minutes before you power it off. • Before shutting down power completely, power the lamp off but leave power applied to the fixture for a few minutes so that cooling fans can prevent any momentary lamp temperature increase caused by heat from surrounding components.
Physical installation Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before installing the fixture. The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked. Fasten the fixture to a secure structure or surface. Do not stand it on a surface or leave it where it can be moved or fall over.
3. The fixture is supplied with two omega-type brackets to which rigging clamps can be attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to each bracket. The bolts used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with self-locking nuts. 4. Fasten the omega brackets to the base of the fixture using the brackets’ quarter-turn fasteners. Turn quarterturn fasteners a full 90° to lock them (see illustration on right). 5.
AC power Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before connecting the fixture to AC mains power. For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection. Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from power.
Fixture overview 1 - LEDs The LEDs on the front of the base give the following indications: POWER Power on DMX Valid DMX signal present 2 – Display 3 – Buttons MENU • • • Activate the menu mode functions, or Return to the previous level of the menu structure, or Hold to exit the menus DOWN Go down a menu branch UP Go up a menu branch ENTER Confirm the selected function 4 - DMX input/output 3 and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for DMX input and output (throughput).
7 – Fuse The T5A fixture fuse is located in a fuseholder below the power switch. Control data link A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The fixture has 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output. The number of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels available in one DMX universe.
Connecting the DMX data link To connect the fixture to data: 1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the first fixture’s male XLR DMX input connector. 2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input. Terminate the last fixture on the link with a DMX termination plug.
Fixture setup This section explains the fixture settings and utilities that the user has access to via the control panel. Settings are retained when the fixture is powered off. A complete map of the control menu structure can be found in ‘Control menus’ on page 38. Using the control menus To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Navigate the menu structure using the ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons. Select any required menu option using the ENTER button.
Behavior when DMX signal is not present You can set the fixture so that when it is powered on but not receiving a DMX signal, it either continues to display the last effect it was displaying when it was receiving a DMX signal or blacks out. To set fixture behavior when it is not receiving DMX: 1. Select DMX FUNCTIONS and press ENTER. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select DMX STATE and press ENTER. 3.
3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES (inversion) or NO (normal) mode. 4. Press ENTER to set (or press MENU to exit without making a change). Pan/tilt feedback When pan/tilt feedback is enabled and pan or tilt loses its correct position, the fixture will detect this and reset pan and tilt so that the correct pan/tilt position is restored. To deactivate or activate this function, use the FIXTURE SETTINGS→P/T FEEDBACK menu.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select STATE/POWER ON and press ENTER to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON or OFF. 4. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change). Off via DMX To enable the lamp to be turned off via DMX: 1. Select LAMP SETTINGS and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select OFF VIA DMX and press ENTER to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select NO or YES. 4.
Ignition delay An ignition delay of 0 to 255 seconds can be set so that there is a delay between power on and lamp on. This can help you avoid electrical problems if a large number of lamps power on at the same time. To set a delay: 1. Select LAMP SETTINGS and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select IGNITION DELAY and press ENTER to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to scroll to a duration. 4.
Automatically turn off display backlight By default the display is lit when the power is applied to the fixture. It can be set to automatically dim if the buttons and menus have not been used for a period: 1. Select DISPLAY SETTINGS and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select BACKLIGHT AUTO OFF and press ENTER to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES (auto off) or NO (constant backlight). 4. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
3. Select and activate the functions you wish to control. 4. Press MENU to exit. Fixture information Fixture operating hours counter To display the total number of hours the fixture has been used: 1. Select FIXTURE INFORMATION and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select FIXTURE USE TIME and press ENTER to confirm. The number of hours is shown in the display. 3. Press MENU to exit.
Special functions Fixture Maintenance To help you monitor service intervals, the maintenance timer lets you set an interval and display the remaining time in hours before the end of the interval is reached. Reset factory default settings The fixture’s default settings can be restored using SPECIAL FUNCTIONS→FACTORY SETTINGS. Effect home position adjustment Offset menu If an effect loses its correct home position, you can adjust the position offset to restore it.
Effects This section describes DMX-controllable effects that require particular explanation. See ‘DMX protocol’ on page 33 for a full list of the DMX channels and values required to control the different effects. Note that if a fixture loses its DMX signal it will maintain its current effect until powered off or reset. Pan and tilt The fixture’s moving head can be panned through 540° and tilted through 270° using coarse or fine control channels.
Gobos The fixture contains a rotating wheel with 17 fixed gobos: Any gobo can be projected statically, or the wheel can be rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise with variable speed. The fixture can be set to automatically blackout during gobo changes. The sharpness of gobo projections can be adjusted via DMX using the focus channel. Prism The fixture incorporates an 8-facet prism that can be inserted into the beam to provide split beam effects.
Color wheels The fixture incorporates a color wheel with 14 color filters (plus open). Colors can be individually selected or selected as splits between two colors, and the wheel can be rotated at varying speeds, both clockwise and counterclockwise. The fixture can be set to automatically blackout during color changes.
Maintenance Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before servicing the fixture. Refer any service operation not described in this user manual to a qualified service technician. Disconnect the fixture from mains power and allow to cool completely before cleaning or servicing. Service fixtures in an area where there is no risk of injury from failing parts, tools or other materials. Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance, causes overheating and will damage the fixture.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air vents at the back and sides of the head and in the base with low-pressure compressed air. 3. Clean lenses by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth moistened with a weak detergent solution. Do not rub the surface hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or lowpressure compressed air.
4. Lift the lamp out of its recess. 5. Disconnect the lamp and connect the replacement lamp. Use only a lamp that is approved by Martin™. 6. Place the new lamp into the lamp recess. 7. See illustration below. Adjust the lamp using a slotted (flat head) screwdriver until it is centralized. 8. Reinstall the fan and secure it. 9. Replace and secure the head covers before reapplying power. 10. Reset the lamp hour counter using the control panel.
3. Replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating only. 4. Reinstall the fuseholder cap before reapplying power. Other service and repairs There are no user-serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open the housing. Refer any service or repair operation not described in this manual to an authorized RUSH by Martin™ service technician. Do not try to carry out such an operation yourself, as doing so may present a health or safety risk.
DMX protocol Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Value 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 100-109 110-119 120-129 130-139 140-149 150-159 160-169 170-179 180-189 190-199 200-209 210-219 220-229 230-239 240-255 7 0-7 8-15 16-23 24-31 32-39 40-47 48-55 Function Pan 0°~540° Pan (fine control) Tilt 0°~270° Tilt (fine control) Pan/tilt speed – fast-slow Function No function Dimmer - conventional Dimmer - linear Pan/tilt - fast Pan/tilt - normal Blackout during pan & tilt Disable blac
Channel 7 (contd.
Channel 9 (contd.
Channel 10 (contd.
Channel 11 (contd.
Control menus See ‘Using the control menus’ on page 18. Default settings are shown in bold. Menu DMX Functions Sub-menu Setting/value DMX Address 1–512 DMX Channel Mode Mode (19) Hold DMX State Blackout View DMX Value Pan Inverse Tilt Inverse Fixture setting P/T Feedback Bl.O. P/T Moving Bl.O. Color Change Bl.O.
On/Off State/Power On Off via DMX On if DMX On Lamp Setting Off if DMX Off Yes Ignition Delay 0~255S Low Power Delay 0~255S Display inverse Backlight Auto Off Display settings Off On Off On No Yes No Yes No Backlight Intensity Temperature Unit Display Warning Auto Test Fixture Test Manual Test No Yes No Yes 1-10 °C °F No Yes Manually power lamp on or off Lamp power on when fixture is powered on Lamp can be powered off via DMX Lamp power on when fixture receives DMX Lamp power off when fixture doe
Fixture Use Time Fixture Information Exit Lamp On Time Reset Time Firmware Version Pan/Tilt Shutter/Prism Reset Functions Color Gobo Zoom/Frost/Focus All Fixture Maintenance Special Functions Factory Settings 40 No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Remain time Interval No Yes Fixture operating hour counter Exit lamp hour use counter without resetting.
Offset menu The offset menu is used to adjust the home position of the various effects. To access the Offset menu, press the MENU button to enter the menu structure and then press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds.
Maintenance Fixture Fixture maintenance is required (based on the countdown timer). Maintain the fixture, and then reset the countdown timer using the menus. Lamp On Over 2000 Hour The lamp has been in use for more than 2000 hours. Turn fixture off and replace lamp. Memory Initial Fail Damaged memory IC. Contact authorized Martin™ service agent. CPU-B Error CPU-C Error CPU-D Error PCB or fixture wiring is damaged. Contact authorized Martin™ service agent.
Troubleshooting This section describes a few common problems that may occur during operation and provides some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom No light from fixture, or fans not working. Potential cause Power supply issue such as blown fuse, faulty connector or damaged cable. Remedies Ensure that the mains supply is connected and supplying power to the fixture. Ensure that the fixture’s power-on LED is lit. Check all power connections and cables. Replace the fixture fuse.
Symptom Potential cause Remedies Check that the fixture’s DMX LED is on, and if not, check all DMX cables and connections to ensure the integrity of the physical network. Ensure that the DMX network is terminated. Fixture does not respond to DMX control. Fault in the DMX network due to damaged connector or cable, or incorrect DMX addressing, or interference from proximity to a high voltage installation. Check that the components in the DMX network all use standard DMX polarity.
Specifications Physical Dimensions (LxWxH) ..................... 418 x 321x 489 mm (16.5 x 12.6 x 19.3 in.) Weight .................................................................................. 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs.) Lamp Approved lamp ......................................................... Philips MSD Platinum 5R Color temperature ................................................................................. 8000 K CRI (Color rendering index) .........................................................
Control and Programming Control system .......................................................................................... DMX DMX channels ............................................................................................... 19 Setting and addressing ........................ Control panel with backlit LCD display 16-bit fine control ............................................................. Dimming, pan and tilt DMX compliance ............................................................
US safety ............................................................................................. UL 1573 US EMC ............................................................................. 47 CFR 15 Class A Australia/NZ.................................................................... C-TICK N4241 / RCM Included Items Power cable, 6 A, 18 AWG, 0.75 mm2, UL- listed, H05VV-F, 1.
Photobiological safety warning The label shown below is displayed on this product. If it becomes difficult or impossible to read, it must be replaced using the illustration below to reproduce a new label sized 65 x 30 mm, in black on a yellow background. RISK GROUP 3 WARNING. UV emitted from this product. Avoid eye or skin exposure to unshielded product. WARNING. Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not look at operating lamp. Eye injury may result.