User manual

PAL 1200, PAL 1200 E, PAL 1200 FX User Manual 3
section 1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of the PAL 1200, PAL 1200 E, or PAL 1200 FX, designed and manufactured by Martin Profes-
sional. The PAL is a high performance automated profile luminaire that provides endless possibilities for lighting designers in
a variety of applications. Rugged construction and high quality components ensure that your PAL will perform reliably for
many years.
Common features
• Choice of Osram or Philips 1200 W discharge lamp.
• Remote lamp ON / OFF via controller.
• Highly efficient optical system with precision coated lenses ensures very high light output.
• Flat field using hot-spot elimination filter.
• Smooth and accurate movement.
• 287º pan by 85º tilt (10,200 by 1,504 positions).
• 8 and 16-bit pan/tilt tracking and vector protocols via DMX 512.
• 0 to 100% smooth dimming with micro-stepping resolution.
• CMY subtractive color mixing system for wide range of mixable colors.
• Instant color snaps and seamless fades.
• Excellent color uniformity.
• 4 rotating and indexible gobos, one fixed and one open.
• Standard D-size easily interchangeable.
• Motorized focus.
• 15º to 26º motorized zoom.
• Optional narrow angle (10.5º to 14º) or wide angle (20º to 36º).
• Variable motorized wash filter.
• Modular design for ease of servicing and flexibility.
• Easy access to serviceable parts.
• Adjustable mounting bracket with graduated scale (+70º/-60º).
• Control by DMX-512 and Martin RS-485 protocols.
• Simple digital address setting via control module with 4-digit LED display.
• Simple setting for pan and tilt invert, and pan/tilt swap.
• Digital read-out of lamp and fixture usage.
• Power Factor Correction for low current consumption.
• Silent fan cooling.
• Remote control of fan speed.
• Overheating protection.
• Access door cut-off switch.
The PAL 1200 and PAL 1200 E feature
• Four individually controlled profile shutters in a frame that swivels 45º.
• Five interchangeable dichroic color filters including color temperature corrector (CTC).
• Option for installing metal and glass gobos on color wheel.
The PAL 1200 FX features
• 5% to 100% motorized iris.
• 2 additional rotating and indexible gobos.
• 2 additional fixed gobos.
• Rotating 3-facet prism.
The PAL 1200 E features
• Flicker-free operation suitable for digital and high-speed television cameras.
• Power-saving standby mode.