Multibeam 2 User Manual Professional Entertainment Technology
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Table of contents Safety information ............................................................................................. 4 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 8 Before using the product for the first time ..................................................... 8 Physical installation .......................................................................................... 9 Fastening the fixture to a flat surface .....
Safety information WARNING! Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing, powering, operating or servicing this product. The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual: Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Safety hazard. Risk of severe injury or death. LED light emission. Risk of eye injury. Refer to manual before installing, powering or servicing. Hazardous voltage. Risk of lethal or severe electric shock.
Protection from electric shock Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. Shut down power to the fixture before carrying out any installation or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in use. Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth). Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
obtain 12 AWG or 2.5 mm2 power input and throughput cables that are 16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and Canada the cables must be UL-listed, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be type H05VV-F or equivalent. Suitable cables with Neutrik PowerCon connectors are available from Martin™ (see Accessories on page 29).
Protection from injury Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or fixed structure when in use. The fixture is not portable when installed. Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support. If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means of support.
Introduction The RUSH Multibeam 2™ is a versatile effect featuring two moveable LED bars, each with 5 individually controllable narrow beams for powerful mid-air effects. It punches out 10 intense and narrow long-throw beams and features electronic dimming and strobe effects. The Multibeam 2 can be controlled via DMX or set to stand-alone operation, where you can choose from Auto trig (preprogrammed shows) or Music trig (sound-activated shows). Preprogrammed shows can also be selected via DMX.
Physical installation Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before installing the fixture. The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked and ensure that the product is fastened to a secure structure or surface. Fastening the fixture to a flat surface The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface that is oriented at any angle.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below. 7. Check that the LED bars will not collide with other fixtures or objects. Securing with a safety cable Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other secondary attachment) that is approved for the weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails. Loop the safety cable through the eyebolt in the side of the fixture (see 9 in illustration on page 12) and around a secure anchoring point.
AC power Read’ Safety information’ on page 4 before connecting the fixture to AC mains power. Warning! The mains power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated 6 A and can supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any device to the fixture’s MAINS OUT power throughput socket when using this input cable. If you want to connect other fixtures to the MAINS OUT socket, see ‘Linking fixtures to power in a chain’ on page 12.
Linking fixtures to power in a chain If you obtain a 12 AWG or 2.5 mm2 power input cable and 12 AWG or 2.5 mm2 throughput cables from Martin™ (see Accessories on page 29), you can relay mains power from one fixture to another by connecting fixtures to power in a linked daisy-chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket. Using 12 AWG or 2.
3 - Buttons MENU • • • Activate the menu mode functions, or Return to the previous level of the menu structure, or Press and hold to exit the menus DOWN Go down a menu branch UP Go up a menu branch ENTER Confirm the selected function 4 - DMX XLR input/output sockets 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for DMX input and output (throughput). 5 - Mains power input A blue Neutrik PowerCon socket is provided to connect the fixture to AC mains power.
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. Note that if independent control of a fixture is required, it must have its own DMX channels.
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 options available to change the fixture’s settings. Settings are made using the menus available in the control panel and are retained when the fixture is powered off.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address (1 to 512). 3. Once the address has been selected, press ENTER to set it (or to return to the previous menu level without making a change, press MENU). Master/slave mode Fixtures on a data link can run synchronized shows in stand-alone operation if you set the first fixture on the data link to Master mode and the other fixtures to Slave mode.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Yes (blackout if no DMX) or No (run stand-alone show if no DMX). 3. Press the ENTER button to confirm (or, to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change, press the MENU button). Show mode (Auto trig) Show mode provides 12 preprogrammed stand-alone shows. To set a fixture’s show mode: 1. Set BLACKOUT to No (see above). 2. Select SHOW MODE and press the ENTER button to confirm. 3.
Fixture settings Tilt can be inverted and the LED activation sequence can be reversed on one or both LED bars. These options can be used to create symmetrical effects. Tilt inverse 1 To adjust the LED Bar 1 tilt settings: 1. Select TILT 1 INVERSE and press the ENTER button to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Yes (movable LED bar 1 inversion) or No (normal). 3.
Fixture information Fixture temperature readout To check the onboard temperature of the fixture: 1. Select TEMP and press ENTER. The display will show the temperature of the unit. 2. To return to a higher level of the menu structure, press MENU. Fixture operating hours counter To see how many hours the fixture has been used: 1. Select FIXTURE HOURS and press the ENTER button to confirm. The number of hours will be shown. 8.
Strobe effects The strobe effect provides instant open and blackout, variable speed regular strobe, random strobe and various pulse effects. Electronic dimming The overall intensity of all the beams can be adjusted 0-100 %. Individual RGBW color control Individual control of red, green, blue and white intensity in each of the 10 LED beams is available. Maintenance Read Safety information on page 4 before servicing the fixture.
requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your RUSH by Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule. Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do not use any product that contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause surface damage. To clean the fixture: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes. 2.
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DMX protocol Channel Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 0-7 8-27 28-47 48-67 68-87 88-107 108-127 128-147 148-167 168-187 188-207 208-227 228-247 248-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-7 8-131 132-139 140-181 182-189 190-231 232-239 240-247 248-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 Function Preprogrammed shows Blackout Show 1 Show 2 Show 3 Show 4 Show 5 Show 6 Show 7 Show 8 Show 9 Show 10 Show 11 Show 12 Random Show Tilt 1 movement: 50° - 170° Tilt 2 movement: 50°- 170°
Channel Value Function 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 0-255 White LED 3 - 0-100% Red LED 4 - 0-100% Green LED 4 - 0-100% Blue LED 4 - 0-100% White LED 4 - 0-100% Red LED 5 - 0-100% Green LED 5 - 0-100% Blue LED 5 - 0-100% White LED 5 - 0-100% Red LED 6 - 0-100% Green LED 6 - 0-100%
Control menus To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate the menus. Select any required menu option using the ENTER button. For more information, see ‘Using the control ’ on page 13. Default fixture settings are shown in bold.
Troubleshooting This section describes a few common problems that may occur during operation and provides some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Potential cause Remedies No light from fixture or fans not working. Power supply issue, such as blown fuse, faulty connector or damaged cable. Check whether fixture’s power indicator LED is lit. Check all power connections and cables. Replace fixture’s primary fuse. Fixture does not react to music beat. Sound activation disabled.
Symptom Potential cause Remedies Fixture does not respond to DMX control. Incorrect DMX addressing. Ensure that fixture’s DMX address matches address set on DMX control device. Check that fixture DMX LED is on, and if not, check all DMX cables and connections. Ensure that DMX link is terminated. Check that all devices on DMX link use standard DMX polarity. Attempt to control the fixture with another DMX control device. Move or shield link if it is very close to an unshielded high-voltage installation.
Specifications Physical Weight ....................................................................................... 8 kg (17.7 lbs.) Dimensions ..................................... 473 x 248 x 167 mm (18.6 x 9.8 x 6.6 in.) Dynamic Effects Color mixing ........................................................................................... RGBW Color selection ........................................................................ 32 color presets Electronic 'shutter' effect ........................
Installation Mounting points....................................... Pair of quarter-turn fastener sockets Location ................. Indoor use only, must be fastened to surface or structure Orientation .................................................................................................. Any Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces ...................................... 2 m (6.4 ft.) Minimum distance to combustible material.................................... 0.2 m (8 in.
Power relay cable, 2.5 mm2, H05VV-F, with PowerCon connectors, 1.4 m (4.6 ft.)................................. P/N 11541008 Power relay cable, 2.5 mm2, H05VV-F, with PowerCon connectors, 2.25 m (7.4 ft.)............................... P/N 11541009 Power relay cable, 2.5 mm2, H05VV-F, with PowerCon connectors, 3.25 m (10.7 ft.)............................. P/N 11541010 Power connectors Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA power input connector, cable mount, blue .................................
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