Martin Mania EFX500 User Manual
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- Page 1 Mania EFX500/EFX600 user manual...
- Page 2 Measurements are expressed in millimeters. © 2005-2006 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. P/N 35000168, Rev. E...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Firmware and hard boot uploads ......27 Mania EFX500 circuit board layout ..... 28 Mania EFX600 circuit board layout . -
Page 4: Overview
A: Power inlet B: Voltage selector switch (EFX500 all models & EFX600 EU models) C: DMX in D: DMX out E: Display and control buttons F: Safety cable attachment point G: Power on/off switch Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual... -
Page 5: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Martin Mania EFX series dynamic lighting fixture. The Mania EFX500 and EFX600 are DJ lighting effects with a motorized rotating parabolic mirror dish, a motorized rotating gobo wheel (gobos are outlines or masks placed in a light beam to create different patterns) and a mirror drum with motorized pan (swivel) and tilt (rotation). - Page 6 • Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. • Refer all service not described in this manual to a Martin service technician. • Do not operate the fixture if any covers or components are missing, damaged or deformed.
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Page 7: Unpacking
P r e v en ti ng i nj ur i es du e to fal ls • When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices. •... -
Page 8: Installation
M a n i a E F X 5 0 0 p o w e r s e t t i n g s All Mania EFX500 models must be set to 115 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz AC power using the red voltage selector switch on the connections panel. -
Page 9: Physical Installation
The Mania EFX500/600 must be either: • fastened to an overhead structure by means of its mounting plate and a Martin rigging clamp (available from your Martin dealer), or • fastened to a surface by means of its mounting plate and suitable bolts. - Page 10 Surface mounting To mount the Mania EFX500/600 on a surface, you will need four grade 8.8 (minimum) 8mm diameter, 13mm head hex screwbolts (or similar type fasteners of the same grade and size) and an eyebolt for the safety cable.
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Page 11: Creating A Data Link For Dmx And Synchronized Operation
4. Hold the fixture up to the surface so that the screwbolt heads pass through the centers of the keyholes A in the mounting plate, and slide the fixture to engage the screwbolt heads in the mounting plate. 5. Using one of the remaining holes in the mounting plate as a guide, mark a position for a fourth hole to accept a screwbolt that will lock the fixture in place. -
Page 12: Connecting The Serial Data Link
500 meters (1640 ft.) long, with maximum 32 fixtures. If you wish to exceed 32 fixtures or 500 meters, or to split the link into branches, use an optically isolated amplifier-splitter such as the Martin RS-485 Opto- Splitter (P/N 90758060). -
Page 13: Gobo Wheels
3. G o b o w h e e l s The Mania EFX500 contains the following gobo wheel. The Mania EFX600 contains the following gobo wheel. Note that it is the whole wheel, and not the individual gobos, that rotates. -
Page 14: Operation
G e t t i n g s t a r t e d The Mania EFX500/600 is supplied in DMX mode with its DMX address set to 1. If you want to operate the fixture without a DMX controller, you need to set the fixture to music trig or auto trig mode before use (see “Selecting DMX, music trig or auto trig operating modes”... -
Page 15: Synchronized Music Trig And Auto Trig Operation
DMX mode: In DMX mode, fixtures receive control instructions via the serial data link. They will respond to control signals from a DMX controller (or from another fixture set as master). Selecting DMX, music trig or auto trig op erat ing modes The Mania EFX is supplied set to DMX mode with DMX address set to 1. -
Page 16: Dmx Controller Operation
DMX controller. The fixture is supplied set to DMX mode 2. • The Mania EFX500 uses seven DMX channels in DMX mode 1 and nine channels in DMX mode 2. - Page 17 Fixtures of the same type with the same DMX address will receive the same instructions and behave identically. If a Mania EFX500 is set to DMX mode 2, it will use 9 channels. If you give it DMX address 100, for example, it will use channels 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 and 108.
- Page 18 When a fixture is reset via DMX, should appear in the digital display. Dimming: The Mania EFX500 can be dimmed from 0% (blackout) up to 100% intensity using channel 2. The Mania EFX600 can be dimmed from 0% to 100% using the shutter on channel 1.
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Page 19: Fixture Control Menu
from one scene to the next). If you select tracking, the DMX controller defines fade times. Unsure about speed and tracking ? Set the fixture to tracking if you are using programmed fade times or macros on your DMX controller. Select an effects speed if you are not using programmed fade times or macros on your DMX controller. - Page 20 (minimum sensitivity) to (maximum sensitivity). The default setting is 5. Press the [Mode] button again to save your setting and exit the control menu. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...
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Page 21: Error Messages
If an error message is displayed, try powering the fixture off and then on again to reset it. If the problem persists, contact your Martin dealer. S t r i k i n g t h e E F X 6 0 0 l a m p If the EFX600’s discharge lamp is powered off via DMX during operation,... -
Page 22: Service And Maintenance
4. Remove dust and dirt from the fan blades and vent grills using a soft brush, cotton swab, vacuum, or compressed air. 5. Reinstall the main cover and lamp cover securely before reapplying power. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual... -
Page 23: Lamp Replacement And Adjustment
Wear safety glasses and gloves and allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before replacing lamps. Mania EFX500 lamp The Mania EFX500 uses a 250 W halogen lamp. Replace the lamp when it reaches the average life specified by the manufacturer. Service and maintenance... - Page 24 R e s t r i k i n g t h e E F X 6 0 0 l a m p Note that, when the Mania EFX600’s discharge lamp is powered off, it must be allowed to cool for 8 minutes before it is restruck. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual...
- Page 25 I n s t a l l i n g t h e E F X 6 0 0 l a m p Warning! Wear safety glasses and gloves and allow the Mania EFX600 to cool for at least 10 minutes before replacing the lamp. 1.
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Page 26: Replacing The Main Fuse
It is possible to upload new firmware to the Mania EFX via the data IN connector using, for example, an uploader such as the Martin MP-2 Uploader, or a PC using a Martin DABS interface device and suitable software. The latest version of the Mania EFX firmware is available in the Support area of the Martin website at http://www.martin.com... -
Page 27: Firmware And Hard Boot Uploads
When the Mania EFX is in hard boot mode, the data LED blinks. If you are not sure how to carry out uploads, your Martin dealer will be able to give advice or carry out the upload for you. -
Page 28: Mania Efx500 Circuit Board Layout
PCB J9 PCB J9 Power PCB J6 Power PCB J6 Hall Hall Color / Color / Gobo Gobo Mirror Mirror Color / Gobo Color / Gobo Tilt Dish Dish Mania EFX500 PCB Label P/N: 33120063-A Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual... -
Page 29: Mania Efx600 Circuit Board Layout
EFX600 ANIA CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT Transformer 15 Transformer 15 Ballast Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB (J12) (J12) (J12) (J12) Mania EFX600 Mania EFX600 Mania EFX600 Mania EFX600 Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB (J13) (J13) (J13) (J13) Power PCB... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
In synchronized Data link not terminated respond during DMX or operation, insert DMX synchronized operation termination plug in input of first fixture. Mania EFX500 & EFX600 user manual... -
Page 31: Control Menu
ONTROL MENU • Hold the [Mode] button pressed in for 5 seconds to access the control menu. • Use the [X100] button to select the personality feature. • Use the [X1] button to change the setting for that feature. Personality feature Setting DMX Address X100... -
Page 32: Mania Efx500 Dmx Protocol
EFX500 DMX ANIA PROTOCOL Channel Value Percent Function Strobe effect, auto trig, music trig, reset 0 - 4 0 - 1 No function 5 - 68 2 - 26 Strobe (fast to slow) 69 - 100 27 - 39 Remote stand-alone, auto trig 101 - 132 40 - 51 Remote stand-alone, music trig... - Page 33 Channel Value Percent Function Pan (mirror drum swivel) position, shake and music trig Maximum left pan Neutral Maximum right pan → 128 - 182 51 - 71 Narrow shake (slow fast) → 183 - 239 72 - 93 Wide shake (slow fast) 240 - 244 94 - 95...
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Page 34: Mania Efx600 Dmx Protocol
EFX600 DMX ANIA PROTOCOL Channel Value Percent Function Intensity, strobe effect, auto trig, reset, lamp off 0 - 4 0 - 1 Blackout (shutter closed) 5 - 122 2 - 47 Intensity 0-100%, lamp on 123 - 129 48 - 50 Shutter open 130 - 189 51 - 74... - Page 35 Channel Value Percent Function Mirror dish rotation, shake and music trig 0 - 1 Stop → 2 - 65 1 - 25 Counterclockwise rotation (fast slow) → 66 - 129 26 - 50 Clockwise rotation (slow fast) 130 - 192 51 - 75 Shake (various shakes) 193 - 208...
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Page 36: Mania Efx500/600 Specifications
Mania EFX500 lamp socket ........ - Page 37 E l e c t r i c a l M a n i a E F X 5 0 0 a l l m o d e l s Input ......... . 3-prong IEC male socket AC power .
- Page 38 O r d e r i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Mania EFX500, 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz ......P/N 90430050 Mania EFX600 EU model, 220-240 V, 50 Hz .
- Page 39 Ø13.5 Ø9 Ø18...
- Page 40 • Olof Palmes Allé 18 • 8200 Aarhus N • Denmark Tel: +45 8740 0000 • Fax +45 8740 0010...
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