MAC 550 Profile Moving Light Spot

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: MAC 550 Profile
• User Manual: https://manual-hub.com/
• Dimensions: 255mm x 365mm x 636mm
• Weight: 143kg

Introduction

The MAC 550 Profile is a professional lighting fixture designed
for use in stage and entertainment applications. It offers a range
of features and effects to enhance your lighting setup.

Safety Information

Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not
for household use.

This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to
fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp
explosion, and falls. Read this manual before powering or
installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below
and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture.
If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely,
please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour
service hot line at +45 70 200 201.

Protection from Electric Shock

Ensure that the fixture is properly grounded to prevent electric
shocks. Do not open the fixture or attempt to repair it yourself.
Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance or repair work
on the fixture.

Protection from UV Radiation and Lamp Explosion

Avoid looking directly at the light source to prevent exposure
to harmful UV radiation. If the lamp explodes, turn off the power
immediately and wait for the fixture to cool down before replacing
the lamp.

Protection from Burns and Fire

Avoid touching the fixture while it is in operation, as it may
become hot and cause burns. Keep flammable materials away from the
fixture to prevent fire hazards.

Protection from Injury due to Falls

Ensure that the fixture is securely rigged and installed
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Regularly inspect the
rigging hardware and connections to prevent accidents caused by
falls.

Product Usage Instructions

Lamp

The MAC 550 Profile uses a discharge lamp. The lamp provides
high-intensity light output and long life. Follow the instructions
below for lamp replacement:

1. Ensure that the power is disconnected and the fixture is
   cool.

2. Remove the lamp cover by unscrewing the screws or releasing the
   latches.

3. Gently remove the old lamp from the socket.

4. Insert the new lamp into the socket, ensuring it is properly
   aligned.

5. Securely reattach the lamp cover.

6. Reconnect the power and test the fixture.

AC Power

The MAC 550 Profile operates on AC power. Follow these
guidelines for safe and proper use:

• Ensure that the power source meets the required voltage and
  frequency specifications.

• Use only the provided power cable and ensure it is in good
  condition.

• Connect the power cable to the fixture’s power input.

• Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded AC
  outlet.

• Turn on the power switch located on the fixture’s control
  panel.

Data

The MAC 550 Profile supports data transmission for control
purposes. Follow these tips for reliable data transmission:

• Use high-quality data cables to minimize signal loss.

• Ensure that the data connectors are properly connected.

• Avoid running data cables near power cables to prevent
  interference.

• Follow the recommended data protocols and settings for your
  control system.

Rigging

The MAC 550 Profile can be rigged using appropriate hardware.
Follow these guidelines for safe rigging:

• Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for the recommended
  rigging methods.

• Ensure that the rigging hardware is rated for the weight of the
  fixture.

• Inspect the rigging hardware before each use and replace any
  damaged or worn parts.

• Securely attach the fixture to the rigging points using
  appropriate shackles or couplers.

• Perform a load test to ensure the rigging is secure before
  operating the fixture.

Control Panel

The MAC 550 Profile features a control panel for adjusting
various settings and effects. Familiarize yourself with the control
panel layout and functions by referring to the user manual.

Effects

The MAC 550 Profile offers a range of effects to enhance your
lighting setup. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions
on accessing and controlling the different effects.

Optical Configuration

The MAC 550 Profile has an optical configuration that allows for
precise beam control. Refer to the user manual for instructions on
adjusting and optimizing the optical settings based on your
specific requirements.

Routine Maintenance

Regular maintenance is essential to keep the MAC 550 Profile in
optimal condition. Follow these guidelines for routine
maintenance:

• Clean the exterior of the fixture regularly using a soft,
  lint-free cloth.

• Inspect the fixture for any signs of damage or wear.

• Check and clean the air filters as recommended by the
  manufacturer.

• Ensure that all connections are secure and free from
  debris.

• Perform any recommended lubrication or adjustment
  procedures.

FAQ

Q: Can I use the MAC 550 Profile at home?

A: No, the MAC 550 Profile is designed for professional use only
and should not be used in a household setting.

Q: What should I do if the lamp explodes?

A: If the lamp explodes, turn off the power immediately and wait
for the fixture to cool down before replacing the lamp. Ensure that
you follow proper safety precautions and wear protective gear when
handling the lamp.

Q: How do I ensure reliable data transmission?

A: To ensure reliable data transmission, use high-quality data
cables, properly connect the data connectors, avoid running data
cables near power cables, and follow the recommended data protocols
and settings for your control system.

Q: How often should I perform routine maintenance on the MAC

550 Profile?

A: Regular routine maintenance is recommended to keep the
fixture in optimal condition. The frequency of maintenance may vary
depending on usage, but it is generally advised to perform routine
maintenance at least once every few months.

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255
120° 645

365

636 515 390
143

450

270°

270°

14° 30°

505
Figure 1: Dimensions in mm
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Contents
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Initial set-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LAMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About the discharge lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Power supply adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tips for reliable data transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RIGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Menu navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DMX address and protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tailoring performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Readouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Manual control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Service utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lamp power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Fixture reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dimming and strobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Rotating gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Static gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gobo macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gobo animation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Prism and iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Focus and zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pan and tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Speed channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
OPTICAL CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Color wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Animation wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tilt lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lampholder replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DMX PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CONTROL MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ADJUSTMENT SUBMENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 CONTROL MENU SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 DISPLAY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 MAC 550 PROFILE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Martin MAC 550 Profile. This 400 watt moving-head spotlight provides a full-range mechanical dimmer/shutter, 16 color filters on two overlapping wheels, six rotating gobos with 16-bit position indexing, nine static gobos, interchangeable gobo animation wheel, three-facet rotating prism, iris, variable focus and zoom, 540° of pan, 246° of tilt, and an electronic “flicker-free” ballast.
For the latest updates of product documentation and software, please visit the support area of the Martin website at http://www.martin.com

Safety information

Warning!

This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and falls. Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hot line at +45 70 200 201.

Protection from electric shock
· Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
· Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically. · Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both
overload and ground-fault protection. · Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. · Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.

Protection from UV radiation and lamp explosion
· Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers. · When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 30 minutes before opening the fixture or
removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses. · Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit. · Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out, or before usage exceeds the maximum service life.

Protection from burns and fire
· Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
· Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.5 meters (20 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
· Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 meter (39 inches) of the fixture. · Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents. · Never place filters or other materials over the lens. · The exterior of the fixture can get very hot. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling. · Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts. · Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
Protection from injury due to falls
· When suspending the fixture, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
· Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.
· Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.

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Unpacking
The MAC 550 Profile is packaged in either a cardboard box or a two-unit flight case that is specifically designed to protect the product during shipment. The following items are included: · OSRAM HTI 400/D3 lamp (installed) · this user manual · a 6.3 A fuse (installed) for use with 200 – 240 V power · a 10 A fuse for use with 100-120 V power · 2 clamp attachment brackets
Initial set-up
Before applying power to the fixture, · carefully review the safety information on page 5, · verify that the MAC 550 Profile is configured for local AC power as described on page 9, · install a plug on the power cable as described on page 9, and · unlock the tilt lock as described on page 23. When powered up, check lamp alignment as described on page 8.

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LAMP

About the discharge lamp

Warning!

The MAC 550 Profile is designed to use a double-ended 400 W discharge lamp. Two lamps are approved: the OSRAM HTI 400 W/D3 and the Philips MSR 400 SA/DE Gold. Both lamps have a color temperature of 7500K. The Osram lamp has an average service life of 1000 hours and the Philips lamp 750 hours. Both lamps are capable of hot restrike.
Use only approved lamps. Installing any other lamp may create a safety hazard or damage the fixture! Discharge lamps can explode. Always wear safety glasses and gloves when replacing or servicing lamps.

To reduce the risk of explosion, replace the lamp when it reaches the limit of its average service life. To read lamp hours from the control panel, please refer to “Readouts” on page 13. Replace the lamp immediately if it is in any way defective.
The lampholder must also be replaced at regular intervals (see “Lampholder replacement” on page 26).
For maximum service life, avoid turning off the lamp before it has warmed up for at least 5 minutes.

Lamp replacement
Important! Do not touch the quartz bulb with bare fingers.
Replacement lamps are available from your Martin dealer. The clear quartz bulb must be clean and free of any oils from your fingers. Clean the lamp with an alcohol wipe and polish it with a dry cloth, particularly if you accidentally touch the bulb.
To replace the lamp
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes or until the lamp access plate is cool enough to touch. Lock the head right-side up.
2. Release the 4 quarter-turn fasteners marked with arrows on the lamp access plate, as shown in Figure 1. Pull the lamp assembly straight back as far as it goes and let it rest in place.
3. Push down the retention spring on the right end of the socket and push out the pin. You can use a screwdriver to pry the lamp out of the socket as shown in Figure 2. Remove the lamp.

Figure 1: Lamp access

Figure 2: Lamp removal

4. Inspect the lampholder. If any discoloration or pitting is visible, replace the lampholder (see “Lampholder replacement” on page 26).

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5. With the nipple on the replacement lamp facing towards the back as shown in Figure 3, insert the left pin into the socket. Push down on the right-hand spring and snap the pin into place.

Nipple facing towards back

Figure 3: Lamp insertion

6. Make sure that the terminals on the lamp sit below the V-section in the lampholder clips and not in the V-section itself, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Lamp terminals

7. Lift the lamp assembly so that lamp is level with the center of the reflector. Push the assembly straight in until it seats, making sure the lamp passes through the reflector opening.
8. Push and turn the 4 fasteners a quarter turn or so clockwise to close the lamp access panel. 9. After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp hour and lamp strike counters. See “Time” on page 13.

To align the lamp
Important! Align the lamp carefully. An excessive hot-spot will damage optical components.
1. Switch on the MAC 550 Profile and allow it to reset. Using either a controller or the control module, turn on the lamp and project an open white beam on a flat surface.
2. Center the hot spot vertically using the top Allen-head adjustment screw in the center of the rear plate. (See Figure 5.) If there is significant hot spot, turn the bottom adjustment screw counterclockwise until the light is evenly distributed. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, turn the bottom adjustment screw clockwise until the light is bright and evenly distributed.

Figure 5: Lamp adjustment screws

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AC POWER

WARNING! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The AC power distribution system must be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault protection.
Verify the fixture’s power supply setting before applying power.

Fuses
The MAC 550 Profile is supplied with two main fuses: · a 6.3 A fuse (installed) for use with 200-240 Volts AC power. · a 10 A fuse (packed with user manual) for use with 100-120 Volts AC power. Install the appropriate fuse in the fuseholder beneath the power switch.

Power supply adjustment
The MAC 550 Profile can operate on 100-120 or 200-240 VAC nominal power at 50/60 Hz. The voltage selection switch is set at the factory for 200-240 V. For use with 100-120 V power, the fixture must be reconfigured as follows.
To configure the power supply
1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power. 2. Remove the metal top cover from the front of the base (front is indicated by an arrow on the base). 3. Locate the voltage selection switch. For operation on 200-240 V power, move the switch to the “230V”
setting. For operation on 100-120 V power, move the switch the to “115V” setting. The MAC 550 Profile adapts automatically to 50 or 60 Hz. 4. Replace the base cover. 5. Remove the main fuse holder, which is located beneath the power switch. For operation on 200-240 V power, install the 6.3 A fuse. For operation on 100-120 V power, install the 10 A fuse.

Power connection

Important! Connect the MAC 550 Profile directly to AC power. Do not connect it to a dimmer system; doing so may damage the fixture.
You may need to install a plug that fits your supply on the power cable. A 3-prong grounding-type plug must be installed following the manufacturer’s instructions. The table shows some possible pin identification schemes. If the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.
To apply power, first verify that the head is unlocked and then set the power switch on the base to the “I” position.

Wire Color brown blue yellow/green

Pin

Symbol

Screw (US)

live

L

yellow or brass

neutral

N

silver

ground

green

Table 1: Power plug connections

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DATA
Important! Never connect more than 1 data input and 1 data output.
The MAC 550 Profile has both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. The pin-out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold (-), and pin 3 to hot (+). There is no connection to pins 4 and 5. The sockets are wired in parallel: both inputs connect to both outputs. For reliable data transmission and to avoid damage to the fixture, never use more than one input and one output!
Tips for reliable data transmission
· Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24 AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft). Heavier gauge cable and/or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs.
· Never use both outputs to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use a splitter such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.
· Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link. · Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The termination
plug, which is a male XLR plug with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 Watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and cause interference. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link. · Martin fixtures introduced before 1997 have reversed polarity data sockets (pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold). The socket polarity is labelled. Use a phase- reversing cable between the MAC 550 Profile and any Martin device with reversed polarity.
To connect the data link
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the MAC 550 Profile’s 3-pin or 5-pin input (male) socket.
2. Using the sockets that match your data cable, connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture.
3. Insert a male 120 XLR termination plug in the 3-pin or 5-pin output of the last fixture on the link.

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RIGGING
The MAC 550 Profile can be placed on stage or clamped to truss in any orientation. The mounting points allow the clamp brackets to be fastened parallel or perpendicular to the front as shown Figure 6.

Figure 6: Clamp bracket positions

Warning! Warning!

Always use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Lock each clamp with both 1/4-turn fasteners. The fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
Attach an approved safety cable to the attachment point labelled “SAFETY WIRE” in the base. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.

To clamp the fixture on a truss
1. Verify that the rigging clamps are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Verify 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 bracket with an M12 bolt (grade 8.8 or better) and lock nut. 3. Align a clamp with 2 mounting points in the base. Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both levers
a full 1/4-turn clockwise to lock. Install the second clamp. 4. Block access under the work area. Working safely from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss
with the arrow towards the area to be illuminated. Tighten the rigging clamps. 5. Install a safety wire that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. The attachment point is
designed to fit a caribiner clamp. 6. Verify that the tilt lock is released. Verify that there are no combustible materials or surfaces to be
illuminated within 1 meter of the fixture, and that there are no flammable materials nearby.

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CONTROL PANEL

The LED control panel allows you to set user options and read fixture information. User settings may be changed remotely via the serial link with the Martin MP-2 Uploader.
Menu navigation
The DMX address and any status messages (see page 38) are displayed when the MAC 550 Profile is turned on. To enter the menu, press [Menu]. Press [Up] and [Down] to move within the menu. To select a function or submenu, press [Enter]. To escape a function or menu, press [Menu]. See Table 2 on page 33 for a complete list of the menu items. Note: [Enter] must be pressed and held for a few seconds to enter the utilities menu.
DMX address and protocol
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller. For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control channels. Two MAC 550 Profiles may share the same address, however, if identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined with the inverse pan and tilt options. Depending on the selected DMX mode, the MAC 550 Profile requires 21 or 27 DMX channels. The basic mode uses 21 channels and provides coarse control of all effects plus fine control of gobo rotation, pan, and tilt. The extended mode uses 27 channels and provides the basic mode features plus fine control of the dimmer, color wheels, iris, focus, and zoom. Note: From software version 2.0, DMX addressing is limited to channels 1-492 (in basic mode) and 1-487 (in extended mode). This makes it impossible to set the DMX address so high that you are left without enough control channels for the fixture.
To set DMX address and protocol
1. Press [Menu] to enter the main menu.
2. Press [Up] until is displayed. Press [Enter]. To snap to channel 1, press [Enter] and [Up]. Scroll to
the desired channel and press [Enter].
3. Select from the main menu and press [Enter]. Select for basic mode, or for
extended mode. Press [Enter].
Tailoring performance
Movement
The MAC 550 Profile provides several options for optimizing movement for different applications.
· The protocol setting () setting selects the basic () or extended () control mode.
Extended mode provides finer position control of the dimmer, color wheels, iris, focus lens, and zoom lens than the basic mode.
· The pan and tilt invert () menu swaps and/or inverts pan and tilt. · The pan/tilt speed () menu provides 3 settings: , , and . is best for most
applications. provides better performance in applications where speed is most important.
provides the smoothest movement and is best in long-throw applications with slow movements through narrow angles.
· The studio mode () setting optimizes all effects besides pan and tilt for quietness or speed.

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· The shortcuts (Æ) setting determines whether the gobo and color wheels take the shortest
path between two positions, crossing the open position if necessary, or always avoid the open position.
Dimmer
The dimmer curve setting (Æ) provides two options for dimmer behavior. Select to simulate tungsten dimming or for more linear dimming.
Display
The display intensity (Æ) setting controls display brightness. Select for automatic display or manually set the intensity to a level from to . The display on/sleep setting (Æ) determines whether the display remains on (), or goes to sleep 2 minutes (), or 10 minutes () after the last key press. If the display is in sleep mode, a
press on any key or an error message will switch it on again.
To flip the display, press [Up] and [Down] simultaneously.
Lamp
There are two settings that modify lamp control: Automatic Lamp On (Æ) and DMX Lamp Off (Æ). When is , the lamp remains off until a “lamp on” command is received. When is , the lamp strikes automatically after the fixture is powered on. When is set to , the lamp strikes
automatically when the fixture receives DMX data, and it extinguishes 15 minutes after DMX data is lost.
When is set to either or , the automatic lamp strike timing is staggered to prevent all lamps
from striking at once. The delay is determined by the fixture address.
The DMX Lamp Off () setting allows you to enable () or disable () the DMX command that
switches off the lamp. The special combination of DMX values listed on page 15 allows you to execute the lamp-off command even when disabled.
DMX reset
The DMX reset (Æ) setting controls the behavior of the reset command. When set to , the command is fully enabled. When set to , the command is disabled to prevent accidental resets. When set to , the command must be sent for five seconds.
Color blackout
The color blackout (Æ) setting enhances blackout effectiveness. When set to , the color
wheels deploy 3 seconds after dimmer blackout. The color filters absorb any tiny amount of light that may escape past the dimmer.
The color wheels take a fraction of a second longer to open than the dimmer blades, however, so setting this feature to OFF allows the fixture to snap open more rapidly after a blackout.

Readouts
Time
Æ provides readouts of fixture hours (), lamp hours (), and lamp strikes (). Under each item is a resettable () increment counter and a non-resettable () counter for total
accumulated hours/strikes since fabrication. To reset an increment counter, display it and then press [Up] until it reads 0.
Temperature
Æ provides readouts of the head and base temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Firmware version
Æ displays the version number of the installed firmware. The firmware version is also displayed
briefly at startup.

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DMX
The DMX log () menu provides useful information for troubleshooting control problems. 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.
displays the quality of the received DMX data as a percentage of packets received. Values much
below 100 indicate interference, poor connections, or other problems with the serial data link that are the most common cause of control problems.
displays the DMX start code. Packets with a start code other than 0 may cause irregular
performance.
The remaining options under display the DMX values received on each channel. If the fixture does
not behave as expected, reading the DMX values can help you troubleshoot the problem.
Manual control
The manual control menu () provides commands for resetting the fixture (), turning the lamp on (), and turning the lamp off (). It also permits you to position and move individual effects.
Service utilities
Important! Enter must be held for several seconds to access the utilities menu.
Test sequences
provides a general test of all effects that can be run without a controller. Æ provides
routines for circuit board testing that are for service use only.
Feedback toggles
An on-the-fly position correction system monitors the gobo and color wheels, rotating gobos, and the animation wheel. If a position error is detected, the shutter closes while the effect resets. This feature can
be disabled by turning effects feedback (Æ) off. The automatic pan/tilt position correction system may be temporarily turned off under Æ. The
off setting, however, is not saved and the system will be re-enabled the next time the fixture starts. If the system cannot correct the pan/tilt position within 10 seconds, feedback is automatically disabled.
Calibration
The calibration menu (Æ) allows effects to be calibrated. The fixture can be returned to factory calibrated effects and feedback settings using the command (ÆÆ)
Adjustment
The adjustment menu (Æ) provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments. See
page 37.
Software upload
The upload mode command (Æ) prepares the fixture for a software update. This command is
not necessary, however, as upload mode is engaged automatically by the uploader.

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EFFECTS
This section describes the functions programmed in the MAC 550 Profile DMX protocols. The fixture has two DMX operating modes, basic and extended. The extended mode requires six more DMX channels than the basic mode and provides all features of the basic mode plus fine control of the dimmer, color wheels, iris, zoom, and focus. Channels references in this section refer to the extended mode protocol unless otherwise noted. The complete DMX protocol begins on page 28.
Lamp power
Lamp-on
The lamp-on command on channel 1 closes the relay that provides power to the lamp. When the lamp is on, the command has no effect. Note: A peak of electric current that can be many times the operating current is drawn for an instant when striking a discharge lamp. Striking many lamps at once may cause a voltage drop large enough to prevent lamps from striking or draw enough current to trip circuit breakers. If sending lamp-on commands to multiple fixtures, program a sequence that strikes lamps one at a time at 5 second intervals.
Lamp-off
The lamp can be doused from the controller with the lamp-off command. The command must be sent for 5 seconds.
If the lamp-off command is disabled (ÆÆ), the lamp-off command works only if the
following effects are selected: · color wheel 1: slot 1 (DMX 189 – 193) · color wheel 2: slot 1 (DMX 189 – 193) · prism: in, no rotation (DMX 80 – 89) · gobo wheel 1: open (DMX 0 – 11) · gobo wheel 2: open (DMX 0 or 194 – 202)
Fixture reset
If an effect loses its indexing and fails to move to programmed positions, the fixture can be reset from the controller by sending the “Reset” command on channel 1.
If DMX reset is disabled (ÆÆ), the reset command can only be executed if the conditions listed under “Lamp-off” are met. If it is set to , the reset command must be sent for 5 seconds before
executing.
Dimming and strobe
The mechanical dimmer/shutter system provides smooth, high-resolution 100 percent dimming, instant open and blackout, random and variable strobe effects, and random and variable pulses in which the dimmer snaps open and slowly dims or snaps closed and slowly opens. Fine control of the dimmer is available in extended mode.

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Color

The two overlapping color wheels each have 8 color filters that scroll continuously, allowing split colors, or in full-color steps. The protocol provides commands for random and continuous color scrolling at different speeds.
Fine control of the color wheels is available in extended mode.

Rotating gobos
Gobo wheel 1 has six rotating gobos that can be indexed (repeatedly positioned at a programmed angle), rotated continuously, shaken (bounced), and scrolled. The gobo slot and the type of movement are selected on channel 8 and the index angle or rotation speed are selected on channels 9 (coarse) and 10 (fine).

Static gobos
Gobo wheel 2 has nine static gobos that can be scrolled continuously, allowing split gobo effects, or in full-gobo steps. The protocol provides commands for random and continuous gobo scrolling at different speeds.

Gobo macros
Channel 12 (9 in basic mode) provides 6 preprogrammed variable-speed macros that use different combinations of color and gobos.

Gobo animation
The gobo animation system is designed to create animated effects such as rising flames or windswept clouds when combined with overlapping gobos.
Channel 13 (10 in basic mode) sets the animation wheel’s rotation mode (indexed or continuous), and direction of movement. This channel also provides 5 programmed animation macros.
Channel 14 sets the wheel’s index angle if indexed rotation is selected on channel 13, or its rotation speed and direction if continuous rotation is selected on channel 13.

Prism and iris
The prism may be inserted and rotated clockwise and counterclockwise at varying speeds. The prism control channel also provides 8 programmed macros.
The iris channel controls the diameter of the iris opening and provides variable speed pulsing effects. Fine control of the iris is provided in extended mode.

Focus and zoom
The focus lens focusses the beam from approximately 2 meters (6.5 feet) to infinity. The separate zoom lens varies the focused beam angle from 14° to 30°. Fine control of focus and zoom is provided in extended mode.

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Pan and tilt
Pan and tilt are controlled on channels 22 to 25 (16 to 19 in basic mode). The coarse control channels set 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 byte. In other words, the fine channel works within the position set by the coarse channel.
Speed channels
Tracking versus vector control
Important! Effect movement may be rough and unpredictable if controller fade times are combined with vector speed values.
The speed channels provide two methods for controlling speed that are known as “tracking” and “vector”. With tracking control, the speed at which effects move is determined by a cross-fade time programmed on the controller. With this method, the controller divides a movement into tiny steps that the fixture “tracks”. Tracking control is enabled by setting the speed channels to one of the tracking values listed in the DMX protocol. With vector control, speed is set with a DMX value on the speed channel. This provides a way to control speed on controllers without cross-faders. Vector control can also provide smoother movement, particularly at slow speeds, with controllers that send slow or irregular tracking updates. When using vector control, the controller’s cross-fade time, if available, must be 0.
Blackout
When “blackout while moving” is selected on a speed channel, the shutter closes when an effect moves to make the transition invisible. The shutter opens when the movement is complete. This function is available for pan, tilt, color, gobo, and prism change.
Personality overrides
The pan/tilt speed channel provides tracking values that allow you to override the pan/tilt speed setting from the controller. The effects speed channel provides values for overriding the shortcuts setting for the color and gobo wheels.

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OPTICAL CONFIGURATION

Color wheels
The MAC 550 Profile provides two overlapping color wheels with 8 interchangeable color filters and an open position. Color wheel 1 is closer to the lamp and color wheel 2 is closer to the lens. The illustrations show the filter positions as seen from the lens. Refer to the DMX protocol for filter names.

2 1

3 4

76 8
5

8 7

5 6

1 2

4 3

Figure 7: Filter positions, wheel 1 (left) and wheel 2 (right), seen from lens

To replace a color filter
Note: Use only genuine MAC 550 color filters. 1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool. 2. Remove the bottom cover. 3. Turn the color wheel to access the desired filter position. Press
the filter forwards slightly to release it and then grasp it by the edges and remove. If your fingers are too large, protect the glass with a piece of paper that has been folded several times and grasp the filter with needle nose pliers. 4. To insert a filter, slide it under the retention spring until it snaps into place. 5. Replace the cover before applying power.

B A
Figure 8: Filter

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Gobos
Gobo wheel 1 provides 6 rotating gobos; gobo wheel 2 provides 9 static gobos. The standard gobo configuration is shown in Figure 9. All gobos are interchangeable with the following limitations: · On wheel 1 (rotating), the gobo retention spring works with gobos up to 3 mm in thickness. Thicker gobos
can be glued to the holder with a UV adhesive or Loctite 330 Multibond with Activator. · On wheel 2 (static), the maximum thickness for gobos is 1.1 mm.

6 5

1

9

8

2 7

1 2
3

4

3

6

4

5

Figure 9: Gobo wheels as seen from front lens

Custom gobos
Martin can provide many additional gobos for the MAC 550 Profile, which accepts the same size gobos as the MAC 500. For more information, please visit the Martin web site at www.martin.com.
Custom glass gobos should be made with the artwork reversed on the coated side. This orientation minimizes reflections but is not critical.
While glass gobos are generally the most durable, satisfactory results can be obtained at less expense with aluminum gobos. Custom stainless steel gobos can also be used, however they can warp, losing sharpness, in a matter of hours. The useful life will depend on the gobo pattern and the projection cycle. Consult your gobo supplier for more information.
For best results, custom gobos should meet the specifications listed on page 42.

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GOBO ORIENTATION IN THE MAC 550 PROFILE
The orientations shown in Figure 10 are correct in most cases, but consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier if you are in any doubt about the orientation of a specific gobo type.

Coated Glass Gobos

Focus is easiest to maintain if all coated gobos in a fixture are installed with their coatings as close as possible to the same plane of focus. The coated gobos in the MAC 550 Profile are factory-installed in this position. However, if there is an unusually high risk of heat damage on a custom coated gobo, the first priority is normally to ensure that more reflective sides face towards the lamp. If in doubt, install coated gobos with the more reflective (silvered) side towards the lamp, or consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier.

More reflective side towards lamp

Less reflective side away from lamp

To minimize the risk of gobo overheating

The less reflective side of a coated gobo will

and damage, turn the more reflective side of absorb less heat if it faces away from the

a coated gobo towards the lamp.

lamp.

To determine which side of a gobo is coated, hold an object up to it. On the uncoated side, there is a space between the object and its reflection and the edge of the gobo can be seen when looking through the glass.

Uncoated side

Coated side

Textured Glass Gobos

Textured side towards lamp

Smooth side away from lamp

Textured glass gobos in the MAC 550 Profile sit most squarely in the gobo wheel with the textured side towards the lamp. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer or gobo supplier.

Metal Gobos

Reflective side towards lamp

Black side away from lamp

Image / text Gobos

True image towards lamp

Reversed image away from lamp

abc

abc

Figure 10. Correct gobo orientation

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To replace rotating gobos

Important! The gobo can fall out if the spring is inserted backwards.

1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool.

2. Position the head upside down and remove the bottom head cover. Turn the gobo wheel to the desired position. Grasp the holder by the teeth and pull the holder lightly towards the front lens to release the holder and remove it from the wheel.

3. With a small screwdriver or similar, unhook the end of the gobo spring furthest from the gobo and pull out the spring. Drop the gobo out of the holder.

4. Insert the new gobo in the holder with the side that faces towards the lamp facing upwards, towards the spring (see Figure 10 and Figure 11).

5. Insert the spring with the narrow end against the gobo. To identify the narrow end, press the spring flat: the narrow end is on the inside. Push the end of the spring in under the lip of the holder.

Figure 11: Rotating gobo holder

6. Verify that the gobo is seated flush against the holder. Press the spring as flat as possible against the back of the gobo.

7. Work the rim of the gobo holder under both clips and snap the gobo holder back into position. If necessary, a small screwdriver or similar tool may be used to pry the clips away from the wheel.

8. Replace the bottom cover and release the tilt lock before applying power.

To replace static gobos
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool. 2. Remove the top head cover. 3. Turn the gobo wheel to the desired position. Press the gobo from the lamp side to release. Remove the
gobo. 4. To insert a gobo, orient the gobo as shown in Figure 10 and place the edges under the retention spring.
Verify that the gobo is centered in the opening. 5. Replace the top head cover and release the tilt lock before applying power.

Animation wheel
The MAC 550 Profile comes with the “Radial breakup” animation wheel installed. Three additional stock patterns are available.

Radial breakup (included) P/N 62325048

Spiral breakup (optional) P/N 62325049

Linear breakup (optional) P/N 62325050

Figure 12: MAC 550 Profile animation wheels

Coarse tangential (optional) P/N 62325051

To replace the gobo animation wheel
Note: The replacement animation wheel can be inserted with the magnet in or out to suit your application. In fixed applications, install the wheel with the magnet forwards, away from the drive mechanism, for easier

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removal. In touring or similar applications where the fixture is frequently moved, install the animation wheel with the magnet in towards the drive mechanism for a more secure hold. 1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool. 2. Remove the gobo module as described on page 23. 3. Stand the module on the work surface with the cooling fans to your left and the color wheel to your right. 4. Bring the animation wheel to the side of the module closest to you by turning the black belt on the right. 5. To avoid bending the animation wheel while removing, break the magnet’s initial hold by prying the
wheel off with a screwdriver inserted from the back. Once you have broken the hold, you can safely grasp the wheel by the edge and remove. 6. Orient the replacement wheel with the magnet in or out to suit your application. (See note.) Place the wheel over the drive mechanism and align the hole in the wheel with the drive pin. 7. Reinstall the gobo module. Verify that the guide pins are correctly seated and that the module is securely locked. 8. Replace the head cover and release the tilt lock before applying power.

Prism
The MAC 550 Profile is supplied with a three-facet rotating prism.

To replace the prism

1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool.
2. Position the head top side up, secure it with the tilt lock and remove the top head cover. The prism sits in the zoom/focus module (see Figure 13).
3. See Figure 14. The prism wheel is held between three pulleys. The lower pulley is spring-loaded. Push the prism down until it is released from the upper two pulleys, then lift it forwards out of the module.
4. Ensure the prism drive belt engages correctly during reassembly.

Figure 13: Zoom/focus module

Figure 14: Removing the prism 5. Replace all covers and release the tilt lock before reapplying power.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The MAC 550 Profile requires routine cleaning. The schedule depends heavily on the operating environment. It is essential to follow the cleaning guidelines given later in this section. Refer any service operation that is not described here to a qualified Martin technician. Important! Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particulate buildup degrades performance, causes overheating and will damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate maintenance is not covered by the warranty. Warning! Disconnect the fixture from power before removing any cover.
Tilt lock
Important! Release the tilt lock before operating the fixture. The tilt position of the head can be locked for transportation and service with the tilt lock. To lock or unlock the head, pull the lock out and turn it one- quarter turn in either direction.

Disassembly

Figure 15: Tilt lock

To remove the gobo module
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool. 2. Turn the four retaining screws in the top and bottom head covers one quarter-turn counter- clockwise to
release the covers. 3. Remove the front lens by twisting one quarter-turn counter-clockwise.

Figure 16: Releasing top and bottom covers and removing front lens

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4. Position the head top side up so that you have access through the top. Holding the focus lens by its base, slide it out it to its limit at the front of the fixture as shown in Figure 17.
Head top side up
Figure 17: Moving the focus lens forward 5. Flip the head upside-down. Move the prism lens to its forward limit by pulling on its belt as shown in
Figure 18.
Head upside down
Figure 18: Moving the prism lens forward 6. Flip the head top side up again. To avoid bending the gobo animation wheel when you remove the
module, move the wheel in towards the center of the module by inserting a finger and rotating the positioning belt idler pulley at the top of the module as shown in Figure 19.

before taking out the gobo-color module

Figure 19: Retracting the gobo animation wheel

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7. Unlock the gobo module by pulling the levers on each side towards the center. Lift the module up 1 cm (0.5 in.) and release the levers. Lift the module straight up to remove from the head.

Figure 20: Gobo module locking levers
8. When reinstalling the module, verify that the guide pins are correctly seated and that the module is securely locked.

To remove the dimmer module
The dimmer module can be removed for service and to access the lamp cooling fans and heat shield:
1. Remove the gobo module as described above.
2. Like the gobo module, the smaller dimmer module is also released by pulling on two levers. Lift the module straight up to remove from the head.
3. When reinstalling, verify that the guide pins are correctly seated and that the module is securely locked.

Figure 21: Dimmer module locking levers

Cleaning
Regular cleaning is very important for fixture life and performance. Buildup of dust, dirt, smoke particles, fog fluid residues, etc. degrades the fixture’s light output and cooling ability.
Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the MAC 550 Profile. Cooling fans suck in airborne dust and smoke particles, and in extreme cases fixtures may require cleaning after surprisingly few hours of operation. Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include: · Use of smoke or fog machines. · High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example). · Presence of cigarette smoke. · Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor
events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect all fixtures within their first 24 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. Experience and consultation with your Martin service representative will help you determine an appropriate maintenance schedule.
Use care when cleaning optical components and work in a clean, well lit area. The coated surfaces are fragile and easily scratched. Do not use solvents that can damage plastic or painted surfaces.
To clean the fixture
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool completely. 2. Remove the covers, front lens and gobo and dimmer modules as described earlier. 3. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles with compressed air.

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4. Carefully clean the optical components. Remove smoke and other residues with cotton swabs or unscented tissues moistened with isopropyl alcohol. A commercial glass cleaner may be used, but residues must be removed with distilled water. Clean with a slow circular motion from center to edge. Dry with a clean, soft and lint-free cloth or compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water. Do not rub the surface: lift the particles off with a soft repeated press.
5. Remove dust from the head fans and air vents with a soft brush, cotton swab, vacuum, or compressed air.
6. On each side of the head, remove the 2 screws that hold the side covers. Slide the covers forward to remove. Clean the air filters or replace them. If they are saturated with smoke fluid, etcetera, soak them in warm soapy water and blot dry. Position the filters on the side covers and reinstall. See Figure 22.
7. Reassemble the head.
8. Remove the screws from the side cover/grill on the front of the base (front is indicated by an arrow on the bottom). Remove the top cover from the front of the base. Lift the power supply / ballast module up and out to expose the base fans for inspection and cleaning.
9. Reinstall the power supply / ballast module and base cover.

Figure 22: Air filter replacement

Lubrication
The MAC 550 Profile 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.

Lampholder replacement
The lamp holder used in the MAC 550 Profile eventually wears out due to the high voltages that pass through the contacts. Service life will vary, but as a rule you should plan to replace the holder every 4000 hours approximately.
Wear begins to show up as discoloration at the contact surfaces. When this happens, resistance increases and the lamp becomes harder to strike. If this process is allowed to continue, the lamp is likely to fail prematurely.
Each time the lamp is replaced, inspect the lamp holder and have it replaced by a qualified technician as soon as there are signs of discoloration or pitting at the contact surfaces. Damage caused by failure to replace a worn and/or discolored lamp holder is not covered by the warranty.

Software installation
Software updates are available from the Martin web site and can be installed via the data link with a Martin upload device.

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The following are required in order to install software. · The MAC 550 Profile update file, available for download from the User Support Area of the Martin website
(http://www.martin.com). · The Martin Software Uploader program, version 5.0 or later, available for download from the User Support
Area of the Martin website. · A Martin MP-2 Uploader connected to a Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP PC, or one of the PC controller
DMX interfaces supported by the Martin Software Uploader software.
To install software, normal method
Please refer to the MP-2 user manual and the Martin Software Uploader online help file.
To install software if all else fails (boot sector update)
Note: Use this procedure only if the firmware is totally corrupted, which is evident if the control panel does not respond when power is applied, or if the software update notes call for a boot sector update. In the event of a check sum error, repeat the normal upload procedure. 1. Disconnect the fixture from power. 2. Remove the side cover from the side of the base that has the control panel to expose the main PCB. 3. Locate the “BOOT” jumper on the main PCB (see page 41) and move the jumper cap to the “INIT”
position. 4. Perform a boot mode upload as described in the uploader documentation. 5. When the upload is complete, disconnect the fixture from power and move the jumper back to the
“DISABLE” position. 6. Reassemble the base.

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DMX PROTOCOL

Basic Mode
1 2 –
3
–

Extended

Mode

DMX Value Percent

0 – 19

0 – 7

20 – 49

8 – 19

50 – 72

20 – 28

73 – 79

29 – 31

80 – 99

32 – 39

100 – 119

40 – 47

120 – 127

48 – 50

128 – 147

51 – 57

148 – 167

58 – 65

1

168 – 187 188 – 190

66 – 73 74 – 74

191 – 193

75

194 – 196

76

197 – 199

77

200 – 202

78 – 79

203 – 207

80 – 81

208 – 217

82 – 85

218 – 227

86 – 89

228 – 237

90 – 93

238 – 247

94 – 97

248 – 255

98 – 100

2

0 – 255

0 – 100

3

0 – 255

0 – 100

0

0

17

4

34

9

51

13

68

17

85

22

102

26

119

30

136

35

153

56

154 – 158

66 – 67

4

159 – 163 164 – 168

67 – 68 69 – 70

169 – 173

70 – 72

174 – 178

72 – 73

179 – 183

74 – 75

184 – 188

75 – 76

189 – 193

77 – 78

194 – 198

80 – 81

199 – 219 220 – 240

82 – 88 89 – 96

241 – 245 246 – 250 251 – 255

96 – 97 98 – 98 99 – 100

5

0 – 255

0 – 100

Function
Shutter, Strobe, Reset, Lamp On/Off Shutter closed Shutter open Strobe, fast to slow Shutter open Opening pulse, fast to slow Closing pulse, fast to slow Shutter open Random strobe, fast Random strobe, medium Random strobe, slow Shutter open Random opening pulse, fast Random opening pulse, slow Random closing pulse, fast Random closing pulse, slow Shutter open Reset fixture Shutter open Lamp on Shutter open Lamp off
Coarse Dimmer (MSB) Closed to open
Fine Dimmer (LSB) Closed to open
Color Wheel 1, Coarse (MSB) Continuous Scroll: full color positions Open Slot 1 (Red 308) Slot 2 (Magenta 507) Slot 3 (Purple 502 IAD) Slot 4 (Blue 104) Slot 5 (Green 206) Slot 6 (Yellow 601) Slot 7 (Orange 306M) Slot 8 (Purple 509) Open
Stepped Scroll Slot 8 (Purple 509) Slot 7 (Orange 306M) Slot 6 (Yellow 601) Slot 5 (Green 206) Slot 4 (Blue 104) Slot 3 (Purple 502 IAD) Slot 2 (Magenta 507) Slot 1 (Red 308) Open
Continuous Rotation CW, fast to slow CCW, slow to fast
Random Color Fast Medium Slow
Color Wheel 1, Fine (LSB)

*If disabled in software, this command works only if the following effects are selected:
· Color wheel 1 to slot 1 · Color wheel 2 to slot 1 · Prism in, no rotation · Gobo wheel 1 open · Gobo wheel 2 open

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Basic Mode
4
–
5

Extended

Mode

DMX Value Percent

0

0

17

4

34

9

51

13

68

17

85

22

102

26

119

30

136

35

153

56

154 – 158

61 – 63

6

159 – 163 164 – 168

67 – 68 69 – 70

169 – 173

70 – 72

174 – 178

72 – 73

179 – 183

74 – 75

184 – 188

75 – 76

189 – 193

77 – 78

194 – 198

80 – 81

199 – 219 220 – 240

82 – 88 89 – 96

241 – 245 246 – 250 251 – 255

96 – 97 98 – 98 99 – 100

7

0 – 255

0 – 100

0 – 11 12 – 15 16 – 19 20 – 23 24 – 27 28 – 31 32 – 35

0 – 4 4 – 5 6 – 7 7 – 9 9 – 10 11 – 12 12 – 13

36 – 39 40 – 43 44 – 47 48 – 51 52 – 55 56 – 59

14 – 15 15 – 16 17 – 18 18 – 20 20 – 21 22 – 23

8

60 – 71

23 – 27

72 – 83

28 – 32

84 – 95

33 – 37

96 – 107

37 – 107

108 – 119

42 – 46

120 – 131

47 – 51

132 – 143 144 – 155 156 – 167 168 – 179 180 – 191 192 – 203

52 – 56 56 – 61 61 – 65 66 – 70 70 – 75 75 – 79

204 – 229 230 – 255

80 – 90 90 – 100

Function
Color Wheel 2, Coarse (MSB) Continuous Scroll: full color positions: Open Slot 1 (Green 208) Slot 2 (Blue 102) Slot 3 (Pink 312) Slot 4 (Red 301) Slot 5 (Yellow 603) Slot 6 (Half Minus Green) Slot 7 (CTC 5500-4200) Slot 8 (CTC 3200-4100) Open
Stepped Scroll Slot 8 (CTC 3200-4100) Slot 7 (CTC 5500-4200) Slot 6 (Half Minus Green) Slot 5 (Yellow 603) Slot 4 (Red 301) Slot 3 (Pink 312) Slot 2 (Blue 102) Slot 1 (Green 208) Open
Continuous Rotation CW, fast to slow CCW, slow to fast
Random color Fast Medium Slow
Color Wheel 2, Fine (LSB)
Gobo Wheel 1, Gobo and Function Selection Select gobo with indexed position Open Slot 1 (Fire Sun) Slot 2 (Rotator) Slot 3 (Indigo Waves) Slot 4 (Limbo) Slot 5 (Water 4) Slot 6 (Flames 6)
Select gobo with continuous rotation Slot 1 (Fire Sun) Slot 2 (Rotator) Slot 3 (Indigo Waves) Slot 4 (Limbo) Slot 5 (Water 4) Slot 6 (Flames 6)
Select gobo with indexed position and shake Gobo 1, slow to fast Gobo 2, slow to fast Gobo 3, slow to fast Gobo 4, slow to fast Gobo 5, slow to fast Gobo 6, slow to fast
Select gobo with continuous rotation and shake Gobo 6, slow to fast Gobo 5, slow to fast Gobo 4, slow to fast Gobo 3, slow to fast Gobo 2, slow to fast Gobo 1, slow to fast
Gobo scroll with continuous rotation CW scroll, slow to fast CCW scroll, fast to slow

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Basic Mode
6 7
8
9 10

Extended

Mode

DMX Value Percent

0 – 255

0 – 100

9

0 – 2

0

3 – 127

1 – 50

128 – 252

51 – 99

253 – 255

100

10

0 – 255

0 – 100

0 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 110 – 112

0 4 8 13 17 21 26 30 34 39 43 – 44

113 – 121

44 – 47

11

122 – 130 131 – 139

48 – 51 51 – 54

140 – 148

55 – 58

149 – 157

58 – 61

158 – 166

62 – 65

167 – 175

65 – 68

176 – 184

68 – 72

185 – 193

72 – 76

194 – 202

76 – 79

203 – 221 222 – 240

79 – 87 87 – 94

241 – 245 246 – 250 251 – 255

94 – 96 96 – 98 98 – 100

0 – 15

0 – 5

16 – 55

6 – 21

12

56 – 95 96 – 135

22 – 37 37 – 53

136 – 175

53 – 68

176 – 215

69 – 84

216 – 255

85 – 100

0 – 9

0 – 3

10 – 19

4 – 7

20 – 29

8 – 11

30 – 39

12 – 15

40 – 49

16 – 19

50 – 139

20 – 54

13

140 – 229 230 – 235

55 – 89 90 – 92

236 – 239 240 – 243 244 – 247 248 – 251 252 – 255

93 94 – 95
96 97 – 98 99 – 100

Function
Gobo Wheel 1, Coarse Rotation (MSB) If indexed position is selected Rotation angle, 0 – 395°
If continuous rotation is selected No rotation CW, slow – fast CCW, fast – slow No rotation
Gobo Wheel 1, Fine Rotation (LSB)
Gobo Wheel 2 Continuous Scroll: full positions Open Slot 1 (Crackle) Slot 2 (Triangles 2) Slot 3 (Tye Dye) Slot 4 (Splodge) Slot 5 (Ninestar) Slot 6 (Bio) Slot 7 (Leaf Breakup (Medium)) Slot 8 (Zig Zags) Slot 9 (Two Tone) Open
Stepped Scroll Slot 9 (Two Tone) Slot 8 (Zig Zags) Slot 7 (Leaf Breakup (Medium)) Slot 6 (Bio) Slot 5 (Ninestar) Slot 4 (Splodge) Slot 3 (Tye Dye) Slot 2 (Triangles 2) Slot 1 (Crackle) Open
Continuous Rotation CW, fast – slow CCW, slow – fast
Random Gobo Fast Medium Slow
Gobo/Color Macros No macro Gobo wheel 2, shake, slow – fast Color wheel 1, shake, slow – fast Color wheel 2, shake, slow – fast Gobo wheel 2 and color 1, shake, slow – fast Gobo wheel 2 and color 2, shake, slow – fast Gobo wheel 2, color 1, and color 2, shake, slow – fast
Gobo Animation Angle and Function Open Vertical indexed position Horizontal indexed position Vertical continuous rotation Horizontal continuous rotation Angled indexed position, vertical to horizontal Angled continuous rotation, horizontal to vertical Open
Animation macros Macro 1 Macro 2 Macro 3 Macro 4 Macro 5

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Basic Mode
11
12
13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Extended

Mode

DMX Value Percent

0 – 255

0 – 100

14

0 – 2

0

3 – 127

1 – 50

128 – 252

51 – 99

253 – 255

100

0 – 19 20 – 79 80 – 89 90 – 149 150 – 215

0 – 7 8 – 31 31 – 35 35 – 58 59 – 84

15

216 – 220

84 – 86

221 – 225

87 – 88

226 – 230

89 – 90

231 – 235

91 – 92

236 – 240

93 – 94

241 – 245

95 – 96

246 – 250

96 – 98

251 – 255

98 – 100

0 – 199

0 – 77

200 – 215

78 – 84

216 – 229

85 – 89

16

230 – 243

90 – 94

244 – 246

95 – 96

247 – 249

97

250 – 252

98 – 99

253 – 255

100

17

0 – 255

0 – 100

18

0 – 255

0 – 100

19

0 – 255

0 – 100

20

0 – 255

0 – 100

21

0 – 255

0 – 100

22

0 – 255

0 – 100

23

0 – 255

0 – 100

24

0 – 255

0 – 100

25

0 – 255

0 – 100

0 – 2

0 – 1

3 – 242

1 – 95

26

243 – 245

96

246 – 248

96 – 97

249 – 251

98

252 – 255

99 – 100

Function
Gobo Animation Wheel, Angle / Speed If indexed position is selected Rotation angle, min.- max.
If continuous rotation is selected No rotation CCW, slow – fast CW, fast – slow No rotation
Prism Rotation Prism out Prism in, CCW rotation, fast – slow Prism in, no rotation Prism in, CW rotation, slow – fast Prism out
Prism Macros Macro 1 Macro 2 Macro 3 Macro 4 Macro 5 Macro 6 Macro 7 Macro 8
Iris Coarse diameter (MSB), open – closed Closed Opening pulse, fast – slow Closing pulse, fast – slow Fast random opening pulse Slow random opening pulse Fast random closing pulse Slow random closing pulse
Iris Diameter, Fine (LSB)
Coarse Focus (MSB) Infinity – near
Fine Focus (LSB)
Coarse Zoom (MSB) Flood – spot
Fine Zoom (LSB)
Coarse Pan (MSB) Left – right
Fine Pan (LSB) Left – right
Coarse Tilt (MSB) Left – right
Fine Tilt (LSB) Left – right
Pan/Tilt Speed Tracking Fast – slow Tracking, PTSP SLOW (menu override) Tracking, PTSP NORM (menu override) Tracking, PTSP FAST (menu override) Blackout while moving

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Extended

Mode

DMX Value Percent

0 – 2 3 – 245 246 – 251 252 – 255

0 – 1 1 – 96 96 – 98 99 – 100

0 – 2 3 – 245 246 – 248 249 – 251 252 – 255

0 – 1 1 – 96 96 – 97
98 99 – 100

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0 – 245

0 – 96

246 – 248

96 – 97

249 – 251

98

252 – 255

99 – 100

0 – 2 3 – 245 246 – 251 252 – 255

0 – 1 1 – 96 96 – 98 99 – 100

0 – 251 252 – 255

0 – 98 99 – 100

Function
Effects Speed Dimmer, Animation, Zoom, and Focus Speed Tracking Fast – slow Tracking Maximum speed
Color Speed Tracking Speed, fast – slow Tracking, SCUT OFF (menu override) Tracking, SCUT ON (menu override) Blackout while moving
Gobo Selection Speed Normal (no blackout) Normal, SCUT OFF (menu override) Normal, SCUT ON (menu override) Blackout while moving
Gobo Indexing Speed Tracking mode Fast – slow Tracking Blackout while moving
Prism Speed Normal (no blackout) Blackout while moving

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CONTROL MENU

Menu

Item

Options
(16 bit) (16 bit
ext.)

Notes (Default settings in bold print) DMX address (factory default = 1)
Basic DMX mode with 2-channel (coarse and fine) control of gobo rotation, pan, and tilt. Extended DMX mode with basic mode features plus 2-channel control of dimmer, color wheels 1 and 2, iris, focus, and zoom. Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa. Normal pan and tilt control. Reverse DMX pan control, right Æ left. Normal pan control, left Æ right. Reverse DMX tilt control, down Æ up. Normal tilt control, up Æ down.
Normal pan/tilt speed Optimize pan/tilt movement for speed Optimize pan/tilt movement for smoothness Normal effects speed Optimize effects movement for speed Optimize effects movement for smoothness Pan/tilt speed slave: effects speed copies the pan/tilt speed set via the control menu or via DMX Optimize effects for speed Optimize effects for silence (studio mode) Display remains on Display extinguishes 2 minutes after last key press Display extinguishes 10 minutes after last key press Display adjusts automatically for ambient light level Adjust display intensity manually Enable DMX lamp off Disable DMX lamp off Enable DMX reset Disable DMX reset Hold reset command for 5 seconds No automatic lamp strike Lamp strikes automatically within 90 seconds of power on Lamp strikes if DMX is present, douses after 15 mins. without DMX Gobo and color wheels turn shortest distance (across open) Gobo and color wheels do not cross open Dimmer curve simulates tungsten performance Relatively linear dimmer curve Enable color blackout Disable color blackout

Table 2: Control menu

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Menu

Item
, , Æ
Æ
Æ
­

Options

Notes (Default settings in bold print) Return all settings (not calibrations) to factory defaults

Load custom configuration

Save current configuration

Total hours of operation since manufacture

Hours of operation since counter reset (see page 13)

Total hours of operation with lamp on since manufacture

Lamp hours since counter reset, see page 13 Total number of lamp strikes since fabricated Number of lamp strikes since counter reset, see page 13

Head temperature

Base temperature

CPU firmware version

DMX transmission speed in packets per second

Percent of packets received

Value of the DMX start code

DMX value (from 0 – 255) received for each effect (LSB)

DMX value (from 0 – 255) received for each effect (MSB) Reset fixture Lamp on

Lamp off

Open shutter

Close shutter

Fast strobe

Medium strobe

Slow strobe

Dimmer

Color wheel 1: filters 1-8, continuous or random rotation Color wheel 2: filters 1-8, continuous or random rotation Gobo wheel 1 open Rotating gobos 1 – 6 with indexed position Rotating gobos 1 – 6 with continuous rotation

Rotating gobos 1 – 6 with rotation and shake Gobo wheel 1 CW and CCW scroll; fast, medium, and slow Gobo wheel 2 open

Static gobos 1 – 9 Static gobos 1 – 9 with shake Gobo wheel 2 CW and CCW scroll; fast, medium, and slow

Rotating gobo index angle or rotation speed

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Item

cont.

(Press and hold Enter for a few seconds to use this menu)

Options

Notes (Default settings in bold print) Animation wheel open Vertical position (indexing) Horizontal position (indexing) Vertical position (rotation) Horizontal position (rotation) Scroll position 1 (indexing) Scroll position 2 (indexing) Scroll position 3 (indexing) Scroll position 4 (indexing) Rotation speed 4 (rotation) Rotation speed 3 (rotation) Rotation speed 2 (rotation) Rotation speed 1 (rotation) Position (indexing) or speed (rotation) Prism in, no rotation Prism out Prism in; fast, medium, slow rotation in both directions Iris diameter: Press Enter, then use up and down arrows to select a value from 0 – 200 Iris closed Fast opening pulse Slow opening pulse Fast closing pulse Slow closing pulse Fast random opening pulse Slow random opening pulse Fast random closing pulse Slow random closing pulse Focus position Zoom position Pan position Tilt position Run a general test of all effects Enable pan/tilt position correction system. See page 14. Disable pan/tilt feedback. Setting not saved. Enable position feedback from rotating effects. See page 14. Disable position feedback from rotating effects. See “Adjustment submenu” on page 37.

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Menu

Item

cont.

Options

–

Notes (Default settings in bold print)
Pan calibration ( = offset)
Tilt calibration Dimmer calibration Color wheel 1 calibration Color wheel 2 calibration Gobo wheel 1 calibration Gobo wheel 2 calibration Focus calibration Zoom calibration Iris calibration Prism calibration Return fixture to factory calibration and feedback settings Manually set fixture to software update mode.
Table 2: Control menu

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ADJUSTMENT SUBMENU

The Æ menu is for use by service technicians when performing adjustments.

Menu

Item

Options

Notes

Reset fixture

Strike lamp

Douse lamp

For factory use

Dimmer and color 1 to open positions

Dimmer blades against stop, color 1 magnet aligned with sensor

Close dimmer

Reset dimmer and color 1

For factory use.

Color 2, gobo 1 and 2, iris, and animation wheel to open

Color 2, gobo 1 and 2, and animation wheel magnets aligned with sensors

Reset effects in gobo/color/iris/animation module.

For factory use

Prism, zoom, and focus to adjustment positions

Prism in

Prism out

Reset zoom, focus, and prism

Move pan and tilt to neutral positions

Pan neutral, tilt down

Pan neutral, tilt up

Pan left, tilt neutral

Pan right, tilt neutral

Pan left, tilt down

Pan right, tilt up

Table 3: Adjustment menu

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CONTROL MENU SHORTCUTS

The following shortcuts are available in the MAC 550 Profile control panel from software version 2.0:

Shortcut Hold [Menu] and press [Up] Hold [Enter] and press [Up] Hold [Enter] and press [Down] Hold [Menu] and [Enter] while applying power

Function Resets fixture Strikes lamp Douses lamp Freezes pan and tilt

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DISPLAY MESSAGES

Message
(Reset)
(Serial reset)

(Lamp error)
(Short error)
(Base temperature error) (Head temperature error) (Lamp temperature error)
(Lamp temperature cut-out)
(Driver current error) (Display programming error)
(Feedback error pan) (Feedback error tilt) (Feedback error pan/tilt)
(Pan time-out) (Tilt time-out) (Focus time-out) (Zoom time-out) (Color wheel 1 time-out) (Color wheel 2 time-out) (Gobo wheel 1 time-out) (Rotating gobo wheel
time-out)
(Gobo wheel 2 time-out) (Animation wheel position
time-out)
(Animation wheel rotation
time-out)

Appears when…
… the fixture is indexing effects at startup.
… the fixture has received a reset command from the controller.
… the effects have been indexed and are moving to their default positions.
…the lamp access cover is not fully closed.
… the lamp does not ignite within 30 seconds of receiving the Lamp ON’ command. Likely reasons are a missing or defective lamp, or insufficient AC voltage. … the fixture detects the lamp is ON but noLamp ON’ command has been received. This can occur if the lamp relay is stuck or if the lamp-power feedback circuit fails. The fixture may be operated but remote lamp on/off may be affected.

What to do
Wait for reset to complete. Wait for reset to complete. Set
Æ to to prevent
accidental reset commands.
Wait a few moments.
Verify that the lamp access cover is locked in place.
Check the lamp. Check that the voltage and frequency settings match the local supply.
Contact Martin service personnel for assistance.

… there is a fault with the base, head or lamp Contact Martin service personnel for

temperature sensor respectively.

assistance.

… the lamp temperature is too high and thermal protection circuits cut power to the lamp.
… there is a driver/motor malfunction.
… newly uploaded fixture software also requires updated display software.
…pan (), tilt () or both ()
feedback circuits are malfunctioning. It will still be possible to operate the fixture, but it switches into a “safe” mode where maximum speed is reduced, thus preventing the fixture from losing track of its home position (losing step).

Allow fixture to cool. Ensure nothing is obstructing airflow around fixture. Clean air vents, air filters and fans. Reduce ambient temperature. If problem persists, contact Martin service personnel for assistance.
Contact Martin service personnel for assistance.
Contact Martin service personnel for assistance.
Contact Martin service personnel for assistance.

…the electric indexing circuit is malfunctioning. The fixture will, after the time-out, establish a mechanical stop, and continue to work normally.

Reset fixture again. Contact Martin service personnel if problem continues.

…the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (e.g. sensor defective or magnet missing). After the time-out, the effect in question stops in a random position.

Reset fixture again. Contact Martin service personnel if problem continues.

Table 4: Display messages

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Problem
One or more of the fixtures is completely dead.

Probable cause(s)
No power to fixture.
Primary fuse blown (located near power inlet). Secondary fuse(s) blown (located on PCBs in base).
Bad data link.

Fixtures reset correctly but respond erratically or not at all to the controller.

Data link not terminated. Incorrect addressing of the fixtures.
One of the fixtures is defective and disturbs data transmission on the link.

XLR pin-out on fixtures does not match (pins 2 and 3 reversed).

Time out error after fixture reset. Effect requires mechanical adjustment.

Mechanical effect loses position.
No light and error
message displayed.

Mechanical train requires cleaning, adjustment, or lubrication. Lamp blown Lamp not installed
Lamp access safety switch open

Lamp cuts out intermittently.

Fixture is too hot.

Remedy
Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in.
Disconnect fixture and replace fuse.
Disconnect fixture. Check fuses and replace.
Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor connections. Repair or replace damaged cables.
Insert termination plug in output jack of the last fixture on the link.
Check fixture address and protocol settings.
Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained: unplug the XLR in and out connectors and connect them directly together. Have the fixture serviced by a qualified technician.
Install a phase-reversing cable between the fixtures or swap pins 2 and 3 in the fixture that behaves erratically.
Disable effects feedback (page 14). Contact Martin technician for service.
Contact Martin technician for service.
Disconnect fixture and replace lamp.
Disconnect fixture and install lamp.
Verify that lamp access plate is fully seated and locked in place.
Allow fixture to cool. Ensure nothing is obstructing airflow around fixture. Clean air vents, air filters and cooling fans. Reduce ambient temperature.

Table 5: Troubleshooting

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CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS

Circuit board connections

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MAC 550 PROFILE SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 mm (17.7 in) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 mm (14.4 in) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636 mm (25.0 in) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 kg (68 lbs)
LAMP Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 W short-arc discharge Lamp socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double-ended SFc 10-4 with key Approved models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Osram HTI 400 W/D3 Philips MSR 400 SA/DE Gold Ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic `flicker-free’
DYNAMIC EFFECTS Lamp power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On/off, hot restrike Dimmer/shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-range dimming and variable speed flash, 8- or 16-bit control Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two 8-position wheels, 8- or 16-bit control Rotating gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 positions with continuous and indexed rotation, 16-bit control Static gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 positions, 8-bit control Gobo animation . . . . . . . . . . . Variable rotation angle, indexed and continuous rotation, 8- or 16-bit control Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ca. 2.5 mm – > 25 mm, 8- or 16-bit control Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m (6.5 ft.) – infinity, 8- or 16-bit control Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14° – 30°, 8- or 16-bit control Pan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540°, 16-bit control Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246°, 16-bit control
CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USITT DMX-512 (1990) Control channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 or 27 Setting and addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel with LED display, remote w/ MP-2 uploader Movement control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracking and vector Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opto-isolated RS-485 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial upload (MUF)
PHOTOMETRICS Light output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9300 lumens Beam angle (focused on open gobo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14° – 30° Focal length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 – 100 mm Measurement source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Osram HTI 400 W/D3
GOBOS Outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.9 +0/-0.3 mm Maximum image diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 mm Maximum thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 mm in static slots, 4 mm in rotating slots Recommended glass . High-temperature Borofloat or better with dichroic or enhanced aluminum coating Recommended metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 mm aluminum
GOBO ANIMATION WHEELS Outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 mm +0/-0.25 mm Image outer diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 mm Image inner diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 mm Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 mm aluminum with magnet
CONSTRUCTION Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UV-resistant fiber-reinforced composite Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . black Protection factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP 20

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INSTALLATION
Mounting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks, offset 90° Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any

THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40° C (104° F) Maximum surface temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160° C (320° F) Total heat dissipation (calculated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 BTU/hr

ELECTRICAL
Operating ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-120/200-240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi auto-ranging electronic switch-mode Main fuse for 200 – 240 V power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T 6.3 A Main fuse for 100 – 120 V power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T 10 A

CONNECTIONS
AC input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 m cable tail w/o power plug Data in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking 3-pin & 5-pin XLR, pin 1 shield, pin 2 cold (-), pin 3 hot (+)

TYPICAL POWER AND CURRENT
@ 100 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 W, 6.8 A, PF 0.954 @ 100 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 W, 6.7 A, PF 0.961 @ 120 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630 W, 5.5 A, PF 0.956 @ 208 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595 W, 3.1 A, PF 0.936 @ 230 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595 W, 2.8 A, PF 0.927 @ 240 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595 W, 2.7 A, PF 0.923
V = Volts, Hz = Hertz, W = Watts, A = Amps, PF = power factor
Figures are typical, not maximum. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.

APPROVALS

EU EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN 50 081-1, EN 50 082-1 EU safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-17 Canadian safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CSA C22.2 No. 166 US safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANSI/UL 1573

INCLUDED ITEMS
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Osram HTI 400/D3 (installed) Fuse for use with 200-240 V power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T 6.3 A (installed) Fuse for use with 100-120 V power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T 10 A Clamp attachment brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 quarter-turn Omega Gobo animation wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radial breakup (installed) Color filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 (installed) Gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 aluminum, 2 glass (installed)
ACCESSORIES
Spiral breakup animation wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 62325049 Linear breakup animation wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 62325050 Coarse tangential animation wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 62325051 Half-coupler clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602005 G-clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602003 MP-2 Uploader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90758420 MAC 500-size stock gobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See http://www.martin.com
ORDERING INFORMATION
MAC 550 Profile in cardboard packing case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90217000 MAC 550 Profile in flight case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90217010

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