background image

Troubleshooting

 23

Troubleshooting 

Problem

Probable cause(s)

Remedy

One or more of the fixtures is 
completely dead.

No power to fixture.

Check that power is switched on and cables are 
plugged in.

Fuse blown or internal fault. 

Contact Martin Service or authorized service 
partner. Do not remove base or yoke covers, 
attempt to replace a fuse or carry out any repairs or 
service that are not described in this Safety and 
Installation Manual unless you have both 
authorization from Martin and official Martin service 
documentation.

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

Bad data link.

Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor 
connections. Repair or replace damaged cables.

Data link not terminated.

Insert DMX termination plug in data output socket 
of the last ERA 500 Hybrid IP on the data link.

Incorrect addressing of fixtures.

Check fixture address and protocol settings. 

One of the fixtures is defective and is 
disturbing data transmission on the link.

Unplug the XLR in and out connectors and connect 
them directly together to bypass one fixture at a 
time until normal operation is regained. Have the 
fixture serviced by a qualified technician.

Timeout error after fixture reset.

Effect requires mechanical adjustment.

Check fixture’s stored error messages for more 
information. Contact Martin Service or authorized 
Martin service partner.

Mechanical effect loses 
position.

Mechanical train requires cleaning, 
adjustment, or lubrication.

Check fixture’s stored error messages for more 
information. Contact Martin Service or authorized 
Martin service partner.

Light output cuts out 
intermittently.

Fixture is too hot.

Check fixture’s stored error messages for more 
information. 
Allow fixture to cool.
Clean fixture.
Reduce ambient temperature.

Table 2: Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for Martin ERA 500 Hybrid IP

Page 1: ...ERA 500 Hybrid IP Safety and Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this document Marti...

Page 3: ...9 AC power 11 Power input 11 Data links 13 DMX and RDM 13 Service and maintenance 14 Managing humidity 14 Pressure relief valves 15 Dehumidifying the fixture 15 Vacuum testing 16 Cleaning 17 Lubricati...

Page 4: ...RA 500 Hybrid IP check the Martin website and make sure that you have the latest user documentation for the fixture Document revisions are indicated at the bottom of page 2 This product is for profess...

Page 5: ...hat are accessible and live at high voltage while the fixture is connected to power and that remain under tension for up to five minutes after power is disconnected Wait for at least five minutes afte...

Page 6: ...8 under worst case conditions At a distance of less than 19 2 m 63 ft from the fixture the light output can potentially cause eye or skin injury before an exposed person s natural aversion responses b...

Page 7: ...8 2 17 Section 17 6 6 or BGV C1 DGUV 17 and must be capable of bearing a static suspended load at least six times or more if required by locally applicable regulations the weight that it secures Elimi...

Page 8: ...for complex projections and mid air effects For the latest firmware updates documentation and other information about this and all Martin products please visit the Martin website at http www martin co...

Page 9: ...or shade the head so that the front lens will not be exposed to sunlight or another strong light source from any angle even for a few seconds See Figure 1 The ERA 500 Hybrid IP s lens can focus the s...

Page 10: ...rom a stable platform hang the fixture on the truss with the front facing towards the area to be illuminated Tighten the rigging clamps 5 See Figure 5 Install a safety cable that is approved as a safe...

Page 11: ...urce The power cable can be hard wired to a building installation circuit or fitted with a mains plug cord cap to allow connection to local AC mains power outlets If you install a mains plug on the po...

Page 12: ...h clicks and that the connector is locked into the socket 3 If operating outdoors in wet conditions or in conditions where condensation may appear ensure that all cables arrive from below connectors C...

Page 13: ...ot overload the DMX data link You can connect up to a maximum of 32 devices on a serial DMX link Install a DMX termination plug on the last fixture on the link Connecting to data via DMX cable To conn...

Page 14: ...rface see Related Items on page 26 and the Martin Companion software suite available for download free of charge from the Martin website at www martin com All other service operations on the ERA 500 H...

Page 15: ...ronment where airborne dust or dirt is present we recommend that you replace the valves with their rubber seals each time you replace the lamp If heavy dust or dirt is present and the fixture is power...

Page 16: ...ent You will need the following items Vacuum tester you can obtain a suitable tester from Martin see Related Items on page 26 M12 x 1 5 adapter available from Martin see Related Items on page 26 to co...

Page 17: ...head by wiping gently with a soft clean lint free cloth moistened with a weak detergent solution Do not rub the surface hard lift particles off with a soft repeated press Dry with a soft clean lint f...

Page 18: ...create a safety hazard Replacement lamps are available from Martin see Spare parts on page 26 The lamp bulb and reflector must be perfectly clean when you install the lamp Do not touch them with your...

Page 19: ...wed on the left hand side of the lamp compartment just above the horizontal lamp adjustment screw Do not confuse the two screws the lamp slider locking screw is smaller than the horizontal lamp adjust...

Page 20: ...sealed to its original IP65 level carry out a vacuum test as described in Dehumidifying the fixture on page 15 19 Each time you install a new lamp reset the lamp lifetime counter in the fixture s cont...

Page 21: ...ear cover fan is disconnected 7 See Figure 15 Turn the two Torx 20 lamp adjustment screws A for vertical adjustment and B for horizontal adjustment until you obtain the most even projection 8 Shut dow...

Page 22: ...fore applying power to the fixture Read the safety information section of this manual starting on page 4 Read Connecting to power on page 11 Check that the installation is safe and secure Check that t...

Page 23: ...ERA 500 Hybrid IP on the data link Incorrect addressing of fixtures Check fixture address and protocol settings One of the fixtures is defective and is disturbing data transmission on the link Unplug...

Page 24: ...Motorized Pan 540 coarse fine control and speed Tilt 260 coarse fine control and speed Control and Programming Control options DMX RDM 16 bit control Dimming pan and tilt Setting and addressing Contr...

Page 25: ...perature steady state at Ta 40 C 60 C 140 F Maximum ambient temperature Ta max 40 C 104 F Minimum ambient temperature Ta min 20 C 4 F Maximum total heat dissipation calculated 10 2120 BTU hr Allow for...

Page 26: ...n Companion software suite incl firmware uploader Free download from www martin com Martin Companion Cable USB DMX hardware interface P N 91616091 Martin RDM 5 5 Splitter P N 90758150 Martin Vacuum Te...

Page 27: ...nformity for this product The Declaration of Conformity is available for download from the ERA 500 Hybrid IP area of the Martin website at www martin com Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regula...

Page 28: ...www martin com...

Reviews: