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Martin ERA 300 Profile user guide 

 

Press ENTER to confirm. 

Set all settings to factory default 

To return all settings to factory default, select DEFAULT SETTINGS and press ENTER to confirm, 

FACTORY DEFAULT will show on the display. 
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select NO (cancel) or YES (return all settings except 

calibrations to factory defaults). 
Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change). 

Fixture Test 

This menu allows you to run self test sequences on the fixture. The test sequences are: 

TEST ALL – runs a test sequence through all functions. 

TEST DIMMER – just the LED array is tested. 

TEST EFFECTS – tests all effects functions within the head. 

TEST PAN/TILT – tests the pan/tilt functions.. 

Fixture Information 

This menu allows you to call up the following fixture information in the display. 
POWER ON TIME – displays number of hour’s fixture has been powered on since manufacture 

(not user-resettable). 
LED HOURS - displays number of hours fixture LED’s have been powered on since manufacture 

(not user-resettable). 
SW VERSION  - displays the currently installed firmware (fixture software) version. 
FIXTURE ID – user selectable fixture ID number (default is 0000). 
RDM UID – displays the fixtures factory-set unique ID for identification in RDM systems. 
TEMPERATURES – provides separate PCB temperature readouts. 

Viewing live DMX values 

This menu allows you to view the current DMX values for any function. 
Select the DMX LIVE menu and press ENTER. 

Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the function you wish to view. 
You can select Strobe, Dimmer, Dimmer Fine, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Color, Gobo1, RGobo1, 

Gobo2, Prism, R-Prism, Iris, Zoom, Focus, Pan, Pan Fine, Tilt, Tilt Fine, Pan/Tilt Speed and 

Function. 

Setting control values manually 

You can manually set control values. This may be useful when testing, or to use the fixture in a 

static setting without a DMX controller. 
This menu also allows you to reset all functions in case something is out of position. 

Reset 

To reset functions, go to the MANUAL CONTROL menu and press ENTER. Use the UP and 

DOWN buttons to select RESET and press ENTER again. 
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select: 

ALL (resets all functions in fixture) 

PAN/TILT (resets just the pan/tilt motors) 

EFFECTS (resets the effects in the head) 
Once you have selected one of the above, press ENTER, then use UP and DOWN to select YES, 

then press ENTER to activate. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for ERA 300 Profile

Page 1: ...ERA 300 Profile User Guide...

Page 2: ...ta transmission 12 Connecting the data link 13 Fixture Setup 14 Using the control menus 14 Setting DMX address 14 Personality settings 14 Set all settings to factory default 16 Fixture Test 16 Fixture...

Page 3: ...ct 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 manual Martin HARMAN and all other trademarks in thi...

Page 4: ...ot followed Install operate and service Martin products only as directed in their user manuals or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties Follow the sa...

Page 5: ...that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture Provide a minimum clearance of 200 mm 8 in around fans and air vents Do not illuminate surfaces within 500 mm 19 7 ins of the fixture Do...

Page 6: ...such as T V as a safety attachment for the weight that it secures must comply with EN 60598 2 17 Section 17 6 6 and must be capable of bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the weight of t...

Page 7: ...ime 1 Read Safety information on page 3 before installing operating or servicing the fixture 2 Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture Do not attempt to opera...

Page 8: ...U button to exit the menu mode 3 DMX XLR input plugs 3 and 5 pin XLR plugs are provided for the DMX input 4 DMX XLR output sockets 3 and 5 pin XLR sockets are provided for the DMX output to link throu...

Page 9: ...r directly under the head of each fastener when anchoring the mounting bracket to the installation surface Fastening the fixture to a flat surface The fixture can be fastened to a hard fixed flat surf...

Page 10: ...point B as directed below 7 Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects Securing with a safety cable Secure the fixture with a safety cable or other secondary attachment that i...

Page 11: ...e disconnected from power If you install a power plug on the supplied power cable install a grounding type earthed plug with integral cable grip that is suitable for your local mains voltage at a curr...

Page 12: ...phone 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 a DMX buffer is recommended for longer runs The p...

Page 13: ...from the controller to the closest fixture s male XLR DMX input connector Connect the first fixture s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input T...

Page 14: ...21 inclusive The following fixture in the DMX chain can then be set to a DMX address of 22 For independent control each fixture must be assigned its own control channels Two fixtures of the same type...

Page 15: ...present To set No Data Mode select NO DATA MODE from the PERSONALITY menu and press ENTER to confirm Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select BLACKOUT If data connection is lost fixture will blackout HO...

Page 16: ...mware fixture software version FIXTURE ID user selectable fixture ID number default is 0000 RDM UID displays the fixtures factory set unique ID for identification in RDM systems TEMPERATURES provides...

Page 17: ...calibration will normally only be necessary if fixtures have been subjected to abnormal shocks during transport if normal wear and tear has affected alignment after an extended period of use You can...

Page 18: ...a device discovery command to all the devices on the data link so that the RDM controller can identify them It does this by retrieving each device s factory set unique identifier UID This process can...

Page 19: ...COMMS_STATUS QUEUED_MESSAGE STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION CLEAR_STATUS_ID SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS DEVICE_INFO DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL DEVICE_LABEL SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL BOOT...

Page 20: ...e and fine control Using the control menus it is possible to invert pan or tilt movement A position feedback circuit provides automatic position correction if the fixture is knocked out of position Li...

Page 21: ...Martin ERA 300 Profile user guide 21 Gobos The fixture contains two gobo wheels with gobo positions as shown below Gobo wheel 1 rotating indexing gobos Gobo Wheel 2 static gobos...

Page 22: ...el 21 the fixture blacks out during color and or gobo changes Focus A motorized focus lens provides adjustment of gobo image sharpness Zoom A motorized zoom function allows you to adjust the beam angl...

Page 23: ...spect fixtures within their first 100 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 pa...

Page 24: ...arranty The equipment must only be serviced or repaired by an authorized Martin service technician Installation on site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Glo...

Page 25: ...andom opening pulse fast slow 145 255 Open 2 0 255 Dimmer 0 100 3 0 255 Dimmer Fine 0 100 4 000 255 Cyan 0 100 5 000 255 Magenta 0 100 6 000 255 Yellow 0 100 7 Color 000 006 Open 007 012 Slot 1 Light...

Page 26: ...128 190 Fast Slow 191 192 Stop 193 255 Slow Fast 9 Rotate Gobo 1 000 127 Index 0 360 128 190 Fast Slow 191 192 Stop 193 255 Slow Fast 10 Gobo 2 000 006 Open 007 012 Gobo1 013 018 Gobo2 019 025 Gobo3 0...

Page 27: ...55 Zoom 15 000 255 Focus 16 000 255 Pan 0 100 17 000 255 Pan Fine 0 100 18 000 255 Tilt 0 100 19 000 255 Tilt Fine 0 100 20 000 255 Pan Tilt Speed 21 Special Function 000 069 No Effect 070 079 BlackOu...

Page 28: ...dimmer speed Slow Fade dimming slow dimmer speed No Data Mode Blackout If data connection is lost fixture will blackout Hold If data connection is lost fixture holds latest received data value at all...

Page 29: ...stop test Information Power On Time Display hours fixture has been powered on since manufacture not user resettable LED hours Display number of hours fixture LEDs have been powered on since manufactur...

Page 30: ...X channel Dimmer Dimmer Fine Cyan Magenta Yellow Color Gobo1 RGobo1 Gobo2 Prism R Prism Iris Zoom Focus Pan Pan Fine Tilt Tilt Fine Pan Tilt Speed Service P T Feedback On Enable pan tilt feedback sens...

Page 31: ...Martin ERA 300 Profile user guide 31 Menu Second level menu Sub menu Explanation Save Setting Replace factory default calibration settings with current calibration settings...

Page 32: ...ice center for assistance Fixture does not respond to DMX control Fault in the DMX network due to connector or cable damaged or incorrect DMX addressing or potential interference from proximity to a h...

Page 33: ...ol options DMX RDM Implemented DMX channels 21ch Setting and addressing Control panel with backlit LCD display DMX compliance USITT DMX512 1990 Optics and Photometrics Light source 260W LED engine Zoo...

Page 34: ...t P N 91611797 Power input cable H07RN F 2 5 mm2 14 AWG bare ends to Neutrik TRUE1 NAC3FX W female 5 m 16 4 ft P N 91611786 Link Cable H07RN F Neutrik TRUE1 TRUE1 0 45 m 1 5 ft P N 91611784 Link Cable...

Page 35: ...iological Safety Warning The label shown below is displayed on this product If it becomes difficult or impossible to read it must be replaced using the illustration below to reproduce a new label size...

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