Easypix™
user manual
Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimeters
Easypix
™
300 / Easypix
™
1200
Easypix Power
™
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P/N 35005006, Rev. F
/1200
Safety Information
Warning! Read the safety precautions in this section before
installing, powering, operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information
on the product and in this manual:
DANGER!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
severe electric
shock.
Warning!
LED light
emission. Risk
of eye injury
.
Warning!
Burn hazard.
Hot surface.
Do not touch
Warning!
Refer to user
manual.
Warning! Class 1M LED product according to IEC/EN 60825-1. Do
not view the light output with optical instruments or any device
that may concentrate the beam.
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
This product presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards,
electric shock and falls.
Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the product,
follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in
this manual and printed on the luminaire. Install and operate the
luminaire only as described in this manual and in accordance with local
laws and regulations. Refer any operation not described in this manual
to a qualified technician.
If you have questions about how to operate the luminaire safely, please
contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at
+45 70 200 201, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Shut down power to the entire installation at the main power
distribution board and lock out power (by removing the fuse for
example) before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.
• Disconnect the luminaire from AC power before removing or installing
any cover or part and when not in use.
• The system does not support hot swap. Turn off AC power before
adding any luminaire to the system.
• Connect the Easypix Power electrically to ground (earth).
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault)
protection.
• Connect a maximum of 24 Easypix 300 luminaires or 6 Easypix 1200
luminaires or any mixture of Easypix 300 and 1200 luminaires that is
maximum 7.2 m long to one Easypix Power device.
• Before using the devices, check that all power distribution equipment
and cables are in perfect condition and are rated for the current
requirements of all connected devices.
• Isolate all devices from power immediately if any cable, seal, cover or
other component is damaged, cracked or deformed. Do not reapply
power until repairs have been completed.
• The Easypix is for indoor use only.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to an
authorized Martin Service partner.
PROTECTION FROM BURNS
• Do not operate the devices if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds
40° C (104° F).
• The exterior of the luminaires and Easypix Power becomes hot, up to
65° C (149° F) during normal operation. Ensure that accidental
physical contact with the devices is impossible.
• Allow the luminaire to cool for 5 minutes before servicing.
• Keep combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least
20 cm (8 in.) away from the devices.
• Keep flammable materials well away from the devices.
• Do not modify the Easypix Power or luminaires in any way not
described in this manual or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Use only Martin approved accessories to mask or modify the light
beam.
• Do not attempt to bypass fuses. Replace defective fuses with ones of
the specified type and rating only.
• Install the devices indoors in a well-ventilated area only. Provide a
minimum clearance of 5 cm (2 in.) and ensure unrestricted airflow
around the Easypix Power and the luminaires.
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
• Do not look at LEDs with a magnifying glass or any other optical
instrument that may concentrate the light output.
• Ensure that all external covers, components and installation fittings
are securely fastened.
• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform
whenever installing, servicing or moving the devices.
• Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces, fasteners and lifting
equipment can bear the weight of all the devices they are intended to
support plus an adequate safety margin, and that they conform to
local building and safety regulations.
• Use a sufficient number of fasteners with sufficient corrosion
resistance, dimensions and strength to mount the DIN rail safely. Any
nuts used must be self-locking.
• If the Easypix Power or luminaires are to be installed in a location
where injury or damage may be caused if a device falls, use a
secondary means of attachment such as safety wires looped tightly
around the devices and anchored securely to the mounting structure
or in the mounting surface.
Disposing of this product
Martin™ products are supplied in compliance with Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment), as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, where
applicable.
Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is
recycled at the end of its life. Your supplier can give details of
local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products.
Contents
Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information ............................................................................................. 3
Contents ........................................................................................................... 7
Notes ................................................................................................................ 8
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking ............................................................................................... 10
Using for the first time .............................................................................. 10
Physical installation ........................................................................................ 11
Location and orientation .......................................................................... 11
Mounting .................................................................................................. 12
Connections – general .................................................................................... 16
System overview ..................................................................................... 16
AC power ........................................................................................................ 17
Connecting to power ................................................................................ 18
Control data link .............................................................................................. 19
System setup .................................................................................................. 21
Luminaire configuration ........................................................................... 22
Setting up stand-alone operation ............................................................. 22
Setting synchronized master/slave mode ................................................ 26
Setting RGB or HSI color control mode ................................................... 29
Operation ........................................................................................................ 30
Service and maintenance ............................................................................... 32
Cleaning .................................................................................................. 32
Diffuser filters ........................................................................................... 33
Fuse replacement .................................................................................... 35
Software installation ................................................................................ 35
DMX protocols ................................................................................................ 37
RGB Mode ............................................................................................... 37
HSI Mode ................................................................................................ 37
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 38
Specifications ................................................................................................. 39
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Notes
9
Introduction
Thank you for selecting Easypix™, a compact LED-based color-
changing lighting product from Martin™. The Easypix is available in
short 300 mm (11.8 inch) and long 1200 mm (47.2 inch) models. Both
luminaires are controlled by the Easypix Power™.
Diffuser filters that give wider beam angles are available.
This product features:
• RGB (red, green, blue) color mixing, with RGB and HSI (hue,
saturation, intensity) color control options
• 32 W LED power and 400 lumens total output (at narrow beam angle)
from Easypix 1200
• 8 W LED power and 100 lumens total output (at narrow beam angle)
from Easypix 300
• The Easypix Power can drive up to twenty-four Easypix 300s, six
Easypix 1200s, or any mixture of Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200
devices that does not exceed 7.2 meters (23 ft. 7 in.)
• Possibility of controlling all luminaires attached to an Easypix Power
as one single RGB or HSI pixel
• All luminaires attached to an Easypix Power are controlled as one
single RGB pixel
• DMX 512A control
• Clamp mounting system for standard 35 mm DIN rail
• 64 built-in stand-alone programs
• Master/slave functionality with 64 pre-programmed stand-alone
shows available
For the latest firmware updates, documentation, product specifications
and other information about this and all Martin Professional™ products,
please visit the Martin website at http://www.martin.com.
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Unpacking
The following items are included with the Easypix luminaire:
• 300 mm or 1200 mm strip light luminaire with narrow beam angle
diffuser (installed).
• Safety leaflet
• Two short DIN rails
The following items are included with the Easypix Power
• Easypix Power
• This user manual
• 3-pin male XLR to RJ45 adapter
• DMX termination plug
• Two AC mains power cables (EU with Schuko plug, US without plug)
Using for the first time
Before applying power to the luminaire:
• Carefully review “Safety Information” on page 3
• Check that the local AC power voltage is within the range listed on the
Easypix Power serial number label
• Install the Easypix Power and Easypix luminaires as described in this
manual
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Physical installation
Warning! Read "Safety Information" on page 3 before installing
the devices.
The safety and suitability of lifting equipment, installation location,
anchoring method, mounting hardware and electrical installation
is the responsibility of the installer. All local safety regulations
and legal requirements must be observed when installing and
connecting the devices. Installation must be carried out by
qualified professionals only.
The Easypix luminaires must be clamped onto a DIN top-hat rail
that is securely anchored to a suitable flat surface. Ensure that the
supporting structure can bear the weight of all installed devices
plus an adequate safety margin.
Make sure that there will be at least 5 cm (2 in.) of free space and
unrestricted airflow around both the Easypix Power and the
Easypix luminaire.
Warning! Do not use the Easypix luminaire without the supplied
diffuser filter.
Contact your Martin supplier for assistance if you have any questions
about how to install this product safely.
Location and orientation
Easypix luminaires are for indoor installations with an IP rating of 20.
The Easypix Power is for indoor use only;
The devices require free and unobstructed airflow around them to
ensure adequate cooling:
• Do not bury the devices or locate them in an unventilated space
• Allow 5 cm (2 in.) free space around both the Easypix Power and the
Easypix luminaires
Install the Easypix Power and the Easypix luminaires at least 20 cm (8
in.) away from any combustible materials (wood, paper, etc.) and well
away from any flammable materials.
The housings of the Easypix luminaire and the Easypix Power reach
temperatures up to 65° C (149° F). Restrict public access or locate the
devices so that they cannot accidentally be touched.
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Mounting
DIN rail
The Easypix luminaire is designed for mounting on standard 35 mm
top-hat DIN rail.
Figure 1: Martin DIN rail dimensions (in mm)
Corrosion-resistant DIN rail can be ordered from Martin (see
“Accessories” on page 41). Dimensions for the DIN rail supplied by
Martin are given in Figure 1.
Note that you cannot fasten the Easypix luminaire mounting clamps
directly over screws used to fasten DIN rail to the mounting surface. If a
DIN rail mounting screw is in the way of a mounting clamp, move it to
another slot in the DIN rail.
Note that you must install extra screws through the DIN rail into the
mounting surface to secure luminaires in vertical installations (see
“Mounting the Easypix luminaire vertically” on page 13).
Mounting the Easypix luminaire
Warning! The Easypix luminaire must be mounted on a top-hat
profile 35 mm (1.4 inch) DIN rail that is securely anchored to a
surface. The installation must conform to local electrical, building,
safety and fire regulations. If there is a danger that the luminaire
may cause injury or damage if it falls, use a means of secondary
attachment such as safety cables looped around the luminaire.
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To mount the luminaire on a surface using 35 mm DIN rail:
1. Fasten the DIN rail securely to the mounting surface.
2. See Figure 2. The luminaire mounting bracket has a hooked profile
on one side (see A). Hook this profile over the top of the DIN rail
and swing the bracket down. Use a 2.5 mm Allen key to tighten the
mounting clamp screw (see B).
Figure 2: Mounting on DIN rail
Mounting the Easypix luminaire vertically
The mounting clamp screws will not hold the product securely on the
DIN rail if luminaire is installed vertically. You must therefore insert
screws in the mounting surface through the DIN rail mounting holes
(see Figure 3) so that the luminaire mounting clamps rest against these
screws and secure the luminaire.
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Figure 3: Vertical mounting on DIN rail
Safety attachment
When installing the luminaire in an area where it could fall and cause
damage or injury, loop two safety cables or similar secondary
attachments that can hold ten times the weight they secure tightly
around each luminaire and fasten each safety attachment to a separate
anchoring point in the mounting surface itself, not the DIN rail.
Adjusting tilt angle
The Easypix luminaire can be tilted through 95°.
Figure 4: Tilt angle
To adjust the tilt angle:
1. See Figure 5. Turn the locking knob clockwise until it releases the
luminaire profile.
2. Adjust the luminaire to the desired tilt angle
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3. Rotate the locking knob counter-clockwise until it engages in the
luminaire profile and locks it in position.
Figure 5: Releasing and tighten the tilt locking lock
Mounting the Easypix Power
Fasten the Easypix Power securely to a flat surface in a location that is
accessible for service. To mount it, use M5 screws in the four mounting
holes. Respect all local safety, fire and building regulations governing
the installation of electrical equipment in cavities or plenums. Allow free
airflow and at least 5 cm (2 in.) of free space around the device. Allow
sufficient ventilation to ensure that the ambient temperature will not
exceed 40° C (104° F).
When choosing a location for the Easypix Power, bear in mind that
access to the DIP switch is required if you need to change the DMX
address or to change stand-alone programs.
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Connections – general
This section lists some general principles that apply to Easypix
installations. Read “Safety Information” on page 3, “AC power” on page
17 and “Control data link” on page 19 before starting installation work.
System overview
Figure 6 gives an overview of the system layout and the cable
connections for the Easypix Power.
Figure 6: Schematic cable and device layout
Warning! Do not exceed the maximum permitted number of
luminaires connected to one Easypix Power unit, i.e. 24 Easypix
300 luminaires or 6 Easypix 1200 luminaires or any mixture of
Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200 luminaires that is maximum 7.2
meters in length.
The Easypix system consists of:
1. The Easypix Power that controls luminaires in response to a DMX
signal from a controller such as the Martin Light Fox™. The
Easypix Power also stores stand-alone programs that luminaires
can display without the need for a DMX controller.
2. Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200 luminaires.
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AC power
DANGER! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before attempting
to install this product. Lock out power to the entire installation
before working on cables and connections or removing any cover.
Warning! Electrical installation must be carried out by qualified
professionals only.
Warning! The electrical equipment and cable used to supply the
Easypix system with power must be in perfect condition, be
adequately dimensioned for current requirements and respect
maximum cable run lengths.
Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the
Easypix Power must be grounded (earthed). The AC power
distribution system must be fitted with current overload and
ground-fault (earth-fault) circuit breakers as well as a means to
isolate the Easypix Power from power and lock out power during
service.
Important! Do not connect the Easypix system to an electrical
dimmer system. Doing so can damage the electronics.
The Easypix lighting system is supplied with AC power via the Easypix
Power.
If you require help in planning or dimensioning the power distribution
system, please contact your Martin supplier for assistance.
If there is a break or cut at any point in a cable (for example at a
connection point), and if this is exposed to water, moisture can be
drawn up the inside of the cable due to the vacuum effect of
temperature fluctuations during operation.
The Easypix Power adapts automatically to AC mains power at 100 –
240 V nominal, 50 or 60 Hz. Do not connect to power at any other
voltage or frequency.
The Easypix Power is protected by a 5.0 amp slow-blow primary fuse
located on the Easypix Power. See “Fuse replacement” on page 35 for
details of changing fuses. See "Specifications” on page 39 for details of
fuse rating and typical current.
The Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200 are protected by an electronic
circuit-breaker in the extender/splitter. Incorrect system configuration
will cause an automatic luminaire power off. The circuit-breaker will
reset and recover once the system is configured correctly. See page 22
for correct system configuration.
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Connecting to power
The Easypix Power is supplied with an IEC power cable ready for
connection to a single-phase 3-wire (live, neutral, ground/earth) power
distribution system at 100-120/200-240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz.
Details of standard US and EU conductor identification systems are
given in Table 1.
Wire color
(US system)
Wire color
(EU system)
Conductor Symbol Screw (US)
black brown live L yellow or
brass
white blue neutral N silver
green yellow/green ground
(earth)
green
Table 1: Conductor identification
Important! Check that all installation work is completed and carry
out appropriate tests and safety checks before applying power.
Power plug
If you decide to fit the supplied power cable tail with a plug that is
suitable for your AC mains power outlets, install a grounding-type
(earthed) plug that is rated 5 A minimum, following the plug
manufacturer’s instructions.
Table 1 shows some possible pin identification schemes; if pins are not
clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation,
consult a qualified electrician.
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Control data link
The Easypix Power must be connected via a control data link for DMX
controller or synchronized (master/slave) operation. The following
considerations must be taken into account when planning the data link:
• Use RS-485 data cable for the data link. RS-485 cable has low
capacitance and a characteristic impedance of 85 to 150 Ohms. It is
electrically shielded and has at least 1 twisted pair of conductors.
• The minimum recommended data cable wire size is 0.25 mm2 (24
AWG) for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) and 0.32 mm2 (22 AWG)
for runs up 500 meters (1640 ft) from the DMX controller to Easypix
Power devices. An optically isolated amplifier-splitter such as the
Martin™ RS-485 Opto-Splitter™ (P/N 90758060) must be used to
extend a data link beyond these limits.
• CAT 5e network cable is suitable for the control data link in indoor
installations. Installation-type cable is acceptable for fixed installations.
Flexible patch-type cable with good bend and torsion recovery is
required in movable installations (Martin patch cables are
recommended). CAT 5e cable and RJ-45 connectors must be used
for synchronized master/slave operation.
• Long parallel runs of AC power and control data cables may cause
interference on the data link and must be avoided. Even if not
required by law, use separate conduits for power and data cables.
• Easypix Powers can be daisy-chained, i.e. the data cable can be
connected in one single chain of Easypix Powers as shown in Figure
6.
• Each chain may connect a maximum of 32 Easypix Powers.
• Each chain on the link must be terminated by placing an RJ-45 DMX
termination plug (available from Martin, P/N 91613028) in the DMX
output socket of the last Easypix Power on the chain.
Data connection pinouts
RJ-45 connection
RJ-45 connectors are suitable if CAT 5e cable is used for the data link.
RJ-45 cable connector pins are numbered from the left looking at the
face of the connector with the locking clip on top (see Figure 7).
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Figure 7: RJ-45 cable connector pins
Connectors must be wired according to the 568-B system using the
standard RJ-45 pin-out for DMX applications:
• Pin 1 (White/orange): DMX data hot (+)
• Pin 2 (Orange): DMX data cold (-)
• Pins 7 (White/brown) and 8 (Brown): Common
Pins 3 and 6 are available for Data 2 connections in DMX 512-A or
similar systems. They must be wired as follows:
• Pin 3 (White/green): Available for Data 2 hot (+)
• Pin 6 (Green): Available for Data 2 cold (-)
Pins 4 and 5 are not used in currently available lighting control systems
but can be wired as follows:
• Pin 4 (Blue)
• Pin 5 (White/blue)
XLR 5-pin connection
Many DMX lighting controllers have XLR 5-pin output connectors. To
connect these to the RJ-45 connectors on the Easypix Power, use an
XLR 5-pin to RJ-45 adapter, (available from Martin, P/N 11840111). If
you need to rewire XLR connectors, pin numbers are normally marked
on connectors. Connectors must be wired using the standard XLR DMX
pin-out:
• Pin 1: Cable shield
• Pin 2: DMX Data 1 - (cold)
• Pin 3: DMX Data 1 + (hot)
Important! To avoid ground/earth loop interference, ensure that
the DMX cable shield does not come into contact with the shell or
body of XLR connectors.
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Luminaire connection
A custom 13-pin DIN cable system is used to carry power and data
from the Easypix Power to Easypix luminaires and from one Easypix
luminaire to the next. Cable connectors have a locking ring that must
be turned fully clockwise until two clicks are heard once the connectors
have been pushed together.
Extension cables are available from Martin if a gap is required between
luminaires (see under ‘Accessories’ on page 41).
The maximum permitted power/data cable length from the Easypix
Power to the last Easypix luminaire on the custom cable link is 100 m
(328 ft.).
Important! The Easypix luminaire cable has identical connectors
to the cable used in Martin Tripix™ luminaires, but do not connect
Martin Tripix and Easypix luminaires to each other, as they use
different data signals and you may cause damage that is not
covered by product warranties.
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System setup
Important! Read this description carefully before applying power.
Incorrect configuration of the Easypix system may permanently
damage the Easypix luminaire.
Important! The total length of the luminaires connected to one
Easypix Power must not exceed 7.2 meters.
The Easypix Power has two output channels marked Output I and
Output II. Each output channel can be controlled as one pixel. The two
output channels added together can drive up to twenty-four Easypix
300s or six Easypix 1200s or any mixture that does not exceed 7.2
meters in total. You can distribute the Easypix luminaires as you like
between the two output channels.
Luminaire configuration
The Easypix system is designed as a flexible modular system that can
support up to 24 Easypix 300s or 6 Easypix 1200s per Easypix Power
device. The Easypix Power must be configured to match the desired
luminaire layout.
Setting up stand-alone operation
In stand-alone operation, no DMX controller is required. Instead, 64
pre-programmed static and dynamic lighting effects stored in the
Easypix Power memory are sent to the Easypix luminaires for display
when stand-alone operation is enabled.
If more complex effects are required than those available, you will need
to add a DMX controller to the system and use DMX control.
The Easypix system is set up using the Easypix Power’s DIP switch
(see Figure 8).
Figure 8: DIP switch
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Enabling stand-alone operation
See Table 2.
DIPs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
DMX Modes
DMX Mode
RGB 0 0 0
DMX Mode HSI 1 0 0
DMX Address
1-510 x x x x x x x x x
Standalone
Modes Type Name
Standalone
ON + Master 0 0 1
Standalone
OFF + Slave 0 0 0
Standalone
Program 0-64 x x x x x x 0 0 0 x x 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 ALL OFF
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1
SIMPLE
COLORS
RED
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 GREEN
3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 BLUE
4 Factory
Default 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ALL ON
5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1
CYAN
6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 MAGENTA
7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 YELLOW
8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1
WHITES
WARM WHITE
9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 COOL WHITE
10 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 COLD WHITE
11 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 HOT WHITE
12 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1
TRENDY
COLORS
ORANGE
13 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 LIME GREEN
14 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1
LEMON
YELLOW
15 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 x x 1 AQUA BLUE
16 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 BABY PINK
17 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 LILAC
18 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1
BLOOD
ORANGE
19 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 FLESH PINK
20 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 LEAF GREEN
21 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 PURPLE
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DIPs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
DMX Modes
DMX Mode
RGB 0 0 0
DMX Mode HSI 1 0 0
DMX Address
1-510 x x x x x x x x x
Standalone
Modes Type Name
Standalone
ON + Master 0 0 1
Standalone
OFF + Slave 0 0 0
Standalone
Program 0-64 x x x x x x 0 0 0 x x 1
22 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1
SIMPLE
DYNAMICS
RGB 1
23 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 RGB 2
24 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 CMY
25 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 RAINBOW
26 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1
W - R - W - G -
W - B
27 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1
W - C - W - M -
W - Y
28 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1
ALTER-
NATES I
RED / ORANGE
29 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 RED / PINK
30 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1 RED / AQUA
31 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 x x 1
GREEN /
YELLOW
32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1
ALTER-
NATES II
GREEN / BLUE
33 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1
GREEN /
ORANGE
34 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 BLUE / PURPLE
35 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 BLUE / ORANGE
36 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 BLUE / YELLOW
37 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1
FADES TO
WHITE
RED
38 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 GREEN
39 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 BLUE
40 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 CYAN
41 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 MAGENTA
42 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 YELLOW
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DIPs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
DMX Modes
DMX Mode
RGB 0 0 0
DMX Mode HSI 1 0 0
DMX Address
1-510 x x x x x x x x x
Standalone
Modes Type Name
Standalone
ON + Master 0 0 1
Standalone
OFF + Slave 0 0 0
Standalone
Program 0-64 x x x x x x 0 0 0 x x 1
43 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1
PULSES
RED PULSE
44 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 GREEN PULSE
45 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 BLUE PULSE
46 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1 CYAN PULSE
47 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 x x 1
MAGENTA
PULSE
48 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 YELLOW PULSE
49 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 WHITE PULSE
50 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 RGB PULSE
51 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 CMY PULSE
52 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1
FLASHES
RED FLASH
53 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 GREEN FLASH
54 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 BLUE FLASH
55 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1
CYAN FLASH
56 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1
MAGENTA
FLASH
57 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 YELLOW FLASH
58 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1
NATURE
WINTER-
SPRING-
SUMMER-
AUTUMN
59 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 DAY-NIGHT
60 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1
SUNRISE-
SUNSET
61 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1
SUNNY
AFTERNOON
62 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 CLOUDY NIGHT
63 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 x x 1 DAYTIME
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Table 2: Stand-alone program DIP-switch settings
If the system is powered on when you select a stand-alone program on
the DIP switch, allow several seconds for the selection to take effect.
If a DMX signal is sent to the Easypix Power, it overrides any stand-
alone program that is currently running.
Setting synchronized master/slave mode
If you are running multiple Easypix Power devices on a data link, you
can synchronize action so that all Easypix Powers and the connected
Easypix luminaires run the same show simultaneously.
Setting master and slave
In synchronized (master/slave) mode, the first Easypix Power on a data
link must be set as the master by setting pin 12 on the DIP switch to
ON and the others set as slaves by setting pin 12 on the DIP switch to
OFF. The stand-alone program selected on the master Easypix Power
will be executed on all Easypix Power devices.
Important! Do not set more than one Easypix Power on a link as
master.
When daisy-chaining Easypix Power devices in master/slave mode,
use RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5e network cable only. Do not use RJ-
45 to XLR adaptors.
Figure 9: Master and slave setup
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Setting up DMX-controlled operation
The Easypix Power can be controlled by sending instructions from a
DMX controller to the 3 DMX channels (out of the 512 channels
available in one DMX universe) the Easypix Power uses.
The first of these 3 channels is the Easypix Power’s DMX address. You
must set the Easypix Power’s DMX address as a binary number on the
unit’s DIP switch with the lowest value on pin 1 and the highest value
on pin 9 (i.e. pin 1 sets 1, pin 2 sets 2, pin 3 sets 4, pin 4 sets 8, pin 5
sets 16, pin 6 sets 32, etc. in the binary number) and the controller
must send instructions to that address and the next two channels.
To save time calculating binary numbers, use Table 3. To use this table,
first find the DMX address in the main block in the table. Then read the
settings for pins 1 - 5 to the left and read the settings for pins 6 - 9
above the address. “0” means “OFF” and “1” means “ON”.
For example, to set the DMX address to 101, you need to set DIP
switch pins 1, 3, 6 and 7 to ON, as highlighted in the table.
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Table 3: DMX address DIP switch settings
Alternatively, use the Martin DIP Switch Calculator, available for use
online and downloadable free of charge at
http://www.martin.dk/service/dipswitchpopup.htm (see Figure 10).
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Figure 10: Martin™ DIP Switch Calculator
Setting RGB or HSI color control mode
To set the Easypix system to RGB mode, set DIP switch pin 10 to OFF.
The three DMX channels will now control red, green and blue.
To set the Easypix system to HSI mode, set DIP switch pin 10 to ON.
The three DMX channels will now control hue, saturation and intensity.
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Operation
Warning! Class 1M LED product according to IEC/EN 60825-1. Do
not view the light output with optical instruments or any device
that may concentrate the beam.
Ambient temperatures
The Easypix system can be operated at ambient temperatures from 5°
C (41° F) to 40° C (104° F).
Status LEDs on the Easypix Power
Colored LEDs on the Easypix Power indicate current system status.
See Table 4.
Indicator name Power ON DMX ON Program mode
LED color Green Green Red
ON Power on DMX OK System error or high
temperature
OFF No power No DMX System OK
Blinking Software uploading*
Table 4: Status LEDs
* Do not turn power off during a software upload, or you will damage
software on the Easypix Power.
DMX-controlled operation
When the Easypix Power is set up for DMX-controlled operation, faders
on the DMX controller are used to control color and intensity. The
control method depends on which color control mode the Easypix
Power is set to:
In RGB mode, three channels on the controller are used to control the
intensity of red, green and blue from 0% to 100%.
In HSI mode, three channels on the controller are used to control hue,
saturation and intensity.
• Hue is controlled in the following order: Red → Orange →
Amber → Yellow → Green → Cyan → Blue → Indigo → Violet
→ Magenta → Red.
• Saturation and Intensity can be varied from 0% to 100%.
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When the Easypix Power is receiving a valid DMX signal, the green
DMX LED lights.
Stand-alone operation
When the Easypix Power is set up for stand-alone operation, Easypix
luminaires begin displaying their stand-alone program as soon as
power is applied to the Easypix Power.
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Service and maintenance
DANGER! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before carrying
out service or maintenance work on the Easypix system. Lock out
power to the entire distribution system before servicing or
opening any cover.
Important! The Easypix system requires regular service and
maintenance to maintain reliable operation and protect the
investment it represents. Excessive dirt and particle build-up
degrades performance, causes overheating and will damage the
Easypix Power and Easypix luminaire. Damage caused by
inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product
warranty.
The service and maintenance procedures described in this section
must be carried out by qualified professionals only. Any service
procedures not described in this section must be carried out by the
Martin Service organization or its authorized agents.
It is Martin policy to use the best quality materials available to ensure
optimum performance and the longest possible component lifetimes.
However, optical components in all luminaires are subject to wear and
tear over the life of the luminaire, resulting in gradual changes in color
rendition, for example. The extent of wear and tear in the Easypix
depends heavily on operating conditions and environment, so it is
impossible to specify precise lifetimes for optical components.
Cleaning
Warning! Do not use a high-pressure water jet for cleaning.
Regular cleaning is essential for luminaire life and performance. Build
up of dust and dirt degrades the luminaire’s light output and cooling
ability.
Cleaning schedules will vary greatly depending on the operating
environment. It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning
intervals for the Easypix system. Inspect luminaires within their first few
weeks 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. If in doubt, consult your Martin
dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
Clean the Easypix Power and the Easypix luminaire housing and front
cover with a soft cloth dampened with a solution of water and a mild
detergent such as car shampoo. Take care not to damage wiring during
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cleaning. Do not use products that contain solvents, abrasives or
caustic agents for cleaning, as they can cause surface damage to the
housing and the front cover.
Diffuser filters
Important! Install diffuser filter sheets with the matt, textured
surface facing out towards the front cover and shiny, untextured
surface facing in towards the LEDs.
The Easypix luminaire is supplied with a narrow beam angle diffuser
filter installed. The diffuser filter softens the output from the LEDs and
alters the beam angle.
See Figure 8. Diffuser filters are available in three different beam
angles: narrow, medium and wide. The diffuser filters can be ordered
from Martin (see “Accessories” on page 41).
The diffuser filters are marked with notches to identify them. See Figure
8:
Figure 8: Diffuser filter identification
To install a diffuser filter:
1. Isolate the Easypix luminaire from power. If the luminaire has
been in use, allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes.
2. Remove the luminaire from the DIN rail by using a 2.5 mm Allen
key to release the mounting clamp screw and then unhooking the
mounting bracket from the DIN rail.
3. See Figure 9. Remove the side plate screws and the side plate at
one end of the luminaire.
4. Slide the front cover out of the aluminum profile housing.
5. Slide the diffuser filter out of the front cover.
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Figure 9: Remove diffuser
6. See Figure 10. Install the diffuser filter by clipping one side of the
diffuser filter into one groove in the front cover, then pushing the
other side of diffuser filter down into the other groove in the front
cover until it clips into place.
7. Slide the front cover back into the aluminum profile housing.
8. Replace the side plate and the screws. Drive all screws gradually
to the bottom. Do not over-tighten, or you will damage the thread.
9. Reapply power.
Figure 10: Installing the diffuser filter
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Fuse replacement
DANGER! Lock out power to the entire distribution system before
servicing or opening any cover. Replace fuses with ones of the
same type and rating only. Do not attempt to bypass a fuse.
The Easypix Power is protected by a 5.0 amp slow-blow primary fuse. If
the Easypix Power is completely dead, the primary fuse may have
blown.
To replace the fuse:
1. Disconnect the Easypix Power from power
2. See Figure 11. Open the fuseholder located next to the power
cable entry with a flathead screwdriver and remove the fuse.
3. Replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating. Fuse
ratings are listed on serial number labels and under “Electrical” on
page 40.
4. Replace the fuseholder.
5. If fuses continue to blow, there is probably a fault. Disconnect the
device from power and data and contact a Martin service
technician for assistance.
Figure 11: Fuseholder
Software installation
It may be necessary to upload new software (i.e. firmware) to the
Easypix Power if you believe that the product has a software-related
fault or if you want to update to a newer version. Software updates are
available from the Martin website (http://www.martin.com) and can be
installed via the DMX data link with the following items:
• The Martin Uploader application, version 5.0 or later, downloadable
free of charge from the “After-Sales” area of the Martin website.
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• The Easypix main software update file, downloadable free of charge
from the “After-Sales” area of the Martin website (this file can be
downloaded automatically from within the Martin Uploader application)
• A Martin Universal USB-DMX Interface or similar PC/luminaire
hardware interface and a Windows PC.
Installing software
To install software in the Easypix Power:
1. Connect the uploader hardware to the Easypix Power data input
connector.
2. Upload the software as described in the Martin Uploader help file
or user documentation. The red “Service” LED will flash during
the upload.
3. When the upload is completed, the red “Service” LED will
extinguish. Disconnect the uploader hardware and reconnect the
Easypix Power to the DMX link.
4. Software uploads can fail (most failures are caused by
interference on the data link). Cycle power off and on and check
that the Easypix Power resets correctly, i.e. no LED error warning
appears. If an error appears, cycle power off and on again and
check that the luminaire now resets correctly. If an error appears
again, repeat the upload procedure. If the problem persists,
contact the Martin Service organization or its authorized agents
for assistance.
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DMX protocols
RGB Mode
Start code = 0
Channel Value Percentage Function
1 0-255 0-100%
Red
Intensity 0-100%
2 0-255 0-100%
Green
Intensity 0-100%
3 0-255 0-100%
Blue
Intensity 0-100%
HSI Mode
Start code = 0
Channel Value Percentage Function
1 0-255 0-100%
Hue
Red → Orange → Amber →
Yellow → Green → Cyan →
Blue → Indigo → Violet →
Magenta → Red
2 0-255 0-100%
Saturation
Zero (White) → Full
3 0-255 0-100%
Intensity:
0-100%
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Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy
Easypix Power and Easypix
luminaire are completely
dead
No power to Easypix
Power.
Check power and connections.
Primary fuse blown (located
in fuseholder on front panel
of Easypix Power).
Isolate luminaire from power.
Check fuse and replace.
One or more Easypix
luminaires responds
incorrectly to control or
does not respond at all.
Fault on DMX link.
Inspect connections and cables.
Correct poor connections.
Repair or replace damaged
cables.
Incorrect DMX addressing.
Check Easypix Power is set to
correct DMX mode.
Check Easypix Power’s DMX
address and channels assigned
to it at controller.
Defective Easypix Power.
Have faulty Easypix Power
serviced by Martin service
technician.
Other device on DMX link
defective.
Bypass devices on DMX link
until the faulty device has been
identified.
Have faulty device tested and
serviced by Martin service
technician or device supplier.
LEDs cut out intermittently.
Incorrect luminaire
configuration
Check the luminaire
configuration (see “
Luminaire
configuration
” on page 22).
Easypix Power is too hot
Ensure free airflow around
Easypix Power.
Clean the Easypix Power.
Check that ambient temperature
does not exceed maximum
permitted level.
Contact Martin for service.
Table 5: Troubleshooting
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Specifications
Physical
Easypix Luminaire
Length .................................................... 300 mm (11.8 in.) / 1200 mm (47.2 in.)
Width .............................................40 mm (1.6 in.) including mounting brackets
Height ....................... 53 mm (1.8 in.) including mounting brackets and DIN rail
Weight ................................................................. Easypix 300: 560 g (19.8 oz.)
.................................................................. Easypix 1200: 1.9 kg (4.2 lb.)
Easypix Power
Length ............................................. 325 mm (12.8 in.) including mounting plate
Width ........................................................................................ 113 mm (4.4 in.)
Height ......................................................................................... 94 mm (3.7 in.)
Weight ............................................................................................ 3 kg (6.6 lb.)
Dynamic Effects
Color mixing ................................................................................................ RGB
Red .......................................................................................................0 - 100%
Green ....................................................................................................0 - 100%
Blue ......................................................................................................0 - 100%
Control and Programming
Color control modes ...................................................................... RGB and HSI
Control options......................... DMX, stand-alone, synchronized (master/slave)
DMX channels .................................................... 3 channels per output channel
Stand-alone memory .... 64 pre-programmed static/dynamic scenes/sequences
DMX address setting ................................ DIP-switch on Easypix Power device
Protocol ................................................................................. USITT DMX512-A
Receiver ................................................................................................. RS-485
Firmware update ....................................................... Serial upload via DMX link
Optics
Light source ......................................................................... Osram G6SP LEDs
Total LED power ......................................................... Easypix 300: 8W approx.
.................................................................... Easypix 1200: 32W approx.
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Construction
Luminaire
Housing .............................................................................................. Aluminum
Finish .......................................................................................... Clear anodized
Front cover .............................................................................................. PMMA
IP rating ...................................................................................................... IP20
Easypix Power
Housing ...................................................................................................... Steel
Finish .............................................................................................. Grey coated
IP rating ............................................................................... For indoor use only
Installation
Orientation .................................................................................................... Any
Vertical aiming ......................................................................................... +/- 95°
Mounting points ............................ Mounting brackets or 35 mm DIN top-hat rail
Maximum connected number of luminaires per Easypix Power
Easypix 300 luminaires ................................................................................... 24
Easypix 1200 luminaires ................................................................................... 6
Mixture of Easypix 300 and 1200 (max. length) ................................. 7.2 meters
Connections
Easypix Power mains input ............................................. Male (C14) IEC socket
Easypix Power data input and output ....................................................... RJ-45
Easypix luminaire connection ............................. 13-pin DIN power/data system
Electrical
AC power .............. Switch-selectable 100-120/200-240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz
Main fuse .............................................................................. 5.0 AT (slow blow)
Thermal
Cooling ................................................................ All devices convection-cooled
Maximum ambient temperature (T
a
max.).................................... 40° C (104° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (T
a
min.).......................................... 5° C (41° F)
Max. surface temperature, steady state ..... Luminaire, T
a
=40° C: 65° C (149° F)
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Approvals
Easypix 300, Easypix 1200
EU safety ................................... EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-17, IEC/EN 60825-1
EU EMC .................................................... EN 55 015, EN 55 103, EN 61 000-3
US safety ............................................................................... UL 1598, UL 8750
Canadian safety ......................................................... CAN/CSA C.22.2 No. 250
Easypix Power
EU safety ........................................ EN 61558-1, EN 61347-1, EN 61347-2-11,
EN 61558-2-6, EN 61558-2-17
EU EMC ... EN 55015, EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
US safety ................................................................. UL/CSA 60950-1, UL 244A
Canadian safety .................................................................. CSA C22.2 No. 177
Included Items
Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200
1 x luminaire with combined power/data input and output cable tails
1 x safety leaflet
2 x short Martin DIN Rail
Easypix Power
1 x Easypix Power
1 x user manual
1 x Termination Plug
1 x 3-pin male XLR to RJ45 adapter
2 x power cables (EU plug/US plug)
Spare parts
5 AT main fuse............................................................................. P/N 05020010
Accessories
Set of 8 Easypix 300 Diffusers, Narrow ....................................... P/N 91611343
Set of 8 Easypix 300 Diffusers, Medium ...................................... P/N 91611344
Set of 8 Easypix 300 Diffusers, Wide ........................................... P/N 91611345
Set of 8 Easypix 1200 Diffusers, Narrow ..................................... P/N 91611346
Set of 8 Easypix 1200 Diffusers, Medium .................................... P/N 91611347
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Set of 8 Easypix 1200 Diffusers, Wide ......................................... P/N 91611348
0.5 m 13-pin DIN Luminaire Power/Data Extension Cable .......... P/N 91611335
1.0 m 13-pin DIN Luminaire Power/Data Extension Cable .......... P/N 91611334
5.0 m 13-pin DIN Luminaire Power/Data Extension Cable .......... P/N 91611333
5-pin male XLR to male RJ-45 adapter ........................................ P/N 11840111
5-pin female XLR to male RJ-45 adapter ..................................... P/N 11840112
3-pin male XLR to male RJ-45 adapter ........................................ P/N 11840087
3-pin female XLR to male RJ-45 adapter ..................................... P/N 11840086
Related Items
Martin DABS1™ Hardware Interface (USB-XLR) ........................ P/N 91611144
Martin Universal USB DMX (Lightjockey/Maxxyz PC) ................. P/N 90702055
Martin ColorFox VX01 ................................................................ P/N 90734500
Martin LightFox ............................................................................ P/N 90734540
Ordering Information
Easypix 300™, Narrow ................................................................ P/N 90354170
Easypix 1200™, Narrow .............................................................. P/N 90354180
Easypix Power™ ......................................................................... P/N 90704410
All luminaires include a Narrow diffuser (installed). Medium and Wide diffusers
are orderable separately.
Custom colors are available by special order – please contact your Martin
distributor for details.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Please see www.martin.com
for latest product information and specifications including photometric data.
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