MAC Aura XIP
User Manual
(with Installation and Safety Manual attached)
User Documentation update information
All important changes in the MAC Aura XIP User Manual are listed below.
Revision D
Update to keep User Manual revision parallel to Safety and Installation Manual revision. Harman Pro USA contact
details updated.
Revision C
Covers MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.3.0.
Adds two DMX modes that are backwards-compatible with the MAC Aura XB.
Adds ‘Compact Direct’ DMX Mode.
Revision B
Covers MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.1.0.
Added information on use in wet and dusty environments.
Wet and Acceleration menu renamed Wet and Orientation.
Minor improvement in wording of notes for Channel 21 in DMX Protocol table.
Revision A
First version released. Covers MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.0.0
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MAC Aura XIP User Manual, P/N 5138005-00 Rev. D
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating the fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Data links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Data via DMX cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Data via Ethernet cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shutter and strobe effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Color mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Virtual color wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Color temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Green-magenta shift (tint) control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pan and tilt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LED PWM frequency control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pre-programmed FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pixel mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DMX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
P3 video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RDM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fixture setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DMX address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DMX control mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DMX universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fixture ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Personality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Managing fixture settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fixture information readouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wetness and base orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DMX signal monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Test sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting settings via DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Illuminating the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control menu setting overrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting calibration offsets via DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DMX protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Compact Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Basic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Extended Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 35
Ludicrous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Compact Direct Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
XB Standard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
XB Extended Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FX: pre-programmed effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Control panel menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Service and display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Control orientation reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Introduction
Warning! Before installing, operating or servicing the MAC Aura XIP lighting fixture, read the latest
version of the Safety and Installation Manual that is attached to this User Manual, paying particular
attention to the Safety Precautions section.
Thank you for selecting a MAC Aura XIP moving head lighting fixture from Martin®.
The MAC Aura XIP is a premium moving head wash light with a radical aura filament effect and full pixel
control with video mapping capabilities onto the beam, aura, or both. It is Martin's latest addition to the MAC
Aura family of workhorse wash lights and the first fixture in its class to be rated for outdoor use, with close to
zero compromises in weight, size, and aesthetics due to Martin's smart outdoor-capable design. It raises
the bar for optical quality, featuring an even wash field with soft edge, minimal stray light, and high intensity
mid-air beams with improved light engine control.
Safety and Installation Manual – User Manual
The MAC Aura XIP Safety and Installation Manual is supplied with the fixture as a printed booklet and also
attached to this User Manual as one combined PDF file that is available for download from the MAC Aura
XIP area of the Martin website at www.martin.com. The User Manual contains information that is mainly of
interest for lighting designers and operators, whereas the Safety and Installation Manual contains important
information for ALL users, especially installers and technicians.
We recommend that you check the Martin website regularly for updated manuals because we publish
revised versions each time we can improve the quality of the information we provide and each time we
release new firmware with changes or new features. Each time we revise a manual, we list any important
changes on page 2 so that you can keep track of updates.
Operating the fixture
Before applying power to or operating the MAC Aura XIP:
• Read the ‘Safety Information’ section of the fixture’s Safety and Installation Manual that is supplied with
the fixture and attached to this User Manual.
• Check that the installation is safe and secure.
• Check that the fixture is in perfect condition. Do not apply power to a fixture that is obviously damaged, or
you may create a safety risk and make the damage worse.
• Check that the base is fastened securely so that the torque reaction when the head moves will not cause
the base to move.
• Be prepared for the head to move suddenly. Check that there will be no risk of collision with persons or
objects.
• Be prepared for the fixture to light up suddenly. Check that no-one is looking at the fixture from close
range.
The fixture does not have an On/Off switch. To apply power to the fixture, connect the power input cable to a
source of AC power that is within the range 100-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. The fixture’s Neutrik powerCON
TRUE1 TOP connectors can also be connected live or under load.
Note that whenever power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects and functions to their home
positions and the fixture head will move. This process takes several seconds.
Data links
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Data links
Warning! Before installing the MAC Aura XIP, read the latest version of the fixture’s Safety and
Installation Manual that is attached to this User Manual, paying particular attention to the Safety
Precautions section.
The MAC Aura XIP has two pairs of connectors for control data In/Out:
• one pair of locking 5-pin XLR sockets that accept Neutrik TOP connectors, and
• one pair of etherCON sockets that accept Neutrik TOP connectors.
All sockets are protected by rubber caps. Keep the rubber caps in place at all times on unused sockets.
Data via DMX cable
The MAC Aura XIP has 5-pin locking XLR sockets (see C and D in Figure 2 on page 10) for DMX and RDM
input and output via DMX cable. The pin-out on both sockets is:
• pin 1 to shield
• pin 2 to data 1 cold (-)
• pin 3 to data 1 hot (+).
Pins 4 and 5 are not used by the fixture but are bridged between input and output sockets. These pins can
therefore be used as a pass-through connection for an additional data signal if required.
Tips for reliable data transmission via DMX cable
• Use shielded twisted-pair high-quality DMX cable.
• 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.
• Do not use microphone cable, as standard microphone cable does not have the correct impedance and
cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs.
• To split the data link into branches, use an optically isolated splitter-amplifier.
• Do not 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 at the end of the DMX link.
Connecting to data via DMX cable
To connect the MAC Aura XIP to DMX and/or RDM data carried over DMX cable:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the MAC Aura XIP’s data input (male XLR) socket
using good-quality DMX cable.
2. Run DMX cable from the MAC Aura XIP’s data output (female XLR) socket to the data input of the next
fixture and continue until the link is complete.
3. Terminate the data link by connecting a 120 Ohm, 0.25 Watt resistor between the data 1 hot (+) and cold
(-) conductors at the end of the link. If the link is divided into branches using a DMX splitter, terminate
each branch of the link.
Data via Ethernet cable
The MAC Aura XIP has Neutrik etherCON data sockets (see E and F in Figure 2 on page 10) that support
DMX and RDM over Art-Net and sACN as well as Martin P3. Either socket can be used for input and the
other socket used for throughput.
The etherCON data sockets have a fail-safe bypass feature. This means that the fixture will relay a data
signal from the socket used for input to the socket used for throughput even if power to the fixture is shut
down or lost.
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Tips for reliable data transmission via Ethernet cable
• Use shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable of type S/UTP, SF/UTP, S/STP or SF/STP only. The cable must
be rated Cat 5e or better.
• The cable shield must be electrically connected to connector housings, and the other devices on the data
link must also support shielded connections.
• Note that the MAC Aura XIP is compatible with 10/100 Mbit Ethernet only. Do not connect the fixture to a
network port or device that is fixed to Gigabit Ethernet speed. If you need to integrate a MAC Aura XIP in
a Gigabit Ethernet network, use a network switch to allow the link towards the fixture to operate at
100 Mbit/s Ethernet speed.
• To split the data link into branches, use a standard network switch that is able to operate at 100 Mbit/s
towards the fixtures.
• Even though every fixture has a fail-safe bypass mechanism and minimal latency insertion, we
recommend that you avoid connecting more than 50 devices in a single daisy-chain or branch.
• Unlike DMX cable, Ethernet cable does not require termination at the end of a daisy-chain of fixtures.
Connecting to data via Ethernet cable
To connect the MAC Aura XIP to Art-Net, sACN or P3 via Ethernet cable:
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to either of the fixture’s etherCON data sockets.
2. Run Ethernet cable from the fixture’s other etherCON data socket to a data socket on the next fixture.
3. Continue connecting data sockets as described above until the link is complete.
Simultaneous DMX and P3 control
To control the MAC Aura XIP using DMX/Art-Net/sACN and P3 video at the same time, connect the
DMX/Art-Net/sACN signal to the P3 System Controller. The P3 Controller will then merge DMX commands
and video data together and send a combined data signal to fixtures over the Ethernet link using the P3
protocol.
Effects
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Effects
This section gives details of the effects available in the MAC Aura XIP. See the DMX protocol table on page
28 for a list of channels and commands used to control the effects via DMX.
Where fine control is available, the main control channel sets 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.
Note that from firmware v.1.2.0 the MAC Aura XIP also features two DMX modes which make the fixture
mimic the behavior of a MAC Aura XB. In these modes only a subset of below effects is available, so that the
fixture is aligned with the effects of the MAC Aura XB.
Shutter and strobe effects
The fixture’s electronic shutter effect provides instant blackout and snap open as well as regular or random
strobe and pulse effects with variable speed from approx. 1 Hz to 20 Hz.
Dimming
Sm
ooth 0-100% overall dimming is available with 16-bit control resolution. Four dimming curves
are available (see Figure 3 on page 19).
Color mixing
Th
e fixture features 16-bit continuous RGB color mixing. Depending on DMX mode, you can control
Beam and Aura color together or separately.
Virtual color wheel
The virtual color wheel contains 48 color presets containing popular colors.
In normal operation the virtual color wheel will override the color mixed by the RGB color mixing channels.
When using the fixture’s FX, the virtual color wheel lets you select a background color while you use RGB
color mixing channels to set the foreground color.
Color temperature control
Color temperature control is available on a dedicated CTC channel. You can adjust the fixture’s color
temperature smoothly and continuously to any point between 1000 K and 12 850 K.
In Compact Direct DMX mode, color temperature control is not available because in this mode you have
direct control of the RGBW emitters, bypassing color algorithms in the fixture.
Green-magenta shift (tint) control
The Green-Magenta shift channel adjusts the tint of the white point.
• At values 127-128, the fixture outputs white on the black body curve.
• Values from 126 to 0 shift the white point towards magenta.
• Values from 129 to 255 shift the white point towards green.
In Compact Direct DMX mode, tint control is not available because in this mode you have direct control of
the RGBW emitters, bypassing color algorithms in the fixture.
I
n Compact Direct DMX mode, the fixture offers direct 16-bit control of the RGBW emitters.
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Zoom
The MAC Aura XIP’s motorized zoom lens varies the beam angle from 6.3° to 35.3°.
Pan and tilt
The MAC Aura XIP offers 540° of pan and 220° of tilt.
See the pan/tilt orientation reference drawings at the end of this user manual for a guide to the direction of
pan and tilt movement.
16-bit pan and tilt control are available. In each case, the second (LSB) DMX channel adjusts the position
set on the first (MSB) channel.
It is possible to set limits for the pan and tilt range (see details on page 19).
LED PWM frequency control
The PWM frequency of the MAC Aura XIP’s LEDs has been chosen carefully to avoid flickering on camera.
In some rare situations – for example when using cameras with non-standard settings – it may be necessary
to adjust the LED PWM frequency manually.
You can adjust the PWM frequency via DMX using channel 20. Note that the new PWM adjustment value is
not stored permanently in the fixture, so you have to keep the channel 20 at the chosen value in order to
keep the LED PWM frequency at the corresponding custom value.
You can adjust PWM frequency as follows:
High-speed PWM Frequency Mode drives the LEDs at 24 000 Hz. This frequency greatly reduces electronic
switching noise but it gives slightly faster cut-off at the low end of the dimming range.
The default PWM frequency is 3000 Hz.
Pre-programmed FX
The MAC Aura XIP offers a range of pre-programmed effect macros that we simply call FX. See a full
description under “FX: pre-programmed effects” on page 40
FX give instant access to complex dynamic effects with no need for time-consuming programming at the
controller.
DMX value sent on PWM
frequency channel LED PWM frequency
0 - 127 Adjustment in steps from 2400 to 3000 Hz
128 Default PWM frequency (3000 Hz)
129 - 254 No function
255 High-speed PWM Frequency Mode (24 000 Hz)
Table 1. PWM frequency adjustment values
Effects
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Pixel mapping
Extended and Ludicrous DMX modes give individual control of the Beam pixels and Aura filaments. These
are numbered as shown below.
Figure 1. Beam pixel and Aura filament numbering
Beam pixels 1 - 7, Aura filaments 1 - 12.
Fixture in hanging orientation, pan at 50%,
display and connectors at back of fixture
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Control panel
You can configure individual fixture settings (such as the fixture’s DMX address), read out data, execute
service operations and view error messages using the fixture’s backlit graphic display and control panel.
When the MAC Aura XIP is powered on, it first boots and resets, then it displays its DMX address (or its
fixture ID number, if one has been set) and any status messages (see page 54) in the display G.
The display can be set to automatically rotate to match standing or hanging fixture orientation in the
PERSONALITY → DISPLAY menu or the Shortcuts menu (see “Shortcuts” on page 11).
Using the control panel
• Press the MENU button I or ENTER button K to access the menus.
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll up and down menus.
• Press the ENTER button K to enter a menu or make a selection.
• The currently selected item in a menu is indicated by a star .
• Press the MENU button I to step backwards through the menus.
Status LED
The LED H next to the control buttons indicates fixture status by showing a color and DMX status by flashing
or lighting constantly:
• GREEN: All parameters normal.
• AMBER: Warning (service interval exceeded, for example).
-If ERROR MODE is set to NORMAL, the warning message will be shown in the display.
-If ERROR MODE is set to SILENT, the display must be activated by pressing the ENTER button K to
display the warning message.
Figure 2: Connections and control panel
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DMX ADDRESS
DMX RANGE 1–48
K
A - Mains power IN
B - Mains power THRU/OUT
C - DMX THRU/OUT (XLR)
D - DMX IN(XLR)
E - Data port A (Ethernet)
F - Data port B (Ethernet)
G - LCD Display
H - Status LED
I - MENU button
J- UP/DOWN buttons
K- ENTER button
L- USB port
G
J
H
D
F
B
A
C
E
I
L
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• RED: Error detected.
-If ERROR MODE is set to NORMAL, the error message will be shown in the display.
-If ERROR MODE is set to SILENT, display the error message by entering the menus and going to
SERVICE
→ ERROR LIST.
• FLASHING: No DMX signal detected.
• CONSTANT: Valid DMX signal detected.
The status LED remains active even if the display enters sleep mode.
Battery power
Warning! The fixture’s lithium battery is not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge it. Battery replacement
must be carried out by an authorized Martin service agent with service instructions from Martin. If the
battery is discharged, contact an authorized Martin service agent for replacement.
The MAC Aura XIP contains a lithium battery that gives access to the most important functions in the control
panel when the fixture is not connected to AC power. The following functions are available on battery power:
• DMX address
• DMX Mode
• Fixture ID
• Personality settings (pan/tilt, cooling, fan clean mode, dimming curve, DMX reset, parameter shortcuts, all
display settings, error mode)
• Default settings
• Information (Power On Hours and Power Cycles counters, Software version)
• Error list
To activate the display when the fixture is not connected to power, press the MENU button I. Press again to
enter the menus. The display extinguishes after 10 seconds with no user input and the control panel is
de-activated after 1 minute with no user input. Press the MENU button I again to re-activate.
Shortcuts
If you hold the MENU button I pressed in for 2 - 3 seconds, a shortcut menu with the most important
commands appears. Select a command with the UP and DOWN buttons J and press the ENTER button K
to activate, or press the MENU button I again to cancel.
• RESET ALL resets the whole fixture
• ROTATE DISPLAY rotates the MAC Aura XIP display 180°
Settings stored permanently
The following settings are stored permanently in the fixture memory and are not affected by powering the
MAC Aura XIP off and on or by updating the fixture software:
• DMX address
• DMX mode
• DMX universe
• Fixture ID
• Personality settings (pan/tilt, cooling, dimming curve, DMX reset, effect shortcuts, display settings, error
mode, etc.)
• Resettable and non-resettable counters
• Service settings (adjustment, calibration)
These settings can be returned to factory defaults using the control menus or via DMX.
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Activating service mode
Holding the MENU and ENTER buttons I and K both pressed in while powering the fixture on puts the fixture
into service mode, in which pan and tilt are disabled and a SERV warning appears in the display. Service
mode removes the risk of unexpected head movement during service adjustments.
To take the fixture out of SERVICE mode, power the fixture off, then reapply power and allow the fixture to
start normally.
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Control options
You can control the MAC Aura XIP using DMX and/or Martin P3 protocol. The fixture auto-senses the type
of data that it is receiving and will respond correctly with no need for manual protocol selection.
The following options are available:
• DMX control over standard DMX cable connected to the fixture’s 5-pin XLR connectors.
• DMX control using Art-Net over Ethernet cable connected to the fixture’s etherCON connectors.
• DMX control using streaming ACN over Ethernet cable connected to the fixture’s etherCON connectors.
• DMX control over DMX cable and P3 video data over Ethernet cable.
• P3 video data with embedded DMX commands over Ethernet cable. If you connect DMX / Art-Net / sACN
to the P3 system controller, the controller can merge the DMX commands into the P3 signal and send
them to the fixture over Ethernet.
The P3 Mix DMX channels let you choose how the fixture should behave if it receives both DMX data and
P3 video data. You can use the P3 video pixel data to control the intensity and/or the color of the fixture’s
output with real-time control.
Fail-safe connection
The MAC Aura XIP has a fail-safe network connection. If the fixture loses power or if you shut it down, it will
continue to relay an Ethernet signal, and the Art-Net / sACN / P3 signal to the other networked fixtures in the
daisy chain will not be interrupted.
Data rate
Any Ethernet switch used to relay Art-Net, streaming ACN or P3 data to the MAC Aura XIP must be capable
of running at 10/100 Mbps speed, as the fixture does not support Gigabit Ethernet data rates.
DMX
The MAC Aura XIP accepts a DMX-512A data signal.
DMX setup
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. If you give two
fixtures of the same type the same address, they will behave identically. Address sharing can be useful for
diagnostic purposes and symmetrical control, particularly when combined with the inverse pan and tilt
options.
DMX addressing is limited to make it impossible to set the DMX address so high that you are left without
enough control channels for the fixture.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. Press MENU to open the main menu. Scroll to DMX SETUP.
2. Press ENTER to enter the DMX ADDRESS menu, then scroll to the desired address and press ENTER
to save.
DMX modes
The CONTROL MODE menu lets you set the MAC Aura XIP to one of the fixture’s DMX operating modes:
• Compact Mode offers 8-bit control of the strobe/shutter, color temperature, green-magenta shift, virtual
color wheel, fixture control/settings and PWM frequency. It also offers 16-bit control of the global dimmer,
global RGB color mixing, zoom, pan and tilt.
• Basic Mode offers all the effects of Compact Mode plus 8-bit control of fading between Beam DMX and
P3 video control, FX selection, adjustment and synchronization, global Aura backlight, Aura RGB color
mixing, Aura CTC, Aura Green-Magenta shift, fading between Aura DMX and P3 video control and the
Aura virtual color wheel. It also offers 16-bit control of Aura dimming.
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• Extended mode includes all the functionality of Basic Mode but adds 8-bit RGB color mixing control of
each individual Beam pixel.
• Ludicrous mode includes all the functionality of Extended Mode but adds 8-bit RGB color mixing control
of each individual Aura filament.
• Compact Direct Mode includes all the functionality of Compact Mode, but with direct control over the
white emitters added and color temperature, tint and virtual color wheel removed.
• XB Standard mode makes the MAC Aura XIP mimic the behavior of a MAC Aura / MAC Aura XB in
Standard mode. Please consult the MAC Aura XB user manual (available for download from the MAC
Aura XB area of the Martin website at www.martin.com) for details of this DMX mode.
• XB Extended mode makes the MAC Aura XIP mimic the behavior of a MAC Aura / MAC Aura XB in
Extended mode. Please consult the MAC Aura XB user manual (available for download from the MAC
Aura XB area of the Martin website at www.martin.com) for details of this DMX mode.
To set the fixture’s DMX mode:
1. Press ENTER to enter the main menu.
2. Scroll to CONTROL MODE, then press ENTER. Scroll to select COMPACT, BASIC, EXTENDED,
LUDICROUS, COMPACT DIRECT, XB STANDARD or XB EXTENDED, then press ENTER to save.
3. Press MENU to exit.
P3 video
The MAC Aura XIP accepts video data using Martin’s proprietary P3 video protocol that has been a
well-established standard in the industry for over 15 years. It lets you send a video signal from a media
server or other video source to P3-compliant creative LED fixtures and moving heads over Ethernet cable
using Martin’s reliable P3 data protocol.
The intuitive graphic user interface in Martin P3 controllers lets you visualize and set up a custom
installation that can contain a huge number of fixtures in any kind of physical arrangement within a few
minutes. Device identification is automatic. You can arrange devices on the monitor using drag-and-drop.
Latency from video input to output on fixtures is extremely low, while there is no latency between fixtures as
they are fully synchronized via the P3 protocol. If you use P3 you do not need to worry about IP addresses,
as P3 does not use IP addresses or IP communication.
The P3 protocol will supply both DMX data and video pixel data to fixtures over a network cable. On the
MAC Aura XIP you can use the video pixel data to control the intensity and/or the color of the fixture’s Beam
pixels, Aura filaments or both with real-time control using the P3 Mix DMX channels.
RDM
The MAC Aura XIP can communicate over standard DMX cable and over Art-Net and sACN Ethernet links
using RDM (Remote Device Management) in accordance with ESTA’s American National Standard
E1.20-2006.
RDM is a bi-directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control systems, it is the open standard
for DMX512 device configuration and status monitoring.
The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream without affecting existing
non-RDM equipment. It allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to send commands to and receive
messages from specific fixtures.
Note that a firmware update can sometimes expand a fixture’s RDM functionality. If this happens, the
firmware release notes will give details.
RDM ID
Each fixture has a factory-set RDM UID (unique identification number) that makes it addressable and
identifiable in RDM systems. The number can be found in the control panel INFORMATION menu under
RDM UID.
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Martin Companion and RDM
The Martin Companion Windows application (downloadable free of charge from the Martin website at
www.martin.com) gives access to all the fixture’s RDM parameters. It supports the fixture’s standard and
manufacturer-specific PIDs. It gives full control of all fixture settings remotely, eliminating the need to
physically climb to the fixture in a rig, for example.
Martin Companion can also update multiple RDM parameters at once, using the built-in Settings Template
system.
Supported RDM PIDs
The fixture supports the standard RDM PIDs (Parameter IDs) required by ESTA plus manufacturer-specific
PIDs that give a range of configuration options.
See the following tables.
Standard RDM Parameter IDs
GET
allowed
SET
allowed RDM parameter IDs Notes
Network Management
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH
DISC_MUTE
DISC_UN_MUTE
Status Collection
QUEUED_MESSAGE
STATUS_MESSAGES
STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION
CLEAR_STATUS_ID
RDM Information
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION
Product information
DEVICE_INFO
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER_LABEL
DEVICE_LABEL
FACTORY_DEFAULTS
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL
DMX Setup
DMX_PERSONALITY
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION
DMX_START_ADDRESS
SLOT DESCRIPTION
Sensors
SENSOR_DEFINITION
SENSOR_VALUE
Usage information
DEVICE_HOURS
DEVICE_POWER_CYCLES
Display settings
DISPLAY_INVERT
DISPLAY_LEVEL
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Manufacturer-specific RDM Parameter IDs
PAN_INVERT
TILT_INVERT
Network configuration
LIST_INTERFACES
INTERFACE_LABEL
INTERFACE_HARDWARE_ADDRESS_
TYPE1
IPV4_DHCP_MODE
IPV4_CURRENT_ADDRESS
IPV4_STATIC_ADDRESS
INTERFACE_APPLY_CONFIGURATION
Control
IDENTIFY_DEVICE Highlight device in rig
RESET_DEVICE
PERFORM_SELFTEST
SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION
GET
allowed
SET
allowed RDM parameter IDs (slot 21-22) Notes
DMX protocol
DMX_RESET_ENABLE
Fixture behavior
STAND_ALONE_OPERATION_ENABLED
STORE_SCENE
EFFECT_SPEED
EFFECT_SHORTCUTS_ENABLE
DISPLAY_ERRORS_ENABLE
DIMMER_CURVE
COLOR_MODE Calibrated / Extended
VIDEO_TRACKING
DISPLAY_AUTO_OFF
DISPLAY_CONTRAST
HIBERNATION_MODE
TUNGSTEN_MODE
AURA_IN_COMPACT_MODE Aura On/Off in Compact Mode
Outdoor use functions
AUTO_EMPTY_WATER
OUTDOOR ACTIONS
0 = Stop, 1 = Empty, 2 = Dry Off, 3 = Safe
Parking
Pan/tilt
PAN_TILT_SPEED Fast - Smooth
PAN_TILT_LIMITATION_ENABLE
PAN_LIMITATION_MINIMUM
PAN_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM
TILT_LIMITATION_MINIMUM
TILT_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM
PAN_TILT_LIMITATION_RESET
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Cooling fan operation
FAN_MODE
FAN_CLEAN
Fixture information
FIXTURE_ID
SERIAL_NUMBER
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Fixture setup
The onboard control panel lets you configure the fixture using a range of fixture settings. Note that many of
these settings are also available on the Control / settings DMX channel (see “Adjusting settings via DMX” on
page 26).
DMX address
The fixture lets you set its DMX address or DMX start channel from 001 to the highest number available in
one 512-channel DMX universe that let you operate the fixture completely. This depends on the fixture’s
DMX footprint in the DMX mode that it is currently set to.
DMX control mode
You can set the fixture to Compact, Basic, Extended, Ludicrous, Compact Direct, XB Standard or XB
Extended DMX modes to match the control options that you would like to use and the number of DMX
channels that you have available for the fixture. See “DMX protocol” on page 28 and the MAC Aura XB User
Manual for details of these modes.
DMX universe
You can set the fixture to use the DMX channels in one DMX universe numbered from 1 - 63 999.
IP address
When sending control data to the fixture using its Ethernet connectivity, you can either:
• use the default IP address (which is displayed as soon as you open the IP ADDRESS menu), or
• manually set the fixture’s IP address.
Subnet mask
As with the fixture’s IP address, when operating in a networked installation you can either:
• use the default Subnet mask (which is displayed as soon as you open the SUBNET MASK menu), or
• manually set the fixture’s Subnet mask.
Fixture ID
The fixture lets you set a four-digit ID number to ease identification of the fixtures in an installation. When a
fixture is powered on for the first time, it displays its DMX address by default. As soon as you set an ID
number other than 0 in FIXTURE ID, the fixture will display this ID number by default, and indicate FIXTURE
ID in the display.
Personality
The PERSONALITY menu provides several options that let you customize the fixture for different
applications:
• The PAN/TILT menu offers the following options:
- PAN INVERT and TILT INVERT let you invert the direction of pan and tilt movement. This can be a fast
way of setting symmetrical action in multiple fixtures with no need to reprogram cues.
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- LIMIT PAN/TILT lets you define minimum and maximum limits for pan and tilt angles so that you can
install fixtures close to obstacles (such as other fixtures or trusses) with no risk of collision, so that the
beam will only hit a certain area of a stage or set, or so that you can avoid the fixture shining into the
eyes of the audience.
PAN MIN and TILT MIN set minimum limits for pan and tilt, and PAN MAX and TILT MAX likewise set
maximum limits. The fixture’s pan and tilt movement will remain in a ‘safe zone’ within the limits that you
set.
* To set the limits using the control panel menus, go into the LIMIT PAN/TILT menu and enter the
minimum and maximum limits for pan and tilt as the 16-bit values that you would use to move pan
and tilt to those positions via DMX. The range of values available is -32767 to 32768.
* To set the limits via DMX, move the head using the pan and tilt DMX channels to the position where
you want to set minimum pan and tilt limits, then enable Pan minimum and Tilt minimum limits on the
Control/Settings DMX channel, sending values for at least 1 second to activate them. Use the same
method to set the maximum pan and tilt limits.
Note that when you power the fixture off, the head may move under its own weight to a position that is
outside its pan and tilt limits.
RESET PAN/TILT LIMITS deletes any custom pan/tilt limits that have been set and gives the fixture its
full pan/tilt range.
• The SPEED menu gives you two movement speed options:
- PAN/TILT SPEED lets you set pan and tilt movement to FAST (optimized for speed) or SMOOTH
(optimized for smooth movement – useful for slow movements in long-throw applications).
- EFFECT SPEED lets you set all the fixture’s effects to FOLLOW P/T (effects speed follows the speed
set for pan/tilt), FAST (optimized for speed) or SLOW (optimized for smooth movement – useful for slow,
gradual effects changes).
• DIMMER CURVE provides four dimming options (see Figure 3):
- LINEAR – (optically linear) the increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX value is
increased.
- SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high levels.
- INV SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is coarser at low levels and finer at high levels.
- S-CURVE – light intensity control is finer at low levels and high levels and coarser at medium levels.
This curve emulates the RMS voltage dimming characteristics of an incandescent lamp.
• TUNGSTEN EMULATOR gives the warm appearance and dimming characteristics of a tungsten lamp
fixture.
Note that if you want to activate tungsten emulation on the Aura filaments only, you can do this with an FX
(see “FX: pre-programmed effects” on page 40).
• COLOR MODE offers two options for RGB color mixing that affect color saturation and evenness between
fixtures:
- Extended Color mode optimizes LED deployment for color saturation and gets the deepest color
saturation possible from the LEDs. The white color point is calibrated and even across different fixtures,
but as the fixture approaches full color saturation there can be very small differences in color rendition
between different fixtures.
- Calibrated Color mode optimizes LED deployment for even color rendition between fixtures. All fixtures
display identical color from white point to full color saturation, and maximum color saturation levels are
limited slightly to ensure this.
Calibrated Color Mode may be useful if you notice slight differences in color performance across
multiple fixtures. Note that the colors obtained through RGB color mixing in Calibrated Color Mode may
Output
DMX %
DMX %DMX % DMX %
Output
Output
Output
Linear Square law S-curve
Figure 3: Dimming curve options
Inverse square law
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differ significantly from the colors obtained in Extended Color Mode. Multiple fixtures in the same
installation should normally all be set to either Extended or Calibrated Color Mode in order to ensure
the most consistent color behavior
• VIDEO TRACKING optimizes performance if the MAC Aura XIP is used with a video source.
In normal use, the fixture processes the signal it receives, tracking (or smoothing out) changes in values
in order to ensure smooth fading between colors and/or intensities. This signal processing takes fractions
of a second and is normally invisible, but if the fixture is used to display video the processing can interfere
with video response times. If you enable video tracking, the fixture does not ‘smooth out’ input but instead
snaps instantly when a value changes.
If you enable video tracking, some lack of smoothness may be visible when dimming slowly via DMX at
low intensity levels.
For best results, we recommend that you enable video tracking when using video as a source and disable
it (the default setting) during DMX control.
• DMX RESET lets you reduce the risk of accidentally sending a reset command via DMX that might cause
an unwanted blackout and/or unwanted light output in the middle of a show, for example, that will take
several seconds to recover from.
• EFFECT SHORTCUT determines whether the virtual color wheel takes the shortest virtual path between
two positions (shortcuts enabled), crossing the open position if necessary, or always avoids the open
position (shortcuts disabled).
• COOLING MODE lets you select between five cooling fan options:
- CONSTANT FAN FULL optimizes cooling fan operation for the lowest possible temperature by setting
cooling fans to run constantly at full speed. Light output intensity is kept at its maximum, as the LEDs
operate at the coolest temperature possible.
- CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM sets cooling fans to run constantly at medium speed. Light output intensity
is reduced if necessary to prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during
medium speed fan operation.
- CONSTANT FAN LOW sets cooling fans to run constantly at low speed. Light output intensity is
reduced if necessary to prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during
low speed fan operation.
- CONSTANT FAN ULOW (ULTRALOW) optimizes cooling fan operation for the lowest possible noise by
setting cooling fans to run constantly at ultra-low speed. Light output intensity is reduced if necessary to
prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during ultra-low speed fan
operation.
- REGULATED FANS adjusts cooling fan operation to balance the fixture’s noise and light output
characteristics. Cooling fans are set to the lowest speed possible and then increased as fixture
operating temperature rises. If the fixture reaches maximum operating temperature and full-speed fan
operation is not enough to control fixture temperature, light output intensity is limited to keep the fixture
within its operating temperature range.
Because the MAC Aura XIP adjusts the maximum possible output intensity level as a function of fixture
temperature, the choice of cooling mode will affect the maximum intensity level available. The exact level
will vary depending on factors such as ambient temperature, airflow in the installation etc., but to give an
approximate indication, you can expect to obtain the following intensity levels in the fixture’s different
cooling modes relative to the CONSTANT FAN FULL mode:
- REGULATED FANS: 93%
- CONSTANT FAN ULOW: 88%
- CONSTANT FAN LOW: 93%
- CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM: 96%
- CONSTANT FAN FULL: 100%
• DISPLAY offers the following options for the LCD display:
- DISPLAY SLEEP sets the fixture display to black out a certain period after the last key press on the
fixture’s control panel. If ERROR MODE (see below) is set to NORMAL, the display will light up again if
the fixtures detects and error.
- DISPLAY INTENSITY lets you adjust the brightness of the display backlighting by setting the intensity
to a level from 10% to 100%.
- DISPLAY ROTATION rotates the display manually through 180° so that it can be read easily no matter
how the fixture is oriented.
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- DISPLAY CONTRAST lets you adjust the contrast of the LCD display on the fixture’s integrated control
panel.
• ERROR MODE enables or disables error warnings.
- If set to NORMAL, the display is activated and lights up if the fixture needs to report an error.
- If set to SILENT, the fixture does not light the display with error warnings but error messages can still be
read when the display is activated manually.
In both NORMAL and SILENT modes, the status LED lights amber to indicate a warning and red to
indicate an error.
• HIBERNATION MODE sets light output intensity to zero and disables effect deployment and pan/tilt
movement. The main purpose of this mode is to protect the fixture from the intake of airborne material
such as dust and confetti and to provide an option for situations where noise is critical. The small
reduction in power consumption obtained in Hibernation Mode is not the main purpose of this mode.
When you bring the fixture out of hibernation mode, it performs a full reset.
• SCENE CAPTURE lets you capture all the DMX values that the fixture is currently receiving and save
them as a scene with the RECORD command. If you enable PLAYBACK, the fixture will show that scene
every time it is powered on or you carry out a reset.
- If the fixture receives a DMX control signal during playback, it will immediately stop showing its saved
scene. If the fixture is powered off and on again or if the fixture is reset, it will again show its saved
scene.
- To stop the fixture showing its saved scene at each power cycle or reset, set PLAYBACK to DISABLE
in the SCENE CAPTURE menu or on the DMX Control / Settings channel.
• AURA IN COMPACT MODE lets you activate or deactivate the Aura filaments when you are controlling
the fixture in Compact or Compact Direct DMX mode.
• AUTO EMPTY WATER automatically clears water from the lens when necessary:
- When set to ON, the fixture will automatically detect if its head is pointing upwards and if it is raining. If
these two conditions are present, the fixture will regularly dim its light output, tilt its head to empty any
water buildup on top of the lens, tilt back to its normal position and restore its output.
- When set to OFF, this functionality is disabled.
Managing fixture settings
Factory default settings
FACTORY DEFAULT lets you reload the fixture’s factory default settings. Effect calibration settings are not
affected, so any changes you have made to zoom, pan and tilt offsets will be kept.
Custom settings
The custom configuration function CUSTOM 1 - CUSTOM 3 allows you to save and recall up to three sets of
fixture settings. These include all the settings in the PERSONALITY menu as well as the fixture’s DMX
address.
Fixture information readouts
The following fixture information can be called up in the display:
• POWER ON TIME provides two counters, one user-resettable, one non-resettable, that display the total
number of hours the fixture has been powered on since manufacture.
• POWER ON CYCLES provides two counters, one user-resettable, one non-resettable, that display the
total number of power on/off cycles since manufacture.
• FIRMWARE VERSION displays the currently installed firmware (fixture software) version.
• RDM UID displays the fixture’s factory-set unique ID for identification in RDM systems.
• FAN SPEEDS provides separate status readouts from the fixture’s cooling fans.
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Temperatures
The TEMPERATURES menu provides separate temperature readouts for each of the fixture’s PCBs. You
can choose to see the current readout or the minimum and maximum temperature levels since the fixture
was last powered on.
Wetness and base orientation
The WET AND ORIENTATION menu provides readouts for:
Wetness
• Longest time the fixture has been wet without any dry break
• If the fixture is wet, how long since the last time it was dry
• Total number of times the fixture has been wet for longer than 90 minutes
• Total amount of time the fixture has been wet in its lifetime
• Current value of rain sensor
Base orientation
• Orientation, X axis
• Orientation, Y axis
• Orientation, Z axis
The MAC Aura XIP has an internal system that detects the orientation of the base. The X, Y and Z axis
readouts give an indication of the force due to gravity measured by the acceleration sensors in the base
since the fixture was last powered on. The readouts from this system can be a useful addition to a visual
check and can help service technicians check correct system functionality.
DMX signal monitoring
The MAC Aura XIP provides data on the DMX signal it is receiving in the DMX LIVE menu. This information
can be useful for troubleshooting control problems.
• RATE 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.
• QUALITY displays the quality of the received DMX data as a percentage of usable packets from the data
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.
• START CODE displays the DMX start code. Packets with a start code other than 0 may cause irregular
performance.
The DMX LIVE menu lets you scroll through all the fixture’s DMX channels and display the DMX values from
0 - 255 that are being received on each channel.
Test sequences
The FIXTURE TEST menu lets you test:
• all the fixture’s effects,
• LED operation,
• operation of each individual effect, or
• pan and tilt only.
Before you run a test, prepare for the head to move and the fixture to light up suddenly without warning.
To run a test:
• In the FIXTURE TEST menu, scroll to TEST ALL, TEST LEDS, TEST EFFECTS or TEST PAN/TILT and
press ENTER.
• In the TEST LEDS and TEST EFFECTS menus, scroll to the LEDs or effect that you want to test and
press ENTER to start a test sequence for that effect.
• In the TEST PAN/TILT menu, choose PAN or TILT, make sure that the fixture base is held securely and
that there is no danger of the fixture falling over or head colliding, then press ENTER to start the test
sequence.
• Press MENU to stop the test sequence.
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Manual control
The MANUAL CONTROL menu lets you reset the fixture and operate it without a DMX controller.
To execute commands in the MANUAL CONTROL menu, select the effect that you want to control, then
enter a value from 0 to 255 for 8-bit commands or 0 to 65536 for 16-bit commands in order to apply that
command. The menu items and values available correspond to the commands listed in the DMX protocol in
this User Manual.
When you exit the MANUAL CONTROL menu, the fixture will keep its effect positions and settings until you
enter a new menu. When you do this, the fixture will revert to default positions and settings. The fixture will
also revert to default positions and settings if you exit and then re-enter MANUAL CONTROL.
Service
Note: The MAC Aura XIP Safety and Installation Manual supplied with fixtures and attached to this User
Manual gives details of cleaning the fixture and servicing the air filter.
The fixture’s SERVICE menu provides utilities for technicians rigging or servicing the fixture (see “Control
panel menus” on page 48 for full details of the control panel menus):
• ERROR LIST displays a list of any status messages stored in memory. Up to 20 messages can be
displayed.
• FAN CLEAN lets you set cooling fans to run at high speed to remove loose dust.
• P/T FEEDBACK lets you disable feedback to the fixture software from the pan, tilt and effects positioning
systems.
- If feedback is set to ON and a pan, tilt or effect position error is detected, the shutter closes and the
effect resets.
- This feature can be disabled by setting feedback to OFF. The OFF setting is not saved when the fixture
is powered off, and the system will be re-enabled the next time the fixture starts.
• ADJUST is for use by Martin Service only. Important! Do not use the items in this menu without
guidance or service documentation from Martin Service.
• For details of the CALIBRATION menu, see next section.
• EMPTY WATER briefly dims the light output and tilts the head to dispose of any water that has built up in
front of the lens.
•DRY OFF starts a drying procedure that uses heat, fans and movement to dry off the fixture. This feature
can be useful before putting the fixture into a flightcase or storage, when the fixture must be completely
dry to avoid any potential damage.
• SAFE PARKING moves the fixture head to a safe position where no water or snow can build up in front of
the lens. In this mode, the fixture will also monitor ambient temperature levels and generate heat any time
there is a risk of ice forming on the fixture.
• USB lets you update the firmware (fixture software) from a USB flash memory drive. For a detailed guide
to updating the firmware from a USB drive, see ”Installing using a USB memory device” later in this
chapter.
Calibration
Martin fixtures are adjusted and calibrated at the factory, and further calibration should only be necessary if
fixtures have been subjected to abnormal shocks during transport or if normal wear and tear has affected
alignment after an extended period of use. You can also use calibration to fine-tune fixtures for a particular
location or application.
The SERVICE → CALIBRATION menu lets you define offsets in the fixture software to adjust the positions
of pan, tilt and effects relative to the DMX values the fixture receives. This allows you to fine-tune fixtures
and achieve uniform behavior in multiple fixtures.
We recommend the following procedure:
1. Aim a reference fixture and the fixtures that you want to calibrate at a flat surface. You can calibrate
fixtures one at a time or line up multiple fixtures in a row. Apply power and set pan, tilt and effects to the
same DMX values.
2. In each fixture, scroll through the effects in the SERVICE → CALIBRATION menu and adjust the
position of any effects that need calibration while comparing the light output with the reference fixture.
The calibration range available varies depending on the effect.
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3. After selecting a value, press ENTER to confirm. The fixture will remember any new calibration values
that you have set, and the new positions will not be affected by powering the fixture off and on.
Loading and storing default calibration offsets
• CALIBRATION → LOAD DEFAULTS lets you erase any custom calibration offsets that you have defined
and reload the default calibration offsets that are stored in memory.
• CALIBRATION → SAVE DEFAULTS lets you overwrite the factory default calibration offsets that are
stored in memory with any new offsets that you have defined.
Important! Overwriting is permanent. Once you have saved new default offsets, LOAD DEFAULTS will
load the new defaults, not the original factory defaults. Once you have used a CALIBRATION → SAVE
DEFAULTS command it will be impossible to restore the original factory defaults, even with a firmware
upload.
Installing firmware
You can check the currently installed firmware (fixture software) version in the INFORMATION menu in the
MAC Aura XIP’s control panel.
Firmware updates are available from the Martin website and can be downloaded automatically from within
the Martin Companion software suite on a PC connected to the Internet. You can install firmware updates
using one of the following methods:
• A USB memory device inserted into the USB port beside the control panel.
• A Windows PC running the Martin Companion application with a Martin Companion Cable USB/DMX
hardware interface connected to the DMX link.
• A Martin P3 system controller connected to the fixture via the Ethernet cable.
Calibration data is stored in the relevant modules wherever possible so that a module will stay calibrated if is
removed from the fixture or installed in another fixture.
Important! Do not switch the fixture off or disconnect the source of the firmware during an update, or the
firmware will be corrupted.
Installing using a USB memory device
The following are required in order to install firmware using a USB memory device:
• The MAC Aura XIP ‘.BANK’ firmware update file, available for automatic download from within the Martin
Companion software suite running on a PC connected to the Internet.
• A USB memory stick or other USB memory device with the update file copied from a PC into the USB
stick’s root directory.
To install the MAC Aura XIP firmware:
1. Download the ‘.BANK’ firmware file from within the Martin Companion Application and press Download
USB Stick Firmware...
2. Read the firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings, and copy the
firmware file to the root directory of a USB stick.
3. Disconnect the data link from the MAC Aura XIP.
4. Insert the USB stick into the MAC Aura XIP’s USB host socket. The fixture should recognize the USB
stick and illuminate the display. If the fixture does not recognize the USB stick, navigate to SERVICE
→
USB in the control panel.
5. AVAILABLE FIRMWARE will appear in the display. You can now scroll through the firmware versions
available.
6. To install a firmware version, select it and press Enter. The MAC Aura XIP asks you to confirm
installation of the new firmware. Press Enter to confirm and press Menu to exit without confirming.
7. Allow the fixture to install the firmware and reboot. Do not remove the USB stick until the fixture has
successfully rebooted.
8. Remove the USB stick. The newly-installed firmware version will now be displayed in the
INFORMATION menu.
9. Reconnect the data link.
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10. If you have installed a new firmware version, check the MAC Aura XIP area of www.martin.com to see
whether an updated version of this User Manual is available for the new firmware.
Fixture information and settings are not affected when you upload new firmware to the fixture.
Installing using a PC running Martin Companion
The following are required in order to install firmware using a PC:
• A Windows PC running the latest version of the Martin Companion software suite (available for download
free of charge from the Martin website at www.martin.com).
• The MAC Aura XIP firmware file, which the Martin Companion application will download automatically
when you run Martin Companion on a PC with an Internet connection.
• The Martin Companion Cable USB-DMX hardware interface, available from your Martin supplier by
ordering P/N 91616091.
To install the MAC Aura XIP firmware:
1. Connect your PC to the Internet and launch the Martin Companion application. The application will
automatically download the latest Martin fixture firmware from the Martin cloud.
2. Read the firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings.
3. Connect the Martin Companion Cable hardware interface to your PC and to the DMX link. Any fixtures
on the DMX link that are powered on will automatically recognize that Martin Companion has been
connected.
4. Carry out a firmware upload from within the Martin Companion application (see the application’s help
files if necessary). Do not disconnect the Martin Companion cable until the upload is complete.
Installing from a P3 controller
To install firmware in the MAC Aura XIP from a Martin P3 controller, you must first download the latest MAC
Aura XIP firmware file automatically from the Martin cloud using the Martin Companion application running
on a PC connected to the Internet. You must then import the firmware into the P3 controller. Once imported,
you can use the P3 controller to upload the firmware to all the fixtures on the network that are powered on.
When you import new firmware into a P3 controller, it will automatically recognize old firmware in fixtures
and suggest a firmware update.
When carrying out firmware updates, the P3 controller must be connected to fixtures via Ethernet cable as
normal. Updating the firmware is a fairly intuitive process using the commands available in the controller
interface. Any fixtures that are powered on will recognize that the P3 controller is offering a firmware update
and prepare to receive the firmware.
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Adjusting settings via DMX
Certain fixture settings and parameters can be adjusted from the DMX controller on Channel 19, the Fixture
Control/Settings channel. Commands sent on this channel override any settings entered in the fixture’s
onboard control menus.
To help you avoid accidentally applying a setting that may disrupt a light show, for example, the commands
must be held for a certain time before they are applied. For example, the command that turns off the display
illumination must be held for one second to activate it. The command that resets the fixture must be held for
five seconds to activate it. The DMX protocol table in this user manual gives details of times required.
Resetting
Either the entire fixture or individual effects can be reset to their initial positions. Resetting individual effects
can allow on-the-fly recovery if an effect loses its correct position, for example, without having to reset the
entire fixture.
Illuminating the display
You can set the fixture’s display panel to ON or OFF with a DMX command. This makes it possible to read
the fixture’s DMX address while the fixture is installed in the rig but black out the display panel during a
show.
If the display is set to ON via DMX, it will enter sleep mode and black out after a short period of inactivity. To
bring it out of sleep mode, set the display to ON again via DMX.
Control menu setting overrides
The following fixture settings can be adjusted via DMX, overriding the settings entered in the onboard
control menus. See under “DMX protocol” on page 28 for details of these settings.
• Dimming curve
• Pan and tilt speed
• Video tracking
• Color mode
• Control panel display on/sleep mode
• Fan speed
• Hibernation mode
• Pan/tilt range limits
• Tungsten emulation
• Scene record and playback
• Compact Mode Aura
• Auto Empty Water
• Empty Head
• Dry Off
•Safe Parking
It is also possible to adjust calibration offsets via DMX. This feature can be useful if you want to fine-tune
pan, tilt or other effects after fixtures have been installed in a lighting rig, for example.
Adjusting calibration offsets via DMX
You can adjust the home positions of pan, tilt and all the fixture’s effects remotely via DMX by setting custom
calibration offsets on the Control/Settings DMX channel.
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To set a custom offset in the position of an effect:
1. Set the effect to a specific value via DMX (for example, set all the fixtures in a group to DMX value 200
on the zoom channel).
2. Select ‘Enable calibration adjustment’ on the Control/Settings channel and hold for 5 seconds to
activate.
3. The fixture now registers the current positions of all effects and holds them there. To select an effect to
adjust, you must first release it from its hold position by changing the value on its DMX channel by
+/- 10%. The effect then returns to its hold position. The effect's DMX channel now represents the full
calibration range. The range can vary but is typically +/- 5-10%. In this case you can adjust the effect’s
position using that effect’s DMX channel (8 or 16 bit) as follows:
• DMX value 0 = -5%
• DMX value 127/32767 = 0%
• DMX value 255/65535 = +5%.
4. Adjust the effect until it is in the required position (for example, adjust the zoom angle on each fixture in
the group until the angle on all fixtures is identical – this is the position that you will obtain when you
send DMX value 200).
5. Send a ‘Store XXX calibration’ command on the Control/Settings channel for each effect that you adjust
and hold that command for 5 seconds to activate. The new calibration offset is now stored in memory.
6. When you have finished adjusting calibration offsets, send value 0 on the Control/Settings channel and
hold for 5 seconds to exit the DMX calibration procedure and return to normal DMX control.
Calibration offsets that are stored in memory are not affected by powering the fixture off and on or by
updating the fixture software.
Restoring default calibration offsets
If you want to delete all custom calibration offsets and return the offsets to their default values:
1. On the Control/Settings DMX channel, send a ‘Return all calibration settings to factory defaults’
command and hold for 5 seconds.
2. The fixture will return all effects to their default calibration values.
Note that, If you have overwritten the factory default values by applying a SERVICE → CALIBRATION →
SAVE DEFAULTS command in the fixture’s onboard control panel, the fixture will return to the calibration
values that were saved as the default values at that time. The SAVE DEFAULTS command in the fixture’s
control panel permanently replaces the factory default calibration settings with the current custom
calibration settings.
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DMX protocol
Compact Mode
MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.3.0
.
Channel DMX Value Function
Fade
type
Default
value
Strobe / Intensity
1
0 - 19
20 - 49
50 - 200
201 - 210
211 - 255
Strobe/shutter effect
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe, slow → fast
Shutter open
Random strobe, slow → fast
Snap 30
2
0 - 65535
Dimmer (16-bit)
Closed → open
Fade 0
3
Color (all 7 Beam pixels plus Aura controlled as single pixel)
4
0 - 65535
Red (16-bit)
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
5
6
0 - 65535
Green (16-bit)
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
7
8
0 - 65535
Blue (16-bit)
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
9
10
0 - 18
19
...
127
128
129
...
255
CTC – 1000 K to 12 850 K in 50 K steps
1000 K
1050 K
...
6450 K
6500 K
6550 K
...
12 850 K
Fade 128
11
0 - 126
127 - 128
129 - 255
Green-Magenta Shift (Tint)
Shift towards magenta / negative Duv
(0 is maximum offset from black body curve)
No shift (on black body curve)
Shift towards green / positive Duv
(255 is maximum offset from black body curve)
Fade 128
12
0 -10
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
Virtual color wheel
Indexing, solid colors
Open
Moroccan pink (Lee 790)
Pink (Lee 157)
Special rose pink (Lee 332)
Follies pink (Lee 328)
Fuchsia pink (Lee 345)
Surprise pink (Lee 194)
Congo blue (Lee 181)
Tokyo blue (Lee 071)
Deep blue (Lee 120)
Just blue (Lee 079)
Medium blue (Lee 132)
Double CT blue (Lee 200)
Slate blue (Lee 161)
Full CT blue (Lee 201)
Half CT blue (Lee 202)
Steel blue (Lee 117)
Lighter blue (Lee 353)
Snap 0
Table 2: MAC Aura XIP Compact Mode DMX Protocol
DMX protocol
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cont.
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
77
79
81
83
85
87
89
91
93
95
97
99
101
103
105
107- 190
191 - 214
215 - 219
220 - 243
244 - 247
248 - 251
252 - 255
Light blue (Lee 118)
Medium blue green (Lee 116)
Dark green (Lee 124)
Primary green (Lee 139)
Moss green (Lee 089)
Fern green (Lee 122)
Jas green (Lee 738)
Lime green (Lee 088)
Spring yellow (Lee 100)
Deep amber (Lee 104)
Chrome orange (Lee 179)
Orange (Lee 105)
Gold amber (Lee 021)
Millennium gold (Lee 778)
Deep golden amber (Lee 135)
Flame red (Lee 164)
Red magenta
Medium lavender
Pure white
Pure red
Pure yellow
Pure green
Pure cyan
Pure blue
Pure magenta
Peacock blue (LEE 115)
Dark lavender (LEE 180)
Double CT orange (LEE 287)
Full CT orange (LEE 204)
Half CT orange (LEE 205)
Deep Straw (LEE 015)
No function
Continuous rotation
CW, fast → slow
Stop (wheel stops at current position)
CCW slow → fast
Random colors
Fast
Medium
Slow
Snap 0
Zoom
13
0 - 65535
Zoom (16-bit)
Narrow → wide
Fade 32768
14
Movement
15
0 - 65535
Pan (16-bit)
Left → right
Fade 32768
16
17
0 - 65535
Tilt (16-bit)
Forward → backward
Fade 32768
18
Control / Settings
19
0 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 16
17
18
19 - 22
23
24
25
26
Fixture control/settings
(hold for number of seconds indicated to activate)
Exit calibration adjustment and return to normal control – 5 sec.
Reset entire fixture – 5 sec.
No function
Reset beam only – 5 sec.
Reset pan and tilt only – 5 sec.
No function
Linear dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)
Square law dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, default setting, setting unaffected by power off/on)
Inverse square law dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)
S-curve dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)
Snap 0
Channel DMX Value Function
Fade
type
Default
value
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27
28
29
30 - 35
36
37
38
39
40 - 51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59 - 60
61
62
63 - 64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77 - 91
92
93
94 - 99
100
101
102
103 - 113
114
115 - 198
199
200 - 207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214-255
No function
Fast pan and tilt speed (default setting) – 1 sec.
(menu override - setting returns to Fast pan and tilt speed after power
on/off)
Smooth pan and tilt speed – 1 sec.
(menu override - setting returns to Fast pan and tilt speed after power
on/off)
No function
Video tracking = ON – 1 sec.
Video tracking = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
Extended color mode (default setting) – 1 sec.
Calibrated color mode – 1 sec.
No function
Control panel display = ON (default setting) – 1 sec.
Control panel display = OFF – 1 sec.
Regulated fan speed, fixed light output intensity (default setting) – 1 sec.
Full fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
Medium fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
Low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
No function
Hibernation mode = ON – 1 sec.
Hibernation mode = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
No function
Pan and tilt limits on – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt limits off (default setting) – 1 sec.
Store lower pan limit – 1 sec.
Store upper pan limit – 1 sec.
Store lower tilt limit – 1 sec.
Store upper tilt limit – 1 sec.
Reset pan and tilt limits – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = ON – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
Scene capture record – 5 sec.
Scene capture playback = ON – 5 sec.
Scene capture playback = OFF (default setting) – 5 sec.
No function
Compact Mode Aura = ON – 1 sec.
Compact Mode Aura = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
No function
Enable calibration adjustment – 5 sec.
Store pan and tilt calibration – 5 sec.
Store dimmer calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Store zoom calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Return all calibration settings to factory
defaults – 5 sec.
No function
Auto empty water = ON – 1 sec.
Auto empty water = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Stop actions and return to normal operation (default
setting) – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Empty head – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Dry off – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Go to safe parking position – 1 sec.
No function
Snap 0
20
0 - 127
128
129 - 254
255
LED frequency
Adjustment in steps from 2400 to 3000 Hz
Default PWM frequency (3000 Hz)
No function
High-speed PWM Frequency Mode (24 000 Hz)
Snap 128
Channel DMX Value Function
Fade
type
Default
value
Table 2: MAC Aura XIP Compact Mode DMX Protocol
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Basic Mode
MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.3.0
Channels 1 - 20: as in Compact Mode
Beam P3 Mix
21
0 - 26
27
28 - 227
228
229 - 255
Beam P3 Mix
DMX Mode
Intensity and colors fully controlled by DMX, P3 pixel data ignored
Mixed Mode
Output fully controlled by DMX (P3 pixel data ignored)
Progressive crossfade from DMX to P3 control
Output fully controlled by P3 (DMX data ignored)
Video Mode
P3 pixel control with DMX superimposed (DMX channels ‘color’ the P3
pixel data)
Snap 0
Pre-programmed FX
22
0
1 - 255
FX1 selection (see FX table on page 42)
No effect
Effect selection (adjust speed and direction on channel 23)
Snap 0
23
0 - 126
127 - 129
130 - 255
FX1 speed and direction
Effect reversed fast → slow
Effect stops
Effect forward slow → fast
Fade 128
24
0
1 - 255
FX2 selection (see FX table on page 42)
No effect
Effect selection (adjust speed and direction on channel 25)
Snap 0
25
0 - 126
127 - 129
130 - 255
FX2 speed and direction
Effect reversed fast → slow
Effect stops
Effect forward slow → fast
Fade 128
26
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
FX synchronization
No sync
Offset shift 10°
Offset shift 20°
Offset shift 30°
Offset shift 40°
Offset shift 50°
Offset shift 60°
Offset shift 70°
Offset shift 80°
Offset shift 90°
Offset shift 100°
Offset shift 110°
Offset shift 120°
Offset shift 130°
Offset shift 140°
Offset shift 150°
Offset shift 160°
Offset shift 170°
Offset shift 180°
Offset shift 190°
Offset shift 200°
Offset shift 210°
Offset shift 220°
Offset shift 230°
Offset shift 240°
Offset shift 250°
Offset shift 260°
Offset shift 270°
Offset shift 280°
Snap 36
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30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37 - 100
101 - 120
121 - 140
141 - 255
Offset shift 290°
Offset shift 300°
Offset shift 310°
Offset shift 320°
Offset shift 330°
Offset shift 340°
Offset shift 350°
Synchronized: all fixtures start FX cycles at same time
No function
Random start (Channel 23 controls overall speed)
Random duration
No function
Snap 36
Aura control
27
0 - 19
20 - 49
50 - 200
201 - 210
211 - 255
Aura strobe shutter
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe slow → fast
Shutter open
Random strobe slow → fast
Snap 30
28
0 - 65535
Aura dimmer (16-bit)
Intensity 0 - 100%
Fade 0
29
30
0 - 255
Aura Red
0 - 100%
Fade 255
31
0 - 255
Aura Green
0 - 100%
Fade 255
32
0 - 255
Aura Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 255
33
0 - 18
19
...
127
128
129
...
255
Aura CTC – 1000 K to 12 850 K in 50 K steps
1000 K
1050 K
...
6450 K
6500 K
6550 K
...
12 850 K
Fade 128
34
0 - 126
127 - 128
129 - 255
Aura Green-Magenta shift (tint)
Shift towards Magenta / negative Duv (0 = max. offset from black body
curve)
No shift on black body curve
Shift towards Green / positive Duv (255 = max. offset from black body
curve)
Fade 128
35
0 -10
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
Aura virtual color wheel
Indexing, solid colors
Open
Moroccan pink (Lee 790)
Pink (Lee 157)
Special rose pink (Lee 332)
Follies pink (Lee 328)
Fuchsia pink (Lee 345)
Surprise pink (Lee 194)
Congo blue (Lee 181)
Tokyo blue (Lee 071)
Deep blue (Lee 120)
Just blue (Lee 079)
Medium blue (Lee 132)
Double CT blue (Lee 200)
Slate blue (Lee 161)
Full CT blue (Lee 201)
Snap 0
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35
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39
41
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
77
79
81
83
85
87
89
91
93
95
97
99
101
103
105
107 - 190
191 - 214
215 - 219
220 - 243
244 - 247
248 - 251
252 - 255
Half CT blue (Lee 202)
Steel blue (Lee 117)
Lighter blue (Lee 353)
Light blue (Lee 118)
Medium blue green (Lee 116)
Dark green (Lee 124)
Primary green (Lee 139)
Moss green (Lee 089)
Fern green (Lee 122)
Jas green (Lee 738)
Lime green (Lee 088)
Spring yellow (Lee 100)
Deep amber (Lee 104)
Chrome orange (Lee 179)
Orange (Lee 105)
Gold amber (Lee 021)
Millennium gold (Lee 778)
Deep golden amber (Lee 135)
Flame red (Lee 164)
Red magenta
Medium lavender
Pure white
Pure red
Pure yellow
Pure green
Pure cyan
Pure blue
Pure magenta
Peacock blue (LEE 115)
Dark lavender (LEE 180)
Double CT orange (LEE 287)
Full CT orange (LEE 204)
Half CT orange (LEE 205)
Deep Straw (LEE 015)
No function
Continuous rotation
CW, fast → slow
Stop (wheel stops at current color)
CCW slow → fast
Random colors
Fast
Medium
Slow
Snap 0
36
0 - 26
27
28 - 227
228
229 - 255
Aura P3 Mix
DMX Mode
Output fully controlled by DMX (P3 pixel data ignored)
Mixed Mode
Output fully controlled by DMX (P3 pixel data ignored)
Progressive crossfade from DMX to P3 control
Output fully controlled by P3 (DMX data ignored)
Video Mode
P3 pixel control with DMX superimposed (DMX channels ‘color’ the P3
pixel data)
Snap 0
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Extended Mode
MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.3.0.
See “Pixel mapping” on page 9 for details of Beam pixel numbering.
Channels 1 - 36: as in Basic Mode
Beam Pixel color (Pixel Color Control of 7 x Beam LEDs, Global Beam RGB channels are added to this using
HTP)
37
0 - 255
Pixel 1 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
38
0 - 255
Pixel 1 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
39
0 - 255
Pixel 1 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
40
0 - 255
Pixel 2 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
41
0 - 255
Pixel 2 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
42
0 - 255
Pixel 2 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
43
0 - 255
Pixel 3 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
44
0 - 255
Pixel 3 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
45
0 - 255
Pixel 3 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
46
0 - 255
Pixel 4 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
47
0 - 255
Pixel 4 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
48
0 - 255
Pixel 4 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
49
0 - 255
Pixel 5 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
50
0 - 255
Pixel 5 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
51
0 - 255
Pixel 5 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
52
0 - 255
Pixel 6 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
53
0 - 255
Pixel 6 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
54
0 - 255
Pixel 6 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
55
0 - 255
Pixel 7 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
56
0 - 255
Pixel 7 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
57
0 - 255
Pixel 7 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
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Ludicrous Mode
MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.3.0.
See “Pixel mapping” on page 9 for details of Aura filament numbering.
Channels 1 - 57: as in Extended Mode
Aura Filament color (Filament Color Control of 12 x Aura LEDs, Global Aura RGB channels are added to this
using HTP)
58
0 - 255
Filament 1 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
59
0 - 255
Filament 1 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
60
0 - 255
Filament 1 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
61
0 - 255
Filament 2 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
62
0 - 255
Filament 2 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
63
0 - 255
Filament 2 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
64
0 - 255
Filament 3 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
65
0 - 255
Filament 3 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
66
0 - 255
Filament 3 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
67
0 - 255
Filament 4 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
68
0 - 255
Filament 4 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
69
0 - 255
Filament 4 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
70
0 - 255
Filament 5 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
71
0 - 255
Filament 5 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
72
0 - 255
Filament 5 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
73
0 - 255
Filament 6 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
74
0 - 255
Filament 6 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
75
0 - 255
Filament 6 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
76
0 - 255
Filament 7 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
77
0 - 255
Filament 7 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
78
0 - 255
Filament 7 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
79
0 - 255
Filament 8 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
80
0 - 255
Filament 8 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
81
0 - 255
Filament 8 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
82
0 - 255
Filament 9 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
83
0 - 255
Filament 9 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
84
0 - 255
Filament 9 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
85
0 - 255
Filament 10 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
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0 - 255
Filament 10 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
87
0 - 255
Filament 10 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
88
0 - 255
Filament 11 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
89
0 - 255
Filament 11 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
90
0 - 255
Filament 11 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
91
0 - 255
Filament 12 Red
0 - 100%
Fade 0
92
0 - 255
Filament 12 Green
0 - 100%
Fade 0
93
0 - 255
Filament 12 Blue
0 - 100%
Fade 0
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MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.3.0
Channel DMX Value Function
Fade
type
Default
value
Strobe / Intensity
1
0 - 19
20 - 49
50 - 200
201 - 210
211 - 255
Strobe/shutter effect
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe, slow → fast
Shutter open
Random strobe, slow → fast
Snap 30
2
0 - 65535
Dimmer (16-bit)
Closed → open
Fade 0
3
Color (all 7 Beam pixels plus Aura controlled as single pixel)
4
0 - 65535
Red (16-bit)
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
5
6
0 - 65535
Green (16-bit)
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
7
8
0 - 65535
Blue (16-bit)
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
9
10
0 - 65535
White (16-bit)
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
11
12
... No function
... ...
Zoom
13
0 - 65535
Zoom (16-bit)
Narrow → wide
Fade 32768
14
Movement
15
0 - 65535
Pan (16-bit)
Left → right
Fade 32768
16
17
0 - 65535
Tilt (16-bit)
Forward → backward
Fade 32768
18
Control / Settings
19
0 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 16
17
18
19 - 22
23
24
25
26
Fixture control/settings
(hold for number of seconds indicated to activate)
Exit calibration adjustment and return to normal control – 5 sec.
Reset entire fixture – 5 sec.
No function
Reset beam only – 5 sec.
Reset pan and tilt only – 5 sec.
No function
Linear dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)
Square law dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, default setting, setting unaffected by power off/on)
Inverse square law dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)
S-curve dimming curve – 1 sec.
(menu override, setting unaffected by power off/on)
Snap 0
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27
28
29
30 - 35
36
37
38
39
40 - 51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59 - 60
61
62
63 - 64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77 - 91
92
93
94 - 99
100
101
102
103 - 113
114
115 - 198
199
200 - 207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214-255
No function
Fast pan and tilt speed (default setting) – 1 sec.
(menu override - setting returns to Fast pan and tilt speed after power
on/off)
Smooth pan and tilt speed – 1 sec.
(menu override - setting returns to Fast pan and tilt speed after power
on/off)
No function
Video tracking = ON – 1 sec.
Video tracking = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
Extended color mode (default setting) – 1 sec.
Calibrated color mode – 1 sec.
No function
Control panel display = ON (default setting) – 1 sec.
Control panel display = OFF – 1 sec.
Regulated fan speed, fixed light output intensity (default setting) – 1 sec.
Full fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
Medium fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
Low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output intensity – 1 sec.
No function
Hibernation mode = ON – 1 sec.
Hibernation mode = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
No function
Pan and tilt limits on – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt limits off (default setting) – 1 sec.
Store lower pan limit – 1 sec.
Store upper pan limit – 1 sec.
Store lower tilt limit – 1 sec.
Store upper tilt limit – 1 sec.
Reset pan and tilt limits – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = ON – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
Scene capture record – 5 sec.
Scene capture playback = ON – 5 sec.
Scene capture playback = OFF (default setting) – 5 sec.
No function
Compact Mode Aura = ON – 1 sec.
Compact Mode Aura = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
No function
Enable calibration adjustment – 5 sec.
Store pan and tilt calibration – 5 sec.
Store dimmer calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Store zoom calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Return all calibration settings to factory
defaults – 5 sec.
No function
Auto empty water = ON – 1 sec.
Auto empty water = OFF (default setting) – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Stop actions and return to normal operation (default
setting) – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Empty head – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Dry off – 1 sec.
Outdoor – Go to safe parking position – 1 sec.
No function
Snap 0
20
0 - 127
128
129 - 254
255
LED frequency
Adjustment in steps from 2400 to 3000 Hz
Default PWM frequency (3000 Hz)
No function
High-speed PWM Frequency Mode (24 000 Hz)
Snap 128
Channel DMX Value Function
Fade
type
Default
value
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XB Standard Mode
This DMX mode is available from MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.2.0 onwards.
Please see Standard DMX Mode in the MAC Aura XB User Manual (available for download from the Martin
website at www.martin.com) for this DMX protocol.
XB Extended Mode
This DMX mode is available from MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.2.0 onwards.
Please see Extended DMX Mode in the MAC Aura XB User Manual (available for download from the Martin
website at www.martin.com) for this DMX protocol.
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FX: pre-programmed effects
The table on the following pages lists the pre-programmed dynamic FX (effect macros) available in the MAC
Aura XIP. To control the FX you can:
• Select an effect (or two effects that can run simultaneously) by sending the values listed in the table.
• Adjust effect speed on channels 23 and 25.
• Adjust synchronization of effects across different fixtures on channel 26.
FX and DMX modes
Note that:
• The FX described below are available in Basic, Extended and Ludicrous modes.
• The FX are not available in Compact, Compact Direct and XB Standard modes.
• In XB Extended mode, the MAC Aura XIP offers the FX as described in the MAC Aura XB user manual.
Effects types
Beam intensity FX (1-13)
These FX modulate the intensity of all the Beam LEDs together while maintaining the color(s) set by the
RGB channels, RGB pixel channels and P3 pixels.
The color selected on the Beam virtual color wheel is used as background color.
• For example, when the Beam virtual color wheel is set to 0 (open), the Beam 2x Strobe FX will strobe
normal color on a black background.
• For example, when the Beam virtual color wheel is set to Green, the Beam 2x Strobe FX will strobe
normal color on a green background.
Beam pixel FX (17-68)
These FX use individual Beam pixels for animated effects while maintaining the color(s) set by the RGB
channels, RGB pixel channels and P3 pixels.
Also for these effects the Beam Virtual Color Wheel can be used to select a background color.
Beam color FX (72-98)
These FX override the Beam color(s) set by the RGB channels, RGB pixel channels, virtual color wheel and
P3 pixels.
Beam color modifier FX (102-110)
These FX shift the color(s) set by the RGB channels, RGB pixel channels, virtual color wheel and P3 pixels.
Beam Time FX (114)
The Beam Video Slo-Mo FX sets the output of Beam pixels to the average of the last xxx video frames
(DMX or P3), to create a slow-motion effect. The FX Speed channel defines xxx, i.e. the number of frames
used when calculating this average.
Aura intensity FX (118-130)
These FX modulate the intensity of all the Aura filaments together while maintaining the color(s) set by the
RGB channels, RGB pixel channels and P3 pixels.
The color selected on the Aura virtual color wheel is used as background color.
• For example, when the Aura virtual color wheel is set to 0 (open), the Beam 2x Strobe FX will strobe
normal color on a black background.
• For example, when the Aura virtual color wheel is set to Green, the Beam 2x Strobe FX will strobe
normal color on a green background.
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Aura pixel FX (134-192)
These FX use individual Aura filaments for animated effects while maintaining the color(s) set by the RGB
channels, RGB pixel channels and P3 pixels.
Also for these effects the Aura virtual color wheel can be used to select a background color.
Aura color FX (196-222)
These FX override the Aura color(s) set by the RGB channels, RGB pixel channels, virtual color wheel and
P3 pixels.
Aura color modifier FX (226-236)
These FX shift the color(s) set by the RGB channels, RGB pixel channels, virtual color wheel and P3 pixels.
Aura Time FX (240)
The Aura Video Slo-Mo FX sets the output of Aura filaments to the average of the last xxx video frames
(DMX or P3), to create a slow-motion effect. The FX Speed channel defines xxx, i.e. the number of frames
used when calculating this average.
Beam & Aura combined FX (244-251)
These FX operate both the Beam and the Aura LEDs alternately or together, running effects over the entire
fixture.
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Effects details
Available in MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.0.0 and higher.
DMX
value
Effect
0No FX
Beam Intensity All
1 Beam Strobe Pulse Width
Modifies pulse width of strobe patterns selected via the Beam
strobe/shutter channel
2 Beam blackout Strobe Flashes of Beam going dark
3 Beam 2 x Strobe Bursts of two strobe flashes
4 Beam 3 x Strobe Bursts of three strobe flashes
5 Beam 4 x Strobe Bursts of four strobe flashes
6 Beam Up, Down, Flash Fading up, fading down and then flashing
7 Beam Up, Down, Flash (second color)
Fading up, fading down and then flashing in second color
selected via Beam virtual color wheel
8 Beam Up, Flash, Down, Flash Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing again
9 Beam Up, Flash, Down, Flash (second color)
Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing again in
second color selected via Beam virtual color wheel
10 Beam Random Levels Random intensity levels
11 Beam Movie Flicker Mimic old movie flicker
12 Beam Atomic Lighting Mimic lightning
13 Beam Thunderstorm Mimic thunderstorm
14-16 No function
Beam Intensity Pixels
17 Beam Pixel Masks Static
Library of static pixel patterns which can be selected via the FX
Speed channel
18 Beam Pixel Killer Static
Pixels turning on/off one by one when fading the FX Speed
channel
19 Beam Sparkle Stars Sparkling effect
20 Beam Starfield Mimic spinning starfield
21 Beam Fiber Optic Mimic fiber optic effect
22 Beam Noise Overlays noise
23 Beam Build Up / Step Down Pixels turning on/off in order without crossfade
24 Beam Build Up / Fade Down Pixels turning on/off in order with crossfade
25 Beam Build Up / Random Step Down Pixels turning on/off in random order without crossfade
26 Beam Build Up / Random Fade Down Pixels turning on/off in random order with crossfade
27 Beam Random 1 Pixel Step Random 1 pixel chase without crossfade
28 Beam Random 1 Pixel Fade Random 1 pixel chase with crossfade
29 Beam Random 2 Pixel Step Random 2 pixel chase without crossfade
30 Beam Random 2 Pixel Fade Random 2 pixel chase with crossfade
31 Beam Random 3 Pixel Step Random 3 pixel chase without crossfade
32 Beam Random 3 Pixel Fade Random 3 pixel chase with crossfade
33 Beam Random 4 Pixel Step Random 4 pixel chase without crossfade
34 Beam Random 4 Pixel Fade Random 4 pixel chase with crossfade
35 Beam Split Static Half-half split Beam which can be indexed
36 Beam Split Rotating Step Half-half split Beam which rotates without crossfade
37 Beam Split Rotating Fade Half-half split Beam which rotates with crossfade
38 Beam In/Out Step Chase between inner pixel and outer pixels without crossfade
39 Beam In/Out Fade Chase between inner pixel and outer pixels with crossfade
40 Beam Waterdrop Mimic water drop
41 Beam Radar Spin Step Radar line spinning without crossfade
42 Beam Radar Spin Fade Radar line spinning with crossfade
43 Beam Line Spin Step Diagonal line spinning without crossfade
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44 Beam Line Spin Fade Diagonal line spinning with crossfade
45 Beam Cross (Y) Spin Step Cross pattern spinning without crossfade
46 Beam Cross (Y) Spin Fade Cross pattern spinning with crossfade
47 Beam Cross (Y) Circle (O) Step
Chase between cross pattern and circle pattern without
crossfade
48 Beam Cross (Y) Circle (O) Fade Chase between cross pattern and circle pattern with crossfade
49 Beam Slice Pie Spin Step Slice of pie spinning without crossfade
50 Beam Slice Pie Spin Fade Slice of pie spinning with crossfade
51 Beam Snake 1 Pixel Step Snake of 1 pixel spinning around without crossfade
52 Beam Snake 1 Pixel Fade Snake of 1 pixel spinning around with crossfade
53 Beam Snake 2 Pixel Step Snake of 2 pixels spinning around without crossfade
54 Beam Snake 2 Pixel Fade Snake of 2 pixels spinning around with crossfade
55 Beam Snake 3 Pixel Step Snake of 3 pixels spinning around without crossfade
56 Beam Snake 3 Pixel Fade Snake of 3 pixels spinning around with crossfade
57 Beam Snake 4 Pixel Step Snake of 4 pixels spinning around without crossfade
58 Beam Snake 4 Pixel Fade Snake of 4 pixels spinning around with crossfade
59 Beam Vertical Line Step Vertical line chase without crossfade
60 Beam Vertical Line Fade Vertical line chase with crossfade
61 Beam Vertical Line Bounce Step Vertical line bounce without crossfade
62 Beam Vertical Line Bounce Fade Vertical line bounce with crossfade
63 Beam Horizontal Line Step Horizontal line chase without crossfade
64 Beam Horizontal Line Fade Horizontal line chase with crossfade
65 Beam Horizontal Line Bounce Step Horizontal line bounce without crossfade
66 Beam Horizontal Line Bounce Fade Horizontal line bounce with crossfade
67 Beam Vertical + Horizontal Line Bounce Step Vertical and horizontal line bounce without crossfade
68 Beam Vertical + Horizontal Line Bounce Fade Vertical and horizontal line bounce with crossfade
69-71 No function
Beam Color FX
72 Beam Color Looks Static
Library of static colored pixel patterns which can be selected
via the FX speed channel
73 Beam Rainbow Pixels Step Rainbow pattern without crossfade
74 Beam Rainbow Pixels Fade Rainbow pattern with crossfade
75 Beam Red-Yellow Pixels Step Variations in red-yellow tint without crossfade
76 Beam Red-Yellow Pixels Fade Variations in red-yellow tint with crossfade
77 Beam Yellow-Green Pixels Step Variations in yellow-green tint without crossfade
78 Beam Yellow-Green Pixels Fade Variations in yellow-green tint with crossfade
79 Beam Green-Cyan Pixels Step Variations in green-cyan tint without crossfade
80 Beam Green-Cyan Pixels Fade Variations in green-cyan tint with crossfade
81 Beam Cyan-Blue Pixels Step Variations in cyan-blue tint without crossfade
82 Beam Cyan-Blue Pixels Fade Variations in cyan-blue tint with crossfade
83 Beam Blue-Magenta Pixels Step Variations in blue-magenta tint without crossfade
84 Beam Blue-Magenta Pixels Fade Variations in blue-magenta tint with crossfade
85 Beam Magenta-Red Pixels Step Variations in magenta-red tint without crossfade
86 Beam Magenta-Red Pixels Fade Variations in magenta-red tint with crossfade
87 Beam Red-White-Blue Step Red-white-blue bump without crossfade
88 Beam Red-White-Blue Fade Red-white-blue bump with crossfade
89 Beam Fire Mimic fire
90 Beam Water Mimic water
91 Beam Swimming Pool Mimic swimming pool
92 Beam Ice Mimic ice
93 Beam Hot and Cold Hot and cold colors
94 Beam Warm and Fuzzy Warm and fuzzy colors
95 Beam Silver and Gold Strobe of silver with hit of gold
96 Beam Gold and Silver Strobe of gold with hit of silver
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97 Beam Electric Arc Mimic electric arc
98 Beam Plasma Mimic plasma
99-101 No function
Beam Spectrum Shifter FX
102 Beam Spectrum Shifter Static
Shift color spectrum with FX speed channel controlling the
offset versus the starting color
103 Beam Spectrum Shifter Step
Step through offset colors with FX speed channel controlling
the maximum offset versus the starting color
104 Beam Spectrum Shifter Fade
Fade through offset colors with FX speed channel controlling
the maximum offset versus the starting color
105 Beam Pixel Spectrum Shifter Static
Offset pixel colors with FX speed channel controlling the
maximum offset versus the starting color
106 Beam Pixel Spectrum Shifter Step
Step pixels through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting color
107 Beam Pixel Spectrum Shifter Fade
Fade pixels through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting color
108 Beam Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random Static
Random offset pixel colors with FX speed channel controlling
the maximum offset versus the starting color
109 Beam Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random Step
Random step pixels through offset colors with FX speed
channel controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color
110 Beam Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random Fade
Random fade pixels through offset colors with FX speed
channel controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color
111-113 No function
Beam Time
114 Beam Video Slo-Mo
Average input from last frames controlled by FX speed
channel to create slow-motion effect
115-117 No function
Aura Intensity all
118 Aura Strobe Pulse Width
Modifies pulse width of strobe patterns selected via the Aura
strobe/shutter channel
119 Aura Blackout Strobe Flashes of Aura going dark
120 Aura 2 x Strobe Bursts of two strobe flashes
121 Aura 3 x Strobe Bursts of three strobe flashes
122 Aura 4 x Strobe Bursts of four strobe flashes
123 Aura Up, Down, Flash Fading up, fading down and then flashing
124 Aura Up, Down, Flash (second color)
Fading up, fading down and then flashing in second color
selected via Aura virtual color wheel
125 Aura Up, Flash, Down, Flash Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing again
126 Aura Up, Flash, Down, Flash (second color)
Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing again in
second color selected via Aura virtual color wheel
127 Aura Random Levels Random intensity levels
128 Aura Movie Flicker Mimic old movie flicker
129 Aura Atomic Lighting Mimic lightning
130 Aura Thunderstorm Mimic thunderstorm
131-133 No function
Aura Intensity Pixels
134 Aura Pixel Masks Static
Library of static pixel patterns which can be selected via the FX
speed channel
135 Aura Pixel Killer Static
Filaments turning on/off one by one when fading the FX speed
channel
136 Aura Sparkle Stars Sparkling effect
137 Aura Lightning Flashes Random Random lightning flashes
138 Aura Lightning Flashes Heavy Random lightning flashes heavy
139 Aura Lightning Flashes Left-Right Horizontal lightning flashes
140 Aura Lightning Flashes Top-Bottom Vertical lightning flashes
141 Aura Starfield Mimic spinning starfield
142 Aura Fiber Optic Mimic fiber optic effect
143 Aura Noise Overlays noise
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144 Aura Build Up / Step Down Filaments turning on/off in order without crossfade
145 Aura Build Up / Fade Down Filaments turning on/off in order with crossfade
146 Aura Build Up / Random Step Down Filaments turning on/off in random order without crossfade
147 Aura Build Up / Random Fade Down Filaments turning on/off in random order with crossfade
148 Aura Random 1 Filament Step Random 1 filament chase without crossfade
149 Aura Random 1 Filament Fade Random 1 filament chase with crossfade
150 Aura Random 2 Filament Step Random 2 filament chase without crossfade
151 Aura Random 2 Filament Fade Random 2 filament chase with crossfade
152 Aura Random 4 Filament Step Random 4 filament chase without crossfade
153 Aura Random 4 Filament Fade Random 4 filament chase with crossfade
154 Aura Random 8 Filament Step Random 8 filament chase without crossfade
155 Aura Random 8 Filament Fade Random 8 filament chase with crossfade
156 Aura Split Static Half-half split Aura which can be indexed
157 Aura Split Rotating Step Half-half split Aura which rotates without crossfade
158 Aura Split Rotating Fade Half-half split Aura which rotates with crossfade
159 Aura Odd/Even Step Odd-even chase without crossfade
160 Aura Odd/Even Fade Odd-even chase with crossfade
161 Aura Radar Spin Step Radar line spinning without crossfade
162 Aura Radar Spin Fade Radar line spinning with crossfade
163 Aura Line Spin Step Diagonal line spinning without crossfade
164 Aura Line Spin Fade Diagonal line spinning with crossfade
165 Aura Cross Spin Step Cross pattern spinning without crossfade
166 Aura Cross Spin Fade Cross pattern spinning with crossfade
167 Aura Slice Pie 1 Spin Step Slice of pie spinning without crossfade
168 Aura Slice Pie 1 Spin Fade Slice of pie spinning with crossfade
169 Aura Slice Pie 2 Spin Step Two slices of pie spinning without crossfade
170 Aura Slice Pie 2 Spin Fade Two slices of pie spinning with crossfade
171 Aura Slice Pie 3 Spin Step Three slices of pie spinning without crossfade
172 Aura Slice Pie 3 Spin Fade Three slices of pie spinning with crossfade
173 Aura Random Slice Pie Step Random slice of pie chase without crossfade
174 Aura Random Slice Pie Fade Random slice of pie chase with crossfade
175 Aura Snake 1 Filament Step Snake of 1 filament spinning around without crossfade
176 Aura Snake 1 Filament Fade Snake of 1 filament spinning around with crossfade
177 Aura Snake 2 Filament Step Snake of 2 filaments spinning around without crossfade
178 Aura Snake 2 Filament Fade Snake of 2 filaments spinning around with crossfade
179 Aura Snake 4 Filament Step Snake of 4 filaments spinning around without crossfade
180 Aura Snake 4 Filament Fade Snake of 4 filaments spinning around with crossfade
181 Aura Snake 8 Filament Step Snake of 8 filaments spinning around without crossfade
182 Aura Snake 8 Filament Fade Snake of 8 filaments spinning around with crossfade
183 Aura Vertical Line Step Vertical line chase without crossfade
184 Aura Vertical Line Fade Vertical line chase with crossfade
185 Aura Vertical Line Bounce Step Vertical line bounce without crossfade
186 Aura Vertical Line Bounce Fade Vertical line bounce with crossfade
187 Aura Horizontal Line Step Horizontal line chase without crossfade
188 Aura Horizontal Line Fade Horizontal line chase with crossfade
189 Aura Horizontal Line Bounce Step Horizontal line bounce without crossfade
190 Aura Horizontal Line Bounce Fade Horizontal line bounce with crossfade
191 Aura Vertical + Horizontal Line Bounce Step Vertical and horizontal line bounce without crossfade
192 Aura Vertical + Horizontal Line Bounce Fade Vertical and horizontal line bounce with crossfade
193-195 No function
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Aura Color Filaments
196 Aura Color Looks Static
Library of static colored filament patterns which can be
selected via the FX speed channel
197 Aura Rainbow Filaments Step Rainbow pattern without crossfade
198 Aura Rainbow Filaments Fade Rainbow pattern with crossfade
199 Aura Red-Yellow Filaments Step Variations in red-yellow tint without crossfade
200 Aura Red-Yellow Filaments Fade Variations in red-yellow tint with crossfade
201 Aura Yellow-Green Filaments Step Variations in yellow-green tint without crossfade
202 Aura Yellow-Green Filaments Fade Variations in yellow-green tint with crossfade
203 Aura Green-Cyan Filaments Step Variations in green-cyan tint without crossfade
204 Aura Green-Cyan Filaments Fade Variations in green-cyan tint with crossfade
205 Aura Cyan-Blue Filaments Step Variations in cyan-blue tint without crossfade
206 Aura Cyan-Blue Filaments Fade Variations in cyan-blue tint with crossfade
207 Aura Blue-Magenta Filaments Step Variations in blue-magenta tint without crossfade
208 Aura Blue-Magenta Filaments Fade Variations in blue-magenta tint with crossfade
209 Aura Magenta-Red Filaments Step Variations in magenta-red tint without crossfade
210 Aura Magenta-Red Filaments Fade Variations in magenta-red tint with crossfade
211 Aura Red-White-Blue Step Red-white-blue bump without crossfade
212 Aura Red-White-Blue Fade Red-white-blue bump with crossfade
213 Aura Fire Mimic fire
214 Aura Water Mimic water
215 Aura Swimming Pool Mimic swimming pool
216 Aura Ice Mimic ice
217 Aura Hot and Cold Hot and cold colors
218 Aura Warm and Fuzzy Warm and fuzzy colors
219 Aura Silver and Gold Strobe of silver with hit of gold
220 Aura Gold and Silver Strobe of gold with hit of silver
221 Aura Electric Arc Mimic electric arc
222 Aura Plasma Mimic plasma
223-225 No function
Aura Color Modifier
226 Aura Spectrum Shifter Static
Shift color spectrum with FX speed channel controlling the
offset versus the starting color
227 Aura Spectrum Shifter Step
Step through offset colors with FX speed channel controlling
the maximum offset versus the starting color
228 Aura Spectrum Shifter Fade
Fade through offset colors with FX speed channel controlling
the maximum offset versus the starting color
229 Aura Pixel Spectrum Shifter Static
Offset filament colors with FX speed channel controlling the
maximum offset versus the starting color
230 Aura Pixel Spectrum Shifter Step
Step filaments through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting color
231 Aura Pixel Spectrum Shifter Fade
Fade filaments through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting color
232 Aura Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random Static
Random offset filament colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting color
233 Aura Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random Step
Random step filaments through offset colors with FX speed
channel controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color
234 Aura Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random Fade
Random fade filaments through offset colors with FX speed
channel controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color
235 Aura Tungsten Mimic tungsten color shift
236 Aura Tungsten Delay Mimic tungsten color shift and delayed dimming response
237-239 No function
Aura Time
240 Aura Video Slo-Mo
Average input from last frames controlled by FX speed
channel to create slow-motion effect
241-243 No function
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244 Complete Color Looks Static
Library of static colored pixel and filament patterns which can
be selected via the FX speed channel
245 Beam-Aura Step Beam-Aura chase without crossfade
246 Beam-Aura Fade Beam-Aura chase with crossfade
247 Aura Ramp Beam Flash Aura fade plus Beam flash
248 Beam Ramp Aura Flash Beam fade plus Aura flash
249 Full Thunderstorm Mimic thunderstorm
250 Full Welding Mimic welding
251 Full 3-Step Strobe Chase Beam, Aura, both
252-255 No function
Table 4: FX in the MAC Aura XIP
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Control panel menus
MAC Aura XIP firmware version 1.3.0.
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)
DMX SETUP
DMX ADDRESS 1 – XXX
DMX address (default address = 1). The
DMX address range is limited so that the
fixture will always have enough DMX
channels within the 512 available.
CONTROL MODE
COMPACT Compact DMX control mode
BASIC Basic DMX control mode
EXTENDED Extended DMX control mode
LUDICROUS Ludicrous DMX control mode
COMPACT DIRECT Compact Direct DMX control mode
XB STANDARD
Control mode is backwards-compatible
with MAC Aura and MAC Aura XB
XB EXTENDED
Control mode is backwards-compatible
with MAC Aura and MAC Aura XB
DMX UNIVERSE 1 - 63999 Set DMX universe
ETHERNET
SETUP
IP ADDRESS
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Display fixture’s static IP address
PART 1 M S B
Set far left block (most significant byte) of
IP address
PART 2 Set middle left block of IP address
PART 3 Set middle right block of IP address
PART 4 LSB
Set far right block (most significant byte) of
IP address
SUBNET MASK
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Display fixture’s subnet mask
EDIT SUBNET
MASK
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Display fixture’s subnet mask
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Set subnet mask with 1 bit increments
from the left
MAC ADDRESS XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Display fixture’s MAC address
RESET IP SETUP RESET
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Reset static IP address and subnet mask
to default values
FIXTURE ID 0 – 9999
User-settable 4-digit fixture ID number
(default = 0)
Table 5: Control menus
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PERSONALITY
PAN/T ILT
PAN INVERT ON/OFF Inverse DMX pan control: right → left
TILT INVERT ON/OFF Inverse DMX tilt control: down → up
LIMIT PAN/TILT
LIMIT ENABLE Enable pan/tilt limit functionality
PAN MI N →
-32767
Set minimum pan angle limit
PAN MAX →
32768
Set maximum pan angle limit
TILT MIN →
-32767
Set minimum tilt angle limit
TILT MAX →
32768
Set maximum tilt angle limit
RESET PAN/TILT
LIMITS
Confirm with: ARE YOU SURE? YES/NO
Returns fixture to default pan/tilt limits. The
default limits match GT Truss with
half-coupler rigging clamps.
SPEED
PAN/T ILT
FAST Optimize pan/tilt movement for speed
SMOOTH
Optimize pan/tilt movement for
smoothness
EFFECT
FAST Optimize effects movement for speed
SMOOTH
Optimize effects movement for
smoothness
FOLLOW P/T
Effects speed follows the speed setting
applied to pan and tilt via DMX or in
control menu
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)
Table 5: Control menus
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PERSONALITY
(continued)
DIMMER CURVE
LINEAR Optically linear dimming curve
SQUARE LAW Square law dimming curve
INV SQ LAW Inverse square law dimming curve
S-CURVE
S-curve (fixture emulates incandescent
lamp voltage linear RMS dimming curve)
TUNGSTEN
EMULATOR
ON
Color temperature and dimming
characteristics emulate tungsten lamp
behavior
OFF
COLOR MODE
EXTENDED COLOR Color mixing optimized for saturation
CALIBRATED
Color mixing optimized for even color
rendition across multiple fixtures
VIDEO
TRACKING
ENABLED
Color fading optimized for speed of color
changes
DISABLED Color fading optimized for smoothness
DMX RESET
ON Fixture can be reset via DMX
OFF Fixture cannot be reset via DMX
EFFECT
SHORTCUT
ON
Effects take shortest route during
changes, crossing open positions if
necessary
OFF
Effects avoid open positions during effects
changes
COOLING MODE
CONSTANT FAN FULL
Fans optimized for maximum light intensity,
fans run at full speed, light intensity
reduced if necessary to keep fixture within
temperature limits
CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM
Fans run at medium speed, light intensity
reduced if necessary to keep fixture within
temperature limits
CONSTANT FAN LOW
Fans run at low speed, light intensity
reduced if necessary to keep fixture within
temperature limits
CONSTANT FAN ULOW
Fans optimized for lowest noise, fans run
at ultra-low speed, light intensity reduced if
necessary to keep fixture within
temperature limits
REGULATE FANS
Compromise between light intensity
and quietness, fan speed
temperature-regulated, light intensity
only reduced if fans reach full speed
and further action necessary to keep
fixture within temperature limits
DISPLAY
DISPLAY SLEEP
10 MINUTES
Display goes into sleep mode 10 minutes
after last key press
5 MINUTES
Display goes into sleep mode five minutes
after last key press
2 MINUTES
Display goes into sleep mode two
minutes after last key press
ON Display permanently on
DISPLAY
INTENSITY
10 ... 100 % Set display intensity in % (default = 100)
DISPLAY
ROTATION
NORMAL Display orientation normal
ROTATE 180 Display orientation rotated 180°
DISPLAY
CONTRAST
3 ... 41 ... 100 Adjust contrast of display (default = 41)
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)
Table 5: Control menus
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PERSONALITY
(continued)
ERROR MODE
NORMAL
Enable error messages and warnings in
display
SILENT
Disable error messages and warnings in
display (the status LED will still light to
indicate fixture status if an error has been
detected or the fixture has a warning)
HIBERNATION
MODE
ON
Enable Hibernation Mode (light output set
to zero, all effect movement disabled)
OFF
Disable Hibernation Mode
SCENE CAPTURE
RECORD
SAVE
Saves all current DMX values as playback
scene
PLAYBACK
ENABLE
Sets fixture to run currently saved
playback scene after power cycle / reset.
Any new DMX input disables scene
playback until next power cycle.
DISABLE Disable scene playback functionality
AURA IN
COMPACT
ENABLE Disabling allows Aura filaments to be OFF
in Compact and Compact Direct DMX
Modes, or allows Aura filaments to follow
Beam LEDs.
DISABLE
AUTO EMPTY
WATER
ON Fixture automatically dims and tilts to drain
water buildup from in front of lens when
head faces upwards and rain is detected
OFF
DEFAULT SET-
TINGS
FACTORY
DEFAULT
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Return all settings (except calibrations) to
factory defaults
CUSTOM 1
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Load Custom Settings 1
SAVE
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Save fixture’s current settings as Custom
Settings 1
CUSTOM 2
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Load Custom Settings 2
SAVE
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Save fixture’s current settings as Custom
Settings 2
CUSTOM 3
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Load Custom Settings 3
SAVE
ARE YOU SURE?
YES/NO
Save fixture’s current settings as Custom
Settings 3
INFORMATION
POWER ON TIME
TOTAL 0 ... XXX HR
Display hours fixture has been powered on
since manufacture (not user-resettable)
RESETTABLE
CLEAR
COUNTER?
YES/NO
Display hours fixture has been powered on
since last counter reset (user-resettable)
POWER ON
CYCLES
TOTAL 0 ... XXX HR
Display number of times fixture has been
powered on since manufacture
(not user-resettable)
RESETTABLE
CLEAR
COUNTER?
YES/NO
Display number of times fixture has been
powered on since last counter reset
(user-resettable)
FW VERSION* XX.XX.XX Displays currently active firmware version
RDM UID* 4D50.XXXXXXXX Displays fixture’s unique RDM ID
FAN SPEEDS*
HEAD FAN
YOKE FAN
BASE FAN
0 - XXX RPM
Scroll to display current speed of each
cooling fan
TEMPERA-
TURES*
UI
PFC PCB
PAN/T ILT
BEAM PIXEL
CURRENT / MIN /
MAX X C
Scroll through PCB temperature sensors,
then display current, minimum* and
maximum* temperature in °C of PCBs
*Since fixture was last reset / powered on
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)
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INFORMATION
(continued)
WET AND
ORIENTATION
LONGEST 0 ... XXX HR
Longest period fixture has been wet
without a dry break since last powered on
CURRENT 0 ... XXX HR
If fixture is wet, how long since it was last
dry
TOTAL TIMES 0 ... XXX
Total number of times fixture has been wet
for longer than 90 minutes
TOTAL 0 ... XXX
Total amount of time fixture has been wet
during its lifetime
WET SENSOR
ADC
0 ... 4095 Current value of rain sensor
ORIENTATION - X 0 ... XXX Base orientation at last power on, X-axis
ORIENTATION - Y 0 ... XXX Base orientation at last power on, Y-axis
ORIENTATION - Z 0 ... XXX Base orientation at last power on, Z-axis
DMX LIVE*
RATE 0 - 44 HZ
DMX transmission speed in packets per
second
QUALITY 0 - 100% Percent of packets received
START CODE 0 - 255 Value of the DMX start code
BEAM STROBE ...
AURA P3 MIX
XXX
Scroll to see values received on each DMX
channel
TEST*
TEST ALL BEAM DIMMER ... TILT
Run test sequence of all functions
To test a specific function, use UP/DOWN
buttons to scroll through functions. Press
ENTER to pause and press again to
restart test sequence.
Press MENU button to exit test
TEST LEDS
BEAM DIMMER ... AURA V. COLOR
WHEEL
Run test sequence of LEDs only.
Press MENU button to exit test
TEST EFFECTS ZOOM
Run test sequence of effects.
To test a specific effect, use UP/DOWN
buttons to scroll through groups. Press
ENTER to pause and press again to
restart test sequence.
Press MENU button to exit test
TEST PAN/TILT
PAN
Run test sequence of pan functions.
Press MENU button to exit test
TILT
Run test sequence of tilt functions.
Press MENU button to exit test
MANUAL
CONTROL*
RESET
ALL Reset fixture
BEAM STROBE / AURA P3 MIX
Scroll through effects, then manually
control an effect
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)
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*The TEMPERATURES, DMX LIVE, MANUAL CONTROL and SERVICE menus are not available when the fixture is operating
on battery power.
SERVICE*
(see “Activating
service mode” on
page 12)
ERROR LIST Empty or up to 20 errors
Show all error and warning messages
stored in memory.
FAN CLEAN ON/OFF
Run cooling fans at high speed to dislodge
dust and debris.
PAN/T ILT
FEEDBACK
ON
Enable pan/tilt position feedback
system
OFF Disable pan/tilt position feedback system
ADJUST
(for use by or with
guidance from
Martin Service
only)
PAN/T ILT AT END
STOP
STEP 1
To adjust, move head to end position and
press ENTER
STEP 2
To adjust, move head to end position again
and press ENTER
CALIBRATION
BEAM DIMMER
...
AURA BLUE
Calibration range
varies depending
on effect
Scroll through effects, press ENTER to
select. Adjust position and press ENTER
to confirm.
LOAD DEFAULTS LOAD Load factory default calibration settings
SAVE DEFAULTS SAVE
Replace factory default calibration settings
with current calibration settings
EMPTY WATER START
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Fixture dims and tilts head to drain any
water buildup from front lens
DRY OFF START
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Activate drying off function
SAFE PARKING ENABLE
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Moves head to position where rain / snow
cannot accumulate on front lens.
USB
NO DEVICE
No USB memory device detected at USB
port or no firmware detected on USB
memory device
UPDATING FILES
Fixture updating internal memory from
USB memory device
AVAILABLE
FIRMWARE
XX.XX.XX ...
XX.XX.XX
Select firmware from versions stored in
internal memory. Scroll to select version,
then press ENTER and confirm your
choice to update.
Menu level 1 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Notes (Default settings in bold print)
Table 5: Control menus
Service and display messages
The MAC Aura XIP gives service and maintenance information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character short
code and a smaller full-text message in the fixture’s display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing
easier reading with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed
information.
Excessively high temperatures
If any of the temperature sensors reports that the fixture has exceeded its recommended temperature
range, the fixture reports a temperature warning and reduces light output to reduce its temperature. If the
temperature reaches a dangerous level, light output is shut down completely.
Temperature warnings are canceled and full light output becomes available again as soon as the
temperature returns to normal.
Warning messages
Warning messages indicate that either:
• problems might appear in the future if no action is taken, or
• the user needs to pay special attention to a function or procedure when working with the fixture.
The MAC Aura XIP communicates warnings as follows:
• Warning codes are shown continuously in the display and disappear when the user reacts to the warning.
• If more than one warning is detected, all warnings are displayed in sequence.
• If the display is inactive, the fixture’s status LED (see Figure 2 on page 10) flashes orange to indicate that
there is a warning. Activating the display will show the warning.
The possible warning messages are listed in Table 6 below:
Short code
Long message Explanation
BANK BANK NO ACCESS
Error unpacking firmware bank during/after software upload. Fixture
will continue to operate on existing firmware. Warning message is
cleared by a successful software upload or at the next power off/on
cycle.
BATM BATTERY MODE
Fixture in battery mode. Certain control menu items are not
available.
BETW BEAM TMP HIGH
LED beam pixels sensor detects abnormally high operating
temperature.*
CTUP CONNECTORS UPWARD
Fixture base is installed with connectors facing upward, where there
is a risk of water accumulation in case of rain
DRYO DRYING OFF Drying off function activated
EMPW EMPTYING WATER Fixture draining water from front of head
NEMW NEED EMPTY WATER Water buildup in front of head. Draining required.
PFTW* PFC TEMP HIGH
Power factor correction unit sensor detects abnormally high
operating temperature.*
PTTW* PT TEMP HIGH Pan/tilt PCB sensor detects abnormally high operating temperature.*
SERV SERVICE MODE Fixture in service mode.
SLW SAFETY LOOP
A safety loop error occurred but is no longer active. Warning
message is cleared at next power OFF/ON cycle.
Table 6: Warning messages
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*High temperature warnings are canceled as soon as temperature returns to normal. If temperature reaches
cutoff level, the warning is replaced by a cutoff error message.
Error messages
Error messages indicate that a problem is present. The MAC Aura XIP communicates errors as follows:
• Error messages flash in the display.
• If more than one error is detected, the fixture flashes all errors three times each.
• Errors are shown in the display regardless of display status: they override an inactive display and any
other information that the display might be showing.
• If an error is present, the status LED flashes red.
The possible error messages are listed in Table 7 below:
UITW* UI TEMP HIGH
User interface (LCD display and control panel) PCB sensor detects
abnormally high operating temperature.*
WTTL WET TOO LONG
Fixture has been wet for an extended period. To remove the
warning, a complete dry-off procedure is required, especially before
storing/transporting the fixture or re-using it in wet conditions. To dry
off the fixture, move it to a dry location, wipe it with a cloth to remove
pooled water and then activate the DRY OFF program in the
SERVICE menu. Check that the fixture is completely dry before
storing it.
Short code Long message Explanation
ACER AURA CALIB ERROR Aura calibration data not found.
BCER BEAM CALIB ERROR Beam calibration data not found.
BETC BEAM TMP CUTOFF Beam PCB temperature cutoff activated.
BETE BEAM TMP SEN ERR Beam PCB temperature sensor error.
CELD COM ERR LED DRV LED driver communication error.
CEPN COM ERR PAN Pan communication failure.
COLD FIXTURE COLD
Fixture too cold. Physical movement of effects is disabled until
fixture has warmed up.
FAN BASE FAN ERR Base cooling fan error.
FAN HEAD FAN ERR Head cooling fan error.
FAN YOKE FAN ERR Yoke cooling fan error.
FBEP PAN FBACK ERR
Pan position magnetic indexing system timeout. Fixture is unable to
correct pan position (but pan movement will often still be possible).
FBET TILT FBACK ERR
Tilt position magnetic indexing system timeout. Fixture is unable to
correct tilt position (but tilt movement will often still be possible).
MMER MISSING MODULE ERR
Impossible to communicate with a module that should be present.
Module missing or not correctly connected.
PAER PAN ERROR Pan position electrical indexing system timeout.
PFTC PFC TEMP CUTOFF Power factor correction system temperature cutoff activated.
PFTE PFC TEMP SEN ERR Power factor correction system temperature sensor error.
PSER PAN TEMP SEN ERR Pan motor temperature sensor error.
PTCM P/T SENSOR ADJUST Pan/tilt sensors are incorrectly adjusted.
PTTC PT TEMP CUTOFF Pan/tilt PCB temperature cutoff activated.
PTTE PT TEMP SEN ERR Pan/tilt PCB temperature sensor error.
SEER ARTNET SOURCES EXCEED Number of Art-Net control sources exceeded.
SEER SACN SOURCES EXCEEDED Number of sACN control sources exceeded.
Table 7: Error messages
Short code
Long message Explanation
Table 6: Warning messages
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SLER SAFETY LOOP
Safety loop circuit activated. A temperature circuit breaker has shut
down LEDs. Circuit breaker resets automatically after temperature
has returned to normal operating range.
TSER TILT SENSOR ERROR Fixture unable to retrieve data from Tilt position sensor.
UELD UPL ERR LED DRV
Could not upload new LED driver software during a firmware
upload. Error cleared when new firmware is uploaded successfully
or power is cycled off and on.
UEPT UPL ERR PAN/TILT
Could not upload new pan/tilt system software during a firmware
upload. Error cleared when new firmware is uploaded successfully
or power is cycled off and on.
UITC UI TEMP CUTOFF
User interface (LCD display and control panel) temperature cutoff
activated.
UITE UI TEMP SEN ERR
User interface (LCD display and control panel) temperature sensor
error.
ZOER ZOOM ERROR Zoom system position error.
Short code Long message Explanation
Table 7: Error messages
Control orientation reference
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Control orientation reference
The control orientation reference in this section is valid for the fixture in Compact, Basic, Extended,
Ludicrous and Compact Direct modes only. When the fixture is used in XB Standard or XB Extended mode,
it will behave like a MAC Aura XB (see the MAC Aura XB user manual).
Pan and tilt control
Tilt = DMX 0
Pan = DMX 32768
DMX 65535DMX 0
Tilt range = 22°
Tilt = DMX 32768
Tilt = DMX 65535
Pan range = 540°
DMX 0
DMX
65535
Tilt = DMX
Pan = DMX 0 Pan = DMX 32768 Pan = DMX 65535
Pan = DMX 32768 Pan = DMX 32768
Tilt = DMX Tilt = DMX
Home position / Front of fixture
Display
Power Input
DMX disconnected
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Zoom control
Zoom Narrow = DMX 0
Zoom Wide = DMX 65535
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MAC Aura XIP Safety and Installation Manual, English, Rev. D
Contents
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Packing and unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Service and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the fixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Compliance and legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Safety Information
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document:
Warning! The MAC Aura XIP from Martin® contains components that are accessible and live at high
voltage while the fixture is connected to power. These components remain under tension for up to
five minutes after power is disconnected.
Only qualified technicians are permitted to open the fixture. Users may carry out external cleaning
and clean the air filter as described in this manual, following the warnings and instructions
provided, but any service operation not described in this manual or in the fixture’s User Guide must
be referred to an authorized Martin service technician.
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to IEC/TR 62778 for blue light only (see “Protection from
eye injury” on page 7). This product produces intense light output that may be hazardous if suitable
precautions are not taken. Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that
may concentrate the beam.
Warning! When using the MAC Aura XIP in an outdoor location, keep it powered on constantly.
However, if extreme conditions such as flooding arise, shut down power to the fixture immediately
to avoid any possibility of personal injury.
The MAC Aura XIP is designed to be used under any weather conditions, but do not expose it to an
artificially high volume of water (in a fountain, waterfall or shower, for example). The most extreme
rain ever recorded had a volume of 400 mm / 16 inches per hour. The MAC Aura XIP is designed to
withstand such a condition. A fountain, waterfall or shower can create a much bigger volume of
water (up to 15 000 mm / 50 feet per hour). The MAC Aura XIP is not designed to withstand
conditions like these.
This product presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire and burn hazards, electric shock and falls if
the safety precautions in this manual are not followed.
Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the fixture. Follow the safety precautions and
observe all warnings in this manual, in the MAC Aura XIP User Guide and printed on the fixture.
The latest versions of this Safety and Installation Manual and the MAC Aura XIP User Guide are available
for download from the MAC Aura XIP areas of the Martin website at www.martin.com. Before you install,
operate or service the fixture, 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.
The MAC Aura XIP is for professional use as a stage light only. It is not for household or general lighting
applications. Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when installing, powering, operating
or servicing the fixture.
Install, operate and service Martin products and accessories only as directed in their user documentation,
or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this section before
installing, powering, operating or servicing this
product.
DANGER!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
DANGER!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk of
lethal or severe
electric shock.
WARNING!
Fire hazard.
WARNING!
Burn hazard. Hot
surface. Do not
touch.
WARNING!
Intense light
emission.
WARNING!
Refer to user documentation.
Safety Information
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The latest software, manuals and other documentation for all Martin products are available for download at
www.martin.com
Technical Support
If you have questions about how to install or operate the fixture safely, please contact Harman Professional
Technical support:
• For technical support in North America, please contact: HProTechSuppor[email protected]
Phone: (844) 776-4899
• For technical support outside North America, please contact your national distributor.
PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Before connecting any devices to the fixture’s power throughput socket, check the maximum current draw
of all the devices that you will connect to power in a chain. Do not exceed a total of 16 amps maximum
when you add together the current draw for the entire chain, including the first device in the chain.
• If you relay power from one fixture to another using power throughput sockets, observe the following
safety limits, or you may create a risk of fire and electric shock:
- Do not connect more than four (4) MAC Aura XIP fixtures in total to each other in an interconnected
chain when supplying the fixture with mains power within the range 100-120 V.
- Do not connect more than eight (8) MAC Aura XIP fixtures in total to each other in an interconnected
chain when supplying the fixture with mains power within the range 200-240 V.
• The fixture has an ingress protection rating of IP54 that is applicable in EN/IEC regions (Europe and other
countries). It has a ‘Damp locations’ rating that is applicable in the USA and Canada. Damp locations are
considered to be partially protected locations under stage and event canopies, marquees, tents, roofed
open bars and similar locations. Do not immerse it. Do not expose it to high-pressure water jets.
• The fixture is designed for temporary outdoor installation only. Installing it permanently in an outdoor
location could cause accelerated aging that would potentially affect its IP54 rating. This would create a
potential safety hazard and a risk of damage. Do not use the fixture for permanent outdoor lighting.
• Do not install the fixture in locations where the air is aggressive to materials (where the air has a high salt
or chlorine content, close to the sea or a swimming pool, for example).
• Isolate the fixture from power immediately if extreme conditions such as flooding arise.
• The fixture is rated IP54 / ‘Damp locations’ only when the following types of connector are used on cables
connected to the fixture:
- Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W-TOP connector at the power IN socket,
- Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3MX-W-TOP connector at the power THRU socket,
- Neutrik TOP series 5-pin locking XLR connectors at the XLR (DMX, RDM) data sockets, and
- Neutrik TOP series etherCON connectors at the Ethernet (Art-Net, sACN, P3) data sockets.
Use only these connector types and use only cables that are suitable for the given application with respect
to humidity, water and sunlight resistance.
• All power and data connectors are fitted with rubber caps to protect from water ingress. Keep rubber caps
installed at all times on all connectors that are not in use.
• Arrange cables so that they arrive at connectors from below. With this arrangement, gravity will cause any
condensation or water droplets to run away from connectors.
• Do not install the fixture with the connections panel facing upwards in locations that require an IP54 /
‘Damp locations’ rating.
• Do not remove any cover from the fixture except as described under “Service and maintenance” on
page 15.
• Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power before servicing it and when it is not in use.
• Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
• Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both
overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
• The fixture accepts AC mains power at 100-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Do not connect the fixture to
mains power that is not within this range.
• The fixture has a maximum total power consumption of 340 W.
• The fixture draws a maximum total current of 3.9 A at 100-120 V and a maximum total current of 1.8 A at
200-240 V.
• The fixture draws a typical half-cycle RMS inrush current of 7 A for the first 10 milliseconds when mains
power is first applied to the fixture at 230 V, 50 Hz.
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• The power input cable must be 12 AWG or 2.5 mm
2
minimum conductor size and heat-resistant to 90° C
(194° F) minimum. Cables must have three conductors and an outer cable diameter of 6 - 12 mm (0.24 -
0.47 in.). In North America the cable must be UL/CSA-recognized, hard usage, type SJT, SJOOW or
better. In the EU, the cable must be type H05RN-F, H07RN-F or better.
• Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment, connectors and cables are in perfect
condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices.
• Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or any seal, cap, cover, cable, or other
component is damaged, defective, deformed, showing signs of water ingress or showing signs of
overheating. Do not reapply power until repairs have been completed.
• Do not operate the fixture in ambient temperatures below -10° C (14° F). Do not operate the fixture in
ambient temperatures below 5° C (41° F) if ice is forming on the fixture. Dry the fixture carefully as
described in this manual before storage or transportation in a flightcase or packaging where the ambient
temperature may fall below freezing, because temperatures below freezing combined with humidity can
cause damage and create a safety hazard.
• The fixture’s DMX and Ethernet transceivers are isolated/SELV to prevent ground loops and for safety
reasons.
• The fixture contains components that 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 after disconnecting from power before opening any of the fixture’s covers.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual or in the MAC Aura XIP User Guide to Martin
Service or an authorized Martin Service partner.
• The light source contained in this fixture shall be replaced by Martin Service or an authorized Martin
Service partner only.
• Do not use this equipment at an altitude of more than 2000 m (6570 ft.) above sea level.
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE
• The exterior of the fixture becomes hot during use. After 5 minutes of operation a surface temperature of
60° C (140° F) shall be expected. The maximum steady state surface temperature is also 60° C (140° F).
Avoid contact by persons and materials.
• Allow the fixture to cool for at least 30 minutes before handling.
• Keep all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.2 m (8 in.) away from the fixture.
• Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.2 m (8 in.) around fans and air vents.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) of the fixture.
• Do not expose the front lens to sunlight or any other strong light source from any angle. Lenses can focus
the sun's rays inside the fixture, creating a potential fire hazard.
• Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
• Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or the fixture’s User Guide or install other
than genuine Martin parts. Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any lens or other optical
component. Use only accessories approved by Martin to mask or modify the light beam.
Safety Information
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PROTECTION FROM EYE INJURY
• This fixture corresponds to Risk Group 2 according to IEC/TR 62778. It emits possibly hazardous optical
radiation.
• The fixture falls into the Risk Group categories shown below according to IEC/TR 62778 under
worst-case conditions:
• At a distance of less than 0.2 m (7.9 in.) from the fixture, the light output can potentially cause eye or skin
injury before an exposed person's natural aversion responses (blink reflex and reaction to skin discomfort)
can protect them. At distances greater than 0.2 m (7.9 in.), potential eye and skin injury hazards from the
light output are normally prevented by natural aversion reflexes.
• Position the fixture so that persons cannot be exposed to the fixture's light output at a distance of less
than 0.2 m (7.9 in.) from the fixture, and so that prolonged staring into the light output at less than 25.9 m
(85 ft.) from the fixture is not expected.
• Do not stare at the light source.
• Do not look directly into the fixture’s light output.
• Do not look at LEDs with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar optical instruments that may
concentrate the light output.
• Ensure that persons are not looking at the fixture when the fixture lights up suddenly. This can happen
when power is applied, when the fixture receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu items are
selected.
• Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or near the fixture.
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
• Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when in use. The fixture is not portable when
installed.
• Use the handles on the base or head when carrying the fixture.
• To suspend the fixture from rigging structures, use either:
- one high-strength steel M12 bolt and one rigging clamp or
- two evenly spaced omega brackets with two rigging clamps.
Do not use only one omega bracket and clamp to suspend the fixture.
• If suspending the fixture using one M12 bolt and one rigging clamp, make sure that the bolt protrudes
minimum 20 and maximum 25 mm (minimum 0.8 and maximum 1 inch) inside the base of the fixture
when installed and tightened. Apply Loctite 243 or a similar threadlocker to the threads of the bolt before
inserting and tightening.
• When clamping fixtures to a truss or other supporting structure in any orientation apart from hanging
vertically with the head pointing downwards, use half-coupler rigging clamps. Do not use G-clamps,
quick-trigger clamps or any other type of clamp that does not completely encircle the supporting structure
when fastened.
• The fixture weighs 8.9 kg (19.7 lbs.). Before suspending the fixture, check that the supporting structure
and all hardware used to suspend the fixture can hold at least six (6) times the weight of all devices
suspended from them and that the installation respects all safety factors that are required by locally
applicable regulations. Check that the structure and all rigging hardware are in perfect condition and
suitable for their purpose.
• If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, install as described in
this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that is approved by an official body such as
TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight that it secures. The safety cable must comply with
EN/IEC 60598-2-17:2018 Section 17.7.4 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.
DO NOT RISK GROUP
2
RISK GROUP
1
0.2 m
(7.9 ins.)
25.9 m
(85 ft.)
EXPOSE
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• Eliminate as much slack as possible in the safety cable (by looping it more than once around the rigging
truss, for example). Make sure that, if the primary attachment fails, the fixture cannot fall more than 20 cm
(8 inches) maximum before the safety cable catches it.
• If the safety cable attachment point becomes deformed, do not suspend the fixture. Have the fixture
repaired by an authorized Martin service partner.
• Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened.
• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or
moving the fixture.
• Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it cannot collide with a person or object such as
another fixture when it moves.
Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the MAC Aura XIP lighting fixture from Martin®.
This Safety and Installation Manual is supplied with the fixture. It gives details of installing and servicing the
fixture. The MAC Aura XIP User Guide, containing full instructions to help you set up, control and monitor
the fixture, is available in multiple languages for download from the MAC Aura XIP area of the Martin
website at www.martin.com. If you have any difficulty locating this document, please contact your Martin
supplier for assistance. The MAC Aura XIP area of the Martin website also contains full product
specifications and information to help you order accessories such as cables, flightcases etc.
Before installing, operating or servicing the MAC Aura XIP, please check the fixture’s area of the Martin
website at www.martin.com and make sure that you have the latest user documentation for the product.
Not all product specifications are included in the fixture’s user documentation. You can find full specifications
for the fixture in the MAC Aura XIP area of the Martin website.
Packing and unpacking
Important! Allow the fixture to cool for 30 minutes before packing it for storage or transport in a flightcase or
packaging. If the fixture can be exposed to temperatures below 5° C (41° F), dry the fixture before
packing it in order to avoid any damage that might be caused by water freezing.
The MAC Aura XIP is supplied in a cardboard box with either an expanded polystyrene insert or a dual SiP
insert that is intended for use in a flightcase supplied by Martin or other flightcase supplier. The cardboard
box is designed to protect the fixture during initial shipment only. We strongly recommend that you store and
transport fixtures in the rugged flightcase available from Martin (or custom flightcase of the same quality)
using the SiP insert supplied with the fixture. The Martin flightcase holds six fixtures.
See the MAC Aura XIP area of the Martin website at www.martin.com for details of flightcases and other
accessories available for this fixture.
Drying the fixture before storage or transport
The fixture has a dry-off function that you are recommended to use before storage or transportation in a
flightcase or packaging. The dry-off function reduces the risk of condensation and corrosion. It can be an
advantage to wipe the fixture quickly with a dry cloth before starting the dry-off function.
If you have packed the fixture in its flightcase while it is still wet, you can still run the dry-off function when
you return the fixture to the warehouse before putting it into storage.
If the fixture's sensors detect the need to run the dry-off procedure, the message WTTL (WeT Too Long) will
appear in the fixture's display.
Dry-off procedure
A complete dry-off procedure will take approximately one hour.
To activate the dry-off function:
• In the fixture’s control panel, navigate to Service
→ Dry Off and confirm with Yes, or
• on the Control/Settings DMX channel, go to the Dry Off value and hold for 5 seconds.
The fixture will start the drying off procedure and continue even if the DMX or other control signal is
removed. The message Drying Off will appear in the fixture’s display while the procedure is running.
Avoiding condensation
If you move the fixture from a cold to a warm environment, remove it from its flightcase or packaging and
give it at least two hours to acclimatize before you apply power. This will help to avoid damage due to
condensation.
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Physical installation
Installation safety
Warning! Read the ”Safety Information” section starting on page 4 before installing the fixture.
Powerful light can damage the control panel display. Do not point the output from other lighting
fixtures at the MAC Aura XIP.
The MAC Aura XIP is designed and tested according to the IP54 standard. This means that the
fixture is dust-protected, not dust-tight. Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it shall not
enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the safe operation of the fixture. If the MAC Aura XIP is
used in dusty or sandy environments, intense cleaning will be required after use.
To avoid head collisions when installing MAC Aura XIP fixtures beside each other, allow a minimum
center-to-center distance between fixtures of 350 mm (13.8 in.). The fixture also contains a
programmable pan/tilt limitation system that can be used to limit head movement in order to prevent
head collisions. See the MAC Aura XIP User Guide for details.
See Figure 1. The MAC Aura XIP’s lens can focus sunlight and strong artificial light, creating a
potential fire hazard and causing damage that is not covered by the product warranty. Position 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.
When the fixture is installed outdoors and is not in use,
we recommend that you activate Safe Parking mode
using either the DMX Settings channel, RDM, P3 or the
fixture’s onboard control menu. This will make sure that
the head does not point towards the sun and thus
prevent sunlight damage. It will also make sure that the
head does not point upwards where rain can collect in
front of the lens.
The fixture weighs 8.9 kg (19.7 lbs.), not
including installation hardware. See
“Dimensions” on page 2 for details of the fixture’s physical dimensions.
Installation hardware
Two omega brackets are supplied with the fixture. Martin can supply as accessories suitable rigging clamps
and safety cables that are approved for the weight of the fixture. Contact your Martin supplier for details.
Figure 1: Potential sunlight damage
Safety cable,
60 kg SWL,
black = P/N 91604006
Figure 2: Martin rigging hardware
Half-couplerOmega bracket for
rigging clamp,rigging clamp attachment
P/N 91602005
silver = P/N 91604007
Physical installation
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Installation orientation
See Figure 3. An arrow marked FRONT is
provided on the base of the fixture to show
the direction of the front of the fixture. You
should normally install the fixture with the
arrow pointing towards the target to be
illuminated.
In wet or damp locations, install the fixture
with the connections panel facing
downwards. Ensure that cables arrive from
below the fixture.
Installation options
The MAC Aura XIP can be fastened to a surface
such as a stage or mounted on a truss in any
orientation using either:
• two omega brackets and rigging clamps, or
• a single rigging clamp and an M12 bolt.
Mounting on a truss with two
omega brackets and rigging
clamps
The MAC Aura XIP can be clamped to a truss or
similar rigging structure in any orientation using
two omega brackets and two rigging clamps. Two
suitable omega brackets are supplied with the
fixture.
See Figure 4 The four pairs of quarter-turn
mounting points in the base accept 106 mm
(4.17 in.) center-to-center omega brackets for rigging clamp attachment. The omega brackets can be
fastened to the base parallel to the fixture’s sides or parallel to the front and back of the fixture.
To mount the MAC Aura XIP on a rigging truss with two omega brackets and two
rigging clamps:
1. Bolt the two rigging clamps securely to omega brackets using high-strength
steel (minimum grade 8.8) M12 bolts and self-locking nuts.
2. Align the first clamp and bracket with 2 mounting points in the base, and
engage both the clamp bracket’s quarter-turn fasteners in corresponding
sockets in the base.
3. See Figure 5. Turn the levers on the quarter-turn fasteners a full 90° clockwise
to lock.
4. Repeat for the second clamp using the remaining mounting points in the base
so that the fixture will be held in balance.
5. Block access under the work area. Working from a stable platform, hang the
fixture on the rigging truss with the arrow marked FRONT facing towards the area to be illuminated.
Tighten the rigging clamps onto the truss chord.
6. Before leaving the fixture, secure it with a safety cable and carry out a safety check (see “Installing a
safety cable and preparing for use” on page 12).
Figure 3: Front of fixture
Figure 4: Omega bracket mounting points
90°
Figure 5: Locking
quarter-turn
fasteners
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Mounting on a truss with a single rigging clamp
The MAC Aura XIP can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any orientation using a rigging
clamp and M12 bolt. The bolt must be high-strength steel (grade 8.8 minimum) and the rigging clamp must
be approved for the weight that it supports. Both items must be in perfect condition.
Warning! Check carefully the minimum and maximum length of bolt that will pass into the fixture
when tightened and make sure that it is within the limits given below.
When using the Martin half-coupler rigging clamp P/N 91602005 (see Figure 2), use a countersunk
M12x35mm Allen bolt (grade 8.8 minimum steel).
To mount the MAC Aura XIP on a rigging truss with a single rigging clamp:
1. Obtain a suitable rigging
clamp and M12 bolt.See
Figure 6. When the bolt is
screwed through the
clamp and into the
threaded hole in the
center of the base, it must
protrude minimum 20
and maximum 25 mm
(minimum 0.8 and
maximum 1 inch) into the
fixture base. Pass the bolt
through the clamp and
check that the distance the
bolt will protrude into the
fixture base is within these minimum and maximum limits before using it. If the bolt is not within these
limits, you must find or fabricate an alternative bolt that is correctly dimensioned.
2. See Figure 6. Apply Loctite 243 or a similar threadlocker to the threads of the bolt, then pass the bolt
through the rigging clamp and into the threaded hole (arrowed) in the center of the fixture base. Align the
clamp so that the fixture will face in the correct direction when it is clamped to the truss and tighten the
bolt securely.
3. Block access under the work area. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the rigging truss
with the arrow marked FRONT facing towards the area to be illuminated. Tighten the rigging clamp onto
the truss chord.
4. Before leaving the fixture, secure it with a safety cable and carry out a safety check (see “Installing a
safety cable and preparing for use” on page 12).
Installing a safety cable and preparing for use
As soon as you install the fixture, secure it with a safety cable and carry out safety checks as described
below:
1. See Figure 7. Install a safety cable that is approved as a safety
attachment for the weight of the fixture by looping it through one of
the two safety cable attachment points (arrowed, one on each side
of the fixture) in the bottom of the base and around a secure
anchoring point so that the safety cable will catch the fixture if a
primary attachment fails. Remove as much slack as possible from
the safety cable (by looping it more than once around the truss, for
example).
Do not use the carrying handles to fasten the safety cable to the
fixture – use the dedicated attachment points.
2. Check that there are no combustible materials within 0.2 m (8 in.) or
surfaces to be illuminated within 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) of the fixture, and that
there are no flammable materials nearby.
3. Check that there is no possibility of the head colliding with objects or
other fixtures.
4. Check that other lighting fixtures cannot project light at the MAC
Aura XIP, as powerful illumination can damage the fixture’s display.
Figure 6. M12 bolt for single rigging clamp
Figure 7: Safety cable
attachment points
AC power
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AC power
Warning! Read the ”Safety Information” section starting on page 4 before connecting the fixture to
AC mains power.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be electrically connected to ground (earth). The
AC mains power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault
(earth-fault) protection.
The MAC Aura XIP features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to AC
mains power at 100-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Do not connect the fixture to power that is not within this
range.
The fixture’s maximum current draw is as follows:
• At 100-120 V~: 3.9 A
• At 200-240 V~: 1.8 A
Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current: 7 A at 230 V, 50 Hz.
Typical earth-leakage current: 0.43 mA.
Power input
Important! Connect the MAC Aura XIP directly to AC mains power. Do not connect it to a dimmer
system; doing so may damage the fixture.
The MAC Aura XIP automatically adapts to AC mains power at 100-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Connect the
fixture only to AC mains power that is within this range.
The fixture requires a power input cable with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W-TOP female cable
connector for AC mains power input. The cable must meet the requirements listed under “Protection from
electric shock” on page 5. Martin can supply suitable cables with female Neutrik TRUE1 TOP connectors
and can also supply loose connectors. The specifications on the MAC Aura XIP page on the Martin website
at www.martin.com give details of all the suitable cables and connectors available from Martin.
Connecting to AC mains power
When powering on, the MAC Aura XIP will draw a half-cycle RMS inrush current of maximum 7 A for the first
10 milliseconds at 230 V, 50 Hz.
We recommend the use of MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) that are classified Type C according to IEC
60898/UL489/CSA C22.2 No. 5.
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 power cable, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug rated minimum 16 A,
250 V (example rating: EN 60309-2 CEE 2P+E 16 A/250 VAC), following the plug manufacturer’s
instructions. Table 1 shows some possible mains power pin identification schemes; if the pins are not clearly
identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.
If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP connector on a power cable, follow the instructions
on the Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com.
Wire Color (US) Wire Color (EU) Pin Symbol Screw (US)
black brown live L yellow or brass
white blue neutral N silver
green yellow/green ground (earth) or green
Table 1: Cord cap (mains plug) connections
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Warning! The MAC Aura XIP does not have a power On/Off switch. As soon as you connect an
energized power input cable to the fixture or apply power to a power input cable that has already
been connected, the fixture will power up: check that there is no safety risk from head movement or
intense light output.
To connect the fixture to AC mains power:
1. See Figure 8. Line up
the keys in the power
input cable connector
with the keyways in the
MAINS IN socket (A).
Insert the connector
into the socket and
twist clockwise to
engage. If the
connector seems
difficult to twist, remove
it from the socket,
check that you have
lined up the keyways
correctly and try again
– do not use excessive force. Make sure that the connector latch clicks and that the connector is locked
into the socket.
2. Check that the base is held securely. Be prepared for the fixture to light up and the head to move
suddenly. Apply power to the input cable to power the fixture on.
To disconnect from power, pull the release latch on the power input cable connector towards you to unlock
the connector, twist the connector counter-clockwise, and then withdraw it from the MAINS IN socket.
Linking fixtures to power in a daisy-chain
Warning! If you link fixtures in a daisy-chain so that they all draw AC mains power via the first
fixture, check carefully the Safety Precautions chapter at the beginning of this manual. Use only the
cables and connectors specified. Respect the specified safety limits for the total number of fixtures
that you can connect to power in one interconnected daisy-chain at your local power voltage.
If you obtain a 16/20 A-rated power input cable and 16/20 A-rated power relay cables from Martin (your
Martin supplier can give details of these), you can relay mains power from one fixture to another by
connecting fixtures to power in a linked daisy-chain, MAINS THRU socket (B in Figure 8) to MAINS IN
socket (A in Figure 8) If you create a daisy-chain link like this, you must respect the safety limits given in the
Safety Precautions chapter at the beginning of this manual, or you may create a risk of fire and electric
shock.
To avoid any unnecessary tripping of miniature circuit breakers when creating a daisy chain, we recommend
that you:
• connect a maximum of five (5) fixtures to mains power in a daisy-chain at 100-120 V when using a 20 A
Type C RCBO with a 10 mA earth leakage rating.
• connect a maximum of eight (8) fixtures to mains power in a daisy-chain at 200-240 V when using a 16 A
Type C RCBO with a 10 mA earth leakage rating.
Figure 8: Mains power connections
B
A
Service and maintenance
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Service and maintenance
Warning! Read the Safety Information chapter at the beginning of this manual before servicing the
MAC Aura XIP.
Important! Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance, causes
overheating and will damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is
not covered by the product warranty.
Pressing MENU and ENTER buttons immediately when the fixture name appears in the display while
powering the fixture on puts the fixture into service mode, in which pan and tilt motors are deactivated and
SERV appears in the display. To take the fixture out of service mode, power off and then power on again
normally.
The MAC Aura XIP User Guide (available for download from the MAC Aura XIP page on www.martin.com)
gives full details of the menus in the fixture’s control panel.
The user must clean the MAC Aura XIP periodically to maintain optimum performance and cooling. The
user may also upload firmware (fixture software) to the fixture via the DMX data input port, Ethernet port or
USB port using firmware and instructions from Martin. All other service operations on the MAC Aura XIP
must be carried out by Martin, its approved service agents or trained and qualified personnel using the
official Martin service documentation for the MAC Aura XIP.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Global
Service organization and its approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product
knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product’s
lifetime. Please contact your Martin supplier for details.
It is Martin policy to apply the strictest possible calibration procedures and use the best quality materials
available to ensure optimum performance and the longest possible component lifetimes. However, optical
components are subject to wear and tear over the life of the product, resulting in gradual changes in color
over many thousands of hours of use. The extent of wear and tear depends heavily on operating conditions
and environment, so it is impossible to specify precisely whether and to what extent performance will be
affected. However, you may eventually need to replace optical components if their characteristics are
affected by wear and tear after an extended period of use and if you require fixtures to perform within very
precise optical and color parameters.
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 Aura XIP. 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 fixtures within their first few 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. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable
maintenance schedule.
Follow these precautions when cleaning the fixture:
• Work in a clean, dry, well-lit area.
• Use gentle pressure only. Do not use any product that contains abrasives. Do not use solvents. Use care
when cleaning optical components: surfaces are fragile and easily scratched.
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• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt – do not use a pressurized air jet. A vacuum cleaner will
remove dirt from the fixture and from the area where you are working. An air jet may blow dirt into cooling
areas and components, causing blockages and affecting cooling.
• Use a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water to remove greasy residues. Do not use a pressurized water jet,
as this may force water past seals and into the fixture.
• Do not apply a strong vacuum directly to a cooling fan, as the strong airflow may spin the fan blades fast
enough to cause damage. Instead, hold the vacuum cleaner nozzle a few centimeters away from the fan
and dislodge dust with a soft brush.
Cleaning procedure
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes.
2. Vacuum dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air vents at the back and sides of
the head and in the base, using a soft brush to help dislodge dust. If necessary, wipe away greasy
residues using a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water.
3. Clean the front lens on the front of the 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-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an
unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.
4. Check that the fixture is dry before storage or transport (see “Drying the fixture before storage or
transport” on page 9).
Using the fixture
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Using the fixture
Before using the fixture, download and read the latest version of the MAC Aura XIP User Guide from the
MAC Aura XIP area of the Martin website at www.martin.com. The User Guide contains details of:
• The effects available in the fixture.
• The control options available using DMX, RDM, Art-Net, sACN and P3.
• The setup, monitoring and control options available using the onboard control and display panel.
• Software service functions.
Warning! Before applying power to the fixture:
• Read the Safety Precautions chapter at the beginning of this manual.
• Read “Connecting to AC mains power” on page 13.
• Check that the installation is safe and secure.
• Check that the base is fastened securely so that the torque reaction when the head moves will not
cause the base to move.
• Be prepared for the fixture to light up suddenly. Check that no-one is looking at the fixture from
close range.
• Be prepared for the head to move suddenly. Check that there will be no risk of collision with
persons or objects.
• In a hot or cold environment, check the temperature. Do not operate the fixture if the ambient
temperature is below -10° C (14° F) or if it is below 5° C (41° F) and ice is forming on the fixture. Do
not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature is above 40° C (104° F).
The MAC Aura XIP does not have an On/Off switch. To apply power to the fixture, apply power to the power
input cable. Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP connectors also support hot-plugging.
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MAC Aura XIP Safety and Installation Manual
Troubleshooting
Compliance and legal
Approvals
This product has been tested and found to comply with the following standards:
- Global CB Certification/IECEE: IEC 60598-2-17 (IEC 60598-1)
- EU safety: EN 60598-2-17 (EN 60598-1), EN62493
- EU EMC: EN 55015, EN 55032, EN 61547, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2,
EN 61000-3-3
- US safety: UL1573
- US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B
- Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 166
- Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class B; ICES-005 Class B
- Australia/NZ: RCM
- United Kingdom: UKCA
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 MAC Aura XIP 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 data in and out connectors and connect
them directly together, or insert a relay cable, to
bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation
is regained. Have the fixture serviced by a qualified
technician.
Power fixtures off and on again to see if a restart
solves the issue.
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.
Control panel display only
operates when fixture is
connected to AC mains power.
Onboard battery fully discharged. Contact Martin Service for battery replacement.
Table 2: Troubleshooting
Compliance and legal
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FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Harman Professional, Inc. have issued an FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity for this product. The Declaration of Conformity is
available for download from the MAC Aura XIP area of the Martin website at www.martin.com
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations - Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.
CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B); CAN ICES-005 (B) / NMB-005 (B)
EU Declaration of Conformity
An EU Declaration of Conformity covering this product is available for download from the MAC Aura XIP area of the Martin website at
www.martin.com.
Hibernation Mode
’Hibernation mode’ is intended as an option to reduce the consequences of having a product fully operational in dirty environments or in
situations where noise level is crucial such as during live performances. The small reduction in energy consumption in Hibernation Mode
is only a subordinate effect.
Intellectual Property Rights
Martin® MAC Aura XIP products are covered by one or more of these patents:
CN101430080; CN102713425; CNZL200810128720.0; CNZL200810128776.6; CNZL200810144668.8; CNZL201080025103.3;
CNZL201180014884.0; CNZL201380004370.6; CZ17567; EP2058586; EP2113714; EP2117284; EP2136136; EP2326150;
EP2443381; EP2536974; EP2550686; EP2828577; EP2881650; US6971770; US7,703,948; US7,789,543; US7,905,630;
US7,942,535; US7,990,673; US7222997; US7498756; US8,449,141; US8,708,535; US8,770,762; US9217551; US9217559;
and/or one or more of these patent applications:
CN104696882; CN104698579; CN104976548; CN105402641; CN201410740291.8; CN201410742572; DKPA201700088;
EP17167067.2; EP2091302; EP2881651; EP2881652; EP2881653; EP2927579; EP2995852; US2015/0285483; US20150159827;
US20150159828; US20150159830; US20160069540; US20160102850;
and/or one or more other intellectual property rights, including one or more intellectual property rights listed on www.martin.com/ipr.
There are also patents pending in the USA, China and Europe.
Disposing of this product
Martin products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2012/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), 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.
The MAC Aura XIP contains a lithium battery. Ensure that the battery is disposed of correctly and responsibly by an
authorized recycling or waste disposal center at the end of its life. Where applicable, Martin participates in schemes
whose aim is to ensure that local recycling and/or waste disposal centers accept batteries from Martin products.
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