Multibeam 2
User Manual
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Table of contents
Safety information ............................................................................................. 4
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 9
Before using the product for the first time ..................................................... 9
Physical installation ........................................................................................ 10
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface .......................................................... 10
Mounting the fixture on a truss .................................................................... 10
Securing with a safety cable ....................................................................... 11
AC power ........................................................................................................ 12
Linking fixtures to power in a chain ............................................................. 13
Fixture overview .............................................................................................. 13
Control data link .............................................................................................. 15
Tips for reliable data transmission .............................................................. 15
Connecting the DMX data link ..................................................................... 15
Fixture setup ................................................................................................... 16
Using the control panel ............................................................................... 16
DMX addressing .......................................................................................... 16
Standalone and Master/Client standalone mode ........................................ 17
Show mode (show selection) ...................................................................... 18
Sound state (Music trig) .............................................................................. 18
DMX state (behavior when DMX signal stops) ........................................... 18
Display backlight sleep mode ...................................................................... 19
Fixture settings ............................................................................................ 19
Fixture test ................................................................................................... 20
Fixture information....................................................................................... 20
Reset functions and settings ....................................................................... 21
Effects ............................................................................................................. 21
Tilt movement .............................................................................................. 21
Strobe effects .............................................................................................. 21
Electronic dimming ...................................................................................... 21
Individual RGBW color control .................................................................... 21
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 22
Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 22
Fuse replacement........................................................................................ 23
DMX protocol .................................................................................................. 24
Control menus ................................................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 27
Specifications .................................................................................................. 29
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the
product and in this manual:
Warning!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
LED light
emission. Risk
of eye injury.
Warning!
Refer to manual
before
installing,
powering or
servicing.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk of
lethal or severe
electric shock.
Warning!
Hot surfaces
and fire hazard.
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471. Do not
stare directly into the beam. Do not view the light output with
optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the
beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only – it is not for
household use. The fixture must be installed by a qualified
technician. The safety of the installation is the responsibility of
the installer. The fixture presents risks of severe injury or death
due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls if the safety
precautions below are not followed.
If you have any questions about how to install, operate or
service the fixture safely, please contact your Martin™ distributor
(see www.martin.com/distributors for details) or call the Martin™
24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-
888-tech-180.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
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Refer any service operation not described in this manual to an
authorized Martin™ service technician. Do not try to carry out
any such operation yourself, as doing so may present a health
or safety risk. It may also cause damage or malfunction and it
may void your product warranty.
Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as
directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety
hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product
warranties.
Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this
manual for future use.
For the latest user documentation and other information about
this and all Martin™ products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before carrying out any
installation or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in
use.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground
(earth).
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building
and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault
(earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixture can easily be disconnected from
power.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or
any seal, cover, cable, or other component is damaged,
defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until repairs have been completed.
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Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
current requirements of all connected devices.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to
power sockets.
Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the
electrical ratings of any cable or connector used in the chain.
The supplied power input cable is rated 6 A and can safely
supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any
device to the fixture’s MAINS OUT connector when using this
cable. If you replace this cable and also use the replacement
cable to supply only one fixture with mains power, the
replacement cable must also be rated 6 A minimum, have three
conductors 18 AWG or 0.75 mm² minimum conductor size, have
an outer cable diameter of 6 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.) and be
temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and
Canada the cable must be UL listed, type SJT or equivalent. In
the EU the cable must be type H05VV-F or equivalent.
To connect fixtures to mains power in a chain, you must first
obtain 14 AWG or 1.5 mm
2
power input and throughput cables
that are 16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the application.
In the USA and Canada the cables must be UL-listed, type SJT
or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be type H05VV-F or
equivalent. Suitable cables with Neutrik PowerCon connectors
are available from Martin™ (see ‘Accessories’ on page 31). If
you use these cables, you can connect fixtures to power in a
linked chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input
socket, but do not link more than:
• seven (7) RUSH Multibeam 2 fixtures in total at 100-120 V,
or
• twelve (12) RUSH Multibeam 2 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the
same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN
socket. Only connect devices to the MAINS OUT socket that
accept this voltage and frequency.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
a
)
exceeds 40° C (104° F).
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The surface of the product casing can reach up to 45° C
(113° F) during operation. Avoid contact by persons and
materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 30 minutes before
handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100 mm
(4 in.) away from the lenses on the LED bars.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 200 mm (7.9 ins.) of the fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.
The fixture’s optical components can focus the sun’s rays,
creating a risk of fire and damage. Do not expose the front of the
fixture to sunlight or any other intense light source.
Protection from eye injury
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the light output
when the product lights up suddenly. This can happen when
power is applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or
when certain control menu items are selected.
Do not look at LEDs with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or
similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the
fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use, and
provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone
working on or near the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component. If shields, lenses or ultraviolet
screens have become visibly damaged to such an extent that
their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep
scratches, return the fixture to an authorized Martin™ service
agent for replacement.
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Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or fixed structure
when in use. The fixture is not portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a
rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means of
support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or
damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a secondary
attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the fixture if a
primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must be
approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety
attachment for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN
60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a
static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture
and all installed accessories.
Allow enough clearance around the fixture to ensure that it
cannot collide with an object or another fixture when it moves.
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.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Do not attempt to use
a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine RUSH by
Martin™ parts.
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Introduction
The RUSH Multibeam 2™ is
a versatile effect featuring two moveable LED
bars, each with 5 individually controllable narrow beams for powerful mid-air
effects. It punches out 10 intense and narrow long-throw beams and features
electronic dimming and strobe effects.
The Multibeam 2 can be controlled via DMX or set to standalone operation,
where you can choose from Auto trig (pre-programmed shows) or Music trig
(sound-activated shows). Pre-programmed shows can also be selected via
DMX. Fixtures can be linked together and set to master/client standalone
operation for synchronized standalone shows across multiple fixtures.
The fixture is supplied with a 1.5 m (5 ft) power cable (local power plug not
included) and an omega-type mounting bracket.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before installing, powering, operating
or servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using
the fixture. Never attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to an AC mains power source,
install a local power plug (not supplied) on the end of the supplied power
cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the local power
supply match the mains power requirements of the fixture.
5. Check the RUSH support pages on the Martin Professional website at
www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and technical
information for the fixture. RUSH by Martin™ user manual revisions are
identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
Note that whenever AC mains power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all
effects and functions to their home positions. Be ready for the LED bars to
move. The reset process usually takes around 20 seconds.
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Physical installation
Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before installing the
fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in
a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the
fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked and ensure that the product
is fastened to a secure structure or surface.
Fasten the fixture to a secure structure or surface. Do not stand
it on a surface or leave it where it can be moved or fall over. If
you install the fixture in a location where it may cause injury or
damage if it falls, secure it as directed in this user manual using
a securely anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture if the
primary fastening method fails.
Martin™ can supply safety cables and rigging clamps that are suitable for use
with the fixture (see ‘Accessories’ on page 30).
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface that is oriented at any
angle. Ensure that the surface and all fasteners used can support at least 10
times the weight of all fixtures and equipment they will support.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging
structure in any orientation. When installing the fixture
hanging vertically down, you can use an open-type clamp
such as a G-clamp. When installing in any other orientation,
you must use a half-coupler clamp (see illustration on right)
that completely encircles the truss chord.
To clamp the fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of
all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. The fixture is supplied with an omega-type bracket to which a rigging
clamp can be attached. Obtain a rigging clamp that is in perfect condition
and approved for the fixture’s weight. Bolt the rigging clamp securely to the
bracket with a grade 8.8 minimum steel M12 bolt and self-locking nut (or
as recommended by the clamp manufacturer).
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4. Fasten the omega bracket to the base of the
fixture using the bracket’s quarter-turn fasteners.
Turn quarter-turn fasteners a full 90° to lock
them (see illustration on right).
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture
on the truss and fasten the rigging clamp onto
the truss.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
7. Check that the LED bars will not collide with other fixtures or objects.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other secondary attachment) that is
approved for the weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will hold the
fixture if a primary attachment fails. Loop the safety cable through the eyebolt
in the side of the fixture (see 9 in illustration on page 13) and around a secure
anchoring point.
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AC power
Read’ Safety information’ on page 4 before connecting the
fixture to AC mains power.
Warning! The mains power input cable supplied with the
fixture is rated 6 A and can supply only one fixture with
mains power. Do not connect any device to the fixture’s
MAINS OUT power throughput socket when using this input
cable. If you want to connect other fixtures to the MAINS
OUT socket, see ‘Linking fixtures to power in a chain’ on
page 13.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a
fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixture can easily be disconnected from
power.
Do not insert or remove live Neutrik PowerCon connectors to apply or cut
power, as this may cause arcing at the terminals that will damage the
connectors.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the fixture, as this
may cause damage to the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to
install it permanently, or a power plug (not supplied) that is suitable for the
local power outlets can be installed on the power cable.
If you install a power plug on the power cable, follow the plug manufacturer’s
instructions and connect the wires in the power cable as shown in this table:
Earth, Ground or
Neutral or N Live or L
US system
Green White Black
EU system
Yellow/green Blue Brown
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at
100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or
frequency to the fixture.
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Linking fixtures to power in a chain
If you obtain a 14 AWG or 1.5 mm
2
power input cable and 14 AWG or 1.5 mm
2
throughput cables from Martin™ (see ‘Accessories’ on page 31), you can relay
mains power from one fixture to another by connecting fixtures to power in a
linked daisy-chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket.
Using 14 AWG or 1.5mm
2
cables from Martin™, you can link:
• Maximum seven (7) RUSH Multibeam 2 fixtures in total to power in a chai
n
at 100-1
20 V,
or
•
Maximum twelve (12) RUSH Multibeam 2 fixtures in tota
l to power in a
chai
n at 200-240 V.
Fixture overview
1 - Displa
y
2 - LEDs
The four LEDs on the rear of the fixture have the following functions:
DMX On Valid DMX signal present
MASTER On Master mode
CLIENT
On
Client mode
SOUND Flashing Sound activation (Music trig)
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3 - Buttons
MENU
• Activate the menu mode functions, or
• Return to the previous level of the menu
structure, or
• Press and hold to exit the menus
DOWN Go down a menu branch
UP Go up a menu branch
ENTER Confirm the selected function
4 - DMX XLR input/output sockets
3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for DMX input and output
(throughput).
5 - Mains power input
A blue Neutrik PowerCon socket is provided to connect the fixture to AC mains
power.
6 - Mains power throughput
See Safety information on page 4. The light-grey Neutrik PowerCon socket
can be used to supply power to other fixtures only if the supplied power input
cable is replaced as directed in this manual and safety limits are respected.
7 - Microphone
Built-in microphone for sound-activated scene changes in standalone Music
trig mode.
8 - Fuse
The T 6.3A fixture fuse is located in a fuse holder next to the power
input/output connectors.
9 - Safety cable attachment
Eyebolt for securing the fixture with a secondary attachment such as a safety
cable.
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Control data link
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The
fixture has 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output.
The number of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX
channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels
available in one DMX universe. Note that if independent control of a fixture is
required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are required to
behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels. To add
more fixtures or groups of fixtures when the above limit is reached, add a DMX
universe and another daisy-chained link.
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard
microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24
AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.). Heavier gauge
cable and/or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs. The pin-out on all
connectors is pin 1 = shield, pin 2 = cold (-), and pin 3 = hot (+). Pins 4 and 5
in the 5-pin XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are available for
possible additional data signals as required by the DMX512-A standard.
Standard pin-out is pin 4 = data 2 cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).
To split the link into branches, use a splitter such as the Martin 4-Channel
Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier. Terminate the link by installing a DMX
termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The termination plug,
which is a male XLR plug with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered between
pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and cause
interference. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.
Connecting the DMX data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the first fixture’s male
XLR DMX input connector.
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2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture
and continue connecting fixtures output to input. Terminate the last fixture
on the link with a DMX termination plug.
Fixture setup
This section explains how to change the fixture’s settings by entering the
menus in the fixture’s onboard control panel and selecting menu options.
Options remain selected even if the fixture is powered off.
See ‘Control menus’ on page 23 for a complete map of the control menu
structure and brief explanations of the menu options available.
Using the control panel
To access the menus in the control panel, press the MENU button.
• Use the DOWN and UP buttons to scroll through menus and menu options.
• Use the ENTER button to enter menus and select menu options.
• Menu options that are available but not selected flash in the display. When
you select a menu option using the ENTER button, the option stops
flashing.
• To return to the previous level of the menu structure without making a
change, press the MENU button.
• To exit the menus completely, press and hold the MENU button.
DMX addressing
The fixture can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller over up to
45 channels. The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first
channel used to receive instructions from the DMX controller. Each DMX-
controlled fixture must have its DMX address set. For example, if a fixture has
a DMX address of 1 and you want to use all 45 channels, then the next fixture
can have a DMX address of 46, the next 91, then 136, until all the 512
channels in one DMX universe have been allocated.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own DMX channels.
If you give the same DMX address to two fixtures of the same type, they will
behave identically. This can be useful for diagnostic purposes and for
symmetrical control, particularly when combined with the inverse pan and tilt
options.
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To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. In the fixture’s control panel, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select
DMX ADDRESS and press ENTER. The fixture’s currently set DMX
address will blink in the display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address (1 to 512).
3. Once the new address has been selected, press ENTER to set it (or press
MENU to exit without making a change).
Standalone and Master/Client standalone mode
In standalone mode, fixtures run a pre-programmed or sound-activated show
without DMX control.
A single fixture will run in standalone mode if:
• It is not receiving a DMX signal
• It is set to Master in CLIENT MODE.
• It is set to Master/Client in DMX STATE
Two or more fixtures will run in Master/Client standalone mode if:
• They are not receiving a DMX signal
• The first fixture is set to Master and the other fixtures are set to Client in
CLIENT MODE
• All fixtures are set to Master/Client in DMX STATE
• Fixtures are connected to each other on a data link.
In Master/Client standalone mode, the Master fixture runs a pre-programmed
or sound-activated show without DMX control and Client fixtures run pre-
programmed shows that are synchronized with the Master fixture.
Each
fixture’s MASTER or CLIENT LED lights to indicate the fixture’s setting.
If a Master fixture is set to On (music trig) in the SOUND STATE menu, its
SOUND LED flashes in sync with the music beat.
Important! Set only the first fixture on the data link to be MASTER.
To adjust a fixture’s MASTER/CLIENT settings:
1. Select CLIENT MODE and press ENTER.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select:
• Master – fixture runs a standalone show (sound-ac
tivated or pre-
programmed ) and sends synchronizing information to connected
client fixtures, or
• Client 1 – fixture receives synchronizing information and runs the
same show as the master fixture, or
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• Client 2 – fixture receives synchronizing information and runs a show
that is
in sync with the master fixture’s show but is not identical to it.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press ENTER to set it (or press MENU
to exit without making a change).
Show mode (show selection)
Show mode lets you select a show to display in standalone mode. You can
c
hoose from one random or 12 pre-programmed shows.
The fixture must be set to standalone mode (see ’Standalone and Master/
Client standalone mode’ on page 17).
To select a fixture’s show:
1. Select SHOW MODE and press ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Show 0 (random show) or Show
1 to Show 12 (pre-programmed shows).
3. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
Sound state (Music trig)
The fixture has a built-in microphone that allows its show to be triggered by a
music beat, for example.
To turn on Music trig:
1. Set DMX STATE to Mas
ter/Client (see above).
2. Select SOUND STATE and press ENTER to confirm.
3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select On (Music trig on) or Off (Music
trig off).
4. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a
change).
DMX state (behavior when DMX signal stops)
You can define the behavior of the fixture if it is powered on and receiving a
DMX signal, and then the DMX signal stops.
To define how the fixture reacts when the DMX signal stops:
1. Select DMX STATE and pres
s ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select:
• Master Client – fixture behaves as Master or Client depending on
what has been set in the CLIENT MODE menu.
If set to Master in the CLIENT MODE menu, it runs a standalone
show (sound-activated or pre-programmed ) and sends synchronizing
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information to Client fix
tures if any are connected. If set to Client in
the CLIENT MODE menu, it receives synchronizing information from
a Master fixture if one is connected.
• Blackout – fixture blacks out.
The fixture is set to Blackout by default.
• Hold – fixture continues to obey the last command that was sent via
DMX until it is powered off. The last command is deleted from memory
when the fixture is powered off.
3. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
Display backlight sleep mode
By default, the display backlighting remains on permanently when power is
applied to the fixture. If you enable Sleep mode, the backlighting goes off
automatically if the buttons and menus are not used for a short period. It lights
up again as soon as one of the buttons is pressed.
To enable or disable display backlight sleep mode:
1. Select BACKLIGHT and press ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Off (Sleep mode disabled) or On
(Sleep mode enabled).
3. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
Fixture settings
Tilt can be inverted (left and right are exchanged) on one or both LED bars,
and the LED activation sequence can be reversed. These options can be used
to create symmetrical effects.
Tilt inverse 1
To adjust the LED Bar 1 tilt setting:
1. Select TILT 1 INVERSE and press ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Yes (LED bar 1 inversion) or No
(normal).
3. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
Tilt inverse 2
To adjust the LED Bar 2 tilt setting:
1. Select TILT 2 INVERSE and press ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Yes (LED bar 2 inversion) or No
(normal).
3. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
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LED reverse
To adjust the LED sequence reversal setting:
1. Select REVERSE and press ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Yes (LED sequence reversed) or
No (LED sequence normal).
3. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a change).
Fixture test
Automatic tests of all functions can be run from the control menus.
Auto test
To perform a complete test of all of the fixture functions:
1. Select AUTO TEST
and press ENTER to confirm. The fixture will run the
auto test routine.
2. Press MENU to exit the test.
Fixture information
Fixture temperature readout
To check the onboard temperature of the fixture:
1. Select TEMP and press ENTER. The display will show the temperature of
the unit.
2. Press MENU to exit.
Fixture operating hours counter
To see how many hours the fixture has been used:
1. Select FIXTURE HOURS
and press ENTER. The number of hours will be
shown.
2. Press MENU to exit.
Software version
To see what software version is installed in the fixture:
1. Select SOFTWARE VERSION
and press ENTER. The firmware version
will be shown.
2. Press MENU to exit.
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Reset functions and settings
1. Select RESET.
2. Press ENTER to reset the fixture (or press MENU to exit without resetting).
Effects
This section describes DMX-controllable effects that require particular
explanation. See ‘DMX protocol’ starting on page 24 for a full list of the DMX
channels and values required to control the different effects.
Tilt movement
Each of the two moveable LED bars can be tilted from 50° to 170°
independently.
Strobe effects
The strobe effect provides variable speed regular strobe, random strobe and
various pulse effects.
Electronic dimming
The overall intensity of all the beams can be adjusted 0-100 %.
Individual RGBW color control
Individual control of red, green, blue and white intensity in each of the 10 LED
beams is available. Individual pixels are controlled via DMX in the order shown
below:
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Maintenance
Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before servicing the
fixture.
Refer any service operation not described in this user manual to
a qualified service technician.
Disconnect mains power before cleaning or servicing the fixture.
Service fixtures in an area where there is no risk of injury from
falling parts, tools or other materials.
The user may carry out the service operations described in this manual. All
other service operations must be carried out by an authorized Martin™ service
technician. Do not try to repair the fixture yourself, as you may create a safety
risk or cause damage that is not covered by the product warranty.
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 Martin™ for details.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open the
housing.
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.
Cleaning
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly
depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify
precise cleaning intervals for the fixture. 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 100
hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at
frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning
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requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your RUSH by
Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do
not use any product that contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause
surface damage.
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of
the fixture and the air vents with low-pressure compressed air.
3. Clean the LED lenses 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 reapplying power.
Fuse replacement
If the fixture is completely dead, the fixture’s primary fuse F1 may have blown
and it may be necessary to install a new fuse. This fuse is located in a
fuseholder next to the Mains OUT socket on the connections panel. (see
Fixture overview on page 11).
To change the fuse:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes.
2. Use a large flat-bladed screwdriver to unscrew the cap of the fuseholder.
3. Replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating only.
4. Reinstall the fuseholder cap before reapplying power.
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DMX protocol
Channel Value Function
1
Pre-programmed shows
0-7 Blackout
8-27 Show 1
28-47 Show 2
48-67 Show 3
68-87 Show 4
88-107 Show 5
108-127 Show 6
128-147 Show 7
148-167 Show 8
168-187 Show 9
188-207 Show 10
208-227 Show 11
228-247 Show 12
248-255 Random Show
2 0-255 Tilt 1 movement: 50° - 170°
3 0-255 Tilt 2 movement: 50°- 170°
4 0-255 Dimmer 0-100%
5
Strobe
0-7 Open
8-131 Strobe, slow-fast
132-139 Open
140-181 Pulse effect, fast close, slow open
182-189 Open
190-231 Pulse effect, slow close, fast open
232-239 Open
240-247 Random strobe
248-255 Open
6 0-255 Red LED 1 - 0-100%
7 0-255 Green LED 1 - 0-100%
8 0-255 Blue LED 1 - 0-100%
9 0-255 White LED 1 - 0-100%
10 0-255 Red LED 2 - 0-100%
11 0-255 Green LED 2 - 0-100%
12 0-255 Blue LED 2 - 0-100%
13 0-255 White LED 2 - 0-100%
14 0-255 Red LED 3 - 0-100%
15 0-255 Green LED 3 - 0-100%
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Channel Value Function
16 0-255 Blue LED 3 - 0-100%
17 0-255 White LED 3 - 0-100%
18 0-255 Red LED 4 - 0-100%
19 0-255 Green LED 4 - 0-100%
20 0-255 Blue LED 4 - 0-100%
21 0-255 White LED 4 - 0-100%
22 0-255 Red LED 5 - 0-100%
23 0-255 Green LED 5 - 0-100%
24 0-255 Blue LED 5 - 0-100%
25 0-255 White LED 5 - 0-100%
26 0-255 Red LED 6 - 0-100%
27 0-255 Green LED 6 - 0-100%
28 0-255 Blue LED 6 - 0-100%
29 0-255 White LED 6 - 0-100%
30 0-255 Red LED 7 - 0-100%
31 0-255 Green LED 7 - 0-100%
32 0-255 Blue LED 7 - 0-100%
33 0-255 White LED 7 - 0-100%
34 0-255 Red LED 8 - 0-100%
35 0-255 Green LED 8 - 0-100%
36 0-255 Blue LED 8 - 0-100%
37 0-255 White LED 8 - 0-100%
38 0-255 Red LED 9 - 0-100%
39 0-255 Green LED 9 - 0-100%
40 0-255 Blue LED 9 - 0-100%
41 0-255 White LED 9 - 0-100%
42 0-255 Red LED 10 - 0-100%
43 0-255 Green LED 10 - 0-100%
44 0-255 Blue LED 10 - 0-100%
45 0-255 White LED 10 - 0-100%
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Control menus
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to navigate the menus. Select any required menu option using the
ENTER button. For more information, see ‘Using the control ’ on page 13.
Default fixture settings are shown in bold.
Menu Setting/value Explanation
DMX Address 001–512 Fixture DMX address setting
Client Mode
Master Fixture acts as Master
Client 1 Fixture acts as Client 1
Client 2 Fixture acts as Client 2
Show Mode
Show 0 Random show
Show 1
-
Show 12
Pre-programmed shows 1 - 12
Sound State
Off Music trig off
On Music trig on
DMX State
Master/Client
If DMX signal stops, fixture
enters master/client mode
Blackout
If DMX signal stops, fixture
blacks out
Hold
If DMX signal stops, fixture
continues to obey the last
command it received via DMX
Backlight
Off
Display backlight does not go
into sleep mode, remains on
permanently
On
Display backlight goes into
sleep mode if control buttons
not used for a short period
Tilt 1 Inverse Yes/No Invert tilt direction, LED bar 1
Tilt 2 Inverse Yes/No Invert tilt direction, LED bar 2
Reverse Yes/No Reverse LED sequence
Auto Test Automatic test of all functions
Temp
Display fixture’s current
temperature
Fixture Hours
Display fixture operating hour
counter
Software Version
Display currently installed
firmware version
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Menu Setting/value Explanation
Reset Yes/No Reset all effects
Troubleshooting
This section describes a few common problems that may occur during
operation and provides some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
Symptom Potential cause Remedies
No light from fixture
or fans not working.
Power supply issue,
such as blown fuse,
faulty connector or
damaged cable.
Check whether fixture’s
power indicator LED is lit.
Check all power
connections and cables.
Replace fixture’s primary
fuse.
Fixture does not
react to music beat.
Sound activation
disabled.
Sound level too low to
activate music trigger.
Ensure that fixture is not
connected to a DMX signal.
Check master/client settings
Tap the microphone to
ensure that it is functioning.
The fixture should reac
t
when in Music trig mode.
Place fixture and music
source closer together.
One of the control
channels is
unresponsive or only
responds
intermittently.
DMX setup or DMX link
fault.
Damaged step motor or
cable connection
between LED bars and
body.
See next section.
Contact your RUSH by
Martin authorized
distributor for assistance.
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Symptom Potential cause Remedies
Fixture does not
respond to DMX
control.
Incorrect DMX
addressing.
Fault on DMX link due to
damaged connector or
cable, or potential
interference from
proximity to a high-
voltage installation.
Ensure that fixture’s DMX
address matches address
set on DMX control device.
Check that fixture DMX
LED is on, and if not, check
all DMX cables and
connections.
Ensure that DMX link is
terminated.
Check that all devices on
DMX link use standard
DMX polarity.
Attempt to control the
fixture with another DMX
control device.
Move or shield link if it is
very close to an unshielded
high-voltage installation.
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Specifications
Physical
Weight ....................................................................................... 8 kg (17.7 lbs.)
Dimensions ..................................... 473 x 248 x 167 mm (18.6 x 9.8 x 6.6 in.)
Dynamic Effects
Color mixing ........................................................................................... RGBW
Color selection ........................................................................ 32 color presets
Electronic 'shutter' effect ............................... Strobe and pulse effects, instant
............................................................................................. open and blackout
Pre-programmed shows ........................................ One random and 12 preset
Electronic dimming ............................................................................. 0 - 100%
Control and Programming
Control options ................................................ DMX, standalone, master/client
DMX channels ............................................................................................... 45
Standalone trigger options ................................................. Music trig, Auto trig
Setting and addressing ........................ Control panel with backlit LCD display
DMX compliance ............................................................. USITT DMX512/1990
Optics and Photometric Data
Light source ............................................. 10 x 10 W RGBW Cree XM L-LEDs
Minimum LED lifetime ..................... 50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
Beam angle .................................................................................................... 8°
*Figure obtained under manufacturer´s test conditions
Construction
Color ........................................................................................................ Black
Housing .......................................... High-impact flame-retardant thermoplastic
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Protection rating ........................................................................................ IP 20
Installation
Mounting points ....................................... Pair of quarter-turn fastener sockets
Location .................. Indoor use only, must be fastened to surface or structure
Orientation................................................................................................... Any
Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces ...................................... 2 m (6.4 ft.)
Minimum distance to combustible material .................................... 0.2 m (8 in.)
Connections
AC power input .................................................................... Neutrik PowerCon
AC power throughput ........................................................... Neutrik PowerCon
DMX data in/out ....................................................... 3-pin & 5-pin locking XLR
Electrical
AC power ........................................................... 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ................................................................................ 137 W
Fuse ...................................................................................................... T 6.3 A
Power supply unit .................................... Auto-ranging electronic switch mode
Power consumption figures are typical, not maximum. Allow for +/-10%
variation
Thermal
Cooling .............................................................................................. Forced air
Maximum ambient temperature (T
a
max.) ................................. 40° C (104° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (T
a
min) ......................................... 0°C (32° F)
Approvals
EU safety ....................... EN 60598-2-17 (EN 60598-1), EN 62471, EN 62493
EU EMC ................................................... EN 55015, EN 55032, EN 55103-2,
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61547
US safety ............................................................................................. UL 1573
US EMC .......................................................................... FCC Part 15 Class A
Australia/NZ .............................................................................. C-TICK N4241
Included Items
Power cable, 6 A, 18 AWG, 0.75 mm
2
, UL- listed, H05VV-F, 1.5 m, without
mains plug
Omega-type mounting bracket for rigging clamp attachment
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Accessories
Cables, 16 A, for connection to power in chains
Power input cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon input connector, 3 m (9.8 ft.) .......................... P/N 11541508
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) .............................. P/N 11541509
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 2.25 m (7.4 ft.) ............................ P/N 11541510
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 3.25 m (10.7 ft.) .......................... P/N 11541511
Power connectors
Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA
power input connector, cable mount, blue ............................... P/N 05342804
Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCB
power output connector, cable mount, light grey ..................... P/N 05342805
Installation hardware
Half-coupler clamp ..................................................................... P/N 91602005
G-clamp (suspension vertically downwards only) ...................... P/N 91602003
Quick-trigger clamp (suspension vertically downwards only) .... P/N 91602007
Safety wire, safe working load 50 kg ......................................... P/N 91604003
Related Items
RUSH Software Uploader 1™ ................................................... P/N 91611399
Ordering Information
RUSH Multibeam 2™ in cardboard box, EU model ................... P/N 90480030
RUSH Multibeam 2™ in cardboard box, US model ................... P/N 90480035
Specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product
specifications, see www.martin.com
Disposing of this product
RUSH by 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 RUSH by Martin products
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Photobiological safety warning
The notice shown below is displayed on this product. If it becomes difficult or
impossible to read, it must be replaced using the illustration below to produce
a new label.
RISK GROUP 2
CAUTION. Possibly hazardous
radiation emitted from this product.
Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.
