VDO Atomic Bold
User Guide
Table of contents
Dimensions ...................................................................................................3
Safety information.........................................................................................8
Précautions d'emploi...................................................................................10
Sicherheitshinweise ....................................................................................13
Introduction .................................................................................................16
Before using the product for the first time..........................................................................16
Fixture overview..........................................................................................17
Physical installation.....................................................................................18
Fixture location ..................................................................................................................18
Ways of mounting the fixture .............................................................................................18
Wind force precautions ......................................................................................................19
Mounting the fixture on a truss using the integrated bracket.............................................20
Floor mounting the fixture using the integrated bracket.....................................................21
Mounting 2 fixtures on a truss using the double width hanging bracket ............................22
Mounting the fixture on a truss using direct clamp ............................................................23
Interlocking multiple fixtures ..............................................................................................24
Interlocking with double VDO Atomic Dot fixtures .............................................................26
Safety cables .....................................................................................................................28
Installing optical accessories .............................................................................................29
AC power and data connection...................................................................30
Safety limits for connecting devices...................................................................................30
AC power connection to Junction Box or Break-In cable...................................................30
Data connection to Junction Box or Break-In Cable ..........................................................31
PDE connections between fixtures ....................................................................................33
System Setup..............................................................................................34
Setting options by RDM .....................................................................................................34
Scanning for RDM devices on the data link.......................................................................34
Getting status and setting options by RDM .......................................................................34
Martin Companion and RDM .............................................................................................34
RDM...................................................................................................................................35
Using the VDO Atomic Bold........................................................................37
Thermal regulation.............................................................................................................37
Video display using P3 ......................................................................................................37
DMX control .......................................................................................................................37
Scene Capture...................................................................................................................37
LED PWM frequency control .............................................................................................38
Status LED.........................................................................................................................38
Pushbutton functions .........................................................................................................38
Maintenance ...............................................................................................40
Cleaning.............................................................................................................................40
LED performance...............................................................................................................40
Installing new software ......................................................................................................40
DMX protocol ..............................................................................................41
DMX mode 1 channel ........................................................................................................41
DMX mode 3 channel ........................................................................................................41
DMX mode 4 channel ........................................................................................................42
DMX mode Compact .........................................................................................................42
DMX mode Basic ...............................................................................................................43
DMX mode Extended.........................................................................................................48
FX Table ............................................................................................................................56
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................62
Dimensions
Fixture dimensions
309.5
371
283.3
394
50
161
258258
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
Coupler (for interlocking two fixtures)
21
41
49
44
37
33
Half Coupler (for attaching fixture directly to truss without using the hanging bracket)
33
50.8
41
49
18
90
140
85
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
Interlock Adapter (for attaching to stand)
41 33
28
18.5
15.0M8x1.25-6H
3/8-16UNC
15.0
7.5
49
48
23
Pivot coupler (for interlocking two fixtures at an angle)
44
90
187
53
41
4
Double Width Bracket (for creating 2-lite fixtures)
587
611
273
56
300
4x
8
2x
13.5
50
8.5
252
Interlock Doubler (for attaching VDO Atomic Dot fixtures)
153.5
190
36.9
44.5
9
M6
Spigot Adapter (for mounting on standard spigot accessories)
49
33
7
163
115
26
45
30
10
8
28
23
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VDO Atomic Bold User Guide Revision C
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
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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!
Powerful
light
emission.
Risk of eye
injury.
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
safety
information.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
severe
electric
shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
Warning!
Hot surfaces.
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471 and IEC/TR 62778.
Possibly hazardous radiation emitted from this product. May be harmful to the
eyes. Do not stare at operating lamp and 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 and must be installed by a qualified
technician. It is not for household use. It presents risks of severe injury or death
due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls. It can create a fire hazard or a risk of
eye injury if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Install, operate and service Martin® products only as directed in their user
manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered
by product warranties. Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this user 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
If you have a
ny questions about how to install, operate or service the fixture safely,
please contact your Martin® distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors for
details) or in the USA on 1-844-776-4899.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when installing,
operating or servicing the fixture.
Protection from electric shock
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
Disconnect the fixture from AC power when not in use.
Do not open the fixture or remove any cover. Refer any service operation not
described in this manual to an authorized Martin Service partner.
Shut down power to the entire installation at the main power distribution board and
lock out power before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical
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codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if any seal, cover, cable, or other
component is damaged, defective, deformed or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until repairs have been completed
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are
in perfect condition and are of suitable type for the location (including water,
pollution, temperature and UV resistance).
Do not immerse the fixture in water or any other fluid, or install it in a location
where flooding may occur.
The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the
manufacturer or their service agent or a similar qualified person.
When connecting multiple fixtures in a daisy chain, observe the safety limits in
section “Safety limits for connecting devices” on page 30.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The surface of the fixture can reach up to 55° C (131° F) if the fixture is operated at
the maximum permitted ambient temperature. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5
minutes before handling.
Install the fixture on a non-combustible surface (brick, concrete, plaster etc.) only.
Do not aim the fixture towards combustible materials (fabric, wood, paper etc.) that
are within 50 cm (19 in.) of the fixture.
Keep the fixture well away from flammable materials (volatile liquids etc.).
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture.
Allow at least 0.1 m (4 in.) free space around the fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual 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
modify the light beam.
Protection from eye injury
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471 and IEC/TR 62778.
Do not look directly into the product’s light output.
Do not look at operating lamp. Eye injury may result.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar
optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the front of the fixture 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.
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.
The VDO Atomic Bold fixture falls into the following risk groups according to EN
62471 and IEC/TR 62778 at the distances indicated below.
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RISK GROUP
DO NOT
USE
2
RISK GROUP
1
12.0 m
0.2 m
(39.2 ft.)
(7.9 in.)
The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a
distance closer than 12.0 m is not expected.
Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when in use. The fixture
is not portable when installed.
Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces, fasteners and lifting equipment can
bear the weight of all the devices they are intended to support plus an adequate
safety margin, and that they conform to local building and safety regulations.
Ensure that any accessory such as gel frames, gobo holders are securely
fastened.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever
installing, setting, adjusting, or cleaning the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical
component.
If an operating problem occurs, stop using the fixture immediately and disconnect it
from power. Do not attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Précautions d'emploi
ATTENTION !
Lisez les précautions d'emploi listées dans ce manuel avant
d'installer,d'utiliser ou de faire la maintenance de l'appareil.
Les symboles ci-dessous sont utilisés pour identifier les informations de sécurité importantesl:
Attention !
Risque
important.
Risque de
blessure
sévère voire
mortelle.
Attention !
Emission
puissante de
lumière.
Risque de
lésion
oculaire.
Attention !
Reportez-
vous au
manuel
d'utilisation
pour les
informations
de sécurité.
Attention !
Tensions
dangereuses.
Risque de
blessure
sévère voire
mortelle par
électrisation.
Attention !
Risque
d'incendie.
Attention !
Surfaces
chaudes.
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Attention ! Groupe de risques 2 selon EN 62471 et IEC/TR 62778. Cet appareil
émet des radiations potentiellement dangereuses. Ne fixez pas le regard sur la
source de lumière allumée et ne regardez pas dans le faisceau avec un instrument
optique ou tout appareil qui pourrait concentrer la lumière.
Ce luminaire est réservé à un usage professionnel et doit être installé par un
technicien qualifié uniquement. Il présente des risques de blessures sévères voire
mortelles par brûlure ou incendie, électrisation et chute. Il peut créer un risque
important d'incendie ou de lésions oculaires si les précautions d'emploi ci-dessous
ne sont pas respectées.
Veuillez uniquement installer, utiliser ou réaliser la maintenance des produits
Martin® en respectant les directives de leur manuel d'utilisation au risque de créer
un risque pour la sécurité ou de causer des dommages qui ne seraient pas
couverts par la garantie du produit. Suivez les précautions d'emploi listées
cidessous et respectez toutes les mises en garde continues dans ce manuel et
imprimées sur le produit. Gardez ce mode d'emploi pour un usage ultérieur.
Pour obtenir les dernières mises à jour de ce document ou de toute information sur
ce produit et le reste de la gamme Martin®, consultez le site web de Martin® :
http://www.martin.com
Pour toute question sur l'installation, l'utilisation ou l'entretien de cet appareil en
toute sécurité, contactez votre distributeur Martin® (voir
www.martin.com/distributors pour plus de détail) ou bien, pour les USA, appelez le
1-844-776-4899.
Respectez toutes les règlementations, codes et lois locales applicables lors de
l'installation, de l'utilisation et de la maintenance de cet appareil.
Protection contre les risques électriques
Assurez-vous que l'appareil est correctement relié à la terre électrique.
Déconnectez l'appareil du secteur lorsqu'il n'est pas en service. N'ouvrez pas
l'appareil et ne déposez aucun capot. Référez toute opération non décrite ici à un
service technique agréé par Martin.
Coupez l'alimentation de l'installation au tableau de distribution et consignez-la
avant de commencer l'installation ou la maintenance.
N'utilisez qu'une source d'alimentation AC compatible avec les codes locaux de la
construction et de l'électricité et protégée contre les surintensités et les défauts
différentiels.
Isolez immédiatement l'appareil du secteur si un joint, un capot, un câble ou tout
autre composant est endommagé, défectueux, déformé ou montre des signes de
surchauffe. Ne remettez pas le système sous tension tant que les réparations n'ont
pas été effectuées.
Avant d'utiliser l'appareil, vérifiez que tous les équipements de distribution
d'énergie et tous les câbles sont en parfaite condition et sont adaptés au lieu
d'installation (incluant humidité, pollution, température et résistance aux UV).
N'immergez pas l'appareil dans l'eau ou dans tout autre fluide. Ne l'installez pas
dans une zone inondable.
La source de lumière de cet appareil ne peut être remplacée que par le fabricant
ou ses services techniques ou un technicien qualifié.
Lorsque vous connectez plusieurs appareils en cascade, respectez les limitations
indiquées dans la section “Limites de sécurité pour la connexion des appareils” en
page 30.
Protection contre les incendies et les brûlures
N'utilisez pas l'appareil si la température ambiante (Ta) dépasse 40° C (104° F).
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La surface de l'appareil peut atteindre 55° C (131° F) si l'appareil est utilisé à la
température ambiante maximale permise. Laissez l'appareil refroidir au moins 5
minutes avant de le manipuler.
Installez l'appareil sur une surface non combustible (brique, béton, plâtre etc.)
uniquement.
Ne braquez pas l'appareil vers des matériaux combustibles (papier, bois, tissu etc.)
s'ils sont situés à moins de 50 cm (19 in.) de l'appareil.
Maintenez l'appareil éloigné de tout matériau inflammable (liquides volatiles etc.).
Assurez-vous que l'air circule librement autour de l'appareil.
Laissez au moins 0,1 m (4 in.) d'espace libre autour de l'appareil.
N'essayez pas de contourner l'action des organes de protection tels que fusibles
ou interrupteurs thermostatiques.
Ne modifiez pas l'appareil autrement que selon les directives contenues dans ce
manuel et n'installez que des pièces détachées d'origine Martin®. Ne collez pas de
filtre, de masque ou tout autre matériau sur les lentilles et les composants
optiques. Utilisez uniquement des accessoires homologués par Martin® pour
modifier le faisceau de l'appareil.
Protection contre les lésions oculaires
Attention ! Groupe de risques 2 selon EN 62471 et IEC/TR 62778.
Ne regardez pas directement dans le faisceau de l'appareil.
Ne regardez pas la source de lumière lorsqu'elle est allumée. Risque de lésion
oculaire.
Ne regardez pas la lumière produite par l'appareil avec un instrument optique qui
pourrait concentrer la lumière tel qu'une loupe, un microscope, un télescope etc.
Assurez-vous que personne ne regarde l'appareil lorsqu'il s'allume brusquement.
Ceci peut se produire à la mise sous tension, à réception d'un signal DMX ou lors
de la manipulation de certaines rubriques du panneau de contrôle.
Pour minimiser le risque d'irritation de l'oeil ou de lésions oculaires, déconnectez
toujours le produit du secteur lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé et maintenez un éclairement
minimal suffisant pour réduire le diamètre des pupilles de toute personne travaillant
à proximité ou sur l'appareil lui-même.
Le VDO Atomic Bold tombe dans les groupes de risque ci-dessous selon EN
62471 et IEC/TR 62778 en fonction de sa distance à l'observateur.
RISK GROUP
DO NOT
USE
2
RISK GROUP
1
12.0 m
0.2 m
(39.2 ft.)
(7.9 in.)
L'appareil doit être installé de façon à éviter toute observation prolongée à une
distance inférieure à 12 m.
Protection contre les blessures
Fixez l'appareil fermement à une surface fixe lors de son utilisation. L'appareil n'est
pas transportable pendant son fonctionnement.
Assurez-vous que toutes les structures et surfaces porteuses et que tous les
accessoires de fixation et de levage supportent le poids de tous les appareils qu'ils
Martin VDO Atomic Bold user guide 13
reçoivent avec une conséquente marge de sécurité et qu'ils sont conformes aux
codes et aux règles de sécurité locales et de la construction.
Assurez-vous que tous les accessoires tels que porte-filtres, porte-gobos … sont
fermement fixés.
Interdisez l'accès sous la zone de travail et travaillez sur une plateforme stable lors
de l'installation, des réglages, du paramétrage ou du nettoyage de l'appareil.
N'utilisez pas l'appareil s'il manque des capots, des protections ou des composants
optiques ou s'ils sont endommagés.
En cas de problème de fonctionnement, arrêtez immédiatement l'appareil et
déconnectez-le du secteur. N'essayez pas d'utiliser un appareil visiblement
endommagé.
Sicherheitshinweise
WARNUNG!
Lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie das Produkt installieren, in
Betrieb nehmen, verwenden oder reparieren.
Die folgenden Warnhinweise werden in dieser Anleitung und auf dem Produkt verwende:
Warnung!
Sicherheitsrisiko.
Verletzungs-
oder
Lebensgefahr
Warnung!
Austritt von Licht
hoher Intensität.
Gefahr der
Augenverletzung.
Warnung!
Wichtiger
Sicherheits-
hinweis. Bedie-
nungsanleitung
beachten.
Warnung!
Hochspannung.
Verletzungs-
oder
Lebensgefahr.
Warnung!
Feuergefahr.
Warnung!
Heiße Oberfläche.
Verbrennungsgefahr.
Nicht berühren.
Warnung! Produkt der Risikogruppe 2 gemäß EN 62471 und IEC/TR 62778. Das
Gerät erzeugt möglicherweise schädliche Strahlung. Kann die Augen schädigen.
Blicken Sie nicht direkt oder mit sammelnden optischen Instrumenten oder
Geräten, die den Lichtstrahl verstärken, in den Lichtstrahl.
Dieses Gerät ist nur für den professionellen Einsatz zugelassen. Es muss von
einem qualifizierten Techniker installiert werden. Die Verwendung in privaten
Haushalten ist unzulässig. Von diesem Produkt gehen erhebliche Verletzungs-
gefahren und Lebensgefahr durch Feuer und Verbrennung, elektrischen Schlag
und Absturz aus, wenn die in dieser Anleitung gegebenen Sicherheitshinweise
nicht befolgt werden.
Installieren, verwenden und warten Sie Produkte und Zubehör von Martin® nur,
wie in der jeweiligen Anleitung vorgeschrieben. Andernfalls erzeugen Sie ein
Sicherheitsrisiko oder verursachen Schäden, die von der Gewährleistung
ausgeschlossen sind.
Befolgen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise und beachten Sie alle in dieser Anleitung, in
der Bedienungsanleitung oder auf dem Produkt gegebenen Warnungen. Bewahren
Sie diese Anleitung auf.
Die neueste Anleitung und andere Dokumente für alle Produkte von Martin® finden
Sie zum Download auf der Webseite www.martin.com.
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Wenn Sie Fragen zur sicheren Installation und zum sicheren Betrieb dieses
Produkts haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an den technischen Support von Harman
Professional:
• Nordamerika: HProTechSupportUSA@harman.com, Telefon: (844) 776-4899
• Rest der Welt: Bitte wenden Sie sich an Ihren nationalen Vertrieb.
Beachten Sie alle allgemeinen und lokalen Gesetze, Normen und Vorschriften,
wenn Sie das Gerät installieren, in Betrieb nehmen, verwenden oder reparieren.
Schutz vor elektrischem Schlag
Erden Sie das Gerät immer elektrisch.
Trennen Sie das Gerät allpolig von der Stromquelle, wenn es nicht in Gebrauch ist.
Öffnen Sie das Gerät nicht. Entfernen Sie keine Abdeckungen. Überlassen Sie alle
Wartungsarbeiten, die nicht in dieser Anleitung beschrieben werden, einem
autorisiertem Martin Servicepartner.
Trennen Sie die gesamte Installation vom Netz und sichern Sie gegen
Wiedereinschalten, bevor Sie Installations- oder Wartungsarbeiten ausführen.
Verwenden Sie nur eine Wechselstromquelle, die den allgemeinen und lokalen
Sicherheitsvorschriften entspricht. Die Stromquelle muss mit einer Überlast-
sicherung und einem Fehlerstrom-Schutzschalter (RCD) abgesichert sein.
Trennen Sie das Gerät sofort allpolig von der Stromquelle, wenn eine Dichtung,
eine Abdeckung, die Netzleitung oder der Netzstecker beschädigt, defekt oder
nass sind oder Zeichen von Überhitzung aufweisen. Verwenden Sie das Gerät
nicht, bis die Reparatur abgeschlossen ist.
Prüfen Sie vor Inbetriebnahme alle elektrischen Verteilereinrichtungen und
Leitungen auf Fehlerfreiheit, ausreichende Dimensionierung für alle
angeschlossenen Verbraucher und Eignung für die Installation (Wasser,
Verschmutzung, Temperatur, UV-Beständigkeit).
Tauchen Sie das Gerät nicht in Wasser oder eine andere Flüssigkeit ein. Der
Montageort darf nicht überflutet werden können.
Die Lichtquelle des Geräts darf nur durch den Hersteller, einen Servicepartner des
Herstellers oder eine ähnlich qualifizierte Person ersetzt werden.
Wenn Sie mehrere Geräte in Reihe mit der Stromquelle verbinden, beachten Sie
bitte Sicherheitshinweise im Abschnitt „Sicherheitshinweise zum seriellen
Anschluss der Geräte” auf Seite 30.
Schutz vor Verbrennung und Feuer
Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht bei Umgebungstemperaturen (Ta) über 40° C.
Das Gehäuse des Geräts wird während des Betriebs bei höchster zulässiger
Umgebungstemperatur bis zu 55° C warm. Lassen Sie das Gerät nach dem
Ausschalten mindestens 5 Minuten abkühlen, bevor Sie es berühren.
Installieren Sie das Gerät nur auf einer nicht brennbaren Oberfläche (Ziegel,
Beton, Pflastersteine usw.).
Der Mindestabstand der Lichtaustrittsfläche zu brennbarem Material (Plastik, Holz,
Papier usw.) beträgt 0,5 m.
Halten Sie leicht entzündliches Material (Gase, Flüssigkeiten usw.) vom Gerät fern.
Die Luft muss das Gerät ungehindert umströmen können.
Der Freiraum um das Gerät muss mindestens 0,1 m betragen.
Überbrücken Sie niemals Überhitzungs-Schutzschalter oder Sicherungen.
Nehmen Sie an dem Gerät keine Veränderungen, die nicht in dieser Anleitung
beschrieben werden, vor. Verwenden Sie nur Original Martin®-Ersatzteile.
Bedecken Sie Linsen und andere optische Komponenten nie mit Filtern,
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Maskierungen oder anderem Material. Verwenden Sie nur von Martin®
freigegebenes Zubehör, um den Lichtstrahl zu maskieren oder zu modifizieren.
Schutz vor Augenverletzung
Warnung! Produkt der Risikogruppe 2 gemäß EN 62471 und IEC/TR 62778.
Blicken Sie nicht direkt in die Lichtaustrittsöffnung.
Blicken Sie nicht in einen leuchtenden Scheinwerfer. Gefahr der Augenverletzung.
Blicken Sie nicht mit sammelnden optischen Instrumenten (Lupe, Teleskop,
Fernglas usw.) in die Lichtaustrittsöffnung.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass keine Personen in die Lichtaustrittsöffnung blicken können,
wenn das Gerät plötzlich aufleuchten könnte. Dies kann beim Einschalten des
Geräts, beim Empfang eines DMX-Signals oder beim Öffnen bestimmter
Gerätemenü-Punkte passieren.
Trennen Sie das Gerät immer allpolig von der Stromquelle, wenn Sie es nicht
verwenden, um die Gefahr der Augenverletzung zu verringern. Die Umgebungs-
helligkeit soll bei Arbeiten an oder in der Nähe des Geräts hoch sein, um den
Pupillendurchmesser des Auges zu verringern.
Der VDO Atomic Bold fällt gemäß EN 62471 und IEC/TR 62778 bei unten
angegeben Abständen in die folgenden Risikogruppen.
RISK GROUP
DO NOT
USE
2
RISK GROUP
1
12.0 m
0.2 m
(39.2 ft.)
(7.9 in.)
Das Gerät sollte so positioniert werden, das längeres Starren in den Lichtaustritt
aus Entfernungen unter 12,0 m nicht zu erwarten ist.
Schutz vor Verletzung
Befestigen Sie das Gerät während des Betriebs sicher an einer Oberfläche oder
tragenden Struktur. Das Gerät darf während des Betriebes nicht bewegt werden.
Prüfen Sie vor der Montage des Geräts, ob die tragende Struktur und alle
Anschlagmittel mindestens für das Gewicht aller die Struktur belastenden Geräte
ausgelegt sind. Beachten Sie alle lokalen Sicherheitsvorschriften und
Sicherheitsfaktoren.
Prüfen Sie die korrekte Montage allen Zubehörs, wie Filterrahmen oder
Gobohalter.
Sperren Sie den Bereich unterhalb des Geräts und arbeiten Sie von einer stabilen
Plattform aus, wenn Sie das Gerät installieren, Wartungsarbeiten ausführen oder
bewegen.
Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht, wenn Abdeckungen, Abschirmungen oder
optische Komponenten fehlen oder defekt sind.
Trennen Sie das Gerät sofort allpolig von der Stromquelle, wenn während des
Betriebs Probleme auftreten. Verwenden Sie kein Gerät, das offensichtlich
beschädigt ist.
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin VDO Atomic Bold product. This versatile product can be used
for a wide variety of effects:
x Full color strobe fixture
x Full color blinder fixture
x Full color washlight
x Eye-candy effect featuring 72 pixels of Aura
The VDO Atomic Bold features a high power RGBW (Red/Green/Blue/White) LED which
provides the main beam output, and an array of 72 RGB LEDs which provide the Aura effect.
As the fixture is fully IP65-rated, it is suitable for both indoor and temporary outdoor applications.
Multiple VDO Atomic Bold fixtures can be combined together into battens and arrays to create
large visual effects, by using the integrated interconnecting mechanics. It is also possible to
combine VDO Atomic Bold fixtures with VDO Atomic Dot fixtures in mixed arrays.
The VDO Atomic Bold is compatible with a large variety of lighting and video control protocols,
allowing the fixture to be controlled in the most suitable way:
x DMX/RDM
x Art-Net
x sACN
x P3
Power and data is supplied to the fixture via a hybrid cable with hybrid connector that carries
power, DMX and Ethernet. This allows many fixtures to be daisy-chained very easily, without
requiring multiple cables between them.
The start of a daisy-chain is made at:
x A passive Junction Box that takes standard Power, DMX and Ethernet inputs and
merges them into the PDE hybrid connector.
x An active Junction Box which features the same functionality as the passive Junction
Box; plus Power, DMX and Ethernet thru connections to relay power and data to
another junction box or fixture, including galvanic isolated interfaces to avoid ground
loops on system level.
x A Break-In cable which provides the same functionality as the passive Junction Box, but
in a more compact cable assembly.
Consult the PDE Junction Box User Manual for more information on these different PDE
solutions.
The front of the VDO Atomic Bold features an industry-standard PAR64-sized holder, allowing
installation of standard accessories such as diffusers, color filters and barndoors.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read ‘Safety information’ on page 8 before installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture. Do not
attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power
requirements of the fixture.
4. Obtain a Junction Box or Break-In Cable.
5. Check the support pages on the Martin® website at www.martin.com for the most recent user
documentation and technical information about the fixture. Martin® user manual revisions are
identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
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Fixture overview
1
5
4
3
2
9
10
6
8
7
1 – Double bracket for hanging or floor standing (can be taken off)
2 – Bracket clamping knob
3 – PAR64 sized holder for diffuser or barndoors
4 – M8 holes for hanging bracket attachment, maximum bolt length 15 mm (4 holes, one on
each side of fixture). May also be used for mounting fixture if standard interlock
accessories are not suitable.
5 – Interlock slots for interlock accessories (4 slots, one on each side of fixture)
6 – Status LED
7 – Test / Reset button
8 – Safety cable attachment point
9 – Thru connector (chassis mount, with sealing cap)
10 – Input cable with connector
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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 8 before installing the fixture.
Wa
rning! The safety and suitability of lifting equipment, installation location,
anchoring method, mounting hardware and electrical installation are the
responsibility of the installer. All local safety regulations and legal requirements
must be observed when installing and connecting the VDO Atomic Bold fixture.
Installation must be carried out by qualified professionals only.
Contact your Martin supplier for assistance if you have any questions about how to install this
product safely.
Fixture location
The VDO Atomic Bold Fixture is fully IP65 rated and may be used indoors or in a temporary
outdoor location.
Observe the following limitations in selecting a location:
x Respect the limitations listed under Safety information’ on page 8.
x Ce
rtified for damp locations in US/Canada.
x Do not locate the fixture in an unventilated space.
x Do not install the fixture in a wet location with the rear side of the fixture facing upwards,
as water may collect around the Goretex pressure regulation valve.
Ways of mounting the fixture
Warning! All fasteners used to mount VDO Atomic Bold fixtures or arrays of
fixtures must be strong enough to hold the fixtures safely. Install a washer directly
under the head of each fastener when anchoring the mounting bracket to the
installation surface.
The fixture has a number of mounting options:
x Via the hanging bracket to a truss or surface
x Floor mount using the integrated floor mounting bracket
x A VDO Atomic Half Coupler may be attached directly to one of the interlock slots on the
fixture (without the hanging bracket)
x Multiple fixtures may be interlocked together using the slide-in Interlock Coupler. A
maximum of 4 fixtures may be interlocked in a column. When interlocking fixtures
horizontally, a rigging clamp must be used for every fixture or every column to support
the array.
x A Pivot Interlock Coupler is available which couples fixtures at any multiple of 15
degrees. This allows circles or other shapes of fixtures to be created.
x An Interlock Adaptor is available which attaches to one of the interlock slots enabling
you to mount a single VDO Atomic Bold on a suitable stand with standard 5/8 in. or M8
thread.
x A Double Width Bracket is available to join 2 fixtures in a 2-lite which can then be
attached to a truss or surface.
x A Spigot Adapter is available to attach a fixture to standard spigot-compatible
accessories such as floorplates and stands.
x VDO Atomic Bold fixtures can also be combined with VDO Atomic Dot fixtures in a
mixed array. In such case a VDO Atomic Bold Interlock Doubler is used to connect two
VDO Atomic Dot fixtures above, below, left or right of a VDO Atomic Bold fixture.
x Safety cables must be fitted to each fixture, even when fixtures are interlocked, using
the safety cable attachment point on the rear.
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Warning! The VDO Atomic Dot Half Coupler, Pivot Interlock Coupler, Interlock
Adapter, Spigot Adapter and Hybrid Cable (Power+Data Cable Rental) are not
suitable for permanent outdoor usage. Long term exposure to UV, water,
humidity and pollution can affect the correct and safe functioning of these
mechanisms and cable jackets.
Wind force precautions
Wind can create a risk of serious or lethal injury and damage due to falling fixtures. If fixtures are
to be installed in a location where multiple fixtures can be exposed to wind force, take these
precautions:
x Observe all locally applicable laws, regulations and codes regarding safety of structures
and installations.
x Suspend fixtures from a structure that is capable of holding the fixtures securely without
any safety risk when multiple fixtures are exposed to wind pressure.
x If a vertical column, array or shape consisting of multiple fixtures can be exposed to
wind force, the arrangement must also be fastened to a secure and stable structure at
lowest anchoring point using the half coupler, interlock adapter or a safety cable to
secure the structure against any lateral movement.
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Mounting the fixture on a truss using the integrated bracket
The fixture or array of fixtures can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure using the
hanging bracket which allows adjustment of the fixture angle. Use a suitable rigging clamp such
as a G-clamp or a half-coupler clamp fastened to the hanging bracket.
To clamp the fixture or array to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 6 times the weight of all fixtures and
equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to the hanging bracket. The bolts used must be M12, grade 8.8
steel minimum, and fastened with a self-locking nut.
4. Working from a stable platform, mount the fixture on the truss and fasten the rigging clamp
onto the truss.
5. Attach a safety cable to the fixture and loop around a fixed point.
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Floor mounting the fixture using the integrated bracket
The fixture can be used on the floor using the integrated bracket:
1. Slacken the clamping bolts either side of the hanging bracket.
2. Separate the two parts of the bracket as shown in the picture above.
3. Set the fixture at a suitable angle and tighten the clamping bolts.
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Mounting 2 fixtures on a truss using the double width hanging bracket
Two fixtures can be joined together using the double width bracket to create a 2-lite fixture. The
double width bracket allows adjustment of the fixture angle when clamped to a truss or similar
rigging structure. Use two suitable rigging clamps such as G-clamps or half-couplers fastened to
the hanging bracket.
To create a 2-lite:
1. Attach two VDO Atomic Bold fixtures side-by-side using 2x VDO Atomic Bold Interlock
Doubler (P/N MAR-91616122) and 2x VDO Atomic Coupler (P/N 91610003)..
2. Attach the double-width bracket to the joined fixtures using the supplied knobs.
3. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 6 times the weight of all fixtures and
equipment to be installed on it.
4. Block access under the work area.
5. Bolt two rigging clamps securely to the double width hanging bracket. The bolts used must be
M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with a self-locking nut.
6. Working from a stable platform, mount the fixture-assembly on the truss and fasten the
rigging clamp onto the truss.
7. Attach a safety cable to both fixtures and loop around a fixed point.
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Mounting the fixture on a truss using direct clamp
The VDO Atomic Half Coupler may be directly mounted to the fixture or array of fixtures using
one of the interlock slots on any side.
To rig using a directly attached clamp:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 6 times the weight of all fixtures and
equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. Slide VDO Atomic Half Couplers into the fixture interlock slot on each fixture.
4. Working from a stable platform, lift the fixture(s) to the truss and fasten the half coupler
clamps onto the truss.
5. Attach a safety cable to the fixture and loop around a fixed point. Each fixture must have an
individual safety cable even when interlocked into an array.
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Interlocking multiple fixtures
Multiple fixtures may be interlocked on any side using the slide-in interlock coupler to form arrays
of any shape. You can also make arrays by combining the smaller VDO Atomic Dot fixture – one
or two Atomic Dot fixtures can be attached to each side of the Atomic Bold fixture (see next
section for details of the double attachment).
To install the Interlock Coupler, locate two fixtures side
by side and slide in the coupler (1) from the rear. The
coupler has two retention clips which lock into each
fixture. Ensure the release key (2) is oriented as shown
so that the clips are secured in place.
Note:
x A maximum of 4 VDO Atomic Bold fixtures
may be interlocked in a column.
x When interlocking fixtures horizontally, a
rigging clamp must be used on every fixture
to support the array.
When fixtures are interlocked, the spacing is 300mm.
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To remove the coupler, twist the release key to retract the clips. The coupler can then be slid out
towards the rear of the fixtures.
The Pivot Coupler, Half Coupler, Interlock Adapter and Spigot Adapter use the same locking
mechanism.
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Interlocking with double VDO Atomic Dot fixtures
Using the VDO Atomic Bold Interlock Doubler adaptor, you can attach two VDO Atomic Dot
fixtures to each side of the VDO Atomic Bold fixture, giving different possibilities for fixture arrays.
Notes when creating a mixed array:
x Every vertical column needs to have its own support at the top. It is not allowed to
"side-hang" fixtures, with the exception of a single column of VDO Atomic Dots (as
described in the VDO Atomic Dot user manual).
x Vertical column height is limited to 4x VDO Atomic Bold, in which a cluster of 4x VDO
Atomic Dots counts as 1x VDO Atomic Bold.
On each side of the VDO Atomic Bold fixture, slide the Interlock Doubler into the mounting slot
from the rear of the fixture. Tighten the two captive screws in the Interlock Doubler which lock it
onto the fixture.
Attach an Interlock Coupler into each of the two mounting slots on the Interlock Doubler
assembly.
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Then slide the VDO Atomic Dot fixtures onto the other side of the Interlock Couplers.
1
2
Once the two Atomic Dot fixtures are mounted to the Interlock Doubler, slide in an additional
Interlock Coupler (2) to the channels between the two Dot fixtures to lock them together.
Because an array of four VDO Atomic Dot fixtures is the same size as a single VDO Atomic Bold
fixture, a variety of different arrangements are possible.
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Safety cables
Warning! When suspending the fixture above ground level, secure it against the failure of primary
attachments with a safety cable that is approved as a safety attachment for the total weight that it
will secure. Fasten the cable to the attachment point on the back of the fixture and loop it 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 each safety cable by looping it more than once around
its anchoring point.
If fixtures are linked together into a larger array, you must secure every fixture with its own safety
cable so that no fixture can fall if a coupler fails. To make rigging easier you can loop the top
cable around a secure anchoring point and then secure each additional safety cable by looping it
through the safety cable above it as shown below. Check that all safety cables are approved for
the total weight that they will secure and remove as much slack as possible from cables.
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Installing optical accessories
Installing one of the optical accessories available from Martin® for the VDO Atomic Bold takes a
few seconds. No tools are required.
1
2
To install an optical accessory:
1. Slide and lift up the hinged retaining clip (1) on the top of the VDO Atomic Bold and hold it
back.
2. Slide the optical accessory into the PAR64-sized holders (2) on the front of the fixture,
ensuring that the accessory is correctly located on all sides.
3. Gently release the retaining clip and ensure it locks the accessory in position.
When using the Martin VDO Atomic Bold Diffuser, make sure that you insert it with the matt side
towards the fixture.
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AC power and data connection
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 8 before installing the fixture.
For p
rotection from electric shock, the power input to the Junction Box or Break-In
cable must be grounded (earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped
with a 16 A (EU) / 20 A (US) fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault)
protection.
AC power and control data are connected to the Junction Box or Break-In Cable. VDO Atomic
Bold fixtures may then be connected in a daisy chain to each Junction Box or Break-In cable
using a hybrid PDE cable which carries both power and data – maximum of 10 fixtures when
powered at a nominal voltage of 240Vac, maximum of 4 fixtures when powered at a nominal
voltage of 120Vac.
Safety limits for connecting devices
As the fixtures are connected in a chain, there is a limit to how many fixtures you can link
together and how far apart they can be.
x Maximum number of fixtures connected in a chain: 10 fixtures when powered at a
nominal voltage of 240Vac, 4 fixtures when powered at a nominal voltage of 120Vac.
x The maximum number of fixtures allowed in a chain must be reduced when using very
long cable lengths, to compensate for voltage drop in the cable.
x When DMX is being used as control protocol, the total length of DMX cable and Hybrid
PDE cable combined must not exceed 300 m (measured between lighting console,
DMX node or DMX splitter and last fixture on the chain).
x When Art-Net, sACN or P3 is being used as control protocol, the combined length of
Ethernet cable (between network switch and junction box) and hybrid PDE cable to first
fixture must not exceed 90 m. The length of hybrid PDE cable between any two daisy-
chained fixtures may also not exceed 90 m.
x Install the sealing cap on the thru connector of the last fixture in the chain.
AC power connection to Junction Box or Break-In cable
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the Junction Box or Break-In cable
and fixtures, as this may cause damage to the fixtures that is not covered by the product
warranty.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the system with power must be located
near the system and easily accessible so that the system can easily be disconnected from power.
If you install a power plug on the power cable, install a grounding type (earthed) plug with integral
cable grip that is suitable for your local mains voltage at a current of 16A. Follow the plug
manufacturer’s instructions and connect the wires in the power cable as shown in this table:
Live or L Neutral or N
Earth, Ground or
US system
Black White Green
EU system
Brown Blue Yellow/green
If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector on a power cable, follow the
instructions on the Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com
.
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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Data connection to Junction Box or Break-In Cable
The VDO Atomic Bold fixtures may be controlled by DMX512, Art-Net, sACN, or Martin P3
protocol. The data connection is made to the junction box/break-in cable and then linked to the
fixtures via the PDE connections.
Using DMX512
In a DMX-con
trolled system, an RDM-compliant DMX lighting controller sends a DMX control
data signal over a DMX link to the junction boxes/break-in cables of the system, and then over
the hybrid link to the VDO Atomic Bold fixtures.
A DMX pass – through connector is only provided on the Active Junction Box. When using a
Passive Junction Box or BreakIn Cable, and you need to connect multiple chains to the same
DMX line, you must use an RDM-compliant splitter as described below (and shown in the
diagram below). This example shows the passive PDE junction box being used.
The DMX link requires DMX cable. It can be maximum 300 m (1000 ft.) in length and must run in
one single daisy-chain, but it can be extended or split into branches using an RDM-compliant
amplifier/splitter. Alternatively, you can run the DMX signal from the controller over Ethernet
cable using Art-Net protocol and convert it to a DMX-compliant signal with an Art-Net to DMX
converter.
For reliable DMX and RDM data transfer, it is recommended to terminate each branch with a
termination plug – this contains a 120 ohm resistor between the cold and hot DMX data lines
(pins 2 and 3 on XLR5, pins 4 and 7 on PDE connector). This means that both an unused DMX
through port on an Active Junction Box as well as the female PDE connector of the last fixture on
a chain needs to be fitted with such a termination plug.
The total length of DMX cable and Hybrid PDE cable combined must not exceed 300 m
(measured between lighting console, DMX node or DMX splitter and last fixture on the chain).
If you would like assistance with creating a DMX link, your Martin® supplier will be glad to advise.
The number of VDO Atomic Bolds that you can control on one DMX link is limited by the number
of DMX channels the fixtures will use and the 512 DMX channels available in one DMX universe
at the DMX controller. Each time you have used 512 channels, you must create a new DMX link
that is connected to a new DMX universe on the controller. Note that this limit applies to the DMX
link. The maximum safety limits that apply to the chain of dots and cable (see “Safety limits for
connecting devices” on page 30) take priority and must be respected in all cases.
D
MX512 data is connected to the junction box / break-in cable using the XLR5 connector. The
pin-out is:
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x pin 1 = shield
x pin 2 = cold (-)
x pin 3 = hot (+).
Pins 4 and 5 in the XLR connectors are not used.
Using Art-Net or sACN
Art-Net or sA
CN data is connected to the system using the etherCON socket on the Junction Box
or Break-In Cable. Each Junction Box/Break-In cable must have its own Ethernet connection
from a network switch, unless you are using an Active PDE Junction Box, which has an Ethernet
thru port, allowing you to daisy chain multiple Active Junction Boxes in an Ethernet chain.
x Please ensure that network switch can operate at 100Mbit Ethernet link speed towards
the junction boxes, as the VDO Atomic Bold can only operate at that link speed.
x The combined length of Ethernet cable (between network switch and junction box) and
hybrid PDE cable to first fixture must not exceed 90 m. The length of hybrid PDE cable
between any two daisy-chained fixtures may also not exceed 90 m.
x A shielded Ethernet cable must be used between the Network Switch and the Junction
Box / Break-In 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.
This example shows the passive PDE junction box being used.
x Caution: To avoid ground loops and damage of equipment, make sure the Ethernet is
galvanically isolated when linked between equipment of different potentials or power
sources.
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Using P3
The Martin P3 System Controller combines control information from the lighting console with
video information from a media server. This is distributed to the fixtures using a network switch.
Each Junction Box must have its own Ethernet connection from the network switch, unless you
are using an Active PDE Junction Box, which has an Ethernet thru port, allowing you to daisy
chain multiple Active Junction Boxes in an Ethernet chain.
x Please ensure that network switch can operate at 100Mbit Ethernet link speed towards
junction boxes, as the VDO Atomic Bold can only operate at that link speed.
x Please ensure that network switch can operate at 1Gbit Ethernet link speed towards the
P3 System Controller, as it can only operate at that link speed.
x The combined length of Ethernet cable (between network switch and junction box) and
hybrid PDE cable to first fixture must not exceed 90 m. The length of hybrid PDE cable
between any two daisy-chained fixtures may also not exceed 90 m.
x A shielded Ethernet cable must be used between the Network Switch and the Junction
Box / Break-In 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.
x Other P3-compatible fixtures such as the MAC Aura PXL and P3 PowerPort 1500 can
be connected to the same network switch to operate all together from the same P3
System Controller.
The example below shows a system using a passive PDE junction box.
Caution: To avoid ground loops and damage of equipment, make sure the Ethernet is
galvanically isolated when linked between equipment of different potentials or power sources.
PDE connections between fixtures
The VDO Atomic Bold fixtures are linked to each other and the Junction Box/Break-In cable using
a PDE connection which carries both power and data.
x To make the connection, align the pins of the connectors and push together. The
connector will lock automatically.
x To remove the connection, twist the locking ring counter-clockwise to unlock and then
pull apart.
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System Setup
All setup options for the VDO Atomic Bold are configured over the data link.
If you are using a Martin P3 system to control the fixture, please refer to the P3 System Controller
user manual and instruction videos.
For DMX, Art-Net and sACN the fixture is configured using RDM.
It is also possible to configure the VDO Atomic Bold fixtures using a P3 System Controller (or P3-
PC) to set DMX start addresses, DMX modes, DMX universes and other parameters. Once the
fixtures are configured you can then run the fixtures directly using DMX, Art-Net or sACN without
using the P3 System Controller.
Setting options by RDM
The VDO Atomic Bold fixture is remotely configured over the DMX line using RDM.
A full list of the RDM functions that the VDO Atomic Bold fixture supports is given at the end of
this chapter. These functions are generally referred to using the more specific term ‘PIDs’ or
‘Parameter IDs’.
Scanning for RDM devices on the data link
Before you can communicate with fixtures using RDM, you must send a scan command (also
called a device discovery command) to all the devices on the data link so that the RDM controller
can identify them. It does this by retrieving each device’s factory-set unique identifier (UID). This
process can take some time depending on the number of devices on the link.
To identify the fixtures on the link:
1. Check that the fixtures are correctly connected to the RDM controller on the data link and that
power is applied to all fixtures.
2. Give the controller time to identify the devices on the link and prepare for communication with
the devices.
Getting status and setting options by RDM
The status and options listed in the table below can be read and set by RDM.
You can set an option on one fixture by sending a unicast RDM command to that one fixture only,
or you can set the same option on all the fixtures on the data link by sending a broadcast RDM
command to all the devices on the link.
For status reading, you can only use unicast RDM to read information from an individual fixture.
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
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RDM
As a minimum, the VDO Atomic Bold fixtures support the following RDM functions:
RDM DISCOVERY
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH
DISC_MUTE
DISC_UN_MUTE
STATUS COLLECTION GET SET
QUEUED_MESSAGE
9
STATUS_MESSAGES
9
STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION
9
CLEAR_STATUS_ID
9
RDM INFORMATION GET SET
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS
9
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION
9
PRODUCT INFORMATION GET SET
DEVICE_INFO
9
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
9
MANUFACTURER_LABEL
9
DEVICE_LABEL
9 9
FACTORY_DEFAULTS
9 9
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL
9
DMX SETUP GET SET
DMX_PERSONALITY
9 9
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION
9
DMX_START_ADDRESS
9 9
SLOT_DESCRIPTION
9
SENSORS GET SET
SENSOR_DEFINITION
9
SENSOR_VALUE
9 9
USAGE INFORMATION GET SET
DEVICE_HOURS
9
DEVICE_POWER_CYCLES
9
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CONTROL GET SET
IDENTIFY_DEVICE
9 9
RESET_DEVICE
9
PERFORM_SELFTEST
9 9
SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION
9
NETWORK CONFIGURATION GET SET
LIST_INTERFACES
9
INTERFACE_LABEL
9
INTERFACE_HARDWARE_ADDRESS_TYPE1
9
IPV4_DHCP_MODE
9
IPV4_CURRENT_ADDRESS
9
IPV4_STATIC_ADDRESS
9 9
INTERFACE_APPLY_CONFIGURATION
9
MARTIN CUSTOM GET SET
DMX_RESET_ENABLE
9 9
FIXTURE_ID
9 9
COLOR_MODE
9 9
DIMMER_CURVE
9 9
VIDEO_TRACKING
9 9
STROBE_BEHAVIOR
9 9
STAND_ALONE_OPERATION_ENABLED
9 9
STORE_SCENE
9 9
FAN_CLEAN
9 9
FAN_MODE
9 9
SERIAL_NUMBER
9
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Using the VDO Atomic Bold
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 8 before applying power to the VDO
Atomic
Bold.
Do not use the VDO Atomic Bold if the ambient temperature exceeds 40° C (104° F)
or falls below 0° C (32° F).
Thermal regulation
The VDO Atomic Bold uses a fan to control its temperature. But depending on the selected fan
mode and ambient temperature, it will also dim down its main LED to prevent overheating. In
most cases the fixture will dim down (to 50%) after about 10 seconds of full white, but this can be
earlier if a silent fan mode is selected or ambient temperature is high.
Video display using P3
The VDO Atomic Bold can display video from all common video sources. The video signal must
be sent to a Martin® P3 controller and then distributed to fixtures. The P3 controller lets you map,
configure and control an installation containing VDO Atomic Bolds (and other Martin® P3 enabled
fixtures if you have them).
Once the VDO Atomic Bold fixtures are mapped and addressed on the P3 System Controller, it is
possible to map video onto them, while still having control from the lighting desk. At any given
moment the output from the fixture can be controlled by video content, DMX channels, internal
effect macros or a mix.
See the P3 controller documentation for details.
DMX control
The VDO Atomic Bold can display effects controlled by DMX (either using the 5-pin XLR, via Art-
Net / sACN or via DMX sent through the P3 System Controller).
Six DMX modes are available:
x 1 channel mode: uses a single DMX channel and operates the fixture as a white
“blinder” with automatic tungsten fade effect
x 3 channel mode: gives strobe functionality of intensity / duration / rate, same as Atomic
3000 DMX/LED (no backlight functions)
x 4 channel mode: As 3 channel mode but with an additional effects channel, same as
Atomic 3000 DMX/LED (no backlight functions)
x Compact mode: uses 10 DMX channels and offers 16-bit dimmer and 8-bit RGB color
mixing for Beam and Aura separately.
x Basic mode: uses 27 DMX channels and gives RGB color mixing of beam & aura,
strobe effects and pre-programmed dynamic effects. P3 video data can also be
superimposed or mixed under DMX control.
x Extended mode: uses 243 DMX channels to add to Basic mode by allowing individual
control of the 72 LEDs in the backlight/aura. P3 video data can also be superimposed
or mixed under DMX control.
See “DMX protocols” on page 41 for full details of DMX control.
An RDM
-compatible DMX controller or P3 System Controller is required so that you can address
and configure the fixtures. See the DMX/RDM controller documentation for details.
Scene Capture
Scene Capture lets you capture all the DMX values that the fixture is currently receiving and save
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them as a scene. If you enable PLAYBACK, the fixture will show that scene every time it is
powered on or when you carry out a reset.
x If the fixture receives a DMX control signal during playback, it will immediately stop
showing its saved scene. Scene playback is then disabled until the fixture is powered
off and on again, or the fixture is reset.
x To stop the fixture showing its saved scene at each power cycle or reset, set
PLAYBACK to DISABLE via the function on the CONTROL / SETTINGS DMX channel
(channel 15).
LED PWM frequency control
The PWM frequency of the VDO Atomic Bold 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.
From firmware version 1.3.0, you can adjust the PWM frequency via DMX by sending value 255
on the FX Selection channel. Once activated, the FX Speed and Direction channel will control the
LED PWM frequency. Note that this change is not stored permanently in the fixture, so you have
to keep the FX Selection and FX Speed/Direction channels at the chosen values in order to keep
the LED PWM frequency at the corresponding custom value.
You can adjust PWM frequency as follows:
DMX value sent on FX Speed and
Direction Channel
LED PWM frequency
0 2400Hz (Default PWM frequency)
1-127 Adjustment in steps from 2400Hz to 3000Hz
128 3000Hz
129-254 No function
255 High speed PWM Frequency Mode (24000Hz)
Status LED
The only user controls on the VDO Atomic Bold are a status LED and a pushbutton. The function
of these is described below.
LED indication Meaning
Blue Constant Busy (e.g. booting up or writing to flash memory)
Red Constant Error. The fixture has encountered a fatal error and cannot run.
Red Flashing No control source detected (no protocols detected on DMX or Ethernet).
Green Flashing Ready. P3 packets detected, but fixture not in joined state.
Green Constant Running normally in P3 mode (P3 joined).
Cyan Flashing Ready. Fixture in DMX mode but not receiving valid DMX data.
Cyan Constant Running normally in DMX mode.
Yellow Constant Overtemperature.
Magenta Flashing Ready. Fixture in Art-Net or sACN mode but not receiving valid DMX data.
Magenta Constant Running normally in Art-Net or sACN mode.
Pushbutton functions
The pushbutton can be used to activate internal test patterns within the fixture, perform a fixture
reboot or perform a factory reset of the fixture (just like other Martin LED Video fixtures).
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If the pushbutton is given a short press, the first internal test pattern is activated. If the
pushbutton is then given another short press, the next internal test pattern is activated. This way
the user can “step” through the different internal test patterns.
Press once: Full Red test pattern
Press again: Full Green test pattern
Press again: Full Blue test pattern
Press again: Full White test pattern
Press again: White Beam test pattern
Press again: Dynamic test pattern
Press again: Test patterns stopped, fixture returns to normal operation
If the button is pressed, and kept held in for 5 seconds, the Status LED will turn blue. If the user
then releases the button, the fixture will perform a normal reboot.
If the button is pressed, and kept held in for 8 seconds, the Status LED will turn white. If the user
then releases the button, the fixture will perform a factory reset (return to factory default/backup
firmware image).
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Maintenance
Read Safety information on page 8 before maintaining the fixture. Always
c
omply with the safety instructions.
Refer any service operation not described in this user manual to a qualified
service technician.
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.
Disconnect mains power before cleaning or servicing the fixture.
Fixtures must be serviced in an area where there is no risk of anyone being
injured by failing parts, tools or other materials.
Cleaning
Cleaning schedules vary depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to
specify precise cleaning intervals for the VDO Atomic Bold. Environmental factors that may result
in a need for frequent cleaning include airborne dust and pollution.
Inspect products frequently to see whether cleaning is necessary. If in doubt, consult your
Martin® dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
To clean the product, use warm water and a soft brush or a low-pressure or medium-pressure
water jet. Use car shampoo to help remove dirt and grease. If possible, dry with a soft cloth to
avoid streaking. Do not use a stiff brush or scouring pad. Do not use solvents or abrasives. Plug
the Power and Data Input cable back into the Thru connector to prevent water ingress into the
connector.
When cleaning, pay extra attention to the fan on the back of the fixture and the cooling fins
underneath the fan, as dust and dirt may build up in this area and will significantly reduce the
cooling capacity of the fixture.
LED performance
Martin® use the best components available, but the characteristics of all LEDs change gradually
over many thousands of hours of use. Not all colors change at the same rate, and rates of
change vary depending on factors such as temperature and how intensively a particular color is
used. Because of the changes, overall light output and the exact hues obtained from specific
color mixes in all LED-based products can be expected to shift slightly over time.
To help you obtain consistent output despite these changes, Martin® P3 software from version
4.1.0 contains the P3 Fixture Adjuster tool. This feature lets you compensate for changes in LED
characteristics and restore initial output and color authenticity levels. Please contact Martin® for
more details.
Installing new software
It may be necessary to upload new software (i.e. device firmware) to the VDO Atomic Bold if it
appears to have a software-related fault or if you want to update to a newer software version.
Software for Martin® products is available via the Martin Companion application, which can be
downloaded free of charge from the Martin® website.
The VDO Atomic Bold software can be installed from the P3 System Controller over the P3 data
link. See the P3 System Controller user manual for software installation instructions.
Alternatively software may be installed over the DMX data link using the Martin Companion cable
and Martin Companion application.
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DMX protocol
The VDO Atomic Bold has six possible DMX modes
DMX Mode DMX channels Functions
1 channel 1 Single channel “blinder” with automatic tungsten effect
3 channel 3 As Atomic 3000 DMX/LED (no backlight)
4 channel 4 As Atomic 3000 DMX/LED (no backlight)
Compact 10 Control over intensity and color of main beam and aura
separately (fixed intensity, output boost and auto-dim disabled)
Basic 27 Including Aura backlight control and P3 mix control
Extended 243 As Basic mode, but including individual control over 72 Aura
backlight pixels
x While in Basic mode the DMX control of the Aura backlight does not offer individual
pixel control, the pixels can still be driven individually using the P3 System Controller
pixels.
DMX mode 1 channel
Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
Dimmer
1
0 - 255
Close → Open
Fade 0
Notes:
x Fixture will automatically reduce intensity to control temperature when running at high
power for too long
x Main Beam and Aura will mix 2700K white at full intensity and emulate tungsten effect
when dimming down
DMX mode 3 channel
Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
Beam Flash Intensity
0 Blackout
1
1 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade 0
Beam Flash Duration
2
0 - 255
7 → 650 ms
Fade 0
Beam Flash Rate
3
0 - 255
0.289 → 16.67 Hz
Fade 0
Notes:
x Fixture will automatically reduce intensity to control temperature when running at high
power for too long
x Main beam will mix 5700K white to mimic Martin Atomic 3000
x Aura Backlight is not used in this mode
x As Atomic 3000 DMX/LED 3-Channel Mode
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DMX mode 4 channel
Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
Beam Flash Intensity
0 Blackout
1
1 - 255
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade 0
Beam Flash Duration
2
0 - 255
7 → 650 ms
Fade 0
Beam Flash Rate
3
0 - 255
0.289 → 16.67 Hz
Fade 0
Beam Special Effects
0 - 5 No Effect
6 - 42 Ramp Up
43 - 85 Ramp Down
86 - 128 Ramp Up, Down
129 - 171 Random
172 - 214 Lightning
4
215 - 255 Spikes (flash over low light)
Snap 0
Notes:
x Fixture will automatically reduce intensity to control temperature when running at high
power for too long
x Main beam will mix 5700K white to mimic Martin Atomic 3000
x Aura Backlight is not used in this mode
x As Atomic 3000 DMX/LED 4-Channel Mode
DMX mode Compact
Channel
Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
Beam Dimmer
1 - 2
0 - 65535
Close → Open
Fade 0
Beam Red
3
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Beam Green
4
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Beam Blue
5
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Dimmer
6 - 7
0 - 65535
Close → Open
Fade 0
Aura Red
8
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Green
9
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Blue
10
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
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Notes:
x Fixture will run in continuous power mode, and not reduce intensity, when in Compact
mode.
x Main Beam will mix 6500K white when RGB set to full
x Aura will mix 6500K white when RGB set to full
DMX mode Basic
Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
Beam Flash Intensity
0 Blackout
1 - 2
1 - 65535
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade 0
Beam Flash Duration
3
0 - 255
7 → 650 ms
Fade 0
Beam Flash Rate
4
0 - 255
0.289 → 16.67 Hz
Fade 0
Beam Special Effects
0 - 5 No Effect
6 - 42 Ramp Up
43 - 85 Ramp Down
86 - 128 Ramp Up, Down
129 - 171 Random
172 - 214 Lightning
5
215 - 255 Spikes (flash over low light)
Snap 0
Beam Red
6 – 7
0 - 65535
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
Beam Green
8 – 9
0 – 65535
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
Beam Blue
10 – 11
0 - 65535
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
Beam CTC
0 – 10 Disabled (Still controllable from P3 System
Controller, when used)
11-191 2000K to 11000K in 50K steps (11=2000K,
101=6500K, 191=11000K)
12
192-255 11000K
Fade 0
Beam Color Presets
0 - 10 None, mix color via RGB
11 Color 1 - LEE 790 - Moroccan pink
13 Color 2 - LEE 157 - Pink
15 Color 3 - LEE 332 - Special rose pink
17 Color 4 - LEE 328 - Follies pink
19 Color 5 - LEE 345 - Fuchsia pink
21 Color 6 - LEE 194 - Surprise pink
23 Color 7 - LEE 181 - Congo Blue
13
25 Color 8 - LEE 071 - Tokyo Blue
Snap 0
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Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
27 Color 9 - LEE 120 - Deep Blue
29 Color 10 - LEE 079 - Just Blue
31 Color 11 - LEE 132 - Medium Blue
33 Color 12 - LEE 200 - Double CT Blue
35 Color 13 - LEE 161 - Slate Blue
37 Color 14 - LEE 201 - Full CT Blue
39 Color 15 - LEE 202 - Half CT Blue
41 Color 16 - LEE 117 - Steel Blue
43 Color 17 - LEE 353 - Lighter Blue
45 Color 18 - LEE 118 - Light Blue
47 Color 19 - LEE 116 - Medium Blue Green
49 Color 20 - LEE 124 - Dark Green
51 Color 21 - LEE 139 - Primary Green
53 Color 22 - LEE 089 - Moss Green
55 Color 23 - LEE 122 - Fern Green
57 Color 24 - LEE 738 - JAS Green
59 Color 25 - LEE 088 - Lime Green
61 Color 26 - LEE 100 - Spring Yellow
63 Color 27 - LEE 104 - Deep Amber
65 Color 28 - LEE 179 - Chrome Orange
67 Color 29 - LEE 105 - Orange
69 Color 30 - LEE 021 - Gold Amber
71 Color 31 - LEE 778 - Millennium Gold
73 Color 32 - LEE 135 - Deep Golden Amber
75 Color 33 - LEE 164 - Flame Red
77 Color 34 - LEE 113 - Magenta
79 Color 35 - LEE 343 - Medium Lavender
81 Color 36 - Pure White
83 Color 37 - Pure Red
85 Color 38 - Pure Yellow
87 Color 39 - Pure Green
89 Color 40 - Pure Cyan
91 Color 41 - Pure Blue
93 Color 42 - Pure Magenta
95 Color 43 - LEE 115 - Peacock Blue
97 Color 44 - LEE 180 - Dark Lavender
99 Color 45 - LEE 287 - Double CT Orange
101 Color 46 - LEE 204 - Full CT Orange
103 Color 47 - LEE 205 - Half CT Orange
105 Color 48 - LEE 015 - Deep Straw
107 - 190 No Function
191 - 214
Color Wheel Rotation Fast → Slow
215 - 219 Color Wheel Rotation Stop (stick to last color)
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Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
220 - 243
Color Wheel Rotation Inverse Slow → Fast
244 - 247 Random Colors Fast
248 - 251 Random Colors Medium
252 - 255 Random Colors Slow
Beam P3 Mix
0 - 26 DMX-Mode
Color of beam LED is fully controlled by
channel 6-11
(P3 pixel data ignored)
27 - 228 Mix-Mode
Color of beam LED is defined by mix of:
- Channel 6-11
- P3 pixel data
(range 27 to 228 performs cross-fade
between the two)
14
229 - 255 Video-Mode
Color and brightness of beam LED is driven
by P3 pixels, but Beam Red/Green/Blue
channels 6-11 keep ability to "color" the video.
Snap 0
Control / Settings
0 - 9 No Function
10 - 14 Reset Entire Fixture - 5 sec.
15 - 22 No Function
23 Linear Dimming Curve - 1 sec. (default)
24 Square Law Dimming Curve - 1 sec.
25 Inverse Square Law Dimming Curve - 1 sec.
26 S-Curve Dimming Curve - 1 sec.
27 - 35 No Function
36
Enable Video Tracking (always active in P3
mode)
37 Disable Video Tracking (default)
38 Extended Color Mode (default) – 1 sec.
39 Calibrated Color Mode – 1 sec.
40 - 53 No Function
54
Regulated fan speed, fixed light output
intensity (default) – 1 sec.
55
Full fan speed, regulated light output intensity
– 1 sec.
56
Medium fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
57
Low fan speed, regulated light output intensity
– 1 sec.
58
Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
59 Beam Behavior = LED (default) – 1 sec.
60 Beam Behavior = Xenon – 1 sec.
61-73 No Function
74 Scene capture record – 5 sec.
15
75 Scene capture playback on – 5 sec.
Snap 0
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Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
76 Scene capture playback off (default) – 5 sec.
77 - 255 No Function
FX Select
0 No FX
1-254 FX Selection (see table)
16
255 Enable PWM frequency adjustment (adjust
frequency on channel 17)
Snap 0
FX Speed / Modifier (depending on effect)
0 – 126
Rev Fast → Slow
127 – 128 Stop
17
129 – 255
Slow → Fast
Fade 128
FX Synchronization
0 No Sync
1 Fixture Offset 10 Degree
2 Fixture Offset 20 Degree
3-34 Fixture Offset…
35 Fixture Offset 350 Degree
36 Synchronized
37-100 No Function
101 – 120 Random Start
121 - 140 Random Duration
18
141 - 255 No Function
Snap 36
Aura Strobe/Shutter Effect
0-19 Shutter closed (intensity 0%)
20 - 49 No Strobe
50 - 200
Strobe, Slow → Fast
201 - 210 No Strobe
19
211 - 255
Random Strobe, Slow → Fast
Snap 30
Aura Dimmer
20 - 21
0 - 65535
Close → Open
Fade 0
Aura Red (all pixels)
22
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Green (all pixels)
23
0 – 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Blue (all pixels)
24
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura CTC
0 – 10 Disabled (Still controllable from P3 System
Controller, when used)
11-191 2000K to 11000K in 50K steps (11=2000K,
101=6500K, 191=11000K)
25
192-255 11000K
Fade 0
Aura Color Presets
0 - 10 None, mix color via RGB
11 Color 1 - LEE 790 - Moroccan pink
26
13 Color 2 - LEE 157 - Pink
Snap 0
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Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
15 Color 3 - LEE 332 - Special rose pink
17 Color 4 - LEE 328 - Follies pink
19 Color 5 - LEE 345 - Fuchsia pink
21 Color 6 - LEE 194 - Surprise pink
23 Color 7 - LEE 181 - Congo Blue
25 Color 8 - LEE 071 - Tokyo Blue
27 Color 9 - LEE 120 - Deep Blue
29 Color 10 - LEE 079 - Just Blue
31 Color 11 - LEE 132 - Medium Blue
33 Color 12 - LEE 200 - Double CT Blue
35 Color 13 - LEE 161 - Slate Blue
37 Color 14 - LEE 201 - Full CT Blue
39 Color 15 - LEE 202 - Half CT Blue
41 Color 16 - LEE 117 - Steel Blue
43 Color 17 - LEE 353 - Lighter Blue
45 Color 18 - LEE 118 - Light Blue
47 Color 19 - LEE 116 - Medium Blue Green
49 Color 20 - LEE 124 - Dark Green
51 Color 21 - LEE 139 - Primary Green
53 Color 22 - LEE 089 - Moss Green
55 Color 23 - LEE 122 - Fern Green
57 Color 24 - LEE 738 - JAS Green
59 Color 25 - LEE 088 - Lime Green
61 Color 26 - LEE 100 - Spring Yellow
63 Color 27 - LEE 104 - Deep Amber
65 Color 28 - LEE 179 - Chrome Orange
67 Color 29 - LEE 105 - Orange
69 Color 30 - LEE 021 - Gold Amber
71 Color 31 - LEE 778 - Millennium Gold
73 Color 32 - LEE 135 - Deep Golden Amber
75 Color 33 - LEE 164 - Flame Red
77 Color 34 - LEE 113 - Magenta
79 Color 35 - LEE 343 - Medium Lavender
81 Color 36 - Pure White
83 Color 37 - Pure Red
85 Color 38 - Pure Yellow
87 Color 39 - Pure Green
89 Color 40 - Pure Cyan
91 Color 41 - Pure Blue
93 Color 42 - Pure Magenta
95 Color 43 - LEE 115 - Peacock Blue
97 Color 44 - LEE 180 - Dark Lavender
99 Color 45 - LEE 287 - Double CT Orange
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Channel Value Function Fade Status
Default
Value
101 Color 46 - LEE 204 - Full CT Orange
103 Color 47 - LEE 205 - Half CT Orange
105 Color 48 - LEE 015 - Deep Straw
107 - 190 No Function
191 - 214
Color Wheel Rotation Fast → Slow
215 - 219 Color Wheel Rotation Stop (stick to last color)
220 - 243
Color Wheel Rotation Inverse Slow → Fast
244 - 247 Random Colors Fast
248 - 251 Random Colors Medium
252 - 255 Random Colors Slow
Aura P3 Mix
0 - 26 DMX-Mode
Color of Aura LEDs is fully controlled by
channel 22-24 (Aura Red, Green & Blue)
(P3 pixel data is ignored)
27 - 228 Mix-Mode
Color of Aura LEDs is defined by mix of:
- Channel 22-24 (Aura Red, Green & Blue)
- P3 pixel data
(range 27 to 228 performs cross-fade
between the two)
27
229 - 255 Video-Mode
Color and brightness of Aura LED is driven by
P3 pixels, but Aura Red/Green/Blue channels
22-24 keep ability to "color" the video.
Snap 0
Note:
x Fixture will automatically reduce intensity to control temperature when running at high
power for too long (can be disabled by activating “houselight” FX macro)
DMX mode Extended
Channel
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
Beam Flash Intensity
0 Blackout
1 - 2
1 - 65535
Minimum → Maximum Intensity
Fade 0
Beam Flash Duration
3
0 - 255
7 → 650 ms
Fade 0
Beam Flash Rate
4
0 - 255
0.289 → 16.67 Hz
Fade 0
Beam Special Effects
0 - 5 No Effect
6 - 42 Ramp Up
43 - 85 Ramp Down
86 - 128 Ramp Up, Down
129 - 171 Random
5
172 - 214 Lightning
Snap 0
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Channel
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
215 - 255 Spikes (flash over low light)
Beam Red
6 – 7
0 - 65535
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
Beam Green
8 – 9
0 – 65535
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
Beam Blue
10 – 11
0 - 65535
0 → 100%
Fade 65535
Beam CTC
0 – 10 Disabled (Still controllable from P3 System
Controller, when used)
11-191 2000K to 11000K in 50K steps (11=2000K,
101=6500K, 191=11000K)
12
192-255 11000K
Fade 0
Beam Color Presets
0 - 10 None, mix color via RGB
11 Color 1 - LEE 790 - Moroccan pink
13 Color 2 - LEE 157 - Pink
15 Color 3 - LEE 332 - Special rose pink
17 Color 4 - LEE 328 - Follies pink
19 Color 5 - LEE 345 - Fuchsia pink
21 Color 6 - LEE 194 - Surprise pink
23 Color 7 - LEE 181 - Congo Blue
25 Color 8 - LEE 071 - Tokyo Blue
27 Color 9 - LEE 120 - Deep Blue
29 Color 10 - LEE 079 - Just Blue
31 Color 11 - LEE 132 - Medium Blue
33 Color 12 - LEE 200 - Double CT Blue
35 Color 13 - LEE 161 - Slate Blue
37 Color 14 - LEE 201 - Full CT Blue
39 Color 15 - LEE 202 - Half CT Blue
41 Color 16 - LEE 117 - Steel Blue
43 Color 17 - LEE 353 - Lighter Blue
45 Color 18 - LEE 118 - Light Blue
47 Color 19 - LEE 116 - Medium Blue Green
49 Color 20 - LEE 124 - Dark Green
51 Color 21 - LEE 139 - Primary Green
53 Color 22 - LEE 089 - Moss Green
55 Color 23 - LEE 122 - Fern Green
57 Color 24 - LEE 738 - JAS Green
59 Color 25 - LEE 088 - Lime Green
61 Color 26 - LEE 100 - Spring Yellow
63 Color 27 - LEE 104 - Deep Amber
65 Color 28 - LEE 179 - Chrome Orange
13
67 Color 29 - LEE 105 - Orange
Snap 0
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Channel
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
69 Color 30 - LEE 021 - Gold Amber
71 Color 31 - LEE 778 - Millennium Gold
73 Color 32 - LEE 135 - Deep Golden Amber
75 Color 33 - LEE 164 - Flame Red
77 Color 34 - LEE 113 - Magenta
79 Color 35 - LEE 343 - Medium Lavender
81 Color 36 - Pure White
83 Color 37 - Pure Red
85 Color 38 - Pure Yellow
87 Color 39 - Pure Green
89 Color 40 - Pure Cyan
91 Color 41 - Pure Blue
93 Color 42 - Pure Magenta
95 Color 43 - LEE 115 - Peacock Blue
97 Color 44 - LEE 180 - Dark Lavender
99 Color 45 - LEE 287 - Double CT Orange
101 Color 46 - LEE 204 - Full CT Orange
103 Color 47 - LEE 205 - Half CT Orange
105 Color 48 - LEE 015 - Deep Straw
107 - 190 No Function
191 - 214
Color Wheel Rotation Fast → Slow
215 - 219
Color Wheel Rotation Stop (stick to last
color)
220 - 243
Color Wheel Rotation Inverse Slow → Fast
244 - 247 Random Colors Fast
248 - 251 Random Colors Medium
252 - 255 Random Colors Slow
Beam P3 Mix
0 - 26 DMX-Mode
Color of beam LED is fully controlled by
channel 6-11
(P3 pixel data ignored)
27 - 228 Mix-Mode
Color of beam LED is defined by mix of:
- Channel 6-11
- P3 pixel data
(range 27 to 228 performs cross-fade
between the two)
14
229 - 255 Video-Mode
Color and brightness of beam LED is driven
by P3 pixels, but beam Red/Green/Blue
channels 6-11 keep ability to "color" the
video.
Snap 0
Control / Settings
0 - 9 No Function
10 - 14 Reset Entire Fixture - 5 sec
15
15 - 22 No Function
Snap 0
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Channel
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
23 Linear Dimming Curve - 1 sec (default)
24 Square Law Dimming Curve - 1 sec
25 Inverse Square Law Dimming Curve - 1 sec
26 S-Curve Dimming Curve - 1 sec
27 - 35 No Function
36
Enable Video Tracking (always active in P3
mode)
37 Disable Video Tracking (default)
38 Extended Color Mode (default) – 1 sec.
39 Calibrated Color Mode – 1 sec.
40 - 53 No Function
54
Regulated fan speed, fixed light output
intensity (default) – 1 sec.
55
Full fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
56
Medium fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
57
Low fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
58
Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
59 Beam Behavior = LED (default) – 1 sec.
60 Beam Behavior = Xenon – 1 sec.
61-73 No Function
74 Scene capture record – 5 sec.
75 Scene capture playback on – 5 sec.
76 Scene capture playback off (default) – 5 sec.
77 - 255 No Function
FX Select
0 No FX
1-254 FX Selection (see table)
16
255 Enable PWM frequency adjustment (adjust
frequency on channel 17)
Snap 0
FX Speed / Modifier (depending on effect)
0 – 126
Rev Fast → Slow
127 – 128 Stop
17
129 – 255
Slow → Fast
Fade 128
FX Synchronization
0 No Sync
1 Fixture Offset 10 Degree
2 Fixture Offset 20 Degree
3-34 Fixture Offset…
35 Fixture Offset 350 Degree
36 Synchronized
37-100 No Function
101 – 120 Random Start
121 - 140 Random Duration
18
141 - 255 No Function
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Channel
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
Aura Strobe/Shutter Effect
0-19 Shutter closed (intensity 0%)
20 - 49 No Strobe
50 - 200
Strobe, Slow → Fast
201 - 210 No Strobe
19
211 - 255
Random Strobe, Slow → Fast
Snap 30
Aura Dimmer
20 - 21
0 - 65535
Close → Open
Fade 0
Aura Red (all pixels) – see note 1
22
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Green (all pixels) – see note 1
23
0 – 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Blue (all pixels) – see note 1
24
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura CTC – see note 1
0 – 10 Disabled (Still controllable from P3 System
Controller, when used)
11-191 2000K to 11000K in 50K steps (11=2000K,
101=6500K, 191=11000K)
25
192-255 11000K
Fade 0
Aura Color Presets – see note 1
0 - 10 None, mix color via RGB
11 Color 1 - LEE 790 - Moroccan pink
13 Color 2 - LEE 157 - Pink
15 Color 3 - LEE 332 - Special rose pink
17 Color 4 - LEE 328 - Follies pink
19 Color 5 - LEE 345 - Fuchsia pink
21 Color 6 - LEE 194 - Surprise pink
23 Color 7 - LEE 181 - Congo Blue
25 Color 8 - LEE 071 - Tokyo Blue
27 Color 9 - LEE 120 - Deep Blue
29 Color 10 - LEE 079 - Just Blue
31 Color 11 - LEE 132 - Medium Blue
33 Color 12 - LEE 200 - Double CT Blue
35 Color 13 - LEE 161 - Slate Blue
37 Color 14 - LEE 201 - Full CT Blue
39 Color 15 - LEE 202 - Half CT Blue
41 Color 16 - LEE 117 - Steel Blue
43 Color 17 - LEE 353 - Lighter Blue
45 Color 18 - LEE 118 - Light Blue
47 Color 19 - LEE 116 - Medium Blue Green
49 Color 20 - LEE 124 - Dark Green
51 Color 21 - LEE 139 - Primary Green
53 Color 22 - LEE 089 - Moss Green
26
55 Color 23 - LEE 122 - Fern Green
Snap 0
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Channel
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
57 Color 24 - LEE 738 - JAS Green
59 Color 25 - LEE 088 - Lime Green
61 Color 26 - LEE 100 - Spring Yellow
63 Color 27 - LEE 104 - Deep Amber
65 Color 28 - LEE 179 - Chrome Orange
67 Color 29 - LEE 105 - Orange
69 Color 30 - LEE 021 - Gold Amber
71 Color 31 - LEE 778 - Millennium Gold
73 Color 32 - LEE 135 - Deep Golden Amber
75 Color 33 - LEE 164 - Flame Red
77 Color 34 - LEE 113 - Magenta
79 Color 35 - LEE 343 - Medium Lavender
81 Color 36 - Pure White
83 Color 37 - Pure Red
85 Color 38 - Pure Yellow
87 Color 39 - Pure Green
89 Color 40 - Pure Cyan
91 Color 41 - Pure Blue
93 Color 42 - Pure Magenta
95 Color 43 - LEE 115 - Peacock Blue
97 Color 44 - LEE 180 - Dark Lavender
99 Color 45 - LEE 287 - Double CT Orange
101 Color 46 - LEE 204 - Full CT Orange
103 Color 47 - LEE 205 - Half CT Orange
105 Color 48 - LEE 015 - Deep Straw
107 - 190 No Function
191 - 214
Color Wheel Rotation Fast → Slow
215 - 219
Color Wheel Rotation Stop (stick to last
color)
220 - 243
Color Wheel Rotation Inverse Slow → Fast
244 - 247 Random Colors Fast
248 - 251 Random Colors Medium
252 - 255 Random Colors Slow
Aura P3 Mix
0 - 26 DMX-Mode
Color of Aura LEDs is fully controlled by
channel 22-24 (Aura Red, Green & Blue)
(P3 pixels are ignored)
27 - 228 Mix-Mode
Color of Aura LEDs is defined by mix of:
- Channel 22-24 (Aura Red, Green & Blue)
- P3 pixels
(range 27 to 228 performs cross-fade
between the two)
27
229 - 255 Video-Mode
Color and brightness of Aura LEDs is driven
Snap 0
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Channel
Value Function
Fade
Status
Default
Value
by P3 pixels, but Aura Red/Green/Blue
channels 22-24 keep ability to "color" the
video.
Aura Red Pixel 1
28
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Green Pixel 1
29
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Blue Pixel 1
30
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
…
…
Aura Red Pixel 72
241
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Green Pixel 72
242
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Aura Blue Pixel 72
243
0 - 255
0 → 100%
Fade 255
Notes:
x Channels 22-26 control color of all pixels together. Individual pixel RGB on channels
28-243 can then be combined using HTP (highest takes precedence) rules. So if you
want full individual pixel control, bring channels 22-24 to zero first.
x Fixture will automatically reduce intensity to control temperature when running at high
power for too long (can be disabled by activating “houselight” FX macro)
x The Aura pixels are mapped as shown in the diagram below, looking into the fixture
lens.
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FX Table
Beam intensity effects (1-47)
These effects modulate the intensity of the Beam LED while maintaining the color set by the RGB
channels and/or P3 pixel.
When the Beam virtual color wheel (DMX channel 13) is set to 0 (open), the intensity modulation
uses black/off as reference. So (for example) the Beam Wave effect will sweep between full
intensity and off.
When the Beam virtual color wheel (DMX channel 13) is set to any other color, the intensity
modulation will use that selected color as reference. So (for example) the Beam Wave effect will
sweep between the ‘normal’ color and the color selected on the virtual color wheel.
Beam color effects (48-95)
These effects override the color set by the RGB channels, virtual color wheel and P3 pixel.
Aura intensity effects (96-159)
These effects modulate the intensity of the Aura LEDs while maintaining the color(s) set by the
RGB channels, RGB pixel channels and P3 pixels.
When the Aura virtual color wheel (DMX channel 26) is set to 0 (open), the intensity modulation
uses black/off as reference. So (for example) the Aura Wave effect will sweep between full
intensity and off.
When the Aura virtual color wheel (DMX channel 26) is set to any other color, the intensity
modulation will use that selected color as reference. So (for example) the Aura Wave effect will
sweep between the ‘normal’ color(s) and the color selected on the virtual color wheel.
Aura color effects (160-207)
These effects override the color(s) set by the RGB channels, RGB pixel channels, virtual color
wheel and P3 pixels.
Beam & Aura combined effects (208-254)
These effects apply to both the Beam and Aura LEDs and provide a complete effect.
PWM Adjustment (255)
Sending DMX value 255 on FX selection channel 16 lets you adjust the LED PWM frequency via
FX Speed/Modifier channel 17. See “LED PWM frequency control” on page 38 for details.
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Type DMX Name Description
0 No Effect
1 Beam Wave Beam Intensity Sine Wave
2 Beam Step Beam Intensity ON/OFF Step
3 Beam Pulse Beam Intensity Pulse
4 Beam Blackout Strobe Beam Blackout Flashes
5 Beam 2x Strobe Beam 2x Flash
6 Beam 3x Strobe Beam 3x Flash
7 Beam 4x Strobe Beam 4x Flash
8 Beam Up, Down, Flash Beam Fade Up, Fade Down and
Flash
9 Beam Up, Down, Flash Second
Color
Beam Fade Up, Fade Down and
Flash in Color Preset Color
10 Beam Up, Flash, Down, Flash Beam Fade Up, Flash, Fade
Down and Flash
11 Beam Up, Flash, Down, Flash
Second Color
Beam Fade Up, Flash in Color
Preset Color, Fade Down and
Flash in Color Preset Color
12 Beam Random Levels Beam Random Intensity Levels
13 Beam Movie Flicker Beam Movie Flicker Effect
14 Beam Atomic Lighting Beam Atomic Lighting Effect
15 Beam Thunderstorm Beam Thunderstorm Effect
16 Beam HouseLight Beam to Steady Intensity (Beam
will disable boost mode and
auto-dim, and run at continuous
intensity)
17 Beam Threshold Strobe Beam Strobe auto-firing when
intensity of content hits certain
minimum
18 Beam Threshold On Beam On when intensity of
content hits certain minimum
Beam Intensity Effects
19-47 No effect
48 Beam Rainbow Wave Beam Rainbow Fades
49 Beam Rainbow Step Beam Rainbow Steps
50 Beam Rainbow Pulse Beam Rainbow Pulsing
51 Beam RGB Wave Beam RGB Fades
52 Beam RGB Step Beam RGB Steps
53 Beam RGB Pulse Beam RGB Pulsing
54 Beam CMY Wave Beam CMY Fades
55 Beam CMY Step Beam CMY Steps
56 Beam CMY Pulse Beam CMY Pulsing
57 Beam Random Mix Wave Beam Random Color Fades
58 Beam Random Mix Step Beam Random Color Steps
59 Beam Random Mix Pulse Beam Random Color Pulsing
60 Beam Spectrum Shifter Beam Color Shift from Current
Color
61 Beam Dual Color Flip Beam Alternating between
RGB/P3 Color and Color Preset
Color
62 Beam Red White Blue Fade Beam Red-Blue thru White Fade
Beam Color
63 Beam Red White Blue Snap Beam Red-Blue thru White Snap
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Type DMX Name Description
64 Beam Fire Beam Fire Effect
65 Beam Water Beam Water Effect
66 Beam Swimming Pool Beam Swimming Pool Effect
67 Beam Ice Beam Ice Effect
68 Beam Hot and Cold Beam Hot and Color Effect
69 Beam Warm and Fuzzy Beam Warm and Fuzzy Effect
70 Beam Silver and Gold Beam Silver and Gold Effect
71 Beam Gold and Silver Beam Gold and Silver Effect
72 Beam Electric Arc Beam Electric Arc Effect
73 Beam Plasma Beam Plasma Effect
74-95 No effect
96 Aura Wave (sine wave) Full Aura Intensity Sine Wave
97 Aura Step (50/50 on/off) Full Aura Intensity ON/OFF Step
98 Aura Pulse Full Aura Intensity Pulse
99 Aura Blackout Strobe Full Aura Blackout Flashes
100 Aura 2x Strobe Full Aura 2x Flash
101 Aura 3x Strobe Full Aura 3x Flash
102 Aura 4x Strobe Full Aura 4x Flash
103 Aura Up, Down, Flash Full Aura Fade Up, Fade Down
and Flash
104 Aura Up, Down, Flash Second
Color
Full Aura Fade Up, Fade Down
and Flash in Color Preset Color
105 Aura Up, Flash, Down, Flash Full Aura Fade Up, Flash, Fade
Down and Flash
106 Aura Up, Flash Second Color,
Down, Flash Second Color
Full Aura Fade Up, Flash in
Color Preset Color, Fade Down
and Flash in Color Preset Color
107 Aura Random Levels Full Aura Random Intensity
Levels
108 Aura SparkleStars Aura Pixels Sparkle Overlay
109 Aura SparkleStars Heavy Aura Pixels Heavy Sparkle
Overlay
110 Aura Starfield Aura Pixels Starfield Effect
111 Aura Fiberoptic Aura Pixels Piberoptic Effect
112 Aura PixelKiller Aura Pixels Turning ON/OFF
when moving Effect Speed
channel
113 Aura Build Up/Down Aura Pixels Turning ON/OFF at
speed of Effect Speed channel
114 Aura Ring Wave Aura Rings Intensity Sine Wave
115 Aura Ring Step Aura Rings Intensity ON/OFF
Step
116 Aura Ring Pulse Aura Rings Intensity Pulse
117 Aura Waterdrop Aura Rings Waterdrop Effect
118 Aura Radar Spinning Aura Pixels Radar Pattern
119 Aura Line Spinning Aura Pixels Line Rotating
120 Aura Cross Spinning Aura Pixels Rotating Cross
121 Aura Cross Circle Wave Aura Pixels Cross to Circle Sine
Wave
Aura Intensity Effects
122 Aura Sonar 1 Aura Pixels Spinning Sonar 1
LED
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Type DMX Name Description
123 Aura Sonar 2 Aura Pixels Spinning Sonar 2
LEDs
124 Aura Sonar 3 Aura Pixels Spinning Sonar 3
LEDs
125 Aura Sonar 6 Aura Pixels Spinning Sonar 6
LEDs
126 Aura Sonar 9 Aura Pixels Spinning Sonar 9
LEDs
127 Aura NightRider Aura Pixels NightRider Effect
128 Aura Snowflakes Aura Pixels Snowflakes Effect
129 Aura Rain Aura Pixels Rain Effect
130 Aura 1 Slice Pie Wave Aura 1/6 Segment Wave
131 Aura 1 Slice Pie Step Aura 1/6 Segment ON/OFF Step
132 Aura 1 Slice Pie Pulse Aura 1/6 Segment Pulse
133 Aura 2 Slice Pie Wave Aura 2/6 Segment Wave
134 Aura 2 Slice Pie Step Aura 2/6 Segment ON/OFF Step
135 Aura 2 Slice Pie Pulse Aura 2/6 Segment Pulse
136 Aura 3 Slice Pie Wave Aura 3/6 Segment Wave
137 Aura 3 Slice Pie Step Aura 3/6 Segment ON/OFF Step
138 Aura 3 Slice Pie Pulse Aura 3/6 Segment Pulse
139 Aura Random Slice Pie Wave Aura Random Segment Wave
140 Aura Random Slice Pie Step Aura Random Segment ON/OFF
Step
141 Aura Random Slice Pie Pulse Aura Random Segment Pulse
141 Aura Random Slice Pie Pulse Aura Random Segment Pulse
142 Aura Random 12 Wave Aura Pixels Random 12 LED
Sine Wave
143 Aura Random 12 Step Aura Pixels Random 12 LED
ON/OFF Step
144 Aura Random 12 Pulse Aura Pixels Random 12 LED
Pulse
145 Aura Random 24 Wave Aura Pixels Random 24 LED
Sine Wave
146 Aura Random 24 Step Aura Pixels Random 24 LED
ON/OFF Step
147 Aura Random 24 Pulse Aura Pixels Random 24 LED
Pulse
148 Aura Vertical Wave Vertical Intensity Wave running
over the Aura Pixels
149 Aura Horizontal Wave Horizontal Intensity Wave
running over the Aura Pixels
150 Aura Vertical Bouncing Line Vertical Intensity Line bouncing
over the Aura Pixels
151 Aura Horizontal Bouncing Line Horizontal Intensity Line
bouncing over the Aura Pixels
152 Aura Vertical+Horizontal Bouncing
Line
Vertical plus Horizontal Intensity
Line bouncing over the Aura
Pixels
153 Aura Noise Aura Pixels Noise Overlay
154 Aura Movie Flicker Full Aura Movie Flicker Effect
155 Aura Atomic Lighting Full Aura Atomic Lighting Effect
156 Aura Thunderstorm Full Aura Thunderstorm Effect
157 Aura Split Rotate Half circle of Aura ON, indexable
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Type DMX Name Description
158 Aura Split Rotate Half circle of Aura ON, rotateable
159 No effect
160
Aura Rainbow Wave Full Aura Rainbow Fades
161
Aura Rainbow Step Full Aura Rainbow Steps
162
Aura Rainbow Pulse Full Aura Rainbow Pulsing
163
Aura RGB Wave Full Aura RGB Fades
164
Aura RGB Step Full Aura RGB Steps
165
Aura RGB Pulse Full Aura RGB Pulsing
166
Aura CMY Wave Full Aura CMY Fades
167
Aura CMY Step Full Aura CMY Steps
168
Aura CMY Pulse Full Aura CMY Pulsing
169
Aura Random Mix Wave Full Aura Random Color Fades
170
Aura Random Mix Step Full Aura Random Color Steps
171
Aura Random Mix Pulse Full Aura Random Color Pulsing
172
Aura Spectrum Shifter Aura Pixels Color Shift from
Current Color
173
Aura Red White Blue Fade Full Aura Red-Blue thru White
Fade
174
Aura Red White Blue Snap Full Aura Red-Blue thru White
Snap
175
Aura Fire Aura Pixels Fire Effect
176
Aura Water Aura Pixels Water Effect
177
Aura Swimming Pool Aura Pixels Swimming Pool
Effect
178
Aura Ice Aura Pixels Ice Effect
179
Aura Hot and Cold Aura Pixels Hot and Color Effect
180
Aura Warm and Fuzzy Aura Pixels Warm and Fuzzy
Effect
181
Aura Silver and Gold Aura Pixels Silver and Gold
Effect
182
Aura Gold and Silver Aura Pixels Gold and Silver
Effect
183
Aura Electric Arc Aura Pixels Electric Arc Effect
184
Aura Plasma Aura Pixels Plasma Effect
185
Aura Police Car 1 Aura Pixels Police Car Effect 1
186
Aura Police Car 2 Aura Pixels Police Car Effect 2
187 Aura Police Car 3 Aura Pixels Police Car Effect 3
Aura Color
188-207 No effect
208 Full Thunderstorm Full Beam and Aura
Thunderstorm Effect
209 Full Welding Full Beam and Aura Welding
Effect
210 Full 3 Step Strobe Full Beam, Full Aura, Off Chase
211 Full Tick Tock Full Beam, Full Aura Chase
212 Aura Ramp Beam Flash Full Aura Intensity Ramp plus
Full Beam Flash
213 Beam Ramp Aura Flash Full Beam Intensity Ramp plus
Full Aura Flash
214 Beam-Aura Wave Intensity Sine Wave between
Full Beam and Full Aura
Beam & Aura Combined Effects
215 Beam-Aura Step Intensity ON/OFF Step between
Full Beam and Full Aura
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Type DMX Name Description
216 Beam-Aura Pulse Intensity Pulse between Full
Beam and Full Aura
217 Tungsten Emulation Beam+Aura Tungsten Emulation using Beam
and Aura
218 Tungsten Emulation Beam+Aura
including decay
Tungsten Emulation using Beam
and Aura including Fade Delay
219 Tungsten Emulation Beam Only Tungsten Emulation using Beam
220 Tungsten Emulation Beam Only
including decay
Tungsten Emulation using Beam
including Fade Delay
221 Tungsten Emulation Aura Only Tungsten Emulation using Aura
222 Tungsten Emulation Aura Only
including decay
Tungsten Emulation using Aura
including Fade Delay
223 Police Car 4 Beam and Aura Police Car Effect
4
224 Police Car 5 Beam and Aura Police Car Effect
5
225 Police Car 6 Beam and Aura Police Car Effect
6
226 Police Car 7 Beam and Aura Police Car Effect
7
227 Police Car 8 Beam and Aura Police Car Effect
8
228 Police Car 9 Beam and Aura Police Car Effect
9
229-254 No effect
255 PWM frequency adjustment
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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. Power supply issue,
such as blown fuse,
faulty connector or
damaged cable.
Ensure that the mains supply is connected
to the junction box/break-in cable and
supplying power to the fixture.
Ensure that the fixture’s test LED lights up
when the test button is pressed.
Check all power connections and cables.
Fixture does not
respond to control.
Fault in the control
network due to wiring
problem, connector or
cable damaged, or
incorrect DMX
addressing, or
potential interference
from proximity to a high
voltage installation.
Check if the fixture status LED is flashing
red to show that control data is not being
received, and if so, check all DMX cables
and connections to ensure the integrity of
the physical network.
Ensure that the DMX network is terminated.
Check that the components in the DMX
network all use standard DMX polarity.
Ensure that the fixture is set to the correct
DMX address, one that matches that set on
the DMX control device.
Check the pins on the connectors from the
previous fixture in the DMX network.
Attempt to control the fixture with another
DMX control device.
Move the fixture if it is being operated very
close to an unshielded high-voltage
installation.
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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
FCC Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 Atomic Bold area of the Martin website at
www.martin.com
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations - Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada:
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) and CAN ICES-005(A)/NMB-005(A).
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du
Canada CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) and CAN ICES-005(A)/NMB-005(A).
Mains Voltage vs. Class A/B Product:
This product is considered a class A product at 120VAC operation as common for US/Canada, and complies with
class B at 240VAC operation as common for EU and many other regions.
EU EMC
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment,
ANSI/NFPA 75.
Ne peut être utilisé dans une salle d'ordinateurs telle que définie dans la norme ANSI/NFPA 75 Standard for the
Protection of Information Technology Equipment
Conditional connection
For conformity with mains voltage fluctuations and flicker according to EN61000-3-11 during extensive use of
continuous strobe effects the user must determine, in consultation with the mains power supply authority if
necessary, that the equipment is connected to a supply impedance of less than 0.44 ohms at 50 Hz.
Photobiological Safety Warning
The label shown below is displayed on this product. If it becomes difficult or impossible to read, it
must be replaced using the illustration below to reproduce new labels sized 17 x 51 mm, in black
on a yellow background.
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