RUSH DC 1 Aqua
User Manual
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Manual: Revision F
Table of contents
Safety information ........................................................................................ 5
Introduction ................................................................................................ 10
Before using the product .................................................................... 10
Physical installation ................................................................................... 11
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ................................................. 11
Mounting the fixture on a truss ........................................................... 11
Securing with a safety cable .............................................................. 12
AC power ................................................................................................... 13
Linking fixtures to power in a chain .................................................... 14
Fixture overview ......................................................................................... 15
Control data link ......................................................................................... 17
Tips for reliable data transmission ..................................................... 17
Connecting the DMX data link ........................................................... 18
Fixture setup .............................................................................................. 18
Using the control menus .................................................................... 18
DMX addressing ................................................................................. 18
Show Mode (standalone operation) ................................................... 19
DMX state (behavior when DMX signal stops) .................................. 20
Backlight ............................................................................................. 21
Manual Mode / manual standalone control ........................................ 21
Auto test ............................................................................................. 21
Temperature ....................................................................................... 22
Fixture operating hours readout ......................................................... 22
Software version ................................................................................ 22
Reset .................................................................................................. 22
Effects ........................................................................................................ 23
Water effect ........................................................................................ 23
Color control ....................................................................................... 23
Electronic dimming ............................................................................. 24
Focus.................................................................................................. 24
Maintenance .............................................................................................. 25
Cleaning ............................................................................................. 25
Replacing the primary fuse ................................................................ 26
DMX protocol ............................................................................................. 27
Control menus ............................................................................................ 29
Offset menu ........................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 32
Specifications ............................................................................................. 33
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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!
Hot surfaces
and fire
hazard.
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471. Do not
stare directly into the beam. Do not view the light output with
optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only – it is not for
household use. The fixture must be installed by a qualified
technician. The safety of the installation is the responsibility of the
installer. The fixture presents risks of severe injury or death due to
fire hazards, electric shock and falls. It produces a powerful,
concentrated beam of light that can create a fire hazard or a risk
of eye injury if the safety precautions below are not followed.
If you have any questions about how to install, operate or service
the fixture safely, please contact your Martin™ distributor (see
www.martin.com/distributors for details) or call the Martin™ 24-
hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-888-
tech-180.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
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There are no user-serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not
open it. Refer any service or repair operation not described in this
manual to an authorized Martin™ service technician. Do not try to
carry out any such operation yourself, as doing so may present a
health or safety risk. It may also cause damage or malfunction
and it may void your product warranty.
Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as
directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety hazard
or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this
user manual for future use.
For the latest user documentation and other information for this
and all Martin™ products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before carrying out any
installation or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in
use.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building
and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault
(earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixture can easily be disconnected from
power.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating
only.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or any
seal, cover, cable, or other component is damaged,
defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating. Do not
reapply power until repairs have been completed
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Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
electrical requirements of all connected devices.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to the
fixture’s power sockets.
Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the
electrical ratings of any cable or connector used in the chain.
The supplied power input cable is rated 6 A and can safely supply
only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any device to
the fixture’s MAINS OUT connector when using this cable. If you
replace this cable and also use the replacement cable to supply
only one fixture with mains power, the replacement cable must
also be rated 6 A minimum, have three conductors 18 AWG or
0.75 mm² minimum conductor size, have an outer cable diameter
of 6 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.) and be temperature-rated to suit the
application. In the USA and Canada the cable must be UL listed,
type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cable must be type H05VV-
F or equivalent.
To connect fixtures to mains power in a chain, you must first
obtain 14 AWG or 1.5 mm
2
power input and throughput cables
that are 16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the application.
In the USA and Canada the cables must be UL-listed, type SJT or
equivalent. In the EU the cables must be type H05VV-F or
equivalent. Suitable cables with Neutrik PowerCon connectors
are available from Martin™ (see ‘Accessories’ on page 35). If you
use these cables, you can connect fixtures to power in a linked
chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket,
but do not link more than:
• Twelve (12) RUSH DC1 Aqua fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
• Twenty-eight (28) RUSH DC1 Aqua fixtures in total at
200-240 V.
The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the
same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN
socket. Only connect devices to the MAINS OUT socket that
accept this voltage and frequency.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not use the fixture to illuminate surfaces within 200 mm (7.9
ins.) of the fixture.
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Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
a
) exceeds
40° C (104° F).
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 43° C (110° F)
during operation. Avoid contact by persons and materials. Allow
the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100 mm
(4 in.) away from the fixture.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
fans and air vents.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.
The fixture’s lenses can focus the sun’s rays inside the fixture,
creating a risk of fire and damage. Do not expose the front of the
fixture to sunlight or any other bright light source.
Protection from eye injury
Do not stare directly into the light output. Ensure that persons are
not looking directly into the LEDs when the product lights up
suddenly. This can happen when power is applied, when the
product receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu
items are selected.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes,
binoculars or similar optical instruments that may concentrate the
light output.
To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the
fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use, and
provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone
working on or near the fixture.
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 any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
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If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a
rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means of
support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or
damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a secondary
attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the fixture if a
primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must be
approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment
for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN 60598-2-17
Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a
static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture
and all installed accessories.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely
fastened.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component. If shields, lenses or ultraviolet
screens have become visibly damaged to such an extent that
their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep
scratches, the fixture must be returned to an authorized Martin™
service agent for replacement.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Do not attempt to use
a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual
or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts.
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Introduction
The RUSH DC 1 Aqua™ is a dynamic effect lamp that projects moving
water effects. It has a 75 W LED engine with long-life white LEDs.
Besides fully adjustable water effect projec
tions, the DC 1 Aqua features
a color wheel with five color flags and smooth 0-100% continuous
electronic dimming. The fixture is rugged, lightweight and compact.
The DC 1 Aqua can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller or
it can run in standalone mode with a choice of three shows. Fixtures in
standalone mode can be linked and their shows synchronized in
master/client operation.
The fixture is supplied with this user manual, a 1.5 m (5 ft.) power cable
(local power plug not included) and a folding bracket that can also be
used for rigging clamp attachment.
Before using the product
1. Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 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. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, install
as directed in this manual a local power plug (not supplied) on the
supplied power cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the
power supply match the power requirements of the fixture.
5. Check the RUSH support pages on the Martin Professional website
at www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and
technical information about the fixture. RUSH by Martin™ user
manual revisions are identified by the revision letter at the bottom of
the inside cover.
Note that when the fixture is powered on for the first time, it may smoke
slightly as it warms up, but this will only last a few minutes and is no
cause for concern.
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Physical installation
Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before installing
the fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be
used in a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure
that none of the fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked.
Fasten the fixture to a secure structure or surface. Do not
stand it on a surface or leave it where it can be moved or
fall over. If you install the fixture in a location where it may
cause injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed in
this user manual using a securely anchored safety cable
that will hold the fixture if the primary fastening method
fails.
Martin™ can supply suitable safety cables and rigging clamps for use
with the fixture (see ‘Accessories’ on page 35).
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface that is oriented
at any angle. Ensure that the surface and all fasteners used can support
at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed
on it.
Fasten the fixture securely. Do not stand it on a surface or leave it
where it can be moved or fall over. If you install the fixture in a location
where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed
below with a securely anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture if
the primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging
structure in any orientation. When installing the fixture
hanging vertically down, you can use an open-type clamp
such as a G-clamp. When installing in any other orientation,
you must use a half-coupler clamp (see illustration on right)
that completely encircles the truss chord.
To clamp the fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the
weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
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2. Block access under the work area.
3. Fold the legs of the mounting bracket together and bolt a rigging
clamp securely to the mounting bracket. The bolt used must be M12,
grade 8.8 steel minimum. It must pass through both mounting
bracket legs and be fastened with a self-locking nut.
4. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture with its clamp on
the truss and fasten the clamp securely.
5. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other secondary attachment)
that is approved for the weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will
hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails.
Loop the safety cable through the eyebolt in the back of the fixture (see
3 in illustration on page 15) and around a secure anchoring point. Do
not loop the safety cable around the fixture’s mounting bracket only, as
this will leave the fixture unsecured if it separates from the bracket.
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AC power
Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before
connecting the fixture to AC mains power.
Warning! The mains power input cable supplied with
the fixture is rated 6 A and can supply only one fixture
with mains power. Do not connect any device to the
fixture’s MAINS OUT power throughput socket when
using this input cable. If you want to connect other
fixtures to the MAINS OUT socket, see ‘Linking
fixtures to power in a chain’ on page 14.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be
grounded (earthed). The power distribution circuit must be
equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault
(earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply
the fixture with power must be located near the fixture and
easily accessible so that the fixture can easily be
disconnected from power.
Do not insert or remove live power connectors to apply or cut power, as
this may cause arcing at the terminals that will damage the connectors.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the fixture,
as this may cause damage to the fixture that is not covered by the
product warranty.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you
want to install it permanently, or a power plug (not supplied) that is
suitable for the local power outlets can be installed on the power cable.
If you install a power plug on the power cable, install a grounding type
(earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated minimum 250 V, 6 A.
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
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The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains
power at 100V~240V, 50/60Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any
other voltage or frequency to the fixture.
Linking fixtures to power in a chain
If you obtain a 14 AWG / 1.5 mm
2
power input cable and 14 AWG / 1.5
mm
2
throughput cables from Martin™ (see ‘Accessories’ on page 35),
you can relay mains power from one fixture to another by connecting
fixtures to power in a linked daisy-chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket
to MAINS IN input socket.
Using 14 AWG or 1.5 mm
2
cables from Martin™, you can link:
• Maximum twelve (12) RUSH DC1 Aqua fixtures in total at 100-120 V,
or
• Maximum twenty-eight (28) RUSH DC1 Aqua fixtures in total at 200-
240 V.
If you install a power plug on the 14 AWG / 1.5 mm
2
power input cable
available from Martin™, install a grounding type (earthed) plug with
integral cable grip that is rated minimum 16 A, 250 V.
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1 Aqua User Manual
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Fixture overview
1 - Displa
y
2 - Status LEDs
The LEDs on the control panel give the following indications:
DMX On DMX input present
MASTER On Master mode
CLIENT
On
Client mode
3 - Buttons
The four buttons on the control panel have the following functions:
MENU
• Activate menus,
or
•
Return to the previous level
of the menu
stru
cture, or
• Hold to exit the menus (thi
s occurs
automatically af
ter a period
where there has
been n
o user input).
DOWN Go down a menu branch
UP Go up a menu branch
ENTER Confirm the selected function
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4 - DMX input/output sockets
A 5-pin male XLR socket accepts input from a DMX512 data link. A 5-
pin female XLR output (thru) socket allows the DMX link to be daisy-
chained to the next fixture.
5 - Mains power input
A blue Neutrik PowerCon socket is provided to connect the fixture to AC
mains power.
6 - Mains power throughput
The white Neutrik PowerCon socket can be used to supply power to
other fixtures only if you respect the safety precautions given in this
manual (see ‘Safety information’ on page 5).
7 - Fuse
The fixture’s T 3.15A fuse is located in a fuseholder next to the display.
8 - Safety cable attachment point
Eyebolt for securing the fixture with a secondary attachment such as a
safety cable.
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Control data link
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX
or to use the master/client functionality. The fixture has 5-pin XLR
connectors for DMX data input and output.
The num
ber of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX
channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512
channels available in one DMX universe. Note that if independent
control of a fixture is required, it must have its own DMX channels.
Fixtures that are required to behave identically can share the same
DMX address and channels. To add more fixtures or groups of fixtures
when the above limit is reached, add a DMX universe and another
daisy-chained link.
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard
microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs.
24 AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.). Heavier
gauge cable and/or an amplifier are recommended for longer runs. The
pin-out on all connectors is:
• pin 1 = shield
• pin 2 =
cold (-)
• pin 3 = hot (+)
Pins 4 and 5 i
n the XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are
available for possible additional data signals as required by the
DMX512-A standard. Standard pin-out is:
• pin 4 = data 2
cold (-)
•
pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).
To split the link into branches, use a splitter, such as the Martin 4-
Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier. Terminate the link by
installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The
termination plug, which is a male XLR plug with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 Watt
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resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so
it does not reflect and cause interference. If you use a DMX splitter,
terminate each branch of the link.
Connecting the DMX data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the closest
fixture’s male XLR DMX input connector.
2. Connect the DMX output of the fixture closest to the controller to the
DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures
output to input. Terminate the last fixture on the link with a 120-Ohm
resistor.
Fixture setup
This section explains the fixture characteristics that can be set that
determine how it can be controlled and will behave. These settings are
made using the menus available from the control panel, and are
retained, even when the fixture is powered off.
Using the control menus
See also the control menu structure table in ‘Control menus’ on page
29.
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Navigate the
menu structure using the MENU, ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons.
Select any required menu option using the ENTER button. To return to a
higher level in the menu structure without making any change, press the
MENU button (this will occur automatically after an interval where there
has been no user input).
DMX addressing
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel
used to receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture can be
controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller on twelve channels.
Each DMX controlled fixture must have a DMX address set. For
example, if a fixture has a DMX address of 10, it uses channels 10, 11,
12 and 13. The next fixture on the DMX link can be set to a DMX
address of 14.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control
channels. Two fixtures of the same type may share the same address, if
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identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for
diagnostic purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined
with the inverse pan and tilt options.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
3. In the control menu, select DMX ADDRESS and press ENTER to
confirm. The current address will blink in the display.
4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the address (001 to 512).
5. Once the address has been selected, press ENTER to set it (or
press MENU to exit without saving any changes).
Show Mode (standalone operation)
The fixture can run a standalone show without needing a DMX signal. 3
different pre-programmed shows are available.
Selecting a show
To select which pre-programmed show a fixture runs in standalone
mode:
1. Select SHOW MODE and press ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select SHOW 1 to SHOW 3 (pre-
programmed shows).
3. Press ENTER to set (or press MENU to exit without making a
change).
See also ’DMX state’ on page 20.
Master/client operation
Fixtures in Show Mode can be linked in a c
hain and set to master/client
operation, where one master fixture running a standalone show
controls the behavior of client fixtures. Two client modes are available:
• Fixtures in Client 1 mode copy the master.
• Fixtures in Client 2 mode are synchronized with the master but have
slight variations in behavior.
You must set all the fixtures except one as clients. If you set more than
one fixture in the chain to act as master, you may cause damage that
is not covered by the product warranty.
To run fixtures in master/client operation:
1. In the MASTER/CLIENT menu, set one fixture to MASTER and set
all the other fixtures to CLIENT 1 or CLIENT 2.
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2. Link fixtures in a chain, using DMX cable to connect one fixture’s
DMX OUT socket to the next fixture’s DMX IN socket.
3. Set the master fixture in the chain to run one of its three standalone
shows using its SHOW MODE menu (see ‘Selecting a show’ above).
4. Set all the fixtures in the chain to DMX STATE BLACKOUT
SHOW MODE (see ‘Control menus’ on page 29).
5. Make sure that the fixtures are not receiving a DMX signal.
When fixtures are correctly connected and set up in master/client
operation, the Master s
tatus LED on the master fixture and the Client
status LED on client fixtures light constantly.
Recovering from Loss of Step in Master/Client Operation
If you power a master fixture or a client fixture off while a chain of
fixtures is operating in master/c
lient mode, master/client
synchronization will be lost. There are three possible ways of recovering
from this and getting fixtures to run the master/client show in sync
again. You can use one of the following methods:
• Power all fixtures off then on again.
• Activate the master fixture's menu mode by entering the menus in
the master fixture's control panel. Then, after a few seconds, exit the
menus.
• Send a DMX signal to all fixtures. Then, after a few seconds, shut
down the DMX signal.
DMX state
DMX STATE sets the behavior of the fixture when it is powered on and
not receiving a DMX signal (including when it is receiving a DMX signal
and the signal stops).
The fixture is set to BLACKOUT by default.
To set fixture behavior when no DMX signal is received:
1. Select DMX STATE and press
ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select from:
• SHOW MODE – fixture enters Show Mode as described above.
The first fixture on the link (master) automatically sends
synchronizing information to other connected fixtures (clients).
• BLACKOUT – fixture blacks out.
• HOLD – fixture continues to obey the last command that was
sent via DMX.
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3. Press ENTER to confirm (or press MENU to exit without making a
change).
Tip! If you are not using DMX control and just want the fixture to run a
standalone show as soon as it is powered on, select SHOW MODE.
Then go to the SHOW MODE menu (see page 19) and select one of the
three standalone shows.
Backlight
To turn the control panel display backlight on or off:
1. Select BACK LIGHT menu and press ENTER to confirm. The
present mode will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON or OFF.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
Manual Mode / manual standalone control
Fixture functions can be tested and controlled manually. To manually
control effects:
1. Select MANUAL MODE and press ENTER.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select COLOR, WAVE 1, WAVE
2 or DIMMER. Press ENTER to select (or press MENU to exit
without making a change).
3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to specify a value from 0 to 255 for
the selected effect.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the value and activate the effect (or press
MENU to exit without making a change).
5. Each time you confirm a selection with ENTER, press MENU to go
back through the menu structure.
Note that the fixture will not respond to DMX commands while you are
controlling effects in the MANUAL MODE menu. To restore DMX
control, exit the MANUAL MODE menu.
Auto test
To perform a complete test of all of the fixture functions:
1. Select AUTO TEST and press ENTER. The fixture will run a self-test
routine.
2. Press MENU to exit the test.
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Temperature
To check the onboard temperature of the fixture:
1. Select FIXTURE TEMP and press ENTER. The display will show
the temperature of the unit.
2. Press MENU to exit.
Fixture operating hours readout
To display the fixture’s operating hours counter:
1. Select FIXTURE HOURS and press ENTER. The display will show
the number of hours the fixture has been in operation since
manufacture.
2. Press MENU to exit.
Software version
To display the fixture’s installed fixture software (firmware) version
number:
1. Select SOFTWARE VERSION and press ENTER. The display will
show the installed version.
2. Press MENU to exit.
Reset
The fixture resets each time you power it on, but you can also reset the
fixture manually. To carry out a manual reset:
1. Scroll to RESET and press ENTER to reset the fixture (or press
MENU to exit without resetting).
2. A reset takes approx. 20 seconds. After this, the fixture returns to its
state before the reset.
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Effects
See ‘DMX protocol’ on page 27 for a full list of the DMX channels and
values required to control the different effects.
Water effect
The beam passes through two textured glass wheels that can be rotated
independently with variable direction and speed to give a moving water
effect. Adjusting the rotation of the two wheels gives control over the
water movement effect in the projection.
Color control
The DC 1 Aqua features a color wheel with five color filters plus an open
position. Solid and split colors can be selected. The color wheel can
also be rotated continuously with variable direction and speed.
The colors available are:
• Slot 1: Orange
• Slot 2: Green
• Slot 3: Blue
• Slot 4: Yellow
• Slot 5: Pink
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Electronic dimming
Overall intensity can be adjusted 0-100%.
Focus
Water effect projections tend to look best when focus is slightly
softened. See illustration below. To soften or sharpen the water effect
projection, adjust focus by turning the knurled focus ring (arrowed) on
the front lens.
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Maintenance
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before
servicing the fixture.
Refer any service operation not described in this user
manual to an authorized Martin™ service technician.
Disconnect mains power before cleaning or servicing the
fixture.
Service fixtures in an area where there is no risk of injury
from failing parts, tools or other materials.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide
by the Martin Professional™ Global Service organization and its
approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and
product knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of
performance throughout the product’s lifetime. Please contact Martin™
for details.
Cleaning
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.
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically
to optimize light output. Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary
greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore
impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the fixture.
Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning
include:
• Use of smoke or fog machines.
• High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
• Presence of cigarette smoke.
• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or
the natural environment at outdoor events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their
first 100 hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check
again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess
cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult
your RUSH by Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
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Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit
area. Do not use any product that contains solvents or abrasives, as
these can cause surface damage.
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10
minutes.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the
outside of the fixture with low-pressure compressed air.
3. Clean the surfaces by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth
moistened with a weak detergent solution. Do not rub glass
surfaces hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry with a
soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove
stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened
with glass cleaner or distilled water.
4. Check that the fixture is dry before reapplying power.
Replacing the primary fuse
If the fixture is completely dead, the fixture’s primary fuse F1 may have
blown and it may be necessary to install a new fuse. This fuse is located
in a fuseholder next to the MAINS OUT socket on the connections
panel. See ‘Fixture overview’ on page 15.
If you need to replace a fuse:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10
minutes.
2. Unscrew the cap of the fuseholder and remove the fuse. Replace
with a fuse of the same size and rating only.
3. Reinstall the fuseholder cap before reapplying power.
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DMX protocol
Channel Value Function
1
Dimmer
0-255
Closed 0% → Open 100%
2
Color wheel
Continuous indexing
0 Open
1-24
Open → Color 1
25 Color 1 (Orange)
26-49
Color 1 → Color 2
50 Color 2 (Green)
51-74
Color 2 → Color 3
75 Color 3 (Blue)
76-99
Color 3 → Color 4
100 Color 4 (Yellow)
101-124
Color 4 → Color 5
125 Color 5 (Pink)
126-149
Color 5 → Open
150-160 Open
Stepped indexing
161-165 Color 1
166-170 Color 2
171-175 Color 3
176-180 Color 4
181-185 Color 5
186-192 Open
Continuous rotation
193-214
CW rotation, fast → slow
215-221 Stop (wheel stops at its current position)
222-243
CCW rotation, slow → fast
Random colors
244-247 Fast
248-251 Medium
252-255 Slow
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Channel Value Function
3
Wave effect 1
0-9 Stop
10-120
CW rotation, fast → slow
121-134 Stop
135-245
CCW rotation, slow → fast
246-255 Stop
4
Wave effect 2
0-9 Stop
10-120
CW rotation, fast → slow
121-134 Stop
135-245
CCW rotation, slow → fast
246-255 Stop
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Control menus
For more information on using the menus in the control panel, see
‘Using the control menus’ on page 18.
Default fixture settings are shown in bold.
Menu Option/setting Explanation
DMX
Address
001~512
Fixture DMX address setting
Show
Mode
Show 1 Pre-programmed show 1
Show 2
Pre-programmed show 2
Show 3
Pre-programmed show 3
MasterClient
Master Fixture acts as master
Client 1 Fixture acts as client, variation 1
Client 2
Fixture acts as client, variation 2
DMX State
Show Mode
If DMX signal stops, fixture enters show
mode
Blackout
If DMX signal stops, fixture blacks out
Hold
If DMX signal stops, fixture continues to
obey the last command it received via
DMX
Back Light
Off
LED display off when not in use.
On LED display on all the time.
Manual
Mode
Color (000 - 255)
Manual color control:
0 Open
001-024 Open → Color 1
25 Color 1 (Orange)
026-049 Color 1 → Color 2
50 Color 2 (Green)
051-074 Color 2 → Color 3
75 Color 3 (Blue)
076-099 Color 3 → Color 4
100 Color 4 (Yellow)
101-124 Color 4 → Color 5
125 Color 5 (Pink)
126-149 Color 5 → Open
150-160 Open
161-165 Color 1
166-170 Color 2
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Menu Option/setting Explanation
Manual
Mode
(contd.)
171-175 Color 3
176-180 Color 4
181-185 Color 5
186-192 Open
193-214 CW rotation, fast → slow
215-221 Stop (wheel stops at its current
position)
222-243 CCW rotation, slow → fast
244-247 Fast
248-251 Medium
252-255 Slow
Wave 1 (000 - 255)
000-009 Stop
010-120 CW rotation, fast to slow
121-134 Stop
135-245 CCW rotation, slow to fast
246-255 Stop
Wave 2 (000 - 255)
000-009 Stop
010-120 CW rotation, fast to slow
121-134 Stop
135-245 CCW rotation, slow to fast
246-255 Stop
Dimmer (000 - 255)
Closed 0% to open 100%
Auto Test
Run automatic test
Fixture
Temp.
Temperature readout
Fixture
Hours
Total fixture operating hours counter
Software
Version
Currently installed software version
Reset
Reset fixture
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Offset menu
The offset menu is used to adjust the home position of the various
effects.
To access the Offset menu, press the MENU button to enter the menu
structure and then press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds.
Menu Sub-menu Setting Explanation
Offset
Menu
Color Offset -127~127 Color offset
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Troubleshooting
This section describes possible problems and provides some
suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
Symptom Potential cause Remedies
No light from
fixture, or fans not
working.
Power supply issue,
such as blown fuse,
faulty connector or
damaged cable.
Check all power
connections and cables.
Replace fixture fuse.
Fixture does not
respond to DMX
control.
Incorrect DMX
addressing.
Fault on DMX link due
to damaged connector
or cable, or
interference from
proximity to a high-
voltage installation.
Ensure that fixture’s
DMX address matches
address set on DMX
control device.
Check that fixture’s DMX
indicator LED is on, and
if not, check all cables
and connections on the
DMX link.
Check that DMX link is
terminated.
Check that all devices
on the DMX link use
standard DMX polarity.
Try to control the fixture
with another DMX
control device.
Move or shield link if it is
close to an unshielded
high-voltage installation.
Problems
running master/
client operation.
Fixtures incorrectly set
up.
Fixtures receiving
DMX signal.
Check fixture settings.
Shut down DMX to
fixtures.
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Specifications
Physical
Weight .................................................................................... 5 kg (11.0 lbs.)
Dimensions ................................ 370 x 351 x 143 mm (14.6 x 13.8 x 5.6 in.)
Dynamic Effects
Effect wheels .............................. 2 rotating water effect wheels with
variable direction and speed
Color wheel .......................... 5 colors plus open, wheel rotation with
variable direction and speed
Electronic dimming .......................................................................... 0 - 100%
Focus ................................................................................................. Manual
Control and Programming
Control options ............................................ DMX, standalone, master/client
DMX channels ............................................................................................. 4
Setting and addressing ................................. Control panel with LCD display
DMX compliance ......................................................... USITT DMX512/1990
Optics and Photometric Data
Light source ............................................................. 75 W white LED engine
Beam angle ............................................................................................... 40°
Minimum LED lifetime* .................. 50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)
*Manufacturer´s figure obtained under manufacturer´s test conditions
Construction
Color ..................................................................................................... Black
Protection rating ..................................................................................... IP20
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Installation
Mounting ......................... Adjustable folding bracket, surface or truss mount
Location .............. Indoor use only, must be fastened to surface or structure
Orientation ............................................................................................... Any
Connections
AC power in/thru ............................................................... Neutrik PowerCon
DMX data in/thru ................................................................ 5-pin locking XLR
Electrical
AC power ...................................................................... 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ............................................................................. 100 W
Fuse ................................................................................................. T 3.15 A
Typical power and current
110 V, 60 Hz ............................................................................. 100 W, 0.9 A
230 V, 50 Hz ........................................................................... 100 W, 0.45 A
Measurements made at nominal voltage at full intensity. Allow for a
deviation of +/- 10%.
Thermal
Maximum ambient temperature (T
a
max.) ............................. 40° C (104° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (T
a
min) ....................................... 0°C (32°F)
Total heat dissipation* ................................................................ 340 BTU/hr.
*Calculated, +/- 10%, at full intensity
Approvals
EU safety .................... EN 60598-2-17 (EN 60598-1), EN 62471, EN 62493
EU EMC ................................................. EN 55015, EN 55032, EN 55103-2,
............................................ EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61547
US safety ......................................................................................... UL 1573
US EMC ........................................................................ FCC Part 15 Class A
Canadian safety ............................................................. CSA C22.2 No. 166
Canadian EMC ................................................................. ICES-003 Class A
Australia/NZ ........................................................................... C-TICK N4241
Included items
Power cable, 1.5 m, mains plug supplied on US model only
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Accessories
Cables, 16 A, for connection to power in chains
Power input cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm
2
, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon input connector, 3 m (9.8 ft.) ....................... P/N 11541508
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm
2
, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) ........................... P/N 11541509
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 2.25 m (7.4 ft.) ......................... P/N 11541510
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm
2
, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 3.25 m (10.7 ft.) ....................... P/N 11541511
Power connectors
Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA
input connector, cable mount, blue ...................................... P/N 05342804
Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCB
output connector, cable mount, light grey ............................ P/N 05342805
Related Items
RUSH Software Uploader 1™ ................................................ P/N 91611399
Ordering Information
RUSH DC 1 Aqua™ in cardboard box, EU model ................. P/N 90480050
RUSH DC 1 Aqua™ in cardboard box, US model ................. P/N 90480055
Specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product
specifications, see www.martin.com
Disposing of this product
RUSH by Martin™ products are supplied in compliance with Directive
2012/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the
European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment),
where applicable. Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product
is recycled at the end of its life. Your supplier can give details of local
arrangements for the disposal of RUSH by Martin products.
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 a
new label sized 45 x 18 mm, in black on a yellow background.
RISK GROUP 2
CAUTION. Possibly hazardous
radiation emitted from this product.
Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.
