Martin M1 Installation guide

Brand: Martin

Model: M1

Type: Installation guide

Martin M1 is a professional lighting controller with a range of features for controlling and programming lighting setups. With its intuitive interface and powerful software, it allows users to create dynamic light shows and effects. The M1 features:

4 encoders for precise control of lighting parameters.
Customizable buttons and faders for quick access to commonly used functions.
Built-in effects engine for creating dynamic light sequences.
Support for multiple DMX universes for controlling large lighting rigs.
Connectivity options including Ethernet, MIDI, and USB for flexible integration into existing systems.

4 encoders for precise control of lighting parameters.
Customizable buttons and faders for quick access to commonly used functions.
Built-in effects engine for creating dynamic light sequences.
Support for multiple DMX universes for controlling large lighting rigs.
Connectivity options including Ethernet, MIDI, and USB for flexible integration into existing systems.

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Martin M1™

Encoder Upgrade Kit Installation Guide

Introduction

This upgrade kit replaces all previous versions of the M1 Encoder. It is 100% compatible with all

existing M1 controllers.

Included items

The Upgrade Kit contains the following items:

• M1 Encoder MKII PCB

mounted on a metal frame

• 4 Encoder knobs

• 4 light guides

Anti-Static Precautions

Important! Static electricity can destroy electronic

components. Follow these ESD precautions to prevent damage

to the product and injury to the user.

Carry out the upgrade at an anti-static workstation.

Wear a grounded anti-static wristband.

Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge any

static buildup.

Hold components by their edges only. Do not touch the surfaces or

any of the contacts of the PCB.

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Encoder upgrade procedure

Have the following tools ready:

• Torx T20 driver

• Torx T10 driver

• Allen key N° 6 (3mm)

• Allen key 1.5mm

Warning! Disconnect power and all data connections from the controller before you start.

1. Place the M1 on a hard and

perfectly flat surface.

2. Remove two Torx T20 screws

from the front and four Torx T20

screws from the back of the M1.

3. Loosen four 3mm hex screws

from the top plate. They are

captive and stay attached. Do not

try to unscrew them completely

from the plate.

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4. Carefully angle the screen backwards

until it is parallel to the surface the M1 is

placed on.

5. Lift the top plate out of the controller by

about 20mm until the supporting metal

structure is free. Move it towards the front

of the controller slowly until it clears the

touch screen housing.

6. Lift the top plate forward as if you were

opening a hinged lid until it is at about 90

degrees to the work surface.

7. On the back of the top plate are a large

data connector and a small power

connector. Unclip the data connector and

remove it carefully. Release the power

connector by pressing on its latch, then

disconnect it.

8. Remove the top plate from the controller

and place it securely on a desk.

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Upgrading the Encoder section

1. Using a 1.5 mm Allen key, release and

remove the 4 encoder knobs.

2. Flip the front panel and support it

underneath so that the encoder knob

shafts do not touch the work surface.

M1 Controller Encoder Upgrade Kit Installation Note Page 5 of 9

3. Unplug the I²C data cable from the

PCB

4. Remove the 6 Torx T10 screws and

lock washers, and keep them for re-

use.

5. Remove the whole encoder section

from the front panel

M1 Controller Encoder Upgrade Kit Installation Note Page 6 of 9

6. Break away the 4 light guides, and

replace them by the 4 shorter ones

supplied in this kit.

Insert each new light guide from the

front and push it down until it locks in

place. There is no need to glue it as it

locks in place on its own.

7. Check the DIP switch settings on the

PCB:

o 1 OFF (Up)

o 2,3,4 ON (Down)

M1 Controller Encoder Upgrade Kit Installation Note Page 7 of 9

8. Place the new encoder section on the

spacers. Note the connector side.

9. Use the 6 Torx screws and washers

that you removed earlier to fasten the

new encoder section in place.

10. Reconnect the I²C data cable.

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11. Flip the front panel and place the

new encoder knobs onto their

shafts.

Reassembly

Place the M1 on a hard and perfectly flat surface during reassembly. Failure to do so may

damage the chassis by twisting it.

1. Place the top panel in front of the M1

chassis.

2. Reconnect the data and power

connections. Secure the data connection

with the spring clips provided. Two

identical power connectors are provided

next to each other on the front panel, it

does not matter which one of them is

used:

3. Guide the top plate back into its position

carefully underneath the screen housing

and lower it into the chassis. If it is difficult

to fit at the back, hold it with one hand and

hold the screen housing with the other. A

slight pull backwards on the screen

housing will open more room for the top

plate to settle into place.

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4. Once the top plate is correctly in position, place the 6 Torx screws around the front and

the back into their holes. Tighten them down lightly at first. Once they are in place,

tighten them in the following order:

Front left, Front right, Back left, Back right, Monitor left, Monitor right.

5. Now check that the M1 is level by pushing on the corners to test for any wobble. If any of

the feet are not resting squarely on the work surface, loosen the screws and adjust the

plate and chassis, then repeat the above tightening procedure.

6. Next, tighten the four 3mm hex screws on the top plate, tightening gradually in a cross

pattern:

Bottom left, Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right

7. Reconnect all cables and power the M1 on.

Testing

1. Power up the M1 controller and select “Continue with current show”

2. Hit the Menu button and select:

 System  Tools  Diagnostic  ConsoleTester

3. Check the new Encoder section by turning and pushing the new encoders.

Martin M1 Installation guide

Brand: Martin

Model: M1

Type: Installation guide

4 encoders for precise control of lighting parameters.
Customizable buttons and faders for quick access to commonly used functions.
Built-in effects engine for creating dynamic light sequences.
Support for multiple DMX universes for controlling large lighting rigs.
Connectivity options including Ethernet, MIDI, and USB for flexible integration into existing systems.

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