The MAC 250 Beam™ is an extremely punchy and compact beam fixture that generates variably sized pencil beams as well as wash effects via a variable frost filter. It is available as an easy and inexpensive upgrade that installs in only 5 minutes on any existing MAC 250 Wash™ fixture.
Features
- 250 W long life discharge lamp
- CMY color mixing system
- Variable frost filter
- Strobe effect up to 14 Hz, pulse effects, instant open and blackout
- Micro-Fresnel lens
- Mechanical dimming
- 3-8° beam angle
- Pan and tilt range of 540°/257°
- Tilt lock
- Modular design for easy maintenance and servicing
- Variable fan control for very quiet operation
- 6-position gobo-aperture wheel plus open
Specifications
Physical Length: 375 mm Width: 315 mm Height: 606 mm, head straight up Weight: 22.9 kg
Dynamic Effects Color mixing: CMY, independently variable 0 - 100% Gobo wheel: 6 interchangeable gobos/apertures + open Mechanical dimmer: 0 - 100% Shutter: Strobe effect up to 14 Hz, pulse effects, instant open and blackout Diffuser: Motorized frost filter Pan: 540° Tilt: 257°
Control and Programming DMX channels: 13/19 Setting and addressing: Control panel with LED display 16-bit control: CMY, gobo/aperture wheel, dimmer, frost, pan and tilt Movement control options: Tracking and vector Protocol: USITT DMX512/1990 Receiver: Opto-isolated RS-485 Firmware update: Serial upload via DMX link
Lamp Type: 250 W discharge Fitted as standard: Sylvania BA 250/2 Color temperature: 8000 K CRI (Color rendering index): >85 Average lifetime: 3000 hours Hot restrike: No Socket: GY 9.5 Ballast: Magnetic Approved alternative lamp(s): Osram HSD 250/80, GE CSD 250/2, Philips MSD 250/2
Optics Beam angle: 3° - 8° one-tenth peak angles with standard micro-Fresnel lens
Photometric Data One-tenth peak angle: 8° Peak candela value: 1.9 million
Construction Color(s): Black Housing: UV-resistant fiber-reinforced composite Reflector: Glass, cold light Protection rating: IP20
Installation Mounting points: 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks Orientation: Any
Connections AC power input: 3-pin IEC DMX data in/out: 3-pin and 5-pin locking XLR
Electrical AC power: 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz Power supply unit: User-reconfigurable voltage and frequency settings Main fuse: 6.3 AT (slow blow)
Typical Power and Current 100 V, 50 Hz: 319 W, 3.8 A, PF 0.83 100 V, 60 Hz: 317 W, 3.4 A, PF 0.93 120 V, 50 Hz: 320 W, 2.9 A, PF 0.91 120 V, 60 Hz: 314 W, 2.7 A, PF 0.96 208 V, 50 Hz: 320 W, 1.9 A, PF 0.81 208 V, 60 Hz: 319 W, 1.7 A, PF 0.92 230 V, 50 Hz: 323 W, 1.6 A, PF 0.89 230 V, 60 Hz: 326 W, 1.5 A, PF 0.95 250 V, 50 Hz: 326 W, 1.5 A, PF 0.89
Thermal Cooling: Filtered forced air (temperature-regulated) Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 40° C Maximum surface temperature, steady state, at 40° C ambient: 160° C (320° F) Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 1120 BTU/hr.
Approvals EU EMC: EN 55 015, EN 55 103-1, EN 61 547 EU safety: EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-17 US safety: ANSI/UL 1573 Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 166


Included Items Micro-Fresnel lens assembly: 6 gobo/aperture inserts: Tilt fittings: Installation instructions:
Accessories Osram HSD 250/80 lamp: 97010116 G-clamp: 91602003 Half-coupler clamp: 91602005 Quick trigger clamp: 91602007 Double flightcase for MAC 250 Krypton/Entour/Wash: 91510014
Spare Parts 6.3 AT main fuse: 05020020 Fuse F1 (6.3 AT): 05020020 Fuse F2 (2 AT): 05020009
Ordering Information MAC 250 Beam Upgrade Kit: 91610101 MAC 250 Wash in cardboard box: 90225840 MAC 250 Wash in double flightcase: 90225841
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Firmware | ||||
version 1.5.0,
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