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Robe Robin square User Manual

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  • Page 1 Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Robin Square Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ......................3 2. Operating determination ....................4 3. Fixture exterior view ...................... 5 4. Installation........................6 4. Connection to the mains .................... 6 4.2 Rigging the fixture ...................... 7 4.3 DMX-5 connection ....................9 4.4 Ethernet connection ....................

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP! 1. Safety instructions Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to: - be qualified - follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION!

  • Page 4: Operating Determination

    Do not touch the internal side of the yoke when fixture head is moving (tilt movement). There is a danger of injury of your fingers. 2. Operating determination This device is a moving head for creating decorative effects and was designed for indoor use only. This device is for professional use only.

  • Page 5: Fixture Exterior View

    3. Fixture exterior view 1 - LED area 2 - QVGA touch screen 3 - Pan lock 4 - Moving head 5 - Fuse holder 6 - Ethernet IN 7 - Ethernet OUT 8 - Power socket 9 - 3-pin DMX IN 10 - 5-pin DMX IN 11 - 5-pin DMX OUT 12- 3-pin DMX OUT...

  • Page 6: Installation

    4.1 Connection to the mains For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be earthed! The Robin Square is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts. If you install a cord cap on the power cable to allow connection to power outlets, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 7: Rigging The Fixture

    4.2 Rigging the fixture A structure intended for installation of the fixture (s) must safely hold weight of the fixture(s) placed on it. The structure has to be certificated to the purpose. The fixture (fixtures) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes and regulation.
  • Page 8 Truss installation 1. Bolt each clamp (1) to the omega holder (2) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder. 2. Fasten the omega holders to the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (3) into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.

  • Page 9: Dmx-5 Connection

    4.3 DMX-512 connection The fixture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output.The sockets are wired in parallel. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin or 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.

  • Page 10: Ethernet Connection

    The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels. The Robin Square is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 socket for Ethernet input.Use a network cable category 5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the fixture to the network.
  • Page 11 Ethernet / DMX operation Options “Art2DMX” has to be selected from the “Ethernet Mode” menu on the first fixture (connected to the Ethernet) in the fixture chain,next fixtures have standard DMX setting. Connect the Ethernet-input of the first fixture in the data chain with the network. Connect the DMX output of this fixture with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected to the DMX chain.

  • Page 12: Wireless Dmx Operation

    4.5 Wireless DMX operation The wireless version of the Robin Square is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band. The item " Wireless " from the menu "DMX Input" allows you to activate receiving of wireless DMX (Personal- ity-->...

  • Page 13: Remotely Controllable Functions

    5. Remotely controllable functions Virtual colour wheel This wheel contains 236 colours including whites (2700K, 3200K, 4200K, 5600K and 8000K). Tungsten lamp effect at whites 2700K and 3200K. RGBW or CMY colour mixing system The RGBW colour mixing system is based on red, green, blue and white high power LEDs. Option for switching the fixture to the CMY colour mixing system is available.

  • Page 14: Control Menu Map

    6. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Addressing Settings DMX Address 00-55 Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI gMA sACN Off, On Ethernet To DMX IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address Custom IP Address Net Mask...
  • Page 15 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Fixture States Power On Power Off Fixture Position Fixture Temperatures LEDs Temperatures Ambient Temperatures Base Temperatures Personality DMX Presets Mode 1 Mode  Mode 3 View Selected Preset DMX Input Wired Wireless...
  • Page 16 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Manual Effect Con- 0-55 trol Blue Pixel 25 0-55 Stand -Alone Test Sequences Dynamic Mode Static Mode 0-55 Tilt 0-55 MusicTrigger Off, On Preset Playback None Test Prog. 1 Prog.

  • Page 17: Control Menu

    7. Control menu The Robin Square Light is equipped with the QVGA Robe touch screen with battery backup which allows to set the fixture´s behaviour according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, test its vari- ous parts and lastly program it, if it has to be used in a stand-alone mode.

  • Page 18: Tab " Address

    Note: The green icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the level of the display battery charging. If the whole icon is green, the battery is fully charged while the red icon indicates exhausted battery. The battery charges during fixture operation, its charging lasts cca 6 hours.

  • Page 19: Tab "Information

    Resetable Hours - The item shows the number of the operation hours that the Robin Square has been powered on since the counter was last reset. In order to reset this counter to 0, touch the text box next to the item "Resetable Hours:"...
  • Page 20 Cur. - A current temperature of the LEDs PCB. Max. - A maximum temperature of the LEDs PCB since the fixture has been fabricated. Max. Res. - A maximum temperature of the LEDs PCB since the counter was last reset. In order to reset some counter to 0, touch desired text box under item "Max.Res."...

  • Page 21: Tab "Personality

    7.3 Tab "Personality" DMX Preset - Use the menu to select desired channel mode. Mode 1 - 24 control channels Mode 2 - 43 control channels Mode 3 - 118 control channels View Selected Preset - Use the menu to display channels included in the selected mode. DMX Input- Use the menu to select mode of receiving DMX signal.

  • Page 22: Tab "Manual Control

    Test Sequences -Use the menu to run a test/demo sequences without an external controller, which will show you some possibilities of using Robin Square. Dynamic Mode - This mode uses all Robin Square functions including pan/tilt movement and therefore is good for a complete introduction of the fixture.
  • Page 23 Play Program 2 - The option starts user program No. 2. Play Program 3 - The option starts user program No. 3. Edit Program - Use the menu to create or to edit desired program. The Robin Square offers 3 free programs, each up to 100 steps.
  • Page 24 7.6 Tab "Service" Adjust DMX Values - The menu allows you to set all effects to desired positions before fine calibration of the effects . Calibrations - This menu enables fine calibration of fixture effects and download default calibration values. Calibrate Effects - The menu allows the fine adjustment of effects.

  • Page 25: Rdm

    3. Run the Software Uploader program. Select desired COM and then click on the Connect button. (Select COM if the serial port is used or Robe Universal Interface if the USB port is used). If the connection is OK, click on the “Start Uploading button“ to start uploading. It will take several minutes to perform software update.

  • Page 26: Error And Information Messages

    LAMP_ON_MODE DEVICE_HOURS LAMP_HOURS LAMP_STRIKES ...Another options for this command (only for Robe´s fixtures): value PARAMETER_DATA=0x84 - lamp OFF by DMX value on DMX channel value PARAMETER_DATA=0x88 - lamp OFF if DMX is not present ...Commands relative resetable values 9. Error and information messages...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Zoom Error 1 (Zoom Error 2 ) The messages will appear after the reset of the zoom module if the zoom lens is not located in the default position. Faulty battery The battery on the display board is exhausted and should be replaced immediately. Clean Air Filters The message informs that the item "Elapsed Time"...
  • Page 28 Support of RDM (Remote Device Management) 3 DMX modes (24, 43, 118 control channels) Wireless DMX/RDM module (only for Wireles DMX version) Compliance with USITT DMX-512 (1986 & 1990) and 512-A Full DMX fidelity and frame integrity Auto sensing of DMX frame rate and frame size <5ms DMX latency Operational frequency range of 2402-2480 MHz Producer: LumenRadio...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Dimensions (mm) 11. Maintenance and cleaning It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt and smoke-fluid residues must not build up on or within the fixture. Otherwise, the fixture‘s light-output will be significantly reduced. Regular cleaning will not only ensure the maximum light-output, but will also allow the fixture to function reliably throughout its life.
  • Page 30 Replacing the fuse. Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead. 1) Remove the fuse holder on the rear panel of the base with a fitting screwdriver from the housing (anti-clockwise). 2) Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder. 3) Install the new fuse in the fuse holder (only the same type and rating). 4) Replace the fuseholder in the housing and fix it.

  • Page 31: Photometric Diagrams

    12. Photometric diagrams...
  • Page 34 DMX protocol Robin Square - DMX protocol Version: 1.2 Mode 1-Basic, Mode 2 -Advanced, Mode 3 -Full RGB Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Pan (8 bit) 0 - 255 Pan movement by 540° (360°) proportional Pan Fine (16 bit)
  • Page 35 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Fans mode: High 75 - 79 step White point 8000K ON 80-84 step White point 8000K OFF 85-89 step 90 -109 Reserved 110-114 Kling-Net On step 115-119 Kling-Net Off step 120-129 Reserved To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 36 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Blue/ Yellow (16bit) -all pixels*** 0 - 255 Blue or Yellow colour saturation control - fine proportional White (8 bit) - all pixels If RGBW mode is selected: 0-255 White colour saturation control - coarse (0-100%) proportional If CMY mode is selected: 0 - 255...
  • Page 37 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control MBE 2 (Multiple Beam Engine 2) Open position (without Effect) step 1 - 127 Forwards rotation from fast to slow proportional No rotation (Effect inserted) step 129-255 Backwards rotation from slow to fast proportional MBE 3 (Multiple Beam Engine 3) Open position (without Effect)
  • Page 38 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 19-20 Effect 8 step 21-22 Effect 9 step 23-24 Effect 10 step 25-255 Reserved MBE effect rotation No rotation (without MBEs) step 1 - 127 Forwards rotation from fast to slow proportional No rotation (MBEs inserted) step 129-255 Backwards rotation from slow to fast...
  • Page 39 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue pixel 1 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Red pixel 25 0-255 Red LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green pixel 25 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue pixel 25 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%)

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