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  • Page 1 Version 1.1 Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Robin Spikie Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ......................3 2. Fixture exterior view ...................... 5 3. Installation........................6 3. Connection to the mains .................... 6 3.2 Rigging the fixture ...................... 7 3.3 DMX-5 connection ....................9 3.4. Wireless DMX operation ..................0 4.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. The Robin Spikie was designed for indoor use and it is intended for professional application only. It is not for household use.
  • Page 4 When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. Air vents and slots in the fixture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect it from overheating. Do not block the front lens with any object when the fixture is under operation.

  • Page 5: Fixture Exterior View

    2. Fixture exterior view 1 - Front lens 2 - Moving head 3 - Yoke 4 - Base 5 - DMX Out 6 - DMX In 7 - Control board 8 - Mains In 9 - Mains Out...

  • Page 6: Installation

    This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded)! Design of the Robin Spikie allows to connect several fixtures to AC mains power in one interconnected daisy chain using power input and throughput connectors. Needed daisy chain cords are stated in the chapter “Technical specifications “...

  • Page 7: Rigging The Fixture

    3.2 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 regulations.
  • Page 8 For securing the fixture to the truss install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Use only the safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate. Fasten the snap hook in the attachment point and the safety wire around the truss as shown on the picture below.

  • Page 9: Dmx-5 Connection

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

  • Page 10: Wireless Dmx Operation

    3.4. Wireless DMX operation The external Robe Wireless CRMX-LB100 module allows receiving wireless DMX. This module is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band. Robe Wireless CRMX-LB100...

  • Page 11: Remotely Controllable Functions

    4. Remotely controllable functions Virtual Colour wheel The virtual colour contains 66 preset LEE swatches, rainbow effect in both directions with variable speed. CTC (colour temperature correction) The CTC channel allows to change colour temperature of white in range of 2700K-8000K. Colour Mix control The Colour Mix control channel defines relation between colour channels (R,G,B,W) and virtual colour wheel: DMX value...

  • Page 13: Control Menu Map

    5. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 DMXA Set DMXA 00-55 DMX Pres Mode 1 Mode  Info POn Time Total Reset Air fil Aler P R Ti DMX In 0-55...
  • Page 14 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Test Prg Static 0-55 Tilt 0-55 Dynamic Sta Alone Music T On, Off Auto Run Test Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3 Pr Play Test Prg Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3...

  • Page 15: Control Menu

    Set DMXA- Use this menu item to set the DMX start address of the fixture, which is defined as the first channel from which the Robin Spikie will respond to the controller. If you set, for example, the address 36, the Robin Spikie will use channels 36 - 70 for control (if Mode 1 is selected).

  • Page 16: Personality (Pers)

    DMX In - DMX readout. The menu is used to read DMX values of each channel received by the fixture. Hea Temp - Head temperature. The menu shows temperature in the fixture´s head. Current - A current temperature of the head. Highest - A maximum temperature of the the head since the fixture has been fabricated.

  • Page 17: Manual Control (Manual)

    Pr Edit - Editing program. Select this menu to edit or create the program. The Robin Spikie has one built-in program and one user-editable program up to 40 steps. Each program step has a step time - during which effects last in the current step and a fade time- during which effects move to new positions.

  • Page 18: Reset

    5. Press [ESCAPE] button, select next prog. step, press [ENTER] button and repeat steps 3 - 5). 6.7 Reset This option enables the Robin Spikie to index all effects and return to their standard positions. 6.8 Special functions (Special) RDM Low - This menu item shows the first part of the RDM identification code.
  • Page 19 - with the DMX input of the fixture if you using the flash cable RS232/DMX - with the USB input of the Robe Universal Interface if you using the USB cable. Connect DMX output of the Robe Universal Interface with the fixture via a standard DMX cabel.

  • Page 20: Rdm

    3. Run the Software Uploader. 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 21: Error And Information Messages

    8. Error and information messages Tilt Err This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the head´s magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sen- sor failed or magnet is missing) or the stepping motor is defective or its driving IC on the PCB. The head is not located in the default position after the reset.

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    9. Technical Specifications . Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply: electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse: T 2A/250V ~ Max. power consumption: 100W@230V (I=0.48A, power factor=0.88) Mains input: CE - max. 16A ETL - max. 10A Mains output: CE - max. 15A ETL - max.
  • Page 23 Supported protocols: USITT DMX 512, RDM, 2 DMX modes (27, 21 control channels) External Wireless DMX/RDM module (option) 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 24: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Wireles DMX module: Robe Wireless CRMX-LB100 Accessories Omega holder (P/N 99010420).......1 piece Optional accessories (P/N 10980127) Robe Wireless CRMX-LB100 (P/N 1305 2439) Daisy Chain PowerCon TRUE1 In/Out, EU, 2m, indoor (P/N 1305 2440) Daisy Chain PowerCon TRUE1 In/Out, US, 2m, indoor...

  • Page 25: Replacing The Fuse

    10.1 Replacing the fuse Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead! 1.Replace the fuse by a fuse of the same type and rating only. 2. Remove the plastic covers of the base (1) by unscrewing two fastening screws (2) on each cover. 3.

  • Page 26: Cleaning Of The Air Filtr

    To preserve the environment please dispose or recycle this product at the end of its life according to the local regulations and codes. July 20, 2016 Copyright © 2016 Robe Lighting - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice...

  • Page 27: Photometric Diagrams

    11. Photometric diagrams...

  • Page 31: Changelog

    12. ChangeLog This section summarizes all types of changes in the user manual. Version of the Date of issue Description of changes manual 20/07/2016 Added chapter "Remotely controllable functions"...
  • Page 32 DMX protocol Robin SPIKIe - DMX protocol Version: 1.1 Mode 1-Standard 16-bit, Mode 2 -Reduced 8-bit Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Pan (8 bit) 0 - 255 Pan movement by 540°/360° (128=default) proportional Pan Fine (16 bit) 0 - 255...
  • Page 33 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 90 -129 Reserved To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3 seconds. 130 - 139 Fixture reset (except pan/tilt) 140 - 149 Pan/Tilt reset step 150 - 159 Zoom reset step 160 - 169 Flower effect/prism reset step...
  • Page 34 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 65-66 LEE 138 (Pale Green) step LEE 798 (Chrysalis Pink) 67-68 step LEE 141 (Bright Blue) 69-70 step LEE 147 (Apricot) 71-72 step 73-74 LEE 148 (Bright Rose) step 75-76 LEE 152 (Pale Gold) step 77-78 LEE 154 (Pale Rose)
  • Page 35 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control If RGBW mode is selected: 0-255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional If CMY mode is selected: 0 - 255 No function White (16 bit) 0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional If function "White Point 8000K"...
  • Page 36 Dimmer intensity - fine (16 bit) 0 - 255 Fine dimming (0=default) proportional * Select RGB or CMY mixing mode on channel "Power/Special functions" Copyright © 2016 Robe Lighting s.r.o. - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Page 5...

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