Robe Robin CycBar 12 User Manual

Robe Robin CycBar 12 User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Robe Robin CycBar 12

  • Page 1 Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3 DMX 512 connection ............................7 3.4 Inserting diffuser ..............................8 4. Wireless DMX operation ............................. 8 5. Robin CycBar 12 - DMX protocol ..........................9 6. Control menu map ..............................16 7. Control menu ................................19 7.1 Fixture Address ..............................19 7.2 Fixture information .............................
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Robin CycBar 12 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR Robin CycBar 12! Save it for future reference. This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
  • Page 4 Robin CycBar 12 Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture. The fixture was designed for indoor use only. When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust. Avoid using the unit in locations subject to possible impacts.
  • Page 5: Fixture Exterior View

    3.1 Rigging the fixture The Robin CycBar 12 can be rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its operation characteristics. For overhead use, always install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. You must only use a safety wire equipped snap hook with screw lock gate.
  • Page 6: Connection To The Mains

    This device falls under class one and must be grounded! Design of the Robin CycBar 12 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: Dmx 512 Connection

    Robin CycBar 12 3.3 DMX 512 connection The fixture is equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX input/output. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 5-pin XLR- connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.
  • Page 8: Inserting Diffuser

    2. Press and hold a diffuser lock (1) and insert the first part of the diffuser (2). Release the diffuser lock. 3. Press and the hold diffuser lock (1) on the opposite side of the Robin CycBar 12 and insert the second part of the diffuser (2).
  • Page 9: Robin Cycbar 12 - Dmx Protocol

    Robin CycBar 12 Robin CycBar 12 - DMX protocol Version 1.0 Mode 1 - Standard 16 bit, Mode 2 - Reduced 8 bit, Mode 3 - Extended 16bit +RGB pixels, Mode 4 - Extended 16bit + RGBD pixels Mode/Channel Value...
  • Page 10 Robin CycBar 12 White 2700 K step White 2700 K (tungsten emulation)* step White 3200 K step White 3200 K (tungsten emulation)* step White 4200 K step 10-12 White 5600 K step 13-15 White 8000 K step Blue (Blue=full, Red+Green+White=0)
  • Page 11 Robin CycBar 12 Red pixel 1 0-255 Red LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green pixel 1 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue pixel 1 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Dimmer 1 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100%...
  • Page 12 Robin CycBar 12 Red pixel 6 0-255 Red LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green pixel 6 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue pixel 6 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Dimmer 6 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100%...
  • Page 13 Robin CycBar 12 Red pixel 11 0-255 Red LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green pixel 11 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue pixel 11 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Dimmer 11 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100%...
  • Page 14 Robin CycBar 12 DMX value Effect Type of Control 15-16 Effect 7 Step 17-18 Effect 8 Step 19-20 Effect 9 Step 21-22 Effect 10 Step 23-24 Effect 11 Step 25-26 Effect 12 Step 27-28 Effect 13 Step 29-30 Effect 14...
  • Page 15 Robin CycBar 12 DMX value Effect Type of Control 117-118 Effect 58 Step 119-120 Effect 59 Step 121-122 Effect 60 Step 123-124 Effect 61 Step 125-126 Effect 62 Step 127-128 Effect 63 Step 129-130 Effect 64 Step 131-132 Effect 65...
  • Page 16: Control Menu Map

    Robin CycBar 12 6. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 A001 dM.Ad. 001-512 dM.Pr. Mod 1 Mod 4 InFo Poti. totL rSEt VErS.
  • Page 17 Robin CycBar 12 Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 C.MI.n. rGbV diM.c. VhI.c. On, OFF °C, °F tnP.u. In.Po. Func 0-255 dim.F 0-255 Stor dFSE MAn.C. Func. din.F tESt St.AL.
  • Page 18 Robin CycBar 12 Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 AdJ. C.CAL C.r I C.V 12 Stor. uPd.M.
  • Page 19: Control Menu

    7. Control menu The Robin CycBar 12 is equipped with 4-segment LED display which allows to set the fixture´s behaviour according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, control various range of effects and lastly program it, if it has to be used in a stand-alone mode.
  • Page 20: Personality

    Robin CycBar 12 In order to reset this counter to 0, you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons and at the same time press the ENTER button. VErS. ---Software Versions. Select this function to read the software version of the fixture processors.
  • Page 21: Manual Mode

    Robin CycBar 12 VhI.c. --- White counting. If this function is on, the white LED of each pixel lights when a white colour is mixed. The light intensity of the white LED is in a proportion to the intensity of the rest of pixel´s LEDs (red, Green, blue) and improves the white output of the pixel.
  • Page 22: Test Sequences

    Robin CycBar 12 7. 5 Test sequences Use this menu to run demo-test sequences without an external controller, which will show you some possibilities of using the CycBar 12. 7.6 Stand-alone setting The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execute pre-set programs which can be different for every fixture.
  • Page 23: Special Functions

    - with the DMX input of the fixture if you using the flash cable RS232/DMX - with the DMX output of the Robe Universal Interface if you using the USB cable. Disconnect the fixture from the other fixtures in a DMX chain. Turn both the computer and...
  • Page 24: 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 25 Robin CycBar 12 SENSOR_DEFINITION SENSOR_VALUE DISPLAY_LEVEL DEVICE_RESET DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_HOURS Please, see the Robe Universal Interface user manual for detail description of RDM operation.
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    • Manual control of all effects via control panel • One editable program, up to 40 steps Wireless DMX/RDM module (only for Robin CycBar 12 Wireless DMX) • Compliance with USITT DMX-512 (1986 & 1990) and 512-A • Full DMX fidelity and frame integrity •...
  • Page 27 Protection factor • IP 2X Dimensions (mm) Included items • 1 x Robin CycBar 12 • 2 x Omega holder (P/N 99010420) • 1 x User manual Optional accessories (P/N 1305 2439) Daisy Chain PowerCon TRUE1 In/Out, EU, 2m, indoor...
  • Page 28 Robin CycBar 12 (P/N 1098 0248) Diffuser 10°x30° WallWasher for Robin CycBar 15/12 (P/N 1098 0250) Diffuser 30°x10° CycLight for Robin CycBar 15/12 (P/N 1098 0249) Diffuser 70°x35° CycLight for Robin CycBar 15/12 Photometric chart Robin CycBar 12 without diffuser...
  • Page 29: Cleaning And Maintenance

    For cleaning use a wet clout or an air-jet. Do not use solvents or any other aggressive cleaning fluid. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by a qualified person or ROBE service worker only. Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts.

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