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  • Page 1 Version 1.6...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Robin MegaPointe Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ......................3 2. Fixture exterior view ...................... 5 3. Installation........................6 3.1 Connection to the mains .................... 6 3.2 Changing the lamp ..................... 7 3.3 Aligning the lamp ....................... 8 3.4 Replacing rotating gobos ..................9 3.5 Rigging the fixture ....................

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to en- sure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warnings in this manual.
  • Page 4 If the fixture has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. Before switching the fixture off, turn its lamp off and allow the fixture to cool for a while. Do not shake the fixture.

  • Page 5: Fixture Exterior View

    2. Fixture exterior view 1 - Front lens 2 - Tilt lock 3 - Pan lock 4 - Base 5 - Moving head 6 - Arm The head should be locked for transportation - both tilt lock latch (2) and pan lock latch (3) have to be in locked positions.

  • Page 6: Installation

    3. Installation Fixtures must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations. 3.1 Connection to the mains For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be earthed! The Robin MegaPointe is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts.

  • Page 7: Changing The Lamp

    3.2 Changing the lamp DANGER ! Install the lamp with the fixture unplug from mains ! To change the lamp 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool at least 20 minutes. 2. Loosen the two quarter-turn fasteners (1) on a lamp cover and remove the lamp cover (2) to get into lamp compartment.

  • Page 8: Aligning The Lamp

    Insert and lock the lamp Lamp in unlocked position Turn the lamp right Lamp in locked position 3.3 Aligning the lamp The lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to differences between lamps, a fine adjustment of the lamp holder may improve light performance of the fixture.

  • Page 9: Replacing Rotating Gobos

    3.4 Replacing rotating gobos DANGER! Replace gobos with the device switched off only. Unplug from mains before! 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool. 2. Remove the bottom plastic cover of the fixture head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover. 3.

  • Page 10: Rigging The Fixture

    3.5 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 11 Truss installation 1.Bolt clamps (4) to the brackets Omega CL (1) with M12 bolts and lock nuts through the hole in the bracket Omega CL. 2.Fasten the brackets Omega CL on the bottom of the base by means of the quick-lock fasteners (2) and tighten them fully clockwise.

  • Page 12: Dmx-512 Connection

    3.6 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 13: Ethernet Connection

    3.7 Ethernet connection The fixtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with ArtNet (or MANet, MANet2, sACN) communication protocol. The control software running on your light console has to support some of the protocols. Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
  • Page 14 Ethernet / DMX operation Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at first fixture. Option “Ethernet To DMX” has to be selected from the menu “Ethernet Mode” at the first fixture (connected to the Ethernet) in the fixture chain, next fixtures have standard DMX setting.

  • Page 15: Wireless Dmx Operation

    3.8 Wireless DMX operation The wireless version of the Robin MegaPointe 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 (Person- ality-->...

  • Page 16: Remotely Controllable Functions

    4. Remotely controllable functions Lamp The Robin MegaPointe is to be operated with a Osram Sirius HRI 470W RO lamp. The Osram Sirius HRI 470W RO is a lamp system consisting of a short arc burner within a reflector. The fixture offers two modes for lamp operation: Standard Mode (full power of 470W, 1500hrs lamp life) and Eco Mode (lamp power of 380W, 2000hrs lamp life) Pan/Tilt Fast pan/tilt movement due to built-in electronic motion stabilizer.
  • Page 17 Hot-Spot Motorized movement of lamp reflector allows control light intensity of the centre of the image. Frost The fixture is equipped with two separated frosts: light and medium. Zoom Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 1.8° - 21° beam angle (beam application) or 3°- 42° (beam application).

  • Page 18: Control Menu Map

    5. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Addressing DMX Address 001-255 DMX Presets Mode 1 Mode 2 Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI gMA2 sACN Ethernet To DMX Off, On IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address...
  • Page 19 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Fixture States Power On Power Off Lamp On Lamp Off Fixture Position Fixture Temperatures Head Temperature Ambient Temperature Base Temperatures Personality User Mode User A Settings User B Settings User C Settings DMX Presets Mode 1...
  • Page 20 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Optics/Prism/Frost Reset. Manual Effect Control 0-255 Dimmer Fine 0-255 Stand -Alone Test Sequences Dynamic Mode Static Mode 0-255 Tilt 0-255 Zoom 0-255 Focus 0-255 MusicTrigger Off, On Preset Playback None Test Prg.
  • Page 21 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Prism W. 2 0-255 Pri. W. 2 R.1 0-255 Pri. W. 2 R.2 0-255 Pri. W. 2 R.3 0-255 Frost 1/1 0-255 Frost 1/2 0-255 Frost 2/1 0-255 Frost 2/2 0-255 Zoom...

  • Page 22: Control Menu

    6. Control menu The Robin MegaPointe 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 various parts and program it, if it has to be used in a stand-alone mode.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Tab "Information

    be connected to its DMX output and you can build a standard DMX chain by connecting another fixtures using their DMX inputs/outputs. Only one fixture has to be connected to the Ethernet. IP Address/Net Mask - Select this menu to set IP address. IP address is the Internet protocol address.
  • Page 25 Fixture Temperatures - The menu is used to view temperatures of the fixture´s inside. Head Temperature - The menu shows temperatures in the fixture head near the lamp. Current - A current temperature of the fixture head. Maximum NonRes. - A maximum temperature of the fixture head since the fixture has been fabricated.

  • Page 26: Tab "Personality

    6.3 Tab "Personality" User mode - The Robin MegaPointe allows you to recall up to 3 user settings. After switching the fixture on for the first time, the User A settings is active. Now all changes made in the “Personality” menu , ”Addressing” menu and the “Music Trigger“...

  • Page 27: Tab "Manual Control

    Init Effect Positions - Use the menu to set all effects to the desired positions at which they will stay after switching the fixture on without DMX signal connected. Screen Settings - Use this menu to change the touch screen settings. Display Intensity - The item allows to control the intensity of the screen (1-min., 10-max.).
  • Page 28 therefore is good for a complete introduction of the fixture. Static Mode - This option is suitable for projections on the wall, ceiling or ground without a pan/tilt movement. Adjust the "Pan", "Tilt", "Zoom" and "Focus" to desired positions and select option "Run": Music Trigger - Use the item to activate the sound control of the running program via the built-in microphone.

  • Page 29: Tab "Service

    6.6 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 30 - Flash cable RS232/DMX P/N.13050624 (if you want to use a serial port of your PC) - Robe Universal Interface (if you want to use a USB port of your PC) Note 1: Software update should execute a qualified person. If you lack qualification, do not attempt the update yourself and ask for help your ROBE distributor.

  • Page 31: Icon "Lamp Menu

    If you use the Robe Universal Interface, connect a USB port of your computer with the Robe Universal Interface by means of the USB cable and DMX input of the fixture with the DMX output of the Robe Universal Interface via a DMX cable.

  • Page 32: Rdm

    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 RDM model ID for the Robin MegaPointe is 0x00e2.

  • Page 33: Error And Information Messages

    8. Error and information messages Information icons - Air Filters Cleaning This icon signalizes that cleaning period of the air filters has elapsed and you have to clear air filters and reset the menu item "Elapsed Time". Errors Error in the fixture is signalled by the yellow warning icon at the bottom line of the screen: Touch the warning icon or press the [ESCAPE] button to display error messages.
  • Page 34 Pattern 1 Error 1 (Pattern I Error 2 ) The messages will appear after the reset of the prism wheel 1 if this wheel is not located in the default position. Pattern I Rotation Error 1 (Pattern I Rotation Error 2 ) The messages will appear after the reset of the prism wheel 2 if some rotating prism not located in the default position.
  • Page 35 Positions of fans:...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    9. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply:......electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range:....100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse:........T 8 A Max. power consumption:..670 W (power factor 0.97) Lamp Approved model: Osram Sirius HRI 470W RO Lamp life: 1500 hrs (Standard mode, 470W) 2000 hrs (Eco mode, 380W) Ballast Electronic Optical System...
  • Page 37 Prism wheel 1 Rotating 6-facet linear prism with continuous rotation in both directions Rotating 8-facet 12° circular prism with continuous rotation in both directions Rotating cylindrical prism with continuous rotation in both directions Prism wheel 2 Rotating 6-facet linear prism with continuous rotation in both directions Rotating 32-facet circular prism with continuous rotation in both directions Rotating 8-facet 18°...
  • Page 38 Beam shaper Four beam shapers with continuous rotation in both directions Frost filters eparate,variable frost filters (light and medium) Two s Zoom Linear motorized zoom Focus Motorized focus Hot-Spot control Motorized control of lamp position in order to change intensity of beam centre Strobe Strobe effect with variable speed (max.15 flashes/sec.) Pan/Tilt...
  • Page 39 Rigging Mounting points: 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks Mounting horizontally or vertically via 2 Omega brackets Temperatures Maximum ambient temperature : 45° C Maximum housing temperature : 80° C Minimum distances Min. distance from flammable materials: 1 m Min. distance of illuminated objects (Standard mode): 18 m Min.
  • Page 40 Dimensions (mm)

  • Page 41: Maintenance And Cleaning

    10. 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 42: Disposing Of The Product

    DMX chart version 1.4 (Change on Power channel - Parking position, RoboSpot support) 15/01/2018 Optional accessories changed January 15, 2018 Copyright © 2017-2018 Robe Lighting - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Made in CZECH REPUBLIC by ROBE LIGHTING s.r.o. Palackeho 416/20 CZ 75701 Valasske Mezirici...

  • Page 43: Photometric Diagrams

    12. Photometric diagrams Lamp in Standard Mode...
  • Page 47 DMX protocol Robin MegaPointe - DMX protocol Version: 1.4 Mode 1-Standard 16-bit, Mode 2 -Reduced 8-bit Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 0 - 255 Pan movement by 540° (128=default) proportional Pan Fine 0 - 255 Fine control of pan movement (0=default) proportional Tilt 0 - 255...
  • Page 48 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 120-124 Parking position On step 125-129 Parking position Off step To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3 seconds. 130 - 139 Lamp On step 140 - 149 Pan/Tilt reset step 150 - 159 Colour system reset step...
  • Page 49 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 162-166 Dark green step 167-171 CTO 2700K step 172-176 Blue step 177-180 Orange step 181-185 CTO 3200K step 186-189 UV (Kongo blue) step 190 - 215 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow proportional 216 - 217 No rotation step...
  • Page 50 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Filter 139 (Primary Green) 67-68 step 69-70 Filter 141 (Bright Blue) step 71-72 Filter 147 (Apricot) step 73-74 Filter 148 (Bright Rose) step Filter 152 (Pale Gold) 75-76 step Filter 154 (Pale Rose) 77-78 step Filter 157 (Pink)
  • Page 51 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 171-213 Ramping from open to half position ( max. --->min. speed) proportional 214-255 Ramp. from half position to full position ( max. --->min. speed) proportional Effect wheel rotation No rotation step 1 - 127 Forwards rotation from fast to slow proportional No rotation (128=default)
  • Page 52 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 58-63 Gobo 10 step 64-69 Beam reducer 1 step 70-75 Beam reducer 2 step 76-81 Beam reducer 3 step 82-87 Beam reducer 4 step Shaking gobos from slow to fast 88-95 Gobo 1 proportional 96-103 Gobo 2...
  • Page 53 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Shaking gobo from slow to fast Index - set indexing on channel 21/20 60-67 Gobo 1 proportional 68-75 Gobo 2 proportional 76-83 Gobo 3 proportional 84-91 Gobo 4 proportional 92-99 Gobo 5 proportional 100-107 Gobo 6 proportional...
  • Page 54 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 28-255 Raw DMX proportional Prism wheel 1 indexing/rotation Prism indexing - set position on channel 23/21 0 - 255 Prism 1 indexing proportional Prism 1 rotation - set position on channel 23/21 No rotation step 1 - 127...
  • Page 55 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 36-37 Pattern 5 step 38-39 Pattern 6 step 40-41 Pattern 7 step 42-43 Pattern 8 step 44-45 Pattern 9 step 46-47 Pattern 10 step 48-49 Pattern 11 step 50-51 Pattern 12 step Dynamic patterns-set rotation on channel 28/26 52-53 Pattern 13...
  • Page 56 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Frost Open (0=default) step Light Frost Max. time of Light frost movement 0 -->100% (100% -->0) is 10 sec. 1-50 Light Frost from 0% to 100% proportional 51-53 100% Light Frost step 54-63 Pulse closing from slow to fast proportional...
  • Page 57 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 0 - 255 Fine dimming (0=default) proportional Copyright © 2017 Robe Lighting s.r.o. - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Page 11...
  • Page 58 Robin MegaPointe - colours on Virtual Colour Wheel Colour Cyan Magenta Yellow Colour name Wheel (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) Filter 4 (Medium Bastard Amber) Filter 10 (Medium Yellow) Filter 19 (Fire) Filter 26 (Bright Red) Filter 58 (Lavender) Filter 68 (Sky Blue) Filter 71 (Tokyo Blue) Filter 79 (Just Blue) Filter 88 (Lime Green)
  • Page 59 Colour Cyan Magenta Yellow Colour name Wheel (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) Filter 152 (Pale Gold) Filter 154 (Pale Rose) Filter 157 (Pink) Filter 158 (Deep Orange) Filter 162 (Bastard Amber) Filter 164 (Flame Red) Filter 165 (Daylight Blue) Filter 169 (Lilac Tint) Filter 170 (Deep Lavender) Filter 172 (Lagoon Blue) Filter 179 (Chrome Orange)

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