CityLine 48 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR CityLine 48 ! 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.
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CityLine 48 The fixture was designed for both indoor and outdoor use. This fixture must not be used for underwater installation. When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust.
CityLine 48 2. Fixture exterior view 1. Lens array 2. Cooler 3. Control board 4. Base 5. Power cord 6. LED modules supply connector 7. Antenna (wireless DMX version) 8. DMX In/Out 3. Installation 3.1 Rigging the fixture The CityLine 4y8 can be rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its operation characteristics.
CityLine 48 There is a possibility to install the LED module and the base separately on the truss. In this case, you need adapter CF (it is not standard part of delivery, must be order extra) for rigging LED module on the truss. The length of the connection cable between the base and the LED module has to be specified in order.
CityLine 48 3. Always connect the DMX output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected. Do not overload the link. Max. 32 fixtures may be connected on a DMX link. Caution: Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output of the last fixture. The termination plug is a male 3-pin XLR plug with a 120 Ohm resistor soldered between Signal (–) and Signal (+).
CityLine 48 3.7 Stand-alone operation 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. To set the program to be played, see the "Stand-alone setting" (menu "St.AL.").
CityLine 48 4. CityLine 48 - DMX protocol Version 1.3 Mode/Channel Value Function Type of control Red - all pixels 0-255 Red LEDs saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green - all pixels 0-255 Green LEDs saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue - all pixels...
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CityLine 48 Mode/Channel Value Function Type of control Blue pixel 4 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional White pixel 4 0-255 White LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Red pixel 5 0-255 Red LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green pixel 5...
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CityLine 48 Mode/Channel Value Function Type of control Green pixel 9 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue pixel 9 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional White pixel 9 0-255 White LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Red pixel 10...
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CityLine 48 Mode/Channel Value Function Type of control White 2700 K step White 2700 K (Halogen lamp mode*) step White 3200 K step White 3200 K (Halogen lamp mode*) step White 4200 K step 10-12 White 5600 K step 13-15...
CityLine 48 5. 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 InFo Poti. totL rSEt DM.In. rEd1 0-255 dinr 0-255 VErS.
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CityLine 48 Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 dinr tESt St.AL. Auto tESt PrG.1 PrG.3 PLAY tESt PrG.1 PrG.3 Edit PrG.1 St.01 P.End 1-32 rEd1 0-255 PrG.3 St.32 S.tim.
4. Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice. Note: After switching on, the CityLine 48 will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not. If there is no data received at the DMX input, the display will start to flash with actually set address.
CityLine 48 6.3 Personality Use this menu to modify the CityLine 48 operating behaviour. dM.Pr. --- DMX preset. Select this menu item to set a desired DMX mode. Please refer to the chapter "DMX protocol" for detail description of each DMX mode.
CityLine 48 Example 2 Example 3 If two or more pixels have the same pixel position (“dP.1-d.P12”) they will have the same DMX address. Only DMX channels 1-12 are used for control this pixel configuration. If all pixels have the same pixel position, the fixture will behave as one pixel.
6. 5 Test sequences Use this menu to run demo-test sequences without an external controller, which will show you some possibilities of using the CityLine 48. 6.6 Stand-alone setting The fixture is not connected to the controller but can execute pre-set programs.
- Flash cable RS232/DMX No.13050624 (if you want to use a serial port of PC) - Robe Universal Interface (if you want to use an USB port of PC) Note1: Software update should execute a qualified person. If you lack qualification, do not attempt the update...
DMX input of the fixture if you using the flash cable RS232/DMX with the DMX input 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 the fixture on.
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Discovery command SET command GET command DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH DISC_MUTE DISC_UN_MUTE DEVICE_INFO SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL DMX_START_ADDRESS IDENTIFY_DEVICE DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL DEVICE_LABEL 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.
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Weight • 6.5 kg Protection factor • IP 65 Included items • 1 x CityLine 48 • 1 x Adapter for Omega holder (No. 99012673) • 1 x Omega holder (No. 99010420) • 1 x User manual Optional accessories • Flash cable RS232/DMX (No. 13050624)
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CityLine 48 Beam distribution Note: By reason of the fast-moving development of LED technology, more recent products may have better light parameters than previous products.
CityLine 48 9. Cleaning and maintenance DANGER ! Disconnect from the mains before starting any cleaning or maintenance work Rinse off loose dirt with low pressure water spray. Wash the housing with a soft brush or sponge and a mild, non- abrasive washing detergent.
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