Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. The Robin Painte was designed for indoor use and it is intended for professional application only. It is not for household use.
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Do not block the front lens with any object when the fixture is under operation. CAUTION! Risk group 2, RG-2 The cooling openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked. This fixture should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
2. Fixture exterior view Rear panel of the base Rear panel of the base - EP version 1- Moving head 8 - Tilt lock 2 - Yoke 9 - DMX OUT (5-pin XLR) 3 - Base 10 - DMX IN (5-pin XLR) 4 - Handle 11 - Fuse holder 5 - Touch screen...
This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded)! Design of the ROBIN Painte allows you to connect several fixtures to AC mains power in one interconnected chain using power input and throughput connectors. Needed daisy chain cords are stated in the chapter “Tech- nical specifications “...
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.
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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 (1) into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
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:...
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels. The Robin Painte is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 sockets for Ethernet connection. 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.
3.5. Wireless DMX operation The wireless version of the fixture 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-->...
3.6. Replacing rotating gobos Disconnect the fixture from mains before gobo replacing. 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool. 2. Remove the plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover. 3.
4. Remotely controllable functions Colour wheel The colour wheel with 9 dichroic filters rotates in both directions with variable speed which creates wide spec- trum of graphic effects. CMY colour mixing system The CMY color mixing system is based on graduated cyan, magenta, and yellow colour filters. A continuous range of colors may be achieved by varying the amount of each filter from 0 to 100%.
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Framing system Framing system consists of four framing shutters. There is individual control of each shutter blade position and angle, together with rotation of the complete framing module. As well as providing a sharp precise or soft frame for the projected image. Framing system orientation:...
5. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Addressing Settings DMX Address 001-512 DMX Preset channels Dimmer Fine Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI gMA2 sACN Ethernet To DMX Off, On IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address...
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Actual Module Info Assembly History Intensity History LED Modules History View Logs Fixture Errors Fixture States Power On Power Off Fixture Position Fixture Temperatures LEDs Temperature Driver Temperatures Base Temperatures Personality User Mode...
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Dimmer Curve Linear Square Law Super Square Law Gobo Indexing Max. Speed &ShortCut Follow Speed & Direction Max. Speed & Follow Dir. Date & Time Settings Focus Tracking Off, On Default Settings Off, On...
6. Control menu The Robin Forte is equipped with the QVGA Robe touch screen with battery backup which allows you to set the fixture´s behaviour according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, control all range of effects and program it in stand-alone mode.
HP - High Performance Engine for maximum light output and optimal colour characteristics. HCF - High Colour Fidelity Engine for the best light quality and colour reproduction. The type of used LED engine is displayed if the fixture is disconnected from power as well. Touch any part of the screen or press the [ENTER/Display On] button to display the initial screen with the cur- rent stored DMX address: Note: The green icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the level of the display battery charging.
Ethernet To DMX - Fixture receives protocol from the Ethernet input and sends DMX data to its DMX output (fixture works as an "Ethernet/DMX converter", next fixture can be connected to its DMX output and you can build a standard DMX chain by connecting another fixtures. Only one fixture has to be connected to the Ethernet.
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Maximum NonRes. - A maximum temperature of the LED PCB since the fixture has been fabricated. Maximum Res. - A maximum temperature of the LED PCBs since the counter was last reset. In order to reset some counter to 0, touch desired text box under item "Max.Res." Driver Temperature - The menu shows temperature on the LEDs control PCB in the fixture head.
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was > 0% (e.g. if dimmer = 50% for one hour, the adaptive time is 0.5 hour, if dimmer = 100% for one hour, the adaptive time is 1 hour). Actual Module Info - Use the item to read current information about the LEDs module installed in the fixture.
6.3 Tab "Personality" User mode - The Robin Forte allows you to recall two 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“...
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Microphone Sensitivity - Enter the menu if you want to adjust the microphone sensitivity from 1 (max.) to 20 (min.). Blackout Settings - Use the menu if you need to close the light output under certain conditions which are described below Blackout During MC - Blackout during movement correction.
Reset Web Password - The menu item allows you to reset a password for access on the Web server (default password: 2479, user: robe). 6.4 Tab "Manual Control" Reset Functions - The menu allows to reset the fixture either per function modules or all modules together.
Edit Program - Use the menu to create or to edit desired program. The Robin Forte offers 2 free programs, each up to 80 steps. Edit Program 1 - The option allows you to edit user program No.1. Edit Program 2 - The option allows you to edit user program No.2. To edit program: 1.
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Fr. Shutter 2 Swiv.- a Fram. lamella 2 fine swivelling Fr. Shutter 3 Move - a Fram. lamella 3 fine moving Fr. Shutter 3 Swiv. - a Fram. lamella 3 fine swivelling Fr. Shutter 4 Move - a Fram. lamella 4 fine moving Fr.
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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.
6. Select correct "COM " number if you use a Flash cable RS232/DMX or select "Robe Universal Interface " if you use the Robe Universal Interface/Robe Universal Interface WTX and then click on the "Connect" button. 7. If the connection is OK, click the “Start Uploading" button to start software uploading. It will take several minutes to perform software update.
STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_HOURS PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION ROBE_DMX_INPUT ROBE_WIRELESS_UNLINK RDM model ID for the Robin Painte is 0x0127. 8. Error and information messages Information icon - Air Filters Cleaning This icon signalizes that cleaning period of the air filters has elapsed and you have to clear air filter and reset the menu item "Elapsed Time".
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Colour Wheel Error (Colour Wheel Error 2) The messages will appear after the reset of the colour wheel if this wheel is not located in the default position. Prism Error 1 (Prism Error 2 ) The messages will appear after the reset of the prism wheel if this wheel is not located in the default position. Iris Error 1 (Iris Error 2 ) The messages will appear after the reset of the iris if the iris is not located in the default position.
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Internal Error 1 Communication error between PCBs (error or noise was detected on communication wires) Internal Error 2 Communication error (some PCB has failed or is disconnected (this PCB will show as N/A in menu --> Infor- mation --> Software versions) or error/noise was detected on communication wires) Clean Air Filters The message informs you that the item "Elapsed Time"...
9. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply: electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse: T 6.3A/250V ~ Max. power consumption: 440W (power factor 0.98) Mains input: - max. 16A (US 13A) Optic Light source: TE™ 310W HP White LED Engine: Colour temperature: 6700K Fixture total lumen output: 6.500 lm (goniophotometer) Remotely selectable filter for CRI 90...
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Operational frequency range of 2402-2480 MHz Producer: LumenRadio Max. number of fixtures in Ethernet IN/Out line Connection DMX data in/out: Locking 5-pin XLR Ethernet In/Out: 2 x RJ 45 (Robin Painte EP only) Power IN: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Power OUT: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1...
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Rigging Mounting points: 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks Mounting horizontally or vertically via two Omega holders Temperatures Maximum ambient temperature : 45° C Maximum housing temperature : 70° C Distances Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 0.5 m Min. distance to lit object: 3 m Total heat dissipation max.
10.1 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.
12. Appendix 12.1Changing the LED light source The Robin Painte allows you to change the LED light source and this way keep a high performance of the fixture. To change the LED light source. 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool about 30 minutes.
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The LED module consists of the LED PCB (A) with LED source cable and the heatsink (B). 6. Screw the new LED module to the head by means of the he four socket cap screws M4x14 (7) with washers 7. Connect the cable connector (6) to the control PCB. Fasten the cable (5) to the holder by means of the cable binder (4).
12.2. Obtaining information about the LED light source by mobile phone You can read information about the LED light source by means of the mobile application ROBE COM. The LED light source has to be outside of the fixture. Download and install the application ROBE COM from Google Play (for Android 5.0 and higher) or App Store (for iOS 12.0 and higher) to your mobile phone.
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If NFC connection is OK, the following screens will appear. When the following screen will appear, touch the button CANCEL. Touch the found LED module ("Robin Cuete LED module") and than touch "LED engine" to read information about found LED module. Robin Painte LED Robin Painte LED module...
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DMX protocol Robin Painte Spot - DMX protocol Version 1.2 Mode/Total channels Type of Function 1/35 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 Tilt movement by 270°...
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DMX protocol Mode/Total channels Type of Function 1/35 Value control To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3 seconds. 130 - 139 Total fixture reset (without pan/tilt) step 140 - 149 Pan and Tilt reset step 150 - 159 Colour system reset step 160 - 169 Gobo wheels reset...
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DMX protocol Mode/Total channels Type of Function 1/35 Value control Selected LED Frequency (128=default) step LED Frequency (step +1) step LED Frequency (step +2) step LED Frequency (step +3) step LED Frequency (step +124) step LED Frequency (step +125) step LED Frequency (step +126) step Selected LED Frequency...
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DMX protocol Mode/Total channels Type of Function 1/35 Value control CTO 3200K proportional Congo blue proportional 128-129 White step Positioning 130-136 Deep red step 137-142 Deep blue step 143-149 Light green step 150-155 Lavender step 156-162 Orange step 163-168 Multicolor step 169-175 Filter CRI 90 step...
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DMX protocol Mode/Total channels Type of Function 1/35 Value control 121-122 Filter 285 (Three Quarter C.T. Orange) step 123-124 Filter 352 (Glacier Blue) step 125-126 Filter 353 (Lighter Blue) step 127-128 Filter 715 (Cabana Blue) step 129-130 Filter 778 (Millennium Gold) step 131-132 Filter 793 (Vanity Fair) step...
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DMX protocol Mode/Total channels Type of Function 1/35 Value control 18-21 Gobo 3 step 22-25 Gobo 4 step 26-29 Gobo 5 step 30-33 Gobo 6 step 34-37 Gobo 7 step 38-41 Gobo 8 step Rotation - set rotation on channel 22 42-45 Gobo 1 step...
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DMX protocol Mode/Total channels Type of Function 1/35 Value control No rotation (128=default) step 129 - 255 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast proportional Rot. Gobo indexing/rotation - fine 0-255 Fine indexing/rotation (0=default) proportional Prism 0 - 19 Open position/hole (0=default) step 20 - 73 Prism indexing...
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