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  • Page 1 Preliminary Version...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Robin iForte Robin iForte POI Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ......................3 2. Fixture exterior view ...................... 5 3. Installation........................6 3.1 Connection to the mains .................... 6 3.2 Replacing the frosts ....................7 3.3 Replacing rotating gobos ..................8 3.4 Rigging the fixture ....................

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. The Robin iForte was designed for outdoor use and it is intended for professional application only. It is not for household use.
  • Page 4 (or other light source) lights directly to the front glass cover, even when the fixture is not in operation ! Please use only an original ROBE packaging (paper box, loader case or foam shell) for transporting the device, otherwise potential damage of the device during its transport will not subject to warranty.

  • Page 5: Fixture Exterior View

    2. Fixture exterior view 1 - Head 2 - Arm 3- Handle 4 - Base 5 - Pan lock 6 - Tilt lock The head has to be locked for transportation - the tilt lock latch (6) and the pan lock latch (5) have to be in the locked positions.

  • Page 6: Installation

    (residual-current circuit breaker)! Wiring and connection work must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The Robin iForte is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts. Power cable is enclosed to the fixture. If you need to install a power plug on the power cable to allow connection to power outlets, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Frosts

    3.2 Replacing the frosts Unplug the fixture from mains before replacing the frosts! To replace the frost. 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool for 40 minutes. 2. Remove cover of the head by unscrewing 6 hex socket head screws M5x16 on the cover to get access to the 1°...

  • Page 8: Replacing Rotating Gobos

    3.3 Replacing rotating gobos 1. Close a light output of the fixture and allow the fixture to cool about 40 minutes. 2. Remove cover of the head by unscrewing 6 hex socket head screws M5x16 on the cover to get access to gobo wheels.
  • Page 9 The Robe gobo has a small position point (5) at its edge which has to aim at the position point (4) on the gobo holder (3). Insert the spring lock (1) to secure correct gobo position in the gobo holder (3).

  • Page 10: Rigging The Fixture

    3.4 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 11 Omega holders points 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 (3) into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
  • Page 12 Allowed installation positions of the iForte: Note for open-air installation: if the fixture is standing on the ground, min. distance of 4" (10cm) between the fixture base and the ground has to be kept.

  • Page 13: Dmx-512 Connection

    3.5 DMX-512 connection The fixture is equipped with 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. 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 mounting sockets (rear view):...

  • Page 14: Ethernet Connection

    The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels. The Robin iForte 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.
  • Page 15 The fixture is equipped with Ethernet Pass through switch which sustains Ethernet integrity, when the fixture has no power, it automatically maintains network connectivity. If you use the Ethernet IN-OUT way for the Ethernet connection, max. 8 fixtures can be connected in the IN-OUT line.

  • Page 16: Wireless Dmx Operation

    3.7 Wireless DMX operation The wireless version of the Robin iForte 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 17: Remotely Controllable Functions

    4. Remotely controllable functions Effect wheel The wheel rotates in both directions with variable speed which creates wide spectrum of graphic effects. Gobo wheels The fixture includes two rotating gobo wheels with 6 glass gobos each, rotating in both directions, indexable, replaceable "SLOT&LOCK”...
  • Page 18 Pan/Tilt Fast pan/tilt movement due to built-in electronic motion stabilizer (EMS). The electronic motion stabilizer ensures precise position of the fixture´s head during its movement and reduces its swinging when the truss shakes. Pan /Tilt movement range: 0-540°/0-270°. Colour wheel 1 This wheel contains five dichroic filters + open.

  • Page 19: Control Menu Map

    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 cha- Mode 1 nnels Dimmer Fine Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI gMA2 sACN Ethernet To DMX Off, On...
  • Page 20 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Module FR Product IDs Mac Address RDM UID RDM Label LED Module info First Module Assembly Actual Module Info Assembly History Intensity History LED Modules History View Logs Fixture Errors Fixture States Power On...
  • Page 21 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Recalibrate Touchscreen Display Orientation Normal Inverted Auto Temperature Unit °C,°F Auto Fan Settings Fan mode High Quiet Quiet - Blackout Fan On, Off Dimmer Curve Linear Square Law Super Square Law Max.
  • Page 22 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Service Adjust DMX Values 0-255 Dimmer Fine 0-255 Calibrations Calibrate Effects 0-255 Tilt 0-255 Effect Wheel 0-255 Rot. Gobo Wheel 1 0-255 R. Gobo Index 1/1 0-255 R. Gobo 1 Index 1/6 0-255 Rot.

  • Page 23: Control Menu

    The menu page displays icons for each function that you can perform from the touch screen. After switching the fixture on, the touch screen shows the screen with the ROBE logo. Type of used LED engine in the fixture is displayed on the top line of the screen.
  • Page 24 Setings" (menu path: Personality--> Date &Time Setings). Locking/unlocking the screen. To lock the screen, display the screen with ROBE logo, touch the [ESCAPE] button and slide your finger clockwise in a circular track of 360° across buttons [ESCAPE] --> [NEXT] --> [ENTER/Display On] -->[PREV]--> [ESCAPE].
  • Page 25 To unlock the screen, touch the [ESCAPE] button and slide your finger clockwise in a circular track of 360° across buttons [ESCAPE] --> [NEXT] --> [ENTER/Display On] -->[PREV]--> [ESCAPE]. The sign "Buttons are locked" will disappear from the screen. If this sign still remains on the screen, repeat finger sliding again with a different speed.

  • Page 26: Tab " Address

    Resetable Hours - The item shows the number of the operation hours that the Robin iForte has been powered on since the counter was last reset. In order to reset this counter to 0, touch the text box next to the item "Resetable Hours:"...
  • Page 27 for one hour, the adaptive time is 1 hour). Air Filters - Regular cleaning of the air filters is very important for the fixture´s life and performance. Bild-up of dust, dirt and fog fluid residues reduces the fixture´s light output and cooling ability. The two items of this menu help you to keep cleaning period of the air filters.
  • Page 28 Module M - a Pan/Tilt processor Module L 1 - a LEDs control processor 1 Module L 2 - a LEDs control processor 2 Module O - a Focus/Zoom/Light frost control processor Module F-A -a Framming shutters control processor Module F-B - a Framming shutters/Iris control processor Module G 1 - a Rot.

  • Page 29: Tab "Personality

    6.3 Tab "Personality" User mode - The Robin iForte 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“...
  • Page 30 Follow Spot Mode - If the function is activated, the pan/tilt motors perform on lower power and the head position can be controlled manually. You can choose from three levels of the pan/tilt "consistency": soft, medium and hard. Note: reset of pan/tilt will not be executed if the fixture is in the Follow Spot Mode. Pan/Tilt Limitations - The function allows you to reduce range of pan and tilt movement by setting limits for both movements.

  • Page 31: Tab "Manual Control

    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.

  • Page 32: Tab "Stand-Alone

    Play Program 1 - The option starts user program No.1. Play Program 2 - The option starts user program No. 2. Edit Program - Use the menu to create or to edit desired program. The Robin iForte offers 2 free programs, each up to 80 steps.
  • Page 33 Rot. Gobo Wheel 1 - a carousel 1 of rotating gobos fine movement (value range: 0-255) R. Gobo Index 1/1 - a fine movement of the rotating gobo 1 (value range: 0-255) R. Gobo Index 1/2 - a fine movement of the rotating gobo 2 (value range: 0-255) R.
  • Page 34 R. Gobo Index 2/6 channel 71 Colour wheel 1 channel 72 Colour wheel 2 channel 73 Prism 1 channel 74 Prism 2 channel 75 Zoom channel 76 Focus channel 77 Iris channel 78 Frost 1/1 channel 79 Frost 1/2 channel 80 Frost 2/1 channel 81 Frost 2/2...
  • Page 35 new LEDs module (initial intensity=100%). The LEDs Measure procedure should be run after every change of the LED light source. Note: The fixture has to be connected to mains in order to run LEDs Measure procedure. Pressure Test - The menu item runs a procedure which checks a leak tightness of the fixture housing. The fixture has to be connected to mains and the head temperature cannot be higher than 55°C.
  • Page 36 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 37 For more information please see https://www.robe.cz/robe-uploader/.

  • Page 38: Rdm

    DMX512, the RDM protocol allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to send commands to and receive messages from specific moving lights. RDM allows explicit commands to be sent to a device and responses to be received from it. The list of commands for Robin iForte is the following: Parameter ID Discovery command SET command...

  • Page 39: Error And Information Messages

    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 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 40 Gobo Rotation 1 Error 1 (Gobo Rotation 1 Error 2 ) The messages will appear after the reset of the rotating gobo wheel 1 if the rotating gobos are not located in the default positions. Gobo Carousel 2 Error 1 (Gobo Carousel 2 Error 2 ) The messages will appear after the reset of the rotating gobo wheel 2 if this wheel is not located in the default position.
  • Page 41 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" in the "Fixture Information" menu is at 0 value. Clean air filters and reset this counter.

  • Page 42: Nfc

    The NFC point is situated on the front panel of fixture´s base. Download and install the ROBE COM from Google Play (for Android 5.0 and higher) or App Store (for iOS 12.0 and higher) to your mobile phone. Your mobile phone has to support NFC.

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    10. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply: electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse: T 15 A Max. power consumption: 1250W (Power factor 0.98) Optic Light source: TE™ 1.000W HP White LED Engine (Transferable) Colour temperature: 6700K CRI: 70/80/90, remotely selectable Max.
  • Page 44 Rotating gobo wheel 2 6 glass gobos can be indexed and rotated in both directions at different speeds, gobo wheel continuous rotation Gobos: outside diameter= 30.9 mm, image diameter=25 mm, thickness=1-3.5 mm, high +0,1 temperature borofloat or better glass. Gobos order: Note.
  • Page 45 Wireless DMX/RDM module 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 Max. number of fixtures in Ethernet IN/Out line Pan/Tilt Pan movement range 540°...
  • Page 46 Dimensions (mm) Accessories 1 x Omega adaptor CL-regular 2 pcs in box (P/N 10980033) 1 x Power cable including powerCON TRUE1 In connector 1 x User manual Optional accessories Frost 0,5° (exchange) for Robin T2 Profile/iForte (P/N 10980581) Frost 1° (exchange) for Robin T2 Profile/iForte (P/N 10980564) Frost 5°...

  • Page 47: Changelog

    Difference between Omega adaptor CL-regular and Omega adaptor Tall CL-regular: (All dimensions are in mm) Omega adaptor CL-regular (P/N 10980033) Omega adaptor Tall CL-regular (P/N 10980501) 11. ChangeLog This section summarizes changes in the user manual. Version of the Date of issue Description of changes manual...

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    -frost replacement Another maintenance and service operations should be carried out by trained technicians only. If you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local Robe distributor. Replacing the fuse. Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the fixture from the mains.

  • Page 49: Fixture Watertight Covers And Torques Of Covers Crews

    13.1 Fixture watertight covers and torques of covers crews Keep values of torques as stated on pictures below otherwise leakage issues can occur. Bottom base cover 16 x hex socket head screw M4x14 Screws must be tightened Tightening torque: 2.2-2.5 Nm in the order 1-->16 6 x flat head screw M5x18 17-->22.
  • Page 50 Head covers (on both sides of the head) 6 x hex socket head screw M5x16 Screws must be tightened Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm in the order 1-->6 Carefully check the gasket for signs of deformities or hardening and if it is correctly placed before screwing head covers back.
  • Page 51 Yoke cover Screws must be tightened 8 x hex socket head screw M4x8 in the order 1-->8, Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm Carefully check the gasket for signs of deformities or hardening and if it is correctly placed before screwing the yoke cover back.

  • Page 52: Disposing Of The Product

    To preserve the environment please dispose or recycle this product at the end of its life according to the local regulations and codes. August 24, 2022 Copyright © 2020-2022 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 53 DMX protocol Robin iFORTE - DMX protocol Version: 1.0 Mode 1 - Standard 16 bit, Mode 2 -enhanced gobo control Quick overview of default DMX values for each channel Mode/Channel Default DMX Function Value Pan Fine Tilt Tilt fine Pan/Tilt speed , Pan/Tilt time...
  • Page 54 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Default DMX Function Value Framing shutter 1- movement Framing shutter 1- swivelling Framing shutter 2- movement Framing shutter 2- swivelling Framing shutter 3 movement Framing shutter 3- swivelling Framing shutter 4 movement Framing shutter 4- swivelling Shutter/ strobe Dimmer intensity Dimmer intensity - fine Mode/Channel...
  • Page 55 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 40-44 Pan/Tilt mode: Speed step 45-49 Pan/Tilt mode: Time step 50-54 Blackout while pan/tilt moving: On step 55-59 Blackout while pan/tilt moving: Off step 60-64 Blackout while gobo wheels moving: On step 65-69 Blackout while gobo wheels moving: Off...
  • Page 56 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 10-14 600 Hz (10=default) step 15-19 1200 Hz step 20-24 2400 Hz step Reserved 25-255 (fixture utilizes PWM frequency set in the display menu item Frequency Setup). LED frequency fine adjusting Factory display menu setting: 600Hz Select desired PWM output frequency of LEDs on the channel above.
  • Page 57 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 51-60 Set drop by 21-25% (CYAN) step 61-70 Set drop by 26-30% (MAGENTA) step 71-80 Set drop by 31-35% (YELLOW) step 81-90 Set drop by 36-40% (ORANGE) step 91-100 Original intensity (WHITE) step 101-255 Reserved...
  • Page 58 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control (Set microphone sensitivity in menu „Personality”) 250 - 255 Auto random colour selection from fast to slow proportional Colour wheel 2 - fine positioning 0 - 255 Fine positioning (0=default) proportional Cyan 0 - 255 Cyan from min.
  • Page 59 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 59-60 Filter 135 (Deep Golden Amber) step 61-62 Filter 136 (Pale Lavender) step 63-64 Filter 137 (Special Lavender) step Filter 138 (Pale Green) 65-66 step Filter 139 (Primary Green) 67-68 step Filter 141 (Bright Blue) 69-70 step...
  • Page 60 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 1 - 255 Time of framing shutters, zoom, focus, iris and frost movement (0.1 sec-->25.5 sec.) proportional Time of prism movement (0.1 sec-->5 sec.) 1-50 proportional Effect wheel positioning 0-19 No function (0=default) step 20-127 Proportional indexing (73-center)
  • Page 61 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 55-59 Gobo 6 step Shaking gobos from slow to fast Index - set indexing on channel 27 60-71 Gobo 1 proportional 72-83 Gobo 2 proportional 84-95 Gobo 3 proportional 96-106 Gobo 4 proportional 107-118 Gobo 5...
  • Page 62 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 55-59 Gobo 6 step Shaking gobos from slow to fast Index - set indexing on channel 30 60-71 Gobo 1 proportional 72-83 Gobo 2 proportional 84-95 Gobo 3 proportional 96-106 Gobo 4 proportional 107-118 Gobo 5...
  • Page 63 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 184 - 191 Macro 8 step 192 - 199 Macro 9 step 200 - 207 Macro 10 step 208 - 215 Macro 11 step 216 - 223 Macro 12 step 224 - 231 Macro 13 step 232 - 239 Macro 14 step...
  • Page 64 DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function DMX Value control 1-50 Light Frost from 0% to 100% proportional 51-53 100% Light Frost step 54-63 Pulse closing from slow to fast proportional 64-73 Pulse opening from fast to slow proportional 74-83 Ramping from fast to slow proportional 84-86 Open...
  • Page 65 0 - 255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (0=default) proportional Dimmer intensity - fine 0 - 255 Fine dimming (0=default) proportional Copyright ©2022 Robe Lighting s.r.o. - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Page 13...
  • Page 66 Robin iForte - Colours on Virtual Colour Wheel Col. Col. Magenta Yellow Colour name Wheel 1 Wheel 2 Cyan DMX Filter 4 (Medium Bastard Amber) Filter 10 (Medium Yellow) Filter 19 (Fire) Filter 26 (Bright Red) Filter 58 (Lavender) Filter 68 (Sky Blue)
  • Page 67 Col. Col. Magenta Yellow Colour name Wheel 1 Wheel 2 Cyan DMX Filter 170 (Deep Lavender) Filter 172 (Lagoon Blue) Filter 179 (Chrome Orange) Filter 180 (Dark Lavender) Filter 181 (Congo Blue) Filter 197 (Alice Blue) Filter 201 (Full C.T. Blue) Filter 202 (Half C.T.

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