ARRI SkyPanel S30 User Manual
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- Page 1 SkyPanel ® S30 / S60 / S120 / S360 C and RP Versions U S E R M A N U A L L5.0019845 / L04006 02 / 2023...
- Page 2 No part of this document may be used for distribution, reproduction, transmission, transcription, storage in a data re- trieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of ARRI. If you are downloading files from our web pages for your personal use, make sure to check for updated versions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Introduction ................5 Information about Firmware Version 4.4 . - Page 4 ARRI Lighting Service Manager ........
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for selecting a SkyPanel LED soft light from ARRI. The SkyPanel is a compact, ultra-bright and high-quality LED soft light. The different models of the SkyPanel emit white light with a fixed color temperature or colored light with adjustable color temperature and adjustable green-magenta point. -
Page 6: Properties
You can set up or control the SkyPanel with the options listed in the table below. Option Control Configuration Information Fixture menu page 7 Please see DMX protocol specification (free download from www.arri.com) CRMX page 28 (wireless DMX)* page 39 Art-Net and sACN page 32 ALSM page 33 Web Portal... -
Page 7: Fixture Menu
Fixture Menu This section describes the fixture menu of the SkyPanel and the SkyPanel remote control. Some options, especially options for saving and loading data, are not available in the remote control fixture menu. Overview Features of the Fixture Menu POWER-LED (1) Color Indication... - Page 8 STATUS-LED (3) Color Indication Green No error. Normal temperature. Warning fixture over temperature (only Red flashing (0,5s rhythm)* with fan modes QUIET and HIGH). Error detected. An error message appears in the display. Calibration data not loaded. Display Backlight Color Indication Blue or Off No error, normal condition.
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Page 9: To Set The Operation Mode
To store a DMX preset A long (> 3 sec.) simultaneously press of the MENU and PRESET button opens the DMX preset list. Turn the encoder (4) to select one of 10 DMX presets. Select a slot and press the encoder (4) to store the DMX preset. -
Page 10: Skypanel Remote
SkyPanel Remote The SkyPanel Remote is connected with an USB cable to a SkyPanel softlight. It is powered by the SkyPanel and does not use a battery. The SkyPanel Remote emulates the SkyPanel fixture menu. Each SkyPanel Remote controls one SkyPanel. Use multiple SkyPanel softlights in a host / client configuration to control them with one SkyPanel Remote. -
Page 11: Fixture Modes
The SkyPanel offers, depending on the model, up to 31 control modes. Use the 8 bit modes with basic controllers like simple fader consoles. ARRI recommends the use of the 16 bit modes in combination with controllers supporting 16 bit resolution to obtain best results. The high resolution provides smooth dimming and precise color adjustments. -
Page 12: Light Effects
• Use a calibrated color mode such as HSI or CCT mode. RGBW mode can also be used if RGBW Calibrated Color is turned on. • In case low intensity output is needed, ARRI recommends to activate Low End Mode. • Intensity levels above 1% will yield better results. This applies to all above mentioned modes and all... -
Page 13: Functions
Functions To set the Lighting Parameters in CCT Mode Set the color temperature continuously with the central rotary knob (5). Set the green/magenta point continuously with the right rotary knob (6). The current setting is displayed above the rotary knobs. To set the Color in HSI Mode Set the hue continuously with the central rotary knob (5). - Page 14 To Use the Extended Color Control via the Control Panel Press the MODE button for approximately 3 sec in the home screen to activate the extended color control. If RGBW direct mode is active, the extended color control is not available. Please activate the calibrated RGBW color mode ( see Calibrated Color Space on page 17) to be able to activate the extended color con- trol.
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Page 15: To Set The Brightness In All Operating Modes
NOTICE Presets made in Firmware 4.0 or higher will not work on previous firmware versions. To Set the Brightness in all Operating Modes Set the brightness in both operating modes continuously with the encoder (4). The setting is dynamic: Turning the encoder fast changes the intensity in coarse steps, turning it slow changes the intensity in fine steps. - Page 16 Low End Mode The Low End Mode optimizes the dimmer quality at low intensity levels and enables SkyPanel to generate accurate CCTs with high color rendition and smooth dimming at very low light levels. The Low End Mode can cause flickering when used with cameras shooting at high frame rates. NOTICE The Stage Mode can not be used with active Low End mode and vice versa.
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Page 17: Host / Client Mode
Host / Client Mode In Host / Client mode the client fixtures mimic the host fixture without delay. The host fixture generates a DMX signal on the 5-pin DMX Thru connector. Connect a maximum of 32 SkyPanels and L-series fixtures to a DMX data link. Choose one SkyPanel to be the host fixture. -
Page 18: To Set The Fan Mode
To set the frequency 1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu. 2.Turn the encoder, until Light Control is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu. 3.Turn the encoder, until Frequency Selection is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu. 4.Select a frequency. - Page 19 Candle Low flickering of a warm light, slower than fire and less energetic. The light gentle fades in CCT and brightness with periods of static behavior in between. It consists of „flutters“ and static periods. Parameters: • CCT range • Speed Clouds Passing Slow variations in intensity and CCT that can be offset.
- Page 20 Fluorescent Flicker Fluorescent color with static periods and then periods of the light flickering on and off. Parameters: • Speed • Frequency Light Strobe Generates a white or colored strobe effect with adjustable speed from 25 flashes / sec to 1 flash / sec. DANGER DANGER! Risk of injury or death through epileptic seizure.
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Page 21: To Activate And Set Effect Parameters With The Fixture Menu
Pulsing A pulsing or throbbing effect where the color and speed can be set. Parameters: • CCT • Green/magenta point • Cross fade • Color • Saturation • Frequency • Span Television Creates an on-board TV effect. Cool CCT that changes intensity every few seconds. Parameters: •... - Page 22 The table below shows the parameters you can adjust with the rotary knobs for each effect: Effect Mode Rotary Knob Parameter Central Saturation Party Effect Right Speed Central CCT range Candle Right Speed Central Offset Clouds Passing Right Speed Central Color range Club Lights Right...
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Page 23: To Set The Display Behavior
When changing a parameter of an active effect through the fixture menu or via DMX, the internal effect generator recalculates the effect in real time. The effect can stutter, step or be unsmooth for a short period. Do not change parameters of an active effect if the effect needs to run smooth. To Set the Display Behavior You can set the intensity of the background illumination, the contrast, the behavior of the background illumination and the orientation of the display content. -
Page 24: Light Preset Lists
To Save the Error and Service Log For diagnosis purpose you might be asked to send the error and service log to the ARRI service. The log files can be downloaded to an USB memory stick. The file name contains the date, time and serial number of the fixture. -
Page 25: To Read Out Fixture Settings
4.The SkyPanel reboots with its factory settings. Light Engine Compensation (C-Versions only) ARRI always tries to offer lampheads of highest quality and performance. LEDs represent a new type of light source that is developing rapidly. This is why different SkyPanels can be equipped with different generations of light engines in one installation. - Page 26 To Perform a Light Engine Compensation: 1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu. 2.Turn the encoder, until Fixture Settings is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu. 3.Turn the encoder, until LE Compensation is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu. 4.Select Light Engine Compensation State and press the encoder.
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Page 27: Dmx
DMX Mode The SkyPanel offer different DMX modes. Please find a detailed overview of all DMX modes in the document SkyPanel DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free download on the ARRI website www.arri.com. To set a DMX Mode 1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu. -
Page 28: Dmx Protocol Version
DMX settings menu. Depending on the selected mode, 8 (8-bit modes) or 16 (16-bit modes and Coarse / Fine) additional DMX channels are added per fixture. Please find more information in the SkyPanel DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free download on the ARRI website www.arri.com. -
Page 29: Dmx Presets
NOTICE Please find a detailed overview of all DMX modes in the document SkyPanel DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free download on the ARRI website www.arri.com. DMX Presets The SkyPanel supports 10 user-defined DMX presets. Each DMX preset contains the following parameters: •... - Page 30 To activate a DMX Preset List Press MENU (10) and PRESET (7) short and simultaneously to open the DMX preset list independent from the current shown page on the display. Turn an double-press the encoder to activate a DMX preset list. NOTICE If Host / Client Mode was active: Loading a DMX Preset disables the host/client mode as the user expects the new settings.
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Page 31: Dmx Monitor
DMX Monitor When valid control data is received, the SkyPanel automatically opens page one of the DMX monitor in the display. The top right corner will say DMX, and the top left corner will note any special settings such as RGBW cal. -
Page 32: Networking
Networking Art-Net and sACN From firmware version 2.0 the SkyPanel supports Art-Net. Art-Net is a network protocol to control devices. Here is a brief explanation of some basic terms being used by Art-Net. For more detailed information, please visit the web site of the Art-Net developers: www.artisticlicence.com. The SkyPanel is capable of processing Art-Net for up to ten universes with one sender and three universes with two senders. -
Page 33: Network Settings
Please find information about the features and the functionality of the ARRI Lighting Service Manager in the user manual for the ARRI Lighting Service Manager. You can download it with the ARRI Lighting Service Manager software-bundle from the ARRI web site www.arri.com/lightingsoftware free of charge. -
Page 34: Skypanel Web Portal
Always use the latest version of your web browser. Earlier versions might not be compatible to the web portal of the SkyPanel. The following browsers has been tested successful with the ARRI web portal: Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, IE 11. -
Page 35: Overview Of The Fixture Menu
Overview of the Fixture Menu From Firmware-Version 4.4 Open and close the fixture menu the MENU button. BACK closes a sub menu and aborts an action. Turn the encoder to scroll. Press the encoder to select an item Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4... - Page 36 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Explanation (default setting = bold) Exponential Exponential dimming curve Linear Linear dimming curve Dimming Curve Logarithmic Logarithmic dimming curve Combination of exponential and logarithmic „S“ Curve dimming curve Flicker free light Low End Mode Light Optimized dimming at low intensity levels Control...
- Page 37 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Explanation (default setting = bold) Always On Display illumination always on Display Display illumination douses 10 sec. after last Illumination Off After 10 Sec. menu action Display 0 - 10 Brightness of the display illumination Brightness Display Contrast 01 - 03 - 10...
- Page 38 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Explanation (default setting = bold) Connection OK Connection established Link No Connection No connection The fixtures IP address (assigned via DHCP, if active) If manual mode is active: AAA = 10, 172 or 192 AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD BBB = 0 - 255, 16 - 31 or 168 CCC = 0 - 255...
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Page 39: Rdm Commands
Light Engine Compensation not active with LE Gen1 installed) Abort action Factory Reset Load factory settings RDM Commands Please find a complete overview of all supported RDM commands for free download on the ARRI website www.arri.com. 39 39... -
Page 40: Error Codes
Light engine over temperature See E.003 E.005 Missing LED supply. The LED power supply is faulty. Contact the ARRI service. WARNING: Loss of calibration data. This error can only be Calibration data of light engine E.006 fixed by re-calibrating the light engine. Please contact the faulty or EEPROM error. - Page 41 Code Error Remedy Too many active RDM transmitters in the data line (there E.032 RDM UID list full must be no more than 50 transmitters in an RDM line). Incomplete DMX packet detected. The received values are E.033 DMX frame to short ignored.
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Page 42: Equations For Calculation Cct And X,Y Values
Equations for Calculation CCT and X,Y Values To calculate the CCT value 8 bit – 2800 Value ----------------------------------------- Value 28.235 × 28.235 2800 Value Value 16 bit – 2800 Value ----------------------------------------- Value 0.109865 × 0.109865 2800 Value Value To calculate the x,y coordinate 8 bit ×...