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SkyPanel X
OPERATING MANUAL
November 2023 • 1.0 • English
L5.0049708

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  • Page 1 SkyPanel X OPERATING MANUAL November 2023 • 1.0 • English L5.0049708...
  • Page 3 In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or have a remedy for recovery of any special, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to lost...
  • Page 4 The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between ARRI and the client and remains the exclusive property of ARRI. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. ARRI does not warrant that this document is flawless.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Content Content 1 About this Document ..........................2 About this Product ............................2.1 Introduction to SkyPanel X........................2.2 Intended Use............................2.3 Identification ............................2.4 Environmental Conditions ........................2.5 Technical Data (Single Device)......................2.6 Dimensional Drawings .......................... 10 2.7 Scope of Delivery and Warranty ......................11 2.8 To Replace the Light Source.........................

  • Page 6: About This Document

    Our advanced service training courses are designed to transfer detailed knowledge about how to service and repair all types of ARRI products and give you permanent access to detailed service instructions, special tools and service parts. To learn more, please visit...

  • Page 7: About This Product

    ARRI did not only test the SkyPanel X in its facilities and on the field, but also by an independent lab, the TÜV Süd. The test includes a dust-tight test (IP 6x), a waterproof test (IP x6), an electrical safety check after both tests, plus an overall overview on searching for any trace of water inside of the fixture after all testing is performed.

  • Page 8: Technical Data (Single Device)

    Bluetooth 5.0 DMX compliance ESTA DMX512A LumenRadio CRMX, CRMX-2, W-DMX (all generations) RDM compliance ANSI E1.31 Art-Net Version 4 sACN ANSI E1.31 HTTP Web, mDNS Bonjour, PTP, NTP Firmware update Via USB port, network and ALSM SkyPanel X Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 CCT, HSI, RGBW, RGBACL, Effect, XY, Gel, Source Matching User Interface Device menu Detachable ALL-WEATHER control panel with display and buttons USB-C port USB 2.0 5 V / 3.0 A Note: Technical data is subject to change without notice. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 10: Dimensional Drawings

    2 | About this Product 2.6 Dimensional Drawings All dimensions in mm (above line) and in (below line). SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Scope Of Delivery And Warranty

    On delivery, please check if package and content are intact. Never accept a damaged or incomplete delivery. Delivery ARRI offers different SkyPanel X sets for different applications. Please visit the ARRI website and check the product catalog if you received a complete delivery.
  • Page 12 2. EN 55015 :2019 + A11:2020; EN 61547:2009; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 3. EN 300 328 V2.2.2 4. EN IEC 63000:2018 The manufacturer bears sole responsibility for issuing this declaration of conformity. Industry Canada Compliance Statement Complies with CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A). United Arab Emirates SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    NOTICE indicates a potentially harmful situation. If not avoided, the equipment or something in its surrounding may be damaged. Always follow the recommended measures to avoid this situation. HINT Not relevant to safety, HINT provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 14: Warning Symbols And Product Labels

    Read all instructions carefully before Not to be used in residential areas. The installing, using or servicing the device. device is intended for professional use Refer to the ARRI website only. www.arri.com for the latest The device may only be operated by documentation.

  • Page 15: General Safety Instructions

    Do not remove or deactivate any safety measures from the device (incl. warning stickers or paint marked screws). Do not try to repair the device. Repairs may only be carried out by an authorized ARRI service center. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...
  • Page 16 Risk Group 1 product according to EN 62471 and IEC/TR 62778. The SkyPanel X device falls into the following risk groups according to EN 62471 and IEC/TR 62778 at the distances indicated below. No photobiological hazard under normal behavioral limitation.
  • Page 17 Always properly secure cables connected to the device and accessories. Always install cables that they cannot be tripped over. If necessary, use a cable duct or secure the cables with adhesive tape. Always disconnect the cables from the device and accessories before moving. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...
  • Page 18 Use of Unauthorized Accessories and Service Parts Risk of damage to the SkyPanel X Do not use any accessories and service parts that are not recommended by ARRI. They may damage any connected devices and invalidate the warranty. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 19: Product Overview

    Product Overview | 4 4 Product Overview The light source of the SkyPanel X is located behind a sealed protective glass. The device is equipped with accessory mounts on all four corners on the front. There are two yoke brackets with quick-release levers on the left and right side of the device.

  • Page 20: Product Layout

    Climate membrane Focus handle (not for rigging / safety wiring) 10 Mains in / thru (with rubber caps) USB-C connector (with protective cap) Control panel holding magnet Battery in (with rubber cap) Control panel connector pins SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: Accessory Layout

    Quick release lever Handle and safety rope attachment Illustration 2: Left View (as seen from the front) 4.2 Accessory Layout ALL-WEATHER Control Panel Connectors to SkyPanel X 4 pin Lemo connector Neodym magnet Thread for D ring Sensor for display brightness Illustration 3: ALL-WEATHER Control Panel Layout...
  • Page 22 Cable sling (NOT safety rope!) Yoke adapter (2x) Tilt brake with angle indicator 28 mm spigot Illustration 4: Manual Yoke PO Yoke Yoke adapter (2x) Tilt drive (white) Pan drive (blue) 28 mm spigot Illustration 5: PO yoke SkyPanel X Operating Manual...
  • Page 23 Modular Frames or the X23 Modular Frames. It includes a 28 mm spigot and it can be disassembled for storage. The whole process of connecting the frames to the yoke or installing the SkyPanel X to this rigging system is completely toolless. The X Modular Yoke and the Frames for X22 and X23 include all the daisy chain power and data cables.

  • Page 24: Optical Accessories

    Risk of finger crushing Wear suitable protective gloves when you attach or detach an optical accessory. Optical accessories for the SkyPanel X are simply put on the front side guided by the aluminum front frame and held in place by two retaining clips.
  • Page 25 Illustration 9: S60 Adapter Use of Accessories for Beam Shaping with the S60 Adapter You can attach accessories like snoots, honey combs or egg crates by using the guiding rails on the front side of the S60 Adapter: SkyPanel X Operating Manual...
  • Page 26 2) Insert the barndoor completely into the outer guiding rails until both safety catches snap in. 3) Connect the device to the power source. To detach a barndoor, follow the steps in reverse order. X21 Dome Safety rope attachment (2x) Locking pin (2x) FRONT Illustration 10: X21 Dome SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Mounting And Assembly

    Wear suitable protective gloves when you attach or detach the Twin Quick Lock. The Twin Quick Lock is used to connect one device or two or more SkyPanel X in a row. The Twin Quick Lock features a quick release system to attach or detach it without a tool.
  • Page 28 To detach the Twin Quick Lock: 1) Flip out one lever and press the Twin Quick Lock slightly downwards until the yoke adapter slides out of the yoke bracket. 2) Repeat the procedure for the other side. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: To Connect The X Modular Frame To The Yoke

    Lay the X Modular Frame on an even, stable surface. The upper side of the frame is the side where the borings for the pins are placed. 1) Slide the yoke into the frame. 2) Secure the yoke with two pins. Secure both pins with cotter pins. ð The assembly is now ready for use. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 30: To Adjust The Quick Lock Mounts

    Doing so will damage the device. 5.5.1 AC Power The SkyPanel X is equipped with an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that adapts automatically to 100 V - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz (nom.). Make sure that no person stares at the light output aperture and the device is isolated from the control signal (DMX or Ethernet) before you connect it to AC power.
  • Page 31 4) Pull the cable connector out of the power input socket. 5.5.2 Battery Pack The SkyPanel X can be used with a battery pack independent of AC power. The battery pack must meet the following specifications: Output voltage...
  • Page 32 The SkyPanel X switches off below the minimum voltage of 44 V and above 55 V. If the device switches off due to under voltage, you must disconnect the battery pack before connecting the device to an AC power source.

  • Page 33: Control Network

    DMX addresses to obtain identical behavior. For independent control every device needs to be assigned an individual address range. If the address space of one DMX data link is occupied and you need to control more SkyPanel X individually, you need to set up additional DMX data links.
  • Page 34 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 X is capable of processing Art-Net for up to ten universes with one sender and three universes with two senders.
  • Page 35 Please note that a device with an USB-C wireless adapter does not fulfill protection class IP 65 any more. 5.6.5 Bluetooth The SkyPanel X can be controlled via Bluetooth using the internal Bluetooth 5.0 adapter. Please find more information about controlling the SkyPanel X via Bluetooth in the user manual. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    The SkyPanel X supports the LumenRadio Bluetooth Smart (BLE) Technology and our native Bluetooth 5.0. These are two independent interfaces which do not affect each other. You can control the device via the ARRI LiCo app. The app is available free of charge in the App store and the Play store.

  • Page 37: All-Weather Control Panel

    Please find more information about LiCo in the SkyPanel X user manual. 6.3 ALL-WEATHER Control Panel The optional control panel for the SkyPanel X can be used directly at the device or via a connecting cable remote from the device. When used directly on the device, the control panel is held magnetically in the recess at the rear of the housing (see figure below).

  • Page 38: Reset Procedure

    • The soft reset is completed after a short time and the device is ready for operation. • If the device does not work after a soft reset, do a hard reset. Hard Reset Power cycle the device to perform a hard reset. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...
  • Page 39 The area quick / user button labels (3) shows the recent function of the corresponding quick / user button. The upper row shows the function linked to a short press, while the lower row shows the function linked to a long press of the of the quick / user button. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...
  • Page 40 Open the User menu. Long press Open programmer view of user buttons. Quick Buttons Short press Calls up the assigned function of the upper row. Long press Calls up the assigned function of the lower row. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Maintenance, Cleaning And Repair

    Clean the device periodically. You may also upload firmware to the device via the Ethernet connector or the USB port using firmware and instructions from ARRI. All other service operations on the device must be carried out by a certified ARRI service center.

  • Page 42: Cleaning

    If in doubt, consult a certified ARRI service center about a suitable maintenance schedule. ARRI IP 66 rated devices are designed to resist water and moisture in environments with widely varying climate, temperature and humidity conditions. If devices are not managed correctly during installation and service, water and moisture can enter.

  • Page 43: To Maintain The Spigot

    Climate Membrane A climate membrane on the back of the SkyPanel X equalizes pressure by allowing air to pass through it when the device heats up and cools down. At the same time it acts as a barrier to water in liquid form.

  • Page 44: Repair

    Do not try to repair the device yourself. Repairs may only be carried out by a certified ARRI service center. The SkyPanel X is an IP 66 rated device. It is sealed and equipped with a climate membrane for pressure equalization.

  • Page 45: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of June 4, 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE II). Accordingly, this product must not be disposed of with household waste. There are the respective country-specific disposal rules that must be observed. SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

  • Page 46: Arri Service Contacts

    Fr. 09:00 am - 05:00 pm (GMT) Mo. - Th. 08:00 - 16: 00 (CET) service@arri-ct.com Fr. 08:00 - 12:00 (CET) service-lighting@arri.de ARRI Americas Inc. / West Coast ARRI Americas Inc. / East Coast 3700 Vanowen Street 617 Route 303 Burbank, CA 91505...
  • Page 47 Notes SkyPanel X Operating Manual...

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