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SkyPanel X
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
September 2023 • 0.8 • English
L5.0049706

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  • Page 1 SkyPanel X Preliminary USER MANUAL September 2023 • 0.8 • English L5.0049706...
  • 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 ............................3 Product Layout ............................4 Overview of Control Panel Control Modes ....................11 5 Overview of DMX Control Modes....................... 12 6 Control Panel: Properties and Use of the Control Modes ............... 13 7 Control Panel: Mode Menu .........................

  • 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

    The two quick-release latches on both sides of the SkyPanel X allow for quick mounting and removing of the yoke or other mounting accessories (like multi yoke, twin quick lock or truss adapter) from ARRI. The yoke is included in some sets. It can be ordered separately in case you need a special version.
  • Page 8 The SkyPanel X is equipped with an integrated CRMX transceiver for wireless control and RDM communication. The integrated Bluetooth 5.0 transceiver interfaces to the ARRI LiCo Bluetooth app. Control Panel For location use a control panel for the SkyPanel X is available.

  • Page 9: Product Layout

    Product Layout | 3 3 Product Layout Back View LAN 1 / 2 (with rubber caps) Remote / display connector Status LED Fan cover DMX in / thru / out (with rubber caps) Climate membrane Focus handle Mains in / thru (with rubber caps) USB-C connector (with protective cap) Control panel holding magnet Battery in (with rubber cap)
  • Page 10 3 | Product Layout Left View (As seen from the front) Rubber foot (3x) Drain for control panel recess Accessories holder (4x) Retaining clip for accessories (left and right side) Yoke bracket (left and right side) Quick release lever Handle and safety rope attachment SkyPanel X User Manual...

  • Page 11: Overview Of Control Panel Control Modes

    Overview of Control Panel Control Modes | 4 4 Overview of Control Panel Control Modes The CCT mode provides control of intensity, color temperature and green/magenta point. Additionally the Extended Color Control is available to fine tune the beam parameters. The HSI mode provides control of intensity, color temperature, green/magenta point, Hue and Saturation.

  • Page 12: Overview Of Dmx Control Modes

    DMX presets are present. Please find more information in the SkyPanel X DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free download on the ARRI web site www.arri.com. Multi Zone Modes The multi zone modes split up each light engine virtually in two zones which can be controlled independently.

  • Page 13: Control Panel: Properties And Use Of The Control Modes

    Please find a complete overview of the parameters and options of the individual features when controlling the device via DMX or a network protocol in the SkyPanel X DMX protocol specification, which is available for free download at www.arri.com. To Set the Intensity in all Control Modes The encoder sets the intensity in all modes as the default setting (except Effect, Cue and Favorites).
  • Page 14 6 | Control Panel: Properties and Use of the Control Modes Layout of the Display 1 Status bar 2 Beam parameters 3 Quick button labels The status bar (1) gives information about the mode and status messages (symbols and text). The area beam parameters (2) contains information about the recent lighting parameters (e.g.

  • Page 15: Control Panel: Mode Menu

    • Intensity • x Value • y Value • Gamut calls up the Gamut selection list (Rec 709, Rec 2020, PLASA – RGBW calibrated, ARRI Spectra Gamut, Black Body Curve). • ECC calls up the extended color control menu. Set the value of the selected parameter with the encoder. Press Mode long to save all recent settings as a favorite.

  • Page 16: Rgbacl

    7 | Control Panel: Mode Menu 7.4 RGBACL Select the parameter to set with a quick button: • Intensity • Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Cyan, Lime to set the portion of the selected color in the color mix • ECC calls up the extended color control menu. •...

  • Page 17: Effect

    Control Panel: Mode Menu | 7 Category Light Sources Fluorescent CFL Soft White Cool White 1 CFL Bright White Cool White 2 CFL Cool White Cool White 3 CFL Daylight Warm White CFL Blacklight Discharge Metal Halide High Pressure Sodium Ceramic Low Pressure Sodium Carbon Arc...
  • Page 18 7 | Control Panel: Mode Menu Effect Parameters Description Fire Speed Creates a flickering fire effect with randomly changing color temperature. CCT Range Fireworks Speed Bright flashes of color and have a quick start and fade to zero intensity. Colors Fluorescent Flicker Speed Fluorescent color with static periods and...

  • Page 19: Cue

    Control Panel: Mode Menu | 7 7.8 Cue The color mode Cue is a transition between two settings. Available parameters: • Status 1: Set the beam parameters for the first setting by choosing a color mode and its parameters. • Status 2: Set the beam parameters for the second setting by choosing a color mode and its parameters.

  • Page 20: Control Panel: Main Menu

    ARRI cameras: • ARRI ALEXA Standard: high color quality and low noise, • ARRI ALEXA Vari Fan: optimized for high color quality and temperature regulated cooling, or • ARRI ALEXA High Output: High brightness with lower CRI and high fan speed.
  • Page 21 Control Panel: Main Menu | 8 8.1.3 Dimming Curve The SkyPanel X supports four dimming curves. The dimming curve is a global setting. It affects both the intensity control via the control panel or wired DMX, wireless DMX, Art-Net and sACN. DMX % DMX % DMX %...

  • Page 22: Dmx Menu

    8 | Control Panel: Main Menu 8.1.5 Cue Transition Type The cue transition type determines the fade type between two settings when fading from white light to colored light and vice versa or when fading between two colors. The table below shows the available fade types.
  • Page 23 The SkyPanel X offers 10 different DMX modes. Please find a detailed overview of all DMX modes in the document SkyPanel X DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free download on the ARRI website www.arri.com. To set a DMX Mode 1) Open DMX >...
  • Page 24 8 | Control Panel: Main Menu DMX Transition Type Description Through White Color 1 > White (light, 3.200 K) > Color 2 Over White Point Color 1 > Above CIE white point > Color 2 Under White Point Color 1 > Below CIE white point > Color 2 To set the DMX transition type 1) Open DMX >...

  • Page 25: Network Settings Menu

    Control Panel: Main Menu | 8 8.2.9 Valid Filter In the default setting, the SkyPanel X checks the integrity of the received DMX data stream. If certain parameters of the data stream change (e.g. number of received DMX channels), the device will display a warning and check the DMX data stream again before it recognizes the data stream as a valid control signal.
  • Page 26 8 | Control Panel: Main Menu IP Address Accessible in Manual Network Mode. Shows the IP address of the device. Network Mode Accessible in all network modes. Set the network mode using this menu. The SkyPanel X supports these network modes: •...

  • Page 27: Wireless Menu

    Control Panel: Main Menu | 8 If Bonjour is disabled, the fixture cannot be automatically detected by the ARRI Lighting Service Manager (ALSM). Accessible in all network modes. Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is used for automatic sorting of the list of available devices during array configuration.

  • Page 28: Flash Drive Functions Menu

    Bluetooth 5.0 dongle. It offers longer range and faster response. You can control the device via the ARRI LiCo Bluetooth app. The app is available free of charge in the App store and the Play store.
  • Page 29 5) Confirm the success message by pushing the encoder. 8.5.4 System 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 a USB flash drive.

  • Page 30: Display Setup Menu

    8 | Control Panel: Main Menu To save the log file 1) Connect a USB-C flash drive to the SkyPanel X. 2) Open Flash Drive Functions > Save Log-File. 3) The system log is saved as one file in the root directory of the flash drive. 4) Confirm the success message by pushing the encoder.

  • Page 31: Fixture Settings Menu

    Control Panel: Main Menu | 8 Information Description Light Engine Power Consumption Recent light engine power consumption in [W] Temperatures Shows the recent temperature of: The CPU, the Light engines, the LED driver, and the Mainboard in [°C] or [°F]. Relative Humidity Level Shows the internal relative humidity level in [%RH]...

  • Page 32: Control Panel: User Menu

    9 | Control Panel: User Menu 9 Control Panel: User Menu 9.1 User Buttons You can assign specific features to the five user buttons on the control panel. You can assign each user button two features. The assigned feature is called up with a short or long press of the user button.

  • Page 33: Array Setup

    Control Panel: User Menu | 9 NOTICE Deactivation of Host / Client Mode when loading a DMX user preset. If Host / Client Mode was active, loading a DMX user preset disables the Host / Client mode as the user expects the new settings. 9.3 Array Setup About Device Arrays Two or three SkyPanel X may be grouped into an X22 or X23 array and controlled using a single...
  • Page 34 9 | Control Panel: User Menu NOTICE Control Delay between Devices Devices in an array shall act synchronously when controlled as one device. A maximum delay between devices of 10 msec. (equals camera 25 frames / sec / 180 shutter / 2) is allowed. The devices in an array check regularly if the array is consistent.

  • Page 35: Dmx Control Modes

    • Control (DMX presets). Please find more information in the SkyPanel X DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free download on the ARRI web site www.arri.com. Ultimate Modes The ultimate modes provide a control channel to call up the color modes •...
  • Page 36 10 | DMX Control Modes In an array the zones are numbered as shown below (seen from the front). 8 Zone Mode RGB The 8 zone mode RGB controls one device. It provides control of intensity, color temperature, green / magenta point and RGB intensities for each zone. 16 Zone Mode RGB The 16 zone mode RGB controls two devices in an array.

  • Page 37: Software Tools And Firmware

    LiOS website for free download. NOTICE Check regularly on the ARRI SkyPanel X website if a new firmware version is available for the SkyPanel X. For best performance we strongly recommend to use the device with the latest firmware available.

  • Page 38: Control Panel: Menu Structure

    Y value Set the color y value. Gamut Rec 709 Set the gamut. Rec 2020 PLASA – RGBW Calibrated ARRI Spectra Gamut Black Body Curve Calls up the extended color control. RGBACL Intensity Set the intensity. Set the portion of color in the mix.
  • Page 39 Control Panel: Menu Structure | 12 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Explanation Mode Source Intensity Set the intensity. Matching Category Incandescent Set the light source characteristic. Fluorescent Discharge Other Source Set the type of light. Calls up the extended color control.
  • Page 40 12 | Control Panel: Menu Structure Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Explanation Menu Light Control High Speed Mode On/Off Toggles High Speed Mode. RGBACL Color Direct/Calibrated Set the RGBACL color space. Space DMX Address … DMX Preset Set and view the DMX related Activation Confirmation options.

  • Page 41: Error Codes

    If problem persists, contact a certified ARRI service center or ARRI service. E.013 Fan speed issue Turn off the device and clean the fans. If problem persists, contact a certified ARRI service center or ARRI service. SkyPanel X User Manual...
  • Page 42 Increase voltage or switch to mains power supply. E.015 Flash drive power supply not detected Restart the device. If warning persists, contact a certified ARRI service center or ARRI service. E.016 Flash drive not found Remove the USB flash drive, wait some seconds and reconnect it.
  • Page 43 Log files may show incorrect time and date. E.043 CRMX module not found Restart device. If warning or error persists, contact a certified ARRI E.044 System error service center or ARRI service. E.051 System watchdog elapsed E.053...

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