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  • Page 1 QR code for user manual Version 2.4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.6 Tab "Service" ......................29 8. RDM ..........................32 9. Error and information messages ................33 10. Robe Ethernet Access Portal (REAP) ............... 36 11. Technical Specifications .................... 37 12. Maintenance and cleaning ..................47 12.1 Disposing of the product ..................48 13.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP! 1. Safety instructions Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to: - be qualified - follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION!

  • Page 4: Operating Determination

    Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam. The light source contains blue LEDs. 2. Operating determination This device is a moving head for creating decorative effects and was designed for indoor use only. This device is for professional use only.
  • Page 5 equipment – Emission Requirements according to class B. Contains FCC ID: 2A6PL-DMXRDMRW001* Contains IC: 29573-DMXRDMRW001* * Wireless DMX version of the fixture only. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Fixture Exterior View

    3. Fixture exterior view 1 - Front lens (fresnel lens or PC lens 2 - Arm 3 - Handle 4 - Base 5 - Control panel 6 - Pan lock 7 - Tilt lock 8 - Head The head has to be locked for transportation - the pan lock latch (6) and the tilt lock latch (7) have to be in the locked positions.

  • Page 7: Installation

    4. Installation Fixtures must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations. 4.1 Connection to the mains For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be earthed! The fixture is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts.

  • Page 8: Installing The Top Hat

    4.3 Installing the top hat Disconnect the fixture from mains before installing the top hat. 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains. 2. Insert the top hat (1) to the gel frame adaptor (2) and secure it by means of the spring lock (3). 4.4 Installing the module of Fresnel lens (module of PC lens) Install the front lens with the device unplug from mains.

  • Page 9: Rigging The Fixture

    4.5 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 10 Truss installation 1.Bolt clamps (4) to the brackets Omega CL (1) with M12 bolts and lock nuts through the hole in the bracket Omega CL. 2.Fasten the brackets Omega CL on the bottom of the base by means of the quick-lock fasteners (2) and tighten them fully clockwise.

  • Page 11: Dmx-512 Connection

    4.6 DMX-512 connection The fixture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output.The sockets are wired in parallel. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin or 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.

  • Page 12: Ethernet Connection

    4.7 Ethernet connection The fixtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with appropriate communication protocol (e.g. Art-Net). The control software running on your PC (or light console) has to support Art-Net protocol. Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
  • Page 13 Ethernet / DMX operation Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at first fixture. Option “Ethernet To DMX” has to be selected from the “Ethernet Mode” menu at the first fixture (connected to the Ethernet) in the fixture chain, next fixtures have standard DMX setting.

  • Page 14: Wireless Dmx Operation

    The wireless DMX version of the fixture is equipped with the wireless DMX/RDM module which has full support for wireless communication protocols at entertainment market. The module is based on well known Lumen- Radio RF technology, with implemented wire interface for connection with Robe products. RF output for MCX interface antenna as standard output.

  • Page 15: Remotely Controllable Functions

    5. Remotely controllable functions Scrim effect Indexable scrim effect by 360°. Fine inserting into light beam. Barndoors The fixture uses an internal barndoors module for creating different shapes, which also simulates barn door effects. The barndoors module consists of four individually controllable blades and is rotatable by 180 degrees. Barndoors orientation:...
  • Page 16 Frost Two frost filters (light 5°and medium 10°) provide variable frost for fine frosting. The medium frost is replaceable. Zoom Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 6 °- 60° (PC lens) and 6°- 61°(Fresnel lens). 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.

  • Page 17: Control Menu Map

    6. 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 Presets Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 View Selected Preset Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI...
  • Page 18 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 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 Power Off Fixture Position Fixture Temperatures LEDs B.1 Temperature...
  • Page 19 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Square law Super Square Law Date & Time Settings Default Settings Off, On Password Protection Reset Web Password Manual Control Reset Functions Total System Reset Pan/Tilt reset Colour System Reset Zoom/Focus Reset Barndoors/Scrim Reset Manual Effect Control...
  • Page 20 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Scrim Positioning 0-255 Scrim infexing 0-255 Calibrate Pan/Tilt EMS Load Default Calibrations LEDs Measure Update Software...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Tab " Address

    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 current stored DMX address: Note: The green icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the level of the display battery charging.

  • Page 23: Tab "Information

    DMX Preset - Use the menu to select desired channel mode. Mode 1 - 34 control channels Mode 2 - 30 control channels Mode 3 - 35 control channels Mode 4 - 31 control channels View Selected Preset - Use the menu to display channels included in the selected mode. Ethernet Settings The menu allows all needed settings for the Ethernet operation Ethernet Mode...
  • Page 24 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. Alert period - Cleaning schedule for the fixture depends on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify accurate cleaning interval.
  • Page 25 the fixture. The fixture has to be connected to mains to read the values in the menu items. Serial Number/ Device UID - a serial number of the LEDs module/RDM UID of the fixture. Installation Date/Time - a date/time of the first installation of the LEDs module to a some Esprite device.

  • Page 26: Tab "Personality

    7.3 Tab "Personality" User mode - The fixture 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 27: Tab "Manual Control

    Password Protection - allows to enter password in order to prevent unauthorized person from changing setting of the fixture. Password is set to 7623 and cannot be changed. Reset Web Password - The menu item allows you to reset a password for access to the Robe Ethernet Access Portal (REAP), default password: 2479, user: robe.

  • Page 28: Tab "Stand-Alone

    Total System Reset - The item resets all function modules. Pan/Tilt Reset - The item resets a pan and a tilt. Colour System Reset - The item resets colour wheel 1/colour wheel 2 and CMY+CTO system. Zoom/Focus Reset - The item resets optical modules. Barndoors/Scrim Reset - The item resets barndoors and a scrim module.

  • Page 29: Tab "Service

    7.6 Tab "Service" Adjust DMX Values - The menu allows you to set all effects to desired positions before fine calibration of the effects . Calibrations - This menu enables fine calibration of fixture effects and download default calibration values. Calibrate Effects - The menu allows the fine adjustment of effects.
  • Page 30 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 31 Uploader. It is a software for automatized software update of Robe fixtures. It takes advantage of RDM support). For more information please see https://www.robe.cz/robe-uploader/.

  • Page 32: Rdm

    DISPLAY_LEVEL PAN_INVERT TILT_INVERT DEVICE_RESET DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION RDM model ID for the Robin Esprite Fresnel /Robin Esprite PC is 0x010b. If you need to set RDMnet scope, use the ROBE Ethernet Acces Portal (REAP) and menu Personality--> -->Ethernet Settings.

  • Page 33: Error And Information Messages

    9. Error and information messages Information icons - 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 34 Zoom Error 4 Incorrect detection of a zoom track. Impact to a mechanical obstruction was detected within running of the zoom. Scrim Rotation Error 1 Magnetic/optic sensor was not detected. Scrim Rotation Error 2 Magnetic/optic sensor permanently detects scrim. Scrim Index Error 1 Impact to the mechanical end of the scrim was not detected.
  • Page 35 Pan/Tilt EMS Error Control electronics cannot communicate with the EMS system. 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 -->...

  • Page 36: Robe Ethernet Access Portal (Reap)

    The Ethernet network connection (Local LAN) typically needs to be set to 2.x.x.x address, assuming that no other computer on the network contains such an address while keeping all ROBE fixtures in default IP settings. For more information about REAP options, computer and fixture settings please see the REAP user manual at...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    11. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply: electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse: T 12 A Max. power consumption: 950W (Power factor 0.98) Optic Light source: TE™ 650W White LED Engine (Transferable) Colour temperature: 6700K CRI: 70/80/90, remotely selectable Light source warranty: 4 years or 20 000 hours Colour wheel 1 5 fixed dichroic colours + white...
  • Page 38 Silent fans cooling, Stand-alone operation 2 user editable programs, each up to 80 steps Supported protocols: USITT DMX 512-A, RDM, ArtNet, MANet, MANet2, sACN Support of RDM (Remote Device Management) 4 DMX modes (34, 30, 35, 31 control channels) WEB server Max.
  • Page 39 Dimensions (mm)
  • Page 40 Safety wire 35 kg (P/N 99011963) Upgrade kit CRMX Universal 260 (P/N99030100) Module of PC lens Esprite Fresnel - including Gel frame adaptor (P/N 10980531) Module of Fresnel lens Esprite PC - including Gel frame adaptor + Top hat (P/N 10980532)
  • Page 41 TE™ HP LED Engine for Esprite in protective case (P/N 14080075) TE™ HCF LED Engine for Esprite (P/N 14080071) TE™ HCF LED Engine for Esprite in protective case (P/N 14080073) TE™ TGW LED Engine for Esprite (P/N 14080079) TE™ TGW LED Engine for Esprite in protective case (P/N 14080080) Robin Esprite PC photometric diagrams Auto mode, CRI 70...
  • Page 42 High mode, CRI 70...
  • Page 43 High-power mode, CRI 70...
  • Page 44 Robin Esprite Fresnel photometric diagrams Auto mode, CRI 70...
  • Page 45 High mode, CRI 70...
  • Page 46 High-power mode, CRI 70...

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Cleaning

    12. Maintenance and cleaning It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt and smoke-fluid residues must not build up on or within the fixture. Otherwise, the fixture‘s light-output will be significantly reduced. Regular cleaning will not only ensure the maximum light-output, but will also allow the fixture to function reliably throughout its life.

  • Page 48: Disposing Of The Product

    RDMnet, intensity drop signalization and QR code on display December 12, 2023 Copyright © 2020-2023 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 49: Appendix

    14. Appendix 14.1Changing the LED light source The Robin Esprite 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. 2.
  • Page 50 5. Unscrew the four socket head screws M4x16 (use Allen key 3) with plain washers (5) and remove the LED source module (6) from the head. Be careful, the LED source module is heavy. Fixture head without LED source module.
  • Page 51 The new LED light source includes PCB with LEDs, connecting cables with connectors and the heat sink. Handle with care. Do not touch LEDs with bare hands. 6. To install the new LED source module, proceed in a reverse order than at its dismantling, i.e. screw the LED source module (6) to the head, screw the rear cover (4) to the head and connect the connectors from the LED source module to the LED control PCB (1).
  • Page 52 Note for mounting of the rear cover (4). After placing the rear cover (4) on the head, do not fully tighten the screws (3) in the holes with M3 thread (7) We recommend you to install one or both plastic covers (8) on the head, check that cover (s) properly fits to the rear cover (4) and then fully tighten the rear cover screws (3).

  • Page 53: Obtaining Information About The Led Light Source By Mobile Phone

    14.2. 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.
  • Page 54 If NFC connection is OK, the screen with RDM UID of the LED light source will appear. Touch the LED engine and the screen with LED light source information will appear. The button READ loads data from another LED light source. The button WRITE does not have any function. If you touch the READ button to load data from another LED light source, the warning message will appear.
  • Page 55 DMX protocol Robin Esprite Fresnel/Robin Esprite PC - DMX protocol Version: 1.5 Mode 1 - Standard 16 bit, Mode 2 - Reduced 8 bit, Mode 3-Standard 16 bit+green corr. Mode 4 - Reduced 8 bit+green corr. Quick overview of default DMX values for each channel...
  • Page 56 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Tilt 0 - 255 Tilt movement by 265° (128=default) proportional Tilt fine 0 - 255 Fine control of tilt movement (0=default) proportional Pan/Tilt speed , Pan/Tilt time Standard mode (0=default) step Max. Speed Mode step Pan/Tilt speed mode 2 - 255...
  • Page 57 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 160-169 Reserved 170-174 Pan reset step 175-179 Tilt reset step 180-189 Zoom/focus/frost reset step 190-199 Barndoors/scrim reset step 200-209 Total fixture reset (including pan/tilt) step 210-239 Reserved Disabled "Quiet mode" step 241-255 "Quiet mode" - fan noise control from min. to max. proportional LED frequency selection Factory display menu setting: 600Hz...
  • Page 58 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 0-5%, (WHITE /new LED module/) 6-10% (RED) 11-15% (GREEN) 16-20% (BLUE ) 21-25% (CYAN ) 26-30% (MAGENTA) 31-35% (YELLOW) 36-40% (ORANGE) Pan/tilt/zoom is set at 128 DMX (50%), Dimmer is open at 255 DMX (100%).
  • Page 59 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Open/white (0=default) proportional Multicolour proportional Laser green proportional Lavender proportional Filter CRI 80 proportional Filter CRI 90 proportional 128-129 Open/White step Positioning 130-141 Multicolour step 142-153 Laser green step 154-165 Lavender step 166-177 Filter CRI 80 step 178-189 Filter CRI 90...
  • Page 60 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 19-20 Filter 90 (Dark Yellow Green) step 21-22 Filter 100 (Spring Yellow) step 23-24 Filter 101 (Yellow) step Filter 102 (Light Amber) 25-26 step Filter 103 (Straw) 27-28 step Filter 104 (Deep Amber) 29-30 step 31-32...
  • Page 61 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 115-116 Filter 247 (Filter Minus Green) step 117-118 Filter 248 (Half Minus Green) step 119-120 Filter 281 (Three Quarter C.T. Blue) step 121-122 Filter 285 (Three Quarter C.T. Orange) step 123-124 Filter 352 (Glacier Blue) step 125-126 Filter 353 (Lighter Blue) step...
  • Page 62 0 - 255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (0=default) proportional Dimmer intensity - fine 0 - 255 Fine dimming (0=default) proportional Copyright © 2019-2022 Robe Lighting s.r.o. - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Page 8...
  • Page 63 Robin Esprite PC/Robin Esprite Fresnel - 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)
  • Page 64 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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