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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.5 Tab "Stand-alone" ....................26 7.6 Tab "Service" ......................27 8. RDM ..........................29 9. Robe Ethernet Access Portal (REAP) ................. 29 10. Error and information messages ................30 11. Technical Specifications .................... 31 12. Maintenance and cleaning ..................33 12.1 Disposing of the product ..................

  • 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 fixture have to: - be qualified - follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION!

  • Page 4: Operating Determination

    2. Operating determination The device was designed for indoor use only. The device is for professional use only. It is not for household use. If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately.
  • Page 5 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 6: Fixture Exterior View

    3. Fixture exterior view 1 - Lens array 9 - Ethernet OUT 2 - Top cover 10 - DMX OUT 3 - QVGA touch screen 11 - Power OUT 4 - Control buttons 12- Fuse holder 5 - Side lock 13- Adjustable feet 6 - Power IN 7 - DMX IN...

  • Page 7: Installation

    This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded)! Design of the ROBIN T32 CYC allows to connect several fixtures to AC mains power in one interconnected daisy chain using power input and throughput connectors. Needed daisy chain cords are stated in the chapter “Technical specifications “...

  • Page 8: Rigging The Fixture

    4.2 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 9 For securing the fixture to the truss, install a safety wire which can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Use only the safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate. Truss installation 1. Bolt the rigging clamps (1) to the two omega adaptors (2) by means of M6 bolts and lock nuts through openings in the omega adaptors.
  • Page 10 Four adjustable feet (13) of the fixture serve for aligning fixtures in side-by side installation.

  • Page 11: Dmx-512 Connection

    4.3 DMX-512 connection The fixture is equipped with 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Only 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 socket:...

  • Page 12: Ethernet Connection

    The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels. The Robin T32 CYC is equipped with two 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 13 Ethernet / DMX operation Option “Ethernet To DMX” has to be selected from the “Ethernet Settings” menu on the first fixture (connected to the Ethernet) in the fixture chain,next fixtures have standard DMX setting. Connect the Ethernet-input of the first fixture in the data chain with the network. Connect the DMX output of this fixture with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected to the DMX chain.

  • 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 5.1 Colour influencing functions Factory setting of menu functions (channels) which influence behaviour of colour channels is the following: Function Factory setting Function Factory setting DMX mode Colour mix control 0 DMX Colour calibration mode Colour mix control zones 45 DMX Colour mixing mode 110 DMX (5600K)
  • Page 16 Colour Mix control (DMX channel "Colour Mix control") The Colour mix control channel defines relation between Colour channels (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime and CTC ) and the Virtual colour wheel: DMX value Function 0 - 9 Virtual colour wheel has priority over colour channels (default setting) 10-19 Maximum mode (highest values have priority)
  • Page 17 RGB(A,L) colour mixing mode DMX mode 1: Channels Cyan/Red, Magenta/Green and Yellow/Blue (both 8-bit and 16-bit channels for each colour) have to be set at 255 DMX or at the same DMX value (except 0 DMX). DMX mode 2 : Channels Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime (both 8-bit and 16-bit channels for each colour) have to be set at 255 DMX or at the same DMX value (except 0 DMX).

  • Page 18: 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 Preset Mode 1 Mode 2 Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI gMA2 sACN Ethernet To DMX Off, On IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address...
  • Page 19 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 View Logs Fixture Errors Fixture States Power On Power Off Fixture Position Fixture Temperatures LEDs Temperature LEDs Board Tempe- ratures Personality User Mode User A Settings User B Settings DMX Presets Mode 1 Mode 2...
  • Page 20 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Super Square Law Date & Time Settings Default Settings Manual Control Reset Functions Total System reset Manual Effect Con- Power 0-255 trol Blue Zone 4 0-255 Stand -Alone Test Sequences Dynamic Mode Static Mode...

  • Page 21: Control Menu

    7. Control menu The Robin T32 CYC is equipped with the QVGA Robe touch screen with battery backup which allows you to set the fixture´s behaviour according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, test its various parts and lastly program it, if it has to be used in a stand-alone mode.

  • Page 22: Tab " Address

    Note: The green icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the level of the display battery charging. If the whole icon is green, the battery is fully charged while the red icon indicates exhausted battery. The battery charges during fixture operation, its charging lasts cca 6 hours.

  • Page 23: Tab "Information

    data to its DMX output (fixture works as an "Ethernet/DMX converter", next fixture can be connected to its DMX output and you can build a standard DMX chain by connecting another fixtures. Only one fixture has to be connected to the Ethernet. IP Address/Net Mask - Select this menu to set IP address.

  • Page 24: Tab "Personality

    Wireless State - The menu serves for reading of the wireless operation status. Unlink Wireless Adapter - The item serves for unlinking the fixture from DMX transmitter. Power Channel State - The menu item shows state of functions on the channel Power/Special functions. Colour Functions State - The menu item shows state of functions on the channel Colour Functions, which can be set by items in the tab "Personality"...
  • Page 25 Colour Mixing Mode - This item allows selection between RGB and CMY mode. In 3-colour controlling mode (Mode 1) all internal 5 colours are always utilized where possible. Chromatic White - If this function is on, the CTO channel influences colours and calibrated white colours. If this function is off, the CTO channel influences calibrated whites only.

  • Page 26: Tab "Manual Control

    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 T32 CYC offers 2 free programs, each up to 68 steps.

  • Page 27: Tab "Service

    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 28 6. Select correct "COM " number if you use a Flash cable RS232/DMX or select "Robe Universal Interface " if you use the Robe Universal Interface/Robe Universal Interface WTX and then click on the "Connect" button. 7. If the connection is OK, click the “Start Uploading" button to start software uploading. It will take several minutes to perform software update.

  • Page 29: Rdm

    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 30: Error And Information Messages

    10. Error and information messages 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. List of error and information messages: Temperature Sensor Error The message informs you that the communication between the temperature sensor and the main processor failed.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    11. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply: electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse: T 10 A, 250V Max. power consumption: 740W ( power factor= 0.98) Mains input: max. 16A (US 13A) Mains output: max. 12A (US 9A) Optic Light source: 16x RGBBAL LED multichips Asymmetrical field angle 85°...
  • Page 32 Connection AC power In/Out : Neutrik power CON TRUE 1 DMX data in/out: Locking 5-pin XLR Ethernet In/Out: RJ45 Max. number of fixtures in Ethernet IN/Out line Mounting Mounting points: 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locking points 2x Omega adaptors with 1/4-turn quick locks Temperatures Maximum ambient temperature : 40°...

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Accessories 1 x Power cable including powerCON TRUE1 In connector 1 x Omega adaptor CL-regular 2 pcs in box (P/N 10980033) 1 x user manual Optional accessories Safety wire 36 kg (P/N 99011963) Daisy Chain powerCON TRUE1 In/Out, EU, 2m, Indoor (P/N 13052439) Daisy Chain powerCON TRUE1 In/Out, US, 2m, Indoor (P/N 13052440) Daisy Chain powerCON TRUE1 In/Out, EU, 5m, Indoor (P/N 13052444) Doughty Trigger Clamp (P/N 17030386)

  • Page 34: Disposing Of The Product

    Ver. of the manual Date of issue Description of changes February 29, 2024 Copyright © 2023-2024 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 35 DMX protocol Robin T32 CYC - DMX protocol Version: 1.4 Mode 1-CMY/RGB, Mode 2 -RGBAL Quick overview of default DMX values for each channel Mode/channel Default Function DMX Value Power/Special functions LED frequency selection LED frequency fine adjusting Colour functions CRI selection Virtual colour wheel-all zones 0/255...
  • Page 36 DMX protocol Green Zone 3 Blue Zone 3 Red Zone 4 Green Zone 4 Blue Zone 4 Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Power/Special functions Factory display menu setting: DMX Input-Wired ,Graphic display- On, Fans mode-Auto, WP 8000K-On, Dimmer curve-Square law, Tungsten effect simulation-Off 0 -9 Reserved (0=default)
  • Page 37 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Frequency Setup). LED frequency fine adjusting Factory display menu setting: 600Hz Select desired PWM output frequency of LEDs on the channel above. Selected LED Frequency step LED Frequency (step -126) step LED Frequency (step -125) step LED Frequency (step -124) step...
  • Page 38 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 145-255 Reserved CRI selection 0-255 CRI selection from Standard (80) to High (90+) (0=default) proportional Virtual colour wheel-all zones No function (0=default) step Filter 4 (Medium Bastard Amber) step Filter 10 (Medium Yellow) step Filter 19 (Fire) step...
  • Page 39 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Filter 165 (Daylight Blue) 87-88 step 89-90 Filter 169 (Lilac Tint) step 91-92 Filter 170 (Deep Lavender) step 93-94 Filter 172 (Lagoon Blue) step Filter 179 (Chrome Orange) 95-96 step Filter 180 (Dark Lavender) 97-98 step Filter 181 (Congo Blue)
  • Page 40 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (0=default for CMY 0-255 proportional mode, 255=default for RGB mode) Yellow/Blue fine (16 bit)-all zones Colour saturation control - fine (0=default for CMY mode, 0-255 proportional 255=default for RGB mode) Red (8 bit)-all zones 0-255...
  • Page 41 DMX protocol Mode/channel Type of Function Value control 20-29 Minimum mode (lowest values have priority) step 30-39 Multiply mode (multiply "Virtual" and "Colour mix") step 40-49 Addition mode ("Virtual" + "Colour mix") step 50-59 Subtraction mode ("Virtual" – "Colour mix") step 60-69 Inverted Subtraction mode ("Colour mix"-"Virtual")
  • Page 42 Green zone 4 0-255 Green LEDs saturation control 0-100% (0=default) proportional Blue zone 4 0-255 Blue LEDs saturation control 0-100% (0=default) proportional Copyright © 2023-2024 Robe Lighting s.r.o. - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Page 8...

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