FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to en- sure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warnings in this manual.
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(or other light source) lights directly to the front glass cover, even when the fixture is not in operation ! Please use only an original ROBE packaging (paper box, loader case or foam shell) for transporting the device, otherwise potential damage of the device during its transport will not subject to warranty.
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The product (covers and cables) must not be exposed to a high frequency electromagnetic field higher than 3V/m. Immunity of the equipment is designed according to the standard EN 55035 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Immunity requirements. Emission of the equipment complies with the standard EN55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment –...
2. Fixture exterior view 1 - Head 2 - Arm 3- Handle 4 - Base 5 - Pan lock 6 - Tilt lock 7 - Camera* * iForte LTX FS only The head has to be locked for transportation - the tilt lock latch (6) and the pan lock latch (5) have to be in the locked positions.
3. Installation Fixtures must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations. The Robin iForte LTX panel connectors are dust and water protected according to IP 65 by mating with related cable connectors. They cannot stay disconnected outdoor. All unused panel connectors have to be sealed by the rubber caps.
3.1 Connection to mains To apply power, first check that the head pan and tilt locks are released. For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be earthed! The fixture has to be connected to an electric outlet which is equipped with a residual-current device (residual-current circuit breaker)! Wiring and connection work must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
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IMPORTANT: The fixture head should be uncovered as short time as possible (about 1-2 hours depending on air humidity) otherwise silica gel in the small boxes in the fixture head may become damp. If you have removed head cover and you need to interrupt your work for long time (hours, days), we recommend to place the head cover on the head and fasten it provisionally by means of two screws, next possibility is un- screwing small boxes with silica gel from the head and put it to a sealed container with limited access of air (e.g.
3.3 Replacing rotating gobos Unplug the fixture from mains before replacing the gobos! Do not replace gobos in a damp environment (e.g. rain, snowfall)! Do not remove fixture covers in smoky or particularly dirty environment (e.g. with fog machines). To change rotating gobos 1.
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The Robe gobo has a small position point (5) at its edge which has to aim at the position point (4) on the gobo holder (3). Insert the spring lock (1) to secure correct gobo position in the gobo holder (3).
3.4 Camera installation Unplug the fixture from mains before installing the camera! The iForte LTX WB is ready for installation of camera. The iFORTE LTX WB CamFit kit (P/N 10980885) includes: 1 x camera 1 x RJ45 connection cable 1 x heat insulation pad 3 x screws M4x12 To install camera.
3.5 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.
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Omega holders points Truss installation 1. Bolt each clamp (1) to the omega holder (2) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder. 2. Fasten the omega holders to the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (3) into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
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Allowed installation positions of the iForte LTX: Note for open-air installation: if the fixture has to stand on the ground, min. distance of 4" (10cm) between the fixture base and the ground has to be kept.
3.6 DMX-512 connection The fixture is equipped with 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. 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.
3.7 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.
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The fixture is equipped with Ethernet Pass through switch which sustains Ethernet integrity, when the fixture has no power, it automatically maintains network connectivity. If you use the Ethernet IN-OUT way for the Ethernet connection, max. 8 fixtures can be connected in the IN-OUT line.
3.8 Wireless DMX operation The ROBE wireless DMX/RDM module has full support for wireless communication protocols at entertainment market. Module is based on well known LumenRadio RF technology, with implemented wire interface for con- nection with Robe products. RF output for MCX interface antenna as standard output.
The pressure test can be also run by DMX command (channel Power/Special function) or from web interface REAP (Robe Ethernet Access Portal). During the pressure test fixture does not respond to DMX commands (except DMX values 36-37 on the channel Power/Special functions).
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"Enhanced pressure test". For this type of pressure test is needed the Pressure IP Testing Set ROBE (P/N 10980659). Please ask your ROBE distributor for help. The message "Valve Seal Error" means that valve or coil in the valve is defective or there is a connection problem.
The message "Not Available At The Moment" means that the fixture is not connected to mains. 2. Enhanced pressure test - a special equipment Pressure IP Testing Set ROBE (P/N 10980659) is intended for this kind of pressure test. Only trained technician should handle the equipment.
6. Standby mode The fixture can be switched to Standby mode by means of web interface REAP or DMX command (channel Power/Special functions, DMX values 6-7). Standby mode can be cancelled by means of web interface REAP, DMX command (channel Power/Special functions, DMX values 8-9) or by switching the fixture off and on.
8. Remotely controllable functions Effect wheels Two effect wheels rotate in both directions with variable speed and create wide spectrum of graphic effects. Gobo wheel The fixture includes one rotating gobo wheel with 5 glass gobos each, rotating in both directions, indexable, replaceable "SLOT&LOCK”...
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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. Pan /Tilt movement range: 0-540°/0-270°. Colour wheel 1 This wheel contains five dichroic filters + open.
9. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Addressing DMX Address 001-512 DMX Preset Channels Dimmer Fine Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI gMA2 sACN Ethernet To DMX Off, On IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address...
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Module P Module DL Wireless Product IDs Mac Address RDM UID RDM Label LED Module info First Module Assembly Actual Module Info Assembly History Intensity History LED Modules History View Logs Fixture Errors Fixture States...
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Reset Effect Positions Screen Settings Display Intensity 1-10 Screen Saver Delay Off-10min. Touchscreen Lock Off-10min. Recalibrate Touchscreen Display Orientation Normal Inverted Auto °C,°F Temperature Unit Fan Settings Fan mode Auto High Quiet...
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Step 80 0-255 Dimmer Fine 0-255 Step Time 0-25,5 sec. Service Pressure Test Adjust DMX Values 0-255 Dimmer Fine 0-255 Calibrations Calibrate Effects 0-255 Tilt 0-255 Effect Wheel 1 0-255 Effect Wheel 2 0-255...
The menu page displays icons for each function that you can perform from the screen. After switching the fixture on, the 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.
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XP - Extra Performance Engine for maximum light output and optimal colour characteristics. The type of used LED engine is displayed if the fixture is disconnected from power as well. 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.
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REAP. Locking/unlocking the screen. To lock the screen, display the screen with ROBE logo, touch the [ESCAPE] button and slide your finger clockwise in a circular track of 360° across buttons [ESCAPE] --> [NEXT] --> [ENTER/Display On] -->[PREV]--> [ESCAPE].
10.1 Tab " Address" DMX Address - Select the menu to set the DMX start address Blinking DMX address means that the fixture is either not receiving DMX data or that the set DMX address is higher then allowed, exceeding the DMX footprint of the set DMX mode. DMX Preset Channels - The menu item shows order of control channels.
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RAINS Status - The menu item gives you information about environment in the fixture. RAINS (Robe Automatic Ingress Neutralization System) manages humidity, temperature and pressure control using an active monitoring system to automatically remove any moisture detected within the fixture and provides permanent monitoring to ensure peak performance of the fixture.
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Examples of RAINS statuses: Dry desiccants in the fixture arm Desiccants in the fixture arm partially saturated with water Desiccants in the fixture arm fully saturated with water Silica gel desiccants in the fixture arm are saturated with water and should be replaced. After replacing them, reset the item MAX WET.
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Module P - a Prisms/Medium frost control processor Module DL - a Data Logger control module Wireless - a wireless DMX module Product IDs - The menu is used to read the MAC Address ,RDM UID and RDM Label. LED Module Info - Use this menu to read LEDs module information. First Module Assembly - Use the item to read initial information about the LEDs module installed in the fixture.
Pressure Test Log - In the menu item are recorded values related to executed pressure tests: date and time, temperature,pressure difference, duration of pressure test and its result. Note: The log buffer can contain max. 8000 records. If the buffer is full, old data will be overwritten. 10.3 Tab "Personality"...
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If receiving DMX values are out of set limits, the fixture will not respond to them. Example: Pan Min. Value=40 DMX, Pan Max. Value=120 DMX, the head will move in pan range of 40-120 DMX. Values under 40 and above 120 will not be used. At reset of the head without connected DMX (if Pan/Tilt brake=Off), the pan movement of the head will stop in the value 120 DMX.
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 REAP (default pass- word: 2479, user: robe). 10.4 Tab "Manual Control"...
Prog. 2 - The option starts user program No. 2. Play program - Use the menu to run desired program in a loop. 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.
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Prism 2Rot. - a prism 2 fine rotation (value range: 0-255) Zoom - a zoom module fine movement (value range: 0-255) Focus - a focus module fine movement (value range: 0-255) Iris - an iris fine movement (value range: 0-255) Frost 1/1 - a light frost fine position movement 1 Frost 1/2 - a light frost fine position movement 2 Frost 2/1 - a medium frost fine position movement 1...
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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...
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The Software Uploader program will start to run. 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.
SENSOR_DEFINITION SENSOR_VALUE DISPLAY_INVERT DISPLAY_LEVEL PAN_INVERT TILT_INVERT DEVICE_RESET DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION RDM model ID for the Robin iForte LTX is 0x0136. If you need to set RDMnet scope, use the ROBE Ethernet Acces Portal (REAP) and menu Personality--> -->Ethernet Settings.
12. Error and information messages Error in the fixture is signalled by the yellow warning icon at the bottom line of the screen: Go on the warning icon and press the [ENTER] button to display error messages. List of error and information messages: Pan Error 1 Mechanical end of the pan track was not detected.
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Frost Error 1 Impact to the mechanical end of the frost 1 track (frost 2 track) was not detected. Frost Error 4 Incorrect detection of a frost 1 track (frost 2 track). Impact to a mechanical obstruction was detected within running of the frost.
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Fr. Shutter 3 Error 4 Incorrect detection of the framing shutter 3. Impact to a mechanical obstruction was detected within running of the framing shutter 3. Fr. Shutter 4 Error 1 Impact to the mechanical end of the framing shutter 4 was not detected. Fr.
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Positions of cooling fans and their control PCBs:...
The NFC point is situated on the front panel of fixture´s base. Download and install the ROBE COM from Google Play (for Android 5.0 and higher) or App Store (for iOS 12.0 and higher) to your mobile phone. Your mobile phone has to support NFC.
Another maintenance and service operations should be carried out by trained technician only. If you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local Robe distributor. In case of problem with smooth running of CMY colour mixing system, lubricate sliding bars of CMY flags. As lubricant we recommend ÄRONIX silicone oil 500 cSt - it is a medium viscosity lubricant, release agent, high...
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Replacing the battery. Before replacing the battery, disconnect the fixture from mains. 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, unscrew (anti-clockwise) the metal cover of battery compartment from rear panel of the base. 2. Loosen (anti-clockwise) the battery holder cap. 3. Remove the exhausted battery from the battery holder. 4.
15.1 Fixture watertight covers and torques of covers screws Keep values of torques as stated on pictures below otherwise leakage issues can occur! Run the procedure Pressure Test (Service Pressure Test) after replacing --> any watertight cover! Bottom base cover 16 x hex socket head screw M4x14 Screws must be tightened Tightening torque*: 2.5 Nm...
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Head covers (on both sides of the head) Screws must be tightened 6 x hex socket head screw M5x16 in the order 1-->6 Tightening torque*: 2.5 Nm * Tighten all screws in two steps: Step 1 - use tightening torque 0.5Nm (pre-tightening) Step 2- use tightening torque 2.5Nm (final tightening) Carefully check the gasket for signs of deformities or damages and if it is correctly placed before screwing head covers back.
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Yoke cover Screws must be tightened 8 x hex socket head screw M4x8 in the order 1-->8, Tightening torque*: 2.5 Nm * Tighten all screws in two steps: Step 1 - use tightening torque 0.5Nm (pre-tightening) Step 2- use tightening torque 2.5Nm (final tightening) Carefully check the gasket for signs of deformities or damages and if it is correctly placed before screwing the yoke cover back.
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Cover of camera connection point Screws must be tightened 3 x flat head screw M4x12 with rubber rin in the order 1-->3, Tightening torque*: 2.5 Nm * Tighten all screws in two steps: Step 1 - use tightening torque 0.5Nm (pre-tightening) Step 2- use tightening torque 2.5Nm (final tightening) Carefully check the gasket for signs of deformities or damages and if it is correctly placed before screwing the yoke cover back.
15.2 Torques of Pan/Tilt motors screws In case of change of pan motor or tilt motor or pan/tilt control PCB (RB 3138 in the fixture yoke), you have to run the procedure Calibrate Pan/Tilt Reset in the tab "Service" (tab Service--> Calibrations --> Calibrate Pan/ Tilt Reset).
15.3 Changing the LED light source The Robin Forte allows you to change the LED light source and this way keep a high performance of the fixture. Unplug the fixture from mains before replacing LED light source! Do not change LED light source in a damp environment (e.g. rain, snowfall)! To change the LED light source.
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Fixture head without the LED light source. Important: Carefully check the gasket (7) for signs of deformities and if it is correctly placed in the chassis of the head before inserting the new LED light source. The new LED light source includes PCB with LEDs and heat sink. Handle with care. Do not touch LEDs with bare hands.
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5. Carefully insert the new LED light source to the head. Keep the correct orientation of the LED light source towards the head chassis as shown on the picture below. The NFC module on LEDs PCB has to be ori- ented towards the sign "NFC"...
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6. Tighten the four fastening screws M6x25 (4) in the order 1-->4. Use tightening torque 2.5 Nm. Do the tight- ening of screws in two steps, in the first step use tightening torque 0.5 Nm and in the second step 2.5 Nm. Tighten the four outside fastening screws M5x14 (5) in the order 1-->4.
15.4 Checking and replacing the silica gel desiccants The silica gel desiccants are used for humidity indication in the fixture. Dry silica gel has an orange colour, if it is saturated with water, its colour changes to dark grey. If most of silica gel changed colour to dark grey, it has to be replaced.
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Each silica gel box is fastened in the fixture by means of two screws. Example: Dry silica gel Silica gel saturated with water The silica gel desiccants in the fixture head should be checked (and alternatively replaced) at removing head covers, e.g.
In case that silica gel in the fixture arm is fully saturated with water, the warning message " Too Much Humidity in Device" will appear on the fixture display (yellow warning icon) and also in the Robe Ethernet Access Portal (Logs screen).
16. 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.
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If NFC connection is OK, the screen with RDM UID of the LED light source will appear. When the following screen will appear, touch the button CANCEL. Touch the found LED module ("Robin iForte LTX LED module") and than touch "LED engine" to read information about found LED module.
You do not need change any IP settings on the fixture, there is no need to set the fixture into Art-Net mode. Type the IP address of the iForte LTX to your web browser, e.g. http://2.247.136.3, enter the user name: robe and the password: 2479, the Status screen of the iForte LTX will appear.
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10 minutes of its operating, after closing fixture dimmer etc. RAINS (Robe Automatic Ingress Neutralization System) manages humidity, temperature and pressure control using an active monitoring system to automatically remove any moisture detected within the fixture and provides permanent monitoring to ensure peak performance of the fixture.
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Desiccants saturated with water Device status ready means, that all fixture resets are OK and the fixture is ready for operation. It does not assess state of desiccants or result of pressure test! Desiccants fully saturated with water Silica gel desiccants in the fixture arm should be replaced. After replacing them, reset MAX WET resettable bar chart.
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The Personality screen allows you to set fixture behaviour and run a pressure test. The icon allows you to change values in a corresponding table. Example for Pan/Tilt settings: The table "Pressure test " with green button Start test allows you to run a procedure which checks IP65 in- tegrity of the fixture.
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Examples of pressure test messages: Pressure test is 10 minutes delayed due to fixture cooling Pressure test is running Pressure test passed Pressure test failed The Logs screen displays operating information of the fixture which have been saved. The icon offers you two options: "Download log file"...
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The option Logs filter allows you to select desired group of recorded errors and recorded operating values. Expanded menu Logs filter If the option "all must pass" is checked, only logs which contain all selected errors will be displayed. Menu "Sorting filter pass" --> option "single groups" means that logs which contain at least one selected error will be displayed.
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You can select range of temperature, humidity and pressure in desired time interval. Tab Pressure measurements shows history of pressure tests. If you have two and more iFortes LTX, the Discovery screen allows you to show all connected iFortes LTX in network.
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If the option Move devices with warning to top is checked, fixtures with some error will be displayed on the top of fixture list. The option Columns selection allows you to check desired items which will be displayed in columns. Max. 6 items can be selected.
Note. Stainless steel (or aluminium) gobos cannot be used due to thermal stress. Gobos order ( iForte LTX FS/iForte LTX WB): Prism 1 Rotating 6-facet linear prism with continuous rotation in both directions and indexing Prism 2 Rotating 6-facet radial prism with continuous rotation in both directions.
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Gravitation sensor for auto screen positioning Battery backup of the touch screen Readout fixture and LEDs usage, receiving DMX values, temperatures, etc REAP™ - Robe Ethernet Access Portal RAINS™ (Robe Automatic Ingress Neutralization System) MAPS™ - Motionless absolute positioning system for Pan & Tilt...
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Maximum housing temperature : 80° C Minimum distances Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 1 m Min. distance to lighted object: 6 m Total heat dissipation 3200 BTU/hr (calculated) Ingress protection rating IP65 Weight 48 kg (105.82 lbs) iForte LTX WB , Robin iForte LTX FS...
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DMX protocol Robin iForte®LTX WB/Robin iForte®LTX FS - DMX protocol Version: 1.4 Mode 1: Standard 16-bit Quick overview of default DMX values for each channel Mode/Channel Default Function DMX Value Pan Fine Tilt Tilt fine Pan/Tilt speed , Pan/Tilt time Power/Special functions LED frequency selection LED frequency fine adjusting...
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Default Function DMX Value Framing shutter 1- movement Framing shutter 1- swivelling Framing shutter 2- movement Framing shutter 2- swivelling Framing shutter 3 movement Framing shutter 3- swivelling Framing shutter 4 movement Framing shutter 4- swivelling Shutter/ strobe Dimmer intensity Dimmer intensity - fine Mode/Channel...
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control Quiet mode: Fans On at blackout 30-31 step Quiet mode: Fans Off at blackout 32-33 step 34-35 Pressure test: On step ( fixture does not respond to DMX during the test except values 36-37 (Pressure test Off)) Pressure test: Off 36-37 step...
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control Select PWM output frequency of LEDs. Selected PWM frequency can be fine adjusted in 127 steps up/down around selected PWM frequency on the channel below. Corresponding menu item (Frequency Setup) is temporarily overridden. PWM frequency from Display menu (fixture utilizes PWM step...
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control To set a drop of max. light intensity (compared to original light intensity), stay at DMX value for at least 3 sec. and shutter must be closed at least 3 sec. (Channel „Shutter/ Strobe” 52 must be at range: 0-31 DMX).
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control 166-177 Filter CRI 80 step 178-189 Filter CRI 90 step 190 - 215 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow proportional 216 - 217 No rotation step 218 - 243 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast proportional 244 - 249 Reserved 250 - 255 Auto random colour selection from fast to slow...
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control Filter 118 (Light Blue) 43-44 step 45-46 Filter 119 (Dark Blue) step 47-48 Filter 120 (Deep Blue) step 49-50 Filter 121 (Filter Green) step Filter 128 (Bright Pink) 51-52 step Filter 131 (Marine Blue) 53-54 step Filter 132 (Medium Blue)
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control 0-255 Speed of CMY+CTO movement from max. to min. (0=default) proportional 0-255 Speed of Rot. Gobos selection from max. to min. proportional CMY+CTO+Colour wheels time Function is off (0=default) step 1 - 255 Time of CMY, CTO and Colour wheels movement (0.1sec-->25.5sec.) proportional Framing shutters/Zoom/Focus/Iris/Frost/Prism time...
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control 24-25 Macro 9 (Focus=234) step 26-27 Macro 10 (Focus=191) step 28-255 Reserved Rotating gobo wheel Index - set indexing on channel 30 0-11 Open/hole (0=default) step 12-15 LT Follow Spot mode step 16-19 Gobo 1 step...
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control Gobo rotation - set position on channel 28 No rotation step 1 - 127 Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow proportional No rotation (128=default) step 129 - 255 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast proportional Rot.
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DMX protocol Mode/Channel Type of Function Value control 0 - 255 Zoom from max. to min. beam angle (128=default) proportional Zoom - fine 0-255 Fine zooming (0=default) proportional Focus 0 - 255 Continuous adjustment from far to near (128=default) proportional Focus - fine 0- 255 Fine focusing (0=default)
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