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Robe ROBIN Cuete User Manual

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  • Page 1 QR code for user manual Version 1.0 Version 1.7...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Robin Cuete Robin Cuete EP Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ......................3 2. Fixture exterior view ...................... 5 3. Installation........................6 3.1 Connection to the mains .................... 6 3.2 Rigging the fixture ...................... 7 3.3 DMX-512 connection ....................9 3.4 Ethernet connection (EP version only) ..............

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. The Robin Cuete was designed for indoor use and it is intended for professional application only. It is not for household use.
  • Page 4 Do not block the front lens with any object when the fixture is under operation. CAUTION! Risk group 2, RG-2 Safe distance from the light source is 14 metres. The cooling openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked. This fixture should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

  • Page 5: Fixture Exterior View

    2. Fixture exterior view Rear panel of the base Rear panel of the base -EP version 1- Moving head 8 - DMX OUT 2 - Yoke 9 - DMX IN 3 - Base 10 - Fuse holder 4 - Handle 11 - Mains IN 5 - Display 12 - Mains OUT...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Design of the Robin Cuete allows to connect several fixtures to AC mains power in one interconnected dai- sy chain using power input and throughput connectors. Needed daisy chain cords are stated in the chapter “Technical specifications “...

  • Page 7: Rigging The Fixture

    3.2 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 8 1-Quick-lock fastener 2-Omega holder 3-Trust 4-Clamp 5-Safety wire with a snap hooks with screw lock gates 6-Attachment point 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.

  • Page 9: Dmx-512 Connection

    3.3 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 10: Ethernet Connection (Ep Version Only)

    The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels. The Robin Cuete EP is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 sockets for Ethernet connection.Use a network cable cate- gory 5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the fixture to the network.

  • Page 11: Wireless Dmx Operation

    3.5. Wireless DMX operation The external ROBE Wireless CRMX Dongle for compact ROBIN fixtures allows receiving wireless DMX. This module is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band.

  • Page 12: Wide-Angle Lens Installation

    3.6. Wide-angle lens installation Disconnect the fixture from mains before the wide-angle module installing. To install the wide-angle lens 1. Unscrew the four screws (2) to remove the front cover (1) of the head. 2. Unscrew the three screws (3) and remove the covering glass. (4). 3.

  • Page 13: Replacing Rotating Gobos

    3.7. Replacing rotating gobos Disconnect the fixture from mains before gobo replacing. 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool. 2. Remove the plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover. 3.

  • Page 14: Remotely Controllable Functions

    4. Remotely controllable functions Colour wheel The colour wheel with 13 dichroic filters rotates in both directions with variable speed which creates wide spectrum of graphic effects. CMY colour mixing system The CMY color mixing system is based on graduated cyan, magenta, and yellow colour filters. A continuous range of colors may be achieved by varying the amount of each filter from 0 to 100%.

  • Page 15: Control Menu Map

    5. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 DMXA Set DMXA 001-512 DMX Pres Mode 1 IP Addr* Def addr Apply Cus addr IP 1 0-255 IP 2 0-255 IP 3 0-255...
  • Page 16 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 P/T Feed On, Off Display Turn On/Off T On, Off Contrast 0-100% Backlight 0-100% LED Freq. 1200 2400 LED FreF BLC DMC On, Off BLC Col On, Off BLC P/T On, Off...
  • Page 17 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Dim F 0-255 Calib Cal Mech Pan C 0-255 Tilt C 0-255 Col C 0-255 Pri C 0-255 Fro C 0-255 Gob C 0-255 GR 1 C 0-255 GR 2 C 0-255...

  • Page 18: Control Menu

    Robin Cuete will respond to the controller. If you set, for example, the address 25, the Robin Cuete will use channels 25 - 53 for control . Please, be sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Robin Cuete correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link.

  • Page 19: Personality (Pers)

    Air fil - Air filter. Regular cleaning of the air filter in the fixture base is very important for the fixture´s life and performance. Bild-up of dust, dirt and fog fluid residues reduces the fixture´s fan ability. he two items of this menu help you to keep cleaning period of the air filter. Alert P - Cleaning schedule for the fixture depends on the operating environment.

  • Page 20: Manual Control (Manual)

    Use the menu to control all fixture channels by means of the control panel. 6.5 Test program (Test Prg) Use this menu to to run demo test sequences without an external controller, which will show you some possibilities of using the Robin Cuete.

  • Page 21: Stand-Alone (St Alone)

    Pr Edit - Editing program. Select this menu to edit or create the program. The Robin Cuete has one built-in program and one user-editable program up to 40 steps. Each program step has a step time - during which effects last in the current step and a fade time- during which effects move to new positions.

  • Page 22: Reset

    5. Press [ESCAPE] button, select next prog. step, press [ENTER] button and repeat steps 3 - 5). 6.7 Reset This option enables the Robin Cuete to index all effects and return to their standard positions. 6.8 Special functions (Special) RDM Low - This menu item shows the first part of the RDM identification code.
  • Page 23 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 24: Rdm

    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 25: Error And Information Messages

    PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION ROBE_DMX_INPUT ROBE_WIRELESS_UNLINK RDM model ID for the Robin Cuete is 0x0122. 8. Error and information messages Tilt Err This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the head´s indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed) or the stepping motor or its driving PCB is defective. The head is not located in the default tilt position after fixture reset.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    9. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply: electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse: T 3.15A/250V ~ Max. power consumption: 220W (power factor 0.96) Mains input: CE - max. 16A ETL - max. 10A Mains output: CE - max. 15A ETL - max.
  • Page 27 Operational frequency range of 2402-2480 MHz Producer: LumenRadio Connection DMX data in/out: Locking 5-pin XLR Ethernet In/Out: 2 x RJ 45 (Robin Cuete EP only) Power IN: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Power OUT: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Max. number of fixtures in Ethernet IN/Out line...

  • Page 28: Dimensions (Mm)

    Maximum housing temperature : 70° C Distances Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 0.4 m Min. distance to lit object: 0.8 m Total heat dissipation max. 560 BTU/h (calculated) Protection factor IP2X Weight 12.2 kg Dimensions (mm) ROBE Wireless CRMX Dongle for compact ROBIN fixtures...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Cleaning

    (P/N 1305 2407) Mains Cable PowerCon In TRUE1/open ended, 2m, indoor (P/N 13052445) Mains Cable PowerCon In TRUE1/CEE 16A, 2m, indoor (P/N 10980127) ROBE Wireless CRMX Dongle for compact ROBIN fixtures (P/N 1305 2439) Daisy Chain PowerCon TRUE1 In/Out, EU, 2m, indoor...

  • Page 30: Checking Plastic Parts Of The Fixture

    10.3 Checking plastic parts of the fixture The plastic parts of the fixture should be checked for damages and beginning cracks at least every two months. If hint of a crack is found on some plastic part, do not use the fixture until the damaged part will be replaced. Cracks or another damages of the plastic parts can be caused by the fixture transportation or manipulation and also ageing process may influence plastic materials.

  • Page 31: Photometric Diagrams

    11. Photometric diagrams Standard lens Wide-angle lens...

  • Page 32: Changelog

    Errorr messages update, EP version added 16/03/2022 Photometric changed 08/12/2022 Beam angle changed December 8, 2022 Copyright © 2020-2022 Robe Lighting - All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice. Made in ROBE Lighting s.r.o., Palackého 416, 757 01 Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    13. Appendix 13.1Changing the LED light source The Robin Cuete 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.
  • Page 34 The LED module consists of the LED PCB (A), the heatsink (B) and the Fan (C) 8. Screw the new LED module to the head by means of the four screws M4x12 (7). 9. Connect cables (2) to the control PCB. Fasten the cables to the holder by means of the cable binder (1). 10.

  • Page 35: Obtaining Information About The Led Light Source By Mobile Phone

    13.2. 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 36 If NFC connection is OK, the following screens will appear. When the following screen will appear, touch the button CANCEL. Touch the found LED module ("Robin Cuete LED module") and than touch "LED engine" to read information about found LED module.
  • Page 37 DMX protocol Robin Cuete - DMX protocol Version 1.3 Type of Channel Function Value control 0 - 255 Pan movement by 540° (128=default) proportional Pan Fine 0 - 255 Fine control of pan movement (0=default) proportional Tilt 0 - 255 Tilt movement by 270°...

  • Page 38: Dmx Protocol

    DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control 180 - 189 Focus/frost/prism reset step 190 - 199 Reserved 200 - 209 Total fixture reset (including pan/tilt) step 210 - 218 Reserved The following three commands define way of transition from gobo rotation to gobo indexing: 219 - 220 Gobo indexing: Maximum speed and shortcut step...
  • Page 39 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control Selected LED Frequency step Max. light intensity indication and setting 0-10 No function (0=default) 11-20 Indication of drop of max. light intensity step A drop of max. light intensity of the fixture (compared to its original intensity) is indicated by a corresponding colour output: 0-5%, (WHITE /new LED module/) 6-10% (RED)
  • Page 40 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control 130-134 Deep Red step 135-138 Deep Blue step 139-143 Yellow step 144-147 Light green step 148-152 Magenta step 153-157 Lavender step 158-161 Pink step 162-166 Dark green step 167-171 CTO 2700K step 172-176 Blue step 177-180 Orange...
  • Page 41 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control Filter 116 (Medium Blue-Green) 39-40 step Filter 117 (Steel Blue) 41-42 step 43-44 Filter 118 (Light Blue) 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...

  • Page 42: Rotating Gobo Wheel

    DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control CMY and Colour wheel time Function is off (0=default) step 1 - 255 Time of CMY and Colour wheel movement (0.1sec-->25.5sec.) proportional Focus/Frost/Prism time Function is off (0=default) step Time of focus and frost movement (0.1 sec-->25.5 sec.) 1 - 255 proportional Time of prism movement (0.1 sec-->5 sec.)
  • Page 43 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control 29-31 Gobo 9 step Rotation - set rotation on channel 20 32-34 Gobo 1 step 35-37 Gobo 2 step 38-40 Gobo 3 step 41-43 Gobo 4 step 44-46 Gobo 5 step 47-49 Gobo 6 step 50-52...
  • Page 44 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control 0-255 Fine indexing/rotation (0=default) proportional Prism Note: prism and frost cannot be be inserted into light beam at the same time 0 - 19 Open position/hole (0=default) step 20 - 127 8-facet rotating prism step Prism/gobo macros The following channels are blocked: Rotating gobo wheel, Rot.
  • Page 45 0 - 255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (0=default) proportional Dimmer intensity - fine 0 - 255 Fine dimming (0=default) proportional Copyright © 2021 Robe Lighting s.r.o. - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Page 9...
  • Page 46 Robin Cuete - colours on Virtual Colour Wheel Colour Cyan Magenta Yellow Colour name Wheel (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) Filter 4 (Medium Bastard Amber) Filter 10 (Medium Yellow) Filter 19 (Fire) Filter 24 (Scarlet) Filter 58 (Lavender) Filter 68 (Sky Blue)
  • Page 47 Colour Cyan Magenta Yellow Colour name Wheel (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) 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. Blue) Filter 203 (Quarter C.T.

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