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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.4 Tab "Manual Control" ....................26 6.5 Tab "Service" ......................26 10. Software update......................28 11. RDM..........................29 12. Robe Ethernet Access Portal (REAP) ............... 30 13. Error and information messages ................31 14. Technical Specifications .................... 35 15. Maintenance and cleaning ..................38 15.1 Replacing the fuse ....................

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. The Robin LedPOINTE was designed for indoor use and it is intended for professional application only. It is not for household use.
  • Page 4 CAUTION! Risk group 2, RG-2 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. Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened. Always use a secondary safety wire when rigging this fixture.

  • 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 - Tilt lock 2 - Yoke 9 - DMX OUT (5-pin XLR) 3 - Base 10 - DMX IN (5-pin XLR) 4 - Handle 11 - Ethernet IN (RJ 45) 5 - Touch screen...

  • Page 6: Installation

    3.1 Connection to the mains For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be earthed! The Robin LedPOINTE is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts. If you need to install a power plug on the power cable to allow connection to power outlets, install a ground- ing-type (earthed) plug following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.

  • 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 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 (1) into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.

  • 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 (female)

  • Page 10: Ethernet Connection

    The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels. The Robin LedPOINTE is equipped with 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 11: 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 12: Replacing Rotating Gobos

    3.6. Replacing rotating gobos Disconnect the fixture from mains before gobo replacing. 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool approximately 20 minutes. 2. Remove the plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover. 3.
  • Page 13 7. Gently pull the gobo holder (4) up from the rotation gobo wheel (3). Use suitable long-nose pliers for pulling the gobo holder from the rotating gobo wheel. 8. Carefully remove the spring lock (5) and the gobo (6) from the gobo holder (4) by pushing to the gobo from side of toothed wheel.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Frost Filters

    3.7 Replacing the frost filters Unplug the fixture from mains before replacing the frost filters! To replace the frost filter. 1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool approximately 20 minutes. 2. Remove plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover to get access to the frost modules.

  • Page 15: 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 colour 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 16: Control Menu Map

    5. 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 Channels Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable ArtNet gMAI gMA2 sACN Ethernet To DMX Off, On IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address Custom IP Address...
  • Page 17 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Module C Module G Module O Module P2 Module P1 Module GR Module FAN Product IDs Mac Address RDM UID RDM Label View Logs Fixture Errors Fixture States Power On Power Off Fixture Position...
  • Page 18 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Inverted Auto Temperature Unit °C,°F Fan Settings Fan mode Auto High Quiet Quiet - Blackout Fan On, Off Date & Time Settings Focus Tracking Off, On Default Settings Memory Tools SD card SD State...
  • Page 19 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Calibrate Pan/Tilt EMS Load Default Calibrations Rotating Gobos Gobo Carousel 1 Change G9-MG Gobo Offset 0-255 Update Software...

  • Page 20: Control Menu

    6. Control menu The Robin Forte 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, control all range of effects and program it in stand-alone mode.

  • Page 21: Tab " Address

    Touch any part of the screen or press the [ENTER/Display On] button to display the initial screen with the cur- rent stored DMX address. QR code for RDM UID of the fixture. Icon for QR codes Use [NEXT] , [PREV] buttons for moving between QR codes picture for ilustration only...

  • Page 22: Tab "Information

    IP Address/Net Mask - Select this menu to set IP address. IP address is the Internet protocol address. The IP uniquely identifies any node (fixture) on a network. There cannot be 2 fixtures with the same IP address on the network! Default IP Address -Preset IP address, you can set up only first byte of IP address (2 or 10) e.g.
  • Page 23 Maximum Res. - A maximum temperature on the LEDs control PCB since the counter was last reset. In order to reset this counter to 0, touch the text box next to the item "Maximum Res. Base Temperature - The menu shows temperature on the display PCB in the fixture base. Current - A current temperature on the display PCB.

  • Page 24: Tab "Personality

    6.3 Tab "Personality" DMX Preset Channels - The menu item offers you overview of DMX channels used in the fixture. DMX Input- Use the menu to select mode of DMX signal receiving. Wired - DMX signal is received by means of the standard DMX cable. Wireless - DMX signal is received by means of the inbuilt wireless module.
  • Page 25 Max. Speed & Follow Dir. - Gobo goes from its rotation to desired indexed position with max. speed and keeps a direction of rotation. Auto Parking Pos. - Automatic parking position. When this option is enabled, the fixture will automatically move to the Parking position whenever it is powered on and a DMX signal is missing or all DMX values are 0.

  • Page 26: 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 27 Calibration of the effects via the control board 1. Disconnect DMX controller from the fixture and enter the "Calibrate Effects" menu. 2. Use the [up arrow] and [down arrow] to find "Pan" and touch it to enter the fine effect adjustment screen. 3.

  • Page 28: Software Update

    10. Software update For software update of the fixture serves Robe Toolkit. The Robe Toolkit is a universal tool for Robe fixtures which includes Device Updater, Library Manager, Device Manager and simple DMX controller. Please see the Toolkit user manual for more details about fixture update.

  • Page 29: Rdm

    DISPLAY_INVERT DISPLAY_LEVEL PAN_INVERT TILT_INVERT DEVICE_RESET DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_HOURS PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION ROBE_DMX_INPUT ROBE_WIRELESS_UNLINK RDM model ID for the Robin LedPOINTE is 0x014e. If you need to set RDMnet scope, use the ROBE Ethernet Acces Portal (REAP) and menu Personality-->-->Ethernet Settings.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Error And Information Messages

    13. 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 to display error messages. List of error and information messages: Note: capital letter X in the following messages means order of the effect in the fixture (e.g. Prism 1 Error 1 Prism 2 Error 1, and so on).
  • Page 32 Magenta Error 2 Magnetic/optic sensor permanently detects magenta flag. Magenta Blackout Active Light output from the fixture was closed. This blackout was enforced by the following effect: magenta flag. Magenta Reset Active Magenta flag reset is in progress and has not been fished yet. Yellow Error 1 Magnetic/optic sensor was not detected.
  • Page 33 RG X Blackout Active Light output from the fixture was closed. This blackout was enforced by the following effect: gobo with magnet on the gobo carousel X. RG X Reset Active Gobo reset on the gobo carousel X is in progress and has not been fished yet. Static Gobo Err.
  • Page 34 PROC X COMM ERR (e.g. PROC 2 COMM ERR) Internal communication error - some PCB in the fixture is faulty. MT sensor com Err Motion and temperature sensor (LIS2DTW12) does not communicate with a control processor. Recharge The battery The battery on the display board needs to be charged. Let the fixture on for cca 6 hrs. Battery Faulty.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    14. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply: electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse: T 6.3A/250V ~ Max. power consumption: 400 W (power factor 0.98) Mains output: max. 12A Optic Light source: TE™ 280W HP White LED Engine: Colour temperature: 6500K Fixture total lumen output: 8 800 lm (goniophotometer) CRI 70 Typical lumen maintenance: L70/B50 @ 50.000 hours...

  • Page 36: Frost Filter

    Crystal Clock Frequency : 16.0 MHz Max. number of fixtures in Ethernet IN/Out line Connection DMX data in/out: Locking 5-pin XLR Ethernet In: RJ 45 Ethernet In/Out: 2 x RJ 45 (Robin LedPOINTE EP only) Power IN: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Power OUT: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1...
  • Page 37 Rigging Mounting points: 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks Mounting horizontally or vertically via two Omega holders Temperatures Maximum ambient temperature : 45° C Maximum housing temperature : 70° C Distances Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 1 m Min. distance to lit object: 5 m Total heat dissipation max.

  • Page 38: Optional Accessories

    Accessories 1 x Omega adapter CL-regular 2 pcs in box (P/N 10980033) 1 x Power cord including powerCON TRUE1 In connector 1 x User manual Optional accessories Frost 0.5° (exchange) assembled (P/N10980690) Frost 1° (exchange) assembled (P/N 10980691) Frost 3.5° (exchange) assembled (P/N 10980758) Frost 10°...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Fuse

    15.1 Replacing the fuse Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead! 1. Remove the fuse holder on the rear panel of the base with a fitting screwdriver from the housing (anti-clockwise). 2. Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder. 3.

  • Page 40: Changelog

    Version of the Date of issue Description of changes manual March 3, 2025 Copyright © 2025 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 41: Appendix

    17. Appendix 17.1Changing the LED light source The Robin LedPOINTE 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 42 The LED module consists of the LED PCB (5) and the heatsink (6). View of the head chassis without LED module LED connector Guide pins for Guide pin for LED module LED module 5. Screw the new LED module to the head by means of the he four socket cap screws M4x14 (3) with washers. LED connectors (7) have to be opposite each other 6.

  • Page 43: Obtaining Information About The Led Light Source By Mobile Phone

    17.2. 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 44 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 Led LED module") and than touch "LED engine" to read information about found LED module. Robin LedPOINTE LED Robin LedPOINTE LED module...
  • Page 45 DMX protocol Robin LEDPointe® - 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 46: Dmx Protocol

    DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control 50-51 Disabled blackout while colour wheel moving step 52-53 Blackout while gobo wheels moving: On step 54-55 Disabled blackout while gobo wheels moving: Off step Focus Tracking: On 56-57 step Focus Tracking: Off 58-59 step 60-61...
  • Page 47 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control LED Frequency (step -125) step LED Frequency (step -124) step LED Frequency (step -3) step LED Frequency (step -2) step LED Frequency (step -1) step Selected LED Frequency (128=default) step LED Frequency (step +1) step LED Frequency (step +2) step...
  • Page 48 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control Deep Blue proportional Yellow proportional Light green proportional Magenta proportional Lavender proportional Pink proportional Dark green proportional CTO 2700K proportional Blue proportional Orange proportional CTO 3200K proportional UV (Kongo blue) proportional 128-129 White step Positioning 130-134 Deep Red...
  • Page 49 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control Virtual colour wheel No function (0=default) step Filter 4 (Medium Bastard Amber) step Filter 10 (Medium Yellow) step Filter 19 (Fire) step Filter 26 (Bright Red) step Filter 58 (Lavender) 9-10 step Filter 68 (Sky Blue) 11-12 step...
  • Page 50 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control Filter 172 (Lagoon Blue) 93-94 step Filter 179 (Chrome Orange) 95-96 step 97-98 Filter 180 (Dark Lavender) step 99-100 Filter 181 (Congo Blue) step 101-102 Filter 197 (Alice Blue) step 103-104 Filter 201 (Full C.T. Blue) step 105-106 Filter 202 (Half C.T.

  • Page 51: Rotating Gobo Wheel

    DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control 134-144 Gobo 6 proportional 145-155 Gobo 7 proportional 156-166 Beam reducer 1 proportional 167-177 Beam reducer 2 proportional 178-188 Beam reducer 3 proportional 189-199 Beam reducer 4 proportional 200-201 Open/hole step 202 - 222 Forwards gobo wheel rotation from fast to slow proportional 223 - 243 Backwards gobo wheel rotation from slow to fast proportional...
  • Page 52 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control Open/hole proportional Gobo 1 proportional Gobo 2 proportional Gobo 3 proportional Gobo 4 proportional Gobo 5 proportional Gobo 6 proportional Gobo 7 proportional Gobo 8 proportional Gobo 9 proportional Open/hole proportional 202 - 222 Forwards gobo wheel rotation from fast to slow proportional 223 - 243 Backwards gobo wheel rotation from slow to fast proportional...
  • Page 53 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control Note: prism wheel 2 and frost cannot be be inserted into light beam at the same time Open position/hole (0=default) step Index - set indexing on channel 29 Prism 1 - 6-facet linear multicoloured step 8-11 Prism 2 - 8-facet 12°...
  • Page 54 DMX protocol Type of Channel Function Value control 46-47 Effect 7 step 48-49 Effect 8 step 50-51 Effect 9 step 52-53 Effect 10 step 54-55 Effect 11 step 56-57 Effect 12 step Effects 13, 14, 15 block Cyan, Magenta and Yellow channels 58-59 Effect 13 step...

  • Page 55: Shutter/ Strobe

    ** CW and CCW rotation is determined from the perspective of the fixture's mounting point, looking along the projected beam’s directon Copyright © 2024-2025 Robe Lighting s.r.o. - All rights reserved All Specifications subject to change without notice Page 11...
  • Page 56 Robin LEDPointe - 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 26 (Bright Red) Filter 58 (Lavender) Filter 68 (Sky Blue)
  • Page 57 Colour Cyan Magenta Yellow Colour name Wheel (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) (DMX) Filter 152 (Pale Gold) Filter 154 (Pale Rose) Filter 157 (Pink) Filter 158 (Deep Orange) Filter 162 (Bastard Amber) Filter 164 (Flame Red) Filter 165 (Daylight Blue) Filter 169 (Lilac Tint) Filter 170 (Deep Lavender) Filter 172 (Lagoon Blue) Filter 179 (Chrome Orange)