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- Page 1 2500E Color Wash USER MANUAL Version: 1.4 ® ROBE Lighting s.r.o. Czech Republic www.robe.cz...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2500E Color Wash Table of contents 1. Unpacking 2. Safety instructions 3. Operating determinations 4. Description of the fixture 5. Installation 5.1 Connection to the mains 5.2 Changing the power supply settings 5.3 Fitting the lamp 5.4 Lamp adjustment 5.5 Inserting/Exchanging colours 5.6 Changing the front lenses 5.7 Installing top hats 5.8 Rigging the fixture... -
Page 4: Unpacking
1. Unpacking The ColorWash 2500E AT cardboard box included items: - ColorWash 2500E AT - Wide-angle lens (1piece) - User manual (1piece) - Small paper box with Mounting bracket Omega CL assembled (2 pieces) The small paper box is situated in the top part of the cardboard box. CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! -
Page 5: Operating Determinations
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified employee. Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack. Do not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp’s life. During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. -
Page 6: Description Of The Fixture
4. Description of the fixture 1 - Yoke 2 - Front panel 3 - Moving head 4 - Tilt lock button (red) 5 - Tilt unlock button (green) 6 - Pan lock 7 - Handle 8 - Base The head can be locked for transportation- the tilt lock button () is pushed and the pan lock/unlock lever () is in lock position. - Page 7 Head inside-top side 1 - Igniter 2 - Colour wheel 1 3 - CMY/conver.filter module 4 - Colour wheel 2 5 - Lamp chamber Head inside-bottom side 6 - Inside Fresnel lens 7 - Termostat 8 - Lamp cover...
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Page 8: Installation
5. Installation 5.1 Connection to the mains Verify the power supply settings before applying power! The factory settings are printed next to the power switch. If you wish to change the power supply settings, see the next chapter. Installl a -prong grounding-type plug on the power cable. The earth has to be connected! If you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician. -
Page 9: Fitting The Lamp
5.3 Fitting the lamp DANGER ! Install the lamps with the device switched off only. Unplug from mains before ! To insert the lamp (MSR GOLD 1200 FastFit): 1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool at least 15 minutes. 2. -
Page 10: Inserting/Exchanging Colours
5.5 Inserting/Exchanging colours DANGER! Install the colours with the device switched off only. Unplug from mains before! 1. Gently bend out the colour module to release it from the determinative pins and eject it from the pressing snap. 2. Put the new colour module back under the pressing snap and plase it betwen 2 determinative pins . 5.6 Changing the front lenses The ColorWash 2500E AT is supplied with the 2 types of the front lenses (Fresnel lens,wide-angle lens) and the Fresnel lens is installed as standard. -
Page 11: Installing Top Hats
5.7 Installing top hats The ColorWash 2500E AT can be fitted with various types of the top hats-see chapter "Technical specifications".If you wish to install a top hat (optional),follow the instructions: Switch the device off before installing the top hat! Installing the top hat on the front lens-holder of the fixture: 1.Loosen 4 lens holder quarter-turn screws and hook both securing springs to the plastic projections in the front lens-holder. - Page 12 installation, do not install the fixture! Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the fixture’s weight. Danger of fire! When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflamma- ble material (decoration articles, etc.) in between a distance of min.
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Page 13: Dmx-512 Connection/Connection Between Fixtures
5.9 DMX-512 connection/connection between fixtures 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-5 and -pin or 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another. - Page 14 Ethernet connection Connect the Ethernet-inputs of all fixtures in the fixture chain with the network. Option “Ethernet” has to be selected from „Set Ethernet Mode” menu on the fixture. Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe. Example: (DMX address=25) (DMX address=1) (DMX address=) IP addres=002.1.002.002...
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Page 15: Dmx Protocol
6. DMX Protocol Mode/Channel Type of Value Function control 0 - 255 proportional Pan movement by 50° Pan Fine 0 - 255 proportional Fine control of pan movement Tilt 0 - 255 proportional Tilt movement by 20° Tilt fine 0 - 255 proportional Fine control of tilt movement Pan/Tilt speed , Pan/Tilt time... - Page 16 Mode/Channel Type of Value Function control Pan/Tilt macro selection 0 - Disabled pan/tilt macro step 10 - 1 Reserved step 2 - Figure of circle (from small to large) proportional - 5 Figure of horizontal eight (from small to large) proportional - 12 Figure of vertical eight (from small to large)
- Page 17 Mode/Channel Type of Value Function control Yellow 0 - 255 Yellow (0-white, 255-full yellow) proportional Conversion temperature filter 3200K 0 - 255 (0-500K, 255-200K) proportional CMY Colour macros 0 - No function step - Macro 1 step - 11 Macro 2 step...
- Page 18 Mode/Channel Type of Value Function control 20 - 2 Macro 0 step 2 - 2 Macro 1 step 2 - 251 Macro 2 step 252 - 255 Macro step Effect speed 0 -255 From max. speed to min.speed ***** proportional Effect speed assigning 0 - 1...
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Page 19: Controller Mode
7. Controller mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. 7.1 DMX addressing There are 512 available channels on DMX link. Every fixture on DMX link must have a DMX start address, which is defined as the first channel from which the fixture will respond to the controller. -
Page 20: Control Menu Map
8. Control menu map Note: Default settings = Bold print Fixture Address DMX Address Ethernet Settings Set Ethernet Mode Disable Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet/DMX Set IP Address Default IP Address Custom IP Address Set ArtNet Universe (0 -255) Fixture information Power On Time Total Hours Resetable Hours Lamp On Time... - Page 21 DMX Presetting Mode 1 Ch.1 Pan Ch. 1 Dimmer Set Active Mode 2 Ch.1 Pan Ch. 2 Dimmer Fine Set Active Mode Ch.1 Pan Ch. 2 Dimmer Set Active Mode Ch.1 Pan Ch. 0 Dimmer Fine Set Active Mode 5 Ch.1 Shutter Ch.
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Page 22: Test Sequences
Lamp On/Off (On, Off) Test sequences Mode 1 Pan (0-255) Tilt (0-255) Zoom (0-255) Run Test Program Mode 2 Run Test Program Manual Mode Presetted Effect Control Pan (Position 1,..., Position ) Dimmer (Position 1,..., Position 5) Manual Effect Control Pan (0-255) Dimmer Fine (0-255) Stand- alone setting... - Page 23 Special functions Lamp Adjustment Pan (0-255) Tilt (0-255) Zoom (0-255) Effect Adjustment DMX Values Pan (0-255) Dimmer fine (0-255) Calibrate Values Colour Wheel 1 (0-225) Dimmer (0-255) Save and Reset Load Default Values Updating software...
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Page 24: Control Menu
9. Control menu The control panel situated on the front panel of the base offers several features. You can simply set the DMX address, read the number of the lamp or unit hours, switch On and Off the lamp, run test, make a reset and also use many func- tions for setting fixture behaviour. - Page 25 Air Filters --- Regular cleaning of the air filters is very important for the fixture´s life and performance.Bildup 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 peeriod of the air filters.
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Page 26: Personality
Product IDs - Select this function to read the fixture´s MAC address or its RDM UID. Software Version - Select this function to read the software version of the fixture modules: IC1 MB - Main processor on the main board in the fixture base IC2 MB - Tilt processor on the main board in the fixture base IC3 MB - Pan procesor on the main board in the fixture base IC4 MB - EEprom on the main board in the fixture base... - Page 27 Lamp On/Power On - Select this function to turn the lamp on automatically after switching the fixture on. Lamp Off via DMX - Select this function to switch off the lamp via DMX. Lamp On if DMX Present - This function allows you to strike the lamp automatically after 2 seconds if DMX signal is present on the data link.If the ignition is unsuccessfull (e.g.lamp is too hot), the fixture will try to ignite the lamp after next 2 s.
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Page 28: Lamp On/Off
Curve 1 Curve 2 CMY + CTF Curve - Select desired CMY filters + conversion temperature filter running. Curve 1 Curve 2 Default Settings - Select this option to reset all fixture personalities to the default values. 9.4 Lamp On/Off Use this option in order to switch on/off the lamp. -
Page 29: Reset Functions
Editing Program - Select this menu to edit or create the program. The ColorWash 2500E AT has one built-in program and the free programs, each up to steps. Each program step has a step time. Step time-the time, during which effects last in the current step. Procedure: 1. -
Page 30: Low Power Mode
To update software in the fixture: 1.Installation of DMX Software Uploader. 1.DMX Software Uploader program is available from the ROBE web site at WWW.robe.cz. 2.Make a new directory ( e.g. Robe_Uploader) on your hard disk and download the software to it. -
Page 31: Rdm
LAMP_ON_MODE DEVICE_HOURS LAMP_HOURS LAMP_STRIKES ...Another options for this command (only for Robe´s fixtures): value PARAMETER_DATA=0x - lamp OFF by DMX value on DMX channel value PARAMETER_DATA=0x - lamp OFF if DMX is not present ...Commands relative resetable values 12. Error and information messages Occured errors during fixture operation are signaled by warning icon on the display: Press [ESC] to see the current error messages. - Page 32 Active Lamp Timer This message appears if you try to switch on the lamp within 5 minutes after having switched it off (the lamp is too hot). The message will appear on the display if the lamp doesn't ignite within 28 seconds. The ColorWash 2500E AT will store this information and automatically ignite the lamp when the 5 minutes period has expired.
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Page 33: Technical Specifications
The messages will appear after the reset of the zoom module if the module is not located in the default position. Pan Error 1 (Pan Error 2) The messages will appear after the reset of the yoke if the yoke is not located in the default position. Tilt Error 1 (Tilt Error 2) The messages will appear after the reset of the head if the head is not located in the default position. - Page 34 - 5 DMX mode - Control channels:1,2,21,2, and 0 Data input/output - -pin and 5-pin XLR male sockets for DMX data input - -pin and 5-pin XLR female sockets for DMX data output - RJ- 5 male socket for Ethernet connection Pan/Tilt - Pan movement range 50°...
- Page 35 Dimensions of the CollorWash 2500E AT Weight (standard Fresnel lens): 1 kg Beam path...
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Page 36: Maintenance And Cleaning
14. 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 37 Replacing the fuse. Only replace the fuse by a fuse of the same type and rating. Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead. 1) Unscrew 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.
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