Robe Robin CycFX 8 wireless DMX CRMX User Manual

Robe Robin CycFX 8 wireless DMX CRMX User Manual

Robin cycfx 8; robin cycfx 8 wireless dmx crmx

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  • Page 1 Version 1.4...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2 Connection to the mains ............................6 3.3 DMX 512 connection ............................6 3.4 Wireless DMX operation ............................7 Robin CycFX 8- DMX protocol ............................8 5. Control menu map ..............................15 6. Control menu ................................18 6.1 Addressing (DMXA) ............................. 18 6.2 Fixture information (Info) ...........................
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Robin CycFX 8 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR Robin CycFX 8! Save it for future reference. This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
  • Page 4 Robin CycFX 8 When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust. Avoid using the unit in locations subject to possible impacts. The fixture body never must be covered with cloth or other materials.
  • Page 5: Fixture Exterior View

    3.1 Rigging the fixture The Robin CycFX 8 can be rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its operation characteristics. Installation on a truss allows the mounting adapters (1) fastened to the fixture base with ¼-turn quick locks. Also standard Omega holders for Robe fixtures or mounting bar CF8 (optional accessory) can be used instead mounting adapters .
  • Page 6: Connection To The Mains

    This device falls under class one and must be grounded! Design of the Robin CycFX 8 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 7: Wireless Dmx Operation

    3-pin XLR plug with a 120 Ohm resistor soldered between Signal (–) and Signal (+). 3.4 Wireless DMX operation The wireless version of the Robin CycFX 8 (Robin CycFX 8/W) is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 8: Robin Cycfx 8- Dmx Protocol

    Robin CycFX 8 Robin CycFX 8- DMX protocol Version 1.1 Mode/Channel Value Function Type of control Tilt (8 bit) 0-255 Tilt movement by 270° proportional Tilt (16 bit) 0-255 Fine movement of tilt proportional Tilt speed (time) Standard mode Step Max.
  • Page 9 Robin CycFX 8 Green (Magenta) coarse - all pixels ** 0-255 Green LEDs saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green (Magenta) fine - all pixels ** 0-255 Green LEDs saturation fine control min.—>max. proportional Blue (Yellow) coarse - all pixels ** 0-255...
  • Page 10 Robin CycFX 8 Pixel effects speed 0-63 Speed from min. —>max. without fade time proportional 11 16 16 64-127 Speed from max. —>min. without fade time (op. direction) proportional Speed from min. —>max. with fade time 128-191 proportional Speed from max. —>min. with fade time 192-255 (op.
  • Page 11 Robin CycFX 8 Blue pixel 3 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Dimmer 3 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% proportional Red pixel 4 0-255 Red LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green pixel 4 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%)
  • Page 12 Robin CycFX 8 Blue pixel 8 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Dimmer 8 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% proportional *Halogen lamp effect during dimming Tilt movement direction and pixel order: Channel Pixel effects DMX value Effect...
  • Page 13 Robin CycFX 8 61-62 Effect 30 Step 63-64 Effect 31 Step 65-66 Effect 32 Step 67-68 Effect 33 Step 69-70 Effect 34 Step 71-72 Effect 35 Step 73-74 Effect 36 Step 75-76 Effect 37 Step 77-78 Effect 38 Step 79-80...
  • Page 14 Robin CycFX 8 165-166 Effect 82 Step 167-168 Effect 83 Step 169-170 Effect 84 Step 171-172 Effect 85 Step 173-174 Effect 86 Step 175-176 Effect 87 Step 177-178 Effect 88 Step 179-180 Effect 89 Step 181-182 Effect 90 Step 183-255...
  • Page 15: Control Menu Map

    Robin CycFX 8 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 001-255 Info POn Time Total Reset DMX In Tilt 0-255 Dimm F 0-255...
  • Page 16 Robin CycFX 8 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 On/Off T On, Off Contrast 0-100% Backlight 0-100% On, Off C Cal M C Mix M RGBW, CMY Whi Cnt On, Off Sil Zom...
  • Page 17 Robin CycFX 8 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Reset Special RDM Low RDM Hight Wireless Stat Unlink Adjust DMX Val Tilt 0-255 Dimm F 0-255 Calib Cal Mech Tilt C. 0-255...
  • Page 18: Control Menu

    Set DMXA- Use this menu item to set the DMX start address of the fixture, which is defined as the first channel from which the Robin will respond to the controller. If you set, for example, the address 15, the Robin CycFX 8 will use channels 15 - 28 for control (if Mode 1 is selected).
  • Page 19: Personality (Pers)

    Robin CycFX 8 Sw Ver - Software versions. Select this item to read the software version of the fixture modules. IC-1 - A zoom processor. IC-2 - A display processor. IC-3 - LED driver processor. IC-4 - LED control processor 6.3 Personality (Pers)
  • Page 20: Manual Control (Manual)

    Pr Edit - Editing program. Select this menu to edit or create the program. The Robin CycFX 8 has one built-in program and one user-editable program up to 42 steps. Each program step has a step time during which effects last in the current step.
  • Page 21: 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 CycFX 8 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 22: Rdm

    3. Run the Software Uploader program. Select desired COM and then click on the Connect button. (Select COM if the serial port is used or Robe Universal Interface if the USB port is used). If the connection is OK, click on the “Start Uploading button“ to start uploading. It will take several minutes to perform software update.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_HOURS Please, see the Robe Universal Interface user manual for detail description of RDM operation. 8. Technical specifications Power supply • Electronic auto-ranging • Input voltage: 100 - 240V AC, 50-60 Hz • Fuse: T 5A •...
  • Page 24 Robin CycFX 8 Wireless DMX/RDM module (only for Robin CycFX 8 Wireless DMX) • Compliance with USITT DMX-512 (1986 & 1990) and 512-A • Full DMX fidelity and frame integrity • Auto sensing of DMX frame rate and frame size •...
  • Page 25 Robin CycFX 8 Dimensions (mm) Mounting bar CF8 (optional) Included items • 1 x Robin CycFX • 2 x Mounting adapter (No. 99013990) • 1 x User manual Optional accessories (P/N 99010420) Omega holder (P/N1305 1731) Mains Cable PowerCon In/open ended, 2m...
  • Page 26 Robin CycFX 8 Beam distribution...
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  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by a qualified person. Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. 9.1 Replacing a fuse This replacement has to be realized by a qualified person or ROBE service worker only. Specifications are subject to change without notice .June16, 2014...
  • Page 29 Robin CycFX 8...

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