3.3 Rigging the fixture ...................... 8 3.4 DMX-5 connection ....................0 4. Control menu map ......................11 5. Robin Actor 3 Smart White - DMX chart ..............13 5.1LED zone order ......................5 6. Control menu ....................... 16 6.1 Addressing (DMXA) ....................6 6.2 Zoom (Zoom) ......................
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR ROBIN Actor 3 ! 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.
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or dust. Air vents and slots in the fixture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect it from overheating. Do not block the LEDs array with any object when the fixture is under operation. The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked.
3. Installation Fixtures must be installed by a Qualified electrician in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction codes and regulation. 3.1 Connection to the mains For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be earthed! The Robin Actor 3 is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts.
3.2 Installing the top hat Switch off the fixture before top hat installation 1.Unscrew the four fastening screws (3) which securing flange (4) to the head (5) and install new flange. Keep its right position- the cutouts (A) in the flange must look towards the arms. Original flange New flange 2.Place the top hat (1) on the head (5), press locks (2) and turn the top hat counter-clockwise until it snap into...
3.3 Rigging the fixture The overhead installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety rope. This secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails. When rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges, under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden.
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For securing the fixture to the truss install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Use only a safety wire with screw-on snap-hook. Thread the snap-hook through two apertures in the fixture base and the wire around the truss as shown on the picture below.
3.4 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 mounting-sockets (rear view):...
4. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 DMXA Set DMXA 00-55 Zoom Vir C Dimm MENU Info POn Time Total Reset DMX In Pover 0-55 Dimm F 0-55 Temp Current...
5. Robin Actor 3 Smart White - DMX chart Version 1.0 Mode/Channel Type of Value Function control No function No function No function No function No function Special functions 0 - Reserved To activate following function, stop in DMX value for at least 3sec.
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Mode/Channel Type of Value Function control Warm white fine (16 bit) - zone 3 17 16 0-55 Fine warm white LEDs saturation control proportional Cool white (8 bit) - zone 3 18 17 0-55 Cool white LEDs saturation control (0-100%) proportional Cool white fine (16 bit) - zone 3 19 18...
6. Control menu The Robin Actor 3 is equipped with 2-line LCD display which allows to set the fixture´s behaviour according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, test its various parts and lastly program it, if it has to be used in a stand-alone mode.
In order to reset this counter to 0, press and hold both [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons and the [Enter] button at the same time. DMX In - DMX readout. The menu is used to read DMX values of each channel received by the fixture. Temp - Temperature.
- PC running Windows 95/98/2000/XP/7 or Linux - DMX Software Uploader - Flash cable RS232/DMX No.13050624 (if you want to use a serial port of PC) - Robe Universal Interface (if you want to use an USB port of PC)
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.
SENSOR_DEFINITION SENSOR_VALUE DISPLAY_INVERT DISPLAY_LEVEL DEVICE_RESET DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_HOURS PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION 8. Wireless DMX operation The wireless version of the Actor 3 is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band. The item "...
10. Technical Specifications Electrical Power supply:......electronic auto-ranging Input voltage range:....supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz Fuse:........T 3.15A/250V ~ Power consumption *:..200W @230V,power factor=0,96 *Allow for a deviation of +/-10% Optic Light source: 19 Osram Ostar ww/cw multichips 3 zones with individual colour control of each Min LED life expectancy: 20.000 hours Warm white LEDs: 2600K Cool white LEDs: 7500K...
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Temperatures Maximum ambient temperature : 45° C Maximum housing temperature 75° C Distances Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 0.4 m Min. distance to lighted object: m Total heat dissipation 68 BTU/h (calculated) Weight (net) 5.2 kg (without floor stand) 6.3 kg (with floor stand) Dimensions (mm) Accessories...
11. Maintenance and cleaning DANGER ! Disconnect from the mains before starting any maintenance work A soft lint-free cloth moistened with any good glass cleaning fluid is recommended, under no circumstances should alcohol or solvents be used! Never use alcohol or solvents for cleaning lenses in the fixture! Use wet cloth only.
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