Robe COLORSPOT 170 AT User Manual
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COLORSPO T 170 AT
Table of contents
1. Safety instructions......................................................................................................... 3
2.Operating determina tions ..............................................................................................4
3.Description of the device............................................................................................... 5
4.Inst alla tio n....................................................................................................................... 6
4.1Fitting/Exchanging the lamp.......................................................................................6
4.2Lamp adjustment........................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Inserting/Exchanging the colours and rotating gobos................................................ 7
4.4 Rigging ...................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Connection to the mains..........................................................................................10
4.6 DMX- 512 connection, master/sl ave connect ion ..................................................... 11
5. DMX Protocol ............................................................................................................... 12
6.Controller mode............................................................................................................ 16
6.1 DMX addressing ..................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Remotely controllable functions .............................................................................. 16
7. Stand - alone mode...................................................................................................... 17
8. Functions of the control panel....................................................................................18
8.1 Addressing.............................................................................................................. 18
8.2 Slave control ........................................................................................................... 19
8.3 Fixture informations................................................................................................. 19
8.4 Personality options.................................................................................................. 20
8.5 Switching On/Off the lamp....................................................................................... 24
8.6 T es t sequences........................................................................................................ 25
8.7 Stand-alone setting ................................................................................................. 25
8.8 Reset function ......................................................................................................... 27
8.9 Special functions..................................................................................................... 2 7
9. Error and information messages................................................................................ 28
10.T echnical specifications ............................................................................................ 29
11. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 32
12. Appendix 1 - Menu map.............................................................................................33
13. Appendix 2 - Changing the power supply settings................................................. 36
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CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!
1. Safety instructions
Caution ! Be careful with your operations.With a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires
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.
Important:
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept
liability for any resulting defects or problems.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temper ature fluctuation (e .g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately . The arising condensation water might damage your de vice. Lea ve the device s witched off until it has
reached room temperature.
This device falls under protection-class I. The po wer plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the
mains with particular caution!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-
cord from time to time.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord
by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily
mean that the device is defective.
Caution: During the operation, the housing becomes very hot.
Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp’ s life.
HEALTH HAZARD!
Never look directly into the light source,as sensitive persons may suffer
an epileptic shock
( especially meant for epileptics) !
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to w arranty.
Keep aw ay children and amateurs !
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2.Operating determinations
This device is a moving-head spot f or creating decorativ e eff ects and w as designed f or indoor use only.
This device is designed for professional use, e.g. on stages, in discotheques, theatres etc.
Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device
will serve you for a long time without defects.
Never run the device without lamp!
Do not shake the device. Av oid brute force when installing or operating the de vice .
Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the
fixture at the transport handles.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust.There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger y our own and the saf ety of others!
The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0,8 meter .
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate saf ety-rope. Fix the safety-rope at the correct holes only.
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may
explose .
The maximum ambient temperature ta must never be exceeded.
CAUTION!
The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
CAUTION!
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged
or deformed due to the heat!
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.
If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like shortcircuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash etc.
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3.Description of the device
Rear panel of the base
12 - Display
13 - Mode-button
14 - Enter-button
15 - Up-button
16 - Down-button
6 - DMX output 9 - Fuse holder
7 - DMX input 10 - Power cord
8 - T ransport handle 11 - Power s witch
Control panel
1 - Projector head 4 - Control panel
2 - Objective 5 - Base
3 - Arm
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4.Installation
4.1Fitting/Exchanging the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamp with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before !
T o insert the lamp (CDM-SA/T 150W/942):
1.Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool.
2.Loosen the 4 screws „X,Y, Z,W” on the lamp soc ket assembly at the back of the head.
3.Gently pull the lamp socket assembly out of the head.Hold this assembly while replacing the lamp.
4.Holding the lamp by its ceramic base,carefully pull the lamp straight out of the lamp socket.
5.Holding the new lamp by its ceramics base,gently insert the lamp to the lamp socket.Mak e sure that the lamp
is installed tightly into the lamp socket.
Do not install a lamp with a higher wattage! A lamp like this generates temperatures the device is not designed
for.Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Please follow the lamp manufacturer‘s
notes!Do not touch the glass bulb bare hand during the installation!
6.Reinsert the lamp socket assembly and tighten the 4 screws again.
7.Align the new lamp (see instructions below)
8.Reset the "LAti/rSEt" and "LASt/rSEt"counters in the "InFO" menu on the control panel, by pressing the [ Up
] and [ Down ] buttons in one time and then confirming with the [ Enter ] button.
Do not operate this fixture with opened housing-cover!
4.2Lamp adjustment
The lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to differences
between lamps, fine adjustment may improve light performance:
1.Switch on the fixture and after reset turn on the lamp.
2.Cancel all effects, open the shutter and focus the light on a
flat surface (wall) using either DMX controller or function "LAAd"
in the "Special functions" of the control board .
3.Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the
3 adjustment screws „A, B, C”.Turn one screw at a time to dr ag
the hot-spot, diagonally across the projected image. If you cannot
detect a hot -spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.
T o reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in b y turning all three screws
„A, B, C” clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly
distributed.
screws "X,Y ,Z W"
Lamp socket
assembly
screws "A, B, C"
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If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low , the lamp is too far back in the
reflector. „Push” the lamp out by turning the screws „A, B, C” counterclockwise 1/4-turn at a time the light is bright
and evenly distributed.
4.3 Inserting/Exchanging the colours and rotating gobos
DANGER!
Install the colours or gobos with the device switched off onl y.
Unplug from mains before!
To insert the new colours or gobos open the top cover of the head by loosening the 2 quarter turn fasteners.
Colour-wheel:
Gently bend out the colour-module to release it from the 2 fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
Put the new colour-module back under the pressing snap and push it to the 2 fixative holes.
Rotating gobo-wheel:
Gently bend out the gobo module to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
Press the ends of the fixation-ring together with an appropriate tool and remove it from the gobo holder.Remov e
the gobo and insert the new gobo. Press the ends of the fixation-ring together and insert it in the front of the gobo.
Put the gobo module back under the pressing snap and push it to the 2 fixative holes.
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fixative holes
colour-module
fixative holes
gobo module
gobo holder
gobo
fixation ring
pressing snap
colour-wheel
pressing snap
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CAUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo
as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened!
4.4 Rigging
DANGER T O LIFE!
Please consider the respective national norms during the installation!
Theinstallation must only be carried out by an authorized dealer!
The installation of the projector has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1
hour without any harming deformation.
The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate catch net. 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.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are appro ved by an e xpert
before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are appro ved by an e xpert
after every four year in the course of an acceptance test.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by a skilled
person once a year .
The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including (but not limited to)
calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation
material and the projector. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation y ourself, but instead use
a professional structural rigger . Improper installation can result in bodily injury and.or damage to property .
The projector has to be installed out of the reach of people.
If the projector shall be lowered from the ceiling or high joists, profession al trussing systems have to be used. The
projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.
Caution: Projectors may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety of
a possible installation, do NOT install the projector!
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the projector’s
weight.
Danger of fire !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in between a distance of min. 0,5 m.
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CAUTION!
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on the truss.
Follow the instructions mentioned at the bottom of the base.
Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that
the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.
The moving-head can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering
its operation characteristics .
There are two possibility how to fix the COLORSPO T 170 A T on a truss via the Omega holders -see the dra wings
below .Use the rigging clamps (not included) with screws M12.
For overhead use , alwa ys install a saf ety-rope that can hold at least 10 times the w eight of the fixture. You must
only use safety-ropes with screw-on carabines. Pull the safety-rope through the two apertures on the bottom of
the base and over the trussing system etc. Insert the end in the carabine and tighten the fixation screw .
When installing fixtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one fixture with another!
DANGER T O LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the first time,the installation has to be
approved by an expert!
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Fixation via the Omega holders
1. Screw the clamps (1) to the omega holders (4) through the hole in the holders.
2. F asten the omega holders on the botton of the base by inserting both quick-lock f asteners (3) into the holes of
the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3. F asten the saf ety-rope (2) through the two apertures on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system.
1-Clamp
2-Safety-rope
3-Quick-lock fastener
4-Omega holder
4.5 Connection to the mains
Verify the po wer supply settings bef ore appl ying powe r!
If you wish to change the power supply settings,see the chapter Appendix.
Connect the fixture to the mains with the enclosed power plug.If you need to install other power plug on the power
cable,fol low the identification table belo w .
The earth has to be connected!
The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:
Cable (EU) Cable (US) Pin International
Brown B lack Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
Do not connect the projector to a dimmer system!
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4.6 DMX- 512 connection, master/slave connection
Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the
fixture or one fixture with another.
Occupation of the XLR-connection:
DMX - output DMX-input
XLR mounting-socket: XLR mounting-plug:
Building a serial DMX-chain:
If you are using the standard controllers, you can connect the DMX-output of the controller directly with the DMXinput of the first fixture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-outputs, you
need to use adapter-cables.
Connect the DMX-output of the first fixture in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next fixture. Always
connect output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
Caution: At the last fixture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.
Building a master/slave-chain:
Connect the DMX-output of the master fixture in the data-chain with the DMX-input of the first slave. Always
connect output with the input of the next slave until all slaves are connected (up to 9 fixtures).
Caution:It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) into the input of the master fixture and
into the output of the last slave fixture in the link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link.
1 - Ground
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
1 - Ground
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
Master/slave operation
Controller operation
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