Robe DL4X User Manual
Version1.2
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Robin DL4X
Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
2. Operating determination ................................................................................................ 4
3. Fixture exterior view ...................................................................................................... 5
4. Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Connection to the mains ............................................................................................ 6
4.2 Replacing gobos ....................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Rigging the xture ...................................................................................................... 8
4.4 DMX-512 connection ................................................................................................ 10
4.5 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 11
4.6 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 13
5. Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................. 14
6. Control menu map ........................................................................................................ 15
7. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Tab " Address" .......................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 20
7.3 Tab "Personality" ...................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Tab "Manual Control" ................................................................................................ 24
7.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 24
7.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 25
8. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 28
9. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 29
10. Technical Specications ............................................................................................ 30
11. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 33
12. Photometric diagrams................................................................................................ 34
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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
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to:
- be qualied
- follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION!
Be careful with your operations.
With a high voltage you can suer
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:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modication to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modications to the device are not subject to warranty.
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.
WARNING! This unit does not contain an ON/OFF switch. Always disconnect power input cable to completely
remove power from unit when not in use or before cleaning or servicing the unit.
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.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualied employee.
Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
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.
Do not touch the device’s housing bare hands during its operation (housing becomes hot)!
Warning! Risk Group 2 LED product according to EN 62471.
LED light emission. Risk of eye injury. Do not look into the beam at short distance of
the of the product. Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device
that may conncentrate the beam
The light source contains blue LEDs.
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2. Operating determination
This device is a moving head for creating decorative eects and was designed for indoor use only.
This device is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched o until
it has reached room temperature.
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
Never lift the xture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the
xture 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 your own and the safety of others!
The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 3 meters.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.
Always x the xture with an appropriate safety rope. Fix the safety rope at the correct holes only.
Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The maximum ambient temperature 45°C 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
qualied for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way dierent to the one described in this manual, the product may suer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock etc.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage of the internal parts of the xture head, never let the sunlight lights
directly to the front lens , even when the xture is not working !
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3. Fixture exterior view
1 - Front lens
2 - Tilt lock
3 - Pan lock
4 - Base
5 - Moving head
6 - Arm
The head should be locked for transportation- the tilt lock latch (2) and the pan lock latch (3) have to be in the
locked positions. To unlock the head, move these latches to unlock positions before operating the xture.
Rear panel of the base:
1 - 3-pin DMX output
2 - 5-pin DMX output
3 - Ethernet input-RJ45
4 - Fuse - live
5 - Fuse - neutral
6 - 3-pin DMX input
7 - 5-pin DMX input
8 - PowerCon
Front panel of the base:
1 - QVGA touch screen
2 - ESCAPE button
3 - NEXT button
4 - ENTER/DISPLAY ON button
5 - PREV button
The ENTER/DISPLAY ON button also serves for switching the display on when the xture is disconnected
from the mains.
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4. Installation
Fixtures must be installed by a Qualied electrician in accordance with all
national and local electrical and construction codes and regulation.
4.1 Connection to the mains
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The Robin DL4X is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC
power source from 100-240 Volts.
Install a suitable plug on the power cord if needed, note that the cores in the power cord are coloured according
to the following table. The earth has to be connected!
If you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualied electrician.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
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4.2 Replacing gobos
DANGER!
Install the gobos with the device switched o only.
Unplug from mains before!
Static gobos
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool.
2. Remove the top plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover.
3. Gently skew the gobo module to release it from the hole in the static gobo wheel and
4. Insert the new gobo module spring holder under the distance stop and push the gobo module into hole in
the static gobo wheel
5. Replace the top cover before applying power.
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pull it up.
Rotating gobos
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool.
2. Remove the bottom plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover.
3. Gently pull up the gobo holder from the rotation gobo wheel
4. Remove the spring gobo-lock with an appro
Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glass gobo.
5. Remove the original gobo and insert the new one (glazy side towards the light source). Insert the spring-
gobo lock to secure it in the gobo holder.
6. Insert the gobo holder back under the distance slots into rotating gobo wheel
5. Replace the bottom cover before applying power.
priate tool (e.g. small-bladed screwdriver) and remove it.
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4.3 Rigging the xture
The installation of the xture 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 xture 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 approved by an
expert before taking into operation for the rst time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an
expert 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 xture. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use
a professional structural rigger. Improper installation can result in bodily injury or damage to property.
The xture has to be installed out of the reach of people.
If the xture shall be lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used. The
xture must never be xed swinging freely in the room.
Caution: Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety of
a possible installation, do not install the moving head!
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the xture’s weight.
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Danger of re !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in a distance of min. 0.5 m.
CAUTION!
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the xture on the truss.
Follow the instructions mentioned at the bottom of the base.
Make sure that the device is xed properly! Ensure that the
structure (truss) to which you are attaching the xtures is secure.
The xture can be placed directly on the stage oor or rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its
operation characte ristics .
For securing a xture to the truss install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the xture.
Use only safety wire with screw-on carabine. Pull the safety wire through the carrying handles and around the
truss as shown on the pictures below.
Note: If the safety wire is too long, whip it several times around the trusss in order to attach the xture tight.
In case of an accident, the way of the falling xture will be short.
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Truss installation
1.Bolt each clamp (1) to the omega holder (3) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder.
2.Fasten the omega holders on the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (4) into the holes
of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3. Pull the safety wire (2) through the carrying handles (5) and around the truss (6) as shown on the pictures
below.
Securing the xture via one safety wire Securing the xture via two safety wires
1-Clamps
2-Safety wire
3-Omega holder
4-Quick-lock fastener
5-Carrying handles
6-Truss
When installing xtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one xture with another!
DANGER TO LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the rst time,the installation has to be approved
by an expert!
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4.4 DMX-512 connection
The xture 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-485 and 3-pin or 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in
order to connect the controller with the xture or one xture with another.
DMX - output DMX-input
XLR mounting-sockets (rear view): XLR mounting-plugs (rear view):
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
If you are using the standard DMX controllers, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly with
the DMX input of the rst xture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-outputs, you need to use adapter-cables.
Building a serial DMX-chain:
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
Connect the DMX-output of the rst xture in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next xture. Always
connect one output with the input of the next xture until all xtures are connected.
Caution: At the last xture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last xture.
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4.5 Ethernet connection
The xtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with ArtNet communication protocol.The control software running on your PC (or light console) has to support Art-Net protocol.
Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow
transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
IP address is the Internet protocol address.The IP uniquely identies any node (xture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The Robin DL4X is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 socket for Ethernet input.Use a network cable category 5 (with
four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the xture to the network.
RJ-45 socket (front view): RJ-45 plug (front view):
1- TD+ 5- Not connected
2- TD- 6- RX-
3- RX+ 7- Not connected
4- Not connected 8- Not connected
Patch cables that connect xtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1,that is,pins with the same numbers
are connected together:
1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 7-7 8-8
If only the xture and the computer are to be interconnected,no hubs or other active components are needed.A
cross-cable has to be used:
1-3 2-6 3-1 4-8 5-7 6-2 7-5 8-4
If the xture is connected with active Ethernet socket (e.g. switch) the network icon will appear at the
bottom right corner of the screen:
Direct Ethernet operation
Connect the Ethernet inputs of all xtures with the Ethernet network.
Option “Artnet (gMaI or gMA2)" has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu on the xture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe.
(DMX address=131) (DMX address=35) (DMX address=1)
IP addres=002.168.002.004 IP addres=002.168.002.003 IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=1 Universe=1 Universe=1
An advised PC setting: IP address: 002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx (Dierent from xture IP addresses)
NET mask: 255.0.0.0
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Ethernet / DMX operation
Options “Art2DMX” has to be selected from the “Ethernet Mode” menu on the rst xture (connected to the
Ethernet) in the xture chain,next xtures have standard DMX setting.
Connect the Ethernet-input of the rst xture in the data chain with the network. Connect the DMX output of
this xture with the input of the next xture until all xtures are connected to the DMX chain.
Caution: At the last xture, the DMX chain has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a XLR-plug and connect it in the DMX-output of the last xture.
Example:
DMX address=1 DMX address=35 DMX address=131
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=0
DMX address=1 DMX address=35 DMX address=131
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1
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4.6 Wireless DMX operation
The wireless version of the Robin DL4X Spot 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 " Wireless " from the menu "DMX Input" allows you to activate receiving of wireless DMX (Personality--> DMX Input -->Wireless.). First two options from the "DMX Input" menu are stated in DMX chart as well
(channel Power/Special functions , range of 10-19 DMX). If DMX input option is changed by DMX command,
the change is permanently written into xture´s memory.
DMX range of 10-19 switching xture to the wired/wireless operation is active only during rst 10 seconds after switching the xture on.
After switching the xture on, the xture checks both modes of receiving DMX in the following order:
1. For the rst ve seconds, the xture receives DMX signal from the wired input. If the Power/Special functions
channel is set at some DMX input option, the xture will receive DMX value according to this option. If DMX input
option is set to the wired input , this option is saved and checking procedure is nished. If DMX input option is
not set, the xture continues next 5 seconds in scanning wireless DMX signal-see point 2.
2. For the next 5 seconds the xture receives wireless DMX signal and again detects if the Power/Special
functions channel is set at some DMX input option, if not, the xture will take option which is set in the xture
menu "DMX Input".
To link the xture with DMX transmitter.
The xture can be only linked with the transmitter by running the link procedure at DMX transmitter .
After linking , the level of DMX signal ( 0-100 %) is displayed in the menu item “Wireless State“ (Information
-->Wireless State).
To unlink the xture from DMX transmitter.
The xture can be unlinked from receiver via the menu item “ Unlink Wireless Adapter“ (Information--> Wireless
State --> Unlink Wireless Adapter.).
Note: If the option "Wireless In/XLR Out" is selected (Personality--> DMX Input -->Wireless In/XLR Out), the
xture receives wireless DMX and sends the signal to its wired DMX output. The xture behaves as " Wireless/
Wired" adapter.
Example:
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5. Remotely controllable functions
Virtual colour wheel
This wheel contains 236 colours including whites (2700K, 3200K, 4200K, 5600K and 8000K). Tungsten lamp
eect at whites 2700K and 3200K.
RGBW or CMY colour mixing system
The RGBW colour mixing system is based on red, green, blue and white high power LEDs. Option for switching
the xture to the CMY colour mixing system is also available.
Static gobo wheel
The static gobo wheel includes 8 replaceable „SLOT&LOCK” metal gobos and one glass gobo. Gobo positioning
and continual gobo positioning is available as well as a gobo-shake function.
Rotating gobo wheel
The rotating gobo wheel includes 7 gobos rotating in both directions, indexable, replaceable "SLOT&LOCK”
glass gobos + open position. Gobo positioning and gobo selection speed is available as well as a gobo-shake
function.
Rotating gobo wheels
The xture includes 2 rotating gobo wheels. Each rotating gobo wheel includes 7 gobos rotating in both directions, indexable, replaceable "SLOT&LOCK” glass gobos + open position. Gobo positioning and gobo selection
speed is available as well as a gobo-shake function.
Prism
The 3-facet prism rotates in both directions at dierent speeds, 16 prism/gobo macros are available.
Frost
Frost module provides variable frost for ne frosting.
Iris
Motorized adjustable iris, wide range of variable pulse eects.
Zoom
Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 10 °- 45°.
Focus/Autofocus
Motorized focus allowes to focus beam from approx. 2 meters to innity.
Special function autofocus allows to keep focused image during zooming . Select desired distance and eect
on which you need to focus at channel "Autofocus (priority & distance selection)" and use standard "Focus"
channel to focus the image. The correct value at "Autofocus (priority & distance selection)" channel can be
typically in tolerance of + 2 DMX -2DMX . You should try to set value , set focus and check min/max. zoom.
Note: If you use the Autofocus function in the program steps (scenes), there is important to switch o Autofocus
before using it in the sequence of program steps.
Step(Scene) Zoom Focus Autofocus
1 255 187 0 (hole)
2 255 181 8 (hole)
3 0 181 8 (hole)
4 0 165 136 (rot. gobo)
5 255 165 139 (rot. gobo)
If you want to in the step 6 repeat the Autofocus scenes 2-5, you have to go to step 1, after that to the step
2,3...5 If you will go to directly to the step 2, after that to the step 3.... the Autofocus will not work properly be-
cause the initial position of the focus module will not be the same as it was in the step 1.
Pan & Tilt
Pan/Tilt movement ranges 0-540°/0-280°.
Dimmer/Shutter unit
Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the electronic control unit. This unit is also used for strobe eects
with variable speed.
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6. Control menu map
Default settings=Bold print
Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Addressing Settings DMX Address 001-512
Information Fixture Times Power On Time Total Hours
Fixture Temperatures
DMX Values Pan
Wireless State
Power channel state
Software Versions Display System
Product IDs Mac Address
Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable
ArtNet
gMAI
gMA2
sACN
Ethernet To DMX O, On
IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address
Custom IP Address
Net Mask
ArtNet Universe 0-255
MANet settings MANetI/II Universe 01-256
MANet Session ID 01-32
sACN Settings sACN Universe 00001-32000
sACN Priority 0-255
Resetable Hours
LEDs On Time Total Hours
Resetable Hours
Air Filters Elapsed Time
Alert Period 10-300
LEDs Temperature Current
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
LEDs Board Temperature
Ambient Temperature
Base Temperature Current
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Dimmer Fine
Signal Qualityr
Current
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
Current
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
Unlink Wireless
Adapter
Module M
Module L
Module I
Module OI
RDM UID
RDM Label
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