Robe Flare CB Series User Manual
Version 1.0
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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
2. Operating determinations .............................................................................................. 4
3. Description of the device ............................................................................................... 5
4. Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
4.1Fitting/Exchanging the lamp ........................................................................................ 6
4.3 Rigging the xture ...................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Changing the power supply setting ............................................................................7
4.4 Connection to the mains ............................................................................................8
4.5 DMX-512 connection and Master/Slave connection ................................................. 9
5. Flare - DMX PROTOCOL,version 1.0........................................................................... 10
6. Controller mode ........................................................................................................... 12
6.1 DMX addressing .......................................................................................................12
7.Control menu map ......................................................................................................... 13
8. Functions of the control panel .................................................................................... 14
8.1 Fixture Address ....................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Microphone sensitivity .............................................................................................. 14
8.3 Lamp On/Off ............................................................................................................14
8.4 Lamp preseting .......................................................................................................14
8.5 Demo-test sequences .............................................................................................. 15
8.6 Stand-alone setting .................................................................................................. 15
8.7 Reset xture ............................................................................................................. 15
8.8 Special functions ...................................................................................................... 15
9. Stand - alone mode ......................................................................................................17
10. Error and information messages ............................................................................ 18
11.Technical specications ............................................................................................. 18
12. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 19
Flare
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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 qualiled
- follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION!
Be careful with your operations. With a high 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:
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!
Always plug in the power plug least. The power-plug has to be accessable after installing the device.
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 powercord 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 the
earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualied employee.
Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
Do not switch the xture 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. 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)!
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
CAUTION ! EYEDAMAGES !
Avoid looking directly into the light source
(meant especially for epileptics)
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2. Operating determinations
This device was designed for indoor use only.
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 off until
it has reached room temperature.
When taking the device into operation, please make sure that the housing is closed rmly with all the necessary
screws tightened up.
Never run the device without lamp!
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
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 0.8 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 fas-
tened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open.
The maximum ambient temperature 40° 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!
CAUTION!
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged
or deformed due to the heat!
Wait at least 15 minutes before remowing the lamp.
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 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:
1 - DMX output
2 - Powercord
3 - DMX input
4 - Fuseholder
Control board:
1 - Enter button
2 - Up,Down buttons
3 - Display
1 - Top cover
2 - Control board
3 - Objective
4 - Mounting bracket
5 - Adjusting screw
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4. Installation
4.1Fitting/Exchanging the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamps with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before !
1.Disconect the xture from mains and allow the xture to cool at least 15 minutes.
2.To insert the lamp remove the top cover by loosening the 3 quarter-turn fasteners on the top cover.
3.Remove a lamp cover by unscrewing 2 retaining screws.
4.Grasp the lamp by the reector and pull it out of the lamp holder.
5.Pull the socket off the lamp.
6.Push socket fully onto the pins of the new lamp.
7.Place the lamp into the lamp holder.
8.Fasten the lamp cover back .
9.Replace the xture cover and tighten the 3 quarter-turn fasteners.
Do not operate this xture with opened housing-cover!
lamp
socket
retaining screws
Lamp cover
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