Robe Image Spot 250 AT User Manual
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IMAGE SPOT 250 AT
Table of contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.Description of the device ............................................................................................ 4
2.Safety............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 6
2.2.Operating determinations ........................................................................................... 6
3.Installation ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.Fitting/Exchanging the lamp ....................................................................................... 7
3.2.Inserting/Exchanging rot. gobos.................................................................................. 9
3.3.Rigging .................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.Connection to the mains ........................................................................................... 13
3.5.Changing the power supply settings ......................................................................... 13
3.6.DMX- 512 connection, master/slave connection ....................................................... 14
4.DMX Protocol ................................................................................................................ 16
5.Control........................................................................................................................... 17
6.Controller mode ............................................................................................................ 17
6.1.DMX addressing ...................................................................................................... 18
6.2.Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................ 18
7.Stand - alone mode ...................................................................................................... 18
8.Functions of the control panel .................................................................................... 20
8.1.Addressing .............................................................................................................. 20
8.2.Slave control ............................................................................................................ 21
8.3.Fixture informations .................................................................................................. 21
8.4.Personality options................................................................................................... 23
8.5.Switching On/Off the lamp ........................................................................................ 27
8.6.Test sequences ........................................................................................................ 27
8.7.Stand-alone setting .................................................................................................. 27
8.8.Reset function .......................................................................................................... 31
8.9.Special functions ...................................................................................................... 31
9.Error and information messages ................................................................................ 33
10.Technical specifications ............................................................................................ 34
11.Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 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. Introduction
Thank you for having chosen a IMAGE SPOT 250 AT. You acquired a versatile, powerful and intelligent lightingeffect.
Unpack your IMAGE SPOT 250 AT and make sure that there are no damages caused by transportation. Should
there be any, please consult your local dealer and do not take the device into operation.
Features
• Master/slave operation •Build-in test program • Built-in light sensor and built-in clock for stand-alone operation
• Remote control • 3 freely-programmable programs, each up to 99 steps • Rotating gobo-wheel with 5 gobo
positions and open • The rotating gobos are indexable • The rotating gobos can be interchanged • Remotely
controllable motorized focus • Combined shutter/dimmer unit allowing very smooth dimming and strobo effect
max. flash per sec. • Modular construction of fixture • Addressing, special functions setting, effects calibration via
control panel • Readout fixture/lamp usage and lamp strike • Receiving DMX values, temperature, etc • Built-in
analyzer for easy fault finding, error messages • Remotely switching of the lamp • Black-out while Head moving or
gobo changing • Remotely controllable speed of Pan/Tilt movement for easy programming • Remote reset function
• Intelligent control panel with 4-digit LED display • Silent fans cooling; • 10 DMX-channels - 16 bit Pan/Tilt
movement resolution • 8 DMX-channels - 8 bit Pan/Tilt movement resolution • Pan-movement range 530° • Tiltmovement range 280° •Automatic Pan/Tilt position correction • High luminous-efficiency parabolic mirror and
double condenser system •15° objective • Motorized focus controllable via DMX • All lenses are anti-reflection
coated • 5 high-quality stepper-motors for smooth movements • Self-resetable thermo-fuse • For MSD 250/2 GY9,5 lamp • DMX-control via every standard DMX-controller •
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1.1.Description of the device
1 - Projector head 4 - Transport handle
2 - Yoke 5 - Control panel
3 - Rear panel 6 - Base
Rear panel of the base
12 - Red LED
13 - Green LED
14 - Mode-button
15 - Enter-button
16 - Up-button
17 - Down-button
18 - Display
19 - Infra-red transceiver
20 - Light sensor
7 - DMX output 9 - Power cord
8 - DMX input 10 - Fuse holder
11 - Power switch
Control panel
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21 - Red LED
22 - Up-button
23 - Down-button
24 - Infra-red transmitter
25 - Lamp on-button
26 - Mode-button
27 - Blackout/lamp off-button
28 - Enter-button
Infra-red remote control
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2.Safety
2.1.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 temperature fluctuation (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.
This device falls under protection-class I. The power 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 powercord 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 warranty.
Keep away children and amateurs !
2.2.Operating determinations
This device is a moving-head spot for creating decorative effects and was designed for 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. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the
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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 your own and the safety of others!
The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1,3 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 safety-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 and emit a high ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.
The maximum ambient temperature 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!
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.
3.Installation
3.1.Fitting/Exchanging the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamp with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before !
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To insert the lamp MSD 250W/2 open the top cover of the projector-head (see the drawing to identify which cover
is top) by loosening the 3 screws on the cover.
Then open the small lamp cover by loosening 2 fastening screws (see the drawing).
If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
Insert the lamp to the 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 with bare hands during the installation! Make sure that the lamp is installed tightly into
the lampholder system.
Adjust the optimal distance 1-1.5 mm from the lens by turning the screw "A" (see the drawings "Lamp adjustment"
below) on the rear panel of the head.
Then close the small lamp cover by tighten 2 fastening screws again.
Reclose the top cover of the head and tighten the 3 screws.
Before striking the lamp, reset the "LAti/rSEt" and "LASt/rSEt"counters in the "InFO" menu 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!
Lamp adjustment
Correct Incorrect
Keep optimum distance to the lens
Fastening screws
Fastening screws
Lamp cover
Top cover
Lamp
Screw"B"
Screw"A"
optimum distance
1-1,5 mm
rear panel of the moving head
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The lampholder is aligned at the factory. Due to differences between lamps, fine adjustment may improve light
performance.
Strike the lamp, cancel all effects, open the shutter and dimmer , focus the light on a flat surface (wall)
or use
function "LAAd" in the Special functions . As the optimum distance of the lamp from lens was adjusted during the
installing or changing the lamp (by turning the screw "A"), it is necessary to adjust only the second position by
turning the screw "B", in order to center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam).
If the hot spot seems to be too bright, you can lower its intensity by moving the lamp closer to the reflector. Do so
by turning the srew "A" until the light is evenly distributed.
If the light on the edge seems to be brighter as in the center, the lamp is too close at the reflector. In this case, you
need to move the lamp away from the reflector until the light is evenly distributed and the beam appears bright
enough.
3.2.Inserting/Exchanging rot. gobos
DANGER!
Install the rotating gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before!
Turn off the lamp and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes.Disconnect the fixture from power.
Open the bottom cover of the moving head by loosening the 3 quarter-turn fasteners on the top cover and follow
the instructions below:
1.Gently bend out the gobo holder to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
2.Press the ends of the fixation ring together with an appropriate tool and remove it.
Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glass gobos as the oils from your hands can damage the
pattern.Always load coating away from the light source.
3.Remove the distance ring and gobo and insert the new gobo with distance ring. Press the ends of the fixation
ring together and insert it in the front of the gobo.
4.Put the gobo holder back under the pressing snap and push it to the 3 fixative notches.
CAUTION!
The gobo holder with the magnet must be placed in the same gobo position
as it was placed before gobo replacement!
CAUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo
as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened!
gobo-glazy side
towards the lamp
fixation ring
distance ring
gobo holder
pressing snap
magnet
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3.3.Rigging
DANGER TO LIFE!
Please consider the respective national norms during the installation! The
installation 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 approved by an expert
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 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.
Procedure:
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 yourself, 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, professional 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.
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.
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The fixture can be placed directly on the stage floor or
rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its
operation characteristics (see the drawing).
There are two possibility how to fix the IMAGE SPOT
250 AT on a truss: with the clamp brackets or mounting
plate (see the drawings below).Use the rigging clamps
with screws M12.
For overhead use, always install a safety-rope that
can hold at least 10 times the weight 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.
DANGER TO LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the first time,the installation has to be
approved by an expert!
Fixation via the omega-holders (omega-holders are standard part of the fixture)
1. Screw each clamp to the included omega-holders with M12 bolt and nut through the hole in the holder.
2. Insert both quick-lock fasteners into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.Install the second clamp.
3. Fasten the safety-rope through the two apertures on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system.
Safety rope
Clamp
Omega-holders
Quick-lock fastener
Diameter of 13 mm
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Fixation via a mounting plate (mounting plate is not standard part of the fixture)
The fixture's base enables to be mounted in two ways using the special mounting plate :
1. Screw the 2 clamps to the included mounting plate with M12 bolts and nuts through the holes in the mounting
plate.
2. Insert the 4 quick-lock fasteners into the holes on the bottom of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3. Fasten the safety-rope through the two apertures on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system.
Mounting plate
Safety rope
Clamp
Quick-lock
fasteners
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