Robe Robin DL4F Wash User Manual

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Version1.0

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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 Rigging the xture ...................................................................................................... 7

4.3 DMX-512 connection ..................................................................................................9

4.4 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 10

4.5 Wireless DMX operation ..........................................................................................12

5. Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................. 13

6. Control menu map ........................................................................................................ 14

7. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 17

7.1 Tab " Address" ......................................................................................................... 18

7.2 Tab "Information"...................................................................................................... 19

7.3 Tab "Personality" ...................................................................................................... 21

7.4 Tab "Manual Control" ............................................................................................... 22

7.5 Tab "Stand-alone" ...................................................................................................23

7.6 Tab "Service"............................................................................................................ 24

8. RDM ...............................................................................................................................26

9. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 27

10. Flight Case Parking Position .................................................................................... 28

11. Technical Specications............................................................................................ 29

12. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 31

13. Photometric diagrams................................................................................................ 33

Robin DL4F

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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 qualied

- 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 modication to the device.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modications 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 power­cord 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
earth.

The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualied 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)!
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.

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 effects 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 off 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 fas-

tened.

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
qualied 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 modications 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, burns etc.

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3. Fixture exterior view

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 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.

1 - Front lens
2 - Tilt lock
3 - Pan lock
4 - Base
5 - Moving head
6 - Arm

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 Qualied 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 DL4F 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, 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 qualied 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 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 qualications, 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.

Danger of re !

When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inammable

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 characteristics .
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

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!

1-Clamps
2-Safety wire
3-Omega holder
4-Quick-lock fastener
5-Carrying handles
6-Truss

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4.3 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):

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:

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.

1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected

1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected

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4.4 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 identies any node (xture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.

The Robin DL4F 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=30) (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 (Different 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=30 DMX address=131
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=0

DMX address=1 DMX address=30 DMX address=131
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1

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4.5 Wireless DMX operation

The wireless version of the Robin DL4F Wash 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
effect 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 available.

Zoom

Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 5.5 °- 65°. The function Wide zoom allows zooming up to 75°.

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 effects
with variable speed.

Barndoors

The xture uses a barndoors module for creating different shapes, which also simulates barn door effects. The
module consists of four individually controllable blades and is rotatable by 180 degrees.

Barndoors macros

Pre-dened barndoors macros allow choice from 41 macro effects. Speed of each barndoors effect can be
controlled by the Barndoors macro speed channel.

Barndoors identication:

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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 001-255

Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable

ArtNet

gMAI

gMA2

sACN

Ethernet To DMX Off, 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

Information Fixture Times Power On Time Total Hours

Resetable Hours

LEDs On Time Total Hours

Resetable Hours

Air Filters Elapsed Time

Alert Period 10-300

Fixture Temperatures

LEDs Temperature Current

Maximum NonRes.

Maximum Res.

LED s Boa rd Temp era ­ture

Current

Maximum NonRes.

Maximum Res.

Ambient Temperature

Current

Maximum NonRes.

Maximum Res.

Base Temperature Current

Maximum NonRes.

Maximum Res.

DMX Values Pan

:

Dimmer Fine

Wireless State Signal Qualityr

Unlink Wireless
Adapter

Software Versions Display System

Module M

Module L

Module I

Module OI

Product IDs Mac Address

RDM UID

RDM Label

View Logs Fixture Errors Pan Errors

:

Temp.Sensor Errors

Fixture States Power On

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Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

Power Off

Fixture Position

Fixture Temperatures LED Temperatures

Ambient Temperatures

Base Temperatures

Personality User Mode User A Settings

User B Settings

User C Settings

DMX Presets Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

View Selected Preset

DMX Input Wired

Wireless

Wireless In/XLR Out

Pan/Tilt Settings Pan Reverse Off, On

Tilt Reverse Off, On

Pan/Tilt Feedback Off, On

Pan/Tilt mode Time

Speed

Mi cro ph o ne Se n­sitivity

1-10-20

Blackout Settings Blackout During M.C. Off, On

Blackout while: Pan/Tilt moving Off, On

Theatre Mode Off

Auto

Silent 0-100%

Colour Ca lib rat ion

Mode

Off, On

Colour Mixing Mode

RGBW

CMY

White Point 8000K On

Off

Colour Compatible

Mode

On

Off

Init Effect Positions Pan 0-255

:

Dimmer Fine 0-255

Screen Settings Display Intensity 1-10

Screen Saver Delay Off-10min.

Touchscreen Lock Off-10min.

Recalibrate Touchscreen

Display Orientation Normal

Inverted

Auto

Temperature Unit °C,°F

Fan Mode Auto

High

Dimmer Curve Linear

Square Law

Date & Time Settings

Un l i n k Wi r e l e s s
Adapter *

Default Settings

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Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

Manual Control Reset Functions Reset All Systems

Pan/Tilt reset

Barndoors Reset

Zoom/Frost Res.

Preset Effect Con­trol

Pan Position 1-Position 5

Dimmer Position 1- Position 5

Manual Effect Con­trol

Pan 0-255

:

Dimmer Fine 0-255

Stand -Alone Test Sequences Dynamic Mode

Static Mode Pan 0-255

Tilt 0-255

Zoom 0-255

Focus 0-255

MusicTrigger Off, On

Preset Playback None

Test

Prg. 1

Prg. 2

Prg. 3

Play Program Play Program 1

Play Program 2

Play Program 3

Edit Program Edit Program 1 Start Step 1-100

End Step 1-100

Edit Program Steps Step 1 Pan 0-255

: :

: Dimmer Fine 0-255

: Step Time 0-25,5 sec.

Step 100 Pan 0-255

:

Dimmer Fine 0-255

Step Time 0-25,5 sec.

Service Adjust DMX Values Pan 0-255

:

Dimmer Fine 0-255

Calibrations Calibrate Effects Pan 0-255

:

Zoom 0-255

Calibrate colours Red 0-255

Green 0-255

Blue 0-255

Load Default Calibra-

tions

Update Software

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7. Control menu

The Robin DL4F Light is equipped with the QVGA Robe touch screen with battery backup which
allows to set the xture´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.
The xture´s menu can be controlled either by the control buttons or directly by touching the icon.

Control buttons on the front panel:

[ESCAPE] button used to leave the menu without saving changes.
[NEXT] , [PREV] buttons for moving between menu items and symbols, adjusting values.
[ENTER/Display On] button used to enter the selected menu (menu item) and to conrm adjusted value.
If the xture is disconnected from mains, the button switches the touch screen on.

Icons used in the touch screen menu:

- [back arrow] used to move back to the previous screen (menu).

- [up arrow] used to move up on the previous page.

- [down arrow] used to move down on the next page.

- [conrm] used to save adjusted values, to leave menu or to perform desired action.

- [cancel] used to leave menu item without saving changes.

- [conrm+copy] used to save adjusted values and copy them to the next prog. step.

- [warning icon] used to indicate some error which has occurred in the xture.

- [Ethernet] used to indicate Ethernet connected.

- [display turn] used to turn the display by 180°.

The menu page displays icons for each function that you can perform from the touch screen.

After switching the xture on, the touch screen shows the screen with the ROBE logo:

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Note: The green icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the level of the display battery charging. If
the whole icon is green, the battery is fully charged while the red icon indicates exhausted battery. The battery
charges during xture operation, its charging lasts cca 6 hours.
We recommend that the xture should be in operation at least 7 hours per week to keep the battery fully char-

ged.

If you switch the xture on and this screen will not appear till 1 minute, switch the xture off and on again. If the
screen lights, the battery is exhausted. In case the screen still does not light, the battery is faulty.
This is also indicated by an error message "Faulty battery" and if such an error message appears the battery
should be replaced immediately. The lifetime of the battery is highly dependent on ambient temperature (and
consequently on base temperature). If the maximum ambient temperatures (as recorded and displayed in menu:
Information -> Fixture Temperatures -> Ambient Temperature -> Maximum NonRes.) are kept within the speci­ed limits, the battery should last for at least two years. Shell the ambient temperatures exceed the specied
maximum temperature, the lifetime of the batteries could be considerably shortened even up to just one year
or less and also result in physical damage (battery leakage) or unreliable xture functions.
Damage caused by batteries failed due to exceeded maximum ambient temperature cannot be claimed under
warranty terms.

Touch any part of the screen or press the [ENTER/Display On] button to display the initial screen with the cur­rent stored DMX address:

Touch the green arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen or press the [ENTER/Display On] button to enter
the " Address" menu.
Each item (such as a Tab, menu item, text box, icon) may be selected from a screen by simply touching the
item in the list or by pressing the [NEXT] or [PREV] buttons to scroll through list items. With each press, the
next item is highlighted. Press [ENTER/Display On] to select the highlighted item.

Before rst xture operation, set current date and time in the menu "Date &Time

Setings" (menu path: Personality--> Date &Time Setings).

7.1 Tab " Address"

Settings - Select the menu to set desired xture address setting.

DMX Address - Select the menu to set the DMX start address.

Ethernet Settings - The menu allows all needed settings for the Ethernet operation

Ethernet Mode
Disable - The option disables Ethernet operation.

Artnet - Fixture

receives Artnet protocol

gMAI

- Fixture

receives MANet I protocol

gMA2

- Fixture

receives MANet 2 protocol

sACN

- Fixture

receives sACN protocol

Ethernet To DMX - Fixture receives

protocol

from the Ethernet input and sends DMX

data to its DMX output (xture works as an "Ethernet/DMX converter",

next xture can be connected
to its DMX output and you can build a standard DMX chain by connecting another xtures.
Only one xture has to be connected to the Ethernet.

Icon for
Flight Case Parking Position

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IP Address/Net Mask - Select this menu to set IP address. IP address is the Internet protocol
address.The IP uniquely identies any node (xture) on a network.
There cannot be 2 xtures with the same IP address on the network!
Default IP Address -Preset IP address, you can set up only rst byte of IP address
(2 or 10) e.g. 002.019.052.086.

Custom IP Address - The option enables to set up all bytes of IP address.
Net Mask - The option enables to set up all bytes of Net Mask.

ArtNet Universe - Use

this item to set a Universe (0-255). The Universe is a single DMX

512 frame

of 512 channels.

MANet Settings - Use this menu to set parameters for MANet operation.
MANet Universe I/II - The value of this item can be set in range 1-256.
MANet Session ID - The value of this item can be set in range 1-32.

sACN Settings - Use this menu to set parameters for sACN operation.
sACN Universe - The value of this item can be set in range 1-32000.
sACN Priority - The value of this item can be set in range 0-255.

7.2 Tab "Information"

Fixture Times - The menu provides readouts of xture and LED modele operation hours.
Power On Time Hours - Select this menu to read the number of xture operation hours.
Total Hours -

The item shows the total number of the operation hours since the

Robin DL4F

has been fabricated.

Resetable Hours -

The item shows the number of the operation hours that the

Robin DL4F

has been powered on since the counter was last reset.

In order to reset this counter to 0, touch the text box next to the item "Resetable Hours:"

LEDs On Time - Select this menu to read the number of LEDs operation hours for each colour (R,G,B,W).
In order to reset some counter to 0, touch the yellow text box next to desired colour.

Air Filters - Regular cleaning of the air lters is very important for the xture´s life and performance.
Bild-up of dust, dirt and fog uid residues reduces the xture´s light output and cooling ability.
The two items of this menu help you to keep cleaning period of the air lters.
Alert period - Cleaning schedule for the xture depends on the operating environment.
It is therefore impossible to specify accurate cleaning interval. This item allows
you to change the cleaning interval of the air lters. This "alert" value is 300 hours and it
is set as default. Inspect the xture within its 300 hours of operation to see whether cleaning
is necessary. If cleaning is required, clean all air lters and change the value in this menu
on acceptable level. Min. level of alert period is 10 hours, max. is 300 hours.
Elapsed Time - The item allows you to read the time which remains to cleaning air lters.
The time period is set in the menu mentioned above.
Expired time period is signalled by a negative mark (-) at the time value and a warning icon
on the display.
Clean the lters and reset this menu item (by touching the text box next to the item
"Elapsed Time").

Fixture Temperatures - The menu is used to view temperatures of the xture´s inside.
LEDs temperatures - The menu shows temperature on the LED PCBs (R-red LEDs, GW-green + white
LEDs, B-blue LEDs).

Cur. - A current temperature of the LED PCB.
Max. - A maximum temperature of the LED PCB since the xture has

been fabricated.
Max. Res. - A maximum temperature of the LED PCB since the counter
was last reset.
In order to reset some counter to 0, touch desired text box under item "Max.Res."

LEDs Board Temperature - The menu shows temperature in the xture head on the LEDs control PCB.

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Current - A current temperature on the LEDs control PCB.

Maximum NonRes. - A maximum temperature on the LEDs control PCB since
the xture has been fabricated.
Maximum Res. - A maximum temperature on the LEDs control PCB since the counter
was last reset.
In order to reset this counter to 0, touch the text box next to the item "Maximum Res."

Ambient Temperature - The menu shows temperature of the induced air on the fan in the xture base .
Current - A current temperature of the induced air in the xture base.

Maximum NonRes. - A maximum temperature of the induced air in the xture base since
the xture has been fabricated.
Maximum Res. - A maximum temperature of the induced air in the xture base since
since the counter was last reset.
In order to reset this counter to 0, touch the text box next to the item "Maximum Res."

Base Temperature - The menu shows temperature in the xture base (on the display PCB).

Current - A current temperature in the xture base.

Maximum NonRes. - A maximum temperature in the xture base since the xture has
been fabricated.
Maximum Res. - A maximum temperature in the xture base since the counter
was last reset.
In order to reset this counter to 0, touch the text box next to the item "Maximum Res."

DMX Values - The menu is used to read DMX values of each channel received by the xture.

Wireless State - The menu serves for reading of the wireless operation status.
Unlink Wireless Adapter - The item serves for unlinking the xture from the transmitter.
Software Version - Select this item to read the software version of the xture modules:

Display System - A display processor on the display board in the xture base
Module M - A pan/Tilt processor on the board in the xture arm
Module L - LEDs control processors on the board in the xture head.

Module I - A rot. gobo/stat. gobo/iris processor on the board in the xture head.
Module O - A focus/zoom/prism/frost/ processor on the board in the xture head.

Product IDs - The menu is used to read the MAC Address ,RDM UID and RDM Label.

View Logs - Use this menu to read xture´s data which have been recorded during xture operation. This

colected data allows easier troubleshooting.
Fixture Errors - Use this menu to read xture errors which have occured during xture operation.
There is a list of error folders:
Pan Errors Prism Errors
Tilt Errors Prism Rotation Errors
Dimmer 1 Errors Frost Errors
Dimmer 2 Errors Clean Air Filters
Colour Errors Overheated
Zoom Errors
Gobo Errors Temp. Sensor Errors
Gobo Carousel Errors Clean Air Filters
Static Gobo Errors
Iris Errors
Focus Errors

Fixture States - Recorded following actions: Fixture On, Fixture Off.
Fixture Position - Recorded installation positions of the xture:

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Fixture Temperatures - Recorded temperatures which have exceeded dened levels.

Note: The log buffer can contain 8000 records max. If the buffer is full, old data will be overwritten.

7.3 Tab "Personality"

User mode - The Robin DL4F allows you to recall up to 3 user settings. After switching the xture on for the
rst time, the User A settings is active. Now all changes made in the “Personality” menu , ”Addressing” menu
and the “Music Trigger“ and “ Preset Playback“ items from the “Stand-alone” menu are saved to the User A
settings. If you now select the User B settings, from this moment the changes made in these menus will be
saved to the User B settings. After switching the xture off and on, the User B setting is active. In this way you
may use the 3 xture operating behaviours.

User A Settings - the function recalls the user A settings.
User B Settings - the function recalls the user B settings.
User C Settings - the function recalls the user C settings.

DMX Preset - Use the menu to select desired channel mode.

Mode 1 - 29 control channels
Mode 2 - 23 control channels
Mode 3 - 21 control channels
View Selected Preset - Use the menu to display channels included in the selected mode.

DMX Input- Use the menu to select mode of receiving DMX signal.

Wired - DMX signal is received by means of the standard DMX cable.
Wireless - DMX signal is received by means of the inbuilt wireless module.
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.
The options "Wired" and "Wireless" are also stated in DMX chart (channel Power/Special functions).

Pan/Tilt Settings - Use the menu set behaviour of both pan and tilt movements.

Pan Reverse - The item allows to invert pan movement.
Tilt Reverse - The item allows to invert tilt movement.
Pan/Tilt Feedback - The item allows to return the mowing head to the required pan/tilt position after

changing the position by an external force if this option is set on.
Note. Be careful, the Pan/Tilt Feedback should be permanent On, the option Off is not suitable for standard
operation and the head of the xture can be damaged!
Pan/Tilt mode - Use this menu to set the mode of the pan/tilt movement
Time mode – The pan and tilt will move with different speeds and they will come at
the same time to the end point of their tracks (pan and tilt use their optimal speeds).
Time of the pan/tilt movement (25.5 sec. max.) is set by the channel "Pan/Tilt speed, Pan/Tilt

time".
Speed Mode - Both Pan and tilt will move with the same speed as adjusted at the channel

"Pan/Tilt speed, Pan/Tilt time".

Microphone Sensitivity - Enter the menu if you want to adjust the microphone sensitivity from 1 (max.) to 20
(min.).

Blackout Settings - Use the menu if you need to close the light output under certain conditions which are
described below
Blackout DMC - Blackout during movement correction. Set this option On if you wish to close light
output during the time when the head goes to its correct position, which has been changed by an
external force.

Active Blackouts - Use this menu if you wish to close the light output during effect changes.
Pan/Tilt Moving - The menu item enables to close light output while the pan/tilt coordinates

are changing.

Gobo Wheel Moving - The menu item enables to close light output while the rot. gobo
Theatre Mode - The mode reduces noise of the xture due to ne control of fans and reduced speed of move-

ment of pan and zoom module.

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Off - The option is disabled
Auto - Automatic regulation of fans noise level.
Silent - After selecting this item, the option "Fan Noise Level" is accessible where desired level of fans
noise can be set.

Colour Calibration Mode - If the function is on, the white output from the xture (and also mixed colours) is
more uniform. Each colour is dynamically corrected according to the value set in the menu "Calibrate Effects"
(Service-> Calibrations-> Calibrate Effects).

Colour Mixing Mode - This item allows switching into RGBW or CMY mode. In the CMY mode, the white(8bit)/
white (16) bit channels are not active.

White Point 8000K - If the function is on, via the CTO channel you can set desired white in range of 8000K­2700K (0DMX-255DMX). Necessary condition is , that RGBW channels have to be full or set at the same DMX
values.
The CTO channel does not effect mixed colours except whites.
If you wish to "apply" CTO lter on mixed colours, set this menu item to Off.

Colour Compatible Mode - If this function is on, mixed colours are close to the Robin DLX Wash.

Init Effect Positions - Use the menu to set all effects to the desired positions at which they will stay after

switching the xture on without DMX signal connected.

Screen Settings - Use this menu to change the touch screen settings.
Display Intensity - The item allows to control the intensity of the screen (1-min., 10-max.).
Screen saver Delay - The item allows you to keep the screen on or to turn it off automatically after 1-10

minutes after last touch (or pressing any button on the control panel).
Touchscreen Lock - The item allows you to lock the screen after last touch (or pressing any button on the
control panel). The time delay can be set in range of 1-10 minutes.To unlock the screen, press the
[ENTER/Display On] button.
Recalibrate Touchscreen - The item starts calibration of the touchscreen. Follow the instructions on
the screen.

Display Orientation - The menu allows to change display orientation.
Normal - Standard display orientation if the xture is placed horizontally (e.g. on the ground).

Inverted - Inverted orientation (needed if the xture is hanging on the truss).
Auto - The option activates a gravitation sensor for automatic screen orientation.

Note: Auto option is set as default. You change the display orientation by touching the icon on the display,
an the option set in the "Display Orientation" menu is temporarily overriden.

Temperature unit - Use the menu item to change temperature unit from °C to °F.

Fan Mode - Use the menu to set the xture fans to max. power mode ("High") or to auto-control mode
("Auto").

Dimmer Curve - You can select desired dimmer curve: Linear or Square Law.

Date & Time Settings - Use this menu to set current date and time for the xture log system (menu "View

Logs"). Set this menu item before rst xture operation.

Default Settings - The menu item allows to set all xture parameters to the default (factory) values.

7.4 Tab "Manual Control"

Reset Functions - The menu allows to reset the xture either per function modules or all modules together.

Total Reset - The item resets all function modules.
Pan/Tilt Reset - The item resets a pan and tilt movement.
Barndoors Reset - The item resets a barndoor module.
Optics/Frost Res. - The item resets a zoom, focus, prism and a frost module.

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Preset Effect Control - Use the menu to show preset positions of each channel effect.

Manual Effect control - Use the menu to control all xture channels by means of the control panel.

7.5 Tab "Stand-alone"

Test Sequences -Use the menu to run a test/demo sequences without an external controller, which will show

you some possibilities of using Robin DL4F.
Dynamic Mode - This mode uses all Robin DL4F functions including pan/tilt movement and therefore
is good for a complete introduction of the xture.
Static Mode - This mode is suitable for projections on the wall, ceiling or ground without any pan/tilt move­ment. Adjust the pan, tilt and zoom to desired positions an start test sequences by touching the green icon.

Music Trigger - Use the item to activate the sound control of the running program via the built-in micro­phone.

Preset Playback - This menu allows you to select the program which will be played in a loop after switching
the xture on (the option is commonly used in a stand-alone operation without an external controller).

None - The option disables “Presetting playback” function.
Test - The option starts the test sequences.
Prog. 1 - The option starts user program No. 1.

Prog. 2 - The option starts user program No. 2.
Prog. 3 - The option starts user program No. 3.

Play program - Use the menu to run desired program in a loop.
Play Program 1 - The option starts user program No.1.
Play Program 2 - The option starts user program No. 2.
Play Program 3 - The option starts user program No. 3.
Edit Program - Use the menu to create or to edit desired program. The Robin DL4F offers 3 free programs,

each up to 100 steps.

Edit Program 1 - The option allows to edit user program No.1.
Edit Program 2 - The option allows to edit user program No.2.
Edit Program 3 - The option allows to edit user program No.3

To edit program:

1. Touch the item which you want to edit (“Edit Program 1” - “Edit Program 3”).

2. Touch the item "Edit Program Steps".

3. Touch the item "Step 1".
4 From the list of effects touch desired effect and set its value. Browse throw the list by touching the [up arrow]
and [down arrow] and set all desired effects.
An item "Step Time" (value of 0-25.5 sec.) is the time during which effects last in the current step

5. Save adjusted effects to the current step by touching the [conrm] or save and copy them to the following
step by touching the [conrm+copy]. By touching the text box "Preview" next to the current program step you
can view created scene.

6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 for next program steps.

7. After editing desired program steps, adjust the length of the program by touching the text boxes "Start Step"
and "End Step".

Meaning of the icons used in the "Edit Program" menu:

- moves down on the next page - saves adjusted values and leaves menu

- moves up on the previous page - saves values to the current step and copy them to the

following prog. step

- leaves menu without saving values

There is a chart describing behaviour of items "Pan/Tilt Macro" and "P./T. Macro Speed".

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DMX

0 - 9
10 - 31
32 - 63
64 - 95

96 - 127
128 - 159
160 - 191
192 - 223
224 - 255

Pan/Tilt Macro

Disabled pan/tilt macro
Reserved
Figure of circle (from small to large)
Figure of horizontal eight (from small to large)
Figure of vertical eight (from small to large)
Figure of rectangle (from small to large)
Figure of triangle (from small to large)
Figure of star (from small to large)
Figure of cross (from small to large)

0

1 - 127
128 - 129
130 - 255

Pan/Tilt Macro Speed

No macro generation
Macro generation from fast to slow-forwards
No macro generation
Macro generation from slow to fast-backwards

7.6 Tab "Service"

Adjust DMX Values - The menu allows you to set all effects to desired positions before ne calibration of the
effects .

Calibrations - This menu enables ne calibration of xture effects and download default calibration values.
Calibrate Effects - The menu allows the ne adjustment of effects.
Pan- a pan position ne adjustment
Tilt - a tilt position ne adjustment
Barndoors - a rotation of the barndoors module
Zoom 1 - a zoom module
Zoom 2 - a zoom module

Calibration of the effects via the control board

1. Disconnect DMX controller from the xture and enter the "Calibrate Effects" menu.

2. Use the [up arrow] and [down arrow] to nd "Pan" and touch it to enter the ne effect adjustment screen.

3. Set desired value and save it by touching the [conrm].

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for next item

5. After calibrating all effects, touch the [conrm] to save all adjusted values and reset the xture.
Calibrate Colours - The menu serves for adjusting of LEDs saturation to achieve colour temperature
of 5600K for white output.

Red - a red LEDs saturation ne adjustment
Green - a green LEDs saturation ne adjusment
Blue - a blue LEDs saturation ne adjustmentt

Calibration of the white colours via DMX controller

1. Connect DMX controller to the xture , open shutter and dimmer, set zoom at 128 DMX ,set the "Virtual Colour
Wheel" channel at 8000K. Aim the light beam on the lux meter (e.g. Minolta CL-200 Chroma meter) which is
placed at min distance of 2.5 from the xture.

2. The channel "Power" has to be set at 240 DMX (disable theatre mode) and the channel "CTC" at 0 DMX.

3. Set the menu item "Colour Calibration Mode" to On (Personality-> Colour Calibration Mode-> On).

4. Enter the menu "Calibrate Colours".

For example, DMX mode 3 is set in the xture.

5. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 8000K

6. Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at 255DMX and by means of the channels "Red",
"Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28,29) adjust the 8000K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-0.0005)

7. After adjusting of 8000K colour temperature, set the channel "CTC" (ch.10) at 1 for a few seconds until a
light blink will appear. After that, set this channel back to 0 DMX.

8. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 4200K.

9. Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at 200 DMX and by means of the channels

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"Red", "Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28, 29) adjust the 4200K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-

0.0005)
10 After adjusting of 4200K colour temperature, set the channel "CTC" (ch.10) at 1 for a few seconds until a
light blink will appear. After that, set this channel back to 0 DMX.

11. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 3200K.

12. Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at 60 DMX and by means of the channels
"Red", "Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28, 29) adjust the 3200K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-

0.0005)
13 After adjusting of 3200K colour temperature, set the channel "CTC" (ch.10) at 1 for a few seconds until a
light blink will appear. After that, set this channel back to 0 DMX.

14. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 2700K.

15. Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at 50 DMX and by means of the channels "Red",
"Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28,29) adjust the 2700K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-0.0005)
16 After adjusting of 2700K colour temperature, set the channel "CTC" (ch.10) at 1 for a few seconds until a
light blink will appear. After that, set this channel back to 0 DMX.

17. Set the channel "Power" at 241 DMX (enable theatre mode).

18. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 8000K.
Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at cca 60 DMX and by means of the channels
"Red", "Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28, 29) adjust the 8000K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-

0.0005).

Note: Sum of DMX values for green and white channel must be < 319 for correct operation of the Theatre
Mode.

19. After adjusting of 8000K colour temperature, set the channel "CTC" (ch.10) at 1 for a few seconds until a
light blink will appear. After that, set this channel back to 0 DMX.

20. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 5600K.
Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at cca 50 DMX and by means of the channels
"Red", "Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28, 29) adjust the 5600K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-

0.0005).

Note: Sum of DMX values for green and white channel must be < 319 for correct operation of the Theatre
Mode.

21. After adjusting of 5600K colour temperature, set the channel "CTC" (ch.10) at 1 for a few seconds until a
light blink will appear. After that, set this channel back to 0 DMX.

22. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 4200K.
Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at cca 60 DMX and by means of the channels
"Red", "Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28, 29) adjust the 5600K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-

0.0005).

Note: Sum of DMX values for green and white channel must be < 319 for correct operation of the Theatre
Mode.

23. After adjusting of 5600K colour temperature, set the channel "CTC" (ch.10) at 1 for a few seconds until a
light blink will appear. After that, set this channel back to 0 DMX.

24. Set the channel "Power" at 240 DMX (disable theatre mode).

25. Set the channel " Virtual Colour Wheel" (ch.5) at 5600K.
Set the channel "White" (ch.30) from the calibration protocol at 255 DMX and by means of the channels
"Red", "Green", "Blue" (ch.27, 28,29) adjust the 5600K colour temperature as exactly as possible (∆u´v´=+/-

0.0005).

26. After adjusting of 5600K colour temperature, press on xture display to save adjusted values and
reset the xture.
Calibration protocol:

Effect Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3

Pan channel 30 channel 24 channel 22
Tilt channel 31 channel 25 channel 23
Barndoors channel 32 channel 26 channel 24
Zoom 1 channel 33 channel 27 channel 25
Zoom 2 channel 34 channel 28 channel 26
Red channel 35 channel 29 channel 27
Green channel 36 channel 30 channel 28
Blue channel 37 channel 31 channel 29
White Channel 38 channel 32 channel 30

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Load Default Calibrations - The item loads default (factory) calibration values.

Updating software -

The menu item allows you to update software in the xture via either serial or USB port

of PC.

The following are required in order to update software:

- PC running Windows 95/98/2000/XP 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)

Note 1: Software update should execute a qualied person. If you lack qualication, do not attempt the updatey­ourself and ask for help your ROBE distributor.
Note 2: DMX address, IP address, programs 1-3 and all items in the menu "Personality" will be set to their
default (factory) values.

To update software in the xture:

I. Installation of the DMX Software Uploader.

1. DMX Software Uploader program is available from the ROBE web site at WWW.robe.cz.

2. Make a new directory ( e.g. Robe_Uploader) on your hard disk and download the software to it.

3. Unpack the program from the archive. If the Robe xture is produced in both magnetic
and electronic ballast version, name of DMX Software Uploader is the same for both versions.
II.Fixture software updating.

1.Determine which of your ports is available on your PC and connect it:

- with the DMX input of the xture if you using the ash cable RS232/DMX

- with the DMX output of the Robe Universal Interface if you using the USB cable.
Disconnect the xture from the other xtures in a DMX chain. Turn both the computer and
the xture on. Make sure the lamp is switched off (only if the xture involves a lamp).

2. Switch the xture to the updating mode by touching the "Updating Software " item
Note: If you do not want to continue in software update, you have to switch off and on the xture
to escape from this menu.
We recommend to cancel all running programs before starting the Software Uploader.

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 DreamBox1 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.
If the option "Incremental Update" is not checked, all processors will be updated (including
processors with the same software version).
If you wish to update only later versions of processors, check the “Incremental Update box“.
Avoid interrupting the process. Update status is being displayed in the Info Box window.
When the update is nished, the line with the text “The xture is successfully updated“ will appear in
this window and the xture will reset with the new software.

After updating, the xture, calibration of the LED driver may start (it depends on software version before

calibration). The calibration will last cca 5 minutes (time depends on LED module temperature), do not
interupt this process.

8. RDM

This xture supports RDM operation. RDM (Remote Device Management) is a bi-directional communications
protocol for use in DMX512 control systems, it is the new open standard for DMX512 device conguration and
status monitoring.
The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream without adversely affecting
existing non-RDM equipment. By using a special „Start Code,“ and by complying with the timing specications
for DMX512, the RDM protocol allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to send commands to and receive
messages from specic moving lights.
RDM allows explicit commands to be sent to a device and responses to be received from it.
The list of commands for Robin DL4F is the following.

Parameter ID Discovery command SET command GET command

DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH *

DISC_MUTE *

DISC_UN_MUTE *

DEVICE_INFO *

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SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS *

SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL *

DMX_START_ADDRESS * *

IDENTIFY_DEVICE * *

DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION *

MANUFACTURER_LABEL *

DEVICE_LABEL * *

SENSOR_DEFINITION *

SENSOR_VALUE *

DISPLAY_INVERT * *

DISPLAY_LEVEL * *

PAN_INVERT * *

TILT_INVERT * *

DEVICE_RESET *

DMX_PERSONALITY * *

DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION *

STATUS_MESSAGES *

STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION *

LAMP_STATE * *

LAMP_ON_MODE

1

* *

DEVICE_HOURS

2

*

LAMP_HOURS

2

*

LAMP_STRIKES

2

*

1

...Another options for this command (only for Robe´s xtures):
value PARAMETER_DATA=0x84 - lamp OFF by DMX value on DMX channel
value PARAMETER_DATA=0x88 - lamp OFF if DMX is not present

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...Commands relative resetable values

9. Error and information messages

Occurred errors during xture operation are signalled by the yellow warning icon at the bottom line of the
screen:

Touch the warning icon or press the [ESCAPE] button to display error messages.
List of error and information messages:

Temper.Sensor Error

The message informs you that the communication betwen the head temperature sensor and the main proces­sor failed.

Tilt Error 1 (Tilt Error 2)

This message will appear after the reset of the xture if the head´s magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sen­sor failed or magnet is missing) or the stepping motor is defective or its driving IC on the PCB. The head is not
located in the default position after the reset.

Pan Error 1 (Pan Error 2)

This message will appear after the reset of the xture if the yoke´s magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sen­sor failed or magnet is missing) or the stepping motor is defective or its driving IC on the PCB. The yoke is not
located in the default position after the reset of the xture.

Zoom Error 1 (Zoom Error 2 )

The messages will appear after the reset of the zoom module if the zoom lens is not located in the default
position.

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Faulty battery

The battery on the display board is exhausted and should be replaced immediately.

Clean Air Filters

The message informs that the item "Elapsed Time" in the "Fixture Information" menu is at 0 value. Clean air
lters and reset this counter.

Red 1 Short Error/ Red 2 Short Error/ Red 3 Short Error/ Red 4 Short Error

Some red LEDs in the light source have short circuit or are disconnected.

Blue 1 Short Error/ Blue 2 Short Error/ Blue 3 Short Error/ Blue 4 Short Error

Some blue LEDs in the light source have short circuit or are disconnected.

Green 1 Short Error/ Green 2 Short Error/ Green 3 Short Error/ Green 4 Short Error

Some green LEDs in the light source have short circuit or are disconnected.

White 1 Short Error/ White 2 Short Error/ White 3 Short Error/ White 4 Short Error

Some white LEDs in the light source have short circuit or are disconnected.

10. Flight Case Parking Position

To make easy inserting the Robin DL4F into ight case, the xture is equipped with the function Flight Case
Parking Position. The function automatically pulls the zoom tube into the head and both pan and tilt situates to
position suitable for manual pan/tilt lock before inserting the xture into a ight case. The Icon of this function is
placed at the top left corner of DMX address screen. Touch the icon to park/unpark the xture. After switching
the xture on, the ight case parking position is always off (if DMX command has not changed this setting).
The function is available when the xture is switched on only.

If the xture is in the parking position, after entering the menu Manual Control, the xture is temporarily "
unpark" and all menu items are active. Also program running and editing is available from menu Stand -alone
(and some menu items from menu Service).
The Flight Case Parking Position function is also available via DMX command on the channel Power/Special
functions, DMX range of 0-9. If you set parking position at On with DMX command and after that change it at
Off by touching the icon on display, the xture will stay in this position until you change it by touching icon or
changing DMX value on the channel Power/Special functions.
Note: Always check that the zoom tube is pulled in the head before inserting the xture into ight case.

If not, push the zoom tube into head by hand.

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11. Technical Specications

Electrical

Power supply:.........................electronic auto-ranging

Input voltage range:............... supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Live Fuse:...............................T 8 A

Neutral Fuse:..........................T 8 A

Max. power consumption* (RGBW=full):..............550W at 230V ( power factor= 0.97; I=2.4A)

*Allow for a deviation of +/-5%*Allow for a deviation of +/-5%

Optic

Light source: RGBW LED module
RGBW or CMY colour mixing
Min. LED life expectancy: 20.000 hours

Virtual colour wheel

237 colours including whites (2700K, 3200K, 4200K, 5600K and 8000K)
Halogen lamp effect at whites 2700K and 3200K
Rainbow effect with in both directions with variable speed

Zoom

Linear motorized zoom
Min. beam angle :5.5°
Max. beam angle: 60°(75° at Wide zoom mode)

Barndoors

Four individually controllable blades
Rotation 0°-180° (all blades together)

Strobe

Strobe effect with variable speed (0.3 - 20Hz)

Dimmer

Smooth dimmer from 0 - 100 %

Control

Graphic touch screen for xture setting and addressing
Gravitation sensor for auto screen positioning
Battery backup of the touch screen
Readout xture and LED module usage, receiving DMX values, temperatures, etc
Built-in analyzer for easy fault nding, error messages
Built-in demo sequences
Black-out while head moving, colour or gobo changing
Silent fans cooling,
Stand-alone operation
3 user editable programs, each up to 100 steps
Supported protocols: USITT DMX 512, RDM, ArtNet, MANet, MANet2, sACN
Support of RDM (Remote Device Management)
3 DMX modes (29, 23, 21 control channels)

Wireless DMX/RDM module (only for Wireles DMX version)

Compliance with USITT DMX-512 (1986 & 1990) and 512-A
Full DMX delity and frame integrity
Auto sensing of DMX frame rate and frame size
<5ms DMX latency
Operational frequency range of 2402-2480 MHz
Producer: LumenRadio

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Pan/Tilt

Pan movement range 540°

Tilt movement range 260°

16 bit movement resolution
Automatic Pan/Tilt position correction
Remotely controllable speed of pan/tilt movement for easy programming
Movement control: tracking and vector
Pan/tilt-lock mechanism

Connection

DMX data in/out: Locking 3-pin and 5-pin XLR
AC power input: Chassis connector Neutrik PowerCon, A-type, NAC3MPA
Cable connector Neutrik PowerCon, A-type, NAC3FCA , for power-in, (installed on
the power cord)

Rigging

Mounting points: 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks
Mounting horizontally or vertically via 2 Omega brackets

Temperatures

Maximum ambient temperature : 45° C
Maximum housing temperature : 90° C

Minimum distances

Min. distance from ammable surfaces: 0.5 m
Min. distance to lighted object: 2 m

Total heat dissipation

Maximum: 1770 BTU/hr

Accessories

2 x Omega holder (No.99010420)

Optional accessories

Upgrade kit CRMX Univerzal 260 (No. 9903 0100)

Weight (net)

21.5 kg

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Dimensions (mm)

12. Maintenance and cleaning

It is absolutely essential that the xture is kept clean and that dust, dirt and smoke-uid residues must not build
up on or within the xture. Otherwise, the xture‘s light-output will be signicantly reduced. Regular cleaning will
not only ensure the maximum light-output, but will also allow the xture to function reliably throughout its life.
A soft lint-free cloth moistened with any good glass cleaning uid is recommended, under no circumstances
should alcohol or solvents be used!

DANGER !

Disconnect from the mains before starting any

maintenance work

The front objective lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke-uid tends to building up residues, reducing
the light-output very quickly. The cooling-fans should be cleaned monthly.
The interior of the xture should be cleaned at least annually using a vacuum-cleaner or an air-jet.
Gobo wheels and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly.
Remove dust and dirt from the fans and cooling vents using a soft brush and vacuum-cleaner.

Important! Check the air lters periodically and clean before they become

clogged!

Clean the air lters placed in the xture´s covers and base. Use a vacuum cleaner, compressed air or you can
wash them and put back dry.
After replacing the air lters, reset the elapsed time counter in the menu "Information" (Information--->Air Fil­ters---> Elapsed Time).

Replacing the fuse.

Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead.

1) Remove the fuse holder on the rear panel of the base with a tting screwdriver from the housing
(anti-clockwise).

2) Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.

3) Install the new fuse in the fuse holder (only the same type and rating).

4) Replace the fuseholder in the housing and x it.

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Specications are subject to change without notice.

March 16, 2016

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13. Photometric diagrams

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35

DMX protocol

1 2 3

1 1 1

Pan

0 - 255 Pan movement by 540°

proportional

2 2 *

Pan Fine

0 - 255 Fine control of pan movement

proportional

3 3 2

Tilt

0 - 255 Tilt movement by 260°

proportional

4 4 *

Tilt fine

0 - 255 Fine control of tilt movement

proportional

5 5 3

Pan/Tilt speed , Pan/Tilt time

0 Max. speed (tracking mode)

step

P./T. speed-set Speed Mode in menu: Pan/Tilt Mode

1 - 255 Speed from max. to min. (vector mode)

proportional

P./T. time - set Time Mode in menu: Pan/Tilt Mode

1 - 255 Time from 0.1 s to 25.5 sec.

proportional

6 6 4

Power/Special functions

To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3

seconds.

0 - 4 Flight Case Parking Position Off

step

5 - 9 Flight Case Parking Position On

step

To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3 s

and shutter must be closed at least 3 sec. („Shutter,Strobe”
channel 27/22/20 must be at range: 0-31 DMX). Corresponding
menu items are temporarily overriden).

10-14

DMX input: Wired DMX *

step

15-19

DMX input: Wireless DMX *

step

* function is active only10 seconds after switching the fixture on

20-24

White point 8000K ON

step

25-29

White point 8000K OFF

step

30-39

RGB colour mixing mode

step

40-49

CMY colour mixing mode

step

50 - 59 Pan/Tilt speed mode

step

60 - 69 Pan/Tilt time mode

step

70 - 79 Blackout while pan/tilt moving

step

80 - 89 Disabled blackout while pan/tilt moving

step

90-94 DL Colour compatible mode On

step

95-99 DL Colour compatible mode Off

step

100-104 Dimmer curve: Square law

step

105-109 Dimmer curve: Linear

step

110-129 Reserved

To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3

seconds.

130 - 139 Fixture reset (except pan/tilt)
140 - 149 Pan/Tilt reset

step

150 - 179 Reserved
180 - 189

Zoom//frost/ reset

step

190 - 199 Beam shaper reset

step

200 - 209 Total fixture reset

step

210 - 239 Reserved

240 Disable "Theatre mode"

step

Robin D4LF - DMX protocol - version 1.1

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

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DMX protocol

1 2 3

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

241 "Theatre mode" -automatic control of fan noise

step

242 - 255 "Theatre mode" -fan noise control from min. to max.

proportional

7 7 5

Virtual colour wheel

0 No function

step

1-2 White 2700 K

step

3 White 2700 K (Halogen lamp mode**)

step

4-5 White 3200 K

step

6 White 3200 K (Halogen lamp mode**)

step

7-9 White 4200 K

step

10-12 White 5600 K

step

13-15 White 8000 K

step

16 Blue (Blue=full, Red+Green+White=0)

step

17-55 Red=0, Green->up,Blue =full, White=0

proportional

56 Light Blue (Red=0, Green=full, Blue =full, White=0)

step

57 - 95 Red=0, Green=full, Blue->down, White=0

proportional

96 Green (Red=0, Green=full, Blue =0, White=0)

step

97 – 134 Red->up, Green=full, Blue=0, White=0

proportional

135 Yellow (Red=full, Green=full, Blue=0, White=0)

step

136 - 174 Red=full, Green->down, Blue=0, White=0

proportional

175 Red(Red=full, Green=0, Blue=0, White=0)

step

176 -214 Red=full, Green=0, Blue->up, White=0

proportional

215 Magenta (Red=full, Green=0, Blue=full, White=0)

step

216 - 246 Red -> down, Green=0, Blue=full, White=0

proportional

247 Blue (Red=0, Green=0, Blue=full, White=0)

step

248-251 Rainbow effect (with fade time)from slow-> fast

proportional

252-255 Rainbow effect from slow-> fast

proportional

8 8 6

Red/Cyan (8 bit)***

0 - 255 Red or Cyan colour saturation control - coarse (0-100%)

proportional

9 * *

Red/Cyan (16bit)***

0 - 255 Red or Cyan colour saturation control - fine

proportional

10 9 7

Green/Magenta (8 bit)***

0 - 255 Green or Magenta colour saturation control - coarse (0-100%)

proportional

11 * *

Green/Magenta (16bit)***

0 - 255 Green or Magenta colour saturation control - fine

proportional

12 10 8

Blue/Yellow (8 bit)***

0 - 255 Blue or Yellow colour saturation control - coarse (0-100%)

proportional

13 * *

Blue/ Yellow (16bit)***

0 - 255 Blue or Yellow colour saturation control - fine

proportional

14 11 9

White (8 bit)

If RGBW mode is selected:

0-255

White colour saturation control - coarse (0-100%)

proportional

If CMY mode is selected:

0 - 255 No function

15 * *

White (16 bit)

0 - 255 White colour saturation control - fine (RGBW mode only)

proportional

16 12 10

CTC

If function "White Point 8000K" is ON

0-255

Col. temperature correction from 8000K to 2700K -for whites only

proportional

(0=8000K, 64=5600K, 128=4200K, 192=3200K, 0=2700K)

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DMX protocol

1 2 3

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

To get colour temperatures stated above, RGBW channels have to

be set at the same value (e.g. 255DMX) or RGB=0 and White
channel > 0 DMX

If function "White Point 8000K" is OFF

0-255 Colour temperature correction for mixed colours

proportional

17 13 11

Wide zoom

0 Wide zoom Off

step

1-100 Wide zoom On

step

101-255 Reserved

18 14 12

Zoom

0 - 255 Zoom from min. to max. beam angle

proportional

19 * *

Zoom - fine

0-255 Fine zooming

proportional

20 15 13

Barndoors rotation

0- 255 Rotation 0°--> 180°

proportional

21 16 14

Barndoor 1- movement

0- 255 Movemement Out-->In

proportional

22 17 15

Barndoor 2- movement

0- 255 Movemement Out-->In

proportional

23 18 16

Barndoor 3- movement

0- 255 Movemement Out-->In

proportional

24 19 17

Barndoor 4- movement

0- 255 Movemement Out-->In

proportional

25 20 18

Barndoors macros

0-3

No function

4-7

Macro 1

step

8-11

Macro 2

step

12-15

Macro 3

step

16-19

Macro 4

step

20-23

Macro 5

step

24-27

Macro 6

step

28-31

Macro 7

step

32-35

Macro 8

step

36-39

Macro 9

step

40-43

Macro 10

step

44-47

Macro 11

step

48-51

Macro 12

step

52-55

Macro 13

step

56-59

Macro 14

step

60-63

Macro 15

step

64-67

Macro 16

step

68-71

Macro 17

step

72-75

Macro 18

step

76-79

Macro 19

step

80-83

Macro 20

step

84-87

Macro 21

step

88-91

Macro 22

step

92-95

Macro 23

step

96-99

Macro 24

step

100-103

Macro 25

step

104-107

Macro 26

step

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DMX protocol

1 2 3

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

108-111

Macro 27

step

112-115

Macro 28

step

116-119

Macro 29

step

120-123

Macro 30

step

124-127

Macro 31

step

128-131

Macro 32

step

132-135

Macro 33

step

136-139

Macro 34

step

140-143

Macro 35

step

144-147

Macro 36

step

148-151

Macro 37

step

152-155

Macro 38

step

156-159

Macro 39

step

160-163

Macro 40

step

164-167

Macro 41

step

168-255

Reserved

26 21 19

Barndoors macro speed

0- 255 Speed from slow to fast.

proportional

27 22 20

Shutter/ strobe

0 - 31 Shutter closed

step

32 - 63 Shutter open

step

64 - 95 Strobe-effect from slow to fast

proportional

96 - 127 Shutter open

step

128 - 143 Opening pulse in sequences from slow to fast

proportional

144 - 159 Closing pulse in sequences from fast to slow

proportional

160 - 191 Shutter open

step

192 - 223 Random strobe-effect from slow to fast

proportional

224 - 255 Shutter open

step

28 23 21

Dimmer intensity

0 - 255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100%

proportional

29 * *

Dimmer intensity - fine

0 - 255 Fine dimming

proportional

** In the Halogen lamp mode the Dimmer channel imitates behaviour of the halogen lamp during dimming

*** Select RGB or CMY mixing mode on channel "Power/Special functions"

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Virtual colour wheel - colour mixing chart

Scale*

Virtual Colour Wheel

Red

Green

Blue

White

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

Theatre mode off

1-3 (White 2700K) 255 176 8 20
4-6 (White 3200K) 255 201 12 100
7-9 (White 4200K) 249 243 28 200

10-12 (White 5600K) 165 255 36 255

13-15 (White 8000K)

172

25565255

Theatre mode on

1-3 (White 2700K) 255 176 8 20
4-6 (White 3200K) 255 201 12 100
7-9 (White 4200K) 248 253 31 35

10-12 (White 5600K) 209 255 46 63

13-15 (White 8000K)

171

2556161

16 0 0 255 0
17 0 3 255 0
18 0 6 255 0
19 0 9 255 0
20 0 12 255 0
21 0 15 255 0
22 0 18 255 0
23 0 21 255 0
24 0 24 255 0
25 0 27 255 0
26 0 30 255 0
27 0 36 255 0
28 0 41 255 0
29 0 46 255 0
30 0 52 255 0
31 0 58 255 0
32 0 64 255 0
33 0 68 255 0
34 0 74 255 0
35 0 80 255 0
36 0 86 255 0
37 0 92 255 0
38 0 98 255 0
39 0 104 255 0
40 0 110 255 0
41 0 119 255 0
42 0 129 255 0
43 0 138 255 0
44 0 147 255 0
45 0 156 255 0
46 0 165 255 0
47 0 174 255 0
48 0 183 255 0
49 0 192 255 0
50 0 201 255 0
51 0 210 255 0
52 0 219 255 0
53 0 228 255 0
54 0 237 255 0
55 0 246 255 0
56 0 255 255 0
57 0 255 246 0
58 0 255 237 0

Page 1

Scale*

Virtual Colour Wheel

Red

Green

Blue

White

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

59 0 255 228 0
60 0 255 219 0
61 0 255 210 0
62 0 255 201 0
63 0 255 192 0
64 0 255 183 0
65 0 255 174 0
66 0 255 165 0
67 0 255 156 0
68 0 255 147 0
69 0 255 138 0
70 0 255 129 0
71 0 255 119 0
72 0 255 110 0
73 0 255 104 0
74 0 255 98 0
75 0 255 92 0
76 0 255 86 0
77 0 255 80 0
78 0 255 74 0
79 0 255 68 0
80 0 255 64 0
81 0 255 58 0
82 0 255 52 0
83 0 255 46 0
84 0 255 41 0
82 0 255 36 0
86 0 255 30 0
87 0 255 27 0
88 0 255 24 0
89 0 255 21 0
90 0 255 18 0
91 0 255 15 0
92 0 255 12 0
93 0 255 9 0
94 0 255 6 0
95 0 255 3 0
96 0 255 0 0
97 3 255 0 0
98 6 255 0 0

99 9 255 0 0
100 12 255 0 0
101 15 255 0 0
102 18 255 0 0
103 21 255 0 0
104 24 255 0 0
105 27 255 0 0
106 30 255 0 0
107 36 255 0 0
108 41 255 0 0
109 46 255 0 0
110 52 255 0 0
111 58 255 0 0
112 64 255 0 0
113 68 255 0 0
114 74 255 0 0

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Scale*

Virtual Colour Wheel

Red

Green

Blue

White

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

115 80 255 0 0
116 86 255 0 0
117 92 255 0 0
118 98 255 0 0
119 104 255 0 0
120 110 255 0 0
121 119 255 0 0
122 129 255 0 0
123 138 255 0 0
124 147 255 0 0
125 156 255 0 0
126 165 255 0 0
127 174 255 0 0
128 183 255 0 0
129 192 255 0 0
130 201 255 0 0
131 210 255 0 0
132 219 255 0 0
133 228 255 0 0
134 240 255 0 0
135 255 255 0 0
136 255 246 0 0
137 255 237 0 0
138 255 228 0 0
139 255 219 0 0
140 255 210 0 0
141 255 201 0 0
142 255 192 0 0
143 255 183 0 0
144 255 174 0 0
145 255 165 0 0
146 255 156 0 0
147 255 147 0 0
148 255 138 0 0
149 255 129 0 0
150 255 119 0 0
151 255 110 0 0
152 255 104 0 0
153 255 98 0 0
154 255 92 0 0
155 255 86 0 0
156 255 80 0 0
157 255 74 0 0
158 255 68 0 0
159 255 64 0 0
160 255 58 0 0
161 255 52 0 0
162 255 46 0 0
163 255 41 0 0
164 255 36 0 0
165 255 30 0 0
166 255 27 0 0
167 255 24 0 0
168 255 21 0 0
169 255 18 0 0
170 255 15 0 0

Page 3

Scale*

Virtual Colour Wheel

Red

Green

Blue

White

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

171 255 12 0 0
172 255 9 0 0
173 255 6 0 0
174 255 3 0 0
175 255 0 0 0
176 255 0 3 0
177 255 0 6 0
178 255 0 9 0
179 255 0 12 0
180 255 0 15 0
181 255 0 18 0
182 255 0 21 0
183 255 0 24 0
184 255 0 27 0
185 255 0 30 0
186 255 0 36 0
187 255 0 41 0
188 255 0 46 0
189 255 0 52 0
190 255 0 58 0
191 255 0 64 0
192 255 0 68 0
193 255 0 74 0
194 255 0 80 0
195 255 0 86 0
196 255 0 92 0
197 255 0 98 0
198 255 0 104 0
199 255 0 110 0
200 255 0 119 0
201 255 0 129 0
202 255 0 138 0
203 255 0 147 0
204 255 0 156 0
205 255 0 165 0
206 255 0 174 0
207 255 0 183 0
208 255 0 192 0
209 255 0 201 0
210 255 0 210 0
211 255 0 219 0
212 255 0 228 0
213 255 0 237 0
214 255 0 246 0
215 255 0 255 0
216 246 0 255 0
217 237 0 255 0
218 228 0 255 0
219 219 0 255 0
220 210 0 255 0
221 201 0 255 0
222 192 0 255 0
223 183 0 255 0
224 174 0 255 0
225 165 0 255 0
226 156 0 255 0

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Scale*

Virtual Colour Wheel

Red

Green

Blue

White

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

DMX

227 147 0 255 0
228 138 0 255 0
229 129 0 255 0
230 119 0 255 0
231 110 0 255 0
232 104 0 255 0
233 98 0 255 0
234 91 0 255 0
235 84 0 255 0
236 77 0 255 0
237 70 0 255 0
238 63 0 255 0
239 56 0 255 0
240 49 0 255 0
241 42 0 255 0
242 35 0 255 0
243 28 0 255 0
244 21 0 255 0
245 14 0 255 0
246 7 0 255 0
247 0 0 255 0

248-255 (Rainbow effect)

****

****

****

****

* Colour scale as an illustration only

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