Robe Robin DL7F User Manual

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Version 1.5

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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 Replacing the frost .................................................................................................... 6

4.3 Replacing the front lens ............................................................................................ 7

4.4 Installing the top hat .................................................................................................. 7

4.5 Rigging the xture ...................................................................................................... 8

4.6 DMX-512 connection ................................................................................................ 10

4.7 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 11

4.8 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 13

5. Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................. 14

6. Control menu map ........................................................................................................ 16

7. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 20

7.1 Tab " Address" .......................................................................................................... 21

7.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 22

7.3 Tab "Personality" ......................................................................................................24

7.4 Tab "Manual Control" ................................................................................................ 26

7.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 26

7.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 27

8. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 30

9. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 31

10. Technical Specications ............................................................................................ 33

11. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 36

11.1 Disposing of the product ......................................................................................... 36

12. change log .................................................................................................................. 36

13. Photometric diagrams ............................................................................................... 37

Robin DL7F Wash

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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 suer

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 pow-

er-cord from time to time.

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the pow­er-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord.

This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a 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 straight at the xture´s LED source during operation. The intense light

beam may damage your eyes.

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Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that may

conncentrate the beam.

The light source contains blue LEDs.

2. Operating determination

This device is a moving head for creating decorative e󰀨ects and was designed for indoor use only.
This device is for professional use only. It is not for household use.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched o󰀨 until
it has reached room temperature.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

Never lift the xture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the
xture at the transport handles.

When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!

Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.

Always x the xture with an appropriate safety rope. Fix the safety rope at the correct holes only.

Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.

The maximum ambient temperature 45°C must never be exceeded.

CAUTION!

The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,

so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!

Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualied for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the xture is under operation.

The xture housing never must be covered with cloth or other materials.

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 di󰀨erent to the one described in this manual, the product may su󰀨er
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-cir­cuit, burns, electric shock, burns etc.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage of the internal parts of the xture head, never let the sunlight lights

directly to the front lens , even when the xture is not working !

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3. Fixture exterior view

Rear panel of the base:
1 - Ethernet input-RJ45
2 - Fuse holder
3 - 3-pin DMX output
4 - 5-pin DMX output

5 - PowerCon
6 - 3-pin DMX input
7 - 5-pin DMX input

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 (7) 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 - Moving head
2 - Fresnel (PC) lens
3 - Pan lock
4 - Base
5 - Handle
6 - Arm
7 -Tilt lock

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 DL7F is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC
power source from 100-240 Volts.
Power cord is enclosed to the xture. Install a suitable plug on the power cord if needed, note that the cores in
the power cord are coloured according to the following table. The earth has to be connected!
If you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualied electrician.

Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking

Brown Black Live L

Light blue White Neutral N

Yellow/Green Green Earth

4.2 Replacing the frost

Install frost module with the device switched o only.

Unplug from mains before!

To replace the frost module.

1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

2. Remove plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover to get access to
the frost module (1).

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. The holder (2) of the frost foil is fastened to the frost holder (3) by means of the four magnets (4). Grip the

holder (2) and carefully tilt it out to break a force of magnets (4) on the frost holder (3).

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. Place a new frost module into the frost holder (3). The glass heat lter has to face towards the light source

(LED module)! Check, that both slots (6) snapped correctly into two protrusions (5) in the holder (3).

5. P

lace the plastic cover back on the xture before applying power.

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4.3 Replacing the front lens

DANGER!

Unplug the xture from mains before installation.

The front lens is heavy!

Secure the head in a horizontal position by means of the pan/tilt locks before lens re-

placing.

To replace the front lens

1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool.

2. Secure xture´s head in a horizontal position.

2. Use a at head screwdriver to unlock 4 quarter-turn fasteners (2) and remove the lens (1) from the head.
Be careful, the lens is heavy.

3. Unscrew the bolt (3) of the secure wire (4) from the nut (5).

4. Screw the bolt of the safety wire of the new lens (4) into the nut (5).

5. Place the new lens on the head (1) and tighten the 4 quarter-turn fasteners (2).

Never operate the xture with unsecured lens to the head.

4.4 Installing the top hat

DANGER!

Unplug the xture from mains before installation.

1. Place the top hat (2) on the front lens holder (1) and tighten the four fastening Allen head bolts (3) using
an Allen key 3.

2. Check, that all screws are fully tighten.

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4.5 Rigging the xture

A structure intended for installation of the xture(s) must safely hold weight of the xture(s) placed on it. The
structure has to be certicated to the purpose.

The xture(s) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes and
regulation.

For overhead installation, the xture must be always secured with a safety wire that

can bear at least 10 times the weight of the xture

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 a skilled

person once a year.

Allow the xture to cool for ten minutes before handling.

The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.

IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including calculating working
load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the
projector. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but use a help of professional

companies.

CAUTION: Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety
of a possible installation, do not install the xture!

The xture has to be installed out of the reach of public.

The xture must never be xed swinging freely in the room.

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 characte ristics .

For securing a xture to the truss, install two safety wires which can hold at least 10 times the weight of the
xture. Use only the safety wires with screw-on carabines.

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Truss installation

1. Bolt each clamp (1) to the omega holder (2) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder.

2. Fasten the omega holders to the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (3) into

the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.

3. Clamp the xture on a truss (6) and tighten the rigging clamps.

4. Pull one safety wire (4) around the truss (6) and through the handle (7) and another safety wire (4) pull

around the truss (6) and through the handle (7) and lock the screw-on carabine through attachment point (5)
as shown on the picture below.

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-Clamp
2-Omega holder
3-Quick-lock fastener
4-Safety wire
5-Attachment point
6-Truss
7-Handle

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

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

4.6 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. Up to 32 xtures can be conected.

Caution: At the last xture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last xture.

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4.7 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 DL7F 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 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at each xture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe at each xture.

(DMX address=144) (DMX address=48) (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 (Di󰀨erent from xture IP addresses)

NET mask: 255.0.0.0

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Ethernet / DMX operation

Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at rst xture.
Option “Ethernet To DMX” has to be selected from the “Ethernet Mode” menu at 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=48 DMX address=144
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=0

DMX address=1 DMX address=48 DMX address=144
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1

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4.8 Wireless DMX operation

The wireless version of the Robin DL7F 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).

Example:

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5. Remotely controllable functions

Colour mixing system

The colour mixing system allows switching among CMY, RGB and 7 colour system ( red, green, blue, amber,
cyan, light green, Congo blue).

Virtual colour wheel

This wheel contains 80 preset colours and 10 user-denable colours.
To save user colours:

1.Set White Point O󰀨 (Channel Colour Mix Control, range 70-79 DMX).

2.Mix desired colour on colour channels .

3.Stay in desired position of user colours (216-235 DMX) on the Virtual colour wheel for 1 sec.

4.Leave the range of user colours (216-235 DMX) on the Virtual colour wheel.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 for next user colour

6.To permanently save user colours, stay for 3 sec. at DMX range of 110-114 on the channel Colour functions.
After that the colour system will be reset (this action lasts about 2 minutes). Previous user colours will be

overwritten.

Colour temperarature correction (CTC)

This channel allows to set calibrated white colour from range of 8000K-2700K. The light ouput can be set to
max. intensity or to max. CRI.

Green correction

This channel allows slightly correct tint of white colours.

Frost

Frost module provides variable frost for ne frosting. This frost can be replaced with another frost lter. One
frost lter (20°) is installed in the xture, the second frost lter (10°) is included as optional.

Zoom

Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 7 °- 32° with fresnel lens and 5°-46° with PC lens ( both ranges
mesured at 1/2 beam).

Dimmer/Shutter unit

Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the electronic control unit. This unit is also used for strobe e󰀨ects

with variable speed.

Scrim e󰀨ect

Indexable scrim e󰀨ect by 360°. Fine inserting into light beam.

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Pan/Tilt

Fast pan/tilt movement due to built-in electronic motion stabilizer (EMS). The electronic motion stabilizer ensures
precise position of the xture´s head during its movement and reduces its swinging when the truss shakes.

Pan /Tilt movement range: 0-540°/0-240°.

Barndoors

The xture uses an internal barndoors module for creating di󰀨erent shapes, which also simulates barn door
e󰀨ects. 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 e󰀨ects. Speed of each barndoors e󰀨ect can be

controlled by the Barndoors macro speed channel.

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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

DMX Presets Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Mode 4

View Selected Preset

Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable

ArtNet

gMAI

gMA2

sACN

Ethernet To DMX O󰀨, On

IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address

Custom IP Address

Net Mask

ArtNet Universe 0-255

MANet settings MANetI/II Universe 01-256

MANet Session ID 01-32

sACN Settings sACN Universe 00001-32000

sACN Priority 0-255

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 Temperatures Current

Maximum NonRes.

Maximum Res.

LEDs Board Temperature

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 Quality

Unlink Wireless

Adapter

Power Channel state

Colour functions state

Software Versions Display System

Module M

Module L-A

Module L-B

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

Module L-C

Module O

Module SC

Module BD

Product IDs Mac Address

RDM UID

RDM Label

View Logs Fixture Errors Pan Errors

:

Temp.Sensor Errors

Fixture States Power On

Power O󰀨

Fixture Position

Fixture Temperatures LED Temperatures

Ambient Temperatures

Base Temperatures

Personality User Mode User A Settings

User B Settings

DMX Presets Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Mode 4

View Selected Preset

DMX Input Wired

Wireless

Wireless In/XLR Out

Pan/Tilt Settings Pan Reverse O󰀨, On

Tilt Reverse O󰀨, On

Pan/Tilt Feedback O󰀨, On

Pan/Tilt mode Time

Speed

Pan/Tilt EMS On, O󰀨

Microphone Sen­sitivity

1-10-20

Blackout Settings Blackout During M.C. O󰀨, On

Blackout while: Pan/Tilt moving O󰀨, On

Gobo Wheel Moving O󰀨, On

Theatre Mode O󰀨

Quiet 0-100%

Colour Calibration

Mode

O󰀨, On

Colour Mixing Mode

RGB

CMY

UV Stability O󰀨, On

Wavelenth Correction

O󰀨, On

Chromatic White O󰀨, On

Output Mode Intensity

CRI CRI Settings

Output Uniformity On, O󰀨

Output Consistency 30°...50°...65°

CRI Selection 70, 75,80,85,90

Thungsten E󰀨. Sim. O󰀨

750W

1000W

1200W

2000W

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

25000W

Init E󰀨ect Positions Pan 0-255

:

Dimmer Fine 0-255

Screen Settings Display Intensity 1-10

Screen Saver Delay O󰀨-10min.

Touchscreen Lock O󰀨-10min.

Recalibrate Touchscreen

Display Orientation Normal

Inverted

Auto

Temperature Unit °C,°F

Fan Mode Auto

High

Dimmer Curve Linear

Square law

Date & Time Settings

Extra Color Functions

O󰀨, On

Default Settings

Password Protection

On, O󰀨

Manual Control Reset Functions Total

Pan/Tilt reset

Optics Reset

Beam Shaper Res.

Manual E󰀨ect 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 O󰀨, On

Preset Playback None

Test

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

Prog. 3

Play Program Play Program 1

Play Program 2

Play Program 3

Edit Program Edit Program 1 Start Step 1-80

Edit Program 2 End Step 1-80

Edit Program 3 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.

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

Service Adjust DMX Values Pan 0-255

:

Dimmer Fine 0-255

Calibrations Calibrate E󰀨ects Pan 0-255

:

Bd. Shutter 4 Move 0-255

Calibrate colours Red Calibration

Green Calibration

Blue Calibration

Amber Calibration

Cyan Calibration

Congo Blue Calibration

Light Green Calibration

Green Corrections 2700 K (CRI´70)

3200 K (CRI=70)

4200 K (CRI=70)

5600 K (CRI=70)

8000 K (CRI=70)

2700 K (CRI=90)

3200 K (CRI=90)

4200 K (CRI=90)

5600 K (CRI=90)

8000 K (CRI=90)

Opto Corrections Red correction

Calibrate Pan/Tilt EMS

Load Default Calib-

rations

LEDS HW Version O , I

Update Software

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7. Control menu

The Robin DL7F 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.

- [menu rotation] used to rotate menu 180 degrees from current orientation.

- [slider control] used to recall slider system for setting desired value.

- [keyboard control] used to recall keyboard system for setting desired value.

- [air lters cleaning] used to signal that cleaning period of the air lters elapsed.

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

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 charged.
If you switch the xture on and this screen will not appear till 1 minute, switch the xture o󰀨 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 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"

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

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

DMX Preset - Use the menu to select desired channel mode.
Mode 1 - 34 control channels
Mode 2 - 29 control channels
Mode 3 - 42 control channels
Mode 4 - 33 control channels
View Selected Preset - Use the menu to display channels included in the selected mode.

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

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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.

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 module 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 DL7F

has been fabricated.

Resetable Hours -

The item shows the number of the operation hours that the

Robin DL7F

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.
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 in the light source (RA-red + amber
LEDs, GCY-green + cyan+light green LEDs, BU-blue+congo blue LEDs).
Cur. - A current temperature of the LED PCBs.

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Max. - A maximum temperature of the LED PCBs since the xture has

been fabricated.
Max. Res. - A maximum temperature of the LED PCBs 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.

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 next to AC-DC power supplyies in the xture base .
Current - A current temperature next to AC-DC power supplyies in the xture base.

Maximum NonRes. - A maximum temperature next to AC-DC power supplyies in
the xture base since the xture has been fabricated.
Maximum Res. - A maximum temperature next to AC-DC power supplyies 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 a transmitter.

Power Channel State - Select this item to see current setting of the functions, which can be set by menu items

in "Personality" as well as by DMX command at channel "Power/Special functions".

Colour Functions State - Select this item to see current setting of the colour functions, which can be set by
menu items in "Personality" as well as by DMX command at channel "Colour functions".

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 - Pan/Tilt processor
Module L-A - LEDs control processor
Module L-B - LEDs control processor

Module L-B - LEDs control processor

Module O - zoom/frost/edge colour correction processor
Module SC -Scrim module processor

Module BD - Barndoors module processor

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:

Fixture Errors
Fixture States

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Fixture Position

Fixture temperatures- Recorded temperatures which have exceeded dened levels.

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

7.3 Tab "Personality"

User mode - The Robin DL7F allows you to recall two 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 o󰀨 and on, the User B setting is active. In this way you may use the
two xture operating behaviours.

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

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

Mode 1 - 34 control channels
Mode 2 - 29 control channels
Mode 3 - 42 control channels
Mode 4 - 33 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 O󰀨 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 di󰀨erent 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".

Pan/Tilt EMS - Built-in electronic motion stabilizer ensures precise position of the xture´s head during its
movement and also reducing its swinging when the truss shakes.

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

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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 e󰀨ect changes.
Pan/Tilt Moving -The menu item enables to close light output while the pan or tilt is moving.

Theatre Mode - The mode reduces noise of the xture due to adjustment of the fans speed.

O󰀨 - The option is disabled
Quiet - After selecting this item, the option "Fan Noise Level" is accessible where desired level of fans

noise can be set and a speed of following e󰀨ects is reduced: zoom, focus, iris and framing shutters macro.
Note: The light output of the xture is noticeably reduced at low fans speeds.

Colour Calibration Mode - the function switches on the control of colours. This function has to be set on if all
settings in the menu "Output mode " are to work correctly.

Colour Mixing Mode - This item allows selection between RGB and CMY mode. In all 3 or 7 color controlling
modes, all internal 7 colors are always utilized where possible.

UV Stability - If this function is on, UV colour is reduced and mixed colours are more uniform.The function does
not inuence calibrated white colours.

Wavelength Correction - If this function is on, 7 base colours of the light source (red,amber...light green) are
corrected according to the corresponding wavelengths in order to get to get same colours from more xtures.
The function does not inuence calibrated white colours.

Chromatic White - If this function is on, CTC channel inuences colours and calibrated white colours.
If this function is o󰀨, CTC channel inuences calibrated whites only.

Output mode - the item allows you to select desired calibration mode for white colours.

Intensity - Max. light intensity for calibrated whites (2700K-8000K) at CTC channel.
CRI - Max. CRI for calibrated whites (2700K-8000K) at CTC channel. This option has

the following other options in the menu CRI Settings:
Output Uniformity - On - Intensities of calibrated whites are set at certain levels,
which are the same for all xtures.
O󰀨 - Intensities of calibrated whites may vary from xture to
xture.
Output Consistency - The option allows to set temperature (30°C - 65°C) of
the LEDs source up to which the light output will be consistent (a current ambient
operating temperature has to be taken into account when this temperature is
choosing). The temperatures of the LEDs source are stated in the menu
" LEDs Temperatures" (tab Information). All current temperatures in this menu
should be below (or equal to) the temperature set in the menu "Output Consistency".
If some current temperature exceeds the value set in the menu
"Output Consistency", the light intensity, which was kept at the same level,

will fall slightly.
CRI selection - The option allows to choose desired CRI value (70, 75, 80,

85, 90+).

Tungsten e󰀨ect simulation - This function simulates behaviour of a halogen lamp during dimming at calibrated
whites 2700K-4200K. You can select from various lamp wattage simulation: 750W, 1000W, 1200W, 2000W,

2500W.

Init E󰀨ect Positions - Use the menu to set all e󰀨ects to the desired positions at which they will stay after
switching the xture on without DMX signal received.

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 o󰀨 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

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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.

Extra Colour functions - If this function is on, all functions on the Colour functions channel can be controlled
by DMX command. If this function is o󰀨, no function on the Colour functions channel can be changed by DMX
command except Tungsten e󰀨ect simulations.

Default Settings - The menu item allows to set all xture parameters in this menu to the default (factory) values
except items "DMX Input".

Password Protection - allows to enter password in order to prevent unauthorized person from changing setting
of the xture.

7.4 Tab "Manual Control"

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

Total System Reset - The item resets all function modules.
Pan/Tilt Reset - The item resets a pan and tilt movement.
Optics Reset - The item resets a zoom, frost and edge colour correction module.
Beam Shaper Reset - The item resets a barndoor/scrim module.

Manual E󰀨ect 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 DL7F.
Dynamic Mode - This mode uses all Robin DL7F 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, zoom and focus 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.

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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 DL7F o󰀨ers 3 free programs,

each up to 80 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 e󰀨ects touch desired e󰀨ect and set its value. Browse throw the list by touching the [up arrow]
and [down arrow] and set all desired e󰀨ects.
An item "Step Time" (value of 0-25.5 sec.) is the time during which e󰀨ects last in the current step

5. Save adjusted e󰀨ects 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".

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 e󰀨ects to desired positions before ne calibration of the
e󰀨ects .

Calibrations - This menu enables ne calibration of xture e󰀨ects and download default calibration values.
Calibrate E󰀨ects - The menu allows the ne adjustment of e󰀨ects.
Pan- a pan position ne adjustment

Tilt - a tilt position ne adjustment
Frost - a frost module ne adjustment

Zoom - a zoom module ne adjustment

Focus - an edge colour correction module position

Bd. Shutters rot. - a barndoor shutters rotation

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Bd. Reset 1 M - a barndoor 1 reset
Bd. Reset 2 M - a barndoor 2 reset
Bd. Reset 3 M - a barndoor 3 reset
Bd. Reset 4 M - a barndoor 4 reset
Bd. Shutter 1 Move - a movement of the barndoor 1
Bd. Shutter 2 Move - a movement of the barndoor 2
Bd. Shutter 3 Move - a movement of the barndoor 3
Bd. Shutter 4 Move - a movement of the barndoor 4

Calibration of the eects via the control board

1. Disconnect DMX controller from the xture and enter the "Calibrate E󰀨ects" menu.

2. Use the [up arrow] and [down arrow] to nd "Pan" and touch it to enter the ne e󰀨ect 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 e󰀨ects, touch the [conrm] to save all adjusted values and reset the xture.

Calibration of the eects via the DMX controller

1. Connect DMX controller to the xture and enter the "Calibrate E󰀨ects" menu.

Calibration protocol:

E󰀨ect Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4

Pan channel 35 channel 30 channel 43 channel 34
Tilt channel 36 channel 31 channel 44 channel 35

Frost channel 37 channel 32 channel 45 channel 36

Zoom channel 38 channel 33 channel 46 channel 37

Focus channel 39 channel 34 channel 47 channel 38
Bd. Shutters rot. channel 40 channel 35 channel 48 channel 39

Bd. Reset 1 M channel 41 channel 36 channel 49 channel 40
Bd. Reset 2 M channel 42 channel 37 channel 50 channel 41
Bd. Reset 3 M channel 43 channel 38 channel 51 channel 42
Bd. Reset 4 M channel 44 channel 39 channel 52 channel 43

Bd. Shutter 1 Move channel 45 channel 40 channel 53 channel 44
Bd. Shutter 2 Move channel 46 channel 41 channel 54 channel 45
Bd. Shutter 3 Move channel 47 channel 42 channel 55 channel 46
Bd. Shutter 4 Move channel 48 channel 43 channel 56 channel 47

Calibrate Colours - The menu serves for calibration of white colours in the factory.

Green Corrections - The menu allows to corrected calibrated whites for CRI 70 and 90.

Opto Corrections - The menu item serves for re-calibration of the light source. The re-calibration takes cca

5 minutes. DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE FIXTURE during this process until the message "Correction done" will

appear.

LEDS HW version - The item serves for selection of right HW version of light source. User

should not change this item.

Calibrate Pan/Tilt EMS - This menu item allows calibration of the pan/tilt electronic motion stabilizer.

Important: during this calibration any external force must not inuence the xture and the surface at which
the xture stands (or truss if the xture hangs) has to be without movement, shake, strokes etc.

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/7/8 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: Software update should execute a qualied person. If you lack qualication, do not attempt the
update yourself and ask for help your ROBE distributor.
DMX address, IP address, programs 1-3 and all items in the menu "Personality" will be set to their default
(factory) values.

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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 software.
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 o󰀨 (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 o󰀨 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 Robe Universal Interface 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.
Note: In the case of an interruption of the upload process (e.g. power cut), the xture keeps the updating mode
and you have to repeat the software update again.

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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 a󰀨ecting
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 DL7F is the following.

Parameter ID Discovery command SET command GET command

DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH *

DISC_MUTE *

DISC_UN_MUTE *

DEVICE_INFO *

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 *

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9. Error and information messages

Information icons

- Air Filters Cleaning

This icon signalizes that cleaning period of the air lters has elapsed
and you have to clear air lters and reset the menu item "Elapsed Time".

Errors

Error in the xture is 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:

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.

Frost Error 1 (Frost Error 2 )

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

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.

Clean Air Filters

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

Congo Blue 1 Short Error/ Congo Blue 2 Short Error/ Congo Blue 3 Short Error/ Congo Blue

4 Short Error

Some congo blue 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.

Cyan 1 Short Error/ Cyan 2 Short Error

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

Green 1 Short Error/ Green 2 Short Error

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

Light Green 1 Short Error/ Light Green 2 Short Error/ Light Green 3 Short Error/ Light Green

4 Short Error

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

Amber 1 Short Error/ Amber 2 Short Error/ Amber 3 Short Error/ Amber 4 Short Error

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

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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.

Temper.Sensor Error

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

EEprom Error

Hardware error of the EEprom.

Recharge The battery

The battery on the display board needs to be charged. Let the xture on for cca 6 hrs.

Battery faulty. Replace it.

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

Pan/Tilt EMS Cal. Error

The EMS system is not calibrated.

Pan/Tilt EMS Error

Control electronics cannot communicate with the EMS system.

Internal Error 1

Communication error between PCBs (error or noise was detected on communication wires).

Internal Error 2

Ballast communication error (some PCB has failed or is disconnected (this PCB will show as N/A in menu -->
Information --> Software versions) or error/noise was detected on communication wires).

Fans Failure

One (or more) xture fan is faulty or disconnected from supply.

Base Fan Bad

Some fan in the xture base is faulty and should be replaced immediately.

Arm Fan Bad

The fan in the xture arm (arm without tilt lock) is faulty and should be replaced immediately.

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10. Technical Specications

Electrical

Power supply: electronic auto-ranging
Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Fuse: T 12 A

Max. power consumption (all colour channels=full):

1000W at 230V ( power factor= 0.98; I=4.4A)

Optic

Light source: 7 colors LED module (Red,Green,Blue,Amber,Cyan,Light Green, Congo Blue)
RGB or CMY colour mixing +CT0
Output options: high CRI or high intensity (at calibrated whites 2700K, 3200K,4200K,5600K,
6600K, 8000K)

CRI setting range: 70-90

Min. LED life expectancy: 20.000 hours
Front lens: fresnel (standard) or PC lens (optional)

Virtual colour wheel

80 preset colours
Rainbow e󰀨ect with in both directions with variable speed

Colour temperature correction

Continuous selection of whites from 8000K to 2700K
Halogen lamp e󰀨ect at whites 2700K and 3200K

Internal Barndoors

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

Scrim

Scrim module rotatable by 360°

Frost lter

Separate,variable and replaceable frost lter 1° (installed in the xture)

20° frost lter (installed in xture)

10° lter optional

Zoom

Linear motorized zoom
Zoom range with fresnel lens: 7°-32° (at 1/2 beam), 11°-72° (at 1/10 beam)
Zoom range with PC lens: 5°-46° (at 1/2 beam), 9°-60° (at 1/10 beam)

Strobe

Strobe e󰀨ect with variable speed (0.3 - 20Hz)

Dimmer

Smooth electronic 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 LEDs usage, receiving DMX values, temperatures, etc

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Built-in analyzer for easy fault nding, error messages
Built-in demo sequences
Black out while head moving
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)
4 DMX modes (34, 29, 42 and 33 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

Pan/Tilt

Pan movement range 540°

Tilt movement range 240°

16 bit movement resolution
Pan/Tilt electronic motion stabilizer
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 TRUE 1, NAC3MPX

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 : 80° C

Minimum distances

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

Total heat dissipation

Maximum: 3170 BTU/hr

Weight (net)

35.8 kg

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Dimensions (mm)

Accessories

Omega holder (P/N 99010420)................................2 pcs

Frost module 10° (P/N 99015004)...........................1 pc

Power cord...............................................................1 pc

Optional accessories

Module of lens D200 PC DL7F (P/N 10980282)
Upgrade kit CRMX Univerzal 260 (P/N 9903 0100)
Top hat DL7F Narrow (P/N 10980297)

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11. 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 head´s covers and the 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.

11.1 Disposing of the product

To preserve the environment please dispose or recycle this product at the end of its life according to the local

regulations and codes.

12. ChangeLog

This section summarizes all types of changes in the user manual.

Version of the

manual

Date of issue Description of changes

1.1 31/08/2016 Added chapter "Installing the top hat "
DMX protocol ver. 1.3 (Colour mix control channel, 45DMX= default

1.2 04/11/2016 Added optional accessories: Top hat DL7F Wide, Top hat DL7F Narrow

1.3 15/12/2016 DMX protocol ver. 1.4, changes in menu Personality

1.4 04/04/2017 DMX protocol ver. 1.5 (colours renamed on Virtual colour wheel)

1.5 25/05/2017 Top hat DL7F Wide removed from optional accessories

May 25, 2017
Copyright © 2016 -2017 Robe Lighting - All rights reserved
All Specications subject to change without notice
Made in ROBE Lighting s.r.o., Palackého 416, 757 01 Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic

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13. Photometric diagrams

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39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

DMX protocol

1 2 3 4
1 1 1 1

Pan

0 - 255 Pan movement by 540° (128=default) proportional

2 2 2 2

Pan Fine

0 - 255 Fine control of pan movement (0=default) proportional

3 3 3 3

Tilt

0 - 255 Tilt movement by 240° (128=default) proportional

4 4 4 4

Tilt fine

0 - 255 Fine control of tilt movement (0=default) proportional

5 5 5 5

Pan/Tilt speed , Pan/Tilt time

0 Max. speed - tracking mode (0=default) step

Pan/Tilt speed

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

Pan/Tilt time

1 - 255 Time from 0.1 s to 25.5 sec. proportional

6 6 6 6

Power/Special functions

0 -9 Reserved (0=default)

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
32/28/40/32 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 only 10 seconds after switching the fixture on

20-24

Graphic display On

step

25-29

Graphic display Off

step

30-39

Reserved

step

40-44 Pan/Tilt speed mode step
45-49 Pan/Tilt time mode step
50-54 Blackout while pan/tilt moving step
55-59 Disabled blackout while pan/tilt moving step
60-69 Reserved step
70-74

Fans mode: Auto

step

75-79

Fans mode: High

step

80-84 Dimmer curve: Square law step
85-89 Dimmer curve: Linear step

90-129

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 - 169 Reserved step
170 - 179 Reserved
180 - 189 Zoom/frost reset step
190 - 199 Barndoors/scrim reset step
200 - 209 Total fixture reset step
210 - 239 Reserved

Robin DL7F Wash - DMX protocol

Version: 1.5 Mode 1-CMY/RGB, Mode 2 -CMY/RGB reduced, Mode 3 -Seven colours, Mode 4 -Seven colours reduced

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

Page 1

DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

240 Disable "Theatre mode" step

241 - 255 "Theatre mode" - fan noise control from min. to max. proportional

7 7 7 7 Colour functions

0 No function (0=default)

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

Corresponding menu items are temporarily overriden

1-4 Clear extended Special/Color settings* * step

5-9 Reserved
10-14 UV stability On step
15-19 UV stability Off step
20-24 Wavelenght correction On step
25-29 Wavelenght correction Off step
30-34 Colour calibration mode On step
35-39 Colour calibration mode Off step
40-44 Colour mixing mode: CMY step
45-49 Colour mixing mode: RGB step
50-54 Colour mixing mode 7 colours On (mode 3 and 4 only) step
55-59 Colour mixing mode 7 colours Off (mode 3 and 4 only) step

60-64 Output uniformity On ( at selected CRI - (DMX values 151-155)) step

65-69 Output uniformity Off step

70-74 Output mode: CRI step
75-79 Output mode: Intensity step

The Tungsten effects influence whites 2700K - 4200K at CTC channel.

80-84 Tungsten effect simulation (750W) On step
85-89 Tungsten effect simulation (1000W) On step
90-94 Tungsten effect simulation (1200W) On step
95-99 Tungsten effect simulation (2000W) On step

100-104 Tungsten effect simulation (2500W) On step
105-109 Tungsten effect simulation Off step
110-114 Save user colour step

Output consistency (CRI output mode only) up to:

115 30°C step
116 31°C step
117 32°C step
118 33°C step
119 34°C step
120 35°C step
121 36°C step
122 37°C step
123 38°C step
124 39°C step
125 40°C step
126 41°C step
127 42°C step
128 43°C step
129 44°C step
130 45°C step
131 46°C step

Page 2

DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

132 47°C step
133 48°C step
134 49°C step
135 50°C step
136 51°C step
137 52°C step
138 53°C step
139 54°C step
140 55°C step
141 56°C step
142 57°C step
143 58°C step
144 59°C step
145 60°C step
146 61°C step
147 62°C step
148 63°C step
149 64°C step
150 65°C step

CRI selection (CRI output mode only)

151 CRI=70 step
152 CRI=75 step
153 CRI=80 step
154 CRI=85 step

155 CRI=90+ step
156-159 Reserved
160-164 Chromatic white On step
165-169 Chromatic white Off step
170-255 Reserved

8 8 8 8

Virtual colour wheel

0 No function (0=default) step

1-2

Filter 4 (Medium Bastard Amber)

step

3-4

Filter 10 (Medium Yellow)

step

5-6

Filter 19 (Fire)

step

7-8

Filter 26 (Bright Red)

step

9-10

Filter 58 (Lavender)

step

11-12

Filter 68 (Sky Blue)

step

13-14

Filter 71 (Tokyo Blue)

step

15-16

Filter 79 (Just Blue)

step

17-18

Filter 88 (Lime Green)

step

19-20

Filter 90 (Dark Yellow Green)

step

21-22

Filter 100 (Spring Yellow)

step

23-24

Filter 101 (Yellow)

step

25-26

Filter 102 (Light Amber)

step

27-28

Filter 103 (Straw)

step

29-30

Filter 104 (Deep Amber)

step

31-32

Filter 105 (Orange)

step

33-34

Filter 106 (Primary Red)

step

Page 3

DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

35-36

Filter 111 (Dark Pink)

step

37-38

Filter 115 (Peacock Blue)

step

39-40

Filter 116 (Medium Blue-Green)

step

41-42

Filter 117 (Steel Blue)

step

43-44

Filter 118 (Light Blue)

step

45-46

Filter 119 (Dark Blue)

step

47-48

Filter 120 (Deep Blue)

step

49-50

Filter 121 (Filter Green)

step

51-52

Filter 128 (Bright Pink)

step

53-54

Filter 131 (Marine Blue)

step

55-56

Filter 132 (Medium Blue)

step

57-58

Filter 134 (Golden Amber)

step

59-60

Filter 135 (Deep Golden Amber)

step

61-62

Filter 136 (Pale Lavender)

step

63-64

Filter 137 (Special Lavender)

step

65-66

Filter 138 (Pale Green)

step

67-68

Filter 139 (Primary Green)

step

69-70

Filter 141 (Bright Blue)

step

71-72

Filter 147 (Apricot)

step

73-74

Filter 148 (Bright Rose)

step

75-76

Filter 152 (Pale Gold)

step

77-78

Filter 154 (Pale Rose)

step

79-80

Filter 157 (Pink)

step

81-82

Filter 158 (Deep Orange)

step

83-84

Filter 162 (Bastard Amber)

step

85-86

Filter 164 (Flame Red)

step

87-88

Filter 165 (Daylight Blue)

step

89-90

Filter 169 (Lilac Tint)

step

91-92

Filter 170 (Deep Lavender)

step

93-94

Filter 172 (Lagoon Blue)

step

95-96

Filter 179 (Chrome Orange)

step

97-98

Filter 180 (Dark Lavender)

step

99-100

Filter 181 (Congo Blue)

step

101-102

Filter 197 (Alice Blue)

step

103-104

Filter 201 (Full C.T. Blue)

step

105-106

Filter 202 (Half C.T. Blue)

step

107-108

Filter 203 (Quarter C.T. Blue)

step

109-110

Filter 204 (Full C.T. Orange)

step

111-112

Filter 205 (Half C.T. Orange)

step

113-114

Filter 206 (Quarter C.T. Orange)

step

115-116

Filter 247 (Filter Minus Green)

step

117-118

Filter 248 (Half Minus Green)

step

119-120

Filter 281 (Three Quarter C.T. Blue)

step

121-122

Filter 285 (Three Quarter C.T. Orange)

step

123-124

Filter 352 (Glacier Blue)

step

125-126

Filter 353 (Lighter Blue)

step

127-128

Filter 715 (Cabana Blue)

step

129-130

Filter 778 (Millennium Gold)

step

Page 4

DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

131-132

Filter 793 (Vanity Fair)

step

133-191 Reserved step
192-193 Deep Red step
194-195 Deep Blue step
196-197 Orange step
198-199 Green step
200-201 Magenta step
202-203 Congo Blue step
204-205 Pink step
206-207 Lavender step
208-209 Laser Green step
210-211 CTB step
212-213 Minus 1/1 Green step
214-215 Minus 1/2 Green step
216-217 User colour 1 step
218-219 User colour 2 step
220-221 User colour 3 step
222-223 User colour 4 step
224-225 User colour 5 step
226-227 User colour 6 step
228-229 User colour 7 step
230-231 User colour 8 step
232-233 User colour 9 step
234-235 User colour 10 step
236-245 Rainbow effect (with fade time) from slow-> fast proportional
246-255 Rainbow effect (without fade time) from slow-> fast proportional

9 9 * *

Cyan/Red(8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

10 * * *

Cyan/Red(16 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

11 10 * *

Magenta/Green (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

12 * * *

Magenta/Green (16 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

13 11 * *

Yellow/Blue (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

14 * * *

Yellow/Blue (16 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

* * 9 9

Red (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

* * 10 *

Red (16bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

* * 11 10

Green (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

* * 12 *

Green (16bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

* * 13 11

Blue (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

Page 5

DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

* * 14 *

Blue(16bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

* * 15 12

Amber (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

* * 16 *

Amber (16bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

* * 17 13

Cyan (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

* * 18 *

Cyan (16bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

* * 19 14

Congo blue (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

* * 20 *

Congo blue (16bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

* * 21 15

Light green (8 bit)

0 - 255 Colour saturation control - coarse 0-100% (255=default) proportional

* * 22 *

Light green (16bit)

0 - 255 colour saturation control - fine (255=default) proportional

15 12 23 16

Colour temperature correction (CTC)

0-4 8000K step

5-64

Colour temperature changing 7978K ->6622K (22K /1 DMX)

proportional

65 6600K step

66-109 Colour temperature changing 6578K ->5622K (22K/1 DMX) proportional

110 5600K (default) step
111-179

Colour temperature changing 5580K ->4220K (20K/1 DMX)

proportional

180 4200K step
181-229

Colour temperature changing 4180K ->3220K (20K/1 DMX)

proportional

230 3200K step
231-254

Colour temperature changing 3180K ->2720K (20K /1 DMX)

proportional

255 2700K step

16 13 24 17

Green correction

0 Uncorrected white step

1-127 Minus green --> uncorrected white proportional

128 Uncorrected white (default) step
129-254 Uncorrected white --> Plus green proportional

255 Uncorrected white step

17 14 25 18

Colour mix control

Defines relation between colour channels

"Virtual" = Virtual Colours (Virtual Colour Wheel)

"Colour mix" = Colour channels (RGB/CMY/R,G,B,A,C,Congo Blue,Light

green/CTC/ Green Correction)

Range 0-69 DMX - only for Output mode: CRI

0-9 Virtual colours ("Virtual" has priority) step
10-19 Maximum mode (highest values have priority) step
20-29 Minimum mode (lowest values have priority) step
30-39 Multiply mode (multiply Virtual and Colour mix) step
40-49 Addition mode (Virtual + Colour mix) /45=default/ step
50-59 Subtraction mode (Virtual – Colour mix) step

Page 6

DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

60-69 Inverted Subtraction mode (Virtual –Colour mix) step
70-79

White Point Off (CTC+Green Cor.+Virtual Col.Wheel deactivated)

step

80-128 Reserved

Range 129-255 DMX - for both Output modes: CRI and Intensity

129 Virtual colours ("Virtual" has priority) step

130-254 Crossfade (crossfade between Virtual and Colour mix) proportional

255 Colour channels ("Colour mix" has priority) step

18 15 26 19

Barndoors + Zoom + Frost time

0 Function is off (default) step

1 - 255 Time of barndoors, zoom and frost movement (0.1 sec-->25.5 sec.) proportional

19 16 27 20 Scrim positioning

0 No function (default) step

1-255 Scrim inserting (0.5%-->100%) proportional

20 17 28 21 Scrim indexing

0-255 Scrim indexing 0°-360° /1.4°per 1 DMX/ (128=default)

(0 DMX=0°, 64DMX=90°, 128DMX=180°, 192DMX=270°, 255DMX=360°) proportional

21 18 29 22

Frost

0 - 255 Frost from 0% to 100% (0=default) proportional

22 19 30 23

Zoom

0 - 255 Zoom from max. to min.beam angle (128=default) proportional

23 * 31 *

Zoom - fine

0-255 Fine zooming (0=default) proportional

24 20 32 24

Edge colour correction

0-255 Fine correction of the colour of the image edge (0=default) proportional

25 21 33 25

Barndoors rotation

0-255 Rotation 0°--> 180° (128=default) proportional

26 22 34 26

Barndoor 1 - momement

0-255 Movement from Outward to Inward (0=default) proportional

27 23 35 27

Barndoor 2 - momement

0-255 Movement from Outward to Inward (0=default) proportional

28 24 36 28

Barndoor 3 - momement

0-255 Movement from Outward to Inward (0=default) proportional

29 25 37 29

Barndoor 4 - momement

0-255 Movement from Outward to Inward (0=default) proportional

30 26 38 30

Barndoors macros

0-3 No function (0=default)

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

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DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

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
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

31 27 39 31

Barndoors macro speed

0- 255 Speed from slow to fast. (128=default) proportional

32 28 40 32

Shutter/ strobe

0 - 31 Shutter closed step

32 - 63 Shutter open (32=default) 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

33 29 41 33

Dimmer intensity

0 - 255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (0=default) proportional

34 * 42 *

Dimmer intensity - fine

0 - 255 Fine dimming (0=default) proportional

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DMX protocol

1 2 3 4

Mode/channel

DMX

Value

Function

Type of
control

** Resets following items to their menu values:

Dimmer curve
Colour calibration mode
Colour mixing mode
Colour mixing mode 7 colours
Output uniformity On
Output uniformity
Output mode
Output consistency
CRI selection
UV stability
Wavelength correction

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All Specifications subject to change without notice

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Colour name Red DMX

Green

DMX

Blue DMX

Amber

DMX

Cyan DMX

Congo

Blue DMX

Light

Green

DMX

Filter 4 (Medium Bastard Amber)

255

1252725500

88

Filter 10 (Medium Yellow)

255650

25500

170

Filter 19 (Fire)

25500

25500

5

Filter 26 (Bright Red)

2550016000

Filter 58 (Lavender)

2550168

25500

47

Filter 68 (Sky Blue)

1110255025500

Filter 71 (Tokyo Blue)

0025501000

Filter 79 (Just Blue)

1080255025500

Filter 88 (Lime Green)

25500

174

2550255

Filter 90 (Dark Yellow Green)

0

12800

2550255

Filter 100 (Spring Yellow)

25500

25500

255

Filter 101 (Yellow)

25500

25500

189

Filter 102 (Light Amber)

255016

25500

206

Filter 103 (Straw)

255

2551625500

90

Filter 104 (Deep Amber)

25500

25500

151

Filter 105 (Orange)

25500

25500

77

Filter 106 (Primary Red)

25500

14100

0

Filter 111 (Dark Pink)

255028

25500

82

Filter 115 (Peacock Blue)

0

255

13302550194

Filter 116 (Medium Blue-Green)

0

255680

2550116

Filter 117 (Steel Blue)

131

200

114

154

2550169

Filter 118 (Light Blue)

39

255

1150255091

Filter 119 (Dark Blue)

043255025500

Filter 120 (Deep Blue)

260255025500

Filter 121 (Filter Green)

111

255025500

255

Filter 128 (Bright Pink)

255026

15600

0

Filter 131 (Marine Blue)

270143492550134

Filter 132 (Medium Blue)

27

255

255025500

Filter 134 (Golden Amber)

255

200025500

0

Filter 135 (Deep Golden Amber)

25500

25500

30

Filter 136 (Pale Lavender)

2550122

255

25500

Filter 137 (Special Lavender)

2550122

255

255099

Filter 138 (Pale Green)

255

2552225500

255

Filter 139 (Primary Green)

0

2550000

60

Filter 141 (Bright Blue)

0

255

25502550116

Filter 147 (Apricot)

25507

25500

138

Filter 148 (Bright Rose)

255013

25500

24

Filter 152 (Pale Gold)

255028

25500

133

Filter 154 (Pale Rose)

255036

25500

133

Filter 157 (Pink)

255013

25500

39

Filter 158 (Deep Orange)

25500

25500

46

Filter 162 (Bastard Amber)

255

2552625500

66

Filter 164 (Flame Red)

25500

25500

0

Filter 165 (Daylight Blue)

71

255

255025500

Filter 169 (Lilac Tint)

255062

255

25500

Filter 170 (Deep Lavender)

2550129

255

25500

Colour macros on Virtual Colour Wheel

1

Colour name Red DMX

Green

DMX

Blue DMX

Amber

DMX

Cyan DMX

Congo

Blue DMX

Light

Green

DMX

Filter 172 (Lagoon Blue)

0025502550255

Filter 179 (Chrome Orange)

25500

25500

135

Filter 180 (Dark Lavender)

10002554712000

Filter 181 (Congo Blue)

601600

255

0

Filter 197 (Alice Blue)

36362553625500

Filter 201 (Full C.T. Blue)

11836255362550255

Filter 202 (Half C.T. Blue)

146

133

255

130

2550141

Filter 203 (Quarter C.T. Blue)

255

255

202

255

2550255

Filter 204 (Full C.T. Orange)

255

125025500

49

Filter 205 (Half C.T. Orange)

255

12521255310

111

Filter 206 (Quarter C.T. Orange)

255

12564255310

111

Filter 247 (Filter Minus Green)

2550107

255

141070

Filter 248 (Half Minus Green)

2550107

255

2550136

Filter 281 (Three Quarter C.T. Blue)

1120219952550255

Filter 285 (Three Quarter C.T. Orange)

25500

25500

152

Filter 352 (Glacier Blue)

519025502550164

Filter 353 (Lighter Blue)

51

255

25502550255

Filter 715 (Cabana Blue)

210255025500

Filter 778 (Millennium Gold)

25500

25500

50

Filter 793 (Vanity Fair)

255084

25500

0

Deep Red

255000000

Deep Blue

0025500150

Orange

44180

25500

0

Green

0

25500660

18

Magenta

2550209

29900

5

Congo Blue

40500

255

0

Pink

2550175

25500

89

Lavender

255

172

255

100

2550254

Laser Green

122

2550255

1400254

CTB

229

255

156

255

2550255

Minus 1/1 Green

255

247

151

25500

255

Minus 1/2 Green

255

255

128

255

1240255

2

47