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ROBIN MegaPointe Wireless DMX
User Manual
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Robe ROBIN MegaPointe Wireless DMX, ROBIN MegaPointe, ROBIN MegaPointe Wireless CRMX User Manual

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Version 1.6
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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
2. Fixture exterior view ...................................................................................................... 5
3. Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Connection to the mains ............................................................................................ 6
3.2 Changing the lamp ..................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Aligning the lamp ....................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Replacing rotating gobos .......................................................................................... 9
3.5 Rigging the xture .................................................................................................... 10
3.6 DMX-512 connection ................................................................................................ 12
3.7 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 13
3.8 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 15
6.1 Tab " Address" .......................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Tab "Personality" ...................................................................................................... 26
6.4 Tab "Manual Control" ................................................................................................27
6.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 27
6.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 28
6.7 Icon "Lamp menu" .................................................................................................... 31
10.1 Disposing of the product ........................................................................................ 41
Robin MegaPointe
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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP
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 warnings in this manual.
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.
The Robin MegaPointe was designed for indoor use and it is intended for
professional application only. It is not for household use.
1. Safety instructions
CAUTION!
Disconnect the xture from mains before you remove any cover of the xture.
With a high voltage you can suer a dangerous electric shock when touching
alive wires and electrical parts under covers!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel of the xture. This xture should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized distributor or local power company.
Always disconnect the xture from AC power before cleaning, removing or servicing any part of the xture.
The power plug has to be accessible after installing the xture. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in re or electric shock.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this xture where the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it.
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the xture and the power
cord from time to time.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
This xture falls under protection class I. Therefore this xture has to be connected to
a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not connect this xture 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.
The housing of the xture becomes hot during its operation.
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
CAUTION ! EYE DAMAGES !
Avoid looking directly into the light source!
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If the xture 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.
Before switching the xture o󰀨, turn its lamp o󰀨 and allow the xture to cool for a while.
Do not shake the xture. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the xture.
This xture was designed for indoor use only, do not expose this unit to rain or use near water.
When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the xture is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.
Air vents and slots in the xture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect it from overheating, they never must be covered with cloth or other materials.
Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the xture is under operation.
The xture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the xture to cool approximately 20 minutes prior to ma­nipulate with it.
Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
Always use a safety wire for overhead installation.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.
Warning
Minimum distance between the moving head and a surface of illuminated object
must be 18 meters or more ( lamp in Standard Mode).
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!
CAUTION!
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged
or deformed due to the heat!
CAUTION!
Fast on-o-cycles (e.g. 10 min. on / 10 min. o) will reduce lamp life.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage of the internal parts of the xture head, never let the sunlight
(or other light source) lights directly to the front lens, even when the xture is not in
operation !
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
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2. Fixture exterior view
Rear panel of the base: 1 - 3-pin DMX Out 2 - 5-pin DMX Out
3 - Ethernet 4 - Fuse holder 5 - 3-pin DMX In 6 - 5-pin DMX In 7 - Power
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 - both tilt lock latch (2) and pan lock latch (3) have to be in locked positions. 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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3. Installation
Fixtures must be installed by a qualied electrician in accordance with all
national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations.
3.1 Connection to the mains
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The Robin MegaPointe is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts. If you need to install a cord cap on the power cable to allow connection to power outlets, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions. 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
Green /Yellow Green Earth
This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded). To apply power, rst check that the head pan and tilt locks are released. Wiring and connection work must be carried out by qualied sta󰀨.
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3.2 Changing the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamp with the xture unplug from mains !
To change the lamp
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool at least 20 minutes.
2. Loosen the two quarter-turn fasteners (1) on a lamp cover and remove the lamp cover (2) to get into lamp
compartment.
3. Remove both fastons (3) from at terminals of the lamp.
4. Holding the lamp by its ceramic base (4), carefully turn the lamp counter-clockwise by a quarter turn to release
the lamp from a lamp holder.
5 Holding the new lamp by its ceramics base (4), carefully insert the lamp into the lamp holder and turn it clockwise by a quarter turn until you it reach a stop. Do not touch the lamp with bare hands. If necessary, lamp can be cleaned with lint free towel before operation
Do not install a lamp with a higher wattage! A lamp like this generates temperatures the device is not de signed for. Please follow the lamp manufacturer‘s notes!
6. Slide both fastons (3) on the lamp terminals and check that fastons are fastened properly.
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. Re-insert the lamp cover (2) and tighten the two quarter-turn
fasteners (1) .
8. Connect the xture to the mains.
9. Reset the "Lamp On Time” and "Lamp Strikes” counters
in the menu "Information”.
This lamp emits ultra violet (UV) radiation and operates at high pressure!
Do not operate this xture without properly fastened the lamp cover !
Unlock and remove the lamp
Lamp in locked position Turn the lamp left Lamp in unlocked position
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Insert and lock the lamp
Lamp in unlocked position Turn the lamp right Lamp in locked position
3.3 Aligning the lamp
The lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to di󰀨erences between lamps, a ne adjustment of the lamp holder may improve light performance of the xture.
The three screws (A,B, C) serve for ne aligning of the lamp´s hot spot in a light image
To adjust the lamp in the xture.
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Connect the xture to mains, switch on the lamp, open shutter and dimmer, set zoom on suitable size
and focus the image on the wall (both static gobo wheel a rotating gobo wheel have to be set at 0 DMX).
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.Loosen two quarter-turn fasteners (1) on a lamp cover and remove the lamp cover (2) to get into lamp
compartment.
3. Ajust the lamp holder into desired position by using the three screws A,B,C (by means of an Allen key 4).
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Re-insert the lamp cover (2) and tighten the two quarter-turn
fasteners (1) .
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3.4 Replacing rotating gobos
DANGER!
Replace gobos with the device switched o only.
Unplug from mains before!
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool.
2. Remove the bottom plastic cover of the xture head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover.
3. Gently pull the gobo holder up from the rotation gobo wheel
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4. Carefully remove the spring lock and the gobo from the gobo holder by pushing to the gobo from side
without toothed wheel
. Do not touch the glass gobo bare ngers - use a suitable gloves.
5. Insert the new gobo (glazy side towards lamp). Insert the spring lock to secure the gobo in the gobo holder.
6. Insert the gobo holder back into the rotation gobo wheel
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5. Place the bottom cover back on the xture head before applying power.
Warning!
Use only gobos intended for the Robin MegaPointe.
Do not try to use gobos from the Robin Pointe.
(The Robin MegaPointe generates heat the gobos of the Robin Pointe are not designed for).
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3.5 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 (xtures) 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
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. 1 m.
Minimum distance of 18 m between the moving head and
illuminated
objects must be
kept!
(If the xture is operated in Eco mode, this distance can be redused to 15 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 the xture to the truss, install a safety wire which can hold at least 10 times the weight of the xture. Use only the safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate.
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Truss installation
1.Bolt clamps (4) to the brackets Omega CL (1) with M12 bolts and lock nuts through the hole in the bracket
Omega CL.
2.Fasten the brackets Omega CL on the bottom of the base by means of the quick-lock fasteners (2) and tighten them fully clockwise.
3. Fasten the safety cable in the attachment point (5) and around the truss (6) as shown on the picture below.
When installing xtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one xture with another!
In order to protect the internal parts of the head from the sun, the function
HOME POSITION must be switched ON before switching the xture o󰀨.
The HOME POSITION function is located on the Power/Special functions channel (120-129 DMX). If the func­tion is on, the xture will automatically detect via G-sensor whether the xture is on the oor or hangs on the truss or is mounted sideways on the truss and moves the pan and tilt to the position (including movement of zoom and focus lenses to the front part of the head) in which the front lens of the head will always face down. Owing this position of the xture head, there is not chance to burn internal parts of the head by the sun light.
1-Mounting bracket Omega CL 2-Quick-lock fasteners 3-Safety wire 4-Clamps 5-Attachment point 6-Truss
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3.6 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):
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 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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3.7 Ethernet connection
The xtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with ArtNet (or MANet, MANet2, sACN) communication protocol. The control software running on your light console has to support some of the protocols. 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 Pointe 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:
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 on the xture. Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe.
(DMX address=196) (DMX address=40) (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 menu “Ethernet Mode” 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 DMX output of this xture with DMX 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=236 DMX address=196 DMX address=1 IP addres=002.168.002.002 Universe=0
DMX address=236 DMX address=196 DMX address=1 IP addres=002.168.002.003 Universe=1
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3.8 Wireless DMX operation
The wireless version of the Robin MegaPointe 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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4. Remotely controllable functions
Lamp
The Robin MegaPointe is to be operated with a Osram Sirius HRI 470W RO lamp. The Osram Sirius HRI 470W RO is a lamp system consisting of a short arc burner within a reector. The xture o󰀨ers two modes for lamp operation: Standard Mode (full power of 470W, 1500hrs lamp life) and Eco Mode (lamp power of 380W, 2000hrs lamp life)
Pan/Tilt
Fast pan/tilt movement due to built-in electronic motion stabilizer. The electronic motion stabilizer ensures precise position of the xture´s head during its movement and reduces its swinging when the truss shakes.
Colour wheel
This wheel contains 13 dichroic lters + open.The colour wheel can be positioned between two adjacent col­ours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at di󰀨erent speeds ("Rainbow e󰀨ect“ in both directions).
E󰀨ect wheel
The e󰀨ect wheel rotating in both directions with variable speed creates wide spectrum of graphic e󰀨ects.
Static gobo wheel
The static gobo wheel includes 10 metal gobos and 4 beam reducers. Gobo positioning and continual gobo positioning is available as well as a gobo-shake function.
Rotating gobo wheel
The rotating gobo wheel includes 9 replaceable "SLOT&LOCK” glass gobos rotating in both directions, indexa­ble, + open position. Gobo positioning and gobo selection speed is available as well as a gobo-shake function.
Prism wheels
Two prism wheels o󰀨er 2 x 6-facet linear prism, 2 x 8-facet circular prism , 1x 32- facet circular prism and 1 x cylindrical prism. All prisms can be rotated in both directions at di󰀨erent speeds.
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Hot-Spot
Motorized movement of lamp reector allows control light intensity of the centre of the image.
Frost
The xture is equipped with two separated frosts: light and medium.
Zoom
Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 1.8° - 21° beam angle (beam application) or 3°- 42° (beam application).
Dimmer/Shutter unit
Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the mechanical dimmer /shutter unit. This unit is also used for strobe e󰀨ects with variable speed.
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5. Control menu map
Default settings=Bold print
Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Addressing DMX Address 001-255
DMX Presets Mode 1
Mode 2
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
Lamp On Time Total Hours
Resetable Hours
Lamp Strikes Total Strikes
Resetable Strikes
Air Filters Elapsed Time
Alert Period 10-300
Fixture Temperatures
Head 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
Power Channel State
Software Versions Display System
Module M
Module G
Module O
Module P1
Module P2
Module C1
Module C2
Product IDs Mac Address
RDM UID
RDM Label
View Logs Fixture Errors
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