Robe ROBIN T1 PC, ROBIN T1 Fresnel, ROBIN T1 Profile, ROBIN T1 Profile FS User Manual
Version 1.3
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Robin T1 Fresnel
Robin T1 PC
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 frost .......................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Installing the top hat .................................................................................................. 7
4.4 Installing the module of Fresnel lens (module of PC lens) ......................................... 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
5.1 Colour inuencing functions ..................................................................................... 14
5.2 Eect functions ......................................................................................................... 17
6. Control menu map ........................................................................................................ 19
7. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 23
7.1 Tab " Address" .......................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 25
7.3 Tab "Personality" ...................................................................................................... 27
7.4 Tab "Manual Control" ................................................................................................29
7.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 29
7.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 30
8. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 33
9. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 34
10. Technical Specications ............................................................................................ 37
11. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 44
11.1 Disposing of the product ......................................................................................... 44
12. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 45
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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 qualied
- follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION!
Be careful with your operations.
With a high voltage you can suer
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.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modication to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modications to the device are not subject to warranty.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power cord and all connections with
the mains with particular caution!
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 power-cord from time to time.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the 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 qualied 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.
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
concentrate the beam.
The light source contains blue LEDs.
For the Robin T1 PC only: CAUTION! Risk group 2, RG-2
2. Operating determination
This device is a moving head for creating decorative eects 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 front lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualied for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
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 modications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way dierent to the one described in this manual, the product may suer
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
1 - Front lens (fresnel lens or PC lens
2 - Arm
3 - Handle
4 - Base
5 - Pan lock
6 - Tilt lock
7 - Head
The head has to be locked for transportation - the tilt lock latch (6) and the pan lock latch (5) have to be in the
locked positions. To unlock the head, move these latches to unlock positions before operating the xture.
Rear panel of the base:
8- 3-pin DMX output
9 - 5-pin DMX output
10 - Ethernet port (RJ45)
11 - Fuse holder
12 - 3-pin DMX input
13 - 5-pin DMX input
14 - Power (PowerCon True 1)
Front panel of the base:
15 - QVGA touch screen
16 - ESCAPE button
17 - NEXT button
18 - ENTER/DISPLAY ON button
19 - PREV button
20 - USB port
The ENTER/DISPLAY ON button also serves for switching the display on (for a while) when the xture is disconnected from the mains.
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4. Installation
Fixtures must be installed by a qualied electrician in accordance with all
national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations.
4.1 Connection to the mains
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The xture is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power
source from 100-240 Volts.
Power cable is enclosed to the xture.If you need to install a power plug 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 qualied electrician.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green 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.
4.2 Replacing frost
Unplug the xture from mains before installing the frost module!
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 2 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). 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 Installing the top hat
Disconnect the xture from mains before installing the top hat.
1. Disconnect the xture from mains.
2. Insert the top hat (1) to the gel frame adaptor (2) and secure it by means of the spring lock (3).
4.4 Installing the module of Fresnel lens (module of PC lens)
Install the front lens with the device unplug from mains.
The front lens is heavy!
Secure the head in a horizontal position by means of the pan/tilt locks before
lens replacing.
CAUTION! Risk group 2, RG-2 (for PC lens only)
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool.
2. Remove both head covers.
3. Secure the xture head in a horizontal position by means of the pan/tilt locks.
4. Unscrew two screws (4) on each side of the xture head and two screws (4) on the top side of
the head and remove the lens module (5), e.g. PC lens module.
Be careful, the lens module is heavy!
5. Place the new lens module (6), e.g. Fresnel lens module, on the head and fasten it by means of
the six screws (4). Check that all screws are fully tightened before placing the head covers back
on the head.
6. Insert the top hat to the gel frame adaptor (2) if needed.
7. Set the correct type of the front lens in the menu "Special Functions"--> "Front Lens".
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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 certicated to the purpose.
The xture (xtures) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes
and regulations.
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 qualications, 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.
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Danger of re !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inammable
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 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) in a suitable position so that
the maximum fall of the xture will be 20 cm.
1-Mounting bracket Omega CL
2-Quick-lock fasteners
3-Safety wire
4-Clamps
5-Attachment point
6-Truss
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!
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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):
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
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.
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
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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 identies any node (xture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The xrure 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 (Dierent 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 xture 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 of connection:
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5. Remotely controllable functions
5.1 Colour inuencing functions
Factory setting of menu functions (channels) which inuence behaviour of colour channels is the following:
Function Factory setting Function Factory setting
DMX mode 1 Uniformity O
Colour calibration mode On Colour mix control 0 DMX
Colour mixing mode CMY CTC 110 DMX (5600K)
Dimmer curve Square law CRI Selection Standard (80)
Tungsten eect simulation O Green correction Uncorrected
Chromatic white O Shutter/Strobe Open (32 DMX)
Light output stability O Dimmer Closed (0 DMX)
Colour calibration mode (menu tab "Personality")
The function switches on/o an internal control of colours. For a standard operation of the xture the option
should be switched on. Option o has to be set during colour calibration of the xture (in this mode some
functions e.g. Tungsten eect, Virtual colour wheel are disabled).
Colour mixing system (menu tab "Personality", DMX channel "Colour functions")
This item allows selection between RGB and CMY mode. In both 3-colour controlling modes (Mode 1,Mode 2)
all internal 5 colours are always utilized where possible.
Dimmer curve (menu tab "Personality", DMX channel "Colour functions")
The xture allows you to select a linear dimmer curve or a square law curve.
Tungsten eect simulation (menu tab "Personality", DMX channel "Colour functions")
The function simulates behaviour of a halogen lamp during dimming at calibrated white colours 2700K - 4200K.
You can select from various lamp wattage simulation: 750W, 1000W, 1200W, 2000W, 2500W.
If the function Chromatic white is on, the Tungsten eect will inuence also mixed colours.
Saving user colours (DMX channel "Colour functions")
To save user colours:
1.Set the function White Point to o (Channel Colour Mix Control, range 70-79 DMX).
1.Mix desired colour on colour channels.
2.Stay in desired position of user colours (216-235 DMX) on the Virtual colour wheel for 1 sec.
3.Leave the range of user colours (216-235 DMX) on the Virtual colour wheel.
4. Repeat steps 2-4 for next user colour.
5.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 can last about 2 minutes). Previous user colours will be
overwritten.
Chromatic white (menu tab "Personality", DMX channel "Colour functions")
If the function is on, the CTC channel inuences calibrated white colours and mixed colours (also colours on
Virtual colour wheel).
If the function is o, the CTC channel inuences calibrated whites only.
Light output stability (menu tab "Personality", DMX channel "Colour functions")
If the function is on, the light output from the xture is immediately reduced to a value corresponding to a thermal
drop of the light intensity from the LED engine (the thermal drop of light intensity - decreasing of the light intensity
on circa 90 % of starting level after rst 5 minutes, then is the thermal drop of light intensity inconsiderable).
Output uniformity (menu tab "Personality", DMX channel "Colour functions")
If the function is on, the light intensity from the xture is corrected in order to get approximately the same light
intensity as from another xture which has also the function on. Light outputs from more xtures will have
approximately the same light intensity. Thanks to the function, light outputs from more xtures will have approximately the same light intensity.
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Colour Mix control (DMX channel "Colour Mix control")
The Colour Mix control channel denes relation between colour channels (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Green,
Blue, Amber, Light Green and CTC ) and the colours on the virtual colour wheel:
DMX value Function
0 - 9 Virtual colour wheel has priority over colour channels (default setting)
10-19 Maximum mode (highest values have priority)
20-29 Minimum mode (lowest values have priority)
30-39 Multiply mode (multiply virtual colour wheel and colour channels)
40-49 Addition mode (virtual colour wheel + colour channels)
50-59 Subtraction mode (virtual colour wheel – colour channels)
60-69 Inverted Subtraction mode (virtual colour wheel – colour channels)
70-79 White Point O (CTC+green correction+virtual col. wheel deactivated)
80-128 Reserved
129 Crossfade Virtual colour wheel only
130-254 Crossfade between virtual colour wheel and colour channels
255 Crossfade colour channels only
CTC (DMX channel " Colour temperature correction")
The CTC channel allows you to change a colour temperature of calibrated white colours in range of 8000K-2700K
and also can inuence mixed colours including colours on the Virtual colour wheel.
For correct function of the CTC channel on calibrated white colours, the following conditions have to be kept:
1.The Colour calibration mode has to be set on.
If the Chromatic white is set o, the CTC channel inuences white colours only.
If the Chromatic white is set on, the CTC channel inuences white colours and mixed colours including
colours on the Virtual colour wheel.
2. The following channels have to be set at:
Virtual colour wheel at 0 DMX
Green correction at 128 DMX
Colour mix control channel at 0 DMX
3. Colour channels have to be set depending on the colour mixing mode and the DMX mode.
CMY colour mixing mode.
DMX mode 1:
Channels Cyan/Red, Magenta/Green and Yellow/Blue (both 8-bit and 16-bit channels for each colour) have to
be set at 0 DMX or at the same DMX value (except 255 DMX).
DMX mode 2:
Channels Cyan/Red, Magenta/Green and Yellow/Blue have to be set at 0 DMX or at the same DMX value
(except 255 DMX) .
DMX mode 3:
The mode is not intended for CMY colour mixing mode.
RGB(A,LG) colour mixing mode
DMX mode 1:
Channels Cyan/Red, Magenta/Green and Yellow/Blue (both 8-bit and 16-bit channels for each colour) have to
be set at 255 DMX or at the same DMX value (except 0 DMX).
DMX mode 2:
Channels Cyan/Red, Magenta/Green and Yellow/Blue have to be set at 255 DMX or at the same DMX value
(except 0 DMX).
DMX mode 3:
Channels Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Light Green (both 8-bit and 16-bit channels for each colour) have to be set
at 255 DMX or at the same DMX value (except 0 DMX).
4. Shutter and dimmer have to be open.
CRI correction (DMX channel " CRI Selection")
The channel allows you to set CRI from Standard (80) to High (90+). Default setting is to 0 DMX (Standard CRI).
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Green correction (DMX channel "Green correction ")
The channel allows you a ne correction of colours (whites, mixed colours, colours on the Virtual colour wheel).
E.g. white colour from red to green tint.
Virtual colour wheel (DMX channel " Virtual colour wheel")
The virtual colour contains 67 preset colours and 10 user colours.
Dimmer/Shutter (DMX channels " Shutter/Strobe" and "Dimmer Intensity")
Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the electronic control unit of the light source. The control of the light
source also allows strobe eects with variable speed.
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5.2 Eect functions
Scrim eect
Indexable scrim eect by 360°. Fine inserting into light beam.
Barndoors
The xture uses an internal barndoors module for creating dierent shapes, which also simulates barn door
eects. The barndoors module consists of four individually controllable blades and is rotatable by 180 degrees.
Barndoors orientation:
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