ARRI SkyPanel S30 User manual

SkyPanel®
C and RP Versions
S30 / S60 / S120 / S360
L5.0019845 / L04006
02 / 2023
U S E R M A N U A L

Revision History
Date Revision Changes Revisor
19-06-16 L03423 Added Light Engine Compensation Mode
Added Revision History mfg
23-01-31 L04006 Describes FW4.4
Several changes and additions mfg
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Information about Firmware Version 4.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fixture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features of the Fixture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To Set the Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SkyPanel Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fixture Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CCT and RGBW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CCT & HSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RGBW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
x,y Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Source Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Light Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Light Engine Control via DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ultimate DMX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extended color control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
User Guide for SkyPanel as Decorative Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To set the Lighting Parameters in CCT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To set the Color in HSI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To set the Lighting Parameters in GEL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To set the Light Source in Source Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To set the Color in RGBW Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To set the Color in X,Y Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Extended Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To Set the Brightness in all Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To Set the Dimming Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To Set a Special Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Host / Client Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calibrated Color Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequency Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To set the Fan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lighting Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To Activate and set Effect Parameters with the Fixture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To Set the Display Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
USB Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Light Preset Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To Save and Load Fixture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To Save the Error and Service Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To Read out Fixture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To Read out Fixture Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To Perform a Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Light Engine Compensation (C-Versions only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DMX Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DMX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DMX-Signal-Loss Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DMX Protocol Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
To Use the Extended Color Control via DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DMX Frame Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wireless DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DMX Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DMX Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Art-Net and sACN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ARRI Lighting Service Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SkyPanel Web Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Overview of the Fixture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
RDM Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Equations for Calculation CCT and X,Y Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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IntroductionIntroduction
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting a SkyPanel LED soft light from ARRI. The SkyPanel is a compact, ultra-bright and
high-quality LED soft light.
The different models of the SkyPanel emit white light with a fixed color temperature or colored light with
adjustable color temperature and adjustable green-magenta point. The light spectrum is optimized for
excellent color rendition and fulfills perfect the demands of modern, digital cameras. All models of the
SkyPanel can be controlled using the common DMX512-A protocol, Art-Net, sACN or the fixture menu.
Please observe the SkyPanel Installation and Safety Manual. The manual is available for free download on
the ARRI web site www.arri.com.
Information about Firmware Version 4.4
This user manual covers the firmware version 4.4 of the SkyPanel. Please note the following changes:
Features
Light Field
The SkyPanel offers the same functionality as a conventional soft light.
Even Light Field
The SkyPanel soft light produces a homogeneous, single-shadow light field, delivering natural results.
Vibrant Colors, Full Spectrum Lighting
True-to-life color rendition is an outstanding feature of the SkyPanel. The fully tunable white light of the
SkyPanel can be adjusted for different skin tones, camera sensors and mixed light environments. Full
gamut color mixing enables the rendition of all color shades. The extensive gel library offers a wide range
of familiar colors at the user’s fingertips.
Cool Light Beam
The SkyPanel does not emit any infrared or UV radiation and thus does not forward heat, making actors
feel comfortable in the light beam.
Change Description
On downloading the error log and while con-
trolling the fixture via sACN, a DMX lost message
appears.
The fixture stops emitting light. During a show, do not execute
any maintenance functions or connect USB memory sticks,
as this may interrupt the light output.
Art-Net / sACN gateway settings (on/(off) are
stored in the DMX preset data..
Conflicts may occur if the same DMX preset is used for
several fixtures of a data line.
S360-C only: When upgrading to Firmware
Version 4.4, the settings of the CRMX module are
reset.
The S360-C must be re-linked to the CRMX transmitter.
The default value for RGBW COLOR SPACE has
been changed
The default value is now CALIBRATED COLOR. Check this
setting before using the fixture, to avoid unexpected results.
MASTER/SLAVE has been renamed to
HOST/CLIENT
WDMX has been renamed to CRMX
This manual describes the C and RP models of the SkyPanel. Please note, that the RP model emits
only white light with a fixed color temperature, which is defined by the Phosphor panel used.
NOTICE

Introduction
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Properties
Accessory Holder
Diffuser plates or an intensifier is placed on the front of the fixture and secured by locking guiding rails or
held by four locking pins. Both the diffuser and intensifier of the S360-C are equipped with guiding rails at
the front to carry other accessories for shaping the light like a honey comb.
Yoke
The aluminum or carbon fiber yoke provides high strength with minimum weight. The short metal yoke (only
S360-C) is the perfect solution when the SkyPanel is mounted in a grid facing downwards.
Tilt-Lock
The high strength tilt-locks on each side of the stirrup provide secure locking. It eliminates movement and
slippage and ensures that the SkyPanel will stay where you put it.
Control
All functions of the SkyPanel are controllable through DMX, Art-Net or sACN. The SkyPanel is also fully
RDM compatible (via DMX and Art-Net with suitable controllers) and is equipped with an RDM feedback
channel for reporting all set parameters including system status.
The SkyPanel S360-C is equipped with an integrated CRMX transceiver for wireless control and RDM
communication. All other models of the SkyPanel series can be controlled wireless using a third-party
CRMX system.
Fixture Menu
For location applications the SkyPanel is equipped with a fixture menu for manual adjustment of intensity,
color temperature, green-magenta point as well as hue and saturation and other parameters.
Control Options
You can set up or control the SkyPanel with the options listed in the table below.
The model S360-C is equipped with an internal CRMX or CRMX2 Transceiver, all other models need to be con-
nected to a wireless CRMX system to gain wireless control.
Option Control Configuration Information
Fixture menu Yes Yes page 7
DMX Yes Yes
Please see DMX
protocol specification
(free download from
www.arri.com)
CRMX
(wireless DMX)* Yes No page 28
RDM No Yes page 39
Art-Net and sACN Yes No page 32
ALSM No Yes page 33
Web Portal No Yes page 34
Stellar App Yes No www.arri.com/stellar/

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Fixture MenuFixture Menu
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Fixture Menu
This section describes the fixture menu of the SkyPanel and the SkyPanel remote control. Some options,
especially options for saving and loading data, are not available in the remote control fixture menu.
Overview
Features of the Fixture Menu
POWER-LED (1)
DATA-LED (2)
Color Indication
Green Fixture switched on. No error.
Off / No color Fixture switched off.
Color Indication
Blue The fixture receives a valid DMX signal.
Blue / green The fixture receives a valid CRMX (wireless DMX) signal
(only S360-C).
Purple Host mode active
White Receiving valid Art-Net signal or communicating via RDM,
Gateway active
Green Receiving valid Art-Net signal, Gateway not active
Orange Receiving valid sACN signal, Gateway active
Cyan Receiving valid sACN signal, Gateway not active
Red No communication between fixture menu and controller
board.
No light The fixture receives no valid control signal.
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2
3
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7
8
9
10
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Fixture Menu
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STATUS-LED (3)
Display Backlight
Encoder (4)
The encoder (4) has two functions:
• Fixture menu closed: Setting the intensity.
• Fixture menu open: Use the encoder to scroll through the menu, open sub menus and set parameters.
Pressing the knob opens sub menus and confirms settings.
Central Rotary Knob (5)
Use the rotary knob to set the color temperature (CCT) or the color hue (HUE). The current function of the
rotary knob is shown in the display (9) above the knob.
Right Rotary Knob (6)
Use the rotary knob to set the green/magenta point or the color saturation (SAT) or, dependent on the
active color mode, categories or parameters. The current function of the rotary knob is shown in the display
(9) above the knob.
PRESET (7)
To call up a light preset
A short press of the PRESET button brings up the list of all available presets. Turn the encoder (4) to select
one of 10 factory presets and 10 user definable presets. Press the encoder (4) to activate the preset.
To store a light preset
Use the fixture menu to adjust the settings. Hold PRESET, until the preset save dialog opens. Turn the
encoder (4) to select a preset memory slot. Press the encoder (4) to store the preset. Close the dialog with
BACK.
To call up a DMX preset
A short simultaneously press of the MENU and PRESET button brings up the list of all available DMX
presets. Turn the encoder (4) to select one of 10 DMX presets. Press the encoder (4) twice to activate the
preset.
Color Indication
Green No error. Normal temperature.
Red flashing (0,5s rhythm)* Warning fixture over temperature (only
with fan modes QUIET and HIGH).
Red
Error detected. An error message
appears in the display.
Calibration data not loaded.
Color Indication
Blue or Off No error, normal condition.
Red
The display lights up red when the
STATUS LED lights up red (error mes-
sage).
Orange The display lights up orange when the
POWER LED lights up red.

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To store a DMX preset
A long (> 3 sec.) simultaneously press of the MENU and PRESET button opens the DMX preset list. Turn
the encoder (4) to select one of 10 DMX presets. Select a slot and press the encoder (4) to store the DMX
preset. BACK (11) returns to the main screen.
MODE (8)
Press the MODE button short to swap between CCT, HSI, GEL, Source Matching, RGBW mode and x,y
mode of the SkyPanel.
Press the MODE button long (> 3 sec.) to activate the extended color control. The extended color control
feature is not available in RGBW mode unless RGBW Calibrated Color Space is activated.
DISPLAY (9)
The display shows the current settings and other information during normal operation. Press the MENU
button (10) to open or close the fixture menu. Use the encoder (4) and the BACK button (11) to navigate
through the fixture menu.
MENU (10)
The MENU button opens the fixture menu. Press MENU when the fixture menu is open to close the menu
and abort an action (Escape). Use the encoder (4) to scroll through the menu, open sub menus and set
parameters.
Press MENU long to display the menus which are used most.
BACK (11)
The BACK button closes a sub menu and aborts an action (Escape). Compared to the MENU button (10)
the BACK button only closes the sub menu, but not the fixture menu.
Press BACK long to display the last used menus.
To lock the fixture menu
• Press the encoder in the home screen for 5 seconds to lock all buttons and knobs. Use the feature to
prevent an accidental change of settings.
• The word LOCKED appears on the display when locked.
• Press the encoder in the home screen for 5 seconds again to unlock all buttons and knobs.
• Please find a overview in chapter Overview of the Fixture Menu on page 35.
To Set the Operation Mode
Press the MODE button (8) short to switch from CCT to HSI to GEL to Source to RGBW to x,y and back to
CCT mode.
In CCT mode the SkyPanel generates white light with optimized color rendition. In HSI mode the SkyPanel
generates colored light. If saturation is set very low, the SkyPanel generates white light, but not with
optimized color rendition. The GEL mode offers an extensive color gel library. In Source mode the
SkyPanel generates the light of traditional light sources. Use the RGBW mode to generate a RGBW color
using the control panel. The x,y mode generates a color defined by its x,y coordinates.
Press the MODE button long (> 3 sec.) to activate the extended color control. The extended color control
feature is not available in RGBW mode unless RGBW Calibrated Color Space is activated.

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SkyPanel Remote
The SkyPanel Remote is connected with an USB cable to a SkyPanel softlight. It is powered by the
SkyPanel and does not use a battery. The SkyPanel Remote emulates the SkyPanel fixture menu. Each
SkyPanel Remote controls one SkyPanel.
Use multiple SkyPanel softlights in a host / client configuration to control them with one SkyPanel
Remote.
The SkyPanel checks the firmware of the SkyPanel Remote every time it is connected. If the firmware
version of the SkyPanel Remote is different to the firmware version of the SkyPanel the SkyPanel Remote
firmware will be synchronized automatically, no matter if it is an upgrade or downgrade.
Shortcuts
Shortcut Function
Short press MODE
Change between
CCT > HSI > Gel > Source > RGBW >
xy >
Long Press MODE Call up Extended Color Control
Short Press PRESET Load Light Preset
Long Press PRESET Save Light Preset
Short Press MENU + PRESET Save DMX Preset
Long Press MENU + PRESET Load DMX Preset

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Fixture Modes
The SkyPanel offers, depending on the model, up to 31 control modes. Use the 8 bit modes with basic
controllers like simple fader consoles.
ARRI recommends the use of the 16 bit modes in combination with controllers supporting 16 bit resolution
to obtain best results. The high resolution provides smooth dimming and precise color adjustments.
The coarse / fine modes utilize two channels for most parameters and provide higher resolution compared
to the 8 bit modes in combination with controllers that do not support true 16 bit resolution. One channel
sets the coarse value between 0 and 255 of the function. Each step is divided in 256 increments using the
fine channel. This way it is possible to control the light very precise without using a true 16 bit resolution.
Below is a short overview of the different control modes. Please find a detailed overview of all DMX modes
in the document SkyPanel DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free download on the ARRI
website www.arri.com.
CCT and RGBW
This mode provides control of intensity, color temperature, green/magenta point and individual channels
for controlling the red, green, blue and white color (only SkyPanel-C).
CCT
Simple white-only mode. It is used when the number of available channels of the controller is very limited.
It provides control of intensity, color temperature and green/magenta point.
CCT & HSI
Provides control of intensity, color temperature, green/magenta point, hue and saturation (HSI = hue,
saturation, intensity). In HSI mode (only SkyPanel-C) the color and intensity is very even over the fixtures
as it is controlled using color algorithms which take the tolerances of the light engines into account during
calculation.
RGBW
Simple mode for controlling the overall intensity and the red, green, blue and white intensity when only a
limited number of channels is available. Please find more information about the RGB color space on
page 17.
HSI
Simple mode for controlling hue, saturation and intensity when a limited number of channels is available.
GEL
The GEL mode offers an extensive color filter list. The color temperature has two settings, 3.200 K and
5.600 K. The intensity can be controlled as usual.
x,y Coordinates
The x,y mode determines the color displayed by its xy coordinates in the CIE 1931 diagram. Set the x and
y coordinate with 8 bit or 16 bit resolution. One channel determines the transition type when fading from
one color to another color.
Source Matching
Select from a list of light sources to match that color and spectrum. Source Matching saves a lot of time
when you need a specific illumination. Select from 50 different light sources the one which fits best to your
demands.

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Light Effects
The SkyPanel contains a light effect engine with 13 different light effects. Activating a light effect is very
easy. Just activate a light effect via the fixture menu, DMX, Art-Net or sACN and set the parameters to get
exactly the effect you need.
Light Engine Control via DMX
The light engines of the SkyPanel can be controlled individually. The control modes CCT & RGBW, HSI
and x,y coordinates apply to all light engines of a fixture, but you can set the corresponding parameters of
each light engine individually. The S30 has one light engine, the S60 has two, the S120 has four, and the
S360-C has twelve light engines.
Please find more information in the SkyPanel DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free
download on the ARRI web site www.arri.com.
Ultimate DMX Mode
The ultimate DMX mode allows the combination of different control modes. You can select two modes and
fade between them. This allows you to quickly select, prepare and crossfade the most suitable control
modes for your application.
Please find more information in the SkyPanel DMX Protocol Specification which is available for free
download on the ARRI web site www.arri.com.
Extended color control
The extended color control allows to intuitively modify the current color. If extended color control is active,
eight parameters are added to each control mode (see Extended Color Control on page 13).
User Guide for SkyPanel as Decorative Lights
ARRI lighting products are being applied into an increasing amount of application scenarios.
When used as a decorative light in events, exhibition or live shows, SkyPanels can perform for the eyes of
the audience as well as for the camera by using the recommend settings below:
• Use a calibrated color mode such as HSI or CCT mode. RGBW mode can also be used if
RGBW Calibrated Color is turned on.
• In case low intensity output is needed, ARRI recommends to activate Low End Mode.
• Intensity levels above 1% will yield better results. This applies to all above mentioned modes and all
dimming curves.
Depending on the selected mode the channels required for each SkyPanel should be allocated in
the controller to provide independent control of all SkyPanels connected to the controller.
NOTICE

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Functions
To set the Lighting Parameters in CCT Mode
Set the color temperature continuously with the central rotary knob (5). Set the green/magenta point
continuously with the right rotary knob (6). The current setting is displayed above the rotary knobs.
To set the Color in HSI Mode
Set the hue continuously with the central rotary knob (5). Set the saturation continuously with the right
rotary knob (6). The current setting is displayed above the rotary knobs.
To set the Lighting Parameters in GEL Mode
Use the central rotary knob (5) to set the color temperature 3.200 K or 5.600 K. The right rotary knob (6)
offers two options: Best color displays the gel with optimized color quality, Brightest displays the gel with
optimized brightness.
• Press the encoder (4) to open the gel library. Choose the gel manufacturer (Rosco or LEE) with the central
rotary knob (5). Use the right rotary knob (6) to activate a gel category as shown in the table below.
• Turn the encoder (4) to call up a gel from the gel set. Press the encoder to select a gel or press BACK
(11) to close the gel set and set the intensity with the encoder (4). Press the encoder (4) again, to re-open
the gel set.
To set the Light Source in Source Mode
Activate the source mode and press the encoder to call up a list of the light sources available. Use the right
rotary knob (6) to select the category (please see DMX protocol specification, which is available for free
download for a detailed list). Turn the encoder to select a light source. The SkyPanel calls up the selected
light source in real time. Press the encoder to choose the selected light source.
To set the Color in RGBW Mode
The central rotary knob (5) has no function in RGBW mode. Use the right rotary knob (6) to select the
functionality of the encoder I/S (4). Dependent on the selection of the right rotary knob, the encoder is used
to set the overall intensity of the red, green, blue and white color. Please note the setting Direct Control or
RGBW Color Space (see page 17). You can store the RGBW color as a preset.
To set the Color in x,y Mode
The x,y mode defines the color using its x,y coordinates. use the right rotary knob (6) to select the
functionality of the encoder (4). Dependent on the selection of the right rotary knob, the encoder is used to
set the intensity, the x or y coordinate of the color. The range of both the x and y coordinate is 0.0000 to
0.8000.
Extended Color Control
The extended color control allows the modification of the selected color in an intuitive way. It can be used
both via the control panel or DMX (see To Use the Extended Color Control via DMX on page 28).
Rosco LEE
Color Correction Color Correction
CalColor Color Filters
Storaro Selection 600 Series
Cinelux Cosmetic
700 Series

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To Use the Extended Color Control via the Control Panel
Press the MODE button for approximately 3 sec in the home screen to activate the extended color control.
If RGBW direct mode is active, the extended color control is not available. Please activate the calibrated
RGBW color mode ( see Calibrated Color Space on page 17) to be able to activate the extended color con-
trol. If the extended color control is active, a short press of the MODE button switches between the
operation modes (see To Set the Operation Mode on page 9).
If an effect is active, press the MODE button for at least 3 sec to switch between the color mode, the
extended color control screen and the effect parameter screen.
The picture below shows the color control screen.
In the upper left and right corner of the display the active special and operation modes are displayed similar
to the home screen (in the picture above HSI operation mode).
Each parameter available is shown as a slider. Neutral parameters are indicated with the solid horizontal
line at the middle of the bar. The horizontal bar of each slider indicates the value of each parameter. The
selected parameter is indicated by a small bar under its slider. The name of the parameter and its value is
shown under the sliders in the display.
From left to right, the bars in the extended color control screen stand for the following parameters:.
Select the parameter using the right rotary knob (6). Set the value of the parameter with the encoder (4).
Please note:
• The resolution of the encoder adapts dynamically to the moving speed.
• Clockwise turn increments the value of the parameter.
• Counter-clockwise turn decrements the value of the parameter.
• Double press within 800 ms resets the selected parameter to neutral (0).
• Triple press within 1200 ms resets all parameters to neutral (0).
When changing the operation mode the current values of the parameters are stored and restored when
activating the operation mode the next time. After a power cycle, the SkyPanel extended color control
parameters are restored for each operation mode.
With activated extended color control:
• A star next to the active operation mode indicates the activated extended color control,
• the parameters are stored with each preset. Presets which contain parameters of the extended color
control are marked with a star,
• modifying an extended color control parameters leaves any active preset,
• the calibrated RGBW color space is activated by the SkyPanel when the extended color control is
activated via DMX,
• the direct RGBW color space is not available,
• the parameters are applied both to the start and end point of a cross fading,
• the parameters are not applied to lighting effects.
Description Parameter Range
Color temperature Warmer / Cooler
-1.000 > 0.000 > +1.000
Saturation Saturate / Desaturate
Red portion of current color + Red / - Red
Green portion of current color + Green / - Green
Blue portion of current color + Blue / - Blue
Cyan portion of current color + Cyan / - Cyan
Magenta portion of current color + Magenta / - Magenta
Yellow portion of current color + Yellow / - Yellow

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To Set the Brightness in all Operating Modes
Set the brightness in both operating modes continuously with the encoder (4). The setting is dynamic:
Turning the encoder fast changes the intensity in coarse steps, turning it slow changes the intensity in fine
steps.
To Set the Dimming Curve
The SkyPanel supports four dimming curves. The dimming curves are global: They affect both the intensity
control via the fixture menu or DMX, wireless DMX, Art-Net and sACN.
• Linear: The intensity changes proportional to the encoder (4) or the channel value.
• Exponential: The resolution is high at lower intensity levels and low at higher intensity levels. Use this
dimming curve when you need a high resolution at low intensity levels. This is the default setting.
• Logarithmic: The resolution is low at lower intensity levels and high at higher intensity levels. Use this
dimming curve when you need a high resolution at high intensity levels.
• S curve: The resolution is both high at lower and higher intensity levels and low at intensity levels in be-
tween. Use this dimming curve, when you need a high resolution at low and high intensity levels.
To set the dimming curve
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Light Control is selected. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Turn the encoder, until Dimming Curve is selected. Press the encoder to open the menu.
4.Select the dimming curve by turning the encoder. Press the encoder to confirm the setting.
To Set a Special Control Mode
The SkyPanel supports four special control modes. The special control modes are global: They affect both
the intensity control via the fixture menu or DMX, wireless DMX, and Art-Net or sACN.
Stage Mode
Stage Mode is designed for live entertainment and theatrical performances which require completely
smooth dimming to zero without intensity drop offs. Some color changes may happen at very low dimming
levels.
Stage Mode is not designed for use with motion picture or broadcast cameras as flicker may occur.
Presets made in Firmware 4.0 or higher will not work on previous firmware versions.
NOTICE
The dynamic of an effect using the intensity is very low, when you choose a basic intensity value in
a flat area of the dimming curve. Choose a different effect or select another dimming curve to create
a more dynamic effect.
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Low End Mode
The Low End Mode optimizes the dimmer quality at low intensity levels and enables SkyPanel to generate
accurate CCTs with high color rendition and smooth dimming at very low light levels. The Low End Mode
can cause flickering when used with cameras shooting at high frame rates.
Tungsten Mode
The tungsten Mode can mimic the dimming curve and strike on-and-off effect of a traditional tungsten lamp.
The CCT warms as the light is dimmed and when the intensity drops to zero quickly there is a short
afterglow of warm light. This mode is perfect for mixing the SkyPanel with tungsten sources or for producing
a familiar effect.
High Speed Mode
The High Speed mode generates flicker-free light for High Speed shootings. High Speed Mode has been
tested up to 25.000 fps and down to 2° shutter angle with no flicker or roll bars. The intensity is fixed in High
Speed mode. The only settings are 0% (black out) or 100% (full intensity). In High Speed mode the settings
for low end mode, tungsten mode, effects and PWM frequencies are ignored.The operation modes CCT,
HSI and GEL are available in High Speed Mode. When modifying a parameter the SkyPanel performs a
short black-out when applying the new value. The operation modes SOURCE and RGBW are not available
in High Speed Mode.
To set a special control mode
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Light Control is selected. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Turn the encoder, until Special Modes is selected. Press the encoder to open the menu.
4.Select the special mode by turning the encoder. Press the encoder to confirm the setting.
5. Press MENU to close the menu.
Overview of the Special Control Modes
Control Mode Application Dimming behavior Flicker behavior
Stage Mode Live Audience Very good very low end
range
Will most likely cause
flicker
Low End Mode TV-Studio, Film Good in low end range Might cause flicker
Tungsten Mode Simulation of a tungsten
source
Good through whole
range Might cause flicker
Normal Mode (no special
control modes active) Normal dimming Good through whole
range Unlikely to cause flicker
Highspeed Mode No dimming --- Flicker free
The Stage Mode can not be used with active Low End mode and vice versa. The warning Not Avail-
able: Low End Mode or Not Available: Stage Mode will be displayed when you try to activate the
Stage Mode or Low End mode if the other mode is active. You need to de-activate the other mode
before.
NOTICE
Effects are de-activated in High Speed mode. When you try to call up an effect in High Speed mode,
the warning Not Possible: High Speed Active is displayed. When you try to activate the High Speed
mode with an effect active, the warning Not Possible: Effect Active is displayed. De-activate the ef-
fect or the High Speed mode to change the control mode.
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Host / Client Mode
In Host / Client mode the client fixtures mimic the host fixture without delay. The host fixture generates a
DMX signal on the 5-pin DMX Thru connector.
Connect a maximum of 32 SkyPanels and L-series fixtures to a DMX data link. Choose one SkyPanel to
be the host fixture.
To set the Host and Client Fixtures
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Light Control is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Turn the encoder, until Host / Client Mode is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
4.Set all fixtures in the data link to Off to de-activate host mode. Select On on one fixture in the data link to
set the fixture as host fixture.
5.Press MENU to close the menu.
All fixtures in the data link will mimic the host fixture automatically and independent from their settings.
Please note when using the Host / Client mode:
• Art-Net and sACN are de-activated on all fixtures in the data link.
• Changing the mode on the host fixture (CCT, HSI, GEL, Source Matching, RGBW) changes the mode on
all client fixtures accordingly.
• Activating the extended color control on the host fixture activates the extended color control on client
fixtures supporting extended color control.
• The settings DMX protocol version, DMX address, tungsten mode, low end mode, fans and signal loss
behavior are changed accordingly to the settings of the host fixture.
• Connect only C version fixtures of one type in a data link.
• L-series fixtures do not support the GEL mode.
• Presets are not available.
Calibrated Color Space
By default, the SkyPanel generates colors in a calibrated color space. The calibrated color space Kodak
Pro Photo Color Gamut / ESTA standard E1.54 forces the SkyPanel to generate a calibrated color. The
calibrated color space is a global setting and is active in both on-board controls and DMX.
When selecting direct RGBW mode, the color is generated with optimized brightness within the specified
tolerances. The color in direct mode will not be calibrated, and there can be minor unit to unit differences.
Use the right rotary knob (6) to select either the red, green, blue or white channel, and then turn the encoder
to adjust the selected channel. Turn the right rotary knob further clockwise to select and adjust the white
point and green/magenta point of the current color.
To Activate and De-activate the Calibrated Color Space:
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Light Control is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Turn the encoder, until RGBW Color Space is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
4.Select Direct Control to generate colors with optimized intensity. Select Calibrated Color to generate a
calibrated color.
5.Press MENU to close the menu.
Frequency Selection
You can change the frequency in the fixture menu. Change the frequency, when you recognize flicker when
in the camera picture or by your eyes. The default frequency is the highest frequency. You can change the
frequency in 10 steps. Frequency 1 is the highest frequency, while frequency 10 is the lowest frequency
setting.
There must not be more than one SkyPanel in the data link set to host mode.
Setting more than one fixture to host mode or connecting a DMX controller to the data link causes
one or all host fixtures to de-activate the host mode.
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To set the frequency
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Light Control is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Turn the encoder, until Frequency Selection is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
4.Select a frequency. Press the encoder to confirm the setting. The frequency is set immediately.
5. Press MENU to close the menu.
To set the Fan Mode
You can set the fan mode to adapt the cooling and noise level to the environment. The table below shows
the available options:
To set the Fan Mode
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Fan Mode is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Select the Fan mode by turning the encoder. Press the encoder to confirm the setting.
4.Press MENU to close the menu.
Lighting Effects
The SkyPanel offers an effect library with a wide variety of lighting effects used on set or in a TV studio.
The SkyPanel replaces many special effect devices with its unique effect library.
You can call up all effects using the fixture menu or via DMX, Art-Net or sACN. Every effect offers specific
parameters. A lighting effect can be stored in a preset slot for quick access at a later point.
To select and activate an effect
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Lighting Effects is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Select the desired effect by turning the encoder.
4.Press the encoder to start the effect.
5.Set the parameters, as described below.
To stop an effect
1.Press the MENU button (10) to open the fixture menu.
2.Turn the encoder, until Lighting Effects is displayed. Press the encoder to open the menu.
3.Select the option Off. Press the encoder to confirm.
Start / Stop function of the effect
If an effect is running, press the encoder to stop the effect execution. Press the encoder again to restart
the effect from the beginning. While stopped, the SkyPanel performs a black out and a P:<Effect> shows
the status in the display. The start / stop function is only available in the effects control screen.
The SkyPanel provides the following effects in DMX modes 22 (8 bit) and 23 (16 bit):
Party
The Party effect calls up the color spectrum or changes the color temperature from warm to cold and vice
versa in an endless loop.
Parameters:
• Saturation
• Speed
If you do not need the effect for shooting, you will need it for the party when the movie is done!
Fan Mode Max. power
(only S360-C) Description
Normal (only S360-C) 1500 W The fans operate temperature regulated.
Quiet Mode 1200 W The fans operate constantly at low speed
(silent).
Variable 1200 W The fans operate temperature regulated.
High Temp 1200 W The fans run at maximum speed.

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Candle
Low flickering of a warm light, slower than fire and less energetic. The light gentle fades in CCT and
brightness with periods of static behavior in between. It consists of „flutters“ and static periods.
Parameters:
• CCT range
• Speed
Clouds Passing
Slow variations in intensity and CCT that can be offset. The effect is most useful when using many
SkyPanels that are offset to prevent a simultaneous effect on different fixtures.
Parameters:
• Offset
• Passing speed
• Sync
Club Lights
Random colors that pulse, flash and fade.
Parameters:
• Color variety
• Speed
• Sync
Color Chase
Creates a color chasing effect over the surface of the SkyPanel using multiple LED light engines.
Parameters:
• Saturation
• Speed
• Offset
• Sync
Cop Car
Creates an on-board blue and red flashing effect to mimic a police car, an ambulance or a fire brigade. Do
not use the effect in public areas without permission.
Parameters
• Color combination
• Flash pattern
Explosion
A bright flash of light with a fast attack and a semi-slow decay.
Parameters:
• Trigger
• Decay
Fire
Creates a flickering fire effect.
Parameters:
• CCT range
• Flicker speed
Fireworks
Bright flashes of color and have a quick start and fade to zero intensity.
Parameters:
• Color combination
• Speed

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Fluorescent Flicker
Fluorescent color with static periods and then periods of the light flickering on and off.
Parameters:
• Speed
• Frequency
Light Strobe
Generates a white or colored strobe effect with adjustable speed from 25 flashes / sec to 1 flash / sec.
Parameters:
• CCT
• Green/magenta point
• Cross fade
• Saturation
• Flash speed
Lightning
Creates an on-board flashing lightning effect. Intensity, speed and frequency of flashing can be controlled.
Parameters:
• CCT
• Green/magenta point
• Speed
• Frequency
• Sync
Paparazzi
Effect that mimics a flash bulb or modern camera flash.
Parameters:
• CCT
• Flash type
• Frequency
Process
Fading on and off of white light that moves from one light engine to the next.
Parameters:
• Speed
• Direction
DANGER
DANGER! Risk of injury or death through epileptic seizure.
Do not use the effect near stairways, in corridors or near public exits.
Provide advance notice that strobe lighting is in use. Display advisory notices on the set, at the point
of ticket sales, on tickets if possible, in the program, and at the entrance(s) to the venue or studio.
Avoid extended periods of continuous flashing, particularly at frequencies of 10 to 20 flashes per
second. At flash rates below 5 flashes per second, it is estimated that only 5% of flicker-sensitive
persons will be at risk of seizure
Make sure that personnel at the venue are trained in the care of a person who is having an epileptic
seizure and able to provide care if necessary.
If strobes are in use and a person has a seizure, switch the strobes off immediately.
Mount strobes as high above head height as practicable.