ARRI SkyPanel User manual

User Manual
April 2016

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Dimensions
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Dimensions
SkyPanel S30 (manual version)

Dimensions
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SkyPanel S30 (P.O. Version)

Dimensions
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SkyPanel S60 (manual version)

Dimensions
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SkyPanel S60 (P.O. Version)

Content
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Content
Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
SkyPanel S30 (manual version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SkyPanel S30 (P.O. Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SkyPanel S60 (manual version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SkyPanel S60 (P.O. Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Content ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specific Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Replacing the Light Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Firmware Downgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Manual Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
P.O. Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power Supply Unit S60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Supply Unit S30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Physical Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 19
To Mount the Stirrup And the Spigot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Content
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Basic Features .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
To Power the SkyPanel ................................................................................................................................ 24
AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
To Use a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
The Fixture Menu of the SkyPanel .............................................................................................................. 27
Overview of the Fixture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Feature of the Fixture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Fixture Control ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Art-Net ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
DMX ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
Tips for a Reliable Data Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
To Connect the Data Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Fixture Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 38
RDM commands ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Required RDM command extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Manufacturer commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Error Codes .................................................................................................................................................. 46
ARRI Lighting Service Manager .................................................................................................................. 47
Protocol ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
SkyPanel-RP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
SkyPanel-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Specification ................................................................................................................................................. 66

Safety Information
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Safety Information
Always follow these instructions and instructions
printed on the product or given in the documentation
shipped with the product to protect against injury to
yourself and damage to the product or other objects.
Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications
Possible risk of injury or damage to equipment.
Risk of fire or electric shock. Possible risk of injury or
death or damage to equipment.
Caution! Hot surface. Possible high surface tempera-
ture. Risk of injury through burns.
Caution! High intensity light emission. Risk of irre-
versible eye injury. Wear protection glasses.
Do not stare at the operating light source.
Note: Indicates further information.
General Notes
• This document contains important instructions and notes to
handle the product safe.
• Always follow all safety information for your own protection.
• Please contact a trained ARRI®service technician to do any
service and maintenance not described in this manual.
• Please follow the user manual of accessories and third party
accessories such as battery packs and battery chargers.
They contain important safety and security information.
• Retain this user manual and all user and installation manuals
shipped with the system for further reference and possible
new owners of this product.
• ARRI®SkyPanel®products are intended for professional use
and may only be operated by qualified persons. They are not
for household use.
• Help protecting the environment by disposing the package
material at your local recycling center.
• All components comply to the guidelines listed below:
Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU
EMC directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS directive 2011/65/EU

Safety Information
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General Safety Information
Read and understand all safety information and oper-
ation instructions before you operate or install the
product or the system.
Use only genuine spare parts or accessories that
have been recommended or approved by ARRI.
Other accessories or spare parts may cause hazards,
damage the product or invalidate the warranty.
Check all cables and devices for visible damage
before you work with the system. Defective electric or
electronic devices must not be used. Take special
care of the following components:
If the product or accessory is visibly damaged, the
product or accessory must no longer be used.
Replace or repair the respective part. In case of
repairs, please contact an authorized ARRI service
center.
Never attempt to repair any part of the product on
your own. Maintenance and repair work is only to be
carried out by an authorized ARRI service center.
Do not operate the product if the ambient tempera-
ture exceeds 45° C. Observe all information given in
chapter “Specification” on page 66.
Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Do not
use the product for 2 h when it was exposed to big
temperature differences as condensed moisture may
damage the product electrically when switched on.
Do not bypass any safety feature of the product.
Do not open the product. There are no user service-
able parts inside. The housing is sealed with an adhe-
sive seal that will break immediately when trying to
open the housing. Doing so will invalidate the war-
ranty.
In addition to regular visible checks ARRI recom-
mends that all electric components are checked for
electrical safety by a professional every 12 month.
Keep the protocol of the check.
Component Possible damage
Housing,diffuser Cracks,cuts,deformation
Cables Cuts,deformation,burns
Connectors Cracks,deformation,burns
Cableconnectors Damaged
Threads Damaged

Safety Information
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Specific Safety Information
Not to observe the safety information or general rules
of reason may cause injury or death to yourself and
others or damage to equipment.
Intensive use can cause the surface to become
warm. Let the product cool down complete before you
handle it.
Never cover air vents during operation. Keep a mini-
mum clearance around the product of 0.5 m (1.65 ft.).
WARNING: Intense light. Never look direct into the
light source.
The product must not be used without a diffuser
installed. Products with defective safety switches
(SkyPanel RP) must not be used.
Never point a light beam from another luminaire into
the diffuser. Do not place the product on or nearby
heat sources. Intense heat cause damage to the
product or automatic power off during operation.
The stirrup shipped with the product must be
mounted hanging or standing vertically. Lateral load
can cause deformation or breaking of the spigot and
the stirrup.
Devices and accessories must be secured against fall
when mounted above floor level. Always observe
common and local safety regulations.
Never use the cables for transportation. Never hang
the product on its cables. Do not hang a battery pack
on its connection cable to the product.
Always check that the local AC power matches the
voltage and frequency range printed on the type label
of the product before use. Never use the product
when the AC power does not match.
When using a battery pack, always check that the
voltage matches the voltage range printed on the type
label of the product before connecting the battery
pack to the product.
Never connect the product to a dimmer-system or a
dimmer-channel in non-dim mode. To do so will dam-
age the electronics. Damages caused by connecting
the product to a not suitable power source are not
covered by the warranty.
CAUTION: High voltage! Danger of life! Always dis-
connect the product complete from mains voltage
before you connect or disconnect a cable.

Safety Information
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Always keep cables away from the product during
operation. Do not tilt the power cable directly after the
connector. Water could immerse and cause short cir-
cuits and damage the connector.
Disconnect all cables prior to transport.
Please observe the information given in the „Safety leaflet
ARRI lampheads“ (L5.40731.E). The leaflet is available for
download on our web site www.arri.com.
Replacing the Light Source
The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be re-
placed by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar
qualified person.
Firmware Downgrade
Note: Please observe, that it is not possible to downgrade the
firmware to a version lower 1.0.0 after updating to version 1.0.0
or higher.
Maintenance Information
• Do not clean the surface of the product with solvents or strong
detergents.
• Clean the product with a soft cloth wetted with a mild deter-
gent. Do not rub the surface: lift stuck particles off with a soft
repeated press.
• Clean soiled electric contacts with cotton swabs wetted with
isopropyle alcohol.
• Keep electric contacts clean and replace corroded parts.
Intended use
This product is intended to illuminate persons and objects in a
dry environment.
Always follow the safety information.
Anyusageotherthan describedaboveis not permitted andcan
damage the product and lead to associated risks such as short-
circuit, fire, electric shock, etc. You are not allowed to modify
the product.
This product fulfils European, national and international re-
quirements.

Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the SkyPanel LED softlight from ARRI.
The SkyPanel is a compact, ultra-bright and high-quality LED
softlight. It is much more efficient than a softlight with a conven-
tional light source.
The SkyPanel combines the advantages of the LED technolo-
gy with the characteristic of a conventional softlight. The Sky-
Panel integrates seamless into established working practice.
Lighting designers as well as Studios don’t need to change its
workflow.The optical system produces a soft, homogeneous
light field.
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 saturation (see
“Specification” on page 66). 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, the Art-Net
protocol or the fixture menu.
The SkyPanel is powered by AC power or a battery pack.
Please find more detailed information in section “To Power the
SkyPanel” on page 24.
Features
Light Field
The SkyPanel offers the same functionality as a conventional
softlight.
Even Light Field
The SkyPanel softlight produces a homogeneous, single-shad-
ow light field, delivering natural results.
Vibrant Colors, Full Spectrum Lighting
True-to-life color rendition is an outstanding feature of the
SkyPanel. The fully tuneable white light of the C version can be
adjusted for different skin tones, camera sensors and mixed
light environments. Full gamut color mixing enables the rendi-
tionofallcolorshades. The extensivegellibrary(fromfirmware
version 2.0) 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.

Introduction
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Properties
Guiding Rails
Diffuser plates and other accessories for shaping the light like
a barndoor are inserted in the locking guiding rails at the front
of the fixture.
Stirrup
The stirrup provides high strength with minimum weight. The
external power supply unit can be mounted on the stirrup. An
optional, pole operated yoke allows full operation of pan and tilt
from the floor and is therefore a popular choice for many
studios.
Tilt-Lock
The high strength tilt-lock provides extreme 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 or
Art-Net. The SkyPanel is also fully RDM compatible (both via
DMXandArt-Netwithsuitablecontrollers)andisequippedwith
a feedback channel for reporting all set parameters including
system status.
Fixture Menu
For location applications the SkyPanel is equipped with a
fixture menu for manual adjustment of intensity, color temper-
ature and plus/minus green as well as hue and saturation (de-
pendent on model).
Unpacking
The SkyPanel is supplied with:
• External power supply unit (PSU)
• Power cable with a powerCON TRUE1 connector and a
power plug or bare ends
• Connector cable between power supply unit and SkyPanel
• Stirrup
• 28 mm spigot
• Short instruction
• 10 mm allen key (manual version)
• 8 mm allen key (p.o. version)
• 4 mm allen key
Please refer to chapter “Specification” on page 66 for more
information about optional accessories.

Overview
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Overview
Manual Version
Diffusororremotephosphorpanel
Toplatches
Stirrup
Handle
Tiltlock
Tiltlocklever
Fixturemenu
Connectorpanel
Spigot
Figure 1: Front and back view, manual version (the figure shows the S60)

Overview
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P.O. Version
Diffusororremotephosphorpanel
Toplatches
Stirrup
Handle
P.O.drives
Fixturemenu
Connectorpanel
Spigot
Figure 2: Front and back view, P.O. version (the figure shows the S30)

Overview
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USB‐AEthernet
DMX DMX connector
Thru
In
port
Powerin48V=Batteryin23‐36V=
Boot
mode
Figure 3: Connector panel

Overview
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Power Supply Unit S60 Power Supply Unit S30
Powerinandthru
Powerout
48V=Mainswitch
Figure 4: Power supply unit S60
Powerout48V=
Mainswitch
Front panel
Powerin
andthru
Back panel
Figure 5: Power supply unit S30

Physical Installation
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Physical Installation
WARNING! Attach an approved safety-cable to
secure the product and accessories against clamp or
bracket failure when the product is mounted above
floor. The safety-cable needs to be approved at least
10 times the weight of the product including all acces-
sories mounted at the product. The safety cable must
comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and be
approved by an official body such as TÜV. Lead the
safety-cable through the stirrup and keep it as short
as possible. The handle and the floor stand must not
be used as an anchor for the safety-cable.
WARNING! The rigging structure needs to be
approved for at least 10 times the weight of all
devices, equipment and cables installed on it.
WARNING! The stirrup must be mounted hanging or
standing vertically. Lateral load can cause deforma-
tion or breaking of the spigot and the stirrup.
CAUTION! Block access below the work area and
work from a stable platform whenever installing, ser-
vicing or moving the product or accessories.
IMPORTANT! Do not illuminate the display and the
diffuser plate by high power light beams from a short
distance. The display and the light engine are dam-
aged by high brightness and heat radiation within
very short time.
To Mount the Stirrup And the Spigot
You need:
• a 10 mm allen key (manual version)
• a 8 mm allen key (p.o. version)
• a 4 mm allen key
• a torque wrench with 10 mm or 8 mm and 4 mm allen socket
To Mount the Spigot (manual version)
Place the spigot on the 13 mm hole in the middle of the stirrup.
Insert the allen screw with washer and spring washer and
tighten it with a torque wrench to 37 ft-lb. torque.
To Mount the Spigot (p.o. version)
Insert the allen screw with washer and spring washer in the
spigot. Place the spigot on the upper side of the gear in the
middle of the spigot. Tighten the allen screw with a torque
wrench to 22 ft-lb. torque.

Physical Installation
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To Mount the Stirrup
• Place the SkyPanel with the lighting aperture facing down-
wards on an even and clean surface.
• Remove two allen screws (4 mm allen key) on each side of
the product.
• Insert both connector elements on both sides of the stirrup
into the holder on each side of the SkyPanel (see Figure 6).
• Mount the stirrup with two allen screws on each side of the
product (4 mm allen key, recommended torque: 5 ft-lb.).
To Mount the Safety Loop Brackets
The stirrup holders can be used to attach the safety loop brack-
ets in conjunction the Center mount yoke (L2.0008078) and
Fixed center mount yoke (L2.0008080). The brackets are in-
tended to be used as an anchor point for a safety cable.
To Dismantle the Stirrup:
• Place the SkyPanel with the lighting aperture facing down-
wards on an even and clean surface.
• Loosen and remove two allen screws on each side of the
product (4 mm allen key, see Figure 6).
• Remove the stirrup.
To Mount the Safety Loop Brackets:
• Place the SkyPanel with the lighting aperture facing down-
wards on an even and clean surface.
•Placeone safetyloopbracketin the holderoneach side ofthe
SkyPanels (see Figure 7).
• Mount the safety loop brackets with two allen screws on each
side of the product (4 mm allen key, torque: 5 ft-lb.).
Figure 6: To mount the stirrup