Robe ROBIN iForte User manual

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Preliminary Version

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
2. Fixture exterior view ...................................................................................................... 5
3. Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Connection to the mains ............................................................................................ 6
3.2 Replacing the frosts .................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Replacing rotating gobos .......................................................................................... 8
3.4 Rigging the xture .................................................................................................... 10
3.5 DMX-512 connection................................................................................................ 13
3.6 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 16
4. Remotely controllable functions................................................................................. 17
5. Control menu map........................................................................................................ 19
6. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Tab " Address" .......................................................................................................... 26
6.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 26
6.3 Tab "Personality" ...................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Tab "Manual Control"................................................................................................ 31
6.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 32
6.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 32
7. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 38
8. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 39
9. NFC ................................................................................................................................ 42
10. Technical Specications............................................................................................ 43
11. ChangeLog ................................................................................................................. 47
12. Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 48
13. Maintenance................................................................................................................ 48
13.1 Fixture watertight covers and torques of covers crews ......................................... 49
13.2 Disposing of the product ........................................................................................ 52
Robin iForte
Robin iForte POI

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP
This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to en-
sure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warnings in
this manual.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modication to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modications to the device are not subject to warranty.
The Robin iForte was designed for outdoor use and it is intended for
professional application only. It is not for household use.
1. Safety instructions
CAUTION!
Disconnect the xture from mains before you remove any cover of the xture.
With a high voltage you can suer a dangerous electric shock when touching
alive wires and electrical parts under covers!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel of the xture.
This xture should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized distributor or local power company.
Always disconnect the xture from AC power before cleaning, removing or servicing any part of the xture.
The power plug has to be accessible after installing the xture. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in re or electric shock.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this xture where the cord may be damaged by
persons walking on it.
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the xture and the power
cord from time to time.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
This xture falls under protection class I. Therefore this xture has to be connected to
a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not connect this xture to a dimmer pack.
During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily
mean that the device is defective.
The housing of the xture becomes hot during its operation.
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
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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CAUTION! Risk group 2, RG-2
Avoid looking directly into the light source.
WARNING! This unit does not contain an ON/OFF switch. Always disconnect the power input cable
from mains to completely remove power from unit when not in use or before cleaning or servicing the unit.
When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the xture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust.
Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the xture is under operation.
The xture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the xture to cool approximately 20 minutes prior to ma-
nipulate with it.
Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
Always use a safety wire for overhead installation.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.
The maximum ambient temperature must never be exceeded.
CAUTION!
The front glass cover has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualied for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
CAUTION!
To avoid damage of the internal parts of the xture head, never let the sunlight
(or other light source) lights directly to the front glass cover, even when the xture
is not in operation !
Please use only an original ROBE packaging (paper box, loader case or foam shell) for
transporting the device, otherwise potential damage of the device during its transport
will not subject to warranty .
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.
Immunity of the equipment is designed for electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 according to the standard
EN55103-2 ed.2 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video, audiovisual and en-
tertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2: Immunity.
The product (covers and cables) must not be exposed to a high frequency electromagnetic eld higher than 3V/m.
The installation company should check levels of possible interferences above the tested levels E1,E2,E3 given
by this standard (e.g. transmitters in surrounding area) before installing the equipment.
Emission of the equipment complies with the standard EN55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia
equipment – Emission Requirements according to class B.

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2. Fixture exterior view
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 position before operating the xture.
1- Head
2- Arm
3- Handle
4 - Base
5- Pan lock
6- Tilt lock
.
Rear panel of the base
10 - Ethernet out (RJ45)
11 - Battery holder
12 - Power (PowerCon True 1)
13 - DMX out (5-pin XLR)
14 - Ethernet In (RJ45)
15 - Fuse holder
16 - DMX in (5-pin XLR)
Front panel of the base:
7- NFC point
8- Display
9 - Control buttons

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3. Installation
Fixtures must be installed by a qualied electrician in accordance with all
national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations.
The Robin iForte´s panel connectors are dust and water protected according to IP 65
by mating with related cable connectors. They cannot stay disconnected outdoor.
All unused panel connectors have to be sealed by the rubber caps.
Visually check panel connectors on accidental water leaks before connecting related
cable connectors.
If some water will appear in panel connectors, do not connect cable connectors,
especially power!
3.1 Connection to the mains
To apply power, rst check that the head pan and tilt locks are released.
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The xture has to be connected to an electric outlet which is equiped with
a residual-current device (residual-current circuit breaker)!
Wiring and connection work must be carried out by a qualied electrician.
The Robin iForte 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 qualied electrician.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth PE/GND
This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded).
Ensure all connections and the power plug on the cable are properly sealed.
The rubber caps have to be placed on unused connectors.

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3.2 Replacing the frosts
Unplug the xture from mains before replacing the frosts!
To replace the frost.
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool for 40 minutes.
2. Remove cover of the head by unscrewing 6 h ex socket head screws M5x16 on the cover to get access to
the 1° frost (1) and 5° frost (7).
3 . 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).
4 . 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 head cover back on the xture and screw it by means of the six h ex socket head screws M5x16
before applying power.

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3.3 Replacing rotating gobos
1. Close a light output of the xture and allow the xture to cool about 40 minutes.
2. Remove cover of the head by unscrewing 6 h ex socket head screws M5x16 on the cover to get access to
gobo wheels.
3. Connect the xture to mains. Go to the tab "Service", select the menu "Adjust DMX values " and move
the xture head to the position which is suitable for changing rot. gobos as shown on the picture below.
4. Escape from the menu "Adjust DMX values " and go to the menu " Rotating Gobos Change" in the same tab,
select menu Gobo Carousel 1 (or Gobo Carousel 2) and enter the menu.
5. Select a gobo (G1-Mg, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7) which you wish to replace. The selected gobo will move to
the accessible position for its changing.
Note: "G1-Mg" means the gobo holder with a magnet.
6. Check that the position point (4) on the gobo holder aims exactly to the toothlike projection (6) on
the edge of the rotating gobo wheel. If not, go to the option "Gobo O󰀨set" and adjust the position point (4)
exactly opposite of the toothlike projection(6). Adjusted value in the "Gobo O󰀨set" is valid for all gobos on
the gobo carousel.
Note: The magnet (7) on the gobo holder substitutes the position point (4).
7 . Gently pull up the gobo holder (3) from the rotation gobo carousel .
Gobo wheel 1
Gobo wheel 2

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8. Remove the spring lock (1) with an appro priate tool (e.g. small-bladed screwdriver).
Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glass gobo with bare ngers.
9. Remove the original gobo (2) and insert the new one (grey side towards the light source, black side
towards the front lens).
The Robe gobo has a small position point (5) at its edge which has to aim at the position point (4) on
the gobo holder (3). Insert the spring lock (1) to secure correct gobo position in the gobo holder (3).
10. Insert the gobo holder back into gobo carousel in this way, that its position point (4) (or magnet (7) has to
exactly aim at a small toothlike projection (6) on the edge of the rotating gobo wheel. Do not move with
neighbouring gobo holders.
11. Escape the gobo item and enter another gobo item which you want to replace. You do not need to set
the gobo o󰀨set again. Repeat steps 6, 8-12 for all gobos which you need to replace on the gobo carousel.

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3.4 Rigging the xture
A structure intended for installation of the xture(s) must safely hold weight of the xture(s) placed on it. The
structure has to be certicated to the purpose.
The xture (xtures) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes
and 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 ex-
pert before taking into operation for the rst time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by a skilled
person once a year.
Allow the xture to cool for ten minutes before handling.
The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including calculating working
load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the
projector. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but use a help of professional
companies.
CAUTION: Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety
of a possible installation, do not install the xture!
The xture has to be installed out of the reach of public.
The xture must never be xed swinging freely in the room.
Danger of re !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in a distance of min. 1 m.
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 characteristics .
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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Omega holders points
Truss installation
1. Bolt each clamp (1) to the omega holder (2) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder.
2. Fasten the omega holders to the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (3) into
the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3. Clamp the xture on a truss (6) and tighten the rigging clamps (1).
4. Pull one safety wire (4) around the truss (6) and through the handle (7) and another safety wire (4) pull around
the truss (6) and through the handle (7) and lock the snap hook of the safety wire in the attachment point (5)
as shown on the picture below. Use the safety wires of a suitable length that maximum fall of the xture will
be 20 cm.
When installing xtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one xture with another!
DANGER TO LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the rst time,the installation has to be approved by
an expert!
1-Clamp
2-Omega holder
3-Quick-lock fastener
4-Safety wire
5-Attachment point
6-Truss
7-Handle

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Allowed installation positions of the iForte:
Note for open-air installation: if the xture is standing on the ground, min. distance of 4" (10cm) between the
xture base and the ground has to be kept.

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1- Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
1- Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
3.5 DMX-512 connection
The xture is equipped with 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Use a shielded twisted-pair cable
designed for RS-485 and 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the xture or
one xture with another.
DMX output DMX input
XLR mounting sockets (rear view): XLR mounting plugs (rear view):
If you are using the standard DMX controllers, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly with
the DMX input of the rst xture in the DMX chain. If you wish to connect DMX controllers with other XLR out-
puts, you need to use adaptor 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 Ωresistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 5-pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last xture.

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3.6 Ethernet connection
The xtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with appropriate communication protocol (e.g. Art-Net).
The control software running on your PC (or light console) has to support Art-Net protocol.
Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow
transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
IP address is the Internet protocol address.The IP uniquely identies any node (xture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The Robin iForte is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 sockets for Ethernet connection. Use a network cable category
5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the xture to the network.
RJ-45 socket (front view): RJ-45 plug (front view):
1- TD+ 5- Not connected
2- TD- 6- RX-
3- RX+ 7- Not connected
4- Not connected 8- Not connected
Patch cables that connect xtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1,that is,pins with the same numbers
are connected together:
1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 7-7 8-8
If only the xture and the computer are to be interconnected,no hubs or other active components are needed.A
cross-cable has to be used:
1-3 2-6 3-1 4-8 5-7 6-2 7-5 8-4
If the xture is connected with active Ethernet socket (e.g. switch) the network icon will appear at the
bottom right corner of the screen:
Ethernet operation
Connect the Ethernet inputs of all xtures with the Ethernet network.
Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at each xture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe at each xture.
(DMX address=163) (DMX address=55) (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 (Di󰀨erent from xture IP addresses)
NET mask: 255.0.0.0

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The xture is equipped with Ethernet Pass through switch which sustains Ethernet integrity, when the xture
has no power, it automatically maintains network connectivity.
If you use the Ethernet IN-OUT way for the Ethernet connection, max. 8 xtures can be connected in
the IN-OUT line.
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 Ωresistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a XLR-plug and connect it in the DMX-output of the last xture.
Example:
DMX address=163 DMX address=109 DMX address=1
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=0
DMX address=163 DMX address=109 DMX address=1
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1

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3.7 Wireless DMX operation
The wireless version of the Robin iForte 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 (Person-
ality--> 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 sec-
onds 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 transmitter via the menu item “ Unlink Wireless Adapter“ (Information--> Wire-
less State --> Unlink Wireless Adaptor).
Note: If the option "Wireless In/XLR Out" is selected (Personality--> DMX Input -->Wireless In/XLR Out), the
xture receives wireless DMX and sends the signal to its wired DMX output. The xture behaves as " Wireless/
Wired" adaptor.
Example
of connection:

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4. Remotely controllable functions
E󰀨ect wheel
The wheel rotates in both directions with variable speed which creates wide spectrum of graphic e󰀨ects.
Gobo wheels
The xture includes two rotating gobo wheels with 6 glass gobos each, rotating in both directions, indexable,
replaceable "SLOT&LOCK” system.
Prisms
The xture includes two rotating prisms: 6-facet linear prism and 6-facet circular prism. Each prism rotates in
both directions at di󰀨erent speeds. The 6-facet linear prism is indexable.
Frost
Two frost lters (light 1°and medium 5°) provide variable frost for ne frosting. Both frosts are replaceable.
Iris
Motorized adjustable iris, wide range of variable pulse e󰀨ects.
Zoom
Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 5 °- 55°.
Focus
Motorized focus allows to focus beam from approx. 2 meters to innity.
Framing system
Framing system consists of four framing shutters. There is individual control of each shutter blade position
and angle, together with rotation of the complete framing module. As well as providing a sharp precise or soft
frame for the projected image.
Framing system orientation:

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Pan/Tilt
Fast pan/tilt movement due to built-in electronic motion stabilizer (EMS). The electronic motion stabilizer ensures
precise position of the xture´s head during its movement and reduces its swinging when the truss shakes.
Pan /Tilt movement range: 0-540°/0-270°.
Colour wheel 1
This wheel contains ve dichroic lters + open. The colour wheel can be positioned between two adjacent
colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at di󰀨erent speeds ("Rainbow
e󰀨ect“ in both directions).
Colour wheel 2
This wheel contains one multicolour lter, two dichroic lters and two CRI lters (80, 90) + open. The colour
wheel can be positioned between two adjacent colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour
wheel continuously at di󰀨erent speeds ("Rainbow e󰀨ect“ in both directions).
CMY+CTO colour mixing system
The CMY color mixing system is based on graduated cyan, magenta, and yellow colour lters. A continuous
range of colors may be achieved by varying the amount of each lter from 0 to 100%.

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5. Control menu map
Default settings=Bold print
Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Addressing Settings DMX Address 001-512
DMX Preset cha-
nnels
Mode 1
Dimmer Fine
Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable
ArtNet
gMAI
gMA2
sACN
Ethernet To DMX O󰀨, On
IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address
Custom IP Address
Net Mask
ArtNet Universe 0-255
MANet settings MANetI/II Universe 01-256
MANet Session ID 01-32
sACN Settings sACN Universe 00001-32000
Information Fixture Times Power On Time Total Hours
Resetable Hours
LEDs On Time Total Hours
Resetable Hours
Air Filters Elapsed Time
Alert Period 10-300
Fixture Temperatures LEDs Temperatures Cur.rent
Maximum NonRes..
Maximum Res..
Driver Temperature Cur.rent
Maximum NonRes..
Maximum Res..
Base Temperature Current
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
DMX Values Pan
:
Dimmer Fine
Wireless State Signal Quality
Unlink
Wireless Adapter
Power Channel state
Software Versions Display System
Module M
Module L1
Module L2
Module O
Module F-A
Module F-B
Module G1
Module G2
Module P
Module C1
Module C2

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Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Module FR
Product IDs Mac Address
RDM UID
RDM Label
LED Module info First Module Assembly
Actual Module Info
Assembly History
Intensity History
LED Modules History
View Logs Fixture Errors
Fixture States Power On
Power O󰀨
Fixture Position
Fixture Temperatures LEDs Temperature
Driver Temperatures
Base Temperatures
Personality User Mode User A Settings
User B Settings
DMX Preset cha-
nnels
Mode 1
Dimmer Fine
DMX Input Wired
Wireless
Wireless In/XLR Out
Pan/Tilt Settings Pan Reverse O󰀨, On
Tilt Reverse O󰀨, On
Pan/Tilt Feedback O󰀨, On
Pan/Tilt mode Time
Speed
Pan/Tilt EMS O󰀨, On
Follow Spot Mode O󰀨
Soft
Medium
Hard
Pan/Tilt Limitation Pan Min. Value 0-255
Pan Max. Value 0-255
Tilt Min. Value 0-255
Tilt Max. Value 0-255
Microphone Sen-
sitivity
1-10-20
Blackout Settings Blackout During M.C. O󰀨, On
Blackout while: Pan/Tilt moving O󰀨, On
Colour Wheel Moving O󰀨, On
Gobo Wheel Moving O󰀨, On
Frequency Setup 300 Hz
600Hz
1200Hz
2400Hz
Frequency Adjust
Init E󰀨ect Positions Pan 0-255
:
Dimmer Fine 0-255
Screen Settings Display Intensity 1-10
Screen Saver Delay O󰀨-10min.
Touchscreen Lock O󰀨-10min.