Robe Robin SuperSpike User manual

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Version 1.0
Version 1.4

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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 gobos ....................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Rigging the xture ...................................................................................................... 9
3.4 DMX-512 connection................................................................................................ 11
3.5 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 14
4. Remotely controllable functions................................................................................. 15
5. Control menu map........................................................................................................ 16
6. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 20
6.1 Tab " Address".......................................................................................................... 21
6.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 22
6.3 Tab "Personality" ...................................................................................................... 23
6.4 Tab "Manual Control"................................................................................................ 25
6.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 25
6.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 26
7. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 28
8. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 29
9. Technical Specications.............................................................................................. 30
10. Maintenance and cleaning......................................................................................... 34
10.1 Replacing the fuse ................................................................................................. 33
10.2 Disposing of the product ........................................................................................ 33
11. Photometric diagrams................................................................................................ 35
12. ChangeLog ................................................................................................................. 39
Robin SuperSpikie

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR ROBIN SuperSuperSpikie !
Save it for future reference.
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 warning notes
written in this manual.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this ma-
nual 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 SuperSpikie was designed for indoor use and it is intended for
professional application only. It is not for household use.
1. Safety instructions
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT!
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.
WARNING! This unit does not contain an ON/OFF switch. Always disconnect power input cable
to completely remove power from unit when not in use or before cleaning or servicing the unit.
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.
LED light emission. Risk of eye injury. Do not look into the beam at short distance of
the of the product. Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device
that may conncentrate the beam.
The light source contains blue LEDs.
If the xture has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched o󰀨 until
it has reached room temperature.
Avoid brute force when installing or operating the xture.
This xture was designed for indoor use only, do not expose this unit to rain or use near water.
When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the xture is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust.

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Air vents and slots in the xture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
the device and to protect it from overheating.
Do not block the front lens with any object when the xture is under operation.
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked.
This xture should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
Always use a secondary safety cable when rigging this xture.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.
The xture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the xture to cool approximately 20 minutes prior to ma-
nipulate with it.
Operate the xture only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualied for operating the xture. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Please use the original packaging if the xture is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modications on the xture are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way di󰀨erent to the one described in this manual, the product may su󰀨er
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-
-circuit, burns, electric shock, crash etc.
To avoid damage of the internal optical system of the xture, never let the sunlight or
other xture lights directly to the front lens , even when the xture is not working !
Be carefull when the xture performs fast pan and (or) tilt movement.
There is a danger of injury of your hands (especially ngers).
Always push the zoom module into the head before inserting the xture into the ight
case.
Insert the xture into the ight case with caution!

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2. Fixture exterior view
1 - Moving head
2 - Front lens
3- Tilt lock
4- Pan lock
5- Handles
6 - QVGA touch screen
7 - Control buttons
8 - USB port
9- Yoke
10 - Ethernet
11 - 5-pin DMX OUT
12 - 3-pin DMX OUT
13 - 3-pin DMX IN
14 - 5-pin DMX IN
15 - Fuse holder
16 - Mains IN
17 - Mains OUT

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3. Installation
Fixtures must be installed by a qualied electrician in accordance with all
national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations.
3.1 Connection to the mains
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The Robin SuperSpikie is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz
AC power source from 100-240 Volts.
If you need to install a power plug on the power cable to allow connection to power outlets, install a ground-
ing-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions. If you have any doubts about proper
installation, consult a qualied electrician.
The cores in the power cable are coloured according to the following table.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded).
To apply power, rst check that the head pan and tilt locks are released.
Design of the Robin SuperSpikie allows to connect several xtures to AC mains power in one interconnected
daisy chain using power input and throughput connectors. Needed daisy chain cords are stated in the chapter
“Technical specications “
The max. number of connected xtures depends on the AC mains power voltage and certication:
CE cETLus
10 xtures at power supply= 230V 6 xtures at power supply= 230V
8 xtures at power supply= 208V 5 xtures at power supply= 208V
5 xtures at power supply= 120V 3 xtures at power supply= 120V
Actual numbers of xtures may di󰀨er from values stated above as you have to take into account the length of
supply cables, circuit breaker etc. at projecting of the xtures installation Do not overload the supply line and
the connecting leads.
Wiring and connection work must be carried out by qualied sta󰀨!

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3.2 Replacing gobos
Unplug the xture from mains before replacing gobos!
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
2. Remove the plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 screws on the cover.
3. Unscrew the stop (1) in order to get access to the gobos placed in the gobo module (2).
4 . Gently pull up the gobo holder (3) from the gobo module .
5. Remove the spring lock (6) with an appro priate tool (e.g. small-bladed screwdriver) and remove it.
Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glass gobo with bare ngers.
5. Remove the original gobo (7) and insert the new one (glossy side towards the light source, black matt side
towards the front lens).
The Robe gobo has a small position point (8) at its edge which has to exactly aim at the position point (9) or
the magnet (10) on the gobo holder (3). Insert the spring lock (6) to secure correct gobo position in the
gobo holder.

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6. Turn the remaining gobo holder in the gobo module to the position that its position point (9) or magnet (10)
exactly aims at the small toothlike projection (11) on the edge of the gobo module (2).
7. Insert he gobo holder back under the distance slots (4) and the stop (5) into the gobo module in this way, that its
position point (9) has to aim at the small toothlike projection (11) on the edge of the gobo module (2).
Do not turn the remaining gobo during inserting the gobo holder back.
8. Check that both gobo holders have position point (9) or magnet (10) exactly towards the small toothlike
projections (11) on the edge of the gobo module (2).
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9. Screw the stop (1) back to the head. Screw the head cover back.

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3.3 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 a skilled
person once a year.
The xture should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including (but not limited to)
calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation
materials and the xture. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use
a professional structural rigger. Improper installation can result in bodily injury or damage to property.
The xture has to be installed out of the reach of people.
The xture must never be xed swinging freely in the room.
Caution: Fixture may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety of
a possible installation, do not install the moving head!
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the xture’s weight.
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in a distance of min. 0.4 m.
Min. distance to lighted object: 2 m
CAUTION!
Use an appropriate clamp to rig the xture on the truss.
Make sure that the device is xed properly! Ensure that the
structure (truss) to which you are attaching the xture is secure.
The xture can be placed directly on the stage oor or rigged on a truss without altering its operation characte-
ristics.
Due to very fast pan/tilt movement of the xture, the xture has to be always anchored
to the ground (base) otherwise there is a danger of knocking the xture over.
For securing the xture to the truss install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the xture.
Use only the safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate. Fasten the snap hook in the attachment point
and the safety wire around the truss as shown on the picture below.
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Truss installation
1. Bolt the clamps(3) to the omega holder (5) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the omega holder.
2. Fasten the omega holders to the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (2) into
the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3. Clamp the xture on a truss (6) and tighten the rigging clamps.
4. Pull the safety wire (4) through the attachment point (1) and through the handle (7) and around the truss (6)
and lock the snap hook with screw lock gate.
Use only a safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate.
Mounting brackets Omega CL positions:
When installing xtures side-by-side, avoid illuminating one xture with
another!

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3.4 DMX-512 connection
The xture is equipped with 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Only 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 socket: XLR plug:
If you are using the standard DMX controllers, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly with the
DMX input of the rst xture in the DMX chain. If you wish to connect DMX controllers with other XLR outputs,
you need to use adapter cables.
Building a serial DMX-chain:
Connect the DMX-output of the rst xture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next xture. Always
connect one output with the input of the next xture until all xtures are connected. Up to 32 xtures can be
interconnected.
Caution: At the last xture, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 5-pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last xture.
1- Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Used for wireless DMX
5 - Used for wireless DMX
1- Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Used for wireless DMX
5 - Used for wireless DMX

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3.5 Ethernet connection
The xtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with ArtNet (or MANet, MANet2, sACN) communication
protocol. The control software running on your light console has to support some of the protocols.
Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow
transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
IP address is the Internet protocol address.The IP uniquely identies any node (xture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The Robin SuperSpikie is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 socket for Ethernet input. Use a network cable category
5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the xture to the network.
RJ-45 socket (front view): RJ-45 plug (front view):
1- TD+ 5- Not connected
2- TD- 6- RX-
3- RX+ 7- Not connected
4- Not connected 8- Not connected
Patch cables that connect xtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1,that is,pins with the same numbers
are connected together:
1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 7-7 8-8
If only the xture and the computer are to be interconnected,no hubs or other active components are needed.
A cross-cable has to be used:
1-3 2-6 3-1 4-8 5-7 6-2 7-5 8-4
If the xture is connected with active Ethernet socket (e.g. switch) the network icon will appear at the
bottom right corner of the screen:
Ethernet operation
Connect the Ethernet inputs of all xtures with the Ethernet network.
Option “Artnet (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN)" has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu on the xture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe.
An advised PC setting: IP address: 002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx (Di󰀨erent from xture IP addresses)
NET mask: 255.0.0.0
(DMX address=161) (DMX address=33) (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

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Ethernet / DMX operation
Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at rst xture.
Option “Ethernet To DMX” has to be selected from the menu “Ethernet Mode” at the rst xture (connected to
the Ethernet) in the xture chain, next xtures have standard DMX setting.
Connect the Ethernet input of the rst xture in the data chain with the network. Connect DMX output of this
xture with DMX input of the next xture until all xtures are connected to the DMX chain.
Caution: At the last xture, the DMX chain has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a XLR-plug and connect it in the DMX-output of the last xture.
Example:
DMX address=193 DMX address=161 DMX address=1
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=0
DMX address=193 DMX address=161 DMX address=1
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1

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3.6 Wireless DMX operation
The wireless version of the Robin SuperSpikie 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 seconds after switching the xture on.
After switching the xture on, the xture checks both modes of receiving DMX in the following order:
1. For the rst ve seconds, the xture receives DMX signal from the wired input. If the Power/Special functions
channel is set at some DMX input option, the xture will receive DMX value according to this option. If DMX input
option is set to the wired input , this option is saved and checking procedure is nished. If DMX input option is
not set, the xture continues next 5 seconds in scanning wireless DMX signal-see point 2.
2. For the next 5 seconds the xture receives wireless DMX signal and again detects if the Power/Special
functions channel is set at some DMX input option, if not, the xture will take option which is set in the xture
menu "DMX Input".
To link the xture with DMX transmitter.
The xture can be only linked with the transmitter by running the link procedure at DMX transmitter .
After linking , the level of DMX signal ( 0-100 %) is displayed in the menu item “Wireless State“ (Information
-->Wireless State).
To unlink the xture from DMX transmitter.
The xture can be unlinked from receiver via the menu item “ Unlink Wireless Adapter“ (Information--> Wireless
State --> Unlink Wireless Adapter.).
Note: If the option "Wireless In/XLR Out" is selected (Personality--> DMX Input -->Wireless In/XLR Out), the
xture receives wireless DMX and sends the signal to its wired DMX output. The xture behaves as " Wireless/
Wired" adapter.
Example of connection:

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4. Remotely controllable functions
Virtual Colour wheel
The virtual colour contains 67 preset colours, rainbow e󰀨ect in both directions with variable speed.
CTC (colour temperature correction)
The CTC channel allows to change colour temperature of white in range of 2700K-8000K.
Colour Mix control
The Colour Mix control channel denes relation between colour channels (R,G,B,W) and virtual colour wheel:
DMX value Function
0-9 Virtual colour wheel has priority
10-19 Maximum mode (highest values have priority)
20-29 Minimum mode (lowest values have priority)
30-39 Multiply mode (multiply Virtual colour wheel and Colour channels)
40-49 Addition mode (Virtual colour wheel + Colour channels) - default
50-59 Subtraction mode (Virtual colour wheel – Colour channels)
60-69 Inverted Subtraction mode (Virtual colour wheel – Colour channels)
70-128 Reserved
129 Virtual colour wheel has priority
130-254 Cross fade between Virtual colour wheel and colour channels
255 Colour channels have priority
Prism
The 3-facet prism rotates in both directions at di󰀨erent speeds.
Flower E󰀨ect
The Flower e󰀨ect rotates in both directions with variable speed. 10 Flower e󰀨ect macros are created.
Frost lter
The separate frost lter allows you to widen max. beam angle up to 42°.
Rotating gobos
Two glass gobos rotates in both directions, both gobos are indexable and replaceable due to "SLOT&LOCK”
system.
Zoom
The motorized zoom module allows beam range of 4°-33° (Flower E󰀨ect O󰀨) / 3.5°-31° (Flower E󰀨ect O󰀨) or
5°- 42°(with Frost lter).
Dimmer/Shutter unit
Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the electronic control unit of the light source. This unit is also used
for strobe e󰀨ects with variable speed.

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Pan/Tilt
Pan/tilt movement range: 540°/360°, continual pan/tilt rotation.
Direction of continual rotation

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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
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DMX Preset Mode 1, Mode 2,
Mode 3, Mode 4
Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable
ArtNet
gMAI
gMA2
sACN
Ethernet To DMX O󰀨, On
IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address
Custom IP Address
Net Mask
ArtNet Universe 0-255
MANet settings MANetI/II Universe 01-256
MANet Session ID 01-32
sACN Settings sACN Universe 00001-32000
sACN Priority 0-255
Klingnet Settings O󰀨
On
Information Fixture Times Power On Time Total Hours
Resetable Hours
Air Filters Elapsed Time
Alert Period 10-300
Fixture Temperatures LEDs Temperature Current
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 G
Module P
Module O
Module L
Product IDs Mac Address
RDM UID
RDM Label
View Logs Fixture Errors
Fixture States Power On
Power O󰀨
Fixture Position
Fixture Temperatures LEDs Temperatures
Base Temperatures

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Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Personality
User Mode User A Settings
User B Settings:
DMX Input Wired Input
Wireless Input
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
Microphone Sen-
sitivity
1-10-20
Blackout Settings Blackout During M.C. O󰀨, On
Blackout while: Pan/Tilt moving O󰀨, On
Colour Mixing Mode RGBW
CMY
White Point 8000K O󰀨, On
Tungsten E󰀨. Sim. O󰀨
750W
1000W
1200W
2000W
2500W
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.
Recalibrate Touchscreen
Display Orientation Normal
Inverted
Auto
Temperature Unit °C,°F
Fan Mode Auto
High
Dimmer Curve Linear
Square Law
Date & Time Settings
Default Settings
Manual Control Reset Functions Total System reset
Pan/Tilt reset
Zoom Reset
Flower Ef/prism. Reset
Gobo Reset
Manual E󰀨ect Con-
trol
Pan 0-255
:
Dimmer Fine 0-255

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Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Stand -Alone Test Sequences Dynamic Mode
Static Mode Pan 0-255
Tilt 0-255
Zoom 0-255
MusicTrigger O󰀨, On
Preset Playback None
Test
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Prog. 3
Play Program Play Program 1
Play Program 2
Play Program 3
Edit Program Edit Program 1 Start Step 1-100
End Step 1-100
Edit Program Steps Step 1 Pan 0-255
: :
: Dimmer Fine 0-255
:Step Time 0-25,5 sec.
Step 100 Pan 0-255
:
Dimmer Fine 0-255
Step Time 0-25,5 sec.
Service Adjust DMX Values Pan 0-255
:
Dimmer Fine 0-255
Calibrations Calibrate E󰀨ects Pan 0-255
Tilt: 0-255
Rot. Gobo wheel
R. Gobo Index 1
R. Gobo Index 2
Rod Rotation
Prism 1
Prism 2
Prism Rot.
F. Frost 1
F. Frost 2
Frost 1
Frost 2
Zoom
Calibrate colours Red 0-255
Green 0-255
Blue 0-255
White 0-255
Load Default Calib-
rations
Update Software

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6. Control menu
The Robin SuperSpike Light is equipped with the QVGA Robe touch screen with battery backup which
allows to set the xture´s behaviour according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, test its
various parts and lastly program it, if it has to be used in a stand-alone mode.
The xture´s menu can be controlled either by the control buttons or directly by touching the icon.
Control buttons on the front panel:
[ESCAPE] button used to leave the menu without saving changes.
[NEXT] , [PREV] buttons for moving between menu items and symbols, adjusting values.
[ENTER/Display On] button used to enter the selected menu (menu item) and to conrm adjusted value.
If the xture is disconnected from mains, the button switches the touch screen on.
Icons used in the touch screen menu:
- [back arrow] used to move back to the previous screen (menu).
- [up arrow] used to move up on the previous page.
- [down arrow] used to move down on the next page.
- [conrm] used to save adjusted values, to leave menu or to perform desired action.
- [cancel] used to leave menu item without saving changes.
- [conrm+copy] used to save adjusted values and copy them to the next prog. step.
- [warning icon] used to indicate some error which has occurred in the xture.
- [Ethernet] used to indicate Ethernet connected.
- [display turn] used to turn the display by 180°.
- [slider control] used to recall slider system for setting desired value.
- [keyboard control] used to recall keyboard system for setting desired value.
- [air lters cleaning] used to signal that cleaning period of the air lters elapsed.
After switching the xture on, the touch screen shows the screen with the ROBE logo: