Robe ROBIN T11 MFS User manual

Version 1.3
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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
2. Parts of the Robin T11 MFS handles ............................................................................ 4
3. Installation....................................................................................................................... 5
4. FollowSpot mode.......................................................................................................... 14
5. Technical Specications.............................................................................................. 16
6. ChangeLog.................................................................................................................... 16
Robin T11
Manual FollowSpot (MFS) handles

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE PRODUCT .
1. Safety instructions
CAUTION!
The ROBIN T11 MFS handles were designed for indoor use only.
The product is for professional use only, it is not for household use.
This product has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to
ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warnings
written in this manual.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modication to the product.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
Operate the ROBIN T11MFS handles only after having familiarized with their functions. Do not permit operation
by persons not qualied for operating the ROBIN T11 MFS handles. Most damages are the results of unpro-
fessional operation!
Please use the original packaging if the ROBIN T11 MFS handles are to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modications on the xture are forbidden due to safety reasons!
Warning!
Two workers should install the T11 xture on the assembled tripod.

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2. Parts of the Robin T11 MFS handles
A - Modied gel frame adaptor
B - Modied yoke
C - Side handle with fader
D - Rear handle
E - Spigot with locks
F - Securing part with weight

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3. Installation
The Robin T11 MFS handles have to be installed by a qualied workers on
the Robin T11 xture (Prole, PC/Fresnel) only.
Important!
Disconnect the Robin T11 xture from mains before
installing the Robin T11 MFS handles.
Note: The MFS handles can be installed on both sides of the Robin T11 xture - position of MFS handles
depends on the orientation of the modied gel frame adaptor (A).
1. Disconnect the xture from mains.
2. Remove the original gel frame adaptor (1) by unscrewing four screws (2) and screw the modied gel frame
adaptor (A). Use the same screws (2) from original gel frame adaptor.
The modied gel frame adaptor (A) can be turned over to get it to desired orientation. The orientation of
the modied gel frame adaptor (A) determines position of the side handle (C).
3. Check that all crews are fully tighten.
Position of the modified gel frame adaptor (A)
with the side handle holder gives a position of the
handle (C).

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4. Remove the original yoke (3) by unscrewing two tilt locks (4) with washers (5) and bolts M8 (6) and two
hexagon socket screws M8x16 (7) with washers (8) and spacers (9).
5. Insert and screw the new yoke (B) by means of the same parts (4)-(9) which were used for the original yoke (3).
Important! The semi-circular slot (10) in the new yoke (B) has to be oriented to the front lens of the
xture as shown on the picture below.

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6. Unfold and adjust height of the tripod and distance of legs (11) by means of adjusting locks (12,13, 14,15, 16).
Check that all locks (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) are fully tightened before placing
the Robin T11 xture on the tripod.

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7. Install the spigot (F) to the tripod and fasten the T11 xture on the spigot by means of the new yoke (B).
As the T11 xture is heavy, to workers should place and secure the T11 xture on the tripod.
Detailed procedure is described below.
7.1 Insert the spigot (F) with adaptor (17) to the tripod. The opening (18) has to be oriented as shown on the
picture.

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7.2. Move the peg (21) up and secure its position by means of the lock (20). Secure the spigot in the tripod by
means of the lock (19).
7.3 Insert the washer (22) on the pin (23).
Check that locks (19, 21) are fully tightened and the peg (21) is in the upper position
before placing the Robin T11 xture on the tripod.
7.4. Place the T11 xture with installed new yoke (B) on the adaptor and fasten it by means of two quarter-turn
locks (24).
7.5. Insert the washer (22) on the pin (23).

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7.6. Screw the nut (25) on the pin (23).
7.7. Release the lock (20) and move the peg (21) down.

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8. Screw the side handle (C) to the T11 xture by means of two screws (27) and by means of two screws
(26) to the gel frame adaptor (A).
9. Screw the rear handle (D) to the side handle (C). Unscrew the screw (28) and remove the cap (29).

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10. Screw the part with weight (E) on the rear side of the T11 xture by means of two screws with
plastic heads (33). Screw the cap (29) back to the rear handle (D) by means of the screw (28).
Note: If you have an older version of the T11 xture, there are not holes with thread in the housing of the T11
xture for two screws with plastic heads (33) of the part with weight (E) . In this case you have to remove the
rear part (31) of the part with weight (E) by unscrewing two screws (32) and two screws with plastic heads (33)
from the part with weight (E).
From the xture housing, unscrew two screws (30) and used them to screw the rear part (31) on the housing.
Screw the cap (29) back to the rear handle (D) by means of the screw (28).
Fasten the weight to the rear part (31) by means of two screws (32) and screw two screws with plastic heads
(33) back to the weight (E).

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11. Connect the MFS box with cable (34) to the DMX input of the xture.

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4. FollowSpot mode
The T11 device can be switched to the FollowSpot mode to make easier control of the xture with the ROBIN
T11 MFS handles installed on the xture. In the FollowSpot mode, the xture is controlled by means of four
control knobs and the xture´s e󰀨ects cannot be controlled by DMX.
To enter the FollowSpot mode, press any three control knobs at the same time for two seconds and the rst
page of the FollowSpot mode will be displayed on the screen with controllable items next to corresponding
knobs. After pressing any knob, its blinking value will be displayed and can be changed by the knob. Adjusted
value can be saved by pressing the knob.
To switch to the second page, press the NEXT button. To return back, press the PREV button.
Control pages overview:
Page 1
INT (Max. Light Intensity), values: 0%-99%, Blackout on/o󰀨 with fade time, values: B/O (blackout) O/P
(open) MAX Default=B/O
Default = MAX The knob works as switch - blackout ON, blackout OFF
F/T (Fade Time*), values:0; 0.5;1.0....10 sec. Blackout on/o󰀨 without fade time, values: ON, OFF
Default=0 Default=OFF
* Fade Time - set time will e󰀨ect the blackout knob O/P (B/O) in both directions (from open to close and from
close to open).
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INT - the knob is without function CCT (Correlated Color Temperature), values: 2700K-8000K
Default=2700
+- G (Green correction), values: -99 - +99 CRI (Colour Rendering Index), values: MIN, MAX, OPT
Default=0 Default=MIN
Page 3
CYA (Cyan), values:0%-99%, MAX MAG (Magenta), values:0%-99%, MAX
Default=0% Default =0%
YEL (Yellow), values:0%-99%, MAX VCW (Virtual Colour Wheel), 4, 10, 19...793, NOF
Default =0% Default=NOF (no function)

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(If Drop-in gobo and iris module is used)
SGO (Static Gobo), values: OPEN, 1,2,3 RGO (Rotating Gobo), values: OPEN , IN1, IN2, RT1, RT2
Default=OPEN Default =OPEN
IRS (Iris), values: OPEN, 1%-99%, CLSD R/I (Gobo Rotation/Indexing), values:STOP, R1%-R99%,
Default=OPEN RMAX
Default =STOP
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FAN (Fans Operating Mode), values: 1%-99%, MAX
Default=AUTO
To leave the FollowSpot mode, press any three control knobs at the same time for two seconds or press the
ESCAPE button.
After leaving the FollowSpot mode, the xture´s e󰀨ects can be controlled by DMX. If you enter the FollowSpot
mode again, values saved in last FollowSpot mode will be recalled.
If the xture is in the FollowSpot mode switched o󰀨 and on again, it will remain in the FollowSpot mode.
By pressing any two knobs for two seconds at the same time you will open a light output and the sign "Fast
On" will be displayed. During the action you have to be in the standard display menu (you have to leave the
FollowSpot mode before it).
The fader on the handle allows you to control light intensity of the xture (the fader is active after 10 seconds-
from moment of connecting MFS box with cable to the DMX input of the T11 xture).

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5. Technical Specications
Supported xtures
Robin T11 Prole
Robin T11 PC
Robin T11 Fresnel
Weight
9.2 kg
Dimensions (mm) - ROBIN T11 MFS handles installed on the xture
Accessories
1 x ROBIN T11 MFS handles
1 x Drop-in manual Iris T11 (P/N 10980677)
1 x User manual

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September 19, 2022
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Made in CZECH REPUBLIC by ROBE LIGHTING s.r.o. Palackeho 416/20 CZ 75701 Valasske Mezirici
6. ChangeLog
This section summarizes changes in the user manual.
Version of the
manual
Date of issue Description of changes
1.1 22/04/2022 Information about reversible installation of the MFS handles added.
1.2 12/07/2022 Fader added
1.3 19/09/2022 Iris module added