Robe ColorMix Wash I50 User manual

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions......................................................................................................... 3
2.Operating determinations .............................................................................................. 4
3.Description of the device ............................................................................................... 5
4.Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
4.1Fitting/Exchanging the lamp....................................................................................... 6
4.2Lamp alignment.......................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Changing the beam angle......................................................................................... 7
4.4 Rigging...................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Connection to the mains.......................................................................................... 10
4.6 DMX- 512 connection, master/slave connection ..................................................... 11
5.DMX Protocol 8-bit ....................................................................................................... 12
6.Controller mode............................................................................................................ 13
6.1 DMX addressing ..................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Remotely controllable functions .............................................................................. 13
7. Stand - alone mode...................................................................................................... 14
8. Functions of the control panel.................................................................................... 15
8.1 Addressing .............................................................................................................. 15
8.2 Slave control ........................................................................................................... 16
8.3 Fixture informations................................................................................................. 16
8.4 Personality options.................................................................................................. 18
8.5Test sequences........................................................................................................ 19
8.6 Stand-alone setting ................................................................................................. 20
8.7 Reset function ......................................................................................................... 21
8.8 Special functions..................................................................................................... 21
9. Error and information messages................................................................................ 23
10.Technical specifications ............................................................................................ 23
11. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 25
12. Appendix 1 - Menu map............................................................................................. 27
13. Appendix 2 - Changing the power supply settings................................................. 28
COLORMIX 150 ATWASH

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CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFOREYOU INITIAL START - UP!
1. Safety instructions
Caution ! Be careful with your operations.With a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires
Thisdevice hasleftour premisesin absolutelyperfectcondition. Inorderto maintainthis conditionand toensure
asafe operation,itis absolutelynecessary fortheuser tofollowthe safetyinstructions andwarning noteswritten
in this manual.
Important:
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty.The dealer will not accept
liability for any resulting defects or problems.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g.after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately.Thearisingcondensation watermightdamage yourdevice.Leavethedeviceswitchedoffuntilit has
reachedroomtemperature.
This device falls under protection-class I.The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet.
Neverlet thepower-cord comeintocontact withothercables! Handlethe power-cordandall connectionswiththe
mains with particular caution!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-
cord from time to time.
Alwaysdisconnect fromthe mains,whenthedevice isnotin useor beforecleaningit.Only handlethepower-cord
by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
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.
Caution: Duringthe operation,thehousing becomesvery hot.
Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp’s life.
HEALTH HAZARD!
Never look directly into the light source,as sensitive persons may suffer
an epileptic shock
( especially meant for epileptics) !
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
Keepawaychildren andamateurs !

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2.Operating determinations
This device is a projector for creating decorative effects and was designed for indoor use only.
This device is designed for professional use, e.g. on stages, in discotheques, theatres etc.
Lightingeffects arenot designedfor permanentoperation.Consistent operation breakswillensure thatthe device
will serve you for a long time without defects.
Never run the device without lamp!
Do not shake the device.Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
Whenchoosing theinstallation-spot, pleasemakesure thatthe deviceis not exposedto extremeheat, moisture
or dust.There should not be any cables lying around.You endanger your own and the safety of others!
The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0,8 meter.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope.
Onlyoperate thefixtureafter havingchecked thatthehousing isfirmlyclosed andall screwsare tightlyfastened.
Thelamp mustneverbe ignitedif thefresnel-lensor anyhousing-coveris open,asdischarge lampsmay explose
.
Themaximum ambienttemperature tamustnever beexceeded.
CAUTION!
The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
so that its function is impaired, 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
qualifiedfor operatingthe device.Mostdamages arethe resultofunprofessional operation!
CAUTION!
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged
or deformed due to the heat!
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.
If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-
circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash etc.

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3.Description of the device
Rear view of the fixture
Control panel
1- Mounting bracket 4- Bottom cover
2 -Top cover 5- Adjusting screw
3 - PC lens
6-Control board
7 -Powercord
8-Fuse holder
9- Power switch
10 - Lamp cover
11 -DMXoutput
12 -DMX input
13 - Display
14-Mode-button
15 -Enter-button
16-Up-button
17-Down-button

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4.Installation
4.1Fitting/Exchanging the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamp with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before !
To insert thelamp (CDM-SA/T150W/942):
1.Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool.
2.Loosen the 2 screws „X,Y” on the lamp socket assembly at the back of the fixture.
3.Gently pull the lamp socket assembly out of the fixture.Hold this assembly while replacing the lamp.
4.Holding the lamp by its ceramic base,carefully pull the lamp straight out of the lamp socket.
5.Holding the new lamp by its ceramics base,gently insert the lamp to the lamp socket.Make sure that the lamp
is installed tightly into the lamp socket.
Do not install a lamp with a higher wattage! A lamp like this generates temperatures the device is not designed
for.Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Please follow the lamp manufacturer‘s
notes!Do not touch the glass bulb bare hand during the installation!
6.Reinsert the lamp socket assembly and tighten the 2 screws again.
7.Align the new lamp (see instructions below)
8.Reset the "LAti/rSEt" and "LASt/rSEt"counters in the "InFO" menu on the control panel, by pressing the [
]and [ ] buttons in one time and then confirming with the [ ] button.
Do not operate this fixture with opened housing-covers!
4.2Lamp alignment
The lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to differences
betweenlamps,fineadjustment may improvelightperformance.
1.Switch on the fixture and after reset turn on the lamp
2.Cancel all effects, open the shutter and set the dimmer
intensity to maximum and focus the light on a flat surface
(wall)using eitherDMXcontroller or function"LAAd" inthe
"Special functions" of the control board .
3.Centerthe hot-spot (thebrightest partof thebeam)using the
3adjustment screws„A,B,C”.Turnone screwata timetodrag
thehot-spot,diagonallyacrosstheprojectedimage.Ifyoucannot
detect a hot -spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.
To reduceahot-spot, pullthelampin byturningall threescrews
„A, B, C”
Lamp socket assembly
2fastening screws
screws „A, B, C”

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clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is too far back in the
reflector.„Push”thelamp outbyturningthe screws„A,B,C”counterclockwise1/4-turn atatime thelightis bright
andevenly distributed.
4.3 Changing the beam angle
If you want to change the beam angle (21°or 26°),follow the instructions:
1.Disconnect the fixture from AC power.
2.Remove the top cover (cover with display)by loosening 3 screws.
3.Loosen the screw (1) and move the lens holder (2) to the required position.
4.Tighten the screw (1) and put back the top cover.

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4.4 Rigging
DANGERTO LIFE!
Please consider the respective national norms during the installation!
The installation must only be carried out by an authorized dealer!
Theinstallation ofthe fixturehasto bebuiltand constructedina waythat itcanhold 10timesthe weightfor 1hour
withoutany harmingdeformation.
The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g.an appropriate catch net.This
secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the
main attachment fails.
Whenrigging, deriggingor servicing thefixture stayinginthe areabelow the installationplace, onbridges,under
highworking placesandother endangeredareasis forbidden.
Theoperatorhas tomakesurethat safety-relatingandmachine-technical installationsareapprovedbyan expert
before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
Theoperatorhas tomakesurethat safety-relatingandmachine-technical installationsareapprovedbyan expert
after every four year in the course of an acceptance test.
Theoperator hasto makesurethat safety-relatingand machine-technicalinstallationsare approvedby askilled
persononce ayear.
The fixture 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
material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use
aprofessionalstructural rigger.Improper installationcanresult inbodily injury and.ordamage toproperty.
The fixture has to be installed out of the reach of people.
If the fixture shall be lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used.The
fixture must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.
Caution: Projectorsmay causesevereinjuries whencrashingdown! Ifyou havedoubts concerningthe safety of
a possible installation, do NOT install the projector!
Beforeriggingmakesure thattheinstallation areacanhold aminimumpoint loadof10 timesthefixture’sweight.
Danger of fire !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in between a distance of min. 0,5 m.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that
the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.
The projector can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its
operationcharacteristics .
Overhead installation.
The mounting bracket provides 3 holes (a diameter of13mm) and 2 quarter-circle slots.
To adjusttheinclination-angle,loosenthe2 adjustingscrews.Turn theprojectorto thedesiredangle andretighten
the adjusting screws.

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For overhead use, always install a safety rope that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Pull the
safety rope through the mounting bracket and over the trussing system etc.
Floor installation.
The projector can stand directly on the floor by standing on the removable stand which is mounted with the nut
M8 to the projector's mounting bracket.
Mountingbracket
Adjustingscrew
Mountingbracket(groundplan):
Measurementsare
in milimetres
Nut
Removablestand

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DANGERTO LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the first time,the installation has to be
approved by an expert!
When installing fixtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one fixture with another!
Removablestand:
Measurementsare
in milimetres
4.5 Connection to the mains
Verify the power supply settings before applying power!
If you wish to change the power supply settings,see the chapter Appendix.
Connectthe fixturetothe mainswith theenclosedpower plug.Ifyouneed toinstall otherpowerplug onthepower
caple,follow the identification table below.
The earth has to be connected!
The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:
Cable (EU) Cable (US) Pin International
Brown Black Live L
Lightblue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
Do not connect the projector to a dimmer system!