Robe Color Mix 250 AT Series User manual

USER MANUAL
ROBE®Show Lighting s.r.o. Czech Republic www.robe.cz

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ........................................................................................................ 4
2.Operating determinations .............................................................................................. 4
3. Description of the device .............................................................................................. 5
4. Installation ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Fitting/Exchanging the lamp ...................................................................................... 6
4.2 Lamp adjustment ....................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Installation of the barn-doors ..................................................................................... 6
4.4 Manually adjusment of the beam angle ..................................................................... 7
4.5 Rigging ...................................................................................................................... 7
4.6 Connection to the mains............................................................................................ 8
4.7 DMX- 512 connection, master/slave connection ....................................................... 9
5. DMX Protocol - 8 bit ..................................................................................................... 10
6. Controller mode ........................................................................................................... 11
6.1 DMX addressing ..................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Remotely controllable functions .............................................................................. 11
7. Stand - alone mode ..................................................................................................... 12
8. Functions of the control panel ................................................................................... 12
8.1 Addressing .............................................................................................................. 13
8.2 Slave control ........................................................................................................... 13
8.3 Fixture informations ................................................................................................. 14
8.4 Personality options .................................................................................................. 15
8.5 Switching On/Off the lamp ....................................................................................... 18
8.6 Test sequences ....................................................................................................... 18
8.7 Stand-alone setting ................................................................................................. 19
8.8 Reset function ......................................................................................................... 20
8.9 Special functions ..................................................................................................... 20
9. Error and information messages................................................................................ 21
10. Technical specifications ........................................................................................... 22
11. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 24
12. Appendix 1 - Menu map ............................................................................................ 25
13. Appendix 2 - Changing the power supply settings ................................................ 27

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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 BEFORE YOU 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
This device 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 warning notes written 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.
The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room
temperature.
This device falls under protection-class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the 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.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-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: During the operation, the housing becomes very 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.
Keep away children and amateurs !
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.
Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the 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.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, 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 1,0 meter.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.

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Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope.
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the fresnel-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may explose .
The maximum ambient temperature tamust never be exceeded.
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 qualified for
operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional 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.
3. Description of the device
Rear side Control panel
1- Fresnel lens
2 - Mounting bracket
3 - Rear cover
4- Adjusting screw
5- Front cover
6- Barn-doors
7- Control board
8,9 - Fans
10 - DMX output
11 - DMX input
12 - Lamp cover
13 - Power cord
14 - Fuse holder
15 - Power switch
16 - Display
17 - Mode-button
18 - Enter-button
19 - Up-button
20 - Down-button