Robe COLORSPOT 170 AT User manual

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COLORSPOT 170 AT
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 adjustment........................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Inserting/Exchanging the colours and rotating gobos................................................ 7
4.4 Rigging...................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Connection to the mains.......................................................................................... 10
4.6 DMX- 512 connection, master/slave connection ..................................................... 11
5. DMX Protocol ............................................................................................................... 12
6.Controller mode............................................................................................................ 16
6.1 DMX addressing ..................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Remotely controllable functions .............................................................................. 16
7. Stand - alone mode...................................................................................................... 17
8. Functions of the control panel.................................................................................... 18
8.1 Addressing .............................................................................................................. 18
8.2 Slave control ........................................................................................................... 19
8.3 Fixture informations................................................................................................. 19
8.4 Personality options.................................................................................................. 20
8.5 Switching On/Off the lamp....................................................................................... 24
8.6Test sequences........................................................................................................ 25
8.7 Stand-alone setting ................................................................................................. 25
8.8 Reset function ......................................................................................................... 27
8.9 Special functions..................................................................................................... 27
9. Error and information messages................................................................................ 28
10.Technical specifications ............................................................................................ 29
11. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 32
12. Appendix 1 - Menu map............................................................................................. 33
13. Appendix 2 - Changing the power supply settings................................................. 36

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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.Thearisingcondensationwater mightdamage your device.Leavethedeviceswitchedoffuntilithas
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 moving-head spot 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.
Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the
fixture at the transport handles.
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.Fix the safety-rope at the correct holes only.
Onlyoperate thefixtureafter havingchecked thatthehousing isfirmlyclosed andall screwsare tightlyfastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may
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 panel of the base
12 - Display
13 -Mode-button
14 -Enter-button
15-Up-button
16-Down-button
6 - DMX output 9 - Fuse holder
7 - DMX input 10 -Powercord
8 -Transport handle 11 - Power switch
Control panel
1- Projector head 4- Control panel
2 - Objective 5 - Base
3 - Arm

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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 4 screws „X,Y, Z,W” on the lamp socket assembly at the back of the head.
3.Gently pull the lamp socket assembly out of the head.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 4 screws again.
7.Align the new lamp (see instructions below)
8.Resetthe "LAti/rSEt"and "LASt/rSEt"countersin the"InFO" menu on the control panel,by pressing the [ Up
]and [ Down ] buttons in one time and then confirming with the [ Enter ] button.
Do not operate this fixture with opened housing-cover!
4.2Lamp adjustment
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 focus the light on a
flatsurface(wall)usingeitherDMXcontroller or function"LAAd"
in the "Special functions" of the control board .
3.Centerthe hot-spot (thebrightest partof thebeam)using the
3adjustment screws „A,B,C”.Turnonescrewat atimeto drag
thehot-spot,diagonallyacrosstheprojectedimage.Ifyoucannot
detect a hot -spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.
To reduceahot-spot, pullthelampin by turningall threescrews
„A, B, C” clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly
distributed.
screws "X,Y,ZW"
Lamp socket
assembly
screws"A, B, C"

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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-turnata timethelight isbright
andevenly distributed.
4.3 Inserting/Exchanging the colours and rotating gobos
DANGER!
Install the colours or gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before!
To insert the new colours or gobos open the top cover of the head by loosening the 2 quarter turn fasteners.
Colour-wheel:
Gently bend out the colour-module to release it from the 2 fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
Put the new colour-module back under the pressing snap and push it to the 2 fixative holes.
Rotating gobo-wheel:
Gently bend out the gobo module to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
Pressthe endsof thefixation-ring together withan appropriatetool andremove itfrom thegoboholder.Remove
thegobo andinsertthe newgobo.Pressthe endsofthe fixation-ringtogether andinsertit inthefront ofthegobo.
Put the gobo module back under the pressing snap and push it to the 2 fixative holes.
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fixative holes
colour-module
fixative holes
gobomodule
goboholder
gobo
fixationring
pressingsnap
colour-wheel
pressingsnap

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CAUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo
as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened!
4.4 Rigging
DANGERTO LIFE!
Please consider the respective national norms during the installation!
Theinstallation must only be carried out by an authorized dealer!
The installation of the projector has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1
hourwithout anyharmingdeformation.
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-relating andmachine-technicalinstallations areapproved by anexpert
before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
Theoperatorhas tomakesurethat safety-relating andmachine-technicalinstallations areapproved by anexpert
after every four year in the course of an acceptance test.
Theoperator hasto makesurethat safety-relatingand machine-technicalinstallationsare approvedby askilled
persononce ayear.
The projector 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 projector.If you lack these qualifications, do not attemptthe installation yourself, but instead use
aprofessionalstructural rigger.Improper installationcan resultinbodily injuryand.or damagetoproperty.
The projector has to be installed out of the reach of people.
Ifthe projectorshallbe lowered fromtheceiling orhighjoists, professionaltrussingsystems haveto beused.The
projector 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!
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the projector’s
weight.
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.

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CAUTION!
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on the truss.
Follow the instructions mentioned at the bottom of the base.
Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that
the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.
Themoving-head canbe placeddirectly on thestage flooror riggedinany orientationon atruss without altering
its operation characteristics .
Therearetwo possibilityhowto fix theCOLORSPOT 170AT ona trussviathe Omegaholders-see thedrawings
below.Usethe riggingclamps (notincluded) withscrewsM12.
For overhead use, always install a safety-rope that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture.You must
only use safety-ropes with screw-on carabines.Pull the safety-rope through the two apertures on the bottom of
the base and over the trussing system etc.Insert the end in the carabine and tighten the fixation screw.
When installing fixtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one fixture with another!
DANGERTO LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the first time,the installation has to be
approved by an expert!

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Fixation via the Omega holders
1. Screw the clamps (1) to the omega holders (4) through the hole in the holders.
2.Fastenthe omegaholders onthe bottonof thebasebyinserting both quick-lock fasteners (3)into theholesof
the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3.Fasten the safety-rope (2) through the two apertures on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system.
1-Clamp
2-Safety-rope
3-Quick-lockfastener
4-Omegaholder
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
cable,follow the identification tablebelow.
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!

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4.6 DMX- 512 connection, master/slave connection
Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the
fixture or one fixture with another.
Occupation of the XLR-connection:
DMX - output DMX-input
XLR mounting-socket: XLR mounting-plug:
Building a serial DMX-chain:
Ifyou areusingthe standardcontrollers,you canconnectthe DMX-outputof thecontroller directlywith theDMX-
input of the first fixture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-outputs, you
needto useadapter-cables.
Connect the DMX-output of the first fixture in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next fixture. Always
connect output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
Caution: At the last fixture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.
Building a master/slave-chain:
Connect the DMX-output of the master fixture in the data-chain with the DMX-input of the first slave. Always
connect output with the input of the next slave until all slaves are connected (up to 9 fixtures).
Caution:It’snecessary toinsertthe XLRtermination plug (with120 Ohm)intothe inputof themasterfixture and
into the output of the last slave fixture in the link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link.
1-Ground
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
1-Ground
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
Master/slave operation
Controller operation

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5. DMX Protocol
Mode 1 Mode 2 Value Function Type of control
Channel Channel
1 1 Pan
0-255 Pan movement by 530° proportional
2 3 Tilt
0-255 Tilt movement by 280° proportional
3 2 Pan fine
0-255 Fine control of pan movement proportional
4 4 Tilt fine
0-255 Fine control of tilt movement proportional
5 5 Speed of PAN/TILT movement
0 Max.speed (trackingmode) step
1-249 From max.speed to min.speed (vector mode) proportional
250-252 Max.speed(track.mode),black-out while step
colouror gobochanges
253-255 Max.speed(vector mode),black-out while step
PAN/TILT moving or colour / gobo changes
6 6 Lamp on/off,reset
0-127 Nofunction step
128-139 Lampon,reset, step
140-229 Nofunction step
230-239 Lamp off after 3 sec step
240-255 Nofunction step
7 7 Colours
0 Open/white proportional
11 Darkgreen proportional
23 Red proportional
35 Cyan proportional
46 Magenta proportional
58 Blue proportional
70 Yellow proportional
81 Green proportional
93 Pink proportional
105 Bluedark proportional
116 Orange proportional
128-189 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow proportional
190-193 Norotation proportional
194-255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast proportional
8 8 Rotatinggobos
0-11 Open position(hole) step
12-23 Gobo1 step
24-35 Gobo2 step
36-47 Gobo3 step
48-59 Gobo4 step
60-71 Gobo5 step
72-83 Gobo6 step
84-95 Gobo7 step
96-235 Shaking gobos with variable speed
96-115 Gobo1 proportional
116-135 Gobo2 proportional
136-155 Gobo3 proportional
16-bit 16-bit

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Channel Channel
156-175 Gobo4 proportional
176-195 Gobo5 proportional
196-215 Gobo6 proportional
216-235 Gobo7 proportional
236-255 Gobo wheel rotation from slow to fast proportional
9 9 Rotating gobo rotation
0-127 Goboindexing proportional
128-189 Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow proportional
190-193 Norotation step
194-255 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast proportional
10 10 Focus
0-255 Continous adjustment fromfar tonear
11 11 Shutter,Strobe
0-31 Shutter closed step
32-63 No function(shutteropen) step
64-95 Strobe-effect from slow to fast (max. 8 flashes/s) proportional
96-127 No function(shutter open) step
128-159 Pulse -effect in sequences proportional
160-191 No function(shutteropen) step
192-223 Random strobe-effect from slow to fast proportional
224-255 No function(shutteropen) step
12 12 Dimmer intensity
0-255 Gradual adjustment of the dimmer intensity proportional
from 0 to 100%
Mode 1 Mode 2 Value Function Type of control
16-bit 16-bit

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Mode 3 Mode 4 Value Function Type of control
Channel Channel
1 1 Pan
0-255 Pan movement by 530° proportional
2 2 Tilt
0-255 Tilt movement by 280° proportional
3 Pan fine
0-255 Fine control of pan movement proportional
4 Tilt fine
0-255 Fine control of tilt movement proportional
3 5 Speed of PAN/TILT movement
0 Max.speed (trackingmode) step
1-249 From max.speed to min.speed (vector mode) proportional
250-252 Max.speed(track.mode),black-out while step
colouror gobochanges
253-255 Max.speed(vector mode),black-out while step
PAN/TILT moving or colour / gobo changes
4 6 Lamp on/off,reset
0-127 Nofunction step
128-139 Lampon,reset, step
140-229 Nofunction step
230-239 Lamp off after 3 sec step
240-255 Nofunction step
5 7 Colours
0 Open/white proportional
11 Darkgreen proportional
23 Red proportional
35 Cyan proportional
46 Magenta proportional
58 Blue proportional
70 Yellow proportional
81 Green proportional
93 Pink proportional
105 Bluedark proportional
116 Orange proportional
128-189 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow proportional
190-193 Norotation proportional
194-255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast proportional
8 No function
9 No function
10 No function
6 11 Rotating gobos
0-11 Openposition(hole) step
12-23 Gobo1 step
24-35 Gobo2 step
36-47 Gobo3 step
48-59 Gobo4 step
60-71 Gobo5 step
72-83 Gobo6 step
84-95 Gobo7 step
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Channel Channel
96-235 Shaking gobos with variable speed
96-115 Gobo1 proportional
116-135 Gobo2 proportional
136-155 Gobo3 proportional
156-175 Gobo4 proportional
176-195 Gobo5 proportional
196-215 Gobo6 proportional
216-235 Gobo7 proportional
236-255 Gobo wheel rotation from slow to fast proportional
7 12 Rotating gobo rotation
0-127 Goboindexing proportional
128-189 Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow proportional
190-193 Norotation step
194-255 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast proportional
13 No function
8 14 Focus
0-255 Continuousadjustment fromfar tonear
9 15 Shutter,Strobe
0-31 Shutter closed step
32-63 No function(shutteropen) step
64-95 Strobe-effect from slow to fast (max. 8 flashes/s) proportional
96-127 No function(shutter open) step
128-159 Pulse -effect in sequences proportional
160-191 No function(shutteropen) step
192-223 Random strobe-effect from slow to fast proportional
224-255 No function(shutteropen) step
10 16 Dimmer intensity
0-255 Gradual adjustment of the dimmer intensity proportional
from 0 to 100%
Mode 3 Mode 4 Value Function Type of control
8-bit 16-bit

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TheCOLORSPOT170 ATcan beoperatedwitha controllerin controller modeor without thecontroller instand-
alone mode.
Both modes are described in the texts below.
6.Controller mode
The fixtures are individually addressed (001-497) on a data link and connected to the controller.The fixtures
respond to the DMX signal from the controller.
6.1 DMX addressing
Thecontrol panelon thefront sideof thebaseallows youto assignthe DMXfixtureaddress, whichis definedas
the first channel from which the COLORSPOT 170 AT will respond to the controller.
If you set,forexample,the addresstochannel 5,theCOLORSPOT170 AT will usethechannel 5to16 for control
(if the mode 1 is selected).
Please, be sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each COLORSPOT 170 AT
correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link.
If two, three or more COLORSPOT 170 AT are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.
Foraddress setting,please refertothe instructionsunder "Addressing"(menu"A001").
Controlling:
After havingaddressed all COLORSPOT 170 AT , you may now start operating these via your lighting controller.
Note:Afterswitchingon, theCOLORSPOT170 AT willautomatically detectwhether DMX512 dataisreceived or
not.If there is no data received at the DMX-input, the display will start to flash "A001" with actually set address.
This situation can occur if:
-the 3PIN XLRplug (cablewith DMXsignal fromcontroller) isnotconnected withthe inputofthe COLORSPOT
170AT
- the controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in the
inputconnector.
Note:It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) to the last fixture in the link in order to
ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link.
6.2 Remotely controllable functions
Lamp
TheCOLORSPOT170 ATis tobe operatedwitha CDM-SA/T150W/942lamp.
A relay inside of the COLORSPOT 170 AT allows you to switch on and off the lamp via the control panel or via
your DMX-controller without affecting the rest of the lighting.
To switch On/Off the lamp,use the menu "LAMP"- please refer to "Switching On/Off the lamp ".
Note: It is also important to note, that the discharge lamp is cold restrike types, that means, that theyhave to be
coldbefore re-striking.Forthis reason,youhave towait5 minutes(afterhaving switchedOffthe lampbefore you
can switch it back On again. If you try to switch On the lamp within 5 minutes after having switched it Off, the
COLORSPOT 170ATwill storethis informationand automaticallyignitethe lampwhen the5minutesperiodhas
expired.The message"HEAt" willappear onthecontrol boarddisplay oftheCOLORSPOT170AT. If theignition
of the lamp is seven times unsuccessful, on the display will appear "LA.Er.", meaning that the lamp could be
damaged or even missed, or there could be a failure on the ignitor or ballast.
Colour - wheel
TheCOLORSPOT 170ATcontains acolourwheel with 11colour positions-10 ofthese withdichroiccolours and
the last one white. All colours are interchangeable.The colour-wheel can be positioned between two adjacent
colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour- wheel continuously at different speeds("Rainbow
effect“ in both directions).
Rotating gobo wheel
The rotating gobo-wheel includes 3 metal gobos, 3 glass gobos and 1 multicolor dichroic gobo rotating in both
directions,indexable.Allgobosare interchangeable.The metalgobos havean outsidediameter of26.9mmand an
image diameter of 22.5 mm.The glass and dichroic gobos have an outside diameter of 26.8 mm and an image
diameterof 22.5mm.

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Focus
Motorized focus enables the beam to be focused anywhere on the stage.
Shutter/Dimmer/Strobe
The dimming (0-100%) is provided by the simple mechanical shutter unit.This unit may also be used for strobe
effect (1 - 8 flashes per second).
7. Stand - alone mode
The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execute pre-set programs which can be
different for every fixture.To set the program to be played,see the "Stand-alone setting" ( menu "St.AL.").
"Stand-alone operation" can be applied to the single fixture (the fixture may be set to the master /slave mode or
controller mode ) or to multiple fixtures operating synchronously.
Synchronous operation of multiple fixtures requires that they must be connected on a data link and one of them
is set as a master (master mode) and the rest as the slaves (slave mode).The slaves are assigned to SLA1-
SLA9 and on the certain slave address can be connected only one fixture.To set the fixture as the master or
slave , see the "Addressing" (menu "A001").
If the master fixture runs a reset or plays test(program) ,all slaves will execute these acts too.
You can't play or edit any programs on the slaves by their control panels if the master is switched on and
connected to the master/slave chain.
The master fixture starts simultaneous program start in the other slave fixtures.All fixtures have a definite,
synchronizedstartingpoint whenplayingbacktheirprograms.Thenumberof runningprogram isthe samein all
slaves and depends on the master's choice (menu "St.AL." ).Every fixture runs its program repeatedly ,starting
the program step No.1 when requested by the master .
Forexample:
If the slave fixture has a shorter program length, it will continously repeat its program until the master fixture
finishes its own program and restarts its program running (slave 1- prog.step 3 will not be finished).
If the slave fixture has a longer program length, it will restart at prog.step 1 before it completes all itsprog.steps
(slave 2 - prog.step 5 will not be played)- see the picture bellow.
Note:Disconectthe fixturesfromthe DMXcontrollerbefore master/slaveoperating ,otherwisedatacollisions can
occur and the fixtures will not work properly!
It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) into the input of the master fixture and into the
output of the last slave fixture in the data link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link.
From the master's control panel is possible to control any slave in a master/slave chain.
Starting point
Restart

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8. Functions of the control panel
The control panel situated on the front side of the base offers several features.You can simply set the DMX
address,master/slave mode, read the number of lamp or unit hours, run test, make a reset and also use many
functions for setting and service purposes.
The main menu of the control panel is accessed by pressing the [ Mode ] button - press this one so many times
untilthedisplay showsmessage"A001" (with actuallystored address).Browsethroughthe menubythepressing
[ Up ] or[ Down ] buttons- thedisplayshowsstepbystep thesemessages:A001,SLCt,InFO,PErS,LAMP,tESt,
StAL,rESE,SPEC.Press [ Enter ] if you wish to select one of them.The functions are described in the following
sections and the function hierarchy is shown below.
8.1 Addressing
By this menu you can set the DMX address or address the fixture as a master/slave.
- DMX addressing
1. Press the [ Mode]- button so many times until the display shows message "A001" (with actually stored
address).
2. Press [Enter ]-button and use the [ Up ] and [ Down ] buttons to select"dM.Ad."-menu.
3. Press[ Enter ]-button(the letter "A" flashes) and by [ Up ] and [ Down ] buttons select required address (001
-497), press [ Enter ]-button to confirm.
4.Select"M.ASL."-menu,press[ Enter ]-buttonanduse [ Up ] and[ Down ] buttons toselect "d.AbL."(nomaster
or slave),press [ Enter]-button to confirm.
5.Press the [ Mode ]- button.Choosen address is shown on the display.
If message "A001" (with actually stored address) flashes-no DMX data received at the DMX-input.
- Master/slave adressing
1. Press the [ Mode]- button so many times until the display shows message "A001" (with actually stored
address).
2. Press [ Enter ]-button and use the [ Up ] and [ Down ] buttons to select "MA.SL."-menu.
3.Press [ Enter ]-button(displayflashes) andselect"MASt"(to setthefixture asthe masterina chainof multiple
fixtures) or "SLA.1"-"SLA.9" (to set the fixture to be the slave in a chain of multiple fixtures) and press [Enter
] to confirm. If you want address no master or slave, select "d.AbL.".
4.Press the [ Mode ]- button.Choosen address is shown on the display.
If message "MASt." fast flashes-DMX signal is received at the DMX-input- disconnect DMX controller!
Only one fixture may be the master. Up to the 9 slaves may be connected to the master and on the certain
address can be connected only one slave fixture (SLA1-SLA9).

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Note:Disconectthe fixturesfromthe DMXcontrollerbefore master/slaveoperating ,otherwisedatacollisions can
occur and the fixtures will not work properly!
If the fixture is set as the master and DMX signal is connected to its input,the error massage "MAEr" will appear
onits displayand thefixture's addresswill beset toits DMX addressin orderto respondto DMXsignal fromthe
controller.
Forexample:
The master fixture has this address setting:"dM.Ad."-menu.........A013
"MA.SL."-menu........MASt (is displayed)
The DMX signal is connected to the master fixture.The message "MAst" starts fast flashing and after 20s error
massage "MA.Er" appears on its display and the fixture automatically will be switched to its DMX address
(masteraddress isdisabled).
Now the fixture has the address setting: "dM.Ad."-menu.........A013 ("A013"/" MA.Er"blinks )
"MA.SL."-menu.........d.AbL.
If the fixture is set as the slave and DMX signal is connected to its input,the fixture will respond to DMX signal
fromthe controller(in dependenceonthe fixture'sDMX address).
8.2 Slave control
This function allows you to control the slaves from the master's control panel in a master/slave operation.
Selectthisfunctionfrom themain menuandpress [Enter]-button.Browsethelistofall connectedslaves("SL.C.1"
- "SL.C.9")by pressing[ Up ] and[Down ] bottons.Selectthe desired slaveandpress[ Enter]-button.Theslave's
control panel is available from the master's control panel.
If no slave is connected to the master,massages "SL.C.1","SL.C.2","SL.C3"..."SL.C.9" still round repeat.
Note:This function is available from the master fixture only.
8.3 Fixture informations
The menu allows you to read an useful information about the fixture as the lamp life,lamp strikes,software
version, etc.
Press [ Up ] and [ Down ] buttons to select the desired option and press [ Enter ] to see the value or next
submenu.
Power On time
-By this option you can read the total number of the operation hours since the
COLORSPOT 170 AT has been fabricated.Press [ Enter ] or [ Mode ] to return to the
menu.