Robe ROBIN Pointe User manual

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Version1.7

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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 Changing the lamp ..................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Lamp adjustment ....................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Replacing rotating gobos ........................................................................................ 10
3.5 Rigging the xture .................................................................................................... 11
3.6 DMX-512 connection................................................................................................ 13
3.7 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 14
3.8 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 16
4. Remotely controllable functions................................................................................. 17
5. Control menu map........................................................................................................ 18
6. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Tab " Address" ......................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Tab "Information"...................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Tab "Personality"...................................................................................................... 24
6.4 Tab "Manual Control" ............................................................................................... 26
6.5 Tab "Stand-alone" ................................................................................................... 26
6.6 Tab "Service"............................................................................................................ 27
6.7 Icon "Lamp menu".................................................................................................... 29
7. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 29
8. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 30
9. Technical Specications.............................................................................................. 32
10. Maintenance and cleaning......................................................................................... 34
11. ChangeLog ................................................................................................................. 35
12. Photometric diagrams................................................................................................ 36
Robin Pointe

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP
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
manual 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 Pointe was designed for indoor use and it is intended for
professional application only. It is not for household use.
1. Safety instructions
CAUTION!
Disconnect the xture from mains before you remove any cover of the xture.
With a high voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching
alive wires and electrical parts under covers!
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.
Always disconnect the xture from AC power before cleaning, removing or installing the fuses, or any part.
The power plug has to be accessible after installing the xture. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in re or electric shock.
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.
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.
Do not touch the device’s housing bare hands during its operation (housing becomes hot)!
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
CAUTION ! EYE DAMAGES !
Avoid looking directly into the light source!

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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 off until
it has reached room temperature.
Before switching the xture OFF, turn the lamp OFF and allow the xture to cool for a while.
Do not shake the xture. 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.
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 objective 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.
The xture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the xture to cool approximately 20 minutes prior to
manipulate with it.
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 fas-
tened.
Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this xture.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the x-
ture.
Warning
The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more
than 10 meters.
The maximum ambient temperature 45°C must 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
qualied 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.
CAUTION!
Fast on-off-cycles (e.g. 10 min. on / 10 min. off) will reduce lamp life.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage of the internal parts of the xture head, never let the sunlight lights
directly to the front lens , even when the xture is not working !

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2. Fixture exterior view
Rear panel of the base:
1- Ethernet input-RJ45
2- Power
3 - 3-pin DMX Out
4 - 5-pin DMX Out
5 - Fuse holder-live
6 - Fuse holder-neutral
7 - 3-pin DMX In
8 - 5-pin DMX In
Front panel of the base:
1- QVGA touch screen
2- ESCAPE button
3- NEXT button
4- PREV button
5 - ENTER/DISPLAY ON button
The head should be locked for transportation- the tilt lock latch (2) and the pan lock latch (3) have to be in the
locked positions. To unlock the head, move these latches to unlock positions before operating the xture.
1- Front lens
2 - Tilt lock
3- Pan lock
4- Base
5- Moving head
6- Arm
The ENTER/DISPLAY ON button also serves for switching the display on when the xture is disconnected
from the mains.

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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 regulation.
3.1 Connection to the mains
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The Robin Pointe is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC
power source from 100-240 Volts.
This xture must be earthed. To use the xture, a plug must be xed.
The correct assembly of a sufcient plug may be done by professional persons only.
The conductors in the cable are marked by the following table.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Green /Yellow Green Earth

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3.2 Changing the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamp with the xture unplug from mains !
To insert the new lamp.
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool at least 20 minutes.
2. .Loosen the two quarter-turn fasteners (1) on a lamp cover and remove the lamp cover (2) to get into lamp
compartment.
3. Remove both Fastons (3) from at blades of the lamp.
4. Holding the lamp by its ceramic base (4), carefully pull the lamp outwards until you break force of
spring locks (5) keeping the lamp in the lamp compartment.
5 Holding the new lamp by its ceramics base (4), gently insert the lamp into lamp compartment until it snaps
into spring locks (5).
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!
Warning: do not touch the lamp’s envelope with bare hands. Should this happen, clean the bulb with a cloth
soaked in alcohol and dry it
6. Slide both Fastons (3) onto lamp blades and check this connection
7 . Re-insert the lamp cover (2) and tighten the two quarter-turn fasteners (1) .
8. Connect the xture to the mains.
9. Reset the "Lamp On Time” and "Lamp Strikes” counters in the menu "Information”.
Never operate this xture without the lamp!
Do not operate this xture without the lamp cover!

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3.3 Lamp adjustment
The lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to differences between lamps,the ne adjustment may improve
light performance.
For lamp adjustment serve four slots in the lamp assembly.
Slots A - for adjustment of the lamp horizontally
Slots B - for adjustment of the lamp vertically
To adjust the lamp in the xture.
1. Connect the xture to the mains, switch on the lamp, open shutter and dimmer, set zoom and focus (Static
gobo wheel a rotating gobo wheel should be set at 0 DMX) and check the image on the wal l
2. Disconnect the xture from mains.
3. .Loosen two quarter-turn fasteners (1) on a lamp cover and remove the lamp cover (2) to get into lamp
compartment.
4. Move the lamp into desired position by using a suitable screwdriver inserted in the appropriate slots (A, B).
5. Re-insert the lamp cover (2) and tighten the two quarter-turn fasteners (1) .
6. Connect the xture to the mains and check if the adjustment has been correctly made.
7. If you need to continue in adjusting, disconnect the xture from mains and repeat steps 2-5.
The lamp must be adjusted with the xture disconnected from mains!
Do not operate this xture without the lamp cover!
Note: Due to light refraction in the xture, the lamp has to be moved into direction of shifted hot-spot - see
pictures below.

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Note!
The adjusted hot-spot may move during the rst 100 hours of the lamp operation
(lamp stabilizes its burning) and the lamp adjusting has to be repeated.
(In some cases, the lamp adjusting has to be made every 100 hours of lamp operation.)

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3.4 Replacing rotating gobos
DANGER!
Replace gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before!
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool.
2. Remove the bottom plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover.
3. Gently pull up the gobo holder from the rotation gobo wheel .
4. Carefully remove the gobo and the spring gobo-lock from the gobo holder by pushing to the gobe from the side
without toothed wheel t. Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glass gobo - use a suitable glove.
Be careful! Glass!
5. Insert the new gobo (glazy side towards the lamp). Insert the spring-gobo lock
to secure it in the gobo holder.
6. Insert the gobo holder back into rotating gobo wheel .
5. Replace the bottom cover before applying power.