Robe Color Spot 1200 AT User manual

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions......................................................................................................... 3
2.Operating determinations .............................................................................................. 4
3. Description of the fixture............................................................................................... 5
4.Installation ...................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Connection to the mains............................................................................................ 7
4.2 Changing the power supply settings - magnetic ballast ............................................ 7
4.3 Fitting the lamp.......................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Lamp adjustment....................................................................................................... 9
4.5 Inserting/Exchanging gobos,colours and effects....................................................... 9
4.6 Rigging the fixture ................................................................................................... 11
4.7 DMX-512 connection/connection between fixtures ................................................. 13
4.8 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................ 14
5. DMX protocol ............................................................................................................... 15
6. Controller mode ........................................................................................................... 22
6.1 DMX addressing ..................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Remotely controllable functions .............................................................................. 22
7.Control menu map........................................................................................................ 24
8. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 27
8.1 Fixture Address ....................................................................................................... 27
8.2 Fixture informations................................................................................................. 27
8.3 Personality .............................................................................................................. 30
8.4LampOn/Off ............................................................................................................ 32
8.5Test sequences........................................................................................................ 32
8.6 Manual mode .......................................................................................................... 32
8.7 Stand-alone setting ................................................................................................. 32
8.8 Reset functions........................................................................................................33
8.9 Special functions..................................................................................................... 34
9. Low power mode.......................................................................................................... 34
10. Error and information messages.............................................................................. 35
11.Technical specifications ............................................................................................ 37
12. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 42
Colorspot 1200 AT

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CAUTION!
Keepthis deviceaway fromrain andmoisture!
Unplugmains leadbefore openingthe housing!
FORYOUROWNSAFETY,PLEASEREADTHISUSERMANUALCAREFULLY
BEFOREYOU INITIALSTART-UP!
1. Safety instructions
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to:
-be qualilfied
- follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION!
Be carefulwith your operations.
Witha high voltage you can suffer
adangerous electricshock whentouching thewires!
Thisdevice has leftour premises in absolutely perfect condition. Inorder to maintainthis condition and toensure
asafe operation, itis absolutely necessary for the user tofollow the safetyinstructions and warning noteswritten
in this manual.
Important:
Themanufacturer willnot acceptliability for anyresulting damagescaused by thenon-observance ofthis manual
or any unauthorized modification to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
Neverlet thepower-cord comeinto contact withother cables!Handle thepower-cord and allconnections withthe
mains with particular caution!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Alwaysplug in thepower plug least.Make sure thatthe power-switch isset to off-positionbefore you connectthe
device to the mains.The power-plug has to be accessable after installing the device.
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,when thedevice isnot inuse orbefore cleaningit. Onlyhandle thepower-cord
by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
This device falls under protection class I.Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified employee.
Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
Do not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp’s life.
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.
Donot touch the device’shousing bare hands during itsoperation (housing becomes hot)!
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
CAUTION! EYEDAMAGES!
Avoid looking directlyintothelight source
(meantespecially forepileptics) !

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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.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately.The arising condensation watermight damage yourdevice.Leave the deviceswitchedoffuntilit has
reachedroomtemperature.
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 the installation-spot, pleasemake sure that the deviceis 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 2.5 meters.
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 the fixtureafter having checked that the housing isfirmly closed andall screws are tightlyfastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may
explose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.
Themaximum ambient temperature 40°C must neverbe exceeded. Otherwise,the lamp is switchedoff and the
fixture is out of operation for 5 minutes.
CAUTION!
Thelens hasto be replacedwhen itisobviously damaged,
sothat itsfunctionis impaired,e.g. dueto cracks ordeep scratches!
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualifiedfor operating the device.Most damages are theresult of unprofessional operation!
CAUTION!
Thelamp hastobe replacedwhen it isdamaged
ordeformed due to theheat!
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!
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, burns due to ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, crash etc.
CAUTION!
Thehead andyoke mustbeunlocked beforeoperation!
Checkthepan/tiltlocks!

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3. Description of the fixture
1-Yoke
2 -Frontpanel
3- Moving head
4-Tilt lock button (red)
5-Tilt unlock button (green)
6- Pan lock/unlock lever
7-Handle
8- Base
Rear panel of the base
1 - Neutral fuse holder
2 - Live fuse holder
3- Power cord
4 - Power switch
5 - 5-pin DMX output
6 - 5-pin DMX input
7- 3-pin DMX output
8 - 3-pin DMX input
9 - Ethernet input
Front panel of the base
1 - Networkindicator
2 - Display
3-Infra-red sensor
4 - Data-transfer indicator
5 - RNS encoder wheel
6 - Escape button
7 - Enter button
The head can be locked for transportation- the tilt lock button (4) is pushed and the pan lock/unlock lever (6) is in
lock position.To unlock the head,press the tilt unlock button (5) and move the pan lock/unlock lever (6) to unlock
position.

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Head inside-top side
1 - Gobo wheel 2
2 - Colour wheel
3- CMY/conver.filter module
4 - Objective
5 - Effect wheel
6 - Gobo wheel 1
7- Lamp chamber
Head inside-bottom side
8 - Frost lamellas
9 - Iris
10 -Termostat
11 - Zoom/Focus module
12 - Igniter
13 - Lamp cover

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4. Installation
4.1 Connection to the mains
Verifythe powersupplysettings beforeapplyingpower!
Thefactory settings are printednext to the powerswitch.If youwish to change thepower supply settings,see the
nextchapter.
Installla 3-pronggrounding-typeplug onthe powercable(only forUS version208VAC/60Hz).The earth hasto be
connected!
If you have any doubts about proper installation,consult a qualified electrician.
The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:
Cable (EU) Cable (US)-208V Pin International
Brown Black Live L
Lightblue Brown Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
4.2 Changing the power supply settings - magnetic ballast
Boththe transformer andthe magneticballast mustbe connectedcorrectly forthe localACvoltageandfrequency.
Thewrong settings can cause poorperformance or demage ofthe moving head.
Note:TheUS-version settings is 208VAC interphase ,60Hz.
If you want to change the power supply settings,follow the instructions:
1.Disconnect the fixture from AC power.
2.Remove the both top base covers by loosening the 12 screws.
3.Move both wires 1 and both wires 2 on the ballast connection block to the position according to the desired
voltage.(The fixture contains 2 magnetics ballast connected in parallel).Move the wire 3 on the transformer
connection block to the position according to the desired voltage.
5.Closethe base beforeapplying AC power.
Example: Ballastand transformer connection block

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4.3 Fitting the lamp
DANGER!
Installthe lampswiththe deviceswitchedoff only.
Unplugfrom mainsbefore !
To insert the lamp (MSR 1200 AT SA):
1.Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool.
2.Loosen the 2 quarter-turn fasteners marked "X,Y," on the lamp cover at the back of the head.
3.Gently pull the lamp cover with lamp holder out of the head.
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.Reinsertthe lamp coverand tighten the 2quarter-turn fastenersagain.
7.Alignthe new lamp (see instructions below)
8.Reset "Lamp OnTime" counter in "Fixture information" menu.
Donot operate thisfixture withopened housing-cover!
Lampcover 2 quarter-turn fasteners
Lamp
Lampholder

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4.4 Lamp adjustment
The lamp holder is aligned at the factory.Due to differences between lamps, fine adjustment may improve light
performance:
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 flat surface (wall) using either DMX controller or
function "Lamp adjustment" in "Special functions" menu.
3.Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 adjustment screws „A, B, C”.Turn one screw
at a time to drag the hot-spot, diagonally across the projected image. If you cannot detect a hot -spot, adjust
the lamp until the light is even.
To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws „A, B, C” 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”the lamp out by turning the screws „A, B, C” counterclockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is
brightand evenly distributed.
4.5 Inserting/Exchanging gobos,colours and effects
DANGER!
Installthegobos,coloursand prisms withthe deviceswitchedoff only.
Unplugfrommainsbefore!
Turn off the lamp and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.Disconnect the fixture from power.
Open the bottom cover of the moving head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the top cover and follow
theinstructions below:
Rotating gobo-wheels:
1.Gently bend out the gobo holder to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
2.Press the ends of the spring gobo-lock together with an appropriate tool and remove it.
Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glass gobos as the oils from your hands can damage the
pattern.Always load coating away from the light source.
3.Remove the distance ring and gobo and insert the new gobo with distance ring. Press the ends of the spring
gobo-lock together and insert it in the front of the gobo.
4.Put the gobo holder back under the pressing snap and push it to the 3 fixative notches.
3 adjustment screws "A,B,C"
gobo springgobo-
lock
distancering
goboholder
pressingsnap
magnet

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CAUTION!
Thegobo holder withthe magnet mustbe placed inthe same goboposition
asit wasplaced before gobo replacement!
Colour-wheel:
1.Gently bend out the colour module to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
2.Put the new colour module back under the pressing snap and push it to the 3 fixative notches.
Effect-wheel:
1.Gently bend out the prism holder to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap.
2.Pressthe ends ofthe spring prism-lock together withan appropriate tooland remove it.Remove theprism and
insert the newone.
3.Press the ends of the spring prism-lock together and insert it in the front of the prism.
4.Put the prism holder back under the pressing snap and push it to the 3 fixative notches.
CAUTION!
ThePrism holder withthe magnet mustbe placed inthe same
prism position asit was placed beforeprism replacement!
colourmodule
pressingsnap
springprism-lock
prismholder
pressingsnap
prism
prismholder
magnet