Robe ROBIN iForte Bedienungsanleitung
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Preliminary Version
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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 Replacing the frosts .................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Replacing rotating gobos .......................................................................................... 8
3.4 Rigging the xture .................................................................................................... 10
3.5 DMX-512 connection................................................................................................ 13
3.6 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 16
4. Remotely controllable functions................................................................................. 17
5. Control menu map........................................................................................................ 19
6. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Tab " Address" .......................................................................................................... 26
6.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 26
6.3 Tab "Personality" ...................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Tab "Manual Control"................................................................................................ 31
6.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 32
6.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 32
7. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 38
8. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 39
9. NFC ................................................................................................................................ 42
10. Technical Specications............................................................................................ 43
11. ChangeLog ................................................................................................................. 47
12. Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 48
13. Maintenance................................................................................................................ 48
13.1 Fixture watertight covers and torques of covers crews ......................................... 49
13.2 Disposing of the product ........................................................................................ 52
Robin iForte
Robin iForte POI
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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 warnings in
this manual.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modication to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modications to the device are not subject to warranty.
The Robin iForte was designed for outdoor 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 suer 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 servicing any part of the xture.
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 qualied 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.
The housing of the xture becomes hot during its operation.
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
LED light emission. Risk of eye injury.
Do not look straight at the xture´s LED source during operation. The intense light
beam may damage your eyes.
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CAUTION! Risk group 2, RG-2
Avoid looking directly into the light source.
WARNING! This unit does not contain an ON/OFF switch. Always disconnect the power input cable
from mains to completely remove power from unit when not in use or before cleaning or servicing the unit.
When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the xture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust.
Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the xture is under operation.
The xture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the xture to cool approximately 20 minutes prior to ma-
nipulate with it.
Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
Always use a safety wire for overhead installation.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.
The maximum ambient temperature must never be exceeded.
CAUTION!
The front glass cover has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
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
qualied for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
CAUTION!
To avoid damage of the internal parts of the xture head, never let the sunlight
(or other light source) lights directly to the front glass cover, even when the xture
is not in operation !
Please use only an original ROBE packaging (paper box, loader case or foam shell) for
transporting the device, otherwise potential damage of the device during its transport
will not
subject to warranty
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Do not touch the device’s housing bare hands during its operation (housing becomes hot)!
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.
Immunity of the equipment is designed for electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 according to the standard
EN55103-2 ed.2 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video, audiovisual and en-
tertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2: Immunity.
The product (covers and cables) must not be exposed to a high frequency electromagnetic eld higher than 3V/m.
The installation company should check levels of possible interferences above the tested levels E1,E2,E3 given
by this standard (e.g. transmitters in surrounding area) before installing the equipment.
Emission of the equipment complies with the standard EN55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia
equipment – Emission Requirements according to class B.
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2. Fixture exterior view
The head has to be locked for transportation - the tilt lock latch (6) and the pan lock latch (5) have to be in the
locked positions. To unlock the head, move these latches to unlock position before operating the xture.
1- Head
2- Arm
3- Handle
4 - Base
5- Pan lock
6- Tilt lock
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Rear panel of the base
10 - Ethernet out (RJ45)
11 - Battery holder
12 - Power (PowerCon True 1)
13 - DMX out (5-pin XLR)
14 - Ethernet In (RJ45)
15 - Fuse holder
16 - DMX in (5-pin XLR)
Front panel of the base:
7- NFC point
8- Display
9 - Control buttons
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3. Installation
Fixtures must be installed by a qualied electrician in accordance with all
national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations.
The Robin iForte´s panel connectors are dust and water protected according to IP 65
by mating with related cable connectors. They cannot stay disconnected outdoor.
All unused panel connectors have to be sealed by the rubber caps.
Visually check panel connectors on accidental water leaks before connecting related
cable connectors.
If some water will appear in panel connectors, do not connect cable connectors,
especially power!
3.1 Connection to the mains
To apply power, rst check that the head pan and tilt locks are released.
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The xture has to be connected to an electric outlet which is equiped with
a residual-current device (residual-current circuit breaker)!
Wiring and connection work must be carried out by a qualied electrician.
The Robin iForte is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC
power source from 100-240 Volts.
Power cable is enclosed to the xture. If you need to install a power plug on the power cable to allow connection
to power outlets, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions. If you
have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualied electrician.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth PE/GND
This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded).
Ensure all connections and the power plug on the cable are properly sealed.
The rubber caps have to be placed on unused connectors.
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3.2 Replacing the frosts
Unplug the xture from mains before replacing the frosts!
To replace the frost.
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool for 40 minutes.
2. Remove cover of the head by unscrewing 6
h
ex socket head screws M5x16 on the cover to get access to
the 1° frost (1) and 5° frost (7).
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. The holder (2) of the frost foil is fastened to the frost holder (3) by means of the four magnets (4). Grip the
holder (2) and carefully tilt it out to break a force of magnets (4) on the frost holder (3).
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. Place a new frost module into the frost holder (3). Check, that both slots (6) snapped correctly into two
protrusions (5) in the holder (3).
5. P
lace the head cover back on the xture and screw it by means of the six
h
ex socket head screws M5x16
before applying power.
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3.3 Replacing rotating gobos
1. Close a light output of the xture and allow the xture to cool about 40 minutes.
2. Remove cover of the head by unscrewing 6
h
ex socket head screws M5x16 on the cover to get access to
gobo wheels.
3. Connect the xture to mains. Go to the tab "Service", select the menu "Adjust DMX values " and move
the xture head to the position which is suitable for changing rot. gobos as shown on the picture below.
4. Escape from the menu "Adjust DMX values " and go to the menu " Rotating Gobos Change" in the same tab,
select menu Gobo Carousel 1 (or Gobo Carousel 2) and enter the menu.
5. Select a gobo (G1-Mg, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7) which you wish to replace. The selected gobo will move to
the accessible position for its changing.
Note: "G1-Mg" means the gobo holder with a magnet.
6. Check that the position point (4) on the gobo holder aims exactly to the
toothlike projection (6) on
the edge of the rotating gobo wheel. If not, go to the option "Gobo Oset" and adjust the position point (4)
exactly opposite of the
toothlike projection(6). Adjusted value in the "Gobo Oset" is valid for all gobos on
the gobo carousel.
Note: The magnet (7) on the gobo holder substitutes the position point (4).
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. Gently pull up the gobo holder (3) from the rotation gobo carousel
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Gobo wheel 1
Gobo wheel 2
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8. Remove the spring lock (1) with an appro
priate tool (e.g. small-bladed screwdriver).
Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glass gobo with bare ngers.
9. Remove the original gobo (2) and insert the new one (grey side towards the light source, black side
towards the front lens).
The Robe gobo has a small position point (5) at its edge which has to aim at the position point (4) on
the gobo holder (3). Insert the spring lock (1) to secure correct gobo position in the gobo holder (3).
10. Insert the gobo holder back into gobo carousel in this way, that its position point (4) (or magnet (7) has to
exactly aim at a small toothlike projection (6) on the edge of the rotating gobo wheel. Do not move with
neighbouring gobo holders.
11. Escape the gobo item and enter another gobo item which you want to replace. You do not need to set
the gobo oset again. Repeat steps 6, 8-12 for all gobos which you need to replace on the gobo carousel.
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3.4 Rigging the xture
A structure intended for installation of the xture(s) must safely hold weight of the xture(s) placed on it. The
structure has to be certicated to the purpose.
The xture (xtures) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes
and regulations.
For overhead installation, the xture must be always secured with a safety wire
that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the xture
When rigging, derigging or servicing the xture staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges,
under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden.
The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by an ex-
pert before taking into operation for the rst time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by a skilled
person once a year.
Allow the xture to cool for ten minutes before handling.
The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including calculating working
load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the
projector. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but use a help of professional
companies.
CAUTION: Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety
of a possible installation, do not install the xture!
The xture has to be installed out of the reach of public.
The xture must never be xed swinging freely in the room.
Danger of re !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in a distance of min. 1 m.
CAUTION!
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the xture on the truss.
Follow the instructions mentioned at the bottom of the base.
Make sure that the device is xed properly! Ensure that the
structure (truss) to which you are attaching the xtures is secure.
The xture can be placed directly on the stage oor or rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its
operation characteristics .
For securing the xture to the truss, install a safety wire which can hold at least 10 times the weight of the xture.
Use only the safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate.
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