Robe Robin Mini Pointe User manual

Brand: Robe

Model: Robin Mini Pointe

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: User manual

Version1.4

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 Rigging the xture .................................................................................................... 10

3.5 DMX-512 connection ................................................................................................ 12

3.6 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 13

3.7 Replacing colour lters ............................................................................................. 14

4. Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................. 15

5. Control menu map ........................................................................................................ 16

6. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 19

6.1 Addressing (DMXA) .................................................................................................. 19

6.2 Fixture information (Info) .......................................................................................... 19

6.3 Personality (Pers) ..................................................................................................... 20

6.4 Lamp on/o (Lamp) .................................................................................................. 21

6.5 Manual Control (Manual) .......................................................................................... 21

6.6 Test program (Test Prg) ............................................................................................ 22

6.7 Stand-alone (St Alone) ............................................................................................. 22

6.8 Reset (Reset) ........................................................................................................... 23

6.9 Special functions (Special) ....................................................................................... 23

7. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 25

8. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 26

9. Technical Specications ..............................................................................................28

10. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 31

11. ChangeLog ................................................................................................................. 31

Robin miniPointe

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 miniPointe 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 suer 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!

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 o until

it has reached room temperature.

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 ma-

nipulate with it.

Before switching the xture OFF, turn the lamp OFF and allow the xture to cool for a while.

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 fastened.

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 xture.

Warning

The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more

than 5 meters.

The maximum ambient temperature 45°C must never be exceeded.

CAUTION!

The front 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-o-cycles (e.g. 10 min. on / 10 min. o) 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 !

2. Fixture exterior view

Rear panel of the base:

1 - 5-pin DMX Out

2 - Power Out

3 - 5-pin DMX In

4 - Power In

Front panel of the base:

1 - Display

2 - ESCAPE button

3 - ENTER button

4 - NEXT button

5 -PREV button

The head should be locked for transportation- the tilt lock (2) and the pan lock (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.

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 miniPointe 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 su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

Design of the Robin miniPointe allows to connect several xtures to AC mains power in one interconnected

daisy chain using power input and throughput connectors. Needed daisy chain cords are stated in the chapter

“Technical specications “

The max. number of connected xtures depends on the AC mains power voltage and xture version:

EU version (CE) US version (cETLus)

15 xtures at power supply= 230V 9 xtures at power supply= 230V

13 xtures at power supply= 208V 7 xtures at power supply= 208V

7 xtures at power supply= 120V 5 xtures at power supply= 120V

Do not overload the supply line and the connecting leads.

Wiring and connection work must be carried out by qualied sta!

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 de signed

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

. 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!

3.3 Lamp adjustment

The lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to dierences 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.

Connect the xture to the mains, switch on the lamp, open shutter and dimmer, set focus (Static

gobo wheel should be set at 0 DMX) and check the image on the wal

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).

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.

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 certicated to the purpose.

The xture (xtures) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes

and regulation.

For overhead installation, the xture must be always secured with a safety wire

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

expert 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 qualications, 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 inammable

material (decoration articles, etc.) in a distance of min. 0.5 m.

The special desing of the temperature lter has allowed to reduce distance betwen the

xture and lit objects, but the minimum distance of 5 meters between light output from

the moving head and the lit objects must be kept!

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 characte ristics .

For securing a xture to the truss, install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the xture.

Use only the safety wire with screw-on carabine. Pull the safety wire through the safety attachment point on

the bottom of the base and around the truss as shown on the pictures below.

Truss installation via 2 Omega holders Truss installation via mounting adapter

When installing xtures side-by-side,

avoid illuminating one xture with another!

DANGER TO LIFE!

Before taking into operation for the rst time,the installation has to be approved by

an expert!

1-Fixture

2-Truss

3-Clamp

4-Mounting adapter

5-Quarter-turn fasteners

6-Safety wire

7-Omega holder

3.5 DMX-512 connection

The xture is equipped with 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output.

Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to

connect the controller with the xture or one xture with another.

DMX output DMX input

XLR socket: XLR plug:

If you are using the standard DMX controllers, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly with

the DMX input of the rst xture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-out-

puts, you need to use adapter-cables.

Building a serial DMX-chain:

Connect the DMX-output of the rst xture in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next xture. Always

connect one output with the input of the next xture until all xtures are connected.

Caution: At the last xture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor

between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 5-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last xture.

1 - Shield

2 - Signal (-)

3 - Signal (+)

4 - Used for wireless DMX

5 - Used for wireless DMX

1 - Shield

2 - Signal (-)

3 - Signal (+)

4 - Used for wireless DMX

5 - Used for wireless DMX

3.6 Wireless DMX operation

The wireless version of the Robin miniPointe is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna

for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band.

Push in the 5-pin XLR plug (1) into 5-pin XLR sockit (4) and simultaneously locating pin (2) into hole (5) in the

xture. In this way the wireless DMX module is connected with the xture.

NOTE: when you disconnect the DMX wireless module from xture, press and hold lock (5) during getting the

wireless module out.

To link the xture with DMX transmitter.

The xture can be only linked with the transmitter by running the link procedure at DMX transmitter .

After linking , the level of DMX signal ( 0-100 %) is displayed in the menu item “Stat“ (Special -->Vireless -->Stat).

To unlink the xture from DMX transmitter.

The xture can be unlinked from receiver via the menu item “ Unlink“ (Special-->Vireless -->Unlink.).

1 - 5-pin XLR (female)

2 - Locating pin

3 - Lock

Robe Wireless CRMX-LB100

3.7 Replacing colour lters

Install colour lters with the device switched o only.

Unplug from mains before!

Colour lters

1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool 20 minutes.

2. Remove the plastic cover of the head /from the side of the lemp driver (1)/ by loosening the 3 quarter-turn

fasteners on the cover.

3. Turn the colour wheel (2) to the suitable position. The dichroic lters are xed on the colour wheel by

the magnets.

4. Release the dichroic lter (3) from the slot (5) of the colour wheel by inclining it from its position

to break the power of the magnet (4)

. Protect the glass lter with a piece of paper or clout.

5. Insert a new dichroic lter into the colour wheel and check that it snapped into slot (5) correctly .

6. Place the plastic cover back before applying power.

4. Remotely controllable functions

Lamp

The Robin miniPointe is to be operated with a OSRAM SIRIUS HRI 140W RO lamp. The OSRAM SIRIUS HRI

140W RO with its focusing dichroic reector is highly ecient and optimized for wide range of light applications

Colour wheel

This wheel contains 13 replaceable dichroic lters + open.The colour wheel can be positioned between two

adjacent colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at dierent speeds

("Rainbow eect“ in both directions).

Static gobo wheel

The static gobo wheel includes 10 metal gobos and 3 beam reducers. Gobo positioning and gobo wheel rotation

is available as well as a gobo-shake function.

Eects

Two rotaing prisms: 14.6° and 16°.

Dynamic Flower Eect creates spectacular beam eects in the air which can change shape, size and speed

of rotation.

Frost

Frost module provides variable frost for ne frosting.

Focus

Motorized focus allowes to focus beam from approx. 4 metres to innity.

Dimmer/Shutter unit

Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the mechanical dimmer /shutter unit. This unit is also used for strobe

eects with variable speed.

Pan/Tilt

Fast pan and tilt movement, pan movement range: 540°, tilt movement range 270°.

5. Control menu map

Default settings=Bold print

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

DMXA Set DMXA 001-512

DMX Pres Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Info PO Time Total

Reset

LA Time

Total

Reset

Air Fil

R Ti

Aler P 10-300

DMX In

Pan 0-255

Dim F 0-255

Hea Temp Current

Highest

High Res

Bas Temp Current

Highest

High Res

Sw Ver IC-1

IC-2

IC-3

IC-4

Pers DMX Pres Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Pan Rev On, O

Tilt Rev On, O

P/T Mode Speed

Time

P/T Feed On, O

Lamp Pr Lamp Au On, O

DMX O On, O

DMX L On On, O

DMX L Of On, O

Lamp D 0-90

Lamp Sn On, O

Display Turn

On/O T On, O

Contrast 0-100%

Backlight 0-100%

BLC DMC On, O

Act BLC P/T Mov On, O

CWh Mov On, O

StG Mov On, O

Mic Sens 0...10...19

Fans Auto, High

Temp Uni °C, °F

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

I Ef Pos Pan

Dim F

Store

Defaults

Lamp On, O

Manual Pan 0-255

Dim F 0-255

Test Prg Static Pan 0-255

Tilt 0-255

Run

Dynamic

Sta Alone Music T On, O

Auti Run O

Test

Prog 1

Prog 2

Prog 3

Pr Play Test Prg

Prog 1

Prog 2

Prog 3

Pr Edit Prog 1 Step 1 Pan

Prog 2 : :

Prog 3 Step 40 F.Tim 0-25.5

S.Tim 0-25.5

COPY

Prg End 1-40

Reset

Special RDM Low

RDM Hight

Wireless Stat

Unlink

Adjust DMX Val Pan 0-255

Dim F 0-255

Calib Cal P/T Pan C 0-255

Til C 0-255

Store

Cal E

Color 0-255

StGob

E1

E1Rot

E2

E2Rot

Focus

Fro1

Fro2

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

S1-1

S1-2

S2-1

S2-2

Store

Sw Upd On, O

6. Control menu

The Robin miniPointe is equipped with 2-row LCD display which allows to set the xture´s behaviour

according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, test its various parts and lastly program it, if it has

to be used in a stand-alone mode.

Control panel:

[ESCAPE] button used to leave the menu without saving changes.

[NEXT] , [PREV] buttons for moving between menu items and for value adjusting.

[ENTER] button used to enter the selected menu and to conrm adjusted value.

After switching the xture on, display shows current DMX address.

6.1 Addressing (DMXA)

Set DMXA- Use this menu item to set the DMX start address of the xture, which is dened as the rst channel

from which the Robin miniPointe will respond to the controller.

If you set, for example, the address 36, the Robin miniPointe will use channels 36 - 55 for control (if Mode 1

is selected).

Please, be sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Robin miniPointe

correctly and independently from any other xture on the DMX data link.

If there is no data received at the DMX input, the display will start to ash "0001” with actually stored DMX address.

DMX Pres - DMX preset. Use the menu to select desired DMX channel mode.

Mode 1 - 22 control channels

Mode 2 - 17 control channels

Mode 3 - 27 control channels

6.2 Fixture information (Info)

PO Time - Power on time. Select this menu to read the number of the xture operation hours.

Total -

The item shows the total number of the operation hours since

the Robin miniPointe

has been fabricated.

Reset -

The item shows the number of the operation hours that the

Robin miniPointe

has been powered on since the counter was last reset.

In order to reset this counter to 0, press and hold both [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons and the

[Enter] button at the same time.

LA Time - Lamp on time. Select this menu to read the number of the lamp operation hours.

Total -

The item shows the total number of the lamp operation hours since

the Robin miniPointe

has been fabricated.

Reset -

The item shows the number of the lamp operation hours that the

Robin miniPointe

has been powered on since the counter was last reset.

In order to reset this counter to 0, press and hold both [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons and the

[Enter] button at the same time.

Air Fil - Air lter. Regular cleaning of the air lter is very important for the xture´s life and performance.

Dust, dirt and fog uid residues reduces the xture´s light output and cooling ability.

The two items of this menu help you to keep cleaning period of the air lter.

Aler P - Alert period. Cleaning schedule for the xture depends on the operating

environment.

It is therefore impossible to specify accurate cleaning interval. This item allows

you to change the cleaning interval of the air lters. This "alert" value is 300 hours and it

is set as default. Inspect the xture within its 300 hours of operation to see whether cleaning

is necessary. If cleaning is required, clean all air lters and change the value in this menu

on acceptable level. Min. level of alert period is 10 hours, max. is 300 hours.

R Ti - Remaining Time.The item allows you to read the time which remains to cleaning

air lters.The time period is set in the menu mentioned above.

Expired time period is signalled by a negative mark (-) at the time value and a warning

message on the display.

Clean the air lter and reset the counter by pressing the press and hold both [NEXT] and

[PREV] buttons and the [Enter] button at the same time.

DMX In - DMX readout. The menu is used to read DMX values of each channel received by the xture.

Hea Temp - Head temperature. The menu shows temperature of the xture head.

Current - A current temperature in the xture head.

Highest - A maximum temperature of the the xture head since the xture has

been fabricated.

High Res - A maximum temperature of the the xture head since the counter

was last reset.

In order to reset this counter, press and hold both [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons and the

[Enter] button at the same time.

Bas Temp - Base temperature. The menu shows temperature of the xture base.

Current - A current temperature in the xture base.

Highest - A maximum temperature of the the xture base since the xture has

been fabricated.

High Res - A maximum temperature of the the xture base since the counter

was last reset.

In order to reset this counter, press and hold both [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons and the

[Enter] button at the same time.

Sw Ver - Software versions. Select this item to read the software version of the xture modules.

IC-1 - A pan/Tilt processor

IC-2 - EEprom

IC-3 - A Color wheel/static gobo wheel/shutter/focus processor

IC-4 - A Prism/frost processor

6.3 Personality (Pers)

DMX Pres - DMX preset. Use the menu to select desired channel mode.

Mode 1 - 20 control channels

Mode 2 - 15 control channels

Mode 3 - 25 control channels

Pan Rev - Pan reverse. The item allows to invert pan movement.

Tilt Rev - Tilt reverse. The item allows to invert tilt movement.

P/T Mode - Pan and Tilt movement mode. Use this menu to set mode of the pan/tilt movement.

Speed - Both Pan and tilt will move with the same speed as adjusted at the channel 5

"Pan/Tilt speed, Pan/Tilt time".

Time – The pan and tilt will move with dierent speeds and they will come at

the same time to the end point of their tracks (pan and tilt use their optimal speeds).

Time of the pan/tilt movement (25.5 sec. max.) is set by the channel "Pan/Tilt speed, Pan/Tilt

time".

P/T Feed - Pan and Tilt Feedback. The menu item allows to return the mowing head to the required pan/tilt

position after changing the position by an external force if this option is set on.

Note. The Pan/Tilt Feedback should be permanent On, the option O is not suitable for standard operation and

the head of the xture can be damaged!

Lamp Pr - Lamp preset. Use this menu to set behaviour of the xture lamp.

Lamp Au - If the item is On, the lamp will be automatically turn on after switching

the xture on.

DMX O - The item enables to switch the lamp o via DMX command from DMX

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