Robe CitySkape 48 User manual
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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Fi ture e terior view ................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Rigging the fi ture ................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Connection to the mains ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Changing the lens array ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.4 Installation of the barn-doors ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 DMX 512 connection ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.6 Master/slave connection ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.7 Stand-alone operation ........................................................................................................................................ 10
4. CitySkape 48 (RGBCW) - DMX protocol .................................................................................................................... 11
5. Control menu map .................................................................................................................................................... 12
6. Fi ture menu ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
6.1 Fi ture Address ................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Fi ture information ............................................................................................................................................. 15
6.3 Personality .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Manual mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
6. 5 Test sequences................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.6 Stand-alone setting ............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.7 Special functions ................................................................................................................................................. 19
7. RDM .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
8. Wireless DMX operation ........................................................................................................................................... 21
9. Error and information messages .............................................................................................................................. 22
10. Technical specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 22
11. Cleaning and maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 25
12. ChangeLog .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR CitySkape 48
Save it for future reference.
This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure 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 modification to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
1. Safety instructions
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel of the fi ture.
This fi ture 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 fi ture from AC power before cleaning, removing or installing the fuses, or any part.
Do not overload wall outlets and e tension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the fi ture and the power cord
from time to time.
Do not install the unit near naked flames.
During the operation the housing becomes hot (up to 80°C)
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This fixture falls under protection class I. Therefore this fixture has to be connected to a mains socket outlet with
a protective earthing connection.
Do not connect this fi ture to a dimmer pack.
LED light emission. Risk of eye injury.
Do not look straight at the fixture´s LEDs during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.
Keep compustible materials at least 20 cm away from the fi ture.
If the fi ture has been e posed to drastic temperature fluctuation (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.
Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fi ture.
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The fi ture was designed for both indoor and outdoor use. This fi ture must not be used for underwater
installation.
When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the fi ture is not e posed to e treme heat or dust.
Avoid using the unit in locations subject to possible impacts.
The fi ture body never must be covered with cloth or other materials.
Only operate the fi ture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fi ture.
Do not block the front objective LEDs with any object when the fi ture is under operation.
The fi ture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the fi ture to cool appro imately 30 minutes prior to
manipulate with it.
Operate the fi ture only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the fi ture. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the unit.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the fi ture are forbidden due to safety reasons!
Please use the original packaging if the fi ture is to be transported.
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 etc.
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2. Fixture exterior view
Wireles DMX version
3. Installation
3.1 Rigging the fixture
The CitySkape 48 can be rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its operation characteristics.
Installation on the truss allows the adapter for Omega holder (1) fastened to the fi ture base with two bolts (2)
and the omega holder (3) for fastening a clamp.Pull through the safety rope (4) under the mounting holder and
For overhead use, always install a safety rope (4) that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fi ture. You must
only use safety rope with screw-on carbine. Pull the safety rope through the adapter for Omega holder (1) and over
the trussing system.
Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching
the fixture is secure
1. Lens array
2. Radiator
3. Control board
4. Base
6. Power cord
7. DMX in
8. DMX out
6. Power cord
7. Antenna
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Caution: Fi tures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety of a
possible installation, do not install the device and consult installation with an e pert.
3.2 Connection to the mains
Fixtures must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national
and local electrical and construction codes and regulation.
Install a suitable plug on the power cord, note that the cores in the power cord are colored according to the
following table.
C
ore
(Eu)
C
ore
( S)
Connection
Plug Terminal Marking
Brown
Black
Live
L
Light blue
White
Neutral
N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
This device falls under class one and must be grounded!
3.3 Changing the lens array
The standard beam angle of the fi ture without lens-array is 12°.
If you need a wider beam angle than 12° , you have to install the eggcrate lens module 25° or the optional
eggcrate lens module 45°, 45° 15° or eggcrate top hat module (for placing frost foil under it).
How to install eggcrate lens module:
1. Disconnect the fi ture from the mains.
2. Put the top edge of the eggcrate lens module into the second groove on the top side of the radiator ( detail
E) and the bottom edge into the second groove on the bottom side of the radiator ( detail F) and tighten
two locking screws M2 to secure the eggcrate lens module on the fi ture´s radiator.
To install eggcrate lens module with frost foil.
1. Disconnect the fi ture from the mains.
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2. Place the frost foil of dimensions of 61mm 217 mm under eggcrate top hat lens module on the fi ture´s
radiator .
3. Fasten the eggcrate top hat lens module on the radiator the same way as the eggcrate lens module.
The frost foil has to stand temperature of 80°C.
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3. Installation of the barn-doors
You can install the barn-doors to better define illuminated surface. The barn-doors module is fastened in the
same way as the eggcrate lens module.
1. Disconnect the fi ture from the mains.
2. Put the top edge of the barn-doors module into the second groove on the top side of the radiator ( detail
A) and the bottom edge into the second groove on the bottom side of the radiator and tighten four
locking screws M2 to secure this barn-doors module on the radiator.
Never close the barn-doors during fixture operation
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3.5 DMX 512 connection
The fi ture is equipped with two 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX input/output.
Only use a shielded twisted-pair
cable designed for RS-485 and 5-pin XLR- connectors in order to connect the controller with the fi ture or one
fi ture with another.
Wiring of the XLR connectors:
DMX output DMX input
XLR socket (rear view): XLR plug (rear view):
1– Shield 2 - Signal (-) 3- Signal (+) 4– Not connected 5– Not connected
To build a DMX chain
1. Connect the DMX output of the controller directly with the DMX input of the first fi ture in the DMX chain.
2. Connect the DMX output of the first fi ture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the ne t fi ture.
3. Always connect the DMX output with the input of the ne t fi ture until all fi tures are connected.
Do not overload the link. Ma . 32 fi tures may be connected on a DMX link.
Caution: Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output of the last fi ture. The termination plug is
a male 3-pin XLR plug with a 120 Ohm resistor soldered between Signal (–) and Signal (+).
3.6 Master/slave connection
To build a master/slave-chain:
Connect the DMX output of the master fi ture in the data chain with the DMX input of the first slave. Always
connect output with the input of the ne t slave until all slaves are connected (up to 32 fi tures).
Caution: It is necessary to terminate the input of the master fi ture and the output of the last slave with a 120 Ohm
resistor in order to ensure the proper transmission on the data link.
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3.7 Stand-alone operation
The fi tures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can e ecute pre-set programs which can be
different for every fi ture. To set the program to be played, see the "Stand-alone setting" (menu "St.AL.").
"Stand-alone operation" can be applied to the single fi ture or to multiple fi tures operating synchronously.
Synchronous operation of multiple fi tures 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).
To set the fi ture as the master or slave, see the " Fi ture Address " (menu "A001").
Only one fi ture can be set as the master.
The master fi ture starts simultaneous program start in the other slave fi tures. All fi tures have a definite,
synchronized starting point when playing back their programs. The number of running program is the same in all
slaves and depends on the master's choice (menu "St.AL.“). Every fi ture runs its program repeatedly, starting the
program step No.1 when requested by the master.
E ample:
If the slave fi ture has a shorter program length, it will continuously repeat its program until the master fi ture
finishes its own program and restarts its program running (slave 1- prog.step 3 will not be finished).
If the slave fi ture has a longer program length, it will restart at prog. step 1 before it completes all its prog.steps
(slave 2 - prog.step 5 will not be played)- see the picture bellow.
Note: Disconnect the fi tures from the DMX controller before master/slave operating, otherwise data collisions
can occur and the fi tures will not work properly!
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