User manual CitySkape 48 RGBW_1_8
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1. Please see the Robe Universal Interface user manual for detail description of RDM operation 8 Wireless DMX operation The wireless version of the CitySkape 48 is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna for receiving DMX signal CRMX module operates on the 2 4 GHz band 1 Select wireless DMX input from the menu PErS PErS gt dMH I gt rAd 2 Setdesired time after that the fixture will be automatically unlinked from the transmitter in case that no signal is transmitted from transmitter faulty transmitter in the menu PErS PErS gt rAd t 3 To link the fixture with DMX transmitter The fixture 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 r InF SPEC gt rAdl gt r InF 4 To unlink the fixture from DMX transmitter The fixture can be unlinked from receiver via the menu item r UnL SPEC gt rAdl gt r UnL 21 CitySkape 48 RGBW 9 Error and information messages t M Er Temperature measuring error The message informs you that the LED module temperature sensor is defective MA Er Master error The fixture is set as a master and DMX console is connected to the fixture 10 Technical specifications Power supply e Electronic auto ranging e Input voltage 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz e Fuse T 2 5A H e Power consumption Power Max power consumpti2. Connection e DMX data in 1 3m long cabel with 5 pin XLR male e DMX data out 1 3m long cabel with 5 pin XLR female ePower 1 4m long power cabel without plug Only wired DMX Rigging e Via omega holder Temperatures e Maximum ambient temperature 40 C e Maximum housing temperature 80 C Dimensions mm 69 3 154 83 min 173max WDMX version d wel 265 4 215 CitySkape 48 RGBW Weight e3kg Protection factor e IP 65 Included items e 1x CitySkape 48 e 1x Eggcrate lens module 25 No 10980061 e 1x Barn doors module No 10980062 e 1x Adapter for Omega holder No 99012673 e 1x Omega holder No 99010420 e 1x User manual Optional accessories e Eggcrate lens module 45 No 10980065 e Eggcrate lens module 45 x 15 No 10980066 e Eggcrate top hat module without lenses No 10980089 e Top hat No 10980095 e Half top hat No 10980096 e Quad top loader case without castors No 10120080 e Octuple top loader case without castors No 10120081 e Flash cable RS232 DMX No 13050624 Note By reason of the fast moving development of LED technology newer products may have better light parameters than previous products 24 CitySkape 48 RGBW 11 Cleaning and maintenance DANGER Disconnect from the mains before starting any cleaning or maintenance wor
3. not block the front objective LEDs with any object when the fixture is under operation The fixture becomes very hot during operation Allow the fixture to cool approximately 30 minutes prior to manipulate with it Operate the fixture only after having familiarized with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the fixture Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the unit Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the fixture are forbidden due to safety reasons Please use the original packaging if the fixture 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 CitySkape 48 RGBW 2 Fixture exterior view 1 Lens array 2 Radiator 3 Control board 4 Base Wireles DMX version 6 Power cord 7 Antenna 6 Power cord 7 DMX in 8 DMX out 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 fixture base with two bolts 2 and the omega holder 3 for fastening a clamp Pull through the safety rope 4 under the m
4. 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 fixture runs its program repeatedly starting the program step No 1 when requested by the master Example If the slave fixture has a shorter program length it will continuously repeat its program until the master fixture finishes its own program and restarts its program running slave 1 prog step 3 will not be finished If the slave fixture 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 Prog step 1 Master Prog step 1 Prog step 2 Prog step 3 Prog step 4 Prog step 5 Program length Prog step 1 Continous repeating Slave 1 Prog step 1 Prog step 2 Prog step 3 Prog step 1 Prog step 2 Prp Program length Slave 2 Prog step 1 Prog step 2 Prog step 3 Prog step 4 Program length Time 2 Note Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly 10 CitySkape 48 RGBW 4 CitySkape 48 RGBCW DMX protocol Keess 1 1 Mode Channel BEBE Value Type of control Red LEDs 0 255 Red LEDs saturation control 0 100 proportional 2 2 2 Green LEDs 0 255 Green LEDs sa
5. should not exceed 40 C The temperatures can be displayed in either C or F units see option tEM U in the menu Pers VErS Software Versions Select this function to read the software version of the fixture processor 6 3 Personality OL PERS Use this menu to modify the CitySkape 48operating behaviour DM Pr DMX preset Select this menu item to set a desired DMX mode Please refer to the chapter DMX protocol for detail description of each DMX mode dMH I DMX input Select this menu item to select desired DMX input dMH Wire DMX rAd l Wireless DMX rAd o Wireless DMX gt wire DMX The fixture receives wireless DMX signal and sends it to its DMX output connector Next fixtures can be connected to the fixture by DMX cable DiSP Display adjusting This function allows you to change the display settings d On this function allows you to keep the display on or to turn off automatically 2 minutes after last pressing any button on the control panel d Int select this function to adjust the display intensity 30 min 100 max turn select this function to turn the display by 180 tEM U Temperature Unit Use this menu in order to display the fixture temperatures in desired units C or F bALA Balance Use this menu item to enable On or disable Off the white balance which is set in the White colour balance menu below f this function is set off
6. ROBE CitySkape 48 RGBW CitySkape 48 RGBW Wireless DMX CRMX USER MANUAL ROBE Lighting s r o e Czech republic e www robe cz CitySkape 48 RGBW Table of contents 1 Safety ge d EE 3 2 FixtUre exteriorvieW sinmiabrabpadleniaslale a e al oe en eee ee Da lt d 5 KEEN EE 5 3 L Rigging the fixture i LicGi 40000 alata a 0 ciale 5 3 2 Connection tothe mains vii ia alunna ola 6 ERA A A elects D el Dee 6 3 4 Installation ofthe batt g porte ugestouss Ee 8 ERIC ele Le LE 9 3 6 Master slave CONNectioN cccccsccsccsscsscccccessscesscccccecessceccesscessceesnscsseascesceseessecssassesssceeenasecsseseeescssassesssccsuseoseass 9 E Ee ln EE tele Ee EE 10 4 CitySkape 48 RGBCW DMX protocol iii 11 ICONO MDMA EE 12 G EI MENU A iia R 14 6 1 Fixture Address rateali 15 6 2 Fixtureinformation ini ceata a oa at d ta d oa n i al ana 15 63 Personality aia cc cai na aa aaa a pac all iaia a a Se Ee Sa dal da nel ei aaa 16 b4 Manual MO ii eat lalla 17 6 5 Test segquenices e oii aaa TEE 17 6 6 Stand alone settings 22 its EE 17 6 7 Special functions sari ea a aa ee i LELLA 19 FROM ee ee pa aa A ni ia 20 8 Wireless DMX Operation atta letale ala nane 21 9 Error and information messages iii 22 10 TeChnical specifications a Ee a A dau uita lua ina 22 ITs Cleaning and maintenanc e ila aaacasa ea ce ela loda de Locana ea da 25 12 Changel og n nai deed aa do dea eil eci Se Ae Ee eg 25 CityS
7. ayed r UnL Wireless DMX unlink The item serves for unlinking the fixture from transmitter uPd M Updating mode The menu item allows you to update software in the fixture via either serial or USB port of PC The following are required in order to update software PC running Windows 95 98 2000 XP or Linux DMX Software Uploader Flash cable RS232 DMX No 13050624 if you want to use a serial port of PC Robe Universal Interface if you want to use an USB port of PC Note1 Software update should execute a qualified person If you lack qualification do not attempt the update yourself and ask for help your ROBE distributor Note 2 DMX address programs 1 3 and all items in the menu PErS will be set to their default values To update software in the fixture I Installation of the DMX Software Uploader 1 DMX Software Uploader program is available from the ROBE web site at WWW robe cz 2 Make a new directory e g Robe Uploader on your hard disk and download the software into it 3 Unpack the program from the archive II Fixture software updating 1 Determine which of your port is available on your PC and connect it with the DMX input of the fixture if you using the flash cable RS232 DMX with the DMX input of the Robe Universal Interface if you using the USB cable Disconnect the fixture from the other fixtures ina DMX chain Turn both the computer and the fixture on Make sure the lamp is switched off only if t
8. e pre set programs which can be different for every fixture Stand alone operation can be applied to the single fixture or to multiple fixtures operating synchronously 17 CitySkape 48 RGBW Synchronous operation of multiple fixtures requires that they must be connected on a data link and one of them is set as a master MASt and the rest as the slaves SLA Up to 32 fixtures can be connected in a master slave chain Only one fixture can be set as the master Note Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly See the chapters Stand alone operation and Master slave connection Auto Automatic playback This function allows you to select the program which will be played after switching the fixture on Selected program will be played continuously in a loop 1 Use the UP DOWN buttons to find St AL menu Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select Auto item Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select desired program Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice NM pp PLAY Playing program By enter to this menu a complete overview of all programs is offered from which the program to be run can be selected 1 Use the UP DOWN buttons to find St AL menu 2 Pressthe ENTER button 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to select desired program 4 Pre
9. he fixture involves a lamp 2 Switch the fixture to the updating mode 1 Use the UP DOWN buttons to find SPEC menu Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select uPd item Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select yES option Press the ENTER button Note If you do not want to continue in software update you have to switch off and on the fixture to escape from this menu 3 We recommend to cancel all running programs before start of the Software Uploader NU SS DO N 19 CitySkape 48 RGBW 4 Run the Software Uploader program Select desired COM and then click on the Connect button ColorSpot 700EAT Software Uploader v3 0 Select COM if the e serial port is used e Select DreamBox1 if the USB port is used If the connection is OK click on the Start Uploading button to start uploading It will take several minutes to perform software update If the option Incremental Update is not checked all processors will be updated including processors with the same software version If you wish to update only later versions of processors check the Incremental Update box Avoid interrupting the process Update status is being displayed in the Info Box window When the update is finished the line with the text The fixture is successfully updated will appear in this window and the fixture will reset with the new software Note In the case of an interruption of the
10. hours in the FuLL mode since the CitySkape 48 has been fabricated rESEt the function shows the number of the operation hours that the CitySkape 48 has been powered on in the FuLL mode since the counter was last reset In order to reset this counter to O you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons and at the same time press the ENTER button EcO Economical mode totL the function shows the total number of the operation hours in the EcO mode since the CitySkape 48 has been fabricated rESEt the function shows the number of the operation hours that the CitySkape 48 has been powered on in the EcO mode since the counter was last reset In order to reset this counter to O you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons and at the same time press the ENTER button 15 CitySkape 48 RGBW DM In DMX values Select this function to read DMX values of each channel received by the fixture tEMP Fixture Temperatures Select this menu to read the temperatures of the fixture Cur t the current temperature of the fixture inside Hi tE the menu item shows the max temperatures of the fixture inside since the CitySkape 48has been fabricated rSEt the menu item shows the maximum temperatures of the fixture inside since the counter was last reset In order to reset this counter to 0 you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons and at the same time press the ENTER button Note The ambient temperature
11. is menu to set time after that the linked fixture will be unliked from the transmitter if the transmitter does not transmit DMX signal OFF Fixture is permanently linked 1 255 Time from 1 255 minutes dF SE Default Settings The menu item sets all fixture parameters to the default factory values 6 4 Manual mode mD bree ak Use this menu for control the fixture without connected DMX console PrE C Preset effects control Select this menu to call up preset positions of the channel effects Man C Manual effect control Select this menu to control all channels via buttons of the control board To control fixture channels 1 Use the UP DOWN buttons to find Man C menu 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to select desired effect channel List of control channels rEd1 red LEDs saturations GrE1 green LEDs saturations bLu1 blue LEDs saturations Whi1 white LEDs saturations MACr colour macros Stro a strobe shutter dimr a dimmer F dim a fine dimmer 4 Pressthe ENTER button and use the UP DOWN buttons to set value press the ENTER button to confirm it 6 5 Test sequences Use this menu to run demo test sequences without an external controller which will show you some possibilities of using the CitySkape 48 6 6 Stand alone setting Coc SLI IL The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execut
12. k Rinse off loose dirt with low pressure water spray Wash the housing with a soft brush or sponge and a mild non abrasive washing detergent Rinse it There are no serviceable parts inside the device Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by a qualified person Should you need any spare parts please use genuine parts 12 ChangeLog This section summarizes all changes in the user manual Version of Date ofissue Description of changes manual 12 12 2012 Item rAdt in menu PErS is set at 60 minutes as default Specifications are subject to change without notice December 12 2012 25 CitySkape 48 RGBW 26
13. kape 48 RGBW 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 fixture This fixture 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 fixture from AC power before cleaning removing or installing the fuses or any part Do not overload wall outlets and extension 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 fixture and the power cord from time to time Do not install the unit near naked f
14. lames During the operation the housing becomes hot up to 80 C Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This fixture falls under protection class Therefore this fixture has to be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Do not connect this fixture 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 fixture If the fixture has been exposed 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 fixture CitySkape 48 RGBW The fixture was designed for both indoor and outdoor use This fixture must not be used for underwater installation When choosing the installation spot please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust Avoid using the unit in locations subject to possible impacts The fixture body never must be covered with cloth or other materials Only operate the fixture 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 fixture Do
15. nu to set a DMX start address To set a DMX address 1 Use the UP DOWN buttons to find A001 menu Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select desired start address Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice N MA SL Master slave addressing Select this submenu to set the fixture as a master or slave Option d AbL deactivates master slave setting To set a fixture as a master or slave 1 Usethe UP DOWN buttons to find A001 menu Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select MA SL item Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select either master MASt or slave SLA Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice NES Note After switching on the CitySkape 48will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not If there is no data received at the DMX input the display will start to flash with actually set address 6 2 Fixture information ILE INFO Use this menu to read useful information about the fixture status To display desired information 1 Use the UP DOWN buttons to find the InFo menu 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to select the required menu item 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice Po ti Power On Time Use the menu item to read the number of operation hours for each LEDs operating mode FuLL Max light output from the fixture totL the function shows the total number of the operation
16. on Typical power consumption Ambient mode All LED channels at full 2 LED Channels at full Temperature Full mode 60W 140VA 60W 25 C Eco mode 40W 90VA 40W Optic amp Effects e Light source 48 Luxeon Rebel LEDs RGBW e Optical system 12 25 egg crate module included barndoors included 45 and 45 x15 egg crate modules optionally available e RGBW colour mixing e Built in colour macros e Adjustable strobe sequences e White colour balance adjusting eLumen maintenance Channels Power Lio One LED Full mode 72 000 Two LED Full mode 68 000 Three LED Full mode 68 000 All LED Full mode 68 000 Lo 70 maintenance of initial lumen output in hours Control e 4 digit LED display and four control buttons e USITT DMX 512 RDM support e DMX protocol modes 4 2 3 4 8 controll channels e Operations modes DMX Stand alone Master Slave e Manual control of all effects via control panel e 3 user editable programs each up to 68 steps Wireless DMX RDM module only for WDMX version e Compliance with USITT DMX 512 1986 amp 1990 and 512 A 22 CitySkape 48 RGBW e Full DMX fidelity and frame integrity e Auto sensing of DMX frame rate and frame size e lt 5ms DMX latency e Operational frequency range of 2402 2480 MHz e Producer LumenRadio Strobe e Strobe effect with variable speed max 20 flashes per second e Pre programmed random strobe pulse effects Dimmer e Smooth 16 bit dimming from 0 100
17. ounting holder and For overhead use always install a safety rope 4 that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture 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 Quarter turn quick locks SB 913 3 Ensure that the structure truss to which you are attaching the fixture is secure 5 CitySkape 48 RGBW Caution Fixtures 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 expert 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 Core Eu Core US 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 fixture 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 x15 or eggcrate top hat module fo
18. r placing frost foil under it How to install eggcrate lens module 1 Disconnectthe fixture from the mains 2 Putthe topedgeofthe 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 fixture s radiator Lens module Radiator E Lens module Insert the lens module into the second groove Radiator Lens module Lock the lens module with the screws To install eggcrate lens module with frost foil 1 Disconnect the fixture from the mains CitySkape 48 RGBW Place the frost foil of dimensions of 61mm x 217 mm under eggcrate top hat lens module on the fixture s radiator Fasten the eggcrate top hat lens module on the radiator the same way as the eggcrate lens module Eggcrate top hat module Radiator The frost foil has to stand temperature of 80 C CitySkape 48 RGBW 3 4 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 Disconnectthe fixture from the mains 2 Putthe 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
19. radiator and tighten four locking screws M2 to secure this barn doors module on the radiator barn doors Lens module Radiator Insert barn doors module into the second groove Radiator Radiator Lock the barn doors module with the screws Never close the barn doors during fixture operation CitySkape 48 RGBW 3 5 DMX 512 connection The fixture 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 fixture or one fixture with another Wiring of the XLR connectors DMX output DMX input XLR socket rear view XLR plug rear view D 50 01 49 4 Sa 3 1 Shield 2 Signal 3 Signal 4 Not connected 5 Not connected To build a DMX chain 1 Connectthe DMX output of the controller directly with the DMX input of the first fixture in the DMX chain 2 Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next fixture 3 Always connect the DMX output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected Do not overload the link Max 32 fixtures may be connected on a DMX link DMX console gt Terminator Caution Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the ou
20. ss the ENTER button The selected program runs in a loop Edit Editing a program The fixture offers 3 freely editable programs EPG 1 EPG 3 each up to 68 steps Every program step includes a fade time the time taken by the step s channel status to reach the desired level and a step time the total time occupied by the step in the program E g If F tim 5 second and S tim 20 second effects will go to the desired position during 5 seconds and after that they will stay in this position for 15 seconds before going to the next prog step 1 1 Use the UP DOWN buttons to find St AL menu and press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select Edit menu and press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select a program you want to edit PrG 1 PrG 3 and press ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select a desired program step St 01 St 68 and press ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select a channel you want to edit and press the ENTER button List of editable items P End a total number of the program steps value 1 68 This value should be set before start Programming e g if you want to create program with 10 steps set P End 10 rEd1 a red LEDs saturation 0 255 GrE1 a green LEDs saturation 0 255 bLu1 a blue LEDs saturation 0 255 Whi1 Whi4 a white LEDs saturation 0 255 MACr colour macros 0 255 Stro a strobe shut
21. tep Dimmer 0 255 Dimmer intensity from 0 to 100 proportional Dimmer fine 0 255 Fine dimmer intensity from low to high proportional White LEDs lit proportionally when Red Green Blue LEDs are saturated together 11 CitySkape 48 RGBW 5 Control menu map Default settings Bold ci CC few SSES O A SLA On Off 30 60 100 12 CitySkape 48 RGBW paa fonor RE e OT qui CE e II EI pa II e es CitySkape 48 RGBW Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Stor No LI 0 100 6 Fixture menu The control panel menu allows to set the fixture 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 The four control buttons on the front have the following functions vd ESCAPE button leaves menu without saving changes lt l ENTER button enters menu confirms adjusted values and leaves menu A UP and V DOWN buttons move between menu items on the same level sets values After switching the fixture on the fixture display shows the current DMX address Use the UP DOWN buttons to scroll through the various menu items To select desired item press the ENTER 14 CitySkape 48 RGBW 6 1 Fixture Address Use this menu to set the DMX address of the fixture or set the fixture as a Master Slave dM Ad DMX addressing Select this subme
22. ter 0 255 dimr a dimmer 0 255 F dim a fine dimmer 0 255 F tim a fade time 0 25 5 seconds S tim step time value 0 25 5 seconds COPY this item duplicates the current prog step to the next prog step The item P End is increased automatically MB NN 6 Use the UP DOWN buttons to set a DMX value of the channel and then press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select next channel and press the ENTER button 8 After having set all channels in the current program step press the MODE button to go by one menu level back and select another program step 18 CitySkape 48 RGBW 6 7 Special functions COC rdML Code This menu item shows the first part of the RDM identification code rdMH Code This menu item shows the second part of the RDM identification code Ad Effect Adjustment The menu allows calibration of each LEDs array dMH DMX Values The menu item enables to control all LEDs before calibrating each LEDs array CAL U Calibrating unit The menu serves for fine current calibration of LEDs during fixture burn in at a factory Users should not change the setting rAdl Wireless DMX The menu serves for reading of the wireless operation status only for Wireless DMX version r InF Wireless DMX information The menu item shows level of received signal in If the fixture is not linked to the transmitter no L is displ
23. the CitySkape 48 will use maximum values 255 of saturation for red green and blue colour This function has to be set on before adjusting a white balance C bAL White Colour Balance The menu gives access to the setting of the white balance To set white colour balance Use a DMX controller or the Man C menu to set all LEDs on max saturation Use the UP DOWN buttons to find the Pers menu Press the ENTER button Use the UP DOWN buttons to select the C bAL menu Press the ENTER button and the rEd item will appear on the display Press the ENTER button and use the UP DOWN buttons to set new max value for the red LEDs Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice Use the UP DOWN buttons to select next colour the GrEn Repeat steps 6 7 for this channel 10 Use the UP DOWN buttons to select the last colour the bLuE and repeat steps 6 7 for this colour 16 gt VONDUAWN CitySkape 48 RGBW LoAd Load of LEDs The menu allows to choose 2 different operating modes for fixtures LEDs FuLL Maximum light output EcO The light output is decreased by 25 In Po Init effect positions Use this function to set all effects to the desired positions to which they will move after switching the fixture on if DMX is not being received Note If DMX mode 1 is selected only values set at items MACr macro and dinr dimmer will be accepted rAd t Unlink time Use th
24. tput of the last fixture 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 fixture in the data chain with the DMX input of the first slave Always connect output with the input of the next slave until all slaves are connected up to 32 fixtures Terminator inn Terminator Caution It is necessary to terminate the input of the master fixture and the output of the last slave with a 120 Ohm resistor in order to ensure the proper transmission on the data link CitySkape 48 RGBW 3 7 Stand alone operation The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execute pre set programs which can be different for every fixture To set the program to be played see the Stand alone setting menu St AL Stand alone operation can be applied to the single fixture or to multiple fixtures operating synchronously Synchronous operation of multiple fixtures 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 fixture as the master or slave see the Fixture Address menu A001 Only one fixture can be set as the master The master fixture starts simultaneous program start in the other slave fixtures All fixtures have a definite synchronized starting
25. turation control 0 100 proportional 31313 Blue LEDs 0 255 Blue LEDs saturation control 0 100 proportional White LEDs 0 255 White LEDs saturation control 0 100 proportional Colour macros 255 values No function for DMX mode 4 White for DMX mode 1 step 1 15 White tones cool gt warm proportional 16 Blue Blue full Red Green White 0 step 17 55 Red 0 Green gt up Blue full White 0 proportional 56 Light Blue Red 0 Green full Blue full White 0 step 57 95 Red 0 Green full Blue gt down White 0 proportional 96 Green Red 0 Green full Blue 0 White 0 step 97 134 Red gt up Green full Blue 0 White 0 proportional 135 Yellow green Red full Green full Blue 0 White 0 step 136 174 Red full Green gt down Blue 0 White 0 proportional 175 Red Red full Green 0 Blue 0 White 0 step 176 214 Red full Green 0 Blue gt up White 0 proportional 215 Magenta Red full Green 0 Blue full White 0 step 216 254 Red gt down Green 0 Blue full White 0 proportional 255 Blue Red 0 Green 0 Blue full White 0 step Shutter Strobe 0 31 Shutter closed step 32 63 Shutter open step 64 95 Strobe effect from slow to fast proportional 96 127 Shutter open step 128 143 Opening pulses in sequences slow gt fast proportional 144 159 Closing pulses in sequences fast gt slow proportional 160 191 Shutter open step 192 223 Random strobe effects from slow to fast proportional 224 255 Shutter open s
26. upload process e g power cut the fixture keeps the updating mode and you have to repeat the software update again For example The fixture was switched off before finishing software upload After switching again the fixture on the fixture is still in the updating mode and the display is dark Restart the Software Uploader program and repeat software update from your PC 7 RDM This fixture is ready for RDM operation RDM Remote Device Management is a bi directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control systems it is the new open standard for DMX512 device configuration and status monitoring The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream without adversely affecting existing non RDM equipment By using a special Start Code and by complying with the timing specifications for DMX512 the RDM protocol allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to send commands to and receive messages from specific moving lights RDM allows explicit commands to be sent to a device and responses to be received from it The list of commands for CitySkape 48is the following CitySkape 48 RGBW DEVICE_INFO SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL DMX_START_ADDRESS IDENTIFY_DEVICE DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL DEVICE_LABEL SENSOR_DEFINITION SENSOR_VALUE DISPLAY_LEVEL DEVICE_RESET DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_HOURS
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