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CitySkape 48 (RGBW) 

 

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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 submenu to set a DMX start address. 

To set a DMX address. 

1.

 

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to find “ 

A001

“ menu. 

2.

 

Press the ENTER button. 

3.

 

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select desired start address. 

4.

 

Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice. 

 
 

 

 

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.

 

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to find “A001“ menu. 

2.

 

Press the ENTER button. 

3.

 

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select  “ 

MA.SL.

“  item. 

4.

 

Press the ENTER button. 

5.

 

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select either  master (MASt) or slave (SLA) 

6.

 

Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice. 

 

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 

 

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 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 0 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 0 you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons and at the same time press  
the ENTER button.  
 

Summary of Contents for CitySkape 48

Page 1: ...Version 1 8 ...

Page 2: ... 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 Fixture menu 14 6 1 Fixture Address 15 6 2 Fixture 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 specification...

Page 3: ...ur 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 dis...

Page 5: ...e 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 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 Ensure that the structure truss to which you are atta...

Page 6: ...w 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 for placing frost foil under it How to install eggcrate lens module 1 Di...

Page 7: ...il of dimensions of 61mm x 217 mm under eggcrate top hat lens module on the fixture 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 ...

Page 8: ...eggcrate lens module 1 Disconnect the fixture 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 ...

Page 9: ...ut 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 Caution Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output 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 Ma...

Page 10: ...s program start in the other slave fixtures All fixtures 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 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 w...

Page 11: ...ite 0 Yellow green Red full Green full Blue 0 White 0 Red full Green down Blue 0 White 0 Red Red full Green 0 Blue 0 White 0 Red full Green 0 Blue up White 0 Magenta Red full Green 0 Blue full White 0 Red down Green 0 Blue full White 0 Blue Red 0 Green 0 Blue full White 0 step proportional step proportional step proportional step proportional step proportional step proportional step proportional s...

Page 12: ...Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 A001 dM Ad 001 512 MA SL d AbL MASt SLA InFo Poti FuLL totL rSEt EcO totL rSEt DM In rEd1 0 255 F dim 0 255 tEMP Cur t Hi tE rSEt VErS IC1 PErS dM Pr Mod 1 Mod 2 Mod 3 Mod 4 dMH I dMH rAd I rAd o dISP d On On Off d Int 30 60 100 turn tEM U C F ...

Page 13: ... 5 Menu Level 6 bALA On Off C bAL rEd 0 200 255 GrEn 0 255 bLuE 0 237 255 Stor LOAd FuLL EcO In Po rEd1 0 255 F dim 0 255 Stor rAd t OFF 1 255 min 60min dFSE MAn M PrE C rEd1 rE 01 rE 03 dimr di 01 di 06 Man C rEd1 0 255 F dim 0 255 tESt St AL Auto Off tESt PrG 1 PrG 3 PLAY tESt PrG 1 ...

Page 14: ...in 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 ESCAPE button leaves menu without saving changes ENTER button enters menu confirms adjusted values and leaves menu UP and DOWN buttons move between menu items on the same level sets values After switching the fixt...

Page 15: ...tion 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...

Page 16: ...o 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 ...

Page 17: ...ts 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 ...

Page 18: ... 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 2 Use the UP DOWN buttons to select...

Page 19: ...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 WW...

Page 20: ...efore 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 DM...

Page 21: ...RMX 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 dMH I rAd I 2 Set desired 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 rAd t 3 To link the fixture with DMX transmitter The fixt...

Page 22: ...dule included barndoors included 45 and 45 x15 egg crate modules optionally available RGBW colour mixing Built in colour macros Adjustable strobe sequences White colour balance adjusting Lumen maintenance Channels full intensity Power mode L70 One LED channel Full mode Eco mode 72 000 81 000 Two LED channels Full mode Eco mode 68 000 76 000 Three LED channels Full mode Eco mode 68 000 76 000 All L...

Page 23: ...th variable speed max 20 flashes per second Pre programmed random strobe pulse effects Dimmer Smooth 16 bit dimming from 0 100 Connection DMX data in 1 3m long cabel with 5 pin XLR male DMX data out 1 3m long cabel with 5 pin XLR female Power 1 4m long power cabel without plug Only wired DMX Rigging Via omega holder Temperatures Maximum ambient temperature 40 C Maximum housing temperature 80 C Dim...

Page 24: ...al accessories Eggcrate lens module 45 No 10980065 Eggcrate lens module 45 x 15 No 10980066 Eggcrate top hat module without lenses No 10980089 Top hat No 10980095 Half top hat No 10980096 Quad top loader case without castors No 10120080 Octuple top loader case without castors No 10120081 Flash cable RS232 DMX No 13050624 Note By reason of the fast moving development of LED technology newer product...

Page 25: ...gent 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 manual Date of issue Description of changes 1 8 12 12 2012 Item rAdt in menu PErS is set at 60 minutes as default Spe...

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