ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q User Manual

June 3, 2024
ROBE

ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q

ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q product

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 ma-nual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

The ParFect 150 TW was designed for indoor use and it is intended for professional application only. It is not for household use.

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 any part of the fixture.
  • The power plug has to be accessible after installing the fixture. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this canresult in fire or electric shock.
  • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this fixture 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 fixture and the power cord from time to time.
  • 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 fixture to a dimmer pack.

Warning

  • Do not stare at exposed lamp in operation. May be harmful to the eyes. Avoid looking directly into the light source LED light emission. Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that may conncentrate the beam.
  • 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.
  • This fixture 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 fixture is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.
  • Do not block the lens array with any object when the fixture is under operation.
  • Openings in housing of the fixture should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked.
  • This fixture should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
  • 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.
  • To avoid damage of an internal optical system of the fixture, never let the sunlight (or other light source) lights directly to the lens array, even when the fixture is not working
  • The fixture becomes hot during operation. Allow the fixture to cool approximately 15 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!
  • Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported.
  • Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the fixture are forbidden due to safety reasons!
  • 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, crash etc.

Fixture exterior view

ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 1

  1. Mounting yoke
  2. Tilt locks
  3. Lenses array
  4. Safety wire securing accessory frame adaptor to the housing
  5. DMX OUT
  6. DMX IN
  7. Fuse holder
  8. Mains IN
  9. Mains OUT
  10.  Display and control buttons
  11. Safety wire attachment point

Installation

Fixtures must be installed by a Qualified electrician in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction codes and regulations.

Connection to the mains

For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be earthed!

The ParFect 150 TW is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts.
If you need to install a cord cap on the power cable to allow connection to power outlet, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug, following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.
If you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.

Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking

Brown Light blue

Yellow/Green

| Black White Green| Live Neutral Earth| L N

This device falls under class one and must be earthed (grounded)!
The max. number of connected fixtures depends on AC mains power voltage:

CE: ETL:
15 fixtures at power supply= 230V 9 fixtures at power supply= 230V
13 fixtures at power supply= 208V 8 fixtures at power supply= 208V
7 fixtures at power supply= 120V 4 fixtures at power supply= 120V

Actual number of fixtures may differ from values stated above as you have to take into account the length of supply cables, circuit breaker etc. at projecting of the fixtures installation Do not overload the supply line and connecting leads.
Wiring and connection work must be carried out by qualified staff!ROBe Robin
Parfect 150 150Q fig 4

Installing barndoors and the gel frame

Disconnect the fixture from mains before barndoors and the gel frame installation!DO NOT install the gel frame if the eggcrate has been installed on the fixture!

  1. Unlock the spring lock (1) of the accessory frame adaptor (2) via pushing this spring lock as show red arrows on the picture.
  2. Insert the gel frame (3) into the bottom slots of the accessory frame adaptor (2).
  3. Insert the barndoors (4) into the top slots of the (2).ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 5
  4. Secure both accessories by moving the spring lock (1) to locked position as shows the red arrow on the picture.ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 6Note: the barndoors can be rotated to desired position and secured in this position via the securing screw (5).
Installing the eggcrate

Disconnect the fixture from mains before eggcrate installation!
DO NOT insert the gel frame after installing the eggcrate on the fixture!

Screw the eggcrate (1) on the lens array module via the three screws (2).ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 8

Installing the diffuser 2° (Robin Parfect 150 TW only)

Disconnect the fixture from mains before installing the diffuser.

  1. Unscrew three screws (1) from fixture head and remove the plastic lens (2).
  2. Place the diffuser 2° (3) to the fixture head, glossy side towards LEDs (correctly aim apertures (4) for screws).
  3. Screw the diffuser 2° (3) back to the head by means of the three screws (1)ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 9ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 9

Warning
Installation of the Diffuser 2° is one-time matter as the screws (1) are screwed into the plastic.
You cannot install and uninstall the Diffuser 2° several times.

Rigging the fixture

A structure intended for installation of the fixture (s) must safely hold weight of the fixture(s) placed on it. The structure has to be certificated to the purpose.
The fixture (fixtures) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes and regulation.
For overhead installation, the fixture must be always secured with a safety wire.
When rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture 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 first 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 fixture 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 qualifications, 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 fixture!
The fixture has to be installed out of the reach of public.
The fixture must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflammable material (decoration articles, etc.) in a distance of min. 0.4 m.

CAUTION
Use an appropriate clamp to rig the fixture on the truss.  Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.

The fixture can be placed by means of the unfolded mounting yoke on the stage floor or rigged on a truss (with folded mounting yoke) without altering its operation characteristics.

For securing the fixture to the truss, install a safety wire which can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Use only the safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate. Fasten the safety cable in the attachment point and around the truss as shown on the picture below.ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q
fig 11

  1. Clamp
  2. Truss
  3. Safety wire
  4. Attachment point
  5. Folded mounting yoke

When installing fixtures side-by-side, avoid illuminating one fixture with another!

DMX-512 connection

The fixture 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 fixture or one fixture with another.
DMX output XLR socket:

  1. Shield
  2. Signal (-)
  3. Signal (+)
  4. Used for wireless DMX 5 – Used for wireless DMX

DMX input XLRplug:

  1. Shield
  2. Signal (-)
  3. Signal (+)
  4. Used for wireless DMX 5 – Used for wireless DMX

If you are using the standard DMX controllers, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly with the DMX input of the first fixture 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 first fixture in the DMX-chain with the DMX- input of the next fixture. Always connect one output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected. Up to 32 fixtures can be interconnected.
Caution: At the last fixture, 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 fixture.ROBe Robin
Parfect 150 150Q fig 14

Wireless DMX operation

The external ROBE Wireless CRMX Dongle for compact ROBIN fixtures allows receiving wireless DMX. This device is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band.ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 16

ROBE Wireless CRMX Dongle

  1. 5-pin XLR (female)
  2. Locating pin
  3. Lock

Push the 5-pin XLR plug (1) into 5-pin XLR sockit (4) and at the same time locating pin (2) into the opening (5) in the fixture. In this way the wireless DMX module is connected with the fixture.
NOTE: when you disconnecting the DMX wireless module from the fixture, press and hold lock (5) during taking the wireless module out.

  • 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 “Stat“ (Special –>Vireless –>Stat).

  • To unlink the fixture from DMX transmitter.
    The fixture can be unlinked from receiver via the menu item “ Unlink“ (Special–>Vireless –>Unlink.).

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| POn Time| Total| | | |
| | Reset| | | |
| DMX In| Powr| 0-255| | |
| | :| | | |
| | Dim F| 0-255| | |
| Hea Temp| Current| | | |
| | Highest| | | |
| | High Res| | | |
| Sw Ver| IC-1| | | |
| | IC-2| | | |
| | | | | |
Pers| | | | | |
| DMX Pres| Mode 1| | | |
| | Mode 2| | | |
| | Mode 3| | | |
| Display| Turn| | | |
| | On/Off T| On, Off| | |
| | Contrast| 0-100%| | |
| | Backlight| 0-100%| | |
| Mic Sens| 0… 10 …19| | | |
| Fans| Auto , High,Quiet| | | |
| Dimmer C| Square , Linear| | | |
| LED Freq| Stand| | | |
| | High| | | |
| LED Fadj| -06,-05..00..05, 06| | | |
| Temp Uni| °C , °F| | | |
| I Ef Pos| Powr| | | |
| | :| | | |
| | Dimm F| | | |
| | Store| | | |
| Defaults| | | | |
| | | | | |
Manual| Manual C| Powr| 0-255| | |
| | :| | | |
| | Dim F| 0-255| | |
| | | | | |
Test Prg| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Sta Alone| Music T| On, Off| | | |
| Auto Run| Off| | | |
| | Test| | | |
| | Prog 1| | | |
| | :| | | |
| | Prog 3| | | |
| Pr Play| Test Prg| | | |
| | Prog 1| | | |
| | :| | | |
Level 1| Level 2| Level 3| Level 4| Level 5| Level 6| Level 7
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| | Prog 3| | | |
| Pr Edit| Prog 1| Step 1| Powr| |
| | Prog 2| :| :| |
| | Prog 3| Step 40| F.Tim| 0-25.5|
| | | | S.Tim| 0-25.5|
| | | | COPY| |
| | | | Prg En| 1-40|
| | | | | |
Special| RDM Low| | | | |
| RDM Hight| | | | |
| Wireless| Stat| | | |
| | Unlink| | | |
| Adjust| DMX Val| Powr| 0-255| |
| | | :| | |
| | | Dim F| 0-255| |
| | Clalib| Cal Mech| Zoom C| 0-255|
| | | | Store| |
| | | Cal Load| | |
| Sw Upd| On, Off| | | |

Control menu (Standard and Easy control mode)

The ParFect 150 TW is equipped with 2-row LCD display which allows to set the fixture´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

The four control buttons have the following functions:

  • Standard control mode (default setting)

    • [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 (menu item) and to confirm adjusted value. After switching the fixture on, the display shows current DMX address
  • Easy control mode

    • [INTENSITY] buttons used to set light intensity (dimmer).
    • [COLOR] buttons used to set colour
    • After switching the fixture on, the display shows adjusted dimmer intensity and colour before switching the Parfect 150 TW off.
    • When the fixture is switched off, both adjusted color and light intensity are saved into memory to use them after switching the fixture on.
      Note: DMX control in this mode is disabled.
  • Switching the fixture to Easy control mode

    • When the current DMX address is displayed:
    • press the [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons at the same time until the screen for the Easy control mode appears.
    • For switching to the Standard control mode, press the [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons at the same time until the screen for the Standard control mode appears.
    • The following menu items are accessible in the Standard control mode only.
Addressing (DMXA)

Set DMXA- Use this menu item to set the DMX start address of the fixture, which is defined as the first channel from which the ParFect 150 TW will respond to the controller.
If you set, for example, the address 31, the iParfect 150 TW will use channels 31 – 41 for control (if Mode 1 is selected).
Please, be sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each ParFect 150 TW co-rrectly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link.
If there is no data received at the DMX input, the display will start to flash “0001” with actually stored DMX address.
DMX Pres – DMX preset. Use the menu to select desired channel mode.

  • Mode 1 – 11 control channels (default)
  • Mode 2 – 7 control channels
  • Mode 3 – 3 control channels
Fixture information (Info)
  • POn Time – Power on time. Select this menu to read the number of fixture operation hours.

  • Total – The item shows the total number of the operation hours since the ParFect 150 TW has been fabricated.

  • Reset – The item shows the number of the operation hours that the ParFect 150 TW 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.

  • DMX In – DMX readout. The menu is used to read DMX values of each channel received by the fixture.

  • Hea. Temp – Temperature. The menu shows temperature of the LED module.

  • Current – A current temperature of the LED module.

  • Highest – A maximum temperature of the the LED module since the fixture has been fabricated.

  • High Res – A maximum temperature of the the LED module 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 fixture modules.

  • IC-1 – A display processor. IC-2 – A LED control processor.

Personality (Pers)

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

  • Mode 1 – 11 control channels (default)
  • Mode 2 – 7 control channels
  • Mode 3 – 3 control channels

Display – Display adjusting. This menu allows you to adjust the display behaviour.

  • Turn – This function rotates menu 180 degrees from current orientation.

  • Note: Pressing and holding the Escape button also rotates menu.
    On/Off T – This function allows you to keep the display permanent on or turn it off two minutes after last pressing any button on the control panel.

  • Contrast- Use this function to adjust contrast of the display (0-100%).

  • Backlight – Use this function to adjust backlight of the display (0-100%).

  • Mic Sens – Microfon sensitivity. Enter the menu if you want to adjust the microphone sensitivity (0-min., 19-max.).

  • Fan – Fan mode. Use the menu to set the fixture fan to the max. power (“High”) ,auto-control mode (“Auto”) and quiet mode (“Quiet”). In the quiet mode is a speed of zoom reduced.

  • LED Freq – LEDs frequency setup. The function allows you to set the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) output frequency of LEDs to Standard or High.

  • Stand – a standard frequency (300Hz), default setting. High – a high frequency (600Hz)

  • LED Fadj – LEDs frequency fine adjustment. The function allows you to change the selected PWM output frequency of LEDs in 6 levels up and down around the selected frequency in the menu “LED Freq”.
    -06…-01 – Frequence levels 1-6 under selected frequency. 00 – Selected frequency (Standard or High)
    01…06 – Frequence levels 1-6 above selected frequency.

  • Temp Uni – Temperature unit. Use the menu item to change temperature unit from °C to °F.

  • I Ef Pos – Init effect positions. Use the menu to set all effects to the desired positions at which they will stay after switching the fixture on without DMX signal connected.

  • Defaults – The menu item allows to set all fixture parameters to the default (factory) values.

Manual Control (Manual)

Use the menu to control all fixture channels by means of the control panel.

Test program (Test Prg)

Use this menu to to run a special demo-test sequences without an external controller, which will show you some possibilities of using the ParFect 150 TW.

Stand-alone (St Alone)

The ParFect 150 TW offers three user-editable programs (Prog 1-Prog 3), each up to 40 steps. T

  • Music T – Music trigger. Select this function to enable the sound control of the running program via the built-in microphone.

  • Auto Run – Presetting playback. This function allows you to select the program which will be played in the stand-alone mode after switching the fixture on. Selected program will be played continuously in a loop.

  • Off – The option disables „Auto Run” function.
    Test, Prog 1, Prog 2, Prog 3 – Selected program will start running after switching the fixture on.

  • Pr Play – Playing program. Select this menu to run a desired program in a loop (Test Prg, Prog 1-Prog 3).
    Select the program you wish to run and press the [ENTER]. The selected program will start running. By Pressing the [ENTER] again, the program pauses running.

  • Pr Edit – Editing program. Select this menu to edit or create three editable programs (Prog 1-Prog 3). Each program step has a step time – during which effects last in the current step and a fade time- during which effects move to new positions.
    To edit program.

    • Press [NEXT] or [PREV] to select the menu “Pr Edit” and press [ENTER].
    • Press [NEXT] or [PREV] to select the desired program and press [ENTER] button.
    • Press [NEXT] or [PREV] to select the desired program step and press [ENTER] button.
    • Press [NEXT] or [PREV] to select the desired item and press [ENTER] button. Now you can edit by [NEXT] or [PREV] buttons the DMX value (0-255) for selected item:
  • Prg En. a total number of the program steps (value 1-40). This value you should be set before starting of programming (e.g. if you want to create program with the 10 steps, set Prg En=10).

  • Powr: special functions

  • Virt C: a virtual colour wheel

  • Warm: a warm white LEDs saturation coarse

  • Warm F: a warm white LEDs saturation fine

  • Cool: a cool white LEDs saturation coarse

  • Cool F: a cool white LEDs saturation fine

  • Zoom; a zoom movement coarse

  • Zoom F: a zoom movement fine

  • Stro: a strobe/shutter function

  • Dimm: a dimmer function coarse

  • Dim F: a dimmer function fine

  • F.Tim: a fade time (0-25.5 sec)

  • S.TiM: a step time (0-25.5 sec)

  • COPY copying the current prog. step to the next prog. step

    • Press [ENTER] button to confirm adjusted value .
    • Press [ESCAPE] button, select next prog. step, press [ENTER] button and repeat steps 4 – 5).
Special functions (Special)
  • RDM Low – This menu item shows the first part of the RDM identification code.
  • RDM High – This menu item shows the second part of the RDM identification code. Wireless – Wireless DMX information. The menu allows to read some information about
  • Stat Wireless status. Use the menu to read wireless DMX status. Unlink – use this item to unlink fixture from wireless DMX.
  • Adjust – Adjustment. The menu allows the fine adjustment of effects.
  • DMX Val – DMX values. Use the menu to set DMX values of fixture´s channels. Calib – calibration of the fixture.
  • Cal Mech – Use this menu to calibrate a zoom position. Calibration of the zoom position via the control board
    • Disconnect DMX controller from the fixture and enter the “Cal Mech” menu.
    • Use the [PREV] and [NEXT] to find “Zoom C” and press [ENTER].
    • Set desired value and confirm it by pressing [ENTER].
    • After calibration, find item “Store” and press [ENTER] to save adjusted value and reset the fixture.
  • Cal Load – Loads default (factory) calibration.
  • Sw Upd – Software update. The menu item allows you to update software in the fixture. The following items are required in order to update software:
    • PC running Windows or Linux or macOS
    • DSU file
    • Robe Universal Interface or Robe Universal interface WTX or Flash cable RS232/DMX P/N13050624) After the software updating the fixture will be set to default (factory) values.

To update software in the fixture:

  1. DSU file is available from Robe web site at WWW.robe.cz.

    • File with extension zip is intended for Windows (used and tested from XP to W10 on 32/64bit systems).
    • File with extension tbz is intended for Linux (used and tested on Debian and Ubuntu 32/64bit).
    • File with extension dmg is intended for macOS (used and tested on OSX up to Sierra) XQuartz required, install it from https://www.xquartz.org/
      Save the download file to a folder on your computer.
      In case that you use windows, extract files in the zip file (e.g. DSU_Parfect150_18050253.zip)
  2. Disconnect the fixture from DMX controller.

  3. If you use the flash cable RS232/DMX, connect a serial port of your computer with DMX input of the fixture by means of the cable.
    If you use the Robe Universal Interface, connect a USB port of your computer with the Robe Universal Interface by means of the USB cable and DMX input of the fixture with the DMX output of the Robe Universal Interface via a DMX cable.

  4. Switch the fixture to the update mode (Special –> SW Upd).
    Note: If you do not want to continue in the software update, you have to switch off and on the fixture
    to escape from the updating mode.
    We recommend to cancel all running programs on your computer before starting the software update.

  5. Double-click the software uploader file (e.g. DSU_Parfect150_18050253.exe) in the extracted files. The Software Uploader program will start running.ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 22

  6. Select correct “COM ” number if you use a Flash cable RS232/DMX or select “Robe Universal Interface 1 ” if you use the Robe Universal Interface/Robe Universal Interface WTX and then click on the “Connect” button.

  7. If the connection is OK, click the “Start Uploading” button to start software 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 processors with new version of software, 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 “Fixture is successfully updated“ will appear in this window.

In case upload process is interrupted (e.g. power loss), the fixture stays in “Updating mode” and you will have to repeat the software update again.
Another way, how to update software in the fixtures (especially large installation of fixtures) is to use the ROBE Uploader. It is a software for automatized software update of Robe fixtures. It takes advantage of RDM support in the unit.
For more information please see https://www.robe.cz/support/.

RDM

This fixture supports 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 the ParFect 150 TW is the following.

RDM model ID for the ROBIN Parfect 150 is 0x00f5.

Parameter ID Discovery command SET command GET command
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH *****
DISC_MUTE *****
DISC_UN_MUTE *****
DEVICE_INFO *****
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS *****
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL *****
DMX_START_ADDRESS ***** *****
IDENTIFY_DEVICE ***** *****
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION *****
--- --- --- ---
MANUFACTURER_LABEL *****
DEVICE_LABEL ***** *****
SENSOR_DEFINITION *****
SENSOR_VALUE *****
DISPLAY_INVERT ***** *****
DISPLAY_LEVEL ***** *****
DEVICE_RESET *****
DMX_PERSONALITY ***** *****
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION *****
STATUS_MESSAGES *****
STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION *****
DEVICE_HOURS *****
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION *****
ROBE_DMX_INPUT ***** *****
ROBE_WIRELESS_UNLINK *****

Error and information messages

Short Err
The message informs you that short circuit has occured on the LED PCB.

Technical Specifications

Electrical

  • Power supply: electronic auto-ranging

  • Input voltage range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz

  • Fuse: T 3.15A

  • Max. power consumption: 220W (I=1A, power factor=0.96 at 230V)

  • Mains input: CE – max. 16A
    ETL – max. 10A

  • Mains output: CE – max. 15A
    ETL – max. 9A

  • Optic

    • Light source: 7 x high power multichip LEDs
    • Min LED life expectancy: 20.000 hours
    • Warm white: 3100 K
    • Cool white: 7300 K
    • CRI: 96
  • Virtual color wheel  Preset whites : 3200 K, 3800 K, 4200 K, 4600 K, 5000 K, 5600 K, 6300 K, 7000 K
    Zoom range Parfect 150 TW/Parfect 150 FW TW: 3.8°-60°

  • Strobe

    • Strobe effect with variable speed (0.3 – 20Hz)
    • Random strobe pulse-effect with variable speed
    • Opening/closing pulse effect with variable speed
  • Dimmer Smooth dimmer from 0 – 100 %

  • Control

    • 2-row LCD display & 4 buttons
    • Readout fixture usage, receiving DMX values, temperatures, etc
    • Built-in analyzer for easy fault finding, error messages
    • Built-in demo sequences
    • Quiet fan cooling
    • Stand-alone operation
    • 3 user editable programs, each up to 40 steps
    • Supported protocols: USITT DMX 512, RDM,
    • Support of RDM (Remote Device Management)
    • 3 DMX modes (11, 7,3 control channels)
    • 2 control modes (Standard and Easy)
  • External Wireless DMX/RDM module (option)

    • Compliance with USITT DMX-512 (1986 & 1990) and 512-A
    • Full DMX fidelity and frame integrity
    • Auto sensing of DMX frame rate and frame size
    • <5ms DMX latency
    • Operational frequency range of 2402-2480 MHz
    • Producer: LumenRadio
  • Connection

    • DMX data in/out: Locking 5-pin XLR
    • AC power input: Chassis connector Neutrik PowerCon, A-type, NAC3MPA
    • AC power output: Chassis connector Neutrik PowerCon, B-type, NAC3MPB
      Note: mains cable is optional accessories
  • Rigging Mounting horizontally or vertically via mounting yoke (305° tilt range)

  • Temperatures

    • Maximum ambient temperature : 40° C
    • Maximum surface temperature : 80° C (at LEDs heat sink)
  • Distances

    • Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 0.4 m
    • Min. distance of illuminated objects: 0.8 m
    • Total heat dissipation 562 BTU/h (calculated)
  • Weight: 5 kg

Dimensions (mm)ROBe Robin Parfect 150 150Q fig 23

ROBE Wireless CRMX Dongle for compact ROBIN fixturesROBe Robin Parfect 150
150Q fig 24

Included items

  • 1 x ROBIN Parfect 150 TW/ROBIN Parfect 150 FW TW
  • 1 x Accessory frame adaptor for Parfect 150 (P/N 99015324), installed on the fixture 1 x User manual
Optional accessories
  • (P/N 10980127) ROBE Wireless CRMX Dongle for compact ROBIN fixtures
  • (P/N 10980346) EggCrate for Robin LEDBeam 150/Parfect 150
  • (P/N 10980445) EggCrate for Robin LEDBeam 150, ParFect 150 white
  • (P/N 10980348) HALO Frame adaptor for Robin ParFect 150
  • (P/N 10980349) Barndoor for Robin ParFect 150 black
  • (P/N 10980415) Barndoor for Robin ParFect 150 white
  • (P/N 10980372) Gel Frame for Parfect 150
  • (P/N 10980373) Diffusion filter 2° for Parfect 150 (for installation to gel frame)
  • (P/N 10980423) Diffusion filter 2° for Parfect 150 (for one-time installation under lenses) (P/N1305 1731) Mains Cable PowerCon In/open ended, 2m
  • P/N (1305 1724) Mains Cable PowerCon In/Schuko, 2m
  • P/N (1305 1725) Mains Cable PowerCon In/CEE 16A, 2m
  • P/N (1305 1726) Mains Cable PowerCon In/US, 2m
  • P/N (1305 1727) Daisy Chain PowerCon In/Out, EU, 2m
  • P/N (1305 1728 ) Daisy Chain PowerCon In/Out, US, 2m
  • (P/N 17030386) Doughty Trigger Clamp
  • (P/N 99011963) Safety wire 35 kg

Maintenance and cleaning

It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt and smoke-fluid residues must not build up on or within the fixture. Otherwise, the fixture‘s light output will be significantly reduced. Regular cleaning will not only ensure the maximum light output, but will also allow the fixture to function reliably throughout its life. A soft lint-free cloth moistened with any weak detergent solution is recommended for cleaning fixture´s covers, under no circumstances should alcohol or solvents be used!

DANGER
Disconnect from the mains before starting any maintenance and cleaning work

The interior of the fixture should be cleaned at least annually using a vacuum cleaner or compressed air. The cooling fan should be cleaned at least once a year.
Important! Never use alcohols (ethanol, methanol, isopropyl alcohol), acetone and another aggressive solvents for cleaning the LED lens array.
Recommended steps for cleaning the LED lens array:

  1. Use low-pressure compressed air to remove coarse dust from lenses.
  2. Use distilled water with weak detergent solution and lint-free small cloth for further cleaning of lenses.
  3. Use an antistatic, alcohol-free screen cleaner (we recommend the Lyreco Screen Cleaner) and polish lenses until they are dry.
  4.  Check the lenses are dry before reapplying power.

Checking plastic parts of the fixture.
The plastic parts of the fixture should be checked for damages and beginning cracks at least every two months. If hint of a crack is found on some plastic part, do not use the fixture until the damaged part will be replaced. Cracks or another damages of the plastic parts can be caused by the fixture transportation or manipulation and also ageing process may influence plastic materials.
This checking is necessary for both fixed installations and preparing fixtures for renting. Any free moving parts inside of the fixture, cracked plastic or any plastic part not sitting properly in place need to be immediately replaced.
More complicated maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized distributors.

Replacing the fuse

Replace the fuse by a fuse of the same type and rating only.
Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead!

  1. Remove the fuse holder on the rear panel of the base with a fitting screwdriver from the housing (anti-clockwise).
  2. Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
  3. Install the new fuse in the fuse holder (only the same type and rating).
  4. Replace the fuseholder in the housing and fix it.
Disposing of the product

To preserve the environment please dispose or recycle this product at the end of its life according to the local
regulations and codes.
Copyright © 2019-2022 Robe Lighting – All rights reserved
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
May 26, 2022
Made in ROBE Lighting s.r.o., Palackého 416, 757 01 Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic

DMX protocol

Robin Parfect 150 TW TW/ Parfect 150 FW TW/Parfect 150Q TW/ Parfect 150 FWQ TW


Version: 1.1 Mode 1 -Standard 16-bit, Mode 2 -Reduced 8-bit, Mode 3 -Simple 8-bit
Mode/channel| DMX

Value

| Function| Type of control
1| 2| 3
1| 1| ***| | Power/Special functions**|
| | | 0-9| Reserved (0=default)|
| | | | To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3 s

and shutter must be closed at least 3 sec. („Shutter,Strobe” channel 9/6 must be at range: 0-31 DMX). Corresponding menu items are temporarily overriden.

|
| | | 10-14| DMX input: Wired DMX | step
| | | 15-19| DMX input: Wireless DMX
| step
| | | | * function is active only 10 seconds after switching the fixture on|
| | | 20-24| Display ON| step
| | | 25-29| Display OFF| step
| | | 30-59| Reserved|
| | | 60-64| Dimmer curve – square law| step
| | | 65-69| Dimmer curve – linear| step
| | | 70-74| Fan mode: Auto| step
| | | 75-79| Fan mode: High| step
| | | 80-84| Fan mode: Quiet| step
| | | 85-129| Reserved|
| | | |

To activate following functions, stop in DMX value for at least 3 seconds. Corresponding menu items are temporarily overriden.

|
| | | 130-149| Reserved|
| | | 150-159| Zoom reset| step
| | | 160-184| Reserved|
| | | 185| PWM output frequency of LEDS: Standard (300Hz)| step
| | | 186| PWM output frequency of LEDS: High (600Hz)
| step
| | | | ** You can adjust selected frequency in 6 steps Up or Down around selected

frequency – see table below . Default value of PWM frequency set in the fixture is Standard.

|
| | | 187| LED Frequency (step -6)| step
| | | 188| LED Frequency (step -5)| step
| | | 189| LED Frequency (step -4)| step
| | | 190| LED Frequency (step -3)| step
| | | 191| LED Frequency (step -2)| step
| | | 192| LED Frequency (step -1)| step
| | | 193| LED Frequency (Standard or High)| step
| | | 194| LED Frequency (step +1)| step
| | | 195| LED Frequency (step +2)| step
| | | 196| LED Frequency (step +3)| step
| | | 197| LED Frequency (step +4)| step
| | | 198| LED Frequency (step +5)| step
| | | 199| LED Frequency (step +6)| step
| | | 200-255| Reserved|
2| 2| ***| | Virtual colour wheel|
| | | 0| No function (0=default)| step
| | | 1-2| White 3200K| step
| | | 3-4| White 3800K| step
| | | 5-6| White 4200K| step
Mode/channel| DMX**

Value

| Function| Type of control
---|---|---|---
1| 2| 3
| | | 7-8| White 4600K| step
| | | 9-10| White 5000K| step
| | | 11-12| White 5600K| step
| | | 13-14| White 6300K| step
| | | 15-16| White 7000K| step
| | | 17-255| Warm white –> Cool white| proportional
3| 3| 1| | Warm White (8 bit)|
| | | 0 – 255| Colour saturation control – coarse 0-100% (255=default)| proportional
4| | | | Warm White (16bit)|
| | | 0 – 255| Colour saturation control – fine (255=default)| proportional
5| 4| 2| | Cool White (8 bit)|
| | | 0 – 255| Colour saturation control – coarse 0-100% (255=default)| proportional
6| | | | Cool White (16bit)|
| | | 0 – 255| Colour saturation control – fine (255=default)| proportional
7| 5| 3| | Zoom|
| | | 0-255| Zoom from max. to min.beam angle (128=default)| proportional
8| | | | Zoom – fine|
| | | 0-255| Fine zooming (0=default)| proportional
9| 6| | | Shutter/ strobe|
| | | 0 – 31| Shutter closed| step
| | | 32 – 63| Shutter open (32=default)| step
| | | 64 – 95| Strobe-effect from slow to fast| proportional
| | | 96 – 127| Shutter open| step
| | | 128 – 143| Opening pulse in sequences from slow to fast| proportional
| | | 144 – 159| Closing pulse in sequences from fast to slow| proportional
| | | 160 – 191| Shutter open| step
| | | 192 – 223| Random strobe-effect from slow to fast| proportional
| | | 224 – 255| Shutter open| step
10| 7|
| | Dimmer intensity (8 bit)|
| | | 0 – 255| Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (0=default)| proportional
11| | | | Dimmer intensity – fine (16 bit)|
| | | 0 – 255| Fine dimming (0=default)| proportional
| | | | |
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All Specifications subject to change without notice|
| | | | |

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