Robe DT Series Manuel utilisateur
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Version 1.
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Table of contests
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.Fixture exterior view .................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Connecting the Robe Universal Interface WTX .......................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Software update of the fixture ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.2 Connecting a DMX console to the Media Fusion .................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Connecting the Robe Universal Interface WTX to the fixtures link ...................................................................... 6
4. Installing the RDM-network software ........................................................................................................................ 6
5. The main window of the RDM-network software ...................................................................................................... 6
5.1 DMX network window .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Device groups window .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Parameter area .................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.1 Get parameters window ................................................................................................................................ 8
5.3.2 Set parameter window .................................................................................................................................. 9
6. Grouping fixtures ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
7. Scanning fixtures ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
8. Patching fixtures ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
9. Collecting parameters ............................................................................................................................................... 16
10. View sensor values ................................................................................................................................................. 18
11. Control of non-display fixtures ............................................................................................................................... 19
12. Setting preferences ................................................................................................................................................. 20
13. Rescanning USB ports ............................................................................................................................................ 22
14. Selecting a port ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
15. Technical specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 23
16. Robe fixtures supporting RDM operation .............................................................................................................. 24
17. Change Log .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
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1. Introduction
Robe Universal Interface WTX is a multi-functional tool box with 2 DMX ports, one USB 2.0 port and built-in
DMX/RDM module. Robe Universal Interface WTX communicates with a PC or Laptop via USB. Robe Universal
Interface WTX provides fixture software updates and with additional ROBE RDM-network software provides RDM
(Remote Device Management) functionality. The Robe Universal Interface WTX supports RDM - new control
protocol featuring AutoPatch and Fixture Status Monitoring. The Robe Universal Interface WTX can be used in
combination with Robe Media Fusion software as DMX input from any DMX console.
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Main features:
- Supported operating systems: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Linux
- Built-in wireless DMX/RDM module
- Brings RDM communication protocol into DMX 512 control systems
- USB/DMX or DMX/USB converter
- Rugged aluminium housing
- No extra PSU needed
- Galvanic isolation of 1kV between DMX Input andUSB / DMX Output and USB
2.Fixture exterior view
1-DMX output 5- Receive data LED
2- DMX input 6- Antenna
3- Transmit data LED 7-Link/unlink button
4- Power on LED 8-USB port
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3. Connecting the Robe Universal Interface WTX
3.1 Software update of the fixture
The Robe Universal Interface WTX WTX can be used to upload new software into ROBE fixtures. The connection
happens via USB computer interface and thus it replaces the "RS232 to DMX Flashing Cable for software update"
(number 1305 0624).
To upload software into the fixture.
1. Connect both the computer and the fixture to the Robe Universal Interface WTX.
2. In the fixture menu, select the Updating Software item in the Special Functions menu.
3. Run the Software uploader program on your PC and select a Robe Universal Interface option from the list of
COM ports.
4. Click on the Connect button and continue in the software upgrade following instructions in the Help menu
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3.2 Connecting a DMX console to the Media Fusion
The media Fusion is an intuitive media server environment that seamlessly integrates software and hardware for a
professional quality, hassle-free performance.
To connect a DMX desk to Media Fusion via the Robe Universal Interface WTX.
1. Connect the Robe Universal Interface WTX to the computer running the Media Fusion.
2. Start (restart) the Media Fusion software.
3. In the Media Fusion, go into PreferencesDMXInterfaces and select Robe USB-DMX in the DMX Interface
field.
4. Connect a DMX desk into the DMX input of the Robe Universal Interface WTX. The Robe Universal Interface
WTX now works as a DMX input device so you can patch your DMX Desk to DMX control Media Fusion. Don't
forget to set up a DMX address of the Media Fusion in the PreferencesDMXPatch section.
For detail description about installing and controlling the Media Fusion see the Media Fusion Software user
manual.
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3.3 Connecting the Robe Universal Interface WTX to the fixtures link
To link moving heads to the Robe Universal Interface WTX, press the link/unlink button on the Robe Universal
Interface WTX. To unlink moving heds from the Robe Universal Interface WTX, press and hold the link/unlink
button for approximately 5 seconds.
4. Installing the RDM-network software
1. To install the Software Robe Universal Interface WTX, please insert the RDM-network installation flash drive into
your computer’s USB 2.0 port.
2. Double-click on the RDM-network installation file (RDM-network-setup _100.exe, located in the directory RDM-
network on the flash drive (there are versions for Windows and Linux). This will launch the RDM-network installer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Once the installation is complete, click “Finish”. The RDM-network software is now ready to be used.
5. Run the RDM-network by going to Start -> Programs -> Robe -> RDM-network.
5. The main window of the RDM-network software
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In the main window you can use a standard toolbar for quick access to commonly used commands and tools.
The main window is organized into three main areas.
5.1 DMX network window
The top left part of the main window shows the list of RDM talking fixtures found on the DMX link. Use the icons in
the DMX network toolbar to sort the fixtures by a manufacturer/ a model ID or by a model ID and a manufacturer.
The fixtures in the RDM-network window can be displayed in two states:
1.On-line state – the fixture names are displayed in a standard black colour , all changes made in the Set Parameter
window can be promptly sent to the linked fixtures by using the button in the Get/Set Parameters toolbar.
2. Off-line state – the fixture names are displayed in a red colour. This mode means that fixtures settings were
loaded into RDM-network software but have not been sent to the fixtures. You may work with displayed fixtures
as with fixtures in on-line mode, but the changes you have made will not be sent to the fixtures until you switched
them to the on-line state by using the button in a DMX Network toolbar
5.2 Device groups window
The bottom part of the main window below a DMX network window shows groups of fixtures. The buttons in the
Device Group toolbar have the following meaning:
The button + adds a new group into existing list of groups.
The button deletes a group or a fixture from the group.
The button closes this window (if you wish to display the window again, check the option Groups in the View
menu of the Menu bar) .
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5.3 Parameter area
The right side of the main window shows the list of Get/Set parameters of the fixture that has been selected in a
DMX network window. Use and buttons in the Parametr area toolbar to toggle between Get and Set
parameters window .The rest of buttons has the following meaning:
The button + adds a new parameter into the list of parameters.
The button in a Set/Get parameters toolbar closes this window (if you wish to display the window again,
check the option Parameters in the View menu.
The button sends values of selected items to the fixture (fixtures).
The icon next to the item means that the parameter is not available.
5.3.1 Get parameters window
The list of items ,which are displayed in the window, inform you about fixture behaviour.
The button next to the item removes the item from the list of items. To put the item back to the list, click on the
+ button in the Get/Set parameter toolbar and select it from the list of
items.
RDM Protocol Version Major - shows the first figure of RDM protocol
version.
RDM Protocol Version Minor – shows the second figure of RDM protocol
version.
Device Label - shows the custom name of the fixture.
Lamp Hours - shows the accumulated total number of lamp hours.
Lamp Strikes - shows the accumulated total number of lamp strikes.
Device Hours - shows the accumulated total number of operation hours
the fixture has been on.
Display Invert - shows he display orientation.
Display Level - shows the adjusted display intensity.
Pan Invert - shows pan control.
Tilt Invert - shows tilt control.
Subdevices Count – shows number of controlled devices connected to
the current fixture.
Lamp State - shows the lamp state (On/Off)
Product Category Coarse - shows the first figure of the product category
Product Category Fine - shows the second figure of the product category
Software Version Label - shows the software version of the main
processor (IC1) in the fixture base.
Software Version ID - shows the figure of software version of the main processor (IC1) in the fixture base
Lamp On Mode - shows the way, how the fixture switches its lamp on automatically.
DMX512 Start Address- shows the start channel (first channel which receives instructions from the controller).
Device Model ID - shows the figure of the fixture type (6-spotlight, 4-washlight).
DMX 512 Footprint - shows the number of control channels in a current DMX mode.
DMX512 Current Personality - shows a current DMX mode.
DMX 512 Total of personalities - shows the total number of DMX modes.
Sensor Count - shows the number of fixture sensors sending information to the Robe Universal Interface WTX (e.g.
temperature sensors).
Manufacturer label - shows the name of the fixture manufacturer.
Device Model Description - shows the name of the fixture.
Identify Device - determines whether the fixture runs in an identification mode.
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5.3.2 Set parameter window
The following items displayed in this window allow you to set a fixture behaviour .
The button next to the item removes this item from the list of items. To put the item back to the list, click on the
+ button in the Get/Set parameter toolbar and select it from the list of items.
DMX 512 Current Personality - select desired DMX mode in the
field .
Identify Device – if the item is on, the fixture performs pan/tilt
movement to identify it between another fixtures.
DMX Start Address - set desired start channel in the field.
Device Label - type the name of the fixture, max.32 characters.
Device Reset - the item starts a fixture reset.
Lamp State - the item enables to switch on/off the fixture lamp.
Lamp On Mode - select the way how to switch the lamp on
automatically:
Lamp off - the lamp stays off until directly instructed to strike.
Lamp on by DMX- the lamp strikes upon receiving a DMX 512
signal
Lamp on at Power-Up - the lamp strikes automatically at
power-up .
Lamp on after calibration- the lamp strikes after calibration or
homing procedure
Display Invert - select desired display orientation.
Display Level - set desired display intensity (0-min, 255-max).
Pan Invert - the item inverts pan channel.
Tilt Invert - the item inverts tilt channel.
Changing the fixture setting
If you wish to change the fixture setting, select desired fixture in the DMX Network window, set fixture parameters
in the Set parameter window, check the boxes on the left side and click on the icon in the Get/Set Parameters
toolbar to send parameters to the fixture.
Note: You can change setting all fixtures of selected manufacturer at a time. Select desired manufacturer in the
DMX Network window, set fixture parameters in Set parameter window, check the boxes on the left side of items
and click on the icon in the Get/Set Parameters toolbar to send adjusted parameters to all manufacturer´s
fixtures.
Saving current fixtures settings
Current setting which have been sent to the fixtures can be saved to a file and then loaded into the fixtures at any
time.
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To save current setting.
1. Click on the Save Workspace item in the File menu on the Menu bar.
2. Select desired folder and type the name of the file and click on the OK button.
Loading setting to the fixtures .
Once saved fixtures settings can be loaded back into fixtures.
To load fixtures settings.
1. Click on the Load Workspace item in the File menu on the Menu bar.
2. Select desired folder and the name of the file and click on the OK button.
3. The following window with information about uploading the fixtures will appear.
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