Robe Goes BIG at PLASA 2014

The PLASA 2014 exhibition sees the culmination of Robe's 20th anniversary celebrations, with the Czech Republic based manufacturer making a big impact in the 1,000 sq. m. Robe Arena at London's ExCeL Center.

The Robe Arena is the company's largest exhibition area to date, and will highlight Robe's just launched BMFL Spot, a new mega-bright long-throw signature fixture which needs a large environment in which to be demonstrated most effectively.

Additionally, there are another 12 new innovations launched by Robe at PLASA 2014, together with all the current product range luminaires on this spectacular booth, which will also feature one of Robe's dazzling exhibition lightshows.

CEO Josef Valchar says, "We attend many exhibitions around the globe, but it's always good to be back in London, and this has always felt like THE lighting show for us. We wanted to do something different and special because of our 20th anniversary, and we look forward to another fantastic show and to meeting people from across the industry and all over the world."

The full touring exhibition stand of sister architectural LED sister company Anolis will be integrated into the Robe Arena, and the newly acquired LightWare series of battery powered LED products (now manufactured in the Czech Republic) will also feature prominently as well as MDG's fog and haze products.

Robe will have over 60 staff on hand offering multi-lingual product demonstrations and consultations.

There will be a large stage and a full bar facility to ensure that hospitality can be enjoyed by all Robe's friends and family in a truly inspirational space, making PLASA 2014 a landmark for the company.

BMFL: The Bright Multi-Functional Luminaire (BMFL) has a custom light source specially designed for Robe that produces 250,000 lux at 5m. It weighs 36 Kgs and has a compact body profile.

The lamp produces light at a CRI of 92. This combined with a refined optical system and 5 - 55 degree zoom results in a high quality fat beam that is truly homogenised and without a hotspot, the company says.

The new, high definition color mixing technology can produce a full spectrum of colors.

There are also two color wheels which include filters that can be utilized to adjust color temperature and improve the CRI of the white output in aging lamps.

There are two rotating gobo wheels--each with six slot&lock gobo positions and also two Rotating Prisms.

The Dual Graphic Wheels both focus within the same focal plane, and the rotation and movement can be individually controlled and varied to create ultra-cool, infinitely subtle special effects.

The frost and dimming functions provide further effects. Three grades of Frost are available and the dimmer is exceptionally smooth with no distortion, so the full beam width is visible right up to the point at which it fades out.

Aimed at long-throw applications, the newly patented Robe EMS (Electronic Motion Stabiliser) technology, enables the BMFL Spot to absorb vibrations from music and audio sources, truss movement, sprung or suspended floors, etc.

miniPointe: Robe's new miniPointe is a multi-purpose fixture specifically designed to produce sharp beam and aerial effects.

Strikingly bright 2.5-degree parallel beams with shimmering colors and static gobo wheel patterns can be multiplied using the new Dynamic Flower Effect (DFE) which produces various different flower shapes and can dramatically change beams and aeriel looks.

The fine-tuned short arc Osram Sirius HRI 140 W RO lightsource together with the optimized optical system cuts effortlessly through haze and fog. A smooth variable frost filter and any one of the 13 instantly accessible rich colors can help create wash effects.

CycPix 12: This wash fixture offers an 8 - 67 degree zooming optical system and an array of twelve powerful 15W RGBW multichip LEDs.

RGBW color mixing is possible for the complete array of LEDs or for each individual pixel, offering an extensive range of colors from delicate pastels to intense saturates, including a selection of pre-set calibrated whites, variable CTO and tungsten effects. More options include a full power strobe effect and very smooth dimming, while the manual tilt setting allows -50° - +90° adjustment.

DL4S Profile: This extends the possibilities of the dynamic DLS Profile moving light.

The new DL4S is equipped with an enhanced version of Robe's RGBW LED module for creating brighter saturated colors and a more powerful output, the company says.

It boosts the already smooth color range, fading and dimming of the DLS profile, and the DL4S also features a LED driver system, producing a high definition dimming curve for all R, G, B and W colors with 18 bit resolution.

The new RGBW LED module reproduces deep saturates and a full range of pastel colors at output levels normally associated with 1200W discharge fixtures as well as a selection of pure whites at preselected 2,700, 3,200, 4,200, 5,600, and 8,000K color temperatures.

As with all models in Robe's DL luminaire range, the lightsource is completely homogenized with no shadows.

The tungsten emulation function also allows this fixture to be seamlessly integrated into lighting schemes using existing traditional lanterns.

A system of four fast, smooth, framing shutters has been added within the optical path design of the proven DLX Spot format.

Individual control of each shutter blade position and angle, plus rotation of the complete framing module, can produce new effects utilizing pre-programmed shutter-blade shape and movement sequences. It can also provide either a sharp and precise focus or a soft frame for projected images.

ROBIN LEDBeam 1000: This brand new powerful fixture will be launched at the show. It utilizes the latest LED technology and can be used either as a beam or a wash light.

With flexibility to the fore, it features a unique proprietary optical system with a zoom of 4 - 60 degrees and full beam control, giving an extremely tight and intense beam for long throws or a nice smooth even wash.

ROBIN CycFX 4: The CycFX 4 takes all the flexible parameters of the CycFX 8 and presents it in a smaller, half size package.

Truss or floor-mountable and offering four individually controllable LEDs, an amazing 8 - 67 degree zoom and lightning-quick movement, this is an outstanding fixture that is ideal for creating spectacular sweeps and curtains of light and color across a stage or an area, and also for footlights or audience blinder effects.

CycFX 4s can be combined with CycFX 8s for the ability to build structural and sculptural shapes, to frame pros arches or scenic pieces, and for general architectural outlining.

ROBIN PARFect 100: Robe's PARFect is based on the LEDBeam 100 technology, utilizing the same optical system and light engine in a static housing.

The PARFect uses 12 x 15W RGBW LEDs and has a 7 degree beam angle with the option of additional diffusers to achieve 10, 20, and 45 degrees.

A Powercon connector in and out allows 12 or 6 units (Europe and US respectively) to be daisy-chained together, and optional accessories include barn doors and a gel frame.

In addition to the RGBW version, a SmartWhite PARFect, tuneable from 2,700 - 6,500K and a daylight fixture at 6,200K - are also launched at PLASA.

In February 2014, Robe acquired all relevant patents and intellectual property from UK company GDS to manufacture and further develop the range of LiteWare battery powered LED products which have now been customized by Robe's R 'n' D department and are manufactured in the Czech Republic.

LiteWare HO2: The first product to be released by Robe is a high-output (HO2) up-lighter using two 40W RGBW LEDs. The rechargeable battery will power the LED lightsource for up to 16 hours, depending on the color mix and output level.

The patented tilting head enables the light output to be directed onto walls, pillars, and other architectural features. Each unit can be remotely controlled via wireless DMX or set to operate independently in stand-alone mode.

The base housing has a polished metal finish, reflecting the immediate surroundings and blending into any décor.

LiteWare Satellite2: This fixture is based on the same technology as the LiteWare HO2, with the additional feature of a removable head--containing the two 40W RGBW LEDs.

This head can be fitted directly onto the base unit or raised up to 2.7m in height using a patented adjustable telescopic pole. With a 170 degree tilt and 340 degree pan adjustment, the LiteWare Satellite2 provides a quick, easy-to-rig cable-free system for lighting a conference presenter, a product display, a stage set, etc., or alternatively as a working light.

The LiteWare HO2 up-lighter and LiteWare Satellite2 units are supplied in purpose-built flight cases of 4 or 6 units, complete with inbuilt intelligent charging systems. The units can be continuously stored on-charge ensuring they are always ready for use, the company says.

ROBIN Actor 3, 6, and 12 ST: These static versions of Robe's LEDWash moving heads were re-launched at Prolight 2014 with new electronics. New thermal management means improved and near-silent cooling which is essential for the theatre applications at which The Actor series is aimed, together with studio installations, performing arts shows and exhibitions, the company says.