Building on the success of the LEDWash 1200 and Spiider‘s advanced technology, the all new Tarrantula is the most powerful LED beam/wash/effects fixture on the market. Now equipped with Robe's innovative lens coating technology which brings benefits such as bright and clear lenses, no scratches or marks, higher light output and longer intervals between cleaning.

Designed for concerts, car shows, sporting tournaments, indeed any event in a large venue, the Tarrantula is powered by 36x 40W and 1x 60W high powered emitters providing a stunning 25.200 lumen output. The versatile optical system offers an adjustable beam angle, from a tight 4° spot to a super-wide 50° wash, of the highest quality light. The LEDWash 800 inspired Beam Shaper accessory creates a traditional oval beam that can be indexed to precisely cover the desired stage or performance area. Central to the effects capabilities of this fixture is Robe patented MCFE™ - Multi-Coloured Flower Effects, adding yet another spectacular visual dimension. Driven by the 60W RGBW multichip, this creates the sharpest spikes of light, rotating in either direction with controlled speed. Fully saturated and intense colours as well as subtle pastel tones are created with velvety smooth transitions thanks to the integrated internal 18bit LED dimming system. Dynamic video effects are easily achieved by mapping individual pixels controlled by a DMX desk or media servers via sACN with internal HTP merging, DMX or by Kling-Net protocol.

Light source

1x 60W RGBW and 36x 40W RGBW LED multichips

Light output

25.200 lm, 80.200 lx @ 5m

Zoom range

4° - 50°

Effects

pixel control, MCFE™ - Multi-Coloured Flower Effects (patented), virtual colour wheel, tungsten lamp effect, preprogrammed pixel effects, optional beam shaper

Innovations

DataSwatch™ – inbuilt virtual colour library

The DataSwatch™ inbuilt virtual colour library for Robe LED fixtures provides consistent colour rendering with commonly matched filter ranges, allowing for rapid and accurate programming.

MCFE™ – Multi Coloured Flower Effect

The Robe patented MCFE™ – Multi-Coloured Flower Effect – creates sharp, multi-coloured spikes of light, that are fully rotatable in both directions, at variable speeds.

EMS™ – Electronic Motion Stabiliser

The Robe EMS™ (Electronic Motion Stabiliser) system is a technology for precise Pan and Tilt movements, which reduces vibrations from audio outputs, truss movement and sprung or suspended floors.

RLCT™ – Robe lens coating technology

Just like with spectacles, our lens coating technology protects soft plastic lenses against surface scratches, that can even occur during cleaning when scrubbed repeatedly. Anti-static properties prevent dust build-up on the lenses, thus extending the period between maintenance cleaning.

L3™ – Low Light Linearity System

The L3™ Low Light Linearity System produces imperceptible, ultra-smooth fades to black.

GDTF – General Device Type Format

The General Device Type Format creates a unified definition for exchange of data for the operation of intelligent luminaries, such as moving lights. The file format is human readable and developed using open source formats.

Tungsten Emulation

When selected, the luminaire will mimic the colour temperature of a tungsten lamp as you lower the output to produce that classic warm glow.

QVGA Robe Touch Screen Display System

The QVGA Robe touch screen display gives full access to all fixture setup and diagnostic functions and is very intuitive to navigate.

FW diffusers for pixelated washers

Robe fixtures homogenise beams really well but, for the ultimate smoothness, most of our pixelated LED wash lights can easily be fitted with a Fresnel Wash (FW) diffusion filter in-between the LED array and the lenses. They can also be ordered pre-installed if desired, as FW versions.

Beam Shaper

Robe's patented motorized Beam Shaper designed for multi-source LED washlights creates a traditional oval beam of ratio 3:1 or 4:1, that can be indexed to cover the desired stage or performance area. A perfect solution for car shows and exhibition stands.

REAP™ – Robe Ethernet Access Portal

The Robe Ethernet Access Portal allows to access internal data from a networked fixture, viewed as a web page, addressable via the fixtures network IP.

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Technical Specification

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Source

Light source type: 1x 60W RGBW and 36 x 40W RGBW LED multichips

LED life expectancy: min. 50.000 hours

Typical lumen maintenance: L70/B50 @ 50.000 hours

CRI: 76

Optical system

Dynamic Effects and Features

Colour mixing mode RGBW or CMY

Individual control of each RGBW pixel

Variable CTO: 2.700K - 8.000K

Virtual Colour Wheel: with 66 preset swatches

Tungsten lamp effect at whites: 750W, 1.000W, 1.200W, 2.000W, 2.500W lamp emulation for whites from 2.700K to 4.200K (red shift and thermal delay)

Colour rainbow effect with variable speed

Pre-programmed pixel effects with colour, dimming and strobe chases, waves and pulses at variable speed and direction

MCFE™ - Multi-Coloured Flower Effects – creating spectacular multicolour beam effects in the air rotating in both directions at variable speed (Patented)

Strobe effect: variable speed (max. 20 flashes per second)

Pre-programmed random strobe & pulse effects

High resolution electronic dimming: 0 - 100%

L3™ - (Low Light Linearity) Imperceptible 18 bit dimming for ultra smooth fade to black

Control and programming

Setting & Addressing: ROBE Navigation System 2 (RNS2)

Display: QVGA Robe touch screen with battery backup, gravitation sensor for auto screen positioning, operation memory service log with RTC, stand-alone operation with 3 editable programs (each up to 100 steps), built-in analyser for easy fault finding

Protocols: USITT DMX-512, RDM, Art-Net, MA Net, MA Net2, sACN, Kling-Net

Wireless CRMX™ technology from Lumen Radio - on request

DMX Protocol modes: 6

Control channels: 28, 48, 146, 183, 159, 196

Pan & Tilt resolution: 16 bit

R,G,B,W colour mixing: 8 or 16 bit (internal 18 bit)

Zoom: 8 bit

Dimmer: 8 or 16 bit (internal 18 bit)

Movement

Thermal specification

Electrical specification and connections

Approvals

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Rigging

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Optional accessories

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