FORTE®
Forte means Excellence, Speciality, Strength. Our FORTE® certainly lives up to its name! With a choice of premium performance engines from our revolutionary TRANSFERABLE ENGINE technology, giving you the ability to maintain light quality, combined with a fixture packed full of specialist innovation, you have the luminaire ready to lead you into the future.
Light source
TE™ 1.000W White LED TRANSFERABLE ENGINE
Light output
up to 50.000 lm, 113.000 lx @5m, Cpulse™ special flicker free management for HD and UHD cameras, ready for 8K and 16K
Zoom range
5° - 55°
Effects
2 rotating gobo wheels, 2 color wheels, animation wheel, frost, iris, 6-facet circular and linear prisms, framing shutters
You can now choose between the TE™ 1.000W HP White LED Engine (HP – High Performance), producing the highest output possible, or the TE™ 1.000W HCF White LED Engine (HCF – High Colour Fidelity) for those requiring exception colour quality. Now you can fit either engine within the same fixture, without alignment or warranty issues, within five minutes! Without the expense, and complication of needing separate luminaires with differing sources, TRANSFERABLE ENGINES give you the right engine, in the right fixture, at the right time!
The revolutionary self-referencing, data capturing engines are all designed, developed and manufactured within our own factory (Robe patented technology). Performance has not been compromised, with the TE™ 1.000W HP White 6.700 K LED Engine producing a piercing 50.000 lm and the TE™ 1.000W HCF White 6.000 K LED Engine 35.000 lm with its exceptionally high inherent CRI of 96. The L70/B50 ratings of 50.000 hours, means longevity is assured.
Harnessing the strength of the self-referencing, data capturing TRANSFERABLE ENGINES, FORTE® has wide ranging 5 - 55 degree zoom capability to fulfil all your spot, wash and beam applications, contained within its class-leading 41 kg frame. Usual output loss at the narrow zoom setting is taken care of via our ingenious Robe Patent pending narrow zoom output boost, improving performance by over 15 %, giving you a dramatically increased output, perfect for sabre like beams.
Robe’s new, cutting-edge, CMY colour mixing system provides beautifully smooth colour transitions. Combined with two colour wheels, CRI 80 and 90 filters (HP Engine), and a variable CTO from 3.000 - 6.700 K gives FORTE® total colour finesse.
The comprehensive, dynamic effects package includes; two fully indexable, rotatable gobo wheels each with 6 gobos using the fast change Robe slot and lock system; two stackable 6-facet prisms, one linear, one round; animation wheel and an ultra-fast motorized iris. The two rapid insert interchangeable frosts, a soft 1° and a medium 5° for silky smooth washes cover the entire zoom range of 5-55 degrees with no restricted range cut off.
FORTE® gives you total control via our ultra-precise patented PLANO4™ framing shutter system, with separate blade control and the entire assembly capable of +- 60° rotation; Cpulse™ PWM control and direct ChromaTint™ Plus/Minus Green control for broadcast precision; EMS™ (Electronic Motion Stabiliser) technology, for instant stop and hysteresis elimination, making FORTE® the ideal fixture for RoboSpot™; L3™ (Low Light Linearity) dimming producing imperceptible fades to black.
FORTE® possesses a comprehensive protocol suite; USITT DMX 512, RDM, ArtNet, MA Net, MA Net 2, and sACN. REAP™ (Robe Ethernet Access Portal) is included for direct communication over Ethernet networks. DMX Wireless control is available on request. All this allows seamless integration into all control networks.
Technical Specification
Source
Light source type: TE™ 1.000W HP White LED Engine (Patented)
- HP - High Performance Engine for maximum light output and optimal colour characteristics
- LED Engine output: 82.000 lm
- Fixture total lumen output:
- 50.000 lm (integrating sphere)
- 40.000 lm (goniophotometer)
- Colour temperature output: 6.700 K
- CRI: 70, remotely selectable filters for CRI 80 and CRI 90
- Illuminance: 113.000 lx @ 5 m
Light source type: TE™ 1.000W HCF White LED Engine (Patented)
- HCF - High Colour Fidelity Engine for the best light quality and colour rendition
- LED Engine output: 55.000 lm
- Fixture total lumen output:
- 35.000 lm (integrating sphere)
- 28.000 lm (goniophotometer)
- Colour temperature output: 6.000K
- CRI: 96, TLCI: 97, TM-30-18 Rf: 92, TM-30-18 Rg: 99
- Illuminance: 78.000 lx @ 5 m
LED life expectancy: min. 50.000 hours
Typical lumen maintenance: L70/B50 @ 50.000 hours
Light source warranty: 4 years or 20.000 hours
Optical system
Robe’s proprietary optical design
High-efficiency 13-lens zoom optical system, ratio: 11:1
Zoom range: 5° - 55°
Output lens diameter: 180 mm
Dynamic Effects and Features
Cyan: 0 - 100%
Magenta: 0 - 100%
Yellow: 0 - 100%
Variable CTO: 3.000K - 6.700K
ChromaTint™ - Patented plus / minus green correction function
Colour Wheel 1: 5 fixed dichroic colours + white
Colour Wheel 2: 5 fixed dichroic colours + white
Framing shutters: Patented Plano4™ framing shutters module with 4 individually positionable blades plus rotation of the complete frame system + - 60°
Rotating gobo wheel 1: 6 rotating, indexable and replaceable breakup and aerial gobos + open, patented slot & lock system
Rotating gobo wheel 2: 6 rotating, indexable and replaceable breakup and aerial gobos + open, patented slot & lock system
MLP™ - Patented Multi-Level Prisms allow multiple prisms to be “stacked” while retaining individual speed and direction control. With variable shape and size it creates unlimited dynamic, multi-level flower and beam effects.
Prism 1: Independent 6 facet linear prism rotating in both directions at variable speed
Prism 2: Independent 6 facet circular prism rotating in both directions at variable speed
Animation wheel: Aluminium animation wheel, used alone or in combination with gobos, rotating in both directions at variable speed
Frosts: MagFrost™ - magnetic paddle fast change system providing exchangeable frosts containing as standard a very light 1° for instant softening of the projected gobo or framing shutters, and a medium 5° for even wash, both specifically selected for theatre and TV use
HSL™ - Hot-Spot Lens for LED profiles: From flat field to 6:1 hot-spot (optional)
Iris: Motorized, stepless, pulse effects up to 3 Hz
Motorized zoom and focus
Electronic strobe effect with variable speed up to 20 Hz, 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
Extremely quiet operation suitable for all types of production in Theatre and TV
Cpulse™ special flicker-free management for HD and UHD cameras, ready for 8K and 16K
AirLOC™ (Less Optical Cleaning) technology greatly reduces the level of airborne particles drawn over the optical elements. This increases the overall performance, light quality and time between routine cleaning and maintenance.
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, NFC app controller
Protocols: USITT DMX-512, RDM, ArtNet, MA Net, MA Net2, sACN
REAP™ - Robe Ethernet Access Portal
Wireless CRMX™ technology from Lumen Radio - on request
Epass™: Ethernet pass through switch which sustains Ethernet integrity, when the fixture has no power, to automatically maintain network connectivity
DMX Protocol modes: 1
Control channels: 54
Pan & Tilt resolution: 16 bit
CMY & CTO: 8 bit
+ - Green correction: 8 bit
Colour wheel positioning: 16 bit
Framing shutters module movement & rotation: 8 bit
Rotating gobo wheel positioning: 8 bit
Gobo indexing & rotation: 16 bit
Animation wheel: 8 bit
Animation wheel rotation: 8 bit
Iris: 16 bit
Frost: 8 bit
Zoom: 16 bit
Focus: 16 bit
Dimmer: 16 bit (internal 18 bit)
Movement
Pan movement: 540°
Tilt movement: 270°
Movement control: Standard and Speed
Controllable speed of Pan & Tilt movement
EMS™: Electronic Motion Stabilizer system for Pan & Tilt reducing beam deviation caused by truss movement or vibration (Patented)
Automatic Pan & Tilt position correction
Rotating gobos
12x fully rotating, indexable glass gobos on 2 wheels
Outside diameter: 30.8 mm
Image diameter: 25.0 mm
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Max. thickness: 3.5 mm
High temperature borofloat or better glass
Patented slot & lock system for easy replacement of gobos
Effect wheel
Single animation wheel
Material: Aluminium
Diameter: 112 mm
Can be used alone or in combination with rotating gobos
Rotating in both directions at variable speed
Framing shutters system
Patented Plano4™ framing shutters module
Shutters: 4 Blades, each with separate movement and +- 25° rotation control
Movement: Smooth with variable speed, ultrafast for creating mid-air effects
Rotation: +- 60° of the complete framing system
Thermal specification
Maximum ambient temperature: 45 °C (113 °F)
Maximum surface temperature: 100 °C (212 °F)
Minimum operating temperature: -5 °C (23 °F)
Total heat dissipation: max. 3200 BTU/h (calculated)
Noise Levels
Sound pressure level:
21 dB(A) at 1 m (Super quiet mode)
33 dB(A) at 1 m (quiet mode)
44 dB(A) at 1 m (auto mode)
Sound power level:
29 dB(A) (Super quiet mode)
41 dB(A) (quiet mode)
52 dB(A) (auto mode)
Electrical specification and connections
Power supply: Electronic auto-ranging
Input voltage range: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: max. 1250 W
Power in connector: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1
DMX and RDM data in/out: Locking 3-pin & 5-pin XLR
Ethernet port in/out: RJ45 for Embedded Epass™ switch 10/100 Mbps
USB connector (series A) for lightmaster purposes
Approvals
CE Compliant
cETLus Compliant
Mechanical specification
Height: 843 mm (33.2") - head in vertical position
Width: 483.5 mm (19")
Depth: 335 mm (13.1") - head in vertical position
Weight: 41 kg (90.4 lbs)
Ingress protection rating: IP20
Rigging
Mounting positions: 0°, 32°, 90°
Universal operating position
Mounting points: 5 pairs of 1/4-turn locking points
2x Omega adaptors with 1/4-turn quick locks
Safety cable attachment point
Pan & Tilt transport locks
Included items
User Manual
Omega Adaptor CL-regular 2 pcs: 10980033
Power cord including powerCON TRUE1 In connector
Optional accessories
FORTE TE™ 1.000W HP White LED Engine: 14080067
FORTE TE™ 1.000W HCF White LED Engine: 14080072
FORTE TE™ 1.000W TGW White LED Engine: 14080100
Frost 0.5° (exchange) assembled: 10980581
Frost 1° (exchange) assembled: 10980564
Frost 3.5° (exchange) assembled: 10981037
Frost 5° (exchange) assembled: 10980565
Frost 10° (exchange) assembled: 10980556
Frost 20° (exchange) assembled: 10980577
Frost 30° (exchange) assembled: 10980582
FS BMFL/ESPRITE/FORTE/T2 Handles - 2 pcs in box: 10980233
Top hat: 10980591
Top Hat 35°: 10981200
Gel frame: 10980561
Gel frame adaptor: 10981113
Module of PC lens: 10980611
Module of Fresnel lens: 10980610
Hot-Spot lens in gobo holder: 10980557
Doughty Trigger Clamp: 17030386
Omega Adaptor Tall CL-regular 2 pcs in box: 10980501
Safety wire 50 kg: 99011957
Upgrade kit CRMX Universal 260: 99030100
Single Top Loader Case: 10120267-01
Dual Top Loader Case: 10120268
Foam Shell: 20020395-01
Legal
FORTE® is a Trademark of Robe lighting s. r. o.
FORTE® is patented by Robe lighting s. r. o. and is protected by one or more pending or issued patents
Gobos&Colours
Rotating Gobo Wheel 1
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Rotating Gobo Wheel 2
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Colour Wheel 1
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Colour Wheel 2
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Animation Wheel
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