CASTER Series User manual April 2015
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LoCaster 2 Plus Kit Quantity Ident-No. Description 1 L1.0001329 LoCaster 2 Plus LED Panel 35 W, 11 - 36 V=, onboard control 1 L2.30083.0 Caster series power supply, XLR 4 pin, 24 V= / 60 W 1 L2.30081.0 PowerDMX extension cable XLR 4 pin, 3 m 1 L2.30089.0 Caster stirrup with battery pack attachment 1 L2.30099.0 Case LoCaster 1 L5.30035.0 Caster plus series user manual 1 L2.30061.0 2-leaf barndoor 1 L2.30059.0 Filter frame * Barndoor and filter frame only shipped with kit P/N L0.
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Always follow these instructions to protect against injury to yourself and damage to the product or other objects. Explanations of Warning Signs and Indications Possible risk of injury or damage to equipment. Risk of fire or electric shock. Possible risk of injury or damage to equipment. Caution! Hot surface. Possible high surface temperature. Risk of injury through burns. Note: Indicates further information.
Safety Information General Safety Information Read and understand all safety information and operation instructions before you operate or install the product. Use only genuine spare parts or accessories that have been recommended or approved by ARRI. Other accessories or spare parts may cause hazards, damage the product or invalidate the warranty. Check all cables and devices for visible damage before you work with the system. Defective electric or electronic devices must not be used.
Intensive use can cause the surface and the heat sink to become hot. Let the product cool down complete before you handle it. CAUTION: High voltage! Always disconnect the product complete from mains voltage before you connect or disconnect a cable or replace the fuse of the product. Never cover air vents and the heat sink during operation. CAUTION! High voltage! Never try to open the power supply. Replace defective power cables. Do not use the product with defective power cables.
Safety Information Maintenance information Legal disclaimer • Do not clean the surface of the product with solvents or strong detergents. © 2014 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik & Co. Betriebs KG (ARRI). All rights reserved. Information subject to change without notice.
Flute for optical accessories The ARRI Caster series utilizes a special optical system and LED arrangement to provide efficient and powerful lighting characteristics in a compact package. Specially designed accessories, such as a 2-leaf barndoor, intensifier, and a range of mounting options expand the Caster Series flexibility. Eyelet for safety cable Heat sind with radiators PowerDMX IN 3/8“ thread BroadCaster 2 Plus The ARRI BroadCaster plus unit is designed for remote control via DMX.
Product description XLR-4 PowerDMX pin-out Status indicators The pin-out of the 4-pin XLR is: Pin Assignment 1 0V 2 DMX Data - 3 DMX Data + 4 11 - 36 V= Auto Power-off function The LED panel is equipped with an auto power-off function to protect the LEDs from damage by over temperature or over voltage. • The LED panel switches off automatically when exceeding a dangerous heat level. • The red status LED indicates, that the auto power-off function is active.
The ARRI LoCaster 2 Plus is designed for mobile use in TV broadcast and film location applications. It utilizes modern LED technology. You can control intensity and color temperature independently from each other and directly on the device. Specification The technical specification of the LoCaster 2 Plus is equal to the specification of the BroadCaster 2 Plus.
BroadCaster 2 Plus power supply BroadCaster 2 Plus power supply The BroadCaster 2 Plus power supply features three PowerDMX outputs. Each output can deliver a maximum of 100 W of power. Do not overload the output. Doing so will damge the output. PowerDMX distributes both power and DMX data through a single 4-pin cable, enabling each BroadCaster 2 Plus panel to operate through a single cable connection.
Use only fuses of the type 5x20mmT: For input voltages 120 VAC (L2.30084.A): 4 A For input voltages 230 VAC (L2.30084.0): 2 A The design of the mains connector and the mains socket is regionally different. A NEMA adapter cable for North America is included with the power supply unit. Additional adapter cables for other countries can be purchased at local electrical device retailers. This power supply is designed for indoor use only. Do not use it outside.
LoCaster 2 Plus power supply LoCaster 2 Plus power supply The LoCaster 2 Plus power supply 24V= / 60W is designed for mobile use with the LoCaster 2 Plus due to its compact size. The power supply can power a single LoCaster 2 Plus. Specification Input voltage 100 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz Output voltage 24 V=, 2,5 A max Dimensions (l x w x h) 4.7 x 2.17 x 1.4 in Weight 0.66 lbs POWER OUT pin-out Pin Assignment 1 0V 2 n.c. 3 n.c.
The LoCaster 2 Plus battery pack can power a single LED Panel for about two hours independent from mains source. To check the capacity of the battery pack: • Push the capacity status check button on the top side of the battery pack to display the remaining capacity with the LED indicators. Charging status Test button NiMH battery pack NiMH battery pack Locking nut to Caster stirrup Specification Output voltage 30 V= Capacity 81 Wh Dimension (l x w x h) 5.1 x 3.94 x 2.17 in Weight 2.
Battery pack charger Battery pack charger To charge the Caster battery pack: • Use the supplied XLR-4 male-to-male adaptor to connect the battery pack with the battery charger. • Connect the power cable supplied with the battery charger to the battery charger unit. • Plug the mains connector into a mains socket nearby. Specification Input voltage 100 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz Output voltage 30 V= Dimensions (l x w x h) 5.1 x 3.9 x 1.6 in Weight 0.
2-leaf barndoor The optical accessories can be used for the LoCaster 2 Plus and the BroadCaster 2 Plus. They are inserted into the flute at the front of the LED panel´s housing. The gel frame can only be used in combination with the 2-leaf barndoor or the intensifier. The 2-leaf barndoor can be used to limit the light distribution or to minimize stray light. Note: The flute features two slots on each side to lock the attached accessory.
Optical accessories Intensifier Gel frame The intensifier doubles the luminous intensity of a Caster LED panel. The gel frame provides the possibility to use the Caster LED panels with gels. The intensifier folds flat for easy transport and storage. To restore its shape, simply align and lock the side plates into place. The gel frame is not inserted into the flute at the LED panel´s housing. It can only be used in combination with either the 2-leaf barndoor or the intensifier.
Additional grip accessories The grip accessories can be used for the LoCaster 2 Plus and the BroadCaster 2 Plus. In addition to the Caster stirrup the following grip accessories are available: They attach to the LED panel via the 3/8“ thread. Always tighten the clamp locks. Always seize the screw threads. Ident-No. Description L2.30992.0 ARRI swiveling / Noga arm L2.30991.0 Hot shoe 3/8“ adaptor Caster stirrup L2.88681.
To secure suspended loads 20 To secure suspended loads To power the LoCaster When the LED panel or any other component is suspended or mounted in a hanging position, it must be secured with a safety cable and a coupling device rated at a minimum of 10 times the weight of the products including accessories. To use a battery pack The safety cable must be as short as possible. • Make sure the battery pack is fully charged.
To use a power supply The battery pack can be directly attached to the stirrup: To use the LoCaster with power supply, please do the following: • The battery pack is attached to the stirrup by pushing it into the stirrup vertically. Make sure the pins on both sides of the battery pack snap into the slots in the T-shaped components of the stirrup. • To remove the battery pack, simply pull the knob on top of the battery pack.
To power the BroadCaster 22 To use a car power adaptor To power the BroadCaster • The product can also be powered by a car using the 12V car battery. To attach the suppressor elements • Use the car power adapter (L2.72937.0) in place of the power supply. Note: With the car power adapter only one LED panel can be powered at a time. Do not try to charge the battery pack with the car power adapter.
To use the power supply When powering the BroadCaster, make sure the product receives a valid DMX512 signal in addition to a correct input voltage (PowerDMX). Therefore using the DMX512 capable power supply unit 24V= / 300 W is recommended. • Connect a DMX512-capable control device via a XLR-5 cable to the DMX IN of the power supply. • Connect the BroadCaster via XLR-4 cables to the PowerDMX outputs of the power supply. Obey all information regarding the power supply given on page 12.
To power the BroadCaster Notes: Do not overload the outputs of the power supply. To loop through the incoming DMX signal to other devices (e.g. to other power supplies), please use the DMX output on the backside of the power supply unit. Make sure the ventilation openings in the housing are never covered while using the product. Disconnect the unit from mains before connecting the products. Always make sure the XLR connectors snap in with a clearly audible click sound.
To operate the LoCaster 2 Plus To operate the LoCaster 2 Plus To operate the LoCaster 2 Plus: • Power the system with one of the sources described. The green status LED indicates a correct input voltage. • Switch on the LoCaster 2 Plus using the ON/OFF switch. The product immediately outputs light at the selected color temperature and intensity. • Turn the DIM knob to continuously adjust the intensity within a range of 10% to 100%.
To operate the BroadCaster 2 Plus To operate the BroadCaster 2 Plus To set up the BroadCaster 2 Plus for DMX control: • Power the BroadCaster 2 Plus unit with a valid PowerDMX signal. • Use the BCD selector to choose the desired DMX start address. The BroadCaster uses the following DMX protocol: DMX address function description DMX address Intensity 0-100% (log) DMX address + 1 Color temperature 2.800 K - 6.
Notes on convection cooling Notes on convection cooling • LEDs can become very hot at high intensities. • Sufficient cooling via the aluminium heat sink on the back side of the LED panel must be provided at all times. • Make sure the convective low of heat is never constrained. Intensive usage can cause the heat sink to become very hot. Surface temperatures up to 80°C / 176° F can be reached. Please use gloves if you touch the LED panel at the heat sink.
FCC declaration FCC declaration FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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