WCU-4 Wireless Compact Unit U S E R M A N U A L th Date: June, 19th2013 2013 4 April
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ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 3 Contents 1 Disclaimer 4 2 Introduction 5 2.1 About this Manual 6 3 Safety Guidelines 7 3.1 3.1 3.1 General Safety Instructions Specific Safety Instructions General Precautions 7 8 8 4 Power Supply 9 5 Layout of the WCU-4 10 6 Control Scope 12 7 Setup 13 7.1 7.2 Wireless Operation Wired Operation 13 14 8 Operation 16 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 1 Disclaimer Before using the Wireless Compact Unit (WCU-4), make sure you read and understand all the respective instructions in the enclosed manual. The ARRI Wireless Lens Control System is only available for commercial customers. The customer agrees by its use that the ARRI Wireless Compact Unit (WCU-4) or other components of the system are only deployed for commercial use. Otherwise the customer must contact ARRI preceding the utilization.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 2 5 Introduction WCU-4 Functions • • • • • Radio control of IRIS/FOCUS/ZOOM lens motors Numerical and grafical lens data display * Remote switch camera REC/STANDBY (RUN/STOP) Camera information and control for ALEXA Plus and ALEXA Studio type cameras * Connects to ARRI WHITE radio remotes: ALEXA Plus and ALEXA Studio type cameras, UMC-3A, ARRI cameras with white coded radio modem installed * full funcionality requires ALEXA SUP8.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 2.1 About this Manual ARRI recommends that all users of the WCU-4 read the manual in its entirety prior to use. For experienced users, the manual‘s structure also provides quick access for reference.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 3 7 Safety Guidelines Any violation of these safety instructions or non-observance of personal care could cause serious injuries to users and affiliates, and damage to the equipment or other objects. Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications Indicates a possible risk of injury or damage to the equipment. Indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or damage to the equipment.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 3.2 3.3 Specific Safety Instructions • Do not remove any safety measures from the system! • Do not operate the system in areas with humidity above operating levels or expose it to water or moisture! • Do not subject the system to severe shocks! • Do not place the system on an unstable trolley/hand truck, stand, tripod, bracket, table or any other unstable support device! The system may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the system or other objects.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 4 9 Power Supply Battery Operation Recommended battery: SONY NP-FM 500H Li-Ion battery (ARRI order no. K2.47851.0) Recommended Chargers: SONY BC-VM10 (ARRI order no. K2.47852.0) For safety purposes, only use the recommended charger and battery types. Please also take note of the following directives for battery handling: Do not incinerate. Do not expose to temperatures beyond -20 to +50°C ( -4 to +122°F). Do not disassemble.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 5 Layout of the WCU-4 Strap Eyelet Zoom Control Status LED Record Button Internal Antenna Power Button Ambient Light Sensor Display Upper Softbuttons Iris Control Focus Knob Re-writable Iris Scale Display Area Knob Friction Adjustment Detachable Scale Ring Lower Softbuttons M4 Threaded Bushes LCS Socket M4 Threaded Bushes Strap Eyelet User Button Battery Compartment SD Card Slot Battery Latch Lanyard Connection
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Battery Compartment Power Button Display Ambient Light Sensor Focus Knob Scale Ring Knob Friction Iris Control 11 Push in the battery completely when loading. Shift the release slider to release the battery. Powers on/off the unit. Press button briefly to power-on the unit. Press and hold for approx. 2 seconds to turn off. 3” transflective TFT color panel. Displays camera and lens status and control information. Automatic or manual luminance control.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 6 Control Scope Radio communication is only possible to “white“ coded radio units. Basic Support Advanced Support SUP SUP New Features ALEXA Plus/Studio 7.0 8.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 13 7 Setup 7.1 Wireless Setup One WCU-4 controls up to three lens motors ALEXA Plus/Studio camera ARRI camera with white radio CLM-2, CLM-3 or CLM-4 lens motors WCU-4 Focus Iris Zoom UMC-3A white radio Camera or UMC-3A connected Up to three WCU-4s control selected lens motors and ALEXA functions Example Configuration: All WCU-4s are set to the same radio channel. On one WCU-4 iris as well as focus control is enabled, zoom control is disabled.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Distributed Control Note: Simultaneous lens motor control of two cameras (or UMC-3A‘s) with one WCU-4 on the same radio channel is NOT possible.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 7.2 15 Wired Setup Example Configuration: Use the LCS socket and ARRI LCS cables to connect the WCU-4 to an ARRI camera with lens motor drive capability or to an UMC-3A. The LCS wiring provides power and control lines. Cable length may be up to 80 m (260 ft). ALEXA Plus/Studio camera ARRI camera with lens motor drive CLM-2, CLM-3 or CLM-4 lens motors LCS Focus Iris Zoom UMC-3A white radio K4.41395.0 K4.41397.0 K2.41389.0 Note: Camera or UMC-3A connected LC-Z1-S LCS Cable 3.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 8 Operation 8.1 Display Description Main Screen Typical main screen: WCU-4 connected to an ALEXA Plus or Studio camera on radio channel 1. LDS zoom lens with all lens motors connected.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 17 Upper Softbuttons Calibrate all connected lens motors. Press and hold for activation. Enter the CAMERA INFO and the SETUP* and MONOUT* sub-menus. * Extended ALEXA camera control is possible with optional software license (K2.72145.0), available from the ARRI license shop. MENU Enter the WCU-4 and lens motor configuration sub-menus. CAL CAM Lower Softbuttons Direct access to Iris function: - Set/reset LIMITs, LOCK iris value.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 8.2 Main Screen Menus Press one of the following softbuttons on the main screen to enter a menu: CAM, MENU, IRIS, ZOOM, FOCUS To navigate through the menu items use the softbuttons: HOME BACK DOWN* UP* ENTER Return to the main screen. Return to the previous menu screen. Step down to the next item on screen. Step up to the next item on screen. Confirm the menu item selection. * Keep softbutton pressed to scroll through the list. 8.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 8.4 19 Menu MENU A number of user definable configurations are available in the following submenus. The user has also access to more detailed system information, WCU-4 firmware updates and installation of licensed software features. Sub-Menu RADIO CHANNEL ON OFF Enable/disable radio transmission. UP or DOWN Change the radio channel. SET Confirm the radio channel selection. Shown setting: Radio active on channel “1”.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Sub-Menu CONTROL SETUP > SLIDER SETUP Select lens motor control and direction, enable/disable blank screen in the Iris scale area. UP or DOWN Select the sub-menu item. CHANGE Change the function. BACK Return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen and keep changes. CONTROL: BLANK SCREEN: Note: Slider control. Options: iris, focus, off. White marker area for slider. Options: on, off. For individual Iris marks on the Iris Scale display area use a water-based felt marker.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 21 Sub-Menu MOTOR TORQUE Using CLM-3 and CLM-4 motors, the motor torque can be adapted to the kind of lens and application, especially to prevent sensitive lenses from mechanical overload. For small, less ruggedly designed lenses, the torque should be set to lower values. For high speed applications and large lenses, the torque may be set to higher values. For connected CLM-2 motors no torque adjustment is available. The display will show no support in this case.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Sub-Menu PREMARKED FOCUS RING For mapping the focus scale of ARRI LDS lenses or other lenses, represented in the ARRI Lens Data Archive, a set of replaceable pre-marked focus rings is available. For lenses not yet represented in the Lens Data Archive (LDA) a blank focus ring may be used. Select a focus ring with a lower value, but next to the nearest distance shown on the lens scale. Example: Lowest focus distance on the lens: 0.8 m Available focus rings: 0.25 m, 0.35 m, 0.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 23 Sub-Menu USER BUTTON The WCU-4’s user button may be assigned to different functions. UP or DOWN SET Select the User Button function. Confirm the selection. ZOOM zap Function (Zoom full speed). KNOB marker Set new marker on knob scale. Sub-Menu BACKLIGHT The WCU-4 display and knob scale illumination may be dimmed to operational needs. The backlight intensity may be set to a fixed value or automatically up to a pre-set maximum value, ambient light dependent.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Sub-Menu FIRMWARE The WCU-4’s versatile layout allows many functions to be implemented. For a userfriendly integration of future functions, an easy-to-use firmware update procedure has been integrated. In addition, fee-based licensed features, especially for ALEXA camera control, are available. WCU-4 software licenses are bound to the WCU-4’s serial number and cannot be transferred to another WCU-4.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 25 LICENSES INSTALL a license A licensed feature is bound to the WCU-4’s hardware serial number. Before purchasing a license key, you must save the WCU-4’s hardware info file for upload during the purchasing process. Select LICENSED FEATURES from the FIRMWARE menu. Install an SD card and press the HWINFO softbutton. A file named “K2.72103.0-####-wcu4.ipkg” will be generated, with #### being the WCU-4 serial number. Visit the ARRI LICENSE SHOP at http://alshop.arri.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual Sub-Menu SYSTEM INFO This screen shows the installed WCU-4 firmware version, network (MAC) address and firmware version of the installed radio module, and the MAC address(es) of the connected device(s). Shown settings: WCU-4: Software version and date Internal radio module: Radio network address and firmware version Connected camera/UMC-3A: Radio network address WCU-4: Serial number 8.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 8.6 27 Menu ZOOM The ZOOM sub-menu allows the setting of LIMITs, LOCKing the zoom to a set value and limiting the maximum zoom speed. Symbols next to the LIMIT softbutton item indicate that LIMIT or LOCK is active. LOCK Press to lock the current Zoom position. - A padlock symbol will indicate the LOCK status LOCK Press again to clear the LOCK function. How to use the LIMIT function: LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT Press to store the current Zoom position.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 7.7 Menu FOCUS The FOCUS sub-menu allows the setting of LIMITs, LOCKing the focus to a set value, squeezing the focus scale to a limited knob angle (WIDEN) and setting up to eight color-coded focus markers. With the use of LDS or LDA lenses, a scale OFFSET may be added. Symbols next to the FOCUS softbutton item indicate that LIMIT, WIDEN or LOCK is active. LOCK Press to lock the current Focus position.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 29 How to use the OFFSET function: In some cases the lens scale and the WCU-4 scale may diverge slightly or lenses have to be synchronised, eg. for 3D shooting. Using the WCU-4 OFFSET, one can align scales easily. OFFSET Press and hold, turn the knob to the desired position, then release the OFFSET softbutton. OFFSET Repeat the procedure to change the offset value. WIDEN Note: Press to clear the offset setting.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual A Appendix A.1 Order Numbers and Accessories K2.72103.0 WCU-4 Wireless Compact Unit Included accessories: K2.72117.0 K4.72467.0 K4.72487.0 K5.74420.0 K5.74422.0 WCU-4 Blank Focus Ring WCU-4 Hand Strap WCU-4 Neck Lanyard WCU-4 Quick Guide WCU-4 User Manual (english) Recommended battery and charger: K2.47851.0 K2.47852.0 SONY NP-FM 500H Li-Ion Battery 7.2 V 11.8 Wh SONY BC-VM10 Li-Ion Battery Charger with Power Cord EU Charger power cords: 05.20369.0 05.20370.0 05.20368.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual A.2 31 Connector Pinout LCS Connector: 1 GND 2 NC 3 CAN-L 4 CAN-H 5 Battery +10.4 to 34 V DC Socket View A.3 Dimensions and Weight W Width 161 mm Height 151 mm Depth 90 mm H Accessory Threads Dimensions: Weight: Without straps and battery 730 g/25.8 oz.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual A.4 Electrical Specifications Power Supply: Battery Via LCS socket 7.2 V Li-Ion battery 10.4 to 34 V DC (camera supply) Power Consumption 220 mA@7.6 V 70 mA@24 V Operating Temperature: -20 to +50 °C (-4 to +122°F ) RF Transmission: ISM 2.4 GHz / one of eight channels selectable ARRI Channel No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency 2.410 GHz 2.415 GHz 2.430 GHz 2.435 GHz 2.450 GHz 2.455 GHz 2.470 GHz 2.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual 33 Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GmbH Pottendorferstrasse 25-27 A-1120 Wien declare that the product Wireless Compact Unit WCU-4 is in conformity with DIN EN 55103-1: 2009 DIN EN 55022: 2010 DIN EN 55103-2: 2009 DIN EN61000-4-2: 1995 +A1: 1998 +A2: 2001 DIN EN61000-4-3: 2006 +A1: 2008 The built-in Transceiver Module is listed under FCC ID: W7Z-FSTARPRO IC: 8254A-FSTARPRO Date: February 26, 2013 Signature Ing.
ARRI WCU-4 User Manual A.5 Symbols and Screen Messages Main Screen Symbols IRIS motor not connected, equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor. IRIS motor connected, but not available for the WCU-4, e.g. control through another remote unit, equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor. IRIS motor status unknown, e.g. during system startup, equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor. Zoom motor LOCKed, equivalent for IRIS and FOCUS motor. Focus motor LIMITs set, equivalent for IRIS and ZOOM motor. Focus motor WIDEN set.
* Functions available with optional ALEXA Remote Software License A.6 WCU-4 SW Version 01.00.
