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SXU-1 Single Axis Unit

Date: 05 February 2014

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Instruction Manual

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SXU-1 Single Axis Unit I n s t r u c t i o n Date: 05 February 2014 M a n u a l
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Imprint Copyright © 2014 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All rights reserved. No portions of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Errors, ommissions, and modifications excepted. ALEXA and ALEXA XT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 3 Contents 1 For your safety 5 1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols ..................................................... 5 1.2 Vital precautions ......................................................................... 5 1.3 General precautions ................................................................... 6 1.4 Audience and intended use........................................................ 6 1.5 System requirements ..................................................
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 8 9 7.3 Limiting the control knob range ................................................ 26 7.4 Recording ................................................................................. 27 7.5 Switching off ............................................................................. 28 Accessories 29 8.1 Marking ring.............................................................................. 29 8.2 Shoulder strap ..................................................
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 1 5 For your safety Always keep this document on hand. It should be read, understood and observed by all persons using SXU-1 Single Axis Units. All other products must be handled as prescribed by their manufacturers. 1.1 Risk levels and alert symbols Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate different risk levels: This symbol alerts you to personal injury hazards.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 1.3 General precautions NOTICE: The product is designed for all cameras with the ARRI Lens Control System LCS or Universal Motor Controller UMC-3A. For use with other cameras, consult the respective manufacturer. Use only the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. For the correct method of use, see your camera manuals. 1.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 2 7 Scope of delivery and warranty On delivery, please check if package and content are intact. Never accept a damaged/incomplete delivery. A complete delivery includes:  Single Axis Unit SXU-1  Shoulder strap  Plain white marking ring  Instruction manual  Original packaging For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI representative. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 3 Product layout The SXU-1 is a single-axis hand unit for wireless lens motor control (iris, focus, zoom). It is compatible with ALEXA (XT) Plus/Studio models or with other cameras via the Universal Motor Controller UMC3A.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 3.1 9 Product identification Type label and serial number (2) are on the product’s back. FCC ID and IC numbers are on the CE conformity label (1). 3.2 Control knob NOTICE: Motors can be rigged either left or right of a lens. Correct control knob operation requires a properly set lens motor direction (see p. 23). 1. Turn the control knob to adjust focus, iris or zoom setting.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 3.3 3.4 Control panel 1 Recording button REC 4 Navigation buttons 2 LED for camera status 5 Sensor for AUTO backlight 3 Power button 6 Display Control display 1 Upper navigation buttons 5 Connectivity status 2 Upper navigation info 6 Battery status 3 Lower navigation info 7 Preset lens axis 4 Lower navigation buttons 8 Radio channel number When navigating, the home screen will change to subscreens of a different structure.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 4 11 Typical operation setups For both wireless and wired operation, all lens motors must be connected to the camera (or motor controller). 4.1 Wireless (via white radio) For wireless operation, you can combine up to three SXU-1 per camera (or motor controller). Sync cables allow a 3D operation. Please consult your camera or controller manuals. Or ask your ARRI partner. NOTICE: You cannot address two cameras simultaneously on the same radio channel.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 4.2 Wired (via LCS) For wired operation, maximum LCS cable length is 75 m (250 ft). Power is supplied via the camera (or motor controller). NOTICE: LCS connection automatically disables the SXU-1’s white radio and distributed control.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 13 5 Power supply 5.1 Rechargeable battery DANGER! High voltage! Risk of electric shock! Use only the recommended battery and charger (see p. 35). Read valid battery and charger manuals before use. Never expose to humidity. Never disassemble. NOTICE: Old batteries should not be disposed of in domestic waste: Always dispose them according to valid local regulations and the information in the battery manual.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 5.2 AC power grid DANGER! High voltage! Risk of electric shock! Use only the original AC power pack (see p. 35) and read its manual before use. Never expose to humidity. Never disassemble. Via five different adapters, the optional Hand Unit AC Power Supply connects the product to AC grids worldwide. 1. Click adapter (1) onto power pack (2). 2. Connect power pack to LCS socket (3) and AC grid. 3. Product is now ready-to-switch-on.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 5.3 15 LCS hardwire 1. Connect product (1) to camera (2) via a standard LCS cable (maximum length: 75 m/250 ft). 2. Product is now supplied with power/control lines and ready-toswitch-on. NOTICE: Battery charging is not possible via the product.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 6 Prior to operation 6.1 Before each switch-on NOTICE: Always prepare the camera first: Connect lens motors and motor controller with white radio according to valid camera manual. Only then, should you connect the camera to the product. 6.2 After each change of lens NOTICE: Each change of lens requires a new calibration. The display will automatically prompt you: “Calibrate motor now?” If not: Check connection to camera. For calibration, see p. 21.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 17 1. Ensure proper power supply and camera preparation (see p. 16). 2. Press power button (1). 3. Product initializes: Display blinks init (2). 4. Check product connectivity: (1) Ready-to-connect but not yet connected. If (1) blinks init: Product is still initializing. (2) White-radio-connected. If (2) is blank: White radio is off or replaced by an LCS connection, or current channel is occupied otherwise.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 5. CAL blinks CALIBRATING (1). 6. Each connected lens motor moves the lens ring from the end-toend position. 7. CAL reappears solid: initialization complete. 6.4 Selecting a radio channel NOTICE: Never select a frequency that will interfere with other radio setups. When initially selecting a radio channel, do so via the camera receiver (not via the product). 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens on Radio Channel (B). 3. Press ENTER.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 19 4. Submenu opens (C) on preset channel (in this case: 5). 5. Scroll UP or DOWN to select new channel (for frequencies see p. 37), or to switch white radio OFF. 6. Confirm with SET (D). 7. Exit with HOME. 6.5 Switching the radio off/on 1. Enter Radio Channel (see A to C above). 2. To deactivate: Scroll UP until OFF and press SET (E). 3. To (re)activate: Press ON, then SET. 4. Exit with HOME.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 6.6 Selecting a lens axis 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll DOWN until Lens Axis. 4. Press ENTER. 5. Submenu opens (C). 6. Check preset lens axis (n/a indicates non-availability). 7. Scroll UP or DOWN to select Focus, Iris, Zoom or off (D). Note: Select off to deactivate all lens axes. 8. Confirm with SET (all other axis are off now). 9. Exit with HOME.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 6.7 21 Calibrating to lens NOTICE: Each change of lens requires new calibration, including torque and sometimes motor direction. To avoid damage, always calibrate motors to a new lens. 1. Press CAL (A) for at least three seconds. 2. Display will count down to zero (B). 3. CAL blinks up CALIBRATING (C). 4. Lens motor moves lens ring from one end to the other. 5. CAL (D) reappears solid. 6. Calibration complete.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 6.8 Changing the lens motor torque NOTICE: High torque can damage the lens. Always set a torque appropriate to the lens. Rule of thumb: Small lens, small torque. Always increase the torque in small steps. 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll DOWN until Motor Torque. 4. Press ENTER. 5. With UP or DOWN (C), select iris, focus or zoom motor (n/a means: motor not connected). 6. Press CHANGE for each selection. 7. With UP or DOWN (D), select a torque (4=max). 8.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 6.9 23 Changing the lens motor direction 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll DOWN until Motor Direction. 4. Press ENTER. 5. With UP or DOWN (C), select focus, iris or zoom motor. 6. Press CHANGE for each selection 7. Confirm with SET (D) 8. Confirm and exit with HOME.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 7 Operation NOTICE: Conduct all prior-to-operation preparations (see p. 16). 7.1 Changing the backlight The display and control knob backlight can be dimmed to a preset maximum. You can toggle between two modes: AUTO Backlight automatically on/off via sensor. FIX Steady backlight. 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll DOWN until Backlight. 4. Press ENTER.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 25 5. Display opens: here on AUTO (C). 6. Toggle with MODE: here onto FIX (D). 7. Scroll UP or DOWN for backlight intensity (0=off). 8. Confirm and exit with HOME. 7.2 Limiting the motor range Limiting the motor range allows a more sensitive lens control. 1. With control knob (A), turn lens axis to desired start position. 2. Press LIMIT once (B) until blinking.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 3. With control knob (C), turn lens axis to desired end position. 4. Press LIMIT (D) again. 5. Blinking changes to an icon: Limits are set. 6. To reset: Press LIMIT (D) again. NOTICE: To set motor limits, you can also keep LIMIT pressed from start to end position. Motor and knob limits can be combined. 7.3 Limiting the control knob range Limiting the control knob range allows faster lens reactions. 1. With control knob (A), turn lens axis to desired start position. 2.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 27 3. With control knob (C), turn lens axis to desired end position. 4. Press K-LIM (D) again 5. Blinking changes to an icon: Limits are set. 6. To reset: Press K-LIM (D) again. NOTICE: To set control knob limits, you can also keep K-LIM pressed from start to end position. Knob and motor limits can be combined. 7.4 Recording 1. Check LED (1) for camera standby: Solid green Ready-to-roll Flashes red Pre-recording Solid red Recording Flashes green and red Error Out Disconnected 2.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 7.5 Switching off 1. Press power button (1) for at least three seconds. 2. Display (2) will count down to zero and go out. 3. Product is now switched off. NOTICE: To interrupt switch-off, simply release power button during countdown.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 29 8 Accessories 8.1 Marking ring Plain white marking rings allow you to scale the control knob with simple board markers. You can also change the rings. 1. Pull off old marking ring (1). 1. New ring must align properly (2, see detail) and snap audibly. 8.2 Shoulder strap 1. Insert the shoulder strap’s snap hook (1) into bottom eyelet (2).
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 8.3 Optional rigger grip 1. With a 3 mm Allen key, unscrew standard grip (1). Note: Screws are secured from falling into the grip. 1. Attach rigger grip (2). 2. Product is now ready-to-rig.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 9 31 Maintenance NOTICE: Never attempt to repair the product. Never open it. Never insert objects. Have it always repaired and serviced by authorized ARRI Service Centers. Never remove or deactivate any product safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paint-marked screws). Always protect the product from moisture, cold, heat, dirt, vibration, shock, or aggressive substances. 9.1 Firmware update NOTICE: Update the product consistently.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 8. Press MENU (A). 9. Menu opens (B). 10. Scroll DOWN until Firmware. 11. Press ENTER. 12. Update information appears (C). 13. Press both UPDATE keys simultaneously. 14. LED flashes red and green: update running. 15. LED stops, product restarts (D). 16. Update complete.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 33 17. Switch off product. 18. Remove SD card (2). 19. Reattach grip (1). 9.2 System information 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll UP or DOWN until System Info. 4. Press ENTER.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 5. System information appears (C). 6. For menu: Go BACK. 7. Exit via HOME. 10 Storage, shipment, disposal NOTICE: Always store, ship and dispose of the product according to local regulations. ARRI is not liable for consequences arising from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 11 35 Order numbers K2.0000071 11.1 Included accessories K2.72117.0 K4.0000711 K5.0000418 11.2 Hand Unit AC Power Supply HPS-1 Rigger Grip Calibrating Ring Recommended charger and battery K2.47851.0 K2.47852.0 05.20369.0 05.20370.0 05.20368.0 11.4 Plain White Marking Ring Shoulder Strap Instruction Manual (English) Optional accessories K2.0000425 K2.0000849 K2.0000848 11.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 12 Appendix 12.1 LCS connector pin-out 1 GND 2 NC 3 CAN-L 4 CAN-H 5 Battery +10.4 to 34 V DC 12.2 Dimensions and weight W 148 mm H 139 mm D 89 mm Weight without straps and battery: 592 g / 20.9 oz. 12.3 Electrical data AC power input 100 to 240 V~ / 50 to 60 Hz / 300 mA DC output (no battery charge!) 12 V= / 6 W max. Battery power supply LCS power supply 7.2 V Li-Ion, 11.8 Wh 10.4 to 34 V DC Power consumption 220 mA at 7.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 12.4 37 ARRI white radio channels (ISM B) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2.410 GHz 2.415 GHz 2.430 GHz 2.435 GHz 2.450 GHz 2.455 GHz 2.470 GHz 2.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 12.
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SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 39 Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class A specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class A device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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