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WMU-1 WZU-1 WFU-1 CLM-1 CLM-2 RUN-LED IRIS switch WRC/CAM switch READY-LED RF-LED belt attachement knob LENS-LED slider LENS key locking screw SEL key CAL-LED CAL key slider MODE key SET key OPEN key RAMP key zoom- drive direction switch speed LENS-LED switch RDY-LED BAT-LED WRCrotary switch COMENSATION- selector switch rotary switch READY-LED KNOB-LED zoom lever LENS-LED handwheel RUN-LED LENS key RUN key KNOB key LENS key WBU-1/WBU-2 RELEASE key belt attachement knob radio
WMU-3 WBU-3/-4 RELEASE key RELEASE key Charger-socket RDY-LED BAT key BAT-LED remaining ON/IOff capacity RUN-LED WMU-3 WZU-3 RELEASE key WFU-3 WEB-3 RELEASE key RELEASE key End-Stops RUN-button Sliderlocking ZOOM Index ZOOM-Speed remote channel Slider LENS-LED LENS-LED LENS key LENS key LENS-LED LENS key KNOB-LED hand-strap KNOB key RF-LED Switch CAL-LED CAL-key FEM-2 URM-3 LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2 direction-switches LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2 RF-LED remote-channel remote-chanel remote
LDD-FP WZB-3 Power/Sleep-LED rosette-mount On/Off Measurement-Units socket SET CAL-key RESET-key Menu / Brightness camera-RUN SET-key ZAP-key DELETE zoom- display messages MENIU speed speed limit control and zoom-position direction display marker display speed limit display (001…100) drive direction switch ZMU-3 LDD Classic Power/Sleep SET UP DOWN DELETE Power/Sleep-LED
2. Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer ...7 2.1. Safety Instructions ..........................................7 Warning signs .......................................................7 General safety instructions.......................................7 Specific safety instructions .......................................9 2.2 Disclaimer ...................................................10 3. Product Description ....................................13 3.1 System Components ...............................
Contents 4 Diagram System Overview UMC-3 ................40 4. Setup ...........................................................51 3.3 System Overview .........................................41 3.3.1 Motor Units ................................................41 3.3.2 Manual Control Units ..................................41 4.1 Installing andConnecting the Lens Motors ...........51 4.1.1 Selection of lens motorsand their power supply51 4.1.2 Attaching and connectingthe motors ..............56 3.
6. Mechanical Accessories ...........................173 6.1 Mounting on Ø 15mm Support Rods .............173 Replace the offset clamp uniton the CLM-1 ............173 Mounting diminishing bracketson the motor unit CLM-2 ...174 Mounting the diminishing bracketson the console ...174 6.2 Offset Mounting.........................................176 6.3 Panhandle Holder ......................................177 Contents 5.2 Remote Control via Cable ...........................119 5.2.
7. Trouble-Shooting ......................................181 7.1 Power Supply ...........................................181 7.2 UMC, LDB, FEM-2 Motor Controller LEDs .....182 7.3 CLM-1 Motor Unit LEDs ..............................183 7.4 WMU Wireless Main Unit LEDs ..................184 7.5 WZU Wireless Zoom Unit LEDs ..................186 7.6 WFU Wireless Focus Unit LEDs ...................187 7.7 ZMU-1, ZMU-2, ZMU-3 Zoom Main Unit LEDs .... 188 7.8 FIU-1 Focus/Iris Unit LEDs ..........................
2.1. Safety Instructions General safety instructions Please always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage to the system or other objects. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system. This safety information is additional to the product-specific operating instructions in general and must be strictly observed for safety reasons. They are no substitute to settled down your own safety measures.
Safety Instructions Do not operate the system in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture. Do not use solvents to clean. Do not place the system on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The system may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the system or other objects. Clean optical surfaces only with a lens brush or a clean lens cloth! In case of solid dirt moisten a lens cloth with pure alcohol.
As the end-stops of the iris ring on the ARRIMACROS change when the lens is focussed, the ARRIMACROS may not be used with the LCS or the WRC-1 system. Danger of injury with the rotating drive gears on the lens barrel, or when switching the operating direction on the UMC-1, LDB and FEM-2! Any violation of this safety instructions or the non-observance of personal care could cause serious injuries (including death) and damages on the system or other objects.
Legal Disclaimer 2.2 Disclaimer Before using the products described in this manual be sure to read and understand all respective instructions. The ARRI Wireless Lens Control System is only available for commercial customers. The customer grants by utilization, that the ARRI Wireless Lens Control System or other components of the system are only deployed for commercial use. Otherwise the customer has the obligation to contact ARRI preceding the utilization.
In the case one or all of the forgoing clauses are not allowed by applicable law, the fullest extent permissible clauses by applicable law are validated. ARRI is a registered trademark of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co Betriebs KG.
12 System Overview
The ARRI Lens Control System – LCS – is an easy-to-use remote control system for camera lenses. A compact, modular system that can be expanded from simple zoom control to a complete remote-control system for zoom, focus and iris. An important advantage of the system is the Lens Data Display to instantly show all respective data on a comfortable display – e. g. the respective depth of field. Non LDS-lenses can be equipped with the Lens Data Mount to integrate with the system.
System Overview 14 3.1 System Components All operations of the lens control system can be performed with the flexible individual units. In general, all units are abbreviated using a code with three letters, a hyphen and a number (e.g. CLM-1). All cables are abbreviated using a code with two letters, a hyphen, a letter and a number (e.g. UC-C1). Backwards compatibility to all existing wireless units is assured through careful design. For restrictions see the following compatibility list.
UMC-1 is not compatible with FEM-2 is not compatible with FEM-2 ...................................................................................... K2.52226.0 UMC-1 ..................................................................................... K2.52040.0 UMC-3 (different radio modem) ................................................. K2.65000.0 UC-C2 run cable ....................................................................... K2.52076.0 LC-S1 power supply module ..........................
System Overview LDB-ST-2 / LDB LT-2 is not compatible with WHA-1 .................................................................................... K2.52070.0 FIU-1 ........................................................................................ K2.41383.0 WFU-1 / WFU-3 • If two WFU units are used together on the WMU-3 + WEB-3 the units must be set to control each a different lens motor. URM-1 (different radio modem) .................................................. K2.52048.
LDD-FP is not compatible with WMU-1 .................................................................................... K2.52052.0 Directly attached to the WHA-1 .................................................. K2.52070.0 WMU-2 (different radio modem) ................................................ K2.52236.0 Directly attached to the WHA-2 .................................................. K2.54079.0 Directly attached to the WHA-3 .................................................. K2.52254.
CLM-1 18 CLM-2 System Overview
K2.41378.0 The main features of the motor units CLM-1 ➪ photo are their high torque; they are particularly suited to work with stiff lenses or in cold weather. The vertical mounting allows the motor unit to be attached even when the available space for the set-up is restricted. The motor units can be installed on and removed from the fully equipped camera. The matte box does not need to be removed. CLM-2 Controlled Lens Motor K2.52036.
System Overview URM-1 / URM-2 UMC-1 URM-3 20 UMC-3
K2.52040.0 The universal motor controller UMC-1 ➪ photo is used to control the CLM-2 motors on the camera. Up to three CLM-2 motors (zoom, focus, iris) can be controlled. Mixed operation with CLM-1 and CLM-2 motors is also possible. The functions of the UMC are already incorporated in the FEM-2 or a Lens Data Box of an ARRICAM. Parallel operation of the UMC with a respectively equipped ARRICAM or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/ Advanced is not recommended! UMC-3 Universal Motor Controller K2.65000.
System Overview FEM-2 22 LDB-LT LDB-ST
K2.52226.0 The FEM-2 is necessary for the wireless control of the ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced. The FEM-2 can be operated with the URM-1, URM-2 or URM-3. It provides the LCS-bus interfaces for up to 3 CLM-1 motors or up to 3 CLM-2 motors and a Lens Data Display. For further informations on the FEM-2 and the operation with the ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced please see the respective instruction manual (Ident-Nr. K5.60901.0 German, K5.60902.0 English). Software version SW 2.73 or newer and firmware 2.
System Overview WAC-1 WZU-1 WMU-1 24 WFU-1
WMU-1 K2.52052.0 WMU-2 K2.52236.0 The WMU-1 ➪ photo is the central main unit for radio remote control and provides the radio connection from the manual control units to the URM-1. With the WMU-1 or WMU-2 various manual control units (WZU-1, WZU-3, WFU-1, WFU-3) can be combined to remotely control the lens and camera. All new control units are compatible with the WMU-1 and WMU-2, however, the LDD-FP can not be attached. Three WMU can be operated simultaneously per radio channel.
System Overview WBU-4 26 WBU-3 WMU-3 WZU-3 WFU-3 WAC-3
K2.52240.0 The WMU-3 ➪ photo is the new central main unit for the ARRI Wireless Lens Control System. It provides the radio connection from the manual control units to the camera radio receiver. Three WMU units can be operated simultaneously per radio channel. Due to the different radio modem the WMU-3 is not compatible with the WMU-1 or URM-1. WBU-3 Wireless Battery Unit K2.52238.0 The battery WBU-3 ➪ photo is used to power the WMU-3. WBU-1 and WBU-2 batteries can not be used with the WMU-3.
System Overview WEB-3 WZB-3 WBU-3 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP + WEB-3 +WFU-3 28 ZMU-3 + WZB-3+ WBU-4 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP + WEB-3 + WFU-3
K2.52241.0 The Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3 ➪ photo is mounted on the side of the WMU-3 and allows the attachement of up to 3 ARRI control units on one WMU-3. The following combinations are possible: • LDD-FP and WFU-1 or WFU-3 • WRC-1 and WFU-1 or WFU-3 and one WZU-1 or WZU-3 • WRC-1 and WFU-1 or WFU-3 and ZMU-3 Note: The LDD-FP and the WRC-1 are using the same interface, therefore simultaneous operation of both units on one WMU-3 is not possible.
System Overview LDD-FP 30 LDD Classic
K2.54012.0 The LDD ➪ photo displays lens ring position and camera status. The LDD graphically shows depth of field, and allows for the setting, display and storage of focus marks. It can be used on an ARRICAM or an ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/ Advanced or remotely, for instance when the camera is on a crane. The Lens Data Display Classic can be connected to the respective Lens Data Box or the FEM-2. Cables KC-60 (0.5m/1.
WRC-1 32 System Overview
K2.52087.0 The Wireless Remote Control WRC-1 ➪ photo is a handy remote control unit for use with all of the latest generation of ARRICAM and ARRIFLEX camera models: ARRICAM ST and LT, ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 / Advanced, 16SR 3 HS / Advanced, 535, 535B, 435, 435ES and 435 Xtreme/Advanced. It enables the user to remotely control • the camera speed, • the shutter angle of the mirror shutter, and • the aperture of the lens (iris), providing a wide range of compensation options for constant exposure.
System Overview WC-E1 WMA-1 WHA-1 WHA-2 / WHA-3 34 Studio LDB Adapter
K2.52056.0 The extension WEU-1 ➪ photo consists of three components which enable the WMU-1 to be worn on a belt so that only the manual control unit needs to be held: the adapter WHA-1 (Wireless Handgrip Attachment), ➪ photo, the cable WC-E1 ➪ photo and the WMA-1 (Wireless Main Attachment) ➪ photo. WHA-2 Wired Handgrip Attachment K2.54079.
System Overview ZMU-3 ZMU-1 ZMU-2 36 FIU-1 ICU-1
ZMU-1 K4.47496.0 ZMU-2 K4.52419.0 The zoom unit ZMU ➪ photo is the main control unit for all configurations remotely controlled via cable. It enables the focal length of zoom lenses to be adjusted by remote control. ZMU-3 Zoom Main Unit K2.65003.0 The zoom unit ZMU-3 ➪ photo controls the focal length of zoom lenses on film- or video-cameras wirelessly or hard-wired. For wireless operation the ZMU-3 must be connected to the WMU-3.
System Overview LDS-Ultra Primes LDS-Mount 38
Optically identical to their name sake non-LDS lenses, LDS lenses are equipped with encoders that can read lens ring positions, and with contacts on the lens mount to communicate lens status to the camera. A miniature chip inside the lens stores precise depth of field information and other lens information. LDS Ultra Primes also have new housings and larger index marks in a brighter color for better readability in low light. LDS lenses can be mounted on all PL mount cameras.
System Overview 3.2 Diagram System Overview UMC-3 WMU-2 / WMU-3 + WZU-1 / WZU-3 CLM-2 +WFU-1 / WFU-3 + LDD-FP + ZMU-3 LDD-FP LDD-Classic + WRC-1 LDD-FP RDO KC-60-S, KC79-S KC-96-S max.
The illustration on the left page provides an overview of the entire system with the various units, their relation to each other, and which cables are used to connect the units. For typical examples of use please see the following pages. With the various manual control units, up to 3 lens motors can be controlled via cable or radio. The camera can be started or stopped with the units • ZMU (Zoom Main Unit) (via cable) • and WMU-1, WMU-2 or WMU-3 via radio. 3.3.
System Overview 3.4 Diagram System Overview UMC-1 WMU-1 / WMU-2 / WMU-3 + WZU-1 / WZU-3 CLM-2 +WFU-1 / WFU-3 max.
3.5.1 Control of all three lens rings via radio – ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced CLM-2 CLM-2 CLM-2 AR R IFL EX 43 5 Ad va nc e d + WBU-3 +WMU-3 + WZU-3 + WFU-3 System Overview 3.
System Overview 3.5.
System Overview 3.5.
System Overview 3.5.
CLM-1 535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3 ZMU-1 System Overview 3.5.
System Overview 3.5.
CLM-1 CLM-1 CLM-1 ZMU-1 LC-M1 LC-M2 535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3 LC-M1 LC-M2 System Overview 3.5.
50 System Overview
4.1 Installing and Connecting the Lens Motors Before connecting or disconnecting electrical connections, switch off • the camera • the Zoom Main Unit ZMU, • the Universal Motor Controller UMC • and all Wireless Main Units WMU! Use only 24V or 12V batteries! Changing the setting is not necessary. The LCS automatically recognises the voltage. At 12V there is however a lower maximum speed of the lens motors due to the lower torque.
Setup To power from the battery Code Description Connection between UC-A1 Power cable UMC-1 Battery / UMC-1 or UC-S1 Length / m LC-S1 Power cable CLM-1 (NOT for 435 Advanced) LC-A1 LC-A2 Plug with no. pins 2 XLR 3* Fischer 3 Battery / CLM-1 4.5 XLR 3* Fischer 5 Battery cable (NOT for 435 Advanced) Battery / Power cable 0.15 XLR 4* XLR 3* Battery cable (NOT for 435 Advanced) Battery / Power cable 0.
Code Description Connection between UC-S1 UMC-1 Connection with UC-C2 C4, C5 cable RUN cable and battery / UMC-1 Length / m 0.8 Plug with no.
Setup To cable the lenses with the digital interface Code Description Connection between KC-96-S Cooke S4i to UMC-3 S4i / UMC-3 Length / m 0.7 Plug with no. pins Lemo 4 Fischer 16 To cable the lenses of video cameras 54 Code Description Connection between KC-107-S Supply UMC-3 from Fujinon video lens camera / UMC-3 KC-90-S Supply ZMU-3 from Fujinon video lens camera / ZMU-3 Length / m (12V) Plug with no. pins 1.3 Hirose 12 Fi. 7 + 16 1.
Type pins XLR 3-pin XLR 4-pin XLR 5-pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 + 24V or + 12V DC 1 Ground 4 + 24V or + 12V DC 1 Ground 3 + 24V or + 12V DC If the LCS is to be powered by a camera from another manufacturer, the relevant information should be obtained from that manufacturer.
Setup 4.1.2 Attaching and connecting the motors Attaching the motor unit CLM-1 selector switch • Clamp the motor unit CLM-1 ➪ photo on the lens support rods. Make sure the motor unit’s drive gear engages the lens’ gear. Ensure as little play as possible! READY LED • Lenses with laterally moving gears: with the motor unit engaged, turn the lens ring manually through its entire range to ensure perfect movement. Do not press the motor too hard in order to prevent tilting of the shift unit.
Setup • When using an LC-S1 cable, connect the first motor with the LC-S1 and additional CLM-1 motors to each other with LC-M1 or LC-M2 cables. The LC-S1 cable can not be used with a FEM-2 • When using a UMC, a LDB or a FEM-2 connect the first motor with an LC-M1 or LC-M2 cable to the LCSsocket on the UMC. Connect the additional CLM-1 motors to each other with LC-M1 or LC-M2 cables. The functions of the UMC-1 are already incorporated in the FEM-2 or a Lens Data Box of an ARRICAM.
Setup Mounting the CLM-2 with /without a console locking lever tube Order number of the console: K2.52035.0 • Flip up the locking lever ➪ photo and screw back the ballcatch ➪ photo with a screwdriver until it disappears completely in the bracket. receptacle ballcatch • Push the tube ➪ photo flush into the console receptacle, taking care that the slit in the tube points towards the ballcatch. • Screw the ballcatch out of the bracket until the tube can no longer be pushed out of the bracket.
Setup • Fasten the console to the support rods so that the motor unit’s drive gear engages with the gear of the lens ring. Ensure as little play as possible! • Lenses with laterally moving gears: with the motor unit engaged, turn the lens ring manually through its entire range to ensure perfect movement. Do not press the motor too hard in order to prevent tilting of the shift unit. The motor unit CLM-2 can also be mounted directly onto the support rods without the console.
Setup focus drive direction drive direction switches switches zoom iris iris zoom focus LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2 60 LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2
drive direction switches Setup Connecting the CLM-2 to the Lens Data Box on the ARRICAM • Attach the plug of the motor unit CLM-2 to the respective socket ➪ photo of the lens ring to control on the Lens Data Box. • Select the drive direction with the switch (L/R) ➪ photo on the Lens Data Box. Note: Note: The operational direction of the motor can be altered at any time (except during the calibration process).
Setup Connecting the CLM-2 to the UMC-1 Motor Controller antenna zoom focus • Attach the plug of the motor unit CLM-2 to the socket ➪ photo of the universal motor controller UMC-1 which corresponds to the lens ring. iris UMC-1 URM-1 drive direction switches • Select the drive direction with the switch (L/R) ➪ photo on the universal motor controller UMC-1. Note: The operational direction of the motor can be altered at any time (except during the calibration process).
Setup • URM-2 / URM-3 with the WMU-2, WMU-3 (and LDB-ST-2 LDB-LT-2, UMC-3). All radio modules are attached in same way: • Remove all cables from the UMC. • Screw the antenna ➪ photo onto the threaded bushing on the URM-1 / URM-2 / URM-3. • Unscrew both screws ➪ photo from the cover and remove the cover. plug • Place the URM onto the UMC-1, align both plugs ➪ photo with each other and do not tilt them while attaching. • Screw the URM tight to the UMC-1 with the two screws.
Setup Connecting the CLM-2 to the UMC-3 Motor Controller • Attach the plug of the motor unit CLM-2 to the socket ➪ photo of the universal motor controller UMC-3 which corresponds to the lens ring. • Select the drive direction with the switch (L/R) ➪ photo on the universal motor controller UMC-3. Note: zoom drive direction switches focus iris 64 The operational direction of the motor can be altered at any time (except during the calibration process).
Setup Connecting the CLM-2 to the ZMU-3 Zoom Main Unit • Connect the CLM-2 with the Y-cable KC-91-S (K2.65008.0) to the ZMU-3 and the RS-socket. • Select the drive direction with the switch (L/R) ➪ photo on the ZMU-3. Note: The operational direction of the motor can be altered at any time (except during the calibration process). drive direction switch Danger of injury: After switching the drive direction the focus and iris motors automatically move.
Setup 66 Attaching the UMC/URM to the camera • Attach the universal motor controller UMC ➪ photo (for wireless remote control with attached URM) to the camera using the dovetail adapter with a 3/8" thread (Ident-No. K2.52080.0).
Setup Attaching a URM to the FEM-2 For radio operation of the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced the FEM-2 ➪ photo must be equipped with a URM ➪ photo. According to the system in use URM-1, URM-2 or URM-3 modules can be attached. Compatible are: • URM-1 with the WMU-1 (and LDB-ST and LDB-LT), or • URM-2 / URM-3 with the WMU-2, WMU3 (and LDB-ST-2 LDB-LT-2, UMC-3). All radio modules are attached in same way: • Remove all cables from the FEM-2. • Screw the antenna ➪ photo onto the threaded bushing on the URM.
68 Setup
After cabling up the motors and their power supplies, it is necessary to define which manual control units will be used to control the motors. The selection can be made using the diagram on ➪ the fold-out page in the back of this manual. In the squares is listed which units and cables are necessary for the desired application. Connect the cables listed in the diagram with the different units according to the following table: Setup 4.
Operation WFU-1 WFU-1 or WFU-1 or WFU-3 or WFU-3 and/or WFU-3 and/or and/or WZU-1 WZU-1 or WZU-1 or WZU-3 or WZU-3 WZU-3 WMU-3 or WRC-1 or WRC-1 or WRC-1 WZB-3 LDD-FP ZMU-3 LDD-FP (only ZMU-3 or WZU) WMU-1 WMU-2 WEB-3 70 (only one WZU can be utilized on the same WMU)
Operation 5. Operation 5.1 Radio Remote Control 5.1.1 Manual control units for radio remote control In general for remote control via radio always at least one WMU (Wireless Main Unit) ➪ photo is necessary as a radio main unit. As a maximum, three WMU can be operated simultaneously per radio channel. The radio modems of the "-1" series are not compatible with the radio modems of the "-2" and "-3" series.
Operation General features Two units can be attached to the WMU-1 or WMU-2 to remotely control the lens: Two units can be directly attached to the WMU-3 to remotely control the lens: remote control units: • the WZU-1 / WZU-3 (Wireless Zoom Unit) to remotely control the zoom ring. • the WZU-1 / WZU-3 (Wireless Zoom Unit) to remotely control the zoom ring. • the WFU-1 / WFU-3 (Wireless Focus Unit) to remotely control the focus and/or iris ring.
• LDD-FP and WFU-1 or WFU-3 • LDD-FP and WZU-1 or WZU-3 Note: The LDD-FP and the WRC-1 are using the same interface, therefore simultaneous operation of both units on one WMU is not possible. Operation Additionally the WMU-3 can be expanded with the Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3. Then up to three control units can be attached to one WMU-3.
Operation 5.1.2 Selecting the radio channel The following units are equipped with a radio modem: • WMU-1, WMU-2, WMU-3 • URM-1, URM-2, URM-3 • LDB-ST, LDB-ST-2, LDB-LT, LDB-LT-2 • UMC-3. The radio modems of the "-1" series are not compatible with the radio modems of the "-2" and "-3" series. Comatible are: • URM-1 with the WMU-1 and LDB-ST and LDB-LT, or • URM-2 / URM-3 with the WMU-2, WMU3 and LDB-ST-2 / LDB-LT-2, and UMC-3. The two kinds of radio modems utilize a very different method of transmission.
In all countries not listed in this table, radio channels from 0-7 may be programmed if there are no local telecommunication restrictions for the 2.4 GHz ISM-band.
Operation • Set the desired channel with the rotary selection knob ➪ photo on the WMU (Wireless Main Unit). selection of radio channel • Using the selection knob on the LDB (Lens Data Box), the FEM-2 or the UMC set the same channel as on the WMU. WMU-1 WMU-2 Note: UMC-3 Alternatively both antennas (WMU and receiver) can be srewed off and connected with the cable WC-A3 (15m, other lengths on request) (K2.52263.0) mounted to the antenna sockets.
Operation selection of radio channel FEM-2 LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2 LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2 77
Operation RF-LED RF-LED LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2 78 LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2
Operation Quality of the radio connection The LED RF ➪ photo shows whether the quality of the radio transmission is sufficient. As long as the LED RF is green, the radio connection is perfect. If the LED is illuminated briefly red, this means that a data packet has been lost. The packet is cyclically transmitted and the lens adjustment is still correct. RF-LED If the LED lights up red several times briefly, or continuously, it must be assumed that lens adjustment is no longer being performed correctly.
Operation UMC-1 UMC-3 5.1.3 Operating the WMU-1, WMU-2, WMU-3 (Wireless Main Unit) The following description applies for all Wireless Main Units – the differences in operation are specifically explained in the respective sections. main switch 5.1.3.
The camera (ARRICAM with LDB or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced with FEM-2) or the UMC must always be switched on prior to the WMU. • Switch on the power supply with the ON key ➪ photo on the WMU. main switch WMU-3 main switch WMU-1/-2 READY-LED Note: If the ARRICAM with LDB, the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced with FEM-2 or the UMC is switched off while radio contact exists, all connected WMUs will also be automatically switched off.
Operation • Calibrate the motor end stops by pressing the CAL-key ➪ photo on the WMU. During calibration no WMU can be switched on. Note: CAL-key All WMUs or ZMUs must calibrate all lens rings assigned to the respective unit. • Select the desired direction with the drive direction switch on the CLM-1 motor unit ➪ photo or on the respective switches close to the motor sockets on the LDB, FEM-2 or the UMC ➪ photo.
Operation drive direction switch 83
Operation 5.1.3.2 Resuming operation after an extended break If a lens ring was moved manually while the LCS was switched off, the stored values for the lens end stops will no longer be correct. So: • switch on the LCS and recalibrate. 5.1.3.3 Battery Control (BAT) When the battery control LED (BAT) ➪ photo on the WMU flashes, the battery must be replaced. Do not begin any new scenes! WBU-1 and WBU-2 The operating time of a battery is approx. 5 hours.
• The capacity of the WBU-3 battery is displayed with 5 LEDs ➪ photo. • By pressing the BAT-key ➪ photo the LED display is activated about 4s. One LED stands for 1/5 of the loaded capacity. WBU-3 and WBU-4 batteries must only be discharged within a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F), and are charged within a temperature range between 0°C and + 50°C (32°F to 122°F). BAT-LED WMU-3 BAT-key Operation WBU-3 The operating time of a WBU-3 with a WMU-3 and a WFU-3 is approx. 12 hours.
Operation 5.1.3.4 Replacing the battery WBU-1, WBU-2 WBU-3, WBU-4 (Wireless Battery Unit) Never place the battery contacts on a conductive surface. Do not short-circuit the battery. contacts To protect the battery contacts on the WMU, a battery should always be attached to the WMU. WBU-1 / WBU-2 WBU-1 and WBU-2 batteries are only for use with the WMU-1 and WMU-2 and can not be used on the WMU-3. WBU-3 and WBU-4 batteries are only for use with the WMU-3 and can not be used on a WMU-1 or WMU-2.
contacts • Hook up a fully charged battery to the black pin ➪ photo on the WMU-3 and push into the holder until the battery clicks in audibly. RELEASE-button Operation WMU-3 • Press the RELEASE button on the WMU-3 and pull the battery backwards to remove it.
Operation 5.1.3.
power supply Operation WBU-1, WBU-2 • Push the adapter plug ➪ photo suited to your country onto the power supply. Alignment to the voltage is automatic within the range of 100-240 V AC and a Frequency of 50-60Hz.
Operation • Connect the round plug ➪ photo on the power supply to the WAC-1 (Wireless Accumulator Charger). plug • Insert the WBU-1/WBU-2 to be charged with its wide black pin facing the surface and push into the holder until the battery clicks in audibly. • Connect the power supply to the mains. The LED on the power supply ➪ photo is illuminated red. charger LED • The WBU-1/WBU-2 is fully charged when the power supply LED flashes ➪ photo red.
round plug WAC-3 LED • To start charging connect the power supply to the mains. The LED on the WAC-3 ➪ photo is illuminated red, and the capacity display LEDs on the WBU-3/4 indicate the charged capaity with 1-5 LEDs. • The WBU-3 is already fully charged when the power supply LED on the WAC-3 remains green. The capacity display on the WBU-3/4 shows 5 green LEDs. • When the battery is fully charged, the red power supply LED on the WAC-3 turns to green.
Operation 5.1.3.6 Calibration WMU-1 / WMU-2 CAL-LED CAL-key RDY-LED BAT-LED RUN-LED RUN-key The end stops of the lens rings are defined and stored during the automatic calibration process in order to prevent driving the lens ring up against the lens’ end stops. Previously set values are thereby erased. Calibration must be carried out – during initial set-up, – after a lens change, – after the lens control ring has been manually moved while the units were disconnected from the power, e.g.
• To start or stop the camera: Press the RUN key ➪ photo. The RUN-LED ➪ photo is illuminated green while the film is running. In REMOTE-RUN operation with the ARRIFLEX 35 BL, 35 III and 16 SR II the camera can only be stopped with the key with which it was started. BAT-LED RDY-LED RUN-LED Operation 5.1.3.7 Camera RUN RUN-key Note: While the camera is running, the UMC and the WMU cannot be switched off.
Operation 5.1.4 Operating the WZU-1 / WZU-3 (Wireless Zoom Unit) RELEASE-button 5.1.4.1 Mounting the WZU on the WMU WFU-1 / WFU-3 WZU-1 and WZU-3 are fully compatible in their functions. While the WRC-1 is ergonomically optimal suited for the WMU-1 / WMU-2, the WZU-3 is optimised for the WMU-3. Both WZUs can be used with all WMUs. • Switch off the WMU with the ON key. • To detach another unit if attached, press the RELEASEbutton ➪ photo, swing away the other unit and pull up to remove it.
LENS-LED • Prior to operation, the end stops of the lens must be calibrated (see chapter 5.1.3.6 Calibration). zoom-lever LENS-key zoom speed zoom-speed LENS-LED zoom lever • Press the zoom lever ➪ photo in the desired direction. Operation 5.1.4.2 Zooming The focal length will be altered. The greater the force, the faster the zoom will react.
Operation 5.1.4.3 Defining the zoom range For zooming a defined range can be selected and stored. Zoom lever • Drive the zoom ring to one end of the selected range. LENS-key • Press the SET key ➪ photo, and hold down. The SET LED will flash. • Drive the zoom ring to the other end of your selected range, and release the SET key The SET LED will now be illuminated. zoom speed zoom speed When redefining the zoom range, the range can only be smaller.
Operation 5.1.4.5 Setting zoom speed The sensitivity of the zoom lever is pre-selected with the speed wheel ➪ photo. At maximum zoom speed (10), a mains supply of 24V and full deflection of the zoom lever, a half turn (180°) takes 1 second. At the slowest speed (1) it takes about 2 minutes (for lenses with 130 mm diameter gear ring). Even slower speeds can be achieved with smaller deflections of the zoom lever. 5.1.4.
Operation 5.1.5 Operating the WFU-1 / WFU-3 (Wireless Focus Unit) end stops The WFU-3 is a redesign of the WFU-1 and offers additionally the free adjustment of the index marking within a range of 180°. WFU-1 and WFU-3 are fully compatible in their functions and can be attached to all WMUs. With a WFU, the focus and iris rings can be controlled remotely. It is however also possible to control focus with one WFU and iris with a second WFU.
WMU-3 WMU-1 / WMU-2 + WFU-3 + WZU-1 + WFU-1 5.1.5.1 Attaching the WFU to the WMU Operation As operating the handwheel and the slider is independent from the particular lens ring (focus or iris), only operation of the handwheel and the slider is described in the following two chapters. • Switch off the WMU with the ON key.
Operation 5.1.5.2 Determining whether the handwheel should control focus or iris end stops • Turn the switch ➪ photo in the middle of the operating field of the WFU to the desired position. To operate focus with the handwheel, push the switch in the direction of the rotary knob. locking screw 5.1.5.3 Operating the handwheel on the WFU • Prior to operation, the end stops of the used lens must be calibrated (see chapter 5.1.3.6 Calibration).
Note: On the WFU-3 the locking screw is used to lock the index mark in its position. The locking screw no longer locks up the entire handwheel. • To fix in position, turn the locking screw on the WFU-1 ➪ photo clockwise. Defining the Adjustment Range of the Lens For each ring on the lens controlled by the LCS, a setting range can be defined and stored. The smaller this range, the more precisely setting can be carried out.
Operation Erasing the Setting Range • Press the LENS key ➪ photo and hold down briefly – LENS-LED switches off. Matching the Scale Range to the WFU On the focus scale disk of the WFU a scale range can be selected by marking as desired. Previously marked focus disks can be used, e.g. from mechanical follow-focus devices.
end stops Using Scales from Mechanical Follow-Focus Devices If a focus disk is firstly to be marked on a mechanical follow-focus device and then used on the WFU, it must be set up on the follow-focus device as follows: locking screw • Turn the handwheel on the follow-focus device clockwise to the lens end stop. Operation Erasing the Scale Range • Press the KNOB key and hold down briefly – KNOB-LED switches off. • Move the index indicator of the follow-focus device to the disk-positioner pin.
Operation 5.1.5.4 Operating the slider on the WFU locking • Prior to operation, the end stops of the used lens must be calibrated (see chapter 5.1.3.6 Calibration). screw Focus or Iris Setting • Shift the slider ➪ photo of the WFU. slider The lens ring follows the sliding switch adjustment very precisely and smoothly. When moving the slider very quickly, focus and iris adjustment follow at maximum speed (at 12V the maximum speed is lower).
With the corresponding control unit (handwheel or slider) the range can be set as follows: switch LENS-key LENS-key (slider) (handwheel) • Drive to the beginning of the selected range by adjusting the slider (handwheel). Operation Defining The Lens Setting Range For each ring of the lens controlled by the LCS, a setting range can be defined and stored. The smaller the setting range, the more precisely setting can be carried out. KNOB-key • Press the LENS key and hold down – LENS-LED ➪ photo flashes.
Operation 5.1.6 WRC-1 (Wireless Remote Control) IRIS sliding switch RUN-LED The WRC-1 enables the user to remotely control • the camera speed, • the shutter angle of the mirror shutter, and • the aperture of the lens (iris), providing a wide range of compensation options for constant exposure.
• Insert the WRC-1 with its wide black pin ➪ photo facing into the free space on the WMU, then press the WRC-1 onto the WMU until the module clicks in audibly. RELEASE-button remote channel ON-key RF-LED For the operation of the WRC-1 please refer to the respective instruction manual (K2.43660.0 German or K2.43668.0 English). Operation • To detach another unit if attached, press the RELEASEbutton ➪ photo, swing away the other unit and pull up to remove it.
Operation 108 RELEASE button
For wireless configurations the LDD-FP can only be used attached to a WMU-3. The LDD-FP is not compatible with the WMU-1 or WMU-2. To operate the LDD-FP with an ARRICAM a Lens Data Box and LDS-compatible lenses are necessary. To operate the LDD-FP with an ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced a FEM-2 and LDS-compatible lenses are necessary. WZU-1 and WZU-3 must not be attached between the WMU-3 and the LDD-FP.
Operation RELEASE-button screw plug receptable WEB-3 110 screw WBU-3 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP + WEB-3 +WFU-3 WBU-3 + WMU-3 + WRC-1 + WEB-3 + WFU-3
The WEB-3 can only be attached to the WMU-3. Note: The Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3 ➪ photo is mounted on the side of the WMU-3 and allows the attachement of up to 3 ARRI control units on one WMU-3. The following combinations are possible: • Connect the WEB-3 with the plug ➪ photo to the socket on the right side of the WMU-3. Do not use force.
Operation allen screws knurled screw WZB-3 112 ZMU-3 + WZB-3 + WMU-3 + WFU-3 + WEB-3 ZMU-3 + WZB-3 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP+ WEB-3 + WFU-3
Operation 5.1.9 WZB-3 (Wireless Zoom Bracket) The WZB-3 can only be used on the WMU-3. The expansion module WZB-3 is mounted on the WMU-3 and allows for the mechanical attachment of the ZMU-3. To connect the ZMU-3 electrically, the cable KC-105 (K2.65036.0) is needed. • Mount the WZB-3 to the WMU-3 with the two allen screws ➪ photo. • Mount the ZMU-3 by using the knurled screw ➪ photo. KC-105 • Plug in the cable KC-105 (K2.65036.0) ➪ photo on the ZMU-3 and the WMU-3.
Operation 114 5.1.10 Operating several units The radio modems of the "-1" series units are not compatible with the radio modems of the "2" and "-3" units. Compatible are: • URM-1 with the WMU-1 and LDB-ST / LDB-LT, or • URM-2 / URM-3 with the WMU-2, WMU-3 UMC-3 and LDB-ST-2 / LDB-LT-2. Only compatible units can be used to be operated together to control one lens with several units.
In order to further reduce the weight to be held in the hand, it is possible to fasten the WMU-1 to your belt. An extension WEU-1 (Wireless Extension Unit) between the WMU and the manual control units WFU and WZU is available. WEU-1 components belt clip cable WC-E1 The extension WEU-1 ➪ photo (Ident-No. K2.52056.0) consists of: Operation 5.1.11 Radio Unit accessories The attachment piece for the manual controls WHA-1 ➪ photo (Wireless Handgrip Attachment) (Ident-No. K2.52070.0).
Operation Attaching the Extension WEU-1 • Switch off the WMU with the ON key. RELEASE button • To detach a WFU, press the RELEASE button ➪ photo, swing away the WFU and then pull upwards to remove it. • Insert the WMA-1 (Wireless Main Attachment) with the wide black pin facing into the free space on the WMU or WZU, then press the WMA-1 onto the WMU or WZU until the module clicks in audibly. The LDD-FP can not be used with the WHA-1, WHA-2 or WHA-3.
• Clip the belt clip ➪ photo onto your trousers belt and clip the pin on the WMU into the belt clip. belt clip cable WC-E1 Check that the WMU is fastened securely to your belt! • To release the WMU, press the release lever ➪ photo on the belt clip and pull the WMU with its attachment pin out of the holder.
Operation POWER key socket for READY-LED focus-iris unit POWER key BAT-LED CAL key socket for CAL-LED motor units READY-LED CAL-LED CAL key SET F-STOP-LED SET-LED SET key BAT-LED F-STOP key NON LINEAR-LED RS-232 socket zoom lever RUN-LED OPEN key ZAP key CLOSE key RUN key speed wheel ICU-1 ZMU-1 / ZMU-2 MEM key memory area displays KNOB key LENS key KNOB-LED READY-LED focus/iris switch CAL-LED REC key REC-LED socket for PLAY key Trigger contact LENS-LED PLAY-LED FIU-1 118
5.2.1 Manual control units for remote control via cable For remote control of the lens via cable either a ZMU-1, ZMU-2 or ZMU-3 (Zoom Main Unit) is necessary as a main unit, or a WHA-2 / WHA-3 with a FEM-2 on the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced or a Lens Data Box on the ARRICAM can be used.
Operation main switch UMC READY-LED zoom drive direction switch zoom-LED zoom-LED READY-LED 120
green LCS is ready for operation red operating error on one unit • Select the desired drive direction of the zoom adjustment with the drive direction switch on the CLM-1 motor ➪ photo unit or on the zoom socket on the UMC, FEM-2 or the LDB ➪ photo. (e.g.
Operation 5.2.2.2 Resuming operation after a break with power down BAT-LED READY-LED If a lens ring was moved manually while the LCS was switched off, the stored values for the lens end stops will no longer be correct. So: CAL-LED CAL-key • Switch on the LCS and recalibrate. SET-LED SET-key POWER-key 5.2.2.3 Battery Control (BAT) When the battery control LED (BAT) ➪ photo on the zoom unit flashes, replace the battery.
The end stops of the lens rings are defined and stored during the automatic calibration process to prevent driving the lens ring up against the lens’ end stops. Previously set values are thereby erased. Calibration must be carried out – during initial set-up – after a lens change – after the lens control ring has been manually moved while the units were disconnected from the power, e.g. after an extended break – after the motor drive gear has been removed from the lens control ring.
Operation zoom lever 5.2.2.6 Defining the zoom range For focal length adjustment, a defined range can be selected and stored. • Drive the zoom control ring to the beginning of the selected range. • Press the SET key ➪ photo, and hold down. The SET-LED ➪ photo will flash quickly. 5.2.2.5 Zooming • Turn the zoom lever ➪ photo in the desired direction. The focal distance will be altered. The greater the deflection, the faster the zoom will react.
zoom lever The sensitivity of the zoom lever is pre-selected with the speed wheel ➪ photo. At maximum zoom speed (10), a mains supply of 24V and full deflection of the zoom lever, a half turn (180°) takes 1 second. At the slowest speed (1) it takes about 2 minutes (for lenses with 130 mm diameter gear ring). Even slower speeds can be achieved with smaller deflections of the zoom lever. speed wheel Operation 5.2.2.8 Setting zoom speed 5.2.2.
Operation 5.2.2.10 • To start or stop the camera: Press the RUN key ➪ photo. RUN-LED RUN-key The RUN-LED ➪ photo is illuminated green while the film is running. During REMOTE-RUN operation with the ARRIFLEX 35 BL, 35 III and 16 SR II, the camera can only be stopped with the key with which it was started. Note: 126 Camera RUN While the camera is running, the UMC and the ZMU-1 cannot be switched off.
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Operation WZB-3 rosette-mount socket CAL-key RESET-key SET-key camera-RUN ZAP-key zoom- display messages speed speed limit control and zoom-position direction display marker display speed limit display (001…100) drive direction switch 128
5.2.3.1 Switching on Operating with a CLM-2 motor: The ZMU-3 can be connected directly with the Y-cable KC-91S (K2.65008.0) to a CLM-2 Motor and the RSsocket. The power will be supplied through the RS-socket. Operating wirelessly: The ZMU-3 can be connected to the WMU-3 with the cable KC-105 (K2.65036.0) to allow for wireless operation. Note: Software version 1.02 or above is necessary for wireless operation of the ZMU-3 with all display functions.
Operation 5.2.3.2 Switching on • Before switching on, make sure that - the support rods are securely fastened to the camera - the motor units are securely fastened to the support rods - and the motor drive gear engages the lens gear ring with as little play as possible. After connecting to the RS/LCS socket three lines briefly flash up in the speed display (➪ photo A). The zooming speed previously used is then shown on the display. The status display indicates ready with the rdy display (➪ photo B).
• Select the desired drive direction with the drive direction switch on the ZMU-3 ➪ photo. Note: If operated together with a FEM-2/UMC/LDB the drive direction can as well be selected on these units. CAL-key Operation • The lens motors must be calibrated in case this have not been done before, or the lens settings have been changed while switched off. Press the CAL-key on the ZMU-3 ➪ photo to calibrate the end-stops.
Operation 5.2.3.3 Battery control (BAT) An illuminated or flashing BAT symbol on the status display of the ZMU-3 indicates that the battery must be exchanged or recharged (➪ photo D). Do not begin any new takes! The BAT sign signals the following voltage levels: Operating mode D BAT-warning 132 BAT-change BAT Symbol Voltage 24V illuminated <21V 12V illuminated <10V 7.2V (wireless) illuminated <6.8V flashes <6.
Operation 5.2.3.4 Calibration The end stops of the zoom ring are defined and stored during the automated calibration process in order to prevent driving the lens ring up against the lens' end stops. Previously set values are thereby erased. Calibration must be carried out - during initial set-up, - after a lens change, - after the lens ring has been manually moved while the units were disconnected from the power, e.g.
Operation 5.2.3.5 Zooming • Press the zoom lever ➪ photo in the desired direction. The focal length will be altered. The greater the force, the faster the zoom will react. zoom lever ZAP-key 5.2.3.6 Setting zoom speed + / - key The sensitivity of the zoom lever (zoom speed) can be adjusted and is indicated on the speed display of the ZMU-3. The smaller the value the lower the maximum zoom speed will be. • The + and - keys on the ZMU-3 are used to set the zoom speed.
For zooming a defined range can be selected and stored. • Drive the zoom ring to one end of the selected range. SET-key RESET-key • Press the SET-key ➪ photo and hold down. LENS and ANGLE symbol are flashing (➪ photo J). • Drive the zoom ring to the other end of your selected range and release the SET-key. LENS and ANGLE symbol will now be illuminated. The zooming range is indicated on the marker display (➪ photo K). Operation 5.2.3.
Operation 5.2.3.10 Camera RUN • The camera can be started with the camera RUN switch. This switch has three positions: – middle OFF – intermediate switching ON – permanent switching ON RUN-switch 24V ARRI cameras are started with the intermediate switching on function. In camera RUN this is indicated on the status display of the ZMU-3 Note: The permanent switch on function is available with the socket of the ZMU-3. 5.2.3.
• Before connecting the unit with the cable press the SET and RESET key and hold down. All elements of the displays will be shown for testing purposes (➪ photo O). SET-key RESET-key • Press and hold down the RESET-key. The speed display will indicate the software version in three separate steps (➪ photo P). P Operation 5.2.3.
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With an FIU-1 ➪ photo either a focus ring or an iris ring can be remotely controlled. For use of the FIU-1 a ZMU-1 or ZMU-2 is always necessary as a main unit. The first FIU-1 is connected to the ZMU with a cable LC-F1 or LC-F2. If a second FIU-1 is used, this can be connected to the first FIU-1 with a cable LC-F1 or LC-F2. KNOB-key LENS-key KNOB-LED LENS-LED Fokus/Iris switch READY-LED CAL-LED Operation 5.2.4 Operating the FIU-1 (Focus Iris Unit) 5.2.4.
Operation 5.2.4.2 Focus or iris setting • Turn the handwheel ➪ photo of the FIU-1. The focus ring of the lens follows the handwheel adjustment very precisely and smoothly. KNOB-key LENS-key KNOB-LED LENS-LED focus/iris switch READY-LED CAL-LED When quickly turning the handwheel, focus and iris adjustment follow the lens control motors at maximum speed (at 12V the maximum adjustment speed is lower). 5.2.4.
5.2.4.5 Erasing the setting range For each setting ring on the lens controlled by the LCS, a setting range can be defined and stored. The smaller this range, the more precisely setting can be carried out. • Press the LENS key ➪ photo and hold down briefly – The LENS-LED ➪ photo switches off. The setting range is determined individually for each axis. On the Focus Iris Unit the LENS key ➪ photo is used: 5.2.4.
Operation • Turn the handwheel to the second end stop and release the KNOB key – The KNOB LED illuminates. The set scale range must be at least 30° on the handwheel. Otherwise the setting will have no effect. 5.2.4.7 Erasing the scale range • Press the KNOB key and hold down briefly – The KNOB-LED switches off. 5.2.4.
With the optional memory module functions of the zoom, iris or focus controls can be recorded and played back. Recording and playback can be started via an external trigger signal. The data is also stored even after switching the power supply off. As the memory module only functions together with the ZMU-1 and ZMU-2, the memory module functions are only available when using a cable. memory module screws connecting cable Operation 5.2.5 Memory Module Order Number: K2.41382.0 5.2.5.
Operation 5.2.5.2 Operating functions memory area MEM key displays REC-LED REC key PLAY-LED PLAY key The memory module’s storage function has two memory banks. These can be used individually or simultaneously. According to the memory bank selection recording time is limited (see Technical Data).
Playback Operating Functions • Select the desired memory bank. Selecting Memory Bank • Press the MEM key ➪ photo repeatedly until the desired memory bank is active. • To set the starting position: press the PLAY key ➪ photo. During the search for the start positions, the PLAY-LED ➪ photo will flash quickly; once the positions have been reached, the LED will flash slowly. Recording Operating Functions • Select the desired memory bank. • To initialize: Depress the REC key – the REC-LED ➪ photo will flash.
Operation 5.2.6.1 Recording • Select the desired memory bank. socket for Trigger contact 4 3 1 2 • To initialize: press the REC key ➪ photo – the REC-LED will flash. The LCS is ready for recording. This status can be cancelled by pressing the MEM key. If no memory bank has been pre-selected, memory bank LEDs 1 and 2 will flash. Select memory bank! 5.2.6 Trigger Function The trigger function allows precisely timed activation of recording or playback functions of selected ranges.
• Select the desired memory bank. • To set the starting positions: press the PLAY key. During the search for the start positions, the PLAY-LED will flash quickly; once the positions have been reached, the LED will flash slowly. The LCS is ready for playback. This status can be cancelled by pressing the MEM key. 1 TRIG + 2 TRIG - Activate trigger mode by connecting both contacts 3 – not connected 4 – not connected Operation 5.2.6.
Operation 5.2.7 ICU-1 (Iris Control Unit) POWER-key (ON/OFF) BAT-LED READY-LED CAL-LED CAL-key SET F-STOP-LED F-STOP-key NON LINEAR-LED OPEN-key CLOSE-key 148 The ICU constantly monitors the frame rate of the camera. If a frame rate change occurs, the ICU will calculate a new value for the iris to compensate for the exposure change, and instruct the lens motor to change the iris ring accordingly.
Since each frame’s exposure time is dependent on the camera’s frame rate, the mirror shutter setting and the aperture setting on the lens, a change in the camera’s frame rate results in a change of the exposure. ARRI currently provides two methods to compensate for this change in exposure: • The ICU-1 (Iris Control Unit) can change the lens iris on the fly to compensate for the change in exposure during a speed ramp even on cameras that are not equipped with an electronically adjustable mirror shutter.
Operation 5.2.7.1 Setup IRIS-socket • Make sure that the lens motor is tightly attached to the support rods, and that the support rods are tightly locked into the sliding base plate. • Switch the selector switch on CLM-1 lens motors ➪ photo to IRIS or connect CLM-2 motors to the IRIS socket ➪ photo of the UMC. UMC Note: The lens motors can be adapted to attach either to the ø 19 mm or to the ø 15 mm support rods. Make sure you have the correct attachment for the lens motor.
Camera Camera Cable ARRICAM ST/LT KC 72 cable to CAC receptable The ICU-1 and the lens motor are generally powered from the camera, but can also be connected to a separate 12 or 24 Volt battery (with cable LC-S1). The ICU-1 will automatically detect if the incoming voltage is 12 or 24 Volts. ARRIFLEX 535 Note: Note: If the camera runs on 12 V, it is recommended to use a separate 24 Volt battery for the ICU-1.
Operation ICU-1 cable diagram with CLM-1 CLM-1 LC-M1 LC-D1, LC-D2, LC-D3, LC-D4 LC-S1 24/12V ICU-1 152
CLM-2 Operation ICU-1 cable diagram with CLM-2 LC-M1 LC-D1, LC-D2, LC-D3, LC-D4 UC-A1 LENS CONTROL SYSTEM ICU-1 UMC-1 153
Operation Note: The ARRIFLEX 435ES can be used with cable LC-D1 (9 pin) or with cable LC-D2 (11 pin) since it has both a 9 pin and a 11 pin accessory connector. Note: Cables for camera models not listed here can be supplied on request. Note: When using a UMC-1 together with the URM-1 both other lens rings (zoom and focus) can be remotely controlled via the same UMC-1.
• Push the POWER key ➪ photo to switch on the ICU-1. POWER-key (ON) • The READY LEDs on the ICU-1 and on the lens motor will illuminate briefly and then indicate the system status. See table below. BAT-LED READY-LED CAL-LED CAL-key SET F-STOP-LED F-STOP-key NON LINEAR-LED OPEN-key Setting ICU-1 Reaction Speed The ICU-1 can be set to a fast or slow reaction speed. This setting determines how fast the ICU-1 reacts to a change in the camera’s frame rate. Operation 5.2.7.
Operation during a speed change, you can change the reaction speed to SLOW, which will reduce these effects. Note: The minimum ramp duration time for the slow setting is twice as long as for the fast setting. If you need a short ramp duration, use to the fast setting. Note: Lens motors with a serial number smaller than 1190 will always use the fast reaction speed, disregarding of the reaction speed setting on the ICU-1.
Do not change the camera frame rate abruptly! The rate of the permissible camera fps change depends on the beginning frame rate and the acceleration characteristics of the lens motor. The minimum change time as described below should not be exceeded! All values given here are for the fast reaction time setting. The minimum change time should be doubled if the reaction time is set to SLOW.
Operation Note: A ”positive” ramp is a frame rate change to a higher fps value. Example: 10 to 50 fps. A ”negative” ramp is a change to a smaller fps value. Example: 50 to 10 fps. The approximate minimum ramp time can also be derived from the nomogram. To calculate the minimum ramp time, connect the two camera frame rates with a straight line and read the time at the intersection of that line and the time scale. For example, if ramping from 12 to 48 fps, the ramp should not be shorter than 0.75 seconds.
POWER-key (ON) You should calibrate the ICU-1: – when setting up – after a lens change – after having moved the iris ring while the ICU-1 was switched off – after the lens motor and the iris ring gear have been separated – if the CAL-LED flashes.
Operation Note: drive direction switch UMC CLM-1 drive direction switch Pay specific attention to the gears when calibrating. Sometimes the gears can slip because they do not mesh closely enough, or the lens motor is not clamped down tight enough on the support rods, or the support rods are not clamped tightly enough on the bridge plate. If this happens, re-tighten everything. In extreme cases it helps to push the lens motor towards the lens while calibrating.
Operation Assigning F-Stops with the ICU-1 The ICU-1 has to be taught where on the iris ring the F-Stops are. There are two different methods for two different types of iris scales: CAL key SET F-STOP-LED F-STOP key NON LINEAR-LED • A linear iris scale is an iris scale where each F-Stop is exactly the same distance from the next one. Zeiss Standard Primes, Super Speed Primes and Variable Primes have a linear iris scale, for example. Assigning F-Stops for a linear iris scale is a one step procedure.
Operation Assigning F-Stops for a lens with linear iris ring markings: • Use the OPEN and CLOSE keys ➪ photo to precisely position the iris ring either at the largest or at the smallest full F-Stop. CAL key SET F-STOP-LED F-STOP key NON LINEAR-LED • Push the F-STOP key ➪ photo and keep it pushed down. Use the OPEN and CLOSE keys to move the iris ring four F-Stops further. If you are at a T 2.8, for instance, you should go to a T 11 (see graphic).
• Push the F-STOP key ➪ photo and keep it pushed down. • Use the OPEN and CLOSE keys to set the iris ring to each F-Stop. At each F-Stop push the CAL key ➪ photo briefly. Do not go to the end positions unless they represent a full F-Stop change from the last F-Stop marking. The NON LINEAR LED ➪ photo flashes while you read the F-Stops. You can assign a minimum of two and a maximum of twelve F-Stops.
Operation Resetting after a Lens Change • Swing the lens motor back onto the iris ring and tighten it. Make sure that the lens motor gear meshes with the iris ring gears without any play.
Before starting the camera, the beginning frame rate and the corresponding F-Stop have to be set. Once the camera is running, the ICU-1 will remember the beginning frame rate and F-Stop. It will then correct the iris for any change in the camera’s frame rate. Once the camera is stopped the ICU-1 will set the iris back to the beginning F-Stop. The ICU-1 will interpolate all F-Stop values that fall in between two full F-Stops.
Operation Operating the ICU-1 with the ARRIFLEX 535 or 435 The ARRIFLEX 535 and 435 cameras can be programmed with the RCU-1, the LCC or the CCU to perform simultaneous frame rate and mirror shutter changes to compensate for differeces in exposure during speed ramps. To use the ICU-1 during a frame rate change on these cameras, the mirror shutter must be programmed to remain constant, i.e.
Do not start any new scenes! • Immediately replace the battery when the battery LED flashes. Otherwise, you run the danger of deep discharging the battery. The battery LED reacts to the following voltage limits: Main Voltage BAT Indicator Actual Voltage 24V illuminated < 20 V flashing < 18 V illuminated < 10 V flashing <9V 12V ICU-1 Main Fuse The main fuse is a self resetting thermal fuse. If it blows due to an error, remove the cause of that error and let the fuse reset itself.
Operation 5.2.8 WHA-2 Wired Handgrip Attachement To operate the WHA-2 with the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced a FEM-2 must be attached to the camera. With the WHA-2 ➪ photo the hand units of the wireless Lens Control System (WFU-1, WFU-3 and/or WZU-1, WZU-3) or the WRC-1 can be operated hardwired with the ARRICAM or an ARRIFEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced.
Operation 5.2.9 WHA-3 Wired Handgrip Attachment The WHA-3 ➪ photo, just like the WHA-2, allows all hand controllers except the LDD-FP to be connected with a cable to 435 Xtreme/Advanced with FEM-2 or to an ARRICAM Lens Data Box. In addition the WHA-3 has a button on the left side for focus tracking. Focus tracking based on measured distances is available when using an ARRICAM with the Lens Data Display for Focus Puller (LDD-FP) and a compatible distance measurement device.
Operation 5.2.11 LDD Lens Data Display Classic The LDD ➪ photo can be used on an ARRICAM or an ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced or remotely, for instance when the camera is on a crane. To operate the LDD a Lens Data Box must be attached to an ARRICAM, or a FEM-2 to an ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced. LDS compatible lenses must be used. The LDD shows lens ring position and camera status. The LDD graphically shows depth of field, and allows for the setting, display and storage of focus marks.
Operation 5.2.12 LDD-FP Lens Data Display for the Focus Puller The LDD-FP ➪ photo can be used in a wireless configuration with the WMU-3, as well as hardwired with an ARRICAM or the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced, for instance when the camera is on a crane. To operate the LDD-FP a Lens Data Box must be attached to an ARRICAM, or a FEM-2 to an ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced. LDS compatible lenses must be used. The small and lightweight LDD-FP shows important lens informations and camera status.
Mechanical Acessories Steadicam configuration 172
6.1 Mounting on Ø 15mm Support Rods The motor units can also be mounted on Ø 15mm support rods. Replace the offset clamp unit on the CLM-1 • Remove the two screws on the bottom of the motor unit and the screw on the side ➪ photo. • Replace clamp unit. • Replace screws. Mechanical Acessories 6. Mechanical Accessories screws Order number for the clamp unit: K2.41379.
Mechanical Acessories Mounting diminishing brackets on the motor unit CLM-2 • Flip up the clamp brackets ➪ photo on the motor unit CLM-2. • Place the diminishing brackets ➪ photo into the clamp bracket of the motor unit CLM-2. diminishing brackets • Fasten the diminishing brackets externally with two screws each. Mounting the diminishing brackets on the console • Flip up the locking lever ➪ photo and unscrew the ballcatch ➪ photo with a screwdriver until it completely disappears in the bracket.
• Screw the ballcatch out of the bracket until the tube can no longer be pushed out of the bracket. • Turn the locking lever until a slight resistance can be felt, then press the lever downwards. locking lever socket • Flip up the clamp brackets. • Place the diminishing brackets into the clamp brackets. • Secure the diminishing brackets with two screws each on the exterior. ballcatch diminishing tube Order number for the console: K2.52035.
Mechanical Acessories 176 6.2 Offset Mounting If the motor unit CLM-1 is to be used on a short lens, a different offset clamp unit should be mounted to reach the iris control ring of the lens. Order numbers: K2.41381.0 ........................................ for ø 19mm rods K2.41380.0 ........................................ for ø 15mm rods To replace the offset clamp unit • Remove the two screws on the bottom of the motor unit and the screws on the side ➪ photo. • Replace clamp unit.
The zoom unit can be used with a panhandle holder on the following SACHTLER fluid heads: – Video 17III_25II – Horizon II – Studio II – Dutch Head – Studio 80 The zoom unit can also be used with the panhandle holder on fluid heads of other manufacturers. Order number: K2.44809.0 6.4 Motor Holder for ARRIFLEX 35 III If the motor unit is to be used with the ARRIFLEX 35 III with a short lens, a special motor holder is necessary in order to reach the iris control ring. Order number: K2.41390.
Mechanical Acessories narrow drive 6.5 Movable Iris Drive Gear gear movable unit On lenses where the iris control ring moves laterally when the lens is being focused, the iris drive gear must move with it. To enable this, the motor unit CLM-1 or CLM-2 is equipped with a movable iris drive gear which allows the iris ring to move 15 mm. Order number: K2.41388.
6.7 Iris Gear Rings To enable greater adjustment speeds, gears with a larger diameter are available. Gears for use on video camera lenses are also available. Retrofit iris gears are available for the following older lenses that were not available with integrated iris gear rings. Order numbers: Order numbers: K5.52457.0 Gear for motion picture camera lenses K2.43351.0 with large diameter (65 teeth) for Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T2.0, 10-100mm and for Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T2.2, 11-110mm K5.52049.
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7.1 Power Supply Problem Cause Remedy No Reaction when switched on Battery empty Check battery level camera switched off When power is supplied through camera, switch it on Main fuse defective Replace fuse in the LC-S1, S2, S3, S4.
Trouble-Shooting 7.
CLM-1 Motor Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy READY LED flashes red Several motor units are set to the same switch off ZMU, WMU and UMC. operational function or plugged into the UMC. set selector switch on the motor units The READY LEDs on the manual control units to the corresponding function, switch on. also flash red Motor cable LC-M1 or LC-M2 defective READY-LED illuminated red check all motor cables and replace if necessary Operational error, e.g.
Trouble-Shooting 7.
Cause Remedy RF-LED briefly illuminates red Short disturbance (loss of a data packet) with no effect on lens positioning; to prevent further disturbances, reduce distance between WMU and URM. Switch off possible sources for disturbances, e. g. Bluetooth, WLAN or other devices using the 2.4 GHz radio band. RF-LED flashes red No radio contact for over a second reduce distance between WMU and URM (danger of incorrectly set lens) CAL-LED flashes Motor units were replaced or moved.
Trouble-Shooting Problem Cause Remedy Battery Control (BAT) illuminated - Battery nearly empty WMU will work for approx. 15 min Flashing WMU will work for approx. 5 min Battery empty, replace battery Do not start any new scenes! Flashing quickly Battery empty, replace battery immediately Do not start any new scenes! 7.5 186 WMU will switch off in approx.
WFU Wireless Focus Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy LENS-LED (slider) illuminated red no motor unit installed for slider install motor for slider The slider on the WFU is not active a different WFU has the control over the lens ring operated (has no control over a motor) by the slider. If a different WFU is switched on, and its handwheel is aligned to the same ring as the slider, this WFU has control.
Trouble-Shooting 7.
Cause Remedy CAL-LED flashes Motor units were replaced recalibrate or moved.
Trouble-Shooting 7.
Cause Remedy CAL-LED flashes Stops not yet defined or lens was moved recalibrate while LCS was switched off and then driven against the stop Lens ring does not move freely check for damage of lens ring and movability 7.
Trouble-Shooting Problem Cause Remedy READY LED flashes green/red The OPEN or CLOSE button has been pressed avoid operational errors while the motor was at an end position Calculated F-Stop is outside of the range iris compensation not possible of the iris ring CAL LED flashes End stops are invalid calibrate Iris ring has been turned while the ICU recalibrate was switched off and then been driven to an end-stop.
A accessories mechanical ....................................................173 radio unit ......................................................115 adjustment range defining .................................................101,141 erasing ...........................................102,105,141 antenna .......................................................63,67 ARRIMACRO .....................................................51 B ballcatch ....................................................58,174 BAT-LED ...
Index console diminishing bracket ........................................174 console CLM-2 ...................................................58 contents ..............................................................3 controlled lens motor ..........................................19 controller ..........................................................21 control units attaching and connecting ..................................69 D defining the lens setting range ...........................
H handwheel .....................98,100,101,102,140,141 determining if it controls focus or iris .................100 fixing .....................................................101,140 operating ......................................................100 I ICU-1 ........................................................37,148 assigning F-Stops ...........................................161 battery LED ....................................................167 cable diagram .........................................
Index 196 K key CAL ......................................82,92,121,123,159 CLOSE .....................................156,160,162,166 F-STOP ..........................................................162 KNOB .....................................102,103,141,142 LENS .......................................101,102,105,141 MEM .....................................................145,147 ON ............................81,86,94,99,106,109,116 OPEN ......................................156,160,162,166 PLAY .....
M manual control units ...........................................41 attaching and connecting ..................................69 for radio control ...............................................71 for remote control via cable .............................119 matching the scale range on the FIU-1 ................141 maximum adjustment speed ........................104,140 mechanical accessories ....................................173 mechanical follow-focus drives .............103,141,142 memory bank .....
Index N negative ramp .................................................158 non-linear iris scal ............................................161 NON LINEAR LED ............................................156 O offset clamp unit ...............................................173 offset mounting ................................................176 ON key ........................81,86,94,99,106,109,116 OPEN key ..................................156,160,162,166 operating key ...............................
S safety specifications ..............................................7 scales from mechanical follow focus drives ..........103 scale range erasing ..................................................103,142 marking ........................................................102 matching .......................................................102 selector switch ...................................................56 SET-LED ......................................................96,124 setting range defining .........
Index T table cables .............................................................51 ICU-1 cables ..................................................151 technical data ..................................................202 trigger function ................................................146 trouble-shooting ...............................................181 U UMC-1 ........21,62,63,64,71,80,119,123,150,160 attaching to the camera ....................................66 UMC-3 ..................................
WZU mounting on the WMU .....................................94 operating ........................................................94 WZU-1 ...............................................25,72,115 WZU-3 ......................................................27,72 Index Wireless Accumulator Charger ..................25,27,88 Wireless Battery Unit .....................................27,86 replacing ........................................................86 Wireless Expansion Bracket .........................
Technical Data 9. Technical Data Description of System Components Controlled Lens Motor.................. CLM-1 Lens Data Box LT-2 ...................... LDB-LT-2 Controlled Lens Motor (small) ....... CLM-2 Lens Data Display Classic............. LDD Universal Motor Controller Lens Data Display for Focus Puller LDD-FP for CLM-2 and radio control ........ UMC-1 Wireless Remote Control .............. WRC-1 UMC-3 Wireless Zoom Unit ..................... WZU-1 Universal Radio Module...............
Torque of Motor Unit Voltage:...................................... 24V DC or 12V DC (reduced speed) Maximum torque ........................ on CLM-1 drive gear: Power consumption on CLM-2 drive gear: without motor running: ................ 24V/12V Maximum speed of the CLM-1 Motor Unit CLM-1: ...................... 0.09/0.15 A drive gear at 24V DC: ................. 2 U/s at 0.25 Nm Motor Unit CLM-2: ...................... 0.01/0.01 A Maximum speed of the CLM-2 UMC-1: ............................
Technical Data Memory Module Power Cable LC-S1 ..................... 0.09 kg / 0.19 lb Recording time in seconds for: Iris Control Unit ICU-1 ................. 0.4 kg / 0.88 lb Number of units .......................... 1 2 3 WMU-3...................................... 0.2 kg / 0.44 lb Range 1, 2 separate .................... 242 162 81 WEB-3 ....................................... 0.1 kg / 0.22 lb Range 1+2 together .................... 485 242 162 WBU-3 .....................................
The radio modem conforms to RL 1999/5/EG ERC/REC 70-03 / FCC Rule Parts 15C Antenna: Connection: Reverse SMA; Gain 2,0 dBi; Frenquency Range: 2,4 - 2,5 GHz, Impedance 50 Ohm The unit is labelled with the sign see the declaration in the Appendix Technical Data WMU-3, UMC-3 Declaration of Conformity 205
ARRI Service 10. ARRI Service Germany .................................... Arnold & Richter Cine Technik Türkenstraße 89 D-80799 München phone: +49 (089) 3809-0 fax: +49 (089) 3809-1244 fax service: +49 (089) 3809-1793 e-mail service: webmaster@arri.de USA ........................................... ARRI Inc. (East Coast) 617, Route 303 Blauvelt, New York 10913 phone: (914) 353 14 00 fax: (914) 425 12 50 e-mail: arriflex@arri.com ARRI Inc. (West Coast) 600 North Victory Blvd.
APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GmbH Mariahilfer Strasse 136 A-1150 Wien declare that the product Wireless Lens Control System WMU-3 We, Manufacturer ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GmbH Mariahilfer Strasse 136 A-1150 Wien declare that the product Universal Motor Controller UMC-3 is in conformity with is in conformity with EN61000-6-3: 2001-12 EN61000-6-1: 2001-12 EN61000-4-2: 2001-12 EN61000-4-3: 2001-12 EN 55103-1: 1997-06 EN 55103-2:
APENDIX Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GmbH Mariahilfer Strasse 136 A-1150 Wien declare that the product Zoom Main Unit ZMU-3 is in conformity with EN 55103-1: 1997-06 EN 55103-2: 1997-06 EN61000-4-2: 2001-12 EN61000-4-3: 2001-12 EN61000-3-2: 2001-12 EN61000-3-3: 2002-05 EN 60065: 2003-01 Date: 2005-02-08 Signature Ing.
Technical data are subject to change without notice. © ARRI 2005 JThieser@arri.de Ident. No. K5.52423.0 available languages Deutsch English ARNOLD & RICHTER CINE TECHNIK TÜRKENSTR. 89 • D-80799 MÜNCHEN • TEL. (089) 3809-0 FAX (089) 3809 - 1244 • http://www.arri.
selection of the motor units and power supply Note: LDB and FEM-2 are directly supplied through the camera are CLM-2 motors used? no should there also be a wireless remote control? are the motors power supplied through the camera*? no no should camera-RUN also be remote controlled ? camera 535, 535B, 435+FEM,16SR3 (9 pin plug)? no yes yes UMC in wireless configuration with URM and UC-A1 camera 535B, 435, 16SR 3 (3 pin plug)? camera 535, 535B, 435, 16SR3 (3 pin plug)? no no should camera RUN
Selection of the handcontrol units are all units remote controlled via cable? are all units wireless remote controlled? no yes yes is only the zoomring remote controlled? is the zoom contolled by the ZMU (via cable)? no no are focus AND iris remote contolled? yes yes ZMU, LC-Z1 ZMU, LC-Z1, 2x FIU, 2x LC-F1 or LC-F2 is the zoomring remote controlled? no yes no yes are focus- AND iris remote controlled? no WMU and WFU yes do you want to use only one remote control? ZMU, LC-Z1, FIU, LC