Arri ZMU-3A - Stratton Camera
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1. D E 5 3 Battery control BAT An illuminated or flashing bat symbol on the status display of the ZMU 3A indicates that the battery must be exchanged or recharged gt image AN Do not begin any new takes The bat sign signals the following voltage levels Operating mode bat Symbol Voltage 24V illuminated lt 21V 12V illuminated lt 10V 7 2V wireless illuminated lt 6 8V flashes lt 6 3V 5 4 Zooming e Press the zoom lever gt image in the desired direction The focal length will be altered The greater the force the faster the zoom will react zoom lever 5 4 1 Setting zoom speed ZAP key The sensitivity of the zoom lever zoom speed can be adjusted and is indicated on the speed display of the ZMU 3A The smaller the value the lower the maximum zoom speed will be key The and buttons on the ZMU 3A are used to set the zoom speed Pressing the or button briefly will change the speed setting in increments of 1 pressing the buttons longer will alter the speed in _ _ increments of 10 The zooming speed can be set within a range of 1 and 100 image G H H Note Various modes of joystick responding behaviour are available Please see section 6 3 and 6 4 for details 5 4 2 ZAP function e The ZAP button gt image switches to maximum zoom speed independently of the speed setting 5 The displa2. the ZMU 3A socket Please contact your ARRI RUN Service Center for details rdy J 5 6 Video lenses N The ZMU 3A can be connected to video lenses with the cable KC 107 K2 65041 0 In this mode the marker display indicates the zooming speed starting from the middle position LO 6 Special Functions Mode 6 1 Recall software version Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 until all display segments light up Then release the keys and press RESET once In the bargraph display one bar will be displayed The speed limit display then shows SW Version prefix e g and Version suffix e g 100 sequentially Note After entering the Special Functions Mode it is possible to step through the different functions by repeatedly pressing the RESET button To leave the Special Functions Mode disconnect the unit 6 2 Selection of the joystick pressure delay Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 until all display segments light up Then release the buttons and press RESET repeatedly until three bars will be displayed in the bargraph display The ZMU 3 provides several steps of joystick response delay selectable by the and keys This delay smoothes the joystick pressure in respect to the rise in motor speed delay off e 1 6 delay 1 short 6 long The value will be saved when pressing the SET button The successful execution will
3. ZMU 3A Instruction Manual As of July 2013 ALL ARTWORK PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPYRIGHT THEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPRODUCTION ON CD ROM DISKS OR INTERNET SITES OR USED IN THEIR ENTIRE FORM OR IN EXCERPTS WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS WRITTEN AGREEMENT IF YOU ARE DOWNLOADING PDF FILES FROM OUR INTERNET HOME PAGE FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE MAKE SURE TO CHECK FOR UPDATED VERSIONS WE CANNOT TAKE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR DOWNLOADED FILES AS TECHNICAL DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 1 Contents 1 Contents 2 Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer 4 2 1 Safety instructions aas 4 2 2 Disclaimer a AE NERE 6 3 General Description 9 3 1 ARRI Order numbers ueeeenenseensenennnnnnnenensssensnnnnnnan 12 naeh 13 5 Operation of the 2 13 5 1 Switching OM 13 SAE 14 5 3 Battery control en 14 DA 15 5 5 Camera RUN 17 5 6 Video lenses 17 6 Special Functions 18 6 1 Recall software version 18 6 2 Selection of the Joystick pressure delay 18 6 3 Selection of the joystick response mode 19 6 4 Selection of motor torque 19 6 5 Re
4. gt e DD Do not operate the system in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture 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 Operate the system using only the type of power source indicated in the manual Unplug the power cord by gripping the power plug not the cord Do not use solvents to clean Any violation of these safety instructions or the non observance of personal care could cause serious injuries including death and damages on the system or other objects Notes are used to indicate further informations or informations from other instruction manuals Note image indicates objects which are shown in the illus tration Product Identification When ordering parts or accessories or if any questions should arise please advise your type of product and serial number 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 com mercial customers The customer grants by utilization that the ARRI Zoom Control Unit ZMU 3A or other components of the system are only deployed for commer cial use Otherwise the customer has the obligation to contact ARRI preceding the utilization While ARRI endeavors to enhance the quality reliabilit
5. 3 Motors Use K2 65226 0 ZMU 3 CLM PSC cable and the ap propriate PSC power cable for the connection between ZMU 3A and a CLM 2 or CLM 3 The power will be supplied through selected power source When using the CLM 3 lens motor set the torque suitable for the kind of lens used Refer to chapter 6 4 for details WMU 3 Use 105 5 for the connection between ZMU 3A and a WMU 3 Wireless System The WZB 3 bracket enables ergonomic mount of the ZMU 3A in this application Note WMU 3 Software version 1 02 or above is necessary for wireless operation of the ZMU 3A with all display functions ZMU 3A WMU 3 setup example using KC105 S and WZB 3 WCU 3 Use 129 S for the connection between ZMU 3A and a WCU 3 Wireless Control Unit The WCU 3 bracket K2 65132 0 enables ergonomic mount of the ZMU 3A this application ZMU 3A WCU 3 setup example using KC129 S and WCU 3 bracket This page is left intentionally blank 5 Operation of the ZMU 3A 5 1 Switching on After connecting to the RS LCS socket three lines briefly flash up in the speed display image A The ZMU 3A has no dedicated power switch The zooming speed previously used is then shown on Power on the ZMU 3A using the power switch of the the display The status display indicates ready with the connected supply source Camera UMC WMU 3 or rdy display gt image connect the appropriate ZMU 3A cable to the unit In case a zoom range was previouse
6. tripod handle This can be done either using the ZMU 3 Pan Handle K2 65006 0 or with the rosette on the right side of the ZMU 3A M6 thread ZAP button speed limit control CAL button RESET botton SET button message display zoom position display speed limit display 001 100 lens motor Wireless Zoom Bracket WZB 3 rosette mount socket camera RUN button zoom knob _ marker area 3 1 ARRI Order Numbers K2 65036 0 Cable ZMU 3 WRS 0 3m 1ft 105 5 K2 65003 A Zoom Main Unit ZMU 3A Connects ZMU 3 A to WMU 3 K2 65226 0 CLM 2 3 motor control via ZMU 3 A 1m K2 65017 0 Wireless Zoom Bracket WZB 3 Power supply through ARRI PSC system connector for mounting the ZMU 3 A to WMU 3 Camera Run function with 235 all 435 535 16SRIIl ARRICAM replaces KC 91 S and KC 117 S in combination with the K2 65132 0 ZMU 3 A Zoom Bracket assy for WCU 3 appropriate PSC power supply cable for mounting the ZMU 3 A to WCU 3 K2 65237 0 Cable ZMU 3 RED PSC 0 6m 2ft K2 65006 0 ZMU 3 Pan Handle Power supply through ARRI PSC system connector cradle to attach the ZMU 3 A to tripod pan Camera REC function handle 18mm diameter or smaller connects ZMU 3 A to RED camera K2 65108 0 ZMU 3 Pan Handle K2 65159 0 Cable ZMU 3 LCS 0 25m 0 8f 129 5 cradle to attach the ZMU 3 A to tripod pan connects ZMU 3 A to LCS Bus WCU 3 handle 20mm diameter K2 65009 0 Cable ZMU 3 LCS
7. 0 8m 2 6f 92 5 PSC power supply cables connects ZMU 3 A to LCS Bus Order no Description Lenght connects to Function 2 65206 0 PSC XLR3 1 5m 5ft 24volts battery Power supply only K2 65010 0 Cable ZMU 3 LCS 10m 33f 93 5 K2 65207 0 PSC XLR4 1 5m 5ft 12volts battery Power supply only connects ZMU 3 A to LCS Bus K2 65208 0 PSC DTAP 0 6m 2ft Anton Bauer D Tap socket Power supply only K2 65209 0 PSC HI12 0 6m 2f Hirose 12pin socket Power supply RUN K2 65059 0 Cable ZMU 3 LCS 30m 100ft 112 5 K2 65210 0 PSC FI11 0 6m 2ft ARRIFLEX 435 SONY F23 F35 Power supply only connects ZMU 3 A to LCS Bus K2 65211 0 PSC RS 0 6 2 ARRI RS socket Power supply R S K2 65212 0 PSC FI2 1 5 5 ARRI OBB 2 battery Power supply only K2 65213 0 PSC LCS 0 6m 2ft ARRI LCS bus Power supply CAN 4 Setup Prior to the operation of the ZMU 3A 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 LCS Bus Use cables KC 92 S 0 8m KC 93 S 10m or KC 112 S for the connection between ZMU 3 and LCS bus devices like CLM 1 UMC 1 UMC 3 ARRICAM Lens Data Boxes LT ST or 435 FEM 2 Power will be provided through the LCS bus connected with the following cables 1 The ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced Xtreme must not LC S1 LC S2 LC A1 LC A2 LC A3 LC C1 LC C2 CLM 2
8. 3 lensmotor is VERY strong adequate torque adjustement is adviseable especially to prevent accidental damage to more delicate lenses Note The torque setting menu will be displayed only in conjunction with a connected CLM 3 lens motor 6 5 Reset to factory defaults Hold the LENS CAL and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 The display will show dEF Then release the buttons After a short delay the ZMU 3 resets automatically to its default values Joystick response mode HYP Joystick pressure delay 2 7 Specifications Operating temperature 20 to 50 C 4 122 F Operating voltage 10 to 30 VDC ARRICAM compatible WCU 3 WMU 3 compatible Typ current consumption without lensmotor 0 05A 24V 0 07A 12V Dimensions h w w o with connector 178 66 37 mm 3 8 2 6 3 3 8 8 in Weight 400 g 5 Information to the user Class A Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential are
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10. a is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Declaration of Conformity This declaration is valid for following peoduct Equipment Zoom Controller Type ARRI ZMU 3A Hereby the equipment is vonlirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 The following company amp 5 far this Geclaration ARRI Austria Cine Video Ger te GmbH Pattendarler Str 25 27 1120 Wien Austria measurements were Carried out an accredited laboratory For the evaluation of above mentioned Counc Directives for Electromagnetic Compatibility tollowing standards were consulted DIN EN 55103 1 1997 05 DIN EN 55103 2 1997 05 Gg 770 L bir Sas Posen ARRI Service Contacts Arnold amp Richter Cine Technik 49 89 3809 2121 ur Friday London Great Britain m 0800 18 00 MSK 7 495 415 98 13 7 495 415 98 14 7 495 415 98 15 00 18 00 I India Pvt Ltd service cineom com 232 0800 16 18 00 91 22 42 10 9000 technical data are subject to change without notice ARRI 2013 ZMU 3A User Manual ARRI Order no
11. be confirmed by redy displayed The ZMU 3 will remember this setting even when powered down Note Display value rely shows the actually saved smoothing value 6 3 Selection of the Joystick response mode Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3 until all display segments light up Then release the buttons and press RESET repeatedly until four bars will be displayed in the bargraph display The ZMU 3 provides four response modes selectable by the and buttons HYP hyperbolic eLn logarithmic PAr parabolic Lin linear In the picture left the correlation between the joystick pressure and the motor speed is shown The selected mode will be saved when pressing the SET y axis motor speed x axis joystick pressure button The successful execution will be confirmed by rdy displayed The ZMU 3 will remember this setting even when powered down Note Display value rdy shows the active saved mode 6 4 Lens Motor Torque setting CLM 3 only Hold the SET and RESET buttons depressed while powering the ZMU 3A until all display segments light up Then release the buttons and press RESET repeatedly until five bars will be displayed in the bargraph display The ZMU 3A provides four torque settings for the CLM 3 selectable by the and buttons 1 lowest e g for video lenses 4A highest e g for heavy movie zoom lenses at low ambient temperatures and or fastest zoom speed As the CLM
12. ction or whatsoever express or implied whether in contract or tort including negli gence or incorporated in terms and conditions whether by statue law or otherwise In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or you have a remedy for recovery of any special direct indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits lost savings lost revenues or economic loss of any kind or for any claim by third party downtime good will damage to or replacement of equipment or property any costs or recovering of any material or goods associated with the assembly or use of our products or any other damages or injury of persons and so on or under any other legal theory 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 amp Richter Cine Technik GmbH amp Co Betriebs KG This page is left intentionally blank 3 General Description The ZMU 3A is shaped like a classic handgrip zoom controller and has the classic zoom knob that assistants thumbs all over the world are familiar with Main features Classic shape zoom controller for ARRI Wireless Remote System Film and Video HD compatible Full speed lens motor drive even with 12volts video power supply Full speed CLM 3 support Flexible usage options plugs direct
13. ly into video lenses plugs directly into CLM motors plugs into UMC for wired use connects to WMU 3 for wireless use Contrary to its classic exterior under the hood it is equipped with the latest technology Zoom speed can be precisely adjusted and zoom limits can be set A large bar graph shows the zoom ring position the zoom speed and various status messages and a ZAP button allows for a quick focus check A switch changes the running direction of the attached lens motor Of course the RUN switch can start film cameras but the ZMU 3A can also start stop some high end video camcorders and control the zoom motor on various video lenses If only zoom is required the ZMU 3A can be connected with a cable directly to an ARRI CLM 1 CLM 2 or CLM 3 lens motor and to the camera If focus and or iris are also to be used the ZMU 3A can become part of the cabled ARRI Lens Control System LCS or of the ARRI Wireless Remote System WRS by being connected to a Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller UMC 3 Lens Data Box or FEM 2 For wireless use the ZMU 3A becomes part of the ARRI Wireless Remote System Via the Wireless Zoom Bracket WZB 3 it attaches to the Wireless Main Unit WMU 3 The special shape of this bracket allows the assistant to position the ZMU 3A in relation to the WMU 3 to suit his her personal preference The ZMU 3A finally allows an ARRI LCS and WRS compatible zoom controller to be attached to the
14. ly stored this is now shown on the marking display image C The lens motors must be calibrated in case this had not been done before or the lens settings have been changed while switched off Press the LENS CAL button on the ZMU 3A gt image to calibrate the end stops Select the desired drive direction with the drive direction switch on the ZMU 3A gt image Note If operated together with a FEM 2 UMC LDB the drive direction can also be changed on these units 5 2 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 after an extended break after the motor drive gear has been removed from the lens control ring e Press the LENS CAL button gt image on the ZMU 3A to start the calibration process During calibration the eall symbol is illuminated on the display gt image AN The eal symbol flashes Lens end stops are not yet defined or the lens has been moved while the LCS was switched off and then driven against the end stops Recalibrate gt image D Ww WwW amp 4
15. set to factory defaults 19 7 Specifications 20 8 ARRI Service 21 This page is left intentionally blank 2 Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer 2 1 Safety instructions The ZMU 3A has been thoroughly tested for quality of workmanship and operating functions before leaving the factory To ensure optimal performance it is essential that you aquaint yourself with this instruction manual and that you follow the operating instructions described Warning signs A A Possible risk of injury or damage to equip ment This symbol indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or equipment damage General safety instructions gt gt gt BDD Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the system and in the safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the system Follow all installa tion and operating instructions Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by ARRI as they may cause hazards and void the warranty Do not repair any part of the system Repairs must only be carried out by authorized ARRI repair shops Do not remove any safety measure of the system
16. y and safety of their products customers agree and ack nowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely To minimize risks of damage to property or injury including death to persons arising from defects in the products customers must incorpo rate sufficient safety measures in their work with the system and have to heed the statuted canonic use No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent of ARRI ARRI assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document The information is subject to change without notice For actual design in refer to the latest publications of ARRI data sheets or data books etc for the most up to date specifications Not all products and or types are available in every country Please check with an ARRI sales representative for availability and additional information ARRI or its subsidiaries does not assume any liability for infringement of patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use of such products No license express implied or otherwise is granted under any patents copyrights or other intellectual property rights of ARRI or others ARRI or its subsidiaries expressly excludes any liability warranty demand or other obligation for any claim representation or cause or a
17. y indicates ZAP SET button CO 5 4 3 Defining the zoom range For zooming a defined range can be selected and stored Drive the zoom to one of the selected range e Press the SET button gt image and keep it held down The LENS and ANGLE symbols are flashing gt image J Drive the zoom to the other end of your selected range and release the SET button The LENS and ANGLE symbol will now be illuminated The zoo ming range is indicated on the marker display image e When one end stop is reached zooming lever not pressed the complete bar of the marker display flashes towards the end of the reached range gt image L If one of the defined end stops is reached while zooming zooming lever is pressed the LENS and ANGLE symbol and the position marker will be flashing gt image 5 4 4 Erasing the zoom range e Press the RESET key gt image and hold it briefly The LENS and ANGLE symbols will disappear 5 5 Camera RUN The camera can be started with the camera RUN RUN switch switch This switch has three positions middle OFF intermediate switching ON permanent switching ON 24V ARRI cameras are started with the intermediate switching on function In camera RUN this is indicated on the status display of the ZMU 3A Note The permanent switch on function is available on
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