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1. WCU 4 Wireless Compact Unit USER MANUAL Date January 15 2014 All rights reserved This document Is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law Due to continued product development this information may change without notice The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between ARRI and the client and remains the exclusive property of ARRI If you find any problems in the documentation please report them to us in writing ARRI does not warrant that this document is error free Arnold amp Richter Cine Technik Tuerkenstr 89 D 80799 Munich Germany mailto service arri com http www arri com Scope This instruction manual applies to the following hardware ARRI WCU 4 Document revision history No ID drawing release revision date 1 K5 74422 0 0063 50 00 00 05 FG1156 June 17 2013 2 K5 74422 0 0063 50 00 00 05 W01003 Nov 27 2013 3 K5 74422 0 0063 50 00 00 05 W01004 Jan 15 2014 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Contents 1 Disclaimer 2 Introduction 2 1 About this Manual 3 Safety Guidelines 3 1 General Safety Instructions 3 1 Specific Safety Instructions 3 1 General Precautions 4 Power Supply 5 Layout of the WCU 4 6 Control Scope 7 Setup 7 14 Wireless Operation 7 2 Wired Operation 8 Operation 8 1 Display Description 8 2 Main Screen Menus Description 8 3 Menu CAM 8 4 Menu MENU 8 5 Menu2. for 3D shooting Using the WCU 4 OFFSET one can align scales easily OFFSET Press and hold turn the knob to the desired position then release the OFFSET softbutton 14 17 23 5V OFFSET Repeat the procedure to change the offset value K LIM Press to clear the offset setting LIMIT K LIM OFFSET Note The OFFSET value is stored in the ALEXA or UMC 3A for 3D setup only until the connected camera or UMC 3A is powered down 32 A 1 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Appendix Order Numbers and Accessories K2 72103 0 WCU 4 Wireless Compact Unit Included accessories K2 72117 0 WCU 4 Blank Focus Ring K4 72467 0 WCU 4 Hand Strap K4 72487 0 WCU 4 Neck Lanyard K5 74420 0 WCU 4 Quick Guide K5 74422 0 WCU 4 User Manual english Recommended battery and charger K2 47851 0 SONY NP FM 500H Li lon Battery 7 2 V 11 8 Wh K2 47852 0 SONY BC VM10 Li lon Battery Charger with Power Cord EU Charger power cords 05 20369 0 Power Cord UK 05 20370 0 Power Cord US 05 20368 0 Power Cord EU Power Supply via LCS connector K2 0000425 Power supply HPS 1 LCS Cables K4 41395 0 K LC Z1 S LCS Cable 3 5 m 11 ft K4 41397 0 K LC M1 Sp S LCS Spiral Cable K2 41389 0 LC E1 LCS Cable Drum Extension 75 m 250 ft Licensed software keys K2 72145 0 ALEXA Remote License Key for WCU 4 Available from ARRI License Shop http alshop arri de Pre marked focus rings K2 72129 0 WCU 4 Pre marked Focus Ring 0 25 m K2 72130 0 WCU 4 Pre marke
3. Control Simultaneous lens motor control of two cameras or UMC 3A s with one WCU 4 on the same radio channel is NOT possible 3D Operation For 3D operation 7 For 3D operation use ALEXA 3D sync cable S amp use UMC 3A sync cable ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 15 7 2 Wired Setup Example Configuration Use the LCS socket and ARRI LCS cables to connect the WCU 4 to an ARRI camera with lens motor drive capability or to an UMC 3A The LCS wiring provides power and control lines Cable length may be up to 80 m 260 ft ALEXA Plus Studio camera ARRI camera with lens motor drive CLM 2 CLM 3 or CLM 4 lens motors UMC 3A amera or UMC 3A connected white radio K4 41395 0 LC Z1 S LCS Cable 3 5 m 11 ft K4 41397 0 LC M1 Sp S LCS Spiral Cable K2 41389 0 LC E1 LCS Cable Drum Extension 75 m 250 ft use with LC Z1 S Note If connected via LCS bus the WCU 4 s radio transmission will be disabled automatically 16 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 8 Operation 8 1 Display Description Main Screen Typical main screen WCU 4 connected to an ALEXA Plus or Studio camera on radio channel 1 LDS zoom lens with all lens motors connected Radio Transmission Quality Upper Softbutton Menu Items Radio Channel Camera Information Battery Capacity CAL CAM MENU al a7 14 00 24 0 _ lris Scale fps 24 000 or Iris Value 51 20 0 Selected Premarked Focus Ring l m Distance value and position shown with UDM CTM con Zoo
4. SETUP screen Press TEST to check the aligned ring positions If the scale does not correspond with the ring positions KNOB SETUP pea o 16 SETUP to start the knob linearizing procedure Turn the knob exactly to ring position to number 1 and press SET1 to confirm and store the alignment position Repeat the procedure until you finished with position SET16 Press UNDO _ if you missed the the correct alignment position and repeat the last step Press READY atthe end of the procedure to the SERVICE MODE BACK screen Return to the KNOB SETUP 40 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Slider Calibration mode Press the SLIDER softbutton and the SLIDER SETUP screen appears S UP Move the slider to its top end position then press S UP S DOWN Move the slider to its bottom end position then press S DOWN Slider Linearizing Procedure Note Beware of a possible parallax error between slider pointer and the displayed alignment bar Turn the WCU 4 as shown Move the slider exactly to the 0 position bar on the display and press SET0 to confirm and store the alignment position Repeat the procedure until you finished with position SET 12 Press READY atthe end of the procedure to return to the SERVICE MODE screen BACK Return to the SERVICE MODE screen ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 41
5. X marked settings have been saved previously and can be overwritten without request 26 Note ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Sub Menu FIRMWARE The WCU 4 s versatile layout allows many functions to be implemented For a user friendly integration of future functions an easy to use firmware update procedure has been integrated In addition fee based licensed features especially for ALEXA camera control are available WCU 4 software licenses are bound to the WCU 4 s serial number and cannot be transferred to another WCU 4 For a WCU 4 update you need to prepare a standard FAT 32 formatted SD or SDHC memory card up to 32 Gb not enclosed The update or license file must be copied into the Firmware or Licenses folder using the following folder structure ARRI WCU4 Firmware XXXX upd Licenses XXXX 11C Load the card into the SD card slot located at the WCU 4 s bottom card face up Be sure that the battery is completely charged prior to starting any update Do not remove the battery until the WCU 4 has re started automatically after update UPDATE HOME BACK UPDATE wcu4_pkg_ 000303a UP or DOWN Select Update file ENTER Confirm the selection wcu4_pkg_010015 UP ENTER HOME BACK UPDATE wcu4 pkg 000303a UP or bedani abaa DOWN _ Select the update file ENTER Confirm the selection UP ENTER HOME BACK Ty Wis AppName weus app UPDATE Press both UPDATE keys simultaneously for pe au c
6. and keep changes CONTROL Stick controls zoom Options zoom off Sub Menu CONTROL SETUP gt KNOB SETUP Select lens motor control enable disable vibration HOME BACK KNOB SETUP CONTROL Focus VIBRATION UP or DOWN Select the sub menu item CHANGE Change the function BACK Return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen and keep changes Knob control Options focus iris off Vibration on knob marker position Options on off CONTROL VIBRATION ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 23 Note Sub Menu MOTOR TORQUE Using CLM 3 and CLM 4 motors the motor torque can be adapted to the kind of lens and application especially to prevent sensitive lenses from mechanical overload For small less ruggedly designed lenses the torque should be set to lower values For high speed applications and large lenses the torque may be set to higher values For connected CLM 2 motors no torque adjustment is available The display will show no support in this case If no motor is connected the display will show n a MOTOR TORQUE UP or DOWN Select the focus iris or zoom motor CHANGE Change the torque limit Shown settings Focus Torque level 4 1 4 available Iris No torque setting possible CLM 2 motor Zoom Not connected to the WCU 4 CLM 3 lens motors provide very high torque for high speed lens drive Be sure that lens lens motors and rods are correctly adjusted and fastened Take care to re calibrate the CLM 3 m
7. is activated pressing the user button also MARKs the actual knob position MOTOR Press to switch back to the lens drive menu How to use the LIMIT function 14 17 23 5V Turn the knob to the first LIMIT position LIMIT Press to store the current focus position LIMIT starts blinking and a LIM symbol appears Adjust the knob to the second LIMIT position LIMIT Press to store the current focus position LIMIT and the LIM symbol stop blinking LIMIT Press again to clear the LIMIT positions LIMIT K LIM OFFSET LIMIT K LIM How to use the K LIM function Turn the knob to the first LIMIT position K LIM Press to store the current knob position K LIM starts blinking and a E symbol appears Adjust the knob to the second K LIM position K LIM Press to store the current knob position K LIM and the knb symbol stops blinking K LIM Press again to clear the K LIM positions An alternate method to set LIMITs is to press and hold the LIMIT softbutton on the first position move to the second position and release the LIMIT softbutton then Note LOCK can be set within the LIMIT borders even when LIMIT is active and will override the LIMIT function in this case K LIM and LIMIT can be combined A symbol will be displayed next to the FOCUS softbutton ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 31 How to use the OFFSET function In some cases the lens scale and the WCU 4 scale may diverge slightly or lenses have to be synchronised eg
8. not available for the WCU 4 e g control through another remote unit equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor IRIS motor status unknown e g during system startup equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor Zoom motor LOCKed equivalent for IRIS and FOCUS motor Focus motor LIMITs set equivalent for IRIS and ZOOM motor Focus motor K LIM set Focus motor LIMITs combined with K LIM Zoom motor actual speed value 0 100 CAM information respond to message or CANCEL Critical CAM information respond to message or CANCEL Radio connection active Radio connection disabled Low battery Pre marked focus ring active but no lens data available from camera or UMC 3A ATTENTION Focus control is disabled in this case Screen Messages Message Description HW Info file could not be stored Insert a SD card Please insert SD card License file not valid The license file on the SD card does not correspond to the WCU 4 serial number Used path not found Create a valid folder structure on the SD card like shown on page 24 sub menu Firmware Disabled during record Function not available during camera record Calibrate lens motors now Calibrate lens motors recommended In case you are sure that nothing has been changed since the last calibration press CANCEL Motors calibrating Wait until calibration is finished 37 su 917 BIEMIYLOS 9J0oW y VWKXIATV leuo1do yum sjqejieae suondunNy y OU W SIM eS
9. the system from the power outlet before opening any part of the system or before making any changes to the system especially the attaching or removing of cables Do not use solvents to clean Do not remove any stickers or paint marked screws General Precautions Storage and Transport All cables have to be unplugged from the WCU 4 when it is transported or stored inside a case Do not store the WCU 4 in places where it is subject to extreme temperatures direct sunlight high humidity or severe vibration or near strong magnetic fields ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 9 Al Power Supply Battery Operation Recommended battery SONY NP FM 500H Li lon battery ARRI order no K2 47851 0 Recommended Chargers SONY BC VM10 ARRI order no K2 47852 0 For safety purposes only use the recommended charger and battery types Please also take note of the following directives for battery handling F Do not incinerate 5 Do not expose to temperatures beyond 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F J Do not disassemble Replace or re charge the battery if the Low Battery message on the WCU 4 Status Screen appears The charger must only be used indoors Do not expose it to humidity or high temperatures Note To achieve full battery capacity leave the battery in the charger for about one hour after the charge LED has gone out Defective batteries must not be thrown into domestic waste but disposed of onshore in a safe mann
10. 3 2 2009 DIN EN61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 DIN EN61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 CEO Built in Transceiver Module is listed under FCC ID W7Z FSTARPRO IC 8254A FSTARPRO CEO Alternative built in Transceiver Module is listed under FCC ID Y7N EMIP100 IC 9482A EMIP100 Date Signature February 26 2013 A aa Ing Walter Trauninger l 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 generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency 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 area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This equipment complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class A specifications Cet appaeil num rique de la Class A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 36 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual A 5 Symbols and Screen Messages Main Screen Symbols IRIS ie Z00M OCUS fi OCUSS oo a HE EEH IRIS motor not connected equivalent for ZOOM and FOCUS motor IRIS motor connected but
11. Direct access to zoom functions Set reset LIMITs set zoom speed LOCK zoom value FOCUS Direct access to FOCUS functions Set reset LIMITs limit the focus knob K LIM LOCK the focus value set reset MARKERs The higher the number of bars the better the radio connection quality Radio channels 0 7 are available see Appendix A 4 for details Battery symbol indicates the current capacity completely white full Camera status REC STDBY ERROR Remaining record capacity in min sec Camera battery voltage Current frame rate in fps Shutter angle replaced by UDM CTM distance value if an Ultrasonic Distance Meter UDM CTM is connected to the ALEXA or UMC 3A Graphical iris scale iris position indicator Re writable blank area for individual scale notes activate in MENU CONTROL SETUP gt SLIDER BLANK SCREEN With some ARRI analog cameras the iris value will be shown instead of the iris scale Moving focus lens scale image MARKER positions Numerical focal value in metric or imperial values Yellow depth of field range bar if lens data is available from the ALEXA Up to eight pre set markers will be shown as lines in the depth of field bar area Zoom lens scale extents values zoom position indication limits indication Numerical zoom value if the display scale or pointer moves in opposite direction to the slider stick knob change the respective motor direction on the camera or UMC 3A 18 A
12. IRIS 8 6 Menu ZOOM 8 7 Menu FOCUS A Appendix A 1 Order Numbers and Accessories A 2 Connector Pin Out A 3 Dimensions and Weight A 4 Electrical Specifications A 5 Symbols Descriptions and Screen Messages A 6 MenuTree A 7 Service Mode O Ol CO o N N 10 12 13 13 14 16 16 18 18 21 29 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 39 37 38 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Disclaimer Before using the Wireless Compact Unit WCU 4 make sure you read and understand all the respective instructions in the enclosed manual The ARRI Wireless Lens Control System is only available for commercial customers The customer agrees by its use that the ARRI Wireless Compact Unit WCU 4 or other components of the system are only deployed for commercial use Otherwise the customer must contact ARRI preceding the utilization ARRI endeavors to enhance the quality reliability and safety of their products but customers agree and acknowledge that the possibility of defects therein 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 integrate adequate safety measures in working with the system and must comply with all issued safety instructions for designated use No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of ARRI ARRI assumes no liability for any errors that may appear in th
13. RRI WCU 4 User Manual 6 Control Scope Radio communication is only possible to white coded radio units Basic Support Advanced Support SUP SUP New Features ALEXA Plus Studio 7 0 9 0 ALEXA remote control lens mapping UDM CTM support torque adjust UMC 3A 04B 04C UDM CTM ARRICAM LDB ST LT 06A ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme 05A ARRIFLEX 416 Plus HS 04A Note To tap the full potential of the WCU 4 s possibilities be sure to have updated all connected units to a software version equal or higher to those listed ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 13 7 Setup 7 1 Wireless Setup One WCU 4 controls up to three lens motors ALEXA Plus Studio camera ARRI camera with white radio CLM 2 CLM 3 or CLM 4 lens motors UMC 3A ate rado Camera or UMC 3A connected Up to three WCU 4s control selected lens motors and ALEXA functions Example Configuration AIl WCU 4s are set to the same radio channel On one WCU 4 iris as well as focus control is enabled zoom control is disabled On one WCU 4 iris and focus controls are disabled zoom control is enabled The third WCU 4 has all lens motor controls disabled and controls ALEXA properties only Pre set for zoom control only Pre set for both f d iri trol OCHS ANG IS CUTEG Set ALEXA properties ALEXA Plus Studio camera CLM 2 CLM 3 or CLM 4 lens motors with optionally available ALEXA Remote software license 14 Note ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Distributed
14. RRI WCU 4 User Manual 8 2 Main Screen Menus 14 06 24 0V fps 24 000 51728 IRIS ZOOM FOCUS HOME BACK MENU Radio Channel Control Setup Motor Torque Premarked Focus Ring Lens Data User Button DOWN 8 3 Menu CAM Press one of the following softbuttons on the main screen to enter a menu CAM MENU IRIS ZOOM FOCUS To navigate through the menu items use the softbuttons HOME Return to the main screen BACK Return to the previous menu screen DOWN Step down to the next item on screen UP Step up to the next item on screen ENTER Confirm the menu item selection Keep softbutton pressed to scroll through the list The sub menu CAM displays detailed camera information if available from the connected camera Typical analog camera screen HOME CAMERA INFO SYSTEM STATE STBY FRAME RATE 24 000 SHUTTER ANGLE 11 2 BATTERY 23 7V FOOTAGE 78m ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Typical ALEXA screen HOME CAMERA INFO SYSTEM STATE STBY FRAME RATE 24 000 SHUTTER ANGLE 172 8 EXPOSURE INDEX 800 ND FILTER n a WHITE BALANCE 5600 Occ BATTERY 24 0V REC TIME 14 06 CODEC ProRes 4444 CAMERA INDEX LENS MODEL Zeiss VP3 T2 2 HOME SETUP 19 Return to the main screen enter the ALEXA SETUP screen MONOUT enter the ALEXA MONITOR OUT screen Available with optionally available ALEXA Remote software license Firmware version SUP9 for ALEXA and 01 01 for the WCU 4 a
15. breaking new features of the WCU 4 is the option to use Vibration Markers which provide haptic feedback for electronic markers Essentially focus pullers can set marks and the unit will vibrate to warn them when they are at their pre set marks This allows them to keep their eyes on the performers at all times leading to greater accuracy of focus The WCU 4 is designed to be upgradable New firmware versions and future feature options can be easily installed to the unit via SD card Various mounting points allow mounting of accessories The unit is powered by an affordable camcorder battery and is compatible to existing ARRI motor controllers equipped with the white coded radio modem It is also easily serviceable with many exchangeable components including the display 2 1 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual About this Manual ARRI recommends that all users of the WCU 4 read the manual in its entirety prior to use For experienced users the manual s structure also provides quick access for reference In this manual Safety Guidelines General Precautions Power Supply Layout of the WCU 4 Operation of the WCU 4 Camera Control Lens Motors Usage Connections Technical Data ALEXA specific functions are not explained in detail within this manual please refer to the respective ALEXA handbook Within this manual the term ALEXA stands for ALEXA Plus ALEXA Plus 4 3 ALEXA Studio ALEXA XT Plus or ALEXA XT Studio cameras How to us
16. camera to the selected value ARRI WCU 4 User Manual A set of important camera information is available on the monitor output HOME BACK Pressing MONITOR OUT MONOUT the following selection list is available Monitor peaking off E Monitor Peaking on off Monitor false color off Monitor Surround on off Monitor status info on Tnm Vonitor False Color on off Monitor Status Info on off Monitor Framelines on off Press DOWN Step down to the next item on screen UP Step up to the next item on screen BACK Return to the Camera Info screen ON or OFF Toggle the respective output state ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 21 8 4 Note Menu MENU A number of user definable configurations are available in the following sub menus The user has also access to more detailed system information WCU 4 firmware updates and installation of licensed software features Sub Menu RADIO CHANNEL ON OFF Enable disable radio transmission UP or DOWN Change the radio channel SET Confirm the radio channel selection Shown setting Radio active on channel 1 When selecting a radio channel please consider potential local legal restrictions of transmission bands usage A list of the WCU 4 transmission frequencies as well as the general FCC certification can be found in the Electrical Specifications section of this manual Sub Menu CONTROL SETUP This screen shows an overview of the current WCU 4 control configurat
17. confirm your selection by pressing both INSTALL softbuttons DELETE a license Press the DELETE softbutton and select a license file from the DELETE LICENSE screen using the UP DOWN softbuttons Press the DELETE softbutton and select a license file from the DELETE LICENSE screen using the UP DOWN softbuttons if necessary Press the DELETE softbutton again then confirm your selection by pressing both DELETE softbuttons Once purchased a license key can be re installed again to the linked WCU 4 at any time 28 8 5 Note ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Sub Menu SYSTEM INFO This screen shows the installed WCU 4 firmware version network MAC address and firmware version of the installed radio module and the MAC address es of the connected device s SYSTEM INFO Shown settings Version 01 00 03scs WCU 4 l Date May 14 2013 16 22 Software version and date MAC 00 d5 c Firmware V02 06 Internal radio module Radio network address and firmware version MAC 00 25 f Connected camera UMC 3A K2 72103 0 6096 Radio network address WCU 4 Serial number Menu IRIS The IRIS sub menu allows the setting of LIMITs and LOCKing the Iris to a set value If LIMIT is set the complete slider travel is available for the limited Iris range thus stretching the Iris scale Symbols next to the LIMIT softbutton item indicate that LIMIT or LOCK is active How to use the LIMIT function Shift the slider to the first LIMIT posi
18. d Focus Ring 0 35 m K2 72131 0 WCU 4 Pre marked Focus Ring 0 5 m K2 72132 0 WCU 4 Pre marked Focus Ring 1m K2 72133 0 WCU 4 Pre marked Focus Ring 12 K2 72134 0 WCU 4 Pre marked Focus Ring 14 K2 72135 0 WCU 4 Pre marked Focus Ring 20 K2 72136 0 WCU 4 Pre marked Focus Ring 3 6 K2 0000848 WCU 4 Knob Calibration Ring ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 33 A 2 Connector Pinout LCS Connector 1 GND 2NC NCE 3 CAN L SY 4 CAN H 5 Battery 10 4 to 34 V DC Socket View A 3 Dimensions and Weight Width 161mm Height 151mm 165 mm new antenna Depth 90mm Ac cx 82 0mm 2 0mm cy M4 thread Samim m 46 0mm Weight 730 g 25 8 oz Without straps and battery 34 A 4 Electrical Specifications Power Supply Battery Via LCS Power Consumption Operating Temperature RF Transmission 7 2 V Li lon battery socket 10 4 to 34 V DC camera supply 220 mA 7 6 V 70 mMA 24 V ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F ISM 2 4 GHz one of eight channels selectable ARRI Channel No 0 SN ODO O1 BRB WD Frequency 2 410 GHz 2 415 GHz 2 430 GHz 2 435 GHz 2 450 GHz 2 455 GHz 2 470 GHz 2 475 GHz ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 35 CE Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer ARRI CINE VIDEO GER TE GmbH Pottendorferstrasse 25 27 A 1120 Wien declare that the product Wireless Compact Unit WCU 4 is in conformity with DIN EN 55103 1 2009 DIN EN 55022 2010 DIN EN 5510
19. e this manual All directions are given from the operator s point of view Connectors are written in all capital letters for example LCS Menus and screens on the WCU 4 controls are written in all capital letters for example CAM menu and HOME screen Buttons are written in bold typeface capital letters for example SET button The appendix at the back of the manual contains useful reference material including WCU 4 specifications connector pin out diagrams error and warning message explanations WCU 4 dimensional drawings and a menu structure tree ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 3 1 Safety Guidelines Any violation of these safety instructions or non observance of personal care could cause serious injuries to users and affiliates and damage to the equipment or other objects Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications Indicates a possible risk of injury or damage to the equipment Indicates the risk of electric shock or fire danger that could result in injury or damage to the equipment gt gt Note Indicates further information or information from other instruction manuals General Safety Instructions A A Always follow these instructions to ensure against injury to yourself or others and damage to the system or other objects This safety information is in addition to the product specific operating instructions in general and must be strictly observed for safety reasons Read and understand all safety and ope
20. er consistent with all applicable regulations Note For handling details please read the charger and battery operation manual Hardwired Operation The WCU 4 connects to the LCS bus connector on ALEXA cameras ARRI film cameras and the UMC 3A for power supply and control using standard LCS cables with a cable length up to 80 m 260 ft In hardwired operation mode using power supplied through an LCS cable no battery is necessary Battery charging is not possible through the WCU 4 10 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 5 Layout of the WCU 4 Strap Eyelet Status LED Internal Antenna Zoom Control Record Button Power Button Ambient Light Sensor Display Upper Softbuttons Iris Control Focus Kaob Re writable Iris Scale Knob Friction Adjustment Display Area Detachable Scale Ring Lower Softbuttons M4 Threaded Bushes M4 Threaded Bushes LCS Socket Strap Eyelet SD Card Slot User Button Battery Compartment Battery Latch Lanyard Connection ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Battery Compartment Power Button Display Ambient Light Sensor Focus Knob Scale Ring Knob Friction lris Control Zoom Control Record Button Status LED Upper Softbuttons Lower Softbuttons User Button LCS Socket SD Card Slot Strap Eyelet Lanyard Connection Internal Antenna 11 Push in the battery completely when loading Shift the release slider to release the battery Powers on off the unit Press button briefly to power o
21. heno firmware update The WCU 4 re starts automatically when the update is finished Press both buttons to start update UPDATE UPDATE ARRI WCU 4 User Manual LICENSES HOME BACK FIRMW ARE Select update file Licensed features HOME BACK LICENSES Info successfully stored on SD card HWINFO INSTALL INSTALL LICENSE wcu4License 6210 wcu4License_6101 DELETE LICENSE Alexa Remote 27 INSTALL a license A licensed feature is bound to the WCU 4 s hardware serial number Before purchasing a license key you must save the WCU 4 s hardware info file for upload during the purchasing process Select LICENSED FEATURES from the FIRMWARE menu Install an SD card and press the HWINFO softbutton A file named K2 72103 0 wcu4 ipkg will be generated with being the WCU 4 serial number Visit the ARRI LICENSE SHOP at http alshop arri de and follow the instructions for purchasing and downloading license keys Available licenses for WCU 4 currently include ALEXA Remote License Key K2 72145 0 To install the new license s after purchase copy the license file to the SD card using the above described folder structure Install the SD card and again select LICENSED FEATURES from the FIRMWARE menu Press the INSTALL softbutton and select a license file from the INSTALL LICENSE screen using the UP DOWN softbuttons if necessary Press the INSTALL softbutton again then
22. ion In this menu the WCU 4 lens motor control can be pre set but it is not possible to change the lens motor settings on the camera or the UMC 3A If more than one WCU 4 or an additional zoom unit shall control the lens motors at a time it is the responsibility of the user to avoid control conflicts within the hand units CONTROL SETUP STICK Enter the ZOOM STICK setup sub menu cease SLIDER Enter the SLIDER setup sub menu KNOB Enter the KNOB setup sub menu FOCUS O OJ IRIS OJ O ZOOM O OFF O Shown settings CONTROL MATRIX All motors assigned and enabled Focus with knob Iris with slider Zoom with stick SLIDER STICK KNOB 22 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Sub Menu CONTROL SETUP gt SLIDER SETUP Select lens motor control enable disable blank screen in the Iris scale area HOME BACK SLIDER SETUP CONTROL Iris BLANK SCREEN off Note UP or DOWN Select the sub menu item CHANGE Change the function BACK Return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen and keep changes Slider control Options iris focus off White marker area for slider Options on off CONTROL BLANK SCREEN For individual Iris marks on the Iris Scale display area use a water based felt marker Sub Menu CONTROL SETUP gt STICK SETUP Select zoom lens motor control HOME BACK STICK SETUP CONTROL Zoom UP or DOWN Select the sub menu item CHANGE Change the function BACK Return to the SYSTEM SETUP screen
23. is document The information is subject to change without notice With regard to the actual design 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 do 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 exclude any liability warranty demand or other obligation for any claim representation cause or action whatsoever express or implied whether in contract or tort including negligence or incorporated in terms and conditions whether by statute law or otherwise In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for 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 third party claim downtime good will damage to or replacement of equipment or property any costs of recovering any material or goods associated with the assembly or
24. le of con 0 025mm DOWN Select the preferred circle of confusion SET Confirm the selection HOME BACK COC SETUP 0 013mm ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 25 Sub Menu USER BUTTON The WCU 4 s user button may be assigned to different functions HOME BACK USER BUTTON ZOOM zap KNOB marker Sub Menu BACKLIGHT UP or DOWN Select the User Button function SET Confirm the selection ZOOM zap Function Zoom full speed KNOB marker Set new marker on knob scale The WCU 4 display and knob scale illumination may be dimmed to operational needs The backlight intensity may be set to a fixed value or automatically up to a pre set maximum value ambient light dependent BACKLIGHT AUTO MODE Toggles between FIX and AUTO mode UP or DOWN Change the illumination intensity from 0 to 10 SET Confirm the selection HOME BAC BACKLIGHT FIX Sub Menu USER SETTINGS Up to six user settings may be stored and recalled on from an SD card The WCU 4 can also be re set to the factory settings HOME BACK USER SETTINGS Load Setting Save Setting Factory Reset HOME BACK USER SETTINGS Setting 1 X Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 Setting 5 Setting 6 DOWN UP or DOWN Select LOAD SAVE or factory reset ENTER The LOAD or SAVE sub menu or reset to factory settings UP or DOWN Select the setting number SAVE The highlighted setup to SD card LOAD The highlighted setup from SD card
25. lly designed pressure sensitive zoom knob A user programmable button underneath the handle provides quick access to functions like quick zoom ZAP or focus setting marks A hand strap provides extra stability and leaves the holding hand s thumb free thus allowing even the most challenging parallel shifts of iris and focus at the same time The large 3 transflective TFT display reflects ambient light and thus remains clearly visible even in direct sunlight while saving battery power It provides enough room for status information of camera and hand unit measured distances from ultrasonic devices or lens data in a graphical form Motor limits can be easily set by pressing one of the sealed backlit buttons next to the display ARRI Lens Data Display functionality is integrated and when used with the ALEXA camera the unit displays camera settings and status information Pre marked focus rings can be used with WCU 4 s integrated lens mapping providing comfort and ease of use when working with different lenses The optional ALEXA Remote License activates remote camera setup capabilities via WCU 4 for ALEXA Plus ALEXA Plus 4 3 ALEXA XT Plus ALEXA Studio and ALEXA XT Studio cameras This includes setting frame rate shutter angle exposure index white balance and monitor outputs Users can save their preferred WCU 4 settings on an SD card enabling them to immediately personalize any WCU 4 anywhere in the world One of the most ground
26. m Scale nected to ALEXA or UMC 3A Zoom Value LIMIT Range Focus Value Focus Scale Depth Of Field Bar Markers IRIS ZOOM M FOCUS Lower Softbutton Menu Items CAL CAM MENU rien Sample Analog Camera Screen 72m23 4V fps 24 000 112 Iris and focus values shown instead of lens scales with LDS or LDA lenses Green RUN signalization IRIS ZOOM gt 4 FOCUS Note The WCU 4 can only display data that is provided by the connected camera or UMC 3A Therefore the appearance of the display will vary depending on the type of camera UMC 3A lens and accessory linked to the system The reason for a time delay between actuator position change and scale display is the difference between given value from knob slider or stick and the actual motor position sent from the camera or UMC 3A ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 17 Upper Softbuttons Lower Softbuttons Transmission Quality Radio Channel Battery Capacity Camera Information Iris Scale Iris Value Focus Scale Focus Value Depth Of Field Focus Markers Zoom Scale Zoom Value CAL Calibrate all connected lens motors Press and hold for activation CAM Enter the CAMERA INFO and the SETUP and MONOUT sub menus Extended ALEXA camera control is possible with optional software license K2 72145 0 available from the ARRI license shop MENU Enter the WCU 4 and lens motor configuration sub menus IRIS Direct access to Iris function Set reset LIMITs LOCK iris value ZOOM
27. n the unit Press and hold for approx 2 seconds to turn off 3 transflective TFT color panel Displays camera and lens status and control information Automatic or manual luminance control Controls display luminance and scale ring and button illumination in automatic mode Controls focus lens motor Re configurable to iris lens motor control Detachable re writable blank ring or pre marked focus rings for standard lenses Adjust the friction for the focus knob Press and hold the center button Turn the focus knob clockwise to increase the friction Turn the focus knob counterclockwise to decrease the friction Slider controls iris lens motor Re configurable to focus lens motor control Pressure sensitive handle knob controls zoom lens motor Press button briefly for alternate camera record standby or Run Stop depending on camera type and connection Displays the same status as currently shown on the camera Press button briefly to select the menu item shown below Press button briefly to select the menu item shown above Configurable push button default function Zoom ZAP Power and control connection to ARRI cameras and UMC 3A only No support of accessory units Protected by an undetachable rubber cap Save load user setups on an SD card SD or SDHC up to 32GB Install new firmware and license keys to the WCU 4 Install the hand strap here Install the lanyard bolt here Protected radio antenna A
28. on becomes effective after rebooting the WCU 4 Switch on the unit instantly press and hold both upper and lower middle softbuttons until the service mode screen appears Available procedures SERVICE MODE ZOOM Adjust zero position and direction KNOB Adjust end stops and linearity SLIDER Adjust end stops and linearity An optionally available focus ring will be needed for linearity alignment ZOOM Calibration mode Press the ZOOM softbutton and the STICK SETUP screen appears STICK SETUP ADJ DIR In the case the zoom actuator acts in the wrong direction move the stick upwards and press ADJ DIR ADJ 0 Inthe case the zero stick position is not correct issue the zoom motor moves without pressing the stick leave the stick in its center position and press ADJ 0 BACK Return to the SERVICE MODE main screen ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 39 Knob Calibration mode Press the KNOB softbutton and the KNOB SETUP screen appears KNOB SETUP K CW Turn the knob clockwise to its end position then press K CW K CCW Turn the knob counter clockwise to its end position then press K CCW Knob Linearizing Procedure Attach the WCU 4 Knob Calibration Ring K2 0000848 Do not start the linearizing procedure without the ARRI calibration ring applied Once you AN pressed SETUP or SET1 you must go through the whole alignment procedure By this action the previously stored alignment points will be cleared beyond recall K LIN Enter the KNOB
29. otor after re attachment of the motor and after each lens change Ignoring this procedure can lead to severe lens damage If the torque level is not adequate to lens properties or operation temperature the electronic torque limitation may cause a high frequency noise Use a higher torque level to reduce this effect 24 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Sub Menu PREMARKED FOCUS RING For mapping the focus scale of ARRI LDS lenses or other lenses represented in the ARRI Lens Data Archive a set of replaceable pre marked focus rings is available For lenses not yet represented in the Lens Data Archive LDA a blank focus ring may be used Select a focus ring with a lower value but next to the nearest distance shown on the lens scale Example Lowest focus distance on the lens 0 8 m Available focus rings 0 25 m 0 35 m 0 5 m 1 m 12 14 20 36 gt Best fit Focus ring with 0 5 m Select the lens from the ALEXA LDA menu Select the focus ring from the WCU 4 menu The focus lens scale on the WCU 4 will now map to the lens on the camera HOME BACK UP or FOCUS RING DOWN Select the attached focus ring blank SET Confirm the selection HOME BACK FOCUS RING blank Note The displayed focus unit metric imperial depends on the camera setting or LDS lens type Sub Menu LENS DATA The circle of confusion for correct calculation of depth of field can be set in this menu HOME BACK LENS DATA UP or Circ
30. p su IIl SJEMUWLI Da Of Olt peT emm ONIMH DIED z 7 oleparl gt Jepar 9 9 S YH AJOjoe alt DUINES SAP DUIS Peo SUJYDNQ WNWIXEW NIPE OL 0 BITS z a Sye JONY aonga JWZ UOO onyje o S UO UO Od OSU DUTY O JE DUIN 0 e N a 7 LUOO NIO oInpJIC O10IAI GON WOOZ MOILS Puo TOHUSS SK 7 0 jeuuelo JJO NO SUUPU OIDNON Menu Tree ARRI WCU 4 User Manual A 6 U 19 UIEN P NOM WV ISHO Ppe LUI QOUY 139S31 19 OIOW 13S91 3 M901 UOl ISod Sus je e YOO CW MoU E le D900S WOO0Z XeUW jo LO LO UOISI9A MS 7 NOM 38 A 7 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Service Mode The service mode offers re calibration of focus knob iris slider and zoom stick This particularly fixes a potential non linearity of the focus knob that can cause a misalignment with pre marked focus rings and hand marked rings that are exchanged between various WCU 4 units All WCU 4 units above serial number 6262 are delivered with the extended knob calibration from the factory ONLY use the service mode if you experience issues and need to re calibrate the WCU 4 control devices Make sure that you understand the calibration procedure before using It Please note that hand marked focus rings might have an offset after re calibrating the focus knob To avoid unexpected interaction with an occasionally connected camera or UMC be sure the radio is disabled and no cable is connected to the LCS socket The new calibrati
31. positions How to use the maximum Zoom speed function La Press to enter the zoom speed sub menu UP or DOWN Press to select the maximum zoom speed Press and hold to change the speed in steps of tens SET Confirm the selection An alternate method to set LIMITs is to press and hold the LIMIT button on the first position move to the second position and release the LIMIT button then Note LOCK can be set within the LIMIT borders even when LIMIT is active and will override the LIMIT function in this case 30 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 8 7 Menu FOCUS The FOCUS sub menu allows the setting of LIMITs LOCKing the focus to a set value squeezing the focus scale to a limited knob angle K LIM and setting up to eight color coded focus markers With the use of LDS or LDA lenses a scale OFFSET may be added Symbols next to the FOCUS softbutton item indicate that LIMIT K LIM or LOCK is active LOCK Press to lock the current Focus position A padlock symbol will indicate the LOCK status LOCK Press again to clear the LOCK function 14 17 23 5V MARKER Press to enter the MARKER menu MARK Press to set a marker at the current knob position A colored line occurs next to the Focus scale Passing the Focus mark activates the WCU 4 s vibration indicator REMOVE Press to clear the actual marker position RESET Press to clear all markers MARK RESET REMOVE If the function KNOB marker in the USER BUTTON menu
32. rating 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 installation and operating instructions Do not use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by ARRI as they may cause hazards and invalidate the warranty Do not attempt to repair any part of the system Repairs must only be carried out by authorized ARRI Service Centers 3 2 3 3 ARRI WCU 4 User Manual Specific Safety Instructions A A Do not remove any safety measures from the system Do not operate the system in areas with humidity above operating levels or expose it to water or moisture Do not subject the system to severe shocks Do not place the system on an unstable trolley hand truck stand tripod bracket table or any other unstable support device The system may fall causing serious personal injury and damage to the system or other objects Operate the system using only the type of power source indicated in the manual Unplug the power cable by gripping the power plug not the cable Never insert objects of any kind into any part of the system if not clearly qualified for the task in the manual as objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts This could cause fire or electrical shock Unplug
33. re required for full functionality With the optionally available ALEXA Remote license installed the user has remote access to a number of camera settings HOME BACK CAMERA SETUP Frame Rate Shutter Angle Exposure Index White Balance Press Pressing SETUP the following sub menus are available SETUP Frame Rate 24 000 fps HOME BACK SETUP Auto WB 5600 0CC Daylight cool 7000 0CC DOWN UP BACK SET select a frame rate from the pre set fps list of the connected ALEXA Shutter Angle select a shutter angle from the pre set shutter angle list of the connected ALEXA Exposure Index sets the exposure index rated in ASA The ALEXA has a base sensitivity of 800 ASA The camera s El rating can be adjusted from 160 to 3200 ASA Note ASA rating is identical to ISO rating Note Exposure Index is not applied to ARRIRAW signals White Balance Sets the camera s white balance This is the color temperature of the light source that the ALEXA is currently adjusted for Select a white balance value from the pre set white balance list of the connected ALEXA The user can execute an automatic white balance by pressing the Auto WB button Note A pop up window will inform if the action has been successful or not ND Filter on off ALEXA Studio only Step down to the next item on screen Step up to the next item on screen Return to the Camera Info screen Set the
34. tion ners LIMIT Press to store the current Iris position fps 24 000 LIMIT starts blinking and a LIM symbol appears m Adjust slider to the second LIMIT position LIMIT Press to store the current Iris position LIMIT and the LIM symbol stop blinking LIMIT Press again to clear the LIMIT positions LOCK Press to lock the current Iris position A padlock symbol will indicate the LOCK status LOCK Press again to clear the LOCK function An alternate method to set LIMITs is to press and hold the LIMIT button on the first position move to the second position and release the LIMIT button then LOCK can be set within the LIMIT borders even when LIMIT is active and will override the LIMIT function in this case ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 8 6 Menu ZOOM 29 The ZOOM sub menu allows the setting of LIMITs LOCKing the zoom to a set value and limiting the maximum zoom speed Symbols next to the LIMIT softbutton item indicate that LIMIT or LOCK is active 13 41 23 5V fps 24 000 31728 LOCK Press to lock the current Zoom position A padlock symbol will indicate the LOCK status LOCK Press again to clear the LOCK function How to use the LIMIT function LIMIT Press to store the current Zoom position LIMIT starts blinking and a LIM symbol appears Drive motor to the second LIMIT position LIMIT Press to store the current Zoom position LIMIT and the LIM symbol stop blinking LIMIT Press again to clear the LIMIT
35. use of our products or any other damages or personal injury and the like regardless if such liability is based on tort warranty contract or any other unwritten law In the event that one or all of the forgoing clauses are not permitted by applicable law clauses that are permitted to the fullest extent under applicable law shall apply ARRI is a registered trademark of Arnold amp Richter Cine Technik GmbH amp Co Betriebs KG This product meets CE and FCC regulations ARRI WCU 4 User Manual 5 2 Introduction WCU 4 Functions Radio control of IRIS FOCUS ZOOM lens motors Numerical and grafical lens data display Remote switch camera REC STANDBY RUN STOP Camera information and control for ALEXA Plus and ALEXA Studio type cameras Ultrasonic distanc readouts information Connects to ARRI WHITE radio remotes ALEXA Plus and ALEXA Studio type cameras UMC 3A ARRI cameras with white coded radio modem installed full funcionality requires ALEXA SUP9 0 software packet and the optional WCU 4 ALEXA remote license The WCU 4 is an all inclusive hand unit offering up to 3 axes lens control It includes a newly designed super smooth focus knob with adjustable friction and backlit focus rings that are well readable in the dark The whole unit is completely splash proof for ARRI typical reliability The slider has its scale on the 3 display providing clearly readable T stop numbers The left side handle includes an ergonomica
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