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1. 126 Memory Module 126 Iris Control Unit ICU 1 127 10 ARRI 128 2 Safety Specifications The Lens Control System LCS has been thoroughly tested for quality of workmanship and operating functions before leaving the factory To ensure optimal performance it is essential that you acquaint yourself with this instruction manual Set up and operation of the LCS unit should only be carried out by persons who are familiar with the equipment In wet weather the usual precautions for use of electrical equipment must be taken Do not use solvents to clean the LCS Do not loosen any screws which are painted over Use only original ARRI spare parts and accessories Repairs must only be carried out by authorised professionals As the end stops of the iris ring on the 2 ARRIMACROS change when the lens is focussed the ARRIMACROS may not be used with the LCS or the WRC 1 system Meaning of the symbols in this user manual indicates objects which are shown in the illustration Warning indications t Caution means injury possible Attention means damage to equipment possible Note X Further information or indications of possible incorrect operation Product Identification When ordering parts or accessories or if any questions should arise please advise your type of pr
2. switch LENS key LENS key slider handwheel KNOB key 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 With the corresponding control unit the range can be set as follows Drive to the beginning of the selected range by adjusting the slider handwheel Press the LENS key and hold down LENS LED gt photo flashes Drive to the end of the selected range by adjusting the sliding switch Release the LENS key LENS LED illuminates The selected operating range must cover at least 2 of the entire lens range Otherwise the setting will have no effect Erasing the Setting Range Press the LENS key and hold down briefly LENS LED switches off 5 1 5 Operating several units If a lens is to be remotely operated by several units several WMU 1 the following applies If two WFU 1 units are active and if their selector switches are set to different positions on both units only the rotary knob is active for the selected lens ring Both sliders on the units are deactivated and the sequence in which they are switched on has no effect As a maximum three WMU 1 can be operated 5 1 6 Radio Unit accessories In order to further reduce the weight to be held in the hand it is possible to fasten the WMU 1 to your belt
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5. 98 diminishing tube csi Ace RAM Rien 98 display e LO EEE E E 40 dovelailadgpler rene 31 drive direction 26 30 40 62 89 drive gear iris 103 E end stops AO 41 45 47 48 51 52 55 62 63 64 70 88 mechanical seisan 53 ce 18 extended 41 F F STOP ASSIONING sean toe et ete 90 91 lest ca 91 OR MUNERE SEEN 91 LED itat cete te 85 91 PD mete eos e Aree NS DI 15 defining the 68 focus or iris 69 Operating oreet tr EIE TATE RE 68 distance ATENTO DR 65 i e lel teh Desde dee eet 52 focus disks ice esce 2 2 8 2 a 53 54 tice csset state Leu a 15 operating 2 68 focus scale disks 222 00000 000 53 70 FOCUS UNI a2 13 follow focus device mechanical za aede edente tec E 53 G GEF rings Iris ri eR 103 H handwheel 50 52 53 54 69 70 determining if it controls focus or iris 52 eine E ue Ii eee eas 53 69 operating 52
6. illuminated red WMU 1 will work for approx 15 min flashing red WMU 1 will work for approx 5 min fast flashing red WMU 1 will switch off in approx 5 s drive direction switch Zoom UMC 1 42 contacts WBU 1 WBU 2 e contacts locking lever 5 1 2 6 Replacing the battery WBU 1 WBU 2 Wireless Battery Unit Never place the battery contacts on a conductive surface Do not short circuit the battery To protect the battery contacts on the WMU 1 a battery should always be attached to the WMU 1 Note batteries consist of 6 nickel metal hydride cells The rated capacity for the WBU 1 is 1 6 Ah for the WBU 2 is 2 The charge time is approx 1 5 h Switch off the WMU 1 by pressing the ON key Push away the locking lever from the battery and pull the battery backwards to remove it Insert a fully charged battery with its wide black pin facing the surface and push into the holder until the battery clicks in audibly 5 1 2 7 Charging the batteries WBU 1 WBU 2 AN A A A Only charge batteries in dry rooms Only original ARRI WBU 1 WBU 2 batteries may be charged Do not charge any non rechargeable batteries The ARRI WBU 1 WBU 2 batteries must not be thrown into normal household waste they must be disposed of according to the regulations Only operate the WAC 1 Wireless Accumulator Charger with its accompanying power
7. 5 Lens Control System Instruction Manual As of July 2000 ARTWORK PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPY RIGHT THEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPRODUCTION E c ON CD ROM pisks 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 WMU 1 WZU 1 WFU 1 RF LED belt attachement knob LENS LED slider LENS key locking screw slider zoom speed BAT LED zoom lever RUN LED RUN key WBU 1 WBU 2 RELEASE key belt attachement knob radio channel ON key POWER key socket for Focus lris unit socket for molor unit V KNOB key LENS key POWER key ON READY LED CAL key SET F STOP LED F STOP key NON LINEAR LED RS 232 socket ZAP key KNOB key MEM key KNOB LED memory area display Focus lris switch socket for Trigger contact OPEN key CLOSE key LENS key READY LED CAL LED LENS LED drive direction switch selector switch READY LED radio channel RS socket zoom socket LCS socket focus socket CCU socket iris socket drive direction switch READY LED UMC 1 ON switch 1 Contents 2 3 3 1 3 2
8. 50 C 40 to 122 Fahrenheit Weight Memory Module Motor Unit CLM 1 0 63 kg 1 38 lb Motor Unit CLM 2 0 28 kg 0 61 Ib Recording time in seconds for Console for CLM 2 0 07 kg 0 15 Ib Number of units 1 2 3 Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 0 28 kg 0 61 Ib Range 1 2 separate 242 162 81 Universal Radio Module URM 1 0 2 kg 0 44 Ib Range 1 2 together 485 242 162 Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 0 4 kg 0 88 Ib Trigger voltage required Battery WBU 1 WBU 2 0 25 kg 0 55lb between TRIG and TRIG Wireless Zoom Unit WZU 1 0 17 kg 0 37 lb when OPEN 4 5 V DC Wireless Focus Iris Unit WFU 1 0 3 kg 0 64 lb Allowable voltage range Zoom Main Unit ZMU 1 0 42 kg 0 92 lb between TRIG and TRIG 5 30V DC Focus Iris Unit FIU T 0 49 kg 1 08 lb Minimal pulse duration for trigger 0 2 s Power Cable 51 0 09 kg 0 19 Ib Iris Control Unit ICU 1 0 4 kg 0 88 Ib Iris Control Unit ICU 1 Valid iris range Will not exceed mechanical end stops of lens after calibration Resolution smallest change 0 25 of a typical prime lens iris ring Deviation from set iris value during constant speed 1 during ramp up down 6 Precision of iris setting Equals precision of the LCS lens motor Camera frame r
9. ATTENTION The maximum load of the accessory socket of the camera must not be exceeded Selection of the handcontrol units should there also are the motors should camera RUN are CIM2 gt be a wireless no p power supplied through no also be possible with the no motors used remote control the camera ZMU 12 yes yes yes are the motors old 535 powered through no elem no 535B 435 FEM 16SR3 __ pe 435 35 Ill 35 16SR II the camera be cemoe controlled 9 pin plug 11 pin plug yes yes yes yes Y UMC 1 c SUR LCS1 and LC C1 LC S1 and LC C2 ICS with URM 1 and UC A1 Y Y camera camera 535 camera Kamera 535 camera 535B 435 1658 3 535 435 16553 p 435 35 IIl 35 165 II 535 435 FEM 16SR3 __ no 435 35 Ill 35 BL 16SR II 3 pin plug 9 pin plug 11 pin plug 9 pin plug 11 pin plug yes yes yes yes yes UMC 1 UMC 1 UMC 1 m ous Y i 5 MENT LC S3 LC S2 in wireless configuration with in wireless configuration with in wireless configuration with te RUN ibl remote RUN ible URM 1 UC S1 UC A1 UC C5 URM 1 UC S1 UC A1 UC C4 URM 1 UC S1 UC A1 UC C2 lremofe RUN possible a oS Y camera camera 535 camera 535 535 435 16SR3 535 435 FEM 16SR3 n
10. EH 47 operating 47 7 Punico M 49 66 co EMT 49 66 94 15 40 61 62 68 Operating eerte e PETI 61 ZOOM 48 65 defining the 48 65 erasing the defined range 49 65 lever otc recte 48 65 RSLS RR TEE 48 redefining the 65 49 66 speed setting 52 rester etis 49 66 zoom main unit 2 0000 15 61 Operating s teet dee repose roe rese ee ease coena t 61 ZOO sc Klee nee EE Ls 62 ZOOM Ulli e EH Tie P enden 13 9 Technical Data Description of System Components Controlled Lens Motor CLM 1 Controlled Lens Motor small 2 Universal Motor Controller for CLM 2 and radio control UMC 1 Universal Radio Module URM 1 Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 Wireless Battery Unit WBU 1 WBU 2 Wireless Accumulator Charger WAC 1 Wireless Zoom Unit WZU 1 Wireless Focus Unit WFU 1 Wireless Extension Unit WEU 1 Zoom Main Unit ZMU 1 Focus Iris FIU 1 Power Cable for CLM 1 LC S1 Iris Control ICU
11. Contents c esie etit tts Safety Specifications The System Easy Electronic Lens Control System Components CLM 1 Controlled Lens Motor CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller URM 1 Universal Radio Module WMU 1 Wireless Main Unit WBU 1 WBU 2 Wireless Battery Unit WAC 1 Wireless Accumulator Charger WZU 1 Wireless Zoom Unit WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit WEU 1 Wireless Extension Unit ZMU 1 Zoom Main Unit FIU 1 Focus Iris 3 3 331 3 32 34 3 41 342 344 3 4 5 ICU 1 Iris Control Unit 15 Power SUBD 15 15 Diagram System Overview 16 System Overview 17 Motor Units eese 17 Manual Control Units ssse 17 Typical Examples of 18 Radio remote control of focus 18 Control of all three lens rings via radio 19 Control of the zoom ring via cable 20 Control of the zoom ring via cable and focus via radi
12. Seo e o eo 45 64 88 FOO Pettis the ties cde axiom 85 91 ees 53 54 70 71 LENS 5 48 49 53 56 69 NON LINEAR 85 PLAY a reme eee ENTE 74 76 POWER SUPPLY 44 READY 2 ht th eec 40 62 76 84 or 73 75 d ET 38 RUIN uc iL LLLA IS 46 67 Np EE 65 LENS ky cu 48 49 53 56 69 70 48 49 53 56 69 11 lenses with laterally moving gears 29 linear iris scale sva cc eo tete e iis 90 locking lever eee 28 42 98 locking screw tette te ERR 53 MM EE EN 55 manual control nils o S e pot ando RU 17 attaching and 33 for cable remote 61 for radio control s etsi tae e cac 35 matching the scale range on the FIU 1 70 maximum adjustment 85 69 mechanical accessories 97 mechanical follow focus drives 54 70 71 MEM key ee RR 73 76 memory het eee EE 74 5 Re RR 73 mod le saana stum a UE 72 module playback 74 module recording 2
13. corresponding position Switch on replace CLM 2 motor unit 7 3 CLM 1 Motor Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy READY LED flashes red Several motor units are set to the same operational function or plugged into the UMC 1 The READY LEDs on the manual control units also flash red Motor cable LC M1 or LC M2 defective switch off ZMU 1 WMU 1 and UMC 1 set selector switch on the motor units to the corresponding function switch on check all motor cables and replace if necessary READY LED illuminated red Operational error e g selector switch on motor unit was operated while the unit was switched on Power cable LC S1 defective reset to original setting switch off ZMU 1 WMU 1 and UMC 1 check settings on control units and motor units switch on Replace power cable 7 44 WMU 1 Wireless Main Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy WMU 1 cannot be switched During calibration no extra WMU 1 can be swiched on wait until calibration is finished READY LED flashes red Incorrect configuration switch off set selector switch on motor units CLM 1 to correct position or attach motor unit CLM 2 to the correct socket on the UMC 1 or turn selector switch on the WFU 1 to the corresponding function switch on READY LED illuminated red Operating error on a control unit e g selector for radio channel was changed Use of a locked control element
14. 15 min WMU 1 will work for approx 5 min Battery empty replace battery Do not start any new scenes WMU 1 will switch off in approx 5 s Battery empty replace battery immediately Do not start any new scenes 7 5 WZU 1 Wireless Zoom Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy LENS LED illuminated red The WZU 1 is not active has no control over a motor No zoom motor available a different unit ZMU 1 or WZU 1 already has control over the lens zoom ring attach zoom motor 7 6 WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy LENS LED slider illuminated red no motor unit installed for slider The slider on the WFU 1 is not active has no control over a motor install motor for slider a different WFU 1 has the control over the lens ring operated by the slider If a different WFU 1 is switched on and its handwheel is aligned to the same ring as the slider this WFU 1 has control LENS LED handwheel illuminated red no motor unit installed for handwheel The handwheel on the WFU 1 is not active has no control over a motor install motor for handwheel A different WFU 1 already has control of the aligned lens ring The first unit switched on always has control Exception the FIU 1 units always lose control when a WFU 1 is switched on 7 7 ZMU 1 Zoom Main Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy READY LED flashes red
15. 9 73 M RE ECCE 11 23 attaching and 23 26 amp 33 Gu dM E 23 eu cua MEER 23 selection and power 23 molor controller e e Reo 11 motor holder for ARRIFLEX 35 IIl 101 motor Uis Miedo c cde dcr 17 movable iris drive gear 102 negative ramp iuter e E erbe rige 87 NON LINEAR LED eee cree te e 85 iris scale acoso 90 offset clamp unit 97 100 ON Keys 39 42 47 51 58 OPEN 5 85 89 91 94 operating several units 0200 56 EE 35 P panhandle holder s eei 101 PLAY key csse e et Sepe Suc Str 74 eode decis ides 74 76 76 positive ramp 87 POWER key SEE 61 84 power SUP PVs er orit 15 LED e eec ceat me e tota tee ciu 44 radio channel COUnITIGS o nne ACD CIIM Id 36 selecting att nsi tale igi eta aaa 36 36 radio connection distance d oe SR On etis 38 38 radio control manu
16. Red green flashing See Trouble Shooting chapter See Trouble Shooting chapter during a speed change you can change the reaction speed Note to SLOW which will reduce these effects Note 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 Note setting To set the ICU 1 reaction speed Turn the ICU 1 power off Turn the ICU 1 power back on while holding down the Note OPEN button to set the ICU 1 to the fast reaction speed or the CLOSE button to set the ICU 1 to the slow reaction speed The green SET F STOP and NON LINEAR LEDs will blink alternatingly for about 2 seconds in rapid succession if a fast reaction speed is set and in slow succession if a slow reaction speed is set The last reaction speed set in the ICU 1 will remain in memory even if the ICU 1 is turned off 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 Some older ICU 1 models do not have the capobility to change the reaction speed They will always use the fast reaction speed The ICU 1 can change reaction speeds from software version 0210 on Older units can be upgraded by your local ARRI service center When using the SLOW setting the minimum ramp times must be doubled please see the following chapter on calculat
17. gears with a larger diameter are available Gears for use on video camera lenses are also available Order numbers 6 7 lris Gear Rings Retrofit iris gears are available for the following older lenses that were not available with integrated iris gear rings Order numbers K5 52457 0 Gear for motion picture camera lenses with large diameter 65 teeth K5 52049 0 Gear for video camera lenses module 0 5 104 teeth K5 52051 0 Gear for video camera lenses module 0 5 80 teeth K2 43351 0 K2 44925 0 K2 44811 0 K2 44833 0 K2 44835 0 K2 44863 0 K2 44925 0 K2 44928 0 for Zeiss Vario Sonnar T2 0 10 100mm and for Zeiss Vario Sonnar T2 2 11 110mm for Zeiss standard lenses for 35mm High Speed Zeiss T1 3 for 16mm High Speed Zeiss T1 3 and for standard Zeiss 180mm for Cooke Cine Varotal T4 0 25 250 for Cooke T1 6 10 30 and for Cooke T3 1 20 60 for Angenieux T2 9 20 120 for Angenieux T3 9 25 250 7 Trouble Shooting 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 The UMC 1 is equipped with self resetting fuses Switch off wait several seconds switch on Power cable LC S1 52 53 54 defective Connect power cable LC S1 52 53 4 directly t
18. 1 Power Supply 24V DC or 12V DC reduced speed Power consumption without motor running 24V 12V Motor Unit CLM 1 0 09 0 15 A Motor Unit CLM 2 0 01 0 01 A Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 0 06 0 08 A Power consumption WMU 1 0 35 A Battery WBU 1 WBU 2 for WMU 1 2 6 nickel metal hydride cells 7 2V 2 Ah Zoom Unit 12202222 0 08 0 13 A Focus lris Unit 0 10 0 10 A Power Cable LC S1 0 04 0 04 A LCS with 1 Motor Unit CLM 1 operating at full torque 1 60 1 90A operating at full torque 0 90 0 90 A Torque of Motor Unit Operating Noise Level Maximum on CLM 1 drive gear 1 Nm Noise level according to DIN 45635 51 for drive gear of motor unit CLM 1 on CLM 2 drive gear 0 65 Nm n lt 0 5 U s ies 20 dBA Maximum speed of the CLM 1 lt 25 dBA drive gear at 24V DC 2 U s at 0 25 Nm Motor unit CLM 2 Maximum speed of the CLM 2 WLOS U S cos cct 22 5 dBA drive gear at 24V DC 1 U s at 0 25 Nm 2 U s at 0 15 Nm Temperature Range Adjustment range on drive gear 8 revolutions Accuracy of adjustments max 1 2 thickness of lens barrel witness marks Operating temperature 20 50 C 5 to 122 Fahrenheit Storage temperature
19. 1 is always necessary ICU 1 Iris Control Unit The ICU 1 gt photo provides constant exposure during speed ramps It constantly monitors the frame rate of the camera During a frame rate change the ICU 1 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 Power Supply The LCS is operated with a separate 24V or 12V battery The LCS can also be powered directly from the camera provided the rated load of the camera socket is not exceeded Cables A modular cable connecting system allows easy connection from one unit to the other as well as to the system operating control The LCS recognises connected units and also detects defective cables Diagram System Overview UC C2 UC CA UC C5 51 max WMU 1 WMU 1 CLM T to camera UMC 1 URM 1 LC S2 LC S3 LC S4 LC Z1 LC Z2 FIU 1 FIU 1 ZMU 1 LC C2 1C C3 3 3 System Overview 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 ra
20. ARRI 2 535 5358 435 16 583 id WMU 1 WFU 1 UMC 1 URM 1 3 4 2 Control of all three lens rings via radio 2 2 2 WMU 1 WMU 1 1 URM 1 WZU 1 WFU 1 WFU 1 3 4 3 Control of the zoom ring via cable 535 535B 435 16 SR3 LC E1 3 4 4 Control of the zoom ring via cable and focus via radio 535 535B 435 16 SR3 WMU 1 WFU 1 ZMU 1 UMC 1 URM 1 3 4 5 Control of all three lens rings via cable 1 CLM 1 CLM 1 ZMU 1 535 535B 435 16 SR3 4 Setup 4 1 oan 2 Installing and Connecting the Lens Motors Before connecting or disconnecting electrical connections switch off the Zoom Main Unit ZMU 1 the Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 and all Wireless Main Units WMU 1 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 l
21. Dutch Head Studio 80 The zoom unit can also be used with the panhandle holder on fluid heads of other manvfacturers Order number K2 44809 0 6 4 Motor Holder for ARRIFLEX 35 Ill 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 0 Mounting the motor holder Mount the motor holder instead of the standard carrying handle Mount the motor unit onto the motor holder narrow drive gear ES movable unit Motor unit with the movable iris drive gear mounted on the ARRIFLEX 35 III 6 5 Movable Iris Drive Gear 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 0 Mounting the Movable Iris Drive Gear Replace the original standard motor unit drive gear with the narrow gear included in the conversion kit Mount the movable iris drive gear with two screws onto the standard motor unit gt photo Before calibration of the LCS unit ensure that the lens ring is engaged properly in the movable iris drive gear Otherwise damage to the lens or the LCS can occur 6 6 Iris Drive Gear To enable greater adjustment speeds
22. The set scale range must be at least 30 on the handwheel Otherwise the setting will have no effect Erasing the Scale Range Press the KNOB key and hold down briefly KNOB LED switches off 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 1 it must be set up on the follow focus device as follows e Turn the handwheel on the follow focus device clockwise to the lens end stop Move the index indicator of the follow focus device to the disk positioner pin Fix the index indicator in this position Mark the scale Scales marked in this way can be used for LCS focus iris operation Match the scale ranges as described above 5 1 4 4 Operating the slider on the WFU 1 Prior to operation the end stops of the used lens must be calibrated see chapter 5 1 2 8 Calibration Focus or lris Setting Shift the slider gt photo of the WFU 1 The lens ring follows the sliding switch adjustment very precisely and smoothly When moving the slider very quickly focus and iris ad justment follow at maximum speed at 12V the maximum speed is lower Fixing the Slider in Position To prevent unintentional moving of the slider it can be fixed in position Turn the locking screw gt photo clockwise to fix in position Turn the locking screw anti clockwise to release locking screw slider
23. To open the iris temporarily push the zap key gt photo located on the ICU 1 back side underneath the connectors The iris will remain open as long as the zap button is pushed When the zap button is released the ICU 1 will return to exactly the same position it was in before the zap button was pushed Note feature is disabled while the camera is running ICU 1 and Variable Primes When using the ICU with the Variable Primes make shure that the iris ring does not move in the area between T 22 and CLOSE An improper exposure would result ICU 1 Battery LED Replace the battery when the battery LED labelled BAT illuminates or flashes AN 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 lt 20V flashing 18V 12V illuminated 10V flashing lt 9V 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 Under normal conditions it will reset in five to ten seconds High outside temperature or a severe error will prolong the resetting time Note Ifyou suspect a blown fuse while using the ICU 1 with the ARRIFLEX 535A 535B or early models of the 16SR 3 make sure to also check the ca
24. and the motor unit CLM 1 or the universal motor controller UMC 1 will briefly illuminate red Then the Ready LED on the WMU 1 will show the status of the LCS green LCS is ready for operation red operating error on one unit e g incorrect key pressed WMU 1 switched on before UMC 1 flashing red the selector switch on the motor unit is incorrectly set or connected to the incorrect socket on the UMC 1 Note LEDs on the CLM 1 or UMC 1 flash green when the lens reaches the end of the set operating range e Calibrate the motor end stops by pressing CAL key gt photo on the WMU 1 During calibration no extra WMU 1 can be switched on Note All WMU 1 or ZMU 1 units must calibrate all lens rings connected to the respective unit Select the desired direction with the drive direction switch on the CLM 1 motor unit gt photo or on the switches beside the sockets of the UMC 1 gt photo 5 1 2 4 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 2 5 Battery Control BAT When the battery control LED BAT gt photo on the WMU 1 flashes the battery must be replaced The operating time of a battery is approx 5 hours AN Do not begin any new scenes Meaning of the BAT LED signals drive direction switch CLM 1
25. pressed all buttons are locked while camera is running READY LED flashes green red The Lens motor has reached a lens end stop while the camera was running even if the CLM is positioned no longer at the end stop the LED will flash until any button is pressed to reset it Problem Cause Remedy READY LED flashes green red The OPEN or CLOSE button has been pressed while the motor was at an end position Calculated F Stop is outside of the range of the iris ring avoid operational errors iris compensation not possible CAL LED flashes End stops are invalid Iris ring has been turned while the ICU was switched off and then been driven to an end stop Iris ring moves with difficulty or is stuck gears may mesh too tightly calibrate recalibrate Clean or readjust BAT illuminated red Battery voltage low change battery do not start a new take BAT red flashing Battery voltage very low change battery immediately danger of deeply discharging the batty do not start a new take 8 Index A accessories Red adi nacre 97 POO d io OR D ER ERE 57 adjustment range defining tenete dede 53 69 SASINO io REPREHEN 53 56 70 eo M Mur 30 ARRI service ess 128 B 28 98 63 ubl AERE 41 63 95
26. the LCS is calibrating the CAL LED on the WMU 1 is illuminated yellow the motor LEDs on the UMC 1 are flashing red green Only those axes are calibrated for which a manual control unit is available During calibration no extra WMU 1 can be switched on The CALLED flashes IN 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 CAL key BAT LED READY LED RUN LED RUN key 5 1 2 9 Camera RUN start or stop the camera Press the RUN key gt photo The RUN LED gt photo is illuminated green while the camera is running In REMOTE RUN operation with the ARRIFLEX 35 BL 35 Ill and 16 SR Il the camera can only be stopped with the key with which it was started Note While the camera is running the UMC 1 and the WMU 1 cannot be switched off 5 1 3 Operaling the WZU 1 Wireless Zoom Unit c 5 1 3 1 Mounting the WZU 1 on the WMU 1 release key Switch off the WMU 1 with the ON key To detach a WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit if attached press the release key gt photo swing away the WFU 1 and pull up to remove it WFU 1 e Insert WZU 1 with its wide black pin gt photo facing into the free space on the WMU 1 then press the WZU 1 onto the WMU 1 until the module clicks in audibly Note Do not separate the manual control units from e
27. very slowly Speed Ramp Overview A speed ramp is a change of the camera s frame rate fps performed while the camera is running Speed ramps can be used for a myriad of effects from the dramatic speeding up or slowing down of the action to the subtle enhancing of a scene s timing speed ramp essentially allows the cameraman to compress or stretch time transparently and dynamically POWER key ON BAT LED READY LED CAL LED CAL key SET F STOP LED F STOP key NON LINEAR LED OPEN key CLOSE key The frame rate the new generation of ARRIFLEX cameras The ICU 1 Iris Control Unit can change the lens iris can be changed with the following accessories RU 1 Remote the fly to compensate for the change in exposure during Unit RCU 1 Remote Control Unit CCU 1 Camera a speed ramp even on cameras that are not equipped Control Unit and LCC Laptop Camera Controller with an electronically adjustable mirror shutter With the ICU speed ramps can be performed on the Since each frame s exposure time is dependent on the following ARRIFLEX cameras 535 535B 435 435ES camera s frame rate the mirror shutter setting and the 35 Ill 16SR I 16SR Il 16SR II HS 16SR 3 16SR 3 HS aperture setting on the lens a change in the camera s 765 frame rate results in a change of the exposure ARRI currently provides two methods to compensate for this change in exposure The ARRIFLEX 535 a
28. 1 cable connect the first motor with the 51 and additional CLM 1 motors to each other with LC M1 or LC M2 cables e When using a UMC 1 connect the first motor with an LC M1 or LC M2 cable to the LCS socket the UMC 1 Connect the additional CLM 1 motors to each other with LC M1 or LC M2 cables CLM 1 motor mounted at an ARRIFLEX 35 III Mounting the CLM 2 with without a console locking lever _ Order number of the console K2 52035 0 Flip up the locking lever gt photo and screw back the ballcatch gt photo with a screwdriver until it disappears completely in the bracket receptacle Push the tube gt photo flush into the console receptacle taking care that the slit in the tube points towards the ballcatch ballcatch 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 e Fasten the motor unit CLM 2 to the console tube 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 geors 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
29. 1 is illuminated yellow the motor LEDs on the UMC 1 gt photo flash red green AN The CAL LED flashes Lens end stops not yet defined or the lens has been moved while the LCS was switched off and then driven against the end stops Recalibrate 5 2 2 5 Zooming Turn the zoom lever gt photo in the desired direction The focal distance will be altered The greater the deflection the faster the zoom will react 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 gt photo and hold down The SET LED gt photo will flash quickly Drive the zoom control ring to the end of the selected range and release the SET button The SET LED will now be illuminated When redefining the zoom range the range can only be smaller If this is not desired the zoom range must first be erased and then redefined zoom lever 5 2 2 7 Erasing the zoom range Press the SET key gt photo and hold down briefly The SET LED gt photo switches off zoom lever speed wheel ZAP key 5 2 2 8 Setting zoom speed The sensitivity of the zoom lever is pre selected with the speed wheel gt 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
30. 2 can also be mounted directly onto the support rods without the console assembly with console antenna zoom focus iris drive direction switches screw screw Attach the plug of the motor unit CLM 2 to the socket gt photo of the universal motor controller UMC 1 which corresponds to the lens ring Select the drive direction with the switch L R gt photo on the universal motor controller UMC 1 Note operational direction of the motor can be altered at any time except during the calibration process Attaching the URM 1 Universal Radio Module to the UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller For radio operation the UMC 1 gt photo must be equipped with a URM 1 photo Remove all cables from the UMC 1 Screw the antenna gt photo onto the threaded bushing on the URM 1 Unscrew both screws gt photo from the cover and remove the cover e Place the URM 1 onto the UMC 1 align both plugs gt photo with each other and do not tilt them while attaching Screw the URM 1 tight to the UMC 1 with the two screws Attaching the UMC 1 URM 1 to the camera Attach the universal motor controller UMC 1 gt photo to the camera using the dovetail adapter with a 3 8 thread Ident No 2 52080 0 plug 4 2 Attaching and Connecting the Manual Control Units After cabling up the motors and their power supplies itis Connec
31. 7 5 5 LC E1 Zoom cable extension LC Z1 or LC Z2 CLM 1 75 Fischer5 Fischer5 LC F1 Focus cable ZMU 1 or FIU 1 FIU 1 2 Fischer10 0 LC F2 Focus cable ZMU 1 or FIU 1 FIU 1 0 2 FischerlO Fischer10 Assignment of pin contacts Type pins Assignment If the LCS is to be powered by a camera from another XLR 3 pin 1 Ground manufacturer the relevant information should be obtained 2 24V or 12V DC from that manufacturer XLR 4 pin 1 Ground 4 24V or 12V DC XLR 5 pin 1 Ground 3 24V or 12V DC 4 1 2 Attaching and connecting the motors Attaching the motor unit 1 drive direction switch Clamp the motor unit CLM 1 gt photo on the lens support rods Make sure the motor unit s drive gear engages the lens gear selector switch 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 READY LED tilting of the shift unit Turn the selector switch gt photo on the motor unit to poition corresponding to the lens ring Select the drive direction with the switch L R gt photo on the motor unit CLM T Note operating direction of the motor unit can be altered at any time except during the calibration CLM 1 motor process When using an 5
32. 9 erdsing siot TER dE 53 56 70 23 Co NEAN 50 55 fixing Info BOSITOFA 55 DOW p 85 86 speed ramp overview 02222 2 77 status display 40 tef EE 50 support rods 15MM D HU yaa 97 switching on radio remote control 39 symbols meaning of 7 system components 9 system overview 9 17 UR RE 17 table Cables cita tata tata tcd eere 23 ICU 1 cables xis toi te eile att tio metes 80 technical eel 125 ee 75 trouble shooting ode et e EE Sq 105 U UMC 1 11 30 31 35 39 61 64 79 89 attaching to the 31 universal motor controller 11 30 35 61 universal radio module 11 30 35 11 30 31 35 36 39 attaching to the 1 30 voltage limits mei an t ded 63 WAGES 5526 tette t ei Mm 13 43 44 WBU T iint aee 13 charging DR RAP a aA aA AREA OCT 43 IGDIOcihg
33. An extension WEU 1 Wireless Extension Unit between the WMU 1 and the manual control units WFU 1 and WZU 1 is available The extension WEU 1 gt photo Ident No K2 52056 0 consists of The attachment piece for the manual controls WHA 1 gt photo Wireless Handgrip Attachment Ident No K2 52070 0 The attachment piece for the main unit WMA 1 gt photo Wireless Main Attachment Ident No 2 52071 0 The extension cable WC E1 1m gt photo Ident No 4 52336 0 A longer cable WC E2 3m is also available Ident No 2 52084 0 WEU 1 components belt clip cable WC E1 release key Attaching the Extension WEU 1 Switch off the WMU 1 with the ON key To detach a WFU 1 press the release key gt photo swing away the WFU 1 and then pull upwards to remove it Insert the WMA 1 for the WMU 1 with the wide black pin facing into the free space on the WMU 1 or WZU 1 then press the WMA 1 onto the WMU 1 or WZU 1 until the module clicks in audibly Insert the WZU 1 or the WFU 1 with its wide black pin facing into the free space of the Wireless Handgrip Attachment WHA 1 then press the WZU 1 or WFU 1 onto the WHA 1 until the module clicks in audibly Connect the two attachment pieces WHA 1 and WMA 1 to each other with a cable WC E1 gt photo or WC E2 Clip the belt clip gt photo onto your trousers belt and release lever pin on the WMU 1 in
34. 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 2 2 9 ZAP Function The ZAP key gt photo switches to maximum zoom speed independently of the speed wheel setting 5 2 2 10 Camera RUN To start or stop the camera Press the RUN key gt photo The RUN LED gt photo is illuminated green while the film is running During REMOTE RUN operation with the ARRIFLEX 35 BL 35 Ill and 16 SR Il the camera can only be stopped with the key with which it was started Note While the camera is running the UMC 1 and the ZMU 1 cannot be switched off RUN LED RUN key LENS key LENS LED 7 READY LED CAL LED KNOB key KNOB LED focus iris switch _ mechanical end stops fixing screw Xe handwheel FIU 1 5 2 3 Operating the FIU 1 Focus Iris Unit With an FIU 1 gt photo either a focus ring or an iris ring can be remotely controlled For use of the FIU 1 a ZMU 1 is always necessary as a main unit The first FIU 1 is con nected to the ZMU 1 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 5 2 3 1 Defining the function of the FIU 1 Switch on the FIU 1 with the ZMU 1 Before switching on it is necessary to determine whether the FIU 1 is to control a focus ring or
35. Incorrect configuration UMC 1 is switched off READY LEDs on FIU units flash red UMC 1 was switched on after the zoom unit No motor unit connected Motor cable LC M1 or LC M2 or focus cable LC F1 or LC F2 defective switch off set selector switch on motor units 1 to the correct position or connect motor unit CLM 2 to the correct socket on the UMC 1 switch on switch on UMC 1 switch zoom unit off and on switch zoom unit off and on connect motor unit check all motor cables and focus cables and replace if necessary READY LED illuminated red Use of a locked control element e g SET key while calibrating Operating error on a control unit perform all functions in proper sequence Switch off check settings on control units switch on Cause Remedy CAL LED flashes Motor units were replaced recalibrate or moved After switching on again the end stops are incorrect Stops not yet defined recalibrate or lens was moved 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 Battery Control BAT illuminated Battery nearly empty Replace battery Do not start any new scenes Battery Control BAT flashes Battery empty Replace battery immediately danger of deeply discharging 7 8 1 Focus lris Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy READY LED fl
36. The selected operating range must cover at least 2 of the entire lens range Otherwise the setting will have no effect LENS key LENS LED READY LED CAL LED KNOB key KNOB LED focus iris switch _ mechanical end stops 5 2 3 5 Erasing the setting range Press the LENS key gt photo and hold down briefly The LENS LED gt photo switches off 5 2 3 6 Matching the scale range on the Focus Iris Unit On the focus scale disk of the Focus Iris Unit a scale range can be selected with markings as desired Already marked focus scale disks can be used e g from mechanical follow focus devices For each Focus Iris Unit the scale range is aligned to the stored setting range of the lens ring as follows With the mechanical end stops gt photo of the handwheel set the limits of the desired scale range and fix them Turn the handwheel to the first end stop e Press the KNOB key gt photo and hold down The KNOB LED flashes 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 3 7 Erasing the scale range Press the KNOB key and hold down briefly The KNOB LED switches off 5 2 3 8 Using scales from mechanical follow focus devices If a scale is firstly to be marked on a mechanical follow focus device and then u
37. U 1 with its wide black pin facing it gt photo into the free space on the WMU 1 or on the WZU 1 then push the WFU 1 onto the WMU 1 or the WZU 1 until the module clicks in audibly Note Do not separate the manual control units from each other while switched on as this could lead to functional errors g unintentional alteration of lens end stops end stops idi screw handwheel switch LENS key slider LENS key handwheel KNOB key 5 1 4 2 Determining whether the handwheel should control focus or iris Turn the switch gt photo in the middle of the operating field of the WFU 1 to the desired position To operate focus with the handwheel push the switch in the direction of the handwheel 5 1 4 3 Operating the hand wheel on the WFU 1 Prior to operation the end stops of the used lens must be calibrated see chapter 5 1 2 8 Calibration Focus or Iris Adjustment e Adjust the handwheel gt photo of the WFU 1 The lens ring follows the handwheel adjustment very precisely and smoothly When quickly turning the handwheel focus and iris ad justment follows with the maximum speed of the lens control motors at 12V the maximum adjustment speed is lower Fixing the Handwheel in Position To prevent unintentional moving of the handwheel it can be fixed in its position To fix in position turn the locking screw gt photo clockwise To loosen turn the locking scr
38. a Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 is to be used switch its main switch gt photo to ON Switch on the power supply with the POWER key gt photo on the Zoom Main Unit ZMU 1 Note If the Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 is switched off and on again the ZMU 1 must also be reset by switching off and on LED drive direction switch CLM 1 drive direction switch LED The READY LEDs on the ZMU 1 gt photo and the motor unit CLM 1 or the UMC 1 briefly illuminate red then the READY LED on the ZMU 1 displays the status of the LCS green LCS is ready for operation red operating error on one unit e g incorrect key pressed ZMU 1 switched on before UMC 1 or power cable LC S1 defective see also chapter 7 Trouble Shooting flashing red selector switch on the motor unit is incorrectly set or connected to the incorrect socket of the UMC 1 motor unit is not connected cable defective see also chapter 7 Trouble Shooting Note LEDs on the CLM 1 gt photo or the UMC 1 gt photo flash green if the lens is at the end of the set operating range Then press the CAL key gt photo on the ZMU 1to calibrate the motor end stops Select the desired drive direction of the zoom adjustment with the drive direction switch on the CLM 1 motor gt photo unit or on the zoom socket on the UMC 1 gt photo 5 2 2 2 Resuming operation after a break wi
39. ach other while switched on as this could lead to functional errors g unintentional alteration of lens end stops WZU 1 black pin LENS LED LENS key speed wheel zoom lever 5 1 3 2 Zooming Prior to operation the end stops of the lens must be calibrated see chapter 5 1 2 8 Calibration Press the zoom lever gt photo in the desired direction The focal length will be altered The greater the force the faster the zoom will react 5 1 3 3 Defining the zoom range For zooming a defined range can be selected and stored Drive the zoom ring to one end of the selected range Press the LENS key gt photo and hold down The LENS LED will flash Drive the zoom ring to the other end of your selected range and release the LENS key The LENS LED will now be illuminated When redefining the zoom range the range can only be smaller If this is not desired the zoom range must first be erased and then redefined 5 1 3 4 Erasing the zoom range Press the LENS key gt photo and hold down briefly The LENS LED gt photo switches off 5 1 3 5 Setting zoom speed The sensitivity of the zoom lever is pre selected with the speed wheel gt photo At maximum zoom speed 10 a mains supply of 24V and full deflection of the zoom lever a half turn 1802 takes 1 second At the slowest speed 1 it takes about 2 minutes for lenses with 130 mm diameter gear ring Even slow
40. ada Mexico New Zealand Europe except France and Spain Europe except Spain USA Canada Mexico New Zealand France Japan Australia Australia Spain ONDARON 9 see switch setting O In all countries not listed in this table radio channels from 0 7 may be programmed if there are no local telecommuni cation restrictions for the 2 4 GHz band Set the desired channel with the rotary selection knob gt photo on the URM 1 Using the selection knob on the WMU 1 Wireless Main Unit s set the same channel as on the URM 1 Note an alternative to the wireless control cable WC A1 15m other lengths upon request K2 52081 0 can be attached to the antenna sockets instead of the two antennas sender and receiver antenna selection of radio channel threaded bushing selection of radio channel RF LED READY LED 5 1 2 2 Quality of the radio connection The LED RF gt 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 will automatically be re transmitted and the lens adjustment is still correct If the LED lights up red several times briefly or continuously it must be assumed that lens adjustment is no longer being performed correctly If the LED flashe
41. al control units 35 radi module kosein 11 30 radio remote control 17 35 SUITING OD xa tetti aD LS cha 2112 39 radio unit accessories 2 57 ramp 87 87 POSITIVE Meet 87 time 22 2 86 time diagram hs ded E 86 reaction speed ICU T 5 2 he eno 85 READY LEDs NEAN 40 62 76 84 MM ERE COIT TD E ERE 73 75 73 75 release 47 58 remote control via cable 17 61 remote rontrol via radio 02 2 2 2 17 46 67 resuming operation after an extended break 41 63 cwm 38 RUIN 46 67 46 67 46 67 5 safety specifications som 7 scale range oH me 54 71 T 53 53 scales from mechanical follow focus drives 54 selector 26 SET key eodcm et cati p NIRE 65 LED Ip CEPR 65 setting range defining tacos 6
42. an iris ring e Using a coin turn the switch Focus Iris gt photo to the desired position Note If only one FIU 1 is used the function Focus Iris can also be altered while switched on 5 2 3 2 Focus or iris setting Turn the handwheel gt photo of the FIU 1 The focus ring of the lens follows the handwheel adjustment very precisely and smoothly 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 3 3 Fixing the handwheel in position To prevent unintentional moving of the handwheel it can be fixed in its position To fix in position turn the locking screw gt photo clockwise To loosen turn the locking screw anti clockwise 5 2 3 4 Defining the setting range of the lens 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 The setting range is determined individually for each axis On the Focus Iris Unit the LENS key gt photo is used With the corresponding control unit set the range as follows Drive to the beginning of the selected range by adjusting the handwheel Press the LENS key gt photo and hold down LENS LED gt photo flashes Drive to the end of the selected range by adjusting the handwheel Release the LENS key LENS LED illuminates
43. as both a 9 pin and a 11 pin accessory connector Cables for camera models not listed here can be supplied on request 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 The connection of a CLM 1 as a motor for the iris ring on the ICU 1 via a UMC 1 is not possible and of no use as the direct connection to the motor is also possible camera socket motor socket Momentary Open ZAP key POWER key 5 6 2 2 Turning ICU 1 Power On Push the POWER key gt photo to switch on the ICU 1 BAT LED READY LED CAL LED CAL key The READY LEDs on the ICU 1 and on the lens motor SET F STOP LED F STOP key will illuminate briefly and then indicate the system NON LINEAR LED status See table below OPEN key CLOSE 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 For most cameras the fast reaction speed should be used If you detect a jittering in the lens motor while the camera is running at a constant speed or a jerky motor movement ICU READY LED Camera ICU Lens motor Slow green flashing Standby Ready Ready Fast green flashing Ramping up to speed Set to beginning F Stop Ready Steady green light Running at speed Will follow any frame rate changes Will follow any frame rate changes Red
44. ashes red Incorrect configuration Motor unit not connected Motor cable LC M1 or LC M2 or focus cable LC F1 or LC F2 defective switch off set selector switch on motor units 1 or on the FIU 1 to the correct position or connect motor unit CLM 2 to the correct socket on the UMC 1 switch on Connect motor unit Check all motor cables and focus cables and replace if necessary READY LED flashes red green another WFU 1 took over control check configuration READY LED illuminated red Use of a locked control element e g SET key while calibrating Operating error on one control unit g focus or iris handwheel was moved during calibration perform all functions in proper sequence wait for calibration to end CAL LED flashes Motor units were replaced or moved After switching on again the end stops are incorrect recalibrate Cause Remedy CAL LED flashes Stops not yet defined or lens was moved while LCS was switched off and then driven against the stop Lens ring does not move freely recalibrate check for damage of lens ring No lens motor or more than one have been set to IRIS and movability 7 9 Iris Control Unit LEDs Problem Cause Remedy READY LED flashes red Camera cable shows invalid camera ID use correct cable only one motor unit must be set to IRIS READY LED illuminated red A locked button has been
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46. dio The camera can be started or stopped with the units ZMU 1 Zoom Main Unit via cable and WMU 1 Wireless Main Unit via radio 3 3 1 Motor Units The LCS enables a maximum of three lens motors to be controlled via the manual control units The CLM 1 motors are particularly useful for stiff lenses they can be operated with either a power cable LC S1 S2 S3 54 or the UMC 1 The CLM 2 motors are particularly useful for configurations in restricted spaces or if weight is critical The CLM 2 motors can only be operated together with the UMC 1 3 3 2 Manual Control Units Remote Control via Cable For remote control via cable the ZMU 1 is always necessary It is either connected to the UMC 1 or a CLM 1 motor If iris and or focus are to be controlled up to two Focus Iris Units FIU 1 can be attached to the ZMU 1 Remote Control via Radio To remotely control via radio at least one WMU 1 is always necessary maximum of three WMU 1 can be operated simultaneously For the lens motors a UMC 1 with an attached URM 1 is always necessary On the WMU 1 units can be attached to control the lens zoom ring with the WZU 1 or to control the focus ring and or iris ring with the WFU 1 All three lens rings can be remotely controlled with one WMU 1 or with several WMU 1 units in radio network operation System Overview 17 3 4 Typical Examples of Use 3 4 1 Radio remote control of focus ON
47. dually or simultaneously According to the memory bank selection recording time is limited see Technical Data Memory bank indicators 1 and 2 display how these memory banks can be used both memory banks locked no recording or playback possible 1 memory bank 1 active gt recording and playback in memory bank 1 possible data in memory bank 2 remain stored O 1 memory bank 2 active e 2 recording and playback in memory bank 2 possible data in memory bank 1 remain stored O 1 memory bank 1 and 2 active e 2 recording and playback in memory bank 1 and bank 2 data in memory bank 1 and 2 will be erased After switching on the memory banks are locked to prevent accidental erasure of stored data Selecting Memory Bank Press the MEM key gt photo repeatedly until the desired memory bank is active Recording Operating Functions Select the desired memory bank Toinitialize Depress the REC key the REC LED gt photo 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 To start recording Press the REC key again During recording the REC LED will illuminate To stop recording Press the REC key again or wait until the entire sequence has been recorded Playback Operating Functions Select the desired memory bank memo
48. e a separate 24 Volt battery for the ICU 1 The lens motor will be able to respond at a faster rate when connected to a 24V power source Note When powering the ICU 1 and the Motors from the camera make sure that the maximum load of the used connector on the camera is not exceeded Make cable connections according to the diagram To power the ICU 1 from a separate battery connect cable LC S1 to the battery and to the unused connector on the lens motor Camera Camera Cable ARRIFLEX 535 Connect LC D1 to RU receptacle 535B Connect LC D1 to ACC receptacle 16SR 3 Connect LC D1 to ACC receptacle 1658 3 HS Connect LC D1 to ACC receptacle A35ES Connect LC D1 to RU receptacle Part number 2 47029 0 ARRIFLEX 35 Ill Connect LC D2 to 11 pin accessory receptacle 435 Part number 2 47030 0 435 5 ARRIFLEX 16SR T6SR II T6SR II HS Connect LC D4 to 11 pin accessory receptacle Part number K2 47048 0 ARRIFLEX 765 Connect LC D3 to SCU receptacle Part number K2 47031 0 ICU 1 cable diagram with CLM 1 LC D1 LC D2 LC D3 LC D4 LC S1 ICU 1 cable diagram with CLM 2 Note Note The ARRIFLEX 435ES can be used with cable LC D1 9 pin or with cable LC D2 11 pin since it h
49. e g SET key while camera is running UMC 1 is switched off UMC 1 was switched on after WMU 1 reset to original setting switch off check settings on control unit switch on perform all functions in proper sequence switch on UMC 1 switch WMU 1 off and on switch WMU 1 off and on 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 1 and URM 1 RF LED flashes red No radio contact for over a second danger of incorrectly set lens reduce distance between WMU 1 and URM 1 RF LED is dark Radio module was switched off to save energy configurational error or no suitable motor available radio contact was interrupted for over 40 seconds unit switches on again when an operational element is touched CAL LED flashes Motor units were replaced or moved After switching on again the end stops are incorrect Stops not yet defined or the lens ring has been moved with the LCS switched off and was then driven against the lens end stop recalibrate recalibrate Problem Cause Remedy CAL LED flashes Lens ring does not move freely Manually check for damage of lens ring Battery Control BAT illuminated Battery nearly empty Flashing Flashing quickly WMU 1 will work for approx
50. een Length m Plug with no pins UC CI Supply UMC 1 from 435 535 535B 16SR3 Camera UMC 1 1 Fischer3 Fischer3 52 Supply CLM 1 from 435 35111 35BL 16582 Camera 1 0 8 Fischer11 Fischer5 LC S3 Cable CLM 1 from 435 FEM 535 535B 16SR3 Camera CLM 1 0 8 Fischer Fischer5 For remote RUN when using a UMC 1 as well as to power from the camera or a battery Code Description Connection between Length m Plug with no pins UC S1 UMC 1 Connection with UC C2 C4 C5 cable RUN cable and battery UMC 1 0 8 Fischer7 and 3 Fischer3 to the camera and connection to the battery with UC A1 UC C2 RUN cable with 435 35lll 35BL 16SRII Camera UC S1 1 Fischer11 Fischer7 UC C4 RUN cable with 535 535B 435 FEM 16SR3 Camera UC S1 1 Fischer Fischer7 UC C5 RUN cable 535B 435 16SR3 Camera UC S1 1 Fischer3 Fischer7 For remote RUN when using an LC S1 Code Description Connection between Length m Plug with no pins RUN cable with 435 FEM 535 535 16583 Camera LC S1 1 Fischer Fischer LC C2 RUN cable with 435 3511 35BL 16SR2 Camera LC S1 Fischer11 Fischer and XLR 3 To cable the cable manual control units Code Description Connection between Length m Plug with no pins LC M1 Motor cable CLM 1 CLM 1 1 5 5 LC M2 Motor cable CLM 1 CLM 1 0 2 Fischer5 5 LC Z1 Zoom coble ZMU 1 CLM 1 3 5 Fischer5 Fischer5 LC Z2 Zoom coble ZMU 1 CLM 1
51. ensuring that the slit clamp brackets in the tube corresponds with the clamp slit Fix the diminishing tube with two screws from the outside Push the tube 15mm flush into the diminishing tube on the console Ensure that the slit gt photo in the tube points in the direction of the ballcatch 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 Flip up the clamp brackets Place the diminishing brackets into the clamp brackets Secure the diminishing brackets with two screws each Order number for the console K2 52035 0 locking lever socket ballcatch diminishing tube e 6 2 Offset Mounting If the motor unit CLM 1 is to be used on a short lens different offset clamp unit should be mounted to reach the iris control ring of the lens Order numbers 2 41381 0 for 19mm rods 2 41380 0 for 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 gt photo Replace clamp unit Replace screws 6 3 Panhandle Holder The zoom unit can be used with a panhandle holder on the following SACHTLER fluid heads Video 171112511 Horizon Il Studio II
52. er speeds can be achieved with smaller deflections of the zoom lever 5 1 3 6 ZAP Function The ZAP key gt photo switches to maximum zoom speed independently of the speed wheel setting ZAP key end stops slider black pin handwheel switch 5 1 4 Operating the WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit With a WFU 1 the focus and iris rings can be controlled remotely It is however also possible to control focus with WFU 1 and iris with a second WFU 1 In this case each WFU 1 must be operated with its own WMU 1 The WFU 1 has two main operating elements a handwheel gt photo with stops gt photo and a slider gt photo With the switch on the front side of the WFU 1 it is possible to determine whether focus or iris is to be controlled with the handwheel The slider then controls the remaining lens ring If two WFU 1 units are used for focus and iris for each WFU 1 a separate WMU 1 is necessary Before switching on both WMU 1 units the WFU 1 switches must be set to different positions In this case only the two handwheels are used for control the sliders are deactivated 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 5 1 4 1 Attaching the WFU 1 to the WMU 1 Switch off the WMU 1 with the ON key e Insert the WF
53. ew anti 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 With the corresponding control unit set the range as follows Drive to the beginning of the selected range by adjusting the handwheel Press the LENS key and hold down LENS LED gt photo flashes Drive to the end of the selected range by adjusting the handwheel Release the LENS key LENS LED illuminates The selected operating range must cover at least 2 of the entire lens range Otherwise the setting will have no effect AN Erasing the Setting Range Press the LENS key gt photo and hold down briefly LENS LED switches off Matching the Scale Range to the WFU 1 On the focus scale disk of the WFU 1 a scale range can be selected by marking as desired Previously marked focus disks can be used e g from mechanical follow focus devices For each WFU 1 the scale range is aligned to the stored setting range of the lens ring as follows With the mechanical end stops gt photo of the handwheel set the limits of the desired scale range and fix them Turn the handwheel to the first end stop Press the KNOB key gt photo and hold down KNOB LED flashes Turn the handwheel to the second end stop and release the KNOB key KNOB LED illuminates
54. g frame rate on the camera Set beginning F Stop with the ICU 1 Start the The ICU 1 will be ready one second after the camera has reached speed If the frame rate of the camera changes during the take the ICU 1 will automatically compensate for the change in exposure by changing the iris accordingly Note ICU 1 will lock all operating buttons while the camera is running to prevent unintentional operation of those buttons Operating the ICU 1 with the ARRIFLEX 535 or 43555 The ARRIFLEX 535 and 435ES 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 kept at the same angle through the whole frame rate change POWER key BAT LED READY LED CAL LED CAL key SET F STOP LED F STOP key NON LINEAR LED OPEN key CLOSE key Setting a F Stop To open or close the iris Push the OPEN or CLOSE key gt photo The lens motor will move the iris ring as long as one of these buttons is pushed If a button is pushed for a long duration the lens motor will increase the rate of change If the button is released the speed of change will be set back to the slower value Momentary Opening of the Iris ZAP
55. gh p also be possible with the no motors used remote control the camera ZMU 12 yes yes yes are the motors mon 535 powered through no gt eS no 535 435 16583 __ 435 35 Ill 35 16SR Il the camera be haee 9 pin plug 11 pin plug yes yes yes yes UMC 1 in wireless configuration 651 and ICCT 651 and ICC2 with URM 1 and UC A1 Y Y camera camera 535 camera Kamera 535 camera 535B 435 1658 3 535 435 FEM 16583 p 435 35 Ill 35 16SR II 535B 435 16583 no 435 35 Ill 35 BL 16SR II 3 pin plug 9 pin plug 11 pin plug 9 pin plug 11 pin plug yes yes yes yes yes MOI 1 53 1 52 wireless configuration with in wireless configuration with in wireless configuration with remote RUN ibl te RUN ibl URM 1 UC S1 UC A1 UC C5 URM 1 UC S1 UC A1 UC C4 URM 1 UC S1 UC A1 UC C2 remote RUN possible remote possible Y camera camera 535 camera 535 535 435 16SR3 0 535 435 FEM 16SR3 no 435 35 Ill 35 BL 16SR II 3 pin plug 9 plug 11 pin plug yes yes yes UMC 1 UMC 1 UMC 1 in wireless configuration with URM 1 and UC C1 remote RUN with all cameras except 535 in wireless configuration with URM 1 UC S1 UC C4 remote RUN possible in wireless configuration with URM 1 UC S1 UC C2 remote RUN possible
56. hree WMU 1 be operated simultaneously with the system WBU 1 WBU 2 Wireless Battery Unit The battery WBU 1 WBU 2 gt photo is used to power the WMU 1 WAC 1 Wireless Accumulator Charger The Battery Charger WAC 1 gt photo is used to charge the WBU 1 battery WZU 1 Wireless Zoom Unit The wireless zoom control unit WZU 1 gt photo can be attached to the WMU 1 to enable wireless remote control of the focal length on a zoom lens WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit The wireless focus control unit WFU 1 gt photo can be attached to the WMU 1 to enable radio remote control of the lens iris and focus WEU 1 Wireless Extension Unit The extension WEU 1 gt 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 gt photo the cable WC E1 gt photo and the WMA 1 Wireless Main Attachment gt photo ZMU 1 FIU 1 ICU 1 ZMU 1 Zoom Main Unit The zoom unit ZMU 1 gt 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 FIU 1 Focus lris Unit The focus iris unit FIU 1 gt photo can be used for remote focus as well as remote iris control It is user friendly and can be operated on the same principles as the mechanical follow focus system To use an FIU 1 a ZMU
57. ing recording the REC LED will be illuminated socket for Trigger contact stop recording press the REC key again or wait until the entire sequence has been recorded 1 TRIG Activate trigger mode by 5 2 5 2 Playback 2 TRIG connecting both contacts 3 not connected Select the desired memory bank 4 not connected 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 If there is no recorded data in the memory banks both memory bank LEDs will flash and the READY LED on the zoom unit will be illuminated red Select the correct memory bank To start playback connect the trigger contacts During playback the PLAY LED will be illuminated To stop playback press the PLAY key again or wait until the entire sequence has been played back 5 2 6 ICU 1 Iris Control Unit 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 Iris changes are calculated and set in such short time intervals that all changes are smooth even if the camera s frame rate is changing
58. ing the ramp time Calculating the Ramp Time Beginning Frame Rate Time Ending Frame Rate AN Do not change the camera frame rate abruptly fos Seconds fps The rate of the permissible camera fps change depends on the beginning frame rate and the acceleration characteristics ibis m of the lens motor The ramp time set should not be below ST 12 7 128 the calculated miniumum 4 Am oe 5 4 All values given here are for the fast reaction time setting 81 64 The minimum change time should be doubled if the 1 150 146 reaction time is set to SLOW 10 075 1 40 ell 0 50 1 39 The minimum change time can be calculated using the 16 1 following formula 20 to 20 2AT 16 25 1 T 0 25 14 pall 0 50 I i be V2 Vi PX 19 ie AVI e 1 E 1 7 t Minimum ramp time in seconds 80 4 17 5 96 1 14 Beginning frame rate a positive ramp s I 18 ending frame rate a negative ramp fps 150 112 1 V Ending frame rate for a positive ramp or beginning frame rate for a negative ramp in fps Note 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
59. lace the offset clamp unit on the CLM 1 Dee REN 97 Mounting diminishing brackets on the motor unit CLM 2 98 Mounting the diminishing backets on the COnsale eet 98 Offset Mountig 100 Panhandle Holer 101 Motor Holder or ARRIFLEX 35 III 101 Mounting the motor holder 101 Movable lrisrive Gear 102 Mounting the Movable lris Drive Gear 102 Iris Drive Gar io oe tss 103 Iris Gear Ris 103 7 Trouble Shootng 105 7 1 Power Supply eee tte 105 7 2 UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller LEDs 106 7 3 CLM 1 Motor Unit LEDs 107 7 4 WMU 1 Wireless Main Unit LEDs 108 7 5 WZU 1 Wireless Zoom Unit LEDs 110 7 6 WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit LEDs 111 7 7 ZMU 1 Zoom Main Unit LEDs 112 7 8 FIU 1 Focus Iris Unit LEDs 114 7 9 ICU 1 Iris Control Unit LEDs 115 8 oet etes 117 9 Technical 125 Description of System Components 125 Power 125 Torque of Motor Unit 126 Weight ec iocus eimi etes 126 Operating Noise Level 126 Temperature Range
60. lashes Push the CAL key gt photo on the ICU 1 While the ICU 1 is calibrating the yellow CAL LED will be illuminated AN If the CAL LED flashes End stops have not been defined yet or the lens ring has been turned while the ICU 1 was switched off and then been driven to an end stop Repeat calibration process Note 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 This is only an issue during calibration as the ICU 1 uses a lot of torque during calibration Setting the ICU 1 Lens Motor Drive Direction The ICU 1 can perform the proper iris correction only if the lens motor drive direction corresponds to the OPEN and CLOSE keys e Check the current lens motor drive direction by pushing the OPEN and CLOSE key on the ICU The iris should open when the OPEN key is pushed and close when the CLOSE key is pushed If that is not the case switch the drive direction switch labelled L R on the CLM 1 lens motor gt photo or on the UMC 1 gt photo for CLM 2 lens motors drive direction switch UMC 1 CLM 1 drive direction switch Assigning F Stop
61. mera s accessory fuse Later models of the 16SR 3 and the 435 and A35ES are equipped with self resetting thermal fuses The same method for resetting applies Button Lock During Run The ICU 1 will lock all buttons while the camera is running If a locked button is pushed the ICU 1 will show a red LED as long as that button is pushed camera socket motor socket Momentary Open ZAP key Steadicam configuration 6 Mechanical Accessories 6 1 Mounting on 15mm Support Rods The motor units can also be mounted 1 5mm 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 gt photo Replace clamp unit Replace screws screws Order number for the clamp unit K2 41379 0 Mounting diminishing brackets on the motor unit CLM 2 Flip up the clamp brackets gt photo on the motor unit CLM 2 Place the diminishing brackets gt photo into the clamp bracket of the motor unit CLM 2 diminishing brackets e Fasten the diminishing brackets with two screws each Mounting the diminishing brackets on the console Flip up the locking lever gt photo and unscrew the ballcatch gt photo with a screwdriver until it completely disappears in the bracket Push the diminishing tube with the slit gt photo flush into the console socket gt photo
62. nd 435ES are equipped with an electronic shutter that can change its open shutter angle on the fly to compensate for the change in exposure during a speed ramp The CCU LCC or RCU are needed to create such speed shutter ramps There is no visible change in the depth of field in the picture with this kind of exposure compensation 5 6 2 1 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 e Switch the selector switch on CLM 1 lens motor gt photo to IRIS or connect CLM 2 motor to the IRIS socket gt photo of the UMC 1 Note lens motors can be adapted to attach either to the 19 mm or to the 15 mm support rods Make sure you have the correct attachment for the lens motor Note Some older lenses do not have the proper gear ring on the iris ring Make sure that all lenses to be used have the proper gear on the iris ring see chapter 6 7 Iris Gear Rings IRIS socket UMC 1 CLM 1 selector switch ICU 1 Connecting Cables The ICU 1 identifies different camera models through different cables 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 auto matically detect if the incoming voltage is 12 or 24 Volts Note Ifthe camera runs on 12 V it is recommended to us
63. ns motor is tightly attached to the support rods and that the support rods are tightly locked into the sliding base plate Switch the ICU 1 on Calibrate the ICU 1 Assign F Stops If the Iris Ring Moves While Power is If the iris ring is moved while the ICU 1 is switched off the end positions memorized in the ICU 1 and the actual end positions of the iris ring will no longer be the same Switch the ICU 1 on and re calibrate It is not necessary to assign new F Stops 5 6 2 3 Operating the ICU 1 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 For linear iris rings the ICU 1 will use those interpolated values in the space between the last F Stop and the end position of the iris ring For non linear iris rings the ICU 1 will extrapolate based the values from the last full F Stop and use the results in the space between the last F Stop and the end position of the iris ring The ICU will remember its calibration and the assigned F Stops even when it is switched off Set the ICU 1 up as described in the previous chapter Set beginnin
64. o 21 Control of all three lens rings via cable 22 4 SOT cose RE RHENO 23 4 1 Installing and Connecting the Lens Motors 23 4 1 1 Selection of lens motors and their power supply 23 4 1 2 Attaching and connecting We m lere CLE 26 4 2 Attaching and Connecting the Manual Control Units 33 WM AAAAGA AA QU Oi N Operation 35 Radio Remote Control 35 Manual control units for radio remote control 35 Operating the WMU 1 Wireless Main Unit 36 Operating WZU 1 Wireless Zoom Unit 47 Operating the WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit 50 Operating several 56 Radio Unit accessories 57 Remote Control via 61 Manual control units for remote control via cable 61 Operating the ZMU 1 Zoom Main Unit 61 Operating the FIU 1 Focus Iris Unit 68 Memory Module 72 Trigger Function 2 75 ICU 1 Iris Control 77 6 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 Mechanical Accessories 97 Mounting on 15mm Support Rods 97 Rep
65. o 435 35 Ill 35 BL 16SR II 3 pin plug 9 pin plug 11 pin plug yes yes yes UMC 1 UMC 1 UMC 1 in wireless configuration with URM 1 and UC C1 remote RUN with all cameras except 535 in wireless configuration with URM 1 UC S1 UC C4 remote RUN possible in wireless configuration with URM 1 UC S1 UC C2 remote RUN possible ATTENTION The maximum load of the accessory socket of the camera must not be exceeded Technical data subject to change without notice 2000 Ident No 5 52423 0 available languages Deutsch English ARRI ARNOLD amp RICHTER CINE TECHNIK T RKENSTR 89 D 80799 M NCHEN TEL 089 3809 0 FAX 089 3809 1244 http www arri de
66. o the zoom unit and press POWER key If no reaction replace power cable Power cable UC A1 or UC S1 defective Replace power cable Zoom cable LC Z1 or LC Z2 defective Motor cable LC M1 or LC M2 defective When using several motor units connect zoom cable directly to the motor unit to which the power cable LC S1 is also connected If no reaction replace zoom cable Otherwise replace motor cable 7 2 UMC l Universal Motor Controller LEDs Problem Cause Remedy READY LED illuminated red Operating error on the UMC 1 radio channel was altered while switched on an attempt was made to switch off the UMC 1 while the camera was running URM 1 with same radio channel active go back to prior status select another radio channel Motor LED illuminated red ZMU 1 or WMU 1 is switched off UMC 1 was switched on after ZMU 1 or WMU 1 CLM 2 motor unit was connected after switching on ZMU 1 and or WMU 1 switch on ZMU 1 or WMU 1 switch ZMU 1 or WMU 1 off and on again switch off ZMU 1 or WMU 1 and UMC 1 switch on again and recalibrate the system Motor LED flashes red Several motor units are set to the same operational function or plugged into the UMC 1 The READY LEDs on the manual control units also flash red CLM 2 motor unit defective switch off set selector switch on each motor unit CLM 1 to the corresponding function or plug CLM 2 motor units into the
67. oduct and serial number Safety Specifications 3 The System 3 1 Easy Electronic Lens Control ARRI Lens Control System LCS is an easy to use mote 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 It can be operated via radio or remotely controlled via a cable The system covers all control possibilities for standard lenses for ARRIFLEX cameras and can also be used on cameras from other manvfacturers The user can adapt the LCS with its varied functions to his own needs for example adjustment range and speed as well as transmission ratio at the touch of a button With the optional memory module programs and settings can be stored and repeated 3 2 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 The Lens Control System consists of the following units UMC 1 URM 1 CLM 1 Controlled Lens Motor The main features of the motor units CLM 1 gt photo are their high torque they are particularly suited to work with stiff lenses or in cold weather The vertical mounting allows the mot
68. or 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 The small lightweight motor units CLM 2 gt photo are particularly suited to applications for which weight and size are decisive factors for example Steadicam shots when using 16mm or video cameras or with sensitive lenses As with the CLM 1 motor units the vertical mounting enables working in particularly tight conditions The consoles to the motors enable very flexible mounting To use a CLM 2 motor the universal motor controller UMC 1 is necessary UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller The universal motor controller UMC 1 gt 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 URM 1 Universal Radio Module The Universal Radio Module URM 1 gt photo is mounted to the UMC 1 and provides the radio connection to the WMU 1 WMU 1 WZU l WFU 1 1 Wireless Main Unit The WMU 1 gt 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 various manual control units WZU 1 WFU 1 can be combined to remotely control the lens and camera T
69. ower torque 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 4 1 1 Selection of lens motors and their power supply There are two different lens motors available The lens motors CLM 1 have a high torque and should be used with stiff lenses or in adverse weather conditions The lens motors CLM 2 are lighter and smaller Where light weight and small size are important they should be used For various lens rings different motor types can also be used for example a CLM 1 motor for the zoom ring and a CLM 2 motor for the iris ring After selecting the control motors the power supply for them must be specified The selection can be made according to the diagram on the in the back of this manual In the squares is listed which units and cables are necessary for the desired application The cables listed in the diagram should be connected to the various units according to the following table 23 To power from the battery Code Description Connection between Length m Plug with no pins UC A1 Power cable UMC 1 Battery UMC 1 or UC S1 2 XLR 3 Fischer3 51 Power cable CLM 1 Battery CLM 1 4 5 XLR 3 Fischer5 1 Battery cable Battery Power cable 0 15 XLR 4 XLR 3 2 Battery cable Battery Power cable 0 15 XLR 5 XLR 3 For remote RUN and to power from the camera Code Description Connection betw
70. remotely control the various setting rings on a lens as desired with a single or up to three WMU 1 radio remote controllers in radio network operation General features Two units can be attached to the WMU 1 to remotely control the lens the WZU 1 Wireless Zoom Unit gt photo to remotely control the zoom ring the WFU 1 Wireless Focus Unit gt photo to remotely control the focus and or iris ring Both units can be attached together to the WMU 1 the WZU 1 is then attached first and then the WFU 1 onto the WZU 1 5 1 2 Operating the WMU 1 Wireless Main Unit 5 1 2 1 Selecting the radio channel On the WMU 1 and the UMC 1 various radio channels can be set So that one or more WMU 1 units maximum three and one UMC 1 will work with each other these must all be set to the same radio channel If several lenses are to be remotely controlled independently of each other each UMC 1 used must be set to a different channel The following radio channels can not be used simultaneously radio channel and 5 radio channel 1 and 6 radio channel 3 and 7 It is not possible to control two UMC 1 units with one manual unit AN Due to local telecommunications regulations only certain channels are allowed in some countries Only the channels listed in the following table may be set Switch setting Countries 0 USA Canada Mexico New Zealand Europe except France and Spain USA Can
71. rkings Use the OPEN and CLOSE keys gt photo to precisely position the iris ring either at the largest or at the smallest full F Stop Push the F STOP key gt 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 gt photo briefly Note 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 gt photo flashes while you read the F Stops You can assign a minimum of two and a maximum of twelve F Stops Release the F STOP key The NON LINEAR LED gt photo illuminates and thus indicates that the settings are valid If the NON LINEAR LED stops blinking or does not illuminate the settings have not been memorized properly Then you must repeat the procedure When assigning F Stops on both linear and non linear scales use only full F Stops The widest open F Stop on many lenses for example is not a full F Stop The most common full F Stops are 1 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 45 veny Operation Run the camera without a magazine attached Use your speed controller to change the speed from 24 to 48 fps Watch the lens iris ring it should open one stop Resetting after 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 Make sure that the le
72. rrr re 15 77 assigning F Stops 2 90 battery LED cct tede amnia 95 22 80 cable diagram with 1 81 cable diagram with 2 82 MS 88 connecting cables 80 drivedireelioni 89 locking operating 95 iin TUS do eot qd UH peerage tere 95 operating 93 operating with the 535 and 435 94 operating with the Variable Primes 94 reaction AED 84 resetting after a lens change 92 setting a f stop 4000 94 nte E enn 79 SIUS 2 84 switching BW acie 84 52 iris control 15 77 iris drive Geop oro 103 iris drive gear movable sss 102 Iris per E ETETE 103 iris scale linee cust p ERU DNI 90 non linear 8 90 deese 79 85 89 53 54 53 54 70 53 54 70 L laterally moving gears s 29 LED BAL to EM Ep P donee Meee A1 63
73. ry area MEM key display To set the starting position REC LED REC key press the PLAY key gt photo During the search for the start positions the PLAY LED PLAY LED PLAY key gt photo will flash quickly once the positions have been reached the LED will flash slowly The unit is ready for playback This status can be cancelled by pressing the MEM key If there is no recorded data in the memory bank both memory bank LEDs will flash and the READY LED on the zoom unit will be illuminated red Select the correct memory bank start playback press the PLAY key again During playback the PLAY LED will be illuminated To stop playback press the PLAY key again or wait until the entire sequence has been played back 5 2 5 Trigger Function The trigger function allows precisely timed activation of recording or playback functions of selected ranges Operations like focusing on a moving object can be more accurately reproduced when the adjustments of the memory module are activated by the trigger functions via a remote activation signal 5 2 5 1 Recording Select the desired memory bank Toinitialize press the REC key gt 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 To start recording connect the trigger contacts Dur
74. s red the radio connection has been interrupted for longer than a second If there is no radio connection for over 40 seconds the WMU 1 switches off The radio connection is best when there is visual contact between the antennas of the URM 1 and the WMU 1 and when the distance between URM 1 and WMU 1 is as small as possible The maximum range inside depends on the particular building and is typically approx 30m Outdoors the range is approx 100m 5 1 2 3 Switching Before switching on ensure that the desired radio manual control units WFU 1 WZU 1 are attached and correctly configured the same radio channel is programmed on the WMU 1 and the URM T1 the support rods are securely fastened to the camera the molor units are securely fastened to the support rods the motor drive gear engages the lens gear ring with as little play as possible e Switch the main switch on the universal motor controller UMC 1 gt photo to ON Note UMC 1 must always be switched on prior to the WMU 1 Switch on the power supply with the ON key gt photo on the WMU 1 During calibration no WMU 1 can be switched on Note If the UMC 1 is switched off while radio contact exists all connected WMU 1 units will also be automatically switched off main switch UMC 1 READY LED main switch WMU 1 CAL key BAT LED READY LED The READY LEDs on the WMU 1 gt photo
75. s with the ICU 1 The ICU 1 has to be taught where on the iris ring the F Stops CAL key are There are two different methods for two different SET F STOP LED F STOP key types of iris scales NON LINEAR LED A linear iris scale is an iris scale where each F Stop is OPEN key exactly the same distance from the next one Zeiss Standard Primes Super Speed Primes and Variable CLOSE key Primes have a linear iris scale for example Assigning F Stops for a linear iris scale is a one step procedure A non linear iris scale is an iris scale where the distances between the F Stops differ The Angenieux 25 250HR has a non linear iris scale for example Each F Stop will have to be assigned individually for a non linear iris scale linear iris scale start here end here V Assigning F Stops for a lens with linear iris ring markings Use the OPEN and CLOSE keys gt photo to precisely position the iris ring either at the largest or at the smallest full F Stop Push the F STOP key gt 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 The SET F STOP LED will flash while you move the lens ring Release the F STOP key The SET F STOP LED gt photo will illuminate to indicate that a linear iris scale has been memorized Assigning F Stops for a lens with non linear iris ring ma
76. sed on the Focus Iris Unit it must be set up on the follow focus device as follows Turn the hanwheel on the follow focus device clockwise to the lens stop Move the index indicator of the follow focus device to the disk positioner pin Fix the index indicator in this position Mark the scale Scales marked in this way can be used for LCS focus iris operation Match the scale ranges as described above screws connecting cable memory module memory area displays REC LED PLAY LED MEM key REC key PLAY key 5 2 4 Memory Module 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 the memory module functions are only available when using a cable Order Number K2 41382 0 5 2 4 1 Installation e Remove the screws that hold the cover on the bottom part of the zoom unit and remove the bottom cover Plug the connecting cable into the zoom unit and the memory module gt photo Attach the memory module onto the zoom unit Replace the cover on the memory module Secure the unit with the appropriate screws 5 2 4 2 Operating functions The memory module s storage function has two memory banks These can be used indivi
77. supply otherwise the battery may be severely damaged Do not short circuit the contacts of the WAC 1 Push the adapter plug gt photo suited to your country onto the power supply Alignment to the voltage is automatic adapter plug power supply charger locking lever Connect the round plug gt photo on the power supply to the Charger gt photo 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 gt photo is illuminated red The WBU 1 WBU 2 is fully charged when the power supply LED flashes gt photo red Push away the locking lever gt photo from the battery and pull the fully charged battery backwards to remove it 5 1 2 8 Calibration 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 after an extended break after the motor drive gear has been removed from the lens control ring To calibrate press the CAL key gt photo on the WMU T While
78. t the cables listed in the diagram with the different necessary to define which manual control units will be used units according to the following table to control the motors The selection can be made using the diagram on gt 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 To cable the cable manual control units Code Description Connection between Length Plug with no pins LC Z1 Zoom coble ZMU 1 CLM 1 3 5 Fischer5 Fischer5 LC F1 Focus cable ZMU 1 or FIU 1 FIU 1 2 FischerlO 0 LC F2 Focus cable ZMU 1 or FIU 1 FIU 1 0 2 FischerlO 0 Note focus iris unit FIU 1 cannot be used together Note zoom cable LC Z1 can be extended by 75 m with a WFU 1 in radio operation with the cable drum LC E1 WMU 1 WZU 1 WFU 1 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 1 Wireless Main Unit gt photo is necessary as a radio main unit As a maximum three WMU 1 can be operated simultaneously A UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller with a URM 1 Universal Radio Module must be used to control the motors on the camera Through the flexible design of the system optimal manual operations for radio remote control can be created as desired It is possible to
79. th power down 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 2 2 3 Battery Control BAT When the battery control LED BAT gt photo on the zoom unit flashes replace the battery Do not start any new scenes f the battery control LED flashes replace the battery immediately danger of completely discharging the battery POWER key BAT LED READY LED CAL LED CAL key SET LED SET key The battery control reacts to the following voltage limits Battery BAT LED Voltage 24V illuminated lt 20V flashing 18V 12V illuminated 10V flashing 9v CAL LED SET LED CAL key SET key motor LEDs 5 2 2 4 Calibration 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 To calibrate on ZMU 1 press the CAL key gt photo While the LCS is calibrating the CAL LED gt photo on the ZMU
80. 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 To shorten the ramp duration when a large fps range is covered the ramp can be broken up into separate smaller ramps These can be run consecutively For example if ramping from 4 to 96 fps 6 seconds would be the minimum time But if ramping e from 4 to 16 fps the minimum ramp time is 0 75 seconds and if then ramping from 16 to 96 fps the minimum ramp time is 1 25 seconds Combined the new minimum time is only 2 seconds Consecutive frame rate ramps can be created with an external camera controller like the LCC Changing camera frame rate manually with VSU Multiply derived minimum ramp time by 3 to be sure that possible uneven speed change of the ramp is not critical SET F STOP LED NON LINEAR LED POWER key ON READY LED CAL key F STOP key OPEN key CLOSE key ICU 1 Calibrating During calibration the ICU 1 learns and memorizes the end stops of the iris ring to avoid the mechanical stress of driving the ring all the way to the end Any previously stored end stops will be erased during calibration 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 f
81. to the belt clip Check that the WMU 1 is fastened securely to your belt belt clip cable WC E1 To release the WMU 1 press the release lever gt photo on the belt clip and pull the WMU 1 with its attachment pin out of the holder attachment pin POWER key socket for READY LED focus iris unit POWER key BAT LED BAT LED READY LED CAL key socket for CAL LED CAL key CAL LED motor units SET F STOP LED 4 F STOP ke y SET LED NON LINEAR LED SET key RS 232 socket zoom lever OPEN key RUN LED CLOSE key RUN key speed wheel ZMU 1 ICU 1 KNOB key ENS ley MEM key KNOB LED wg READY LED memory area displays focus iris switch CAL LED REC key 1 LENS LED REC LED socket for PLAY key Trigger contact PLAY LED 5 2 Remote Control via Cable 5 2 1 Manual control units 5 2 2 Operating the ZMU 1 for remote control via cable Zoom Main Unit For remote control of the lens via cable a ZMU 1 Zoom Main Unit is always necessary as a main unit 5 2 2 1 Switching on Before switching on ensure that the support rods are securely fastened to the camera the motors unit is securely fastened to the support rods the motor drive gear engages the lens gear ring with as little play as possible main switch UMC 1 READY LED f

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