Arriflex 435 Quick Guide, 4/99, Page 2
Safety Specifications
About This Quick Guide
In order to ensure optimal performance, it is essential that you acquaint yourself with this Quick Guide and
that you follow the operating instructions described herein. First time users must acquaint themselves with the
full 435 instruction manual. Even though all efforts have been made to ascertain the accuracy of this Guide,
changes and upgrades to the products described can result in different hardware or behavior. In other
words, technical data are subject to change without notice.
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435 and 435ES
The ARRIFLEX 435 is available in two different models: the 435ES is equipped with an electronic shutter and
a FEM (Functional Expansion Module). The standard 435 has a manually adjustable shutter and no FEM.
Please note that the FEM is needed for the new 24 V accessories (including the CCU, RCU and ESU), for the
LCC (Laptop Camera Controller) and for Timecode use. The FEM can be purchased separately.
Safety Specifications
• The RS, ACC and CCU sockets output the same voltage as is supplied to the BAT socket. If the BAT socket
input voltage is above 32 V, the voltage output of the RS, ACC and CCU sockets will be limited to 32 V/2
amp. Ensure that all accessories are suited to the supplied voltage.
• When transporting the camera, make sure that the sliding door securing the field lens is all the way down.
Newer cameras are fitted with a self-locking safety catch which is activated when the field lens is inserted.
• When using the RCU, always reset the shutter angle to the desired value before disconnecting the RCU.
• Repairs should be carried out only by authorized service centers. Use only original ARRI accessories and
replacement parts.
• Never run the camera without a lens or a protective cap in the lens mount.
• Never place your hand in the lens cavity or the inside of the camera while the camera is running!
• Never open the movement or gate locking mechanism while the camera is running!
• When manually adjusting the mirror shutter, turn the camera off and remove the power cable.
Accidentally running the camera while manually adjusting the mirror shutter can cause great damage.
• Clean optical surfaces only with an optical brush or a clean optical cloth. In cases of solid dirt, moisten an
optical cloth with pure alcohol or a brand-name lens cleaner.
• Do not use solvents when cleaning the film path.
• Do not remove any screws which are secured with paint.
