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Summary of Contents for ARRIFLEX 435 XTreme

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Page 2: ...0 2 WRS System Guide 08 2004 ...

Page 3: ...han a camera on a crane for a music video with speed ramps To make sure that you can quickly assemble a wireless system for any type of shoot the new system is modular to the core It is as easy to assemble a minimal configuration that controls just focus and camera as it is to add wireless control for complex ramps or the Lens Data Display for an accurate display of lens rings and camera status Th...

Page 4: ...t 3 WZU 3 15 Wireless Zoom Unit 1 WZU 1 16 Wireless Expansion Bracket 3 WEB 3 16 Wireless Remote Control 1 WRC 1 16 Lens Data Display for Focus Puller LDD FP 17 Wireless Extension Unit 1 WEU 1 17 Wired Handgrip Attachment 1 WHA 1 17 Wired Handgrip Attachment 2 WHA 2 18 Wired Handgrip Attachment 3 WHA 3 18 WHA 2 Rod Bracket 18 WHA 2 Rosette Bracket 19 Universal Motor Controller 1 UMC 1 19 Functiona...

Page 5: ...achments and control or display aspects of the lens and camera They may control focus zoom or iris they may control speed ramps or display lens information Hand con trollers for lens control include the Wireless Focus Units WFU 1 and WFU 2 plus the Wireless Zoom Units WZU 1 and WZU 3 The Wireless Remote Control WRC 1 is a hand controller for complete camera remote control and the Lens Data Display...

Page 6: ...AD page of the ARRI web site Using Cables Instead of Radio Transmission There are two ways to connect the hand controllers with cables to the cameras First the Wired Handgrip Attachments WHA 2 or WHA 3 connect with cables to the cameras and the hand controllers can be attached to them Use cables LC M1 LC Z1 or LC Z2 to connect to the LCS port of a 435 Xtreme or ARRICAM or KC 70 to connect to the C...

Page 7: ...llers connected like a ZMU and a WZU for instance is not a pro blem even though one of them will be the master and the other one will not function One or two Focus Iris Units FIU 1 can be connected to a ZMU 1 or ZMU 2 From ARRICAM Software packet 03E on this configuration will also work with the ARRI CAM system When using the FIU 1 with the ARRICAM system it is recommended to not use a Wireless Ma...

Page 8: ...o Studio LDB 2 Studio Lens Data Box 2 K2 54194 0 CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 CLM 2 Studio LDB 2 or ARRICAM Lite CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 Lite LDB 2 Lite Lens Data Box 2 K2 54195 0 CLM 2 Lite LDB 2 or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 URM 3 Universal Radio Module 3 K2 52262 0 CLM 2 URM 3 FEM 2 Ty p i c a l C o n f i g u r a t i o n f o r A R R...

Page 9: ... CLM 2 in any combination K2 41378 0 Lite LDB 2 Lite Lens Data Box 2 K2 54195 0 2xCLM 2 CLM 1 Lite LDB 2 or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 CLM 1 Controlled Lens Motor 1 or CLM 1 and CLM 2 in any combination K2 41378 0 URM 3 Universal Radio Module 3 K2 52262 0 2xCLM 2 CLM 1 URM 3 FEM 2 or all other models of ARRIFLEX 235 435 535 and 16SR3 CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 ...

Page 10: ...Lite LDB 2 or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 URM 3 Universal Radio Module 3 K2 52262 0 CLM 2 URM 3 FEM 2 or all other models of ARRIFLEX 235 435 535 and 16SR3 CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 UC C1 UMC Power Cable 24 V K2 52046 0 UC R1 Camera Control Cable K2 52079 0 URM 2 Universal Radio Module 2 K2 52237 0 UMC 1 Universal Motor Controller 1 K2 52040 0 CLM 2 ...

Page 11: ...WMU 3 WBU 3 WEB 3 with ARRICAM Studio Studio LDB 2 Studio Lens Data Box 2 K2 54194 0 CLM 2 LDS Lens Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 CLM 2 Studio LDB 2 or ARRICAM Lite LDS Lens CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 Lite LDB 2 Lite Lens Data Box 2 K2 54195 0 or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme LDS Lens CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 URM 3 Universal Radio Module 3 K2 52262 0 CLM 2 URM 3 FEM 2 Ty p...

Page 12: ...2 K2 54194 0 CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 CLM 1 Controlled Lens Motor 1 or CLM 1 and CLM 2 in any combination K2 41378 0 2xCLM 2 Studio LDB 2 CLM 1 or ARRICAM Lite CLM 2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2 52036 0 CLM 1 Controlled Lens Motor 1 or CLM 1 and CLM 2 in any combination K2 41378 0 Lite LDB 2 Lite Lens Data Box 2 K2 54195 0 2xCLM 2 CLM 1 Lite LDB 2 or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme CLM 2 Control...

Page 13: ...less Main Units WMU 3 it is possible to have focus zoom iris camera remote control and the LDD FP all at the same time Compatibility The WMU 3 communicates with URM 2 URM 3 Studio LDB 2 and Lite LDB 2 As power supply the Wireless Battery Unit WBU 3 has to be used WBU 1 and WBU 2 cannot be used The WRC 1 needs to run at least software version 1 08 When using the WMU 3 with the Wireless Remote Contr...

Page 14: ... the new radio modem which is smaler lighter and has a more robust transmission and less power consumption than its predecessor Compatibility Lens Data Display for Focus Puller LDD FP and Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB 3 cannot be operated with the WMU 2 The unit is compatible to the Universal Radio Module 2 and 3 URM 2 URM 3 Studio Lens Data Box 2 Studio LDB 2 and Lite Lens Data Box 2 Lite LDB 2 ...

Page 15: ...sily set In addition it is possible to set mechanical knob limits Compatibility The WFU 1 can be attached to any Wireless Main Unit WMU 1 WMU 2 or WMU 3 for wireless operation with any camera or to the Wired Handgrip Attachments WHA 2 or WHA 3 for wired operation with ARRICAM or 435 Xtreme K2 52055 0 Wireless Focus Unit 1 Wireless Zoom Unit 3 WZU 3 The WZU 3 is used to control zoom Zoom speed can ...

Page 16: ...C 1 and LDD FP at the same time two Wireless Main Units must be used The same is true for two WRC 1 and LDD FP units K2 52241 0 Wireless Expansion Bracket 3 Wireless Remote Control 1 WRC 1 The Wireless Remote Control WRC 1 allows for remote operation of all current ARRICAM and ARRIFLEX cameras Its basic application includes the use as an extension of the camera display in setups where the camera i...

Page 17: ... and LDD FP units K2 54163 0 Lens Data Display for the Focus Puller Wireless Extension Unit 1 WEU 1 With this unit it is possible to connect the hand controllers to a Wireless Main Unit with a cable It consists of the Wireless Main Attachment WMA 1 which mounts on the WMU and the Wired Handgrip Attachment WHA 1 which accepts the hand con trollers Cable WC E1 connects WMA 1 and WHA 1 The Wired Hand...

Page 18: ...using an ARRICAM or 435 Xtreme with the Lens Data Display for Focus Puller LDD FP and a compatible distance measuring device currently the Cinematography Electronics Cine Tape Measure Compatibility The WHA 3 works with the ARRICAM Studio the ARRICAM Lite and the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme It can be connected to the LCS socket of an ARRI CAM Lens Data Box or 435 Xtreme with cable LC M1 LC M2 LC Z1 or LC Z...

Page 19: ... Main Unit with cable WC A3 This way the URM 1 can be operated with the WMU 1 and the URM 2 or URM 3 can be operated with the WMU 2 or WMU 3 K2 52040 0 Universal Motor Controller 1 Functional Expansion Module 2 FEM 2 The Functional Expansion Module 2 is part of the 435 Xtreme It provides extra func tionality including Lens Data System features electronics to drive the Controlled Lens Motors CLM 1 ...

Page 20: ...a control either hardwired through WHA 2 or WHA 3 or wirelessly Compatibility The Studio Lens Data Box 2 can be mounted to the ARRICAM Studio or to the Studio LDB Adapter It can be attached without the use of tools With the exception of the WMU 1 it is compatible to all hand units and the Controlled Lens Motors CLM 1 and CLM 2 K2 54194 0 Studio Lens Data Box 2 Studio Lens Data Box Studio LDB The S...

Page 21: ...LM 1 and CLM 2 K2 54195 0 Lite Lens Data Box 2 Lite Lens Data Box Lite LDB The Lite Lens Data Box Lite LDB is the central processing point for the signals from the Lens Control System LCS and from the Lens Data System LDS It controls lens motors supplies the Lens Data Displays and IVS with information and manages the connection to the LCS hand units for focus zoom iris and to the WRC 1 for camera ...

Page 22: ... when using 16mm or video cameras or with sensitive lenses Compatibility To operate a CLM 2 motor the Universal Motor Controller UMC 1 or a Lens Data Box or Functional Expansion Module 2 FEM 2 is necessary A system of inserts makes mounting to 19mm or 15mm support systems possible The Extension Bracket K2 52035 0 allows for various flexible mounting options K2 52036 0 Controlled Lens Motor 2 Contr...

Page 23: ...V I E W S These overviews show the compatibility for all possible configurations Since the most important factor determining compatibility is the main hand unit there are five diagrams showing what is possible when using the WMU 1 WMU 2 WMU 3 WHA 1 or WHA 2 WHA 3 ...

Page 24: ... 435 Advanced is used with the UMC 1 wireless lens con trol and camera RUN is possible To use features like wireless fps and shutter changes or ramps the camera needs a FEM 1 A UMC 1 is not needed on a 435 Xtreme since UMC functions are integrated into the FEM 2 of the 435 Xtreme The FEM 2 provides LDS functions speed iris and shutter iris ramps plus improved ramping features A UMC 1 is also not n...

Page 25: ...5 435ES or 435 Advanced is used with the UMC 1 wireless lens con trol and camera RUN is possible To use features like wireless fps and shutter changes or ramps the camera needs a FEM 1 A UMC 1 is not needed on a 435 Xtreme since UMC functions are integrated into the FEM 2 of the 435 Xtreme The FEM 2 provides LDS functions speed iris and shutter iris ramps plus improved ramping features A UMC 1 is ...

Page 26: ...U 3 WRC 1 WMU 3 LDD FP and or or or WEB 3 or WFU 1 WFU 3 WZU 1 WZU 3 WRC 1 LDD FP and or or or or URM 2 URM 3 FEM 2 URM 2 URM 3 UMC 1 LDB 2 ARRICAM 16SR3 235 435 435ES 435 Advanced 535A 535B 435 Advanced 435 Xtreme or or WMU 3 new radio modem For technical notes please look at the next page ...

Page 27: ...laced between LDD FP or WRC 1 and the Wireless Main Unit When the 435 435ES or 435 Advanced is used with the UMC 1 wireless lens con trol and camera RUN is possible To use features like wireless fps and shutter changes or ramps the camera needs a FEM 1 A UMC 1 is not needed on a 435 Xtreme since UMC functions are integrated into the FEM 2 of the 435 Xtreme The FEM 2 provides LDS functions speed ir...

Page 28: ...A 2 or WHA 3 and or or or or LDB 2 435 Advanced 435 Xtreme ARRICAM Cable LC M1 or LC Z1 Cable KC 70 or or WHA 2 WHA 3 cable The zoom knob on the WZU 3 is in a better position for use on the WHA 2 or WHA 3 than the WZU 1 zoom knob WHA 2 and WHA 3 are identical except that WHA 3 has a focus tracking button added ...

Page 29: ...r 435 Xtreme 15m 45ft 3m 9ft 2 3m 7 5ft 1m 3ft coiled WMU to URM FEM 2 Studio LDB Studio LDB 2 Lite LDB Lite LDB 2 WHA 2 WHA 3 to ARRICAM Studio ARRICAM Lite WRC 1 on WHA 1 to 235 435 535 16SR3 WHA 2 WHA 3 to Studio LDB Lite LDB FEM 2 CLM 1 to Studio LDB Lite LDBCLM 1 to ICU 1 K2 52263 0 K2 54135 0 K2 52089 0 K4 41397 0 Unit Description Length Connects Ident Cables for Hardwired Operation Unit Des...

Page 30: ...sed In the Compatible with column we have only listed items that can be directly attached and or connected to each other Unit Description Compatible with Ident Camera Radios Motor Controllers Camera radios communicate on the camera side with the hand radios Motor controllers contain the electronics to drive the lens motors In the case of the Lens Data Box both are contained in one unit Studio LDB ...

Page 31: ...Wireless Remote Control 1 WMU 1 WMU 2 WMU 3 WEB 3 WHA 1 WHA 2 WHA 3 K2 52087 0 LDD FP Lens Data Display for Focus Puller WMU 3 WEB 3 K2 54163 0 WHA 1 Wired Handgrip Attachment 1 WRC 1 235 435 435 ES 435 Advanced 435 Xtreme 535 16SR3 K2 52070 0 Unit Description Description Compatible with Ident Handgrip Attachments Can be used instead of the hand radios when a cable connection is preferred WHA 2 Wi...

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