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LCSLens Control System Instruction ManualAs of: May 2005ALL ARTWORK, PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPYRIGHT. THEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPR

8Do not operate the system in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture.Do not place the system on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracke

985.1.5 Operating the WFU-1 / WFU-3 (Wireless Focus Unit)The WFU-3 is a redesign of the WFU-1 and offers additionally the free adjustment of the inde

99WMU-3 + WFU-3WMU-1 / WMU-2 + WZU-1 + WFU-1As operating the handwheel and the slider is independent from the particular lens ring (focus or iris), on

1005.1.5.2 Determining whether the handwheel should control focus or iris• Turn the switch ➪ photo in the middle of the operating field of the WFU to

101Fixing the Handwheel in PositionTo prevent unintentional moving of the handwheel – only on the WFU-1 – it can be fixed in its position.Note: On the

102Erasing the Setting Range• Press the LENS key ➪ photo and hold down briefly – LENS-LED switches off.Matching the Scale Range to the WFUOn the focus

103Erasing the Scale Range• Press the KNOB key and hold down briefly – KNOB-LED switches off.Using Scales from Mechanical Follow-Focus DevicesIf a foc

1045.1.5.4 Operating the slider on the WFU• Prior to operation, the end stops of the used lens must be calibrated (see chapter 5.1.3.6 Calibration).F

105Defining The Lens Setting RangeFor each ring of the lens controlled by the LCS, a setting range can be defined and stored. The smaller the setting ra

1065.1.6 WRC-1 (Wireless Remote Control)The WRC-1 enables the user to remotely control • the camera speed, • the shutter angle of the mirror shutter,

107• To detach another unit if attached, press the RELEASE-button ➪ photo, swing away the other unit and pull up to remove it.• Insert the WRC-1 wit

9Specific safety instructionsAs the end-stops of the iris ring on the ARRIMACROS change when the lens is focussed, the ARRIMACROS may not be used with

108RELEASE buttonOperation

109Operation5.1.7 LDD-FP (Lens Data Display for the Focus Puller)For wireless configurations the LDD-FP can only be used attached to a WMU-3. The LDD-

110WEB-3 WBU-3 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP + WEB-3 +WFU-3 WBU-3 + WMU-3 + WRC-1 + WEB-3 + WFU-3OperationRELEASE-buttonreceptableplugscrewscrew

111Operation5.1.8 WEB-3 (Wireless Expansion Bracket)The WEB-3 can only be attached to the WMU-3.The Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3 ➪ photo is mount

112WZB-3 ZMU-3 + WZB-3 + WMU-3 + WFU-3 + WEB-3 ZMU-3 + WZB-3 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP+ WEB-3 + WFU-3Operationallen screwsknurled screw

113KC-105Operation5.1.9 WZB-3 (Wireless Zoom Bracket)The WZB-3 can only be used on the WMU-3.The expansion module WZB-3 is mounted on the WMU-3 and a

1145.1.10 Operating several unitsThe radio modems of the "-1" series units are not compatible with the radio modems of the "-2" an

1155.1.11 Radio Unit accessoriesIn order to further reduce the weight to be held in the hand, it is possible to fasten the WMU-1 to your belt. An exte

116Attaching the Extension WEU-1RELEASE buttonOperationThe LDD-FP can not be used with the WHA-1, WHA-2 or WHA-3. The WHA-2 and the WHA-3 are not comp

117• Clip the belt clip ➪ photo onto your trousers belt and clip the pin on the WMU into the belt clip.Check that the WMU is fastened securely to you

102.2 DisclaimerBefore using the products described in this manual be sure to read and understand all respective instructions. The ARRI Wireless Lens

FIU-1ZMU-1 / ZMU-2ICU-1118Operationsocket for Trigger contactMEM key memory area displaysREC key REC-LED PLAY key PLAY-LEDPOWER key READY-LED BAT-LED

119Operation5.2 Remote Control via Cable5.2.1 Manual control units for remote control via cableFor remote control of the lens via cable either a ZMU

120zoom drive direction switchmain switch UMCREADY-LEDzoom-LEDzoom-LEDREADY-LEDOperation

121LEDdrive direction switch CLM-1The READY-LEDs on the ZMU ➪ photo and the motor unit CLM-1 or the UMC, ARRICAM or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced briefl

122Operation5.2.2.2 Resuming operation after a break with power downIf a lens ring was moved manually while the LCS was switched off, the stored value

123Operation5.2.2.4 CalibrationThe end stops of the lens rings are defined and stored during the automatic calibration process to prevent driving the l

124Operation5.2.2.5 Zooming• Turn the zoom lever ➪ photo in the desired direction. The focal distance will be altered. The greater the deflection, the

125Operation5.2.2.8 Setting zoom speedThe sensitivity of the zoom lever is pre-selected with the speed wheel ➪ photo. At maximum zoom speed (10), a ma

126Operation5.2.2.10 Camera RUN• To start or stop the camera: Press the RUN key ➪ photo.The RUN-LED ➪ photo is illuminated green while the film is ru

127Operation

11any claim by third party, downtime, good-will, damage to or replacement of equipment or property, any costs or recovering of any material or goods a

128WZB-3OperationZAP-keyspeed limit controlCAL-key RESET-key SET-key display messageszoom-position display speed limit display (001…100) drive di

129WZB-3KC-105Operation5.2.3 Operating the ZMU-3 (Zoom Main Unit)5.2.3.1 Switching onOperating with a CLM-2 motor:The ZMU-3 can be connected directly

130A B COperation5.2.3.2 Switching on• Before switching on, make sure that - the support rods are securely fastened to the camera - the motor units a

131OperationCAL-keydrive direction switch• The lens motors must be calibrated in case this have not been done before, or the lens settings have been

132DOperationBAT-warning BAT-change5.2.3.3 Battery control (BAT)An illuminated or flashing BAT symbol on the status display of the ZMU-3 indicates that

133E FOperation5.2.3.4 CalibrationThe end stops of the zoom ring are defined and stored during the automated calibration process in order to prevent dr

134HG IOperationZAP-key+ / - keyzoom lever5.2.3.5 Zooming• Press the zoom lever ➪ photo in the desired direction. The focal length will be altered. T

135J K L MOperationSET-key5.2.3.8 Definig the zoom rangeFor zooming a defined range can be selected and stored.• Drive the zoom ring to one end of the

136NOperation5.2.3.10 Camera RUN• The camera can be started with the camera RUN switch. This switch has three positions: – middle OFF – intermediate

P O1375.2.3.12 Reading out the software version• Before connecting the unit with the cable press the SET and RESET key and hold down. All elements of

12System Overview

138Operation

139FIU-1Operation5.2.4 Operating the FIU-1 (Focus Iris Unit)With an FIU-1 ➪ photo either a focus ring or an iris ring can be remotely controlled. For

140Operation5.2.4.2 Focus or iris setting• Turn the handwheel ➪ photo of the FIU-1.The focus ring of the lens follows the handwheel adjustment very p

141Operation5.2.4.4 Defining the setting range of the lensFor each setting ring on the lens controlled by the LCS, a setting range can be defined and st

142Operation• 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°

143Operation5.2.5 Memory ModuleWith the optional memory module functions of the zoom, iris or focus controls can be recorded and played back. Recordi

144Operation5.2.5.2 Operating functionsThe memory module’s storage function has two memory banks. These can be used individually or simultaneously. Ac

145OperationAfter switching on, the memory banks are locked to prevent accidental erasure of stored data.Selecting Memory Bank• Press the MEM key ➪ p

1463 24 1Operation5.2.6 Trigger FunctionThe trigger function allows precisely timed activation of recording or playback functions of selected ranges.

147Operation5.2.6.2 Playback• Select the desired memory bank.• To set the starting positions: press the PLAY key. During the search for the start po

133. Product DescriptionThe ARRI Lens Control System – LCS – is an easy-to-use remote control system for camera lenses. A compact, modular system that

148Operation5.2.7 ICU-1 (Iris Control Unit)The ICU constantly monitors the frame rate of the camera. If a frame rate change occurs, the ICU will calc

149OperationThe frame rate of the new generation of ARRIFLEX cameras can be changed with the following accessories: RU-1 (Remote Unit), RCU-1 (Remote

150Operation5.2.7.1 Setup• Make sure that the lens motor is tightly attached to the support rods, and that the support rods are tightly locked into t

151OperationICU-1 Connecting CablesThe ICU-1 identifies different camera models through different cables.The ICU-1 and the lens motor are generally pow

24/12VICU-1LC-S1LC-M1CLM-1LC-D1, LC-D2, LC-D3, LC-D4152OperationICU-1 cable diagram with CLM-1

UMC-1ICU-1CLM-2LC-D1, LC-D2, LC-D3, LC-D4LC-M1UC-A1LENS CONTROL SYSTEM153OperationICU-1 cable diagram with CLM-2

154OperationNote: The ARRIFLEX 435ES can be used with cable LC-D1 (9 pin) or with cable LC-D2 (11 pin) since it has both a 9 pin and a 11 pin accesso

155Operation5.2.7.2 Turning ICU-1 Power On• Push the POWER key ➪ photo to switch on the ICU-1.• The READY LEDs on the ICU-1 and on the lens motor wi

156Operationduring a speed change, you can change the reaction speed to SLOW, which will reduce these effects.Note: The minimum ramp duration time fo

t = (V2 – V1) 4 V1157OperationCalculating the Ramp Time Do not change the camera frame rate abruptly!The rate of the permissible camera fps chan

143.1 System ComponentsAll operations of the lens control system can be performed with the flexible individual units. In general, all units are abbrev

158OperationNote: A ”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 f

159OperationICU-1 CalibratingDuring calibration the ICU-1 learns and memorizes the end-stops of the iris ring to avoid the mechanical stress of drivin

160OperationNote: Pay specific attention to the gears when calibrating. Sometimes the gears can slip because they do not mesh closely enough, or the l

2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16161OperationAssigning F-Stops with the ICU-1The ICU-1 has to be taught where on the iris ring the F-Stops are. There are tw

2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16162OperationAssigning F-Stops for a lens with linear iris ring markings:• Use the OPEN and CLOSE keys ➪ photo to precisely

163OperationAssigning F-Stops for a lens with non-linear iris ring markings:• Use the OPEN and CLOSE keys ➪ photo to precisely position the iris ring

164OperationResetting after a Lens Change• Swing the lens motor back onto the iris ring and tighten it. Make sure that the lens motor gear meshes wit

165Operation5.2.7.3 Operating the ICU-1Before starting the camera, the beginning frame rate and the corresponding F-Stop have to be set. Once the came

166OperationOperating the ICU-1 with the ARRIFLEX 535 or 435The ARRIFLEX 535 and 435 cameras can be programmed with the RCU-1, the LCC or the CCU to p

167OperationICU-1 Battery LED• Replace the battery when the battery LED (labelled BAT) illuminates or flashes. Do not start any new scenes!• Immediat

15CompatibilityUMC-1 is not compatible withFEM-2 ... K2.52226.0 UMC

168WHA-2Operation5.2.8 WHA-2 Wired Handgrip AttachementTo operate the WHA-2 with the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced a FEM-2 must be attached to the cam

169Studio LDB AdapterOperation5.2.9 WHA-3 Wired Handgrip AttachmentThe WHA-3 ➪ photo, just like the WHA-2, allows all hand controllers except the LDD

170Operation5.2.11 LDD Lens Data Display ClassicThe LDD ➪ photo can be used on an ARRICAM or an ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced or remotely, for instance

171Operation5.2.12 LDD-FP Lens Data Display for the Focus PullerThe LDD-FP ➪ photo can be used in a wireless configu-ration with the WMU-3, as well as

172Mechanical AcessoriesSteadicam configuration

173Mechanical Acessories6. Mechanical Accessories6.1 Mounting on Ø 15mm Support RodsThe motor units can also be mounted on Ø 15mm support rods.Replac

174Mechanical AcessoriesMounting diminishing brackets on the motor unit CLM-2• Flip up the clamp brackets ➪ photo on the motor unit CLM-2.• Place th

175Mechanical Acessories• Push the tube ø 15mm flush into the diminishing tube on the console. Ensure that the slit ➪ photo in the tube points in the

1766.2 Offset MountingIf the motor unit CLM-1 is to be used on a short lens, a different offset clamp unit should be mounted to reach the iris contro

1776.3 Panhandle HolderThe zoom unit can be used with a panhandle holder on the following SACHTLER fluid heads: – Video 17III_25II – Horizon II – Stud

16LDB-ST-2 / LDB LT-2 is not compatible withWHA-1 ... K2.52070.0FIU-1

1786.5 Movable Iris Drive GearOn lenses where the iris control ring moves laterally when the lens is being focused, the iris drive gear must move wit

1796.6 Iris Drive GearTo enable greater adjustment speeds, gears with a larger diameter are available. Gears for use on video camera lenses are also

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1817. Trouble-Shooting 7.1 Power SupplyNo Reaction when switched on Battery empty Check battery level camera switched off When power is supplie

182Trouble-Shooting7.2 UMC, LDB, FEM-2 Motor Controller LEDsProblem Cause RemedyREADY LED illuminated red Operating error on the UMC/LDB/FEM-2 go

183Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause Remedy7.3 CLM-1 Motor Unit LEDsREADY LED flashes red Several motor units are set to the same switch off ZMU, WMU

184Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause Remedy7.4 WMU Wireless Main Unit LEDsWMU cannot be switched on During calibration no extra WMU can be swiched on

185Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause RemedyRF-LED briefly illuminates red Short disturbance (loss of a data packet) with no effect on lens positioning;

186Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause RemedyProblem Cause RemedyBattery Control (BAT) illuminated - Battery nearly empty WMU will work for approx. 15

187Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause Remedy7.6 WFU Wireless Focus Unit LEDsLENS-LED (slider) illuminated red no motor unit installed for slider insta

17ZMU-3 is wirelessly not compatible withWMU-1 ... K2.52052.0WMU-2 (d

188Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause Remedy7.7 ZMU-1, ZMU-2, ZMU-3 Zoom Main Unit LEDsREADY-LED flashes red Incorrect configuration switch off, set sel

189Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause RemedyCAL-LED flashes Motor units were replaced recalibrate or moved. After switching on again, the end stop

190Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause Remedy7.8 FIU-1 Focus/Iris Unit LEDsREADY-LED flashes red Incorrect configuration switch off, set selector swi

191Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause RemedyProblem Cause Remedy CAL-LED flashes Stops not yet defined or lens was moved recalibrate while LCS was sw

192Trouble-ShootingProblem Cause RemedyREADY LED flashes green/red The OPEN or CLOSE button has been pressed avoid operational errors while the m

193Index8. IndexAaccessoriesmechanical ...173radio unit ...

194Indexconsolediminishing bracket ...174console CLM-2 ...58c

195IndexGgear rings iris ...179Hhandwheel ...98,100,101,102,140,141determining if

196IndexKkeyCAL ...82,92,121,123,159CLOSE ...156,160,162,166F-STOP ...

197IndexLens Data DisplayClassic ...31,170Focus Puller ...

FIU-1ICU-1WMU-1 WZU-1 WFU-1 CLM-1 CLM-2URM-1UMC-1ZMU-1UMC-3socket for Trigger contactMEM keymemory area display REC keyREC-LEDPLAY keyPLAY-LEDPOWER ke

CLM-1 CLM-218System Overview

198IndexNnegative ramp ...158non-linear iris scal ...161NON

199IndexREMOTE-RUN ...93,126remote controlvia cable ...41

200IndexTtablecables ...51ICU-1 cables ...

201IndexWireless Accumulator Charger ...25,27,88Wireless Battery Unit ...27,86replacing ...

202Technical Data9. Technical DataDescription of System ComponentsControlled Lens Motor ...CLM-1Controlled Lens Motor (small) ...CL

203Technical DataPower SupplyVoltage: ...24V DC or 12V DC (reduced speed)Power consumption without motor running: .

204Technical DataPower Cable LC-S1 ... 0.09 kg / 0.19 lbIris Control Unit ICU-1 ...0.4 kg / 0.88 lbWMU-3 ...

205Technical DataWMU-3, UMC-3 Declaration of ConformityThe radio modem conforms to RL 1999/5/EG ERC/REC 70-03 / FCC Rule Parts 15C Antenna: Connection

10. ARRI ServiceGermany ...Arnold & Richter Cine Technik Türkenstraße 89 D-80799 München phone: +49 (089) 3809-0

APPENDIXDeclaration of ConformityWe, Manufacturer ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GmbH Mariahilfer Strasse 136 A-1150 Wien declare that the product Wireless

19CLM-1 Controlled Lens MotorK2.41378.0 The main features of the motor units CLM-1 ➪ photo are their high torque; they are particularly suited to work

APENDIXDeclaration of ConformityWe, Manufacturer ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GmbH Mariahilfer Strasse 136 A-1150 Wien declare that the product Zoom Main

Technical data are subject to change without notice.© ARRI [email protected]. No. K5.52423.0available languages Deutsch EnglishARNOLD &

are CLM-2motors used?should there alsobe a wirelessremote control?camera 535,535B, 435+FEM,16SR3(9 pin plug)?camera435, 35 III, 35 BL, 16SR II(11 pin

are all units remotecontrolled via cable?are all units wirelessremote controlled?is the zoomcontolled by the ZMU(via cable)?is the zoomringremote cont

20URM-1 / URM-2UMC-1URM-3 UMC-3System Overview

21UMC-1 Universal Motor ControllerK2.52040.0 The universal motor controller UMC-1 ➪ photo is used to control the CLM-2 motors on the camera. Up to thr

22FEM-2 LDB-LT LDB-STSystem Overview

23FEM-2 Function Extension ModuleK2.52226.0 The FEM-2 is necessary for the wireless control of the ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced. The FEM-2 can be operated wi

24WAC-1WMU-1WZU-1 WFU-1System Overview

25WMU-1 / WMU-2 Wireless Main UnitWMU-1 K2.52052.0 WMU-2 K2.52236.0 The WMU-1 ➪ photo is the central main unit for radio remote control and provides

26WBU-3 WMU-3 WZU-3 WFU-3 WAC-3WBU-4System Overview

27WMU-3 Wireless Main UnitK2.52240.0 The WMU-3 ➪ photo is the new central main unit for the ARRI Wireless Lens Control System. It provides the radio c

WBU-3/-4WMU-3 WMU-3 WZU-3 WFU-3WEB-3FEM-2 URM-3 LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2 LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2hand-strap RF-LEDCAL-LEDCAL-keyRELEASE keyCharger-socketBAT keyrema

28WEB-3WBU-3 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP + WEB-3 +WFU-3 ZMU-3 + WZB-3+ WBU-4 + WMU-3 + LDD-FP + WEB-3 + WFU-3WZB-3System Overview

29WEB-3 Wireless Expansion BracketK2.52241.0 The Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3 ➪ photo is mounted on the side of the WMU-3 and allows the attacheme

30LDD-FP LDD ClassicSystem Overview

31System OverviewLDD Lens Data Display ClassicK2.54012.0 The LDD ➪ photo displays lens ring position and camera status. The LDD graphically shows dept

32WRC-1System Overview

33System OverviewWRC-1 Wireless Remote ControlK2.52087.0 The Wireless Remote Control WRC-1 ➪ photo is a handy remote control unit for use with all of

34WMA-1 WHA-1WC-E1WHA-2 / WHA-3Studio LDB AdapterSystem Overview

35System OverviewWEU-1 Wireless Extension UnitK2.52056.0 The extension WEU-1 ➪ photo consists of three components which enable the WMU-1 to be worn on

36ICU-1FIU-1ZMU-1 ZMU-2ZMU-3System Overview

37ZMU-1 / ZMU-2 Zoom Main UnitZMU-1 K4.47496.0 ZMU-2 K4.52419.0 The zoom unit ZMU ➪ photo is the main control unit for all configurations remotely co

LDD-FPLDD ClassicZMU-3WZB-3Power/Sleep-LEDOn/OffMeasurement-UnitsSETMenu / Brightness DELETEMENIUPower/SleepSETUPDOWNDELETE Power/Sleep-LEDZAP-keyspee

LDS-Ultra Primes LDS-Mount38System Overview

39Ultra Prime LDS LensesOptically identical to their name sake non-LDS lenses, LDS lenses are equipped with encoders that can read lens ring positions

LC-E1ZMU-1/-2 WHA-2+ WFU-1/-3 WZU-1/-3 WRC-1UMC-3Video WZB-3+WMU-3LCS-BusLDD-FP LDD-ClassicWMUCLM-2CLM-1FIU-1 FIU-1LC-M1LC-M2WMU-2 / WMU-3+ WZU-1

413.3 System OverviewThe illustration on the left page provides an overview of the entire system with the various units, their relation to each other

LC-E1LC-S1*ZMU-1ICU-1WMUUMC-1 + URM-1 / URM-2 / URM 3FEM-2 + URM / LDBCLM-2CLM-1FIU-1 FIU-1LC-M1LC-M2WMU-1 / WMU-2 / WMU-3+ WZU-1 / WZU-3+WFU-1 / WFU-

FEM-2 + URM-3+WBU-3+WMU-3+ WZU-3+ WFU-3CLM-2 CLM-2 CLM-2ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced43System Overview3.5 Typical Examples of Use3.5.1 Control of all three

LDB-ST-2+WBU-3+WMU-3+WZU-3+WFU-3+WEB-3+LDD-FPCLM-2 CLM-2 CLM-244System Overview3.5.2 Control of all three lens rings via radio – ARRICAM

UMC-1 + URM-1WMU-1 + WFU-1CLM-2535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3RSUC-C1LENS CONTROL SYSTEM45System Overview3.5.3 Radio remote control of focus

UMC-1+ URM-1WMU-1+ WZU-1+ WFU-1WMU-1+ WFU-1CLM-2 CLM-2 CLM-2535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3RSUC-C1LENS CONTROL SYSTEM46System Overview3.5.4 Control of all thr

LC-E1LC-S3CLM-1ZMU-1535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3LC-Z1, LC-Z247System Overview3.5.5 Control of the zoom ring via cable

3Contents1. Contents2. Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer ...72.1. Safety Instructions ...7Warning sign

UMC-1 + URM-1WMU-1 + WFU-1 ZMU-1CLM-1 CLM-2535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3RSUC-C1LC-M1LC-M1LC-M2LENS CONTROL SYSTEM48System Overview3.5.6 Control of the zoom

LC-S1LC-E124/12VCLM-1ZMU-1CLM-1 CLM-1535, 535B, 435, 16 SR3LC-F1, LC-F2LC-F1, LC-F2LC-M1LC-M2LC-M1LC-M2LC-C149System Overview3.5.7 Control of all thr

50System Overview

51Setup4. Setup4.1 Installing and Connecting the Lens MotorsBefore connecting or disconnecting electrical connections, switch off • the camera • the

52SetupTo 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

53SetupFor 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

54To cable the lenses with the digital interface Code Description Connection between Length / m Plug with no. pins KC-96-S Cooke S4i to UMC-3 S4

55*) Assignment of pin contactsType pins Assignment XLR 3-pin 1 Ground 2 + 24V or + 12V DC XLR 4-pin 1 Ground 4 + 24V or + 12V DC

564.1.2 Attaching and connecting the motorsAttaching the motor unit CLM-1• Clamp the motor unit CLM-1 ➪ photo on the lens support rods. Make sure th

57• When using an LC-S1 cable, connect the first motor with the LC-S1 and additional CLM-1 motors to each other with LC-M1 or LC-M2 cables.The LC-S1 c

4Contents3.2 Diagram System Overview UMC-3 ...403.3 System Overview ...413.3.1 Motor Units ...

58Mounting the CLM-2 with /without a consoleOrder number of the console: K2.52035.0• Flip up the locking lever ➪ photo and screw back the ballcatch ➪

59• 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 possi

60LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2drive direction switchesiriszoomfocusdrive direction switchesiriszoomfocusSetup

61Connecting the CLM-2 to the Lens Data Box on the ARRICAM• Attach the plug of the motor unit CLM-2 to the respective socket ➪ photo of the lens ring

62Connecting the CLM-2 to the UMC-1 Motor Controller• Attach the plug of the motor unit CLM-2 to the socket ➪ photo of the universal motor controller

63plug• URM-2 / URM-3 with the WMU-2, WMU-3 (and LDB-ST-2 LDB-LT-2, UMC-3).All radio modules are attached in same way:• Remove all cables from the

64SetupConnecting the CLM-2 to the UMC-3 Motor Controller• Attach the plug of the motor unit CLM-2 to the socket ➪ photo of the universal motor contr

65SetupConnecting the CLM-2 to the ZMU-3 Zoom Main Unit• Connect the CLM-2 with the Y-cable KC-91-S (K2.65008.0) to the ZMU-3 and the RS-socket.• Se

66Attaching the UMC/URM to the camera• Attach the universal motor controller UMC ➪ photo (for wireless remote control with attached URM) to the camer

67Attaching a URM to the FEM-2For radio operation of the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced the FEM-2 ➪ photo must be equipped with a URM ➪ photo. According

5Contents5.2 Remote Control via Cable ...1195.2.1 Manual control unitsfor remote control via cable ...1195.2.2 Operating the

68Setup

694.2 Attaching and Connecting the Manual Control UnitsAfter cabling up the motors and their power supplies, it is necessary to define which manual co

70WEB-3WMU-1 WMU-2WZU-1WZU-3WRC-1WFU-1WFU-3WZU-1WZU-3WRC-1WFU-1WFU-3WZU-1WZU-3WRC-1WFU-1WFU-3LDD-FP LDD-FPWMU-3WZB-3ZMU-3Operationorororororororand/or

715. Operation5.1 Radio Remote Control5.1.1 Manual control units for radio remote controlIn general for remote control via radio always at least one

72General featuresTwo units can be attached to the WMU-1 or WMU-2 to remotely control the lens:• the WZU-1 / WZU-3 (Wireless Zoom Unit) to remotely c

73Additionally the WMU-3 can be expanded with the Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3. Then up to three control units can be attached to one WMU-3. The f

745.1.2 Selecting the radio channelThe following units are equipped with a radio modem: • WMU-1, WMU-2, WMU-3 • URM-1, URM-2, URM-3 • LDB-ST, LDB-ST-

75Due to local telecommunications regulations, only certain channels are allowed in some countries. Units with "-2" and "-3" type

76• Set the desired channel with the rotary selection knob ➪ photo on the WMU (Wireless Main Unit).• Using the selection knob on the LDB (Lens Data

77LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2 LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2FEM-2Operationselection of radio channel

67. Trouble-Shooting ...1817.1 Power Supply ...1817.2 UMC, LDB, FEM-2 Mo

78LDB-LT / LDB-LT-2LDB-ST / LDB-ST-2RF-LED RF-LEDOperation

79RF-LEDRF-LEDREADY-LEDQuality of the radio connectionThe LED RF ➪ photo shows whether the quality of the radio transmission is sufficient. As long as

80 UMC-1 UMC-3READY-LED5.1.3 Operating the WMU-1, WMU-2, WMU-3 (Wireless Main Unit)The following description applies for all Wireless Main Units – t

81Note: The camera (ARRICAM with LDB or ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme/Advanced with FEM-2) or the UMC must always be switched on prior to the WMU.• Switch on

82• Calibrate the motor end stops by pressing the CAL-key ➪ photo on the WMU. During calibration no WMU can be switched on.Note: All WMUs or ZMUs mu

83Operationdrive direction switch

845.1.3.2 Resuming operation after an extended breakIf a lens ring was moved manually while the LCS was switched off, the stored values for the lens e

85WBU-3The operating time of a WBU-3 with a WMU-3 and a WFU-3 is approx. 12 hours.• The capacity of the WBU-3 battery is displayed with 5 LEDs ➪ phot

865.1.3.4 Replacing the battery WBU-1, WBU-2 WBU-3, WBU-4 (Wireless Battery Unit)Never place the battery contacts on a conductive surface. Do not shor

87WMU-3• Press the RELEASE button on the WMU-3 and pull the battery backwards to remove it.• Hook up a fully charged battery to the black pin ➪ pho

72. Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer2.1. Safety InstructionsPlease always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself

885.1.3.5 Charging the batteries WBU-1, WBU-2, WBU-3, WBU-4Only charge batteries in dry rooms and within a temperature range between 0°C and +50°C (32

89WBU-1, WBU-2• Push the adapter plug ➪ photo suited to your country onto the power supply. Alignment to the voltage is automatic within the range of

90• Connect the round plug ➪ photo on the power supply to the WAC-1 (Wireless Accumulator Charger).• Insert the WBU-1/WBU-2 to be charged with its w

91WAC-3WBU-3WBU-4WBU-3 WBU-4• Connect the round plug ➪ photo of the WAC-3 (Wireless Accumulator Charger) to the WBU-3/4. Alignment to the voltage is

92WMU-1 / WMU-25.1.3.6 CalibrationThe end stops of the lens rings are defined and stored during the automatic calibration process in order to prevent d

93WMU-35.1.3.7 Camera RUN• To start or stop the camera: Press the RUN key ➪ photo.The RUN-LED ➪ photo is illuminated green while the film is running.I

94WFU-1 / WFU-3WZU-1 WZU-35.1.4 Operating the WZU-1 / WZU-3 (Wireless Zoom Unit)5.1.4.1 Mounting the WZU on the WMUWZU-1 and WZU-3 are fully compatib

95WZU-1WZU-35.1.4.2 Zooming• Prior to operation, the end stops of the lens must be calibrated (see chapter 5.1.3.6 Calibration).• Press the zoom lev

96WZU-1WZU-35.1.4.3 Defining the zoom rangeFor zooming a defined range can be selected and stored.• Drive the zoom ring to one end of the selected rang

975.1.4.5 Setting zoom speedThe sensitivity of the zoom lever is pre-selected with the speed wheel ➪ photo. At maximum zoom speed (10), a mains supply