Wireless Remote System System Guide

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WRS_WIRELESS REMOTE SYSTEM

SYSTEM GUIDE 09/2004

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W R S _ WIRELESS REMOTE SYSTEM SYSTEM GUIDE 09/2004
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02 W RS System Guide 08/2004
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 03 DEAR FRIENDS Working on a film set is a hectic business, and the equipment must meet high standards so you can perform your job as efficiently as possible. In designing this new generation of components for the Wireless Remote System we have carefully looked at the needs of the assistants and talked to many of you about existing lens and camera remote systems. In addition we have talked to many rental houses about their needs.
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04 W RS System Guide 08/2004 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Old Radio Modem vs. New Radio Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Using Cables Instead of Radio Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 INTRODUCTION A lens and camera control system as modular and flexible as the ARRI Wireless Remote System necessarily consists of many individual parts. This guide is designed so you can easily navigate those parts and get an overview of what is available and how the system can be configured. For clarities sake, we have divided the individual parts of the system into the following categories.
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06 W RS System Guide 08/2004 NOTES Old Radio Modem vs. New Radio Modem The new radio modem inside the WMU-3, Studio LDB-2, Lite LDB-2 and URM-3 is smaller and lighter than the old one, it draws less power and has a more robust transmission scheme. Because of that, it is not compatible with the old radio modem used in the WMU-1, Studio LDB, Lite LDB and URM-1. To preserve the rental houses' investment in the existing hardware, we offer an upgrade path to install the new radio modems in the old hardware.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 What About the Wired Lens Control System? Most parts of the wired Lens Control System can still be used with some minor limitations. Below is a short run down of compatibilities. Details can be found in the Lens Control System manual. The Zoom Main Unit (ZMU-1 or ZMU-2) can be connected with a cable to the UMC-1, Studio LDB, Studio LDB-2, Lite LDB, Lite LDB-2 or FEM-2 to control zoom.
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08 W RS System Guide 08/2004 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 I C a m e r a s : F o c u s o n l y WBU-3 WMU-3 Wireless Main Unit 3 K2.52240.0 WFU-3 Wireless Focus Unit 3 K2.52268.0 WBU-3 Wireless Battery Unit 3 K2.52238.0 WMU-3 Hand Controllers WFU-3 Studio LDB-2 Studio Lens Data Box 2 with ARRICAM Studio CLM-2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2.54194.0 K2.52036.0 It is also possible to use CLM-1 motors instead of CLM-2 motors.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 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 I C a m e r a s : F o c u s , Z o o m , I r i s Hand Controllers WBU-3 WMU-3 WZU-3 WMU-3 Wireless Main Unit 3 K2.52240.0 WZU-3 Wireless Zoom Unit 3 K2.52267.0 WFU-3 Wireless Focus Unit 3 K2.52268.0 WBU-3 Wireless Battery Unit 3 K2.52238.0 WFU-3 Studio LDB-2 Studio Lens Data Box 2 with ARRICAM Studio K2.54194.0 CLM-2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2.52036.0 CLM-1 Controlled Lens Motor 1 K2.41378.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 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 I C a m e r a s : F o c u s & C a m e r a C o n t r o l WMU-3 Hand Controllers WBU-3 WMU-3 WRC-1 WEB-3 Wireless Main Unit 3 K2.52240.0 WFU-3 Wireless Focus Unit 3 K2.52268.0 WEB-3 Wireless Extension Bracket 3 K2.52241.0 WBU-3 Wireless Battery Unit 3 K2.52238.0 WRC-1 Wireless Remote Control 1 K2.52087.0 WFU-3 Studio LDB-2 Studio Lens Data Box 2 with ARRICAM Studio CLM-2 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 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 I C a m e r a s : F o c u s & L D S Hand Controllers WBU-3 WMU-3 LDD-FP WEB-3 WMU-3 Wireless Main Unit 3 K2.52240.0 WFU-3 Wireless Focus Unit 3 K2.52268.0 WEB-3 Wireless Extension Bracket 3 K2.52241.0 WBU-3 Wireless Battery Unit 3 K2.52238.0 LDD-FP Lens Data Display for Focus Puller K2.54163.0 WFU-3 Studio LDB-2 Studio Lens Data Box 2 with ARRICAM Studio K2.54194.0 Controlled Lens Motor 2 K2.52036.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 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 I C a m e r a s : Focus, Zoom, Iris, LDS, Camera Control Hand Controllers WBU-3 WMU-3 WZU-3 LDD-FP WEB-3 WFU-3 WBU-3 WMU-3 WRC-1 WMU-3 Wireless Main Unit 3 K2.52240.0 WZU-3 Wireless Zoom Unit 3 K2.52267.0 WFU-3 Wireless Focus Unit 3 K2.52268.0 WEB-3 Wireless Extension Bracket 3 K2.52241.0 WBU-3 Wireless Battery Unit 3 K2.52238.0 WRC-1 Wireless Remote Control 1 K2.52087.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 WRS COMPONENTS Wireless Main Unit 3 (WMU-3) The Wireless Main Unit is the heart of the ARRI Wireless Remote System. It accepts the hand controllers for focus and iris (WFU-1, WFU-3), zoom (WZU-1, WZU-3), camera remote control (WRC-1), the Lens Data Display for Focus Puller (LDD-FP) and it communicates with the camera. Up to three Wireless Main Units can talk to one camera at the same time.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 WRS COMPONENTS Wireless Main Unit 1 (WMU-1) Like the WMU-3, the Wireless Main Unit 1 is the main control unit of the Wireless Remote System. It accepts the hand controllers for focus and iris (WFU-1, WFU-3), zoom (WZU-1, WZU-3) and camera remote control (WRC-1), and it communicates with the camera. Up to three WMU-1 units can talk to one camera at the same time.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 WRS COMPONENTS Wireless Focus Unit 3 (WFU-3) The WFU-3 is used to control focus and/or iris. Focus and iris can be assigned freely to hand wheel and slider, and electronic lens and knob limits can be easily set. In addition it is possible to set mechanical knob limits. The WFU-3 is similar to the WFU-1 except that it is lighter than the WFU-1 and the index marker can be rotated 180° for better viewing.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 WRS COMPONENTS Wireless Zoom Unit 1 (WZU-1) The WZU-1 is used to control zoom. Zoom speed can be adjusted and zoom limits can be easily set. The WZU-1 has the zoom knob in the best position for use with the WMU-1 or WMU-2. Compatibility: The WZU-1 can be attached to any Wireless Main Unit (WMU-1, WMU-2, 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.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 WRS COMPONENTS Lens Data Display for Focus Puller (LDD-FP) The LDD-FP is a small and lightweight display showing critical lens information and camera status. It can be configured to show focus scale, zoom scale, iris scale and camera status in any combination. Because of its small size it can be mounted in many ways, allowing the assistant to see precise lens and camera information while keeping an eye on the action.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 WRS COMPONENTS Wired Handgrip Attachment 2 (WHA-2) With this handgrip attachment the hand controllers WFU-1, WFU-3 and/or WZU-1, WZU-3 or the Wireless Remote Control (WRC-1) can be operated hardwired. Compatibility: The WHA-2 works with the ARRICAM Studio, the ARRICAM Lite and the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme. It can be connected to the LCS socket of an ARRICAM Lens Data Box or 435 Xtreme with cable LC-M1, LC-M2, LC-Z1 or LC-Z2.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 WRS COMPONENTS WHA-2 Rosette Bracket This bracket is used to mount the WHA-2 and WHA-3 onto an ARRIHEAD. It connects to the Wired Handgrip Attachment with a quick release dovetail mechanism. This dovetail clamps onto a 15mm rod, which can be swiveled out for flexible positioning of the Wired Handgrip Attachment and attached controller. A 5mm hex key is needed for mounting the bracket onto the ARRIHEAD rosette. K2.52153.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 WRS COMPONENTS Universal Radio Module 1 (URM-1) The Universal Radio Module 1 mounts on the UMC-1 or 435 Xtreme to allow the camera to communicate with the WMU-1. Compatibility: Can be used with Wireless Main Unit 1 (WMU-1) only. K2.52048.0 Universal Radio Module 1 Universal Radio Module 2 (URM-2) The Universal Radio Module 2 mounts on the UMC-1 or 435 Xtreme to allow the camera to communicate with the WMU-2 or WMU-3.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 WRS COMPONENTS Studio LDB Adapter The Studio LDB Adapter allows the mounting of the Studio Lens Data Box 1m/3ft away from the camera body. This is preferable under some circumstances, most notably when using the ARRICAM Studio on a Steadicam. Compatibility: The Studio LDB Adapter works only on the ARRICAM Studio with Studio Lens Data Box or Studio Lens Data Box 2. K2.54144.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 WRS COMPONENTS Controlled Lens Motor 2 (CLM-2) This small and lightweight motor is particularly suited to applications for which weight and size are decisive factors, e.g. Steadicam shots, 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.
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0 8 /2 0 0 4 C O M PAT I B I L I T Y O V E R 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.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 C O M PAT I B I L I T Y O V E R V I E W WMU-1 (old radio modem) URM-1 URM-1 UMC-1 FEM-2 16SR3, 235, 435 435ES, 435 Advanced, 535A, 535B LDB 435 Advanced, 435 Xtreme WFU-1 or WFU-3 and/or WZU-1 or WZU-3 WMU-1 or WRC-1 • Neither WZU-1 nor WZU-3 should be attached between the Wireless Remote Controller (WRC-1) and the Wireless Main Unit. • When the 435, 435ES or 435 Advanced is used with the UMC-1, wireless lens control and camera RUN is possible.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 C O M PAT I B I L I T Y O V E R V I E W WMU-2 (new radio modem) URM-2 URM-2 URM-3 URM-3 or or LDB 2 FEM-2 UMC-1 16SR3, 235, 435 435ES, 435 Advanced, 535A, 535B 435 Advanced, 435 Xtreme WFU-1 or WFU-3 and/or WZU-1 or WZU-3 WMU-2 or WRC-1 • Neither WZU-1 nor WZU-3 should be attached between the Wireless Remote Controller (WRC-1) and the Wireless Main Unit.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 C O M PAT I B I L I T Y O V E R V I E W WMU-3 (new radio modem) URM-2 URM-3 URM-2 URM-3 or or UMC-1 FEM-2 16SR3, 235, 435 435ES, 435 Advanced, 535A, 535B LDB 2 435 Advanced, 435 Xtreme ARRICAM WFU-1 WFU-1 or or WFU-3 WFU-3 and/or and/or WZU-1 WZU-1 or or WZU-3 WZU-3 WMU-3 or WRC-1 LDD-FP WEB-3 * For technical notes, please look at the next page.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 Notes for WMU-3 (new radio modem): • Except for the WFU, the same two hand controllers cannot be attached to the WMU-3. When two WFUs are attached, the FOCUS/IRIS switch must be switched up for one unit, and down for the other before the WMU is turned on. This will assign focus to the hand wheel of one unit and iris to the hand wheel of the other. • Don’t attach the WRC-1 and the LDD-FP to the same WMU-3.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 C O M PAT I B I L I T Y O V E R V I E W S WHA-2/WHA-3 (cable) FEM-2 435 Advanced, 435 Xtreme Cable LC-M1 or LC-Z1 or Cable KC-70 WFU-1 or WFU-3 and/or WZU-1 or WZU-3 WHA-2 or WHA-3 or WRC-1 or • 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.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 CABLE OVERVIEW Cables for Hand Controllers Unit Description Length Connects... WC-E1 WEU Cable 1m/3ft WMA-1 to WHA-1, WHA-2, WHA-3 WC-E2 Extension cable for WEU-1 3m/10ft Ident. # K4.52336.0 K2.52084.0 Cables for Camera Modules Unit Description Length Connects... Ident. # UC-C1 UMC Power Cable 24Volt 1m/3ft UMC-1 to 235, 435, 535, 16SR3 K2.52046.0 UC-R1 Camera Control Cable 80 cm/32 inches UMC-1 to 235, 435, 535, 16SR3 K2.52079.
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W RS System Guide 08/2004 C O M PAT I B I L I T Y TA B L E Items marked in yellow (light grey on b/w prints) are equipped with the old radio modem and are compatible only with other yellow items. Blue marked items (dark grey on b/w prints) are equipped with the new radio modem and are only compatible with other blue items. Items without a color do not care which radio modem is used. In the “Compatible with” column we have only listed items that can be directly attached and/or connected to each other.
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WR S System Guide 0 8 /2 0 0 4 Hand Radios These so called “Wireless Main Units” are held in the hand, and communicate with the camera radios. Unit Description Compatible with Ident. # WMU-1 Wireless Main Unit 1 WBU-2, WFU-1, WFU-3, WZU-1, WZU-3, WRC-1, URM-1, Studio LDB, Lite LDB K2.52052.0 WMU-2 Wireless Main Unit 2 WMU-3, WBU-2, WFU-1, WFU-3, WZU-1, WZU-3, WRC-1, URM-2, URM-3, Studio LDB-2, Lite LDB-2 K2.52236.
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