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- Page 1 User Guide v1.1 | November, 2018 Software Release Package v1.1 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 1 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 2 This USER GUIDE applies to the following product: K2.0016602 cPRO hand unit with Software Release Package v1.1 Document revision history: v1.1 Release Date: 15.11.2018 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 2 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 3 No license, express, implied or otherwise, is granted under any patents, copyrights or other intellectual property right of cmotion or others.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
5.2.5.4.3. Quick navigation main screens to adjustment menu .....21 5.2.5.5. HOME button ................... 21 5.2.5.6. System status LED ................21 5.2.6. Touch screen ....................22 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 4 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 5 6.2.3.1.5. Touch screen ................37 6.2.3.1.6. Thumb wheel ................38 6.2.3.1.7. Stealth mode all ..............38 6.2.3.2. CONTROLS ..................38 6.2.3.2.1. Knob ..................39 6.2.3.2.1.1. Control ..............39 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 5 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 6 6.2.3.4.2.3. Direction ...............57 6.2.3.4.2.4. Ramp ..............58 6.2.3.4.2.5. Calibrate ...............58 6.2.3.4.3. Stealth mode ................58 6.2.3.5. RANGEFINDER ................59 6.2.3.5.1. Offset ..................59 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 6 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 7 10.3. Dimensions and weight ..................73 10.4. Pinouts ....................... 74 10.5. Part numbers ...................... 74 10.6. Service contacts ....................78 10.7. International declarations ................... 79 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 7 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 8: For Your Safety
NOTICE explains practices not related to physical injury. No safety alert symbol appears with this signal word. Note: Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 8 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... - Page 9 For operation, always use a power source as indicated in the instructions. Always unplug the cable by gripping the plug, not the cable. Never try to repair. All repair work should be done by a qualified cmotion Service Center. Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paintmarked screws).
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Page 10: Audience And Intended Use
Always follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved. Note: The cPRO hand unit is solely and exclusively for use on professional camera setups. 3. Scope of delivery and... -
Page 11: Introduction
4. Introduction The cPRO hand unit is the wireless hand-held control unit of the cPRO lens control system with an integrated red-coded cmotion radio module. With its user friendly and intuitive interface the cPRO hand unit is lightweight and sets new standards in both design and ergonomics. -
Page 12: Lbus Connector
LBUS interface using any LBUS to LBUS cable. 4.2. CAM interface The cPRO hand unit does not have a CAM interface itself. But, the CAM interface on the cPRO motor / cPRO camin is also a fully functional LBUS connector. As such, it allows multiple lens motors and control devices to communicate with each other through K2.0015760 Cable... -
Page 13: Cpro Hand Unit Hardware Layout
User buttons Light sensor Touch display Thumb wheel Menu buttons HOME button Knob Slider REC button Joystick indicator display Back button All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 13 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 14: Control Interface
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Page 15: Panic Button
5.2.1.2. Panic button The cPRO panic button is a unique feature of the cPRO hand unit. It allows you to overwrite the mechnical hard stops without adjusting the predefined focus range. E.g. when shooting the slate outside of the predefined focus range, or the actor misses their mark. -
Page 16: Slider
5.2.2.1. Pre-marked iris strips In order to save time marking your iris strips for each lens, the cPRO hand unit offers three pre-marked strips. Each strip is engraved with a scale from close or 22 to one of three wide open iris values. For more information refer to section “6.2.3.2.2.2. Pre-marked strips”... -
Page 17: Joystick
The status LED for the joystick is a seperate LED above the position indicator display. This gives you direct feedback of the status of the joystick axis. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 17 of 80... -
Page 18: Thumb Wheel
Thumb wheel Thumb wheel The thumb wheel is a unique control interface of the cPRO hand unit with a relative position encoder. It allows you to navigate through all the menu pages comfortably even when wearing gloves. It is even possible to assign the thumb wheel as a 4th axis controller (available with Software Release Package v2.0). -
Page 19: Rec Button And Camera Status Led
User button 2 (UB2) User button 3 (UB3) All user buttons (UB1/UB2/UB3) in the center of the cPRO hand unit can be assigned individually. Once assigned to a user function, each assigned button will illuminate individually unless keypad brightness is set at 0. -
Page 20: Back Button
5.2.5.3. Back button Back button (BB1) The back button is located on the hand grip of the cPRO hand unit, underneath the LBUS connector. It is not illuminated but can be assigned individually to any user function. 5.2.5.4. Menu buttons... -
Page 21: Quick Navigation Between Main Screens
5.2.5.6. System status LED System status LED The sytem status LED indicates the status of the cPRO hand unit. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 21 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 22: Touch Screen
/ tap short enter sub menu (select) swipe right leave sub menu (back) All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 22 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 23: Cpro Hand Unit Software Layout
6. cPRO hand unit software layout 6.1. GUI main screen overview The cPRO hand unit features a user interface to configure the system. The touch sensitive display shows menu and status information and can be used to navigate through the main screens and the adjustment menu. - Page 24 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 24 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 25: Main Screen
Note: The lens adjustment menu can be reached from all FIZ main screens quickly by tapping and holding the touch display or by pressing and holding menu button 2 (MB2). All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 25 of 80... -
Page 26: Focus Main Screen
Iris scale The iris main screen displays a full iris scale grafically and numerically. T-stops are displayed in 1/10 increments. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 26 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 27: Zoom Main Screen
Camera main screen Camera record information Remaining record time Shutter speed Frames per second (FPS) White balance Camera battery status All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 27 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 28: Rangefinder Main Screens
Note: The numeric rangefinder distance value will turn green if the measured rangefinder distance is within the depth of field. Note: When using cmotion’s cfinder III, the rangefinders sensor warning will show up if no vaild measuring is possible. (Please refer to the cfinder III user guide) All content ©... -
Page 29: Rangefinder Settings Screen
Note: The buttons adjustment menu can be accessed from both buttons main screens quickly by tapping and holding the touch display or by pressing and holding the menu button 2 (MB2). All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 29 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 30: Controls Main Screen
Note: The controls adjustment menu can be accessed from the controls main screen quickly by tapping and holding the touch display or by pressing and holding menu button 2 (MB2). All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 30 of 80... -
Page 31: Motors Main Screens
The motor settings menu can be accessed from all motors main screens quickly by tapping and holding the touch display or by pressing and holding menu button 2 (MB2). All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 31 of 80... -
Page 32: Adjustment Menu
6.2. Adjustment menu 6.2.1. Adjustment menu overview All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 32 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 33: Adjustment Menu Navigation
* License required for control of camera settings / available with Software Release Package v2.0 ** available with Software Release Package v2.0 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 33 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 34: Main
The RF menu allows you to turn the wireless radio on or off. Note: If the cPRO hand unit is connected hard-wired to the cPRO motor or cPRO camin via the daisy-chain, the system will detect an LBUS loop and will turn the radio off automatically (LBUS loop detection). -
Page 35: Unit
NOTICE It may not be legal to operate the cPRO hand unit in a country/region other than the country/ region selected in the region menu. Select ROW (Rest of world) or use the device in hard- wired mode if you are unsure of the correct region setting. -
Page 36: Brightness
6.2.3.1.3.1. Auto activate The auto activate function can be turned on or off. If turned on, the cPRO hand unit´s illumination will turn off if the light sensor is exposed to a light source. If it gets darker, the illumination will switch on to the pre-defined brightness settings again (e.g if you are shooting outside and you have to enter a dark building). -
Page 37: Slider Brightness
The letter “D” for Display will illuminate each time you press the locked touch screen. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 37 of 80... -
Page 38: Thumb Wheel
6.2.3.2. CONTROLS The controls menu contains all settings related to the main controls: knob, slider and joystick. Knob Slider Joystick All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 38 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 39: Knob
Choose the right pre-marked focus ring to match the close focus value of your ■ lens. Enter the pre-marked rings menu and select the appropriate marker ring from the ■ list All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 39 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 40: Lock
Note: Before pre-marked iris strips can be used, a lens file needs to be created using the cPRO hand unit´s internal ‘create lens’ feature or a cworld. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 40 of 80... -
Page 41: Lock
Min, Mid or Max. At Min, the joystick needs more preasure to react. At Max, the joystick will respond to a lighter touch. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 41 of 80... -
Page 42: Speed
It is also possible to upload archive lens files via the USB port (available with Software Release Package v2.0). All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 42 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 43: Load
Note: If there is no lens loaded on the hand unit, advanced cPRO features will be disabled and the main screen will only display a percentage of th motors calibrated range. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 43 of 80... -
Page 44: Create
6.2.3.3.3. Create The Create menu allows you to create a lens file using the cPRO hand unit’s internal lens wizard. To create a new lens file, follow the procedure below. Note: While creating a new lens file, it is possible to exit the lens wizard using the back function (MB1) or the HOME button at any stage without loosing recently entered data. -
Page 45: Select Manufacturer
UB3 allows you to select a previous set character. Once it is highlighted in blue, you can change it using the thumb wheel or touch screen or delete it by pressing UB2. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 45 of 80... -
Page 46: Set Serial Number
Confirm your selection by pressing “next” (MB3) or swipe left on the touch screen. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 46 of 80... -
Page 47: Scale Calibration
As an alternative, you can also tap the touch screen to confirm your selection or press the back button (BB1). All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 47 of 80... - Page 48 Lines can either be added between values or added separately after all the values have been created. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 48 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 49: Iris Scale
However, to achieve the best matching lens data, it is recommended to input and assign as many values as possible using this procedure. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 49 of 80... -
Page 50: Zoom Scale
If you move the lens from the last set value in one direction, the lens wizard will predict the next value. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 50 of 80... - Page 51 Lines can either be added between values or added separately after all the values have been created. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 51 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
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Page 52: Save
As soon as at least one value is set per scale, the “save” icon will illuminate white. Press MB2 to save the lens file to the internal memory of the cPRO hand unit. With the present firmware release, up to 30 lens files can be saved. -
Page 53: Edit
6.2.3.3.4. Edit The edit menu allows you to edit existing lens files on the cPRO hand unit using the lens wizard. Note: If you are editing a lens file and you leave the lens wizard by pressing the back function (MB1) or the HOME button, changes will not be saved. -
Page 54: Delete
Edit” on page 53 in this manual. 6.2.3.3.5. Delete The delete menu allows you to delete an individual lens file from the cPRO hand unit’s internal memory. Once selected from the dynamic list, detailed lens information about the lens will be displayed on the following page. -
Page 55: Set Iris
For the correct circle of confusion value for your camera, please refer to the camera manual or contact the camera manufacturer. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 55 of 80... -
Page 56: Motors
Disconnect the plug if the device is not used for a longer period of time. IEC 60417-6056 (2011-05) for other moving parts All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 56 of 80... -
Page 57: Motor Settings
Note: The direction is defined from the operators point of view, from behind the camera. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 57 of 80... -
Page 58: Ramp
LBUS connected cforce motors will be turned off (e.g. if the camera angle is critical because of camera reflection in the picture). All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 58 of 80... -
Page 59: Rangefinder
Note: The limits icon in the rangefinder main screen will turn green if a rangefinder limit other than limit max = inf and limit min = 0 is set, otherwise the icon illuminates white. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 59 of 80... -
Page 60: Sensitivity
61 in this manual) Note: In order to use autofocus with a cPRO hand unit, a lens file needs to be loaded, a lens motor needs to be connected, engaged with the lens and assigned to focus. (For further information on how to create lens data, please refer to section “6.2.3.3. -
Page 61: Buttons
The buttons menu allows you to assign user functions to any assignable user button on the cPRO hand unit. Once a user function is assigned to a button, the button will illuminate and the buttons assignment will be displayed in the buttons main screens. If the button is assigned to no function (off) the corresponding user button will not be illuminated. -
Page 62: User Button Functions
Lock joystick digitally locks and unlocks the joystick Lock thumb wheel digitally locks and unlocks the thumb wheel All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 62 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 63: About
Radio module ID / firmware version Revision number Built date The cPRO hand unit ABOUT menu shows you all relevant data about your cPRO hand unit. Note: Please have this data available, if contacting the cmotion support team with any technical enquiries. -
Page 64: Lbus Devices
LBUS device needs to be inserted in the USB slot on the back side of the cPRO hand unit. The USB drive will be recognized and mounted automatically. - Page 65 LBUS device will restart automatically. NOTICE Please ensure the battery of the cPRO hand unit is completely charged before starting any update! Do not remove the battery or the USB drive from the cPRO hand unit while the update is in progress! NOTICE...
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Page 66: Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows you to reset the cPRO hand unit and all connected LBUS devices to manufacturer settings. Please select all if you want to reset all connected LBUS devices and the cPRO hand unit. Select cPRO hand unit if you want to reset the cPRO hand unit only. Select LBUS devices and then one device from the dynamic LBUS device list if you want to reset a specific LBUS device only. -
Page 67: Setting Up The Cpro System
Note: please double check if the region settings are set to the region you are located in. • cPRO hand unit: double press the HOME button to enter menu; go to MAIN / RADIO / Region to change the region settings. The region will be set on the cPRO motor automatically. -
Page 68: Assigning The Cpro And Other Motor's Control Axis
Note: If multiple hand units are used, please set all cPRO hand units you want to connect to the network to the same radio channel as the cPRO motor. Once a cPRO hand unit is set to the same radio channel like the cPRO motor, the device will connect automatically. Up to 3 cPRO hand units can be connected to a cPRO motor at a time (available with Software Release Package v2.0 / license required for each hand unit). -
Page 69: Using The Cpro Camin With Cforce Motors
Note: please double check if the region settings are set to the region you are located in. • cPRO hand unit: double press the HOME button to enter menu; go to MAIN / RADIO / Region to change the region settings. The region will be set on the cPRO camin automatically. -
Page 70: Assigning The Motor's Control Axis
Note: If multiple hand units are used, please set all cPRO hand units you want to connect to the network to the same radio channel as the cPRO camin. Once a cPRO hand unit is set to the same radio channel like the cPRO camin, the device will connect automatically. Up to 3 cPRO hand units can be connected to a cPRO camin at a time (available with Software Release Package v2.0 / license required for each hand unit). -
Page 71: Compatibility
8. Compatibility The cPRO hand unit is directly compatible with the following cmotion / ARRI products: cPRO motor / cPRO camin ■ cforce mini lens motor ■ cforce plus lens motor ■ cdistance ■ cfinder III ■ steady zoom / pan-bar zoom ■... -
Page 72: Appendix
Only the originally supplied battery should be used with the cPRO hand unit. Radio system The cPRO hand unit contains a radio unit that enables wireless lens control with a red coded radio module. A red ring at the base of the antenna mount on both the cPRO motor and cPRO camin identifies this. -
Page 73: Dimensions And Weight
C0EK_G50_Schnellbefestigung ASM Quick Fa C0EK_G92_Typenschild Nameplate / T Note: cmotion red radio and ARRI white radio are not compatible. This means the cPRO ISO 14583 TX - M3 - 30mm Flachkopfschr hand unit will not communicate with an ARRI white enabled camera or UMC. However,... -
Page 74: Pinouts
■ NOTICE The cPRO hand unit basic set does not include an LBUS or CAM cable. LBUS cables are available in various lengths and need to be ordered separately. Antenna part numbers Radiall/Larsen K2.0002007 Dipole / Reverse SMA... - Page 75 T 22-2.0 for cPRO hand unit K2.0019837 pre-marked iris strip close- T 1.0 for cPRO hand unit All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 75 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
- Page 76 ALEXA and AMIRA cameras. K2.0015755 Cable CAM (7p) - EXT (16p) Connects ARRI cforce RF motor / cmotion cPRO motor and camin to the EXT connector of an ALEXA EV camera. Provides camera RUN/STOP function, tally and camera status information on ARRI WCU-4 / cmotion cPRO hand unit.
- Page 77 Provides camera RUN/STOP function and tally. K2.0015760 Cable CAM (7p) - LBUS Connects ARRI cforce RF motor / cmotion cPRO motor and camin to LBUS devices or LBUS power source. Provides power to LBUS daisy chain or LBUS device features on ARRI WCU-4 / cmotion cPRO hand unit.
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Page 78: Service Contacts
ARRI China (Beijing) Co. Ltd China, Chaowai SOHO Suite C0656 Chaowai Dajie Yi 6, Chaoyang Qu, 100020, Beijing store@arri.cn +86 10 5900 9680 All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 78 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu... -
Page 79: International Declarations
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 79 of 80... - Page 80 The cPRO hand unit contains the following radio module: FCC ID: Y7N-EMIP400 IC ID: 9482A-EMIP400 CMIT ID: 2017DJ7863C(M) MIC ID: 020-180030 NCC: CCAH18LP0660T0 KC: R-CRM-ARg-EMIP400 EMIP400s: ETA:1385/2018/ERLO All content © 2018, cmotion GmbH. All specifications are subject to change without further notice. page 80 of 80 http://www.cmotion.eu...
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