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- Page 1 LCUBE CUB-2 LCUBE CUB-2 LBUS to ENG Protocol Converter LBUS to ENG Protocol Converter U S E R M A N U A L U S E R M A N U A L Date: 17th February 2017 Date: 17th February 2017...
- Page 2 Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications excepted. ARRI, ALEXA, AMIRA, Master Grip, LDS and LENS DATA SYSTEM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such.
- Page 3 Neither ARRI nor its subsidiaries assume any liability for infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use of such products. No...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents For your safety..............6 Audience and intended use..........8 Scope of delivery and warranty........9 LBUS.................11 Introduction..............12 Sample setup............13 Layout................14 Status..............14 Setup button............15 Operation................16 Software update.............. 17 Appendix................18 Part numbers............18 Pinouts..............22 Compatibility............24 9.3.1 Cameras and lenses........24... -
Page 6: For Your Safety
For your safety For your safety Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand, and follow the instructions comprehensively in this document. Risk levels and alert symbols Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate different risk levels: DANGER! DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. - Page 7 Risk of fire! Short-circuits and back currents to power supplies/batteries may entail lethal damage! Always use original ARRI/cmotion LBUS cables to external power sources (D-Tap, XLR)! ARRI/cmotion LBUS cables to external power sources provide a protection circuit to prevent back currents to power supplies/batteries.
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Page 8: Audience And Intended Use
ARRI guidelines. Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved. The LCUBE CUB-2 is solely and exclusively for use on professional camera setups. -
Page 9: Scope Of Delivery And Warranty
NOTICE Product and packaging contain recyclable materials. Always store, ship, and dispose of according to local regulations. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal. Delivery On delivery, please check that the package and content are intact. - Page 10 Warranty Warranty For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI Service Partner. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.
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Page 11: Lbus
LBUS LBUS LBUS is an ARRI/cmotion bus standard designed to allow multiple lens motors and control devices to communicate with each other. -
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction Introduction The LCUBE CUB-2 is a miniature signal converter that integrates the 12 pin Hirose ENG protocol into the LBUS ecosystem. It provides two options for iris control: Auto-iris from the camera or manual iris from a Master Grip. -
Page 13: Sample Setup
Introduction Sample setup 3rd party camera with ENG lens and Master Grips... -
Page 14: Layout
Layout Layout ENG IN - camera ENG OUT - lens Setup button Indicator: Iris control via cam- Indicator: Iris control via LBUS LBUS connectors Status The LED of the SETUP button indicates the current status. Solid green Device is ready, no warnings Green/red flashing No LBUS master device con- nected... -
Page 15: Setup Button
Layout Setup button IRIS source The source of iris control can be either set to camera or LBUS. The currently active iris source is indicated by two arrows underneath the SETUP button (see "Layout", page 14, (4) and (5)). Press the SETUP button momentarily to indicate the current iris source. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Operation Connect the ENG input of CUB-2 to the camera Hirose 12 • pin lens interface (optional). Connect the ENG output of CUB-2 with the ENG lens • cable. Connect the control devices (e.g. Master Grips) via LBUS • with the CUB-2. -
Page 17: Software Update
Before starting the update, make sure that there are no devices connected to the LCUBE CUB-2, except LBUS devices necessary for the update itself. WARNING! Do not switch off power and do not remove the storage media during the update, as this may damage the LCUBE CUB-2. -
Page 18: Appendix
Cable LCUBE CUB-2 to camera Hi12 1.6ft K2.0009620 LCUBE Bracket Quick release bracket with 3/8" screw for LCUBE converters NOTICE The LCUBE CUB-2 Basic Set does not include an LBUS cable. LBUS cables are available in various lengths and need to be ordered separately. - Page 19 Appendix Mechanical accessories K2.0009620 LCUBE bracket (included) K2.0006176 CLM-5/cforce mini clamp console 19/15 mm (not included)
- Page 20 Appendix LBUS cables K2.0006749 Cable LBUS 0,2 m/8" LCB-3 K2.0006750 Cable LBUS 0,3 m/1 ft LCB-4 K2.0006751 Cable LBUS 0,5 m/1.6 ft LCB-A K2.0006752 Cable LBUS 0,8 m/2.6 ft LCB-1 K2.0006753 Cable LBUS 1,5 m/5 ft LCB-5 K2.0006754 Cable LBUS 3 m/10 ft LCB-1-01 K2.0006755 Cable LBUS 6 m/20 ft LCB-2 K2.0006756...
- Page 21 Risk of fire! Short-circuits and back currents to power supplies/batteries may entail lethal damage! Always use original ARRI/cmotion LBUS cables to external power sources (D-Tap, XLR)! ARRI/cmotion LBUS cables to external power sources provide a protection circuit to prevent back currents to power supplies/batteries.
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Page 22: Pinouts
Appendix Pinouts LBUS connector 1 GND Ground 2 CAN-L CAN bus 3 V-BAT Power supply in-/output 4 CAN-H CAN bus 12 Pin LENS connector 1, 2 n.c. Ground 4, 5 n.c. +12V Regulated 12V/1A lens supply 7, 8, 9, 10 n.c. - Page 23 Appendix 12 Pin CAM connector 1, 2 n.c. Ground 4, 5 n.c. DC-IN 12-34 VDC IN 7, 8, 9, 10 n.c. CAM Rx Serial connec- tion CAM Tx Serial connec- tion...
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Page 24: Compatibility
The following hand units can be connected directly to the LCUBE CUB-2 for servo motor control or REC start/stop functionality. In such a case, use the Cable LCUBE CUB-2 to camera Hi12 (K2.0013194) to connect the camera 12 pin Hirose lens interface... -
Page 25: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Temperature range: -20 to +50° C (-4 to +122° F) Supply voltage: 12 - 34 VDC Current consumption: 50mA @ 24 V 9.4.1 Dimensions and weight Dimensions Weight CUB-2: 60g/2.12oz LCUBE Bracket: 13g/0.46oz... -
Page 26: Service Contacts
Appendix Service contacts Munich, Germany Vienna, Austria Arnold & Richter Cine Tech- ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Ges.m.b.H. +49 89 3809 2121 +43 1 8920107 30 service@arri.de service@arri.at Business hours: Business hours: Mo. - Fr. 9:00 - 17:00 (CET) Mo. - Fr. 9:00 - 17:00 (CET) -
Page 27: International Declarations
Appendix International declarations EC Declaration of Conformity The product conforms with the specifications of the following European directives: Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of... - Page 28 Appendix Industry Canada Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class A specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil est conforme à CNR-210 d' Industrie Canada.