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- Page 1 SXU-1 Single Axis Unit I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Date: 05 February 2014 ...
- Page 2 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. Original version. For further assistance ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H. Pottendorferstraße 25-27/3/1 A-1120 Vienna Austria E-mail: service@arri.com www.arri.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Contents For your safety Risk levels and alert symbols ............. 5 Vital precautions ................. 5 General precautions ..............6 Audience and intended use ............6 System requirements ..............6 ... - Page 4 LCS connector pin-out ............. 36 12.2 Dimensions and weight ............36 12.3 Electrical data ................36 12.4 ARRI white radio channels (ISM B) ......... 37 12.5 Declarations of conformity ............38 ...
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Page 5: For Your Safety
For your safety Always keep this document on hand. It should be read, understood and observed by all persons using SXU-1 Single Axis Units. All other products must be handled as prescribed by their manufacturers. Risk levels and alert symbols... -
Page 6: General Precautions
6 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit General precautions NOTICE: The product is designed for all cameras with the ARRI Lens Control System LCS or Universal Motor Controller UMC-3A. For use with other cameras, consult the respective manufacturer. Use only the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. -
Page 7: Scope Of Delivery And Warranty
Instruction manual Original packaging For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI representative. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products. For spare parts and additional accessories, see p. 35. ... -
Page 8: Product Layout
8 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Product layout The SXU-1 is a single-axis hand unit for wireless lens motor control (iris, focus, zoom). It is compatible with ALEXA (XT) Plus/Studio models or with other cameras via the Universal Motor Controller UMC- 1 Control panel... -
Page 9: Product Identification
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Product identification Type label and serial number (2) are on the product’s back. FCC ID and IC numbers are on the CE conformity label (1). Control knob NOTICE: Motors can be rigged either left or right of a lens. Correct control knob operation requires a properly set lens motor direction (see p. -
Page 10: Control Panel
10 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Control panel 1 Recording button REC 4 Navigation buttons 2 LED for camera status 5 Sensor for AUTO backlight 3 Power button 6 Display Control display 1 Upper navigation buttons 5 Connectivity status 2 Upper navigation info 6 Battery status 3 Lower navigation info 7 Preset lens axis... -
Page 11: Typical Operation Setups
(or motor controller). Wireless (via white radio) For wireless operation, you can combine up to three SXU-1 per camera (or motor controller). Sync cables allow a 3D operation. Please consult your camera or controller manuals. Or ask your ARRI partner. -
Page 12: Wired (Via Lcs)
12 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Wired (via LCS) For wired operation, maximum LCS cable length is 75 m (250 ft). Power is supplied via the camera (or motor controller). NOTICE: LCS connection automatically disables the SXU-1’s white radio and distributed control. ... -
Page 13: Power Supply
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Power supply Rechargeable battery DANGER! High voltage! Risk of electric shock! Use only the recommended battery and charger (see p. 35). Read valid battery and charger manuals before use. Never expose to humidity. Never disassemble. NOTICE: Old batteries should not be disposed of in domestic waste: Always dispose them according to valid local regulations and the information in the battery manual. -
Page 14: Ac Power Grid
14 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit AC power grid DANGER! High voltage! Risk of electric shock! Use only the original AC power pack (see p. 35) and read its manual before use. Never expose to humidity. Never disassemble. Via five different adapters, the optional Hand Unit AC Power Supply connects the product to AC grids worldwide. -
Page 15: Lcs Hardwire
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit LCS hardwire 1. Connect product (1) to camera (2) via a standard LCS cable (maximum length: 75 m/250 ft). 2. Product is now supplied with power/control lines and ready-to- switch-on. NOTICE: Battery charging is not possible via the product. ... -
Page 16: Prior To Operation
16 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Prior to operation Before each switch-on NOTICE: Always prepare the camera first: Connect lens motors and motor controller with white radio according to valid camera manual. Only then, should you connect the camera to the product. After each change of lens NOTICE: Each change of lens requires a new calibration. - Page 17 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 1. Ensure proper power supply and camera preparation (see p. 16). 2. Press power button (1). 3. Product initializes: Display blinks init (2). 4. Check product connectivity: (1) Ready-to-connect but not yet connected. If (1) blinks init: Product is still initializing. (2) White-radio-connected.
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Page 18: Selecting A Radio Channel
18 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 5. CAL blinks CALIBRATING (1). 6. Each connected lens motor moves the lens ring from the end-to- end position. 7. CAL reappears solid: initialization complete. Selecting a radio channel NOTICE: Never select a frequency that will interfere with other radio setups. When initially selecting a radio channel, do so via the camera receiver (not via the product). -
Page 19: Switching The Radio Off/On
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 4. Submenu opens (C) on preset channel (in this case: 5). 5. Scroll UP or DOWN to select new channel (for frequencies see p. 37), or to switch white radio OFF. 6. Confirm with SET (D). 7. Exit with HOME. Switching the radio off/on 1. -
Page 20: Selecting A Lens Axis
20 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Selecting a lens axis 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll DOWN until Lens Axis. 4. Press ENTER. 5. Submenu opens (C). 6. Check preset lens axis (n/a indicates non-availability). 7. Scroll UP or DOWN to select Focus, Iris, Zoom or off (D). Note: Select off to deactivate all lens axes. -
Page 21: Calibrating To Lens
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Calibrating to lens NOTICE: Each change of lens requires new calibration, including torque and sometimes motor direction. To avoid damage, always calibrate motors to a new lens. 1. Press CAL (A) for at least three seconds. 2. Display will count down to zero (B). 3. -
Page 22: Changing The Lens Motor Torque
22 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Changing the lens motor torque NOTICE: High torque can damage the lens. Always set a torque appropriate to the lens. Rule of thumb: Small lens, small torque. Always increase the torque in small steps. 1. Press MENU (A). 2. -
Page 23: Changing The Lens Motor Direction
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Changing the lens motor direction 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll DOWN until Motor Direction. 4. Press ENTER. 5. With UP or DOWN (C), select focus, iris or zoom motor. 6. Press CHANGE for each selection 7. -
Page 24: Operation
24 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Operation NOTICE: Conduct all prior-to-operation preparations (see p. 16). Changing the backlight The display and control knob backlight can be dimmed to a preset maximum. You can toggle between two modes: AUTO Backlight automatically on/off via sensor. Steady backlight. -
Page 25: Limiting The Motor Range
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 5. Display opens: here on AUTO (C). 6. Toggle with MODE: here onto FIX (D). 7. Scroll UP or DOWN for backlight intensity (0=off). 8. Confirm and exit with HOME. Limiting the motor range Limiting the motor range allows a more sensitive lens control. 1. -
Page 26: Limiting The Control Knob Range
26 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 3. With control knob (C), turn lens axis to desired end position. 4. Press LIMIT (D) again. 5. Blinking changes to an icon: Limits are set. 6. To reset: Press LIMIT (D) again. NOTICE: To set motor limits, you can also keep LIMIT pressed from start to end position. -
Page 27: Recording
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 3. With control knob (C), turn lens axis to desired end position. 4. Press K-LIM (D) again 5. Blinking changes to an icon: Limits are set. 6. To reset: Press K-LIM (D) again. NOTICE: To set control knob limits, you can also keep K-LIM pressed from start to end position. -
Page 28: Switching Off
28 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Switching off 1. Press power button (1) for at least three seconds. 2. Display (2) will count down to zero and go out. 3. Product is now switched off. NOTICE: To interrupt switch-off, simply release power button during count- down. -
Page 29: Accessories
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Accessories Marking ring Plain white marking rings allow you to scale the control knob with simple board markers. You can also change the rings. 1. Pull off old marking ring (1). 1. New ring must align properly (2, see detail) and snap audibly. Shoulder strap 1. -
Page 30: Optional Rigger Grip
30 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Optional rigger grip 1. With a 3 mm Allen key, unscrew standard grip (1). Note: Screws are secured from falling into the grip. 1. Attach rigger grip (2). 2. Product is now ready-to-rig. ... -
Page 31: Maintenance
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Maintenance NOTICE: Never attempt to repair the product. Never open it. Never insert objects. Have it always repaired and serviced by authorized ARRI Service Centers. Never remove or deactivate any product safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paint-marked screws). - Page 32 32 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 8. Press MENU (A). 9. Menu opens (B). 10. Scroll DOWN until Firmware. 11. Press ENTER. 12. Update information appears (C). 13. Press both UPDATE keys simultaneously. 14. LED flashes red and green: update running. 15. LED stops, product restarts (D). 16.
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Page 33: System Information
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 17. Switch off product. 18. Remove SD card (2). 19. Reattach grip (1). System information 1. Press MENU (A). 2. Menu opens (B). 3. Scroll UP or DOWN until System Info. 4. Press ENTER. -
Page 34: Storage, Shipment, Disposal
5. System information appears (C). 6. For menu: Go BACK. 7. Exit via HOME. Storage, shipment, disposal NOTICE: Always store, ship and dispose of the product according to local regulations. ARRI is not liable for consequences arising from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal. ... -
Page 35: Order Numbers
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Order numbers K2.0000071 Single Axis Unit SXU-1 11.1 Included accessories K2.72117.0 Plain White Marking Ring Shoulder Strap K4.0000711 Instruction Manual (English) K5.0000418 11.2 Optional accessories K2.0000425 Hand Unit AC Power Supply HPS-1 Rigger Grip K2.0000849 K2.0000848 Calibrating Ring 11.3 Recommended charger and battery K2.47851.0... -
Page 36: Appendix
36 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Appendix 12.1 LCS connector pin-out 1 GND 2 NC 3 CAN-L 4 CAN-H 5 Battery +10.4 to 34 V DC 12.2 Dimensions and weight W 148 mm H 139 mm D 89 mm Weight without straps and battery: 592 g / 20.9 oz. 12.3 Electrical data AC power input... -
Page 37: Arri White Radio Channels (Ism B)
SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 12.4 ARRI white radio channels (ISM B) 2.410 GHz 2.415 GHz 2.430 GHz 2.435 GHz 2.450 GHz 2.455 GHz 2.470 GHz 2.475 GHz ... -
Page 38: Declarations Of Conformity
38 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit 12.5 Declarations of conformity EC Declaration of Conformity The product Single Axis Unit SXU-1 conforms with the specifications of following European directives: Directive 2004/108/EC Community directive for the adaptation of legal regulations of member countries regarding electromagnetic compatibility ... - Page 39 SXU‐1 Single Axis Unit Canadian 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. This Class A device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
- Page 40 For further assistance ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H. Pottendorferstraße 25-27/3/1 A-1120 Vienna Austria E-mail: service@arri.com www.arri.com ...