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- Page 1 A R R I M O T I O N User’s Guide Software Version 2 See page 11 for information on the new features 01/2004...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Contents 1. Introduction............12 1.1. Simple Motion Control ............... 13 1.2. System Components Overview..........14 1.3. Who Does What?............... 16 1.4. Definitions .................. 17 1.5. System Components List ............19 2. Setup..............22 2.1. Basic Sample Configuration ............23 2.2. - Page 4 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 5.2. The Head Adapter Mounting Bracket........123 5.3. Configuring the Main Controller ..........124 5.4. The Camera Control Box CCB-1 ..........128 5.5. The Motor Control Box MCB-1..........132 5.6. Lens Control Box LCB-1 ............133 5.7.
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- Page 7 ARRI or its subsidiaries does not assume any liability for infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI Motion products or any other liability arising from the use of such products. No license, express, implied or otherwise, is granted under any patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of ARRI or others.
- Page 8 Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by ARRI, as they may cause hazards and void the warranty. Do not repair any part of the system. Repairs must only be carried out by authorized ARRI repair shops. Do not remove any safety measure of the System.
- Page 9 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Unplug the system from the AC power outlet before opening any part of the system or before making any changes to the systems, especially when attaching or removing cables. Be sure that all electric cables are intact and install properly before you running the system...
- Page 10 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Safety Features The ARRIMOTION System can be stopped by the following means: • The STOP button in the Play/Record screen of the Jogbox stops the system’s movement. • The silver button above the screen on the Jogbox stops the system’s movement. It may take a moment till the motors come to a standstill.
- Page 11 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Software Version This User’s Guide is for the ARRIMOTION system as of software version 1.8. To check the software version, look at the Jogbox display while the ARRIMOTION system powers up. In addition, the software packet version can be seen in the System Settings screen that is accessible via the File screen.
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Page 12: Introduction
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Page 13: Simple Motion Control
ARRIHEAD and Lens Control System in the normal fashion, while the ARRIMOTION system records all actions. Playing moves back is as easy as pushing the PLAY button on a video recorder. Because standard ARRI components are used, the producer will be pleased since fewer specialty items have to be rented. -
Page 14: System Components Overview
1.2. System Components Overview The Main Controller The main controller is attached to the ARRIHEAD‘s right side. It is the brain of the ARRIMOTION system and all cables connect here. The main controller consists of at least one module, the Camera Control Box (CCB-1). - Page 15 ARRIMOTION Bloop Light is used to expose a reference mark on the film. • GPI Trigger Box The GPI Trigger Box is used to trigger external events from the ARRIMOTION system, or to have the ARRIMOTION system be triggered by external events.
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Page 16: Who Does What
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 1.3. Who Does What? The graphic shows what inputs a basic ARRIMOTION configuration receives and what it controls. Input Main Controller Controlled Items Camera Camera Jogbox Bloop Light Main Controller Laptop GPI Trigger Box Camera Control... -
Page 17: Definitions
An encoder is an electrical component that translates motion into an electrical signal. Underneath the focus knob of the ARRI Lens Control System, for instance, is an encoder that converts the rotation of the knob into an electrical signal. This signal is then used to drive the lens motors. - Page 18 A Move describes the changing of all axes that have been defined. If you push the record button on the ARRIMOTION system, than pan and tilt around wildly and then push Stop, you have recorded a Move. This Move can now be played back, at full or some partial speed.
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Page 19: System Components List
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 1.5. System Components List Code Ident# Name Description K2.52103.0 CCB-1 Camera Control The main module that contains move (HDD) storage and camera control (requires a K2.52231.0 camera cable). (SSD) HDD: Harddisk SSD:Solid State Disk MCB-1 K2.52107.0 Motor Control Controller for the CHM-1 motors. - Page 20 ARRICAM or FEM-2 to LCB-1 LENS DATA connector. GPI-1 K2.52223.0 General Purpose GPI Trigger Box to trigger external events Interface by the ARRIMOTION or vice versa. BLT-1 K2.52222.0 Blooplight Blooplight to record sync marks. LSW-1 K2.52137.0 Laptop Software Software for Windows PC (Laptop).
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Page 22: Setup
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Page 23: Basic Sample Configuration
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 2.1. Basic Sample Configuration The basic sample configuration described here includes an ARRIHEAD and the ARRI Lens Control System for focus and zoom. CAMERA K-CAM-CCB-1 or K-CAM-CCB-2 or K-CAM-CCB-3 WFU-1 WZU-1 WHA-2 Rod Bracket ARRIHEAD CHM-1 LC-Z1 or LC-Z2 K-ARRIH-MCB CHM-1... - Page 24 Cable from Jogbox or Blooplight to CCB. CLM-2 K2.52036.0 Controlled Lens Motors CC-M2 K2.52224.0 Long cable for CLM-2 (required for ARRIMOTION) Camera Cables K-CAM-CCB-1 K2.52219.0 Cable from 435 Advanced, 435ES, 535B, 16SR3, 16SR3 HS, 16SR 3Advanced or 16SR3 Advanced HS to CCB.
- Page 25 Update Cable for direct Laptop / PC connection SER-DISTR K2.52261.0 Splits SER2 into BLT and VTR connector K-SER-VTR K2.52250.0 Connects CCB to Sony Control 1 interface of VTRs PANTHER MOD K2.52249.0 Modification for Panther Evolution for Arrimotion Page 25 of 162...
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Page 26: Prerequisites
2.3. Prep Check Before setting up the ARRIMOTION system, check the following items: • A separate battery or power supply for camera and ARRIMOTION are available. • The main controller has been assembled containing one CCB-1, one MCB-1, one LCB-1 (details are in the Hardware Reference part). -
Page 27: Attach The Main Controller
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 2.4. Attach the Main Controller • ARRIHEAD-2: Slide the main controller’s Head Adapter into the ARRIHEAD Accessory Bracket. Main Controller ARRIHEAD-2 Accessory Bracket Head Adapter • ARRIHEAD-1: Place the main controller on the Battery Bracket and secure it. -
Page 28: Attach Chm-1S
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 2.5. Attach CHM-1s Danger Ensure, that no objects, especially hairs or clothes, come in contact with the Lens Control Motors or the cogwheels. Otherwise they could clamp and cause serious injury or equipment damage. Danger Ensure that all components of the system are properly installed. Otherwise they can cause heat which can cause serious injury or equipment damage. - Page 29 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 • Look at the back of the CHM-1 motor and note in which position the drive shaft’s key slot is. Turn the drive shaft on the ARRIHEAD so it matches the key slot on the CHM-1.
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Page 30: Attach Cables & Clm-2S
Danger Don’t operate camera and ARRIMOTION from one battery or power supply! Use a separate ARRI battery or a ARRI power supply for the ARRIMOTION System (e.g. the NG 12/26R) Be sure that all electric cables are intact and install properly before you running the system. - Page 31 • If you have a 435 Advanced with an FEM-2 or an ARRICAM, and you are using LDS lenses, you can connect their LDD connector with the LENS DATA connector on the LCB-1 using cable K- LDD-LDS. The ARRIMOTION system all cabled up! Page 31 of 162...
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Page 32: Emergency Stop
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 2.7. Emergency Stop In an emergency the ARRIMOTION system can be stopped by pushing the big red EMERGENCY button on the Camera Control Box (CCB-1). All motors will be deactivated and all brakes will be applied. The ON/OFF LED will blink red. -
Page 33: Defining Axes, Assigning Mimics
Create New button. 2.9. Defining Axes, Assigning Mimics In the basic configuration, the ARRIMOTION system will automatically recognize the axes and Mimics connected. It will automatically define the axes and assign the Mimics to their default axes, i.e. the pan hand wheel to the pan axes, the focus knob to the focus lens motor, etc. -
Page 34: Home Axes
Every time the ARRIMOTION system is powered up, all existing axes must be homed. Homing is a way to accurately establish the position of each motor. - Page 35 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 • The next time you home the system, push the On/Home button twice to turn the pan axis on and to home it. Go to the Play/Record screen and turn Connect on. Now you can move the pan with the hand wheel so the marks on the two pieces of tape line up.
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Page 36: Power Down
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 2.11. Power Down Regular Power Down The ARRIMOTION system is properly powered down with the Jogbox, not with the ON/OFF button on the Camera Control Box (CCB-1). • Push the File tab to open the File screen. -
Page 37: Operation
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Page 38: Basic Jogbox Navigation
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.1. Basic Jogbox Navigation File Axes Mimics Camera Lens Play/Record Browse Tabs to Main Screens Warnings/Status List Symbols A Selected Item Work Area Button Jog-shuttle Functions The Jogbox has a touch screen that can be operated with a finger, with the pen that is tucked into the back of the Jogbox, or with any blunt item that does not scratch the screen. - Page 39 This symbol indicates that an error in the communication to the encoded Arrihead occured. Camera OK This symbol indicates that the ARRIMOTION system has detected and identified a camera, and the camera is OK. Camera Not Ready This symbol indicates that the ARRIMOTION system has detected and identified a camera, and there is a problem with the camera.
- Page 40 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 GPI BOX events defined but box missing This symbol indicates that GPI events have been defined but there is no GPI Box found or GPI events are defined on a box that is not present (2 or 4 box).
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Page 41: Recording A Basic Move
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Recording a Basic Move Danger The system moves on its own when moving to begin, moving to end or playing back a move. Make sure that no humans or any other items obstruct the system and that all... - Page 42 • Make sure the Connect button is on. • Push the Record button. In the top left corner of the Play/Record screen the move duration will be displayed. The ARRIMOTION system will now precisely record every change you make to camera, lens and head.
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Page 43: Saving, Loading, Erasing And Renaming Moves
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.2. Saving, Loading, Erasing and Renaming Moves Saving a Move If you have not saved the move, you can save it after the fact to the digital storage media that is built into the CCB-1 (either a hard disk or a flash card). - Page 44 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Erasing a Move • Push the File tab to open the File screen. Push the System button. • In the System screen, push the File Utils button. • In the Delete File screen, push the Move button.
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Page 45: Setting Gear Ratios
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.3. Setting Gear Ratios Danger When very high gear ratios are set, the system can move very fast. Danger Very high gear ratios and an inappropriate acceleration or dampening setting can lead to vibrations (for instance: ARRIHEAD pan). -
Page 46: Setting Limits
Danger The limits should not be used to ensure that the ARRIMOTION system does not collide with humans or other items. If an axis should only move up to a certain point and no further, it is possible to set limits. - Page 47 • In the Edit Mimic: HW PAN screen, push the Default button. Soft Stops The ARRIMOTION System will stop at the limits as fast as it can. Smoother stopping can be set in the Axes screen. • Push the Axis tab to open the Axis screen.
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Page 48: More On Recording And Playing Back Moves
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.5. More on Recording and Playing Back Moves Danger The system moves on its own when moving to begin, moving to end or playing back a move. Make sure that no humans or any other items obstruct the system and that all... - Page 49 The NO setting is recommended for rehearsals. • If the camera will run during record or play back, started by the ARRIMOTION system or manually, this setting should be YES. In that case the ARRIMOTION system will synchronize itself to the camera.
- Page 50 This is useful when the action is longer than the move. Rehearsing Without a Camera (Camera Setup) If the ARRIMOTION system is used for rehearsals without a camera, it should know which camera it will ultimately accommodate. • Push the Camera tab to open the Camera screen.
- Page 51 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Running the camera with a different frame rate than the move It is quite often required that the camera runs a different frame rate than the Arrimotion system when doing CGI Effects in the Post. Usually the frame rate is an integer factor of the Arrimotion frame rate.
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Page 52: Stop- And Go- Motion Playback
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.6. Stop- and Go- Motion Playback Danger The system moves on its own when moving to begin, moving to end or playing back a move. Make sure that no humans or any other items obstruct the system and that all... - Page 53 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Setting up and Selecting Stop- or Go-Motion Mode In the play mode list select either Stop- or Go-Motion by moving the cursor with the two arrows over the desired play mode and push the select button...
- Page 54 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Modifying the Parameters of Stop and Go-Motion To modify the parameters of the play mode push the Modify button. A list box with all parameters of the Stop or Go-Motion mode will appear. Start Frame The start frame is the frame that is defined as the first frame of the sequence. This is the frame where the system will go to when go to begin is pressed.
- Page 55 The retreat frame can be defined as one frame of the move. It is used to give a better access to the set e.g. for animating characters. The Arrimotion system will go to this frame on the predefined move and return also exactly on the move.
- Page 56 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Play/Rec Screen in Stop- or Go-Motion Mode The screen looks a little bit different from the standard play/record screen. Play Mode Link Mimics Frame Count Status Goto Begin Goto End Expose/Start Retreat Stop The Frame Counter Button The Frame counter Button can be used to bring the system to a certain frame of the move.
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- Page 58 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Status Button While browsing the Button will display P(rimary) followed by the primary frame rate of move (the frame rate the move was recorded with at the first time) When the single frame exposure is active the Status Button will display the current operating state:...
- Page 59 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Browsing during Single Frame When the system is ready for single frame mode it is possible to browse through the move with the primary jog/shuttle. The bottom line indicates which jog shuttle is attached to the Timeline.
- Page 60 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 When all parameters are configured push close twice The play / rec screen will look as follows: Push the go to begin button and the system will enter browsing mode at frame 1 Start the go motion (or the stop motion) mode...
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Page 61: Multitrack Recording
During Multitrack recording the system can move with high speeds. When you record a new move, the ARRIMOTION system will by default erase the move data for all axes in memory and write the new move. This is called the Normal record behavior. In some situations, though, it is advantageous to build a move one axis at a time. - Page 62 • Now push the Record button. The previously recorded pan movement will play back, but any tilting you do will be recorded. Push Stop when you are done. • When you stop recording a move, the ARRIMOTION will automatically set the tilt axis from Rec to Auto, so you do not accidentally erase it.
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Page 63: Reassigning Mimics
• Now when you record a new axis, all previously recorded axis will play back much slower. 3.8. Reassigning Mimics When the basic ARRIMOTION system is turned on, it will scan all available axes and Mimics, and assign by default the hand wheels as Mimics for the CHM-1 motors, and the Lens Control System... -
Page 64: Rejecting Revolutions
The ARRIMOTION system can either remember how many revolutions past that point a Mimic was wound, or it can reject the extra revolutions of the Mimic. -
Page 65: Jogging / Browsing
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.10. Jogging / Browsing The rightmost Tab in the Jogboxscreen is assigned to the jog/browse menu. The browsing enables the system to move through the timeline of the move, the jog function enables the system to move the axes with the jog/shuttles of the jogbox. - Page 66 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The goto previous / goto next Frame buttons By these buttons the system can be brought accurately to the next or previous frame. Page 66 of 162...
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Page 67: Gpi Outputs
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.11. GPI Outputs Danger The GPI outputs must not be connected with voltages / currents higher than rated. Danger Every device connected to these GPI outputs must be secured by an external safety device according to the regulations that apply in your country. - Page 68 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Modifying or Deleting Select the GPI Menu and select Outputs The event can be deleted by pressing Del. It is possible to modify the frame number of the GPI output by changing the frame number and the confirming the frame number with set.
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Page 69: The Bloop Light Setup
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.12. The Bloop Light Setup One of the advantages of the Arrimotion system is that it supports a multi colored bloop light and a bloop light event list. To setup the bloop light go to the GPI menu and push the Bloop button Push add to add a bloop light event Enter a frame number, a brightness and pattern. - Page 70 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Modifying or Deleting a BLT-1 Event Select the desired event and push modify It is now possible to change the pattern intensity or the frame number of the event. When pushing Del the event will be deleted.
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Page 71: Gpi Triggers
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.13. GPI Triggers The system can be started or stopped with external triggers. To select external trigger modes push the Trigger button in the GPI menu. A trigger source can be selected by pushing the start or stop button, selecting a source with the up/down keys and confirming the source by pushing select. - Page 72 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Timecode The system will wait for a timecode value defined in the timecode window under the start trigger source button to appear on the timecode input. Push the button near TC Type to select the timecode type (either based on 24, 25, or 30fps).
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Page 73: Timecode In/Out
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.14. Timecode In/Out Arrimotion generates a timecode that is synchronized to the move. The timecode is based either on 24, 25 or 30 frames (non drop). The timecode will be sent out in real time when playing back or recording at 24, 25 or 30fps. -
Page 74: Vtr Control
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3.15. VTR Control The Arrimotion system can control any VTR that is compatible to the Sony™ RS 422 Control 1™ protocol. This is particular useful when shooting music videos to synchronize the actors or for synchronizing actors on multiple passes. -
Page 75: Operating The Panther Dolly
Switching between normal panther mode and motion control mode The panther dolly is switched to Arrimotion mode as soon as the ACB-1 detects it. When the dolly is in Arrimotion mode it will display some Error messages on its display that can be ignored except the following: Amplifier overload: switch the dolly off and on again to recover. - Page 76 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Pushbar tricks Since the pushbars power is supplied from the Panther dolly it is notoperational when the Panther is switched off. Saving dolly battery life The lift column of the panther draws quite a high current from the batteries when switched on (even when not moving!).
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Page 77: Troubleshooting
Are the settings for roll camera in the camera menu correct? Is start camera set to yes? Is roll camera in the main camera menu set to yes? Camera starts but Arrimotion doesn’t start the move A typical indication is that after pushing play the system displays a negative framecount (preroll) for some seconds and the stops automatically. - Page 78 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 I can not replay a move that was created with an older software version • Go to the trigger menu and select a valid start trigger like Jogbox/Laptop. The old file format doesn’t support triggers, so no valid setting for the start trigger will be in the system after loading an old move.
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Page 80: Software Reference
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Page 81: The File Menu
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 4.1. The File Menu The file menu offers the options of loading moves and setups, saving them, changing system settings and powering off the systems. System Setups contain the following data axis configuration and their parameters... - Page 82 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Save Move Menu To save a move push the large movename button and enter a move name. The move name must consist of at least one character. A whole group of moves can be saved under the same name with different version (take) numbers.
- Page 83 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The System menu The system menu is for customizing the system for different needs and/or operators. System settings could be saved, loaded and changed. The Load Settings Menu This menu will display a list of stored settings.
- Page 84 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Clear Data Menu This function will clear all move data in the RAM of the CCB and set the mode to live action / normal. This function can be used to enable the play back speed scaling functionality when a new move should be crated but there is old data in the RAM.
- Page 85 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Settings menu The following system parameters can be changed here: Warning dialogs will present a list of all warnings that can be displayed by the system. Each dialog can be switched on or off. Browsing speed will set the maximum speed in percent of the move speed for browsing.
- Page 86 Power Off will switch of the system. Take care that all relevant data has been saved before powering off the system. Attention: Switch off al axes connected to an ACB-1 prior to switching of the Arrimotion system to avoid unintended movement. Page 86 of 162...
- Page 87 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Axis Menu All axis relevant data and states can be configured in the axis menu. It represents a list of axes that a re configured. The list starts with real (physical) axes and is followed by all capture axes.
- Page 88 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Conf menu The Conf menu offers all the tools reqired to setup an axis and its controller. There are some restrictions to the axis configuration: The ZOOM, FOCUS and IRIS motors have to be connected to the leftmost LCB and the axes must be named ZOOM, FOCUS and IRIS to operate as the lens axes in the lens and camera menu.
- Page 89 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Param(eter) Menu Be careful when changing parameters in the conf menu since alteration of parameters can lead to unintended movement, oscillation, instability or damage of an axis. The following parameters of the selected axis can be configured here Homing Method selects the method which is used to figure out the absolute position.
- Page 90 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Acc FFWD Acceleration feed forward term of the control loop (only on ACB-axes) DAV Range Number of sampling intervals for the derivate term The Name Menu Sets the name that is displayed in the axis menu.
- Page 91 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Load Menu A preconfigured axis can be loaded by selecting it from the listbox and pushing load. The Save Menu The configuration of a single axis can be saved. The name must contain at least one character.
- Page 92 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Off Button An axis can be switched off by pushing off. If the axis is fitted with a safety brake the brake will be engaged. As long as the system is under power and the axis is not disconnected the axis will memorize its position.
- Page 93 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Add Menu An axis can be added here. All axes connected to an ACB have to be added manually since there is no auto detection method implemented in the ACB. Axes connected to a second MCB or LCB attached to a CCB will not be auto detected.
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Page 94: The Mimic Menu
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 4.2. The Mimic Menu The mimics menu presents a list of axes-mimic relationships. All mimic related parameters can be changed in this menu. The Assign Menu Each axis will require a mimic assigned to it when it should be moved during recording a move. - Page 95 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Modify Menu The modify menu offers the following functions: Changing the range of an axis (soft stops) Resetting the range of an axis to its maximum travel set in the axis configuration menu Rejection revolutions The Axis Range If the range of a axis should be limited (e.g.
- Page 96 The Reject Revolution Menu Rejection revolutions is a eat feature of the arrimotion system: It will take care if You crank a axis into its limits that the mimic will pick up moving the axis accurately on the same position of the mimics wheel where it hit the axis limits.
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Page 97: The Camera Menu
The Camera Menu The camera menu displays a list of all cameras that can be used with Arrimotion. Select the camera that is connected to the Arrimotion system. Arrimotion will synchronize to all cameras except the “435Advanced CAN” and the “Unknown Camera”... - Page 98 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The “435 Advanced CAN” is the only camera that is slaved to Arrimotion and allows complete control of all camera functions. This camera is the only camera that can be used for stop motion, go motion and repeatable speed ramping (implemented from V2.0 on) The “Unknown Camera”...
- Page 99 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Setup Menu The setup menu displays all important limits of the selected camera and allows to control certain functions of the camera. Min FPS Fwd Indicates the minimum camera speed that the selected camera can run forward.
- Page 100 Start camera (not available with 435 Advanced CAN) Selects if Arrimotion starts the camera or if this is done manually. If its set to no the camera has to be started manually before playing or recording a move.
- Page 101 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Speed multiplier This control allows to select multiple camera speeds. The camera will run the move fps times the speed multiplier. This function will not work when the camera is speed ramping. Run in Reverse Move Selects if the camera should also run when the move is played in reverse.
- Page 102 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Ramp Menu (435 Advanced CAN only) The ramp menu offers all controls for shutter compensated speed ramps with the 435 Advanced CAN camera. Ramp Selects ramping mode is switched on. Compensation Selects if Shutter compensation is desired. If off no exposure compensation is performed or a ICU can be used to compensate exposure.
- Page 103 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Footage Counter The footage counter represents the footage counter of the camera. When a 435 Advanced CAN camera is connected to the system the footage counter will switch to a frame counter. The Roll Button The roll button selects if the camer shall be synchronized / run during record and playback or if the camera should stay in standby (e.g.
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Page 104: The Lens Menu
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 4.4. The Lens Menu The purpose of the lens menu is the indication of focus, iris and zoom settings in their corresponding measurement units. The conversion from encoder counts is based on conversion tables. These tables can be created, modified, stored and retrieved manually or they will be automatically created based on the LDS system in later software versions. - Page 105 The load buttons allows to load calibration tables from the hard disk. Please not that Arri lenses come in eight different metric and eight different imperial calibrations. We suggest to use exactly the same lens since calibration may vary from lens to lens of the same type.
- Page 106 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 table for each single lens. The calibration can be done during checkout and the tables can be saved to the internal harddisk. The tables can then be retrieved from the harddisk during shooting to speed up the lens calibration process.
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Page 107: The Rec/Play Menu
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 4.5. The Rec/Play Menu Play mode Status Indicator Frame Rate Frame Counter Single Frame Status Timecode Display Link mimics Goto end Goto begin Stop Play/Expose Record Retreat This menu is the most important of the system since it enables the user to create, modify and replay moves. - Page 108 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Play Mode Menu The play mode menu allows the selection of the following play modes Live Action This is the only mode which allows recording of motion. The recording or the playback can be done at various camera speeds.
- Page 109 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Modify Button (Live Action) The modifiy buton will give access to the parameters of the selected play mode. In live action mode the following items can be varied: Play speed scaling If playback at a higher frame rate than the move will be recorded at is required then this multiplier has to be set to the appropriate factor.
- Page 110 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Modify Button (Go- and Stop Motion) The following parameters can be modified in stop and go motion mode: Start Frame First frame of playback (similar to part move) Stop Frame Last Frame of playback Exposure time Exposure time in seconds.
- Page 111 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The fps Button This button sets the frame rate in live action and part move mode. During stop and go motion it will give information on the current status of the exposure. The Lock Mimics Button Locking mimics will enable the mimics and the axes will exactly follow the positions commanded by the mimics.
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Page 112: The Trigger And Synchronization Menu
4.6. The Trigger and Synchronization Menu The trigger and sync menu will give access to all functions that are required to either synchronize the arrimotion system to any other device or to control or synchronize any other device from Arrimotion. - Page 113 Set the event will be added to the event list. Leave the menu by pushing close. The Trigger Menu The trigger menu will define the events upon which Arrimotion will start or stop the playback or expose a single frame during the manually triggered stop and go motion mode. Page 113 of 162...
- Page 114 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Start Trigger Field The start trigger field defines the type of the event Arrimotion is starting the playback. If any other event than Jogbox/Laptop has been selected the system has to be armed by pushing the play button in the play menu and then the system waits that the trigger occurs.
- Page 115 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Modify Button By selecting a bloop event from the events list and pushing modifiy the postion, intensity and pattern can be edited or the event can be deleted. By pushing frame a frame number for the bloop event can be entered, by pushing intensity the intensity of the event can be modified and by pushing the event type the pattern can be modified.
- Page 116 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Timecode Menu The timecode menu will control the mode of timecode that is being read and sent out by the system. The timecode will be sent out frame rate independent. Attention: If the frame rate of the record/playback is lower than the timecode frame rate of the selected timecode system some values will be sent out more than once, if the frame rate of the record/playback is higher some timecode values will be skipped.
- Page 117 The playback menu offers all controls needed to run a external VTR or ATR in sync with the Arrimotion system. Since Arrimotion is continuously syncing on the camera the timebase of the VTR or ATR should be at least as precise as the cameras timebase to reduce drift.
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Page 118: The Browse / Jog Menu
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 4.7. The Browse / Jog Menu The Browse / Jog menu can be used to move axes independent of their mimics or to examine a move. Browsing will always move all axes according to their stored motion path (a.k.a. move) and van be used for a precise analyses of the recorded move. - Page 119 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The Jog Menu Axis Button one Axis Button four Axis Button two Axis Button three Group down Group up Group indicator The Jog menu is arranged in groups of up to four axes. The axis within a group can be selected by pushing the axis button and selecting an axis.
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Page 120: Hardware Reference
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Page 121: Arriheads
Danger Disconnect the System from the power supply or battery when assembling, disassembling or servicing the equipment. The ARRIMOTION system can work with a regular ARRIHEAD-1, a regular ARRIHEAD-2 or with an Encoded ARRIHEAD-2. Exchanging the Position Pin On the pan and tilt gear boxes of all ARRIHEADs, one screw must be exchanged for a special pin with a hex driver head (use a 2.5 mm hex driver). - Page 122 • Use cable K-ARRIH-MCB to connect the connector on the Encoded ARRIHEAD-2 to the ARRIHEAD connector on the MCB-1 closest to the CCB-1. • The head will be automatically identified when the ARRIMOTION system is turned on, and during homing the other features will be activated (automatic lock detection, home marking, automatic gear check).
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Page 123: The Head Adapter Mounting Bracket
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 5.2. The Head Adapter Mounting Bracket The Head Adapter is used to attach the main controller to an ARRIHEAD-2. It can be attached to the left or right side cover of the main controller. The ARRIHEAD-2 must be equipped with the Accessory Bracket, which was previously used to attach a battery holder. -
Page 124: Configuring The Main Controller
5.3. Configuring the Main Controller The main controller is the brain of the ARRIMOTION system. It consists of at least the CCB-1. Its features can be expanded by attaching various other modules. Here are all the items that the main controller can consist of: •... - Page 125 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Tools For basic assembly and disassembly of the ARRIMOTION main controller, the following tools are needed. These tools can be found, for instance, at www.wiha.de. • 3mm hex driver, for instance WIHA Type 353, order number 01227 •...
- Page 126 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 parts! These gaskets are made from a special, highly conductive material, and their replacement with a rubber or silicone substance would lead to problems in operating the ARRIMOTION system. 3a. Attaching Modules • Slide the first expansion module onto the side of the CCB 1. Make sure that the module slides on straight.
- Page 127 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 3b. Removing Modules • Loosen the four screws on the top module with a straight slot screwdriver 7x1,05mm. • With one hand grab the center of the detent on the top and bottom of the module (see picture).
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Page 128: The Camera Control Box Ccb-1
Note: A hard power down is not possible while an emergency stop is still active. Electromagnetic Brakes When the ARRIMOTION system is powered down, or during an emergency stop, a special electromagnetic safety brake will be applied to the CHM-1 motors. These safety brakes open and close with an audible “clack”... - Page 129 EMERGENCY Button In an emergency the ARRIMOTION system can be stopped by pushing the big red EMERGENCY button on the Camera Control Box (CCB-1). All motors will be deactivated and all brakes will be applied. The ON/OFF LED will blink red.
- Page 130 K-CAM-CCB-3 Power Connector An ARRI 2 pin power connector is located on the backside of the CCB-1. The ARRIMOTION system needs its own power supply. Do not use a “Y” cable to power the ARRIMOTION system and something else simultaneously.
- Page 131 Do not use the number 4,5,7 and 8 pins. These pins are used for special signals to synchronize more than one CCB. Using other Ethernet cables than the cables supplied by Arri can damage the CCB. Page 131 of 162...
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Page 132: The Motor Control Box Mcb-1
CHM-ROLL Connector ARRIHEAD Connector An ARRIHEAD-2 with encoders can be attached to this connector. Even though the ARRIMOTION system can work with a regular ARRIHEAD-1 or ARRIHEAD-2, using an ARRIHEAD-2 with encoders provides higher precision position detection plus other automated features. -
Page 133: Lens Control Box Lcb-1
Connect the zoom lens motor to the CLM-ZOOM connector, the focus lens motor to the CLM-FOC connector and the iris lens motor to the CLM-IRIS connector. When CLM-2 motors are used with the ARRIMOTION system, it is best to replace the cable on the CLM-2 motors with the longer version cable Status LEDs The status of each axis is displayed here. -
Page 134: Auxiliary Motor Control Box Acb-1
Status LED AUX2 Connector Status LED AUX3 Connector Status LED CAN-AUX Connector Any ARRIMOTION compatible equipment using the CAN bus can be connected to the CAN-AUX connector. Status LEDs The status of each axis is displayed here. Meaning Axis turned off... - Page 135 The Enable input should have a pull up on the servo amplifier to prevent malfunction due to broken wiring and to activate the brake when ARRIMOTION is not switched on. not used, reserved for future features MCOMMAND +/- 10V Motor Command to Amplifier...
- Page 136 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 AUX Connector Cable Diagram The connector on the AC1 is a W.W.Fischer DGP104Z092-230. The matching cable connector is: • W.W.Fischer S104Z092-230 (with solder contacts) • W.W.Fischer S104Z092-250 (with crimp contacts) Note: Some other connector parts and tools have to be ordered based on the cable diameter used.
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Page 137: Controlled Head Motor Chm-1
The hand wheel on a CHM-1 motor does not necessarily have to control the CHM-1 motor. In fact, it can be assigned to any motor attached to the ARRIMOTION system. It is, for instance possible to assign the pan and tilt hand wheels of the CHM-1 to the pan and tilt functions of a snorkel lens. - Page 138 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Brake Collar The ARRIHEAD pan and tilt brakes have to be loose when the CHM-1 is attached, otherwise the CHM-1 motors could overload. To ensure that they are loose, a collar fixes the brakes in the loose position when the CHM-1 is attached.
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Page 139: The Jogbox Jbo-1
5.9. The Jogbox JBO-1 The Jogbox JBO-1 or the Laptop must be connected to the ARRIMOTION system to use the system. The Jogbox can be either attached to the CCB-1 with a cable, or it can be attached to the Jogbox Hand Wheel Controller. - Page 140 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Using the Jogbox with a Cable If the Jogbox is used with a cable, the Jogbox Cable Adapter (JCA-1) must be attached. Jogbox Cable Adapter (JCA-1) Locking Lever • Tension the locking lever by moving it clockwise into the 8 O’clock position.
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Page 141: The Jogbox Hand Wheel Controller Jhc-1
The Jogbox Hand Wheel Controller JHC-1 can be used as the central station for controlling the ARRIMOTION system. It can accept two hand wheels from the ARRIHEAD, a video monitor and the Jogbox. It must be attached to a flat Mitchell tripod base (this suggests of course that it is easily mounted on a tripod), and can then be rotated freely. -
Page 142: The Jogbox Cradle
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Monitor Platform The Monitor Plattform is designed for 9” CRT Monitors. The platform is mounted by two 3/8” screws and can be adjusted in its angle by a lever on the right side. The monitor platform can be screwed on the monitor. The monitor can be used without the JHC-1 for other applications. -
Page 143: The Jca-2 For Encoded Fluid Heads
5.12. The JCA-2 for Encoded Fluid Heads The JCA-2 is an Adapter for the Jogbox that enables the use of encoded fluid heads as a master head for the remote control of the Arrimotion system. It should be used in combination with the jogbox cradle. -
Page 144: The Gpi Trigger Box Gpi-1
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 5.13. The GPI Trigger Box GPI-1 With the GPI-1 external events can be triggered by the ARRIMOTION system, or the ARRIMOTION system can be triggered by external events. Each GPI-1 is equipped with eight relays with one form C contact (maximum 1A 42V DC) and four trigger inputs (5V DC). - Page 145 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 to CCB-1 K-JBO-CCB K-JBO-CCB K-JBO-CCB K-JBO-CCB Four GPI-1 boxes in Series Note: Make sure that the last GPI-1 in the chain either has no cable attached to its SER OUT connector, or that a Jogbox, Jogbox Hand Wheel Controller or Blooplight is attached to the cable. If no further device is attached to the last GPI-1 in the chain, its TERM LED should be illuminated, showing that the chain is properly terminated here.
- Page 146 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Output LEDs (O-1 to O-8) These LEDs show the status of the eight relay outputs. If an LED is illuminated, the respective channel is active. I/O Connector The contacts of the eight relays as well as the four trigger inputs are available on the 37pin d-sub connector.
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Page 147: The Blooplight Blt-1
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 5.14. The Blooplight BLT-1 The Blooplight is used to expose sync marks onto film. Various different patterns can be displayed by the 64 LEDs on the front. To allow for a smaller light source when filming a small area, an external LED can also be connected. -
Page 148: Cable Swap
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 5.15. CLM-2 Cable Swap The regular cables of the CLM-2s should be exchanged for the longer cables CC-M2. • Remove the seven straight slotted screws that hold the cover, then remove the cover. Screws Screws • Use a screwdriver with a thin blade to carefully remove the cable connector from the CLM-2. - Page 149 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 • Fold the shield of cable CC-M2 over and place the strain relief on the cable so the shield is between the cable and the strain relief. Place the cable in the cable channel, making sure the strain relief goes in its proper place.
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Page 150: The Panther Evolution
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 5.16. The Panther Evolution Overview The Arrimotion can control the track and lift of a modified Panther Evolution Dolly. The following items are needed for the dolly system one ACB-1 a modified Panther Evolution The dolly driver kit The dolly driver kit contains the following items Hardware for the modification of the Panther. - Page 151 There are safety bumpers installed on both sides of the dolly. The drive axis is operated with a force sensitive pushbar that allows the Arrimotion to mimic the behaviour of a normal dolly.
- Page 152 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Setting up the Panther drive system Attention: Read the panther operating manual before using the panther The first step is to mount the motor on the mounting bridge that is attached to the dolly. Tighten the wheel brakes of the panther. The panther should be preset to 620mm track width (all wheel arms at 45°)
- Page 153 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Wiring the Drive Motor ATTENTION: The servo amplifier must not be connected to mains unless wiring ang setup is completed. Connectors on the rear side of the amplifier box Cable from ACB-AUX1 Emergency cutout connector with...
- Page 154 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Wiring the dolly to the ACB The dolly should be connected to the leftmost ACB-1 on the main controller in the following way. K-PB-POT K-ACB-LIFT K-ACBCAN-PANTHER K-ACB-DRIVE K-PANTHER-PB Laying the track and installing the dolly on the track The Track must be perfectly leveled and in good condition.
- Page 155 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 tighten the screws after adjusting clearance After the clearance has been adjusted and the track end pieces including the timing belt clamping elemetns have been mounted move the dolly manually from one end to the other end of the track and check if the clearance is sufficient at all sleepers and that the bumpers have enough clearance over the track end pieces and the timing belt clamping elements.
- Page 156 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Endpiece with long limit switch blade on amplifier side (will fit on a 2 meter track section of Panther precision track MK2) Endpiece with short blade on motor side After all clearances /sleepers, endpieces) have been successfully checked loop the timing belt in an omega shape through the drive motor assembly.
- Page 157 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 The timing belt clamping element on the amplifier side end piece should now be loosened to the maximum and the timing belt should be clamped on the motor sides end piece as strong as manually possible.
- Page 158 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Checking the safety systems on the drive amplifier Emergency cutout switch Off button (illuminated) On button (illuminated) Mains switch Check if the emergency cutout switch is released (a yellow ring must be visible), if not pull on the red button until it locks in the released position.
- Page 159 The force sensitive pushbar As a user interface for the dolly drive Arri designed a force sensitive pushbar that allows the dolly grip to push the dolly as he is used to do.
- Page 160 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Replacement Cables for the dolly drive system Code Ident# Description K-ACB-CAN K4.52801.0 Connects the CAN socket of the ACB to the Panther dolly K-ACB-LIFT K4.52802.0 Connects the AUX-2 Socket of the ACB to the Panther dolly K4.52800.0...
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Page 161: Compatibility
ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 5.17. Compatibility Camera Support ARRIHEAD-1, ARRIHEAD-2, Encoded ARRIHEAD-2 Cameras: ARRICAM Studio, Lite ARRIFLEX 435ES, 435 Advanced ARRIFLEX 535B ARRIFLEX 16SR 3, 16SR3 HS, 16SR3 Advanced, 16SR3 HS Advanced Lens Motors: CLM-2 Lens Controls: WHA-2, WFU-1, WZU-1... - Page 162 ARRIMOTION User’s Guide, 01/2004 Corrections 20.3.2003 Pinout of the ACB axis connectors corrected K-number of Accessory Bracket corrected 25.3.2003 Definition of new status / warning symbols added Stop / go motion instructions added Browsing instructions added 27.3.2003 Playback / VTR control instructions added 27.8.2003...