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Software Update Package 2.1
USER MANUAL
April 2024 • 4.0 • English

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  • Page 1 RF Software Update Package 2.1 USER MANUAL April 2024 • 4.0 • English...
  • Page 3 In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or have a remedy for recovery of any special, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to lost...
  • Page 4 The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between ARRI and the client and remains the exclusive property of ARRI. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. ARRI does not warrant that this document is flawless.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Power Disconnection..........................29 10 Appendix ..............................30 10.1 Antenna Connector ..........................30 10.2 Specifications ............................30 10.3 Dimensions and weight ........................31 10.4 Pinouts ..............................31 10.5 Part Numbers ............................32 11 ARRI Service Contacts ..........................35 cforce mini RF User Manual...

  • Page 6: About This Document

    Our advanced service training courses are designed to transfer detailed knowledge about how to service and repair all types of ARRI products and give you permanent access to detailed service instructions, special tools and service parts. To learn more, please visit...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    NOTICE indicates a potentially harmful situation. If not avoided, the equipment or something in its surrounding may be damaged. Always follow the recommended measures to avoid this situation. HINT Not relevant to safety, HINT provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure. cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 8 Do not remove or deactivate any safety measures from the device (incl. warning stickers or paint marked screws). Do not try to repair the device. Repairs may only be carried out by an authorized ARRI service center. cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 9 WARNING Falling System Parts Do not built up or assemble the cforce mini RF the wrong way. It can fall down and cause serious injuries and damage to the device or property. Installation and operation must only be carried out by approved persons who know the device.

  • Page 10: About This Product

    3.1 Audience and intended use NOTICE All versions of the cforce mini RF and its accessories are intended exclusively for professional use. It must be used only by skilled and trained personnel. The product and its accessories must not be used by inexperienced users and without proper training.

  • Page 11: Certification And Safety Standards

    The compliance with the requirements of the United Kingdom regulations was proved by the application of the following standards: • EN 62368-1:2014 + AC:2015-05 + AC:2015-11 • EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1; EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1 • EN 300 328 V2.1.1 • EN 50581:2012 cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 12 Korean Declaration of Conformity Company Name: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co Betriebs KG Equipment Name: cforce Model Name: cforce mini RF Manufacturer: ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Ges.m.b.H./Austria R-REM-ARg-cforce-mini-RF cforce mini RF User Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    The cforce mini RF can pair with up to three hand units for split focus, iris, zoom and AUX operation and provides full lens data when used with the Hi-5 or other ARRI hand units.

  • Page 14: Motor Layout

    CAM Connector LBUS Connector 5.1 Control Panel The cforce mini RF features a user interface to configure the system. The display shows menu and status information. Soft Buttons Two soft buttons are located below the display. They change their functionality depending on the screen content.

  • Page 15: Setup

    Select World if your specific region is not listed. Region Setting Country Code Australia Canada China Egypt Europe Hong Kong India Japan New Zealand Philippines Singapore South Africa South Korea Taiwan Thailand UAE (United Arab Emirates) World WORLD cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 16 5 | Motor Layout Radio Mode Host Mode In case the cforce mini RF is set to host mode (Radio channel 0-13, Radio OFF), its internal motor controller is switched on. This is the classical configuration for third-party camera setups. Client Mode In case the cforce mini RF is set to client mode (Client), its internal motor controller is switched off and it behaves like a classic cforce motor only.

  • Page 17: Encoder Mode

    Motor Layout | 5 Encoder Mode The cforce mini RF motor features an encoder mode. This mode allows the lens axis held by a lens motor to be rotated manually, by hand, while still allowing lens data from custom lens files to be recorded and displayed.

  • Page 18: Motor Preparation

    Alternatively, activate the calibration process through the control device. 6.5 Connecting to Hand Unit Set the hand unit to the same radio channel as the cforce mini RF (refer to user manual of the hand unit). Set the motor side, torque and direction (refer to user manual of the hand unit).
  • Page 19 Motor Preparation | 6 NOTICE Temperature Shutdown Continuously operating the motor at high friction for a several minutes will cause a temperature shutdown, manifesting in reduced motor speed. Cooling down the motor will solve the issue. cforce mini RF User Manual...

  • Page 20: Compatibility And Sample Configuration

    1) cforce mini RF as a radio host on an ALEXA 35 or ALEXA Mini LF (SUP 7.3 or newer) 2) OCU-1 with a cforce mini RF as a radio host on an ALEXA 35 or ALEXA Mini LF (SUP 7.3 or...
  • Page 21 Compatibility and Sample Configuration | 7 Setup ALEXA 35 or Mini LF (SUP 7.3 or newer) cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 22 7 | Compatibility and Sample Configuration cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 23 Compatibility and Sample Configuration | 7 Setup ALEXA Mini or ALEXA Mini LF (SUP 7.2 and older) cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 24 7 | Compatibility and Sample Configuration cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 25 Compatibility and Sample Configuration | 7 Setup 3rd Party Camera - Cine Lens cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 26 7 | Compatibility and Sample Configuration Please visit the ARRI website for a complete overview of all configurations: Configuration Overviews | Camera Systems | Learn & Help (arri.com) cforce mini RF User Manual...

  • Page 27: Software Update

    4. Insert the USB stick in the corresponding USB slot of the Hi-5 5. Go to MENU > System > Update > LBUS Device Update. 6. Select the cforce mini RF motor you wish to update. The serial number is printed on the side of the motor.

  • Page 28: Update With Hi-5 Via Ecs Sync App

    5. Open the ECS Sync App. The app is now connected to your Hi-5 hand unit. 6. Go to ARRI DEVICE > cforce mini RF xxxxx > Update to the latest SUP. The serial number is printed on the side of the motor.

  • Page 29: Power Disconnection

    Power Disconnection | 9 9 Power Disconnection CAUTION To disconnect the device safely from the power source, pull the plugs. Mount and operate the device in an orientation that guarantees easy accessible plugs. cforce mini RF User Manual...

  • Page 30: Appendix

    2 - 6A Radio System The cforce mini RF motor contains a radio unit that enables wireless lens control with a RF-EMIP radio module. A white ring at the base of the antenna mount identifies it. It offers 14 channels to...

  • Page 31: Dimensions And Weight

    Dimensions Weight Weight of cforce mini RF: 237g/8,4oz (including cforce mini RF motor unit, cforce mini gear m0.8, 40t and cforce mini clamp console 19/15mm) 10.4 Pinouts The cforce mini RF motor contains one LBUS connector (Lemo 4 pin) and one CAM connector (Lemo 7 pin).

  • Page 32: Part Numbers

    4 +V-BAT 5 CAM lf3 (CAN RS232 6 CAM lf4 (CAN1-H) 7 Cable ID 10.5 Part Numbers cforce mini RF Basic Set 2 The cforce minbi RF Basic Set 2 (KK.0040345) includes: K2.0016802 cforce mini RF motor unit (including K2.0002007...
  • Page 33 Appendix | 10 NOTICE The cforce mini RF Basic Set does not include any LBUS or CAM cables. LBUS cables are available in various lengths and need to be ordered separately. Gear for cforce and cforce mini RF K2.72108.0 CLM-4/cforce Gear m0.8/32p, 50t...
  • Page 34 10 | Appendix Cable and Accessories The following accessories are compatible with the cforce mini RF K2.00xxxxx ALL LBUS Cables K2.0007318 Cable LCS (5p) – LBUS (0.8m/2.6ft) K2.0015754 Cable CAM (7p) – RS (0.3m/1ft) K2.0015755 Cable CAM (7p) - EXT (16p) (088m/2.6ft) K2.0015756...

  • Page 35: Arri Service Contacts

    11 ARRI Service Contacts Please see the current list of service partners at service contacts Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Ges. m. b. H. Betriebs KG Pottendorferstraße 23-25/3/2/1 Herbert-Bayer-Str. 10 1120 Vienna...
  • Page 36 400 064 Mumbai Dubai India Dubai, UAE +91 (0)22 42 10 9000 +971 (0) 45570477 Business hours: Business hours: Mo. - Sa. 10:00 am - 06:00 pm (IST) Sa. - Th. 10:00 am- 06:00 pm arrisupportindia@cineom.com arriservice.me@cineom.com cforce mini RF User Manual...
  • Page 37 Notes cforce mini RF User Manual...
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