ARRI Caster Series Manuel utilisateur
CASTER SERIES
Instruction Manual
As of: November 2010
L5.30035.0
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LoCaster Set (L0.30190.A / .0)
Quantity Order.-No. Description
1 L1.30190.0 LoCaster LED Panel 35W,
11 - 36VDC, onboard control
1 L2.30083.0 Caster series power supply
XLR-4 Pin 24VDC / 60W
1 L2.30081.0 PowerDMX extension cable
XLR 4-pin, 3m / 10ft
1 L2.30089.0 Caster stirrup with battery
pack attachment
1 L2.30099.0 Case LoCaster
1 L5.30035.0 Caster series instruction manual
BroadCaster LED Panel 35W,
11 -36 VDC, DMX control (L1.30195.0)
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer ....................................................... 5
Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications ....................................................................5
General Notes ......................................................................................................................5
General Safety Instructions .................................................................................................6
Specific Safety Instructions .................................................................................................7
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment ..............................................................8
Maintainance Instructions ...................................................................................................8
Legal Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................9
2. Product Description ...................................................................................... 11
2.1. BroadCaster (L1.30195.0) .....................................................................................................11
XLR-4 PowerDMX Pin Configuration .................................................................................12
Auto Power Off Function ...................................................................................................12
Status Indicators ................................................................................................................12
2.2. LoCaster (L1.30190.0) ..........................................................................................................13
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................13
Auto Power Off Function ...................................................................................................13
Status Indicators ................................................................................................................13
2.3. BroadCaster Power Supply with PowerDMX 24VDC / 300W (L2.30084.A / .0) .................14
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................14
XLR-4 PowerDMX Pin Configuration .................................................................................14
2.4. LoCaster Power Supply
24 VDC / 60W (L2.30083.A / .0) ..........................................................................................16
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................16
POWER OUT Pin Configuration .........................................................................................16
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2.5. NiMH-Battery Pack,
30VDC / 81Wh (L2.30085.0) ................................................................................................17
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................17
2.6. Battery Charger (L2.30086.0 / .A) ........................................................................................18
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................18
POWER OUT Pin Configuration .........................................................................................18
2.7. Optical Accessories .............................................................................................................19
2-Leaf Barndoor (L2.30061.0) ............................................................................................19
Intensifier (L2.30062.0) ......................................................................................................20
Gel Frame (L2.30059.0) .....................................................................................................20
2.8. Grip Accessories ..................................................................................................................21
Caster Stirrup (L2.30089.0) ...............................................................................................21
Additional Grip Accessories...............................................................................................21
3. Security of Suspended Loads ....................................................................... 22
4. Powering LoCaster ........................................................................................ 22
4.1. Use with Battery Pack .........................................................................................................22
Battery Pack on Caster Stirrup ..........................................................................................23
4.2. Use with power supply ........................................................................................................23
4.3. Use with Car Power Adapter ...............................................................................................24
5. Powering BroadCaster .................................................................................. 24
5.1. Use with Power Supply ........................................................................................................24
6. Operating the LoCaster ................................................................................. 26
7. Operating the BroadCaster............................................................................ 27
8. Notes on Convection Cooling ........................................................................ 28
9. ARRI Group Adresses .................................................................................... 29
Safety Instructions
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1. Safety Instructions and
Legal Disclaimer
Always follow these instructions to protect against injury
to yourself and damage to the system or other objects.
Explanation of Warning
Signs and Indications
Possible risk of injury or damage to equipment.
This symbol indicates the risk of electric shock or fire
danger that could result in injury or damage to
equipment.
Caution hot: Intense surface temperatures possible.
Danger of burns.
Note: Indicates further information.
General Notes
• The following document contains important
instructions and notes for handling the lighting system.
• Always follow all safety instructions
for your own protection.
• Please follow the instruction manuals of third
party accessories such as battery packs and
battery chargers. They contain important
safety and security information.
• Retain this instruction manual for further reference
and possible new owners of this equipment.
• All components comply to the following guidelines:
Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EG
EMC-Directive 2004/108/EG
RoHS-Directive 2002/95/EG
Safety Instructions
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General Safety Instructions
Read and understand all safety and operation
instructions before you operate or install the system.
Use only genuine spare parts or accessories that have
been recommended or approved by ARRI. Other
accessories or spare parts may cause hazards, damage
the system or invalidate the warranty.
Check all cables and devices for visible damage before
starting work with the system. Defective electric or
electronic devices must not be utilized. Take special
care of the following components:
Component Possible Damage
LED panel cracks, deformation
Cables cuts, deformation,
burns
Connectors cracks, deformation,
burns
Female threads stripped
In the event of visible damage to a component, LED
panel, power supply or other accessory, the device or
accessory must no longer be used. The respective part
needs to be replaced or repaired. In case of repairs,
please contact an authorized ARRI Service Center.
Never attempt to repair any part of the system on your
own. Maintainance and repair work is only to be carried
out by authorized ARRI Service Centers.
Never use any device or component outside the
specified climate and humidity conditions.
Do not circumvent any of the system´s safety features.
Do not attempt to open any of the device or component
housings. They do not contain any user serviceable
parts.
All electronic components are sealed. The adhesive seal
will break immediately when a component housing is
opened. Loss of warranty may be possible.
In addition to regular visible checks, ARRI recommends
that all electric components be checked for electrical
safety by a professional every 12 months.
Safety Instructions
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Specific Safety Instructions
Intensive usage can cause the heat sink to become very
hot. Surface temperatures up to 80°C / 176° F can be
reached. Please use gloves if you touch the LED panel
at the heat sink.
Do not cover the aluminium heat sink of the LED panel
while using it.
Avoid exposing the LED panel to the radiation of other
luminaires. Do not place it on other heat sources.
Intense heating can cause automatic power off while
using the device.
Ensure that all devices and accessories are protected
from falls and drops. Please mind all local regulations.
Do not abuse the cables for transportation or as a
means of hanging or placing the luminaire or any of its
accessories.
Caution! High Voltage: Completely disconnect the
power supply from mains voltage before connecting the
LED panels or other devices to it.
Caution! High voltage: Do not open the power supply
unit. Do not damage the power cables. Damaged
power cables must be disconnected and replaced
immediately.
Do not use any power supply other than those supplied
by ARRI for the caster series. The use of other power
supplies can cause damage to the connected devices
or to the unit itself.
Do not bypass fuses within the power supply.
Keep cables away from the LED panels during
operation.
Disconnect all cables and mechanical junctions prior to
transport.
Danger of glare: The LED panels are equipped with
high intensity LEDs which emit at high luminance
levels. Please do not look into the light source.
Not observing these safety instructions or ignoring
common sense may cause serious injury or even death.
Damage to the system or other devices is possible.
Safety Instructions
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Maintainance Instructions
• Do not clean the device´s surfaces with
solvents or strong detergents.
• The devices may only be cleaned with a soft cloth
which contains a small quantity of mild soap.
Abrasives or strong pressure must be avoided.
• Soiled electric contacts may be further cleaned
with cotton balls or similar. Keep electric
contacts clean and replace corroded parts.
Legal Disclaimer
Before using the products described in this manual be
sure to read and understand all respective instructions.
The ARRI Caster series is only available for commercial
customers. The customer grants by utilization that
ARRI Caster or parts of the sytem are only be deployed
for commercial use. Otherwise the customer has the
obligation to contact ARRI preceding the utilization.
While ARRI endeavours to enhance the quality, reliability
and safety of the ARRI Lighting products, customers
agree and acknowledge that the possibility of defects
thereof cannot be eliminated entirely. To minimize risks of
damage to property or injury (including death) to persons
arising from defects in the products, customers must
incorporate sufficient safety measures in their work with
the system and have to heed the statuted canonic use.
ARRI or its susidaries do not assume any
responsibility for incurred losses due to
improper handling or configuration of the
product or other system components.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced
in any form or by any means without prior written
consent of ARRI. ARRI assumes no responsibility for
any errors that may appear in this document. The
information is subject to change without notice.
Legal Disclaimer
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For product specification changes since this manual was
published, refer to the latest publications of ARRI data
sheets or data books, the most up-to-date specifications,
etc.. Not all products and/or types are available in
every country. Please check with an ARRI sales
representative for availability and additional information.
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 license, express, implied
or otherwise, is granted under any patents, copyrights
or other intellectual property rights of ARRI or others.
ARRI or its subsidaries expressly excludes any liability,
warranty, demand or other obligation for any claim,
representation, or cause, or action, or whatsoever,
express or implied, wheter in contract or tort, including
negligence, or incorporated in terms and conditions,
wheter by statue, law or otherwise. In no event shall
ARRI or its subsidaries be liable for or you have a
remedy for recovery of any special, direct, indirect,
incidental, or consequential damages, including but
not limited to lost profits, lost savings, lost revenues
or economic loss of any kind or for any claim by third
party, downtime, good-will, damage to or replacement
of equipment or property, any costs or recovering of
any material or goods associated with the assembly or
use of our products, or any other damages or injury of
persons and so on or under any other legal theory.
In the case one or all of the forgoing clauses are
not allowed by applicable law, the fullest extent
permissible clauses by applicable law is validated.
ARRI is a Registered Trademark of Arnold &
Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG.
Product Description
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* For input voltages lower than 20V,
only 90% of the provided luminious
intensity can still be reached.
** IP20: These devices are not protected against
ingress of water. Use only in dry environments.
Notes: For flexible mounting, a variety of accessories
can be attached using the 3/8" thread on
the backside of the LED Panel (for further
information please refer to the "Grip" section).
DMX signal cable lengths up to 100m
are possible without interferences
causing the signal to become unstable.
Proper termination at the end of the
DMX run will be required, however.
2. Product Description
The ARRI Caster Series utilizes a special optical
system and LED arrangement to provide efficient
and powerful lighting characteristics in a compact
package. Specially designed accessories, such as a
2-leaf barndoor, intensifier, and a range of mounting
options expand the Caster Series flexibility additionally.
2.1. BroadCaster (L1.30195.0)
The ARRI BroadCaster unit is designed for remote
control via DMX. Using a DMX control console or
software, both intensity, color temperature and
±green attributes can be independently controlled.
Technical Specifications
input voltage: 11 – 36 VDC *
luminious intensity: 740 cd at 66° HPA
power: 35 watts
operating temperature: -4°F - +95°F
storage temperature: -4°F - +140°F
protection class: IP20 **
electrical safety: III (SELV)
dimensions (LxWxH): 220 x 95 x 70 mm
(8.7 x 3.75 x 2.75 in)
weight: 960 g
color temperature range: 2800K to 6500K
Heat sink with radiators
Eyelet for safety cable
3/8“ female thread
PowerDMX IN
BCD selector
PowerDMX OUT
Flute for optical accessories
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