cmotion cPRO camin Manuel utilisateur
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v2.1 | December, 2019
Software Release Package v3.0
cPRO camin
User Guide
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This USER GUIDE applies to the following product:
K2.0015992 cPRO camin with Software Release Package v3.0
Document revision history: v2.1
Release Date: 02.12.2019
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Disclaimer
Before using the products described in this manual, be sure to read and understand all
the respective instructions.
The cmotion cPRO camin with Software Release Package v3.0 is only available to
commercial customers. By utilization, the customer agrees that the cPRO camin or other
components of the system are deployed for commercial use only. Otherwise the customer
must contact cmotion before utilization.
While cmotion endeavors to enhance the quality, reliability and safety of their products,
customers agree and acknowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be
eliminated entirely.
To minimize the risk of damage to property or injury (including death) to persons arising
from defects in the products, customers must incorporate sucient safety measures in
their work with the system and heed the stated canonic use.
cmotion or its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses incurred due to
improper handling or conguration of the cPRO camin or other system components.
cmotion assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The
information is subject to change without notice.
For product specication changes after this manual was published, refer to the
latest published cmotion data sheets or release notes, etc., for the most up-to-date
specications. Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check
with a cmotion sales representative for availability and additional information.
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copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the
use of cmotion 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 right of cmotion or others.
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obligation for any claim, representation, cause, action, or whatsoever, express or implied,
whether in contract or not, including negligence, or incorporated in terms and conditions,
whether by statue, law or otherwise. In no event shall cmotion 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 prots, lost savings, lost
revenues or economic loss of any kind or for any claim by a third party, downtime, good-
will, damage to or replacement of equipment or property, any cost or recovery of any
material or goods associated with the assembly or use of our products, or any other
damages or injury of the persons and so on or under any other legal theory.
In the event that one or all of the foregoing clauses are not allowed by applicable law, the
fullest extent permissible clauses by applicable law are validated
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Table of Contents
1. For your safety ............................................................................................................ 6
2. Audience and intended use ........................................................................................ 8
3. Scope of delivery and warranty .................................................................................. 8
4. Introduction................................................................................................................. 9
4.1. LBUS connector.................................................................................................. 9
4.2. CAM interface ................................................................................................... 10
5. cPRO camin layout ................................................................................................... 10
5.1. Control panel..................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1. Soft buttons................................................................................................. 11
5.1.2. Menu navigation .......................................................................................... 11
5.2. Setup................................................................................................................. 11
5.2.1. Radio channels............................................................................................ 11
5.2.2. Command mode.......................................................................................... 11
5.2.3. Region settings............................................................................................ 12
5.2.4. System info.................................................................................................. 13
5.2.5. Factory reset................................................................................................ 13
5.2.6. Status LEDs................................................................................................. 13
6. cPRO camin preparation........................................................................................... 14
6.1. cPRO camin bracket......................................................................................... 14
6.2. Alternative mounting options ............................................................................ 15
6.2.1. Mounting to 19 mm and 15 mm rods.......................................................... 15
6.2.2. Mounting to Panavision rods....................................................................... 16
6.3. Setting up the cPRO camin .............................................................................. 17
6.4. Connecting to the cPRO hand unit ................................................................... 17
6.5. Setting up the cPRO camin´s command mode ................................................ 18
6.5.1. to enable wireless for non-wireless devices................................................ 18
6.5.2. to use as a range extender.......................................................................... 19
7. Compatibility ............................................................................................................. 20
8. Software update........................................................................................................ 20
9. Power disconnection ................................................................................................ 20
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10. Appendix................................................................................................................... 21
10.1. Antenna connector............................................................................................ 21
10.2. Specications.................................................................................................... 21
10.3. Dimensions and weight..................................................................................... 22
10.4. Pinouts .............................................................................................................. 23
10.5. Part numbers..................................................................................................... 24
10.6. Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................................... 27
10.7. Service contacts ............................................................................................... 28
10.8. International declarations.................................................................................. 29
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1. For your safety
Before use, please ensure that all users comprehensively read, understand, and follow the
instructions in this document.
Risk levels and alert symbols:
Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate dierent
risk levels:
Danger!
DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Warning!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE explains practices not related to physical injury. No safety alert symbol appears with
this signal word.
Note: Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure.
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Vital precautions:
Danger!
Risk of electric shock and re!
Short-circuits may entail lethal damage!
Before use, read and follow all valid instructions.
Use solely and exclusively as described in the instructions.
Never open. Never insert objects.
For operation, always use a power source as indicated in the instructions.
Always unplug the cable by gripping the plug, not the cable.
Never try to repair. All repair work should be done by a qualied cmotion Service Center.
Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paintmarked
screws).
Always protect from moisture, cold, heat, dirt, vibration, shock, or aggressive substances.
Danger!
Risk of re!
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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2. Audience and intended use
NOTICE
The product is solely and exclusively available for commercial costumers and shall be used by
skilled personnel only. Every user should be trained according to cmotion guidelines. Use the
product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the valid instructions
and system requirements for all equipment involved.
Note: The cPRO camin is solely and exclusively for use on professional camera setups.
3. Scope of delivery and warranty
NOTICE
Product and packaging contain recyclable materials. Always store, ship, and dispose of
according to local regulations.
cmotion is not liable for consequences from inadequate storage, shipment or disposal.
Delivery:
On delivery, please check that the package and content are intact. Never accept a damaged or
incomplete delivery. If bought in a cPRO kit, a complete delivery includes:
• cPRO camin unit with antenna
• cPRO camin bracket
• User manual download card
• Original packaging
Warranty:
For scope of warranty, please ask your local cmotion Service Partner. cmotion is not liable for
consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.
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4. Introduction
The cPRO camin is cmotion´s smallest and lightest motorbox with an integrated red-coded
cmotion radio module.
The cPRO camin provides full lens data and can pair with up to two cPRO or cPRO ONE hand
units for split focus, iris or zoom control. The unique command mode allows you to use a cPRO
camin with non-wireless controls and integrate them into a wireless network. When connected
together, 2 cPRO camin can even be used as a wireless range extender.
The simple user interface includes two soft buttons and a display for selecting one of the 14
radio channels.
Using the LBUS interface, the system can be expanded with up to three additional cforce
motors while the new CAM connector provides a versatile interface for power supply and run/
stop control for cameras, including ARRI, RED, SONY, Canon, Blackmagic and Panavision and
camera control* for selected ARRI, RED and SONY cameras.
*camera control license required
Main features:
• Integrated cmotion red radio module
• Supports lens data with cPRO hand unit
• Daisy-chainable via LBUS
• command mode (wireless for non-wireless devices / range extender)
• Small and lightweight (~77g / < 3oz incl. antenna)
4.1. LBUS connector
LBUS is a bus standard designed to allow multiple lens motors and control devices to
communicate with each other. Up to three cforce-type motors can be chain-linked in a row.
Each cforce motor has two identical, bi-directional LBUS interfaces providing power and
control signals to the motor.
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4.2. CAM interface
The CAM interface is a fully functional LBUS connector. As such it allows multiple lens
motors and control devices to communicate with each other through K2.0015760
Cable CAM (7p) - LBUS.
In addition the CAM interface oers a versitile interface for camera control*. There are
camera interface cables, which depending on the camera oer start-stop control and record
feedback, camera status, tally and control of camera settings*.
*camera control license required
5. cPRO camin layout
1 Antenna
2 Upper soft button
3 Lower soft button
4 CAM connetor
5 LBUS connector
6 Mounting rail (on back side)
7 Display
5.1. Control panel
The cPRO camin features a user interface to congure the system. The display shows menu
and status information.
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