ARRI RF-EMIP Radio Modules User Manual

Radio Modules
RF-EMIP, RF-2400, RF-900
USER MANUAL
27th July 2021

RF-EMIP Radio Modules

Imprint
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Scope
This USER MANUAL applies to the following product:
K2.0036599 RF-900 Radio Module 900 MHz FHSS
K2.0036598 RF-2400 Radio Module 2400 MHz FHSS
K2.0033702 RF-EMIP Radio Module 2400 MHz DSSS

Revision history

Disclaimer
Before using the products described in this manual, be sure to read and understand all the respective instructions.
The ARRI RF-EMIP, RF-2400, RF-900 Radio Modules is/are only available to commercial customers. By utilization, the customer agrees that the Radio Modules or other components of the system are deployed for commercial use only. Otherwise the customer must contact ARRI before utilization.
While ARRI 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 sufficient safety measures in their work with the system and heed the stated canonic use.
ARRI or its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses incurred due to improper handling or configuration of the Radio Modules or other system components.
ARRI assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appearin this document. The information is subject to change without  notice.
For product specification changes after this manual was published, refer to the latest published ARRI data sheets or release notes, etc., for the most up- to-date specifications. 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 right of ARRI or others. ARRI or its subsidiaries expressly exclude any liability, warranty, demand or other 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 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 profits, 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.

How to Use this Manual

This manual describes the necessary information for using the product.

For further details, refer to the ARRI website at

http://arri.com /radio-modules

For Tech Tips, please visit the ARRI Youtube Channel at

https://youtube.com/user/arrichannel:

The appendix at the back of the manual contains useful reference material including technical data, connector pin-out diagrams and dimensional drawings.
Additional Information
For useful information in addition to this user manual please have a look at the ARRI Learn & Help section on the ARRI website.
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For Your Safety

Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand, and follow the instructions comprehensively in this document.
Risk levels and alert symbols
Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate different 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.
ADVICE
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.

Vital Precautions
DANGER
Risk of electric shock and fire!
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 qualified ARRI Service Center.
Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paint marked screws).
Always protect from moisture, cold, heat, dirt, vibration, shock, or aggressive substances.

General precautions
Use only the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. Unplug all cables during transport.
Do not store the Radio Modules in places where it/they may be subject to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe vibration, or strong magnetic fields.

Audience and intended use

ADVICE
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 ARRI guidelines. Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved.
The Radio Modules is solely and exclusively for use on professional camera setups.

Scope of Delivery and Warranty

ADVICE
Product and packaging contain recyclable materials. Always store, ship, and dispose of according to local regulations.
ARRI 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. A complete delivery includes:

• Radio Module
• Instruction manual
• Original packaging

Warranty
For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI Service Partner. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.

Introduction

With the introduction of the Hi-5 Hand Unit ARRI offers three different exchangeable radio modules for various shooting conditions and regions:

• RF-EMIP Radio Module 2400 MHz DSSS
• RF-2400 Radio Module 2400 MHz FHSS
• RF-900 Radio Module 900 MHz FHSS

ADVICE
Certain radio modules might not be available in your country.

Main features
RF-EMIP Radio Module:

• White-coded radio module
• Certified regions: worldwide
• Fixed radio channels (14 channels)
• Compatible with existing ARRI hand units, cameras, motor controllers and the cforce mini RF motor containing ARRI’s white-coded radio module
• Network mode: can pair with up to three hand units for split focus, iris and zoom operations to one camera/motor controller

RF-2400 Radio Module:

• Certified regions: worldwide
• 100 channels (= defined hopping schemes)
• Its frequency hopping transmission method ensures a strong radio link with exceptionally good interference immunity.

RF-900 Radio Module:

• Long-Range Solution
• Certified regions: USA and Canada
• 100 channels (= defined hopping schemes)
• Its frequency hopping transmission method ensures a strong radio link with exceptionally good interference immunity.
• Network mode: can pair with up to three hand units for split focus, iris and zoom operations

ADVICE
To tap the full potential of the device, have all connected units updated to the latest available firmware.

Layout

RF-900 Radio Module 900 MHz FHSS

RF-2400 Radio Module 2400 MHz FHSS

RF-EMIP Radio Module 2400 MHz DSSS

Radio types

RF-EMIP Radio Module
A white-colored ring at the base of the antenna socket identifies the white- coded radio module. There are 14 channels to choose from:

RF-2400 Radio Module
A or orange-colored ring at the base of the antenna socket identifies the RF-2400 radio module.

ADVICE
The RF-EMIP radio module and the RF-2400 radio module cannot be mixed at the same radio network of the camera and its hand units. However, both systems can be used parallel in different radio networks.

RF-900 Radio Module
An grey-colored ring at the base of the antenna socket identifies the RF-900 radio module.
ATTENTION
Please ensure that the region is configured correctly, as it may be illegal to use the RF-EMIP, RF-2400, RF-900 in a region other than specified in the setting. All settings are compliant to FCC and IC regulations.

Compatibility

The RF-EMIP, RF-2400 and RF-900 Radio Modules interface with the Hi-5 Hand Unit and the Radio Interface Adapter RIA-1.

ATTENTION
When removing the radio modules from the hosting units (Hi-5 Hand Unit, Radio Interface Adapter RIA-1), please check the temperature of the radio modules first. If they are hot, please wait until they have cooled down.
Radio Compatibility
The RF-EMIP is compatible with all devices which have a builtin EMIP100, EMIP200, EMIP300, EMIP400 or EMIP400s whitecoded radio module as follows:

Sample Configuration:

Compatibilities with White-coded Radio-integrated Devices

Compatibility to cameras| — ALEXA Mini
— ALEXA Mini LF
— ALEXA Plus cameras (ALEXA LF, Plus, XT, SXT, 65)
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Compatibility to hand units (in Network Mode)| — WCU-4
— SXU-1
Compatibility to motor controller| — UMC-4
— AMC-1
— SMC-1
— EMC-1
Compatibility to lens motor| — cforce mini RF

Appendix

9.1 Antenna connector
The radio connection is established via the antenna mounted to the antenna connector. The radio module inside could be damaged by electrostatic discharge via the open connector. We recommend using the originally supplied antenna only.

9.2 Specifications
Electrical/General Data

RF-EMIP Radio Module

Supported Frequency| 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Channel Spacing| 5 MHz
Band| ISM 2400 MHz
Modulation Type| Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Operating Mode| Point-to-Multipoint
Transmit Power| Dep. on regions between 8.9 – 70.8 mW
RF-2400 Radio Module
Supported Frequency| 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Band| ISM 2400 MHz
Modulation Type| Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Operating Mode| Point-to-point
Transmit Power| 100mW
RF-900 Radio Module
Supported Frequency| 902 – 928 MHz
Band| ISM 900 MHz
Modulation Type| Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Operating Mode| Point-to-Multipoint
Transmit Power| Standard Mode: 100 mW
Hi-Power Mode: 1 W
Connector
Interface| 10pin IRISO
Environmental
Operating temperature range| -20 to +50°C (-4° to +122° F)

Power Consumption
Power consumption depends on the different radio modules that are used. Using the Hi-5 hand unit with one of the modules results in different power requirements:

9.3 Dimensions and weight
RF-EMIP Radio Module

Weight of the RF-EMIP Radio Module: 52g/1,83oz (including antenna)

RF-2400 Radio Module

Weight of the RF-2400 Radio Module: 52g/1,83oz (including antenna)

RF-900 Radio Module
Dimensions:

Weight of the RF-900 Radio Module: 55g/1,94oz (including antenna)

9.4 Part numbers
RF-900 Radio Module
K2.0036599 RF-900 Radio Module 900 MHz FHSS Includes:
K2.0041437 2db 900Mhz Antenna RPSMA
RF-2400 Radio Module
K2.0036598 RF-2400 Radio Module 2400 MHz FHSS Includes:
K2.0002007 Outdoor Antenna (straight)
RF-EMIP Radio Module
K2.0033702 RF-EMIP Radio Module 2400 MHz DSSS Includes:
K2.0002007 Outdoor Antenna (straight)
Radio Module Sets
KK.0039986 RF-900 Radio Module 900 MHz FHSS Set
KK.0039984 RF-2400 Radio Module 2400 MHz FHSS Set
KK.0039985 RF-EMIP Module 2400 MHz DSSS Radio Set

9.5 Glossary

with multiple devices at the same time.
Also known as Network mode where multiple devices can operate in the same radio connection for splitting focus, iris and zoom control.
Point-to-Point| In point-to-point networks one device can connect with another single device at the same time.
ZigBEE| ZigBee is a wireless communication technology designed based on IEEE 802.15.4. It is one of the most economical, low-power consuming data transfer technology that operates with a simple networking protocol.
IEEE| Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

9.6 Service Contacts

Arnold & Richter Cine Technik
GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
Herbert-Bayer-Str. 10
80807 Munich
Germany
+49 89 3809 2121
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 09:00 – 17:00 (CET)
service@arri.de| ARRI CT Limited / London
2 Highbridge, Oxford Road
UB8 1LX Uxbridge
United Kingdom
+44 1895 457 000
Business hours:
Mo. – Thu. 09:00 – 17:30
Fr. 09:00 – 17:00 (GMT)
service@arri-ct.com
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ARRI Inc. / West Coast
3700 Vanowen Street
CA 91505 Burbank
USA
+1 818 841 7070
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 09:00 am- 05:00 pm (PT)
service@arri.com| ARRI Inc. / East Coast
617 Route 303
NY 10913 Blauvelt
USA
+1 845 353 1400
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 08:00 am – 05:30 pm (EST)
service@arri.com
ARRI Canada Limited
1200 Aerowood Drive, Unit 29
ON L4W 2S7 Mississauga
Canada
+1 416 255 3335
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 08:30 am – 05:00 pm (EDT)
service@arri.com| ARRI Australia Pty Ltd
Level 1, Unit 1, 706 Mowbray Road
Lane Cove
NSW 2066 Sydney
Australia
+61 2 9855 43050
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
(AEST)
service@arri.com.au
ARRI China (Beijing) Co. Ltd.
Chaowai SOHO Tower C, 6/F,
0628/0656
Chaowai Dajie Yi 6
Beijing
China
+86 10 5900 9680
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 09:00 am – 06:00 pm (CST)
service@arri.cn| ARRI ASIA Limited
41/F One Kowloon, 1 Wang
Yuen Street Kowloon Bay
Hong Kong
P. R. China
+852 2537 4266
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 10:00 am – 06:30 pm (HKT)
service@arri.cn
ARRI Brasil Ltda
Avenida Ibirapuera 2907 – Cj. 421,
Indianópolis
04029-200 São Paulo
Brazil
+55 1150419450
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 09:00 am – 05:30 pm (BRT)
arribrasil@arri.com| Bars-Pro Ltd.
Distributor
4-Ya Magistralnaya Ulitsa, 11/2
123007 Moscow
Russia
+7 4995860299
Business hours:
Mo. – Sat. 10:00 – 18:00 (MSK)
arri@bars-pro.ru
CINEOM Broadcast DMCC.
Unit No. 2109, Jumeirah Bay Tower
X2 Cluster X
Jumeirah Lakes Towers
P.O Box 414659
Dubai, UAE
+971 (0) 45570477
Business hours:
Sa. – Th. 10:00 am- 06:00 pm
arriservice.me@cineom.com| CINEOM Broadcast India Pvt. Ltd.
C-4, Goldline Business Centre
Link Rd. Malad West
400 064 Mumbai
India
+91 (0)22 42 10 9000
Business hours:
Mo. – Sat. 10:00 am – 06:00 pm (IST)
arrisupportindia@cineom.com
LINKA Ithalat Ihracat ve Diş Tic.
Distributor
Halide Edip Adıvar Mah. Darülaceze Cad.
No:3 Akın Plaza Kat:5 95-96
34381 Şişli, Istanbul
Turkey
+90 2123584520
Business hours:
Mo. – Fr. 09:00 – 18:00 (EET)
service@linkgroup.com.tr|

9.7 International declarations
EU-Declaration of Conformity
Product Description: RF module 2.4 GHz: RF-EMIP / RF-2400
The designated product conforms with the specifications of the following European directives:

1. Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive – OJ L 153, 22.5.2014, S. 62–106.
2. Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment – OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, S. 88–110.

The compliance with the requirements of the European Directives was proved by the application of the following standards:
Essential requirements regarding No 1

• Art. 3.1 a following 2014/35/EU: EN 62479:2010; EN IEC 62368-1:2020 + A11:2020
• Art. 3.1 b following 2014/30/EU: EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3; EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2
• Art. 3.2: EN 300 328 V2.1.1; EN 300 328 V2.2.2

Essential requirements regarding No 2

• EN 50581:2012;

To evaluate the respective information we used:
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised- standards/index_en.htm

FCC Class A Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Caution: changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

Japan MIC Statement
Complies with Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications notification Article 88, Annex 43.

ADVICE
It may not be legal to operate the Radio Modules in a country/region other than the country/region selected in the Hi-5 Hand Unit or Radio Interface Adapter RIA-1 region menu.

Radio Modules
The RF-EMIP Radio Module contains the following radio module:
FCC ID: Y7N-EMIP400
IC ID: 9482A-EMIP400
CMIT ID: 2017DJ7863C(M)
MIC ID: 020-180030
NCC: CCAH18LP0660T0
KC: R-CRM-ARg-EMIP400
EMIP400s: ETA:1385/2018/ERLO
The RF-2400 Radio Module contains the following radio module:
FCC ID: NS9P2400
IC ID: 3143A-P2400
R210-114971 (Japan)
The RF-900 Radio Module contains the following radio module:
IC ID: 3143A-13P900
FCC ID: NS913P900
The RF-900 Radio Module has been tested and complies with the applicable limit values for protection against high-frequency energy (RF energy)

References

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