ARRI Orbiter Projection Optics LED Light User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- ARRI
Table of Contents
ARRI Orbiter Projection Optics LED Light
- Top Latch
- Safety loop attachment / Handle
- Gobo and iris slot with guard plate
- Accessory brackets
- Accessory bracket with second catch
- Shutter
- Secondary reflector
- Digital Optics Interface (5-pin)
- Locking pin
- Quick mount guides (3x)
- Focus knob
- Brake ring
- Service hatch
- Locking slider
- Guide for locking pin
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Intended use
This product is an accessory for the „Orbiter“ luminaire. It is intended to
illuminate persons and objects.
Always follow the safety information.
Any usage other than described above is not permitted and can damage the
product and lead to associated risks such as short-circuit, fire, electric
shock, etc. You are not allowed to modify the product.
This product fulfills all legal requirements.
Safety Instructions
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Please read and observe all instructions delivered with the product before use. The instructions contain important information for safe handling.
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Please keep all instructions delivered with the product for possible subsequent owners.
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Caution – breaking glass.
Replace a broken glass immediately.
Do not use an accessory with broken glass. -
Caution – finger crushing.
Take care not to crush your fingers when- opening or closing the top latch (1), or
- when inserting an accessory into the accessory brackets (4, 5), or
- when closing the service hatch (13).
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Caution – finger crushing.
Moving components inside the Projection Optic. Disconnect the fixture from the power source, before you open the service hatch (13). -
Caution – sharp edge.
Do not touch the secondary reflector (7) or the gobo / iris slot. -
Caution – risk of burning.
Let the projection optic and accessories cool down completely before handling it.
The user must:
- Be qualified for the appropriate use of the accessory.
- Follow the user manual.
- Ensure safe usage.
- Use the product in accordance with regulations.
- Follow the latest regulations and standards.
ARRI is not liable for damages caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
To Mount the Projection Optic
- Remove the protective cap both from the Quick Lighting Mount and from the Projection Optic.
- Align the locking pin (9) with the guide for the locking pin (15) and insert the Projection Optic in the Quick Lighting Mount.
- Turn the Projection Optic clockwise, until the locking slider (14) audibly engages. The Projection Optic can not be turned counter-clockwise if the locking slider is engaged full.
- The Projection Optic must be secured with a suitable safety cable. Pass the safety cable through the safety loop attachment (2) of the Projection Optic and the supporting structure or the upper handle of the Orbiter.
Always secure the Projection Optic against falling with a safety cable if the primary catch fails!
Automatic Optic Recognition
The digital optics interface of the Quick Lighting Mount recognizes when the Projection Optic is attached to the luminaire. It adapts the light output for best performance. If the digital optics interface fails to recognize the attached Projection Optic correct-ly, please clean the contacts as described in the Orbiter „Safety and Installation Manual“ which is available for free download on the ARRI website.
To Remove the Projection Optic
- Hold the tube firmly with one hand and tighten the tube brake by turning the brake ring (12) clockwise (seen from the front lens) with your other hand.
- Remove the safety cable from the Projection Optic.
- Push the locking slider (14) inwards and turn the Projection Optic counterclockwise until it stops.
- Remove the Projection Optic and place the protective cap both on the Quick Lighting Mount and the Projection Optic.
- Insert each of the four shutters to protect them during trans-port.
To Operate the Projection Optic
You can adjust the focus of the projection optic motor driven between 2 m and ∞.
To adjust the focus of the Projection Optic:
- Turn the knob (11) clockwise or counter-clockwise to modify the focus setting.
- Open the appropriate menu of the Orbiter control panel and set the focus setting.
- Adjust the focus via DMX. The latest DMX protocol is avail-able on the ARRI web site www.arri.com.
To operate the shutters:
The projection optic is equipped with 4 shutter blades (6) to modify the light
beam. The position and angle of each shutter blade can be set independently.
- Grab the shutter you want to adjust by its handle
- Set the position and angle of the shutter carefully
To Use a Gobo
You can mask the beam or project patterns or text by using a gobo.
To insert a gobo:
- Mount the gobo in the gobo holder. Makes sure that you install the gobo facing in the correct direction (true image towards light source).
- Move the guard plate (3) completely to the front lens to open the gobo slot.
- Drop in the gobo holder with the gobo.
To remove a gobo:
- Pull out the gobo holder.
- Move the guard plate (3) to the back to close the gobo slot.
To Adjust the Tube Angle
You can adjust the angle of the gobo or the barndoors by turning the whole
tube +/- 45°.
To adjust the tube angle:
Caution – Intense light! Risk of eye injury! Do not stare in the light
aperture of the projection optic during adjustment of the tube angle.
- Hold the tube firmly with one hand and loosen the tube brake by turning the brake ring (12) counter-clockwise (seen from the front lens) with your other hand.
- Adjust the tube.
- Hold the tube firmly with one hand and tighten the tube brake by turning the brake ring (12) clockwise (seen from the front lens) with your other hand.
To Use a Drop-in Iris
You can modify the beam diameter with an adjustable iris.
To mount an iris:
- Move the guard plate (3) to open the iris slot.
- Drop in a suitable iris in the slot beneath the upper shutter blade.
- Close the guard plate (3) until it touches the iris.
To remove an iris:
- Pull out the iris
- Move the guard plate (3) to close the iris slot.
To Use Accessories
You can use accessories like barndoors, filter frames or tubes with the Projection Optic. The Projection Optic accepts accessories with 168 mm / 6.6 in diameter.
To use accessories with the Projection Optic:
- Press the knob of the top latch (1) to open the top latch.
- Insert the accessory in the accessory brackets (4) on the front of the Projection Optic.
- Ensure that the accessory is held safely in the accessory brackets and accessory slot.
- Ensure that the second catch on the lower bracket (5) engages properly.
- Close the top latch (1). Ensure that the top latch is closed properly.
- The accessory must be secured with a suitable safety cable. Pass the safety cable through the safety loop attachment of the Projection Optic (2) and the supporting structure or the upper handle of the Orbiter.
To remove an accessory from the Projection Optic:
- Press the knob of the top latch (1) to open the top latch.
- Press and hold the knob on the lower bracket (5) to disengage the second catch.
- Remove the accessory.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Inspect the product regularly for visible damage. Do not use a damaged, deformed or dirty product.
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Disconnect the fixture from the power source before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work.
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Remove loose dust and dirt by vacuuming or blowing out with low-pressure compressed air.
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Grab the service hatch (13) by its handle and slide it forwards. Open the service hatch.
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Remove loose dust and dirt inside the projection optics by vacuuming or blowing out with low-pressure compressed air.
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Close the service hatch (13) before you connect the fixture with a power source:
Grab it by its handle and slide it backwards to secure it. Check if the service hatch is secured properly to avoid acci-dental opening during operation. -
Remove greasy deposits with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with plastic cleaner. You can also use benzene-free petroleum ether or isopropanol. The cleaning agent must not contain benzene, ethanol, alcohol, organic substances or thinner. Dry the product with a soft, lint-free cloth.
ARRI Service
In case of technical problems please visit us at:
www.arri.com
- Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
- Global Application & Services
- Flintsbacher Strasse 1-5
- D-83098 Brannenburg
- Germany
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specification
| Projection Optic|
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25°| 35°|
Ident numbers| L2.0033549| L2.0033550|
Dimensions (WxHxD), with closed shutter| 287 x 287 x 331 mm
11.3 x 11.3 x 13.1 in| 287 x 287 x 284 mm
11.3 x 11.3 x 11.2 in|
Weight| __
approx.
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approx.
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5,5 kg| 4,3 kg|
Peso|
12.0 lbs| 9.6 lbs|
Poids|
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Accessories – Diameter| 168 mm / 6.6 in|
Lens diameter| |
| 25°: 111 mm / 4.4 in
35°: 81 mm / 3.2 in|
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Ingress Protection| IP24
Conditionally weatherproof|
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Typo de Protection|
Indi cede protection|
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Protection Class| III|
Operating temperature| |
| ta = 0° C / + 45° C ta = 32° F / +113° F|
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Gobo slot (for Orbiter gobo holder L2.0033843)| __
138 x 110 x 5 mm (HxBxT)
5.4 x 4.3 x 0.2 in (HxWxD)
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Gobo orientation Gobo-| Coated side to front lens
Iris slot (for drop-in iris)| __
138 x 110 x 5 mm (HxBxT)
5.4 x 4.3 x 0.2 in (HxWxD)
Accessories| L2.79470.0 4-leaf barndoor (168 mm / 6.6″) L2.79500.0 8-leaf
barndoor (168 mm / 6,6″) L2.79490.0 Filter frame (168 mm / 6.6“)
L2.0033843 Gobo holder for Orbiter projection optics L2.0044240 Snoot for 25°
Projection Optic L2.0044239 Snoot for 35° Projection Optic
References
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