ARRI TRINITY 2 User manual

TRINITY 2 System
U S E R M AN U A L
01.09.2022

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3 Content
1 Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................... 2
2 Imprint................................................................................................................................ 3
3 Content...............................................................................................................................4
4 About this Document....................................................................................................... 7
5 About the product............................................................................................................ 8
5.1 Identification...................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Environmental Conditions.................................................................................................8
5.3 Technical Data.................................................................................................................. 9
5.4 Pin Out............................................................................................................................ 18
5.5 Scope of Delivery and Warranty.................................................................................... 19
5.6 Certifications and Safety Standards............................................................................... 19
6 Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................21
6.1 Safety Conventions and Product Labels........................................................................ 21
6.2 General Safety Instructions............................................................................................ 22
7 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 25
7.1 TRINITY 2 Head Overview.............................................................................................26
7.2 Center Post Overview.....................................................................................................32
7.3 Gimbal Overview............................................................................................................ 33
7.4 Master Grip Overview.....................................................................................................35
7.5 Remote Control Panel Overview.................................................................................... 37
7.6 Top Stage and Bottom Stage Overview.........................................................................40
7.7 Battery Hanger Module Overview.................................................................................. 43
7.8 Battery Mounting System Overview............................................................................... 45
8 Installation and Operation............................................................................................. 47
8.1 TRINITY Head Installation and Operation......................................................................47
8.1.1 Installing TRINITY 2 Head........................................................................................... 47
8.1.2 Installing SAM Dovetail Plates to TRINITY 2 Head..................................................... 48
8.1.3 Installing the Camera to TRINITY 2 Head................................................................... 51
8.1.4 Height Adjustment........................................................................................................ 53
8.1.5 Turning on the system..................................................................................................54
8.2 Center Post Installation and Operation.......................................................................... 56
8.2.1 Center Post 1.8in Installation....................................................................................... 56
8.2.2 Center Post Clamp Force Adjustment..........................................................................56
8.3 Gimbal Installation and Operation.................................................................................. 57
8.3.1 Installing the 1.8in Gimbal to the Center Post............................................................. 57
8.3.2 Adding Components..................................................................................................... 58

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8.3.3 Gimbal Clamp Force Adjustment................................................................................. 62
8.4 Master Grip Trinity Installation and Operation................................................................63
8.4.1 Mounting the Master Grip TRINITY on the Gimbal......................................................63
8.4.2 Mounting a Monitor Mount on the Master Grip TRINITY............................................. 64
8.4.3 Mounting Transvideo Starlite Monitor...........................................................................65
8.4.4 Mounting Small HD 503 Monitor.................................................................................. 66
8.4.5 Positioning of the Master Grip TRINITY.......................................................................67
8.5 RCP-3 Installation and Operation...................................................................................68
8.5.1 RCP-3 Installation.........................................................................................................68
8.5.2 Power ON / OFF...........................................................................................................68
8.5.3 Jog-Wheels................................................................................................................... 69
8.5.4 Radio Module................................................................................................................69
8.6 TST and BST Installation and Operation....................................................................... 70
8.6.1 Installing TST/BST to Center Post............................................................................... 70
8.6.2 Installing SAM dovetail plates...................................................................................... 71
8.6.3 Adjusting Clamping Force............................................................................................ 73
8.7 Battery Hanger Module Operation and Installation........................................................ 74
8.7.1 Batter Hanger Module BHM-2......................................................................................74
8.7.2 Mounting ø19mm Rods................................................................................................ 74
8.7.3 Battery Mounting System............................................................................................. 75
8.7.4 Battery Hanger Module.................................................................................................75
8.7.5 Connecting the Battery Mounts to the Battery Hanger Module....................................76
8.7.6 Connecting the Battery Hanger Module to the Top / Bottom Stage............................. 77
8.7.7 Power ON / OFF...........................................................................................................77
8.7.8 Jog-Wheel Functions.................................................................................................... 78
8.7.9 TRINITY / ARTEMIS Mode...........................................................................................78
8.7.10 Battery Status............................................................................................................... 79
8.7.11 General Working Method / BHM-2............................................................................... 81
8.7.12 Discharge Modes..........................................................................................................82
8.7.13 System BHM-2
...................................................................................................................................... 84
8.8 Battery Mounting System Operation and Installation..................................................... 87
8.8.1 Installation and Replacement of Battery Mounts..........................................................87
8.8.2 Mounting the BMS on rods.......................................................................................... 87
9 Cleaning and Repair.......................................................................................................88
9.1 Cleaning Instructions...................................................................................................... 88
9.2 Repair..............................................................................................................................88