ARRI RF-2400 User manual

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

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Imprint
Copyright © 2021 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co.
Betriebs KG. All rights reserved. No parts of this document
may be reproduced without prior written consent of Arnold &
Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications
are subject to change without notice. Errors, omissions, and
modifications excepted.
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version.
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Website: www.arri.com

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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

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Revision history
Version ID Order # Release Date
01 10005938 K5.0040006 F07640 2021-07-13

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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 appear
in 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

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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 7
1 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/ar-
richannel:
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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8 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 How to Use this Manual................................................... 7
2 For Your Safety................................................................. 9
3 Audience and intended use........................................... 11
4 Scope of Delivery and Warranty....................................12
5 Introduction......................................................................13
6 Layout...............................................................................15
7 Radio types......................................................................18
8 Compatibility....................................................................20
9 Appendix.......................................................................... 23
9.1 Antenna connector..................................................23
9.2 Specifications.......................................................... 23
9.3 Dimensions and weight...........................................25
9.4 Part numbers.......................................................... 27
9.5 Glossary.................................................................. 28
9.6 Service Contacts.....................................................29
9.7 International declarations........................................31

For Your Safety 9
2 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.

10 For Your Safety
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 11
3 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.

12 Scope of Delivery and Warranty
4 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 13
5 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

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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 15
6 Layout
RF-900 Radio Module 900 MHz FHSS

16 Layout
RF-2400 Radio Module 2400 MHz FHSS

Layout 17
RF-EMIP Radio Module 2400 MHz DSSS

18 Radio types
7 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:
Channel Frequency ZigBee IEEE
802.15.4 Channel
0 2.410 GHz 12
1 2.415 GHz 13
2 2.430 GHz 16
3 2.435 GHz 17
4 2.450 GHz 20
5 2.455 GHz 21
6 2.470 GHz 24
7 2.475 GHz 25
8 2.420 GHz 14
9 2.425 GHz 15
10 2.440 GHz 18
11 2.445 GHz 19
12 2.460 GHz 22
13 2.465 GHz 23
RF-2400 Radio Module
A or orange-colored ring at the base of the antenna socket
identifies the RF-2400 radio module.

Radio types 19
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.

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8 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 built-
in EMIP100, EMIP200, EMIP300, EMIP400 or EMIP400s white-
coded radio module as follows: