ARRI L7 User manual

User Manual
L7
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
D-83071 Stephanskirchen
Germany
Kontaktinformationen unter www.arri.com
For contact information visit www.arri.com
Ident.No. L5.31899.0

Table of Contents
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1. General
1.1 Important Notes and Safety Instructions
1.1.1 General Notes
1.1.2 Important Safety Instructions
1.2 Description and Features of your Lamphead
1.2.1 Properties
1.2.2 Product features
2. General Lamphead Overview
3. Setting up and Securing the Fixture
4. Basic Functions
5. Setting Options
5.1 Possible Settings via On-board Control
5.1.1 Overview of on-board control
5.1.2 Menu levels of the on-board control
5.1.3 Setting the operating modes
5.1.4 Setting the color temperature (CCT mode)
5.1.5 Setting the color (HSI mode)
5.1.6 Setting intensity
5.1.7 Setting the fan function
5.1.8 Setting the DMX address
5.1.9 Selecting the DMX profile
5.1.10 Turning lights on/off and status request of on-board control
5.1.11 Status request
a) Operating hours
b) DMX version
c) Software version
d) Operating temperature
e) Availability
5.1.12 Error messages
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5.2 Possible Settings via DMX
5.2.1 DMX profiles
5.2.2 DMX In / Pin allocation
5.2.3 DMX Implementation table
5.2.4 Conversion CCT value to DMX %
5.2.5 RDM functions
5.3 Possible settings via PC – LSeries Manager
5.3.1 LSeries Manager 1.0.2
5.3.2 Installing and starting the LSeries Manager
5.3.3 Overview
5.3.4 DMX Settings with the LSeries Manager
5.3.5 Fan control
5.3.6 Diagnosis
5.3.7 Firmware update
5.3.8 System messages
6 Technical Data
7 Warranty regulations, Limitations of Liability, EC Declaration of Conformity, Service
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1.1.1 General Notes
ARRI L Series fixtures are intended for professional use in the studio and on location and may only be
operated by qualified persons.
Read these instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. The following text contains
important information for safe handling.
Observe the safety instructions and warnings for your own personal safety.
All components comply with the following European standards and directives:
Low voltage directive
EMC directive
RoHS directive
Keep these instructions for possible subsequent owners.
Help protecting our environment by disposing the packing material at your local recycling center.
Use only original ARRI spare parts and accessories (more information at www.arri.com).
1.1.2. Important Safety Instuctions
DANGER OF LIFE - MAINS VOLTAGE!
Disconnect the device from the mains voltage
before replacing a damaged fuse!
Never bridge a fuse!
CAUTION ! Risk of burns !
The housing and the cooling fins can reach high temperatures.
Keep a safety distance of 10" (0,25 m) to adjacent surfaces on all sides.
Keep the cables away from the fixtures.
Do not cover ventilations slots and cooling fins.
CAUTION ! High Beam Intensity !
Do not look into the light emission aperture of the fixture.
Safety devices may only be removed for service purposes by qualified personnel !
Do not lift or suspend the fixture at the mains cable !
Note the technical data on page 29,30 and 31.
Do not use the fixture or accessories if they display any visible damage on any component.
In case of damage the respective parts must be exchanged or you have to contact an
ARRI Service station (see www.arri.com).
L7 fixtures must not be connected to dimmer systems or dimmer channels in Non-Dim mode.
Doing so will damage the electronic system of the fixture.
Check the fixture for the following possible damage before every use:
Also read and follow the additional safety leaflet "Operating your ARRI Lampheads safely" L5.70731.E
part possible damage
inner thread
plug connections
plug
cables
housing, lens
overwound
damaged
deformed, broken, scorched
deformed, cut, scorched
fissures, cracks, deformed
1. General
1.1 Important Notes and Safety Instructions
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1.2 Description and features of your Lamphead
The L7 range lampheads are equipped with an electronically controlled LED light source. You can use them like a conventional
tungsten Fresnel fixture but with far higher energy efficiency. The newly developed optical system offers a continuous
focus range of 15-50° half peak angle and real 'Fresnel' characteristics: an extremely uniform light field and clean shadow
rendition. While the L7-T generates light with a color temperature of 3,200K, the L7-C has a tunable light source to generate 2,800K
to 10,000K color temperature and even saturated colored light. The light spectrum has been specifically designed for excellent
color rendition. All fixtures can be controlled over USB interface, DMX 512 / RDM protocol or on-board control panel (if equipped).
1.2.1 Properties
Focus
Versatility is the key element in traditional Fresnels, especially the ability to spot and flood the beam as needed. Whether it’s
a flood field for a pullback shot or a tight spot for a bright highlight, the continuous focusability of the L7 performs
just as expected.
Versatile beam characteristics
The L7 provides the same ability as conventional Fresnel lenses to cut set elements and shape the light field
with barndoors and flags.
Even light field
Clear, defined shadows have traditionally been a trait only of single source tungsten and daylight fixtures. ARRI L7 Fresnels
provide the same single shadow properties designers expect, delivering natural results.
Vibrant colors, full-spectrum lighting
True-to-life color rendition is an outstanding feature of the L range, comparable to a full-spectrum tungsten source. The fully
tuneable White light of the L7 C can be adjusted for different skin tones, camera sensors and mixed-light environments. Full
gamut color mixing enables the rendition of all color shades, making color filters dispensible.
Cool light beam
Like all LED light sources the L7 does not emitt infrared or UV radiation and thus no forward heat, making talent feel
comfortable in the light beam.
The ARRI L range combines all advantages of LED technology and the traditional Fresnel lens. It integrates seamlessly into esta-
blished working practices, so that designers can stick with their creative techniques and studios will have no need to change their
operating procedures.
1.2.2 Product features
Focus knob
True Blue-style focus knobs provide precise adjustment and rapid flood-to-spot with only three turns. Knobs on both sides of
the fixture ensure easy access from all positions.
Sliding stirrup
The sliding stirrup design enables precise compensation for front-end accessories.
Yoke
With an extremely slim profile, the extruded aluminum yoke provides high strength without added weight. An optional pole-
operated yoke allows full operation of pan and tilt from the floor and is therefore a popular choice for many studios.
Tilt lock
The high strength tilt lock provides extremely secure locking, eliminating movement and slippage and ensuring that the fixtures
will stay where you put them.
DMX control
All functions of the L7 are controllable through DMX. The L7 is also fully RDM compatible and is equipped with a feedback
channel for reporting all set parameters including system status and hours on the light engine.
On-board control
For location applications the L7 is equipped with an on-board control for manual adjustment of intensity, color temperature and
plus/minus Green as well as hue and saturation.
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1 Netzschalter (optional) / power switch (option)
2 Netzkabel / power cable
3 Sicherungshalter / fuse holder
4 USB-Anschluss / USB port (Mini USB)
5 DMX-Eingang / DMX input
6 DMX-Ausgang / DMX through
7 Griff / handle
8 Stativzapfen / spigot
9 Haltebügel / stirrup
10 Bügelklemmung / tilt lock
11 Torsicherung / top latch
12 Rasthaken / safety catch
13 Fokusknopf oder P.O.-Antrieb / focus knob or P.O. gear
14 Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (optional) / control and indicator panel (option)
15 Bügellager / stirrup bracket
16 Linsenfassung / lens door
17 Bügelklemmhebel / tilt lock lever
2. Lamphead overview
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Securing the lamphead and the accessories
When mounting the fixture in a hanging position, additionally secure the fixture with a safety cable from the mounting pipe or
truss through the fixture stirrup. The safety cable must be properly dimensioned for the fixture and application and must be
kept short.
The carrying capacity of the safety rope must be rated at a minimum of 10 times the weight of the lamphead system including
accessories.
Be aware of the maximum allowed tilt angle of 90° up and 90° down.
When the lamphead is operated in a hanging position, ensure that the accessories are installed correctly: top latch (11) locked,
optional barndoor safety catch (12) snapped in.
Stands must be set up in a stable position and capable of carrying the load of the lamphead including accessories and cables!
Also refer to our safety leaflet "Operating Your ARRI Lampheads Safely"; L5.40731.E.
CAUTION! Lateral load can cause deformation or breaking of the spigot (8) or the stirrup (9)!
3. Setting up and securing the fixture
Tools needed
Torx screwdriver no. 20
Torque wrench / Allen key no. 10 (50 Nm)
Adjusting the stirrup
On delivery the stirrup (9) is in the basic position, which means it is tilted to the back.
Use the Torx screwdriver no. 20 to slightly loosen the screws on both sides of the stirrup bracket (15) and pull the stirrup
bracket towards the rear of the lamphead. The lever of the tilt lock (10) has to be loosened, so that you can tilt the stirrup (9)
upwards.
In order to position the stirrup at the ideal balance point move it to a position halfway in-between the front and rear of the
lamphead housing. Then tighten the screws at the stirrup bracket (15) again. Now tilt the stirrup to the desired angle and
tighten the tilt lock lever. For better leverage, press the knob on the tilt lock lever (17) and turn the lever to the desired
position.
Mounting the spigot
Place the spigot (8) and the spacer onto the boring in the stirrup (9), insert the screw with washer and spring washer from
below and fasten it with the torque wrench to 50 Nm = 37 lbf ft (pound force feet).
Installation of the PC software
Download the latest LSeries Manager version from the internet (download center: http://www.arri.com/l-series/downloads).
Be aware that the installation can only be performed, if you have administrative rights. If your user profile does not grant
administrative rights you have to let the installation file (.exe) run as follows:
Right-click on the file „start as administrator“.
Start the program by double-clicking on the generated shortcut.
After the installation is completed you can connect your lamphead via USB cable to your computer. The LSeries Manager
automaticallydetectstheconnectedlampheads.MakesurethatnootherDMXprogramiscommunicatingwiththelamphead.
You can operate one lamphead with any one USB port.
Tip: After the installation is complete, we recommend connecting the lamphead before you start the LSeries Manager for the
first time. Doing this will complete the driver installation and prevent a possible connection time-out.
Note: Wait with connecting your lamphead to the computer until the installation of the LSeries Manager is complete. The LSeries
Manager allows you to operate several L7 lampheads and also update them simultaneously.
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4. Basic functions
Securing the fixture
The lamphead must be fastened at its stirrup (9) in a standing or hanging position. The spigot (8) must be inserted into the
husk of a matching stand or a matching holding device and must be clampt in and secured there.
Rotation and tilt
The lamphead can be rotated after the screw at the stand or holding device has been loosened. In order to change the tilt,
loosen the tilt lock (10). After rotating or tilting the lamphead, the screws or lock levers must be tightened again.
Adjusting the beam angle
Thebeamanglecanbecontinuouslyadjustedbyturningthefocusknob(13).Whenyoudothistheentirelensunitismovedout
of or into the lamphead housing.
This mechanism protects the fixture in two ways:
· A predetermined breaking point prevents damage at the lamphead if the focus knob is turned with too much torque.
· A self-impeding gear prevents that the position of the lens unit changes while the lamphead is operated in a tilted position.
Using accessories for light design
Accessories for light design, such as a barndoor or filter holders, can be inserted into the holding brackets on the front of the
lamphead. To do this proceed as follows:
· Firmly press the button at the side of the top latch; the top latch flips upwards.
· Insert the accessory from the upside into the holding brackets, until the safety catch (12) engages. Slightly tilt the safety catch
with your finger for support.
· Close the top latch (11) and make sure that the hook of the top latch engages in the holding ring of the accessory.
DMX interface
The lamphead is equipped with an RDM/DMX interface with a waterproof input socket. The not waterproof DMX distributor box
which is mounted at this socket has one DMX in and out and has the purpose of looping the DMX line throuhg to the next
lamphead. It can be removed after loosening the fixing screw.
USB interface
The lamphead is also equipped with a USB interface with a mini USB slot, which can be used for updating the fixture's
internalfirmware, for adjusting operating parameters and for service purposes. The service tool "LSeries Manager" allows you to
configure your lamphead via this interface, you can download the LSeries Manager from the ARRI homepage free of charge.
(Download center: http://www.arri.com/l-series/downloads)
Turning on and operation
After you have turned on the power switch (or after connecting to mains power for lampheads without a power switch) the
lamphead will need a short start-up time before it lights up. The lamphead will operate with the previously used setting. It can
now be controlled via the DMX interface or the on-board control.
CAUTION! Hight beam intensity ! Do not look into the ligth emission aperture of the lamphead.
5. Setting Options
You have four options to configure or control your lamphead:
Type control configuration
on-board control yes yes
USB - LS Manager no yes
DMX - mixing console or computer yes no
RDM - USB on RDM Box with PC soft-
ware
yes yes
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15 POWER-/STATUS-LED display
16 DATA display signalises a present DMX signal
17 FUNCT - button 1. function: changes between CCT & HSI mode
2. function: jump one menu level UP
18 ENTER - button 1. function: jump one menu level DOWN
2. function: confirm settings
3. function: „flash“ arrow for activating quick selection
(memory button 1 = 3200K, memory button 2 = 5600K)
19 + / UP / step up value navigate within a menu level or step up values
(keep button pressed for stepping up rapidly)
20 - / DOWN / step down value navigate within a menu level or step down values
(keep button pressed for stepping down)
21 rotary knob INTENSITY set intensity
22 rotary knob CCT / HUE set color temperature or hue
23 rotary knob GN / SAT set green-magenta correction or saturation
24 memory button 1 safe or retrieve settings
25 memory button 2 safe or retrieve settings
26 display
5.1 Possible settings via on-board control
5.1.1 Overview of on-board control
Depending on the model, your lamphead is equipped with one of the fol-
lowing display or control panels:
· simple display field (A)
· on-board control with LC display and intensity control (B)
· on-board control with LC display, intensity and color control (C)
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Status LEDs at on-board control:
green LED lights up status OK / lamphead active
blue LED lights up receiving DMX or RDM data
red LED flashes at 500ms rhythm * lamphead will shortly reach over temperature
red LED lights up permanently * over temperature reached
red LED goes out and Green LED lights up * lamphead has cooled down and can be turned on again
red LED flashes rapidly at 250ms rhythm * calibration data could not be loaded
* display lights up red when LED is lit
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5.1.2 Menu levels of the on-board control
During the operation of the lamphead the selected operating mode with the current value is displayed. On the first menu level the
values for INTENSITY, CCT/HUE and GN/SAT can be retrieved via the + / - buttons. The menu point STATUS, confirmed with
ENTER, takes you to the next level which displays information on faultless operation and the temperature. To retrieve values for
operating hours, DMX version and software version, press ENTER to jump to the third level. The FUNCT key takes you back to the
previous menu level.
Note: The horizontal arrow in the display symbolizes the possibility to jump to the next menu level by pressing ENTER.
menu level 2
menu level 1
Intensity
CCT/HUE
GRN/SAT
STATUS
SETUP
OK or ERROR
e.g. 42.1° (temperature)
HOUR (operating hours)
DMX V (DMX version)
SW (software version)
DMX (DMX settings)
menu level 3
INDC (lights on control)
FAN (fan modes)
PROT (protocol number)
CHAN
ON or OFF
OFF
LOW
HI
ALOW (from 80%)
AHI (from 80%)
VARI (at avg. 158° F)
PASS
menu level 4
e.g. P.001
e.g. C.017
Note: In setup or status mode the settings option remains active until another function is executed. In all other modes the
display will go back to the respective mode after 2 seconds.
HI 45 (only L7 Active)
display
e.g. 501 t
e.g. 3.1
e.g. 1.70.0
display
e.g. 24 %
e.g. 2900K / 16°
e.g. -0,57 / 100
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5.1.3 Setting the operating modes
Press the FUNCT key (17) briefly to switch from CCT mode to HSI mode or vice versa.
In CCT mode the lamphead generates White light with optimized color rendition CRI > 95.
In HSI mode the lamphead generates colored light. If saturation is set very low, the lamphead will generate White light, but with
optimized color rendition.
5.1.4 Setting the color temperature and Green-magenta adjustment in CCT mode
With the rotary knob CCT/HUE (22) the color temperature can be adjusted continuously.
The rotary knob GN/SAT (23) serves for continuous green-magenta adjustment.
You can retrieve the currently set value for Green-magenta adjustment by pressing the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until GRN is
displayed on the left side of the display (e.g. +0.23). The setting for color temperature is always displayed (e.g. 4150K).
5.1.5 Setting the color in HSI mode
With the rotary knob CCT/HUE (22 ) you can adjust the value for hue continuously.
Use the rotary knob GN/SAT (23) for continuous adjustment of saturation.
You can retrieve the currently set value for saturation by pressing the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SAT is displayed on the
left side of the display (e.g. 45). The setting for hue is always displayed (e.g. 4118°).
5.1.6 Setting intensity in both operating modes
With the rotary knob INTENSITY (21) you can continuously adjust intensity in both operating modes. You can retrieve the currently
set value for intensity by pressing the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until INTENSITY is displayed on the left side of the display
(e.g. 24%).
5.1.7 Setting the fan functions
You can set the different fan functions via the on-board control from menu level 3.
Proceed as follows:
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until FAN is shown in the display (27). Confirm with
ENTER (18) again. The currently used fan mode is displayed.
By pressing the keys + (19) or - (20) you can select the desired fan mode (see table below). Confirm your selection with the ENTER
key (18). The fan will now work in the desired mode. Press the FUNCT key (17) twice to leave this menu level.
5.1.8 Setting the DMX address
Go to menu level 4 to set the DMX start address via the on-board control.
Proceed as follows:
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until DMX is shown in the display (27). Confirm with
ENTER (18) again. Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until CHAN is shown in the display (27). When you press the ENTER
key now the currently used DMX start address is displayed. Use the keys + (19) or - (20) to select a value from C.001 to C.506 an
confirm your selection with the ENTER key (18). The DMX start address is now set. Press the FUNCT key (17) three times to leave
this menu level.
Fan mode L7 Hybrid L7 Active L7-T4 Description of mode
OFF x Fan is turned off, it may occur that the lamphead turnes itself off due to
overheating. Once the lamphead has cooled down it can be turned on and
used again.
LOW x x Fan operates constantly at low speed (silent)
HI x Fan operates constantly at maximum speed
A-LOW x Fan operates from 80% intensity with 1050 rev/min
A-HI x Fan operates from 80% intensity with maximum speed
VARI x x Fan is controlled via the light-engine temperature, fan starts at approx.
70°C / 158° F, steps speed up or down automatically
PASS x No fan, light output is reduced by 20%
HI 45 x Optimized for an ambient temperature of 45°C / 113° F, fan operates at
max. speed, light output is reduced by approx 15%
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5.1.9 Selecting the DMX profile
In order to select one of the 15 available DMX profiles via the on-board control you have to navigate to menu level 4. To get there,
proceed as follows:
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until DMX is shown in the display (27). Confirm with
ENTER (18) again. Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until PROT is shown in the display (27). When you press the ENTER
key the currently used DMX profile is displayed. Use the keys + (19) or - (20) to select a value from P.001 to P.015 and confirm your
selection with the ENTER key (18). The DMX profile is now selected.
Press the FUNCT key (17) three times to leave this menu level.
5.1.10 Turning lights of on-board control on/off
In order to turn the lights at the on-board control on or off you have to navigate to menu level 3. To get there, proceed as follows:
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until INDC is shown in the display (27). When you
press the ENTER key, the current settings are displayed. Use the + (19) or - (20) keys to select either ON or OFF and confirm with
ENTER (18). The light on the display (26) and LED signals (15 and 16) are now turned on or off. Press the FUNCT key (17) twice
to leave this menu level.
5.1.11 Status request
In order to request the status via the on-board control proceed as follows:
a ) Read operating hours
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until HOUR is shown in the display (27). When you
press the ENTER key the operating hours are displayed (e.g. 501 t). Press the FUNCT key (17) three times to leave this menu
level.
b ) Read DMX version
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until DMXV is shown in the display (27). When you
press the ENTER key the version is displayed (e.g. 3.1). Press the FUNCT key (17) three times to leave this menu level.
c ) Read software version
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SW is shown in the display (27). When you press
the ENTER key the version is displayed (e.g. 1.70.0). Press the FUNCT key (17) three times to leave this menu level.
d ) Read operating temperature
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). Press the key + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until the temperature (e.g. 42.1°) is shown in the display
(27) . Press the FUNCT key (17) twice to leave this menu level.
e ) Read availability
Press the keys + (19) or - (20) repeatedly until SETUP is displayed in the left lower corner of the display (27).
Confirm with the ENTER key (18). In the display (27) you can see OK or an error code (e.g. E.004 / see table with error messages
on next page). Press the FUNCT key (17) twice to leave this menu level
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5.1.12 Error messages
Code Error Solution
E.003 Controller over temperature Let the lamphead cool down. After that the status LED should light up
Green again. The lamphead is available for operation.
Set the fader to 0 and then set the desired value.
E.004 Light Engine over temperature See solution for E.003
E.005 Power supply over temperature See solution for E.003
E.006 Calibration data faulty or read error of
light engine memory
NOTICE: Loss of calibration data can only be solved
in the factory. (You might have to exchange the light engine
and carry out calibration again.)
E.007 Invalid PWM value calculation This merely serves as a notification that a fault has occurred during
calculation.
E.008 Invalid values during calculating step 1 See solution for E.007
E.009 Invalid values during calculating step 2 See solution for E.007
E.010 Fan error. Exeeding deviation from
pre-set speed or fan outage. This error
can only be detected in fans with speed
indicator (3 wire fan).
CAUTION: Only a trained service person is allowed to fix this error!
Set the fan to LOW or HI and see if it starts rotating, in order to determi-
ne if there is an electrical malfunction.
All mechanical tests or repairs may only be carried out by a trained ser-
vice technician.
From SW version 1.72.0
E.011 On-board control could not be detected,
or on-board control ID has not been pro-
grammed at the lamphead.
If the on-board control is working, error E.011 can be ignored. However,
if the on-board control remains dark (no LED lights up) we recommend
contacting a service partner. They can then carry out detailled analyses.
E.012 Temperature sensor(s) are defective or
deviation within NTC values too high.
One or more temperature sensores are defective or the deviation within
the individual NTCs or BNTCs exceeds the variation tolerance of 54° F.
Check the error log (LSeries Manager) to see which temperature senso-
res are affected. Ask your service partner to fix this error.
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5.2 Settings options via DMX
5.2.1 DMX profile
The ARRI L7 range offers 15 DMX profiles, which can be pre-configured by the user. The 8-bit modes should be used with basic
DMX control consoles (dimming consoles). The most common modes for operation are mode 01 and mode 02. ARRI recommends
the use of the 16-bit mode in combination with a DMX control console, which supports functions up to 16-bit resolution in order
to obtain premium results. The increased resolution over the 8-bit mode provides even smoother dimming and continuous color
adjustment. Additionally there is a „Coarse/fine“ mode which allows you to perform a coarse and fine adjustment with two indiviual
DMX channels. The Coarse / Fine modes utilize two DMX channels for most parameters and provide increased resolution over the
8-bit modes for users without 16-bit compatible control consoles.
White and RGBW:
This is the most common mode of operation. It provides control over intensity, color temperature, +/- Green, and individual Red,
Green, Blue, and White color channels.
White:
Simplified White-only mode for use when the number of available channels on a DMX control board is limited. It provides control
over intensity, color temperature, and +/- Green.
White & HSI:
Provides control over intensity, color temperature, +/- Green, color hue, and color saturation. HSI = Hue, Saturation, Intensity. The
advantage of HSI compared with RGBW is, that colors and intesity are exactly the same in each lamphead due to the applied color
algorithms.
RGBW:
Simplified White-only mode for use when the number of available DMX channels is limited. It provides control over intensity and
individual Red, Green, Blue, and White color channels.
HSI:
Simplified Hue, Saturation and Intensity mode for use when the number of available channels on a DMX control board is limited.
Note: For DMX Implementation Table see page 15 to 20 or http://www.arri.com/l-series/downloads
Note: Depending on the selected DMX profile the channels required for each lamphead should be allocated, if necessary up to 16
channels (required for DMX protokoll mode 6) right away.
5.2.2 DMX In / Pin allocation
In Out
5-pin-XLR (female connector)
pin 1 : ground (screen)
pin 2 : signal (-)
pin 3 : signal (+)
pin 4 : not used
pin 5 : not used
pin 1
pin 2
pin 3
pin 4
pin 5
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fixture 8 Bit Modes 16 Bit Modes Coarse / Fine Modes
type 1 DMX channel per function required 2 DMX channels per function required 1-2 DMX channels per function required
L7-T 01 - Dimm 8 * 02 - Dimm 16 03 - Dimm C/F (Coarse/Fine)
L7-C
01 - White & RGBW 8 Bit * 06 - White & RGBW 16 Bit 11 - White & RGBW C/F
02 - White 8 Bit 07 - White 16 Bit 12 - White C/F
03 - White & HSI 8 Bit 08 - White & HSI 16 Bit 13 - White & HSI C/F
04 - RGBW 8 Bit 09 - RGBW 16 Bit 14 - RGBW C/F
05 - HSI 8 Bit 10 - HSI 16 Bit 15 - HSI C/F
* standard modes (factory settings)
5.2.3 DMX IMPLEMENTATION TABLE V3.1
Available DMX Modes
8 Bit Mode
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 intensity 000...255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
L7-T Mode 01 - DIMM 8 BIT
L7-C Mode 01 - White & RGBW 8 BIT
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 master intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 color temperature 000 ... 255 2,800 ... 10,450 30 K
3 green / magenta value
000 ... 010 neutral / no effect -
011 ... 020 full minusgreen -
021 ... 119 -99 ... -1 1 % GN (1)
120 ... 145 neutral / no effect -
146 ... 244 1 ... 99 1 % GN (1)
245 ... 255 full plusgreen -
4 white-color crossfade 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 % (2)
5 red intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
6 green intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
7 blue intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
8 white intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
L7-C Mode 02 - White 8 BIT
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 white intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 color temperature 000 ... 255 2,800 ... 10,400 30 K
3 green / magenta value
000 ... 010 neutral / no effect -
011 ... 020 full minusgreen -
021 ... 119 -99 ... -1 1 % GN (1)
120 ... 145 neutral / no effect -
146 ... 244 1 ... 99 1 % GN (1)
245 ... 255 full plusgreen -
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L7-C Mode 03 - White & HSI 8 BIT
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 master intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 color temperature 000 ... 255 2,800 ... 10,450 30 K
3 green / magenta value
000 ... 010 neutral / no effect -
011 ... 020 full minusgreen -
021 ... 119 -99 ... -1 1 %
GN
(1)
120 ... 145 neutral / no effect -
146 ... 244 1 ... 99 1 %
GN
(1)
245 ... 255 full plusgreen -
4 white-color crossfade 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 % (2)
5 hue 000 ... 255 0 ... 360 1.4118 °
6 saturation 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
L7-C Mode 04 - RGBW 8 BIT
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 master intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 red intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
3 green intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
4 blue intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
5 white intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
L7-C Mode 05 - HSI 8 BIT
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 hue 000 ... 255 0 ... 360 1.4118 °
3 saturation 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
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16 BIT Mode
L7-T Mode 02 - DIMM 16 BIT
channel no function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
2 LO
L7-C Mode 06 - White & RGBW 16 BIT
channel no function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1master intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
2 LO
3color temperature HI 00000 ... 65535 2,800 ... 10,450 0.1167 K
4 LO
5
green / magenta
value
HI
00000 ... 05000 neutral / no effect -
05001 ... 10000 full minusgreen -
10001 ... 29999 -99.995 ... -0.005 0.005 % GN (1)
6 LO
30000 ... 40000 neutral / no effect -
40001 ... 59999 0.005 ... 99.995 0.005 % GN (1)
60000 ... 65535 full plusgreen -
7white-color
crossfade
HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 % (2)
8 LO
9red intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
10 LO
11 green intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
12 LO
13 blue intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
14 LO
15 white intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
16 LO
L7-C Mode 07 - White 16 BIT
channel no function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
2 LO
3color temperature HI 00000 ... 65535 2,800 ... 10,450 0.1167 K
4 LO
5
green / magenta
value
HI
00000 ... 05000 neutral / no effect -
05001 ... 10000 full minusgreen -
10001 ... 29999 -99.995 ... -0.005 0.005 % GN (1)
6 LO
30000 ... 40000 neutral / no effect -
40001 ... 59999 0.005 ... 99.995 0.005 % GN (1)
60000 ... 65535 full plusgreen -
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L7-C Mode 08 - White & HSI 16 BIT
channel no function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1master intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
2 LO
3color temperature HI 00000 ... 65535 2,800 ... 10,450 0.1167 K
4 LO
5
green / magenta
value
HI
00000 ... 05000 neutral / no effect -
05001 ... 10000 full minusgreen -
10001 ... 29999 -99.995 ... -0.005 0.005 % GN (1)
6 LO
30000 ... 40000 neutral / no effect -
40001 ... 59999 0.005 ... 99.995 0.005 % GN (1)
60000 ... 65535 full plusgreen -
7white-color
crossfade
HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 % (2)
8 LO
9hue HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 360 0.005493 °
10 LO
11 saturation HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
12 LO
L7-C Mode 09 - RGBW 16 BIT
channel no function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1master intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
2 LO
3red intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
4 LO
5green intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
6 LO
7blue intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
8 LO
9white intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
10 LO
L7-C Mode 10 - HSI 16 BIT
channel no function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1intensity HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
2 LO
3hue HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 360 0.005493 °
4 LO
5saturation HI 00000 ... 65535 0 ... 100 0.001529 %
6 LO
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COARSE / FINE Mode
L7-T Mode 03 - DIMM C/F
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
L7-C Mode 11 - White & RGBW C/F
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 master intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 master intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
3 color temperature 000 ... 255 2,800 ... 10,450 30 K
4 color temperature (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 255 K
5 green / magenta value
000 ... 010 neutral / no effect -
011 ... 020 full minusgreen -
021 ... 119 -99 ... -1 1 % GN (1)
120 ... 145 neutral / no effect -
146 ... 244 1 ... 99 1 % GN (1)
245 ... 255 full plusgreen -
6 white-color crossfade 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 % (2)
7 red intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
8 red intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
9 green intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
10 green intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
11 blue intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
12 blue intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
13 white intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
14 white intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
L7-C Mode 12 - White C/F
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
3 color temperature 000 ... 255 2,800 ... 10,450 30 K
4 color temperature (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 255 K
5 green / magenta value
000 ... 010 neutral / no effect -
011 ... 020 full minusgreen -
021 ... 119 -99 ... -1 1 % GN (1)
120 ... 145 neutral / no effect -
146 ... 244 1 ... 99 1 % GN (1)
245 ... 255 full plusgreen -
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L7-C Mode 13 - White & HSI C/F
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 master intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 master intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
3 color temperature 000 ... 255 2,800 ... 10,450 30 K
4 color temperature (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 255 1 K
5 green / magenta value
000 ... 010 neutral / no effect -
011 ... 020 full minusgreen -
021 ... 119 -99 ... -1 1 % GN (1)
120 ... 145 neutral / no effect -
146 ... 244 1 ... 99 1 % GN (1)
245 ... 255 full plusgreen -
6 white-color crossfade 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 % (2)
7 hue 000 ... 255 0 ... 360 1.4118 °
8 hue (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 25.5 0.100 °
9 saturation 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
10 saturation (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
L7-C Mode 14 - RGBW C/F
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 master intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 master intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
3 red intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
4 red intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
5 green intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
6 green intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
7 blue intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
8 blue intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
9 white intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
10 white intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
L7-C Mode 15 - HSI C/F
channel no. function DMX value output value steps per bit unit notes
1 intensity 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
2 intensity (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
3 hue 000 ... 255 0 ... 360 1.4118 °
4 hue (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 25.5 0.100 °
5 saturation 000 ... 255 0 ... 100 0.3922 %
6 saturation (fine) 000 ... 255 0 ... 10 0.0392 %
Remarks:
(1) "%GN" means the percentage of shift between the neutral color point and the full minusgreen resp. full plusgreen color points
derived from Rosco Cinegel gels #3304 resp. #3308.
(2) "crossfade" means the percentage of shift from the programmed white color point to the programmed RGBW or HSI color point.
5.2.4 Conversion of CCT value to DMX %
You can convert the CCT value to DMX % (or the other way around) with the following formula:
CCT value = (10450-2800) x (DMX value in %) / (100 + 2800)
DMX value in % = (CCT value - 2800) / (10450-2800) x 100
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