ARRI Orbiter User manual

Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG, Arriweg 17, D-83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany | www.arri.com
L5.0033503
Short Instruction
Kurzanleitung
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1Yoke 9Antenna (wireless DMX) 17 Control Panel 25 DMX out
2Spigot (28 mm Junior Pin) 10 Communication Interface
(Lemo 5-pin) 18 Focus Handle 26 Ethernet Connector (RJ45)
3Upper Handle 11 Digital Optics Interface
(5-pin) 19 Mains in and out 27 Ethernet Connector (RJ45)
4Protective Cap 12 Light Aperture with
protection glass 20 Battery Connector
48 - 52 V ៑ 28 Status LED
5Rubber Feet 13 Guide for Locking Pin 21 Tilt Lock 29 SYNC Connector (SMA)
6Locking Slider 14 Safety Loop Attachment 22 SD Card Slot 30 Reset Button
7Quick Release Lever 15 Ambient Light Sensor 23 USB Ports
8Yoke Bracket 16 Connector for Control Panel
Extension Cable 24 DMX in
1Haltebügel 9Antenne für drahtloses DMX17 Steuerung 25 DMX Ausgang
228 mm Aufhängezapfen 10 Kommunikationsanschluss
(Lemo 5-pol.) 18 Einstellgriff 26 Netzwerkanschluss RJ45
3Tragegriff 11 Digitale Optikschnittstelle
(5-polig) 19 Netzspannungseingang und -ausgang 27 Netzwerkanschluss RJ45
4Schutzkappe 12 Lichtaustrittsöffnung mit
Schutzscheibe 20 Akkupack-Anschluss
48 - 52 V ៑28 Status-LED
5Standfüsse 13 Aufnahme Sicherungsstift 21 Bügelklemmung 29 SYNC-Anschluss (SMA)
6Verriegelung für Zubehör 14 Aufnahme Sicherungsseil 22 Einschub für SD-Karte 30 Reset-Taste
7Schnellspannverschluss 15 Umgebungslichtsensor 23 USB-Anschlüsse
8Bügelaufnahme 16 Anschluss für die Leitung
der Steuerung 24 DMX Eingang

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Orbiter (delivery state)
Orbiter (Lieferzustand)
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Quick Lighting Mount QLM
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Connector Panel
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Orbiter with manual yoke & control panel*
Orbiter mit man. Bügel und Steuerung*
*Yoke & control panel must be ordered separately
*Bügel und Steuerung müssen separat bestellt werden
Safety Loop Attachment
Aufnahme Sicherungsseil
ARRI, the ARRI Logo, ARRIMAX, ARRISUN, EB, LiOS, L-Series, MAX Technology, M-Series, Orbiter, POCKETPAR,
Quick Lighting Mount, True Blue, SkyPanel, SKYPANEL, T 12 and T 24 are registered trademarks of the Arnold & Richter
Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG.

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Intended use
This product is intended to illuminate persons and objects. It is
conditionally weatherproof.
Yoke, control panel, optics and mains cables are not included
and must be ordered separately.
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.
Safety Instruction
NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
The Orbiter luminaire is intended for professional use
and may only be operated by qualified persons.
READ THE MANUAL
Please read all instructions carefully before using the
product for the first time. The following text contains
important information for safe handling.
DANGER OF LIFE – MAINS VOLTAGE!
Unplug the mains cable before any service or main-
tenance work or when the fixture is not in use.
• Do not open the housing of the Orbiter. For safe operation,
the housing must be completely closed at all times.
• Always earth the fixture electrically. Only use TN- or TT one
phase power supplies and a power plug according to IEC
60309-1 or a similar national standard.
• Use suitable, genuine ARRI mains cables only. The use of
third-party mains cables is on your own risk.
• Always follow the instructions of the connector manufactur-
er when installing a connector on the mains cable.
• Do not use any cable to hold, move or suspend the device.
• Check the mains cable prior to every operation for damage.
• In case of visible damage to cables or housings, the device
may not be operated any longer. Damaged components of
the housing must be replaced by a certified ARRI service
center.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots of the device. Unobstruct-
ed airflow is required for effective cooling.
• Avoid direct illumination by other luminaires or other heat
sources.
CAUTION – HIGH BEAM INTENSITY!
Do not look into the active light source of the Orbiter.
CAUTION - OPTICAL RADIATION
The fixture emits optical radiation during operation.
Always observe the minimum distance to persons
and objects.
CAUTION - HOT SURFACE
The fixture becomes up to 75° C (167° F) hot during
operation. Do not touch the fixture during operation.
Let the fixture cool down completely before handling.
CAUTION - BREAKING GLASS
Protection glass: Replace a broken pro-
tection glass immediately. Do not use a
lamphead with broken protection glass.
Always observe the minimum distances to persons and flamma-
ble objects given on the type plate. Always observe the maxi-
mum tilt angle.
GENERAL NOTES
• For your personal safety, please observe the safety
instructions and warnings given here and in the „Safety and
Installation Manual“ (L5.0021114). The manual is available
for download free of charge on the website www.arri.com.
• Observe all common and local safety regulations.
• Please keep these instructions for possible subsequent
owners.
• Please dispose the packing material at your local recycling
center for environmental protection.
• Defective products shall be disposed appropriately. For fur-
ther information please ask your ARRI dealer or your local
authorities.
• Use only original ARRI spare parts and accessories.
To Secure the Device and its Accessories
• When mounted in a hanging position or above persons, use
a suitable safety cable to prevent the Orbiter and the
attached accessories against falling when the primary
mounting method fails.
• The safety cable and its connecting elements must be rated
at a minimum load of 10 times the weight of the device and
all attached accessories.
• Lead the safety cable through the safety loop attachment
(14) and the structure the device is mounted to.
• The safety cable must be kept short.
• The locking slider (6) must snap in the guide hole of the
changeable optic or the optical accessory.
• Attach an appropriate rated safety cable to the safety hole
in the changeable optic or optical accessory. Affix the safety
cable to the structure the fixture is mounted to or the upper
handle (3) of the Orbiter.
• Tripods must be set up in a stable way and must be rated to
carry the required load. Please observe the weight of the
accessories and the cables. Please refer also to the leaflet
„Operating your ARRI Lampheads Safely“ L5.40731.E.
Basic Functions
MOUNTING
The Orbiter must be mounted on its yoke (1) in perpendicular
standing position or hanging position. Never apply lateral load to
the stirrup. Always insert the 28 mm spigot (2) into the bushing
of a suitable stand or a suitable clamping system and fix and se-
cure the spigot afterwards.
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PAN AND TILT
• Swivel the Orbiter after loosening the screw of the stand or
the clamping system. The tilt angle can be adjusted by
releasing both tilt locks (21). After the adjustment of the pan
angle and the tilt angle, the screws respectively clamps
must be fastened again.
TO ADJUST THE BEAM ANGLE
• The beam angle can be adjusted by using different change-
able optics which are available separately from ARRI.
USE OF CHANGEABLE OPTICS
Changeable optics like open face, domes and softboxes can be
connected to the device using the Quick Lighting Mount. The
communication port identifies the optics that been connected to
the luminaire.
There is no light output with mounted protective cap (4) or when
no optic or optical accessory is mounted to the Orbiter.
To mount a changeable optic or optical accessory to the Orbiter:
• Switch the Orbiter off. Remove the protective cap (4) or the
accessory as described below.
• Align the bayonet catch of the accessory with the recesses
of the quick lighting mount ring and insert the accessory.
• Turn the accessory clockwise until the accessory locking
tab audibly engages. Check that the accessory is securely
fastened by turning it counterclockwise. It must not be pos-
sible to turn the accessory.
To remove an optical accessory from the Orbiter:
• Switch the Orbiter off.
• Hold the accessory firmly. Press the locking slider (6) in-
wards.
• Turn the accessory counterclockwise and remove it from
the Quick Lighting Mount.
• Mount another accessory or the protective cap as described
above.
DMX INTERFACE
The Orbiter is equipped with two locking, 5-pin XLR connectors
(24 and 25) for the DMX / RDM data input and throughput.
USB INTERFACE
The Orbiter is equipped with two USB A ports (23, load capacity
1500 mA and 500 mA) and one USB C port. The USB A port can
be used for uploading new firmware using a FAT32 formatted
USB 1.0 / 2.0 memory stick.
The USB C port can be used for service purpose.
ETHERNET CONNECTOR
The Orbiter is equipped with two RJ45 Ethernet connectors (26
and 27).
The Ethernet signal can be daisy-chained as the Orbiter acts like
a switch in an Ethernet network. The interface can be used for
control, uploading new firmware, setting parameters and service
purpose using the ARRI lighting service manager.
SD CARD SLOT
The SD card slot (22) accepts standard SD / SDHC cards.
WIRELESS DMX INTERFACE
The Orbiter equipped with a LumenRadio wireless DMX (CRMX)
receiver. It can communicate DMX and RDM.
POWER-ON AND OPERATION
By applying the mains power to the Orbiter, the Orbiter starts
lighting after a short startup time with the same setting which had
been active at its last switch off.
The Orbiter can now be controlled over the DMX interface, the
Ethernet interface or by the removable control panel (17).
Operating Modes
WHITE LIGHT
The Orbiter generates white light with an optimized color
rendition or high output with reduced color rendition. The color
temperature and the green / magenta point can be continuously
adjusted.
COLORED LIGHT
The Orbiter generates colored light. The color tone (hue) and the
color saturation can be adjusted continuously. At very low color
saturation, the Orbiter generates white light without an optimized
color rendition.
The full spectrum operating modes can be found in the Orbiter
user manual.
Control Panel
The Orbiter can be equipped with a removable control panel
which must be ordered separately. The user interface is very in-
tuitive and easy to understand.
CAUTION - DANGER OF INJURY
Always check the proper seat of the control panel af-
ter applying it to the Orbiter. A control panel falling off
could cause severe injury and damages.
The control panel user manual contains more detailed informa-
tion about the features and functionalities of the control panel
and is available on the website www.arri.com.
Firmware
The latest firmware and the ARRI Lighting Service Manager
(ALSM) software tool are located in the download area of our
website www.arri.com for free download.
Check regularly on the ARRI Orbiter website if a new firmware
version is available for the Orbiter. For best performance we
strongly recommend to use the luminaire with the latest firmware
available.
To Replace the Light Source
The light source contained in this luminaire is replaceable by a
service agent or a similar qualified person. If the light source has
reached the end of its operational life or if the light source fails
before it reached the end of its specified operational life, please
contact the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar quali-
fied person.
User Manual
The Orbiter user manual contains more detailed information
about the features and functionalities of the device. Please visit
the website www.arri.com to download the user manual and
much more information about the Orbiter free of charge.
ENGLISH
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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
Arriweg 17
D-83071 Stephanskirchen
Germany