ARRI GPB-1 User manual

GPB-1
General Purpose I/O Interface Box
Date: October 2015

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Imprint
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All rights reserved. No portions of this document ma be reproduced without
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Scope
This instruction manual applies to the following product:
K2.0007642 General Purpose IO Interface Box GPB-1 with Software
Update Package (SUP) 1.0
Document Information
Version ID No. Order No. Release Date
01 10001286 K5.0008503 F05856 02.10.2015

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able of Contents
For Your Safety ................................................................................... 5
Risk Levels and Alert S mbols ............................................................. 5
Vital Precautions ................................................................................... 6
General Precautions ............................................................................. 6
Audience and Intended Use ................................................................. 6
Introduction ......................................................................................... 7
How to Use This Manual ....................................................................... 7
Scope of Deliver .................................................................................. 7
S stem Requirements .......................................................................... 8
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................... 9
Connecting to ARRI AMIRA or ALEXA Mini Cameras ......................... 9
Powering up .......................................................................................... 9
Connect Switches and Indicators to the GPB-1 ................................... 9
Setting-up the Functions on the Camera ............................................ 10
Appendix ............................................................................................ 11
Cables and Accessories ..................................................................... 11
Connector Pin-Outs ............................................................................ 12
Dimensions and Weight ...................................................................... 13
Electrical Data ..................................................................................... 14
International Declarations and Certifications ...................................... 14
ARRI Service Contacts ..................................................................... 15

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Disclaimer
Before using the products described in this manual be sure to read and understand all
respective instruction.
The ARRI General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 is onl available to commercial customers.
The customer grants b utilization that the GPB-1 or other components of the s stem are
deplo ed for commercial use. Otherwise the customer has the obligation to contact ARRI
preceding the utilization.
While ARRI endeavors to enhance the qualit , reliabilit and safet of their products, customers
agree and acknowledge that the possibilit of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirel . To
minimize risk of damage to propert or injur (including death) to persons arising from defects in
the products, customers must incorporate sufficient safet measures in their work with the
s stem and have to heed the stated canonic use.
ARRI or its subsidiaries do not assume an responsibilit for incurred losses due to improper
handling or configuration of the GPB-1 or other s stem components.
ARRI assumes no responsibilit for an errors that ma appear in this document. The
information is subject to change without notice.
For product specification changes since this manual was published, refer to the latest
publications of ARRI data sheets or data books, etc., for the most up-to-date specifications. Not
all products and/or t pes are available in ever countr . Please check with an ARRI sales
representative for availabilit and additional information.
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an other liabilit arising from the use of such products. No license, express, implied or
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others.
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remed for recover of an special, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages,
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For Your Safety
Alwa s keep this document on hand. It should be read, understood and
observed b all persons using the General Purpose I/
O Interface
All other products must be handled as prescribed b their manufacturers.
Risk Levels and Alert Symbols
Safet
warnings, safet alert s mbols, and signal words in these instructions
indicate different risk levels:
This s mbol alerts ou to personal injur hazards
or damage to the
equipment
. Obe all warnings that follow this s mbol to avoid possible injur
or death or damage to the equipment.
This s mbol alerts ou to electrical hazards. Obe all warnings that
follow this s mbol to avoid possible injur or death.
DANGER!
Indicates an imminent, hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injur .
NOTICE: Explains practices not related to ph sical injur . The safet alert
s mbol is not used with this signal word.
Note: Provides additional information to clarif or simplif a procedure.
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Alwa s keep this document on hand. It should be read, understood and
O Interface
Box GPB-1.
All other products must be handled as prescribed b their manufacturers.
warnings, safet alert s mbols, and signal words in these instructions
or damage to the
. Obe all warnings that follow this s mbol to avoid possible injur
This s mbol alerts ou to electrical hazards. Obe all warnings that
Indicates an imminent, hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
NOTICE: Explains practices not related to ph sical injur . The safet alert
Note: Provides additional information to clarif or simplif a procedure.