cmotion cPRO camin User manual
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v2.1 | December, 2019
Software Release Package v3.0
cPRO camin
User Guide
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This USER GUIDE applies to the following product:
K2.0015992 cPRO camin with Software Release Package v3.0
Document revision history: v2.1
Release Date: 02.12.2019
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Disclaimer
Before using the products described in this manual, be sure to read and understand all
the respective instructions.
The cmotion cPRO camin with Software Release Package v3.0 is only available to
commercial customers. By utilization, the customer agrees that the cPRO camin or other
components of the system are deployed for commercial use only. Otherwise the customer
must contact cmotion before utilization.
While cmotion 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 sucient safety measures in
their work with the system and heed the stated canonic use.
cmotion or its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses incurred due to
improper handling or conguration of the cPRO camin or other system components.
cmotion assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The
information is subject to change without notice.
For product specication changes after this manual was published, refer to the
latest published cmotion data sheets or release notes, etc., for the most up-to-date
specications. Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check
with a cmotion sales representative for availability and additional information.
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use of cmotion products or any other liability arising from the use of such products. No
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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 cmotion 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 prots, 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
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Table of Contents
1. For your safety ............................................................................................................ 6
2. Audience and intended use ........................................................................................ 8
3. Scope of delivery and warranty .................................................................................. 8
4. Introduction................................................................................................................. 9
4.1. LBUS connector.................................................................................................. 9
4.2. CAM interface ................................................................................................... 10
5. cPRO camin layout ................................................................................................... 10
5.1. Control panel..................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1. Soft buttons................................................................................................. 11
5.1.2. Menu navigation .......................................................................................... 11
5.2. Setup................................................................................................................. 11
5.2.1. Radio channels............................................................................................ 11
5.2.2. Command mode.......................................................................................... 11
5.2.3. Region settings............................................................................................ 12
5.2.4. System info.................................................................................................. 13
5.2.5. Factory reset................................................................................................ 13
5.2.6. Status LEDs................................................................................................. 13
6. cPRO camin preparation........................................................................................... 14
6.1. cPRO camin bracket......................................................................................... 14
6.2. Alternative mounting options ............................................................................ 15
6.2.1. Mounting to 19 mm and 15 mm rods.......................................................... 15
6.2.2. Mounting to Panavision rods....................................................................... 16
6.3. Setting up the cPRO camin .............................................................................. 17
6.4. Connecting to the cPRO hand unit ................................................................... 17
6.5. Setting up the cPRO camin´s command mode ................................................ 18
6.5.1. to enable wireless for non-wireless devices................................................ 18
6.5.2. to use as a range extender.......................................................................... 19
7. Compatibility ............................................................................................................. 20
8. Software update........................................................................................................ 20
9. Power disconnection ................................................................................................ 20
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10. Appendix................................................................................................................... 21
10.1. Antenna connector............................................................................................ 21
10.2. Specications.................................................................................................... 21
10.3. Dimensions and weight..................................................................................... 22
10.4. Pinouts .............................................................................................................. 23
10.5. Part numbers..................................................................................................... 24
10.6. Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................................... 27
10.7. Service contacts ............................................................................................... 28
10.8. International declarations.................................................................................. 29
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1. For your safety
Before use, please ensure that all users comprehensively read, understand, and follow the
instructions in this document.
Risk levels and alert symbols:
Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate dierent
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.
NOTICE
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.
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Vital precautions:
Danger!
Risk of electric shock and re!
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 qualied cmotion Service Center.
Never remove or deactivate any safety equipment (incl. warning stickers or paintmarked
screws).
Always protect from moisture, cold, heat, dirt, vibration, shock, or aggressive substances.
Danger!
Risk of re!
Short-circuits and back currents to power supplies/batteries may entail lethal damage!
Always use original ARRI/cmotion LBUS cables to external power sources (D-Tap, XLR)!
ARRI/cmotion LBUS cables to external power sources provide a protection circuit to prevent
back currents to power supplies/batteries.
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2. Audience and intended use
NOTICE
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 cmotion guidelines. Use the
product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the valid instructions
and system requirements for all equipment involved.
Note: The cPRO camin is solely and exclusively for use on professional camera setups.
3. Scope of delivery and warranty
NOTICE
Product and packaging contain recyclable materials. Always store, ship, and dispose of
according to local regulations.
cmotion 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. If bought in a cPRO kit, a complete delivery includes:
• cPRO camin unit with antenna
• cPRO camin bracket
• User manual download card
• Original packaging
Warranty:
For scope of warranty, please ask your local cmotion Service Partner. cmotion is not liable for
consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.
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4. Introduction
The cPRO camin is cmotion´s smallest and lightest motorbox with an integrated red-coded
cmotion radio module.
The cPRO camin provides full lens data and can pair with up to two cPRO or cPRO ONE hand
units for split focus, iris or zoom control. The unique command mode allows you to use a cPRO
camin with non-wireless controls and integrate them into a wireless network. When connected
together, 2 cPRO camin can even be used as a wireless range extender.
The simple user interface includes two soft buttons and a display for selecting one of the 14
radio channels.
Using the LBUS interface, the system can be expanded with up to three additional cforce
motors while the new CAM connector provides a versatile interface for power supply and run/
stop control for cameras, including ARRI, RED, SONY, Canon, Blackmagic and Panavision and
camera control* for selected ARRI, RED and SONY cameras.
*camera control license required
Main features:
• Integrated cmotion red radio module
• Supports lens data with cPRO hand unit
• Daisy-chainable via LBUS
• command mode (wireless for non-wireless devices / range extender)
• Small and lightweight (~77g / < 3oz incl. antenna)
4.1. LBUS connector
LBUS is a bus standard designed to allow multiple lens motors and control devices to
communicate with each other. Up to three cforce-type motors can be chain-linked in a row.
Each cforce motor has two identical, bi-directional LBUS interfaces providing power and
control signals to the motor.
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4.2. CAM interface
The CAM interface is a fully functional LBUS connector. As such it allows multiple lens
motors and control devices to communicate with each other through K2.0015760
Cable CAM (7p) - LBUS.
In addition the CAM interface oers a versitile interface for camera control*. There are
camera interface cables, which depending on the camera oer start-stop control and record
feedback, camera status, tally and control of camera settings*.
*camera control license required
5. cPRO camin layout
1 Antenna
2 Upper soft button
3 Lower soft button
4 CAM connetor
5 LBUS connector
6 Mounting rail (on back side)
7 Display
5.1. Control panel
The cPRO camin features a user interface to congure the system. The display shows menu
and status information.
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5.1.1. Soft buttons
Two soft buttons are located below the display. They change their function depending on the
screen content.
5.1.2. Menu navigation
Use the soft buttons to enter the setup menus as follows:
Buttons Press button... Menu
Upper button Short Change RF channels 0-13,
counting up
Lower button Short Change RF channels 13-0,
counting down
Upper button Long (3 sec) Enter “command mode” to
switch between “master” and
“client”
Lower button Long (3 sec) System info
Lower button Long (6 sec) Region settings
Both buttons Long (6 sec) Factory reset
Note: The main screen turns o after 3 seconds.
5.2. Setup
5.2.1. Radio channels
The RF menu lets you select the radio channel.
Press the lower or upper button momentarily to enter the radio menu.
The upper button allows you to change the RF channles from 0 - 13, the lower button allows
you to change the RF channels from 13 - 0.
Toggle through the channels until you reach the desired radio channel. The channel will be
set automatically after three seconds.
5.2.2. Command mode
This unique feature allows you to use any cPRO camin as a master or client, at the push of
a button to create a wireless solution for any LBUS controller.
Simply connect your non-wireless LBUS device; i.e. pan-bar zoom, steady zoom, Master
Grip or OCU-1 to the cPRO camin, connect it to a power source and set the camin to “client”.
The cPRO camin will then transmit wireless command signals to the “master” (cPRO camin /
cPRO motor) on the camera-side.
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Wireless applications for robotics and motion control are possible without any additional
accessories (e.g. LCUBE-1) through the cPRO camin`s CAM to serial interface.
The cPRO camin can even increase your LCS wireless range. Simply connect 2 cPRO camin
with an LBUS cable, set one to master, the other one set to client to create an RF repeater
to achieve a wireless range of up to 2,000m.
In order to switch between master and client, simply press and hold the upper button on the
cPRO camin for 3 seconds. Then, select master or client with the up/down buttons and wait
for 5 seconds to enable the function.
Command mode is available from software version 3.0.
For further information on how to use command mode, please refer to section “6.5. Setting
up the cPRO camin´s command mode” on page 18 in this manual.
5.2.3. Region settings
The cPRO camin oers radio settings for dierent areas (with red-radio module EMIP400).
Make sure that you select the proper area you are operating the device in.
All available region settings comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Push the lower button for 6 seconds to enter the region settings menu. Push momentarily to
toggle through the regions. Select WORLD if your specic region is not listed.
Region Setting Country code
Australia AU
Canada CA
China CN
Egypt EG
Europe EU
Hong Kong HK
India IN
Japan JP
New Zealand NZ
Philippines PH
Singapore SG
South Africa ZA
South Korea KR
Taiwan TW
Thailand TH
UAE (United Arab Emirates) AE
USA US
World WORLD
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5.2.4. System info
Hold the lower button for three seconds to view the system info.
The system info shows the current rmware version.
5.2.5. Factory reset
Press and hold both buttons in order to execute a factory reset. All settings will be reset to
default.
5.2.6. Status LEDs
The status LED of the lower button indicates the current radio status.
LED (Lower button) Status
Solid green Ready, client logged on
Yellow/red ashing Selected channel used by another device
Green/red ashing No device connected, wireless or hardwired
Solid red Camin initializing / hardware fault
Red ashing Update
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6. cPRO camin preparation
6.1. cPRO camin bracket
1 Thumbscrew
2 Mounting rail
3 1/4-20 UNC insert
4 3/4-16 UNC insert
Mounting the cPRO camin using the cPRO camin bracket
1. Choose the 1/4-20 UNC or 3/4-16 UNC mounting insert, depending on the mounting options
on your camera.
2. Match the registraion marks of the insert and the cPRO camin bracket and snap in the insert
accordingly. The insert can be xed in two dierent orientations, depending on the best suitable
mounting option on your camera.
3. Attach the cPRO camin bracket to a 1/4-20 UNC or 3/4-16 UNC threat on your camera.
4. Slide the cPRO camin onto the cPRO camin bracket.
5. Lock the cPRO camin bracket by turning the thumbscrew clockwise.
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6.2. Alternative mounting options
6.2.1. Mounting to 19 mm and 15 mm rods
Mounting to 19 mm rods
1. Slide the clamp console onto the rail of the cPRO camin.
2. Open the clamp console by turning the thumbscrew counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the 19/15mm clamp insert.
4. Attach the clamp console on the rod.
5. Close the clamp console by turning the thumbscrew clockwise.
NOTICE
Mounting options to 19 mm and 15 mm rods are not included in the cPRO camin basic set.
For this K2.0006176 cforce mini clamp console 19/15mm (including: K2.0006175 cforce
mini clamp insert 19/15mm) is required and needs to be ordered seperately.
Mounting to 15 mm rods
1. Slide the clamp console onto the rail of the cPRO camin.
2. Open the clamp console by turning the thumbscrew counter-clockwise.
3. Attach the 19/15mm clamp insert (K2.0006175) on the 15 mm rod.
4. Attach the clamp console around the clamp insert on the rod.
5. Close the clamp console by turning the thumbscrew clockwise.
NOTICE
Mounting options to 19 mm and 15 mm rods are not included in the cPRO camin basic set.
For this K2.0006176 cforce mini clamp console 19/15mm (including: K2.0006175 cforce
mini clamp insert 19/15mm) is required and needs to be ordered seperately.
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6.2.2. Mounting to Panavision rods
1. Slide the clamp console onto the rail of the cPRO camin.
2. Open the clamp console by turning the thumbscrew counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the 19/15mm clamp insert.
4. Attach the CLM-4 Clamp Insert 5/8” (K2.72115.0) to the 5/8” rod.
5. Attach the clamp console around the clamp insert on the rod.
6. Close the clamp console by turning the thumbscrew clockwise.
NOTICE
A mounting option to Panavision rods is not included in the cPRO camin basic set. For this
K2.0006176 cforce mini clamp console 19/15mm and K2.72115.0 CLM-4 Clamp Insert
5/8” is required and needs to be ordered seperately.
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6.3. Setting up the cPRO camin
1. Press the lower or upper button to select the radio channel.
2. Press the lower button for six seconds to select the region you are in. Repeat this step each
time you change a region.
Note: Once the cPRO camin is connected to a cPRO or cPRO ONE hand unit, changing the
region on the hand unit will automatically change the region on the cPRO camin.
3. Press the FIZ button on each cforce motor attached for 3 seconds to start the automatic
calibration of the respective motor. Alternatively, activate the calibration process through the
cPRO or cPRO ONE hand unit (please refer to the cPRO hand unit user manual).
6.4. Connecting to the cPRO hand unit
1. Set the cPRO hand unit to the same radio channel as the cPRO camin (please refer to the
cPRO hand unit user manual). Once both units are set to the same radio channel, the two
devices will connect automatically.
2 If multiple hand units are used, please set all cPRO or cPRO ONE hand units you want to
connect to the network to the same radio channel as the cPRO camin (please refer to the cPRO
hand unit user manual). Once a hand unit is set to the same radio channel like the cPRO camin,
the device will connect automatically. Upto 2 cPRO or cPRO ONE hand units can be connected
to the cPRO camin at a time.
You are now ready to shoot.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury! Do not touch the cforce motors connected to the camin while the camin is
powered up!
This device is not intended for use by children. Keep body parts out of the motion path.
Disconnect the plug if the device is not used for a long period of time.
IEC 60417-6056 (2011-05) for other moving parts
NOTICE
To prevent the cPRO camin from falling down when detaching the camin from the cPRO
camin bracket, hold the cPRO camin with one hand while opening the cPRO camin bracket.
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6.5. Setting up the cPRO
camin´s command mode
6.5.1. to enable wireless for non-wireless devices
1. Connect your non-wireless LBUS device; i.e. pan-bar zoom, steady zoom, Master Grip or
OCU-1 to the cPRO camin using an LBUS - LBUS cable or a CAM - LBUS cable.
2. Supply power to the daisy chain through the cPRO camin´s CAM or LBUS connector, or
alternatively, through the LBUS device.
3. Set the cPRO camin to “client”. In order to switch between master and client, simply press
and hold the upper button on the cPRO camin for 3 seconds. Then, select master or client
with the up/down buttons and wait for 5 seconds to enable the function.
4. Set the cPRO camin (client) to the same radio channel as the cPRO camin / cPRO motor
(master) on the camera side. Once both units are set to the same radio channel, the two
devices will connect automatically.
5. If multiple cPRO camin or cPRO hand units are used, please set all devices you want to
connect to the network to the same radio channel (please also refer to the user manual of the
cPRO hand unit). Up to 2 wireless devices (clients) can be connected to one cPRO camin /
cPRO motor (master) at a time.
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6.5.2. to use as a range extender
1. Connect two cPRO camins together using an LBUS - LBUS cable or a CAM - LBUS cable.
2. Supply power to the daisy chain through the cPRO camin´s CAM or LBUS connector.
3. Set one cPRO camin to “master”, the other one to “client”. In order to switch between
master and client, simply press and hold the upper button on the cPRO camin for 3 seconds.
Then, select master or client with the up/down buttons and wait for 5 seconds to enable the
function.
4. Now, connect one cPRO camin (master) to the wireless device (client) (e.g. cPRO hand
unit) and the other cPRO camin (clinet) to the cPRO camin / cPRO motor (master) on the
camera side.
In order to extend the RF range, you need to create two independent transmission paths.
Set the cPRO camin (master) to the same radio channel as the wireless device e.g. the cPRO
hand unit (transmission path 1). Then, set cPRO camin (clinet) to the same radio channel
as the cPRO camin / cPRO motor (master) on the camera side (transmission path 2). Once
both transmission paths are established, the wireless device e.g. cPRO hand unit (client
form transmission path 1) will communicate to the cPRO camin / cPRO motor (master from
transmission path 2). The two cPRO camins connected together will act as a range extender
when positioned approximately half way in between the camera and the wireless control
device.
Note: If cPRO camins are used as an RF repeater as described above, only one hand unit
can be used in the wireless network. However, this single cPRO hand unit can still control
up to 4 axis (2 axis for cPRO ONE).
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7. Compatibility
The cPRO camin is directly compatible with the following cmotion / ARRI products:
• cPRO hand unit
• cforce mini lens motor
• cforce plus lens motor
• cdistance
• cnder III
• steady zoom / pan-bar zoom
• UDM-1 (Ultrasonic Distance Measure) via LCUBE CUB-1
• Master Grips
Note: Run/Stop control is supported for all standard digital cameras
(ARRI, BLACKMAGIC, CANON, RED, SONY, PANAVISION) using
aditional CAM interface cables.
8. Software update
The cPRO camin can be updated from the cPRO hand unit via USB through its LBUS interface.
To keep your cPRO camin up-to-date, you may need to update its rmware. Please check
cmotion`s website for the latest rmware packages.
Please refer to the user manual of the cPRO hand unit for further information.
Warning!
Do not switch power o during the update, as this may damage the cPRO camin!
9. Power disconnection
CAUTION!
To disconnect the device safely from the power source, remove both cable connectors from
the cPRO camin´s LBUS and CAM ports.
Mount and operate the device in an orientation to ensure easy access to the connectors.
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