Prime Circle XE System User manual

ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50
mm
CH 1
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50
mm
CH 1
EXIT
firmware v. 1.12
©2014

READ BEFORE TO OPERATE FOR THE FIRST TIME
WARNING
This product conforms with Restricon of Hazardous Substance Direcve.
This product meets EU consumer safety, health and environmentar requirements.
• Turn o before changing lens for safety
• Do not operate in wet environments
• When not in use for long periods of me, recharge baery
• Do not aempt to open the unit for inspecon
• Clean the unit wiping with a damp cloth
• Always transport in a rigid bodied case
• Do not dispose unit in household waste
• Operang temperature: min -7°c to max 50°c
The EF Mount Pogo Pin lens contact assembly has open electricity pins.
To avoid power strikes with lens we recommend to turn o the XE Controller
for safety when changing lens!
CONNECT
LENS
WARNING
BEFORE CONNECTING LENS
TURN OFF DEVICE

3
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
XE-SX
SLIDER FOCUS / APERTURE
XE-DX
SLIDER FOCUS / APERTURE
XE-SX
SLIDER FOCUS / APERTURE
CAMERA DC POWER CABLE
INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER 110/230V
HIROSE 4PIN
LEMO 4PIN
FIRMWARE UPDATE CABLE
USB PROGRAM CABLE
LEMO 6PIN
12V DC POWER CABLE
CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG
LEMO 4PIN
XE-DX
SLIDER FOCUS / APERTURE
XE-PRO MOUNT
WIRELESS
PRIME CIRCLE XE LENSES
CANON EOS AUTO-FOCUS LENSES ZEISS ZE MANUAL FOCUS LENSES
EF MOUNT - ELECTRONIC APERTURE LENSES
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
1,7
1,5
1,2
1
2
8
10
20
4
3
2
m
ARRI ALEXA
SONY F3 / F5 / F55
IMS MOUNT / MFT CAMERAS
ELECTRONIC APERTURE CONTROL
1,7
1,5
1,2
1
2
8
10
20
4
3
2
m
XE
CONTROLLER
WIRELESS
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4.0 1.4
16
5.6
8.0
FOCAL 50
mm
CH 1
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4.0 1.4
16
5.6
8.0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
EXIT
THE XE SYSTEM
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4.0 1.4
16
5.6
8.0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4.0 1.4
16
5.6
8.0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
EXIT
XE-DX
STANDBY PRE CHARGE RAPID CHARGE MAINTAIN ERROR READY WAIT
YELLOW GREEN

4
XE SYSTEM EF-PRO E-MOUNT
camera mount connector
for XE Controller
Base Module
Lemo 6Pin
camera mount connector
for XE Controller Base Module
Lemo 6Pin
Posive Lock Lever
Open posion
for lens insert
Red dot for lens
alignment
XE
CONTROLLER
EF-PRO
E-MOUNT
MADE IN GERMANY
BY P+S TECHNIK
Stainless Steel Mount
(Sony FZ Mount F3/F5/F55 - Arri Alexa
IMS Mount System - MFT)
The EF Mount Pogo Pin lens contact assembly has open electricity pins. To avoid power strikes with
lens we recommend to turn o the XE Controller for safety when changing lens!
EF Mount Pogo Pin
lens contact assembly
WARNING!
LENS CHANGE TURN OFF
WARNING!
LENS CHANGE TURN OFF

5
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER - BASE MODULE
power connector
Lemo 3Pin
K-Link connector
Lemo 4Pin
program connector
Lemo 6Pin B
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
camera mount connector
Lemo 6Pin
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
PROG
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
EXI T

6
interchangeable socket
for dierent countries
input 100-240V / 0,3A / 50-60HZ
Lemo 3Pin
GETTING STARTED - BASE MODULE
CHARGING THE XE CONTROLLER
The unit is powered with an internal li-ion baery. To recharge it, plug the
charging connector to “power” socket on the side of the unit.
PROG
STANDBY
PRE CHARGE
RAPID CHARGE
MAINTAIN
ERROR
READY
WAIT
YELLOW GREEN
green light blinking when
charging
green light steady when
charged
charging power connector

7
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
+
EXI T
XE
CONTROLLER
camera mount connector XE Controller connector
Lemo 6Pin
Lemo 6Pin cable
Lemo 6Pin
BASE MODULE - CONNECT TO EF-PRO E-MOUNT
CAMERA MOUNT CONNECTION
Once you took care of powering the unit, connect the Lemo 6Pin cable you nd
in the package. One end goes to the Base Module, the other end goes to the
Camera Mount.
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50mm
CH 1
EXIT

8
BASE MODULE - FUNCTIONS
1
2
3
4
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
5
6
6
7
8
+
+
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50mm
CH 1
EXIT
ON PRESS: power on the unit / HOLD: power o the unit
FA First Aperture selector for programming / ramping
LA Last Aperture selector for programming / ramping
EXIT Pressing FA+LA programming exit
RT Programming / ramp acve ming
FC Focus Check / Lens Change maximum aperture funcon
ACTIVE Acve funcon buon
+ Increase aperture buon (RT - increase ramping me)
- Decrease aperture buon (RT - decrease ramping me)
SETUP Pressing ACTIVE+FC for 3sec enter menu setup

9
POWER ON/OFF
To turn on the unit, press the ON buon.
To turn o, hold it ll the unit switch down.
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXI T
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
APERTURE SELECT
Press the + buon to increase aperture .
Press the - buon to decrease aperture.
ACTIVE
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
F-STOP
6.7
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
FOCUS CHECK
Press the FC buon to recall maximum aperture for focus checking.
Press again to recall the original selected working aperture.
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
FOCUS
CHECK
1.4
16
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
LENS CHANGE
We recommend to change lens aer acvang FOCUS CHECK to let aperture
iris to stay in the wide open posion for safer transport.

10
LAST APERTURE SETTING (ENDING VALUE)
Press LA to enter programming.
Select with + and - buons the ending aperture value.
Press LA and memorize the ending aperture value.
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
PROGRAMMING / RAMPING SETTINGS
F-STOP
1.4
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
F-STOP
3.3
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50
mm
CH 1
FIRST APERTURE SETTING (STARTING VALUE)
Press FA to enter programming.
Select with + and - buons the starng aperture value.
Press FA and memorize the starng aperture value.
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
+
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT

11
ACTIVE RAMPING
EXIT
Press the ACTIVE buon to start the ramping acon.
At the end of the ramp, press again to start the reverse acon.
rst acon second acon
reverse direcon
Press FA + LA buons to EXIT from the program ramping setup window.
RT
LA
FA
ON
BASE MODULE
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
F-STOP
3.3
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50mm
CH 1
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
F-STOP
1.4
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50mm
CH 1
RAMPING TIME
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
+
EXIT
F-STOP
3.3
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 13
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
Press the RT buon in sequence selecng the ramping me
between 1 sec and 20 sec.
NOTE: electronic aperture EF lenses use step-motors showing ickering on ramping footage.
The ickering eect can be managed in post-producon to obtain linear and smooth ramping shots.

12
BASE MODULE - WIRELESS SETUP
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
DEVICE SETUP
WIRELES S
CHANNE L
FREQUENC Y
OFF
ON
915
868
1
2
3
EXIT
ENTER WIRELESS SETUP WINDOW
BASE MODULE REMOTE MODULE
3sec
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
WIRELESS
Press FC + ACTIVE buons for 3 sec and enter in the wireless setup funcon.
Press FA + LA buons (EXIT) to exit from the wireless setup window.
WARNING: Wireless control operates properly at minimum 1 meter (3 )

13
When wireless is acvated on the display appears the wireless icon ( )
ADVICE: Turn O wireless when not operang to save baery life.
Selecng wireless (FA)
buon and pressing in
sequence select ON/OFF
Selecng Channel (LA)
buon and pressing in
sequence select 1/ 2 / 3
Selecng frequency (RT)
buon and pressing in
sequence select
EU (868,3MHZ)
or USA (915MHZ)
REMOTE MODULE
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
DEVICE SETUP
WIRELES S
CHANNE L
FREQUENC Y
OFF
ON
915
868
1
2
3
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
DEVICE SETUP
WIRELES S
CHANNE L
FREQUENC Y
OFF
ON
915
868
1
2
3
EXI T
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
DEVICE SETUP
WIRELES S
CHANNE L
FREQUENC Y
OFF
ON
915
868
1
2
3
EXIT

14
K-LINK COMMUNICATION PORT
TO CONTROL ACCESSORIES
The Base Module is equipped with a special K-Link communicaon port.
This port is suitable to remotely command external accessories,
and to connect future and eventual expansions.
Is also used to connect and control dierent types of devices.
PROG
Lemo 4Pin
PROGRAM PORT
FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES
The Base Module is equipped with a Program communicaon port.
This port is suitable for future and eventual rmware updates / lens adding
compability. Special program cable LLXUSB Lemo 6B / USB required.
PROG
Lemo 6Pin B

15
CAMERA POWER CONNECTION
OUTBOARD POWER SUPPLY
EF-PRO E-MOUNTBASE MODULE
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
EXI T
Electrical schemacs for dierent connectors can be required
at [e-mail]
Outboard power supply cable available on
request for dierent power soluons.
Also available LLCA Lemo/Cigaree adapter
power cable
The Base Module is equipped with an internal baery with up to 6 hours of
connuous work. Outboard power supply cable is available to recharge the
internal baery during long shoong sessions.

16
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER - REMOTE MODULE
power connector
Lemo 3Pin
K-Link connector
Lemo 4Pin
program connector
Lemo 6Pin B
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
1/4” - 20 mount
thread
PROG
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
EXI T

17
REMOTE MODULE - FUNCTIONS
1
2
3
4
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
5
6
6
7
8
+
+
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
REMOTE MODULE
+
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
EXIT
ON PRESS: power on the unit / HOLD: power o the unit
FA First Aperture selector for programming / ramping
LA Last Aperture selector for programming / ramping
EXIT Pressing FA+LA programming exit
RT Programming / ramp ming
FC Focus Check / Lens Change maximum aperture funcon
ACTIVE Acve funcon buon
+ Increase aperture buon (RT - increase ramping me)
- Decrease aperture buon (RT - decrease ramping me)
SETUP Pressing ACTIVE+FC for 3sec enter menu setup

18
POWER ON/OFF
To turn on the unit, press the ON buon.
To turn o, hold it ll the unit switch down.
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXI T
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
APERTURE SELECT
Press the + buon to increase aperture .
Press the - buon to decrease aperture.
ACTIVE
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
F-STOP
6.7
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
FOCUS CHECK
Press the FC buon to recall maximum aperture for focus checking.
Press again to recall the original selected working aperture.
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
FOCUS
CHECK
1.4
16
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
LENS CHANGE
We recommend to change lens aer acvang FOCUS CHECK to let aperture
iris to stay in the wide open posion for safer transport.

19
FIRST APERTURE SETTING (STARTING VALUE)
LAST APERTURE SETTING (ENDING VALUE)
Press FA + LA to enter programming.
Select with + and - buons the starng aperture value.
Press FA and memorize the starng aperture value.
Press LA to enter programming.
Select with + and - buons the ending aperture value.
Press LA and memorize the ending aperture value.
PROGRAMMING / RAMPING SETTINGS
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
F-STOP
1.4
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
F-STOP
3.3
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50
mm
CH 1
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
+
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT

20
ACTIVE RAMPING
EXIT
Press the ACTIVE buon to start the ramping acon.
At the end of the ramp, press again to start the reverse acon.
rst acon second acon
reverse direcon
Press FA + LA buons to EXIT from the program ramping setup window.
RT
LA
FA
ON
BASE MODULE
EXIT
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
BASE MODULE
+
EXIT
F-STOP
3.3
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50mm
CH 1
F-STOP
5.6
4. 0 1.4
16
5. 6
8. 0
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
F-STOP
1.4
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 0
FOCAL 50mm
CH 1
RAMPING TIME
ACTIVE
FC
RT
LA
FA
ON
XE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
+
EXIT
F-STOP
3.3
1.4
1.4
3. 3
PRG
sec
16 13
FOCAL 50 mm
CH 1
Press the RT buon in sequence selecng the ramping me
between 1 sec and 20 sec.
NOTE: electronic aperture EF lenses use step-motors showing ickering on ramping footage.
The ickering eect can be managed in post-producon to obtain linear and smooth ramping shots.