Operating Modes; Control Panel - ARRI Orbiter Guide Rapide

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.
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
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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