Intended use
This product is an accessory for the „Orbiter" luminaire.
It is intended to mount non-ARRI accessories to the Orbiter to
illuminate persons and objects.
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.
This product fulfills all legal requirements.
Safety Instructions
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Please read and observe all instructions delivered with the
Orbiter Docking Ring, the ARRI Orbiter, accessories and
third-party accessories before use. The instructions contain
important information for safe handling.
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Please observe the weight of the accessories. Refer also to
the leaflet „Operating your ARRI Lampheads Safely"
L5.40731.E.
Observe the safety and warning instructions in the „Orbiter
User Manual" and the „Safety and Installation Manual".
They are available for free download on the website
www.arri.com.
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Please keep all instructions delivered with the product for
possible subsequent owners.
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The Orbiter Docking Ring must not be used without an
accessory mounted to the Orbiter Docking Ring. Risk of
damage and pollution of the Orbiter and the Orbiter Docking
Ring.
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Do not hold and carry the Orbiter Docking Ring on the open
swivel arm.
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Danger of crushing / shearing fingers or cables at the swivel
arm.
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Sharp edge! Do not touch the secondary reflector.
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Caution - breaking glass. Replace a broken condensor lens
immediately. Do not use an accessory with broken
condensor lens.
The user must:
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Be qualified for the appropriate use of the accessory.
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Follow the user manual.
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Ensure safe usage.
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Use the product in accordance with regulations.
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Follow the latest regulations and standards.
ARRI is not liable for damages caused by improper use or incor-
rect operation.
To Mount the Orbiter Docking Ring to the
Orbiter
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Remove the protective cap from the Quick Lighting Mount.
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Align the locking pin (9) with the guide for the locking pin
(11) and insert the Docking Ring in the Quick Lighting
Mount.
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Turn the Orbiter Docking Ring clockwise, until the locking
slider (10) audibly engages. The Orbiter will not light up, if
the Orbiter Docking Ring is not mounted properly.
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The Orbiter Docking Ring must be secured with a suitable
safety cable. Pass the safety cable through the safety loop
attachment (3) and the supporting structure or the upper
handle of the Orbiter.
Always secure the Docking Ring against falling with a safe-
ty cable if the primary catch fails!
To Mount an Accessory to the Orbiter
Docking Ring
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Open the thumb screw (1) and fold to the left.
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Open the swivel bracket (2).
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Insert the accessory slightly diagonally from above.
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Close the swivel bracket (2).
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Close the thumb screw (1) and tighten it.
Always secure the accessory against falling with a safety
cable if the primary catch fails!
To Rotate the Accessory
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Loosen the thumb screw (1). Do not remove the thumb
screw nor open the swivel bracket (2).
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Rotate the accessory to the desired position in either direc-
tion from the centered position.
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Once the accessory is positioned, tighten the thumb screw
(1) to lock into position.
Automatic Optic Recognition
The digital optics interface of the Quick Lighting Mount recogniz-
es the Orbiter Docking Ring attached to the luminaire. It adapts
the light output for best performance. If the digital optics inter-
face fails to recognize the Orbiter Docking Ring correctly, please
clean the contacts as described in the Orbiter „Safety and Instal-
lation Manual" which is available for free download on the ARRI
website.
To Remove an Accessory from the
Orbiter Docking Ring
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Remove the safety cable securing the accessory.
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Open the thumb screw (1) and fold to the left.
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Open the swivel bracket (2).
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Remove the accessory by moving it slightly diagonally to
the top.
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Close the swivel bracket (2).
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Close the thumb screw (1) and tighten it.
To Remove the Orbiter Docking Ring
Remove the safety cable from the Orbiter Docking Ring.
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Push the locking slider (10) inwards and turn the Orbiter
Docking Ring counterclockwise until it stops.
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Remove the Orbiter Docking Ring and place the protective
cap on the Quick Lighting Mount.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Inspect the product regularly for visible damage.
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Do not use a damaged, deformed or dirty product.
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Remove loose dust and dirt by vacuuming or blowing out
with low-pressure compressed air.
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Remove greasy deposits with a soft, lint-free cloth moist-
ened with plastic cleaner. You can also use benzene-free
petroleum ether or isopropanol. The cleaning agent must
not contain benzene, ethanol, alcohol, organic substances
or thinner. Dry the product with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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