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Introducing the MINI LF Housing 

Page 5 

 

ARRI Items Required 

The following items are required to operate the MINI LF Camera Housing and are not 
included with the camera housing: 

 

ARRI ALEXA Mini LF or ARRI ALEXA Mini Camera. 

 

GPB-1 GPIO Box (Item # K2.0007642).  

 

Recording Media (CODEX Compact Drive or CFast Card, respectively) 

 

MINI LF Viewfinder (For camera setup only. Not required to operate camera 
housing). 

 

V-Lock Battery.   A variety of V-Lock batteries are supported in the GATES 
MINI LF Housing.  A current list can be found at: 

MINI LF Housing V-Lock 

Batteries

 

 

Several External Monitor options are available for MINI LF Housing, and they 
require an LCD and possibly supporting battery.  Refer to the documentation 
provided for your selected External Monitor for specifics.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MINI LF

Page 1: ...MINI LF Underwater Housing Setup Use and Care Guide...

Page 2: ...n 10 10 2019 Photos Gates Underwater Products This manual and current revision is available in 8 5 x 11 size and full color at http www gateshousings com documentation html Gates Underwater Products I...

Page 3: ...4 Camera Installation 16 Port Base Port and Port Rings 23 Monitor Mount Video Connections 25 Housing Closure 28 Adjustable Handle Grips 30 Carry Handle Lanyard Mounts 30 Footrails and Adjustments 31 S...

Page 4: ...eatures designed into the MINI LF Housing A R coated glass optics optional HD SDI surface feed and Seal Check are a few of the items any professional will appreciate Remote System Control Surface came...

Page 5: ...act Drive or CFast Card respectively MINI LF Viewfinder For camera setup only Not required to operate camera housing V Lock Battery A variety of V Lock batteries are supported in the GATES MINI LF Hou...

Page 6: ...ter Clockwise Universal set of Guide Bars and drive shafts Hard Sided Rolling Case s Seal Check system Tool Kit with case Various assembly and spare parts for the MINI LF Housing including bolts and s...

Page 7: ...h trim weight attached Severe damage may result USER RESPONSIBILITY This Setup Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of the MINI LF Housing It is the user s respo...

Page 8: ...ion Port Remove the Port by rotating 90 degrees while facing the front of the housing Pull the port away from the Port Ring TIP Liberal lubrication of the Port o ring allows easier rotation during ins...

Page 9: ...Stackable Port Rings found in the next section To remove release the port lock on the lower left side of the housing and then rotate 90 CCW and pulling forward NOTE Some lenses do not require a Port...

Page 10: ...locks are on either left or right side of the SPR Release the port lock on the side of the SPR and then rotate 90 CCW and pulling forward NOTE Some lenses do not require an SPR Release the Port Lock...

Page 11: ...fully retracted in order for the rear shell to be removed without obstruction Rear Shell removal Release three 3 latches by depressing the lock and pulling up on the latch Once released the rear shel...

Page 12: ...2 Camera Bridgeplate Removal Move the lever lock to the unlock position Slide the camera mount to the rear and free of the housing Move the lever lock to the unlock position Slide the camera mount to...

Page 13: ...ms Any additional mounts or brackets Camera Lens Antenna GPB 1 Module Preparation Remove the GPB 1 Module s threaded standoffs and replace with the supplied 4 40 x 5 16 pan head screws as shown below...

Page 14: ...ch button Please refer to your ARRI Mini camera manual for a list of assignable functions The Pushbutton Plate is marked with 1 12 to show where each button is assigned in the camera s menu The housin...

Page 15: ...ions A full list of assignable functions is found on the Gates website https www gateshousings com wp content uploads 2015 10 ARRI ALEXA Mini GPIO Functions R2 pdf Enter Menu and select User buttons S...

Page 16: ...the housing cradle as shown below Install the GBP 1 with the Arri logo face up so the connectors can mate properly Insert the Monitor Cable into the housing Refer to the Monitor Mount Video Connection...

Page 17: ...AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS The camera should insert freely without obstruction Stop If an obstruction or resistance is encountered Remove the camera and find the obstruction before trying again Lock the came...

Page 18: ...he GPIO box to the MINI LF EXT connector It also connects to the housing s run stop switch Connect the Power Cable to the cameras power input located upper right inside the housing This is a BNC type...

Page 19: ...nd no tools are required but wrench flats are provided on the guide bars should this be necessary Install Drive Shafts These are black delrin and have a flat spot milled into one end This end inserts...

Page 20: ...ep 3 Firmly tighten the screw that couples the drive gear hub to the drive shaft TIP The gear hub drive shaft coupling acts like a clutch the drive shaft will slip when reaching the end of travel in e...

Page 21: ...duration of detection Low Battery Low Intensity fast blink Descending tones played 8 times pausing approx 20 seconds between The alarm can be tested by shorting the detection contacts that lead to the...

Page 22: ...amera and check the following Clear Image on External Monitor See separate SU C guide for more details on the External Monitor Clean Image with no dust fog or other impediments to image quality Focus...

Page 23: ...s and Port bore where the o rings seal See the separate document Housing Care and Maintenance Guide for more details CAUTION Do Not lubricate the orange Port Base o ring It is silicone material and lu...

Page 24: ...during installation removal Install the Port Ring if equipped Place the Port Ring Lock into the lock position then carefully mate the Port Ring to the Front Shell Rotate 90 degrees CW to its normal po...

Page 25: ...Port will mate with the Port Ring and then rotate 90 degrees clockwise to its normal position Verify seals Inspect the Port Base Port Rings and Port are fully seated with no gaps 1 Mate the Port then...

Page 26: ...ration The External Monitor cable is a pass through type that inserts into bulkhead opening on the upper right side of the housing Insert the cable connectors and route to the rear of the housing to t...

Page 27: ...Cable if applicable into the V Lock Plate s D tap power output If your monitor requires an external power source a D tap adapter cable will be supplied with the monitor housing Connect monitor cable...

Page 28: ...If there is obstruction at any time during this process stop remove the shell and locate the obstruction Mate the shell Position the shell at the rear and gently move forward over the camera to mate...

Page 29: ...mated evenly and consistently around the sealing line of the housing CAUTION Faulty Latches can lead to a wet camera Replacements for faulty latches are available at no charge from Gates Mate the Rea...

Page 30: ...vided Lanyard Mounts can be positioned inward or to the rear These mounts allow the included carry handle to be clipped on as shown below Slide the Handle Grips onto the top dovetails from the rear Se...

Page 31: ...is a modified version for use with SPR110 port rings When using SPR110 s it will also be necessary to utilize foot risers as shown which allow the housing to rest on the feet and not on the SPR110 10...

Page 32: ...be warranted for clearance or balance depending on the configuration Place the housing on a flat surface before tightening This will prevent the housing footrails from sitting uneven and or rock when...

Page 33: ...sizes of Stackable Port Rings SPR80 s are for use with the internal Lens Gear Drive system providing diver operation and FIZ control SPR110 s are larger designed to provide space for lens motors in re...

Page 34: ...age 34 110 size Port Base and set of SPR110 Stackable Port Rings Note the 110 size Port Base requires special sealing screws Note also that use of SPR110 Port Rings and 10 Port require the modified fo...

Page 35: ...on how to configure the knobs to fit your application Close to housing Far from housing Double stacked Double stacked lens knobs use 2 silicone bands and longer 5 8 screws included Additional lens kno...

Page 36: ...is water blocked but not air blocked After drawing vacuum on the external monitor air passes from there to the camera housing until the vacuum is equalized By drawing a vacuum on the external monitor...

Page 37: ...MINI LF Housing Operation Page 37 4 MINI LF Housing Operation Right Side Controls Focus Iris Zoom Focus Iris Zoom Record...

Page 38: ...MINI LF Housing Operation Page 38 Left Side Controls Focus Iris Zoom Assignable 1 12 Record Port Lock Power On Off Assignable Marker Plate...

Page 39: ...cessory rails for 4 and 8 ounce weights They are secured and adjusted forward and aft for trim Top accessory rails The top of the shell has three rails used for handles and monitor that can accommodat...

Page 40: ...efer to the photo Connect the surface cable to the HD SDI bulkhead connection on the housing Refer to the HD SDI Addendum document for further information Light Bar optional The Light Bar is a conveni...

Page 41: ...se As a Tripod Adapter it provides 1 4 20 and 3 8 16 mount holes for your tripod It also is specifically designed to accept an Arri standard dovetail clamp WC Dovetail Clamp As a Crane Mount allows se...

Page 42: ...MINI LF Housing Operation Page 42...

Page 43: ...h Gates does not warrant optical performance or image quality Gates endeavors to collect data from the field and our own testing as a resource to customers but you should always characterize your lens...

Page 44: ...ts Disadvantages No wide shots By their nature Flat Ports do not allow wide shots Loss of FOV Like a SCUBA mask Flat Ports decrease FOV by 25 NOTE The optical interaction between any given lens and a...

Page 45: ...ons While it is unlikely you may encounter reflections from within the port area of MINI LF Housing from anything shiny To control such reflections Gates recommends two easy measures Blackening the sh...

Page 46: ...ge may result CAUTION No Trim Weights DO NOT transport the MINI LF Housing with trim weights installed Severe damage may result Secure Camera Mount The Camera Bridgeplate must be well secured Install...

Page 47: ...the o rings is easy and covered in the Housing Care and Maintenance document in this package It can also be found on the Gates website at www gateshousings com CAUTION Do not lubricate the large ORANG...

Page 48: ...tomer Support Should you have any questions about the MINI LF Housing and its operation please contact Gates at the numbers below Email Customer srvc GatesHousings com Web www GatesHousings com Phone...

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