Gates ALEXA 35, Setup, Use And Care Manual

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Introducing the ALEXA 35 Housing Page 3
Table of Contents
Setup, Use, and Care Guide ............................................. 1
1: Introducing the ALEXA 35 Housing ................................... 4
Features ........................................................................... 4
Warranty Disclaimer ......................................................... 4
ARRI Items Required ........................................................ 5
Unpacking ALEXA 35 Housing ......................................... 6
2: Cautions ........................................................................... 7
3: ALEXA 35 Housing Setup ................................................. 8
ALEXA 35 Housing Preparation ........................................ 8
ALEXA 35 Camera Preparation ...................................... 13
GPB-1 Module Preparation ............................................. 13
GPIO Assignable Setup .................................................. 14
Camera Installation ......................................................... 16
Cable Connections ......................................................... 18
Lens
Gear Drives (LGD’s)............................................... 19
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
Stackable Port Rings SPR80 and SPR110 ..................... 33
Lens Knobs .................................................................... 35
Seal Check ..................................................................... 36
Final Checks ................................................................... 37
4: ALEXA 35 Housing Operation ........................................ 38
Right Side Controls ......................................................... 38
Left Side Controls ........................................................... 38
Buoyancy Adjustment ..................................................... 39
Accessories .................................................................... 41
Port Options ................................................................... 43
Lighting Systems ............................................................ 46
Controlling Reflections .................................................... 46
Travel / Transport ........................................................... 46
5: ALEXA 35 Housing Maintenance .................................... 48
O-Ring Care and Maintenance ....................................... 48
6: Customer Support .......................................................... 49