Arri-news 2011

ARRI has offered lighting suspension solutions for almost 40 years, but now introduces a new and complete range for TV studios and theaters, incorporating pantographs, hoists and telescopes, as well as various rail systems, carriages and accessories. Modularity, good design and safety are all fundamental characteristics of the new rigging products. The range encompasses total digital solutions with intuitive control systems, new tools for large studios and entry-level equipment to bring innovation within the reach of small studios and tight budgets. CABLE PANTOGRAPHS ARRI’s cable pantographs are available in two product families: the manual pole- operated and the motorized. The ARRI spring pantograph is one of the most popular models, with all-aluminum construction to guarantee lifelong high performance. It is now available with an external friction mechanism and can handle loads of up to 30 kg. POWER CABLE CHANNEL TRACK A new cable channel track is also now available, combining the Type 80 rail with a power and sockets distribution system. This allows a clean, unobtrusive installation of cables alongside the rails to power and control lights on manual or motorized pantographs, drop arms, or carriages. The new track comes in two-meter modular sections with variable socket panel modules for power and data outputs. TELESCOPES ARRI’s new telescope uses the latest brushless technology, with position control, soft start and stop, variable speed and load sensors as standard features, and remote status report available to control all of the telescope parameters. The new design can be configured for any studio application, with special brackets or carriages available by request for under or over grid mounting to any support structure. Modular socket panels allow individual customization and a large digital display shows telescope numbers and load weight. With a maximum drop of up to 15 m, the telescope has a lifting capacity of up to 60 kg. SELF-CLIMBING HOISTS The self-climbing hoists from ARRI incorporate a suspension pipe or rail, the relevant safety power outlet, and a worm-geared motor for raising and lowering the unit. To reduce the costs of site installation, each hoist is supplied with a pre-mounted rail to which the wire ropes, flip-flop power cable tray and electrical terminal box are already attached - a unique design that satisfies the latest trends in television production. SUSPENSION SOLUTIONS ARRI’s new range of lighting suspension equipment for studios and theaters ARRI NEWS 19