Compact 12000 Baby - Lighting ARRI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Daylight Fresnel Lamphead
Brand	ARRI
Model	Compact 12000 Baby
Power Consumption	12,000 W (requires matching ballast)
Lamp Type	Daylight discharge lamp (HMI type)
Protection Class	Class I, Protection Rate IP23
Beam Adjustment	Focus knob for spot/flood adjustment
Accessory Mount	Spring loaded top latch for barndoor, snoot, louvre shutter; rear slot for filters/diffuser frames
Lamp Holder	ARRI lamp holder with lock lever and support
Lens Door	Front opening with release lock for lamp exchange
Safety Devices	Safety switch, wire guard, labyrinth sealing, safety chain/wire attachment
Stirrup	Adjustable on center of mass
Cooling	Vent slots (do not cover)
Minimum Distance to Flammable Objects	1,500 cm (15 m)
Weight (estimated)	Approximately 30 kg

Frequently Asked Questions - Compact 12000 Baby ARRI

How do I safely replace the lamp in the Compact 12000 Baby?

First, disconnect the lamphead from the ballast and allow the lamp to cool. Press the lens door release lock (13) to open the lens door. Turn the lamp lock lever (17) anticlockwise, open the lamp support (16), and remove the lamp by its socket. Insert the new lamp by the socket, ensuring the identification mark points forward. Close the lamp support, turn the lock lever clockwise, and shut the lens door securely.

What are the key safety precautions for UV and heat?

Do not operate without the complete lamp enclosure or with a damaged lens. Never stare directly at the lamp in operation. Maintain a minimum distance of 1,500 cm from flammable objects to avoid fire risk. The housing can reach high temperatures; do not cover vent slots.

How do I adjust the beam focus?

Use the focus knob (5) located at the front and rear casting. Turn it to achieve the desired spot or flood light beam. The adjustment is smooth and easy.

How to install accessories like barndoors?

Push the hinge pin (1a) to the right to open the top latch. Insert the accessory into the front slot (1b) of the accessory bracket. For filters or diffusers, use the rear slot (1c). Close the top latch without pushing the pin; it locks automatically. Do not use with barndoors closed to avoid fire.

What maintenance is required for the lamphead?

Clean the reflector and fresnel lens periodically with a common glass cleaner and polish with a soft cloth. Check the reflector for deformation. Keep electrical contacts and lamp holder clean. Ensure the lamp is correctly seated after transport.

What should I do if the lamphead is damaged?

If any damage to cables, plugs, lampholder, or wire guards is detected, do not operate the lamphead. Contact an ARRI Service location immediately (see manual for contacts). Replace lamps if damaged or thermally deformed; replace lenses if cracked or deeply scratched.

What is the minimum safe distance from flammable materials?

The lamphead must be positioned at least 1,500 cm (15 meters) from flammable objects to prevent fire hazards. This distance also helps protect eyes and skin from UV radiation.

Can I operate the lamphead without a lens or reflector?

No, never switch on without a lens and/or reflector. The safety switch (18) must not be bridged. Operating without these components can cause overheating and damage.

How do I adjust the stirrup to the center of mass?

Loosen the screws (20a) on both sides of the stirrup mounting bracket. Position the bracket to the center of mass of the lamphead, then retighten the screws. This balances the fixture for safe suspension.

Where can I get service for my Compact 12000 Baby?

ARRI has service locations in Germany, USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Italy. Refer to the manual for full addresses and contacts. Always use original spare parts and accessories for repairs.

USER MANUAL Compact 12000 Baby ARRI

Ident.No. L5.80492.0

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

COMPACT 12000; Ident No. L1.7579x.x

Table of Contents:

Notes:

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2

Important Safety Instructions: Page 2

Technical Data: Page 2

Warning! Heat and Ultra Violet Radiation: Page 2

Product Description: Page 3

General Instructions: Page 4

Protection of the Lamphead: Page 4

Protective Devices: Page 4

Putting into Operation: Page 4

Lamp Exchange / Inserting the Lamp: Page 4

Installing Accessories: Page 5

Maintenance:

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Stirrup adjustment on center of mass Page 5

ARRI Service Locations Page 5

• Please read the following operating instructions very carefully before using this fixture for the first time. They contain important information about operating ARRI-Lighting equipment.
• For your own safety, please follow all safety instructions and warnings.
• Please also follow the operating instructions of the ballasts and the instructions of the lamp manufacturers.

Important Safety Instructions:

- Caution high voltage! Danger!

Before replacing the lamp, disconnect lamphead from power supply or mains

- Caution! Lamp may be hot!

Allow the lamp to cool down sufficiently before replacing.

• Do not switch on the lamphead without a correct fitted lamp!
• Protection devices may not be removed except for service purpose by qualified personnel, and must be reattached immediately.
• Warning! Do not bridge safety switch (18).
• Do not switch on without a lens and/or reflector.
• CAUTION! The housing of the lamphead can reach high temperatures. Please refer to the following table for maximal values.
• Do not cover vent slots.
  • Always keep the cables a reasonable distance away from the housing.
  • Do not directly illuminate other lampheads. Risk of overheating or fire!
• The lamp shall be exchanged if it has become damaged or thermally deformation.
• The lens must be exchanged if it has visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. The reflector must be exchanged when it becomes dull or deformed.
• Do not operate the lamphead if any damage to cables, plugs, lampholder or wire guards are detected. Please contact an ARRI-Service location (refer to page 5 for contacts).

WARNUNG! WÄRME- UND UV-EMISSION:

• Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged.
• Do not stare directly at lamp in operation.
• Do not operate closer than 1.500 cm to flammable objects.
• Operation at a distance closer than 1.500 cm may be harmful to eyes and skin.

- The COMPACT 12000 daylight lamphead is developed by computer aided design, provided with the latest lighting technology and conforms to the International Standard IEC 60598-2-17.

The compact, strong housing and superb optical performance makes it ideal for professional studio and location applications.

• The positioning of the operating elements is clear, the accessibility is easy.
• The lens door (2) can be opened for lamp exchange or maintenance using the lens door release lock (13).
• The ARRI lamp holder opens and locks easily using the lamp lock lever (17) and opening the lamp support (16).
• A spring loaded top latch (1) allows the rapid exchange of accessories such as barndoor and filters etc.
• The light beam can be adjusted very easily by a focus knob (5) at the front and rear casting.
• The adjustment of the stirrup to the center of mass can be done easily.
• The identification plate (10) is located at the side of the housing and contains all necessary technical information.

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Index:

General Instructions:

• Do not touch the lamp quartz envelope with bare hands. Burned-in finger-prints reduce the durability of the lamp.
• Take care when installing a lamp. All contacts must be dry and free of contamination and corrosion.
• Whenever the fixture has been transported, check to be sure that the lamp is correctly seated in the lamp holder.
• Use original spare parts and accessories only.

Protection of the Lamphead:

• Whenever the lamphead is used suspended it must be protected against falling by a safety chain/wire. This safety chain/wire must be suitable dimensioned.
• The bearing strength of the safety chain/wire and the coupling links must be sufficient to hold at least 10 times the weight of the luminaire system.

Protective Devices:

• Protective class I, Protective rate 23
  • Fresnel lens with safety wire guard
• Labyrinth sealing
  • Spring loaded top latch
  • Safety chain/wire attachment

Putting into operation:

• IMPORTANT: Please follow the operating instructions of the ballast.
• Ensure that a functional lamp is inserted into the lamphead! Replace all lamps with visible damages (see chapter “Lamp exchange/Inserting the lamp”)
• Check that the ballast is switched off.
• Insert the connector of the lamphead (male) into the ballast output connector (female)
• Switch on the lamphead by pushing the ON/OFF switch (9) into the "On/I" position.

- By switching the ballast, the lamphead is powered on.

Lamp exchange/ Inserting the lamp Picture 3:

• Warning: High Voltage! Risk of life!
- Before opening the lensdoor (2) disconnect the lamphead from the ballast.
- CAUTION - Hot Lamp. Allow the lamp to cool down sufficiently before replacing.
- Press the lens door release lock (13) and open lens door (2) to the front.
- Turn the lamp lock lever (17) into the left end position (anticlockwise) and open the lamp support (16).
- Remove the lamp (15) carefully by holding the lamp at its socket.
- Hold the lamp to be inserted by its socket. Do not touch the glass bulb of the lamp (burned-in fingerprints reduce the lifetime of the lamp). Please follow the cleaning instructions of the lamp manufacturer.
- Carefully insert the lamp (15) into the lamp holder. The identification marked at the lamp socket should point the front.
- Turn the lamp lock lever (17) into the right end position and close the lamp support (16).
- Use only lamps of the correct wattage. Lamphead wattage must match lamp power.
- Shut the lens door. The lens door release lock (13) must be fitted carefully.

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Technische Änderungen vorbehalten! Design and specifications subject to change without notice!

ARRI Service Werkstätten / ARRI Service Locations

Germany	Germany	USA	USA	Canada		Great	Britain
ARNOLD & RICHTERCINE TECHNIKGmbH & Co. Betriebs KGPulvermühleD-83071 Stephanskirchen	ARRI LightingSolution GmbH	ARRI IncNew York Office	ARRI IncBurbank Office	ARRI Canada LTD.	ARRI (GB) LTD.	ARRI ITALIA SRL
		617 Route 303,Blauvelt,NY 109131123	600 N. Victory Blvd.Burbank,CA 915021639	415 Horner Avenue,Unit 11, Etobicoke,Ontario M8W 4W3	2 Highbridge,Oxford RoadUxbridge MiddlesexUB8 1LX	Viale Edison 318I-20099 Sesto S.G.Milano
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Internet: WWW.ARRI.COM

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Installing Accessories Picture 4:

• Push the hinge pin (1a) to the right to open the top latch (1)
• Insert the accessories (barndoor, snoot or louvre shutter) into the front slot (1b) of the accessory bracket.
• The rear slot (1c) of the accessory bracket holds filters or diffuser frames.
• Turn down the top latch without pushing the hinge pin (1a). The top latch will be fixed in locked position automatically.
• WARNING! Do not use lamphead with closed barndoors. Risk of fire or damage of lamphead!

- Tight the screws (20a) on both sides carefully.

Maintenance:

• Please clean the reflector and fresnel lens in appropriate time intervals with a common glass cleaning agent. After cleaning, polish the surface with a soft cloth.
• Please check that the reflector shows no kind of deformation or damages.
• Keep the contact surfaces of the electrical connections and lamp holder clean.

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Stirrup Adjustment on center of mass (Picture 5):

• Loose the screws (20a) on both sides.
• Position the stirrup mounting bracket (20) to centre of mass.