Radio Modules

Swappable radio modules

With an often congested 2.4 GHz ISM band and different frequency regulations in different countries, the ability to exchange radio modules is a huge advantage, allowing focus pullers to choose the module that best suits each shooting location. ARRI's three radio modules for the Hi‑5 cover a multitude of shooting situations with a significantly improved, robust, and long-range radio link.

RF-EMIP Radio Module - worldwide

Meet the modules

RF-EMIP Radio Module 2400 MHz DSSS

White radio module
Certified globally
14 channels
Backwards compatible with all white-coded radio devices (e.g. WCU‑4, SXU-1, ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Mini, ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA LF, ALEXA 65, UMC-4, EMC/AMC/SMC-1, cforce mini RF)
Network mode: can pair with up to three hand units for split focus, iris, and zoom operations to one camera/motor controller
Rugged, field-proven, outdoor di-pole antenna

RF-2400 Radio Module 2400 MHz FHSS

Certified globally
Transmitting power: 100 mW
100 channels
Long-range, point-to-point connection for challenging RF environments
Rugged, field-proven, outdoor di-pole antenna

RF-900 Radio Module 900 MHz FHSS

Long-range solution
Certified regions: USA and Canada
100 channels (= defined hopping schemes)
Network mode: can pair with up to three hand units for split focus, iris, and zoom operation

RF-EMIP

RF-2400

RF-900

RF-2400 Radio Module - worldwide

Compatibility

Sample setups

Hi‑5 + RF-EMIP connected to ALEXA Mini/Mini LF and cforce motors

Hi‑5 + RF-EMIP connected to ALEXA Mini/Mini LF and cforce motors

Diagram of the handheld camera control unit ARRI hi-5 and rf-emip connected to alexa mini/mini lf cforce motors.

Hi‑5 + RF-EMIP connected to ALEXA LF or ALEXA 65 and cforce motors

Diagram of the handheld camera control unit ARRI Hi-5 and RF-EMIP connected to ALEXA LF or ALEXA 65 and cforce motors.

Hi‑5 + RF-EMIP connected to ALEXA Mini/Mini LF and cforce motors

Hi‑5 connected to RIA‑1 and cforce motors with ALEXA camera control

Hi‑5 + RF-EMIP connected to ALEXA Mini/Mini LF and cforce motors

Hi‑5 connected to RIA‑1 and cforce motors with AMIRA camera control

Hi‑5 + RF-EMIP connected to cforce mini RF with 3^rd party camera control

Diagram of the handheld camera control unit ARRI Hi-5 and RF-EMIP connected to cforce mini RF with 3rd party camera control.

Hi‑5 connected to RIA‑1 and cforce motors with 3^rd party camera control

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Radio Modules FAQ

No, they are not compatible. They use different protocols.

RF-900 Radio Module - USA/CANADA

Technical data


	RF-EMIP Radio Module	RF-2400 Radio Module	RF-900 Radio Module
Supported Frequency:	2400 – 2483.50 MHz	2400 – 2483.50 MHz	902 – 928 MHz
Band:	ISM 2400 MHz	ISM 2400 MHz	ISM 900 MHz
Modulation Type:	DSSS	FHSS	FHSS
Operating Mode:	Point-to-Multipoint	Point-to-Point	Point-to-Multipoint
Output Power:	Depending on the region betw. 8.9 – 70.8mW	100 mW	20-30 dBm
Power Consumption:	248-272 mA	348-372 mA	@ 100 mW: 292-332 mA
Transmit Power:			Standard Mode: 100 mW Hi-Power Mode: 1 W
Weight:	52 g / 1.83 oz	52 g / 1.83 oz	55 g/1.94 oz
Interfaces:	10pin IRISO	10pin IRISO	10pin IRISO
Operating Temperature:	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)