OCU-1 with standard Alexas?

[Grumply]

Very excited about the new OCU-1, it's a gadget that's been sorely needed by operators for a long while.

I'm seeing conflicting information online as to its compatibility (most of the literature only lists compatibility with the Mini). And I want to know if it's compatible with good old fashioned Alexas using CLM-4 or CLM-5 motors via the Plus Module?

And if so, what's required to power-it-from/connect-it-to a standard Alexa?

I'm also particularly interested in the unit for zoom control. Will the OCU-1 follow the zoom motor speed settings you've already set in the WCU-4?

Also, the OCU-1 Basic Set is advertised (everywhere) with photos showing it fixed with both the dovetail mounting interface, and a 15-19mm rod mount. However the 15/19mm rod mount isn't specifically listed in the "included items" of the basic set. Is the rod mount included in the basic set? Or must it be purchased separately?

Cheers

[Jan Heugel]

Hey Grumply,

swing over to our Configuration Overviews to learn how to connect OCU-1 to ALEXA. (use LCA to LBUS, K2.0007318)

The 15mm/19mm clamp is also listed on that page, that's K2.0006176.

I've forwared the other question to our PMs.

Best,
Jan

[Grumply]

Thanks Jan,

Any luck on figuring out whether the 15/19mm clamp comes with the basic set (as pictured)?

Also keen to find out if the OCU-1 holds to the zoom speed you've set in the WCU-4?

Cheers

[Jan Heugel]

Hello,

yes: The Operator Control Unit OCU-1 Basic Set contains the Operator Control Unit, OCU-1 Dovetail Mounting Interface and the CLM-5/cforce mini Clamp Console 19/15mm.

Regarding your question „Will the OCU-1 follow the zoom motor speed settings you've already set in the WCU-4?“ The WCU-4 only forward motor positions to the OCU-1 – no speed settings.

Best,
Jan