New ECS Software Update Packages

New ECS Software Update Packages

We are pleased to announce new SUPs for our Hi-5 hand units and a range of other devices within the Electronic Control System. This coordinated release of new firmware versions ensures that all of the new features and fixes are available across the entire ECS system simultaneously, for a smooth and seamless update experience—whatever your setup.
View the latest SUPs 


Hi-5/Hi-5 SX SUP 3.3.0
The new SUP enables Hi-5/Hi-5 SX support for the ALEXA 35 Xtreme not only when connecting directly to the camera, but also via ECS tool like the RIA-1, ZMU-4, or cforce mini RF. The Hi-5’s Cam screen will now indicate Sensor Overdrive mode and ARRICORE recording, and a new display segment shows the active sensor mode and recording resolution. 

Other enhancements when connecting to the camera via the RIA-1, ZMU-4, or cforce mini include Enhanced Sensitivity support, long-press user button functionality (e.g., for SDI Zoom (Smart) or Calibrate Lens Motors), and a new Camera Zoom category of user button, allowing control of multiple zoom functions from up to 11 user buttons.


NIA-1 SUP 1.1.1
Our Network Interface Adapter NIA-1 is a small but powerful tool that brings LBUS camera and lens control systems into modern IP workflows. Among the many advantages of Ethernet-based camera control is expanded access to third-party camera settings via ECS devices. With this new SUP, the NIA-1 now offers support for the Sony Venice 2, user button support for the Sony BURANO, playback support for the Sony BURANO and Blackmagic URSA Cine, and illuminated indication of an active USB-C connection.


RIA-1 SUP 2.5.0 and ZMU-4 SUP 1.5.0
The Radio Interface Adapter RIA-1 is a hub for the Hi-5 ecosystem, while the Zoom Main Unit ZMU-4 is modern and versatile zoom control unit. Both support ARRI’s exchangeable radio modules and both now get software updates that enable additional camera data to be transmitted over any of those radio modules. ALEXA 35 camera models will now be able to display and modify Enhanced Sensitivity values and show the current sensor mode and recording resolution. The ALEXA 35 Xtreme will also display active Sensor Overdrive mode on any connected Hi-5.


cforce mini RF SUP 2.5.0
With its integrated RF-EMIP radio module, the cforce mini RF lens motor offers wireless connectivity directly to a Hi 5 or similar hand unit, removing the need for bulky motor controllers. This latest SUP enables it to transmit the same additional camera data unlocked for other ECS devices, either wirelessly or within the LBUS chain. So, any ALEXA 35 model now transmits Enhanced Sensitivity, current sensor mode, and recording resolution, while ALEXA 35 Xtreme also transmits Sensor Overdrive information.