ARRI ARRILITE 2000 Plus

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Overview

Key specifications

Specification	Details
Fixture type	Open-face tungsten with faceted MAX reflector
Lamp options	FEX 2,000W / 230V or FEY 2,000W / 120V
Lamp base	RX7s
Operating voltage	230V FEX or 120V FEY lamp version, as marked
Nominal colour	3,200K at the lamp’s rated operating voltage; dims warmer
Focus range	24°–63° on the product page
Lamphead / version weight	approximately 3kg on the product page; 3.8kg set reference in the family poster
Mounting	16mm baby socket
Scrim / barndoor	254mm / 254mm
Dimming / control	External tungsten-compatible dimmer; no internal DMX receiver
Protection	Class I; IP20
Dimensions (H × W × L)	317 x 355 x 241 mm excluding pin; product-page reference

Technical reference: ARRI specifications.

Strengths and limitations

• Strengths: high output from a relatively light open-face head, replaceable lamps and straightforward bounce/softbox use.
• Trade-offs: substantial heat and electrical consumption for the light produced; no internal colour mixing, wireless receiver or electronic tint adjustment.

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Practical uses

Setup	Working approach
Strong tungsten bounce	Use the lamp to feed a reflector at a safe working distance, then control the bounce at its edges. The 2kW source can lift a room without placing a large lamphead close to the actors.
Diffused key	Use a separately supported frame or approved Chimera and speedring assembly. The diffusion and its illuminated area create the soft key; meter the finished source at the subject.
Location tungsten package	The compact head saves transport space compared with many 2K Fresnels. Allow for the lamp’s electrical load, hot-light accessories and cooling time in a fast-moving location schedule.

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Output and colour

The ARRI family photometric poster gives these nominal values at 8m for the 2,000W nominal configuration. The focus angles describe the poster’s photometric configurations; they can differ from the rounded travel range on the product page.

Focus / beam	Centre illuminance	Beam diameter
Spot / 20°	2,090 lux	2.82m
Flood / 53°	430 lux	7.98m

The narrow spot reading describes a smaller field. Use the beam diameter and the required coverage alongside illuminance, especially when feeding a diffusion frame. The poster does not identify every lamp code or test-voltage detail; a differently lamped rental unit needs its own meter check.

Tungsten produces a continuous spectrum, but its colour depends on filament temperature. Electrical dimming lowers output and warms the light. Use scrims, a suitable neutral-density arrangement or a change in distance when maintaining the lamp’s rated colour is more important than dimming from the console.

Correcting tungsten to daylight with full CTB costs a substantial amount of light. Compare the finished corrected source with an HMI or daylight LED at the subject, rather than comparing the uncorrected lamp’s wattage or peak lux.

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Power and lamp requirements

230V FEX or 120V FEY lamp version, as marked. Fit a lamp whose voltage, wattage, base and approved operating position match the specific head. A 120V lamp must not be connected to a 230V supply simply because a family listing covers both markets.

These are resistive tungsten loads controlled from a suitable supply and external dimmer, without an HMI ballast. The lamphead does not contain an auto-ranging LED power supply. The connector, cable, dimmer and distribution must be rated for the fitted lamp.

For scale, 2,000W ÷ 120V is approximately 16.7A at rated full power. This is a nominal steady-state calculation for that lamp voltage, not a circuit recommendation; tungsten inrush and dimmer/distribution limits remain part of the installation.

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Control, cooling and camera operation

Intensity is controlled by the external dimming system. A DMX dimmer rack can provide console control, but a DMX cable does not connect directly to this lamphead. Focus, tilt and barn-door shaping remain mechanical.

Keep the ventilation path open and leave room for hot air around the head. The fixture itself has no cooling fan; vibration, filament noise or the external dimmer can still be relevant on a quiet stage. Check any visible flicker at the intended shutter and frame rate.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

Item	What to specify
Front accessories	254mm scrims and 254mm barn-door reference for this head. Similar wattage does not guarantee a matching accessory frame.
Soft light	Use a heat-rated, explicitly compatible bank or a separately supported bounce/diffusion frame. Include the correct speedring where required.
Support and clearance	Choose the support for the head, front accessories and leverage at the required tilt. Keep the supply cable clear throughout movement.
Lamp and spares	Include the correct lamp code and voltage, any required adapter, and an appropriate spare for location work.

Open face describes the optical design, not permission to remove the protective glass or mesh. ARRI’s manual requires the protection assembly and enclosure to remain intact during operation.

ARRI’s family reference specifies a minimum 6m to the illuminated surface and 0.5m around the fixture. The current lamphead label and manual control the actual installation. Keep hot-light accessories clear of the lamp and allow cooling before handling or packing.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	Why compare it
ARRI True Blue T2	A related head with a different lens, power class or optical design; compare the actual modifier, output and support package.
ARRI Orbiter	Colour-tunable LED control and an interchangeable optical system where heat, mains load or rapid colour changes drive the choice.
ARRI L7-C Plus	A focusable full-colour LED Fresnel for lower-power studio work and electronic colour control.
ARRI ARRILITE 750 Plus	A smaller and lighter open-face source for compact bounce or approved softbox packages.

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What people are saying

In ARRI’s IBC 2010 introduction, Martin Carnell presents the 750 Plus and 2000 Plus as updates to the earlier open-face line, concentrating on service access and handling. The Digital Cinema Training demonstration provides another hands-on view of both Plus fixtures. These are demonstrations of the equipment rather than long-term reliability surveys.

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Videos

ARRI: ARRILITE Plus fixtures at IBC 2010. Martin Carnell introduces both Plus models.

Digital Cinema Training: ARRILITE 750W and 2000W. A hands-on introduction to the open-face fixtures.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

• Confirm the exact lamp code, voltage and approved wattage; a family name alone is insufficient.
• Inspect the lens or protective glass, mesh, reflector, holder and front latch for damage.
• Check focus, yoke movement and tilt lock with the intended accessories fitted.
• Confirm the actual working weight, stand or rig, supply connector and rated external dimming package.
• Arrange the appropriate spare lamp, protective packing and cooling time before collection.

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Documentation and specifications

• ARRI ARRILITE 2000 Plus specifications and downloads
• ARRILITE Plus – Overview Poster
• ARRILITE 2000 Plus – User Manual
• ARRILITE 2000 Plus – Photometric Files (IES)

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