ABC-Products ALEX DIGITAL User manual

Remote Head ALEX DIGITAL
MANUAL ALEX DIGITAL
Original - English

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Remote Head ALEX DIGITAL
Date:
2019 /12

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Table of contents Seite
1.
Information about the device
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1.1
Scope of delivery
5
1.2
1.3
Responsibilities of the manufacturer/ EC Declaration of Conformity
Responsibilities of the operator
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7
1.4
Exploded drawing Spare part numbers
7
1.5
External interfaces
7
1.6
Legal information
7
2.
2.1
Manual
How to understand the operating instructions correctly
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2.1.1
Marking on the device
9
2.1.2
Marking in these operating instructions
9
2.2
Service address
10
3.
3.1
Safety Instructions
General safety instructions Manufacturer
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3.2
General safety instructions use
11
3.3
General safety instructions Testing
11
3.4
Intended use of the ALEX DIGITAL
11
3.5
Staff requirements
12
3.6
Safety relevant environmental conditions
12
3.7
Possible misuse
12
3.8
Residual risks and protective measures
13
4.
Technical information
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4.1
Technical data
13
5.
Set up and operation
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5.1
Main components
14
5.2
Optional accessories
16
5.3
Assembly
16
5.3.1
Assembly ALEX DIGITAL 2-axle / base frame drive unit
17
5.3.2
Mounting camera on base plate
18
5.3.3
Main cable connection
18
5.3.4
Taring the camera in 3 axes (Pan/Tilt/Height)
19
5.4
Control panel
20
5.4.1
Connections of the control panel
21
5.5
Single man control
21
5.5.1
Panel single man control - front side
23
5.5.2
Panel single man control - left side
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5.6.1
Connection plate Remote Head
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6.
Maintenance of the remote head
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7.
General notes and safety instructions for operation
26
8.
Spare parts Alex Digital
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5.5.3
Panel single man control –right side
24
5.6
Mounting Zoom/ Focus cable
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1. Information about the device
1.1 Scope of delivery Alex Digital
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1 x Remote Head
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2.
1 x Camera base plate (wedge plate) incl.
1/4“ & 3/8“.
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3.
1 x Panel
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4.
1 x Single man control - Panel
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5.
1 x Handle Joystick
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6.
1 x Handle Zoom & Focus
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1 x Cables Zoom/ Focus Fujinon SD/HD
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Optional: 841220-0
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1 x Cables Zoom/Focus Canon SD
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Optional: 841210-0
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1 x Cables Zoom/Focus Canon HD
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Optional: 841212-0
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1 x Cables Zoom/Focus Canon HDS
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Optional: 841213-100
11.
1x Adapter V-Mount Batteries
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12.
1x CD-ROM (Software Faulhaber)
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13.
1 x Allen key
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14.
1 x Main cable Bus 20m
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16.
1 x Manual
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17.
1x Power Supply 24V
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Optional: 8412-500
Gepackt am (Datum):
_________________________
Unterschrift:
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1.2 Responsibilities of the manufacturer / EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex
II 1.A
The manufacturer / distributor MovieTech AG
Martin-Kollar-Str. 9
D-81829 München
hereby declares that the following product
Product name: ALEX DIGITAL
Fabrikat: ABC-Products
Serial number:
Serial-/Type: Remote Head
Description:
The ALEX DIGITAL is a product developed for the photo and film industry to enable motor
controlled camera movements.
complies with all relevant provisions of the above-mentioned Directive and the other Directives
applied (hereafter referred to as the "Directives"), including their amendments in force at the date
of this declaration
The following harmonised standards have been applied:
EN ISO 12100-1:2003 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design -
Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)
EN ISO 12100-2:2003 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design -
Part 2: Technical principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)
EN ISO 14121-1:2007 Safety of machinery - Risk assessment - Part 1: Principles (ISO
14121-1:2007)
The following national or international standards (or parts/clauses thereof) and specifications have
been applied.
The name and address of the person authorised to compile the technical file
MovieTech AG, Martin-Kollar-Str. 9, 81829 Munich
www.movietech.de / [e-mail]
Mr Sigfried Käser Mr Ch. Käser
Place: Munich
Date: 16.11.2019

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Note
1.3 Responsibilities of the operator
Regulations Repair
Repair of the ALEX DIGITAL is only permitted by MovieTech AG or authorized contractors.
Disposal
The ALEX DIGITAL must not be disposed of in the household waste. It must be disposed of at a
collection point (please contact your local authority) or by your dealer/manufacturer.
Care
It is recommended to clean the ALEX DIGITAL with a damp, clean cloth when dirty. Avoid caustic
or aggressive cleaning additives.
1.4 Exploded drawing with numbering
Please use the indicated numbers for ordering spare parts! Please see
page 27, point 8. spare parts
1.5 External interfaces
The ALEX DIGITAL can be mounted hanging or standing (upside down) on a sufficiently stable
carrier (crane or dolly) suitable for the load.
The ALEX DIGITAL is equipped with a Euromount adapter (80mm outer diameter) for attachment
to film equipment such as dollies or camera cranes.
1.6 Legal information
The limit values specified by the manufacturer must be strictly observed. Any exceeding of these
limits must be avoided under all circumstances.
In the event of accidents due to negligent or improper use, the manufacturer is not liable for any
damage or injury. The order of assembly and disassembly specified in the operating instructions
must be observed.

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Only original parts must be used for the maintenance of the product.
Accessories from other manufacturers must not restrict the use or safe operation of the ALEX
DIGITAL!
The persons entrusted with the use of the ALEX DIGITAL must have read and understood the
manufacturer's original operating instructions. The manufacturer must be contacted for any
questions regarding safe use. The contact can be found in these operating instructions, among
others.
MovieTech AG
Martin-Kollar-Str. 9
81829 Munich
49 (0) 89 43 68 91 3
e-mail: [e-mail]
Lifetime of the device:
The service life is limited by material wear and material fatigue. Therefore, the service life
depends on the frequency of use and the environmental conditions to which the ALEX DIGITAL is
exposed.
2. Manual - operating instructions
Thank you for choosing ALEX DIGITAL, thank you for your confidence.
The ALEX DIGITAL enables you to make gliding motorized camera movements in horizontal and
vertical directions.
We wish you much pleasure and success with your new ABC-products ALEX DIGITAL!
Your ALEX DIGITAL has the following main features:
- quiet drive concept
- Access to the programming
- 360° swivel radius over the horizontal (Pan) and vertical (Tilt) axis
- short assembly and dismantling times
Read this manual carefully before using your new appliance for the first time. It contains all the
information you need to know about the application in order to avoid personal injury and damage
to property.
Please observe all safety instructions in this operating manual!
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. Pass this operating manual on to the new
owner if you sell or otherwise transfer the unit.
Inform other users that it is essential that they read and understand this operating manual before
using the unit for the first time.

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2.1 How to understand the operating instructions correctly
2.1.1 Marking on the device
CE mark:
This symbol means that your device meets the
safety requirements of all applicable EU
directives
Garbage can:
This symbol means that you may only dispose
of the device at a local disposal centre
2.1.2 Marking in these operating instructions
Identification Meaning
Draws your attention to the handling and impact
of safety information.
WARNING
Draws your attention to a dangerous situation
that could result in serious injury or death if not
avoided.
ATTENTION
Alerts you to a hazardous situation that could
result in minor to moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTE
Draws your attention to possible damage to
property and other important information in
connection with your device.
Foot protection
Safety shoes:
Command sign according to ANSI
(according to Z 535.3 - 2007)
Meaning: Foot protection

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Fall down/ drop: falling down
Warning sign according to ANSI (according to Z
535.3 - 2007)
Meaning: Falling down / downward movement -
Danger to feet
SQUEEZING
Bruise/ crush: Squeezing
Warning sign according to ANSI (according to Z
535.3 - 2007)
Meaning: Squeezing - danger to hands
2.2 Service address
MovieTech AG
Martin-Kollar-Str. 9
D-81829 München
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.movietech.de
Tel.: [phone]
3. Safety instructions
3.1 General safety instructions Manufacturer
Before initial commissioning, ensure that the operating instructions have been read
and understood.
Do not leave the assembled remote head unattended. Secure against unauthorized
use.
The limit values specified by the manufacturer must be observed. Any exceeding of
these limits must be avoided under all circumstances.
The remote head must not be assembled under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
other narcotics.
Only competent persons may be entrusted with the assembly, disassembly and
operation of remote heads. If necessary, the assignment must be made in writing.
Take care to avoid possible pinching during assembly and disassembly and during
operation (please refer to the chapter on assembly and special warnings for each
operating phase). Warning signs on the product and in the operating instructions
must be observed!