Intuitive Aerial Newton S2 3G User manual

NEWTON S2
SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL
1.2.0
INTUITIVE AERIAL AB
2019-04-10

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Overview ......................................... 1
1.2 Warnings and Notices .................................. 1
2 Physical Layout 3
2.1 Newton S2 ........................................ 3
2.1.1 Newton S2 3G .................................. 3
2.1.2 Newton S2 Fiber ................................ 6
2.2 Dominion ......................................... 9
3 Setup 10
3.1 Unboxing and Attaching ................................. 10
3.2 Attaching Camera .................................... 10
3.3 Camera Power and Signals ................................ 11
3.4 Balancing ......................................... 11
3.4.1 Balancing with Generic Mount ......................... 11
3.4.2 Balancing with Cage ............................... 13
3.5 Power ........................................... 13
3.5.1 Powering Newton S2 .............................. 13
3.5.2 Powering Dominion ............................... 13
3.6 Communications ..................................... 14
3.7 Tuning .......................................... 14
4 Operation 16
4.1 User Interface and Controls ............................... 16
4.1.1 Dominion .................................... 16
4.1.2 Newton S2 .................................... 17
4.2 Operating the Head ................................... 18
4.3 Lens Control ....................................... 19
4.4 Advanced ......................................... 19
4.4.1 Zoom Desensitise ................................ 19
4.4.2 Pan Follow .................................... 20
4.4.3 Motion Record .................................. 20
5 Settings 21
5.1 Controls .......................................... 21
5.2 Head Configuration ................................... 21
5.2.1 Motor lock mode ................................ 23
5.2.2 Max/min angles ................................. 23
5.2.3 Pan follow mode ................................. 23
5.2.4 Automatic pan drift compensation ....................... 24
5.3 Lens Control ....................................... 24
5.4 Communications ..................................... 25
5.4.1 Radio ....................................... 25
5.4.2 Ethernet ..................................... 26
5.5 Advanced ......................................... 27
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5.5.1 Control Remapping ............................... 28
5.5.2 About Tab .................................... 28
5.6 Newton S2 Local Settings ................................ 29
5.6.1 Radio ....................................... 29
5.6.2 Ethernet ..................................... 30
6 Maintenance 31
6.1 Cleaning and Caring ................................... 31
6.2 Firmware Update ..................................... 31
6.3 Calibration ........................................ 31
7 Troubleshooting 32
7.1 Error codes ........................................ 32
7.2 Basic Troubleshooting .................................. 32
A Technical Specification 33
A.1 Newton S2 ........................................ 33
A.1.1 Mechanical .................................... 33
A.1.2 Power Supply .................................. 33
A.1.3 Drawings and Dimensions ........................... 34
A.1.4 Connectors .................................... 34
A.1.5 Newton S2 Fiber Connectors .......................... 35
A.1.6 Shipping/hard-case ............................... 36
A.2 Dominion ......................................... 37
A.2.1 Mechanical .................................... 37
A.2.2 Power Supply .................................. 37
A.2.3 Connectors .................................... 37
A.2.4 Shipping/hard-case ............................... 38
B Revisions 39
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1 Introduction
This manual describes the handling and operation of the Newton S2 remote controlled, stabilized, head
together with the Dominion controller.
1.1 OVERVIEW
Newton S2 is a fully electronically stabilized three-axis remote camera head with 360 degree free pan
made for broadcast and film production from wires, rails, crane, vehicles and other moving platforms.
The full system comprises Newton S2, the Dominion controller connected via a wireless or wired link,
lens control dongles, mechanical mounting accessories and a power supply solution. In addition to this
the user supplies the moving platform, any passive stabilization required and the camera.
This manual covers both the Newton S2 3G and Newton S2 Fiber products.
1.2 WARNINGS AND NOTICES
WARNING
Before connecting or turning on the Newton S2 remote head or Dominion
controller, read this manual and any warnings provided carefully.
WARNING
Do not power or charge the Newton S2 remote head or Dominion
controller with anything but external prower supplies delivered by and/or
approved by Intuitive Aerial for use with the respecitve product. Doing so
can permanently damage or destroy the product.
Newton S2 accepts extenral power between 12 and 36 Volt. Powering it
with a supply outside this range will permanently damage it.
WARNING
When using attached batteries to power the Newton S2, make sure they are
fully charged before starting operations.
WARNING
Make sure the camera and any other equipment is properly mounted and
secured before turning on the Newton S2.
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WARNING
The Newton S2 and the Dominion controller are rain protected but is not
water proof, so do not expose them to direct spraying or submersion into
water.
WARNING
Performing any disassembly, modification or service not explicitly
described in this manual will void any warranties for the system.
! NOTICE !
When utilizing the wireless connection between the Newton S2 and the
Dominion, always extend antennas veritcally and make sure there is a free
line of sight between the units to get the best possible range and most stable
connection.
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2 Physical Layout
2.1 NEWTON S2
2.1.1 NEWTON S2 3G
1
3
2
7
5
4
9
24 4
8
6
Figure 2.1: Newton S2 Overview 1
Table 2.1: Overview Descriptions
Item Description
1,3 Battery
2 Attachment points
4 Battery clamp
5 Side-to-side lock clamp
6 Cradle connectors
7 Pan balance adjustment screw
8 Pan-box connectors
9 Primary antenna connector
24 Secondary antenna connector (currently unused)
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10
11
12
23
22
21
20 19 18 17
16
14
15
25
Figure 2.2: Newton S2 Overview 2
Table 2.2: Overview Descriptions
Item Description
10 UI buttons
11 Display
12 Power switch
14 Vertical adjustment screw
15 Cradle connectors
16 Vertical lock clamp
17 Cradle release clamp
18 Cradle
19 Camera dovetail
20 Horizontal adjustment screw
21 Front-back lock clamp
22 Top-mount attachment
23 Pan balance lock clamp
25 Status diode
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Figure 2.3: Newton S2 Pan-box Connectors
Figure 2.4: Newton S2 Cradle Connectors
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2.1.2 NEWTON S2 FIBER
1
7
4
8
9
24
27
26
3
2
5
6
4
Figure 2.5: Newton S2 Fiber Overview 1
Table 2.3: Overview Descriptions
Item Description
1,3 Battery
2 Attachment points
4 Battery clamp
5 Side-to-side lock clamp
6 Cradle connectors
7 Pan balance adjustment screw
8 Pan-box connectors
9 Primary antenna connector
24 Secondary antenna connector (currently unused)
26 Pan-box fiber connector
27 Camera fiber connector
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