MRMC MRMC-2261-00 User manual

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USB Large
Format
Panel
JOYSTICK BROADCAST HEAD CONTROLLER
Quick Start Guide
QSG Product Code: MRMC-2261-00
Products Covered: MRMC-1033-02, MRMC-1542-00, MRMC-2084-00

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QSG Product Code: MRMC-2261-00
Products Covered: MRMC-1033-02, MRMC-1542-00, MRMC-2084-00
Modification Date: 7 October 2020
© 2020 Mark Roberts Motion Control ® Ltd. All rights reserved.
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system, without the express written permission of Mark Roberts Motion
Control.
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this
document is accurate and up to date, Mark Roberts Motion Control
continuously strives to improve their products and may make changes to
the hardware, firmware, and software described in this document. Mark
Roberts Motion Control therefore cannot be held responsible for any
error or omission in this document.
All product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact information
Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd.
Unit 3, South East Studios
Blindley Heath
Surrey
RH7 6JP
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]m (sales and general enquiries)
[email protected]m (customer support)
Web: www.mrmoco.com
www.mrmocorentals.com

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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start..................................................................... 1
Important safety instructions ...............................................1
Power and connections................................................1
General care...................................................................1
Location .........................................................................2
Intellectual property .....................................................2
Overview ................................................................................. 2
Connecting the Cables ..........................................................3
Turning off the system .................................................5
USB LFP Controls..................................................................6
Recording a preset ........................................................7
Go To Preset ..................................................................7
Stop ..........................................................................................7
Stop button..............................................................................7
USB LFP for Polymotion Relay Controls............................8
Adjusting race speed ....................................................9
Function keys ................................................................9
Adjusting the race position .........................................9
Appendix 1 Back panel .................................................................... 13
Connector summary............................................................13
Connector pin-out information.........................................13
24V In connector........................................................13
24V Out connector.....................................................14
USB connector ............................................................14
Appendix 2 Specifications............................................................... 15

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
Important safety instructions
To ensure the best from the product, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in the safe place for future reference.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the
unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Power and connections
This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earth connection.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet.
When not using the unit for a long period of time, ensure that
the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be
easily accessible.
Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged
unit.
General care
Do not force switches or external connections.
When moving the unit, disconnect the mains cable.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or
aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Use a clean dry
cloth.
Do not use around flammable gas. All electrical equipment can
generate sparks that can ignite flammable gas.
Keep away from pets and children. The head has powerful
motors that can pinch, so take care not to get your hands
trapped in the head or cabling.
Keep cables tidy. Use cable ties to keep them out of harm’s way.
If you have a head with slip rings then make use of them; avoid

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running any cables between the base and the rotating head or
camera.
Location
Installation of this unit should be away from sources of excessive heat,
vibration, and dust.
Intellectual property
This product includes confidential and/or trade secret property.
Therefore, you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse
engineer, or decompile contents thereof.
Overview
Thank you for using the USB Large Format Panel (LFP) from Mark
Roberts Motion Control (MRMC). The USB LFP is a robust controller
designed for day-in, day-out use in professional studio and Outside
Broadcast environments and provides full control of our complete range
of MRMC heads and rigs.
The following variants of USB LFP are available at MRMC:
USB LFP: Connects to the PC, laptop or tablet via a USB
connection and can be configured to control a broad range of
MRMC robotic heads via Flair or MHC software.
USB LFP for Polymotion Relay: Connects to the heads in the
same way as USB LFP but has specific functions for the
Polymotion Relay system by MRMC.

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Connecting the Cables
24V 5A
POWER IN
3-pin XLR,
24 Volts
Example head: AFC
Head power supply
See also Connector summary on page
13.
Ethernet hub

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1. Connect the head to the PC running MHC using Ethernet.
2. Connect the PC to the USB LFP using the USB cable supplied.
3. Connect power to your head(s) and power them up.
4. Connect power to the USB LFP and power it up.
5. When using the USB LFP on a Flair PC, switch on the PC and
launch Flair. Refer to the Hand Help Box Setup section in the Flair
Manual to understand how to configure the USB LFP controls to be
used with Flair. Also, ensure that you set the Joysticks: True in
the config.ini file.
6. If using the USB LFP on an MHC PC:
6.1 Switch on the PC and Microsoft Windows will start. Once
Windows has loaded on the PC, MHC will start automatically.
Once MHC started, you can start using the USB LFP.
6.2 Select the head you want to control from the HEAD SELECT
panel (not applicable for Polymotion Relay)
The default configuration is:
Head 1 = 192.168.1.236
Head 2 = 192.168.1.237
Head 3 = 192.168.1.238
Head 4 = 192.168.1.239
6.3 Ensure that the MASTER SPEED is set to the desired position.
Note
Make sure to plug in the Ethernet cable into the base of the head, not
into the other Ethernet ports.
Note
It will take approximately 60 seconds for the panel to start up. Once
the LCD display and buttons are lit up with text displayed, the panel
is ready to use.

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6.4 Set the DIRECTION toggle switches.
7. Move your head using the Pan/Tilt/Focus/Zoom controls as desired.
Turning off the system
Turn off the PC first by shutting down Microsoft Windows in the normal
way. As there is no power switch on the USB LFP or head, to turn these
off you simply remove the power cable.
Note
Should the battery of the tablet run out, it may take up to 10 minutes
to start up.

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USB LFP Controls
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1. Speed
2. IRIS
3. E-stop
4. Screen for messages
5. Back
6. Head selection
7. Focus
8. Auto Focus
9. Telephoto zoom
10. Wide angle zoom
11. Presets
12. (left/right) Pan
(up/down) Tilt

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Recording a preset
1. If you have multiple heads connected, select the head for which you
want to record the preset using the buttons in the Head Select
section on the USB LFP.
2. Press the STORE button.
3. If you haven’t done so already, use the axes controls on the USB LFP
to go to the head direction and position, and lens focus and zoom
setting that you want to record.
4. Press one of the 12 preset buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to record additional preset moves, using a
different preset button for each position.
Pressing one of the numbered preset buttons will store the current
settings to that button, overwriting the previous settings for that
button.
Go To Preset
To go to a preset position, press one of the Preset buttons.
Stop
Pressing this button would stop the selected robot.
Stop button
The top left button is a STOP button pressing which would stop the USB
LFP controls from functioning. This can be used in situations where you
want to avoid accidentally pressing any controls that result in the robot
changing its position.
Note
If no preset has yet been stored then the default preset position is 0
for all axes.

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USB LFP for Polymotion Relay Controls
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911 12
4
810
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1. Speed
2. IRIS
3. Framing Offset
4. Not used
5. Screen for messages
6. Not used
7. Not used
8. Focus
9. Auto Focus
10. Telephoto zoom
11. Wide angle zoom
12. Function keys
13. Master Speed for all controls
14. Pan and tilt direction controls

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15. (left/right) Pan
(up/down) Tilt
Adjusting race speed
The Master Race Speed control can be used to alter the speed of all axes
on all heads. Minor and temporary changes to the race speed can be made
by twisting the top of the joystick on the LFP, rotating clockwise will
increase the speed and rotating anti clockwise will reduce the race speed.
The Master Race Speed can be also adjusted during a race.
Function keys
Ready: All of the heads move to the starting point as defined by the race.
Run: Pressed when the race begins. Heads start to move along the race
route at the speed specified by the Master Race Speed control.
Pause: Pauses the heads in their position; they will continue to move
along the race route when you press Run.
Stop: Stops all the heads from moving. To start the head movement, you
will need to press Ready and then Run.
Adjusting the race position
The position of the race point can be moved across the race track, it will
move perpendicular to the direction of travel e.g.

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All heads will adjust according to this adjustment. This can be achieved
by pressing the F+ and F- buttons on the LFP. The amount the race point
moves is governed by the Framing Offset knob on the LFP.
F+ - Moves the racing point away from the inside rail.
F- - Moves the racing point towards the inside rail.

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Appendix 1 Back panel
Connector summary
1. POWER 24V IN (12 Watts) input power connector, 3-pin XLR, 24
Volt DC power supply.
2. POWER 24V OUT output connector, 3-pin XLR, 24 Volt DC power
supply which can be used to power any device or head that uses 24
Volt D C power.
3. USB port for communication between the Broadcast Panel and the
tablet.
Connector pin-out information
24V In connector
24V In is a (3-pin XLR Male)
connector to supply power to the
Broadcast Panel.
1. GND
2. +24V
3. N/C
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24V Out connector
24V Out is a (3-pin XLR Female)
connector that can be used to power
up any other equipment.
1. GND
2. +24V
3. N/C
USB connector
USB is a USB Series B Male
connector used for communication
between the Broadcast Panel and
the PC.
1. VCC
2. D-
3. D+
4. GND
1
2
3
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Appendix 2 Specifications
Weight: 2kg
Power requirements: 24 Volts DC
Temperature range: -10 to +45 °C
Humidity tolerance: 0% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions are shown as follows. All measurements are in cm and
exclude the tablet.
440mm
260mm
45mm

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Notes