MRMC POD M2 User manual

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POD m2
Quick Start Guide
QSG Product code: MRMC-2104-00
Product Covered: MRMC-2077-00

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Pod M2 Quick Start Guide
QSG Product code: MRMC-2104-00
Product Covered: MRMC-2077-00
Document Version: v09072020
© 2020 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, or translated
by any means — graphical, electronic, or mechanical — including
photocopying, recording, taping, or storage in an information retrieval
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 ................................................................................. 3
Setting up the hardware ........................................................3
Appendix 1 Specifications............................................................... 11

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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 a 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 and then
disconnect the long umbilical 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.

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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
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.

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Overview
Thank you for using the Pod M2 camera head from Mark Roberts Motion
Control (MRMC). The Robotic Pod is designed for reliable day-in,
day-out use in Outside Broadcast environments. The versatility of the
Robotic Pod makes it suitable for live action, stills, and time-lapse
applications.
You can use the Ethernet connection on the Robotic Pod to connect
directly to a PC running RTL software.
Setting up the hardware
1. Mount the Pan Tilt Arm (PTA) onto a heavy-duty scaffolding pole
by securing the PTA to the pole using the two scaffolding clamps.

Nuts
PTA underslung
PTA overslung
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Ensure the nuts on the clamps are tight and the arm cannot twist on
the scaffolding plate.
Note
Ensure the mounting bar can take the weight without stress and that
the space on the bar is free to allow full movement of the Pod M2
when panning without hitting any obstacles. The maximum weight
of the PTA system is 30kg but due to motion and, if mounted
outdoors possible high winds, the bar should be able to support at
least 100kg.
The torque setting of the screws in the scaffolding clamps is
159.1Nm. Always ensure there is enough thread going through the
nyloc nut.

Note
Safety cables should be wound up to keep them short:
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2. Attach the safety cable around the bar, through at least one eyelet,
and through the pan safety hole (near the connector socket).
Remove any excess slack by making extra loops around the bar.
Then join with a carabiner and screw the carabiner shut.
In the event of a fall, the falling item has less opportunity
to get speed before the cable catches it.
This prevents them catching on any moving parts.
Pan safety hole
Eyelet Wind any excess
cable around
scaffolding pole
Carabiner screwed shut

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3. Mount the camera on the camera plate using 1x or 2x grub screws.
Use the screw cavity in the lens bracket to secure the lens.
4. Mount the camera plate in the camera housing base using 4xscrews.
Camera plate
Lens bracket

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5. Add the camera housing cover and clip the four clips to lock it in
place.
6. Unscrew the 2xscrews on the cable pass through on the underside of
the camera housing and insert any cables for the camera. Plug the
cables into the camera and tighten the screws again.
7. Plug one end of the short cable to camera housing and the other to
the arm. Ensure the red markers on the socket and the plug align..
8. Also, attach the hose for the pump to the washer.
Hose

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9. Attach the Camera Housing to the arm by sliding it into the side
plate and ensure the safety catch locks into place —preventing the
Camera Housing to be detached again. Then tighten the two captive
screws to firmly secure the Camera Housing.
10. Plug the long cable into the arm and then plug the cables into the
head to box such as the SDI out, main umbilical, Ethernet etc.
Safety catch
Once the camera housing is
attached to the arm, safety
catch locks into place
Tighten the screws using
4mm allen key. The torque
setting of the screws is
11.2Nm.

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Notes

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Appendix 1 Specifications
Maximum load 7kg
Nominal load 5kg
Pan Range of Motion Endless Pan Rotation (Theoretical)
In practice rotation limited to +/-135°
due to camera cable bundle exiting the
camera housing via software end stops
Tilt Range of Motion +/-45°
Max. Pan Speed 15 RPM (90°/s)
Max. Tilt Speed 15 RPM (90°/s)
Bi-Directional
Repeatability
<3 Arc Min
Environmental Rating IP65
Operating Temperature
Range
0 - 40° C
Storage Temperature
Range
-20 - +50° C
Operating Voltage
(PTA)
48V DC
Operating Voltage
(HTB)
220V AC

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Communications
Interface
Ethernet MRMC Protocol

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Notes

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Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd.
Unit 3, South East Studios, Blindley Heath, Surrey RH7 6JP
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
[email protected]m
www.mrmoco.com