Newton S User manual

NEWTON S
SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL
1.3.0
NEWTON NORDIC AB
2019-11-13

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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 S ......................................... 3
2.2 Newton C1 ........................................ 6
3 Setup 7
3.1 Unboxing and Attaching ................................. 7
3.2 Attaching Camera .................................... 7
3.3 Camera Power and Signals ................................ 8
3.4 Balancing ......................................... 8
3.4.1 Balancing with Generic Mount ......................... 8
3.4.2 Balancing with Cage ............................... 10
3.5 Power ........................................... 10
3.5.1 Powering Newton S ............................... 10
3.5.2 Powering Newton C1 .............................. 10
3.6 Communications ..................................... 10
3.7 Tuning .......................................... 11
4 Operation 12
4.1 User Interface and Controls ............................... 12
4.1.1 Newton C1 ................................... 12
4.1.2 Newton S2 .................................... 13
4.2 Operating the Head ................................... 14
4.3 Lens Control ....................................... 15
4.3.1 Lens Presets ................................... 15
4.4 Advanced ......................................... 16
4.4.1 Zoom Desensitise ................................ 16
4.4.2 Pan Follow .................................... 16
4.4.3 Motion Record .................................. 16
5 Settings 18
5.1 Controls .......................................... 18
5.2 Head Configuration ................................... 18
5.2.1 Motor lock mode ................................ 20
5.2.2 Max/min angles ................................. 20
5.2.3 Pan follow mode ................................. 20
5.2.4 Automatic pan drift compensation ....................... 21
5.3 Lens Control ....................................... 21
5.4 Communications ..................................... 22
5.4.1 Radio ....................................... 22
5.4.2 Ethernet ..................................... 23
5.5 Advanced ......................................... 24
5.5.1 Control Remapping ............................... 25
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5.5.2 About Tab .................................... 25
5.6 Newton S Local Settings ................................. 26
5.6.1 Radio ....................................... 26
5.6.2 Ethernet ..................................... 27
6 Maintenance 28
6.1 Cleaning and Caring ................................... 28
6.2 Firmware Update ..................................... 28
6.3 Calibration ........................................ 28
7 Troubleshooting 29
7.1 Error codes ........................................ 29
7.2 Basic Troubleshooting .................................. 29
A Technical Specification 30
A.1 Newton S ......................................... 30
A.1.1 Mechanical .................................... 30
A.1.2 Drawings and Dimensions ........................... 31
A.1.3 Connectors .................................... 31
A.1.4 Newton S2 Fiber Connectors .......................... 32
A.1.5 Shipping/hard-case ............................... 32
A.2 Newton C1 ........................................ 33
A.2.1 Mechanical .................................... 33
A.2.2 Power Supply .................................. 33
A.2.3 Connectors .................................... 33
A.2.4 Shipping/hard-case ............................... 34
A.3 Common ......................................... 35
A.3.1 Communication Interfaces ........................... 35
B Revisions 36
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1 Introduction
This manual describes the handling and operation of the Newton S remote controlled, stabilized, head
together with the Newton C1 controller.
1.1 OVERVIEW
Newton S 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 S, the Newton C1 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.
1.2 WARNINGS AND NOTICES
WARNING
Before connecting or turning on the Newton S remote head or Newton C1
controller, read this manual and any warnings provided carefully.
WARNING
Do not power or charge the Newton S remote head or Newton C1
controller with anything but external prower supplies delivered by and/or
approved by Newton Nordic for use with the respecitve product. Doing so
can permanently damage or destroy the product.
Newton S accepts external power between 12 and 28 Volt. Powering it
with a supply outside this range will permanently damage it.
WARNING
When using attached batteries to power the Newton S, 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 S.
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WARNING
The Newton S and the Newton C1 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 S and the
Newton C1, 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 S
65
4
3
2
1
8
7
Figure 2.1: Newton S 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
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9
10
11
16
14
17
20
23
21
18
12
19
13
15
22
Figure 2.2: Newton S overview 2
Table 2.2: Overview Descriptions
Item Description
9,13 Antennas
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
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Figure 2.3: Newton S Pan-box connectors
Figure 2.4: Newton S cradle connectors
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2.2 NEWTON C1
7
6
30 3129 27 2
1
3
4
5
9 28
12 13 14 15 16
22 23 24212019 17 18 26
8
11
10
25
Figure 2.5: Newton C1 top view
Table 2.3: Top View Descriptions
Item Description
1 Joystick
2 Mappable wheel (default unmapped)
3-5 Invert axis
6 Focus wheel
7 Iris wheel
8 Zoom rocker
9 Lens preset 3
10 Lens preset 1
11 Lens preset 2
12-16 Menu buttons
17 Mode switch
18 Record switch
19-21 Speed for tilt, pan, roll
22 Pan trim compensation
23 Ease in/out
24 Mappable wheel (default unmapped)
25 SD card slot
26 Extendable support
27 Neck-strap rails
28 Display
29 NATO accessory rail
30,31 Antennas
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