RHINO ARC EVO User manual

Arc Product Manual
ARC

Index
Battery & Safety Warnings .....................................................................................
What’s in the box ....................................................................................................
Mounting .................................................................................................................
Leveling ....................................................................................................................
Pairing .......................................................................................................................
Setting up a move ................................................................................................
Movement Types ..................................................................................................
Battery Life & Charging .......................................................................................
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Battery & Safety Warnings
Important: Rhino Arc is a pan-only device. It is not intended to use with an L-Bracket for
tilt move because of the gearing for high speeds.
Note: Rhino Arc must be used with Rhino Motion to function. It is not intended for
stand-alone use.
Never use this product without fully understanding the functions and safety precautions.
See www.rhinocg.com for operating guides.
Always keep the product and all accessories including Rhino Arc, Rhino Motion, Rhino
Slider EVO, connection cable, wall charger, and all packaging out of reach of babies
and small children.
Handle the device with care. Strong impacts may damage the device and cause it to
stop working.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks, opening and exposing internal parts,
do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard, keep this equipment away
from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of
dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the
equipment. Use the recommended accessories only.
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Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the device or battery inside. Do not apply
heat or apply solder to the internal battery or any attached external devices.
Use only supplied USB cable and powered USB port or charger rated at 5vDC 1500mA.
Lithium Polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and liable to cause serious injuries
to persons or property. The user accepts liability for the use of a Lithium Polymer
battery. As the manufacturer and the distributor cannot ensure the battery is used
correctly (charging, discharging, storage, etc.), they cannot be held liable for damages
caused to persons or property.
Danger of explosion or fire if battery is tampered with or mistreated. Do not disassem-
ble the unit to access the battery or dispose of the unit and/or the battery in fire. Do not
store the unit in temperatures over 50°C (104°F) or below -20°C (-4°F). Do not expose
the unit and/or battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Always use
the specified charger to recharge the battery. Do not attempt to replace the battery, it is
not user replaceable.
The ambient temperature and humidity will aect the operating time; If you use the
device at locations with extremely low temperatures, its operating time will be reduced.
Lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable, powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-Battery for information on how to recycle this battery.
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What’s in the box
Rhino Arc - Motorized panning head
Rhino Arc Connection Cable - Use this to connect to
Rhino Motion
Charger & USB Cable - Use this to charge Rhino
Arc and update firmware when necessary
Rhino Arc Adjustment Wrench - Use this during
your first setup to position Arc properly
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Mounting
Step 1. Set Rhino Arc on the Rhino Slider
carriage and turn it clockwise until it’s tight.
Rhino Arc is designed for use with 3/8” ball and fluid heads. It can
support up to 10 lbs of weight if it is centered over the unit.
TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING BODY
DO NOT TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING TOP PLATE
WARNING: Whenever you’re installing or removing Rhino Arc from the
carriage, make sure to apply force to the body of the unit and not to
the top plate. If too much force is applied to the top plate the internal
metal gears could get damaged.
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Step 2. Using the included allen wrench, loosen the two set
screws identified with a white ring around them.
Position Rhino Arc so that the screen is facing the brake on the
carriage and lightly tighten the set screws.
Note: This step is only necessary on initial setup.
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Leveling
Rhino Arc must be level before you start using it. Level your slider using your
tripod. If you don’t have a ball head under Rhino Arc you’ll need to ensure that
your slider is level. If you want to angle your slider you’ll need to add a ball
head, fluid head, or leveling plate under Rhino Arc to keep it level.
Note:
If Rhino Arc is at too much of an angle the rotating platform
may not turn depending on the weight of your camera.
WARNING:
When installing or uninstalling your ball or fluid head, hold the top
plate with your free hand to ensure you don’t stress the gearing.
DO NOT TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING BODY TIGHTEN WHILE HOLDING TOP PLATE
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