Sachtler FSB 6 Mk II User manual
FSB MK ll Fluid Head
User Guide
Fluid Head
Part No. S2065-0001
S2069-0001
S2073-0001
EN
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Original Instructions: English
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Contents
Safety.....................................2
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions.. 2
Health and Safety....................... 2
Mounting and Installation ................. 2
Maintenance........................... 3
About this Guide............................ 4
Intended Use .......................... 4
About this User Guide ................... 4
Warranty.............................. 4
Extended Warranty...................... 4
Serial Number Location .................. 4
Box Contents .............................. 5
Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left View.............................. 6
Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right View ............................ 7
Installation.................................8
PrismBubble........................... 8
Mounting the Fluid Head ................. 8
Mounting to a Tripod..................... 8
....... 9
....... 10
Fitting the Pan Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Pan Bar................... 12
................. 13
Balancing the Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
..... 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
............ 16
Adjusting the Drags .................... 18
Transportation .......................... 19
Maintenance .............................. 20
................. 20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Routine Maintenance ................... 20
Technical Specication ..................... 21
General Notices ........................... 22
2
Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions.
Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use
it safely.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product.
!
WARNING!
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to
others, comments appear supported by the word
‘WARNING’.
Health and Safety
!
WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All
personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual
handling techniques and Health & Safety regulations. It is the
responsibility of the local organisation to enforce safe working
practices at all times.
Mounting and Installation
!WARNING! Do not
the combined mass of the head and its full payload.
WARNING! Risk of nger entrapment. Do not place
!
CAUTION! Always lock the horizontal and vertical brakes
when the camera is mounted but not in use or when
!
CAUTION! Hold the camera securely when mounting or
adjustments to the tripod height or footprint.
!
CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making
adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position.
Do not
!
CAUTION! Do not attach heavy items to the pan bar.
!
CAUTION! Always remove the camera before transporting.
!
CAUTION!
Where there is a risk of damage to the product,
associated equpment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.
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Refer to the product instruction manual.
WARNING!
caution.
3
Safety
Maintenance
!
WARNING!
invalidate the terms and conditions of the product
warranty.
!
CAUTION! When replacing the battery, only use the
same or an equivalent type of battery recommended
for use with this product.
4
About this Guide
smooth pan and tilt movement giving the operator total image control
through a wide range of angles.
This user guide has been produced to instruct the user on the correct
Intended Use
About this User Guide
Warranty
This product is covered by a one year warranty.
The warranty will be invalidated if:
• The head is improperly installed or used in a manner contrary to
this user guide.
• The head housing is opened by unauthorised personnel.
Extended Warranty
Please register at www.sachtler.com for an extended warranty
period.
Serial Number
Location
5
Box Contents
Item Description Part No
1
2Tie down 75mm 0075
2a Tie down 100mm
3Sideload camera plate S 0164
4Pan bar 0992SP
5User guide
2a
6
4
5
6
Operating Elements
1Vertical brake
2Sideload system safety lock
3
4Illuminated Prism bubble
5Horizontal brake
6Vertical drag control
7Rosette for left pan bar
8Balance plate clamp knob
Left View
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
Operating Elements
1S Sideload camera plate S
2Spare camera screws
3Horizontal drag control
4Tie down mounting
5Balance plate clamp knob
6Rosette for right pan bar
Right View
4
5
6
3
8
Installation
Mounting to a Tripod
1.Apply the horizontal and vertical
one hand.
2.Remove the tie down and place the
tie down loosely.
Mounting the Fluid Head
PrismBubble
easy levelling in poor lighting conditions. It also illuminates the drag
controls.
The head also features a prism to view the bubble when the head is
switch.
In addition the Prism Bubble may be lit on its own or with the control
LED’s to enable setup up in low light conditions.
The illumination will be
activated by pushing the
bubble prism window.
1. Pressing the window
level bubble LED for
approx.10s ± 1s.
2. Pressing and holding
the window for >1s will
turn on the level bubble
LED and all control
± 2s.
3. Pressing the window
again when any of the
illuminations are on, will
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Installation
3.Move the head so that the level bubble is central. Tighten the tie
down, release the horizontal brake and check the level bubble
remains central.
Converting the Head Into a Flat Base
1.
8 mm maximum
!
CAUTION! Risk of damage.
Pin, maximum thread length is 8 mm.
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Installation
Mounting and Dismounting the Camera (Sideload)
1.Apply the horizontal and vertical brakes.
2.Release the clamp knob.
3.
4.Attach the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity,
observe the arrow on the plate indicating the direction of the arrow.
Additional screws are stored in the sliding balance plate assembly.
1
2
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Installation
5.Place the camera plate into the dovetail and lower into place.
It will lock automatically and the lock lever will click audibly back
into its initial position.
6.Firmly lock the plate in position after the balance procedure using
the clamp knob.
12
Installation
Fitting the Pan Bar
Fit and adjust the pan bar to the desired position, tighten the clamping
screw ensuring the rosette teeth mesh fully.
Adjusting the Pan Bar
To adjust the position of the pan bar, loosen the clamping screw
Tighten the clamp when the pan bar is in the required position.
13
Installation
Conguring the Pan Bar
mounting, as follows:
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Installation
Balancing the Payload
and reliable operation.
!
WARNING! When balancing the payload, it is important to be
aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will
balance is set correctly.
!
WARNING! Do not
!
CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making
adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position.
!
CAUTION! The camera, pan bars and all accessories must
head.
1.
drag to “0”. Set the counterbalance adjustment knob proportionate
.
Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)
of gravity. See “Mounting the Fluid Head” on page 8.
Moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires
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Installation
Counterbalance Adjustment
2.
Observe how the payload moves and where it stops.
3.If the payload falls away in either direction:
(a) Unlock the sliding balance plate by unscrewing the balance
plate adjuster on the balance plate.
(b)
(c)
(d)
are required, repeat steps 1to 3.
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Installation
Additional C of G Adjustments
standard method:
1.
direction.
Adjusting the Counterbalance
accurately balance the payload.
Note, moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires
1.
2.Tilt the payload approximately 30° in both directions and release
it. If the payload stays in the same position when released, the
payload is correctly balanced.
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Installation
3.If the payload continues to move upwards when released, the
balance is set too high. Lower the counterbalance adjuster setting
by one increment and retest.
4.If the payload continues to move backwards when released, the
balance is set too low. Raise the counterbalance adjuster setting by
one increment and retest.
5.Tilt the payload through positive and negative angles of travel,
checking that the payload remains at any angle of tilt unsupported.
If the payload angle falls away, repeat the balancing
18
Installation
Adjusting the Drags
controls. The drags help to eliminate jerks and vibrations when
disengaged.
!
CAUTION! Always set the drag adjusters to the index
positions. Setting the drag adjusters between index positions
1.Turn the horizontal and vertical drag controls to the required index
note! FSB 6 ll highest
2.Turn the drag controls to the 0
completely.
Applying the same drag setting to the horizontal and vertical
controls enables precise and even diagonal movement.
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