Senna Five Second Head User manual

Five Second Head
by SENNA
User manual
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1. Introduction
Aimed toward the DSLR and small HD cam market, the Five Second Head weighs in at 4.4lbs (2kg), allows
360 degrees of pan/tilt, six points of memory for scene storage, speed replay, memory recalls and loop
cycles. Motion Control features allow time lapse in six different speed settings and storage of 30 seconds
head movements.
1.1 Features:
•Pan and tilt 360 degree rotations, two axes
•For payload up to 4 kg
•Wireless Range: 300m line of sight
•Time lapse function 90 degreed –60 minutes, six different speeds
•Six memory points to store favorite scene and speed replay
•Auto memory recalls and loop cycle
•Motion Control –store up to 30 seconds of wanted head movement
•Two ramp modes for smooth starting and stopping
•Tilt and Pan joystick polarity configuration
1.2 Specifications:
Parameter
Description
Operating voltage
12VDC
Head Weight
4.4lbs (2kg)
Weight Capacity
8.8lbs (4kg)
Operating temperature
0 ÷ 45 °C (or more if connected to power adapters)
Battery
Rechargeable 12V, 1200 mAh Joystick, 2450mAh Head
Motor power output
12VDC, 1A max. for one motor
Wireless frequency
431 ÷ 478 MHz, frequency is preset on 444 MHz and can
not be changed on device, only in factory when ordering,
in steps of 200 KHz (235 channels)
RF modulation
GFSK
Wireless output power
20 mW
Wireless range
up to 300 m in open area
Joystick dimension
10 x 9 x 14 cm (W x H x D) without antenna
Head dimension
23 x 28 x 12 cm (W x H x D) without antenna

1.3 Five Second Head set includes:
Five Second Head Unit
Five second head controller
External spare battery
L shaped camera
mount holder
Balancing adapter
Communication cable
2 Battery chargers
Camera plate with
rods and mini weights
Flight Case
Warranty letter
User Manual

2. Head Unit
2.1 Parts diagram
2.2 Mounting the 5s Head
Five Second Head can be mounted on any tripod, slider or a
crane. (See the picture)

The Remote Head Five Second can be mounted on
your crane in two different positions:
For shooting the sky use upwards position of the
head, as shown in the picture.
For shooting the ground use downwards position,
as shown in the picture.
Five Second Head allows changes of pan/tilt polarity
for both head positions. See the chapter
Configuration.
NEVER USE THE HEAD WITHOUT MAKING THE RIGHT CAMERA
BALANCE WITH THE BALANCE ADAPTER.
USING UNBALANCED CAMERA CAN DAMAGE THE REMOTE
HEAD’S MOTORS PERMANENTLY.
NEVER MOVE THE HEAD WITH YOUR HAND; IT CAN MAKE
UNREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE HEAD'S MOTORS. TO MOVE
THE HEAD ALWAYS USE JOYSTICK