Slide Kamera ATLAS User manual

MODULAR SLIDER
User Manual
pdf version of the manual available for download: www.slidekamera.com
6/2016

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Table of contents
1. Description of the ATLAS MODULAR slider.................................... 3
2. Construction of the ATLAS MODULAR slider.................................. 3
2.1. Elements of the ATLAS MODULAR slider .............................. 3
2.2. Cart elements .......................................................................... 4
3. Mounting the elements of the ATLAS MODULAR system............... 5
3.1. Connecting the sections .......................................................... 5
3.2. The central port of the cart ..................................................... 6
3.3. Motion end blocks ................................................................... 7
3.4. Adjustable feet ........................................................................ 7
3.5. Centering adapters ................................................................. 7
3.6. ATLAS MODULAR drive ......................................................... 8
4. Mounting additional accessories ..................................................... 9
4.1. Quick release adapter ............................................................. 9
4.2. V-mount batteries ................................................................. 10
5. Usage of ATLAS MODULAR slider ................................................11
5.1. Manual work ..........................................................................11
5.2. Working with ATLAS MODULAR drive .................................. 12
5.3. The ATLAS MODULAR drive and a controlled head ............. 13
6. Technical specication................................................................... 14
7. Terms of warranty.......................................................................... 15
On the margins you will nd
information, which complement the
contents of the manual.
They are not essential for the correct
operation of the device, but you
might nd them useful.
TIP Before you start your work with the ATLAS MODULAR slider we
strongly recommend to read the manual carefully.
Please note that using the adapter in a manner inconsistent with
the instructions, any unauthorized repair attempts or any kind of
modication of the device can cause a damage the manufacturer
is not responsible for.
Slidekamera Ofce
80-175 Gdańsk (Poland)
ul. Kartuska 386
tel./fax [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
www.slidekamera.com
Slidekamera ®
High Engineering Technology CNC s.c.
Sebastian Pawelec Karol Mikulski
Glina 45
82-522 Sadlinki
VAT Identication Number:
581-188-33-32

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1. Description of the ATLAS MODULAR slider
The ATLAS MODULAR modular slider was designed for work with heavy
cameras (such as CANON C500, SONY F55, ARRI ALEXA).
ATLAS MODULAR is a modular system. Its construction allows working
with various congurations of length and location, as well as attaching of addi-
tional accessories.
The drive, used in the ATLAS MODULAR slider, is compatible with the
motion control system, manufactured by SLIDEKAMERA. Thanks to this the
motions of the slider and the rotating head (e.g. BULL HEAD) can be simulta-
neously controlled by one controlling device or mobile application.
2. Construction of the ATLAS MODULAR slider
2.1. Elements of the ATLAS MODULAR slider
The ATLAS MODULAR slider was designed in such a way that every user
can adapt its conguration to its own needs.
Below you will nd the construction of a standard set, consisting of 2 sections
and basic accessories.
[1] slider cart
[2] 0,8 m rail
[3] 1,2 m rail
[4] adjustable feet
[5] motion end blocks
NOTE
The contents of the purchased set
may differ from the one, presented
below.

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2.2. Cart elements
The ATLAS MODULAR slider’s cart is equipped in 12 rollers, made of
specially assorted hardened rubber [1]. Thanks to the proper location of the
rollers the slider can move in a horizontal, inverse, vertical and slanted position.
While working with the slider you can x its position using the park brake
[2]. It is meant only for blocking the position of the dolly and has to be released
before commencing work.
The damping brake [3] generates resistance while moving the slider. It
helps to achieve a precise motion of the slider’s cart, enabling the operator to
acquire a smooth motion.
The slider’s cart and end blocks have integrated magnetic bumpers [4],
which function as brakes when the cart with the camera is reaching the end
of the slider. The magnets gently brake the cart, informing the operator of the
approaching end of ride. Thanks to this the user can focus on achieving the
best shot and not get distracted with controlling the range of the slider’s motion.
Additional accessories can be mounted to the slider’s dolly with magnetic
holders [5]. Some SLIDEKAMERA devices are equipped with compatible
magnetic holders (e.g. wireless SLIDE LINK adapter), some require a special
adapter.
The accessories may be also mounted to the slider’s dolly by screws. Proper
holes [6] are located on the dolly’s frame.
Cart elements:
[1] rubber rollers
[2] park brake
[3] damping brake
[4] magnetic bumpers
[5] magnetic holders
[6] 3/8” thread mounting holes for accessories
Do not treat the damping brake as a
protection from the dolly’s self – mo-
tion, e.g. while working in a slanted
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3. Mounting the elements of the ATLAS MODULAR system
3.1. Connecting the sections
The ATLAS MODULAR allows to mount additional sections in an easy
way to form a 4m, 8m or longer slider, if necessary. Assembly and disassembly
does not require tools.
Before connecting the sections put them on an even and at surface so
that you don’t damage the mounting screws while screwing them in a slanted
position.
Match the sections.
Note: each section has a “left” and
“right” side – one side has centering
pins [1] and mounting screws [2],
the other one – pin holes [3] and
screw holes [4].
Tighten the mounting screws.
It is easier to assemble the sections
with a special key [1], which allows
to tighten the screws with more
force.
You will nd the key [1] in a magnetic
holder in the slider’s cart.
Please remember to put it in the
same place after usage.
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In some sets the ATLAS MODULAR
system can be delivered partially
assembled, however the knowledge
of the assembly ways can become
useful when changing the cong-
uration of the device or in case of
non-standard way of transporting.

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3.2. The central port of the cart
Adapter for heads with 75/100mm half-balls
Heads, which are tted with 3/8” screws have to be mounted on a at
mounting disc [1], equipped with 3/8” screw socket.
Its compact structure allows to lower the center of gravity of devices, mounted
on the dolly and minimize the occurrence of unwanted vibrations.
Tighten the disc to the cart’s frame with 3 Allen screws [2], attached to the
set.
For mounting heads with 75/100mm half-balls
use a special aluminum bowl [1].
• Mount it to the cart’s frame with 3 Allen
screws [2]. If the head has a long mounting
screw and more space under the adapter is
needed, then use the provided distances [3].
First attach the distances, then the adapter.
• If using a 75mm head, tighten a reduction
bush [5] to the adapter with 3 Allen screws
[4].
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Flat mounting plate 3/8”
Apart from the 3/8” screw hole, the
plate has M4 screw mounting holes
compatible with Manfrotto adapters,
which ensure a secure and sta-
ble mounting of adapters, such as
SLIDEKAMERA AKC-3.
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• With 4 Allen screws [1] tighten the
centering adapter [2] to the chosen
port of the slider’s rail [3],
• if the slider consists of one section
only, tighten the adapter to the mid-
dle port,
• if the slider consists of several sec-
tions, choose the mounting points
carefully to attain stable support,
• note that each section should be
supported at least in one point,
• to mount the slider on the tripod
place the adapter underneath the tripod’s socket; tighten the adapter as an
ordinary head; use a universal 3/8” screw.
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3.3. Motion end blocks
3.4. Adjustable feet
3.5. Centering adapters
To secure the slider’s dolly put the motion end
blocks [1] in the slider’s end sections.
• Fit the end blocks into appropriate centering
holes [2].
• Tighten them with knobs [3], located on the
outer side of the end blocks.
The end blocks also have clamps for mounting
the timing belt of the slider’s drive [4].
• attach the foot’s mounting element
[2] with 4 Allen screws [1] to the
slider’ rail’s end port [3]
• place the regulated feet [4] in the
sockets
• adjust their height and tighten the
clamps [5]
Each section has 4 regulated feet which adjust to the ground. When the set
is standing on the ground, it can be quickly leveled.
The producer provided centering adapters for correct and quick mounting of the
slider to the tripods. The adapters are t for tripod sockets with a diameter of 75
and 100mm. Each section has one 75/100mm centering adapter.
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The feet are necessary for the prop-
er functioning of the slider, when it
is standing directly on the ground.
They can be removed to make work
easier when the slider is mounted,
e.g. on a tripod.
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As the feet and the slider’s rails’
ports are equipped with 3/8” sockets
[4] it is possible to mount the tripod
directly to the port.
Such installation is not recommend-
ed for tripods with bowls for mount-
ing 75/100mm half-balls due to the
lack of precision of mounting and a
potential lack of connection stability.
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3.6. ATLAS MODULAR drive
The drive of ATLAS MODULAR was designed especially for work with the
ATLAS MODULAR slider, that is why it is light and precise and very fast.
Fit the timing belt [4] into the correctly tted drive:
• place its end in the clamp on the motion end block [5] and tighten the
clamps [6],
• conduct the belt through the drive’s wheels [7],
• place the second end of the belt analogically on the second motion end
block,
• stretch the timing belt,
• holding the stretched belt tighten the clamp on the other motion end block.
Connect the cables to the drive:
• connect the power supply [8] (battery or power supply unit) to the DC sock-
et on the side of the device,
• connect a cable [9], connecting the drive to your controller, to the IN input
on the front of the drive.
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Assembly the ATLAS MODULAR drive:
• attach the drive [1] to the cart’s frame [2],
• tighten with knobs [3].
Detailed information on connect-
ing and using the controller can be
found in the instruction manual.
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When mounting the timing belt note,
whether the clamp is on the correct
side of the slider – the same one
where the drive’s gear wheel is. If
necessary, place the clamp sym-
metrically on the other side of the
stop [5].
The drive can be also mounted
on the other side of the cart or the
whole cart can be reversed with the
drive.
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4. Mounting additional accessories
4.1. Quick release adapter
There are many additional accessories for the ATLAS MODULAR system,
which expand its possibilities. That is why there are standard screw holes on
particular elements of the system, as well as magnetic holders, which allow fast
installation of devices with compatible holders.
For the safety of the equipment, speed of usage and facilitation of transport
SLIDEKAMERA suggests the usage of an adapter for fast head mounting.
Using this adapter prevents loosening of the head while using and damaging
the equipment while mounting (which can happen if the head is tightened in an
incorrect way).
To mount the adapter:
• x the mounting plate [2] on the slider’s dolly [1] (section 3.2, p. 6),
• attach the base of the adapter [3] to the mounting plate [2] with 4 M4
screws [4], included in the set,
• screw the adapter’s plate [5] to the head [6],
• insert the plate into the adapter,
• tighten the clamp screw [7].
In order to remove the head safely (e.g. for transport) it is enough to loosen the
clamp screw and pull out the head together with the plate out of the adapter’s
base.
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Using the adapter for a fast head
mounting is the only solution, which
guarantees the reassembly of the
head in the same way. It is essential
in case of shots, performed with a
motion control system, when after
disassembly and reassembly of
the head we want to reproduce the
previously recorded motion of the
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4.2. V-mount batteries
Devices of the motion control systems require power supply.
The most reliable solution is mains power supply – the user does not have to
worry about the battery level and uses the equipment problem-free. However,
such solution has two aws: it requires cable connection, which sometimes
obstructs the usage of the system and does not work while shooting outdoors,
where there is no access to the mains power supply.
The most comfortable way of providing stable power supply for the de-
vices is connecting them to standard batteries, used in professional cameras.
SLIDEKAMERA offers an adapter for mounting batteries, compatible with the
V-mount lock.
The V-mount battery’s adapter can be used
not only on the slider’s cart. Its universal mount-
ing allows to place the battery e.g. on the re-
mote-controlled heads or on third party devices.
• screw the adapter [1] to the cart’s frame [2]
with the screws [3], included in the set
• place the V-mount battery [4j in the adapter
[1],
• Connect the battery with an appropriate
cable (depending on the kind of the battery
and the powered device) – in most cases it
will be a cable, which connects the battery’s
D-tap socket and the DC socket of the pow-
ered device; appropriate cables and adapt-
ers can be found in SLIDEKAMERA offer.
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5.1. Manual work
To use the slider in a manual mode:
• mount an appropriate adapter on the slider’s cart, depending on the used
head (section 3.2, p. 6),
• install the head on the adapter,
• release the park brake [1] before starting work with the slider,
• adjust the settings of the damping brake [2] to the preferences, camera’s
weight and needs of the given shot.
Before using the ATLAS MODULAR slider:
• put correctly together all elements of the slider (section 3, p. 5),
• check for occurrence of clearances in element connections (section con-
nections, end stops, tripod adapters, etc.),
• secure all cables: the ones, connecting and powering the motion control
system’s elements, as well as the ones, protecting the camera from acci-
dental breaking or screwing into the gear of the slider and head,
• make sure that the slider is in a stable position and there is no risk of
dropping the equipment in the whole range of the slider’s dolly motion (it is
essential especially in case of using a tripod and a heavy camera);
• if the system is based on several tripods, adjust the height of each so they
form a straight line,
• when using one tripod and a very heavy camera an additional DUAL sup-
port can be used.
Necessary components:
• ATLAS MODULAR slider of any length
• any manual head for mounting the camera
• any camera (the weight of the head and camera cannot exceed 40kg)
5. Usage of ATLAS MODULAR slider
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When using the slider upside –
down make sure its mount is suf-
cient enough to hold the weight of all
installed devices.
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When a bigger resistance is set,
then it is necessary to use a larger
force to move the slider’s dolly. In
most cases it helps to maintain a
uent motion of the camera, espe-
cially when the dolly is starting and
stopping.
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5.2. Working with ATLAS MODULAR drive
Necessary components:
• ATLAS MODULAR slider of any length,
• ATLAS MODULAR drive,
• a hardware controller (AION or KAIROS series), or a tablet with
Slideye PRO application (connected to the drive by a Wi-Fi SLIDE LINK
adapter or a wired adapter),
• a power supply (battery or power supply unit),
• any manual head for mounting the camera,
• any camera (the weight of the head and camera cannot exceed 40kg)
To use the slider with the drive:
• prepare the slider in the same way as for manual work (section 5.1, p. 11),
• install the ATLAS MODULAR drive (section 3.6, p. 8).
The manual head can be set in a xed position and, by only moving the
slider’s engine, you can achieve an unusually uent and repetitive shot.
The ATLAS MODULAR head can function as a “digital dolly operator”. It
can move the slider’s dolly in a pre-programmed way. The camera operator can
focus on using the manual head, which is mounted on the cart. In contrast to
the typical manual work this mode allows to accomplish a more uent motion,
as the operator is not burdened with controlling the movement of the camera in
all planes.
NOTE:
The ATLAS MODULAR drive was designed for horizontal work (in stan-
dard position, as well as upside down). That is why it can reach high
speed but it cannot be used on a moving dolly when the slider is slanted
or in vertical position.
The ATLAS MODULAR drive as the only motion of the camera
The ATLAS MODULAR drive and the manual work of the head
The drive can be controlled in real
time by a second person, who can
immediately react to changes in
the shot. Thanks to this the slider’s
motion does not have to be pre-pro-
grammed.
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5.3. The ATLAS MODULAR drive and a controlled head
Necessary components:
• ATLAS MODULAR slider of any length,
• ATLAS MODULAR drive,
• a SLIDEKAMERA controlled head (e.g. X HEAD or BULL HEAD)
• a hardware controller (KAIROS series), or a tablet with Slideye PRO ap-
plication (connected to the drive by a Wi-Fi SLIDE LINK adapter or a wired
adapter),
• a power supply (battery or power supply unit),
• any camera (the weight of the camera cannot exceed 8kg)
To use the slider with a controlled head:
• x the mounting disc on the cart’s frame (section 3.2, p. 6),
• install the head with a quick release adapter or a 3/8” screw; details of
mounting particular heads can be found in their instruction manuals.
Connectionof the ATLAS MODULARslider’sdriveandtheSLIDEKAMERA
controlled head (X HEAD or BULL HEAD) allows creating a full motion control
system. Thanks to the combination of the slider’s drive and the head the user
gets an integrated system, which can be controlled with a single controller or
the Slideye PRO application for mobile devices.
NOTE:
The system, set up in this way can be operated ONLY with controlling de-
vices (a controller or a Slideye PRO application). Under no circumstances
force for moving and rotating devices can be applied – it may damage
drives or the gear of the slider and the head!

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6. Technical specication
Length of rail: section 0,8m
section 1,2m
Weight: section 0,8m: 6kg
section 1,2m: 8,5kg
cart: 3kg
Span of the rail’s
proles:
160mm
Maximum width of feet: 400mm
Range of feet
adjustment:
20mm
Load capacity: 40kg
Rail’s mounting holes: • 3 mounting ports with 3/8” holes
• 6 M5 mounting holes for screwing the adapter
• 4 pits for M4 Allen screws in Manfrotto distance
Rail ports: • hardened 3/8” thread, enabling mounting the slider
directly on tripod
• threads for mounting feet for putting the slider on
the ground
cart’s mounting holes: • 2 3/8” holes in the upper part
• 6 1/4” threaded holes on the both sides of the dolly
• 8 M6 holes for mounting accessories in the front
and back of the dolly
• 8 M6 holes on the inner side of the wheel support
cart’s central port: • aluminum 75/100mm bowl for a leveling half-ball
• A at plate with a 1/4“ or 3/8 “ and 8 M4 threaded
holes in Manfrotto standard for mounting adapters
cart’s level: 1 piece on device’s cart
rail’s level: 1 piece per rail’s section
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PLEASE NOTE:
Any package sent at the expense of HET-CNC s.c., 80-175 Gdańsk, ul.
Kartuska 386 will not be received.
All Slidekamera products are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for
a period of 12 months from the date of sale. Warranty covers production faults
and material defects, which resulted in the product malfunctioning. Warranty
covers the repair, or, if the repair proves impossible, replacement of the product
with a new one. However, the cost of repair of the product cannot overrun the
catalogue value of the product. The warranty does not cover damage and /
or product defects resulting from the improper usage, as well as not following
product maintenance specications.
The warranty excludes:
• unauthorized attempts to repair or modify
• mechanical damage caused during transport and operation of such features
as scratches, dents, pits, dirt, etc.
• ooding, moisture
To obtain warranty service the purchaser should deliver the damaged
product together with a proof of purchase or proof of payment (invoice, cash
register receipt). The product will be accepted for warranty service on condition,
that it is delivered with correctly lled in complaint form and properly protected
during transport.
The complaint form is available for download at: www.slidekamera.com.
After the warranty period is exceeded any spare parts can be purchased
directly from the manufacturer or in any selected points of sale.
7. Terms of warranty