Vinten FH155 Manual StarTracker User manual
User Guide
Part No. V4155-0011
V4155-0012
V4155-0013
V4155-0014
Part No. V4155-0001
V4155-0002
V4155-0003
V4155-0004
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Robotic and Manual Pan and Tilt Heads
Robotic and Manual Pan
and Tilt Heads
FH155 Manual
FH155 Manual StarTracker
FH155 Manual VR
FH155 Manual VR StarTracker
FHR155 Robotic
FHR155 Robotic StarTracker
FHR155 Robotic VR
FHR155 Robotic VR StarTracker
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Original Instructions: English
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Contents
Safety and Warnings ........................ 2
Components and Connections ................ 6
Box Contents .............................. 7
Installation.................................8
Mounting Supports and Adaptors ............. 8
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Powering Up ............................
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Operation.................................18
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Switching to Manual ......................
Operating the Drags ......................
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Routine Use.............................
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Maintenance ..............................19
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Troubleshooting ........................... 20
Specications ............................. 21
General Notes ............................. 22
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Safety and Warnings
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
the 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 used in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
possible damage to the product.
Health and Safety
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WARNING! Where there is a risk of personal injury or
injury to others, comments appear supported by the
warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated
equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear
supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.
ELECTRIC SHOCK Where there is a risk of electric shock,
warning triangle.
WARNING!
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CAUTION Please refer to the user guide for further
information
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WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to
others. All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to
regulations. It is the responsibility of the local organisation
to enforce safe working practs at all times.
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and in this manual. Safety warnings are included in this
manual. These safety instructions must be followed to avoid
possible personal injury and damage to the product.
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WARNING! Do not install this product onto a bracket,
support or other equipment that is not designed to support
the weight of the product and its payload. All supports
must comply with local government regulations.
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WARNING!
the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms
and conditions of the product warranty.
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WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All
personnel must be fully trained and adhere to local health
and safety laws and guidelines. It is the responsibility of
the local organisation to enforce safe working practs at all
times.
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CAUTION! FHR Models:
These products are designed for robotic use only and
are operated remotely. Do not attempt to operate these
products manually.
Safety and Warnings
Electrical Connections
WARNING! This product must be connected to a power
indicated on the product and described in the Technical
electric shock, do not remove the covers.
No user servable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
WARNING!
dev and must be accessible both during and after
installation of the product.
WARNING!
must be returned to Vinten for repair.
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CAUTION!
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CAUTION! Using alternative cables will invalidate the
WARNING! When wiring directly to a studio power supply,
WARNING!
operation this equipment must be connected to a power
Operating Environment
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CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the
operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical
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WARNING! This product is designed for Indoor use only.
Do Not use outdoors.
Ventilation and Overheating
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CAUTION! Slots and openings are intended for ventilation
purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover any slots
or openings.
Cleaning and Maintenance
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CAUTION!
abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of
dirt as these damage the protective surfaces. To clean
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CAUTION!
of the product. This is unnecessary and traps dirt which
acts as an abrasive
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WARNING! The tilt lock MUST be engaged whenever
the head is lifted or transported and before installing or
adjusting the camera or payload.
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CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Do not lift or
carry the head by the back cover.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect
and isolate the product from the power supply before
cleaning.
Mounting and Installation
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WARNING!
communications cables are routed so that they do not
present any danger to personnel. Take care when routing
cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use.
Intended Use
This product is designed for use within video production studios to
support and balance a camera together with ancillary equipment
control systems.
Safe Working Environment
suddenly and without warning. Since audible warnings are not
suitable for use within the studio environment, it is recommended
that only trained personnel be allowed to work in the active areas,
in a robotic environment. To avoid personal injury, personnel should
to others, and therefore caution is essential.
Safe Operating Zone
outside of the footprint of the pan and tilt head.
onto the head and protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the
head. The footprint must take into account the overhang of the
teleprompter or other payload equipment as the head moves about
Warning Signs
Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace
alerting personnel that robotic equipment is in use and may move
suddenly and without warning.
If personnel are working on robotic or associated equipment, ensure
operators that work is being carried out.
Safety Notes for Operators
Operators must familiarise themselves with the working footprint of
collisions or injury to personnel.
If personnel are too close to a head or pedestal that is about to move,
the operator should prevent the motion from starting or stop the
motion if it has started.
remote operation.
Safety and Warnings
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Components and Connections
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Note! For StarTracker set up information see V4155-4981 User guide
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8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tilt lock button
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genlock / Data indicator lights
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Box Contents
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CAUTION! Use only supplied Power Cable: Part No. V4101-5008
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NI ...................................... Installation Guide
NI = Not illustrated
Allen key
Allen key
Allen key
screwdriver
Tools Required:
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Installation
Item
No.
Mounting Support
or Adaptor Part No. Mount
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Adaptor
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2
Mounting Supports and Adaptors Cable Management Brackets
to the front or back of the attachment point. Depending on the camera
V4096-2082
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InstallationInstallation
Mounting the Pan Bar Assembly (FH versions only)
manoeuvrability of large and unwieldy payloads. The pan bar assembly
HD Tripod Mounting Options
cradle. Insert rods into openings
ensuring they cross at least two
mounting points
Tighten the screws
underneath the openings
to secure the assembly.
Attach the pan bars to the
rosette mountings.
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WARNING! Engage the tilt lock before lifting or working on
the head.
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CAUTION! Do not attempt to manually switch the pan or
tilt control switch to AUTO. Robotic mode must be initiated
from the control panel.
See Page 8
Mounting Supports and Adaptors
Installation
Mitchell Centre Screw (3724-3)
mounted directly on the tripod.
Quickx Adaptor (V4096-1013)
directly onto the tripod.
bowl, preventing the head from
twisting.
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Installation
Locking / Unlocking the Camera Cradle
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WARNING! The tilt lock MUST be engaged before
installing or adjusting the camera or payload
position, to provide a stable platform when making adjustments or
when lifting the head. The tilt lock is located at the back of the head,
Adjusting the Camera Cradle
the cradle is set to the highest setting during transport.
The camera cradle consists of two parts: a backplate and a mounting
adjustable mounting plate features rod openings for the pan bar
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WARNING! Always support the backplate and / or
mounting plate when adjusting them.
!
WARNING!
camera and payload combination, adjustments to the
The tilt lock can only be operated when the camera cradle is
Push in the release
button to UNLOCK
the tilt lock Push in the tilt lock
button to ENGAGE
the lock
Installation
(B)
(C)
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Adjusting the backplate
(A) Stepped adjustment
mounting.
(A)
Adjusting the mounting plate
(B) Stepped adjustment – Adjust the mounting plate by
removing the two side screws and washers and moving the plate
to the required attachment point on the side of the backplate.
Reattach using the screws and washers.
Reposition the cradle
as desired, then
reattach using the
centre screws.
If necessary, remove
the mounting plate.
Slide adjustment – Loosen the two
mounting plate side screws enough to adjust
the plate by sliding it up or down. Ensure the
side screws are securely tightened before
mounting the payload.
Installation
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Adjusting the Horizon Level
jacking screw before adjusting the height of the mounting plate.
Mounting the Camera
Apply the tilt lock.
key, remove the three
centre screws securing
the camera cradle and
set the camera cradle
to its lowest position.
Secure the cradle in
position. Adjust the
jacking screw as
required to level the
Installation
Balancing the Head
balancing with the use of springs or cams. The camera and payload
When the head is correctly balanced, the robotic drives will need a
head and payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will
Setting the Fore / Aft Balance
Ensure that the head and camera cradle are level before balancing.
the load is balanced. This can be achieved by moving the camera
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CAUTION!
prevent the camera and cradle from falling away suddenly.
Engage the tilt lock. Loosen the bolts securing the camera to the
cradle just enough to be able to slide the camera and payload
backwards and forwards.
and where it stops.
If the camera cradle stops in
balance is correct.
Installation
Reposition the camera as required on the camera cradle and
Tighten the bolts securing the camera to the cradle and recheck
Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)
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CAUTION!
prevent the camera and cradle from falling away suddenly.
upward and release it.
If the camera stays in the same
position when released, the
payload is correctly balanced with
If the camera
continues to move
upwards after
releasing the
camera cradle, the
payload is mounted
too high—lower the
camera cradle.
Installation
released, the payload is mounted too low—raise the camera cradle.
Electrical Connections
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CAUTION! Connect the head to the power source
using the attached power cable only. Ethernet
cables must be rated at Cat5e with screened RJ45
connectors.
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LANC
Genlock
source
GP I/O
Power Out
Power In
100-200 VAC
2A; 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC
1A MAX.
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Tilt the camera cradle through positive and negative angles of
travel, checking that the head remains at the angle of tilt it is set
to, unsupported.
If the camera cradle angle falls or rises, repeat the alignment
procedure until balance is achieved.
that the fore and aft balance remains satisfactory. Readjust the
required.
that it operates smoothly.
Lens interface connector on
and the Ethernet cable.
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LANC
Genlock
source
GP I/O
Power Out
Power In
100-200 VAC
2A; 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC
1A MAX.
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Installation
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Cable Management
To ensure a safe and tidy installation, all cables connected to the
head should be dressed and secured using the cable management
the cable ties provided.
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CAUTION!
movement.
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CAUTION!
management bracket when the head is mounted to a tripod.
Powering Up
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WARNING! Ensure that all personnel are clear from the
robotic equipment before powering up.
WARNING!
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CAUTION! Disengage the tilt lock before powering up.
connections have been secured. To power up, press the power
button located on the side of the head. The head will not move when
their default positions on analogue lenses.
The LEDs located at the rear of the head indicate that data
is present. If the LEDs do not illuminate on power up, refer to the
Note: FH-155 models only – The head can be switched to
MANUAL mode using the control switch on the side of the head; this
disengages the robotic drives and engages the drag modules.
Conguring the Head
Advanced
Conguration Tool section.
Operation
Manual Mode (FH models only)
Switching to Manual
The head can be operated in manual mode by a camera operator
using the pan bars and adjustable drag modules to control pan and tilt
movement.
The head can be switched to manual mode by pressing the manual
control button on the side of the head as shown below. This
disengages the robotic drives and engages the adjustable servo
controlled drag modules.
Note! the drag dials will illuminate when placed in manual mode.
To revert to robotic mode an “enable
robotic system must be actioned.
Operating the Drags
servo motors. The drag is continuously adjustable from low to high in
both PAN and TILT by rotating the appropriate dial;
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Operation
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Manual Mode Button
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