Vinten Fusion FPR-210+ User manual

FPR-210+ Pedestal
User Guide
Fusion FPR-210+
Manual and Robotic Pedestal
Part No. V3952-0005
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Contents
Safety.....................................3
Safety and About this Guide .................. 5
About this User Guide ...................... 5
Components and Connections ................ 7
Front View ............................... 7
Rear View ............................... 8
Components and Connections ................ 8
Power Box / Ice Bridge ..................... 9
Optional Accessories...................... 10
Installation................................10
Unpacking the Pedestal ................... 11
Initial Pressure Check ..................... 11
Pressurising the Pedestal .................. 12
Fitting the Load .......................... 13
Electrical Connections..................... 15
Height Control Box Installation .............. 17
Balancing the Load ....................... 17
Pressurising the Pedestal for Balance ........ 17
Operation.................................20
Transportation and Storage................. 26
Maintenance .............................. 27
Cleaning and Inspection ................... 27
Routine Checks .......................... 27
Accessing Datum Reference Sensors......... 27
Calibrating the Sensors .................... 28
Technical Specication ..................... 29
General Notices ........................... 31
Declaration of Conformity .................. 31
Environmental Considerations .............. 31

3
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.
The instructions must be followed in the order they are
presented.
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 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, comments
appear supported by the hazardous voltage warning
triangle.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and
isolate the product from the power supply before attempting
any servicing or removing the covers.
!CAUTION! This product must be connected to a power
supply of the same voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated
on the product. Refer to the technical specications for the
product.
Intended Use
The FP-210+ is designed for use within television studios, supporting
a payload weighing up to 95 kg (210 lb). The total payload must
not be exceeded. The operator can remotely control the pedestal
movements and positioning around the studio as well as controlling it
manually.
This product is intended for use by television camera operators
trained to use Vinten robotic equipment. Do not use this product for
any other purpose other than that specied in this usage statement.
Electrical Connection
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for
signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury
and/or damage the equipment.
WARNING! It is the responsibility of the local organisation to
ensure that the product is periodically checked for electrical
safety in accordance with local regulations.
!CAUTION! All connections to other devices must be made
using shielded cables.
!CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate
the system EMC liability.
!CAUTION! Do not exceed the current output limit of the
product when powering auxiliary devices.
!CAUTION! Always use a fuse of the correct type and rating
for the product. Refer to the Technical Specications for the
product.
!CAUTION! The product must be connected to the AC supply
using a 30 mA RCD unit.

4
Safety
Operation
Health and Safety
Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 Equipment)
WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe
operation this equipment must be connected to a power
supply that has a protective earth connection (US: ground).
!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.
Installation
!WARNING! Strictly adhere to the instructions presented in
this user guide when gassing the pedestal. DO NOT exceed
the maximum working pressure of the pedestal.
!WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary
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.
!WARNING! Two emergency stop buttons are located on the
product for safety. All personnel working with, or within the
operating area of the product must be made aware of the
location and function of the buttons.
Water, Moisture and Dust
!WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture
and dust. The presence of electricity near water can be
dangerous.
Ventilation
!WARNING! 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
and openings.
Operating Environment
!WARNING! The product should not be used outside the
operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical
specications for the operating limits for the product.
Cleaning
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and
isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning.
!CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes. Only use a soft, dry, clean cloth.
Maintenance
!WARNING! The tting of non-approved parts or accessories,
or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing
can be dangerous and could a󰀨ect the safety of the product.
It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product
warranty.

5
Safety and About this Guide
This guide is intended to enable trained personnel to set up and
operate the pedestal. It covers installation, conguration and
operation.
This guide is presented in a logical order for preparation and use of
the pedestal, and should be followed as such for safe assembly and
use.
About this User Guide
Safety when Working with Robotic Equipment
In normal operation remote-controlled equipment can move 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 where remote
controlled robotic equipment is located.
The safe operating zone is a minimum of 1 m (3 ft).
Safety Notes for Operators
Operators must familiarise themselves with the working footprint of
the robotic equipment, including all installed payload items (lens,
zoom and focus controls, viewnder, prompter, etc.) to prevent
inadvertent collisions or injury to personnel.
If personnel are too close to robotic equipment that is about to move,
the operator should prevent the motion from starting or stop the
motion if it has started.
We strongly recommend that the operator veries visually that the
active area is clear of hazards and personnel, both before and during
remote operation.

6

7
Components and Connections
1Pressure gauge
2Head mounting plate
3Schrader valve and cap
4Column bearing strip (3 per stage)
5Column lock
6Emergency stop button
7Lifting handles
8Bumper strip / collision detection
9Alignment sensor access panel
10 Automatic / manual steering mode knob
11 Cable guard lowering buttons
12 Bumper manual reset
13 Bumper sensitivity potentiometer
14 Power box / ICE bridge
15 Cable clamps
16 Height control socket
17 Parking brake slider
18 Crab / steer mode changeover knob
19 Height adjustment buttons
20 Steering ring
Front View

8
Components and Connections
1Emergency stop button
2USB conguration port (with cover plug)
3Servo conguration port (with cover plug)
4Pedestal movement indicator
5Blanking cover (Do not remove)
6Moving column
Rear View
V3990-5285

9
Components and Connections
Power Box / Ice Bridge
1Power ON/OFF switch
2Cable clamp
3Ethernet port (auxiliary)
4Power output socket 90–240V, 100 W (Head)
5Power output socket 90–240V, 50 W (Aux)
6Fuse
7Ethernet port (ICE interface)
8Power socket (mains)
9Power supply inlet socket
10 ICE Ethernet IN port (from oor cable)
11 ICE Ethernet primary auxiliary port
12 ICE Ethernet head port
13 ICE Ethernet secondary auxiliary port
14 ICE Ethernet pedestal port

10
Installation
Optional Accessories
1Portable pump 3357-21
2Vinten spanner J551-001
3Quickx® adaptor 3490-3
4Height control box V3952 1910
4Floor cable, 10 m V3990-5285
5Floor cable, 20 m V3990-5286
6Floor cable, 30 m V3990-5287
7Floor cable, 50 m V3990-5303
Cables
Contact Vinten or your local distributor for information about our range
of studio oor cables, camera lens cables (for use with the Fusion
heads) and a Head communication cable (to allow direct connection to
a Fusion pedestal or height drive).
5/16"
1
2
4
4 5
6 7
3

11
Installation
Unpacking the Pedestal
Unpack the pedestal ensuring that all transport packing and
retaining xings are removed, including the Velcro strap (part
no. 3320-268) securing the column lock.
Initial Pressure Check
The pedestal is shipped with a nominal pressure for transportation.
The column nominal pressure must be checked before operating the
column or tting the payload.
!WARNING! 130kg/286.6 lb LIFTING AID REQUIRED. Use a
lifting hoist capable of safely lifting the product.
!WARNING! Do not lift the pedestal by the steering ring, use
the lifting handles on top of the pedestal base.
!
WARNING! DO NOT release the column lock, if the pedestal
pressure exceeds 4 bar (60 psi) without a balancing load
mounted. Reduce pressure as necessary using the Schrader
valve cap.
!CAUTION! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.4 bar
(50 psi). This ensures that the elevating mechanism remains
in tension, preventing damage to the pedestal.
x2
1. Rotate the steering ring, so that the pressure gauge is visible
through the window.
2. Check to ensure the gauge is reading
3.4 - 4.1 bar (50 - 60 psi).
3. If the pressure is low, follow the procedure
(Pressurising the Pedestal on page 12).
4. If pressure is high use the Schrader cap to
reduce pressure as shown below.
!
!
4.1 bar (60 psi)

12
Installation
!WARNING! A pressure-reducing valve must be tted
between the gas cylinder and the outlet connection of the
hose. The maximum pressure on the outlet side of the
reducing valve must not exceed 17.5 bar (255 psi).
!WARNING! DO NOT adjust the pressure relief valve.
Personal injury and pedestal damage may occur.
!
WARNING! Do not exceed 3.4 - 4.1 bar (50 - 60 psi) without
a balancing load installed.
!CAUTION! This pedestal must be pressurised with nitrogen
or clean, dry air only to prevent internal corrosion.
Pressurising the Pedestal
1. Ensure the column lock is in the ON position.
2. Rotate the steering ring, so that the pressure gauge is visible
through the window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).
Locked / ON
6. Disconnect the hose from the pedestal charging valve and ret
the Schrader valve cap.
3. Remove the Schrader
valve cap and
connect the charging
line from the pressure
source.
The pedestal may be pressurised using an external pressure source
(nitrogen cylinder), or a portable pump (part no. 3357-21).
4. Using an External Pressure Source:
a. A pressure-reducing valve must be tted between the
nitrogen cylinder and the outlet connection of the hose.
b. Turn on the pressure supply and slowly increase the
pedestal pressure to the required amount,
Do not exceed 4.1 bar (60 psi) before the payload is tted.
The maximum working pressure is indicated by the leading
edge of the red sector on the gauge.
5. Using a Pump:
a. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to prepare it for use.
Connect the hose to the charging valve on the pedestal.
b. Using full, steady strokes pressurise the pedestal to the
required amount.
Do not exceed 4.1 bar (60 psi) before the payload is tted.
The maximum working pressure is indicated by the leading
edge of the red sector on the gauge.
4. Using an External Pressure Source:
5. Using a Pump:
!
!

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Installation
Fitting the Load
The pedestal is tted with a standard Vinten four-bolt mounting plate
for direct mounting of robotic heads or for use with a Quickx adaptor.
The mounting bolts are captive in the pedestal and the bolt heads are
accessible from the underside of the mounting plate when the column
is extended.
Directly Mounting a Robotic Head
!WARNING! DO NOT lean over the pedestal.
A pressurised pedestal could rise rapidly when the column
lock is released. ALWAYS restrain the column with hand
pressure on the weight tray.
!
WARNING! DO NOT release the column lock, if the pedestal
pressure exceeds 4.1 bar (60 psi) without a balancing load
installed. Reduce as necessary, using the Schrader valve
cap.
!
WARNING! Only authorised personnel are permitted to
disengage the robotic height drive cable.
For gassing procedure see Pressurising the Pedestal on
page 12
!
CAUTION! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.5 bar
(50 psi). This ensures that the elevating mechanism remains
in tension, preventing damage to the pedestal.
1. Rotate the steering ring so that the pressure gauge is visible
through the viewing window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).
2. Push down rmly on the column weight tray, against residual
pressure and release the column lock. Allow the column to extend
under hand restraint.
If the column cannot be pushed down, check the pressure,
reduce if necessary to (3.4 - 4.1 bar 50 - 60 psi). Assistance
may be required.

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Installation
Unlocking Unlocked / OFF
!WARNING! DO NOT release the column lock, if the pedestal
pressure exceeds 4.1 bar (60 psi) without a balancing load
installed. Reduce as necessary, using the Schrader valve
cap.
!Warning! DO NOT use the steering ring to apply downward
pressure when unlocking the pedestal.

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3. Place and rotate the robotic head to align with the bolts on the
mounting plate and tighten the head securely using a at-bladed
screwdriver or a spanner of the correct size. A Vinten spanner
(part no. J551-001) is available for this purpose.
5. Fit the camera and accessories. Ensure that all equipment (incl.
pan bars, prompters, lenses, cables, etc.) has been securely
tted.
In situations where heads are often interchanged on pedestals and
tripods, it is recommended that a Vinten heavy-duty Quickx adaptor
is used.
4. Set the column lock to the ON position and lower the moving
column under hand restraint until the column lock engages.
Locked / ON
Installation
Attaching equipment at a later stage will a󰀨ect the
pedestal balance.
Electrical Connections
All of the pedestal’s main external ports are located on the power box
at the rear of the base, below the trim weight stowage slots. Additional
system conguration ports are located on the control box at the front
side of the base.
PART No. 3490-3
!WARNING! A residual current device (RCD) to protect
personnel should the power cable become damaged must
be used.

16
Installation
Data Connections
Power Sockets
The pedestal has one AC power input and two AC power output
connectors.
AC Power Input Connector
Head AC Power
Output Connector
The auxiliary (Aux) power output socket is protected by a
system fuse, but is permanently live and intended to power
the ICE interface.
!
Auxiliary Power Output Connector
The Head power output socket supplies power
to a robotic head. This socket is controlled by
the pedestal, it is switched, fused and isolated
on activation of an emergency stop.
WARNING! Do not connect ‘moving’ devices to this
connector. It cannot be switched o󰀨 by the pedestal, and
is NOT a󰀨ected by the emergency stop button. Connected
devices must have an independent isolator switch.
Connect the pedestal to an earthed AC power supply using an
Neutrik power cable.
pedestal
PEDESTAL

17
Height Control Box Installation
If the optional height control box is to be installed, proceed as follows.
1. Using the cable tie provided,
install the height control box
onto a pan bar, pedestal ring or
other convenient location for the
operator.
2. Connect the supplied link cable to the height control box.
3. Connect the other end of the cable
to the pedestal base.
Installation
Balancing the Load
The pedestal can be accurately pressurised to balance the full
payload after installation of the camera, accessories and all ancillary
equipment, such as pan bars and cables.
Pressurising the Pedestal for Balance
The pedestal or height drive may be pressurised from an external
pressure source or by using a portable pump (See: Pressurising
the Pedestal on page 12). Six trim weights are provided for
compensation of pressure variation.
!CAUTION! This pedestal must be pressurised with nitrogen
or clean, dry air only to prevent internal corrosion.
!CAUTION! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.5 bar
(50 psi). This ensures that the elevating mechanism remains
in tension, preventing damage to the pedestal.
A correctly pressurised pedestal will balance its payload allowing
movement over the full onshot stroke of the moving column with
minimum e󰀨ort and maintain its position when the steering ring is
released. The balance can be adjusted by adding / removing trim
weights to / from the weight tray pockets or by venting some of the
internal pressure.
Ascertain the payload to be tted to the pedestal (payload = robotic
head, camera, lens and any other ancillary equipment). Referring
to the balance graph, mark the payload on the horizontal axis, then
strike a vertical line from the load gure to the balance line. At the
intersecting point strike a horizontal line to the vertical axis and read
o󰀨 the required pressure.
The pedestal pressure must not exceed 17.5 bar (255 psi), check the
pressure before tting the robotic head.

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Installation
1. Rotate the steering ring so that the pressure gauge is visible
through the window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).
Check that the pedestal pressure approximately matches the
estimated payload. (See: Pressurising the Pedestal on page
12).
!Warning! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: The balance
graph includes an additional 1.5 bar (20 psi) overgassing.
Do not gas more than the gure shown on the graph.
psi bar
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10
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020 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 lb
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180
200
220
Fusion FPR-210+Pedestals Balance Graph
Maximum payload 95 kg (210 lb)
MAX
100
220
!WARNING! DO NOT pressurise the pedestal beyond the
maximum safe working pressure indicated by the leading
edge of the red sector on the gauge.
Max. 17.5 bar (255 psi)
!
!

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Installation
Adjusting the Balance
1. Push down on the steering ring against residual pressure and
release the column lock. Allow the column to extend under hand
restraint.
2. Exercise the moving column over its full travel at least twice, then
position the column in the mid-height position.
• If the column tends to fall, remove a trim weight from the weight
tray or increase the pressure.
• If the column tends to rise, reduce the pressure in steps of
0.15–0.2 bar (2–3 psi) using the Schrader valve cap.
!
The Schrader valve cap only forms a primary pressure
seal. Always replace the cap and screw it down
nger-tight.
3. A correctly pressurised pedestal will balance its payload, allowing
movement over the full on-shot stroke of the moving column with
minimum e󰀨ort, and will maintain its position when the steering
ring is released.
For manual operation, ne-tuning the balance and temperature
correction may be achieved by adding or removing trim weights.