Vinten OSPREY stuido S User manual

User Guide
Pedestal
Part No. V4173-0001
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Osprey Studio S Pedestal

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Contents
Safety................................................2
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions...............2
Intended Use .......................................2
Health and Safety....................................2
Mounting and Installation ..............................2
Water, Moisture and Dust..............................3
Operating Environment ...............................3
Cleaning...........................................3
Maintenance........................................3
Critical Data ........................................3
Usage.............................................4
About this Guide.....................................4
Introduction and Description ...........................4
Components and Connections ...........................5
Box Contents .......................................5
Optional Accessories .................................8
Unpacking .........................................9
Installation............................................9
Steering mechanism checks ...........................9
Fitting the Payload ..................................10
Heavy Duty Quickx Adaptor (supplied)..................10
Pressurizing the pedestal.............................12
Pressurizing the pedestal using a portable pump ..........13
Pressurizing from an external pressure source ............14
Balancing the Payload ...............................15
Operation............................................16
Height adjustment ..................................16
Drag control .......................................16
On-shot clamp .....................................16
Brakes ...........................................17
Steering ..........................................18
Cable Clamp ......................................19
Cable guards ......................................19
Transportation and storage ...........................20
Maintenance .........................................22
Servicing .........................................22
General ..........................................22
Cleaning..........................................22
Routine Checks ....................................22
Adjustments .......................................22
Technical Specication ................................24
Physical Data .....................................24
Environmental Data .................................24
General Notices ......................................26

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 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’.
Health and Safety
Intended Use
The Osprey Studio S pedestal is designed for use in television studios
to support and balance a pan and tilt head, camera and ancillary
equipment weighing up to 80 kg (176 lb).
This product is intended for use on an unobstructed and reasonably
level surface by television camera operators.
Mounting and Installation
!
WARNING symbols on the pedestal
On encountering the warning triangle and open book
symbols it is imperative that you consult this operators
guide before using this pedestal or attempting any
adjustment or repair.
!WARNING! Before tting, adjusting, or removing the
payload, the elevation column must be lowered to a safe
working height and wheel brakes must be applied
!WARNING! An abnormal or unbalanced payload can
cause the product to become unstable. Strictly adhere
to the payload guidelines and mounting instructions
presented in this user guide
!WARNING! When mounting the payload, su󰀩cient
clearance must be provided below the mounting platform
to prevent the risk of collisions or trapping injuries when
the column is lowered.
!WARNING! The product has been designed for mounting
a payload consisting of camera support equipment only.
Under no circumstances should the product be used for
the transportation or support of personnel.
!WARNING! Risk of product instability when moving the
product with the elevation column fully extended. Reduce
the height of the elevation column to a safe lower level
before attempting to move the product.
!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..
!WARNING! 85kg / 187 lb LIFTING ASSISTANCE
REQUIRED. Do not lift this product without the assistance
of another person or a lifting hoist capable of safely lifting
the product.

3
Safety
Water, Moisture and Dust
Operating Environment
Cleaning
Maintenance
Critical Data
!WARNING! The product must only be operated on a
smooth and level surface.
!WARNING! The product must always be secured (all
three wheel brakes applied) when left unattended. Do not
leave the product unattended on a sloping surface.
!CAUTION! Do not exceed the payload limit for the
product of 80 kg (176 lb).
!CAUTION! The product must only be operated with a
minimum payload of 10 kg (22 lb) to pre-load the column
correctly.
!WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture and
dust.
!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.
!CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes. Clean with a dry lint free cloth.
!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.
Mass
Pedestal unladen: 89.4 kg / 197.5 lb
Pressure
Maximum pressure:. .. 15 bar (218 psi)
Load
Maximum load: . .. .. .. 80 kg / 176 lb
≤ 80 kg
176 lb
15 bar (218 psi))

4
Safety
Introduction and Description
The Osprey Studio is a fully functioning studio pedestal for large
payloads up to 80kg / 177lb. It is a full studio version of the Osprey
elite and is capable of supporting large Vinten Vector heads and
the latest range of portable or full facility digital cameras and
teleprompters.
It can track talent eyelines from a seated to standing position ‘on shot’
with its extended fully balanced range. It has an inlet valve for any air
source, making Perfect Balance easy to achieve. There is a storage
area for the camera operator. In addition, the Osprey Studio pedestal
includes a pressure gauge for clear and reliable set-up. It has a
single brake and selector for both single wheel and ‘all wheel’ crab
!
WARNING!
Do NOT attempt to use this product if you do not
understand how to operate it.
Do NOT use this product for any other purpose than
that specied in the Usage statement above.
Maintenance beyond that detailed in this Operators
Guide must be performed only by competent personnel
in accordance with the procedures.
About this Guide
This operators guide is issued for the Osprey Studio S Pedestal, Part
No. V4173-0001.
The guide provides instructions for operation and routine maintenance.
• Safety / educational videos
• Exploded diagrams leading to the Parts Store
• Recycling information and life cycle upgrades
• Warranty information & links to registration /
submit case to service team/case management
• User manuals
• Easy access to service centre
• This QR code is also on the Pedestal for easy
reference.
Scan this QR code to access a dedicated page
containing important information:
steering for working in tight spaces and on shot direction changes. It
comes with an integral cable guard for studio use.
Key features
Full, 2-stage balance range for total ‘on shot’ elevation, perfect for
moving from seated to standing talent in game shows, entertainment
shows, drama and performances
Full crab and steer facilities controlled from a central interchangeable
steering ring for enhanced manoeuvrability and on-shot steering
Durable skirted base for ultimate stability
Integral cable guard to prevent cable damage and disturbances to
shots
Single action parking brake
Pedestal supplied with Quickx quick release system & operator
storage area
Usage
The Osprey Studio S pedestal is designed for use in television studios
to support and balance a pan and tilt head, camera and ancillary
equipment weighing up to 80 kg / 176 lb. This product is intended for
use on an unobstructed and reasonably level surface by television
camera operators.

5
Components and Connections
Box Contents Item Description
1Osprey Studio S V4173-0001
2Quickx
3Accessory holder
4Trim weights x 6
5Manual Pump
1
5
3
24

6
Components and Connections
Item Description
1Schrader valve and cap
2Four-bolt mounting plate
3Steering ring
4Drag control
5On-shot clamp
6Crab/steer changeover pedal
7Wheel brake pedal
8Cable guard
9Cable guard thumb-wheel
10 Lifting aperture
11 Cable clamp
12 Trim weight
13 Trim weight stowage
14 Safety catch

7
Components and Connections
Item Description
15 Moving column
16 Weight tray
17 Steering indicator
18 Pressure gauge
19 Accessory holder

8
Components and Connections
Optional Accessories
Item Description Part No.
1200mm Hi-Hat 3155-3B
2150mm Bowl Adaptor 3330-17
3Mitchell head Adaptor 3055-3B
4100mm Bowl Adaptor 33016
5Base Adaptor 08349
6PTZ and Prompter plate V4166-1002
7Steering Ring Large: 25in 3374-17
12
3
4
5
6
7

9
Installation
Unpacking
Unpack the pedestal, ensuring that all transport packing and retaining
xings are removed.!
!WARNING! The studio s pedestal has a mass of 89.4
kg (197.5 lb). Take care when lifting the pedestal. Do
not lift the pedestal by the steering ring - use the lifting
apertures. Do not release the safety catch until the
payload has been tted.
Steering mechanism checks
Align the steering indicator (17) with the brake pedal (7). Press the
crab/steer pedal (6) to select CRAB Turn the steering ring and check
that all three wheels turn together and all point in the same direction.
Align the steering indicator (17) with the brake pedal (7) and press
the crab/steer pedal (6) to select STEER. Turn the steering ring and
check that two of the wheels lock in the straight-ahead position and
that the third wheel (below the brake pedal) can be turned by the
steering ring.

10
Installation
Fitting the Payload
!WARNING! Fit the camera mounting and payload with
the moving column depressed and the safety catch
engaged.
The pedestal has the standard four-bolt mounting plate which permits
the use of various Vinten camera mounts including pan and tilt heads,
Quickx and Mitchell adapters See Optional Accessories on page
8.
Heavy Duty Quickx Adaptor (supplied)
The heavy duty Quickx adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with
a ‘Quickx’ base to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole
mounting.
Installation
1.
Install the adaptor on the four-hole mounting The mounting bolts
are captive in the pedestal and the bolt heads are accessible from
the underside of the mounting plate. When the camera mount
has been tted, the bolts should be tightened securely using a
spanner of the correct size. A Vinten spanner, Part No. J551-001, is
available for this purpose.
!WARNING! Ensure that the screws engage su󰀩ciently
for safety, but do not protrude above the adaptor
mounting face.
To t a head
1.
Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the
lever fully outwards and to the left.
2.Position the head in the adaptor, ensuring that it seats correctly in
the recess and the safety button is depressed.
3.Lock the head in
the adaptor by
pushing the lever
fully inwards to
the right until the
red safety latch
operates.
To remove a
head
1.
Push up the red
safety latch and
unlock the adaptor
by pulling the lever
fully outwards and to the left.
!WARNING! This unit contains a spring under tension.
Removal of the backplate may cause personal injury.
UNLOCKED LOCKED
RED
SAFETY
LATCH
SAFETY
BUTTON

11
Installation
1. Fit the pan and tilt head and payload before pressurizing the
pedestal. The studio pedestal has the standard four-bolt mounting
plate (2) which permits the use of various Vinten camera mounts
including pan and tilt heads, Quickx® and Mitchell adapters.
2. The mounting bolts are captive in the pedestal and the bolt heads
are accessible from the underside of the mounting plate with the
column fully depressed and the safety catch engaged. However,
installation of the pan and tilt head is facilitated if the column is
extended.
!WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when
safety catch is released. Do not lean over the pedestal
when releasing the safety catch. Always restrain the
pedestal by hand pressure on the steering ring when the
safety catch is released
Fit the pan and tilt head and payload as follows:
3.Ensure pedestal pressure does not exceed 3.5 bar (50 psi).
Reduce as necessary, using the Schrader valve cap (1)
4.Push down on the steering ring (3) against residual pressure and
release the safety catch (14). Allow the column to extend under
hand restraint.
5.Apply the on-shot clamp (5).
6.Fit the pan and tilt head and tighten the bolts 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.
7.Set the safety catch slide (14) to ON, release the on-shot clamp (5)
and lower the moving
8.Lower column under hand restraint until the safety catch engages.
9.Fit the camera and
accessories to the
mounting, ensuring that
all items such as pan
bars,prompters, lenses
etc, are tted. Attaching
these items at a later
stage may upset the
pedestal balance. Install
three trim weights (12)
on the weight tray (16).

12
Installation
Pressurizing the pedestal
1.The Quartz Two pedestal may be pressurized from an external
pressure source or by using a portable pump. Trim weights are
provided for ne balance.
2.Ascertain the payload to be tted to the pedestal (payload = pan
and tilt head, camera, lens and all ancillary equipment). Referring
to the 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.
160
180
200
220
12
14
16
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
40 50 60 70 80 90
15 bar (218 psi)
!
WARNING! Do not pressurize the pedestal beyond the
maximum safe working pressure indicated by the leading
edge of the red sector on the gauge. The pedestal is tted
with a pressure relief valve as a safeguard against over-
pressurization. Do not attempt to adjust the pressure relief
valve. Remove the payload before pumping.
!WARNING! This pedestal must be pressurized only
with clean, dry air or nitrogen. A pressure reducing
valve must be tted to the pressure line between the
as cylinder and the outlet connection of the hose. The
reducing valve must be screwed into the gas cylinder
outlet. The maximum pressure on the outlet side of the
reducing valve must not exceed 15 bar (218 psi)). Do
not pressurize the pedestal beyond the maximum safe
working pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red
sector on the gauge. The pedestal s tted with a pressure
relief valve as a safeguard against over-pressurization.
Do not attempt to adjust the pressure relief valve.
!WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when
safety catch is released. Do not release safety catch when
pedestal is pressurized and balancing load is not installed.
Always restrain the pedestal by hand pressure on the
steering ring when the safety catch is released.
!WARNING! The column will rise rapidly if released with
no payload tted. Do not lean over the pedestal when
releasing the safety catch.
Method Advantages Disadvantages
Gas Bottle • Fast
• Can add gas with payload tted
• Not always available
• Recommended training needed for
working with compressed gas.
Manual Floor Pum • Easy for topping up.
• Readily available
• Self pump not available for all peds.
• Physically demanding so not
recommended for payloads over 60kg.
• Some pumps cannot achieve max
pressure on some models.

13
Installation
Pressurizing the pedestal using a portable
pump
!
WARNING! Do not pressurize the pedestal beyond the
maximum safe working pressure indicated by the leading
edge of the red sector on the gauge. The pedestal is
tted with a pressure relief valve as a safeguard against
over-pressurization. Do not attempt to adjust the
pressure relief valve.
!
WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when
safety catch is released. Do not release safety catch
when pedestal is pressurized and balancing load is not
installed. Always restrain the pedestal by hand pressure
on the steering ring when the safety catch is released.
To pressurize the pedestal using the Vinten portable *pump,
proceed as follows:
Attach the intended payload, ensuring that all items such as pan
bars, prompters, lenses etc., are tted.
1.Set the safety catch slide (14) to to LOCK position (I) and using
the ring (15) fully depress the moving column until the safety catch
engages.
2.Unclip the hose from the pump. Turn the steering ring until the
pressure gauge is visible through the window.
3.Screw the valve adaptor to the pedestal charging valve (1).Ensure
the pump nozzle is tted securely onto the adaptor and is rmly
locked in position.
4.Stand over the pump with both feet on the base treads.
5.Gripping the handle with both hands, and using full steady strokes,
pressurize the pedestal to the required pressure. Do not exceed the
maximum working pressure, indicated by the leading edge of the
red sector on the gauge (18).
6.Disconnect the pump hose and valve adaptor from the pedestal
charging valve.
*Pump model
may di󰀨er.

14
Installation
Pressurizing from an external pressure
source
!
WARNING! This pedestal must be pressurized only with
clean, dry air or nitrogen. A pressure reducing valve must
be tted to the pressure line between the gas cylinder and
the outlet connection of the hose. The reducing valve must
be screwed into the gas cylinder outlet. The maximum
pressure on the outlet side of the reducing valve must not
exceed 15 bar (218 psi)).
Do not pressurize the pedestal beyond the maximum safe
working pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red
sector on the gauge. The pedestal is tted with a pressure
relief valve as a safeguard against over-pressurization.
Do not attempt to adjust the pressure relief valve.
!
WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when
safety catch is released. Do not release safety catch when
pedestal is pressurized and balancing load is not installed.
Always restrain the pedestal by hand pressure on the
steering ring when the safety catch is released.
To pressurize the pedestal from an external pressure source,
proceed as follows:
Attach the intended payload, ensuring that all items such as pan
bars, prompters, lenses etc., are tted.
1.Set the safety catch slide (14) to LOCK position (I) and fully
depress the moving column until the safety catch engages.
2.Remove the Schrader valve cap (1) and connect the charging line
from the pressure source.
3.Turn the steering ring until the pressure gauge is visible through the
window.
4.Turn on the pressure supply and slowly increase the pedestal
pressure to the required pressure. Do not exceed the maximum
working pressure, indicated by the leading edge of the red sector
on the gauge (18).
5.Disconnect the charging line, but do not ret the Schrader valve
cap at this stage.

15
Installation
Balancing the Payload
After pressurization of the pedestal, the pan and tilt head and payload
can be accurately balanced, as follows:
Push down on the steering ring (3) against residual pressure and
release the safety catch (14). Allow the column to extend under hand
restraint.
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 (12) or increase
pressure.
If the column tends to rise, reduce the pressure in steps of 0.15-0.20
bar (2-3 psi) using the Schrader valve cap (25).
!WARNING! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.5
bar (50 psi). This ensures that the elevating mechanism
remains in tension.
!WARNING! The Schrader valve cap (1) forms a primary
pressure seal. Always replace the cap and screw it down
nger-tight.
A correctly pressurized pedestal will balance its payload such that
it can be moved to any position over the full on-shot stroke of the
moving column, with minimum e󰀨ort, and it will maintain its position
when the steering ring is released.
Fine balance and temperature correction may be achieved by
adding or removing trim weights (12).

16
Operation
Height adjustment
The column has an on-shot stroke of 770 mm (30 in.) and the load
can be moved over this distance, in perfect balance, by raising and
lowering the steering ring (3). The movement is adjustable for drag
(21) and an on-shot clamp (22) can be used to hold the moving
column in position if xed height operation is required.
Drag control
Column movement is adjustable for drag and this is set according to
operator preference by means of the drag control (21) located at the
top of the outer tube. Turn the control clockwise to increase the drag
setting, and counter-clockwise to decrease it.
On-shot clamp
An on-shot clamp (22) can be used to hold the moving column in
position if xed height operation is required. Move the clamp lever
fully to the left to apply the clamp. Move it fully to the right to release
the clamp.

17
8
Operation
Brakes
The skid is provided with a parking brake on one wheel. The brake is
not designed to slow the pedestal while in motion.
!WARNING! Always apply the brakes when the pedestal
is left unattended.
Do not apply the brake while the pedestal is in motion
The brake is operated by pressing on the pedal (7) on the base. Press
once to apply the brake and again to release it.

18
Steering
Directional control of the pedestal is achieved by turning the steering
ring mounted at the top of the column. The steering system is geared
so that the skid wheels turn by the same amount as the steering
ring. This ensures, for example, that with the pedestal set to crab,
turning the steering ring by 90° will also cause the pedestal to change
direction by 90°. The steering ring is tted with two movable indicators
(4) which can be used to mark the straight-ahead position of the ring
and will provide a reference point when steering.
The pedestal has a crab/steer arrangement with a foot-operated
changeover mechanism, which provides a steer setting - one wheel
steering, two xed; or a crab setting - all three wheels turning
together.
Pushing the pedal (6) operates the changeover mechanism which
toggles the pedestal between crab (3) and steer (1).
Although the pedal can be pressed with the wheels in any position,
the changeover will not occur until the wheels are all facing forward,
so the steering ring may have to be turned by up to 180° before the
changeover mechanism engages. This arrangement ensures that
the xed wheels will always lock in the straight-ahead position when
changing from crab to steer.
4
4
Movable indicators
Operation