Will Burt POSITIONIT MM233TX2TXRX2 User manual

POSITIONIT POSITIONERS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MM233TX2TXRX2 HM211TXXDXRX2 HM211TX2DXRX2
The Will-Burt Company
401 Collins Blvd
Orrville, OH 44667
www.willburt.com
PM-01011-A, October 2023
© 2023 The Will-Burt Company

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Warranty
Will-Burt warrants its PositionIt™ to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years, with such time period running from
the date of shipment by Will-Burt. Will-Burt shall not be responsible for any
damage resulting to or caused by its products by reason of failure to properly
install, maintain or store the product; use of the product in a manner
inconsistent with its design; unauthorized service, alteration of products,
neglect, abuse, accident, or acts of God. This warranty does not extend to any
component parts not manufactured by Will-Burt; provided, however, Will-Burt’s
warranty herein shall not limit any warranties by manufacturers of component
parts which extend to the buyer.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
AND NO REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE MADE BY WILL-BURT IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS. NO EMPLOYEE,
DISTRIBUTOR, OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS
WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY ON
BEHALF OF WILL-BURT.
Claims for defects in material and workmanship shall be made in writing to Will-
Burt within thirty (30) days of the discovery of defect. Failure to provide notice
as required hereby shall be conclusive evidence that the product was in
conformity with the warranty, and Will-Burt shall be released from any and all
liability relating to the product. Will-Burt may either send a service
representative or have the product returned to its factory at Buyer's expense
for inspection. If judged by Will-Burt to be defective in material or workmanship,
the product will be replaced or repaired at the option of Will-Burt, free from all
charges except authorized transportation.
THE REMEDIES OF BUYER SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES. THE LIABILITY OF WILL-BURT
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, OR
OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND ITS OBLIGATION TO REPAIR
OR REPLACE, AT ITS OPTION, ANY PRODUCT OR PART FOUND BY WILL-
BURT TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP. WILL-BURT
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR COST OF INSTALLATION AND/OR REMOVAL,
OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE.

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Document History
Document Numbers
Dates
Remarks
PM-01011
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Initial Release.

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction.....................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 How this Manual is Organized ...................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Additional Documentation ..........................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols .............................................................................................1-2
1.5 Specifications.............................................................................................................................1-4
1.6 Major Components.....................................................................................................................1-5
1.6.1 Positioner............................................................................................................................1-5
1.6.2 Controller.............................................................................................................................1-6
1.6.3 Power/Data Cable...............................................................................................................1-7
1.6.4 Positioner Power Supply.....................................................................................................1-8
1.6.5 Barrel Connector (2.1 mm) .................................................................................................1-8
1.7 Quick Overview..........................................................................................................................1-9
Section 2 Installation.......................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Pre-Installation Check................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Installation Tools ........................................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Components...............................................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................2-2
2.5 Mounting the Positioner .............................................................................................................2-3
2.6 Wiring the System......................................................................................................................2-4
2.6.1 Positioner Plugs..................................................................................................................2-4
2.6.2 Connecting Power and Controls.........................................................................................2-8
2.7 Mounting the Payload ..............................................................................................................2-12
2.8 Setting Presets and Electronic Limit Stops..............................................................................2-14
Section 3 Operation.........................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Pre-Operation Check .................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Operation Tools..........................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 General Controls........................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.1 GUI Installation....................................................................................................................3-3
3.3.2 GUI Setup Instructions........................................................................................................3-3
3.3.2.1 Easysync Setup. ..........................................................................................................3-3
3.3.2.2 WB Positioner Setup....................................................................................................3-3
3.3.2.3 Presets and Stow & Unstow Setup..............................................................................3-4
3.3.3 PCB Reprogramming Instructions ......................................................................................3-5
3.3.3.1 RS232 Connection & Setup.........................................................................................3-5
3.3.3.2 Program Instructions....................................................................................................3-6
3.3.4 Keyboard.............................................................................................................................3-6
3.3.5 Joystick ...............................................................................................................................3-7
3.3.6 Menu Functions...................................................................................................................3-8
3.3.7 Presets................................................................................................................................3-9
3.3.7.1 Setting Presets with the Keyboard...............................................................................3-9
3.3.7.2 Recalling Presets with the Keyboard...........................................................................3-9
3.3.8 Electronic Limit Stops .......................................................................................................3-10
3.3.8.1 Adjust Limit Stops with the Keyboard ........................................................................3-10
3.3.8.2 Restore Limit Stops with the Keyboard......................................................................3-11
3.4 Unstowing the Positioner .........................................................................................................3-11

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3.5 Stowing the Positioner .............................................................................................................3-12
3.6 Transportation..........................................................................................................................3-12
Section 4 Maintenance ....................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Routine Maintenance .................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Replacement Parts.....................................................................................................................4-1
Section 5 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................5-1
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Restoring Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................5-3
5.2.1 CamID.................................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.2 MonID..................................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.3 Protocol...............................................................................................................................5-4
5.2.4 Baud Rate ...........................................................................................................................5-5
Section 6 Appendix..........................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Rackmount Controller (optional) ................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Supported Pelco D Commands..................................................................................................6-2
Section 7 Drawings.......................................................................................................... 7-1
Table of Figures
Figure 1-1 Home Position (PI-150 Shown).........................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2 Positioner Directions (PI-150 Shown)................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3 Positioners.........................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-4 Default Joystick Controller.................................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-5 Power/Data Cable..............................................................................................................1-7
Figure 1-6 Positioner Power Supply ...................................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-7 Barrel Connector................................................................................................................1-8
Figure 2-1 Rear of Positioner (PI-150 Shown)....................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-2 Positioner Mounting Hole Pattern......................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 Positioner Plug Locations (PI-150 Shown)........................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4 Carefully Pull Out the Removable Plug, Gasket, and Attached Wires..............................2-5
Figure 2-5 Quick Connect...................................................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-6 Remove the (4) Bolts Securing the Plug Plate..................................................................2-6
Figure 2-7 Remove Plug Plate and Gasket ........................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-8 Pull the Wires out the Bottom of the Positioner.................................................................2-7
Figure 2-9 Secure the Gasket and Removable Plug to the Bottom Egress .......................................2-7
Figure 2-10 Secure the Plug Plate and Gasket to the Side Egress....................................................2-8
Figure 2-11 Powered with 12 VDC .....................................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-12 Powered with 24 VDC ...................................................................................................2-10
Figure 2-13 Powered with VAC.........................................................................................................2-11
Figure 2-14 PI-35 Payload Mounting Hole Pattern...........................................................................2-12
Figure 2-156 PI-150 Payload Mounting Hole Pattern........................................................................2-13
Figure 3-1 GUI Layout.........................................................................................................................3-3
Figure 5-1 Start Up Screen.................................................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-2 Menu Screen .....................................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-3 Protocol Setup Screen.......................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-4 Dome Screen......................................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-5 Keyboard Setup Screen ....................................................................................................5-5

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Table of Tables
Table 1-1 Positioner Specifications......................................................................................................1-4
Table 1-2 Default Joystick Controller (P/N: 5098901) Specifications.................................................1-4
Table 1-3 Standard Cables.................................................................................................................1-7
Table 2-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Installation ...........................................................2-2
Table 3-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Operation.............................................................3-2
Table 3-2 Limit Stop Adjustment Numbers.......................................................................................3-10
Table 3-3 Default Limit Stop Numbers..............................................................................................3-11
Table 5-1 Troubleshooting the Positioner...........................................................................................5-1
Table 5-2 Troubleshooting the Controller ...........................................................................................5-2
Table 5-3 Resetting the Protocol ........................................................................................................5-4
Table 5-4 Resetting the Baud Rate.....................................................................................................5-5

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Safety Summary
This section describes safety information for the PositionIt and its default joystick controller.
These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply throughout
installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Be sure to read and understand
the entire manual before performing any procedure outlined in this manual.
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS
Warnings highlight an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition,
statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel
or long-term health hazards.
Cautions highlight an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition,
statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment or loss of mission effectiveness.
Note: Notes highlight an essential operating or maintenance procedure, condition, or
statement.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedures.
These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply throughout
installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Additional precautions which apply
to specific procedures and steps may be listed with the procedure or step to which they
apply.
Electrocution Hazard! Do not touch live wires. Make sure all power has been disconnected
prior to performing installation or maintenance. Make certain that the area is free of
overhead power lines and other unwanted sources of electricity. Do not operate the system
during an electrical storm. Follow local safety regulations when working near energized
power lines. Be sure to allow sufficient clearance on all sides of the mast to allow for side
sway. Death or serious injury could result if proper precautions are not performed.
Resuscitation! Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern
methods of resuscitation.
Pinch Point Hazard! Keep clear of moving parts. Be sure to stay clear of the positioner
during operation. Moving parts can crush and cut resulting in serious injury.

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Crush Hazard! Do not stand directly beneath the positioner or payload. Be certain payload
is properly installed and secured. In locations or areas where the risk of injury occurs, or any
part of the assembly may become detached or fall for any reason, a strong safety chain or
wire hawser should be attached between the equipment and the mounting surface. At all
times, normal safety precautions must be employed. Death or serious injury could result if
positioner fails suddenly.
Safety Equipment! Helmets or hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and safety shoes or
combat boots must be properly worn while working in the deployment area. Death or serious
injury could result if proper safety equipment is not properly worn.
Trained Personnel Only! Installation, operation, and maintenance to be performed by
trained and authorized personnel only. Death or serious injury could result if proper
installation, inspection, operation, and maintenance procedures are not observed.
Lifting Hazard! Manually lifting over 55 lb. (25kg) is prohibited. All lifting equipment must be
thoroughly examined annually by a competent person.
Safety Instruction –Remote Control! The equipment is subject to remote control and may
be operated at any time. Persons working on the equipment should take appropriate
precautions to ensure that any unexpected movement does not occur as this could lead to
injury.
Equipment Damage! All persons installing and maintaining this equipment should be
suitably qualified and work to national and local standards and codes of practice.
Equipment Damage! Each positioner contains a 1.85 amp self-resetting circuit breaker to
protect the PC board. Do not disassemble the positioner side plates, or separate from the
pedestal. Doing so will break the environmental seal and potentially cause improper stop
limit settings. This will void the warranty.

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Section 1 Introduction
Review this manual in its entirety. Contact the Will-Burt Company with any questions before
performing any procedure outlined in this manual.
The PositionIt™system is a pan and tilt positioner system used as a platform for many
different applications. This system is designed to remotely position a suitable payload and
may be attached on top of a mast. This manual covers the following models of PositionIt:
•PI-35 (P/N: MM233TX2TXRX2)
•PI-75 (P/N: HM211TXXDXRX2)
•PI-150 (P/N: HM211TX2DXRX2)
The PositionIt does not currently support the following:
•GPS Control
•Infrared Remote Control
•RS-232 GUI Interface (customer supplied only)
•Mast Up / Down Control
1.1 Safety Precautions
Refer to the Safety Summary for precautions to be observed while installing, operating,
maintaining, or troubleshooting this equipment.
1.2 How this Manual is Organized
This manual is organized into the following sections:
Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Installation
Section 3 Operation
Section 4 Maintenance
Section 5 Troubleshooting
Section 6 Appendix
Section 7 Drawings

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1.3 Additional Documentation
In addition to this manual, the controller ships with the controller manual. Reference this
manual for additional information on the function of the controller.
1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols
Throughout this manual, the following will be used:
General Terms:
•Positioner refers to the PositionIt (PI-35, PI-75 & PI-150).
•Controller refers to the default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901).
•System refers to the entire positioner and controller system.
•Payload refers to the object or equipment being moved by the positioner.
Positions
•Home (Figure 1-1) to refer to the factory set preset position [0] (zero) which is set to
move the positioner to the mid-point of both the pan and tilt. In this position, the tilt
platform will be horizontal, and the pan axis will be in the center position. In this
position, the rear of the positioner is the side facing the side egress on the mounting
pedestal. Note that the offset on the left of the positioner, as you face the side
egress, is wider than the offset to the right. The positioner ships in the home position.
Figure 1-1 Home Position (PI-150 Shown)
Side Egress
Note That the Left Offset
is Wider Than the Right

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•Stowed refers to a customer-set preset position which the positioner moves the
payload to a desired pan and tilt position for travel or safe storage. The customer
should set this as preset [1].
•Unstowed refers to a customer-set preset position which the positioner moves the
payload to a desired pan and tilt position from the stowed position. The customer
should be sure the positioner can be safely moved to this position from the stowed
position without causing damage. The customer should set this as preset [2].
Directions
•When operating the positioner, directions are given as follows:
Home Position
Top Down View
Figure 1-2 Positioner Directions (PI-150 Shown)
•When using the default joystick:
oPushing the joystick forward will tilt the positioner towards the rear
oPulling the joystick back will tilt the positioner towards the front
oMoving the joystick to the right will rotate the joystick clockwise
oMoving the joystick to the left will rotate the joystick counterclockwise
Symbols:
•Characters inside < > as in <Success!> represent text that appears on the display
screen.
•Characters inside [ ] as in [1] represent buttons or keys being used.
•Arrows as in “▲, ►, ▼, ◄” represent the direction(s) the positioner is moving in.
These arrows are shown on the display screen of the default joystick controller (P/N:
5098901).
Side Egress
Left
Right
Front
Rear (Side with
Side Egress)
Left
Right
Rotate Clockwise
Towards Right
Rotate
Counterclockwise
Towards Left
Move Up From Front
Move Down to Front

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1.5 Specifications
Table 1-1 lists specifications for the positioner. Table 1-2 lists specifications for the default
joystick controller.
Table 1-1 Positioner Specifications
PI-35
PI-75
PI-150
Payload Capacity
35 ft.-lb. (47 Nm)
75 ft.-lb. (101 Nm)
150 ft.-lb. (202
Nm)
Overall Height
9.8 in. (248mm)
11.32 in. (287.7
mm)
11.32 in. (287.7
mm)
Overall Width
10.8 in. (273mm)
9.7 in. (246.0 mm)
12.4 in. (314.0
mm)
Weight
21 lb. (9.5kg)
35 lb. (15.9 kg)
37 lb. (16.8 kg)
Operating Temperature
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Pan Degrees of Rotation
± 400° (± 200°)
Tilt Degrees of Rotation
180° (± 90°)
Pan Speed (Proportional)
1 to 12° / second
1 to 6.5° / second
Tilt Speed (Proportional)
1 to 12° / second
1 to 5.5° / second
Backlash
≤ 0.15°
Repeatability
≤ 0.3°
Maximum Continuous
Power
44 W
Maximum Continuous
Current
1.85 amps
Input Voltage
24 VDC
Protocol
Pelco D used (Pelco P available)
Ingress Protection Rating
IP68
Baud Rate
2,400 bps
Table 1-2 Default Joystick Controller (P/N: 5098901) Specifications
Specifications
Input Voltage
12 VDC
Rating Power
0.5 watts
Communication Interface
RS485
Communication Frequency
2,400 bps used (4,800; 9,600; 19,200 bps available)
Operating Temperature
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Dimensions (W x H x L)
5.4 x 4.2 x 6.6 in. (136 x 105 x 168 mm)
Weight
0.89 lb. (0.40 kg)
Protocol
Pelco D used

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1.6 Major Components
The major components of the system are:
•Positioner
•Controller
•Power/Data Cable
•Positioner Power Supply
•Step Up Converter
•Step Down Converter
1.6.1 Positioner
The positioner comes in (3) models, the PI-35 (P/N: MM233TX2TXRX2), PI-75 (P/N:
HM211TXXDXRX2) and PI-150 (P/N: HM211TX2DXRX2).
The pan and tilt positioner:
•Is made of die-cast aluminum casing
•Uses stainless steel fasteners
•Has weather and dust proofing to an IP68 rating
•Is designed to minimize backlash
•Is configured to run on RS485 data using Pelco D protocol
•Contains an internal tether to prevent the pan and tilt head from separating from the
mast in the event of an impact load separating the pan and tilt head from the base
•Ships with the PositionIt Operator’s Manual (this manual)
Figure 1-3 Positioners
MM233TX2TXRX2
HM211TXXDXRX2
HM211TX2DXRX2

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1.6.2 Controller
The default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) (Figure 1-4):
•Controls pan and tilt functions
•Is Pelco D compatible
•Has a joystick, LCD Screen and a keyboard
•Has programmable presets
•Has programmable electronic limits
•Has speed control
•Ships with the controller manual
•Is not designed to handle inclement weather and should be kept in a protected
environment
Figure 1-4 Default Joystick Controller (Left: With Keyboard Cover On. Right: With Keyboard Cover Off.)
Joystick
LCD Screen
Keyboard
Keyboard
Cover

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1.6.3 Power/Data Cable
The power/data cable (Figure 1-5) consists of (2) power wires (16 AWG twisted pair) and (2)
control wires (22 AWG twisted pair). The cable ships with a straight connector (PT06W14-
5S) installed on one end and loose wires on the other end to allow for a Nycoil pull. The end
with the loose wires can be cut if the customer requires a shorter length.
Figure 1-5 Power/Data Cable
Table 1-3 provides the part numbers for the standard cables.
Table 1-3 Standard Cables
Will-Burt
Part Number
Length
5611601
35 ft. (10 m)
5611602
66 ft. (20 m)
5611603
99 ft. (30 m)

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1.6.4 Positioner Power Supply
The positioner power supply (P/N: 208016) (Figure 1-6) is used in systems using 120 VAC
(50 or 60 Hz) or 240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) to convert the AC power to 24 VDC input power for
the positioner. The power supply has short circuit, overcurrent, overvoltage, and over
temperature protections. It is an IP67 design and is suitable for dry, damp, or wet locations.
Figure 1-6 Positioner Power Supply
1.6.5 Barrel Connector (2.1 mm)
The 2.1 mm barrel connector (P/N: 5195601) (Figure 1-7) can be used to connect the
controller to the step down converter or 12 VDC power source.
Figure 1-7 Barrel Connector

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1.7 Quick Overview
This section provides a quick overview of the system. Be aware of and follow all associated
precautions when performing these procedures.
To install the positioner (Section 2 ):
1. Mount the positioner with (4) high-strength ⅜ in. or M8 stainless steel bolts and nuts.
See Section 2.5 for additional detail and bolt pattern.
2. Wire the positioner according to the schematic (Section 7). See Section 2.6 for
additional detail.
3. Mount the payload with appropriate hardware. See Section 2.7 for additional detail.
To operate the positioner (Section 3):
1. Attach the controller.
2. Operate the positioner using the controller. See Section 3 for additional detail on the
function of the default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901).
3. If required, see Section 3.3.7 for information on how to use preset positions.
4. If required, see Section 3.3.8 for information on how to adjust the electronic limit
stops. The positioner ships from the factory with electronic limit stops set. There are
no hard stops.

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