Fusion FHR-35

Robotic Pan and Tilt Head

Installation and Configuration Guide

Part No. V4096-0001

www.vintenradamec.com

Original Instructions: English

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FHR-35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head

Contents

Safety and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Box Contents and Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mounting Supports and Adaptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cable Management Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Removing the Camera Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Pan and Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the Pan Mechanical Hard Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ceiling Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pozi Loc Tripod Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HD Tripod Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Locking/Unlocking the Camera Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mounting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Balancing the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ICE Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ICE Tool Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using ICE Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the Zero Position and Soft Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Soft Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

General Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Safety and Warnings

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.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 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.

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.

WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty.

WARNING!

Risk of personal injury. All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual handling techniques. It is the responsibility of the individual and the local organisation to enforce safe working practices at all times.

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 practices at all times.

CAUTION! This product is designed for robotic use only and is operated remotely. Do not attempt to manually operate this product.

Electrical Connection

WARNING! This product must be connected to a power supply of the same voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated on the product and described in the specification section of this manual. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user-servicable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING! The IEC connector is the primary disconnect device and must be accessible both during and after installation of the product.

WARNING! Inspect the AC cable regularly for signs of wear or damage. If the AC cable is damaged, the product must be returned to Vinten Radamec for repair.

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).

Ventilation and Overheating

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 and openings.

Cleaning and Maintenance

CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces. To clean mechanical surfaces, use only detergent-based cleaners.

FHR-35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head

Safety and Warnings

CAUTION! Do not use oil or grease on any exposed part of the product. This is unnecessary and traps dirt which acts as an abrasive.

CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Do not lift or carry the head by the top cover.

Intended Use

This product is designed for use within television studios to support and balance a camera together with ancillary equipment weighing up to 16 kg (35 lb). Camera operators can remotely control camera zoom and focus and movements about the pan and tilt axes using Vinten Radamec control systems.

Safe Working Environment

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 heads and pedestals are located.

Personnel should be made aware of the potential hazards of working in a robotic environment. To avoid personal injury, personnel should always exercise caution when working in the vicinity of robotic equipment. The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury or injury to others and therefore caution is essential.

Safe Operating Zone

The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 1 m

(3 ft) outside of the footprint of the pan and tilt head. In most installations, the teleprompter (if installed) is mounted on to the head and protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the head.

The footprint must take into account the overhang of the teleprompter and/or other payload equipment as the head moves about the pan axis.

Personnel need to be trained and aware of how far the head and pedestal can move, the speeds involved and the need to stay clear of robotic equipment at all times.

Warning Signs

Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace alerting personnel that robotic equipment is in use and may move suddenly without warning.

If personnel are working on robotic or associated equipment, ensure a warning sign is placed at the controller (control panel) to alert operators that work is being carried out.

Safety Notes for Operators

Each remote controlled head and/or pedestal in the system should remain within the view of the operator at all times. Do not operate a head and/or pedestal if it cannot be seen.

Before and during remote operation, the operator must verify visually that the active area is clear of hazards and 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 after it has started.

Operators must familiarise themselves with the working footprint of the robotic head, including all associated equipment

(lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter, etc.), to prevent inadvertent collisions or injury to personnel.

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Components and Connections

Front View

10

11

12

13

Rear View

4

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power cable with IEC connector

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data LED

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Genlock LED

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Top cover

Service port

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet port

Network ID label

8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cable management bracket

9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting plate

10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera cradle

11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt lock

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General purpose connector

13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lens interface connector

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Box Contents and Tools Required

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera cradle

2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle screws and washers

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB stick

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FHR-35 Robotic pan and tilt head

5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet cable

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large cable management bracket

NI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and Configuration Guide

NI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick Setup Guide

NI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable ties x5

NI . . . . . 10-32 U x .625 in. pan head screws and washers x6

NI . . . . . . . . . . . . . M6 x 16 cap head screws and washers x4

NI . . . . . . . 3/8" BSW x 3/4" cap head screws and washers x2

NI = Not Illustrated

Tools required

®

Pozidriv PZ-1 screwdriver

4 mm Allen key

5 mm Allen key

5/16" Allen key

5/32" Allen key

Torque screwdriver

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Mounting Supports and Adaptors

NO.

1

MOUNTING

SUPPORT OR

ADAPTOR

VMA plate

PART NO.

AM-VMA-105

MOUNT

OPTION

HD tripod

2

3

4

5

Wall mounting bracket

AM-WBKT-102

Ceiling mounting bracket

AM-CEIL-102

Wall

Ceiling

Adaptor with

Quickfix groove

V4096-1013

Quickfix adaptor 3490-3

Pozi Loc tripod

HD tripod

HD tripod

6

7

8

Radamec adaptor column

150 mm bowl adaptor

196-728-0044

3104-3

Quickfix 150 mm bowl adaptor

3143-3

Ceiling

Pozi Loc tripod

Pozi Loc tripod

Pozi Loc tripod

Cable Management Brackets

The FHR-35 is supplied with a cable management bracket fitted to the base. Camera and head connecting cables can be neatly secured to the bracket providing strain relief for the connectors.

Depending on the camera and head setup, the larger cable management bracket can be fitted.

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Removing the Camera Cradle

The first step in installing the head is to set the mechanical hard stops to limit the movement of the head about the pan and tilt axes. To set these limits, the camera cradle must be removed.

1.

Using a 4 mm Allen key, remove the two screws and washers securing the camera cradle.

V4096-2075

Supplied fitted to the head

V4096-2082

2.

Pull the camera cradle away from the tilt mounting plate.

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Setting the Pan and Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops

The FHR-35 is fitted with adjustable mechanical hard stops that safely restrict the range of movement about the pan and tilt axes. The pan and tilt mountings have a fixed stop and two adjustable stop rings that are locked at the required maximum and minimum limits of movement.

Setting the pan and tilt mechanical hard stops ensures that:

- The head and payload cannot collide with any fixed objects within the working robotic footprint of the head.

- The payload will not collide with the head or the mounting bracket or support.

- Undesirable areas of the studio are kept out of shot.

When the mechanical hard stops are locked in position, the head will not be able to drive beyond them. However, the head is still able to drive and collide into the mechanical hard stops. To prevent this, soft limits are programmed into the head at points within the range of the mechanical hard stops. This eliminates the risk of constant collision with the mechanical hard stops, and also restricts the head’s movement range further whenever necessary. See the section Setting the Zero Position and Soft Limits for more details.

1.......................

Tilt fixed stop

2.......................

Tilt stop rings

3......................

Pan fixed stop

4......................

Pan stop rings

1.

(a) Place the camera cradle over the tilt mounting.

Move the tilt mounting in a clockwise direction to the required maximum limit of movement.

(b) Remove the camera cradle. Move the large outer ring clockwise until it rests on the fixed stop.

(c) Secure the grub screw into position using a

2.5 mm Allen key. Tighten the screw to a minimum of 1.5 Nm (13.3 lbf-in.).

2.

(a) Place the camera cradle over the tilt mounting.

Move the tilt mounting in a counterclockwise direction to the required minimum limit of movement.

(b) Remove the camera cradle. Move the inner ring clockwise until it rests on the large outer ring stop.

(c) Secure the grub screw into position using a 2.5 mm

Allen key. Tighten the screw to a minimum of

1.5 Nm (13.3 lbf-in.).

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Setting the Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops b b c c

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Setting the Pan Mechanical Hard Stops

3.

(a) Move the pan mounting in a counterclockwise direction to the required minimum limit of movement.

(b) Move the large outer ring counterclockwise until it rests on the fixed stop.

(c) Secure the grub screw into position using a

2.5 mm Allen key. Tighten the screw to a minimum of 1.5 Nm (13.3 lbf-in.).

a

4.

(a) Move the pan mounting in a clockwise direction to the required maximum limit of movement.

(b) Move the inner ring counterclockwise until it rests on the outer ring stop.

(c) Secure the grub screw into position using a

2.5 mm Allen key.

Tighten the screw to a minimum of 1.5 Nm

(13.3 lbf-in.).

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Ceiling Mounting

2.

Mount the head to the ceiling bracket or column.

The FHR-35 can be mounted to the ceiling using either a column mount (part no. 196-728-0044) or a bracket (part no.

AM-CEIL-102). When mounting the head to a ceiling support, the camera cradle must be inverted.

1.

Refit the camera cradle to the tilt mounting in an inverted orientation.

Using a 4 mm Allen key, secure in position using the two screws and washers.

Radamec Adaptor Column

(196-728-0044)

Using a 5 mm Allen key, attach the head to the column mounting using the four M6 cap head screws and washers provided.

Ceiling Mounting Bracket

(AM-CEIL102 )

Using a 5/16" Allen key, a ttach the head to the ceiling mounting bracket using the six 10-32 cap head screws and washers provided.

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Wall Mounting

The FHR-35 can be mounted to a wall using the wall mounting bracket (part no. 196-728-0044). When mounting the head to the wall, the cradle is fitted to the head in the standard position.

1.

Fit the camera cradle to the tilt mounting in the standard positioning. Using a 4 mm

Allen key, secure in position using the two screws and washers.

2.

Using a 5/16" Allen key, attach the head to the wall mounting bracket using the six 10-32 cap head screws and washers provided.

The FHR-35 can be mounted onto the following Pozi Loc tripods:

- Vinten two-stage aluminium EFP Pozi Loc tripod (part no. V4086-0001).

- Vinten two-stage carbon fibre EFP Pozi Loc tripod (part no. 3881-3).

When mounting the head to the tripod, the cradle is fitted to the head in the standard position.

1.

Fit the camera cradle to the tilt mounting in the standard positioning.

Using a 4 mm Allen key, secure in position using the two screws and washers.

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Pozi Loc Tripod Mounting Options

2.

Mount the head to the Pozi Loc tripod using one of the following three mounting options.

Radamec Adaptor Column

(196-728-0044)

Using a 5 mm Allen key, attach the Radamec adaptor column to the head using the four M6 screws and washers provided.

Mount onto the tripod using the

150 mm bowl adaptor.

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Pozi Loc Tripod Mounting Options

Adaptor with Quickfix

Groove (V4096-1013)

Using a 5 mm Allen key, attach the adaptor with Quickfix groove to the head using the four M6 screws and washers provided. Mount onto the tripod using either the 150 mm bowl adaptor or the

Quickfix 150 mm bowl adaptor.

V4096-1013 Adaptor with

Quickfix groove

3104-3 150 mm bowl adaptor

3143-3 Quickfix 150 mm bowl adaptor

The FHR-35 can be mounted onto the following heavy-duty

(HD) tripods:

- Vinten HDT-1 single-stage tripod (part no. 3901-3).

- Vinten HDT-2 two-stage tripod (part no. 3902-3).

When mounting the head to the tripod, the cradle is fitted to the head in the standard position.

1.

Fit the camera cradle to the tilt mounting in the standard positioning. Using a 4 mm Allen key, secure in position using the two screws and washers.

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HD Tripod Mounting Options

2.

Mount the head to the HD tripod using one of the following three mounting options.

Radamec Adaptor Column

(196-728-0044)

Using a 5 mm Allen key, attach the Radamec adaptor column to the head using the four M6 screws and washers provided. Attach the head and column onto the tripod using the four bolts retained underneath the tripod mount.

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HD Tripod Mounting Options

VMA Plate (AM-VMA-105)

Using a 5/16" Allen key, attach the

VMA plate to the head using the six 10-32 screws provided. The head can then be directly mounted on the tripod.

Adaptor with Quickfix Groove (V4096-1013)

Using a 5 mm Allen key, attach the adaptor with Quickfix groove to the head using the four M6 screws and washers provided. Mount onto the tripod with a Quickfix adaptor.

Locking/Unlocking the Camera Cradle

Before installing or adjusting the camera or payload, the tilt lock must be engaged. The tilt lock mechanism holds the camera cradle in the horizontal position, to provide a stable platform when making adjustments. The tilt lock is operated by a slider button located on the top of the head.

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Mounting the Camera

1.

Using a 4 mm Allen key, loosen the two screws securing the camera cradle enough to slide the camera cradle to its lowest position.

Secure in position using the two screws.

Slide button back to disengage tilt lock

Unlocked

Slide button forward to engage tilt lock

Locked

Note: The tilt lock only operates when the camera cradle is in the horizontal position.

2.

Carefully position the camera onto the cradle. Align the mounting holes in the bottom of the camera with one of the slots on the cradle. Fit the two screws and tighten to secure the camera in position.

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Balancing the Head

The FHR-35 is designed to allow the camera and payload to swing about its own Centre of Gravity (C of G), as opposed to balancing with the use of springs or cams. The camera and payload are mounted onto the camera cradle so the resulting

C of G aligns with the tilt-axis pivot point, providing true balance.

When the head is correctly balanced, the robotic drives will need the minimum amount of effort to move the head. A correctly balanced head and payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain that position ‘hands off’.

Setting the Fore/Aft Balance

Ensure that the head and camera cradle are level before balancing. The camera and payload should be fitted on the cradle so that the load is balanced. This can be achieved by moving the camera forwards (Fore) or backwards (Aft) on the cradle.

CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Be prepared to prevent the camera and cradle from falling away suddenly.

1.

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.

2.

Hold and steady the camera cradle, and disengage the tilt lock. Carefully release the camera cradle and observe how it moves and where it stops.

If the camera cradle stops in a horizontal position (camera pointing directly forward) the balance is correct.

If the camera cradle tilts forward (points downwards) then the camera must be moved towards the rear of the head (aft).

If the camera cradle tilts backwards (points upward) then the camera must be moved towards the front of the head (fore).

FHR-35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head

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Balancing the Head

Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)

CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Be prepared to prevent the camera and camera cradle from falling away suddenly.

1.

Tilt the camera approximately 30° upward and release it.

If the camera stays in the same position when released, the payload is properly balanced with the C of G on the tilt axis.

3.

Reposition the camera as required on the camera cradle and secure in position. The horizontal balance is correct when the camera cradle comes to rest in a horizontal position.

4.

Tighten the bolts securing the camera to the cradle and recheck the horizontal balance. Readjust if necessary.

If the camera continues to move upwards after releasing the camera cradle, the payload is mounted too high—lower the camera cradle.

Note: If the camera has to be moved too far fore or aft to balance the head, you can remove the camera cradle base plate and refit it, using two screws, 50 mm further in the required direction.

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Balancing the Head

If the camera moves back towards the horizontal position when released, the payload is mounted too low—raise the camera cradle.

Electrical Connections

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.

WARNING! The IEC connector is the primary disconnect device and must be accessible both during and after installation of the product.

1.

Connect the lens interface cable to the lens interface connector on the FHR-35.

2.

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.

3.

After adjusting the C of G height it may be necessary to check that the fore and aft balance remains satisfactory.

Readjust the position of the camera horizontally on the camera cradle as required.

4.

After balancing, exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it operates smoothly.

2.

Connect the power cable and the

Ethernet cable.

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Installation

Powering Up Cable Management

To ensure a safe and tidy installation, all of the cables connected to the head can be secured neatly using the cable management bracket. Depending on the type of head mounting, the cables can also be secured to the tripod leg or mounting bracket using the cable ties provided.

CAUTION! Leave sufficient slack in the cables between the fixed mounting and the head for free and full range of movement.

CAUTION! Cables must be secured to the cable management bracket when head is mounted to a tripod.

Ceiling mounted

WARNING! Ensure that all personnel are clear from the robotic equipment before powering up.

CAUTION! Disengage tilt lock before powering up.

Before powering up the head, ensure that all external cable connections have been secured correctly.

To power up, press the power button located on the side of the head. The head will not move when powered up, but zoom and focus servos on the camera will take up their default positions on analogue lenses.

The LEDs located at the rear of the head, indicate that data communications (green LED) and a genlock signal (amber

LED) is present.

If the LEDs do not illuminate on power up, refer to the

Troubleshooting section of this manual.

Tripod or wall mount

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ICE Tool

ICE Tool Installation

The USB stick provided with the FHR-35 contains a software utility called ICE Tool. When installed onto a controller PC or laptop , ICE Tool can be used to change configuration settings in the head and setup the soft limits.

CAUTION! Risk of product damage. Soft limits must be set inside the range set for the hard limits.

Using ICE Tool

1.

To run the configuration software: a) Double-click the ICE Tool icon to display the login dialog box.

b) Select Customer Mode from the drop-down menu and click Continue to display the ICE Tool window.

ICE Tool Login

Installing ICE Tool

1.

Insert the USB stick into the PC and view the contents.

2.

Double-click on the ICE Tool Windows Installer icon to launch ICE Tool Wizard Setup.

3.

Click Next and tick to accept the license agreement.

4.

Click Next and select a location for the program to install to

(the default location Program Files\Vinten Radamec\Ice

Tool\ is recommended).

5.

Click Next for the software to automatically install.

6.

Click Finish to exit the Install Wizard.

Select User Mode

Customer Mode

Continue Exit

2.

Add the FHR-35 to the System tree: a) Expand the Available Hosts tree structure. b) Expand the FHR35 folder, to list all the available heads.

c) Double-click the Host ID of the required head to load it onto the

System tree.

Using ICE Tool

3.

Display the Configuration window for the required head: a) Expand the System tree structure.

b) Expand the FHR35 folder, to list all added heads.

c) Expand the Host ID of the required head.

d) Double-click the Head component to open the

Configuration window for the selected FHR-35 head.

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ICE Tool

Setting the Zero Position and Soft Limits

In the Configuration window, the zero point position and the soft limits can be set or changed. The head can be manually moved to the required minimum and maximum positions and the values stored (in degrees) by the software.

If the head is mounted in an inaccessible location, such as ceiling or wall mounted, where manually moving the head is not possible, the pan and tilt position values can be entered into the pan and tilt fields.

Setting the Zero Position

Setting a zero reference position before setting the soft limits will make the configuration of the head easier. The zero reference position for the tilt axis is, by default, when the camera cradle is in the horizontal position (tilt lock engaged).

1.

Manually move the head about the pan and tilt axes to approximately the midrange points within the set hard limits.

2.

Click the Set Zero button to store this position as zero degrees in pan and tilt.

3.

Click Apply to send and store the settings in the head .

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Soft Limits

Setting the pan and tilt soft limits

CAUTION! Risk of product damage. Soft limits must be set inside the range set for the hard limits.

There are two methods for setting the soft limits, depending on the accessibility of the mounting installation.

Accessible (or Manual) Mounting

1.

Move the pan mechanism to the required minimum position and click the Set Min button to store the value.

2.

Move the pan mechanism to the required maximum position and click the Set Max button.

3.

R epeat steps 1 and 2 to set the tilt axis minimum and maximum limits.

4.

Click Apply to send and store the settings in the head.

Inaccessible Mounting (Wall or Ceiling)

1.

Enter a minimum soft limit value in the pan and tilt Min

Limits boxes and click the Set Min button to store the value.

2.

Enter a maximum soft limit value in the pan and tilt Max

Limits boxes and click the Set Max button.

3.

Click Apply to send and store the settings in the head.

Setting the zoom and focus soft limits

Minimum and maximum soft limits can also be set for the lens focus and zoom. Units represent 0–100% of the full range for each setting.

1.

Set the lens to the required minimum zoom setting and click the Set Min button to store the value.

2.

Set the lens to the required maximum zoom setting and click the Set Max button to store the value.

3.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set limits for the focus.

4.

Click Apply to send and store the settings in the head.

Configuration Settings

Key settings can also be changed in the Configuration window:

Normalise Invert Axes

Select if the head is mounted upside down from the ceiling. Pan and tilt axes are reversed to give standard control on an inverted mount.

Enable Zoom Proportional

Select to enable the speed of pan and tilt movement to be proportional to the zoom angle

(zoomed in slower and zoomed out faster).

Axes Invert

Pan

Zoom

Tilt

Focus

Selecting a checkbox reverses the direction of the axis when controlled using a joystick.

Lens Type

Select the applicable lens type option from the drop-down menu.

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Maintenance

Regular Checks

Routine Use

During use, check the following:

Ÿ

Once a month check the balance of the camera and

payload and adjust if necessary.

No further routine maintenance is required.

Cleaning

WARNING! Disconnect and isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning.

We encourage regular cleaning of the product. During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. External electrical connection ports should only be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.

Cover the head when not in use. Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of non-use may be removed with a vacuum cleaner.

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Troubleshooting

Fault Check

Power supplied, but the camera cradle is not moving.

Check that the tilt lock is disengaged.

Head not operating.

Check that the power switch is ON.

Action

See Locking/unlocking the Camera

Cradle

See Powering up

Camera and payload moving too far on the pan and/or tilt axis.

Intermittent or no communications

Ensure that the power and Ethernet cables are connected and secure.

Check mains power supply to head.

See Electrical Connections

Check that power is being supplied from the pedestal, height drive or studio supply.

Check the setting of the hard and soft limits.

See Setting the Pan and Tilt Hard

Limit Stops

and

Setting Pan and Tilt Soft Limits

Check Ethernet cable.

Check the Ethernet cable is CAT5E FTP.

If possible, try using another Ethernet cable.

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General Notices

Parts List

Mounting supports and adaptors

Vinten 4-bolt adaptor (with Quickfix® groove) . . . . V4096-1013

VMA plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM-VMA-105

Radamec adaptor column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196-728-0044

Autocam ceiling mounting bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . AM-CEIL-102

Autocam wall mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM-WBKT-102

Vinten 4-bolt to 150 mm bowl adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3104-3

Vinten two-stage aluminium EFP Pozi Loc tripod . .

V4086-0001

Vinten two-stage carbon fibre EFP Pozi Loc tripod . . . . .

3881-3

Vinten HDT-1 single-stage tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3901-3

Vinten HDT-2 two-stage tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3902-3

User-replaceable parts

Mounting kit

(incl. cable management brackets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4096-1905

Specification

Physical data

Weight (with cradle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 kg (18 lb)

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247.4 mm (9.7 in.)

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323.5 mm (12.7 in.)

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.5 mm (7.6 in.)

Maximum payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 kg (35 lb)

Operating data

Operating temperature range . . 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)

Motor noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimal

Tilt range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90°

Pan range, max. (with mechanical end stops set) . . . . . . . 319°

Angular velocity (max) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60°/s

Angular acceleration (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60°/s

2

Angular acceleration (peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120°/s

2

Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 arcseconds

Robotic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full

Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None

Electrical data

Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100W

Power input . . . . . . . . . . . Autoranging 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Declaration of Conformity

Vitec Videocom Limited declares that this product has been manufactured in accordance with BS EN

ISO 9001:2008 and is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. A copy of the

Declaration of Conformity is available upon request.

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Compliance

RoHS Compliance Statement

Vitec Videocom Limited is compliant with the European Union

Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) that restricts the use of hazardous substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

The Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive).

Pollution Degree 2

This equipment is designed for operation in Pollution Degree 2 environments.

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Directive (2002/96/EC)

This symbol marked on the product or its packing indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or

European Community regions, separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health. The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources.

In countries outside the EU:

Dispose of this product at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment according to your local government regulations.

Visit our website for information on how to safely dispose of this product and its packaging.

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Compliance

FHR-35

V4096-0001

FCC Notice

This product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

Ÿ

Ÿ

Ÿ which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase separation between the equipment and receiver

Ÿ

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for assistance.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules,

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This product may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.

General Purpose Connector

The General Purpose Connector can be used to connect a

Camera Control Unit (CCU) or for switching and powering other camera accessories. The pin outs of the connector are given in the following table.

CAUTION: Total power drawn from the 12V pins of this

connector must NOT exceed 30W.

6

7

8

4

5

9

10

11

12

13

2

3

Pin No.

1

Description

Not connected

Aux GND

Aux +12V

Aux +12V

Not connected

CCU RXD422

CCU RXD232

GP I/O 3

GP I/O 0

GND

Aux GND

Aux GND

Aux +12V

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

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Pin No.

14

15

16

Description

Not connected

CCU TXD422

CCU TXD232

Not connected

GP I/O 1

GND

Aux GND

Aux +12V

Not connected

CCU TXD422

CCU RXD422

Not connected

GP I/O 2

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE

CONTINUING WITH THIS PROGRAM INSTALL:

Vitec Videocom Ltd End-User License Agreement (‘EULA’) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Vitec Videocom Ltd for the Vitec Videocom Ltd software product(s) identified above which may include associated software components, media, printed materials, and

‘online’ or electronic documentation (‘SOFTWARE PRODUCT’).

By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE

PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.

This license agreement represents the entire agreement concerning the program between you and Vitec Videocom Ltd,

(referred to as ‘licenser’), and it supersedes any prior proposal, representation, or understanding between the parties. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the

SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The

SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE.

The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as follows:

(a) Installation and Use. Vitec Videocom Ltd grants you the right to install and use copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on your computer running a validly licensed copy of the operating system for which the SOFTWARE PRODUCT was designed

[e.g. Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000,

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows Vista].

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End User License Agreement

b) Backup Copies. You may also make copies of the

SOFTWARE PRODUCT as may be necessary for backup and archival purposes.

2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

(a) Maintenance of Copyright Notices. You must not remove or alter any copyright notices on any and all copies of the

SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

(b) Distribution. You may not distribute registered copies of the

SOFTWARE PRODUCT to third parties.

(c) Prohibition on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and

Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

d) Rental. You may not rent, lease, or lend the SOFTWARE

PRODUCT.

(e) Support Services. Vitec Videocom Ltd may provide you with support services related to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT

(“Support Services”). Any supplemental software code provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA.

(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws.You must comply with all applicable laws regarding use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

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3. TERMINATION

Without prejudice to any other rights, Vitec Videocom Ltd may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT in your possession.

4. COPYRIGHT

All title, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the

SOFTWARE PRODUCT and any copies thereof are owned by

Vitec Videocom Ltd or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Vitec Videocom

Ltd.

5. NO WARRANTIES

Vitec Videocom Ltd expressly disclaims any warranty for the

SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is provided ‘As Is’ without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, noninfringement, or fitness of a particular purpose. Vitec Videocom Ltd does not warrant or assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

Vitec Videocom Ltd makes no warranties respecting any harm that may be caused by the transmission of a computer virus, worm, time bomb, logic bomb, or other such computer program.

Vitec Videocom Ltd further expressly disclaims any warranty or representation to Authorized Users or to any third party.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In no event shall Vitec Videocom Ltd be liable for any damages

(including, without limitation, lost profits, business interruption, or lost information) rising out of ‘Authorized Users’ use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, even if Vitec

Videocom Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will Vitec Videocom Ltd be liable for loss of data or for indirect, special, incidental, consequential

(including lost profit), or other damages based in contract, tort or otherwise. Vitec Videocom Ltd shall have no liability with respect to the content of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or any part thereof, including but not limited to errors or omissions contained therein, libel, infringements of rights of publicity, privacy, trademark rights, business interruption, personal injury, loss of privacy, moral rights or the disclosure of confidential information.

Vinten Radamec

A Vitec Group brand

Publication No. V4096-4980/4