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Stagehand Mini

Manual

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Specifications

Electrical

Specifications

Description

Value

Input Voltage

120VAC 50/60Hz 1P

Max Input Current

5 amps. Supply proper branch circuit protection
using UL Class T fuses or a Listed UL 489 Molded
Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) with a maximum
allowable rating of 20A.

Supplemental circuit protection is provided by the
fused power inlet. Replace with 5mm X 20mm
fast‐acting fuse rated for no more than 5amps.

Control Output Voltage

Variable voltage 0 to +/‐10VDC

Control Output Current

30mA max

Enable Circuit Output

1 N.O. dry contact

30VAC/42VDC max

120mA max

Auxiliary Serial Port

RS232

DB9 plug (male)

Drive Communication

RS485

Included in 15‐pin high‐density d‐sub connector
(female)

Auxiliary Output 1

1 N.O. dry contact

30VAC/42VDC max

120mA max

Auxiliary Output 2

1 N.O. dry contact

30VAC/42VDC max

120mA max

Summary of Contents for Stagehand Mini2

Page 2: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 2...

Page 3: ...nd 23 Jog the Motor 23 Brake Testing Error Bookmark not defined Auto Tuning Error Bookmark not defined Understanding the Status Display 24 Set an IP Address for Spikemark Cueing 26 Battery Backup for...

Page 4: ...om a single Stagehand which is another unique feature of the Mini2 that makes this controller a great choice for many shows This manual will guide you through Unpacking Installation Powering up Operat...

Page 5: ...Stagehand Mini2 is essentially two motion controllers built into a single 3U rack case The motion controllers are identical to the brains found inside the Stagehand Pro and is the most versatile cont...

Page 6: ...on the Stagehand platform and cue it with our Spikemark software The primary control output from the Stagehand Mini2 is a speed signal and an enable circuit for each of its two independent controller...

Page 7: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 7 z Figure 3...

Page 8: ...ically nothing Hydraulic systems also offer tremendous power to be packed into relatively small actuators However automating hydraulics with programmable speed and positioning has traditionally been t...

Page 9: ...VFD s have become more economical and provide a better solution in manner situations However there is still a lot of DC equipment with a useful life left and using a Mini2 to breathe new life into ol...

Page 10: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 10 Figure 5...

Page 11: ...orizontally so that the Stagehand remains vertical in the rack for proper heat ventilation Electrical Connections Once the Mini2 is installed in your rack it s time to take a look at the back side of...

Page 12: ...to insure that power will be removed from the amplifier enable signal instantly if the 24vdc Emergency Stop signal is interrupted However since the Mini2 does control power directly to the amplifier...

Page 13: ...t is prevalent in many venues so you should always be able to find a spare cable when needed Below is the pin out for the Showstopper Emergency Stop input Figure 10 Encoders and Limits Connections Two...

Page 14: ...ed pair wires to drastically reduce electrical interference and thus reduce the opportunity for inaccurate encoder data Encoders connected to the Stagehand must be equipped with differential line driv...

Page 15: ...hand will not allow further motion in the forward direction until the limit is cleared either by adjusting the switch mechanically or by moving in the reverse direction far enough to clear the limit s...

Page 16: ...as the Speed Encoder or it may be a separate encoder For instance a scissor lift that is driven by a variable speed pump needs a speed encoder on the pump motor but the positioning encoder should be...

Page 17: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 17 Single encoder Figure 14...

Page 18: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 18 Dual encoders Figure 15...

Page 19: ...agehand the Ethernet input will accept a CAT5 network cable with either a traditional RJ45 plug or a RJ45 plug with a Neutrik Ethercon shell installed Mouser Part 568 NE8MC B The Ethercon shell is an...

Page 20: ...ion 2 Serial Receive 3 Serial Transmit 5 Serial Common 9 5VDC Drive Comm HD15 The Mini2 has 15 pin high density D Sub connector that support a few nifty features some are currently used in our Spikema...

Page 21: ...mode but 0 speed Open Jogging at greater than 0 speed Closed Programmed cue started but running for less than 250ms Open Programmed cue has been running for at least 250ms Closed Aux Output 1 behavio...

Page 22: ...e name suggests when the Drive aka Amplifier is healthy and without a fault it can signal to the Mini2 through this input pin that it is ready and waiting to move If the drive has an internal fault th...

Page 23: ...nd Release the Emergency Stop button on your Showstopper Press the Forward Button Figure 18 While holding the Forward Button turn the Knob Clockwise slowly The brakes should release and the machine sh...

Page 24: ...unning and need to manually operate the Stagehand The following list explains the information that you can glean from the Stagehand display Network Connectivity Figure 19 When sitting idle the Stageha...

Page 25: ...se faults register a common Drive Fault message on the status display and in Spikemark Consult the Mitsubishi A700 manual for the exact fault description the error code is displayed on VFD keypad To c...

Page 26: ...have a unique address The easiest address scheme to adopt is to share the first three segments of the IP address and just alter the last segment We typically use addresses that start 192 168 10 xxx T...

Page 27: ...in the wings If the next cue is run without noticing the issue the motor will try to run either way too far or not far enough and possibly cause a collision To prevent mishaps on stage during the sho...

Page 28: ...You need to either change the motor wiring or the encoder wiring Re wire the motor to match the encoder polarity Swap two power legs on the motor by swapping the wires on Pin 1 and Pin 2 inside the m...

Page 29: ...status display shows SET IP The motion controller is in IP Address setting mode which happens when the knob is pressed either intentionally or just bumped in passing Turn the knob until the cursor is...

Page 30: ...fic cue in a show please email us your show file and log file from Spikemark with a description of the issue We respond within 24 hours but usually it s just a matter of minutes Web forum http creativ...

Page 31: ...it protection is provided by the fused power inlet Replace with 5mm X 20mm fast acting fuse rated for no more than 5amps Control Output Voltage Variable voltage 0 to 10VDC Control Output Current 30mA...

Page 32: ...losed N C dry contact Reverse Limit Switch Voltage 12VDC Reverse Limit Switch Current 10mA Reverse Limit Switch Contact Type Normally Closed N C dry contact Ultimate Limit Switch Voltage 12VDC Ultimat...

Page 33: ...ion 1 073 741 824 counts Maximum Encoder Velocity 15 999 023 counts second Maximum Acceleration 15 999 023 counts second second Physical Specifications Figure 27 Wiring Diagram The following page is a...

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