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FAQ

6.1

Q: The motor does not initialize proper

Make sure that your torque parameter is set correctly.

6.2

Q: The motor is not recognized by the camera

Prove the connector of the motor to the camera. Make sure that the camera

is running a firmware version that supports the lens drive interface. The ATOM

one needs min. v.1.2.12, the ATOM one 4k mini needs min. v1.1.11.

6.3

Q: Where can I find firmware updates for my camera?

You can download the latest firmware and control software from our GitLab

repository:

Summary of Contents for ATOM one

Page 1: ...Operational Manual 1 Dream Chip Technologies ATOM one Motor Drive for ATOM one ATOM one 4k mini Dual Motor Lens Drive...

Page 2: ...ation 7 3 1 2 Distance limitation 7 3 1 3 Lens Dimensions 7 3 1 4 Environmental Conditions 7 3 2 Lens gear assembly 8 4 Setting up the Motor Drive 9 4 1 Mount the motor drive on the camera 9 4 2 Optim...

Page 3: ...8 8 2 For Customers in the U S A 18 Document Version 1 0 13 December 2019 Copyright by Dream Chip Technologies GmbH Any of the trademarks brand names or similar rights that are mentioned used or cited...

Page 4: ...to the delivery of safe effective and reliable products to their consumers a fundamental element of our Company s Targets Our mission is to bridge the gap between demand and offer by supporting our c...

Page 5: ...to the housing of the of the ATOM one and all ATOM one 4k mini models For simple mounting the motor has two 1 4 x 5mm tripod threads at the bottom side Any custom specific mounting can be done with 2...

Page 6: ...12 W so that it can be powered at 12V with less than 1A 2 3 Precision The resolution of the movement depends on the maximal turn angle of the lens The ATOM one Motor Drive probes the minimal und maxim...

Page 7: ...imensions table 3 1 2 Distance limitation The motor position can be adjusted to reach the iris focus or zoom position Depending of the used camera the minimum and maximum length is defined in the lens...

Page 8: ...30 35 and 40mm each This gives a wide range of lenses to be supported These gears can expand by 5mm These gears are covering a diameter range of 27 to 45mm Select the next smaller gear depending of y...

Page 9: ...g Teflon tape or Loctite to prevent the lens of loosening 4 1 Mount the motor drive on the camera First mount the connector plate on the bottom side of the camera with M3 PH2 screws Make sure that th...

Page 10: ...he connector plate There are two M2 hex screws on the bottom of the ATOM one Motor Drive The mount lock and motor adjust screw Both are M2 hex Fix the motor on the connector plate by tighten the mount...

Page 11: ...gle of 90 Make sure that the force pressing the motor gear in the lens gear is not too high Align the motors to the gears of the lens Tight the motor adjust screw Connect the Hirose connector in the A...

Page 12: ...the motor stop to early during the initialization run In this case the full range of the lens can not be used The parameter is different for each lens This optimization must be done by try and error A...

Page 13: ...se the corresponding Lens Template 2 If the used lens has no template all F Stops have to be filled in the table by hand If all values are filled in correctly press Transmit Table to Camera to store t...

Page 14: ...RCP1500 5 2 ProVideo Control Software The ATOM one Motor Drive is fully integrated in the ProVideo camera control software It gives easy access to all the motor functions To use the software you need...

Page 15: ...release of the Windows version of the software can be downloaded here https gitlab com dreamchip provideo downloads If you wish to use the GUI as the starting point of your own control software feel...

Page 16: ...of the motor to the camera Make sure that the camera is running a firmware version that supports the lens drive interface The ATOM one needs min v 1 2 12 the ATOM one 4k mini needs min v1 1 11 6 3 Q W...

Page 17: ...ligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personal other than Dream Chip Technologies GmbH representatives to install repair or service the product b...

Page 18: ...and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this...