NEWTON
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USER MANUAL
If using a long lens it is recommended to mount a forward lens support on rods; 15mm rods for lens
support or focus/iris/zoom motors can be attached to the dovetail base. After attaching the camera,
attach any auxilary devices such as focus/iris/zoom systems, interface dongles and cabling. Make sure
everything is tightly attached and cannot move or vibrate and strap together all cables tightly with cable
straps or Velcro.
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NOTICE
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It is highly recommended to always use a top mount on the camera, or a
full cage solution that gives the same function. The extra rigidity such a
solution gives is very important for optimal stabilization.
2.2.2
EXTERNAL CONNECTORS
Newton has a number of connectors, both on the pan box base and on the camera cradle. A few
of these provide direct pass-through functionality such as the two HD-SDI/BNC connectors and the
pass-through ethernet
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, while others are part of the control interface.
The control Ethernet connection on the pan box is used for connecting by Ethernet cable to the
Dominion controller.
The IACAN connectors, both the one on the pan box and on the camera cradle, are both used for
firmware upgrades and to connect camera/lens interface dongles.
Finally the power connections; the power in on the pan box is used to power the Newton. The
power out on the pan box is an unregulated output from either the batteries or the external power in,
whichever provides a higher voltage. The cradle power output is a regulated 15V output. To protect
the internal wiring of the Newton is has a limited output power, it is limited to 67 watt when running
on 12 volts, 84 watt when running on 15 volt and 105 watt when running on 20 volts or higher.
2.2.3
BALANCING
In order to use the Newton the head must be properly balanced. First and foremost the balance must
be done so that the motor can stabilize the payload, too much offset in one axis can make it impossible
to steer and stabilize that particular axis. The more meticulously balanced to head is the better the
stabilization will work especially in highly dynamic environments.
Before you start the process of balancing the Newton you need to make sure that everything that’s
needed is mounted to the head as the addition accessories will affect the balance. Remember to loosen
any top mounts and similar before trying to balance the camera and to re-tighten them when done.
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Can either be used for Ethernet or another signaling protocol with the right cable adapters
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