Miller 1078 Arrow fx 3 Operator'S Manual Download Page 4

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Thank you for purchasing the Arrow

 fx

 fluid head. 

This Miller product provides the user precise pan and tilt 

coordinates through seperated (pan and tilt) outputs. These 

outputs can be coupled with other equipment data to provide 

augmented visual effects during broadcast and production. 

The Arrow

 fx

 has been designed to suit a wide range of cameras, 

lenses and accessories as demanded by ENG, EFP, Studio and 

Field OB setups.

The robust design and construction of the Arrow

 fx

 fluid head 

offers maximum stability, accuracy and durability and includes 

precision ball bearing mounted fluid drag plate system in the pan 

and tilt assembly to deliver true fluid drag performance over the 

entire temperature and payload range. 

The fluid drag and the counterbalance system were designed to 

provide excellent control and repeatability and offer progressive 

equal increments of drag and torque.

The Arrow

 fx

 fluid head also offers illuminated single control 

location for operating pan-tilt, counterbalance and viewing 

bubble level.

Introduction

Safety Instructions

 

Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation 

of the Arrow

 fx

 fluid head and observe these instructions 

to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ensure that all 

equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and 

damage, also please ensure that the tripod is steady, secure and 

that the bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the 

camera. The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this 

piece of equipment.

    Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the fluid 

head.

•    Do not use magnets near or around the Arrow

 fx, 

this can 

effect the magnetic rings.

    Do not leave the camera unattended on the fluid head.

•    Do not release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK whilst the 

camera is at an angle.

•    Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached to the 

fluid head.

•    Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT is securely 

tightened.

•    Apply TILT LOCK when adding/removing equipment from 

the camera or when attaching/removing the camera from the 

fluid head.

•    Hold camera securely whilst changing counterbalance, pan 

drag or tilt drag settings.

•    Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the QUICK 

RELEASE KNOB.

•    Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to 

level the fluid head.

Summary of Contents for 1078 Arrow fx 3

Page 1: ...Fluid Head OPERATOR S MANUAL 1078 Arrow fx 3 Fluid Head 1080 Arrow fx 5 Fluid Head 1082 Arrow fx 7 Fluid Head ...

Page 2: ... Housing Sliding Platform Lock Illumination Button Bubble Level Camera Screws Pan Drag Control Tilt Drag Control Quick Release Knob Sliding Platform Camera Plate Tilt Lock Counterbalance Selector Clamp Nut Fig 1 Fig 2 Pan Lock CB Plus Selector Knob ...

Page 3: ...ing Base 4 2 Attaching Encoder Housing 5 3 Integration 6 4 Camera Set up 7 5 Counterbalance Control 8 6 Pan Tilt Drag Control 9 7 Pan Tilt Lock Control 9 8 Illumination 9 Maintenance 10 Battery Replacement 10 Storage 14 Spare Parts and Accessories 14 Warranty 14 Service Sales and Support 14 ...

Page 4: ...uction Safety Instructions Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the Arrow fx fluid head and observe these instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and damage also please ensure that the tripod is steady secure and that the bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the camera The...

Page 5: ...ove fig 3 a D150 Claw Ball Level 1290 is also available as an optional accessory 1 Attaching Mounting Base Available as an optional accessory is the Mitchell Base Adapter 1225 which can be attached using the 4 x 3 8 countersunk screws fig 4 or the 3 x M5 screws This allows you to mount the Arrow fx to any Mitchell base tripod pedestal etc D100 Claw Ball Mitchell Base Adapter ...

Page 6: ...les on the fluid head To remove the encoder housing simply unscrew the 2 x M5 screws fig 5 The encoder housing contains the ports RJ 45 for pan and tilt output fig 6 The housing has a LED lights to indicate correct RJ45 connection green and the reference point on the magnetic ring red Fig 5 Fig 6 A B Z Edge separation µs Resolution µm Output Diagram The output signal from the Arrow fx fluid head i...

Page 7: ...in two ways 1 The ArrowFX coupled with a camera can transit positional data of camera feed to allow for augmented virtual feed overlays fig 7 2 The ArrowFX can be used to control a remote head with camera fig 8 For details on an integrated Egripment control system refer to Appendix pg 14 Monitor Encoder Outputs Lens Data HDSDI Remote Head Slave Output Control Cable Interface Box ...

Page 8: ... backwards or forwards until a balance point C of G is achieved It is recommended to identify this point on the camera as it will be useful in step 2 6 2 4 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera or the QUICK RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR such that the C of G mark on the camera is approximately 10 20 mm behind the front edge of the CAMERA PLATE then securely tighten the screws 2 5 Align the CAMERA PLATE wi...

Page 9: ...s engaged The camera must be held securely while changing the counterbalance setting 3 1 For safety select counterbalance position 16 being the orange coloured marker on the CB SELECTOR KNOB pointing to position 16 and the CB PLUS SELECTOR KNOB displaying an orange marker 3 2 Hold the camera and release the TILT LOCK then gently tilt the camera from the horizontal position forward then backward an...

Page 10: ...The Arrow fx fluid head offers high capacity caliper disc brake system to hold the fluid head in a fixed pan and or tilt position Camera position will not change when applying or releasing the pan tilt locks Do not pan or tilt the fluid head whilst the PAN or the TILT LOCK is partially applied 8 Illumination The Arrow fx fluid head offers illumination of the PAN TILT DRAG CONTROL settings BUBBLE L...

Page 11: ...s Battery Replacement The Arrow fx fluid head uses a single GP23A type 12 Volt bat tery for Illumination Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance Duracell MN21 23 Eveready A23 or Vinnic L1028 Using a Phillips head 1 screw driver remove the two RETAINING SCREWs BATTERY DOOR and the old battery Insert the new battery as shown in fig 12 Insert the tab on the BATTERY ...

Page 12: ... Camera platform Quick release camera plate with 1 4 and 3 8 screws Sliding range 120mm 4 7 Height above bowl 200mm 7 9 mitchell base 205mm 8 1 D100mm D150mm bowl Mounting base Flat base Illuminated controls Bubble level pan tilt drag controls Temperature range 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Pan handle Telescopic 390 to 590mm 15 4 to 23 2 Encoder type Incremental with reference mark Tilt resolution 983 04...

Page 13: ...12 Technical Illustrations 190 7 4 100 3 9 237 9 3 77 3 0 200 7 9 194 7 6 Fig 13 ...

Page 14: ...repair work Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller authorised service agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage For information regarding sales and service of Miller products or for your nearest Miller representative please contact us via our website or at the following MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIP...

Page 15: ...14 Appendix Fig 14 Fig 15 When the Arrow fx is integrated with the third party Egripment remote system head use the following network diagram Reference only refer to Egripment ...

Page 16: ...millertripods com MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel 61 2 9439 6377 Fax 61 2 9438 2819 Email sales miller com au D11800 1 ...

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