Round Rail Quick Start Guide
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Chapter
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Assembling the track
Safety
•
Due to the size and weight of track sections, it is recommended that
you use at least
two
people to assemble it.
•
Motion control rigs have powerful motors that can injure, so take
care not to get near the rig while it is switched on.
•
Do not step over the track when the rig is switched on — walk
around it instead.
Overview
Thank you for using Round Rail and Cable Chain System from Mark
Roberts Motion Control (MRMC). The track is designed to help you
achieve pixel-perfect repeatability of your camera moves by supplying
smooth, rigid support when using large motion control robots such as the
Talos over long distances.
Before you start
When deciding on the location and orientation of the track, keep in mind
the following important points:
Before laying the track,
assess the site
to see how level and
firm the ground or floor is. If you will be laying more than two
track sections on a reasonably level floor, laying the middle
section first and working outward can help prevent any
unevenness of the floor from accumulating from section to
section, beyond the ability of the track height adjustment range
to cope. Beyond this range you will need to use additional
supports to keep the track flat and level.
