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Broadcast Jib Arm Quick Start Guide

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Broadcast Jib Arm Quick Start Guide

Broadcast Jib Arm

Quick Start Guide

Contents

Chapter 1

Summary of Contents for MRMC-2165-00

Page 1: ...Broadcast Jib Arm Quick Start Guide QSG Product code MRMC 2165 00 Product Covered MRMC 2159 00...

Page 2: ...in this document is accurate and up to date Mark Roberts Motion Control continuously strives to improve their products and may make changes to the hardware firmware and software described in this doc...

Page 3: ...Broadcast Jib Arm Quick Start Guide Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start 1 Overview 1 Safety 2 Tripod Safety 2 Mounting Jib Arm on Tripod 3 Connecting the Cables 6 Jib Arm 8 Setting Jib Arm Weight 8 Cable A...

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Page 5: ...bility to be used with a PTZ type camera unit controlled using MRMC s Polymotion Chat software is designed to help you achieve automated smooth and repeatable camera motions It can handle a total payl...

Page 6: ...between the rotor motor and the PTZ Do not insert hands and fingers in any crevices especially when the E stop is released The robot includes moving parts and motors and can result in serious injury...

Page 7: ...3 Mounting Jib Arm on Tripod 1 Unpack the tripod and wheel it to a sturdy and levelled floor 2 Two people lift the Jib Arm and thread the umbilical cable through the centre cavity in the tripod Jackin...

Page 8: ...d tighten the 4 x M8 x 20 Cap head screws to secure the arm to the base 5 Attach the weight shaft to the arm using the screw supplied 6 Add the weights and tighten the 2x weight clamps using the 4 x s...

Page 9: ...Broadcast Jib Arm Quick Start Guide 5 Notes...

Page 10: ...ide 6 Connecting the Cables Cable wrap PTZ Camera SDIVIDEO CAM ERA ETH CAM ERA POW ER 250VAC Power 24V PSU Jib Arm Connection Jib Arm Ethernet E STOP Note Cable connections in the arm are done at the...

Page 11: ...Broadcast Jib Arm Quick Start Guide 7 Flair PC Mini Teensy USB Joystick Mains Mains E stop Broadcast Panel Polymotion Chat Server Eth ern et for Jib Ar m Wifi Dongle HDMI SDI VIDEO Jib Arm Power...

Page 12: ...ower the Jib arm by hand unless guided by the procedure below The cable should remain under tension all the time Caution DO NOT place any object greater than 4 2kg on the load platform Caution DO NOT...

Page 13: ...thly on the drum without snagging or turning on itself Winding down then back up should rectify most issues The arm is now safe to operate Cable Adjustments If the arm is noted to sway and if you can...

Page 14: ...riate to the install site To prevent improper motion outside the software limits mechanical switches are provided Fit the stop bolts into the most appropriate tapped holes for each direction of rotati...

Page 15: ...arm switches are used to catch Jib arm down and up limits These will be factory set If the jib arm motion needs to be further limited then the lever may be adjusted on the switch The Software limits...

Page 16: ...Broadcast Jib Arm Quick Start Guide 12 Notes...

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Page 18: ...kg PTZ Type camera unit Boom Platform reach 2000mm from pivot Lift Range 2890mm Max 300mm Min subject to tripod support Reach 2454mm when boom is horizontal Max Speeds Rotation 20 s Lift 150mm s Motio...

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Page 20: ...Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd Unit 3 South East Studios Blindley Heath Surrey RH7 6JP United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1342 838000 info mrmoco com www mrmoco com...