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YMER 3

OPERATORS GUIDE

March 2020

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Manual Override

The Hedén Ymer system features a manual override function that can be used to take manual control over the lens when 

the motor is idling. 5 seconds after the last input the power to the motor is cut off to preserve energy and the manual 

override function can be used. The lens can now be freely moved without the motor resisting or getting out of calibration. 

If any of the contols on the transmitter is moved the corresponding motor is reactivated and goes back to the position 

decided by the controller. 

All settings like calibration, limits and macro are not affected by using this function.

Limits 

Llimits lets you set 2 limits in the knob range and move the motor only between these points. Turning the control knob 

beyond the assigned points will activate the transmitters vibrator. To enter this mode move to desired start position then 

short press limit button. Move to desired second position and press button again. To exit mode press button a third time.

Macro

The Macro function is used to give the operator extra fine control over motor operation allowing smooth incremental 

movements with extreme precision. By limiting the span of motor travel between two markers and still utilizing the full 

travel range in the control knob the operator can achieve very fine control and simplified macro movements.

 

Use the transmitter control knob to move the motor to the first desired limit and press the Macro button once. The Macro 

LED on the transmitter and the LED’s by the FOCUS/LIMITS button on the receiver will start blinking to indicate that the 

first macro marker has been set. Move the motor to the second position and press the Macro button again. This sets the 

second position and the motor moves to its new position within the span defined by the position of the control knob. The 

Macro LED on the transmitter and the LED’s by the FOCUS/LIMITS button on the receiver turns solid green to indicate that 

the system is in Macro mode. 

To turn the Macro function off, press the Macro button one more time. The Macro LED on the transmitter and the LED’s by 

the FOCUS/LIMITS button on the receiver will turn off to indicate that the system is no longer in Macro mode. The motor 

will now move to a point within the full calibrated range determined by the position of the control knob.

REC

This section will cover the basics of setting up the Ymer system for remote trigger and will not go into detail regarding 

cables. Hedén offers a range of different cables for use on different camera systems. There are variations on how to set 

the system up depending on what camera and cables you are using. 

The Hedén Ymer system uses contact closure to remotely trigger the camera. This solution is compatible with most 

cameras. For solutions regarding Schmitt triggering used by RED camera systems, more information can be found at 

 

https://heden.se/support/red-run-stop/

Information about Run/Stop functions, cables and more can be found at www.heden.se and in our newsletters.

To set the system up for remote triggering a cable needs to be connected from the RUN/S connector on the rleft-hand side 

panel on the receiver to the appropriate connector on your camera system. 

WARNING!

 Do not connect this cable when the receiver is powered.

Refer to separate instructions from the camera manufacturer as to where to connect cables and how to set the camera up 

for remote triggering.

Make sure the Hedén Ymer system is powered and paired and that all necessary parameters dictated by the camera 

manufacturer is met. A single press of the REC button will trigger the Run/Stop function. The LED above the REC button 

will turn solid red to indicate that the function is active. To inactivate the function, press the REC button one more time. 

The LED above the REC button will now turn off.

Summary of Contents for HEDEN YMER 3

Page 1: ...for safe use on any lens with or without end stops and the quickest manual calibration system on the market Features include Lens maping with pre marked scale rings for focus LenSaverTM patent pending manual calibration Automatic calibration 3 channel Receiver Remote trigger Robust radio with a line of sight range of up to 500 m 1640 feet Industry leading wireless control allowing for the fastest ...

Page 2: ...m Motors 6 Resetting the Receiver to Factory Settings 6 Pairing 6 Calibration 7 On the Receiver 7 On the Transmitter 7 LenSaverTM Manual Calibration 7 Manual Override 8 Focus Limits 8 Macro 8 REC 8 Dir 9 Updating Software 9 Lens mapping 10 Trouble Shooting 11 Q My motor will not calibrate the full span of the lens 11 Q Automatic calibration will not start 11 Q My macro markers are not exactly wher...

Page 3: ...s sensitive to over voltage and ESD only connect and disconnect the motor when the receiver is not powered up Make sure all cables are original Hedén cables and inspect for damage before use Using faulty cables may cause serious damage to internal electronics We recommend using genuine Sony NP FM500H batteries in the handset for longest run time The included foam insert will fit straight into a Pe...

Page 4: ...s Power off Camera run stop Short press Illumination of scale ring Short press Down in menus Long press Start pairing cycle Long press Enter menu Short press Enter in menus Limit mode See page XX Long press Toggle between focus iris zoom actions Iris control slider Zoom control Long press Auto calibrate all channels Zoom speed control Limit mode See page XX Battery indicator Radio signal level Sel...

Page 5: ... D M A D E I N S W E D E N S I N C E 1 9 6 4 5 LED and Button Layout Receiver Motor direction toggle Status display Detachable antenna Run Stop Connector Remote trigger Software update Auxiliary Connector Auxiliary equipment Data communication Power connector Side view left and right side Pair Manual calibration see page Auto calibrate all channels ...

Page 6: ...if calibrated to a lens to shift on the lens to the corresponding position in the opposite travel direction and then to be moving in the opposite direction compared to the default setting Resetting the Receiver to Factory Settings Resetting the receiver will restore all settings to factory defaults To perform the reset turn the system off Press and hold the AUTO button while powering the system ba...

Page 7: ...ed to be gentle with the end stops of lenses sometimes the calibration will not reach both end stop due to varition in lens friction If this occours the easiest solution is to use the LenSaver maual calibration described furter down on this page The lens calibration and current position is retained in memory up to 1 day after the system is powered down Removing the motor initiating calibration or ...

Page 8: ...cond position and the motor moves to its new position within the span defined by the position of the control knob The Macro LED on the transmitter and the LED s by the FOCUS LIMITS button on the receiver turns solid green to indicate that the system is in Macro mode To turn the Macro function off press the Macro button one more time The Macro LED on the transmitter and the LED s by the FOCUS LIMIT...

Page 9: ...elation to the control knob Pressing the DIR button on the receiver will cause the motor to move to the corresponding opposite position dictated by the position of the control knob and then be moving in the opposite direction compared to the default setting On the receiver the current selection is marked by either a solid green or red DIR button LED Updating Software Go to www heden se support dow...

Page 10: ...lens and lens ring in the urrently selected lens position will be displayed Press Select to select a different lens storage position 1 4 Exit Lens Map On Off To activate or de activate the lens mapping Press enter to open Main Menu Select Map On To turn lens mapping on Select Map Off to turn lens mapping off Exit to return to home screen Map new lens To map a new lens to a pre marked scale ring fi...

Page 11: ...ibration can only be done on the receiver Q My macro markers are not exactly where I placed them A Try waiting about one second after each press of the button for the system to calculate the new parameters and correctly place the marker Q I am experiencing connectivity or signal quality issues A1 Make sure the antenna is not damaged A2 Try staying within line of sight Solid structures can interfer...

Page 12: ...A D E I N S W E D E N S I N C E 1 9 6 4 For sales inquires contact Sales at sales heden se For questions regarding service support and general technical queries techsupport heden se Address Vita Gavelns Väg 6 SE 426 71 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA SWEDEN Phone 46 0 31 272110 Visit www heden se for our full range of products downloadable content newsletters and more ...

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