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Plexon CinePlex Camera Mounting Guide

1.   Introduction

For repeatable, reliable video recording, the video camera(s) must be mounted 
stably and securely with respect to the experimental area. Cameras that vibrate or 
move can result in not just partial recordings or blurred images, but also in 
inaccurate position metrics, event triggers at undesired times, and, worst of all, 
non-repeatable experimental trials. 

This document provides guidance to help you ensure that your cameras are 
mounted properly and in accordance with the needs of your experiments.

Note:

For comprehensive details on operating the CinePlex System, including 
camera positioning and adjustments, see the CinePlex Studio User Guide, 
which is available on the Plexon website,

 www.plexon.com

. For technical 

support, contact Plexon at +1 214-369-4957 or 

[email protected]

.

2.   Plexon Camera Mounting Kit

The Plexon

®

 Camera Mounting Kit is provided with each camera shipped with a 

CinePlex

®

 Studio order. The parts have been selected to apply in many of the 

situations encountered while doing CinePlex installations. Note that because of 
the general nature of the kit, not all parts will be used in all cases. In addition, 
there will be some cases where a particular installation will require that the 
customer purchase some additional parts locally. The kit includes the mounting 
assembly and mounting bracket shown on the next page.

CAUTION

Never plug or unplug a camera FireWire cable with the PC Power ON. 
Permanent damage to the camera may result. Please note that any 
damage due to this cause is not covered by the Plexon warranty.

Summary of Contents for CinePlex

Page 1: ...without the prior written permission of Plexon Inc This document must be returned upon request of Plexon Inc Information is subject to change without notice Plexon Inc reserves the right to make chan...

Page 2: ...Guide which is available on the Plexon website www plexon com For technical support contact Plexon at 1 214 369 4957 or support plexon com 2 Plexon Camera Mounting Kit The Plexon Camera Mounting Kit i...

Page 3: ...nting Assembly Bogen Manfrotto Note The Quick Change Mounting Assembly Bogen Manfrotto consists of the Rectangular Quick Release Adaptor Part No 323 and Rectangular Plate Part No 200PL Universal Adjus...

Page 4: ...xamples of parts you might find useful See Section 5 3 Examples of Camera Installations for some examples mounting these accessories All of the parts shown in this section can be purchased or machined...

Page 5: ...ing Plate 3 x6 with threaded holes 2 Stud 036 014 1 4 20 m x 1 4 20 f Bogen Manfrotto 036 014 3 Stud 036 038 3 8 m x 3 8 f Bogen Manfrotto 036 038 4 Stud 037 1 4 20 m x 3 8 m Bogen Manfrotto 037 5 Stu...

Page 6: ...tem number from many sources such as http www amazon com http www ritzcamera com http www bhphotovideo com A local professional camera or video store CAUTION ABOUT TRIPODS Note specifically that tripo...

Page 7: ...hrough an opening c Inside of cage with room for cables From the side of the Experiment Wall mount Side of enclosure a Inside of enclosure with room for cables b Outside of enclosure through an openin...

Page 8: ...ise a custom method a Customer provided screws through the three threaded holes in the bracket into the wall Wall anchors should be used as necessary b Customer provided bolts through the three thread...

Page 9: ...andwich plate holes and through openings in the cage then c Thread the three small knobs into the threaded holes in the mounting plate 3 On a wall or surface under 0 4 inches 1 cm thick a Drill three...

Page 10: ...ng bracket Make sure that the mounting bracket is firmly attached and stable 3 Install the rectangular plate adaptor on the mounting bracket using the large phenolic knob For most applications the poi...

Page 11: ...t do so at this time 8 Attach the rectangular plate to the camera adaptor plate For most applications the lens should be oriented in the position labeled 2 LENS use the attached wire loop to finger ti...

Page 12: ...s of the camera FireWire cable s to any port s in the FireWire board in the computer Tighten the screws so that each plug is secure in its socket 12 Connect the camera trigger cable s to the trigger...

Page 13: ...be necessary to repeat Step 8 with the camera in the 1 Lens position of more adjustment latitude is needed 17 Adjust the camera zoom until the experimental area fills the viewable image If this is no...

Page 14: ...section includes some examples of camera installations Obtain the customer supplied accessories as needed for your experiment 1 Using a Mini Ball Head between the camera and the mounting plate 2 Usin...

Page 15: ...difficult angle 6 Camera Removal Procedure for Camera Removal 1 Power down all systems 2 Remove all cables from the camera 3 Move the small brass level to the unlock position if not already there 4 Pl...

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