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Functionality 

Latitude MDRs are configured via the CONTROLLER, once a wireless connection is established. 

Camera Socket 

Connect the appropriate cable between the LATITUDE's CTRL socket and the camera. 
Select MENU / Camera / <camera type> to enable run-stop. 

IN-1 Socket 

Supports a SLAVE CONTROLLER, a SMART CONTROLLER and firmware updating (via USB Cable).  
By default, the Slave Controller button (when attached to IN-1) does the following; 

[

Button Press

] => Camera Run/Stop. 

[

Hold Button

, 3 seconds] => Limit rotation range. Release button to apply. 

[

Hold Button

, 6 seconds] => Clear rotation range limit. 

IN-2 Socket 

Supports a SLAVE CONTROLLER. 
 
By default, the Slave Controller button (when attached to IN-1) does the following; 

[

Button Press

] => Recalibrate Lens. 

[

Hold Button

, 3 seconds] => Limit rotation range. Release button to apply. 

[

Hold Button

, 6 seconds] => Clear rotation range limit. 

PWR Socket 

Power in, recommended supply is a 14.8V battery. Absolute max 17V. 

MOTOR Socket 

Supports 1x RTMotion Motor, or 2x via a Y splitter cable. 

CTRL Socket 

Contains sophisticated circuitry to support a wide range of cameras, from RED DSMC2 CTRL (serial),

 

 

   

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARRI (gnd-gnd low pulse), RED EPIC (3v3), Sony, Canon and Blackmagic (LANC).  
For full control of RED cameras, you must use a CTRL-CTRL cable. For run/stop triggering of other

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

cameras, use an appropriate cable for the camera type. 

Summary of Contents for LATITUDE MDR

Page 1: ...RT MOTION LCS MK3 1 LATITUDE MDR LCS Lens Control System Accessory Ecosystem User Guide REVISION 2018 02 07 24 rtmotion com knowledge...

Page 2: ...evices 15 Standalone LATITUDE MDR operating modes 17 8 MK3 1 Motor 20 9 Slave Controller Thumbwheel 22 10 Smart Knob 23 11 Updating Firmwares 24 12 Menu Tree via Controller 28 13 Technical Reference 3...

Page 3: ...oom and labelled accordingly You can re assign motor classes via the menu 3 Plug the MOTOR s into the RECEIVER unit Plug the Motor s into any motor port the Motors will begin calibrating 4 Put a Canon...

Page 4: ...nto any motor port the Motor s will begin calibrating 4 Put a Canon LP E6 battery in the CONTROLLER and hold down the PWR button Camera Run Stop EF Lens Control RED 1 Connect a Latitude camera cable b...

Page 5: ...emembers its CLASS focus iris zoom and its RESPONSE normal fast slow You can therefore plug any motor into any Motor port on the Receiver To re configure a Motor you need to use the CONTROLLER menus R...

Page 6: ...the legal limit Slave Controllers Slave Controllers are simple affordable devices such as joysticks thumbwheels record buttons which rely on the electronics inside the Receiver MDR to function To use...

Page 7: ...Usage Chart MK3 1...

Page 8: ...tions Any INPUT Large knob Side Knob A etc can be assigned to any LENS AXIS For example an MK3 1 S Controller can be configured so that the MAIN KNOB controls Focus SLIDER controls Iris and SIDE KNOB...

Page 9: ...please wait WHITE Checking RF module status please wait YELLOW No wireless connection GREEN Wireless is synched RED Camera is RUNNING BLUE Wired mode connection PC Mode Bootloader Turn off the Control...

Page 10: ...t assigned Side Knob A ZOOM ZOOM SPEED Side Knob B INTER OCULAR INTER OCULAR Wireless Channels Please note the default channel on the controller is 23 for RF3 MK3 1 We always recommend changing away f...

Page 11: ...RTMotion Motors are supported The Receiver does not natively support motors from other manufacturers Camera Support Attach the corresponding cable between the CAM port and your camera There are cables...

Page 12: ...0B 5 pin Analogue controllers Wired Mode etc USB Micro USB For connection to a PC Status Light SOLID GREEN CONNECTED PURPLE Please Wait ORANGE No Connection or PC Mode RED solid Cam running BLUE Wire...

Page 13: ...AUX port and can be configured to control any available axis Focus Iris etc Run Stop triggering is also supported provided that you have an appropriate cable connected to your camera from a CAM port W...

Page 14: ...IN sockets accessories 1x PWR input socket 8 15V WIFI Module RTMotion FHSS Wireless Module Integral Canon LP E6 battery plate LATITUDE SIDEKICK Module for RED 3x Motor socket 1x CTRL socket camera 2x...

Page 15: ...ation range limit IN 2 Socket Supports a SLAVE CONTROLLER By default the Slave Controller button when attached to IN 1 does the following Button Press Recalibrate Lens Hold Button 3 seconds Limit rota...

Page 16: ...increases the usable range of FoolControl and is particularly suited for Drone work Note initially there will be some traffic shaping used to ensure that the FoolControl data doesn t interfere with t...

Page 17: ...or DSMC2 camera via CTRL cable LATITUDE has deep integration and control of the camera brain via RED s 3 rd party integration programme Initial features include Control of Focus Iris via internal moto...

Page 18: ...esh the gears and plug the Digital Motor into the Receiver The Digital Motor will begin its Auto Calibration Routine Accuracy Electronic Backlash Comp The MK3 x motor features a high precision encoder...

Page 19: ...re go to CONTROLLER MENU AUX Configure the appropriate input it should be configured as type KNOB for Thumbwheel and ROCKER for Zoomrocker To Flip the direction of the Thumbwheel Hold Down the Thumbwh...

Page 20: ...5 pin Wired Mode Cable RTM 8311 In latest FW you will need to have everything plugged in before powering up This will enable accessory operation Configure options The Smart Knob can be configured in t...

Page 21: ...on of the knob will be between the manually set points To clear this limit simply hold down the assigned button for 3 secs 12 ISO Increment BETA 13 ISO Decrease BETA 14 2nd function Some functions hav...

Page 22: ...eshooting and support See page for firmware update troubleshooting Requirements A PC running WinXP or newer or a Mac running a recent version of OSX Note On Windows the first time you connect your dev...

Page 23: ...RTFW Program 2 Make sure the receiver is not powered and that no motors are attached 3 Connect the USB cable from the Receiver to your computer The Receiver should power up Some PCs do not supply the...

Page 24: ...Motor from the drop down menu 7 In the Firmware section if you are presented with a choice select the firmware you would like to flash onto the device NOTE we always advise you choose the highest non...

Page 25: ...e drop down menu 6 In the Firmware section if you are presented with a choice select the firmware you would like to flash onto the device NOTE we always advise you choose the highest non Beta version...

Page 26: ...metres as that can cause connection issues Try restarting your PC and connect to a different USB port Try a different USB cable Try on a different computer My PC is detecting the Receiver but not the...

Page 27: ...ESPONSE Adjust MOTOR RESPONSE This setting is stored inside the motor NORMAL Slightly smoothed for elegant moves Default SLOW Very smoothed useful for Iris or Zoom FAST Very sharp response Very low la...

Page 28: ...f INPUTS i e make the lens rotate in REVERSE KNOB Y The main knob is set to FLIP mode reverse SLIDER N The slider is NOT set to flip etc RECAL KNOB Reconfigure the physical stops for the MAIN KNOB If...

Page 29: ...ss response etc DEBUGGING Raw read outs to use for diagnosing issues RADIO Enable Disable the radio Radio is automatically disabled when wired mode is used 13 Technical Reference Compatibility Guidanc...

Page 30: ...1 Sockets WIRED MODE SOCKET LM 5 pin 0B 1 GND 2 Signal A 3 Signal B 4 Power In 5 17V DC 5 nc Motor MK3 1 Sockets MOTOR BUS SOCKET LM 4 pin 0B Can we say LEMO 1 GND 2 Signal A 3 Signal B 4 Power In 5 1...

Page 31: ...l B 4 3V3 out 0 2A max 5 CAM TRIG Input momentary GND to trigger LATITUDE Sockets PWR IN Socket LM 2 pin 0B 1 GND 2 Power In 7 17V DC MOTOR Socket LM 4 pin 0B 1 GND 2 Signal A 3 Signal B 4 Power In 5...

Page 32: ...10x75mm inc knob and antenna 576g ex battery and marking disc Receiver MK31 100 x 30 x 23mm inc antenna cap 118g Motor MK31 115x40x24mm ex gear 212g with gear Note These weights are guidelines only ba...

Page 33: ...eset or firmware update WHITE wireless module is initialising YELLOW booted OK waiting for wireless pairing GREEN wireless has paired correctly If your device does not boot past WHITE try power cyclin...

Page 34: ...powerful wireless transmitter which enables extended range operation in a normal shooting environment you should set the Controller s WIRELESS POWER setting down to LOW to enable close operation...

Page 35: ...purchased direct from the manufacturer or registered with the manufacturer within 3 months of purchase from a 3 rd party When purchased from a Reseller the customer s contract and Warranty is wholly w...

Page 36: ...mputer phone or tablet rtmotion com knowledge RTMotion 9 Lansdown Stroud Glos GL5 1BB UK By appointment only Tel 44 2030 210 803 Email support rtmotion com Note Do not return any goods without contact...

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