VARIZOOM CP Micro User Manual Download Page 3

 

VariZoom USA  - Austin, TX 

 www.varizoom.com 

 

Note the new instructional format is modular, so this document only applies to the CP Micro head 

and included accessories, NOT the controllers, wheels, pan bars or optional accessories. For the 

sake of brevity, from this point forward we will refer to the CP Micro as the CPM. 

CPM Specifications: 

VZCPM includes head, power supply, cables, case, choice of Mitchell or 100mm ball mount 

Recommended max load 

  12 lbs 

Power requirements 

  24VDC regulated, 4A minimum 

Rotational limits 

  unlimited except for cable twist 

Camera clearance (standard) -  Vertical (camera pointing straight down/up):  7" from center of 

cam plate to base.  Horizontal (camera pointing level horizon, underslung):  8.25"-10.5" 

Camera clearance w/ optional 3" head extension -  

Vertical 10", Horizontal 11.25”

-

13.5”

 

Maximum Rotation Speed 

  80 degrees/second (limited for optimal performance) 

Maximum Operating Distance 

  300 feet cabled, up to 1 mile w/ optional wireless 

Environmental 

  the CPM is not waterproof and should be used very cautiously in sub-freezing 

temperatures due to the potential for ice formation within the structure 

Dimensions -  

14.25” x 8.25” x 4.5”

 (w/ Mitchell spud & nut) 

Weight -  7.3 lbs (w/ Mitchell spud & nut)

 

Construction -  Aluminum, delrin, stainless steel, brass 

Summary of Contents for CP Micro

Page 1: ...CP Micro User Manual Remote Motion Control Head for Digital Cinema DSLR and Pro Video Cameras up to 12 pounds...

Page 2: ...complexity and volume of the machining and material The tricky part was executing a cost effective drive system worthy of the CP name while shrinking its financial and mechanical dimensions to fit the...

Page 3: ...except for cable twist Camera clearance standard Vertical camera pointing straight down up 7 from center of cam plate to base Horizontal camera pointing level horizon underslung 8 25 10 5 Camera clea...

Page 4: ...clearance when pointing camera straight up down VZCPM C50 50 control male male cable M M green 7 pin Lemo VZCPM EXTC50 50 control female male extender cable F M green 7 pin Lemo VZCPM C100 100 contro...

Page 5: ...VZCPM CW lateral counterweight for balancing pan inertia when used on lightweight jibs VZCP T30 wireless system for head control Compatible Control Units VZCPRVR River elite console w touchscreen for...

Page 6: ...o hold position and it can also affect the dynamics of the system unfavorably in both mechanical and electronic terms The horizontal and vertical balancing doesn t have to be perfect but it should be...

Page 7: ...file castle nut Also available is an optional anti spin Mitchell key block for using the CPM with traditional Mitchell plates The CPM s 100mm ball is fairly standard other than the fact it includes an...

Page 8: ...max of 36VDC without any change in performance and we can provide cabling accessories and assistance because you don t want to get creative and make power pinout mistakes or BOOM you guessed no warra...

Page 9: ...if the camera isn t balanced but it will operate more efficiently with a balanced load and particularly when used on a jib a balanced camera leads to smoother overall operation The balance doesn t hav...

Page 10: ...l inertia This is easily resolved by adding the optional VZCPM CW a lateral counterweight that perfectly balances the rotational pan inertia of the head This counterweight could also prove useful if y...

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