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FHR-35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head

Safety and Warnings

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Components and Connections

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Installation

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Box Contents and Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mounting Supports and Adaptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cable Management Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Removing the Camera Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Pan and Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the Pan Mechanical Hard Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ceiling Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pozi Loc Tripod Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HD Tripod Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Locking/Unlocking the Camera Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mounting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Balancing the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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General Notices

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Contents

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Page 1: ...www vinten com Part No V4096 0001 FHR 35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head FHR 35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head ...

Page 2: ... will be incorporated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to product specifications and features Should this manual not contain information on the core functionality of your product please let us know You may be able to access the latest revision of this manual from our website Vitec Production S...

Page 3: ... the Pan and Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops 8 Setting the Tilt Mechanical Hard Stops 9 Setting the Pan Mechanical Hard Stops 10 Ceiling Mounting 11 Wall Mounting 12 Pozi Loc Tripod Mounting Options 13 HD Tripod Mounting Options 15 Locking Unlocking the Camera Cradle 17 Mounting the Camera 17 Balancing the Head 18 Electrical Connections 20 Cable Management 21 Powering Up 21 Maintenance 22 Troubleshooti...

Page 4: ... Slots and openings are intended for ventilation purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating Do not block or cover any slots and openings CAUTION Do not use solvent or oil based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces To clean mechanical surfaces use only detergent based cleaners WARNING Ris...

Page 5: ...n television studios to support and balance a camera together with ancillary equipment weighing up to 16 kg 35 lb Camera operators can remotely control camera zoom and focus and movements about the pan and tilt axes using Vinten control systems Safe Working Environment In normal operation remote controlled equipment can move suddenly and without warning Since audible warnings are not suitable for ...

Page 6: ...ector 1 Power cable with IEC connector 2 Data LED 3 Genlock LED 4 Top cover 5 Service port 6 Ethernet port 7 Network ID label 8 Cable management bracket 9 Mounting plate 10 11 12 13 4 F H R 3 5 R o b o t i c P a n a n d T i l t H e a d Components and Connections Front View Rear View ...

Page 7: ...able ties x5 NI 10 32 U x 625 in pan head screws and washers x6 NI M6 x 16 cap head screws and washers x4 NI 3 8 BSW x 3 4 cap head screws and washers x2 NI Not Illustrated 5 Tools required Pozidriv PZ 1 screwdriver Torx T10 screwdriver 4 mm Allen key 5 mm Allen key 5 16 Allen key 5 32 Allen key Torque screwdriver FHR 35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head FHR 35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head Installation Box C...

Page 8: ...Ceiling 4 Adaptor with Quickfix groove V4096 1013 Pozi Loc tripod HD tripod 5 Quickfix adaptor 3490 3 HD tripod 6 Radamec adaptor column 196 728 0044 Ceiling Pozi Loc tripod 7 150 mm bowl adaptor 3104 3 Pozi Loc tripod 8 Quickfix 150 mm bowl adaptor 3143 3 Pozi Loc tripod F H R 3 5 R o b o t i c P a n a n d T i l t H e a d Installation Mounting Supports and Adaptors ...

Page 9: ...installing the head is to set the mechanical hard stops to limit the movement of the head about the pan and tilt axes To set these limits the camera cradle must be removed 1 Using a 4 mm Allen key remove the two screws and washers securing the camera cradle 2 Pull the camera cradle away from the tilt mounting plate V4096 2082 V4096 2075 Supplied fitted to the head FHR 35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head ...

Page 10: ...as of the studio are kept out of shot When the mechanical hard stops are locked in position the head will not be able to drive beyond them However the head is still able to drive and collide into the mechanical hard stops To prevent this soft limits are programmed into the head at points within the range of the mechanical hard stops This eliminates the risk of constant collision with the mechanica...

Page 11: ...minimum of 1 5 Nm 13 3 lbf in 2 a Place the camera cradle over the tilt mounting Move the tilt mounting in a counterclockwise direction to the required minimum limit of movement b Remove the camera cradle Move the inner ring clockwise until it rests on the large outer ring stop c Secure the grub screw into position using a 2 5 mm Allen key Tighten the screw to a minimum of 1 5 Nm 13 3 lbf in a b c...

Page 12: ...ten the screw to a minimum of 1 5 Nm 13 3 lbf in 4 a Move the pan mounting in a clockwise direction to the required maximum limit of movement b Move the inner ring counterclockwise until it rests on the outer ring stop c Secure the grub screw into position using a 2 5 mm Allen key Tighten the screw to a minimum of 1 5 Nm 13 3 lbf in b c a b c a F H R 3 5 R o b o t i c P a n a n d T i l t H e a d I...

Page 13: ... in position using the two screws and washers 2 Mount the head to the ceiling bracket or column Using a 5 mm Allen key attach the head to the column mounting using the four M6 cap head screws and washers provided Radamec Adaptor Column 196 728 0044 Ceiling Mounting Bracket AM CEIL 102 Using a 5 16 Allen key attach the head to the ceiling mounting bracket using the six 10 32 cap head screws and was...

Page 14: ...ll using the wall mounting bracket part no 196 728 0044 When mounting the head to the wall the cradle is fitted to the head in the standard position 1 Fit the camera cradle to the tilt mounting in the standard positioning Using a 4 mm Allen key secure in position using the two screws and washers F H R 3 5 R o b o t i c P a n a n d T i l t H e a d Installation Wall Mounting ...

Page 15: ...the Radamec adaptor column to the head using the four M6 screws and washers provided Mount onto the tripod using the 150 mm bowl adaptor Radamec Adaptor Column 196 728 0044 2 Mount the head to the Pozi Loc tripod using one of the following three mounting options 1 Fit the camera cradle to the tilt mounting in the standard positioning Using a 4 mm Allen key secure in position using the two screws a...

Page 16: ... head using the four M6 screws and washers provided Mount onto the tripod using either the 150 mm bowl adaptor or the Quickfix 150 mm bowl adaptor 3104 3 150 mm bowl adaptor V4096 1013 Adaptor with Quickfix groove 3143 3 Quickfix 150 mm bowl adaptor F H R 3 5 R o b o t i c P a n a n d T i l t H e a d Installation ...

Page 17: ...tioning Using a 4 mm Allen key secure in position using the two screws and washers Using a 5 mm Allen key attach the Radamec adaptor column to the head using the four M6 screws and washers provided Attach the head and column onto the tripod using the four bolts retained underneath the tripod mount Radamec Adaptor Column 196 728 0044 2 Mount the head to the HD tripod using one of the following thre...

Page 18: ...ectly mounted on the tripod VMA Plate AM VMA 105 Using a 5 mm Allen key attach the adaptor with Quickfix groove to the head using the four M6 screws and washers provided Mount onto the tripod with a Quickfix adaptor Adaptor with Quickfix Groove V4096 1013 F H R 3 5 R o b o t i c P a n a n d T i l t H e a d Installation ...

Page 19: ...ed Slide button forward to engage tilt lock Slide button back to disengage tilt lock 1 Using a 4 mm Allen key loosen the two screws securing the camera cradle enough to slide the camera cradle to its lowest position Secure in position using the two screws 2 Carefully position the camera onto the cradle Align the mounting holes in the bottom of the camera with one of the slots on the cradle Fit the...

Page 20: ...d where it stops If the camera cradle tilts forward points downwards then the camera must be moved towards the rear of the head aft CAUTION Risk of damage to equipment Be prepared to prevent the camera and cradle from falling away suddenly The FHR 35 is designed to allow the camera and payload to swing about its own Centre of Gravity C of G as opposed to balancing with the use of springs or cams T...

Page 21: ...adle 3 Reposition the camera as required on the camera cradle and secure in position The horizontal balance is correct when the camera cradle comes to rest in a horizontal position If the camera cradle tilts backwards points upward then the camera must be moved towards the front of the head fore 1 Tilt the camera approximately 30 upward and release it If the camera stays in the same position when ...

Page 22: ...y Readjust the position of the camera horizontally on the camera cradle as required 4 After balancing exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it operates smoothly 2 Connect the power cable and the Ethernet cable CAUTION Connect the head to the power source using the attached power cable only Ethernet cables must be rated at Cat5e with screened RJ45 connectors 1 Connect the lens interfa...

Page 23: ...et when head is mounted to a tripod CAUTION Disengage tilt lock before powering up Before powering up the head ensure that all external cable connections have been secured correctly To power up press the power button located on the side of the head The head will not move when powered up but zoom and focus servos on the camera will take up their default positions on analogue lenses The LEDs located...

Page 24: ... cleaning We encourage regular cleaning of the product During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint free cloth External electrical connection ports should only be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner Cover the head when not in use Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of non use may be removed with a vacuum cleaner F H R 3 5 R o b o t i c P a n a n d T i l t...

Page 25: ... mains power supply to head Check that power is being supplied from the pedestal height drive or studio supply Camera and payload moving too far on the pan and or tilt axis Check the setting of the hard and soft limits See Setting the Pan and Tilt Hard Limit Stops and Setting Pan and Tilt Soft Limits Intermittent or no communications Check Ethernet cable Check the Ethernet cable is CAT5E FTP If po...

Page 26: ... HDT 1 single stage tripod 3901 3 Vinten HDT 2 two stage tripod 3902 3 Physical data Weight with cradle 8 kg 18 lb Height 247 4 mm 9 7 in Length 323 5 mm 12 7 in Width 193 5 mm 7 6 in Maximum payload 16 kg 35 lb Operating data Operating temperature range 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Motor noise Minimal Tilt range 90 Pan range max 359 Pan range max with mechanical end stops set 319 Angular velocity ma...

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Page 28: ...munity regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources Pollution Degree 2 This equipment is designed for operation in Pollut...

Page 29: ...Increase separation between the equipment and receiver Ÿ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for assistance FCC Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment...

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