HS-105P
Maintenance And Repair
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User Manual
Routine Maintenance
Aside from checking balance and overall operation periodically (once a week
for example), the HS-105P pan/tilt head should require no other routine mainte-
nance in the area of the motor drive and gear train.
Checking Balance
It is recommended that you check the balance at least monthly to ensure proper
operation and to reduce excessive wear on the drive train and potential overheat-
ing. An unbalanced load may also affect servo operation and responsiveness.
Unless the mounting screws are loose, the balance should only change if the
camera is moved back and forth for some reason, or if the payload has been
changed.
1.
With no power applied to the head, support the camera and head in a hori-
zontal position and feel if the payload is unbalanced (i.e. does it tend to tilt
up or down when you let go).
2.
If it is unbalanced, loosen the bolts that hold the camera to the cradle and
carefully push the payload in the desired direction (forwards to counteract
tilt up, or backwards to counteract tilt down). Retighten the mounting bolts
and check again for proper balance. It is best to move the payload in small
increments even though this may require several steps until the balance is
achieved.
3.
Once the back and forth balance is achieved, proceed with adjustment of
vertical balance. Tilt the camera approximately 30 degrees upward and
release it. If the camera stays in the same position when released, the pay-
load is properly balanced.
4.
However, if the camera continues to move upwards after you let go, the
payload is mounted too high. On the other hand, if the camera moves back
towards the horizontal position when you let go, the payload is mounted
too low. Determine if you need to raise or lower the tilt cradle.
5.
Mark the vertical position of the tilt cradle to make sure that you move it in
the desired direction. Have two assistants support the cradle and payload as
you use a 5/32” hex wrench to loosen the two screws that attach the cradle.
6.
Raise or lower the cradle as necessary and tighten the screws securely.
NOTE: If you cannot access the cradle screws with the payload mounted, mark
the position of the camera on the tilt cradle so it can be re-installed in the same
position. Remove the camera from the tilt cradle and follow steps 5 and 6. Then
mount the payload back onto the cradle.
7.
Repeat step 3 to check the balance. Move the tilt cradle again if necessary
until balance is achieved.
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