elektraDrive reference GuiDe
The Kessler elektraDRIVE motors are designed to be used in conjunction
with either the ORACLE motion control unit or the Basic Controller. They
come in a variety of speeds to meet any motion control setup need.
Pocket Dolly Motor install
The Pocket Dolly is compatible with our
elektraDRIVE system. Drive motors can
be mounted for motion control work for
a broad range of applications.
1.
Remove the hand crank from the
Pocket Dolly by lifting it off of the
drive shaft. Store in a safe location.
2.
Using the motor mount plate and the
two (2) included thumbscrews, mount
the motor mount to the end of the
Pocket Dolly.
3.
Slide the aluminum belt drive wheel
over the drive shaft.
4.
Loosely insert the two 3/4” long
thumb screws into the bottom of the
elektraDRIVE motor.
5.
Slide the motor into the motor mount
slots and pull the belt over the alumi-
num drive wheel.
6.
Pull the motor away from the drive
wheel to tension the drive belt.
7.
Tighten the screws on the bottom
of the elektraDRIVE to hold motor in
place with tension on drive belt.
8.
Connect your motion control unit
such as the Basic Controller or
ORACLE.
NOTE: Be sure to disengage the Pocket
Dolly brake (if installed) before using the
elektraDRIVE motor.
cinesliDer Motor install
The CineSlider is compatible with our
elektraDRIVE system. Drive motors can
be mounted for motion control work for
a broad range of applications.
1.
Remove the plastic knob from the
drag control and set aside.
2.
Remove the aluminum plate be-
ing careful not to loose the plastic
washer in the top. Store this in a safe
place. You will not need it for the mo-
tion control setup. Leave the spring
on the drive shaft.
3.
Slide the aluminum motor mount over
the drive shaft hub and tighten the
black ratchet screw on the side.
4.
Slide the elektraDRIVE belt wheel
over the drive shaft and replace the
plastic knob removed in Step 1.
5.
Loosely insert the two (2) black
thumb screws into the bottom of the
elektraDRIVE motor of choice.
6.
Slide the motor assembly onto the
motor mount and pull the belt over
the belt wheel.
7.
Apply tension to the elektraDRIVE
motor so the drive belt does not have
any slack. Tighten the two (2) thumb-
screws to secure the motor.
8.
Connect your motion control unit
such as the Basic Controller or
ORACLE.
PhiliP BlooM / stealth Dolly
Motor install
The Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly and
Stealth are compatible with our elek-
traDRIVE system. Drive motors can be
mounted for motion control work for a
broad range of applications.
1.
Remove the plastic knob from the
tension control and set aside.
2.
Remove the aluminum plate be-
ing careful not to loose the plastic
washer in the top. Store this in a safe
place. You will not need it for the mo-
tion control setup. Leave the spring
on the drive shaft.
3.
Slide the aluminum motor mount over
the drive shaft hub and tighten the
black ratchet screw on the side.
4.
Slide the elektraDRIVE belt wheel
over the drive shaft and replace the
plastic knob removed in Step 1.
5.
Loosely insert the two (2) long, silver
thumb screws into the bottom of the
elektraDRIVE motor of choice.
6.
Slide the motor assembly onto the
motor mount and pull the belt over
the belt wheel.
7.
Apply tension to the elektraDRIVE
motor so the drive belt does not have
any slack. Tighten the two (2) thumb-
screws to secure the motor.
8.
Connect your motion control unit
such as the Basic Controller or
ORACLE.
Motor selection GuiDe
The elektraDRIVE motors come in several speeds. The guide below will
assist in selecting the best motor for your application. The standard mo-
tors currently offered are the 100 Series, 200 Series and 500 Series. We
also offer two specialty motors; the 50 Series and 1000 Series. The series
number references the approximate speed ratio of the motor.
100 series
The 100 Series motor is the suggested
normal use
motor for the Pocket
Dolly, Philip Bloom Dolly, and Stealth. It is the suggested quicker,
live use
motor for the CineSlider. Speed ratio 100:1
200 series
The 200 Series motor is the suggested
Time Lapse
(slow) motor for the
Pocket Dolly, Philip Bloom Dolly and Stealth. It is the suggested
normal
use
motor for the CineSlider. Speed ratio 264:1
500 series
The 500 Series motor is the suggested
Time Lapse
(slow) motor for the
CineSlider. It can also be used as a very slow Time Lapse motor for the
Pocket Dolly. It has the most torque of the 3 standard motors. Speed ratio
516:1
50:1 (sPecialty Motor)
The 50 Series motor should be used when extremely fast movements are
desired. This motor will move at approximately twice the speed of the 100
Series motor. Speed ratio 50:1
1000:1 (sPecialty Motor)
The 1000:1 motor would be used when ultra slow movements are desired.
This motor would move at approximately half the speed of the 500 Series
Motor. Speed ratio 1000:1
shuttle PoD Belt install
The optional drive belt kit allows the
Shuttle Pod to utilize the ElektraDRIVE
motor for motorized motion control.
1.
Locate the drive belt, two end
clamps, mounting plate/belt pulley,
and two (2) 3/4” fine thread thumb
screws.
2.
Insert the belt into the mounting
plate/belt pulley.
3.
Using the 3/4” fine thread thumb
screws, attach the mounting plate/
belt pulley to the corresponding holes
on top of the Shuttle Pod Carriage.
Keep the belt to the inside of the
Shuttle Pod track.
4.
Install a clamp at one end of the
Shuttle Pod track. The tightening
knob should be on the bottom and
the clamp should be on the inside of
the track.
5.
Loosen the belt gripper on top of
the clamp. Insert the drive belt and
tighten.
6.
Repeat the process on the opposite
end of the track. Pull the belt tight be-
fore tightening the belt gripper.
7.
Once the belt is installed, you can
loosen one of the clamps on the track
and slide it as necessary to adjust
belt tension.
shuttle PoD Motor install
The ElektraDRIVE motor is attached
to the mounting plate / belt pulley. The
motor is powered via one of the Kessler
Control units such as the ORACLE.
1.
Locate two (2) 1/2” fine thread thumb
screws.
2.
Loosely insert the screws into the
ElektraDRIVE motor
3.
Slide the motor into the mounting
plate.
4.
Pull the motor belt over the mounting
plate’s pulley and then left the motor
up to create tension on belt.
5.
Tighten the two (2) thumbs screws to
secure the motor in place.
installinG the Motors
