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PTA-1

Quick Start Guide

QSG Product code: MRMC-2266-00

Product Covered: MRMC-1555-00, MRMC-2251-00

Summary of Contents for MRMC-2266-00

Page 1: ...CRANES AND RIGS BROADCAST HEADS DSLR PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY RENTALS PTA 1 Quick Start Guide QSG Product code MRMC 2266 00 Product Covered MRMC 1555 00 MRMC 2251 00...

Page 2: ...n this document is accurate and up to date Mark Roberts Motion Control continuously strives to improve their products and may make changes to the hardware firmware and software described in this docum...

Page 3: ...ppendix 1 Troubleshooting 11 Typical symptoms causes and actions 11 Appendix 2 PTA 1 connectors 13 Connector pin outs 14 Panel mount connector 14 Panel mount connector 15 Power In connector 15 Mains I...

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Page 5: ...t using the unit for a long period of time ensure that the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be easily accessible Do not pl...

Page 6: ...ng any cables between the base and the rotating head or camera Location Installation of this unit should be away from sources of excessive heat vibration and dust Intellectual property This product in...

Page 7: ...he Ethernet connection on the PTA 1 to connect directly to a PC running Multi Head Controller MHC software Setting up the hardware 1 Mount the Pan Tilt Arm PTA onto a heavy duty scaffolding pole by se...

Page 8: ...Nuts PTA underslung PTA overslung If the head is going to be used for target tracking then ensure that the PTA is perfectly levelled to the ground using a spirit level PTA 1 Quick Start Guide 4...

Page 9: ...near the connector socket Remove any excess slack by making extra loops around the bar Then join with a carabiner and screw the carabiner shut In the event of a fall the falling item has less opportun...

Page 10: ...ch locks into place preventing the roll ring to be detached again Then tighten the two captive screws to firmly secure the roll Safety catch Once the roll ring is attached to the arm safety catch lock...

Page 11: ...ck Start Guide 7 4 Once the PTA 1 is fully constructed test the movement of the unit by hand before connecting to power Ensure that full movement of pan and tilt axes is possible and there are no obst...

Page 12: ...ured into the socket and that the cable or connector is not caught in any moving part Co m m un ica tio ns PO W ER 24 V PC laptop running MHC Software ETHERNET S D I O U T From Mains 100 240V 447 63Hz...

Page 13: ...p contains multiple heads connected via Ethernet then the network cable would connect to a network switch which in turn would be connected to the PC 4 If you are using the D5 in video mode connect the...

Page 14: ...PTA 1 Quick Start Guide 10 Notes...

Page 15: ...ntered in MHC The LEDs on the PTA 1 head did not light up A appears with the PTA 1 head icon in the MHC Main screen Click the spanner icon appearing below the PTA 1 head icon to allow MHC to correct t...

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Page 17: ...and internally connects with the VIDEO out connector in the junction box via the Power Communications cable 3 SERIAL LENS connector is for the serial digital lens that has internal servo motors for fo...

Page 18: ...G 3K 822 CLL1 on the camera platform and the arm 1 24V 2 GND 3 24V 4 GND 5 24V 6 GND 7 Ethernet 1 8 Ethernet 2 9 Ethernet 3 10 Ethernet 4 11 Ethernet 5 12 Ethernet 6 13 Ethernet 7 14 Ethernet 8 15 CAN...

Page 19: ...D 5 24V 6 GND 7 Ethernet 1 8 Ethernet 2 9 Ethernet 3 10 Ethernet 4 11 Ethernet 5 12 Ethernet 6 13 Ethernet 7 14 Ethernet 8 15 Not assigned 16 N C 17 N C 18 N C 19 N C 20 N C 21 N C 22 N C Power In con...

Page 20: ...e C14 IEC connector 240 Volts AC 1 Earth 2 Live 3 Neutral SDI Out Connector Connector for SDI Video signal from the camera in the junction box 1 Video Out HD or SD Centre 2 GND Switchable 24VDC 1A Con...

Page 21: ...unications cable and out through the junction box 2 1 1 VIDEO inner 2 GND outer Serial Lens connector for internal servo LCMs Connector for a serial digital lens that has internal Lens Control Motors...

Page 22: ...The FOCUS and ZOOM connectors are for external servo Lens Control Motors LCMs 3 1 2 4 6 5 7 1 Motor 2 Motor 3 Encoder A 4 5V 5 GND 6 Encoder B 7 Motor ID CAMERA POWER 12VDC OUT 10A connector large 4...

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Page 24: ...long 5m 1 10kg 10m 2 10kg 15m 3 10kg 20m 4 10kg 30m 6 10kg Connection cable short 0 30kg Breakout Box 4 00kg Camera payload 25kg Power requirements 24 Volts DC 10A Optional 110V 16A and UK EU US Tempe...

Page 25: ...VDC 1A Serial lens connection 10 pin hirose Lens motor lemo connections for Zoom and Focus Via power supply unit RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet 1000 BASE T IEEE 802 3ab for Camera 3G HD SDI Max output 1080p 50...

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Page 27: ...MRMC 2137 00 PTA 1 Platform Adjustable Showerproof Adjustable platform with shower proof Electronics box MRMC 2152 00 PTA 1 Adjustable Platform Only No Electronics Box Adjustable platform MRMC 1555 0...

Page 28: ...1HD Way 600mm LEMO FGG 3K 822 CLCK23 Z w 75R Cable PTA 1 electronics box to POD arm cable MRMC 1504 01 ROBOTIC POD SCAFFOLD MOUNTING PLATE ASSY Standard POD mounting plate MRMC 8007 00 PTA 1 Kit Unfi...

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Page 32: ...Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd Unit 3 South East Studios Blindley Heath Surrey RH7 6JP United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1342 838000 info mrmoco com www mrmoco com...

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