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Intended Use

This product is designed for use within video production studios to 

support and balance a camera together with ancillary equipment 

weighing up to 70 kg (154 lb). Camera operators can remotely control 

the head pan and tilt axes, and the lens zoom and focus 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 use within the studio environment, it is recommended 

that only trained personnel be allowed to work in the active areas, 

where remote-controlled heads and pedestals are located.

 

Personnel must be made aware of the potential hazards of working 

in a robotic environment. To avoid personal injury, personnel should 

always exercise caution when working in the vicinity of robotic 

equipment. The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury or injury 

to others, and therefore caution is essential.

Safe Operating Zone

The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 1 m (3 ft) 

outside of the footprint of the pan and tilt head.  

In most installations, the teleprompter (if installed) is mounted 

onto the head and protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the 

head. The footprint must take into account the overhang of the 

teleprompter or other payload equipment as the head moves about 

the pan axis.

Warning Signs

Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace 

alerting personnel that robotic equipment is in use and may move 

suddenly and without warning. 

If personnel are working on robotic or associated equipment, ensure 

a warning sign is placed at the controller (control panel) to alert 

operators that work is being carried out.

Safety Notes for Operators

Operators must familiarise themselves with the working footprint of 

the robotic head, including all associated equipment (lens, zoom 

and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter, etc.) to prevent inadvertent 

collisions or injury to personnel. 

If personnel are too close to a head or pedestal that is about to move, 

the operator should prevent the motion from starting or stop the 

motion if it has started. 

We strongly recommend that the operator verifies visually that the 

active area is clear of hazards and personnel, both before and during 

remote operation.

Safety and Warnings

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Страница 1: ...002 V4155 0003 V4155 0004 www vinten com EN Robotic and Manual Pan and Tilt Heads Robotic and Manual Pan and Tilt Heads FH155 Manual FH155 Manual StarTracker FH155 Manual VR FH155 Manual VR StarTracker FHR155 Robotic FHR155 Robotic StarTracker FHR155 Robotic VR FHR155 Robotic VR StarTracker ...

Страница 2: ...nges will be incorporated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our publications are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to product specifications and features Should this publication 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 publication from our website...

Страница 3: ...a Cradle 11 Adjusting the Horizon Level 13 Mounting the Camera 13 Balancing the Head 14 Setting the Fore Aft Balance 14 Adjusting the Centre of Gravity C of G 15 Electrical Connections 16 Cable Management 17 Powering Up 17 Configuring the Head 17 Operation 18 Manual Mode FH models only 18 Switching to Manual 18 Operating the Drags 18 Regular Checks 19 Routine Use 19 Cleaning 19 Maintenance 19 Chan...

Страница 4: ...ury to others All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual handling techniques and Health Safety regulations It is the responsibility of the local organisation to enforce safe working practs at all times Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in this manual Safety warnings are included in this manual These safety instructions must be followed to avoid po...

Страница 5: ...ironment CAUTION The product should not be used outside the operating temperature limits Refer to the product technical specifications for the operating limits for the product WARNING This product is designed for Indoor use only Do Not use outdoors Ventilation and Overheating CAUTION Slots and openings are intended for ventilation purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it...

Страница 6: ... footprint of the pan and tilt head In most installations the teleprompter if installed is mounted onto the head and protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the head The footprint must take into account the overhang of the teleprompter or other payload equipment as the head moves about the pan axis Warning Signs Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace alerting personnel th...

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Страница 8: ...witch FH 155 Only 6 Tilt drag dial 7 Power ON OFF button 8 Tilt lock button 9 Genlock Data indicator lights 10 GENLOCK 11 Lanc 12 Serial connectors Lens AUX 13 Ethernet port x 2 14 Support equipment ethernet port 15 Power IN 16 Power OUT 17 Fuse compartment 18 Cable management bracket attachment points 19 Base with Quickfix groove Mitchell key mount 20 Rod openings for pan bar assembly 21 Tilt loc...

Страница 9: ... 5008 6 Ethernet cable Cat5e FTP 1 m 7 Pan bar assembly FH 155 only Comprising rosette bar and two 400 mm rods 8 Pan bars telescopic black x2 FH 155 only NI Cable ties black x5 NI M4 countersunk screws cable bracket x3 NI 3 8 BSW x 3 4 cap head screws camera screws x2 NI 3 8 head fixing bolts x4 NI Vinten spanner for head bolts NI Installation Guide NI Not illustrated 5 mm Allen key 5 16 Allen key...

Страница 10: ...ors Cable Management Brackets The FH 155 FHR 155 is supplied with a large cable management bracket The bracket can be affixed on the left or right hand side and to the front or back of the attachment point Depending on the camera and head setup a second large cable management bracket see below can also be fitted Camera and head connecting cables should be dressed and secured to the bracket s to pr...

Страница 11: ...le stage tripod Vinten HDT 2 two stage tripod Sachtler OB2000 aluminium tripod 1 Fit the pan bar assembly to the cradle Insert rods into openings ensuring they cross at least two mounting points 2 Tighten the screws underneath the openings to secure the assembly 3 Attach the pan bars to the rosette mountings WARNING Engage the tilt lock before lifting or working on the head CAUTION Do not attempt ...

Страница 12: ...der adaptor with four 3 8 screws The head can now be mounted directly on the tripod Quickfix Adaptor V4096 1013 The base of the FH 155 features a groove that can be used to mount the head using a Quickfix adaptor Use the adaptor to mount the head directly onto the tripod The Mitchell key fits into the cut out in the top of the tripod bowl preventing the head from twisting 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Страница 13: ...s 70 kg 154 lb The camera cradle consists of two parts a backplate and a mounting plate The backplate is height adjustable and the two way height adjustable mounting plate features rod openings for the pan bar assembly for manual operation of the FH 155 see page 9 for details Refer to page 12 for instructions on how to adjust the cradle WARNING Always support the backplate and or mounting plate wh...

Страница 14: ...plate by removing the two side screws and washers and moving the plate to the required attachment point on the side of the backplate Reattach using the screws and washers Reposition the cradle as desired then reattach using the centre screws If necessary remove the mounting plate Slide adjustment Loosen the two mounting plate side screws enough to adjust the plate by sliding it up or down Ensure t...

Страница 15: ...l of the payload Loosen the jacking screw before adjusting the height of the mounting plate Mounting the Camera 1 Apply the tilt lock Using a 5 mm Allen key remove the three centre screws securing the camera cradle and set the camera cradle to its lowest position 2 Secure the cradle in position Adjust the jacking screw as required to level the horizon ...

Страница 16: ...ra cradle are level before balancing The camera and payload should be fitted on the cradle so that the load is balanced This can be achieved by moving the camera forwards Fore or backwards Aft on the cradle CAUTION Risk of damage to equipment Be prepared to prevent the camera and cradle from falling away suddenly 1 Engage the tilt lock Loosen the bolts securing the camera to the cradle just enough...

Страница 17: ...ing the camera to the cradle and recheck the horizontal balance Readjust if necessary Adjusting the Centre of Gravity C of G CAUTION Risk of damage to equipment Be prepared to prevent the camera and cradle from falling away suddenly 1 Tilt the camera approx 30 upward and release it If the camera stays in the same position when released the payload is correctly balanced with the C of G on the tilt ...

Страница 18: ...that the head remains at the angle of tilt it is set to unsupported If the camera cradle angle falls or rises repeat the alignment procedure until balance is achieved 3 After adjusting the C of G height it may be necessary to check that the fore and aft balance remains satisfactory Readjust the position of the camera horizontally on the camera cradle as required 4 After balancing exercise the head...

Страница 19: ... up Before powering up the head ensure that all external cable connections have been secured 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 at the rear of the head indicate that data communications green LED and a genlock signal...

Страница 20: ...ges the adjustable servo controlled drag modules Note the drag dials will illuminate when placed in manual mode To revert to robotic mode an enable command from the parent robotic system must be actioned Operating the Drags Both the pan and tilt axes on the FH models offer drag using the servo motors The drag is continuously adjustable from low to high in both PAN and TILT by rotating the appropri...

Страница 21: ...g normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint free dry 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 Changing the Fuse WARNING Risk of electric shock Disconnect the power cable Fuses must only be chan...

Страница 22: ... 16 Check mains power supply to the head Check that power is being supplied from the pedestal height drive or studio supply Check the head fuse and replace as necessary See Changing the Fuse on page 19 Camera or payload moving too far on the pan and or tilt axis Check the settings of the soft limits Intermittent or no communications Check Ethernet cable Check Ethernet cable is CAT5E FTP If possibl...

Страница 23: ...ds 0 016 60 arcseconds 0 016 System Resolution Accuracy 19 Bit 0 2 21 Bit 0 01 as option 19 Bit 0 2 21 Bit 0 01 as option Manual control Yes No Drag Continuous Drag Adjustment Servo Controlled No Lens control Digital control for most Fujinon Canon and other Digital lenses Analogue control for high quality lenses as appropriate refer to software release and Vitec sales for current supported lenses ...

Страница 24: ...rements and other relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Product has been tested with a typical network and lens cables genlock cable 1m as if from camera A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available upon request Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU This symbol marked on the product or its packing indicates that this product must not be ...

Страница 25: ...he equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 FCC Declaration of Conformity Th...

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