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OConnor 120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Operators Guide Publication Part No.
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120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Preface Thank you and congratulations on the purchase your new 120EX from OConnor. We want you to get the most from your new 120EX, and therefore encourage you to read this operator's guide to familiarize yourself with its many features, some of which may be new to you. It also covers essential health and safety information and a section on maintenance that will ensure you keep your new product in perfect condition.
Operators Guide Safety - read this first Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING!—supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear highlighted by the word CAUTION! Disposal of waste batteries Any batteries included with this product must not be treated as household waste.
120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Technical specification Note: Payload capacity and tilt ranges are based on a C of G height of 8" (20.3 cm). Payload Capacity:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 240 lb (14 - 109 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See counterbalance chart Tilt Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Contents Page Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety - read this first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Disposal of waste batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operators Guide Components CAMERA LENS OPERATOR Camera Plate Mounting Serial No.
120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head CAMERA LENS Safety latch OPERATOR Platform plate hook release Platform adjustment knob Platform release lever Battery compartment Handle/accessory mountings Display actuator Tilt lock pin Digital display Tilt lock lever Mounting point for optional undermount eyepiece leveller (EPL) Illuminated bubble level Pan lock lever Counter balance adjustment crank Figure 2 120EX Pan & Tilt Head - left-hand-side 9
Operators Guide Introduction The 120EX pan and tilt head embodies a unique and patented EX-counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance, EX-drag assemblies for ultra-smooth pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate. Extended capacity balance The spring counterbalancing mechanism comprises four springs operating against a threedimensional cam connected to the camera mounting platform.
0EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Ultra smooth fluid drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate OConnor's ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure smooth movement. The pan and tilt drag adjustment knobs are on the right side of the head and are continuously adjustable from 0 to 9. Pan and tilt locks Friction locks on each axis allow the head to be locked at any desired position. The pan and tilt lock levers are on the left-side of the head.
Operators Guide Operation Installing the head The 120EX head may be installed on a standard tripod with a Mitchell base mount using the tiedown knob assembly provided. After securely mounting the head on the tripod, use the bubble level to set it level. If necessary, press the display actuator to illuminate the bubble level. Handles Install the handles on the rosette handle mounts and adjust the position before tightening the clamps. Adjust the length of the telescoping handle as desired.
120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Stability Warning! When mounting the head on a tripod, it is possible to set the tripod legs so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload falls outside the footprint of the tripod, leading to instability. Use the mid-level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod legs are spread sufficiently so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload remains within the footprint of the tripod. Balancing the head Make sure that the head is level before balancing.
Operators Guide Setting fore and aft balance 1. When positioning the payload, it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly. Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm hold on the payload until the balance is set correctly. 2. Make sure that the camera and all accessories are installed in their operating positions. 3.
120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Payload weight and C of G height adjustment The fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload weight and C of G height adjustment. NOTE: If the correct digital balance setting of the payload is known, tilt the platform to the horizontal position, press the display actuator button and push in and turn the counterbalance crank until the digital display shows the correct setting. 1. Using the handle, tilt the platform downwards and upwards.
Operators Guide Pan and tilt fluid drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the OConnor ultra smooth fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement. Control knobs on the right side of the head are used to adjust the drag settings over the range of 0 to 9. The pan drag knob is the smaller one at the base of the head. The larger tilt drag knob is in the center on the tilt drag housing. To increase drag, turn the knob clockwise, towards a higher setting.
120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head Servicing General The 120EX pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning. For service beyond regular maintenance detailed in this manual, contact the OConnor headquarters or your local OConnor representative. Routine maintenance Replace the electronic unit battery whenever the low battery indicator flashes.
Operators Guide 3. Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment as far as the wiring will allow. 4. Pull the connector off the terminals of the old battery and push it onto the terminals of the new battery. For longer battery life it is recommended that you use a 9 V lithium battery. However, a standard 9 V battery can also be used. 5. Replace the battery in its compartment, making sure that the wiring is not twisted or pinched. 6. Replace the battery cover and tighten the three slotted screws.
120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head 3. 'CAL' is displayed for 2 seconds then '0' flashes. Adjust the Counterbalance crank to the '0' end of travel and press and release the Display actuator button. 4. When '182' flashes, adjust the Counterbalance crank to the '182' end of travel and press and release the Display actuator button. 5. If the calibration is successful, the set points are saved in Flash memory and the display turns Off. 6. 'Err' is displayed for 2 seconds if the calibration fails.
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