aktiv6, 8, 8T, 10 Fluid Head User Guide EN aktiv6, aktiv8, aktiv8T, aktiv10 Fluid Head S2064S S2068S S2068T S2072S aktiv6 aktiv8 aktiv8T aktiv10 www.sachtler.
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Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mounting, Dismounting the Camera (Touch and Go)16 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mounting, Dismounting the Camera (Sideload) . . 18 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fitting the Pan Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 About this User Guide . . . .
Safety Health and Safety Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury 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 practices at all times.
Safety Maintenance ! ! WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and or accessories or servicing by non-approved personnel could effect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty. CAUTION! When replacing the battery, only use the same or an equivalent type of battery recommended for use with this product.
About this Guide Intended Use Serial Number Location The Sachtler aktiv fluid head has been developed to enable smooth pan and tilt movement giving the operator total image control through a wide range of angles. Located under the camera plate on both Touch and Go and Sideload cradles. About this User Guide This user guide has been produced to instruct the user on the correct set-up, operation and maintenance of the fluid head. Warranty This product is covered by a one year warranty.
Box Contents 1a 6 OR Item 1 1a 2 5 Description Part No aktiv6 fluid head (Sideload) S2064S aktiv8 fluid head (Sideload) S2068S aktiv10 fluid head (Sideload) S2072S aktiv8T fluid head (touch & Go) S2068T aktiv75 bowl connector S2080-0001 aktiv100 bowl connector S2080-0002 3 Touch & Go camera plate S 0364 4 Sideload camera plate S 0164 5 Pan bar plus right 0992SP 6 User guide S2068-4980
Optional SpeedSwap Accessories S2080-0001 S2080-0003 aktiv bowl connector 75 mm Adaptor aktiv head / slider 75 mm S2080-0004 S2080-0002 Adaptor aktiv head / slider 100 mm aktiv bowl connector 100 mm 6
Optional SpeedSwap Accessories S2080-0005 S2080-0006 Adaptor aktiv slider / tripod 75 mm Adaptor aktiv slider / tripod 100 mm 7
Operating Elements Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sideload System 1 6 2 Rosette for left pan bar Vertical brake Horizontal brake Horizontal drag control SpeedLevel Lever Vertical drag control Sideload plate lock Spare camera screws Illumination for drag and counterbalance Illumination on / off switch PrismBubble plus on / off switch Sideload system safety lock 8 5 3 7 4 12 Touch & Go System Spare Screws 10 8 9 11
Operating Elements Right View Sideload system 1 1 Sideload camera plate 1a Touch & Go camera plate 2 Rosette for right pan bar 3 75mm bowl 4 Counterbalance control 5 Balance plate clamp knob 6 Touch & Go system safety lock 2 Touch & Go System 1a 4 6 3 9 5
Operating Elements PrismBubble The fluid head is fitted with an illuminating bubble level which allows easy levelling in poor lighting conditions. The head also features a prism to view the bubble when the head is too high to view from above. This Prism also incorporates the On / Off switch. In addition the PrismBubble may be lit on its own or with the control LED’s to enable setup up in low light conditions. The illumination will be activated by pushing the bubble prism window. 1.
1st Time Installation Fitting Bowl Connector For The 1st Time 2. Holding the Bowl Connector in place with one hand, slide the Retaining Clip under 3 of the 4 positioning lugs on the Bowl Connector and snap into place. Note! Fitting and adjusting the Bowl Connector to the tripod is a one time effort, once set, it is left on the tripod and remains ready without further adjustment required.
1st Time Installation Mounting the Head and Setting Connector Tension 3. Lower the head onto the Bowl Connector and lower the SpeedLevel Lever. 1. Apply the horizontal and vertical brakes and hold the head firmly with one hand. 2. Lift the SpeedLevel Lever as shown all the way to the top.
1st Time Installation 4. To set the connector tension, raise the tripod so the head is at The tension is correct when the SpeedLevel Lever is released and falls between approximately 60° and 45° (30 mm to 50 mm (1” - 2”)) from the body of the head as shown in the diagram below. eye level. 5. Lift the SpeedLevel Lever on the head and hold with “S triangle” aligned to the mark on the body. If the lever falls back against the body the Bowl Connector is too loose, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Operation Attaching, Levelling and Dismounting the Fluid Head From the Tripod 3. Lower the head onto the Bowl Connector and release the SpeedLevel lever. CAUTION! Push the SpeedLevel Lever fully closed against the head body before use. Attach Head to Tripod 1. As on page 12 apply the brakes. WARNING! Pinch point, injury to fingers or hands, exercise caution. 2. Lift the SpeedLevel Lever as shown all the way to the top.
Operation 2. View the bubble from above, or through the horizontal prism Levelling the Fluid Head 1. To level the head lift the SpeedLevel Lever until the head is free window (in poor light conditions operate the illumination for a better view). (do not lift above the detent position, this will ensure the head remains latched to the Bowl Connector). 3. When level, lower the SpeedLevel Lever. Check level and re-adjust if required.
Operation Mounting and Dismounting the Camera (Touch and Go) 1. Apply the horizontal and vertical brakes. 3. With the safety button held down, move the locking lever 2. Hold the camera plate or camera with one hand. Grasp the locking 4. The camera plate or camera will be released from the as far as possible to the left. lever with your thumb and index finger and pull down the safety button. sliding balance plate.
Operation 6. Mount the camera plate and camera onto the sliding balance plate. 5. Attach the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity. . It will lock automatically and the lock lever will click audibly back into its initial position.
Operation Mounting and Dismounting the Camera (Sideload) 1. Apply the horizontal and vertical brakes. 3. Push the safety lock (1) and release the plate (2). 2 1 4. Attach the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity, 2. Release the clamp knob. observe the arrow on the plate indicating the direction of the arrow. Additional screws are stored in the sliding balance plate assembly.
Operation 5. Place the camera plate into the dovetail and lower into place. It will lock automatically and the lock lever will click audibly back into its initial position. 6. Firmly lock the plate in position after the balance procedure using the clamp knob.
Operation Fitting the Pan Bar Adjusting the Pan Bar Fit and adjust the pan bar to the desired position, tighten the clamping screw ensuring the teeth mesh fully. To adjust the position of the pan bar, loosen the clamping screw sufficiently to allow the rosettes to rotate without fowling.
Operation Configuring the Pan Bar As standard, the pan bar is configured to mount on the right hand side of the fluid head.
Operation Balancing the Payload 1. Apply the vertical brake and adjust the vertical setting of the fluid Before operating the fluid head, the payload (camera, lens and any other fitted accessories) must be correctly balanced to ensure safe and reliable operation. . drag to “0”. Set the counterbalance adjustment knob to “0”. WARNING! When balancing the payload, it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly.
Operation (b) If the payload tilts backwards (points up), slide it towards the Counterbalance Adjustment 2. If the platform stops in a horizontal position (camera pointing front of the fluid head. Re-lock the sliding balance plate. directly forward) or falls away evenly in either direction, the balance is correct. Hold the pan bar firmly, disengage the vertical brake. Observe how the payload moves and where it stops.
Operation Additional C of G Adjustments Adjusting the Counterbalance If it is not possible to correctly set the payload C of G using the standard method: The fluid head is equipped with a 15 + 0 step counterbalance adjuster to accurately balance the payload. 1. Move the camera plate to offset the payload further in the required Moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires the head to pass the horizontal position to take affect. direction. 1.
Operation 3. If the payload continues to move upwards when released, the 5. Tilt the payload through positive and negative angles of travel, balance is set too high. Lower the balance adjuster setting by one increment and retest. checking that the payload remains at any angle of tilt unsupported. 4. If the payload continues to move backwards when released, the balance is set too low. Raise the balance adjuster setting by one increment and retest.
Operation Adjusting the Drags The fluid head is equipped with horizontal and vertical drag controls. The drags help to eliminate jerks and vibrations when moving the fluid head during filming. The drags can also be fully disengaged. CAUTION! Always set the drag adjusters to the index positions. Setting the drag adjusters between index positions can cause serious damage to the fluid head. ! Applying the same drag setting to the horizontal and vertical controls enables precise and even diagonal movement.
Operation Transportation Head Settings Transporting with the Pan Bar To ensure smooth and reliable operation over the long life of the fluid head, the following settings should be applied to the controls during transportation or periods of storage: To transport the fluid head with the pan bar attached, stow in the vertical position with the tripod legs to prevent damage.
Maintenance Cleaning and Inspection Clean the fluid head regularly using a soft cloth. For heavier dirt use a soft brush and a mild detergent. Regular inspections are not required. Changing the Battery The illuminated bubble level is powered by one standard type button cell (CR2032, 3 V). 1. Using a suitable Hex key 2.5mm, remove the Hex bolt (turn anticlockwise) from the counter balance knob. 2. Remove the counter balance knob assembly to expose the battery. 3.
Technical Specification Weight Camera plate sliding range aktiv6 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) aktiv8 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) Sideload S - 120 mm (4.7 in) aktiv8T 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) aktiv10 2.9 kg (6.4 lb Temperature range Touch & Go S - 60 mm (2.4 in) -40°C (-40°F) to +60°C (+140°F) Max. Payload aktiv6 8 kg (17.6 lb) aktiv8 12 kg (26.5 lb) aktiv8T 12 kg (26.5 lb) aktiv10 12 kg (26.5 lb) Battery CR 2032, 3 V Tilt range Height aktiv6 186 mm (7.3 in) aktiv8 186 mm (7.3 in) aktiv8T 186 mm (7.
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