Fusion FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Fusion FH-145 Fusion FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Installation Guide Part Nos. V4101-0001 V4102-0001 www.vintenradamec.
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Contents Safety and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safe Working Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Safety and Warnings For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product, if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference. 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 possible personal injury and damage to the product.
Safety and Warnings WARNING! The tilt lock MUST be engaged whenever the head is lifted or transported and before installing or adjusting the camera or payload. CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Do not lift or carry the head by the back cover. In most installations, the teleprompter (if installed) is mounted onto the head and protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the head.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Components and Connections Rear View Front View 19 10 11 18 12 13 17 14 15 16 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera cradle backplate 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting plate 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan drag dial 4 . . . . . . . . AUTO/MANUAL pan control switch (FH-145 only) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Box Contents and Tools Required Box contents 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera cradle (comprising backplate and mounting plate) 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centre screws, x3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable management bracket, large 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB memory stick 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Installation ITEM NO. MOUNTING SUPPORT OR ADAPTOR PART NO. MOUNT 1 Vinten HD Quickfix® Adaptor 3490-3 Vinten HD tripods 2 Mitchell Centre Screw (spider adaptor with Mitchell key) 3724-3 Vinten HD tripods Sachtler OB2000 The FH-145/FHR-145 is supplied with a large cable management bracket. The bracket can be affixed on the left- or righthand side and to the front or back of the attachment point.
Installation HD Tripod Mounting Options Mounting the Pan Bar Assembly (FH-145) For manual operation, mount the pan bar assembly to the camera cradle. Offset pan bars increase the range of movement and improve manoeuverability of large and unwieldy payloads. The pan bar assembly can be mounted on the left- or right-hand side of the camera cradle. 1. Fit the pan bar assembly to the cradle. Insert rods into openings ensuring they cross at least two mounting points.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Installation HD Tripod Mounting Options Mitchell Centre Screw (3724-3) Quickfix Adaptor (V4096-1013) Using a 5/64" Allen key, attach the Mitchell key to the head base with two 6-32 UNC screws, then use a 5/16" Allen key to attach the centre screw or spider adaptor with four 3/8" screws. The head can now be mounted directly on the tripod. The base of the FH-145/FHR-145 features a groove that can be used to mount the head using a Quickfix adaptor.
Installation Locking/Unlocking the Camera Cradle WARNING! The tilt lock MUST be engaged before installing or adjusting the camera or payload. Adjusting the Camera Cradle The FH-145/FHR-145 is delivered with the camera cradle attached. Note that the cradle is set to the highest setting during transport. The tilt lock mechanism secures the camera cradle in the horizontal position, to provide a stable platform when making adjustments or when lifting the head.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head FHR-35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head Installation Adjusting the Camera Cradle 2. Adjusting the mounting plate (B) Stepped adjustment – Adjust the mounting 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. 1.
Installation Adjusting the Horizon Level Using a 5 mm Allen key, tighten the jacking screw underneath the mounting plate to adjust the horizon level 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. Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head 2. Secure the cradle in position.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Installation Balancing the Head The FH-145/FHR-145 is designed to allow the camera and payload to swing about its own Centre of Gravity (C of G), as opposed to balancing with the use of springs or cams. The camera and payload are mounted onto the camera cradle so the resulting C of G aligns with the tilt-axis pivot point, providing true balance. When the head is correctly balanced, the robotic drives will need a minimum amount of effort to move the head.
Installation Balancing the Head If the camera cradle tilts backwards (points upward), then the camera must be moved towards the front of the head (fore). Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G) CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Be prepared to prevent the camera and camera cradle from falling away suddenly. Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head 1. Tilt the camera approx. 30° upward and release it.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Installation Balancing the Head Electrical Connections If the camera moves back towards the horizontal position when released, the payload is mounted too low—raise the camera cradle. CAUTION! Connect the head to the power source using the attached power cable only. Ethernet cables must be rated at Cat5e with screened RJ45 connectors. 1. Connect the lens interface cable to the 26-pin, male Lens interface connector on the FH-145/FHR-145. 2.
Installation Cable Management To ensure a safe and tidy installation, all cables connected to the head should be dressed and secured using the cable management bracket(s) supplied. Cables can also be secured to the tripod leg using the cable ties provided. CAUTION! Leave sufficient slack in the cables between the fixed mounting and the head for free and full range of movement. CAUTION! Cables must be secured to the cable management bracket when the head is mounted to a tripod.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Changing the Fuse Regular Checks Routine Use WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the power cable. Fuses must only be changed by a trained and competent person. During use, check the following regularly: Once a month check the balance of the camera and payload and adjust if necessary. Ÿ Check the integrity of bolts and fixings securing the head to the support. Ÿ Check the bolts and fixings securing the payload.
Troubleshooting Fault Check Action Power supplied, but the camera cradle is not moving. Check that the tilt lock is disengaged. See Locking/Unlocking the Camera Cradle on page 9. Head not operating. Check that the power switch is ON. See Powering Up on page 15. Ensure that the power and Ethernet cables are connected and secure. See Electrical Connections on page 14. Check mains power supply to head. Check that power is being supplied from the pedestal, height drive or studio supply.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head General Notices Technical Specifications Physical data Mounting supports and adaptors Weight (incl. cradle) FH-145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.4 kg (62.5 lb) FHR-145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.25 kg (53.5 lb) Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 mm (19.3 in.) Length . . . . .
General Notices Compliance General Purpose Connector (GP I/O) The 26-pin, female GP I/O connector (see page 14) can be configured and enabled in ICE Tool. It can be used to connect a Camera Control Unit (CCU) or for powering auxiliary devices. The pinouts for the connector are given in the table below. CAUTION! Total power drawn from the 12V pins of this connector must NOT exceed 30W.
Installation Guide FH/FHR-145 Pan and Tilt Head General Notices Compliance FH-145 V4101-0001 FHR-145 V4102-0001 FCC Notice This product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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