Fusion FH-100 / FHR-100 Pan and Tilt Heads Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 Pan and Tilt Heads Operators Guide Part Nos. V3979-0001 V4037-0001 V4088-0001 www.vintenradamec.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 Manual and Robotic Pan and Tilt Heads Operators Guide
Publication Part No. V3979-4980 Issue 4 November 2011 Published by Vitec Group Videocom Division Technical Publications Department William Vinten Building Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TB UK Email: technical.publications@vitecgroup.com Copyright © 2011 The Vitec Group plc All rights reserved throughout the world.
Operators guide Safety – read this first Understanding these instructions English The original instructions presented in this operators guide were written in English, and subsequently translated into other languages. If you are unable to understand these instructions, contact Vinten or your distributor to obtain a translation of the original instructions (EU Countries).
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Operators guide Safety instructions Water, moisture and dust Protect the product from water, moisture and dust. The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous. Do not use the product near water and take care that liquids are not spilled onto the equipment. Please read this Operators Guide carefully before attempting to operate the product. Retain this guide for future reference.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Warning symbols WARNING! WARNING! Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear supported by the warning triangle symbol. 1. DO NOT attempt to use this product if you do not understand how to operate it. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear preceded by the word ‘CAUTION!’. 2.
Operators guide Declaration of Conformity In respect of the following equipment manufactured by Camera Dynamics Limited: Model Part no.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Technical data Physical data Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.5 kg (54 lb) Maximum payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 kg (121 lb) Height to wedge adaptor mounting face. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257–366 mm (10.1–14.4 in.) Height . . . . . . . . . . .
Operators guide Contents Page Safety – read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety when working with the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety when working with robotic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Powering up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Locking the camera cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Operating the FH-100 head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operators guide Components and connections 7 1 2 6 3 5 4 Fig. 1 Fusion FH-100, front view [1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera cradle clamp with camera mounting slots [2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fixing screws (for cradle, 3 off) [3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teleprompter mounting holes [4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads 10 21 19 18 20 17 16 15 11 8 9 14 12 13 Fig. 2 Fusion FH-100, rear (operator’s) view [8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VR Mode switch [9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FVR connector [10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operators guide 23 22 25 24 9 8 Fig. 3 Fusion FH-100, view from below [8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VR Mode switch [9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FVR connector [22] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four-hole mounting plate with Quickfix® base [23] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Introduction and description This manual describes how to install, operate and maintain the FH-100 and FHR-100 family of pan and tilt heads, including the FH-100 manual and robotic head, the FH-100 VR manual and robotic head with VR output and the FHR-100 robotic only head.
Operators guide Installation CAUTION! The installation of the head must be performed by competent and trained personnel. Installing the head and payload 1. Unpack and check the head for any signs of damage (see Unpacking the head on page 15). 2. Mount the head onto the pedestal or tripod (see Mounting the head on page 16). 3. Engage the tilt lock on the head (see Locking the camera cradle on page 30). 4. Mount the complete payload (incl. camera, lens, pan bars, etc.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Accessories The head is supplied with standard accessories (Fig. 4), including four fixing bolts and washers used when mounting the head onto a tripod or pedestal mounting plate, a Vinten spanner and two telescopic pan bars for use when the head is operated manually. Telescopic pan bar (2 off) Part No. 3219-91 Washers (4 off) Part No. L602-122 Vinten spanner Part No. J551-001 Head fixing bolt (4 off) Part No. L054-714 Fig.
Operators guide Mounting the head onto a Quickfix® adaptor In situations where heads are often interchanged on pedestals and tripods, it is recommended that a Vinten heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor (part no. 3490-3) is used. The adaptor provides an easier and quicker method of mounting and removing heads from a pedestal or tripod.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads 2. Position the head in the adaptor, ensuring that it seats correctly in the recess and the safety button is depressed. 3. Lock the head in the adaptor by pushing the lever fully inwards to the right, until the red safety latch engages. To dismount the head from a Quickfix adaptor, proceed as follows: 1. Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the lever fully outwards and to the left. 2. Safely remove the head from the adaptor.
Operators guide Mounting the payload When the camera is installed, the remaining payload (incl. viewfinder, pan bars, teleprompter, etc., and cables) can be attached to the head. Fitting a teleprompter A teleprompter can be fitted to the head using the mounting bracket supplied. The bracket is fitted into the teleprompter mounting holes [3] on the front of the head and secured into position using the teleprompter mounting clamps [5] (see Fig. 1 on page 11).
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Fig. 7 Fitting the FVR box to the head Electrical connections All external ports are located at the back of the head (see Fig. 2 on page 12). When installing cabling, it is important that all cables are dressed and secured to prevent any interference with the pan and tilt movements of the head. Cables can be secured to the cable restraint [14] located on the back of the head.
Operators guide Head communication cable Head power output socket Head Ethernet port Fig. 8 Fusion pedestal-to-head power and Ethernet connections The pedestal power box has two power output sockets and a single power inlet socket that is connected to the studio power supply. The Head Power Output socket is used to supply power to the head.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Connecting the Fusion head to an FBH-175 height drive When a Fusion FH-100 or FHR-100 head is mounted onto a manual only pedestal, a Fusion bolton height drive (FBH-175) can be installed to remotely operate the elevation of the pedestal from a Vinten Radamec control panel. The power and Ethernet connections from the Fusion height drive to the head are shown in Fig. 9. Head Ethernet Head communication cable Head power output socket Fig.
Operators guide Camera lens cabling The head has an integral lens drive capability that can directly drive any full-servo digital Canon or Fujinon broadcast lens. A lens cable to suit a Canon or Fujinon lens can be supplied to connect the camera lens to the head. A digital camera lens requires a single RS232 focus and zoom cable connected from the lens to the Focus/Digital port on the head. Analogue lenses require separate zoom and focus cables to be connected from the lens to the head.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Connecting the FVR box to the FH-100 VR head The VR interface cable provided (part no. V3990-5213) with the FVR box should be connected between the FVR connector [9] on the back of the FH-100 VR and the Head connector on the FVR box (Fig. 11). Fig. 11 FH-100 VR head to FVR box connection USB connection A laptop or server/ PC can be connected to the USB port [15], using a USB system configuration cable (part no.
Operators guide Balancing the head and payload CAUTION! It is important that the camera and payload (lens, viewfinder, prompter, pan bars, etc., including cables) are fitted in their operational positions BEFORE balancing the head. Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the head. Ensure that the head and camera cradle are level before balancing. When the head is correctly balanced, the robotic drives will need the minimum amount of even effort to move the head.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Centre of Gravity (C of G) height adjustment Fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload C of G vertically to the tilt axis. To adjust the C of G height, proceed as follows: 1. Switch OFF power to the head [18] and engage the tilt lock [7]. 2. Loosen the three screws [3] securing the camera cradle to the tilt drive, and raise the camera cradle [1] to vertically align the camera assembly C of G with the tilt axis.
Operators guide Configuration Setting pan and tilt movement limits When the head is first installed, or periodically thereafter, it is necessary to set the limits of movement for both pan and tilt axes to prevent accidental collision with permanent obstacles or to keep undesirable areas of the studio out of shot. NOTE: Setting the pan and tilt movement limits is only necessary when the head is used in robotic (AUTO) mode and operated remotely from the control panel.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads 4. Ensure that the head is set to robotic mode (AUTO). 5. Align the pan and tilt axes to zero position (i.e. align the camera cradle [1] horizontally and vertically to the head). 6. Switch ON power to the head. 7. On the laptop/PC, double-click the Fusion Setup and Test icon on the desktop to launch the configuration software tool. The Vinten Fusion Robot Control window is displayed (Fig. 13). a b d e c Fig.
Operators guide 11. Click Set Pan, Tilt and Height Limits (d) to set the limits for the pan and tilt axes. The Set Pan, Tilt & Height Limits dialog box is displayed (Fig. 14). g f Fig. 14 Set Pan, Tilt and Height Limits dialog (f) Pan maximum and minimum limits, (g) Tilt maximum and minimum limits 12. Enter the angle of travel (in degrees) either side of the zero datum position (limit min/ max) for both the pan and tilt axis.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Operation Powering up WARNING! Ensure that all personnel and hazards are clear of robotic equipment BEFORE switching the power on. When the system is ready, ensure that all external cable connections are complete and the tilt lock [7] is disengaged before switching the power to the head ON [18]. The FH-100 head should not move when power is switched on, but zoom and focus will take up demanded positions on analogue lenses.
Operators guide Operating the FH-100 head WARNING! Ensure that the head is in view and clear from personnel and hazards before attempting to operate the equipment. Switching the FH-100 head to robotic mode CAUTION! Do not attempt to manually switch the robotic/manual rotary switches. Robotic mode MUST be selected from the control panel. Before operating the head in robotic mode, it is recommended that any unnecessary equipment be removed from the payload.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Pan right Zero pan Move joystick to the right to pan right Pan left Move joystick to the left to pan left Fig. 16 Controlling pan movements using the joystick Move joystick forward to tilt the camera downward Move joystick backward to tilt the camera upward Fig.
Operators guide Switching the FH-100 head to manual mode WARNING! The FH-100 head can be operated remotely from a control panel. Ensure that the control panel operator does not attempt to select the camera whilst a camera operator is operating the head manually! The head can be operated manually by a camera operator using the pan bars to control pan and tilt movements.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Adjusting the pan and tilt drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms on the Fusion FH-100 head incorporate the patented Vinten lubricated friction (LF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes which are fitted with dials to adjust the drag setting. The drag adjustment dials are mounted directly on each axis.
Operators guide Operating the FH-100 VR head WARNING! The FH-100 VR head can be operated remotely from a control panel. Ensure that the control panel operator does not attempt to select the camera whilst a camera operator is operating the head manually! The FH-100 VR will normally be operated robotically from a Fusion control panel. However, it can also be operated manually by a camera operator using the pan bars to control the movements.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads To switch the FH-100 VR head from VR manual to robotic mode: 1. Set the VR Mode switch [8] on the back of the FH-100 VR to AUTO. The LED on the switch extinguishes. 2. Enable the head from the control panel to initialise robotic control.
Operators guide Maintenance WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified service personnel. Checking balance It is recommended that the balance of the head is checked at least once a month to ensure proper operation and to reduce excessive wear on the drive train and potential overheating. An unbalanced load may also affect servo operation and responsiveness.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Changing a fuse 1. Switch OFF power to the head [18]. 2. Carefully insert a small, blunt screwdriver or similar tool into the side of the fuse compartment and lever out. 3. Lift out the fuse compartment [17] (Fig. 20). 4. Replace the failed fuse, then replace the fuse compartment, pushing it firmly into place. 5. Switch ON power to the head. Fig.
Operators guide Troubleshooting Fault Check Read Power supplied but the camera cradle is not moving. Check that the tilt lock is disengaged. Locking the camera cradle on page 30 Head not operating. Check that the power switch is ON. Powering up on page 30 Ensure that the power and Ethernet cables are connected and secure. Power and Ethernet connections on page 20 Check the power supply to the head. Check that power is being supplied from the pedestal or height drive or studio supply.
Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 pan and tilt heads Parts list Main assemblies Fusion FH-100 robotic/manual pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3979-0001 Fusion FH-100 VR robotic/manual pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4037-0001 Fusion FHR-100 robotic pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4088-0001 Fixing bolts (4 off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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