Vinten FP-188 Operator Guide

Brand: Vinten

Model: FP-188

Category: Camera accessories

Type: Operator Guide

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Operators Guide

Fusion FP-188

and FPH-188

Manual and Robotic

Pedestals and Height Drives

FP-188/FPH-188 Pedestals and Height Drives

Part Nos. V3952-0003

V4048-0003

V4049-0003

V4048-0004

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Fusion

FP-188 and FPH-188

Manual and Robotic

Pedestals and Height Drives

Operators Guide

Publication Part No. V3952-4985

Issue 3

November 2011

Published by

Vitec Group Videocom Division

Technical Publications Department

William Vinten Building

Western Way

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk IP33 3TB

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the Vitec Group plc.

Trademark acknowledgements

Vinten Radamec Broadcast Robotics™, Vinten™ and

Quickfix

are registered trademarks of the Vitec Group plc.

Disclaimer

Camera Dynamics Limited reserves the right, without notice,

to revise this documentation and make changes in content

from time to time without obligation to provide notification of

such revision or change. Revised documentation may be

obtainable from Vinten Radamec or downloadable from the

website (www.vintenradamec.com). Camera Dynamics

Limited reserves the right, without notice, to make changes

in equipment design or performance as progress in

engineering, manufacturing or technology may warrant.

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Operators guide

Safety instructions

Please read this Operators Guide carefully

before attempting to operate the product.

Retain this guide for future reference.

Safety when working with the

product

Take heed of warnings and

instructions

You should read all of the safety

instructions in this Operators

Guide before attempting to

operate the equipment. Adhere

to all warnings in this guide and

on the equipment. Do not attempt

to operate this equipment, if you

do not fully understand how to

operate it.

Power sources

Connect the product to a power

supply of the type and voltage

rating described in the ‘Technical

data’ section of this Operators

Guide or as marked on the

product.

For an emergency power-down,

ensure all personnel are aware of

the location of the power switch

on the product and associated

equipment and power supplies.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this

product. Opening and removing

covers may expose you to

dangerous voltages or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to

trained and competent personnel.

Contact Vinten Radamec to

arrange servicing of this product.

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.

Operating environment

The product should not be used

outside the operating temperature

limits. To prevent risk of

overheating, ventilate the product

correctly. Refer to the ‘Technical

data’ section of this guide for the

operating limits for the product.

Connections

Turn OFF before connecting or

disconnecting any equipment or

making any adjustments to the

camera or associated equipment.

Safety when working with robotic

equipment

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. The safe operating zone is a minimum

of 1 m (3 ft). Do not operate robotic equipment

if you cannot see it.

Cables

Always ensure that all power and auxiliary

communications cables are routed so that

they do not present any danger to personnel.

Take care when routing cables in areas where

robotic equipment is in use.

OFF

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Warning symbols

WARNING!

Where there is a risk of personal

injury or injury to others, comments

appear supported by the warning

triangle symbol. Where there is a

risk of damage to the product,

associated equipment, process or

surroundings, comments appear

supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Where there is a risk of electric

shock, comments appear

supported by the hazardous

voltage warning triangle symbol.

FINGER TRAP

Where there is a risk of trapping

fingers within parts of the product

or other equipment mounted to

the product, comments appear

supported by the finger trap

symbol.

READ INSTRUCTIONS

On encountering the warning

triangle and open book symbols it

is important that you read this

operators guide before using this

product or attempting any

adjustment or repair.

Usage

These products are designed for use within

television studios to support a payload

weighing up to 85 kg (187.4 lb). The total

payload must not be exceeded. The FPH-188

and FPH-188 VR height drives can be moved

manually, while the FP-188 and FP-188 VR

pedestals allow operators to remotely control

their movements and positioning around the

studio.

The product is intended for use by television

camera operators, trained to use Vinten

Radamec robotic equipment. Do not use this

product for any other purpose other than that

specified in this usage statement.

CAUTION

finger trap

Disposing of used electrical

and electronic equipment

When you see this symbol on a

Vinten Radamec product, it

indicates that this product must

not be disposed of with

household waste. In some

countries/EC regions, separate

collection systems have been

set up to handle electrical and electronic waste

products. This product must be disposed of at a

collection point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment. For more information, visit

www.vintenradamec.com.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,

you will help protect human health and conserve

natural resources and the environment.

WARNING!

1. DO NOT attempt to use

this product if you do

not fully understand

how to operate it.

2. DO NOT use this

product for any other

purpose than that

specified in the Usage

statement.

3. Maintenance beyond

that detailed in this

Operators Guide must

be performed only by

competent personnel.

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Declaration of Conformity

In respect of the following equipment manufactured by Camera Dynamics Limited:

manufactured in accordance with the following European Directives:

EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

EU Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EEC

by application of the following Harmonised Standards:

Model Part no. Description

Fusion FP-188 V3952-0003 Manual and robotic pedestal

Fusion FP-188 VR V4048-0003 Manual and robotic pedestal

Fusion FPH-188 V4049-0003 Manual and robotic height drive

Fusion FPH-188 VR V4048-0004 Manual and robotic height drive

EN 61000-6-4:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility-Part 6-4: Generic - Emission

standards for industrial environments.

EN61000-6-2:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2: Generic -

Immunity standards for industrial environments.

EN 61000-3-2:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3-2: Limits - Limits

for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to

and including 16A per phase.

EN 61000-3-3:1995

(+A1)

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits -

Limitation of voltage changes voltage fluctuations and flicker

in public low voltage supply systems (for equipment with rated

current <=16A per phase and not subject to conditional

connection).

EN 60065:2002 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety

requirements.

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Technical data

Data characteristics that only apply to some of the equipment covered in this Operators Guide

are clearly marked in the following list.

Physical data

Payload capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 kg (187.4 lb)

FP-188 pedestal weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 kg (286.6 lb)

FPH-188 height drive weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 kg (286.6 lb)

Trim weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 kg (6.6 lb)

Min. height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .660 mm (26 in.)

Max. height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1430 mm (56.3 in.)

Ground clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 mm (0.75 in.)

Doorway tracking width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 mm (31.5 in.)

Wheel diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 mm (6.3 in.)

Steering ring diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .635 mm (25 in.)

Temperature range (operation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Degrees of freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DOF (X/Y/Z; except FPH-188, Z only)

FP-188 pedestal base movement data

Max. floor speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mm/s (11.8 in./s)

Min. floor speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mm/s (1 in./s)

Orientation accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 0.75° (subject to floor)

Pedestal travel accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5% of total floor run (subject to floor)

Repeatability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X,Y = ±1.5% (e.g. ±100 mm after running a

36 m triangular test pattern)

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X,Y = <1 mm

Column movement data

On-shot stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770 mm (30.3 in.)

Max. working pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.5 bar (255 psi)

Max. relief valve pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.9 bar (275 psi)

Max. column speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mm/s (5.9 in./s)

Min. column speed setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 mm/s (0.4 in./s)

Height drive accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .±0.75 mm (±0.03 in.)

Repeatability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z = ±0.5 mm

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z = <1 mm

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Electrical data

Power consumption (peak). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 W

Power consumption (average) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 W

Supply V (mains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autoranging 90–240V, 50/60 Hz AC

Power output socket (Head). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90–240V (supply V), 100 W

Power output socket (Aux) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90–240V (supply V), 50 W

Technical specifications are

subject to change without notice.

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Contents

Page

Safety – read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety when working with the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety when working with robotic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disposing of used electrical and electronic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Components and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Introduction and description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FP-188/FP-188 VR pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FPH-188/FPH-188 VR height drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

VR capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Steering mechanism checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Pressurising the pedestal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Pressurising from an external pressure source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Pressurising the pedestal using a portable pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fitting the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Balancing the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ethernet ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting power and Ethernet to the Fusion head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

FVR interface connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

USB configuration port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Servo configuration port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting the pedestal number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cable clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cable guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Switching on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting manual or robotic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Movement indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Emergency stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Collision detection (FP-188 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting bumper sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Referencing the studio datum position (FP-188 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Transportation and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Accessing the wheels and datum reference sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Routine checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Main assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Upgrade kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Components and connectors

Fig. 1 Fusion FP-188 Pedestal (South East view)

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[1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure gauge

[2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head mounting plate

[3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schrader valve and cap

[4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emergency stop button

[5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weight tray

[6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Column lock

[7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lifting handles

[8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alignment sensor/wheel access panel

[9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic/manual steering mode knob

[10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bumper strip/collision detection

[11] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bumper manual reset

[12] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable guard lowering buttons

[13] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bumper sensitivity potentiometer

[14] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trim weight stowage (with trim weights, 6 off)

[15] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable clamps

[16] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power box (see Fig. 2)

[17] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRAB/STEER mode changeover knob

[18] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake slider

[19] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering ring

[38] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Column bearing strip (3 per stage)

[39] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double castor wheels (non-driven, 2 off)

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives

[21] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw guides

[22] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power ON/OFF switch

[23] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable clamp

[24] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet port (Network OUT to Head)

[25] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power output socket 90–240V, 100 W (Head)

[26] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power output socket 90–240V, 50 W (Aux)

[27] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FVR connector

[28] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For future use

[29] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse

[30] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet port (Network IN, floor cable)

[31] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power socket (mains)

Note that connectors [27] and [28] are not available on the FP-188 and FPH-188.

Fig. 2 Fusion VR Power box connectors

26 25

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[20] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual/automatic height mode knob

[32] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving column

[33] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driven double-wheel sets (2 off)

[34] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB configuration port (with cover plug)

[35] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servo configuration port (with cover plug)

[36] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedestal movement indicator (3 off)

[37] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable (height mode) release button

[39] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double castor (non-driven wheels, 2 off)

Fig. 3 Fusion FP-188 Pedestal (North West view)

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives

Introduction and description

This Operators Guide describes how to set up and operate the Fusion FP-188 range of

pedestals and FPH-188 range of height drives, including the FP-188 and FP-188 VR pedestals

and the FPH-188 and FPH-188 VR height drives.

The FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives have been designed for seamless integration

with all Fusion pan and tilt heads and Vinten Radamec Control Systems (VRC). Additionally, the

FP-188 VR and FPH-188 VR are designed to work with the Fusion Virtual Reality (FVR) box

(part no. V4078-1001).

Each product within the Fusion FP-188 range of pedestals comprises a central two-stage,

telescopic column mounted in a moveable base. The bases of the FP-188 and FP-188 VR

pedestals are motorised, while the FPH-188 base contains no drive mechanisms and can only

be moved manually.

The pedestals and height drives can be operated manually by a camera operator within the

studio or remotely operated in robotic mode from a Fusion control system. Pedestals and height

drives have a maximum payload capacity of 85 kg (187.4 lb).

Column

The telescopic column [32] is pressurised from an external pressure source. Six trim weights are

provided to allow the operator to easily compensate for pressure variation caused by temperature

variations in the studio. Controls on the column comprise a manual/robotic height mode knob [20],

height drive disengagement knob [37] and a column lock [6], which locks the column in the fully-

depressed position. The pedestal is provided with a standard four-bolt mounting interface [2].

Base

FP-188/FP-188 VR pedestal

The base is carried on four sets of wheels ([33], [39]), two of which are driven and two free-

wheeling, mounted on a flexible chassis to accommodate uneven floors. A height-adjustable

cable guard is provided, which can be lowered by depressing the cable guard buttons [12]

located near each corner of the base. The guard can then be raised in predefined increments

as required. Stowage for the trim weights [14], emergency stop buttons [4], lifting handles [7]

and a wheel brake slider [18] are provided on the upper surface of the base. Rotary knobs allow

the operator to switch between conventional and crab steering [17] and manual and robotic

operation [9].

The cable clamps [15], main power switch [22] and both power ([25], [26], [31]) and data

connections ([24], [27], [28], [30]) can all be found on the South side (rear) of the base, with a

USB configuration port [34] located on the North side (front) of the base. The bumper strip [10]

running around the pedestal base contains collision detection sensors which arrest movement

on contact with an obstacle.

Operators guide

FPH-188/FPH-188 VR height drive

The base is carried on four sets of wheels [33] mounted on a flexible chassis to accommodate

uneven floors. A height-adjustable cable guard is provided, which can be lowered by

depressing the cable guard buttons [12] located near each corner of the base. The guard can

then be raised in predefined increments as required. Stowage for the trim weights [14],

emergency stop buttons [4], lifting handles [7] and a wheel brake slider [18] are provided on the

upper surface of the base. Rotary knob allows the operator to switch between conventional and

crab steering [17] and manual and robotic operation [9].

The FPH-188 height drive can be upgraded to a full FP-188 pedestal. This upgrade must be

carried out by suitably trained and qualified engineers, either at an authorised repair workshop

or on site.

VR capability

The FP-188 VR pedestal is designed to integrate with studio VR systems, transmitting positional

(X,Y) and height (Z) data to the FVR box mounted on the head. The FPH-188 VR height drive

only transmits height (Z) data to the FVR box. The data received by the FVR box is processed

and fed back with other head and lens data (PTZF) to the studio VR system.

A Fusion FP-188 pedestal or FPH-188 height drive can be converted to the VR version through

the use of an upgrade kit, which includes new VR power and control boxes to be fitted in the

base of the pedestal.

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives

Installation

Unpacking

Unpack the pedestal ensuring that all transport packing and retaining fixings are removed,

including the Velcro strap (part no. 3320-268) securing the column lock.

Steering mechanism checks

1. Rotate the CRAB/STEER knob [17] anti-clockwise to select CRAB (x4 wheels) and

turn the steering ring [19], until CRAB mode engages. Check that the pedestal

“crabs” correctly, freely moving as directed by the steering ring without any rotation

of the pedestal base.

2. Rotate the CRAB/STEER knob [17] clockwise to select STEER (x1 wheel) and turn

the steering ring [19], until it locks in position and STEER mode engages. Check that

the pedestal turns freely, rotated by the locked steering ring.

Pressurising the pedestal

The pedestal or height drive may be pressurised from an external pressure source (see page 20)

or by using a portable pump (see page 21). Six trim weights are provided for compensation of

pressure variation.

A correctly pressurised pedestal will balance its payload—allowing movement over the full on-

shot stroke of the moving column with minimum effort—and maintain its position when the

steering ring is released. The balance can be adjusted by adding/removing trim weights to/from

the weight tray pockets [5] or by venting some of the internal pressure.

WARNING!

1. Heavy – DO NOT lift the pedestal unaided. This product weighs

up to 130 kg (286.6 lb).

2. DO NOT lift the pedestal by the steering ring—use the lifting

handles on top of the pedestal base.

3. DO NOT release the column lock, if the pedestal pressure

exceeds 7.2 bar (105 psi) without a balancing load installed.

Reduce pressure as necessary using the Schrader valve cap.

CAUTION! This pedestal must be pressurised with nitrogen or clean, dry air only to

prevent internal corrosion.

CAUTION! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.5 bar (50 psi). This ensures

that the elevating mechanism remains in tension, preventing damage to

the pedestal.

Operators guide

Ascertain the payload to be fitted to the pedestal (payload = pan and tilt head, camera, lens and

any other ancillary equipment). Referring to the balance graph (Fig. 4) mark the payload on the

horizontal axis, then strike a vertical line from the load figure to the balance line. At the

intersecting point strike a horizontal line to the vertical axis and read off the required pressure.

The pedestal pressure must not exceed 7.2 bar (105 psi), check the pressure before fitting the

pan and tilt head (refer to Fitting the load on page 21 for more details).

WARNING!

DO NOT pressurise the pedestal beyond the maximum safe working

pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red sector on the gauge.

Fig. 4 Balance graph

psi

bar

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40 50 60 70 80 90

100

120

140

160

180

200

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

240

260

Fusion FP-188 Pedestals Balance Graph

Maximum payload 85 kg (187.4 lb)

<17.5 bar

255 psi

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives

Pressurising from an external pressure source

A pressure-reducing valve must be fitted between the gas cylinder and the outlet connection of

the hose. The maximum pressure on the outlet side of the reducing valve must not exceed

18.9 bar (275 psi).

To pressurise the pedestal from an external pressure source, proceed as follows:

1. Set the column lock [6] to the ON position and fully depress the moving column [32]

until the column lock engages (Fig. 5).

2. Rotate the steering ring [19], so that the pressure gauge [1] is visible through the

window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).

3. Remove the Schrader valve cap [3] and connect the charging line from the pressure

source.

4. Turn on the pressure supply and slowly increase the pedestal pressure to the

required pressure. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure indicated by the

leading edge of the red sector on the gauge [1].

5. Disconnect the charging line, but do not refit the Schrader valve cap [3] at this stage.

WARNING!

DO NOT adjust the pressure relief valve. Personal injury and pedestal

damage may occur.

Fig. 5 Column lock

(a) locked/ON position, (b) unlocking/OFF position

WARNING!

DO NOT exceed 7.2 bar (105 psi) without a balancing load installed.

(a)

(b)

Operators guide

Pressurising the pedestal using a portable pump

A portable pump (part no. 3357-21) is available to pressurise the pedestal manually. To

pressurise the pedestal using a pump, proceed as follows:

1. Set the column lock [6] to the ON position and fully depress the moving column [4],

until the column lock engages (see Using the column lock on page 26).

2. Rotate the steering ring [19] so that the pressure gauge [1] is visible through the

window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).

3. Remove the Schrader valve cap [3].

4. Set up the pump following the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the hose to the

charging valve on the pedestal.

5. Using full, steady strokes pressurise the pedestal to the required pressure. Do not

exceed the maximum working pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red

sector on the gauge [1].

6. Disconnect the hose from the pedestal charging valve, but do not refit the Schrader

valve cap at this stage. Remove the pump.

Fitting the load

The pedestal is fitted with a standard Vinten four-bolt mounting plate [2] for direct mounting of

Fusion pan and tilt heads or for use with a Quickfix adaptor. The mounting bolts are captive in

the pedestal and the bolt heads are accessible from the underside of the mounting plate when

the column is fully extended.

Directly mounting a Fusion head to the pedestal or height drive

To fit the pan and tilt head and payload, proceed as follows:

1. Rotate the steering ring [19] so that the pressure gauge [1] is visible through the

viewing window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).

WARNING!

1. DO NOT release the column lock, if the pedestal pressure exceeds

7.2 bar (105 psi) without a balancing load installed. Reduce as

necessary, using the Schrader valve cap.

2. DO NOT lean over the pedestal. A pressurised pedestal could rise

rapidly when the column lock is released. ALWAYS restrain the

column by hand pressure on the weight tray.

CAUTION! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.5 bar (50 psi). This ensures

that the elevating mechanism remains in tension, preventing damage to

the pedestal.

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Model: FP-188

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