Vinten Vector 750i Operator Guide

Vinten
Brand
Vinten
Model
Vector 750i
Category
Camera accessories
Type
Operator Guide
Vector 750i Encoded Head
V4080-0001
Operators Guide
V4080-4980/1
Vector 750i
encoded pantographic
pan and tilt head
Publication Part No. V4080-4980
Issue 1
October 2010
Published by
Vitec Group Videocom Division
Technical Publications Department
William Vinten Building
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3TB
UK
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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 or
downloadable from the website (www.vinten.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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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).
БЪЛГАРСКИ
Оригиналните инструкции,
представени в настоящото
ръководство на производителя,
бяха написани на английски език,
а след това - преведени на други
езици. Ако не разбирате тези
езици, свържете се с Vinten или с
Вашия дистрибутор, за да
получите оригиналните
инструкции (за страните от
Европейския съюз).
Če
sky
Pokyny uvedené v této operátorské
příručce byly původně napsány
anglicky a následně byly přelo_eny
do ostatních jazyků. Nerozumíte-li
těmto pokynům, kontaktujte
společnost Vinten nebo svého
distributora, abyste získali překlad
originálních pokynů (členské státy
EU).
Dansk
De originale instruktioner, der
præsenteres i denne
betjeningsvejledning, er skrevet på
engelsk og derefter oversat til
andre sprog. Hvis du ikke forstår
disse instruktioner bedes du
kontakte Vinten eller vor forhandler
for at få en oversættelse af de
originale instruktioner (EU-lande).
Deutsch
Die Originalanleitung in diesem
Bedienungshandbuch wurde auf
Englisch verfasst und anschließend
in andere Sprachen übersetzt. Bei
Verständnisproblemen in einer der
übersetzten Sprachen kontaktieren
Sie bitte Vinten oder Ihren
Fachhändler; dort erhalten Sie eine
Übersetzung der ursprünglichen
Anleitung (EU-Staaten).
Eesti
Käesoleva kasutajajuhendi algtekst
o
n koostatud inglise keeles ning
seejärel tõlgitud teistesse
keeltesse. Kui juhend osutub teie
jaoks arusaamatuks, võtke juhendi
emakeelse tõlke hankimiseks
ühendust Vinteni või kohaliku
esindajaga (Euroopa Liidu riigid).
Ελληνικά
Οι αρχικές οδηγίες αυτού του
οδηγού για το χειριστή
συντάχθηκαν στα Αγγλικά και
µεταφράστηκαν στη συνέχεια σε
άλλες γλώσσες. Εάν δυσκολεύεστε
να καταλάβετε αυτές τις οδηγίες,
επικοινωνήστε µε τη Vinten ή το
διανοµέα σας για να λάβετε µια
µετάφραση των αρχικών οδηγιών
(Χώρες ΕΕ).
Español
Las instrucciones originales que se
indican en esta guía del operador
se han redactado en inglés y
posteriormente se han traducido a
otros idiomas. Si no entiende estas
instrucciones, póngase en contacto
con Vinten o con su distribuidor
para obtener una traducción de las
instrucciones originales (para
países de la UE).
Français
Les instructions originales
p
résentées dans ce guide
d'utilisation ont été écrites en
anglais puis traduites dans d'autres
langues. Si vous ne comprenez pas
ces instructions, contactez Vinten
ou votre revendeur pour obtenir
une traduction des instructions
originales (pour les pays de l'UE).
Gaeilge
Scríobhadh na treoracha bunaidh
don treoirleabhar oibritheora seo as
Béarla, agus aistríodh iad go
teangacha eile ina dhiaidh sin.
Mura bhfuil tú in ann na treoracha
seo a thuiscint, téigh i dteagmháil le
Vinten nó le do dháileoir, chun
aistriúchán de na treoracha
bunaidh a fháil (Tíortha an AE).
Italiano
Le istruzioni originali presentate in
questa guida per l'operatore sono
in lingua inglese e
successivamente tradotte nelle
altre lingue. Qualora le istruzioni
non fossero disponibili nella lingua
desiderata, potete contattare
Vinten o il vostro distributore per
ricevere la traduzione delle
istruzioni originali (Paesi UE).
Latviešu
Šajā operatora rokasgrāmatā
i
ekļautie norādījumi sākotnēji tika
sarakstīti angļu valodā un pēc tam
pārtulkoti citās valodās. Ja
n
esaprotat šos norādījumus
svešvalodā, sazinieties ar Vinten
vai tirgotāju, lai saņemtu
norādījumu tulkojumu (kādā no ES
dalībvalstu valodām).
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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!
Usage
The Vector 750i encoded pantographic pan
and tilt head is designed for use by
professional broadcast and film camera
operators, and is ideally suited for use in VR/
AR tracking applications. The head can
support and balance a payload weighing up
to 75 kg (165.3 lbs), and must be correctly
mounted onto equipment designed to
support both the head and its maximum
payload.
Note: For use in VR/AR tracking applications,
the head must be partnered with the Virtual
Reality Interface (VRi) box (product number
V4083-0001, V4083-0002 or V4083-0003),
available from Vinten and Vinten Radamec.
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 above.
3. Maintenance beyond that
detailed in this Operators
Guide must be performed
only by competent
personnel.
Disposal of waste batteries
Any batteries included with this product must
not be treated as household waste. By
ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, and help conserve natural
resources. Please view the section on how to
remove the batteries from the product safely.
Hand the batteries over to the applicable
collection point for recycling waste batteries.
Declaration of Conformity
In respect of the following equipment
ma
nufactured by Camera Dynamics Ltd, this
product is manufactured in accordance with
the following EMC standards:
EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Disposing of used electrical and
electronic equipment
When you see this symbol on a
product it indicates that this
product must not be disposed of
with household waste. In some
countries or European
Community 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. Visit www.vinten.com for more
information.
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Technical specification
Maximum payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Kg (165.3 lbs)
Payload Centre of Gravity height range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80–250 mm (3–10 in.)
Weight (complete with pan bar and wedge adaptor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.9 Kg (39.5 lbs)
Height (with wedge adaptor)
Minimum balance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 mm (19.2 in.)
Maximum balance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 mm (11.9 in.)
Length (without pan bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 mm (13.9 in.)
Width (without pan bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352 mm (14.1 in.)
Tilt range @ 75 Kg (16.3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±52°
Pan range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Pan resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,800,000 counts/360°
Tilt resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,643,000 counts/360°
Counterbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fully variable with digital readout
Operational temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Battery type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PP3 (9V)
level bubble illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 seconds
encoder power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5VDC
base fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .standard 4 bolt and Quickfix groove
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Contents
Safety - read this first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Introduction and description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Perfect Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Thin film (TF) drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VR/AR capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mounting the head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pan bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fitting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Balancing the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the payload fore and aft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjust payload C of G height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking the platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pan and tilt brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pan and tilt drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting the VRi box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cleaning balance mechanism tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Level bubble illumination unit battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Platform slide clamp adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Repositioning the wedge adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pan and tilt brake adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Balance and slide plate calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Main assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Components
[1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital numeric display
[2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital display push button
[3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan brake lever
[4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt brake lever
[5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying handle
[6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance and slide plate LEDs
[7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level bubble illumination button
[8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level bubble
[9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .devicelink.i connector
[10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pan drag adjustment knob
[11] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VRi box mounting points
[12] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan bar mount
[13] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tilt drag adjustment knob
[14] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide plate adjustment knob (Tommy bar)
Fig. 1 Vector 750i encoded pantographic head (rear view)
[7]
[10]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[8]
[9]
[1]
[11]
[6]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
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[15] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four bolt fixing holes
[16] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt-hole position indicator
Fig. 2 Vector 750i encoded pantographic head (underside)
[15]
[16]
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[17] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Camera mounting platform
[18] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide plate clamp
[19] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Datum lines
[20] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide plate
[11] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VRi box mounting points
[21] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perfect Balance adjustment knob
[22] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centre lock button
[23] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Centre lock release catch
[24] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan bar clamp
[25] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan bar mount
Fig. 3 Vector 750i encoded pantographic head (front view)
[23]
[17]
[21]
[22]
[25]
[11]
[24]
[18]
[20]
[19]
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Introduction and description
The Vector 750i encoded pantographic pan and tilt head features a unique linkage
counterbalancing (pantograph) mechanism, thin film (TF) drag assemblies for pan and tilt
motions, and a unique slide plate and balance mechanism position measurement for mid-
broadcast camera adjustments. The head is specifically designed for use in VR/AR applications
in both studio and outside broadcast when partnered with the Virtual Reality Interface (VRi) box,
providing the most precise positioning data possible from a pantographic head and ensuring
stable and accurate placement of virtual graphics into the live environment.
Perfect Balance
The balance system is easily adjusted using the Perfect Balance adjustment knob [21] on the
right-hand side of the head. The balance adjustment compensates for differing payload Centre
of Gravity (C of G) heights by varying the mechanical advantage of a bell-crank in the
counterbalance mechanism.
Thin film (TF) drag
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate TF (thi
n film) drag systems to ensure smooth
movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with pan and tilt adjustment knobs
([10], [13]) to adjust the drag settings. The drag controls are mounted on the left-hand side of
the head. The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting.
Brakes
Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating
levers for both brakes ([3], [4]) are fitted at the right-hand rear of the head. A tilt axis centre lock
[22] is located on the right-hand side of the head to secure the camera mount platform [17] in
the horizontal position during transport or payload changing.
Illuminated level bubble
A level bubble [8] is fitted to the rear of the head and is provided with a time-delay illumination
unit operated by a button [7]. The battery for the illumination unit is contained within a battery
compartment located in the base of the head. When the level bubble button is pressed, the level
bubble and drag adjustment knobs illuminate for 15 seconds.
Warning!
Do not use the pan and tilt brakes to increase the amount of drag on the pan
and tilt axes.
Brakes must only be used to secure the payload when the camera system is
not in use.
For transportation and storage of the head, the brakes must be set to the
OFF position.
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Pan bars
Pan bar mounting points ([12], [25]) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the
camera mounting platform. The telescopic pan bar supplied is attached using a pan bar clamp
[24], with angular adjustment available on the mount serrations. A second pan bar may be fitted
for use with hand controls. Fixed, short pan bars are available as optional extras.
Camera mounting
The camera is attached to the head by means of the wedge adaptor (Part No. 3460-3) supplied
with the head.
VR/AR capability
The Vector 750i encoded pantographic head has been specifically designed for use within VR/
AR applications when partnered with the Virtual Reality Interface (VRi) box, allowing computer-
generated objects to be rendered into a video from the correct viewpoint. The VRi box
processes the positional tracking data from the head optical encoders on the tilt and pan axes,
and from lenses with encoder outputs (or bolt on lens encoders) to provide a single data stream
to the graphics rendering system. Data is transferred between the head the VRi box using the
devicelink.i interface cable supplied with the VRi box. The cable connects between the
devicelink.i connector located at left-hand rear of the head [9] and on the rear panel of the VRi
box
In addition to tracking the pan and tilt angles, the head also monitors the balance and the
position of the camera slide plate, allowing tracking and adjustment of the camera position
without the need to recalibrate the tracking. Pressing the digital display push button [2]
underneath the digital numeric display [1] once displays the current counterbalance setting and
pressing the button twice displays the camera slide plate position. The current setting, either
counterbalance or slide plate position, is indicated by the balance and camera slide plate LEDs
[6].
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Operation
Unpacking
The head is supplied with a single telescopic pan bar, automatic wedge adaptor, four fixing
bolts and washers, and a Vinten spanner. A battery is already fitted for the level bubble and drag
knob illumination. Ensure that all items are unpacked prior to assembly of the head and
disposal of the packing materials.
After unpacking the head, and before carrying or lifting the head, ensure that:
The pan and tilt brakes ([3], [4]) are applied (see also ‘Pan and tilt brakes’ on page 17).
The centre lock [22] is engaged (see also ‘Locking the platform’ on page 16).
Mounting the head
The head can be mounted onto a heavy-duty tripod, pe
destal or suitable firm surface using the
four fixing bolts and washers. The four bolt fixing holes [15] on the underside of the head are
easily located using the bolt-hole position indicators [16]. Tighten the bolts using the Vinten
spanner supplied.
Always ensure that the head sits level on its support using the level bubble [7], which may be
illuminated by pressing the button located under the level bubble [8]. The light will extinguish
after approximately 15 seconds.
Pan bars
Fit the pan bar/s to the head and adjust the positio
n of each one before tightening the clamp
[24] on the mounting ([12], [25]). Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bar as required.
CAUTION! Do NOT lift the head by the platform. Only use the base and/or the
carrying handle to lift and carry the head.
NOTE: When mounted on Vinten Hawk or Teal pedestals, clearance between the head
and the pedestal weight tray prevents the use of 1.6 kg (5.5 lbs) and 0.47 kg (1.0
lbs) trim weights. Use alternative weights or fit the adaptor plate kit (part no.
3354-900SP) between the head and pedestal.
Warning!
1. Only mount the head onto equipment designed to support the
combined weight of the head and its maximum payload, 92.9 kg (204.8
lbs).
2. Before installing the head, hold a fixing bolt in position and check that
the threaded end does not project more than 20 mm (3/4 in.) above the
mounting face.
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Fitting the camera
To fit the camera, proceed as follows:
L
ower the mounting to a convenient working height.
If not already fitted, install the wedge adaptor [26] in the middle position on the camera
slide plate [20].
Attach the wedge to the camera/lens.
Ensure that the centre lock [22] is engaged.
Apply the pan brake [3] (see ‘Pan and tilt brakes’ on page 17).
Slide the wedge adaptor operating lever [27] forward
(parallel to the wedge) about
6 mm
(1/4 in.) against spring tension. Pull the operating lever out, away from the body of the
wedge adaptor, as far as it will go.
Warning!
1. Do NOT rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload. Be prepared
to prevent the payload falling away.
1. Always engage the centre lock.
2. Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within
the range for which the head is designed: up to 75 kg (167.3 lbs) with a
C of G height of 80–250 mm (3–10 in.).
Fig. 4 Wedge adaptor
[28][27]
[26]
[20]
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Insert the camera wedge into the wedge adaptor and push it forward until it fully
engages. Push in the operating lever [27] until it lies parallel with the wedge adaptor
body. During this operation resistance of the spring-loaded over-centre mechanism will
be felt. As the lever reaches the end of its travel it will slide back (parallel to the wedge)
to the locked position.
Confirm that the lever is in the locked position. This is indicated by coloured bands
above the lever. When the green band only is visible, the lever is locked. If any of the
red band can be seen, the lever is not locked.
Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter etc.).
Balancing the head
For correct operation and ease of use it is importan
t that the head is correctly balanced. A
correctly balanced head allows camera operators to easily move the payload about the pan and
tilt axis without the need to hold the weight of the payload by the pan bars. Balancing the head
consists of positioning the payload fore and aft on the head so that its C of G is immediately
above the platform pivot, and then compensating for the payload C of G height by adjusting the
amount of counterbalance using the Perfect Balance adjustment knob [21].
Positioning the payload fore and aft
Ensure that the centre lock [22] is engaged (see ‘Locking the platform’ on page 16) and that the
pan and tilt brakes ([3], [4]) are on.
Turn the tilt drag adjustment knob [13] to its minimum setting.
Holding the pan bar to steady the camera platform [20], disengage the centre lock [22]
(Fig. 5).
Push the clamp lever downward to release the slide plate clamp [15] and pull out the
slide plate adjustment knob or Tommy bar [16] until it engages with the platform drive.
Turn the knob to move the slide plate fore and aft to achieve horizontal balance.
The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the pan
bar with the platform level. Apply the slide plate clamp [15] by pulling the clamp lever
upward.
If there is insufficient movement in the slide plate to achieve balance, reposition the
wedge adaptor (see ‘Maintenance’ on page 18 for instructions), refit the load and
repeat the horizontal balancing procedure.
NOTE: It is important that the pan bar(s) and all cam
era accessories (lens, zoom and
focus controls, viewfinder, prompter etc.) are fitted in their operational position
before balancing the head. Any equipment fitted or adjusted later will
unbalance the head.
Warning!
Increase the balance setting for a heavy out-of-balance payload BEFORE
disengaging the centre lock, to prevent the platform tipping violently.
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Adjust payload C of G height
When fore and aft balance has been achieved, adjust the payload C of G height as follows:
Using the pan bar, tilt the platform forward and backward. When correctly balanced,
there should be no perceptible tilting force on the pan bar at any angle of tilt and the
head should remain in any tilt position to which it is set.
If the head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted, push and turn the Perfect
Balance adjustment knob [21] clockwise to increase the C of G height setting. If the
head tends to spring back to centre, push in and turn the Perfect Balance adjustment
knob [21] counter-clockwise to decrease the C of G height setting.
When the payload C of G height adjustment is complete, check that the fore and aft
balance remains satisfactory. Readjust the position of the slide plate if necessary.
After balancing, release the brakes ([3], [4]) and exercise the head through both axes to confirm
that it operates smoothly.
Locking the platform
The centre lock mechanism is operated by a push button [22] on the right-hand side of the
head.
NOTE: The Perfect Balance adjustment knob is a multi-turn control. To enable the
knob to be turned more easily, slightly tilt the platform using the pan bar whilst
turning the knob.
Fig. 5 Locking the platform
[22][22.1]
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To engage the lock:
Hold the platform in the horizontal position and push the button [22] inwards until it
latches and the release catch [22.1] appears.
Use the pan bar to rock the platform slightly whilst pushing the button [22].
To release the centre lock [22], rock the platform slightly and push down on the release
catch [22.1].
Pan and tilt brakes
The pan and tilt brakes are operated by levers ([3], [4]) at the rear of the head. The brakes are
applied by pulling the appropriate lever in an upward direction, and released by pushing the
lever downwards. The brakes must be applied whenever the camera is left unattended.
Pan and tilt drag
The pan and tilt drag adjustment knobs ([10], [14]) are mounted on the left-hand side of the head
and are graduated from 0 (minimum drag) to 9 (maximum drag). Turn the knobs clockwise to
increase drag and counter-clockwise to decrease drag. The dials on the drag adjustment knobs
illuminate when the level bubble push button is pressed and remain lit for approximately 15
seconds.
Mounting the VRi box
The VRi box can be mounted to either side of the hea
d using the mounting points [11] (Fig. 6)
and a mounting bracket (consisting of two mounting rods and a spacer). Refer to the VRi box
Operators Guide (publication part no. V4083-4980) for installation instructions.
Fig. 6 VRi box mounting points (right-hand side)
NOTE: It is important that the VRi box is fitted BEFORE balancing the head. If it is
fitted after balancing, you MUST rebalance the head.
[11]
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Maintenance
Routine maintenance
Routine maintenance on the Vector 750i encoded pantographic head is limited. During normal
use, check the effectiveness of the platform slide clamp and the adequacy of the level bubble
illumination.
No further routine maintenance is required.
Cleaning
During normal use the only cleaning required should
be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.
Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a vacuum cleaner.
Particular attention should be paid to the wedge location faces of the wedge adaptor.
Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions may require special attention, and the head should
be covered when not in use. Salt spray should be washed off using fresh water at the earliest
opportunity. Sand and dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a vacuum cleaner
or a dry, clean stream of air.
Cleaning balance mechanism tracks
The balance mechanism tracks are automatically cleaned by built-in wipers, but after use in
particularly adverse conditions the tracks may require cleaning (see (Fig. 7) and (Fig. 8)). Some
dismantling of the head is necessary and it is recommended that this be carried out in clean
workshop conditions.
Vertical tracks
To clean the vertical tracks (Fig. 7) it is necessary to remove the platform.
Proceed as follows:
Remove the payload (if fitted). It is not necessary to remove the wedge adaptor.
Release the slide plate clamp [18]. Use the slide plate adjustment knob (Tommy bar)
[14] to wind the slide plate [20] backwards until it is clear of the fixing screws [30].
Level the platform [17].
Remove the six screws [30] securing the platform [17] to the balance mechanism [32].
Lift off the platform [17].
Warning!
Adjustments and repairs should be carried out by a competent and qualified
person.
CAUTION! Do not use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to
remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces.
To clean mechanical surfaces, use only detergent-based cleaners.
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Using a pipe cleaner (or similar) moistened with an isopropanol-based cleaner (3M VBH
or similar) clean the two vertical tracks [32]. Upward pressure on the balance
mechanism will allow the area of track under the vertical rollers to be cleaned.
Reinstall the platform [17] on the balance mechanism [31] and secure with six screws
[30] using Loctite 222E.
Using the slide plate adjustment knob (Tommy bar) [14] wind the slide plate [20]
forwards to the central position.
Refit the payload (if required).
Horizontal tracks
No dismantling is necessary to clean the horizontal tracks (Fig. 8).
Proceed as follows:
Remove the payload (if fitted).
Set the balance mechanism to its maximum setting by pushing in the Perfect Balance
adjustment knob [21] and turning it clockwise to its stop.
Tilt the platform [17] fully backwards and apply the tilt brake [4].
Pull down the flap guard [35] to reveal the bevel gear [33]. Access to the horizontal
tracks [34] is through the holes in the bevel gear, which may be rotated freely.
Fig. 7 Cleaning the vertical tracks
[30]
[20]
[17]
[32]
[31]
[18]
[14]
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Using a pipe cleaner (or similar) moistened with an isopropanol-based cleaner (3M VBH
or similar), clean the two horizontal tracks [34]. Upward pressure on the balance
mechanism [34] will allow the area of track under the horizontal rollers to be cleaned.
Release the flap guard [35] and the tilt brake [4] and return the platform [17] to the
horizontal position.
Refit the payload (if required).
Level bubble illumination unit battery replacement
The level bubble is illuminated by a battery-powered LED. A time-delay circuit initiated by a
push button controls the LED. The battery should be replaced at yearly intervals or whenever
the illumination is considered inadequate.
To install or replace the battery (Fig. 9), proceed as follows:
Remove three screws [36] which secure the battery compartment coverplate [39] to the
head. (If necessary, remove the old battery from the battery compartment and
disconnect the battery terminals from the connector [38].)
Install the new battery [37] by pushing the connector [38] onto the battery terminals.
Position the battery in the battery compartment, ensuring that the wiring is not trapped.
Fig. 8 Cleaning the horizontal tracks
NOTE: Dependent on the type of mounting, it may be necessary to remove the head
from the mounting for access to the battery compartment.
[33]
[21]
[4]
[35]
[17]
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Vinten Vector 750i Operator Guide

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