SP-2000/X-Y AutoCam™ Pedestal Operation, Installation And Maintenance (pn AB-300101 for sn 80xxxx0020 - 021601) i
SP-2000/X-Y Pedestal Safety IMPORTANT!: Read the Safety Section starting on page 1-2 before installing or using this equipment, or attempting any adjustment or repair. This safety triangle is used in the manual to indicate important information. Read this information carefully to avoid the risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the equipment. Warning Labels Various colored safety labels are attached to the AutoCam equipment to alert you to hazardous situations.
Critical Data For SP-2000/X-Y Mass (Weight) 525 lb (239 kg) Maximum Load 320 lb (145 kg) Maximum Pressure 150 bar (2200 psi) Input Voltage +36 VDC nominal Input Power* +4 Amps nominal +12 Amps peak Date Of Manufacture 2001 * NOTE: In a typical system, the AC power consumption of the pedestal, head and rack mount power supply combined is 1000W maximum.
Technical Support If you are based in North, South or Central America and need technical support on the AutoCam system, contact Vinten Inc. at: 709 Executive Blvd. Valley Cottage, NY 10989 USA Phone:1-888 4 VINTEN (1-888-484-6836) - Toll free in the U.S.A. +1 845-268-0100 Fax:+1 845-268-0113 Or, if you are based outside of North, South or Central America, contact Vinten Broadcast Limited at: Western Way Bury St.
Warranty Vinten, Incorporated (Vinten) warrants that its equipment shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the first date of installation, but no more than eighteen (18) months from date of shipment, and is extended only to the original purchaser. Vinten, at its option, will repair or replace defective components.
Copyright The Vinten Inc. AutoCam User Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright law, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without written consent from Vinten Inc. © 1995 - 2001 by Vinten Inc. Disclosure Statement - AutoCam System This document contains information proprietary to Vinten Inc. Except by written authorization from Vinten Inc.
Table Of Contents SP-2000/X-Y Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Critical Data For SP-2000/X-Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table Of Contents Powering Up The SP-2000/X-Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Powering Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Standby/Charge 2–5 Stop 2–5 Emergency STOP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6 Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8 Pedestal Active Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table Of Contents Customer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedestals And Heads Can Start Unexpectedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pinch Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharp Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3 4–3 4–4 4–4 Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 User Manual Safety & Introduction 1-1
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Safety Issues Safety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics are covered in this section of the manual. It is very important that this information be available to all personnel who will work on or near the Autocam equipment. Pedestal E-STOP Switches 3 EMERGENCY STOP switches are located on the top of each pedestal base.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Other E-StOP Switches An E-Stop switch for each pedestal (of the type shown below) is installed at each operator location and optionally at other locations. Make sure that all personnel are aware of the location and operation of these E-STOP switches before operating the equipment. Press down firmly on the E-STOP switch to immediately disable the associated pedestal and head. After clearing the cause for the emergency stop, pull up the appropriate E-STOP switch.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction WARNING! - Always set the column to minimum height, turn power off and engage the two locking pins in the base of the column before removing the camera or other payload equipment from the head. Or, discharge the gas from the pedestal. Locking Pin Installed WARNING - NEVER work directly under the camera if the column is raised. In the unlikely event that the gas pressure supporting the column is lost, the head and payload may drop quickly.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction CAUTION - Depending on your choice of equipment, the payload in your application may be over 300 lb (over 136 kg). Therefore, to avoid personal injury, or injury to others, we recommend that each element of the payload (teleprompter, lens, camera etc.) be removed separately. ALWAYS follow the handling instructions supplied by the manufacturers of the payload equipment. Make sure that you have enough people involved to safely handle the weight of your payload equipment.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Safe Operating Zone And Pedestal Footprint The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 3 feet (1m) outside of the pedestal footprint. This allows time for the personnel to avoid a pedestal that starts to move at its maximum speed of approximately 1 foot per second (0.3m per second). The pedestal footprint is typically larger than the pedestal base itself.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Warning Signs Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace as a reminder to trained personnel, and a primary warning to untrained personnel and visitors.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Collision Bumper And Bumper Override The skirts around the base of the pedestal contain a collision detection bumper that automatically stops the pedestal if it collides with an obstacle. The bumper as shown below is electro-optical and is an integral part of the cable skirt.. Loosen To Adjust Skirt Height Collision Bumper The electro-optical bumper system does require calibration - see Chapter 4 When a collision occurs, the sequence of events is: 1.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction HOWEVER, THIS IS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION ONLY BECAUSE THE BUMPERS ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE AND WILL NOT STOP THE PEDESTAL IF THERE IS ANOTHER COLLISION. IT IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE THE PEDESTAL WITHOUT COLLISION BUMPER PROTECTION. As soon as possible, check the collision bumper system and circuit calibration (electro-optical bumper type only - see Chapter 4) to determine the cause of the failure and take corrective action.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Manual Outline 1-10 Chapter 1 This chapter covers important safety issues and gives an overview of the SP-2000/X-Y pedestal and the AutoCam system. Chapter 2 Step by step instructions for operating the SP2000/X-Y pedestal. Chapter 3 Step by step instructions for unpacking and installing the SP-2000/X-Y pedestal. Chapter 4 Technical information including routine maintenance, circuit descriptions, calibration, schematics and parts lists.
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SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction The SP-2000/X-Y Servo Pedestal The SP-2000/X-Y is a freely navigating XY servo pedestal designed to operate with the HS-2010 series of pan/tilt heads to support full facility CCD studio or portable cameras with lens, viewfinder and teleprompter. The maximum payload capacity including the pan/tilt head is 320 lbs (145 kg).
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction The SP-2000/X-Y has an extremely stable two-stage column. A rigid triangular bearing arrangement delivers smooth, yet stiff operation over the entire height range, from a low of 21” to a high of 50”. The pan bar mounted MCB controller allows you to drive and steer the pedestal and raise and lower the column under local control. When used with the ACP-8000P controller, the studio perimeter and objects within the studio can be mapped.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction AutoCam Philosophy The underlying goal of AutoCam is to build on the proven operating practices of today’s studios. Immense amounts of time and effort have gone into optimizing these procedures, and it would be a mistake to suggest any significant change for the sake of automation. Instead, camera automation should blend into and enhance the present studio environment, offering its substantial operating economies.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction big difference is that at the touch of a finger, not one but up to eight cameras can now be controlled. The heart of the friendliness of the console is the color touch screen. It presents all of the information the operator needs in one place, in a plain-language manner. The video underlay and the control sticks are assigned together and dynamically to the last camera event selected.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Typical Applications The SP-2000/X-Y servo pedestal will typically be installed with the HS-2010R or HS-2010MH pan & tilt head. Up to eight pedestals and heads can be controlled remotely with the AutoCam™ ACP-8000P touchscreen controller. Communication between the head and the controller is by RS-422 data. Refer to the User Manuals for your specific heads and controller for more information.
SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Typical System Configuration The diagram below illustrates the interconnection of a typical AutoCam™ system. In this example, two ACP controllers are installed to provide backup and/or workload sharing. The 2x1 Data Selector routes the selected data lines to the power supplies and optional CCU interface.
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2 User Manual Operation 2-1
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Introduction This chapter covers operation of the pedestal and is limited to the switches, controls and other features on the pedestal itself. Operating procedures for controlling the pedestal remotely are described in the User Manual for the specific controller in your installation.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Orientation As an aid in operating and maintaining the SP-2000/X-Y, it is useful to define the orientation of the pedestal by the points of the compass - North, South, East and West. North East West South As shown in the picture above, the main control panel is on the South side of the pedestal, the “front” wheel of the pedestal is on the North side and the other two wheels are on the East and West sides.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Powering Up The SP-2000/X-Y A relay latching circuit ensures that if power is lost (even momentarily) the pedestal cannot restart automatically - it must be powered up manually. Standby/Charge 1. Run Stop Before you power up a pedestal, first make sure that the head is turned off, the MCB controller is in Remote and the area around the pedestal is clear. Warning: At power up, the column (and payload) will drop to a low level for a few seconds.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation 2. Press the Standby/Charge (yellow) button and hold it until the relay latches and the yellow light stays on. If the external power supply is connected, it is now charging the batteries. The green Battery Charge LED will illuminate confirming that DC power is reaching the pedestal. The “voltmeter” to the left of the Battery Charge LED indicates the battery voltage. 3. 4. Press the Run (green) button to power up the pedestal. The column and the three wheels will initialize.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Emergency STOP Switches In an emergency, a pedestal can be stopped and disabled immediately by pressing down on any one of the three Emergency STOP Switches on the base of the pedestal, or one of the E-STOP switches at the operator console. Emergency STOP Switches (1 Hidden) An E-STOP switch for each pedestal (of the type shown below) is installed at each operator location and optionally at other locations.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation After clearing the cause for the emergency stop, release the E-STOP switch that was activated. On the pedestal, twist the E-STOP switch clockwise to release it. At the operator consloe just pull up on the E-STOP switch. Power up the pedestal and head as described earlier.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Direction Indicators On each wheel assembly, the direction indicator shows which way the wheel is oriented. The red marker shows the “forward” direction of the wheel. (Hidden) Direction Indicators In Drive mode, all three wheels are parallel to each other. This allows the pedestal to crab in any desired direction. In Rotate mode, the three wheels are tangential to the pedestal circumference allowing it to rotate in place.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Pedestal Active Lights On the North, East and West corners of the pedestal, a pair of green lights will flash to indicate that the pedestal is in motion, or may move at any time without additional warning. These lights are activated by Locate mode at the controller and do not operate if the pedestal is being controlled locally by the MCB controller.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Using The MCB Controller The MCB controller provides local control at the pedestal, with or without an ACP-8000P controller connected. LOC REM ROTATE Local/Remote The MCB must always be in Remote (top switch to the right) when the pedestal is powered up. In Remote, the controller has control of the pedestal operation. In Local mode (top switch to the left), the MCB joystick controls the pedestal.
SP-2000/X-Y Operation Targeting Targeting the pedestal is fundamental to the operation of the AutoCam system. However, targeting is initiated at the controller and cannot be performed at the pedestal itself. Installing the targets, measuring their positions and the targeting procedure are described in Chapter 3 of the User Manual for your controller for example the ACP-8000P.
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3 User Manual Installation 3-1
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Introduction This chapter covers uncrating the pedestal, driving it off the skid and installing it into your system. These instructions will also be useful if the pedestal needs to be relocated to a different studio or a new facility. Refer to the User Manuals for your pan/tilt heads and controller for additional information. For proper performance of the equipment and to prevent personal injury it is critical that the procedures in this manual are followed exactly.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Floor Preparation For Robotic Pedestals Before you install the SP-2000/X-Y pedestals, make sure that the floor in your studio is suitable for robotic operation. For proper robotic pedestal operation, you should consider the following floor specifications when designing the floor for the operating environment: • Floor leveling - maximum 1/8 inch over 10 ft. (0.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Removing The SP-2000/X-Y From Its Crate CAUTION: Do not try to push the pedestal off the base of the crate and down the ramp. You may cause serious electrical and/or mechanical damage. CAUTION: At least two people are needed to remove the pedestal from the crate. As shipped from the factory, the on board batteries of the SP-2000/X-Y are fully charged.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 4. 5. 6. Using two or more people, lift the ramp out of the top of the crate. Insert the two pins at the end of the ramp into the mating holes in the base of the crate. Unfold the ramp onto the floor. Remove the four sides of the crate and set them aside. Using two or more people, lift the brace frame up and off the pedestal and set it aside. Ramp Attached To Base Of Crate (3 Side Panels Removed) 7.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Unloading The Pedestal 1. Twist clockwise on each of the three Emergency Stop Switches to release them (they will pop up when released). 2. Install the E-STOP bypass jumper plug on the Power/Data In connector on the control panel as shown below. Without this jumper plug the E-STOP logic will prevent battery powered operation. E-STOP Bypass Jumper 3.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 4. Plug the MCB controller cable into the Power/Data MCB connector on the pedestal. Set the Local/Remote switch on the MCB to Remote. LOC REM ROTATE WARNING: The MCB controller MUST always be in Remote when you turn on the SP-2000/X-Y pedestal. 5. 6. User Manual Press and hold the Standby/Charge (yellow) button on the pedestal until the light comes on and stays on.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 7. Switch the Local/Remote switch on the MCB controller to Local. Set the Rotate switch on the MCB controller to Drive (switch handle pointing towards the joystick) and check to make sure that the direction indicator for each wheel is pointing forwards/backwards (in line with the ramp). Hidden Direction Indicators 8. 9. Gently pull back on the joystick to drive the pedestal towards the ramp. Push the joystick left or right as needed to keep the pedestal centered on the ramp.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 4. Continue with steps 3 through 9 above. After the pedestal is unloaded, and with this temporary power supply connected, leave the pedestal in Standby/Charge mode overnight to charge the batteries. Then you will be able to drive the pedestal to its final location using battery power. Or, if the pedestal is already in its final location, you can continue with mounting the head, pressurizing the pedestal and the electrical installation.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Mounting The Pan/Tilt Head & Payload The four screws to attach the head to the pedestal column should have been removed from the pedestal crate earlier. 1. With the MCB controller in Local, twist the joystick to lower the column to its minimum height. Since the column is not balanced, you may need to help the servo by pushing down on the column. 2. Switch the MCB controller to Remote. 3. Press the Stop button on the pedestal control panel to power it down. 4.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation MCB Controller Mounting After the pan/tilt head is mounted, the MCB controller is mounted to a right angle bar that is attached to the head. Mounting Bar Mounting Bracket 1. 2. 3. 4. User Manual Attach the mounting bracket to the bottom of the head using the four screws and flat washers provided. Tighten the screws with a 3/16” hex key. Insert the right angle mounting bar into the bracket and tighten the clamp screws with a 3/16” hex key.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Pressurizing And Balancing The Pedestal It is recommended that three people be available for this procedure. DANGER: STRICT ADHERENCE TO THESE PROCEDURES IS CRITICAL IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY BODILY INJURY TO PERSONNEL. ALL PERSONNEL WORKING ON OR NEAR THE PEDESTAL MUST BE TRAINED, AWARE OF THE CORRECT PROCEDURES AND AWARE OF THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. DANGER: THE MAXIMUM CYLINDER PRESSURE IS 1,250 PSI (86 BAR). USE ONLY THE VINTEN SUPPLIED MANIFOLD FOR ADJUSTING PRESSURE.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 2. Connect the input hose and regulator to the nitrogen tank. Close the regulator valve fully. Close the purge valve on the manifold and turn the three T valves fully CCW. 3. Remove the yellow dust caps from the three fill valves on the column. 4. Install a 4” valve extension (packed separately) onto each fill valve. Tighten the extensions with a crescent wrench - but do not overtighten. 5. Connect a fill hose to each valve extension.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Balancing The Pedestal Balancing can only be done with the full payload mounted. CAUTION: If the payload is changed for any reason, the column must be rebalanced. The column balance should be checked daily. If gas needs to be added after a balance check, use the procedure in the previous section. 1. Switch the MCB controller to Local mode and twist the joystick to raise the column to approximately the middle of its range.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Finishing Up 1. Close the three T valves (turn CCW) at the ends of the fill hoses. 2. Make sure the main valve on the tank is closed and then open the Purge Valve to relieve the pressure in the manifold and fill hoses. 3. Use a crescent wrench to hold the valve extension steady and use a second crescent wrench to remove the fill hose fitting from the extension. Remove the valve extension from the fill valve on the pedestal. 4.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Calibrating The Collision Bumpers Ignore this section if your pedestal has the electromechanical type of bumper. See page 1-7 if you are not sure which type of bumper you have. Before the SP-2000/X-Y is put into service it is essential for safety reasons that the collision bumper detection circuits are calibrated. Each cable skirt (4 total) has an internal collision detector. All four detectors are connected to the detector circuit board mounted just below the cable clamp.
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SP-2000/X-Y Installation Electrical Installation And Interconnection A typical AutoCam system configuration is shown below.. 1. 2. 3-18 Refer to the User Manuals for the controller, the pan/tilt head and other equipment for relevant installation instructions. The rackmount power supplies are installed up to 260 ft. (80 m) from their respective pedestals - refer to the User Manual for the power supply for additional information.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 3. Install an E-STOP switch for each pedestal at a convenient location close to the joystick panel. If you are using dual controllers, install a second ESTOP switch for each pedestal at the second controller location. E-STOP Switch E-STOP Jumper E-STOP cable to power supply 4. 5. 6. 7. User Manual Clearly label the E-STOP switches so that the operator can see at a glance which switch connects to each of the pedestals.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 8. Run the power/data cable from the power supply through the cable clamp on the pedestal base to provide strain relief. Loop the cable to the Power/ Data In connector on the SP-2000/X-Y rear panel. Run the power/data cable alongside the camera triax (or multicore) cable and any other cables that connect to the camera system in your installation. Cable Clamp Power/Data In 9.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Techflex Inc. 50 Station Road Sparta NJ 07871 Phone: +1 973-729-6253 Fax: +1 973-729-9320 You may want to include a rope in the cable bundle to add bulk and make it easier for the pedestals to push the bundle out of the way as they move around. 10. Connect the power/data cable from the Power/Data Out connector on the SP-2000/X-Y rear panel through the cable clamp to the pan/tilt head. 11. Tighten the cable clamp.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Removing The Payload WARNING: ALWAYS lower the column to its minimum height, power down the pedestal and install the locking pins before removing all or part of the payload. Or, discharge the pressure in the pedestal (see Discharging The Pedestal earlier in this chapter). This will prevent column from rising unexpectedly and causing injury and/or damage.
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SP-2000/X-Y Installation Recrating The Pedestal If you do not have a crate, contact Vinten for a replacement. 1. Use the MCB controller joystick to lower the column to its minimum height. 2. Press the Off button on the pedestal to power down the pedestal. 3. Disconnect the Power/Data cable from the power supply to the pedestal, and the Power/Data cable from the pedestal to the pan/tilt head. Leave the MCB controller connected to the pedestal. 4.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation Crating The Pedestal 1. Place the base of the crate close to the pedestal, leaving room for the ramp. 2. Using two or more people, insert the two pins at the end of the ramp into the mating holes in the base of the crate. Unfold the ramp onto the floor. 3. Install the first side panel of the crate (with the large foam pad) as a guide to help you position the pedestal on the base. First Side Panel Large Foam Pad Mates With Pedestal 4.
SP-2000/X-Y Installation 11. Push the column down to its minimum height and disconnect the MCB controller from the pedestal control panel. 12. Using at least two people, install the brace frame onto the top of the pedestal column. 13. Install the three remaining sides of the crate, matching the foam padding to the shape of the pedestal. 14. Using at least two people, install the top of the crate. 15. Insert the four straps in the cut outs in the top of the crate.
4 User Manual Maintenance And Repair 4-1
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Safety Safety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics a re covered in Chapter 1 of this manual. It is very important that all personnel who work on or near the Autocam equipment read this safety information. The warnings are summarized here - refer to Chapter 1 for more details.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Other Important Information 1. To avoid personal injury, always exercise caution when working in the vicinity of energized pedestals as they can start to move without any warning. 2. Unless it is impossible, you should always de-energize the pedestal and head before working on any part of the pedestal, the head, the camera/lens, or any associated equipment. Customer Responsibility It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the workplace is safe.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Pinch Points Particular care should be exercised around possible points where you could get pinched, such as the tilt cradle. Here, the forces can be somewhat greater, due to the short lever arm. Sharp Edges If the lens, teleprompter or other camera attachments have sharp edges that could cause injury, make sure they are padded or protected.
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SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Routine Maintenance The SP-2000/X-Y is a highly reliable and stable product. Many of the mechanical components are sealed and permanently lubricated. The electronics are well ventilated and highly rated. The number of connectors is kept to a minimum and the best quality connectors are utilized. All this adds up to a product that does not require much general routine maintenance.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair • A more aggressive product called “Oil-Flo” is available from Titan Chemical (1-800-475-3300 or 1-415-965-9900) DC Power Every day when you power up the pedestal, check that the green Battery Charge LED on the control panel is On (dual LEDs for positive and negative voltages in older systems). This confirms that the rack mounted power is on and supplying dc power to the pedestal. Column Balance Every day when you power up the pedestal, check the column balance.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair E-STOP Switch Operation For obvious safety reasons, it is essential that the E-STOP switches at the controller locations and the three E-STOP switches on the pedestal base are always functioning correctly. It is recommended that you check the switches once a month. 1. With pedestal#1 in Run mode, press down the E-STOP switch at the controller and verify that the pedestal immediately turns off. 2. Pull up the E-STOP switch to release it. 3.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Removing The Covers The North Cover 1. Press the Stop button to power down the pedestal 2. Use a 3/16” hex key to remove the direction indicator for the North wheel. Screw (5/16” hex) North Cover Screw (5/16” hex) Direction Indicator (3/16” hex) Screw (1/4” hex) 1 each side of cover 3. 4. Use a 1/4” hex key to remove the two screws in the sides of the North wheel cover. Use a 5/16” hex key to remove the two screws in the top of the North cover.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The West Wheel Cover 1. Use a 3/16” hex key to remove the direction indicator for the West wheel. Screw on the side (1/4” hex) Screws (5/16” hex) Direction Indicator (3/16” hex) 2. 3. 4. 5. 4-10 Use a 1/4” hex key to remove the screw in the side of the West wheel cover. Use a 5/16” hex key to remove the two screws in the top of the West cover. Have an assistant close by to disconnect the E-Stop switch harness and bumper sensor harness.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The East Wheel Cover 1. Use a 3/16” hex key to remove the direction indicator for the East wheel. Screw on the side (1/4” hex) Screws (5/16” hex) Direction Indicator (3/16” hex) 2. 3. 4. 5. User Manual Use a 1/4” hex key to remove the screw in the side of the East wheel cover. Use a 5/16” hex key to remove the two screws in the top of the East cover. Have an assistant close by to disconnect the E-Stop switch harness and bumper sensor harness.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Replacing The Covers Install the East and West covers first and then install the North cover. 1. Have an assistant close by to connect the E-Stop switch harness and collision bumper harness as you replace each cover. Position the cable to the back of the gear box as the cover is installed. Take care when installing the covers to prevent damage. 2. Install the two screws on the top (5/16” hex key) of the cover. 3.
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SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Cleaning The Target Sensors For consistent, accurate targeting, it is important to keep the sensors clean. If a pedestal has to be commanded to target two or three times before it succeeds, it is likely that the sensors need cleaning. The frequency of cleaning depends on the general cleanliness of your studio every 3-4 weeks is common, less frequently in a very clean studio. Monitor the targeting performance over the first couple of months of use.
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SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Cleaning The Slip Rings It is important to keep the slip rings on each wheel assembly clean in order maintain good electrical contact. Be very careful not to bend or break the brushes when you clean the slip rings. 1. 2. Remove the three wheel covers as described in the previous section. Remove the slip ring covers from the wheel assemblies.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair 3. Use a dry cotton swab (Q-Tip) or one moistened with 91% pure (or greater) Isopropyl Alcohol (typically used for cleaning of VTR heads) to carefully clean the slip ring surfaces on each wheel assembly.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Examining The Wheels A fully loaded pedestal can weigh up to 845 lb (384 kg). Therefore, it is essential that the pedestal is not driven over holes or sharp objects that would cause substantial impact to the wheel assemblies. Once a month, remove the wheel covers (as described earlier in this chapter) and check the wheels and gear train for any possible damage due to abuse such as riding over sharp objects.
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SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Cylinder Replacement When you check the column balance, if you find that gas needs to be added frequently, you may need to replace one or more of the three cylinders in the column. Remove the yellow dust caps and test each cylinder with a pressure gauge. If one or more cylinders is low relative to the others, use the following procedure to replace it. 1. Lower the column to minimum height and power down the pedestal. 2.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair 6. 7. 8. 9. User Manual Install the replacement cylinder. Install the top plate and tighten the four screws in the plate with a 3 mm hex key. Install the head and payload. Refer to the User Manual for your head and the documentation for your payload equipment. Presurize and balance the pedestal as described in chapter 3 of this manual.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Electronics Repair Service Philosophy Servicing is supported at three levels by Vinten Inc. after the 12-month warranty period expires: • On-site service may be contracted from Vinten Inc. or through the representative from which the system was purchased. • Board-level replacement may be readily accomplished by station personnel, using stocked or ordered circuit boards.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair WARNING: Some maintenance procedures must be performed with the pedestal and head powered. There is danger that an unexpected motion could swing the head or move the pedestal, possibly striking or pinching you and causing physical injury. Read the Safety section in Chapter 1 of this User Manual before starting. CAUTION: The camera/head combination, is very heavy - be especially careful when working under it.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Calibration Collision Bumpers All four detectors are connected to the detector circuit board mounted just below the cable clamp. #2 (North Side) Calibration Pots #3 #1 Cover Screws #4 The potentiometer for each of the four collision detectors can be adjusted without removing the cover. Or, you can remove the cover (using a 3/16” hex key) for greater access.
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SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Target Sensor Calibration The calibration pots and indicators for the sensors are on the Dolly Board. The Dolly Board is mounted on the West side of the pedestal and is visible through the removable window in the North cover. Each sensor assembly contains three individual sensors, each with its own calibration pot on the Dolly Board.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair If you are calibrating the sensors but not cleaning them, remove the window in the North cover and start with step 3. 1. Remove the three pedestal covers and thoroughly clean the sensors as described earlier in this chapter Also, clean the targets using Fantastic, 409 or a similar type of household cleaner. 2.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair 12. Positions 4,5,6 on SW2 are for the three North sensors (the silkscreen on some dolly boards may be marked South). Use the same procedure (steps 6 through 9) for the North sensors adjusting R4, R5, R6 if necessary. 13. Use the same procedure (steps 6 through 9) for the West sensors (positions 7,8,9 of SW2) adjusting R7, R8, R9 if necessary. 14. After all of the sensors have been calibrated, set SW2 to position 0.
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SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Theory Of Operation System Refer to the Dolly Wiring diagram in the drawings file for a block diagram of the overall AutoCam system. The primary circuit boards in the pedestal are the motor drivers, the 4-channel servo boards which control up to four motors each, the dolly board which handles targeting and several other functions and the battery-pack board which manages battery charging.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Battery Pack and Power Management The Battery Pack board manages the power to the pedestal. When the Standby/ Charge button is pressed, the enable signal to the rack mounted AC power supply is pulled low. This trickle charges the batteries at the rate of approximately 0.5 amps. The maximum charge voltage is set at the factory by pots on the Battery Pack board. These pots should not normally be readjusted.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Battery Bypass In the event of a battery failure, you can use the following battery bypass procedure. Bypassing the battery eliminates the ability to operate the pedestal in the event of power loss to the unit. Prompt service is essential to restore full operational capability. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Power down the pedestal and turn off the power supply in the rack. Remove the pedestal rear cover.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair 10. Power up the pedestal for temporary operation without battery back up.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The Targeting System The targeting system in the pedestal consists primarily of the Dolly Board and the three sensors. If the controller is operating normally, the cables are ok and the target itself is clean, a failure to target is likely to be caused by a problem in the sensors (cleaning or calibration) or the Dolly Board. Lowering The Sensors In normal operation, the Dolly Board supplies +24V to the three chassis mounted solenoids.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The Dolly Board has an Auto Setup feature. After each successful targeting operation, the voltage excursions of each individual sensor are sensed and an offset voltage is stored in memory so that the voltage swing is kept symmetrical with respect to the 2.5V threshold. 4-Channel Servo Boards Two of these boards form the core of the pedestal servo electronics (a third for pan, tilt, zoom and focus is in the head). Each board can control up to four motors.
SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Brushless Motors Seven brushless motors and their switching drivers are used in the SP2000/X-Y. One of the advantages of brushless motors is that they are quieter because they avoid the screechy high-frequency sound emitted by the brushes of conventional DC brush motors and tachometers. Tachometers are eliminated completely because the velocity information is derived from the Hall effect encoders.
SP-2000/X-Y Index Numerics D 4-Channel Board, Theory Of Operation 4–35 Data Bus, Theory Of Operation DC Power, Checking Direction Indicators Discharging The Pedestal Dolly Board, Theory Of Operation Drive Drive Amplifiers A ACP-8000 System Active Lights Applications ACP-8000 AutoCam Philosophy 1–16 2–9 1–16 1–16 1–14 E Electrical Installation/Interconnection 3–18 Electronics Repair 4–22 Emergency STOP Switches 2–6 E-STOP Switch 4–8 E-STOP Switches 1–2, 1–3, 2–6 Examining The Wheels 4–18 B Balance,
SP-2000/X-Y Index M Maintenance Checking The Wheels Claning Targets Cleaning Slip Rings Cleaning Target Sensors Collision Bumper Column Balance DC Power Overall Operation Removing Covers Removing Targets STOP Switch STOP Switches Manual Outline MCB Controller Drive Height Local/Remote Rotate MCB Controller Mounting Motor Drive Amplifiers Motors, Brushless Mounting The MCB Controller Mounting The Pan/Tilt Head R 4–6 4–18 4–6 4–16 4–14 4–8 4–7 4–7 4–7 4–9 4–6 4–8 4–7 1–10 2–10 2–10 2–10 2–10 2–10 3–11 4–36
SP-2000/X-Y Index Target Sensor Calibration Target Sensors, Cleaning Target Sensors, Lowering Targeting Targeting System, Theory Of Operation Technical Support Theory Of Operation 4 Channel Board Battery Pack Brushless Motors Data Bus Dolly Board Motor Drive Amplifiers Power Bus Power Management System Targeting System Tools Neede For Installation Typical Applications 4–26 4–14 4–34 2–11 4–34 iv 4–30 4–35 4–31 4–36 4–30 4–34 4–36 4–30 4–31 4–30 4–34 3–2 1–16 U Uncrating The Pedestal Unexpected Motion Unl
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