Vinten-radamec Fusion FP-188 User Manual

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Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives8Technical dataData characteristics that only apply to some of the equipment covered in this Operator

Operators guide9Electrical dataPower consumption (peak). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives10ContentsPageSafety – read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operators guide11Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Stee

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives12Components and connectorsFig. 1 Fusion FP-188 Pedestal (South East view)12345386789103911121315161

Operators guide13[1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure g

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives14[21] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operators guide15[20] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual/automatic height mode knob[32] . . .

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives16Introduction and descriptionThis Operators Guide describes how to set up and operate the Fusion FP-

Operators guide17FPH-188/FPH-188 VR height driveThe base is carried on four sets of wheels [33] mounted on a flexible chassis to accommodate uneven fl

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives18InstallationUnpackingUnpack the pedestal ensuring that all transport packing and retaining fixings

Operators guide19Ascertain the payload to be fitted to the pedestal (payload = pan and tilt head, camera, lens and any other ancillary equipment). Ref

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives20Pressurising from an external pressure sourceA pressure-reducing valve must be fitted between the g

Operators guide21Pressurising the pedestal using a portable pumpA portable pump (part no. 3357-21) is available to pressurise the pedestal manually. T

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives222. Depress and rotate the automatic/manual height mode knob [20] anti-clockwise to select manual op

Operators guide23The Quickfix adaptor has a safety latch mechanism that is used to secure the head into position on the Quickfix base.Electrical conne

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives24Ethernet portsThe Ethernet cable from the studio network connects to either of the two Ethernet por

Operators guide254. Push down on the steering ring [19] against residual pressure and release the column lock [6]. Allow the column to extend under ha

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives26Using the column lockThe column lock [6] locks the column in the fully depressed position. • To r

Operators guide27Cable guardThe height-adjustable cable guard is lowered by depressing the recessed cable guard buttons [12]. These buttons are locate

Fusion FP-188 and FPH-188Manual and Robotic Pedestals and Height DrivesOperators Guide

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives28Selecting manual or robotic mode On the FP-188 pedestal robotic control is independently selected f

Operators guide29Selecting/deselecting robotic steering on the FP-188To engage robotic steering mode on an FP-188 pedestal, rotate the steering mode k

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives30To adjust the bumper sensitivity, proceed as follows:1. Ensure that the pedestal is fully prepared

Operators guide31Transportation and storage Local, national or international regulations may apply to the transport and storage of pressurised pedest

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives32MaintenanceGeneralThis pedestal is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention

Operators guide33AdjustmentsIf excessive radial or side play is apparent in the moving column, wheel alignment is poor or any other defect is apparent

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives34Parts listThe following list includes the main assemblies, upgrade kits and optional accessories. F

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Publication Part No. V3952-4985Issue 3November 2011Published byVitec Group Videocom DivisionTechnical Publications DepartmentWilliam Vinten BuildingWe

Operators guide3Safety – read this firstUnderstanding these instructionsEnglishThe original instructions presented in this operators guide were writte

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Operators guide5Safety instructionsPlease read this Operators Guide carefully before attempting to operate the product. Retain this guide for future r

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives6Warning symbolsWARNING! Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appea

Operators guide7Declaration of ConformityIn respect of the following equipment manufactured by Camera Dynamics Limited: manufactured in accordance wit