Vinten-radamec SE-500 Elevation Unit User Manual

Operators GuideAutoCamVintenSE-500Elevation UnitAB-300134

9Safe operating zone and elevation unit footprintWarning signsWarning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace as a reminder to trained

10Elevation units and heads can start unexpectedlyPinch pointsSharp edgesWARNING!:The hazards associated with robotic camera systems are only slightly

11Critical dataMass Servo elevation unit 32.6 kg (71.7 lb)LoadMaximum payload 45.5 kg (100 lb)Power SupplyPower supply 27 Vdc, 50 Watts

12Technical specificationWeight 32.6 kg (71.7 lb)Minimum height (to mounting face) 89.3 cm (35.1 in.)Maximum height (to mounting face) 128.3 cm (50.5

13Technical supportIf you are based in North, South or Central America and need technical support on the AutoCam system, contact Vinten Inc. at:709 Ex

14Manual outlineSafety - Read This First!covers important safety issuesChapter 1 - describes the SE-500 elevation unitChapter 2 - contains step-by-ste

15Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

16Fig 1.1 SE-500 servo elevation unit (with HS-105P pan and tilt head)(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(7)(6)

17IntroductionThe SE-500 servo elevation unit (Fig 1.1) is a fixed pedestal with an electrically-operated telescopic column designed to support a payl

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AutoCam™SE-500Servo Elevation UnitInstallationandOperating InstructionsPublication Part No. AB-300134 Issue 1Copyright¤ Vinten Broadcast Limited 2003

19Chapter 2 - Installation

20IntroductionThis chapter focuses on the mechanical aspects of unpacking and assembling the servo elevation unit and mounting a pan and tilt head.Too

21Unpacking and assemblingIf not already done, unpack and assemble the servo elevation unit as follows (Fig 2.1):1. Open the box containing the servo

22Install the pan and tilt head as follows (Fig 2.2):1. Remove four screws (3.3) securing the square plate (3.5) and assembled steering ring/adaptor p

231. Connect the ELEVATION connector on the control box to the connector at the top of the telescopic column using cable AM056-9001.2. Tighten the cab

24Install the rest of the equipment in your system as described in the relevant User Manual(s).Power up the elements of your system as described in th

25Chapter 3 - Operation

26IntroductionThis chapter covers operation of the servo elevation unit and is limited to the switches, controls and other features on the unit itself

27Powering upBefore powering up the servo elevation unit, make sure that the area around the unit is clear.1. Ensure the emergency STOP switch (Fig 2.

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29Chapter 4 - Servicing

30GeneralThe SE-500 elevation unit is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save reg

31IndexEntries in italics refer to FiguresPagePageAAssembling 21Assembling the elevation unit 20BBase assembly 17CCleaning 30Control box 17Critical da

32Index (Cont)Entries in italics refer to FiguresPagePageSSafe operating zone 9Safetycustomer responsibility 8pinch points 10read this first 7safe ope

3ForewordThis manual provides Safety, Installation and Operating Instructions for the AutoCam SE-500 Servo Elevation Unit.It is recommended that this

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5ContentsPageForeword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7Safety - Read This First!Warning symbols in this manualWhere there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the elevation unit or

8Safety issuesSafety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics are covered in this section of the manual. It is very important tha