Installation; Mounting The Pt15 - AMX AXB-PT15 POSITRACK CAMERA CONTROLLER Instruction Manual

Installation

IMPORTANT! READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE MOUNTING CAMERA.
Proper balance of the camera mount (with camera/lens/cradle) will result in optimal
performance. Follow these balancing instructions prior to operation. Failure to
balance the camera mount can result in poor performance.
This PosiTrack unit enables pan and tilt functionality for mounted camera/lens assemblies and
provides lens control functions for teleconferencing lenses. Digital encoders are installed on both
the pan and tilt drives, allowing positional feedback for presets, and to provide accurate speed
control. Software adjustable stop limits are used on the pan and tilt drives to limit the range of
motion.
Do not mount a PosiTrack unit in any location where the motion of the camera/lens is
obstructed by any object.

Mounting the PT15

Mount the PosiTrack unit to a flat horizontal surface, either upright or inverted.
1. Select a surface that can support the combined weight of the PT15, the camera/lens, and
control cables. Some support surfaces available for use with these units include the WM-CAM,
PM-CAM, and TM-CAM mounts.
2. Locate the external white position markers located on the pan and tilt axis. The position
markers must align with the pan and tilt axis in order to be considered in the home position.
FIG. 10 shows the camera cradle attachment in the center position.
FIG. 10 Center position for the camera cradle attachment
3. Mount the PosiTrack unit to a flat surface by drilling four holes, according to the mounting-
plate dimensions shown in FIG. 11. Secure the unit to the surface using four 1/4" x 20 machine
bolts and lock washers. Ensure that the external white position marker, on the pan drive
hub, is inside the desired camera rotation range.
AXB-PT15 PosiTrack Camera Controller
Tilt Hub
Central tilt-axis
Camera cradle
mounting holes
Camera points this way
Position markers, located on the
outer surfaces, mark the center for
the vertical range of camera motion
Pan hub (mounting plate)
Installation
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