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Document version: AFC-QSG-20160421
Part number: MRMC-1167-02

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Head Quick Start Guide Document version: AFC-QSG-20160421 Part number: MRMC-1167-02...
  • Page 2 AFC Quick Start Guide Document version: AFC-QSG-20160421 Part number: MRMC-1167-02 © 2016 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, or translated by any means — graphical, electronic, or mechanical — including...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AFC Quick Start Guide Contents AFC Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Chapter 1 Quick Start..............1 Safety..................1 Overview .................1 Setting up the hardware ............2 Connecting the cables ............10 Video camera example ..........10 DSLR camera example ..........12 Your first session ..............14 Subsequent sessions .............17 Appendix 1 Troubleshooting............
  • Page 4 AFC Quick Start Guide Appendix 3 Specifications............... 43...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    You can use the Ethernet connection on the AFC head to connect directly or remotely to an MRMC controller such as a PC running Flair Motion Control Software, or to one of the dedicated MSA-based controllers such...

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Hardware

    AFC Quick Start Guide Setting up the hardware Mount the AFC head onto your choice of support, such as a heavy-duty tripod or metal plate. More information on mounting sockets and dimensions can be found in Appendix 3 Specifications. Example: AFC head mounted directly onto tripod with single 3/8-16 tripod...
  • Page 7 AFC Quick Start Guide Example: AFC head underslung and directly mounted onto scaffolding plate. Further details are on page 50. For notes on zeroing the axes when using an underslung configuration, see page Example: AFC head underslung and mounted onto riser which is, in turn, mounted onto a scaffolding plate.
  • Page 8 AFC Quick Start Guide If you are using serial (digital) Lens Control Motors (LCMs) for focus, zoom, and iris (aperture) then skip this step and go on to step 3 on page 7. If you are using optional external (LCMs) then these are ordinarily made to your lens specifications.
  • Page 9 AFC Quick Start Guide 2.2 For head-mounted LCMs, bolt the mounting rods onto the head, then mount the LCMs onto the rods in approximately the correct position. You can fine-tune the position later: Mounting rods...
  • Page 10 AFC Quick Start Guide 2.3 For lens-mounted LCMs, attach the mounting ring onto the lens so it does not interfere with the focus, zoom, or iris rings, then mount the LCMs onto the rod, making sure that the LCM gears mesh firmly with the lens gears: Lens gear (Zoom) Mounting rod...
  • Page 11 AFC Quick Start Guide Place the camera on the platform, move the camera forward or backward to balance the platform in Tilt, then insert the camera mounting bolts under the platform and into the bottom of the camera housing and tighten firmly. Video camera, overslung Video camera,...
  • Page 12 AFC Quick Start Guide DSLR camera If you are using head-mounted LCMs, adjust their position on the rods so that the LCM gears mesh firmly with the lens gears.
  • Page 13 AFC Quick Start Guide Notes...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Cables

    AFC Quick Start Guide Connecting the cables Video camera example AFC head with BCST 043 panel, BCST 036 base, GV LDX Compact video camera, Fujinon Digipower A22x7.8BERD-S28B Serial (digital) Lens Control Motors, and Windows PC running Flair Motion Control Software. Rear view HD SDI (A) ETHERNET...
  • Page 15 BCST 043 panel BCST 036 base PC running Flair Motion Control Software The controller can be any MRMC controller such as the Large Flat Panel (LFP), MSA-20 Handwheels, Joystick Controller, Mini MSA, or a PC running Flair Motion Control Software.

  • Page 16: Dslr Camera Example

    AFC Quick Start Guide DSLR camera example AFC head with BCST 060 panel, BCST 062 base, Nikon D4s camera, external Lens Control Motors, and LFP controller. Rear view TRIGGER HDMI 12V IN HDMI 5V~12V Optional HDMI/SDI 12V OUT converter FOCUS 12V OUT ZOOM RESETABLE...
  • Page 17 The head and controller both use the same type of power supply brick. The controller can be any MRMC controller such as the Large Flat Panel (LFP), MSA-20 Handwheels, Joystick Controller, Mini MSA, or a PC running Flair Motion Control Software.

  • Page 18: Your First Session

    ) on the head lights up. Similarly, to turn off the head you simply remove the power cable. All MRMC controllers and heads have robust electronics that are designed to withstand the rigours of connection and disconnection to live power cables.
  • Page 19 AFC Quick Start Guide Load the head. The head does not retain any operating system when it is switched off, so when you turn on the head you must load the head operating system from the attached controller or PC. For example to load the head from an MSA-based controller you press the SELECT knob on the controller when prompted to do so.
  • Page 20 AFC Quick Start Guide with an MSA-based controller you can go into film mode and use the menu option > HOME AXES ALL AXES  In the manual method (sometimes called direct zeroing) you use the controls to point the camera head in the direction that you want to use as the zero position for the head axes and then manually set the current axes positions as the zero points.

  • Page 21: Subsequent Sessions

    AFC Quick Start Guide Subsequent sessions After you have initially set up the system for your particular camera lens and preferences, subsequent sessions take less time to set up, especially if you have not disconnected control cables or moved sites. For subsequent sessions at the same site you typically need to do the following at the start of every session.

  • Page 22: Appendix 1 Troubleshooting

    LOAD FAIL devices have power. FAILED TO LOAD HEAD If you have connected more than one head, connected the MRMC system to another local FAILED TO network, or moved the controller and head INITIALIZE between networks, check that correct LAN ETHERNET addresses have been entered in the controller.

  • Page 23: Working With Local Area Networks

     If you have customised the LAN settings in a head for one of the above reasons and then sent the head back to MRMC for servicing. The service might change the LAN settings back to the factory defaults, and you will need to customise them again when you get the head back.
  • Page 24 AFC Quick Start Guide MRMC Controller Head IP address 192.168.1.235 192.168.1.236 SN address 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 GW address 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1 On a given local network, the last group of numbers in the IP address must be unique for each device. All other numbers and addresses must be identical.

  • Page 25: Managing Lan Addresses With Flair

    AFC Quick Start Guide You can usually inspect and change the first two IP address settings directly on the controller, by accessing the LAN settings on the controller. Once you have established a connection between the controller and the head, you might be able to change the actual IP address of the head from the controller.
  • Page 26 AFC Quick Start Guide or... If the Flair installation already has a valid head connection on a network then you might not get the network failure message. In this case, start the Network Setup facility manually by choosing the Setups > Network Setup menu option in Flair. The Network Setup window, Connection tab, lists the Nodes (head connections) that Flair is looking for, as defined in the NetworkDirect.ini file.
  • Page 27 AFC Quick Start Guide An Information pop-up displays information about the heads that Flair has found on the network: Make a note of the head’s IP address that is displayed in the pop-up; for example 192.168.1.236. If you want to use the head with Flair or change any of the head’s LAN addresses, follow the substeps below: 9.1 Enter the head’s existing IP address (as shown in the Information pop-up) into the Network Setup window and click...
  • Page 28 AFC Quick Start Guide Enter the new SN and GW addresses that you want to use and click on Save. 10. Close the Network Setup window by clicking on Exit. 11. If you want to use a controller other than a Flair PC then you are now done with the PC: 11.1 Close Flair by choosing the File >...

  • Page 29: Appendix 2 Afc Back Panel

    AFC Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Connector summary MRMC offers bespoke manufacturing of AFC heads to satisfy customer requirements and preferences. Because of this, various connector panels are used on the AFC to cater for differences in head features, such as: ...

  • Page 30: Panel Bcst 033 And Base Unit Panel Bcst 062

    AFC Quick Start Guide Panel BCST 033 and base unit panel BCST 062 VIDEO input connector for video signal from the camera. This circuit is rated at 3 GHz and internally connects with the VIDEO out connector in the base through the internal slip rings. For pin-out information see Video connector on page 39.
  • Page 31 AFC Quick Start Guide NETWORK Ethernet RJ45 connector for network connection to a camera. This circuit internally connects with the Ethernet hub in the head, which in turn connects with the NETWORK connector in the base of the AFC through the internal slip rings. This Ethernet port is rated at 100 Mbits/sec but can operate at lower speeds of 10 Mbits/ sec or less.

  • Page 32: Panel Bcst 043 And Base Unit Panel Bcst 036

    AFC Quick Start Guide Panel BCST 043 and base unit panel BCST 036 12V OUT DC outlet for powering a camera or HDMI/SDI converter. The maximum allowable sum total load for both 12V DC outlets is 3 Amps. For pin-out information see 12V Out connector (small DC jack) on page 38.
  • Page 33 For pin-out information see Serial (digital) lens connector for internal servo LCMs on page 40. SERVICE connector, used by MRMC for testing and diagnosis. TRIGGER connector, for triggering the camera from the head. For pin-out information see Trigger connector (standard trigger out) on page 40.
  • Page 34 AFC Quick Start Guide connector in the head of the AFC, through the internal slip rings. For pin-out information see Video connector on page 39. 14. NETWORK Ethernet RJ45 connector for network connection to a controller such as a Large Flat Panel (LFP), MSA-20 Handwheels, Mini MSA, or a PC running Flair Motion Control Software.
  • Page 35 AFC Quick Start Guide Notes...

  • Page 36: Panel Bcst 048 Without Slip Rings

    AFC Quick Start Guide Panel BCST 048 without slip rings 12V OUT DC outlet for powering a camera or HDMI/SDI converter. The maximum allowable sum total load for all three 12V DC outlets is 3 Amps. For pin-out information see 12V Out connector (small DC jack) on page 38.
  • Page 37 AFC Quick Start Guide 24V IN power connector, 3-pin, 24 Volt DC power supply. For pin-out information see Power 24V connector on page 42. NETWORK 2 Ethernet RJ45 connector for network connection to a camera or other mounted equipment. This circuit internally connects with the Ethernet hub in the head, which in turn connects with the NETWORK 1 connector on the head panel.

  • Page 38: Panel Bcst 060 And Base Unit Panel Bcst 062

    AFC Quick Start Guide Panel BCST 060 and base unit panel BCST 062 12V OUT DC outlet for powering a camera or HDMI/SDI converter. The maximum allowable sum total load for both 12V DC outlets is 3 Amps. For pin-out information see 12V Out connector (small DC jack) on page 38.
  • Page 39 For pin-out information see Serial (digital) lens connector for internal servo LCMs on page 40. SERVICE connector, used by MRMC for testing and diagnosis. TRIGGER connector, for triggering the camera from the head. For pin-out information see Trigger connector (standard trigger out) on page 40.

  • Page 40: Panel Bcst 070 Without Slip Rings

    For pin-out information see Serial (digital) lens connector for internal servo LCMs on page 40. SERVICE connector, used by MRMC for testing and diagnosis. TRIGGER connector, for triggering the camera from the head. For pin-out information see Trigger connector (trigger out and in) on page 40.
  • Page 41 AFC Quick Start Guide ANALOG LENS connector. For pin-out information see Analog lens connector on page 42. 10. 24V IN power connector, 3-pin, 24 Volt DC power supply. For pin-out information see Power 24V connector on page 42. 11. NETWORK Ethernet RJ45 connector for network connection to a controller such as a Large Flat Panel (LFP), MSA-20 Handwheels, Mini MSA, or a PC running Flair Motion Control Software.

  • Page 42: Connector Pin-Out Information

    AFC Quick Start Guide Connector pin-out information 12V Out connector (small DC jack) 12V DC outlet for powering a camera or HDMI/SDI signal converter. Centre positive. +12V 12V Out connector (small resetable DC jack) An additional 12V DC outlet which can be turned on and off from Flair Motion Control Software.

  • Page 43: Video Connector

    AFC Quick Start Guide Video connector The VIDEO connectors on the head and base are rated at 3 GHz and connected to each other through the internal slip rings, allowing the video signal from the camera to go into the head, through the slip rings, and out through the base.

  • Page 44: Trigger Connector (Standard Trigger Out)

    AFC Quick Start Guide Trigger connector (standard trigger out) Trigger out connection for the camera. Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Trigger connector (trigger out and in) Trigger connection with Trigger Out and Trigger In connections. This is only used on the BCST 070 panel.

  • Page 45: Focus, Zoom, Iris Lens Connectors For External Servo Lcms

    AFC Quick Start Guide Focus, Zoom, Iris lens connectors for external servo LCMs The FOCUS, ZOOM, and IRIS connectors are for external servo Lens Control Motors (LCMs). Motor + Motor – Encoder A Encoder B Motor ID AUX-1 and AUX-2 lens connectors for external stepper LCMs These connectors are for large external stepper Lens Control...

  • Page 46: Analog Lens Connector

    AFC Quick Start Guide Analog lens connector This is a male connector for analog lenses. Focus selected as Position control Zoom selected as Position control Iris Local/Remote Select Iris Control 12V IN 5V IN Focus Control Zoom Control 10. Iris selected as Position control 11.
  • Page 47 AFC Quick Start Guide Appendix 3 Specifications AFC Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Weight: 6.1 Kg Power requirements: 24 Volts DC Temperature range: 0-45 °C (32-113 °F) Humidity tolerance: 0% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Camera payload: 14 Kg Maximum speed: AFC100: 100°/sec AFC180: 180°/sec...
  • Page 48 AFC Quick Start Guide Overslung: — 157 — — 310 — — 100 — — 140 — 262* *236 without slip rings Underslung: — 157 — — 310 — 350* *324 without slip rings — 100 — — 140 — —...
  • Page 49 AFC Quick Start Guide — 140 — – 25 – – 30 – – 30 – — 55 — M5 matte bar holes on the front and Standard 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 camera mounting bolts rear edges of the platform. AFC mounting holes M5 threaded holes, 6 mm deep and evenly spaced.
  • Page 50 AFC Quick Start Guide Optional large mounting plate M5 unthreaded countersunk holes for attachment to the bottom of the head, using M5 CSK (countersunk) bolts 12 mm long. Thickness: 8 mm 3/8-16 centre hole threaded M6 unthreaded holes around the for a standard heavy-duty edge for mounting the plate onto tripod mounting bolt.
  • Page 51 AFC Quick Start Guide Notes...
  • Page 52 AFC Quick Start Guide Optional riser For a view of the completed riser and head see page 2. M5 CSK (countersunk) bolts 12 mm long. Plate thickness: Small riser plate. Top and 8 mm bottom plates are identical, but the bottom one is inverted to cater for the countersunk bolts that go into the columns...
  • Page 53 AFC Quick Start Guide Small riser plate M5 unthreaded countersunk holes for attachment to the bottom of the head, using M5 CSK (countersunk) bolts 12 mm long. Thickness: 8 mm M6 unthreaded holes 3/8-16 centre hole around the edge for threaded for a mounting the plate onto standard heavy-duty...
  • Page 54 AFC Quick Start Guide Optional scaffolding plate — 300 — М5 М5 М5 10mm М5 М5 3/8 in М5 М5 М5 Centre hole and M5 holes are unthreaded. All M4 and M6 holes are threaded. M5 cap-head bolts, 20 mm long, through plate and into AFC base.
  • Page 55 AFC Quick Start Guide M5 30 mm cap-head bolts Optional scaffolding plate and riser through scaffolding plate and riser plates x4 Scaffolding pole diameter 50m mm М5 CSK 12 mm bolts into riser columns x 4 Plate Small riser plate thickness: 8 mm M5 nuts x 4...
  • Page 56 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. Unit 3, South East Studios, Blindley Heath, Surrey RH7 6JP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1342 838000 info@mrmoco.com www.mrmoco.com...

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