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Vector 430/430i pan & tilt head
Using the pan bar, tilt the platform [17] forward and backward. When correctly balanced,
there should be no perceptible tilting force on the pan bar at any angle of tilt and the head
should remain in any tilt position to which it is set.
NOTE: Setting the platform level will facilitate adjusting the balance setting.
If the head tends to fall away when the platform [17] is tilted, set the platform level and
turn the Perfect Balance knob [5] clockwise to increase the balance setting. If the head
tends to spring back to centre, set the platform [17] level and turn the Perfect Balance
knob [5] counter-clockwise to decrease the balance setting.
When the payload weight and C of G height adjustment is complete, check that the fore
and aft balance remains satisfactory. Readjust the position of the slide plate [16] if
necessary.
The digital numeric display [3] will display the balance setting while balance is being
adjusted. Make a note of the final setting to facilitate rebalancing this particular payload.
After balancing, exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it operates smoothly.
Transportation
A carrying handle is provided at the rear of the platform under the slide plate. Before attempting
to transport the head using the carrying handle, the camera and payload must be removed and
the head dismounted from the pedestal.
Engage the centre lock [2].
Release the slide plate clamp [14].
Pull out the slide plate adjustment handle [1] until it engages with the platform drive. Turn
the handle clockwise to move the slide plate [16] in the fore direction.
When the slide plate [16] is clear of the carrying handle, lock the slide plate clamp [14].
Connecting the Vector 430i head and the VRi box
The VRi box is installed on the Vector 430i pan & tilt head using mount bars fitted to a support
bracket that is attached to the underside of the head. The bracket offers the shoulder mounts
used to attach the mount bars which are included with the VRi box (part no. V4083-0001).
Once installed, the VRi box is connected to the Vector 430i using the 430i-to-VRi interface cable
(part no. V3980-5052). The interface cable is included with the VRi box and fitted with a Fischer
connector at each end.
To connect the VRi box to the Vector 430i head, proceed as follows:
Plug one Fischer connector into the devicelink.i port on the VRi box, the other into the
devicelink.i port on the head [18].
Verify that the VRi box is connected; using the Vinten Radamec PDA or a laptop check
that the DEVICELINK.i check box at the bottom of the main menu screen is ticked.
For more information, please refer to the Vinten Radamec PDA or VRi box user documentation.
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