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- Page 1 User Guide VANTAGE Lens Drive Part No. V4142-1015 www.vinten.com...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved. Original Instructions: English All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Vitec Group Plc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Assemble the Offset Cradle ......7 Attach the Cradle to Vantage ......8 Attach the Base Plate to Cradle . -
Page 4: Safety
Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Important information on the safe installation and operation of WARNING! The product and payload must be securely the product . Read this information before operating the product . mounted to a suitable base. -
Page 5: About This Guide
About This Guide About this guide This user guide is an important part of the product and is aimed at the personnel who operate and maintain the Lens Drive. It contains information about the product and its proper use and serves to safeguard users and their equipment. -
Page 6: Operating Elements
Operating Elements Pos No . Description Slide Plate Slide Release Button Slide Plate Clamping Screw Support Rod Clamp 1/4”Pin and Plate 3/8” - 16 UNC Camera Mounting Screw 1/4” - 20 UNC Camera Mounting Screw Anti Twist Block Height Adjustment Clamp 1/4”... - Page 7 Operating Elements Pos No . Description Lens Drive Motor Cradle to Base Plate Bolts/Washers 3/8” BSW Cradle to Head Mounting Bolts/Washers M5x20 Cradle Base Plate Bolts M6x16 RJ45 Cable 0.5mtr. Lens Drive Power Link Cable To drive Additional axes, the purchase of additional Lens Drive Motors will be required .
- Page 8 Operating Elements Pos No . Description Pos No . Description Lens Drive Control Box Iris Cradle, Back Plate Focus Cradle, Base Plate Zoom Set Iris Button Data Set Focus Button 24V 2.5A Link Set Zoom Button 24V 2.5A Link...
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Page 9: Setting Up The Lens Drive On The Vantage Head
Installation Setting up the Lens Drive on the Vantage Head Assemble the Offset Cradle Undo the 2 x cradle bolts The external lens drive control box is already fitted to the cradle upright. Remove the original cradle and store somewhere safe. -
Page 10: Attach The Cradle To Vantage
Using the supplied Cradle to Head Mounting Bolts and Washers Using the supplied Cradle to Base Plate Bolts and Washers 3/8”, M5 x 20, attach the assembled cradle to the Vantage. attach the base plate to the cradle. CAUTION! Do not use the original cradle bolts as they are... -
Page 11: Insert Rods Into The Base Plate
Installation Insert Rods into the Base Plate Mount Camera to the Slide Plate Insert one end of the rods into the support rod housing at the front Attach the slide plate to the of the Base Plate, and continue to slide back until it protrudes camera using the supplied through the support rod housing at the rear of the Base Plate. -
Page 12: Attach The Gear Cog To The Lens Drive Motors
Installation Attach the Gear Drive(s) To adjust the height, rotate the height adjustment knob in a counter-clockwise direction to loosen the platform. Slide the motor assembly onto the rod. Adjust the Ace Base Plate platform to the required height and hold Engage the gear drive with the desired control ring (zoom or in position. -
Page 13: Attach The Flexi Band To Camera Lens
Installation Attach the Flexi Band to Camera Lens Feed the end of the band into the clamp block, while turning the lock screw clockwise, to reduce the size of the band. Place the band on the camera lens over the lens control ring. Tighten the band until it is firmly gripping the control ring. -
Page 14: Connections
NOTE! Iris control will be available with a firmware update in early 2018. Use the Vantage power supply to supply power to the control box and the lens drive power link cable to supply the Vantage head. NOTE! The power connections on the control box can be either way around. -
Page 15: Calibrating A Lens With End Stops
Installation Calibrating a Lens with End Stops Manual Calibration for a Lens without End Stops For a lens that has ends stops; press the button for zoom once, For a lens does not have end stops; press and hold the zoom the drive will automatically calibrate the range from end stop to button for 2 seconds to initiate the learning mode, the zoom LED’s end stop. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance Firmware Update The Lens Drive requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from regular cleaning and routine checks. Download the latest firmware update (www.vinten.com/en/ Routine checks service-support) and install it in the root directory of USB thumb drive. During use, check the following daily: Remove the USB cover from the Drive box. -
Page 17: Technical Specification
Technical Specifications Physical Data Available gear sizes 40 mm (1.6 in.) 0.8mm pitch Camera Base Plate 60 mm (2.4 in.) 0.8mm pitch Weight Cable length 0.55 kg (1.2 lb) 40 cm (15.7in.) Height Connection Type Fully retracted - 4.8 cm (1.9 in.) RJ45 Fully extended - 7.2 cm (2.8 in.) Length... - Page 18 General Notices FCC Certification FCC Declaration of Conformity This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This product may not cause harmful interference. This product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
- Page 19 General Notices Environmental considerations European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products.
- Page 20 Publication No. V4142-4983/0 Vinten™ www.vinten.com A Vitec Group brand...
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