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Trademarks Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufacturers.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Purpose of the multifunctional frame The multifunctional frame is exclusively designed for the Barco F80 projectors and can thus not be used on any other equipment. Overview • Safety • Introduction • Installing the projector onto the multifunctional frame •...
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F80 series multifunctional frame 1.1 Safety About this chapter Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent damage to the rigging frame. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety instructions mentioned in this chapter before installing the rigging frame.
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F80 series multifunctional frame The multifunctional frame makes it possible to stack multiple projectors. This can be useful for a dual projection 3D system. In the multifunctional frame, the projector can be rotated around x, y and z axis in order to obtain a seamless adjustment.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-3: Mount frame and screws Mount the 3 M8 hex screws (M8x45) and the two M6 hex screws (M6x45) (3) + spring washer (4) + plain washer (5) on the bottom of the rigging frame to tie the two together. Use a torque of 4 Nm for both type of screws.
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F80 series multifunctional frame 1.4 Stacking multiple projectors WARNING: It is not allowed to stack more than three projectors. Stacking limit Image 1-5 Image 1-6: Example of double coupler (recommended for fix install) How to stack multiple projectors Make sure each projector is mounted in its rigging frame.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-7: Lock pins Note: Even if not all pins are necessary in your current setup, it is important to keep all locking pins to their respective rigging frame for future use. Stack the multifunctional frames. Make sure the stacking pins of the both frames are aligned.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-9 Repeat the previous step for each overlapping corner of all stacked rigging frames. 1.5 Suspending the projector from a truss WARNING: It is the responsibility of the installer to suspend the rigging frames in a safe and secure fashion.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-10: Hanging limits • Alternatively, when using a single point of connection, you can use one of the two rigging points for suspending the frames. When using this method, also make sure to attach two safety cables. Tie these cables from the truss towards two of the frame bars opposing each other.
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F80 series multifunctional frame How to suspend from a truss, using the rigging clamps Measure the distance between the two used support bars of the truss, using the center tube as reference. Image 1-12: Example of truss Turn the projector upside down and install the rigging clamps, according the measured distance and secure this position.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-14: Example of mounting to truss Warning: Always secure the rigging points after adjustment. Lock all four rigging clamps. Lift up the truss with the attached projector to the desired height. How to suspend from a truss, using a single point hanger Turn the projector upside down.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-15: Example of single point hanger installation in landscape Image 1-16: Example of single point hanger installation in portrait Place the projector with the hanger under the truss installation and lower the truss until the support bars of the truss are nearby the single point hanger mounted on the projector.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-17: Example of mounting to truss Lock the single point hanger. Install two safety cables around the frame bar (push the hook through the loop and then around the truss so that there is not to much play (maximum 20 cm). If necessary turn the cable a few times around the truss before clasping the safety hook around the cable.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-19: Skew adjustment 1.7 Tilting the projector How to tilt the projector Turn the tilt adjustment knob (1) at the back to lift the projector up or down. Image 1-20: Tilt adjustment 1.8 Rotating the projector How to rotate the projector Turn the rotate adjustment knob on the right side of the projector.
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F80 series multifunctional frame Image 1-21: Rotation 1.9 Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions in mm (inch) R5906906-02 Rigging frame F80 series...
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F80 series multifunctional frame 603.38 (23.76) CC Rigging points (11.61) (23.03) CC Tubes CC Tubes 643.94 373.3 (25.35) (14.7) Image 1-22 Weight The weight of the fully assembled frame without the projector is 23.2 kg (51.2 lbs) R5906906-02 Rigging frame F80 series...
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