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- Page 1 ULTRA Operation Manual v1.2 APR 2019 ...
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Page 3: Safety Signal Words
If there are any questions, please contact MotoCrane Support at support@motocrane.com . Keep this Operation Manual near your ULTRA for future reference. Safety Signal Words This manual and the safety labels attached to this equipment utilize signal words that ... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Intellectual Property 8 Parts of ULTRA 9 System Overview 10 Components 11 Setting up ULTRA 17 ULTRA Setup at a Glance 17 Setup Process 18 Motor Vehicle Requirements 18 Suction Speedrail Grid (SSG) Kit Setup 19 ULTRABase Setup 20 ULTRA Turret Setup 20 ... - Page 5 Weather & Water 49 Specifications 50 Revision History 52 5 ...
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Page 6: Before The First Drive
Before the First Drive Do the following before using ULTRA for the first time. 1. Read this Operation Manual 2. Read the Warranty in the Terms of Sale 3. Watch the Video Tutorials at ww.motocrane.com/support 4. Recommended: Attend MotoCrane Academy for in-person training ... -
Page 7: Important Product And Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS Safety MotoCrane ULTRA is not a toy and can cause serious injury, death or damage if not used properly. You must exercise caution during use of the ULTRA to ensure a safe filming environment for everyone. This Operation Manual describes safe operation and ... -
Page 8: Disclaimer And Limitations Of Liability
ULTRA, and therefore no liability shall be assumed or accepted by MotoCrane, LLC for any resulting damage, death, or injury incurred directly or indirectly from the use of ULTRA. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. ... -
Page 9: Parts Of Ultra
Parts of ULTRA ● Base ● Turret ● Booms ○ Front Boom ○ (2) Middle Booms ○ Rear Boom ● Isolator ● Fairing + Fairing Extension ● Counterweight ● Controller ● Power Supply Unit (PSU) ● Cables: ○ (1) 10’ Main Power Input Cable ... -
Page 10: System Overview
System Overview ULTRA 10 ... -
Page 11: Components
Components Controller (front view) Controller (top panel) 11 ... - Page 12 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Input Side Power Supply Unit (PSU) Output Side 12 ...
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- Page 16 Isolator Suction Speedrail Grid (SSG) Kit 16 ...
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Page 17: Setting Up Ultra
Setting up ULTRA ULTRA Setup at a Glance ULTRA comes in modules that are to be set up piece by piece. 1. Via either your custom mount or Suction Speedrail Grid [SSG], provide a speed rail mount for ULTRA. ... -
Page 18: Setup Process
Setup Process Motor Vehicle Requirements ULTRA is designed to work on a motor vehicle that meets the following criteria: 1. Roof constructed of metal or other material suitable for bearing 350 lbs load. 2. If using the Suction Speed Rail Grid; ... -
Page 19: Suction Speedrail Grid (Ssg) Kit Setup
ULTRA should never be operated without fully engaged Vacuum Cups and Strap Harness. Without both, ULTRA can fall off the vehicle. If you see the red lines on the Vacuum Pumps, stop operation and reapply vacuum pressure by pumping until ... -
Page 20: Ultrabase Setup
2. With a partner, hoist the ULTRA Base onto the Suction Speedrail grid, or equivalent approved rigging. 3. Once safely seated on the rails, slide the ULTRA Base so that the Pedestal is centered side-to-side. ( Alt.- Install Turret, then move to step #4) ... - Page 21 3. Install the x4 M12 fasteners into the mounting holes with adequate torque to safely secure the Rear Boom to the fulcrum. 4. Install the Threaded Bar by sliding it into the Threaded Bar Receiver, then screwing the Threaded bar into the receiver completely. 5. ...
- Page 22 1. Using the included air pump, increase or decrease the pressure at the rear chamber of the air shock so that the Z-Axis Ride Angle Indicator reads ~20º. N ote: early ULTRA units are equipped with 2 pressure adjustment valves. Do not adjust the front valve. ...
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Page 23: Motocrane Power Supply Unit (Psu) Setup
3. If supplying accessory power, connect the accessory power source to the ACC Power Input on the input stage of the PSU. 4. Connect the 10’ MotoCrane Controller Cable to the COM port on the PSU, then to the COM port on the MotoCrane Controller. Make sure the Controller has the ... - Page 24 NOTE: Carefully read through the Operation Manual for complete understanding of all Controller features, menus and submenus. Serious injury and/or death can occur from irresponsible use of ULTRA. Always start with slow, controlled operation of ULTRA before attempting arm moves at speed. ...
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Page 25: Motocrane Controller
MotoCrane Controller The MotoCrane Controller includes two joysticks for individual Swing and Lift axis control, switches for easy user adjustment, and a 7” touchscreen for configuration, monitoring, and advanced settings. The joysticks apply a command proportional to the degree they are pushed. There are 3 manual parameters which should be tested, ... - Page 26 When the DISARM/ EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed, all power is cut from the motors. ULTRA will not be controllable, which could prevent the operator from moving it into a safe position. It will stop immediately, regardless of the speed or acceleration settings. After releasing this button, it will take a few ...
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Page 27: Controller Touchscreen
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Page 32: Known Hazards
▪ Terrain . ULTRA is designed for moderate off-road use. It is not designed for extreme or airborne conditions. Jumps or shock load conditions produce excess force on the system and can damage the Boom, Isolator, or cause other ... -
Page 33: Terminology
Generally, one ULTRA operator should be in charge of the shoot, but it is up to the driver to receive the request, assess the situation, and only act if it is safe. All ... -
Page 34: Pre-Flight Checklist
● “Drive by, slow” (..medium, fast, etc) ● “Let pass, slow” (..medium, fast, etc) Pre-Flight Checklist Before taking ULTRA on the road, go through this pre-flight checklist. ▪ Are all knobs, straps, safety latches, safety pins, and lanyards properly engaged? ... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
Diagnosing with GUI Warning and Error Messages ULTRA has multiple internal sensors and an error reporting system built into the GUI. If an active error or warning is present, the respective red or yellow icon will be displayed. A yellow icon indicates a warning, and the controller will beep once to alert ... - Page 36 Turret internal wiring or moves in high ambient electronics. Service on the Turret by temperatures MotoCrane is required to resolve this issue. The unit can still be used with caution, but should be serviced at the earliest convenience. ...
- Page 37 ● Avoid heavy use of lift to the Turret electronics. Service on the moves in high ambient Turret by MotoCrane is required to temperatures resolve this issue. The unit can still be used with caution, but should be serviced ...
- Page 38 ● Avoid extreme Turret electronics. Service on the Turret movements of lift axis by MotoCrane is required to resolve this and make sure payload issue. The unit can still be used with and counterweight are ...
- Page 39 (within the Settings+ page of Front Heavy in accordance with the the GUI) to enable ULTRA to auto-detect guide in this manual Payload/CW imbalances. The system can generally detect situations where the Payload is more than +/- 5 lbs ...
- Page 40 ● Avoid heavy use of to the Base internal wiring or electronics. swing moves in high Service on the Base by MotoCrane is ambient temperatures required to resolve this issue. The unit can still be used with caution, but should ...
- Page 41 ● Avoid heavy use of failure is damage to the Base electronics. swing moves in high Service on the Base by MotoCrane is ambient temperatures required to resolve this issue. The unit can still be used with caution, but should ...
- Page 42 The most likely cause of this Service failure is damage to the Base electronics. Service on the Base by MotoCrane is required to resolve this issue. The unit can still be used with caution, but should be serviced at the earliest convenience. ...
- Page 43 eliminate the encoder error, limits will not be available until the encoder can be repaired. ● Power cycle system to 075 Swing Driver This error occurs if the swing motor driver Heartbeat reset electronics are not detected in the ●...
- Page 44 ● Power cycle system to 089 Swing Encoder This error occurs if the swing encoder Heartbeat reset electronics are not detected in the ● Double check all cable Timeout system. This error will be triggered if the connections Base is not connected to the system, or if ...
- Page 45 connections Turret is not connected to the system, or if the cable between the Base and the Turret is disconnected or faulty. COM LEDs on the unit may also help to isolate the issue. If changing the cable does not solve the issue, the electronics may have ...
- Page 46 PSU or Controller ● Double check cable electronics. Service on both of these units connections between by MotoCrane is required to resolve this PSU and Controller issue. The unit can still be used with caution, but should be serviced at the ...
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Page 47: External Deactivation Of Lift Drive Brake
100%. This includes sub-assembly upgrades, component replacement, or sending your unit back to MotoCrane Headquarters for a tune up. External Deactivation of Lift Drive Brake In a rare situation, it is possible that the lift motor driver electronics could fail due to ... -
Page 48: Maintenance
Maintenance ULTRA needs maintenance to keep it running smoothly. This includes cleaning after use and lubricating or replacing moving elements. Please see the table below or contact c ontact@motocrane.com to discuss appropriate maintenance for your use. ... -
Page 49: Weather & Water
Exterior ULTRA modules are weather resistant. The Controller and Power Supply Unit go inside the vehicle and are not weather resistant. After using ULTRA in wet or dusty conditions, wipe all components down with a soft dry cloth. Do not spray any cleaning ... -
Page 50: Specifications
*SWING NOTE – There is a finite amount of torque to Swing ULTRA around the car. Wind speed, vehicle speed, payload size and desired swing speed are all factors which contribute to what is achievable. The Controller’s Touchscreen User Interface ... - Page 51 Weather : IP65 (Can be sprayed with low pressure water from all directions) Electrical Control: Wired CAN-BUS control via MotoCrane Controller PSU Main Power Input: 48V (45V-60VMAX) PSU Accessory Power Input: 5V-60V 20A MAX PSU Output : 48V Power, CAN-BUS Signal ...
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Page 52: Revision History
This content is subject to change. Download the latest version from www.motocrane.com/support If you have any questions about this document, please contact MotoCrane, LLC by sending a message to c ontact@motocrane.com . ©2019 MotoCrane, LLC. All rights reserved. ...
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