Operation; Manual Mode (Fh Models Only); Switching To Manual; Operating The Drags - Vinten FH155 Manual User Manual

Operation

Operation

Manual Mode (FH models only)

Switching to Manual

The head can be operated in manual mode by a camera operator
using the pan bars and adjustable drag modules to control pan and tilt
movement.
The head can be switched to manual mode by pressing the manual
control button on the side of the head as shown below. This
disengages the robotic drives and engages the adjustable servo
controlled drag modules.
Note! the drag dials will illuminate when placed in manual mode.
To revert to robotic mode an "enable" command from the parent
robotic system must be actioned.
Manual Mode Button
18

Operating the Drags

Both the pan and tilt axes on the FH models offer drag using the
servo motors. The drag is continuously adjustable from low to high in
both PAN and TILT by rotating the appropriate dial;
• Clockwise to increase the amount of drag.
• Anti-clockwise to reduce the amount of drag.