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- Page 1 ULTIMATE 2 SLED XCS INC. MANUAL Rev.2.3 1/14...
- Page 2 Upper Camera Platform /Lower electronics housing connectors. Because our sleds are completely customizable some connectors and placement can vary. Composite Video 0S 304 0S 304 0S 303 HDSDI Video 1S 303 0S 304 1S 303 In only 1-14 Vdc+ loop through 1-28 Vdc+ 1-14 Vdc+ 1-28 Vdc+...
- Page 3 Xtended Camera Support will warranty this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of invoice. XCS will pay parts and labor charges to repair or replace any manufacturers defect under normal operating conditions. The buyer will be responsible for all shipping charges.
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Page 4: Front View
CAMERA PLATFORM UPPER Low profile design “drop in” style upper camera platform (UCP). A single quick locking clamp secures the camera plate in seconds. You will also notice that there is no flexing anywhere in this design. After 10 years of operating the system design I have yet to see any vibration transmitted to the camera, no matter the weight, speed of travel, camera angle, or directional changes. - Page 5 Camera plate The XCS camera plate design is unique in a multitude of ways. Unlike other plates it will not flex. One plate design fits all current camera designs. You have three 15 mm rod holes in the front of the plate for motors.
- Page 6 ULTIMATE GIMBAL Your no tools adjustable gimbal is the most precision designed gimbal ever in the steadicam industry. Care should be taken so it will provide you with many years of service and reliability. Be careful not to drop or bend your gimbal fork. There is not much to tell you about when it comes to the gimbal.
- Page 7 Lubricate with the oil of your choice. We use a Castro synthetic lubricant, but any type of lubrication will work. Place a few drops on all the bearings and spin the bearings to work the oil into the bearing cage. This oil will fly out when you spin it, so be forewarned. ...
- Page 8 Dual Rod Monitor Support Arm The design allows the user to expand the masses of the sled allowing greater stability in any system. By moving your monitor and batteries in /out decreases /increases your panning inertia allowing your system to glide along when expanded, or whippy when compressed. The two hex head screws on the side of the clamp when loosened, allows you to move your monitor in and out.
- Page 9 The internal cable and connector are designed to spin and slide in and out. We changed from a fixed connector design to make it field serviceable. If the cable slides out the bayonet end it will pop back into the bayonet mount. To assure maximum integrity in the center post, there are no slots or grooves cut into the inner or outer posts.
- Page 10 Getting Started with the Ultimate 2’s (U2) basic functions. This system is designed to run both 12/24 volt camera systems and their accessories. The owner can use any type of battery chemistry in any combination. The lower electronics housing will accept up to three 14.4 volt battery packs or up to two 14.4 battery packs and one 24 Vdc battery pack at the same time.
- Page 11 There are two 4-40 drilled and tapped holes on each side of the LEH. These holes are aligned with the XCS PDL housing. The screws should not protrude into the LEH housing any longer than .1875”. On Screen (LCD) Text Messages Upon power up, the sled’s serial number #0000xxx and the software revision level are displayed rev.2.0...
- Page 12 Set the 12 and 24 volt low battery indicators SW1 & SW2 Move the jumpers to adjust the RECORD deck selectable power options Move the battery plate designation order from standard wiring B1, B2, B3. Setting the Low Battery Indicators Factory preset: SW1- 24.2 volts, SW2- 13.4 volts When I set my low battery indicator I keep a few things in mind.
- Page 13 Adjusting LCD Battery Display Order B1, B2 & B3 The LCD displays output voltages for each battery on each battery plate. Labeled simply B1, B2 & B3. The battery plate itself does not designate the order in which the batteries are displayed B1, 2, or The three terminal blocks on the circuit board labeled Batt 1, Batt 2 &...
- Page 14 Locate the two set screws on the side of the dovetail clamp, back them out 2 turns. With a dovetail plate in the platform, snug up the clamp using the Kipp handle. Do not over tighten it as if you are clamping it down, just snug so it takes a bit of end pressure to slide the camera plate in the camera platform.