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PI-35 (P/N: 5467801) OPERATOR'S MANUAL
The Will-Burt Company
169 S. Main Street
Orrville, OH 44667
www.willburt.com
TP-5406201-B, July 2017
© 2017 The Will-Burt Company

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  • Page 1 PI-35 (P/N: 5467801) OPERATOR’S MANUAL The Will-Burt Company 169 S. Main Street Orrville, OH 44667 www.willburt.com TP-5406201-B, July 2017 © 2017 The Will-Burt Company...
  • Page 3 PI-35 OSITION Warranty The Company will repair or replace, if in its opinion, any part of the Goods which shall prove faulty by reason of defect in workmanship or materials relating to the Goods which shall arise within 3 years of delivery to the Customer for mechanical items, (excluding wiper arms and blades), and 2 years for electrical items, provided that any such fault is notified in Writing to the Company within 10 working days of the date on which such fault was, or ought, reasonably to have been discovered and provided that the Goods or relevant part thereof, if so requested by the Company,...
  • Page 4 PI-35 OSITION Document History Document Numbers Dates Remarks TP-5406201-00 September 8, 2016 Initial Release TP-5406201-A November 21, 2016 Updated Figure 1-2. Updated Sections 2.7, 3.3.4.2, 3.4, and 7. TP-5406201-B July 19, 2017 Updated Section 1.6.1 and 1.5. Updated Figures 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2- 14.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PI-35 OSITION Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction ......................1-1 1.1 Safety Precautions ........................... 1-1 1.2 How this Manual is Organized ......................1-1 1.3 Additional Documentation ........................ 1-2 1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols ....................1-2 1.5 Specifications ........................... 1-4 1.6 Major Components ...........................
  • Page 6 PI-35 OSITION Section 4 Maintenance ......................4-1 4.1 Routine Maintenance ........................4-1 4.2 Replacement Parts ........................... 4-1 Section 5 Troubleshooting ....................5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ........................5-1 5.2 Restoring Factory Defaults ....................... 5-3 5.2.1 CamID ............................5-3 5.2.2 MonID ............................5-3 5.2.3 Protocol .............................
  • Page 7 PI-35 OSITION Figure 2-14 Payload Mounting Hole Pattern ................... 2-12 Figure 3-1 Keyboard Keys ........................3-3 Figure 3-2 Menu Screen ........................... 3-4 Figure 5-1 Start Up Screen ........................5-3 Figure 5-2 Menu Screen ........................... 5-4 Figure 5-3 Protocol Setup Screen ......................5-4 Figure 5-4 Dome Screen ..........................
  • Page 8 PI-35 OSITION Safety Summary This section describes safety information for the PositionIt and its default joystick controller. These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply throughout installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Be sure to read and understand the entire manual before performing any procedure outlined in this manual.
  • Page 9 PI-35 OSITION Pinch Point Hazard! Keep clear of moving parts. Be sure to stay clear of the positioner during operation. Moving parts can crush and cut resulting in serious injury. Crush Hazard! Do not stand directly beneath the positioner or payload. Be certain payload is properly installed and secured.
  • Page 10 PI-35 OSITION Equipment Damage! Each positioner contains a 1.85 amp self-resetting circuit breaker to protect the PC board. Do not disassemble the positioner side plates, or separate from the pedestal. Doing so will break the environmental seal and potentially cause improper stop limit settings.

  • Page 11: Section 1 Introduction

    PI-35 OSITION Section 1 Introduction Review this manual in its entirety. Contact the Will-Burt Company with any questions before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. The PositionIt™ system is a pan and tilt positioner system used as a platform for many different applications.

  • Page 12: Additional Documentation

    PI-35 OSITION 1.3 Additional Documentation In addition to this manual, the controller ships with the controller manual. Reference this manual for additional information on the function of the controller. 1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols Throughout this manual, the following will be used: General Terms: ...

  • Page 13: Figure 1-2 Positioner Directions

    PI-35 OSITION  Stowed refers to a customer-set preset position which the positioner moves the payload to a desired pan and tilt position for travel or safe storage. The customer should set this as preset [1].  Unstowed refers to a customer-set preset position which the positioner moves the payload to a desired pan and tilt position from the stowed position.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    PI-35 OSITION 1.5 Specifications Table 1-1 lists specifications for the positioner. Table 1-2 lists specifications for the default joystick controller. Table 1-1 Positioner Specifications Functional Characteristic Specification Payload Capacity 35 ft.-lb. (47.4 Nm) Overall Height 9.8 Inches (248 mm) Overall Width 10.8 Inches (273 mm) Approximate Weight 21 lb.

  • Page 15: Major Components

    Contains an internal tether to prevent the pan and tilt head from separating from the mast in the event of an impact load separating the pan and tilt head from the base  Ships with the PositionIt PI-35 Operator’s Manual (this manual) Payload Platform...

  • Page 16: Controller

    PI-35 OSITION 1.6.2 Controller The default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) (Figure 1-4):  Controls pan and tilt functions  Is Pelco D compatible  Has a joystick, LCD Screen and a keyboard  Has programmable presets  Has programmable electronic limits ...

  • Page 17: Power/Data Cable

    PI-35 OSITION 1.6.3 Power/Data Cable The power/data cable (Figure 1-5) consists of (2) power wires (16 AWG twisted pair) and (2) control wires (22 AWG twisted pair). The cable ships with a straight connector (PT06W14-5S) installed on one end and loose wires on the other end to allow for a Nycoil pull. The end with the loose wires can be cut if the customer requires a shorter length.

  • Page 18: Positioner Power Supply

    PI-35 OSITION 1.6.4 Positioner Power Supply The positioner power supply (P/N: 208016) (Figure 1-6) is used in systems using 120 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) or 240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) to convert the AC power to 24 VDC input power for the positioner.

  • Page 19: Step Down Converter

    PI-35 OSITION 1.6.6 Step Down Converter The step down converter (P/N: 208017) (Figure 1-8) is used in systems with 24 VDC input power to step down the power to 12 VDC to power the default joystick controller if the AC power supply supplied with the joystick is not used to provide power.

  • Page 20: Quick Overview

    PI-35 OSITION 1.7 Quick Overview This section provides a quick overview of the system. Be aware of and follow all associated precautions when performing these procedures. To install the positioner (Section 2 ): 1. Mount the positioner with (4) high-strength ⅜ in. or M8 stainless steel bolts and nuts. See Section 2.5 for additional detail and bolt pattern.

  • Page 21: Section 2 Installation

    PI-35 OSITION Section 2 Installation This section describes the installation of the system and provides general procedures that must be followed to ensure a successful installation. 2.1 Pre-Installation Check Before installing the system:  Be sure to read and understand the entire installation procedure before beginning installation.

  • Page 22: Installation Tools

     Controller  Controller Manual (ships with controller)  PositionIt PI-35 Operator’s Manual (this manual)  Power/Data Cable (used to connect positioner to the controller and the power supply)  Some combination of the following: o Positioner Power Supply (used in systems with AC input power)

  • Page 23: Mounting The Positioner

    PI-35 OSITION 2.5 Mounting the Positioner When installing, the front of the positioner can be identified as the side of the positioner opposite of the side egress on the mounting pedestal while the positioner is in the home position (Figure 2-1). Note that the offset on the left of the positioner, as you face the side egress, is wider than the offset to the right.

  • Page 24: Wiring The System

    PI-35 OSITION 4x Ø.39[Ø9.8] Thru Ø5.51 [Ø140.0] Equally Spaced on a Ø4.75 [120.7] B.C. Figure 2-2 Positioner Mounting Hole Pattern (Bottom of Positioner) 2.6 Wiring the System This section discusses wiring the system assuming the default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) is being used.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-4 Carefully Pull Out The Removable Plug, Gasket, And Attached Wires

    PI-35 OSITION The following procedures describe how to swap the removable plug and the plug plate on the bottom egress. To swap the removable plug and plug plate: 1. Ensure there is no power to the positioner. 2. Loosen the (4) bolts securing the removable plug to the side of the mounting pedestal. 3.

  • Page 26: Figure 2-6 Remove The (4) Bolts Securing The Plug Plate

    PI-35 OSITION 5. Remove the (4) bolts securing the plug plate to the bottom of the mounting pedestal (Figure 2-6). Bolt Plug Plate Figure 2-6 Remove the (4) Bolts Securing the Plug Plate 6. Remove the plug plate and the gasket behind it (Figure 2-7). Set the gasket and plug plate aside.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-8 Pull The Wires Out The Bottom Of The Positioner

    PI-35 OSITION 7. Pull the wires still in the positioner through the hole at the side egress. Figure 2-8 Pull the Wires out the Bottom of the Positioner 8. Reconnect the quick connect between the wires from the positioner and the plug making sure the gasket is in place.

  • Page 28: Connecting Power And Controls

    PI-35 OSITION 10. Secure plug plate and its gasket at the side egress where the removable plug had previously been installed from the factory (Figure 2-10). Apply silicone sealant or equivalent to the screws. If the gasket is not properly installed, the positioner will leak and become damaged voiding the warranty.

  • Page 29: Figure 1-3 Positioner

    PI-35 OSITION Powered with 12 VDC: The positioner runs on 24 VDC and power other than 24 VDC must be converted to 24 VDC for the positioner. If the input power supply is 12 VDC, the system will require:  A step up converter (P/N: 208012) from 12 VDC to 24 VDC to power the positioner ...

  • Page 30: Figure 2-12 Powered With 24 Vdc

    PI-35 OSITION Powered with 24 VDC: The default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) runs on 12 VDC power. To run 24 VDC systems, this must be stepped down to 12 VDC. If the input power supply is 24 VDC, the system will require: ...

  • Page 31: Figure 2-13 Powered With Vac

    PI-35 OSITION Powered with 120 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) or 240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz): The positioner runs on 24 VDC and power other than 24 VDC must be converted to 24 VDC for the positioner. The default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) comes with its own power supply for the VAC input which is transformed to 12 VDC.

  • Page 32: Mounting The Payload

    PI-35 OSITION 2.7 Mounting the Payload This section discusses mounting the payload. Safety Instruction – Mounting Instructions! Before operation, be certain the positioner is capable of resisting forces generated from all loading and environmental conditions including, but not limited to payload size and weight, sail size, and wind and ice loading. The mounting hardware must include proper means to resist vibration loosening such as thread-locking compound or locking hardware.

  • Page 33: Setting Presets And Electronic Limit Stops

    PI-35 OSITION 2.8 Setting Presets and Electronic Limit Stops As part of the installation process, the operator may wish to set preset positions or adjust the electronic limit stops. For information on how to do this, see:  Section 3.3.4 for setting presets ...
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  • Page 35: Section 3 Operation

    PI-35 OSITION Section 3 Operation This section describes the operation of the system. 3.1 Pre-Operation Check Before operating the system:  Be sure to read and understand the entire operation procedure before beginning operation.  Visually inspect the system for damage. If damage is apparent, do not use the system, and have it serviced prior to use.

  • Page 36: Operation Tools

    PI-35 OSITION Entanglement Hazard! Ensure cables are not tangled and are free to play out as the mast is extended. Tangled cables can cause equipment damage. 3.2 Operation Tools Table 3-1 lists tools and materials recommended for operation Table 3-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Operation Tools and Materials Safety Glasses Safety Gloves...

  • Page 37: Keyboard

    PI-35 OSITION 3.3.1 Keyboard The controller contains functions and keys which are not used with the positioner. Keys (Figure 3-1) which are used for operation include:  [Menu] which is used to access menu functions  [Ent] (enter) which is used to make selections within the menu ...

  • Page 38: Menu Functions

    PI-35 OSITION Panning and Tilting When moving the positioner with the joystick, arrows pointing in the direction of the movement will display in the lower right corner of the LCD screen. The greater the lean of the joystick, the faster the movement. Viewed from the front, clockwise movement is to the left, and counterclockwise movement is to the right.

  • Page 39: Presets

    PI-35 OSITION 3.3.4 Presets Preset positions can be stored to a preset number between (1) and (50). The controller comes from the factory with the preset [0] (zero) set to move the positioner to the mid-point of both the pan and tilt. In this position the tilt platform will be horizontal and the pan axis will be in the center position.

  • Page 40: Electronic Limit Stops

    PI-35 OSITION 3.3.5 Electronic Limit Stops The positioner uses electronic limit stops. The positioner does not have mechanical hard stops. The positioner comes from the factory with electronic limit stops set to the maximum recommended pan and tilt. The limit stops can be adjusted through the controller, but it is not possible to remove the limit stops completely.

  • Page 41: Restore Limit Stops With The Keyboard

    PI-35 OSITION 3.3.5.2 Restore Limit Stops with the Keyboard To restore the electronic limit stops to factory settings with the keyboard: 1. Press [Set]. 2. Press [N] where “N” represents the number which corresponds to the preset being restored. Reference Table 3-3 to determine which number to use to change each electronic limit stop.

  • Page 42: Stowing The Positioner

    PI-35 OSITION 3.5 Stowing the Positioner The customer may desire to adjust preset position [1] before using this function. To stow the positioner: 1. Perform the pre-operation check (Section 3.1). 2. Press [1]. 3. Press [Pre]. The positioner will move to the preset stowed position. When moving to the stowed position, the positioner will first pan and then tilt.

  • Page 43: Section 4 Maintenance

    PI-35 OSITION Section 4 Maintenance This section describes maintenance of the system. Be sure to read and understanding the entire maintenance procedure before beginning maintenance. 4.1 Routine Maintenance Maintain the positioner as follows:  Visually inspect to ensure the positioner is kept clean. ...
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  • Page 45: Section 5 Troubleshooting

    PI-35 OSITION Section 5 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting of the system. Do not open the positioner. Opening the positioner will break the environmental seal and potentially cause improper stop limit settings. This will void the warranty. This troubleshooting guide assumes: ...

  • Page 46: Table 5-2 Troubleshooting The Controller

    PI-35 OSITION Table 5-2 Troubleshooting the Controller Symptoms Possible Cause Remedy Cannot Access the Controller Menu The operator cannot The controller is not Power on the system. access the controller receiving power and the Check the schematics (Section 7). menu. display screen is off.

  • Page 47: Restoring Factory Defaults

    PI-35 OSITION 5.2 Restoring Factory Defaults The system is designed to function using the factory defaults shown in Figure 5-1. This settings will display when the controller is powered on. If these defaults are changed, the system may not function properly. There is no single key or command sequence to reset all factory settings. CamID: 001 MonID: 001 Protocol:...

  • Page 48: Protocol

    PI-35 OSITION 5.2.3 Protocol When the controller is powered on, the protocol will be displayed. The protocol should be Pelco D. If necessary, reset the protocol to Pelco D. A quick guide to resetting the protocol can be found in Table 5-3. Table 5-3 Resetting the Protocol 1.

  • Page 49: Baud Rate

    PI-35 OSITION 5.2.4 Baud Rate When the controller is powered on, the baud rate will be displayed. The baud rate should be 2400 bps. If necessary, reset the baud rate to 2400. A quick guide to resetting the baud rate can be found in Table 5-4.
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  • Page 51: Section 6 Appendix

    PI-35 OSITION Section 6 Appendix This section contains the appendix for your system. Follow all precautions when installing and operating components discussed in this section. Contact the Will-Burt Company with any questions before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. 6.1 Communications Bridge Board Interface (optional) Will-Burt offers an optional communications bridge board interface (P/N: 5090411).

  • Page 52: Figure 6-1 Contact Closure

    PI-35 OSITION Contact Closure Wires Figure 6-1 Contact Closure Table 6-1 Contact Closure Wires Wire Color Function Power+ 24 VDC (to switch) Brown Stow (preset 1) Orange Unstow (preset 2) Yellow Counter Clockwise Green Clockwise Blue Violet Down TP-5406201-B July 2017...

  • Page 53: Set Stow And Unstow

    PI-35 OSITION 6.1.3 Set Stow and Unstow This section describes how to set the stow and unstow presets. 6.1.3.1 With a Push Button Controller With a push button controller: 1. Pan and tilt the positioner until it reaches the desired position. 2.

  • Page 54: Panel Mount Controller Assembly (Optional)

    PI-35 OSITION 6.2 Panel Mount Controller Assembly (optional) Will-Burt offers an optional panel mount controller assembly (P/N: 4270601) for the positioner. The panel mount controller assembly requires the communications bridge board interface (P/N: 5090411) (section 6.1). Electronic limit stops cannot be programmed using the bridge board with contact switch arrangement.

  • Page 55: Section 7 Drawings

    PI-35 OSITION Section 7 Drawings This section contains drawings of the system. TP-5406201-B July 2017...
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  • Page 58 PI-35 OSITION PositionIT Wiring Diagram 12 VDC Application Sheet 1 of 4 Drawing: WD-50610 TP-5406201-B July 2017...
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  • Page 60 PI-35 OSITION PositionIT Wiring Diagram 24 VDC Application Sheet 2 of 4 Drawing: WD-50610 TP-5406201-B July 2017...
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  • Page 62 PI-35 OSITION PositionIT Wiring Diagram 120/240 VAC Application Sheet 3 of 4 Drawing: WD-50610 TP-5406201-B July 2017...
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  • Page 64 PI-35 OSITION PositionIT Wiring Diagram Communications Bridge Board Sheet 4 of 4 Drawing: WD-50610 TP-5406201-B July 2017...

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