Vinten Vector 700 Maintenance Manual page 11

Contents
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction
1 The Vinten Vector 700 (Black) and 700H (Black) pan and tilt heads are designed for studio and outside
broadcast (OB) use and will support a variety of camera, lens and prompter combinations up to 70 kg (154 lb)
in weight.
2 The unique counterbalance system enables payloads with centre of gravity (C of G) heights from
80 mm (3 in.) to 200 mm (8 in.) for Vector 700 and 80 mm (3 in.) to 250 mm (10 in.) for Vector 700H to be
maintained in perfect balance over the tilt movement range of ±60° (±52° for Vector 700H).
3 Drag is provided by the Vinten thin-film (TF) system which provides stepless adjustment of drag. A wide
variation of the drag setting to suit operator preference is available on both pan and tilt axes and 'whip'
movements may be executed irrespective of drag setting. The pan and tilt axes are each provided with a
brake.
4 The head is fitted with a sliding plate giving a large range of fore and aft adjustment. This adjustment
can be extended by moving a wedge adaptor to one of three positions on the sliding plate.
5 The head has a standard flat base and can be mounted on tripods, pedestals or any suitable firm
surface. It is fitted with an illuminated level bubble to facilitate levelling. A carrying handle is provided.
Description
6 The Vector 700 pan and tilt head
assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate.
7 The balance system is easily adjusted by a knob
adjustment control compensates for differing platform load C of G heights by varying the mechanical
advantage of a bell-crank in the counterbalance mechanism.
8 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate TF drag systems to ensure smooth movement of the
camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs
controls are mounted on the left-hand side of the head. The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag
setting.
9 Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating levers
for both brakes (2)(3) are fitted at the right-hand rear of the head. A tilt axis centre lock
right-hand side of the head to secure the platform in the horizontal position during transport or load changing.
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Introduction and Description
(Fig 1.1) embodies a linkage counterbalancing mechanism, TF drag
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(10) on the right-hand side of the head. The balance
(16)(17) to adjust the drag setting. The drag
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(11) is provided on the
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