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NEWTON S
SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL
1.3.0
NEWTON NORDIC AB
2019-11-13

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  • Page 1 NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL 1.3.0 NEWTON NORDIC AB 2019-11-13...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....... DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright © 2019 Newton Nordic AB...
  • Page 4 Communication Interfaces ......B Revisions DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright © 2019 Newton Nordic AB...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The full system comprises Newton S, the Newton C1 controller connected via a wireless or wired link, lens control dongles, mechanical mounting accessories and a power supply solution. In addition to this the user supplies the moving platform, any passive stabilization required and the camera.
  • Page 6 NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL WARNING The Newton S and the Newton C1 controller are rain protected but is not water proof, so do not expose them to direct spraying or submersion into water. WARNING Performing any disassembly, modification or service not explicitly described in this manual will void any warranties for the system.

  • Page 7: Physical Layout

    NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL 2 Physical Layout 2.1 NEWTON S Figure 2.1: Newton S overview 1 Table 2.1: Overview Descriptions Item Description Battery Attachment points Battery clamp Side-to-side lock clamp Cradle connectors Pan balance adjustment screw Pan-box connectors DO NOT DISTRIBUTE...
  • Page 8 NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL Figure 2.2: Newton S overview 2 Table 2.2: Overview Descriptions Item Description 9,13 Antennas UI buttons Display Power switch Vertical adjustment screw Cradle connectors Vertical lock clamp Cradle release clamp Cradle Camera dovetail Horizontal adjustment screw...
  • Page 9 NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL Figure 2.3: Newton S Pan-box connectors Figure 2.4: Newton S cradle connectors DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright © 2019 Newton Nordic AB...

  • Page 10: Newton C1

    NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL 2.2 NEWTON C1 Figure 2.5: Newton C1 top view Table 2.3: Top View Descriptions Item Description Joystick Mappable wheel (default unmapped) Invert axis Focus wheel Iris wheel Zoom rocker Lens preset 3 Lens preset 1...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Unbox the Newton S by pulling it straight up and place it on a stable surface such as a table, or directly attach it to the platform it will be used with, such as the rail or wire dolly. Make sure it is properly and securely attached so it cannot fall over.

  • Page 12: Camera Power And Signals

    3.4 BALANCING In order to use the Newton S the head must be properly balanced. First and foremost the balance must be done so that the motor can stabilize the payload, too much offset in one axis can make it impossible to steer and stabilize that axis.
  • Page 13 The pan balance can be adjusted by turning the knob (point 7) on the back of the spine. Start by loosening the pan lock (point 23). By tipping the base of the head slightly to its side it should not move DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright © 2019 Newton Nordic AB...

  • Page 14: Balancing With Cage

    S and the Newton C1 either via a direct cable , or using any suitable ethernet infrastructure such as If having more than 25 meters between the unit, Newton Nordic recommends either a repeater or a fiber link to ensure signal integrity DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright ©...

  • Page 15: Tuning

    For further information and guidance on tuning, see the Newton Nordic website where you can find videos and other help to tune the system. Newton Nordic has a number of tested links with instructions on how to use them. Contact the support hotline or your sales contact for more information DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright ©...

  • Page 16: Operation

    4.1.1 NEWTON C1 The graphical user interface is the main way to interact with and get feedback from the Newton C1. User feedback is given on the display (point 28) and input is given using the buttons under it (point 12-16).

  • Page 17: Newton S2

    4.1.2 NEWTON S2 The graphical user interface is the way to interact with and get feedback from the Newton locally. User feedback is given on the display (point 10) and input is given using the buttons next to it (point 10).

  • Page 18: Operating The Head

    (FIZC) interface dongles are currently connected and identified. 4.2 OPERATING THE HEAD The Newton C1 controller is used for all normal operation controls of Newton S. The main control for the remote head is provided by the joystick. The coupling between the three axes of the joystick and the axes of the remote head depends on which control mode is selected, using the mode switch (point 17).

  • Page 19: Lens Control

    5.5.1 4.3 LENS CONTROL Given a compatible lens or camera, and the correct interface dongle, the Newton C1 can control the following settings: RECORD Start/stop camera record. Controlled by the big record button (point 18) FOCUS Adjust lens focus. Controlled by the large focus wheel (point 6) IRIS Adjust lens iris/aperture.

  • Page 20: Advanced

    Pan follow is an advanced feature whereby the camera will follow the rotations of the pan box, with settable strength. This feature is for example useful when using the Newton S on a car or other vehicle where you want the camera to in general follow the movements of the vehicle itself as it turns.
  • Page 21 This means that before playing back a recording you must aim the Newton S in the correct pan orientation. This however also allows you to correct for any smaller differences/drifts in pan between recording and playback time.

  • Page 22: Settings

    The CONTROL tab also allows enabling or disabling the manual pan axis trim. Figure 5.1: Newton C1 Settings - Control tab Table 5.1: Newton C1 Settings - Control tab...
  • Page 23 After updating any settings on RMT SETTINGS you need to explicitly save them to the head by selecting SAVE REMOTE. Otherwise the settings will be lost once the Newton S is power cycled. Figure 5.2: Newton C1 Settings - Remote settings tab DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright ©...

  • Page 24: Motor Lock Mode

    When follow mode is active the camera follows the base of the Newton. This can be useful for instance when Newton is mounted on a car, ’ the camera will follow the rotation of the car. Follow mode can also be used to remove pan bias drift when the base of the Newton is not rotating, for instance when mounted on a straight rail system.

  • Page 25: Automatic Pan Drift Compensation

    SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL 5.2.4 AUTOMATIC PAN DRIFT COMPENSATION Automatically correct for pan bias drift when the base of the Newton is stationary. In most cases it is recommended to use the system with this setting set to ADAPTIVE. 5.3 LENS CONTROL The LENS tab contains settings for focus-iris-zoom (FIZ) control and feedback.

  • Page 26: Communications

    Configuration of the radio modems is done in the RADIO settings tab. To use a radio modem the modem must be enabled. To save the configuration, select SAVE CONFIG. When the Newton C1 is used together with a Newton S for the first time the radios must be paired. The pairing procedure works the following way: 1.

  • Page 27: Ethernet

    Under the ETHERNET settings tab the Ethernet connection is configured, such as the IP address and net-mask of the Newton C1 as well as the IP address of the remote head. The Newton C1 and the remote head must be on the same IP subnet. Note that the Newton C1 and Newton S are configured to be compatible with each other as default.

  • Page 28: Advanced

    NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL Figure 5.5: Newton C1 Settings - Ethernet tab 5.5 ADVANCED The advanced tab contains advanced settings for the Domionion. Figure 5.6: Newton C1 Settings - Advanced tab DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright © 2019 Newton Nordic AB...

  • Page 29: Control Remapping

    Use PREV and NEXT to navigate between each input or move any physical input slightly and its automatically selected, indicated by a red marker on the Newton C1 layout sketch. A list appears to the right where all available functionality that can be mapped to the selected input is shown. Press CHANGE and navigate through the menu with DOWN and UP.

  • Page 30: Newton S Local Settings

    Figure 5.8: Newton C1 Settings - About tab 5.6 NEWTON S LOCAL SETTINGS The settings menu contains settings that can be set locally on the Newton head. To access the settings menu, press the SELECT button (center button) at the main screen.

  • Page 31: Ethernet

    Under the ETHERNET settings page the Ethernet connection is configured, such as the IP address and netmask of the Newton. The Newton and the Dominion must be on the same IP subnet. Note that the Dominion and Newton are configured to be compatible with each other as default.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    6.1 CLEANING AND CARING Clean the Newton S and Newton C1 externally using a soft, and if needed slightly damp, cloth. If it is very dirty, use a mild detergent such as washing up soap. WARNING Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohols, acids or other corrosive chemicals.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Both Newton S and Newton C1 contains internal systems for internal diagnostics and fault reporting. Upon discovery of an internal error it will display an error code (Newton S displays it on the main screen, Newton C1 in the ABOUT settings tab). If you encounter a problem and get an error code, contact the Newton Nordic support line for help with decoding the code and information about how to resolve it.

  • Page 34: A Technical Specification

    Parameter Length 35 cm Width 30 cm Height 35 cm Weight 7.0 kg Without camera Table A.2: Newton S - Power supply Parameter Power input Input voltage 12 V 24 V 26 V Input current 16 A Pan-box power out...

  • Page 35: Drawings And Dimensions

    A.1.3 CONNECTORS The 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and the 8P8C/RJ45 passthrough connector provides a one-to-one connection between the pan-box and cradle. The IA-CAN connector is proprietary to Newton Nordic equipment. Pan-box Power In Mating connector: LEMO EGJ.2B.304 Acceptable voltage: 12V – 36V Table A.5: Power in, pins...

  • Page 36: Newton S2 Fiber Connectors

    Figure A.4: Power out A.1.4 NEWTON S2 FIBER CONNECTORS The Newton S2 Fiber variant has a few differences in terms of connectors. Instead of a 3G-SDI connector it has a single-mode fiber (ST/UPC Single-mode 9/125 μm), and the Ethernet passthrough is limited to 5 pins (1,2,3,5,6) A.1.5 SHIPPING/HARD-CASE...

  • Page 37: Newton C1

    98 Wh Charge current Charge time Unregulated input/battery voltage A.2.3 CONNECTORS The IA-CAN connector is proprietary to Newton Nordic equipment. Power in Newton C1 connector: LEMO EGJ.1B.304 Mating connectors: LEMO FGJ.1B.304 / FHJ.1B.304 Acceptable voltage: 12V – 26V Table A.11: Newton C1 - Power in, pins...

  • Page 38: Shipping/Hard-Case

    Power out Newton C1 connector: LEMO EGG.1B.304 Mating connectors: LEMO FGG.1B.304 / FHG.1B.304 Output voltage: Unregulated input / battery voltage Max current: 2.5A (combined) Table A.12: Newton C1 - Power out, pins Pin number Description Negative (-) Positive (+) Figure A.6: Power out A.2.4 SHIPPING/HARD-CASE...

  • Page 39: Common

    Interface 100 Mbit/s Data-rate 200 kbit/s 2.4GHz Radio Radio type FHSS Frequency 2401.6 MHz 2477.6 MHz Transmit Power 20 dBm dBm e.i.r.p as measured according to ETSI EN 300 328 V2.1.1 DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Copyright © 2019 Newton Nordic AB...

  • Page 40: B Revisions

    NEWTON S SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL B Revisions Date Changes 2019-04-10 Version 1.2.0. First version with a combined Newton and Dominion manual 2019-07-03 Version 1.2.1. Added specification for communication interfaces 2019-08-13 Version 1.2.2. 2019-11-13 Version 1.3 Rebranded to Newton, also renamed Dominion to Newton C1...

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