Summary of Contents for Waterbird XL
- Page 1 Multi Slider XL User Manual Version 1.0 Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Initialization of the slider via HMI Control Unit ..............- 15 - Operating the slider via HMI Control Unit................- 16 - Handling and Safety Instructions ....................- 17 - Regulatory Hints ........................ - 18 - Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at... -
Page 3: Introduction
The Multi Slider XL is a bendable camera slider for professional use. Developed by professional cameramen, the Multi Slider XL enables linear and curved camera tracks with one device. Within seconds the Multi Slider XL can be changed from a linear to a curved slider at any desired radius. -
Page 4: System Overview And Components
Multi Slider – User Manual 2. System Overview and Components The Multi Slider XL is a flexible system with multiple components and segments. Due to this flexibility the system can be ordered in length up to 100m. All Multi Slider XL systems include: •... -
Page 5: Technical Data
228 x 187 x 78 ( L x W x H ) [mm] Axis to Axis 150 mm distance: Weight: 0.67 kg Material: Glass fiber reinforced Polyamide + stainless steel inlays Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 3 -... -
Page 6: End Parts
Axis to Axis 150 mm distance: Weight: 1,1 kg Material: Aluminum black anodized surface finish Belt Length: depending on the ordered slider length With: 9 mm Type: HTD 3M 9 mm Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 4 -... -
Page 7: Setup
Multi Slider – User Manual 4. Setup Assembling the Track Segments are put together and fixed with the axis-screws. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 5 -... - Page 8 The screw shall be turned until it is flat with the segments surface. The track can be adjusted to the desired radius and shape before fixing the track by tightening the screws. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 6 -...
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Page 9: Mounting The Track
The two 4,2mm holes can be used to fix the track to undergrounds via 4mm screws from top or via self-tapping M5 screws from behind an underground plate. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 7 -... -
Page 10: Mounting The Track To Tripods
4.2.1 Mounting the Track to Tripods First mount the tripod adapter plate by screw to the middle thread of segments (spigot adapter plate ensures high stability and comes with waterbird tripods or can be ordered separately) It is recommended to have a support tripod or pole every 5-6 segments for lightweight loads like PTZ cameras or every 3 segments for heavy loads. -
Page 11: Mounting The Track To Ground Plates
Multi Slider – User Manual 4.2.2 Mounting the Track to ground plates Mounting the segments to ground plate from top. Mounting to ground plate from back. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 9 -... -
Page 12: Slide In The Rails
The carriage needs to be mounted in the right direction as shown in the image below. When looking to the carriage from the inner radius the motor must be on the left side of the carriage. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 10 -... - Page 13 Be carefully to lead through the belt to the other track end when putting the carriage on the rails. After the carriage has been put on the rails, the rails can be pushed in completely in the other end piece. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 11 -...
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Page 14: Mounting The Belt
Make sure the belt is straight and has no torsion along the way. The belt is locked according the picture below at the end pieces. The belt tense shall be tight for a smooth movement of the slider. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 12 -... -
Page 15: Connecting The Cables
Controller User Manual available in the support section of www.waterbird.at Depending on your chosen way of control connect the DMX or RJ45 cable to the XL Motion Controller mounted on the carriage and strain relief with the included cable bracket alongside with the power cable. -
Page 16: Hmi Control Unit With Joystick Or Food Pedals
After DMX cable and Joystick or food pedals have been connected put the included HMI power supply on the Supply Jack of the HMI Unit and use a standard IEC 60320 C14 cable to connect the power supply to a properly grounded wall socket Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 14 -... -
Page 17: Operation
At deinitialization the controller un-powers the motor and invalidates the current position. Therefore, a new initialization run is necessary after each deinitialization. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 15 -... -
Page 18: Operating The Slider Via Hmi Control Unit
Joystick/Food pedals is ignored. Also, during the PingPong function you can control the sliders speed and acceleration behavior via the Max Speed and Acceleration knobs. For deactivating the PingPong function press again onto the “Auto PingPong” button. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 16 -... -
Page 19: Handling And Safety Instructions
It is normal that the Control Unit and Motor gets warm during operation. To avoid overheating do not cover the Control Unit or Motor with thermally insulating material and allow free airflow. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 17 -... -
Page 20: Regulatory Hints
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. USA: Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 18 -... - Page 21 Multi Slider – User Manual Canada: China: Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 19 -...