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Black Forest Motion GmbH Waldstraße 2 78136 Schonach BFM Slider User Manual Valid for: Black Forest Motion Slider Release Date: 9. July 2020 Revision: Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 1 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
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Waldstraße 2 78136 Schonach Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing the Slider from Black Forest Motion. As our customer, you receive our highest attention and we are always there for you, if you have questions or suggestions to our products.
Mounting of the Camera ................13 Connecting to the Motion Controller ............14 Retightening of the Belt ................15 Troubleshooting and FAQs ................18 Index ......................19 Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 3 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
1. Usage of this Manual This manual serves as a help and reference document for the end user of the Black Forest Motion Slider. Read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the function of the device. In this manual, different info fields are used to clarify important points for the reader.
Unless otherwise indicated, photos and illustrations are the property of the author. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 5 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
The basic version of the slider is approx. 60cm in length. This is optimal to transport the slider in a suitcase for travelling. In addition, we also offer a slider with a length of 100cm. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 6 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com...
By affixing the CE mark, we declare that our device, in accordance with EU Regulation 765/2008, meets the applicable requirements laid down in the Community harmonization legislation on its affixing. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 7 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
L/W/H: ~71 x 17 x 8 cm (Height without Motor) Dimensions 100cm Slider L/W/H: ~111 x 17 x 8 cm (Height without Motor) Weight ~3.0kg with Motor Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 8 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
For mounting on tripods, there are milled Arca-Swiss profiles on both sides of the slider (4 separate profiles in total). These are aligned to all sides (see pictures below). Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 9 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
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Black Forest Motion GmbH Waldstraße 2 78136 Schonach In the middle of the slider, there is also a mounting plate with three 3/8" and two 1/4" threads. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 10 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
6 kg and reach speeds up to 4 cm/s. The 1:19 motor achieves up to 3.0 cm/s and can move up to 10 kg vertically. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 11 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com...
With earlier versions of the mounting plate, the controller is then held by magnets on the slider mount. Newer versions of the mounting plate work without magnets and use screw terminals instead. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 12 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
9. Mounting of the Camera On the slider carriage, there is a 1/4" thread via which cameras, ball heads, or Pan & Tilt heads (e.g. our NT Head) can be mounted. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 13 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com...
PINE controller. Information about the operation of the PINE Controller can be found in our separate manual for PINE. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 14 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
Turn the screw in the directions shown below to tighten or release the belt. The clamps will move further apart or closer together to achieve the desired tensioning effect. tighten release Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 15 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
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1. Loosen two lower countersunk screws until the right part can be moved loosely. 2. Push the right clamp together until the desired toothed belt tension is achieved and tighten the countersunk screws again (max. 2.5Nm). Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 16 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
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Cut off one tooth in advance with a side cutter. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 17 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com...
Yes, the entire slider can be taken apart so you are only left with the 2 rails, the end parts with the legs, the motor quick-release, and the movable base plate. Standard Allen-keys are needs for the disassembly. Black Forest Motion ▪ BFM Slider User Manual Page 18 of 21 www.blackforestmotion.com ▪ info@blackforestmotion.com...
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