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  • Page 1 SP-2000/X-Y AutoCam™ Pedestal Operation, Installation And Maintenance (pn AB-300101 for sn 80xxxx0020 - 021601)

  • Page 2: Safety

    SP-2000/X-Y Pedestal Safety IMPORTANT!: Read the Safety Section starting on page 1-2 before installing or using this equipment, or attempting any adjustment or repair. This safety triangle is used in the manual to indicate important information. Read this information carefully to avoid the risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 3: Critical Data For Sp-2000/X-Y

    Critical Data For SP-2000/X-Y Mass (Weight) 525 lb (239 kg) Maximum Load 320 lb (145 kg) Maximum Pressure 150 bar (2200 psi) Input Voltage +36 VDC nominal Input Power* +4 Amps nominal +12 Amps peak Date Of Manufacture 2001 * NOTE: In a typical system, the AC power consumption of the pedestal, head and rack mount power supply combined is 1000W maximum.

  • Page 4: Technical Support

    Valley Cottage, NY 10989 Phone:1-888 4 VINTEN (1-888-484-6836) - Toll free in the U.S.A. +1 845-268-0100 Fax:+1 845-268-0113 Or, if you are based outside of North, South or Central America, contact Vinten Broadcast Limited at: Western Way Bury St. Edmunds...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Warranty service and repair will normally be performed at the Vinten factory in Val- ley Cottage, New York, but may, at the discretion of Vinten, be performed on the cus- tomer site. It is the customer’s responsibility to contact Vinten and obtain authorization prior to returning equipment for warranty service.

  • Page 6: Copyright

    Copyright The Vinten Inc. AutoCam User Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright law, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without written consent from Vinten Inc. © 1995 - 2001 by Vinten Inc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents SP-2000/X-Y Pedestal ........ii Safety .
  • Page 8 Table Of Contents Powering Up The SP-2000/X-Y ......2–4 Powering Down ......... . 2–5 Standby/Charge 2–5 Stop...
  • Page 9 Table Of Contents Customer Responsibility ........4–3 Pedestals And Heads Can Start Unexpectedly .
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  • Page 11: Safety & Introduction

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  • Page 12: Safety Issues

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Safety Issues Safety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics are covered in this section of the manual. It is very important that this information be avail- able to all personnel who will work on or near the Autocam equipment. Pedestal E-STOP Switches 3 EMERGENCY STOP switches are located on the top of each pedestal base.

  • Page 13: Other E-Stop Switches

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Other E-StOP Switches An E-Stop switch for each pedestal (of the type shown below) is installed at each operator location and optionally at other locations. Make sure that all personnel are aware of the location and operation of these E-STOP switches before operating the equipment.
  • Page 14 SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction WARNING! - Always set the column to minimum height, turn power off and engage the two locking pins in the base of the column before removing the camera or other payload equip- ment from the head. Or, discharge the gas from the pedestal. Locking Pin Installed WARNING - NEVER work directly under the camera if the column is raised.

  • Page 15: Other Important Information

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction CAUTION - Depending on your choice of equipment, the pay- load in your application may be over 300 lb (over 136 kg). Therefore, to avoid personal injury, or injury to others, we recommend that each element of the payload (teleprompter, lens, camera etc.) be removed separately.

  • Page 16: Safe Operating Zone And Pedestal Footprint

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Safe Operating Zone And Pedestal Footprint The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 3 feet (1m) outside of the pedestal footprint. This allows time for the personnel to avoid a pedestal that starts to move at its maximum speed of approximately 1 foot per second (0.3m per second).

  • Page 17: Warning Signs

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Warning Signs Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace as a reminder to trained personnel, and a primary warning to untrained personnel and visitors. A typical sign might read: WARNING: Robotic Pedestals, Heads And Lenses Move Suddenly Without Warning Pedestals And Heads Can Start Unexpectedly The hazards associated with robotic camera systems are only slightly different...

  • Page 18: Collision Bumper And Bumper Override

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Collision Bumper And Bumper Override The skirts around the base of the pedestal contain a collision detection bumper that automatically stops the pedestal if it collides with an obstacle. The bumper as shown below is electro-optical and is an integral part of the cable skirt.. Loosen To Adjust Collision Bumper Skirt Height...

  • Page 19: Pinch Points

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction HOWEVER, THIS IS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION ONLY BECAUSE THE BUMPERS ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE AND WILL NOT STOP THE PEDESTAL IF THERE IS ANOTHER COLLISION. IT IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE THE PEDESTAL WITHOUT COLLISION BUMPER PROTECTION. As soon as possible, check the collision bumper system and circuit calibration (electro-optical bumper type only - see Chapter 4) to determine the cause of the failure and take corrective action.

  • Page 20: Manual Outline

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Manual Outline Chapter 1 This chapter covers important safety issues and gives an overview of the SP-2000/X-Y pedestal and the AutoCam system. Chapter 2 Step by step instructions for operating the SP- 2000/X-Y pedestal. Chapter 3 Step by step instructions for unpacking and installing the SP-2000/X-Y pedestal.
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  • Page 22: The Sp-2000/X-Y Servo Pedestal

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction The SP-2000/X-Y Servo Pedestal The SP-2000/X-Y is a freely navigating XY servo pedestal designed to operate with the HS-2010 series of pan/tilt heads to support full facility CCD studio or portable cameras with lens, viewfinder and teleprompter. The maximum pay- load capacity including the pan/tilt head is 320 lbs (145 kg).
  • Page 23 SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction The SP-2000/X-Y has an extremely stable two-stage column. A rigid triangular bearing arrangement delivers smooth, yet stiff operation over the entire height range, from a low of 21” to a high of 50”. The pan bar mounted MCB controller allows you to drive and steer the pedestal and raise and lower the column under local control.

  • Page 24: Autocam Philosophy

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction AutoCam Philosophy The underlying goal of AutoCam is to build on the proven operating practices of today’s studios. Immense amounts of time and effort have gone into optimizing these procedures, and it would be a mistake to suggest any significant change for the sake of automation.

  • Page 25: An Easy Transition

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction big difference is that at the touch of a finger, not one but up to eight cameras can now be controlled. The heart of the friendliness of the console is the color touch screen. It presents all of the information the operator needs in one place, in a plain-language man- ner.

  • Page 26: Typical Applications

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Typical Applications The SP-2000/X-Y servo pedestal will typically be installed with the HS-2010R or HS-2010MH pan & tilt head. Up to eight pedestals and heads can be con- trolled remotely with the AutoCam™ ACP-8000P touchscreen controller. Com- munication between the head and the controller is by RS-422 data.

  • Page 27: Typical System Configuration

    SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction Typical System Configuration The diagram below illustrates the interconnection of a typical AutoCam™ sys- tem. In this example, two ACP controllers are installed to provide backup and/or workload sharing. The 2x1 Data Selector routes the selected data lines to the power supplies and optional CCU interface.
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  • Page 29: Operation

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  • Page 30: Introduction

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Introduction This chapter covers operation of the pedestal and is limited to the switches, con- trols and other features on the pedestal itself. Operating procedures for control- ling the pedestal remotely are described in the User Manual for the specific controller in your installation.

  • Page 31: Orientation

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Orientation As an aid in operating and maintaining the SP-2000/X-Y, it is useful to define the orientation of the pedestal by the points of the compass - North, South, East and West. North West East South As shown in the picture above, the main control panel is on the South side of the pedestal, the “front”...

  • Page 32: Powering Up The Sp-2000/X-Y

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Powering Up The SP-2000/X-Y A relay latching circuit ensures that if power is lost (even momentarily) the ped- estal cannot restart automatically - it must be powered up manually. Standby/Charge Stop Before you power up a pedestal, first make sure that the head is turned off, the MCB controller is in Remote and the area around the pedestal is clear.

  • Page 33: Powering Down

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Press the Standby/Charge (yellow) button and hold it until the relay latches and the yellow light stays on. If the external power supply is connected, it is now charging the batteries. The green Battery Charge LED will illumi- nate confirming that DC power is reaching the pedestal.

  • Page 34: Emergency Stop Switches

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Emergency STOP Switches In an emergency, a pedestal can be stopped and disabled immediately by press- ing down on any one of the three Emergency STOP Switches on the base of the pedestal, or one of the E-STOP switches at the operator console. Emergency STOP Switches (1 Hidden) An E-STOP switch for each pedestal (of the type shown below) is installed at...
  • Page 35 SP-2000/X-Y Operation After clearing the cause for the emergency stop, release the E-STOP switch that was activated. On the pedestal, twist the E-STOP switch clockwise to release it. At the operator consloe just pull up on the E-STOP switch. Power up the pedes- tal and head as described earlier.

  • Page 36: Direction Indicators

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Direction Indicators On each wheel assembly, the direction indicator shows which way the wheel is oriented. The red marker shows the “forward” direction of the wheel. (Hidden) Direction Indicators In Drive mode, all three wheels are parallel to each other. This allows the pedes- tal to crab in any desired direction.

  • Page 37: Pedestal Active Lights

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Pedestal Active Lights On the North, East and West corners of the pedestal, a pair of green lights will flash to indicate that the pedestal is in motion, or may move at any time without additional warning. These lights are activated by Locate mode at the controller and do not operate if the pedestal is being controlled locally by the MCB con- troller.

  • Page 38: Using The Mcb Controller

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Using The MCB Controller The MCB controller provides local control at the pedestal, with or without an ACP-8000P controller connected. L O C R E M R O T A T E Local/Remote The MCB must always be in Remote (top switch to the right) when the pedestal is powered up.

  • Page 39: Targeting

    SP-2000/X-Y Operation Targeting Targeting the pedestal is fundamental to the operation of the AutoCam system. However, targeting is initiated at the controller and cannot be performed at the pedestal itself. Installing the targets, measuring their positions and the targeting procedure are described in Chapter 3 of the User Manual for your controller - for example the ACP-8000P.
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  • Page 41: Installation

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  • Page 42: Introduction

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Introduction This chapter covers uncrating the pedestal, driving it off the skid and installing it into your system. These instructions will also be useful if the pedestal needs to be relocated to a different studio or a new facility. Refer to the User Manuals for your pan/tilt heads and controller for additional information.

  • Page 43: Floor Preparation For Robotic Pedestals

    Customers should specify floor covering that is consistent with their anticipated frequency of operation under these load conditions. Although Vinten Inc. does not make specific floor recommendations, customers have reported excellent results with self-leveling epoxy over leveled concrete.

  • Page 44: Removing The Sp-2000/X-Y From Its Crate

    Uncrating The Pedestal The shipping crate is re-usable and should be saved for repacking the ped- estal or should be shipped back to Vinten. Make sure that you retain the sides, top, ramp, interior brace and the four straps. Release the four straps that hold the crate together by pulling up on the latch on each buckle.
  • Page 45 SP-2000/X-Y Installation Using two or more people, lift the ramp out of the top of the crate. Insert the two pins at the end of the ramp into the mating holes in the base of the crate. Unfold the ramp onto the floor. Remove the four sides of the crate and set them aside.

  • Page 46: Unloading The Pedestal

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Unloading The Pedestal Twist clockwise on each of the three Emergency Stop Switches to release them (they will pop up when released). Install the E-STOP bypass jumper plug on the Power/Data In connector on the control panel as shown below. Without this jumper plug the E-STOP logic will prevent battery powered operation.
  • Page 47 SP-2000/X-Y Installation Plug the MCB controller cable into the Power/Data MCB connector on the pedestal. Set the Local/Remote switch on the MCB to Remote. L O C R E M R O T A T E WARNING: The MCB controller MUST always be in Remote when you turn on the SP-2000/X-Y pedestal.

  • Page 48: Ac Powered Unloading

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Switch the Local/Remote switch on the MCB controller to Local. Set the Rotate switch on the MCB controller to Drive (switch handle pointing towards the joystick) and check to make sure that the direction indicator for each wheel is pointing forwards/backwards (in line with the ramp). Hidden Direction Indicators...
  • Page 49 SP-2000/X-Y Installation Continue with steps 3 through 9 above. After the pedestal is unloaded, and with this temporary power supply connected, leave the pedestal in Standby/Charge mode overnight to charge the batteries. Then you will be able to drive the pedestal to its final location using battery power.

  • Page 50: Mounting The Pan/Tilt Head & Payload

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Mounting The Pan/Tilt Head & Payload The four screws to attach the head to the pedestal column should have been removed from the pedestal crate earlier. With the MCB controller in Local, twist the joystick to lower the column to its minimum height.

  • Page 51: Mcb Controller Mounting

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation MCB Controller Mounting After the pan/tilt head is mounted, the MCB controller is mounted to a right angle bar that is attached to the head. Mounting Bar Mounting Bracket Attach the mounting bracket to the bottom of the head using the four screws and flat washers provided.

  • Page 52: Pressurizing And Balancing The Pedestal

    OF THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. DANGER: THE MAXIMUM CYLINDER PRESSURE IS 1,250 PSI (86 BAR). USE ONLY THE VINTEN SUPPLIED MANIFOLD FOR ADJUSTING PRESSURE. Pressurizing The Pedestal Make sure that the column locking pins are NOT installed - this will allow the column to rise as the pressure is increased.
  • Page 53 SP-2000/X-Y Installation Connect the input hose and regulator to the nitrogen tank. Close the regula- tor valve fully. Close the purge valve on the manifold and turn the three T valves fully CCW. Remove the yellow dust caps from the three fill valves on the column. Install a 4”...

  • Page 54: Balancing The Pedestal

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Balancing The Pedestal Balancing can only be done with the full payload mounted. CAUTION: If the payload is changed for any reason, the col- umn must be rebalanced. The column balance should be checked daily. If gas needs to be added after a balance check, use the procedure in the previous section.

  • Page 55: Finishing Up

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Finishing Up Close the three T valves (turn CCW) at the ends of the fill hoses. Make sure the main valve on the tank is closed and then open the Purge Valve to relieve the pressure in the manifold and fill hoses. Use a crescent wrench to hold the valve extension steady and use a second crescent wrench to remove the fill hose fitting from the extension.

  • Page 56: Calibrating The Collision Bumpers

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Calibrating The Collision Bumpers Ignore this section if your pedestal has the electromechanical type of bumper. See page 1-7 if you are not sure which type of bumper you have. Before the SP-2000/X-Y is put into service it is essential for safety reasons that the collision bumper detection circuits are calibrated.
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  • Page 58: Electrical Installation And Interconnection

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Electrical Installation And Interconnection A typical AutoCam system configuration is shown below.. Refer to the User Manuals for the controller, the pan/tilt head and other equipment for relevant installation instructions. The rackmount power supplies are installed up to 260 ft. (80 m) from their respective pedestals - refer to the User Manual for the power supply for additional information.
  • Page 59 SP-2000/X-Y Installation Install an E-STOP switch for each pedestal at a convenient location close to the joystick panel. If you are using dual controllers, install a second E- STOP switch for each pedestal at the second controller location. E-STOP Switch E-STOP Jumper E-STOP cable to power supply...
  • Page 60 SP-2000/X-Y Installation Run the power/data cable from the power supply through the cable clamp on the pedestal base to provide strain relief. Loop the cable to the Power/ Data In connector on the SP-2000/X-Y rear panel. Run the power/data cable alongside the camera triax (or multicore) cable and any other cables that connect to the camera system in your installation.
  • Page 61 SP-2000/X-Y Installation Techflex Inc. 50 Station Road Sparta NJ 07871 Phone: +1 973-729-6253 Fax: +1 973-729-9320 You may want to include a rope in the cable bundle to add bulk and make it easier for the pedestals to push the bundle out of the way as they move around.

  • Page 62: Removing The Payload

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Removing The Payload WARNING: ALWAYS lower the column to its minimum height, power down the pedestal and install the locking pins before removing all or part of the payload. Or, discharge the pressure in the pedestal (see Discharging The Pedestal ear- lier in this chapter).
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  • Page 64: Recrating The Pedestal

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Recrating The Pedestal If you do not have a crate, contact Vinten for a replacement. Use the MCB controller joystick to lower the column to its minimum height. Press the Off button on the pedestal to power down the pedestal.

  • Page 65: Crating The Pedestal

    SP-2000/X-Y Installation Crating The Pedestal Place the base of the crate close to the pedestal, leaving room for the ramp. Using two or more people, insert the two pins at the end of the ramp into the mating holes in the base of the crate. Unfold the ramp onto the floor. Install the first side panel of the crate (with the large foam pad) as a guide to help you position the pedestal on the base.
  • Page 66 SP-2000/X-Y Installation 11. Push the column down to its minimum height and disconnect the MCB controller from the pedestal control panel. 12. Using at least two people, install the brace frame onto the top of the pedes- tal column. 13. Install the three remaining sides of the crate, matching the foam padding to the shape of the pedestal.

  • Page 67: Maintenance And Repair

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  • Page 68: Safety

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Safety Safety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics a re covered in Chapter 1 of this manual. It is very important that all personnel who work on or near the Autocam equipment read this safety information. The warnings are summarized here - refer to Chapter 1 for more details.

  • Page 69: Other Important Information

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Other Important Information To avoid personal injury, always exercise caution when working in the vicinity of energized pedestals as they can start to move without any warn- ing. Unless it is impossible, you should always de-energize the pedestal and head before working on any part of the pedestal, the head, the camera/lens, or any associated equipment.

  • Page 70: Pinch Points

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Pinch Points Particular care should be exercised around possible points where you could get pinched, such as the tilt cradle. Here, the forces can be somewhat greater, due to the short lever arm. Sharp Edges If the lens, teleprompter or other camera attachments have sharp edges that could cause injury, make sure they are padded or protected.
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  • Page 72: Routine Maintenance

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Routine Maintenance The SP-2000/X-Y is a highly reliable and stable product. Many of the mechani- cal components are sealed and permanently lubricated. The electronics are well ventilated and highly rated. The number of connectors is kept to a minimum and the best quality connectors are utilized.

  • Page 73: Dc Power

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair • A more aggressive product called “Oil-Flo” is available from Titan Chemical (1-800-475-3300 or 1-415-965-9900) DC Power Every day when you power up the pedestal, check that the green Battery Charge LED on the control panel is On (dual LEDs for positive and negative voltages in older systems).

  • Page 74: E-Stop Switch Operation

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair E-STOP Switch Operation For obvious safety reasons, it is essential that the E-STOP switches at the con- troller locations and the three E-STOP switches on the pedestal base are always functioning correctly. It is recommended that you check the switches once a month.

  • Page 75: Removing The Covers

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Removing The Covers The North Cover Press the Stop button to power down the pedestal Use a 3/16” hex key to remove the direction indicator for the North wheel. Screw (5/16” hex) Screw (5/16” hex) North Direction Indicator Cover (3/16”...

  • Page 76: The West Wheel Cover

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The West Wheel Cover Use a 3/16” hex key to remove the direction indicator for the West wheel. Screw on the side Screws (5/16” hex) (1/4” hex) Direction Indicator (3/16” hex) Use a 1/4” hex key to remove the screw in the side of the West wheel cover. Use a 5/16”...

  • Page 77: The East Wheel Cover

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The East Wheel Cover Use a 3/16” hex key to remove the direction indicator for the East wheel. Screw on the side (1/4” hex) Screws (5/16” hex) Direction Indicator (3/16” hex) Use a 1/4” hex key to remove the screw in the side of the East wheel cover. Use a 5/16”...

  • Page 78: Replacing The Covers

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Replacing The Covers Install the East and West covers first and then install the North cover. Have an assistant close by to connect the E-Stop switch harness and colli- sion bumper harness as you replace each cover. Position the cable to the back of the gear box as the cover is installed.
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  • Page 80: Cleaning The Target Sensors

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Cleaning The Target Sensors For consistent, accurate targeting, it is important to keep the sensors clean. If a pedestal has to be commanded to target two or three times before it succeeds, it is likely that the sensors need cleaning. The frequency of cleaning depends on the general cleanliness of your studio - every 3-4 weeks is common, less frequently in a very clean studio.
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  • Page 82: Cleaning The Slip Rings

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Cleaning The Slip Rings It is important to keep the slip rings on each wheel assembly clean in order maintain good electrical contact. Be very careful not to bend or break the brushes when you clean the slip rings. Remove the three wheel covers as described in the previous section.
  • Page 83 SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Use a dry cotton swab (Q-Tip) or one moistened with 91% pure (or greater) Isopropyl Alcohol (typically used for cleaning of VTR heads) to carefully clean the slip ring surfaces on each wheel assembly. Slip Rings User Manual 4-17...

  • Page 84: Examining The Wheels

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Examining The Wheels A fully loaded pedestal can weigh up to 845 lb (384 kg). Therefore, it is essen- tial that the pedestal is not driven over holes or sharp objects that would cause substantial impact to the wheel assemblies. Once a month, remove the wheel covers (as described earlier in this chapter) and check the wheels and gear train for any possible damage due to abuse such as riding over sharp objects.
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  • Page 86: Cylinder Replacement

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Cylinder Replacement When you check the column balance, if you find that gas needs to be added fre- quently, you may need to replace one or more of the three cylinders in the col- umn. Remove the yellow dust caps and test each cylinder with a pressure gauge. If one or more cylinders is low relative to the others, use the following procedure to replace it.
  • Page 87 SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Install the replacement cylinder. Install the top plate and tighten the four screws in the plate with a 3 mm hex key. Install the head and payload. Refer to the User Manual for your head and the documentation for your payload equipment.

  • Page 88: Electronics Repair

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Electronics Repair Service Philosophy Servicing is supported at three levels by Vinten Inc. after the 12-month warranty period expires: • On-site service may be contracted from Vinten Inc. or through the representative from which the system was purchased.
  • Page 89 SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair WARNING: Some maintenance procedures must be per- formed with the pedestal and head powered. There is danger that an unexpected motion could swing the head or move the pedestal, possibly striking or pinching you and causing physi- cal injury.

  • Page 90: Calibration

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Calibration Collision Bumpers All four detectors are connected to the detector circuit board mounted just below the cable clamp. (North Side) Calibration Pots Cover Screws The potentiometer for each of the four collision detectors can be adjusted with- out removing the cover.
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  • Page 92: Target Sensor Calibration

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Target Sensor Calibration The calibration pots and indicators for the sensors are on the Dolly Board. The Dolly Board is mounted on the West side of the pedestal and is visible through the removable window in the North cover. Each sensor assembly contains three individual sensors, each with its own calibration pot on the Dolly Board.
  • Page 93 SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair If you are calibrating the sensors but not cleaning them, remove the window in the North cover and start with step 3. Remove the three pedestal covers and thoroughly clean the sensors as described earlier in this chapter Also, clean the targets using Fantastic, 409 or a similar type of household cleaner.
  • Page 94 SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair 12. Positions 4,5,6 on SW2 are for the three North sensors (the silkscreen on some dolly boards may be marked South). Use the same procedure (steps 6 through 9) for the North sensors adjusting R4, R5, R6 if necessary. 13.
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  • Page 96: Theory Of Operation

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Theory Of Operation System Refer to the Dolly Wiring diagram in the drawings file for a block diagram of the overall AutoCam system. The primary circuit boards in the pedestal are the motor drivers, the 4-channel servo boards which control up to four motors each, the dolly board which handles targeting and several other functions and the bat- tery-pack board which manages battery charging.

  • Page 97: Battery Pack And Power Management

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Battery Pack and Power Management The Battery Pack board manages the power to the pedestal. When the Standby/ Charge button is pressed, the enable signal to the rack mounted AC power sup- ply is pulled low. This trickle charges the batteries at the rate of approximately 0.5 amps.

  • Page 98: Battery Bypass

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair Battery Bypass In the event of a battery failure, you can use the following battery bypass proce- dure. Bypassing the battery eliminates the ability to operate the pedestal in the event of power loss to the unit. Prompt service is essential to restore full operational capability.
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  • Page 100: The Targeting System

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The Targeting System The targeting system in the pedestal consists primarily of the Dolly Board and the three sensors. If the controller is operating normally, the cables are ok and the target itself is clean, a failure to target is likely to be caused by a problem in the sensors (cleaning or calibration) or the Dolly Board.

  • Page 101: 4-Channel Servo Boards

    SP-2000/X-Y Maintenance And Repair The Dolly Board has an Auto Setup feature. After each successful targeting operation, the voltage excursions of each individual sensor are sensed and an offset voltage is stored in memory so that the voltage swing is kept symmetrical with respect to the 2.5V threshold.

  • Page 102: Brushless Motors

    Drive Amplifier for column elevation is a 60V amplifier which cannot be swapped for troubleshooting. Contact Vinten to arrange a board exchange if necessary. If replacement amplifi- ers are installed, the resistor values in the pluggable resistor packs must be checked and to be sure that they are the same as the original factory installed amplifiers.
  • Page 103 SP-2000/X-Y Index Numerics 4–35 4–30 4-Channel Board, Theory Of Operation Data Bus, Theory Of Operation 4–7 DC Power, Checking 2–8 Direction Indicators 3–15 Discharging The Pedestal 4–34 Dolly Board, Theory Of Operation 2–10 Drive 1–16 ACP-8000 System 4–36 Drive Amplifiers 2–9 Active Lights 1–16...
  • Page 104 SP-2000/X-Y Index 4–6 2–10 Maintenance Raising/Lowering The Column 4–18 3–24 Checking The Wheels Recrating The Pedestal 4–6 4–6 Claning Targets Removing Targets 4–16 4–9 Cleaning Slip Rings Removing The Covers 4–14 3–22 Cleaning Target Sensors Removing The Payload 4–8 3–4 Collision Bumper Removing The Pedestal From Its Crate 4–7...
  • Page 105 SP-2000/X-Y Index 4–26 Target Sensor Calibration 4–14 Target Sensors, Cleaning 4–34 Target Sensors, Lowering 2–11 Targeting 4–34 Targeting System, Theory Of Operation Technical Support 4–30 Theory Of Operation 4–35 4 Channel Board 4–31 Battery Pack 4–36 Brushless Motors 4–30 Data Bus 4–34 Dolly Board 4–36...
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