Battery Powered Operation - FLIR E Series User Manual

Chapter 5: Configuring & Programming
To increase payload capacity:
Configure the PTU for increased motor current and torque. If your move duty cycle is less than 20%, you
can set the Move Power to High (Web) or use the following serial commands: PMH TMH PHR THR.
You may also:
• Move the payload CG closer to the PTU tilt axis. See "Payload Attachment" on page 27.
• Use a higher-voltage power source in the permissible range
• Determine if the payload can be modified to lighten it.
• Set the base speed to 0.
• If the PTU is having trouble resetting the tilt axis, try using user limits to reduce the tilt-axis range of
motion.
• Reduce speed and/or acceleration.
Please refer to the Pan-Tilt E Series Command Reference Manual for more information.

5.3.3 - Battery Powered Operation

The PTU can be battery powered. Battery-powered applications must conserve as much power as
possible. The PTU includes commands that control pan-tilt motor power consumption both while
moving and when stopped. Please refer to the Pan-Tilt E Series Command Reference Manual for more
information.
CAUTION: ALWAYS USE A FUSE WHEN CONNECTING THE PTU TO A BATTERY.
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