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- Page 1 Multi Slider Swift 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 ............... - 9 - Operating the slider via HMI Control Unit................- 10 - Handling and Safety Instructions ....................- 11 - Regulatory Hints ........................ - 12 - Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at... -
Page 3: Introduction
The Multi Slider Swift is a bendable camera slider for professional use. Developed by professional cameramen, the Multi Slider Swift enables linear and curved camera tracks with one device. Within seconds the Multi Slider Swift 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 All Multi Slider Swift systems include: • Track with rails and mounted end parts. • Carriage that moves on the rails and includes the drive with motor and XL Control unit. -
Page 5: Technical Data
186 [mm] total hight from bottom to top of carriage Length made to order, up to 100m Material: Glass fiber reinforced plastic + stainless steel inlays Material: Aluminum black anodized surface finish Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 3 -... -
Page 6: Handling
The radius of any Multi Slider can be adjusted up to 25 cm for filming/photographs. Don’t bend the slider while the slide is being moved. When transporting the Multi Slider can be bent more for a smaller pack size. Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 4 -... -
Page 7: Mounting The Track
Multi Slider – User Manual Mounting the Track The slider can easily be mounted on tripods. Each segment of the Multi Slider Swift has a 3/8” UNC thread on the bottom. Depending on the weight of the camera and head used for filming more tripods may be necessary. -
Page 8: Mounting The Track To Tripods
First mount the tripod adapter plate by screw to the 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 9: Connecting The Cables
For this use a standard IEC 60320 C14 cable and connect it to a properly grounded wall socket. 4.3.2 Control line The Multi Slider Swift comes with the XL Motion Controller. This controller allows to control the slider movements via standard DMX 512 protocol or via Ethernet. -
Page 10: 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 - 8 -... -
Page 11: 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 - 9 -... -
Page 12: 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 - 10 -... -
Page 13: 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 - 11 -... -
Page 14: 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 - 12 -... - Page 15 Multi Slider – User Manual Canada: China: Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH www.waterbird.at - 13 -...