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  • Page 1 S-TYPE DOLLY Series 3 USER MANUAL www.panther.tv...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Basic Knowledge your movements and get more flexibility. Preparing The Panther S-Type Dolly is a very useful Dolly, developed by specialists for specialists in order Seat & Seatarm to meet the expectations of every cameraman or grip. Power Supply...

  • Page 3: Technical Data

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL DATA TOPIC PAGE Big Wheels Steering Generals Crab & Round Conventional Front / Rear Narrow-Gauge Steering Rod 64,5 cm / 25,4“ Dolly On Tracks Accessories Length (Dolly) 96,5 cm / 38‘‘ Push Bar Width (Dolly) 64,5 cm / 25,4‘‘ Platform Set Height (Dolly) 39,5 cm / 15,55“...

  • Page 4: Load Chart

    Overloading the Scissors-Arm is prohibited. Check the load table below for detailed max. payload: Electro-Mechanical Dolly The Panther S-Type Dolly is a completely 80 kg / electro-mechanical dolly. That means there 60 kg / 132 lbs is no dripping oil, no pumping up etc.

  • Page 5: Preparing

    If you want to be very low, you can remove the seat arm tube by unlocking it with the blue lever Mounting the seat arm is done by easy plug Now you can mount the Eccentric Panther and removing the tube.

  • Page 6: Power Supply

    PREPARING PREPARING POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY Dolly Batteries Charging Station as Power Source The S-Type Dolly is a fully electro-mechanical The Charging Station has one additional dolly. You need 2 batteries to operate the feature: you can use it to power the S-Type S-Type.

  • Page 7: Initial Operation

    To charge the Bluetooth Handset you can use the standard charging cable (310848) and Step 2: plug it into a wall socket. The Panther S-Types’s (and accessories) complete lift, panning and movement range must be The Display will show „charge“. SPEED cleared before switching on the dolly.

  • Page 8: Bluetooth Handset

    It has an integrated backlight for dark environments. The maximum reach of the Panther Bluetooth Handset is up to 20m / 66 ft. - this value always depends on your current location (many walls or no walls, forest or field etc.). For more reach Buttons and more stable connection use a longer antenna at the Dolly‘s frontpanel.

  • Page 9: Start The Operation

    We recommend to store your dolly in a Horizontal arm Position BATTERY DOLLY Restart Dolly and handset. as often as possible. Menu Speed Ramp Limit You can connect one handset to different panther devices. To change the device go to Menu Settings Connection and choose the correct unit.

  • Page 10: Home Screen

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET BLUETOOTH HANDSET HOME SCREEN MANUAL DRIVE Speed How to drive the arm manually Adjust the speed of the movement. You can In the Standard Mode you can control the dolly SPEED SPEED choose between five speed settings. via the rocker from 0 (low position) to 100 (up position).

  • Page 11: Speed / Ramps Adjustment

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET BLUETOOTH HANDSET SPEED / RAMPS ADJUSTMENT SET LIMITS Speed adjustment Setting a limit SPEED LIMIT You can see the current speed settings in the grey To set an upper limit to your dolly arm you have marked area (right). to press the LIMIT button, press the UP Button...

  • Page 12: Program Movements

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET BLUETOOTH HANDSET PROGRAM MOVEMENTS PROGRAM MOVEMENTS Program Mode Record Program PROGRAM PROGRAM To enter the program mode, navigate to Menu In the record program mode you can record your Starting Position Start existing program Programm. exact movement (Motion Control). The values of New (Manually) your speed, start/stop ramp and the starting/ Please move manually to your...

  • Page 13: Shortcut Button

    Screen. You can choose between several different Factory Reset settings. Info Connection Service Menu You can connect one Bluetooth Handset with Factory Menu different Panther products. Run the search and Back choose your unit. Rocker Calibration Calibrate the handset rocker. Follow the on- screen instrucions.
  • Page 14 You can use the Bluetooth Handset for different arm from the chassis. Panther Products. Choose your current product. To activate, navigate to Menu Go to Horizontal Position. Make sure the range of the motion is Factory Reset clear and confirm the process.

  • Page 15: Super Low Mode

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET CONTROL PANELS SUPER LOW MODE CONTROL LEDS Super Low Mode Control LEDs: In order to use the full range of the scissors arm, Red, yellow and green LED will light up we developed the patented full range technology. for 2 sec.

  • Page 16: Wheels

    WHEELS WHEELS GENERAL CHANGING WHEELS General Information The S-Type Dolly has been designed to carry heavy loads in order to ensure you the most Dolly Jack flexibility on set. The following table informs you about when to use which wheel do achieve the best possible working experience.

  • Page 17: Big Wheels

    WHEELS WHEELS CHANGING WHEELS BIG WHEELS Big Wheels The Big Wheels are designed to bring your dolly easy to your location also on rough terrain. It gives the S-Type more ground clearance as usual. Mounting the Big Wheels is done very fast and easy with the Dolly Jack (311199) and the Wheel Changing Tool (100453).

  • Page 18: Steering

    WHEELS STEERING BIG WHEELS GENERALS 4 Steering Modes The S-Type Dolly offers 4 different steering modes: Crab, Round, Conventional Front and Conventional Rear. Leverage the S-Type with the Dolly Jack. The wheels on one side are now free and ready to be changed.

  • Page 19: Crab & Round

    STEERING STEERING CRAB & ROUND CONVENTIONAL FRONT / REAR Switching between Crab & Round Switching to Conventional Front / Rear To switch from Crab to Round mode (or the other way) please follow these steps: To use a front or a rear wheel steering you first have to go to regular Round Mode. The 2-wheel steering modes are activated by blocking either the front or rear wheels.

  • Page 20: Narrow-Gauge

    STEERING STEERING NARROW-GAUGE STEERING ROD Narrow-Gauge The S-Type wheel arms are eccentric. That means you can easily switch between the standard gauge (62 cm on track) and a narrow gauge (48 cm on track) for passing doors or operate in tight Remove the Steering Rod environments.

  • Page 21: Dolly On Tracks

    STEERING STEERING DOLLY ON TRACKS DOLLY ON TRACKS Use the S-Type on Tracks The S-Type wheels are aligned in a square. Therefore the dolly can be moved both Now by turning the Steering Rod 90° all 4 lengthwise and crosswise on track – without wheel arms will go automatically into the using other wheels or accessories.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES PUSH BAR PUSH BAR Foldable Push Bar The foldable Push Bar (310342) is designed to be used in many different ways. There is only one Push Bar needed for all situations such as pushing the dolly regularly, pushing the dolly beside the track, pushing the dolly crosswise to the track.

  • Page 23: Platform Set

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES PLATFORM SET PLATFORM SET Platform Set The S-Type Dolly needs only one Platform Set (302583) because we designed the platforms to How to mount the platforms be used as high and low platform. The set consists of 3 platforms, 2 holders and 2 filling plates. Mounting the S-Type platforms is done completely tool-free.
  • Page 24 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES PLATFORM SET PLATFORM SET Now you can take the Side Platform to mount Make sure to fasten the black knobs on the Open the Side Platform and pull it out Open the Middle Platform the same way and it the same way you did with the Middle Side Platform as well.
  • Page 25 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES PLATFORM SET PLATFORM SET Even in low mode you are completely free with your wheels. You don‘t have to worry about crashing the platforms while you are moving the dolly. Pull the Side Platform a little bit out of the Now you should have a gap between Platform two integrated holders by holding them.

  • Page 26: High Platform

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES HIGH PLATFORM HIGH PLATFORM Flexible and variable mounting options. High Platform To allow the cameraman to stand on a higher level there is a height adjustable High Platform (311537+311538) available. It can be mounted toolfree directly onto the dolly.

  • Page 27: Flex Arm

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES FLEX ARM FLEX ARM Flex Arm for Bluetooth Handset If you want to be more flexible with the positioning of the Bluetooth Handset there is a Flex Arm available. This is what you need: - Handset Adapter 18mm (311567) - Adapter 3/8“...

  • Page 28: Counterweight

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES COUNTERWEIGHT COUNTERWEIGHT Center of gravity of entire dolly system is moving forward by Counterweight for Offset Operation liftig up the arm If you have a very offset setup in the front of the dolly, you may need to add some counterweights.

  • Page 29: Camera Mount

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES CAMERA MOUNT CAMERA MOUNT Camera Mount The S-Type Dolly can be equipped with a 80mm Tube which allows a variety of different camera mounts and positions. You can use Bowls, Mitchell Plates and more to 80mm Tube mount your camera. Please take a look at out accessories program or contact us directly to get more information about it.

  • Page 30: Bumper

    80mm Tube. Euromount (125137). To get more information about all types of Panther accessories you can take a look at our accessories brochure, visit our website at www.panther.tv or contact us directly. Remove the upper 4 screws of the back carbon The take the first velcro fastener strip and cover with a screwdriver.

  • Page 31: Transport

    ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT BUMPER REMOVE THE SCISSORS-ARM Remove the Scissors-Arm Removing facilitates easier transport. There are Carrying Rods (310120) available to take the arm out. When the strip is sticked on, take a cutter After cutting you can put the screws to the and make small slits into the velcro fastener upper side.
  • Page 32 TRANSPORT TRANSPORT REMOVE THE SCISSORS-ARM REMOVE THE SCISSORS-ARM Slide Safety Sledge to the side Disconnect the red electricity knob by pulling Mount the second Carrying Rod. Now you need a second person. One person it out. on each side of the dolly. You can take out the arm now by lifting both sides simultaneously.

  • Page 33: Carrying The Dolly

    TRANSPORT EMERGENCY OPERATION CARRYING THE DOLLY MOVE THE SCISSORS-ARM MANUALLY Carrying the dolly The S-Type dolly comes with integrated Manual Scissors-Arm movement carrying bars, one on each corner of the dolly (4 in total). In some cases (for example if your batteries are down) it might be necessary to move the arm manually, without any electronic support.
  • Page 34 NOTES NOTES...

  • Page 35: Notes

    FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need any further assistance with this instructions (or also other questions) please contact our service department. SERVICE PHONE: SERVICE MAIL: (+49) 8095 71230 - 05 eric.suchetet@panther.tv ADDRESS PHONE / FAX ONLINE Phone: Am Bahnhof 19 (+49) 8095 71230 - 00 contact@panther.tv...

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