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MRMC -1488-00 Quick Start Manual

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QSG Product Code: MRMC-1488-00
Products Covered: MRMC-3000-217-00, MRMC-3000-219-00,
MRMC-1014-02-026-02-08-01
CRANES AND RIGS | BROADCAST | HEADS & DSLR | PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY | RENTALS

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  • Page 1 HeaD (mhc) Quick Start Guide QSG Product Code: MRMC-1488-00 Products Covered: MRMC-3000-217-00, MRMC-3000-219-00, MRMC-1014-02-026-02-08-01 CRANES AND RIGS | BROADCAST | HEADS & DSLR | PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY | RENTALS...
  • Page 2 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide QSG Product Code: MRMC-1488-00 Products Covered: MRMC-3000-217-00, MRMC-3000-219-00, MRMC-1014-02-026-02-08-01 Modification Date: 5 November 2020 © 2020 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. ®All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, or translated by any means —...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction to LAN addresses ........19 Appendix 2 AFC Back Panel ............23 Connector summary............23 Panel AFC 100S with Slip Ring (MRMC-3000-219-xx )..........24 Panel AFC 100 without slip rings (MRMC-3000-217-xx)..........28 Panel AFC 180S with Slip Ring (MRMC-1014-211-xx )..........30 Connector pin-out information .........33 12V Out connector (small DC jack) ......33...
  • Page 4 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Appendix 3 Specifications............... 39...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    Overview Thank you for using the AFC robotic camera head from Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC). The AFC head is an Accurate, Fast, and Compact head designed for reliable day-in, day-out use in professional studio and Outside Broadcast environments. The versatility of the AFC head makes it suitable for live action, stills, and time-lapse applications.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Hardware

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Setting up the hardware Mount the AFC head onto your choice of support, such as a heavy-duty tripod or metal plate. More information on mounting sockets and dimensions can be found in Appendix 3 Specifications. Example: AFC head mounted directly onto tripod with single...
  • Page 7 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Example: AFC head underslung and directly mounted onto scaffolding plate. Further details are on page 45. For notes on zeroing the axes when using an underslung configuration, see page Example: AFC head underslung and mounted onto riser which is, in turn, mounted onto a scaffolding plate.
  • Page 8 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide If you are using serial (digital) lens then skip this step and go on to step 3 on page 7. If you are using external Lens Control Motors (LCMs) for focus and zoom and possibly iris, then these are ordinarily configured in MHC to suit your lens specifications.
  • Page 9 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide 2.2 For head-mounted LCMs, bolt the mounting rods onto the head, then mount the LCMs onto the rods in approximately the correct position. You can fine-tune the position later: Matte bars...
  • Page 10 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide 2.3 For lens-mounted LCMs, attach the mounting ring onto the lens so it does not interfere with the focus, zoom, or iris rings, then mount the LCMs onto the rod, making sure that the LCM gears mesh firmly with the lens gears: Lens gear (Zoom)
  • Page 11 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Place the camera on the platform, move the camera forward or backward to balance the platform in Tilt, then insert the camera mounting bolts under the platform and into the bottom of the camera housing and tighten firmly. Video camera, Overslung Video camera,...
  • Page 12 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide DSLR camera If you are using head-mounted LCMs, adjust their position on the rods so that the LCM gears mesh firmly with the lens gears.
  • Page 13 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Notes...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Cables

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Connecting the cables Video camera example AFC head with BCST 043 panel, BCST 036 base, GV LDX Compact video camera, Fujinon Digipower A22x7.8BERD-S28B Serial (digital) Lens Control Motors, and Windows PC running MHC. Rear view HD SDI (A) ETHERNET Power DC in...
  • Page 15 Attach the power cables last. PC running MHC Motion Control Software The controller can be any MRMC joystick such as the Broadcast Panel, Mini USB Joystick, USB LFP Controller, or Xbox Joystick connected to PC with MHC Motion Control Software.

  • Page 16: Dslr Camera Example

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide DSLR camera example AFC head with BCST 060 panel, BCST 062 base, Nikon D4s camera, external Lens Control Motors, and LFP controller. Rear view TRIGGER HDMI 12V IN HDMI Optional 5V~12V HDMI/SDI converter 12V OUT FOCUS 12V OUT ZOOM...
  • Page 17 The head and controller both use the same type of power supply brick. The controller can be any MRMC USB joystick such as the Broadcast Panel, Mini USB Joystick, USB LFP Controller, or Xbox Joystick connected to PC with MHC Motion Control Software.

  • Page 18: Your First Session

    ) on the head lights up. Similarly, to turn off the head you simply remove the power cable. All MRMC controllers and heads have robust electronics that are designed to withstand the rigours of connection and disconnection to live power cables.
  • Page 19 The method of Home Zeroing depends on the hardware setup and is pre-configured by MRMC. It will usually be the automatic method. It is not necessary for you change these settings. Each axis must be homed individually.

  • Page 20: Subsequent Sessions

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide The values for the Minimum and Maximum Position must be entered for the lens fitted to the head. It is a good idea to label each lens with the Minimum and Maximum Position for Focus axis. Important During homing of the Focus axis, the lens ring is driven to each end of the travel.
  • Page 21 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Attach the power cables to the PC, head and controller. Power up the head and start MHC on the PC. Zero the axes. If you have moved sites you will need to connect the control cables before the power cables, and then set new limits after you have zeroed the axes.

  • Page 22: Appendix 1 Troubleshooting

    If you have connected more than one head, connected the MRMC system to another local network, or moved the controller and head between networks, check that correct LAN addresses have been entered in MHC.

  • Page 23: Introduction To Lan Addresses

     If you have customised the LAN settings in a head for one of the above reasons and then sent the head back to MRMC for servicing. The service might change the LAN settings back to the factory defaults, and you will need to customise them again when you get the head back.
  • Page 24 The factory-set IP address of a head is printed on a sticker on the head. If the IP address of a head has been changed to an unknown value so you can’t load the head from the MHC Client using Admin login, you will need to contact MRMC.
  • Page 25 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Notes...
  • Page 26 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Notes...

  • Page 27: Appendix 2 Afc Back Panel

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Connector summary MRMC offers bespoke manufacturing of AFC heads to satisfy customer requirements and preferences. Because of this, various connector panels are used on the AFC to cater for differences in head features, such as: ...

  • Page 28: Panel Afc 100S With Slip Ring (Mrmc-3000-219-Xx )

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Panel AFC 100S with Slip Ring (MRMC-3000-219-xx ) 12V OUT DC outlet for powering a camera or HDMI/SDI converter. The maximum allowable sum total load for both 12V DC outlets is 3 Amps. For pin-out information see 12V Out connector (small DC jack) on page 33.
  • Page 29 For pin-out information see Serial (digital) lens connector for internal servo LCMs on page 35. SERVICE connector, used by MRMC for testing and diagnosis. TRIGGER connector, for triggering the camera from the head. For pin-out information see Trigger connector (standard trigger out) on page 35.
  • Page 30 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide 13. STEPPER AXIS connector for external stepper lens motors For pin-out information see Stepper Axis connectors for external stepper LCMs on page 36. 14. POWER 24V input power connector, 3-pin, 24 Volt DC power supply. For pin-out information see Power 24V connector on page 36. 15.
  • Page 31 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Notes...

  • Page 32: Panel Afc 100 Without Slip Rings (Mrmc-3000-217-Xx)

    LENS connector for a serial (digital) lens that has internal servo motors for focus, zoom, and iris. For pin-out information see Serial (digital) lens connector for internal servo LCMs on page 35. SERVICE connector, used by MRMC for testing and diagnosis.
  • Page 33 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide TRIGGER connector, for triggering the camera from the head. For pin-out information see Trigger connector (standard trigger out) on page 35. 7, 8, 9. FOCUS, ZOOM, IRIS connectors for external servo Lens Control Motors (LCMs). For pin-out information see Focus, Zoom, Iris lens connectors for external servo LCMs on page 35.

  • Page 34: Panel Afc 180S With Slip Ring (Mrmc-1014-211-Xx )

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Panel AFC 180S with Slip Ring (MRMC-1014-211-xx ) 12V OUT DC outlet for powering a camera or HDMI/SDI converter. The maximum allowable sum total load for both 12V DC outlets is 3 Amps. For pin-out information see 12V Out connector (small DC jack) on page 33.
  • Page 35 For pin-out information see Serial (digital) lens connector for internal servo LCMs on page 35. SERVICE connector, used by MRMC for testing and diagnosis. TRIGGER connector, for triggering the camera from the head. For pin-out information see Trigger connector (standard trigger out) on page 35.
  • Page 36 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide connector in the head of the AFC, through the internal slip rings. For pin-out information see Video connector on page 34. 15. NETWORK Ethernet RJ45 connector for network connection to a PC running MHC. This circuit internally connects with the Ethernet hub in the head via the internal slip rings, which in turn connects with the NETWORK connector on the head panel.

  • Page 37: Connector Pin-Out Information

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Connector pin-out information 12V Out connector (small DC jack) 12V DC outlet for powering a camera or HDMI/SDI signal converter. Centre positive. +12V 12V Out connector (small resetable DC jack) An additional 12V DC outlet which can be turned on and off from the software.

  • Page 38: Video Connector

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Video connector The VIDEO connectors on the head and base are rated at 3 GHz and connected to each other through the internal slip rings, allowing the video signal from the camera to go into the head, through the slip rings, and out through the base.

  • Page 39: Trigger Connector (Standard Trigger Out)

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Trigger connector (standard trigger out) Trigger out connection for the camera. Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Serial (digital) lens connector for internal servo LCMs Connector for a serial (digital) lens that has internal Lens Control Motors (LCMs) for focus, zoom, and iris.

  • Page 40: Stepper Axis Connectors For External Stepper Lcms

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Stepper Axis connectors for external stepper LCMs These connectors are for large external stepper Lens Control Motors (LCMs). Limit Step Direction Power 24V connector Power input for the head. The head can run on 12-35 Volts DC. 24VIN...

  • Page 41: Power 48V Connector

    AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Power 48V connector Power input for the head (AFC 180S). The head can run on 12-35 Volts DC. 48VIN...
  • Page 42 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Notes...
  • Page 43 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Appendix 3 Specifications AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Weight: 6.1 Kg Power requirements: AFC 100and AFC 100S: 24 Volts DC AFC 180S: 48 Volts DC Temperature range: 0-45 °C (32-113 °F) Humidity tolerance: 0% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Camera payload: 14 Kg Maximum speed:...
  • Page 44 — 157 — — 310 — 350* *324 without slip rings — 100 — — 140 — — 218 — AFC with balanced offset platform for front-heavy video camera with a long lens. This is an optional/additional mount by MRMC.
  • Page 45 The AFC without slip rings has eight. These can be attached to a Vinten, Bowl, or Mitchell mount by MRMC. 3/8-16 centre hole threaded for a standard heavy-duty tripod mounting bolt. 9 mm deep. — 74 —...
  • Page 46 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Optional large mounting plate M5 unthreaded countersunk holes for attachment to the bottom of the head, using M5 CSK (countersunk) bolts 12 mm long. Thickness: 8 mm 3/8-16 centre hole threaded M6 unthreaded holes around the for a standard heavy-duty edge for mounting the plate onto tripod mounting bolt.
  • Page 47 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Optional riser For a view of the completed riser and head see page 2. M5 CSK (countersunk) bolts 12 mm long. Plate thickness: Small riser plate. Top and 8 mm bottom plates are identical, but the bottom one is inverted to cater for the countersunk bolts that go into the columns...
  • Page 48 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Small riser plate M5 unthreaded countersunk holes for attachment to the bottom of the head, using M5 CSK (countersunk) bolts 12 mm long. Thickness: 8 mm M6 unthreaded holes 3/8-16 centre hole around the edge for threaded for a mounting the plate onto standard heavy-duty...
  • Page 49 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Optional scaffolding plate — 300 — 10mm 3/8 in Centre hole and M5 holes are unthreaded. All M4 and M6 holes are threaded. M5 cap-head bolts, 20 mm long, through plate and into AFC base. Scaffolding clamp, rated Safety strap ring...
  • Page 50 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide M5 30 mm cap-head bolts Optional scaffolding plate and riser through scaffolding plate and riser plates x4 Scaffolding pole diameter 50m mm 5 CSK 12 mm bolts into riser columns x 4 Plate Small riser plate thickness: 8 mm M5 nuts x 4...
  • Page 51 AFC (MHC) Quick Start Guide Notes...
  • Page 52 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. Unit 3, South East Studios, Blindley Heath, Surrey RH7 6JP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1342 838000 info@mrmoco.com www.mrmoco.com...

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