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- Page 1 User Guide Pedestal Studio V4170-0001 OB V4170-0002 Part No. V4170-0001 V4170-0002 www.vinten.com...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2022 All rights reserved. Original Instructions: English All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Videndum Group Plc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety..........2 Operation. -
Page 4: Safety
Under no circumstances should the product be used for The Osprey Plus pedestal is designed for use in television studios the transportation or support of personnel. (OB version field applications) and on location to support and... -
Page 5: Water, Moisture And Dust
Safety Maintenance WARNING! The product must only be operated on a smooth and level surface. WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts or accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved WARNING! The product must always be secured (all alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could three wheel brakes applied) when left unattended. -
Page 6: About This Guide
Introduction and Description • Exploded diagrams leading to the Parts Store The Osprey Plus is capable of handling any payload up to 70kg / • Recycling information and life cycle upgrades 154lb. It has 2 stages for achieving very high and low shots, and the upper stage is perfectly balanced for on shot tracking of talent. -
Page 7: Box Contents
Components and Connections Box Contents Item Description Item Description Osprey Plus V4170-0001 Osprey Plus OB V4170-0002 Quickfix Quickfix Accessory holder Accessory holder Trim weights x 6 Trim weights x 6 EFP skid + Studio wheels EFP skid + OB wheels... - Page 8 Components and Connections Item Description Four-bolt mounting plate (quickfix shown attached) Control valve Pressure gauge Top stage Drag control Bottom stage Safety catch Safety catch slide Trim weight Fixed strut Cable guard (not on OB Version)
- Page 9 Components and Connections Item Description Track lock pin Adjustable strut Skid clamp Wheel brake Foot support and strap Trim weight stowage Outer tube Bottom clamp Top clamp Steering ring Weight tray Schrader valve and cap Accessories holder...
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Page 10: Optional Accessories
Components and Connections Optional Accessories Item Description Part No. 200mm Hi-Hat 3155-3B 150mm Bowl Adaptor 3330-17 Mitchell head Adaptor 3055-3B Tracking Dolly / Skid 3369-57 100mm Bowl Adaptor 3330-16 Base Adaptor 08349 PTZ and Prompter plate V4166-1002... -
Page 11: Assembling The Pedestal
Installation Assembling the Pedestal Turn the skid upside-down, depress the leg locking plungers and swing each folding leg out until the plungers lock the legs in the open position. Set the skid on the ground on its wheels and apply the brakes (14). -
Page 12: Column
Installation Column Install the column on the skid as follows: Install the column on the skid as follows: Ensure that the rubber straps on each foot support (15) are to the outside of the ball joint. Hold the column upright. Raise the struts (9 and 12) to about 30° from the horizontal. -
Page 13: Pressurizing The Pedestal
Installation Pressurizing the pedestal WARNING! This pedestal must be pressurized only with clean, dry air or nitrogen. A pressure reducing valve must be fitted to the pressure line between the cylinder and the The pedestal may be pressurized using the built-in pump, by using a outlet connection of the hose. - Page 14 Installation To pressurize the pedestal using the built-in pump, proceed as follows: To pressurize the pedestal manually, proceed as follows: Set the control valve (2) to the PUMP position. Ensure that the bottom stage is fully lowered and the red bottom clamp (18) is applied. Remove the payload, if fitted.
- Page 15 Installation WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly if the control valve is set to WORK. Do not move the control valve directly from PUMP to WORK. Push the control valve (2) in and turn 90° counter clockwise to the Push the control valve (2) in and turn 90°...
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Page 16: Pressurizing The Pedestal Using A Portable Pump
Always restrain the pedestal by hand pressure on the steering ring when the safety catch is released. To pressurize the pedestal using the Vinten portable *pump, proceed as follows: Set the control valve (2) to the WORK position. -
Page 17: Pressurizing From An External Pressure Source
Installation Pressurizing from an external pressure source WARNING! This pedestal must be pressurized only with clean, dry air or nitrogen. A pressure reducing valve must be fitted to the pressure line between the gas cylinder and the outlet connection of the hose. The reducing valve must be screwed into the gas cylinder outlet. -
Page 18: Fitting And Balancing The Load
The pedestal has the standard four-bolt mounting plate which permits operates. the use of various Vinten camera mounts including pan and tilt heads, Quickfix and Mitchell adapters See Optional Accessories on page To remove a head Push up the red... - Page 19 Installation Fit the adaptor to the ped first, then the head followed by the camera, blue indicates moving parts not assembly sequence. Once the head is fitted follow head and accessories manuals to securely fit all of he payload (which may include camera, lens, teleprompter, viewfinder and accessories.
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Page 20: Operation
Operation Height adjustment Lower stage pressure-assistance is provided by a gas strut located within the column. The strut is available in three pressure settings (See below) and the correct one should be installed according to the pedestal load. (See Replacing gas struts on page 26). -
Page 21: Top Stage
Operation Top stage Brakes The top stage of the column has an on-shot stroke of 410 mm (16.1 Each of the skid wheels is fitted in.) and the load can be moved over this distance, in perfect balance, with a foot operated brake. by raising and lowering the steering ring. -
Page 22: Pedestal Movement
Operation Pedestal movement Castor motion (Free Travelling) The wheels on the studio version of the skid can be locked in the For castor motion: straight-ahead position or set to castor freely. The castor/lock Disengage all three track locks. changeover is effected by spring-loaded track lock pins on each wheel assembly. -
Page 23: Tracking Motion
Operation Tracking motion Steer motion (Track Lock) (Steering Traveling) For tracking motion: For steer motion: Engage all three track locks. Position the skid so that the fixed leg (with the grey knob) is in the direction of travel. The skid can now track backwards and forwards in a straight line. Disengage the grey track lock. -
Page 24: Transportation And Storage
Operation WARNING! Local, national or international regulations may apply to the transport and storage of pressurized pedestals. NOTE: It is not necessary to reduce the pedestal pressure prior to transportation or storage. To avoid the possibility of dust or abrasive particles collecting on moving components, set the column to minimum height. Transportation and storage Lower the top stage (4), then set the control valve to PUMP. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Set the safety catch slide (7) to ON (I) and fully depress both columns until the safety catch engages and tighten the bottom clamp (3). Release the skid clamp (13). Release the three rubber foot straps (14) from the struts. Raise the struts which will remain raised when released. -
Page 26: Servicing
Maintenance Servicing Routine Maintenance The Osprey requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from General checking the connections and overall operation periodically. The Osprey pedestal is robustly made to high engineering standards Check the following points during normal use: and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning. -
Page 27: Bottom Clamp Adjustment
Maintenance Bottom clamp adjustment When the bottom clamp is correctly adjusted, the V notch on the Remove the knob and turn the spindle (5) clockwise until finger-tight. bottom clamp knob (4) should be just before the 12 o’clock (vertically Replace the knob (4) on the spindle (5) so that the ‘V’ notch on the upwards) position when the clamp is fully applied. -
Page 28: Skid Clamp Adjustment
Maintenance Skid clamp adjustment Replacing gas struts The top clamp is applied by pulling the flip lever out. The skid clamp Bottom stage elevation assistance is provided by a gas strut located is applied and released by turning the handle clockwise or counter- in the telescopic column. - Page 29 Maintenance Remove the payload, release the bottom clamp (18), raise the Unscrew and remove the centre end plug (24) from the base of the bottom stage (6) to its maximum height. Both stages must be telescopic column. fully extended and the payload removed. Withdraw the gas strut (24) from the column.
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Page 30: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Physical Data (Studio V4170-0001) Physical Data (OB V4170-0002) Minimum height Tracking Width Minimum height Tracking Width 666 mm (26.2 in.) 950 mm (37.4 in.) 678 mm (26.7 in.) 950 mm (37.4 in.) Maximum height Stages Maximum height Stages 1485 mm (58.4 in.) 1497 mm (58.4 in.) Maximum payload... - Page 31 Environmental Data Operating temperature range +5°C to +40°C (41°F to +104°F) Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 32: General Notices
General Notices General Notices EU Declaration of Conformity Videndum Production Solutions Ltd. declares under our sole responsibility, supported by Videndum Production Solutions GmbH - our authorized representative, that the product detailed in this manual conforms with all relevant provisions of the following EU directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC A copy of the declaration is available on request. - Page 33 General Notices General Notices Environmental considerations European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products.
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