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ACCUPOINT POSITIONER OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Will-Burt United Kingdom
Unit 5b, Station Approach
Four Marks, Alton, Hants GU34 5HN
www.willburt.com
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PM-01010-REV 2, 28
June 2022
© 2019 The Will-Burt Company (EU) LTD
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 AP-8, AP-30, AP-50 ACCUPOINT POSITIONER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Will-Burt United Kingdom Unit 5b, Station Approach Four Marks, Alton, Hants GU34 5HN www.willburt.com PM-01010-REV 2, 28 June 2022 © 2019 The Will-Burt Company (EU) LTD Original Instructions...
  • Page 3 Accupoint Positioners Warranty Will-Burt warrants its Accupoint Positioners to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years, with such a time period running from the date of shipment by Will-Burt. Will-Burt shall not be responsible for any damage resulting to or caused by its products by reason of failure to properly install, maintain or store the product;...
  • Page 4 Accupoint Positioners EU Declaration of Conformity According to EN 45014 The directives covered by this Declaration: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility directive, as amended Name of Manufacturer: Will-Burt United Kingdom Address of Manufacturer: Unit 5b, Station Approach Four Marks Alton Hants GU34 5HN Hereby declares that the following product(s) Product Designation: Accupoint Positioners...
  • Page 5 Accupoint Positioners UK Declaration of Conformity According to BS EN 45014 The directives covered by this Declaration: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Name of Manufacturer: The Will-Burt United Kingdom Address of Manufacturer: Unit 5b, Station Approach Four Marks Alton Hants...
  • Page 6 Accupoint Positioners Document History Document Numbers Dates Remarks PM-01010-REV 1 21/03/2022 Initial Release (ECN 11175) PM-01010-REV 2 28/06/2022 New high level part numbers replacing existing high level part numbers, AP-22 has been upgraded to AP-30 PM-01010-REV 2 May 2022...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Accupoint Positioners Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction ....................... 1-9  1.1 Safety Precautions ........................1-9   1.2 How this Manual is Organized ....................1-9   1.3 Additional Documentation ......................1-9   1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols ................... 1-10   1.4.1.1 General Terms: ......................
  • Page 8 Accupoint Positioners 2.6.3 Power/Data Pinout ......................2-34   2.7 Mounting the Payload ......................2-35   2.7.1 AP-8 Payload Mounting Pattern..................2-36   2.7.2 AP-30 Payload Mounting Pattern..................2-37   2.7.3 AP-50 Payload Mounting Pattern..................2-38   2.8 Setting Presets and Electronic Limit Stops ................3-40  ...
  • Page 9 Accupoint Positioners Safety Summary This section describes safety information for the Accupoint Positioner and its joystick controller. These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply throughout installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Be sure to read and understand the entire manual before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS Warnings highlight an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel...
  • Page 10 Accupoint Positioners Pinch Point Hazard! Keep clear of moving parts. Be sure to stay clear of the positioner during operation. Moving parts can crush and cut resulting in serious injury. Crush Hazard! Do not stand directly beneath the positioner or payload. Be certain payload is properly installed and secured.

  • Page 11: Section 1 Introduction

    Accupoint Positioners Section 1 Introduction Review this manual in its entirety. Contact the Will-Burt United Kingdom with any questions before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. The Accupoint Positioners are pan and tilt positioners used as platforms for many different applications.

  • Page 12: Definitions Of Terms And Symbols

    Accupoint Positioners 1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols Throughout this manual, the following will be used: 1.4.1.1 General Terms:  Positioner refers to the Accupoint Positioner  Controller refers to the controller controlling the Accupoint Positioner  System refers to the entire positioner and control system ...

  • Page 13: Directions

    Accupoint Positioners  “Stowed” refers to a customer-set preset position whereby the positioner moves the payload to a desired pan and tilt position for travel or safe storage. Preset [1] is designated as the “Stowed” position.  “Unstowed” refers to a customer-set preset position whereby the positioner moves the payload to a desired pan and tilt position from the stowed position.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5 Specifications Table 1-1 lists the part numbers for Accupoint Positioners in different finish variants. Table 1-2, Table 1-3 & Table 1-4 lists the specifications for the Accupoint Positioners. Table 1-5 & Table 1-6 list the specification for the Joystick Controller Table 1-7, Table 1-8 &...

  • Page 15: Positioner Specifications & Dimensions

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.1 Positioner Specifications & Dimensions 1.5.1.1 AP-8 Specifications AP-8 Side Mount AP-8 Over the Top (OTT) Mount (P/N LF2/51/SX/XXX/RX2-00) (P/N LF2/51/TX/XXX/RX2-00) Table 1-2 AP-8 Specifications Functional Specifications Specifications Characteristic (Over the Top Mount) (Side Mount) Payload Capacity 8 ft.-lb. (10.8 Nm) 8 ft.-lb.

  • Page 16: Dimensions

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.1.2 AP-8 Dimensions Figure 1-3: AP-8 (Over the Top Mount) Figure 1-4: AP-8 (Side Mount) See Section 2.5 and Section 2.7 for Positioner and Payload Mounting Patterns Dimensions: mm [in] 1-14 PM-01010-REV 2 May 2022...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.1.3 AP-30 Specifications AP-30 Over the Top (OTT) Mount AP-30 Side Mount (P/N MF2/83/TX/XTX/RX2-00) (P/N MF2/83/SX/XTX/RX2-00) Table 1-3 AP-30 Specifications Functional Specifications Specifications Characteristic (Over the Top Mount) (Side Mount) Payload Capacity* 30 ft.-lb. (40.7 Nm) 30 ft.-lb. (40.7 Nm) Approximate Weight 6.7 kg (14.7 lb) 6.6 kg (14.6 lb)

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.1.4 AP-30 Dimensions Figure 1-5: AP-30 (Over the Top Mount) Figure 1-6: AP-30 (Side Mount) See Section 2.5 and Section 2.7 for Positioner and Payload Mounting Patterns Dimensions: mm [in] 1-16 PM-01010-REV 2 May 2022...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.1.5 AP-50 Specifications AP-50 Over the Top (OTT) Mount AP-50 Side Mount (P/N HF2/62/TX/XDX/RX2-00) (P/N HF2/62/SX/XDX/RX2-00) Table 1-4 AP-50 Specifications Functional Specifications Specifications Characteristic (Over the Top Mount) (Side Mount) Payload Capacity* 50 ft.-lb. (67.8 Nm) 50 ft.-lb. (67.8 Nm) Approximate Weight 13 kg (28.7 lb) 12.2 kg (26.9 lb)

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.1.6 AP-50 Dimensions Figure 1-7: AP-50 (Over the Top Mount) Figure 1-8: AP-50 (Side Mount Positioner) See Section 2.5 and Section 2.7 for Positioner and Payload Mounting Patterns Dimensions: mm [in] 1-18 PM-01010-REV 2 May 2022...

  • Page 21: Controller Specifications

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.2 Controller Specifications 1.5.2.1 Joystick Controller Table 1-5 Joystick Controller Specifications Functional Characteristic Specification Input Voltage 12VDC (See Table Below) Rating Power 0.5 watts Communication Interface RS485 Communication Frequency 2,400; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200 bps Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Dimensions (W x H x L) 5.4 x 4.2 x 6.6 in.

  • Page 22: Rack Mount Controller

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.2.2 Rack Mount Controller The Rack Mount Controller is a 2U profile rack mount designed to suit a standard 482.6mm (19 in) rack mount. Table 1-7 Rack Mount Controller Specifications for use with Positioners Specification Input Voltage 110 – 240VAC, 50/60 hz (24vDC version available) Output Data Pelco D protocol over RS485 (2 wire), 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud Rate...

  • Page 23: User Supplied Controller

    Accupoint Positioners 1.5.2.3 User Supplied Controller The Accupoint Positioners can be controlled using any Pelco D compatible controller over an RS485 data line that supports the appropriate command sets (ie; tilt, pan, etc.). See Section 3.4.3.9 and Section 6.3 for further details and a list of supported Pelco D commands. 1.6 Major Components The typical major components of a positioner system are: ...

  • Page 24: Power/Data Connector

    Accupoint Positioners Payload Platform Pan and Tilt Head Connector Base Mounting Ring Figure 1-9 Accupoint Positioners 1.6.2 Power / Data Connector The Power / Data Connector is a 90° 7-way circular connector that provides power and data from the power supply and controller to the positioner. The Power / Data Connector is a solder type connector.

  • Page 25: Rack Mount Controller

    Accupoint Positioners  Is not designed to handle inclement weather and should be kept in a protected environment  Does not support absolute positioning and positional feedback LCD Screen Joystick Keyboard Keyboard Cover Figure 1-10 Joystick Controller (Left: With Keyboard Cover On. Right: With Keyboard Cover Off.) 1.6.3.2 Rack Mount Controller On / Off RS485...

  • Page 26: Usb To Rs485 Converter

    Accupoint Positioners 1.6.4 USB to RS485 Converter The USB to RS485 converter converts USB to serial RS485 to allow users to control their Accupoint Positioner using a Laptop/PC with an installed Graphic User Interface (GUI). Figure 1-12 USB to RS485 Converter 1.6.5 Power/Data Cable The power/data cable (Figure 1-13) consists of (2) 0.75mm power wires, (2) 0.75mm...

  • Page 27: Positioner Power Supply

    Accupoint Positioners Table 1-6 provides the part numbers for the standard cables. Table 1-10 Standard Accupoint Power/Data Cables Will-Burt Length Part Number 610/05175 10m (33 ft) 610/05182 20m (66 ft) 610/05183 30m (98 ft) 1.6.6 Positioner Power Supply 1.6.6.1 AC/DC Converter The positioner power supply (P/N: 208016) (Figure 1-14) is used in systems using 110VAC (50 or 60 Hz) or 240VAC (50 or 60 Hz) to convert the AC power to 24VDC input power for the positioner.

  • Page 28: Step Down Converter

    Accupoint Positioners Figure 1-15 Step Up Converter 1.6.6.3 Step Down Converter The step-down converter (P/N: 208017) (Figure 1-16) is used in systems with 24VDC input power to step down the power to 12VDC to power the joystick controller if the AC power supply supplied with the joystick is not used to provide power.

  • Page 29: Quick Overview

    Accupoint Positioners 1.7 Quick Overview This section provides a quick overview of the system. Be aware of and follow all associated precautions when performing these procedures. 1.7.1.1 To install the positioner (Section 2): 1. Mount the positioner using the appropriate hardware (see Section 2.5). 2.

  • Page 30: Section 2 Installation

    Accupoint Positioners Section 2 Installation This section describes the installation of the system and provides general procedures that must be followed to ensure a successful installation. 2.1 Pre-Installation Check Before installing the system:  Be sure to read and understand the entire installation procedure before beginning installation.

  • Page 31: Installation Tools

    Accupoint Positioners 2.2 Installation Tools Table 2-1 lists tools and materials recommended for installation. Table 2-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Installation Tools and Materials Safety Glasses Safety Gloves Safety Shoes or Combat Boots Hard Hat or Helmet Wrenches Screwdrivers Wire Cutter / Stripper Crimping Tools Mounting Hardware (Payload)

  • Page 32: Mounting The Positioner

    Accupoint Positioners 2.5 Mounting the Positioner When installing, the front of the positioner can be identified as the side of the positioner opposite of the Power/Data Connector (Figure 2-1). Note that the offset on the left of the positioner, as you face the connector, is wider than the offset to the right. The positioner ships in the Factory Home position.
  • Page 33 Accupoint Positioners Figure 2-2 AP-8 OTT, AP-8 Side Mount, Mounting Pattern (Bottom of Positioner) Figure 2-3: AP-30 OTT & AP-30 Side Mount Mounting Pattern (Bottom of Positioner) Figure 2-4: AP-50 OTT & AP-50 Side Mount Mounting Pattern (Bottom of Positioner) PM-01010-REV 2 2-31 Dimensions: mm [in]...

  • Page 34: Wiring The System

    Accupoint Positioners 2.6 Wiring the System This section discusses wiring the system assuming the joystick controller is being used. Alternative Pelco D compatible controllers can be used to control the Accupoint Positioners. Contact the Will-Burt Technical Team if further assistance is needed. 2.6.1 Positioner Power/Data Connector The positioner has one Power/Data Connector located on the back side of the body of the positioner (Figure 2-5).
  • Page 35 Accupoint Positioners 3. Powered with 110VAC (50 or 60 Hz) or 240VAC (50 or 60 Hz) Powered with 12VDC: If the input power supply is 12VDC, the system will require:  A 12VDC to 24VDC step-up converter (P/N: 208012) to power the positioner ...

  • Page 36: Power/Data Pinout

    Accupoint Positioners Powered with 110VAC (50 or 60 Hz) or 240VAC (50 or 60 Hz): If the input power supply is 110-240VAC 50/60Hz, the system will require:  A power supply (P/N: 208016) for the positioner  2 Amp Fuse If the customer is using AC input power and the power supply (P/N: 208016), the customer is responsible for installing a plug (customer-supplied) based on their region.

  • Page 37: Mounting The Payload

    Accupoint Positioners 2.7 Mounting the Payload This section discusses mounting the payload. Safety Instruction – Mounting Instructions! Before operation, be certain the positioner is capable of resisting forces generated from all loading and environmental conditions including, but not limited to resonance/natural frequency, payload size and weight, sail size, and wind and ice loading.

  • Page 38: Payload Mounting Pattern

    Accupoint Positioners 2.7.1 AP-8 Payload Mounting Pattern Figure 2-10 AP-8 OTT - Payload Mounting Pattern (P/N LF2/51/TX/XXX/RX2-00) Figure 2-9 AP-8 Side Mount - Payload Mounting Pattern (P/N LF2/51/SX/XXX/RX2-00) Dimensions: mm [in] 2-36 PM-01010-REV 2 May 2022...
  • Page 39 Accupoint Positioners 2.7.2 AP-30 Payload Mounting Pattern Figure 2-10 AP-30 OTT - Payload Mounting Pattern (P/N MF2/83/TX/XTX/RX2-00) Figure 2-11 AP-30 Side Mount - Payload Mounting Pattern (P/N MF2/83/SX/XTX/RX2-00) Dimensions: mm [in] PM-01010-REV 2 2-37 May 2022...

  • Page 40: Payload Mounting Pattern

    Accupoint Positioners 2.7.3 AP-50 Payload Mounting Pattern Figure 2-124 AP-50 OTT - Payload Mounting Pattern (P/N HF2/62/TX/XDX/RX2-00) Figure 2-13 AP-50 Side Mount - Payload Mounting Pattern (P/N HF2/62/SX/XDX/RX2-00) For Antenna Mount Mounting Pattern refer to Specific Antenna Mount Documentation Dimensions: mm [in] 2-38 PM-01010-REV 2 May 2022...

  • Page 41: Section 3 Operation

    Accupoint Positioners Section 3 Operation This section describes the operation of the system. 3.1 Pre-Operation Check Before operating the system:  Be sure to read and understand the entire operation procedure before beginning operation.  Visually inspect the system for damage. If damage is apparent, do not use the system, and have it serviced prior to use.

  • Page 42: Ppe Requirements

    Accupoint Positioners 3.2 PPE requirements Table 3-1 lists PPE requirements for Operation and Maintenance Table 3-1 PPE Recommended for Operation and Maintenance PPE Requirements Safety Glasses Safety Gloves Safety Shoes Hard Hat or Helmet Hi-Visibility Jacket or Vest 3.3 General Controls The information and instructions described in this section are for controlling the Accupoint Positioner.
  • Page 43 Accupoint Positioners 3.4.1 Commissioning GUI Installation The commissioning GUI is to be used for initial set up of the Accupoint Positioner. By using this GUI the installation engineer can set such parameters as addresses, baud rates, limit stops positions, home position, etc. N.B: The commissioning GUI is not intended for use as a controller and should not be used as such.
  • Page 44 Accupoint Positioners Setting Electronic Limit Stops Electronic limit stops can be set within the positioner as part of the installation process. Setting electronic limit stops prevents the positioner from travelling past a specified point in either tilt or pan direction. The user has the option to set and clear electronic limit stops for the tilt up, tilt down, pan right and/or pan left directions.

  • Page 45: Controllers

    Accupoint Positioners 3.4.3 Controllers 3.4.3.1 Keyboard Refer to the controller manual for more information on the specific controller with your system. Some functions of the joystick controller are not used with the positioner. The joystick controller is not designed to handle inclement weather and should be kept in a protected environment.
  • Page 46 Accupoint Positioners Menu When used with menu functions, the joystick controller functions as follows:  Push the joystick forward to move up the menu  Pull the joystick back to move down the menu  When the joystick is moved to the right, the menu will go to the sub menu or save the setup ...

  • Page 47: Menu Functions

    Accupoint Positioners 3.4.3.3 Menu Functions To access menu functions with keyboard or joystick: 1. Ensure power is on to the system. 2. Press [Menu] for (2) seconds. The Menu screen (Figure 3-) will appear. 1. Keyboard setup 2. Dome setup 3.

  • Page 48: Setting Limit Stops With The Keyboard

    Accupoint Positioners 3.4.3.5 Setting Limit Stops with the Keyboard To set the electronic limit stops with the keyboard: 1. Drive the positioner to the desired electronic limit stop. 2. Press [Set]. 3. Press [N] where “N” represents the number which corresponds to the preset being adjusted.

  • Page 49: Presets

    Accupoint Positioners Table 3-3 Default Limit Stop Numbers Set Preset [N] Function Clears Left (Counterclockwise) Limit Clears Right (Clockwise) Limit Clears Up Limit Clears Down Limit 3.4.3.7 Presets Preset positions can be stored to a preset number between [1] and [50]. The controller comes from the factory with the preset [0] (zero) set to move the positioner to the Factory Home position (mid-point of both the pan and tilt).

  • Page 50: Rack Mount Controller

    Accupoint Positioners Calling Presets with the Keyboard The preferred way to call a preset position is with the keyboard as moving the joystick while in the menu will not stop the motion of the positioner (e.g., if an emergency stop is required). To call a stored preset position using the keyboard: 1.

  • Page 51: Setting Stow And Unstow

    Accupoint Positioners 3.5 Setting Stow and Unstow This section describes how to set the stow and unstow presets. 3.5.1.1 With the GUI With the GUI 1. Pan and tilt the positioner until it reaches the desired position. 2. Set Preset 1 (Preset 1 is the always the stow position) 3.

  • Page 52: Stow And Unstow Operation

    Accupoint Positioners 3.6 Stow and Unstow Operation 3.6.1.1 Unstowing the Positioner The Preset [2] position is designated as the “Unstowed” position. The user must Set Preset [2] using the joystick controller, rack mount controller or a GUI as described above before this function can be used.

  • Page 53: Section 4 Maintenance

    Accupoint Positioners Section 4 Maintenance This section describes maintenance of the system. Be sure to read and understanding the entire maintenance procedure before beginning maintenance. 4.1 Routine Maintenance Maintain the positioner as follows:  Visually inspect to ensure the positioner is kept clean. ...

  • Page 54: Section 5 Troubleshooting

    Accupoint Positioners Section 5 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting of the system. Do not open the positioner. Opening the positioner will break the environmental seal. This will void the warranty. This troubleshooting guide assumes:  Use of 1 positioner  Use of 1 joystick controller 5.1 Troubleshooting Guide This section covers troubleshooting as follows:...
  • Page 55 Accupoint Positioners Symptoms Possible Cause Remedy Positioner Pans or Tilts Improperly Positioner pans or tilts Pan and Tilt invert settings Query the pan and tilt using the in the wrong direction. may be wrong set up GUI, check the status of the Pan / Tilt invert.

  • Page 56: Section 6 Appendix

    Accupoint Positioners Section 6 Appendix This section contains the appendix for your system. Follow all precautions when installing and operating components discussed in this section. Contact the Will-Burt United Kingdom with any questions before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. 6.1 Communications Bridge Board Interface (optional) Will-Burt offers an optional communications bridge board interface (P/N: 5090411).
  • Page 57 Accupoint Positioners Contact Closure Wires Figure 6-1 Contact Closure Table 6-1 Contact Closure Wires Wire Color Function Brown Stow (preset 1) Orange Unstow (preset 2) Yellow Counterclockwise Green Clockwise Blue Violet Down PM-01010-REV 2 6-55 May 2022...

  • Page 58: Panel Mount Controller Assembly (Optional)

    Accupoint Positioners 6.2 Panel Mount Controller Assembly (optional) Will-Burt offers an optional panel mount controller assembly (P/N: 4270601) for the positioner. The panel mount controller assembly requires the communications bridge board interface (P/N: 5090411) (section 6.1). Electronic limit stops cannot be programmed using a Pelco D compatible joystick controller or a GUI.
  • Page 59 Accupoint Positioners 6.3 Pelco D Standard Commands STANDARD COMMANDS Hex Code Decimal Code Code* STOP (Stop all Movement) FF 01 00 00 00 00 01 255 001 000 000 000 000 001 Pan Right (Max. Speed) FF 01 00 02 3F 00 42 255 001 000 002 063 000 066 Pan Left (Max.

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