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Servicevision Bis S.L.
Scorpio
Light Series
10'/17'/23'L
User's manual v1.04

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  • Page 1 Servicevision Bis S.L. Scorpio Light Series 10’/17’/23’L User’s manual v1.04...
  • Page 2 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - INDEX - Basic information Version 1.04 May 26, 2022...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - INDEX - Basic information Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 INDEX INDEX ............................3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION..................... 7 Basic information ........................ 7 SCORPIO 10’ Technical specifications ................9 SCORPIO 17’ Technical specifications ................10 SCORPIO 23’L Technical Specifications ................11 PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION .................
  • Page 4 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - INDEX - Basic information Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Operation menu ........................ 42 4.2.1 Limits ......................... 42 4.2.2 Memories ........................43 4.2.2.1 Record a movement ................... 43 4.2.2.2 Playback a movement ..................44 4.2.2.3 Configure an existing movement ................ 44 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - INDEX - Basic information Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Maintenance Requirements ....................57 General Maintenance ....................... 57 Maintenances ........................59 6.3.1 Arm rails and rollers ....................59 6.3.2 First section arm belt ....................59 6.3.3 Leveling head horizon adjust ..................
  • Page 6 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - INDEX - Basic information Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Distance by focus M ......................77 Distance by focus ......................... 77 8.1.5 Tracking tilt ........................ 78 8.1.6 Focus tracking ......................79 Track crane .......................... 79 Cinetape & Cinetape M ......................79 Matrix mode ........................

  • Page 7: Technical Information

    Servicevision provides a completely new concept of telescopic arms to the film and television industry. The Scorpio light series cranes had been designed to be the swiss army knife of the camera support equipment. Bringing a new whole and never-ending full range of possibilities and solutions on the remote camera support.
  • Page 8 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Basic information Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 SCORPIO 17’ THE MIDDLE RANGE LIGHT COMPACT TELESCOPIC CRANE... Mitchell mounted Fulcrum and with a main arm section with 3 telescopic sections, instead of 2, It keeps the advantages and characteristics of the Scorpio 10’...

  • Page 9: Scorpio 10' Technical Specifications

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SCORPIO 10’ Technical specifications Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 SCORPIO 10’ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max. length: 3,33m (10’ 11’’) Min. length: 1,03m (3’ 5’’) Back length of the arm: 1,35m (4’ 5’’) Telescopic Range: 2,30m (7’...

  • Page 10: Scorpio 17' Technical Specifications

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SCORPIO 17’ Technical specifications Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 SCORPIO 17’ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max. length: 5,3m (17’5”) Min. length: 1,2m (3’11”) Back length of the arm: 1,7m (5’7”) Telescopic Range: 4,05m (13’3”) Max.

  • Page 11: Scorpio 23'L Technical Specifications

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SCORPIO 23’L Technical Specifications Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 SCORPIO 23’L TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max. length: 7.16 m (23’6”) Min. length: 1.57m (5’2”) Back length of the arm: 2.02m (6’8”) Telescopic Range: 5.6m (18’4”) Max.

  • Page 12: Parts And Components Description

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - SCORPIO 23’L Technical Specifications Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION This is a general view of the general components on the telescopic light cranes: Telescopic arm Leveling Head...

  • Page 13: Dolly

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Dolly Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 DOLLY 02.02 Light cranes Dolly. 2.1.1 DOLLY BASE The dolly is the base of the crane, it is the same dolly for all the light cranes, and it can be pushed using 48mm or 50mm aluminum pipes attached into the supports (A in fig.

  • Page 14: Dolly Wheels

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Dolly Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 2.1.2 DOLLY WHEELS The wheels are attached to the dolly with KM-11 nuts. To remove the wheels, remove the pin on the hub and loose the KM-11 (metric 55x2) nut using a 6 teeth KM tool or cutting 2 teeth from a 4 teeth tool (fig.02.06b).

  • Page 15: Track Wheels

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Dolly Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 2.1.4 TRACK WHEELS The dolly can be used in different tracks depending on the articulated arms configuration. To do this, the track wheels need to be assembled into the dolly as shown in this chapter:...

  • Page 16: Column

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Column Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 COLUMN The dolly comes with a two-section telescopic column with a Mitchel mount support on top. It is attached to the base of the dolly with 6 screws (DIN912 M10x25mm) shown in fig.02.04.

  • Page 17: Fulcrum

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Fulcrum Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 FULCRUM The fulcrum is where the crane arm pivots in pan and tilt axes. The fulcrum has encoders on the right side connected to the Electronic box.

  • Page 18: Telescopic Arm

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Telescopic arm Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 TELESCOPIC ARM The arms of the cranes are made up of one main arm and telescopic sections that extends or retracts automatically controlled by an operator with the Hand Command. In this chapter we will focus on the different parts build on the arm, securities, and the mechanic components on it.
  • Page 19 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Telescopic arm Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Inside the back part of the main arm there is the arm motor. This motor transmits the movement to the first section belt using an internal belt and pulleys. The first section belt is attached to the first section (fig.02.24) and to the counterweight carriage.

  • Page 20: Operation Bars

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Telescopic arm Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 2.4.2 OPERATION BARS There are two pivots in both sides of the main arm, two in the front part of the arm and two in the back. These pivots are used for fixing the Protection bars (fig.02.28) to the crane.

  • Page 21: Telescopic Sections

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Telescopic arm Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 2.4.3 TELESCOPIC SECTIONS 02.29 Telescopic sections of the arm. The Scorpio light crane series have two or three telescopic sections depending on the model. Each section is supported in the previous section by a system of guide wheels, rails, and pulleys.
  • Page 22 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Telescopic arm Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 The rear parts of the telescopic sections have two sets of wheels: metallic wheels on the top part and rubber in the bottom part. When...

  • Page 23: Electronic Box (E.b.)

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Electronic box (E.B.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 ELECTRONIC BOX (E.B.) The electronic box is in the rear bottom part of the main section. It has all the electronic components to control the position of the arm and move the motor located inside the arm.
  • Page 24 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Electronic box (E.B.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 STANDBY BUTTON: This button will make the arm go to standby mode. In the chapter 3.3 Working modes it is explained how this mode works.
  • Page 25 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Electronic box (E.B.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 ENCODERS: These connectors receive the information of the encoders in the crane. (to see the position of the pan and tilt encoders go to chapter 2.3.

  • Page 26: Inside The Electronic Box

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Electronic box (E.B.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 2.5.2 INSIDE THE ELECTRONIC BOX The electronic box has different electronic components and amplifiers to control the crane. In this chapter we will make a brief description of some of them. Notice they might be slightly different depending on the model of the crane.
  • Page 27 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Electronic box (E.B.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 02.43 Electronic components in the EB. A. Digital board for Hand Command: This board communicates with a digital board inside the Hand Command.

  • Page 28: Key Concepts

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Electronic box (E.B.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 2.5.3 KEY CONCEPTS All the Scorpio Systems works in a similar way: The user interface with the system using different kind of peripherals (the hand command to tell the system to move or the display to read information and use functions for example).

  • Page 29: Hand Command

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Hand command Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 HAND COMMAND The Hand command for the Scorpio Cranes has a digital board inside that controls the functions of the different buttons and Rockers of the Hand Command (H.C.) and communicates with the Electronic box using a serial communication protocol.

  • Page 30: Leveling Head (L.h.)

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Leveling head (L.H.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 LEVELING HEAD (L.H.) The Leveling Head (L.H.) is the component of the crane that holds the horizon when the crane moves up and down. It has a Mitchell mount on it to mount any kind of head with this mount.

  • Page 31: Inside The Leveling Head

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Leveling head (L.H.) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 D L.H.: This LED indicates the status of the Amplifier of the L.H. motor. There are three possible states: OFF (there is no power in the amplifier), RED (the amplifier has power, but the motor is disengaged) and GREEN (the motor is engaged and controlled by the system).

  • Page 32: Crane Accessories

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Crane accessories Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 CRANE ACCESSORIES Besides the crane there is a list of different accessories included in order to operate the crane properly or do maintenances to it. Below is shown a list of all the accessories for the Scorpio light cranes included or not.
  • Page 33 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Crane accessories Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 S10’/S17’/S23’L Hand 7407 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) Short cable for hand command command cable (2,5m.) 7405 Long cable for hand command (5m.) S10’/S17’/S23’L...
  • Page 34 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Crane accessories Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 S23’L CW Locking screw with 7957 aluminum knob. S10’ CW Locking aluminum knob. 7426 S10’ Plastic knob screw to fix E.B. 7429 4 (2)
  • Page 35 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Crane accessories Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 S10’/S17’/S23’L Portable 7404 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 85cm cable to connect the portable display cable (optional) display. S10’ Lift bars (optional)

  • Page 36: Dolly Accessories

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - PARTS AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION - Crane accessories Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 2.8.2 DOLLY ACCESSORIES Component Ref. Qty. Description S10’/S17’/S23’L Dolly parts S10’ Steering handle for dolly. 7446 S10’ Screw with knob for travelling wheels.

  • Page 37: Set-Up

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SET-UP - Assamble the arm (If needed) Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 SET-UP The Scorpio light cranes series are very versatile cranes that can be used in different configurations (Manual mode, without dolly, over slung, with fluid heads…). In this chapter it is described how to prepare the crane in different configurations.

  • Page 38: Working Modes

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SET-UP - Working modes Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Once the system starts booting, the Leveling head will find the level automatically. After it finds it, the system will expect the physical limits of the arm to be found. The limit buttons will be flashing on/off indicating that the magnetic limits need to be found.
  • Page 39 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SET-UP - Balance Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 To balance the crane there are two steps. Step one is to balance the static part of the crane, as if it is a rigid crane. The second step is to balance the moving part of the crane, the telescoping arm.

  • Page 40: Control Display Information

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Balance Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION The following chapter describes the different screens displayed when starting the Electronic box: After pressing the START button in the electronic box and if all the securities are ready (Hand Command, Emergency stop.) screen 04.01...

  • Page 41: Main Screen

    SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Main screen Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 MAIN SCREEN This is the Principal Menu screen. The different features buttons and system information appear in this screen. The following system information appears: 04.05 Main Screen.
  • Page 42 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 OPERATION MENU These are all the menus available through the MENU button. Each menu is described below. 04.07 Dropdown Menu Settings 1. 04.08 Dropdown Menu Settings 2.
  • Page 43 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.2 MEMORIES The Memory menu allow to record movements of the arm. The recorded movement can be reproduced and modified afterwards. It also allows to change the direction and the time lapse of the recorded movement.
  • Page 44 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.2.2 PLAYBACK A MOVEMENT Once there is a memory recorded, the system allows different playing configurations to play/reproduce a recorded movement. To playback a movement as it was recorded, change the status mode of the ARM axis to [PLAY] or press the PLAY ALL button to change all the axes states to play.
  • Page 45 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.3 SETTINGS MENU 4.2.3.1 UNITS In this menu is possible to select how the distance information is displayed: Metric system or Imperial system. 04.19 Units Menu.
  • Page 46 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.3.4 ARC COMPENSATION The Arc Compensator feature can be activated by pressing the GREEN button in the Hand Command, by pressing the [Arc Comp] button in the main screen or by changing the STATE in this screen (fig.
  • Page 47 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.3.5 MOTION GENERATOR The Motion Generator feature allows the user to set some key frames of the extension of the arm respect to the degrees of one of the axes Pan OR Tilt.
  • Page 48 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.3.6 STOP SEQUENCE This feature can be used to set different stop points for the telescopic movement. To start using it, extend the arm to the first desired stopping point and press the Add Point button.
  • Page 49 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 LIMITS: Configures the ORANGE button to Set a limit at the current point when pressed. Once one limit is set, it is still not decided if is the extended or the retracted limit.
  • Page 50 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.4 AUXILIARY 4.2.4.1 BUS CONNECTIONS In this menu everything connected to the communication line will be displayed. Also, it is possible to see the Software version for each axis and, if the number of an axis is pressed, a screen will display more information referred to that axis.
  • Page 51 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CONTROL DISPLAY INFORMATION - Operation menu Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 4.2.4.4 ADC TEST Displays the readings for the Analog/Digital converters. This screen is for troubleshooting, in case one potentiometer does not work, here is possible to see if the CCU have a reading for that potentiometer.
  • Page 52 MALFUNCTION RISKS Next there is a list of events related to the crane and the possible danger associated to the malfunction of each part. In the event any of the following occurs, contact Servicevision for the procedure to follow.
  • Page 53 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SECURITIES & FACTORY RECOMENDATIONS - Potential dangers for the user Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Event on the crane Risk associated Working with the crane There is a risk of not being able to control the movement of the unbalanced crane.
  • Page 54 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SECURITIES & FACTORY RECOMENDATIONS - Potential dangers for the user Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 • All protection covers must be mounted for operation. • The protection bars need to be mounted ALL THE TIME, only for doing certain maintenances they can be removed.
  • Page 55 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SECURITIES & FACTORY RECOMENDATIONS - Protection systems Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 PROTECTION SYSTEMS 5.4.1 PROTECTION AGAINST OVERLOADS The Scorpio cranes have a cutting element against electrical overloads; the circuit breaker is located at the power input. It is a protection against electrical overload (and shortcuts) 20 A caliber and curve C.
  • Page 56 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SECURITIES & FACTORY RECOMENDATIONS - System shutdown Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN In case of necessity, there is an emergency stop button in the Electronic box and a red button in the hand command. This emergency stop buttons will shut down all the system immediately.
  • Page 57 Each inspection will determinate the conditions of the equipment, and the parts or components that need repair or replacement. In case the user is not doing these inspections or is not following the recommendations of the technical personnel of Servicevision, Servicevision will not be responsible of any damage generate by the crane. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Any maintenance must be done only by personnel trained by Servicevision.
  • Page 58 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - General Maintenance Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 The situations where the crane had been exposed to humid/wet environments such as rain, high humidity areas, rain effect shootings, shooting near water areas such rivers or sea, etc. requires following the next steps: •...
  • Page 59 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - Maintenances Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 MAINTENANCES 6.3.1 ARM RAILS AND ROLLERS The outside telescopic rails and rollers are along all the telescopic sections of the arm. To clean them, extend the arm completely (balanced) and use a rag with degreaser applied on it to clean all the rails.
  • Page 60 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - Services Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 6.3.4 LEVELING HEAD MECHANICAL ADJUST In the event that the half-moon gear from the Leveling Head gets mechanical play between the endless screw on top of it, it is possible to adjust it.
  • Page 61 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - Services Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 6.4.1.2 ENCODER BELTS The Pan encoder is in the right side of the fulcrum and the color of the connector for this encoder is grey. The pan belt is tight using the encoder itself as a tensor.
  • Page 62 This operation is just for emergencies and the limit that does not work needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Servicevision will not be responsible of any damage caused in the equipment if the crane works under this circumstance.
  • Page 63 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 6.4.4 REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC BOX The Scorpio light series cranes offer the possibility to use an EB box from one crane model into another just by making some internal changes. Internally, the Electronic Box for the S17’ and the S23’L are the same, the only difference is the dip switch configuration for the SERVO of the arm.
  • Page 64 CCU but there is one connector in the SERVOs also to connect the SD Card reader. To LOAD software in the boards the software needs to be inside an SD Card. Servicevision will send to the users a new software every time it is developed. This software will be a file called “XXXX.bin”.
  • Page 65 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - Loading software to the SERVO/CCU Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 6.6.1 CCU SOFTWARE UPDATE The CCU controls all the functions that the head/crane can perform. There are two different kind of software for the CCU depending on if it is inside a crane or in a control for the head.
  • Page 66 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - Driver adjustment Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 DRIVER ADJUSTMENT Before doing any adjustment of any driver ensure that the hand command is correctly adjusted (Chapter 4.2.4.2 Command adjust). Any spare driver will be pre-adjusted at factory but since every motor is different it may need a fine adjustment once replaced.
  • Page 67 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - Driver adjustment Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 stop at that exact time. If it is delayed, turn CLOCKWISE this potentiometer. If it is too stiff, turn it COUNTERCLOCKWISE. • Potentiometer 4 Test/offset: This potentiometer adjusts the offset or zero of the motor.
  • Page 68 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SERVICE & MAINTENANCE - Driver adjustment Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 6.7.3 LEVELING HEAD DRIVER There are different DIP switches on the PCB board, verify the configuration of those DIP switches with the following table for the LH driver:...
  • Page 69 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - F.A.Q. / COMMON PROBLEMS - Possible problems related to the LH Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 F.A.Q. / COMMON PROBLEMS POSSIBLE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE LH If the leveling Head does not work properly, it could be for different reasons as follow:...
  • Page 70 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - F.A.Q. / COMMON PROBLEMS - Possible problems related to the column Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 POSSIBLE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE COLUMN Symptom Procedure to follow The column does not move -Check if the screws of the column are loose.
  • Page 71 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - F.A.Q. / COMMON PROBLEMS - Possible problems related to the arm Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 POSSIBLE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE ARM The most common problems related to the Arm are: Symptom Procedure to follow -Check the speed of the Hand Command.
  • Page 72 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - F.A.Q. / COMMON PROBLEMS - Fuses Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 FUSES It could be that one of the fuses inside the electronic box is broken. The way to know which fuse is blown is the next one:...
  • Page 73 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Interface with Scorpio Heads Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS INTERFACE WITH SCORPIO HEADS In the Electronic Box of the Scorpio Cranes there is one connector that connects the crane with the control of the Scorpio Head.
  • Page 74 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Interface with Scorpio Heads Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Once the crane has been started, it has found the physical limits and the main screen is shown in the display of the crane, the communication between the crane and the head is engaged.
  • Page 75 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Interface with Scorpio Heads Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 8.1.3 BACK-PAN In a normal operation mode, the remote head holds always the same position respect the crane. This means that if the arm of the crane swings left or right, the remote head will change the perspective of the camera by the same number of degrees that the arm has swinged in order to maintain the same position respect the crane (fig.
  • Page 76 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Interface with Scorpio Heads Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 8.1.4 TRACKING MODE The Scorpio systems have fully encoded information regarding the position of the crane and the head in space. From a reference point called Zero Position, the system knows how many degrees the crane or the remote head has changed in every axis.
  • Page 77 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Interface with Scorpio Heads Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 direction. If there is a shortcut to the M.G., just by short pressing the shortcut the keypad will be opened to introduce the distance. If the shortcut is long pressed, it will open the M.G. menu.
  • Page 78 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Interface with Scorpio Heads Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 8.1.5 TRACKING TILT This mode has been added in order to perform a circular movement around a line and allow the tilt axis to move upside down in one side of that line.
  • Page 79 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Interface with Scorpio Heads Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 8.1.6 FOCUS TRACKING The focus tracking is a function that keeps the focal distance at the same point regardless the movement of the crane. The different modes are: TRACK CRANE, CINETAPE and CINETAPE M.
  • Page 80 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Matrix mode Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 MATRIX MODE The Matrix mode is a special mode to be used with any head that can be nose mounted to the crane. To enter in this working mode the Scorpio crane needs to be mounted without the leveling head and the Remote Head nose mounted instead.
  • Page 81 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - Record memories crane-head Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 8.3.2 ANALOG TRIGGER Head control Crane electronic box Analog trigger To start the memories of the head and the crane at the same time with 08.29 Analog memory trigger (Ref.
  • Page 82 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - M.G. with Scorpio Focus Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 M.G. WITH SCORPIO FOCUS Using the encoder output of the crane, it is possible to send the encoder signal of the telescopic arm into the M.G.
  • Page 83 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - PINOUTS Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 DOCUMENTATION PINOUTS Connectors in the Electronic Box: 12V/3A DC OUT (NEUTRIK 4 pins female Encoder travelling red (LEMO 10 pin female panel EGG -2B.310.CYM) panel NC4 FP1)
  • Page 84 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - PINOUTS Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 Encoders OUT (DB connector 25 female DB-25S-A191-A1977) 1 NC 2 NC 3 NC 4 NC 5 NC 6 NC 7 NC 8 NC 9 NC 10 A+ ARM (Green)
  • Page 85 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - Weights of the cranes Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 WEIGHTS OF THE CRANES COMMONLY USED WEIGHTS: SCORPIO 23’L SCORPIO 17’ SCORPIO 10’ 280 Kg. / 617 273,4 Kg. / 602.7 Crane assembled (truck load) 369.4 Kg.
  • Page 86 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - Weights of the cranes Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 TRANSPORT WEIGHTS: Package Format Size Weight S10’ Arm Flight case 248x80x45 cm 204kg S10’ Dolly & Column Plywood crate 139x94x76 cm 155kg S10’ Counterweights & CW dolly Pallet...
  • Page 87 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - Other documentation Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 OTHER DOCUMENTATION ENCODER OUTPUT RESOLUTION & PINOUT FOR S10’ Encoder A/B phase: 90º Z output: not available PAN: Encoder Resolution: 19000 points Gear factors: 162:12 Encoder output resolution: (162 / 12) x 19000 = 256500.0 points/turn or 712.15 points/deg...
  • Page 88 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - Other documentation Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 ENCODER OUTPUT RESOLUTION & PINOUT FOR S17’ Encoder A/B phase: 90º Z output: not available PAN: Encoder Resolution: 19000 points Gear factors: 162:12 Encoder output resolution: (162 / 12) x 19000 = 256500.0 points/turn or 712.15 points/deg...
  • Page 89 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - Other documentation Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 ENCODER OUTPUT RESOLUTION & PINOUT FOR S23’L’ Encoder A/B phase: 90º Z output: not available PAN: Encoder Resolution: 19000 points Gear factors: 162:12 Encoder output resolution: (162 / 12) x 19000 = 256500.0 points/turn or 712.15 points/deg...
  • Page 90 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - DOCUMENTATION - Other documentation Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 CCU/SERVO DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATIONS *DIP switch configuration at date 05/10/2020...
  • Page 91 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CRANE ASSEMBLY PROCESS S10’ - Description of the plywood crates Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 10 CRANE ASSEMBLY PROCESS S10’ Before starting the assembly of the SCORPIO 10’ it is important to identify all the transport plywood crates and know what is inside each one, thereby it will be more practical and intuitive.
  • Page 92 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - CRANE ASSEMBLY PROCESS S10’ - Crane assembly Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 steering handles introduced to relocate the dolly base in another position by tightening their screws DIN912 M10x30mm (fig.10.09). The column is attached to the dolly...
  • Page 93 SCORPIO LIGHT SERIES 10’/17’/23’L - MARKS OF THE EQUIPMENT - S10’ CE Mark Version 1.04 May 26, 2022 11 MARKS OF THE EQUIPMENT In the crane there are different labels indicating serial number, max. weights over and underslung and the model of crane.

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