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- Page 1 Bolt™ Jr+ COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH SPEED CINEBOT™ RIG Quick Start Guide QSG Product Code: MRMC-2257-03 Products covered: MRMC-2083-00, MRMC-2050-00 CRANES AND RIGS | BROADCAST | HEADS & DSLR | PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY | RENTALS...
- Page 2 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Products covered: MRMC-2083-00, MRMC-2050-00 QSG Product Code: MRMC-2257-03 © 2020 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, or translated by any means — graphical, electronic, or mechanical — including...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Contents Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Chapter 1 Quick Start..............1 Overview .................1 Safety procedures for using industrial robots, including high speed track............2 Assessing a site ..............3 Installation safety ............3 Software setup ...............6 Operational safety............6 Mounting the Weight Plates (Bolt™... - Page 4 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Ulti-box connector pin-out information ......46 Servo motor connector ..........46 Program serial connector ..........46 Power connector ............47 Camera Accessory connector........47 Data In connector............48 Brake 24V connector..........48 E-Stop connector ............49 CAN connector............49 Appendix 2 Specifications............... 50 Rig Weights ................50 Rig Performance..............50 Dimensions ................51 Bolt Jr+ on Pedestal Base Cavities ......51...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Quick Start
Overview Thank you for using the Bolt™ Jr+ Cinebot™ rig from Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC). Bolt Jr+ is designed for reliable day-in, day-out use in professional studio and Outside Broadcast environments. It has a small, lightweight robotic arm which can be used either as camera rig or model mover. -
Page 6: Safety Procedures For Using Industrial Robots, Including High Speed Track
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Safety procedures for using industrial robots, including high speed track Note that the words Robot and Rig are completely interchangeable and identical in meaning, for the purposes of this document. Motion Control rigs are potentially dangerous. It is important that you and everyone else on the set understand the safety notes on the following pages in order to stay safe. -
Page 7: Assessing A Site
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Assessing a site Before setting up Bolt Jr+ you need to assess the site, paying particular attention to the following points: Is the ground or floor firm enough and level enough? You might have to use boards or bricks to create a level surface. The surface needs to be strong enough to take the weight of Bolt Jr+ itself (390kg) plus the weight of the track (95 kg per section) or for Bolt Jr+ on Pedestal 264kg plus weights 280kg... - Page 8 Use the recommended minimum thickness steel plates. Check with MRMC if you are unsure of the exact requirements for your robot. ...
- Page 9 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Ideally have the robot surrounded on all four sides by a safety barrier, but where that is not practical, ensure that the maximum number of sides feasible are closed off, and that any person having to stand within reach of the robot is located as far away as possible for the shot.
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Page 10: Software Setup
Have them sign the appropriate safety documents and disclaimers to ensure they understand this and are indemnifying MRMC if anything happens. Always loudly and clearly indicate to others when the rig is about to move. Shout “Rig Moving!” if no other means exists. - Page 11 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Always run any move or adjusted move slowly at first to check the motion. Even if you have checked the move previously, if you make a minor change to it then you need to recheck it. ...
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Page 12: Mounting The Weight Plates (Bolt™ Jr+ On Pedestal)
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Mounting the Weight Plates (Bolt™ Jr+ on Pedestal) Bridge Line up the screw cavities Weight plate Weight box Use the jack screws on the castor wheels to lift the base high enough to insert each of the weight plates on either side of the Bolt Jr+ Base lining up the screw cavities. - Page 13 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Lower the base completely so it is resting on both wings. Secure the weight plates using the 2xM10 screws on either plate. The screws should be wedged to the ground to secure the weight plate completely.
- Page 14 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Put the weights onto the wings. Bolt Jr+ requires 2 boxes of weights — one on each side. Each box contains 140kg of weights (7 × 20kg). Hint You can use a pallet truck to move Bolt Jr+ without removing the wings and bridges if you want, as long as you take the weights off first.
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Page 15: Mounting The Castor Wheels (Bolt™ Jr+ On Pedestal)
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Mounting the Castor Wheels (Bolt™ Jr+ On Pedestal) If you need to move the Bolt Jr+ on Pedestal around, use the following procedure to mount the castor wheels: Remove the bridge plates. Slide one castor wheel into the base ensuring that edge of the plate in the wheel assembly is inserted in the slot in the base. - Page 16 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Note that the wedge in the castor plate should be slotted properly under the base. Similarly insert all the castors into the base ensuring the plates are inserted into the slots. Secure and tighten the castor wheels to the base and use the four jack screws to lift it off the floor (24mm socket/wrench).
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Page 18: Mounting The Optional Riser(S)
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Mounting the Optional Riser(s) Bolt Jr+ can include optional risers if higher arm reach is required. These come in two sizes: 150mm and 300mm; either or both of them can be used. Use the following instructions to mount any riser on the pedestal: Remove the arm from the base by unscrewing the 4xM12 screws and using a gantry hoist to lift the arm. - Page 19 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Robot arm Mounting plate Riser Note If you are using the 300mm riser, anchor the Bolt Jr+ on Pedestal down to the floor. Refer to the next section for details. Limitations when using weights If you are using weights, reduce the top-speed by 50% when you have the 300mm riser added.
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Page 20: Anchoring Bolt™ Jr+ On Pedestal To The Floor
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Anchoring Bolt™ Jr+ on Pedestal to the floor If you are setting up Bolt Jr+ on Pedestal in a permanent (or semi-permanent) location, you can anchor the pedestal to the floor as an alternative to holding it down with weights. The following procedure tells you how to anchor the pedestal to a concrete floor. - Page 21 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide At one of the holes insert the drop-in anchor insert, threads upward, all the way to the bottom. Insert the anchor spreader tool into the drop-in anchor insert. Hit the top of the anchor spreader tool with a hammer until the anchor Anchor is fully spread in the concrete.
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Page 22: Mounting Weight Plates On Bolt Junior+ On Track
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Mounting Weight Plates on Bolt Junior+ On Track Bolt Jr+ on Track can used off the track with the base mounted on the weight plates. Release the 2 x plate side supports from the 2 x weight plates by unscrewing 4xscrews. - Page 23 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Similarly line up the second weight plate under the opposite side of the Bolt Jr+ base. Lower the Base on one side to align the screw with the plate cavity. Nipping the spring in the screw will help with proper alignment. Once aligned lower the Base completely and tighten the screw.
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Page 24: Modifying Wheel Orientation
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Similarly, mount the plate side support on the opposite side. Then, place the weight each plate add 140kg of weights on each weight bucket. Modifying Wheel Orientation If the Bolt Jr+ is required to be wheeled through narrow doorways or corridors, the wheel orientation can be changed to wheels in. - Page 25 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Notes...
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Page 26: Connecting The Cables (Bolt™ Jr+ On Pedestal)
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Connecting the cables (Bolt™ Jr+ on Pedestal) Robot Arm (Rear) 48V OUT CAMERA (ULTI Power ETHERNET supply) VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 Robot Controller CR800 (Rear) Single phase AC 200 to 230V POWER... - Page 27 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Jumper* Jumper Safety PLC RT-14 Hand Held Box 24V IN 9-Way D-type jumper Power Supply: 120-240 Volts SAFETY PLC Controller CR800 (Front) Ethernet The Jumper* only apply Wifi when you are using the Flair PC Model Mover as a single robot system.
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Page 28: Connecting The Cables (Bolt Jr+ On Track)
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Connecting the cables (Bolt Jr+ on Track) Cable wrap Bolt Jr+ Track Base Panel Umbilical Cable... - Page 29 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Safety PLC Jumper* Jumper Hand Held Box RT-14 24V IN 9-Way D-type jumper Power Supply: 120-240 Volts POWER Ethernet ETHERNET Wifi Flair PC INtime dongle in USB port Single phase AC 200 to VIDEO SIGNALS 230V...
- Page 30 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Important The Jumper* in the Safety PLC applies when using this robot as a single robot operation. For more information on using the Universal Robot system with multiple robots, refer to the Universal E-stop System Quick Start Guide. The desk top E-stop box can also be daisy-chained to multiple E-stop buttons.
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Page 31: Bolt Jr+ Arm Connectors For Ulti-Box And Camera
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt Jr+ arm connectors for Ulti-box and camera The connections that go through the Bolt Jr+ arm are shown below. These are for the Ulti-box mounted on the arm, and for the camera that you mount in the cage at the end of the arm. -
Page 32: Starting Up The Bolt™ Jr+ On Pedestal System
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Starting up the Bolt™ Jr+ on Pedestal system Once you have attached all the cables, you power up the rig by switching on the components in the order described below. Make sure you have secured the area around Bolt Jr+. Put up guard rails around Bolt Jr+ (and the track) as necessary, and tell others on the set that you are now powering up the rig. - Page 33 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide The booting up sequence of the CR800 controller is as follows Booting Time Power Auto Error Ready sequence (sec) fraction Booting complete (I=On; O=Off; F=Flashing) Power up the Flair computer system and all of its components, including the RT-14 interface box.
- Page 34 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Robot status Power Auto Error Ready Robot engaged (Fast) Robot disengaged (Slow) ESTOP Release the E-stop that is plugged into the computer stack, by turning the button clockwise until the red button pops up and then pressing the Enable button.
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Page 35: Bolt™ Jr+ Start-Up Summary
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt™ Jr+ start-up summary Secure the area Switch on Bolt Jr+ Switch on the Flair PC Check networking lights for robot in Ready state Start Flair Release the E-stop on the computer stack In Flair: Engage Robot Zero the track and Lens Control Motor axes Home the arm, carefully... - Page 36 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Power up the Flair computer system and all of its components, including the RT-14 interface box. You can do this while the robot is powering up (step 2). On the Flair PC, start the Flair application by double-clicking on the Flair icon on the Desktop.
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Page 37: Bolt™ Jr+ Start-Up Summary
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide In Flair, move the Bolt Jr+ arm to its home position (rotated straight forward and tucked under). 10. Set the soft limits for the rig axes in Flair as required: Track limits Lens Control Motor limits (if using external LCMs) Bolt™... -
Page 38: Shutting Down The Bolt™ Jr+ System
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Shutting down the Bolt™ Jr+ system Move Bolt Jr+ to its Home position, for both the arm and the track. or... If you are going to transport Bolt Jr+ to a new location, put the Bolt Jr+ arm into its Transport position. -
Page 39: Bolt™ Jr+ Shut-Down Summary
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt™ Jr+ shut-down summary Move Bolt Jr+ to the Home or Transport position In Flair: Disengage Robot In Flair: Toggle off the Track Press down all E-stops Close Flair Shut down Windows Switch off Bolt Jr+ Bolt Jr+ on Track Transport position: •... -
Page 40: Universal E-Stop Bypass Operation
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Universal E-stop Bypass Operation You can bypass the Universal E-stop system temporarily for troubleshooting a fault in the system. To do so, connect the Bypass E-stop button via E-stop Robot Cable in the umbilical to the Robot Controller. E-stop Robot Cable via Umbilical Bypass E-stop... - Page 41 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Notes...
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Page 42: Appendix 1 Bolt™ Jr+ Panels
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Appendix 1 Bolt™ Jr+ panels Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt™ Jr+ Track Base panel connector summary UMBILICAL IN connector is the main connector that provides 240V single phase power for the controller unit, robot arm and other units on the arm such as Ulti-box and camera. -
Page 43: Bolt Jr+ Arm Panels Connector Summary
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide SYNC connector for the sync signal from the camera. For pin-out information, refer to Video/Sync connector on page 41. FANS switch. For switching the fans on/off. Bolt Jr+ arm panels connector summary Camera and Ulti Connector panel Arm base panel... - Page 44 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Ulti-box (for Bolt On Pedestal) or to one of the Ethernet connectors in Bolt Jr+ base (for Bolt Jr+ On Track). 3, 13. CAMERA connector is an Ethernet 10GB connector for communications between the camera and the rest of the system. The connection between this and the CAMERA ETHERNET connector is a straight-through internal connection through arm.
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Page 45: Connector Pin-Out Information
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Connector pin-out information Mains Out connector Power output connector for connecting any external devices. It is a 3-Way (Male) C14 IEC connector. 240 Volts AC. Earth Live Neutral Video/Sync connector The VIDEO and SYNC are multi-purpose connectors on the arm and base and connected to each other through the internal wiring, allowing the video signal... -
Page 46: Power 48V 6A Connector
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Power 48V 6A connector 48V Power input for the Ulti box at the base of the arm. 48VIN Power 12V connector 12V (max 8A) Power input (on Arm base) for the camera or any other device mounted on the arm. -
Page 47: Ulti-Box Connector Summary
Ulti-box connector summary The Ulti-box that is mounted on the Bolt Jr+ arm is a multi-purpose interface box that is used to control servo motors on many MRMC heads and Lens Control Motor (LCM) units. The Ulti-box offers versatile connections for many camera and lens configurations although some of the axes connectors such as PAN, TILT, and DATA are not ordinarily used in the context of Bolt Jr+, as Bolt Jr+ itself provides these features. - Page 48 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide PAN connector for the Pan servo motor on a head. For pin-out information see Servo motor connector on page 46. PROG serial connector for connection to a controller using a Serial RS232 connection (as an alternative to an Ethernet or DataLink connection), and for updating the firmware in the Ulti-box.
- Page 49 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide CAN connector is used to communicate with external CAN capable motor drives. 10,11. ZOOM, FOCUS connectors for external servo LCMs mounted on the camera platform. For pin-out information see Servo motor connector on page 46. 12.
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Page 50: Ulti-Box Connector Pin-Out Information
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Ulti-box connector pin-out information Servo motor connector This type of connector is used for six servo motor connectors on the Ulti-box: Pan, Zoom, Focus, Tilt, Aux-1, Aux-2. DATUM Brake/Enable output MOTOR_B MOTOR_A LIMIT 10. GND Program serial connector Serial connector for connection to a controller using a Serial RS232 connection, and for updating the firmware in the Ulti-box. -
Page 51: Power Connector
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Power connector The power input connector for the Ulti-box. For usage see page 44. +35V for Basic and +48V for HV +35V for Basic and +48V for HV Camera Accessory connector This is a multi-purpose camera accessory connector with connections for three stepper motors, two serial lens controls, two trigger in controls, and two trigger out controls. -
Page 52: Data In Connector
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Data In connector This is a DataLink In connector for connection to a controller using a DataLink connection. DataLink In (Up Link) connector for connection to a DataLink device higher up in the DataLink daisy-chain. For usage see, page 44. -
Page 53: E-Stop Connector
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide E-Stop connector This is a Lemo Size 1 2-way connector; external circuitry should keep the pins closed. E-STOP- E-STOP+ CAN connector This is a Lemo Size 0 3-way connector; is used to communicate with external CAN capable motor drives. CAN Hi CAN Lo... -
Page 54: Appendix 2 Specifications
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Appendix 2 Specifications Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Rig Weights Dimensions Bolt Jr+ on Track Bolt Jr+ on Pedestal Total weight (base+arm+2xcastor 290kg 262kg wheels Weight- Arm 132kg 132kg Weight - Base 151kg 130kg (including 2 x... -
Page 55: Dimensions
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Note The Roll limits can be extended further but will require caution for the external cables Temperature range: 0-40 °C Humidity tolerance: 0% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions Bolt Jr+ on Pedestal Base Cavities 187mm 180mm 187mm... -
Page 56: Bolt Jr+ On Track
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt Jr+ on Track Maximum Height... - Page 57 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Maximum Reach Lowest Camera Position...
- Page 58 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt Jr+ on Track with front wheels in Remove pin to detach and change orientation to wheels out Bolt Jr+ on Track with front wheels in with buffers mounted...
- Page 59 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt Jr+ on Track with wheels out Remove pin to detach and change orientation to wheels in Bolt Jr+ on Track can be wheeled on to the track with wheels out.
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Page 60: Bolt Jr+ On Pedestal
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Page 63: Maximum Power Requirements (Usa)
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Maximum Power Requirements (USA) Single Phase Notes: Nominal input voltage of the Mitsubishi arm is 230VAC +/- 10%. The transformer must be designed to provide a nominal 230VAC output, in this case from 120V ± 6% to keep the output within the maximum allowed. -
Page 64: Maximum Power Requirements (Uk/Eu)
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Maximum Power Requirements (UK/EU) Single Phase Note The BOLT Jr+ on Track (Arm plus Track unit) is delivered with two power cables and is designed to run from two 230VAC 10A supplies only. Both cables must be used. -
Page 65: Appendix 3 Maintenance
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Appendix 3 Maintenance Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Replacing the Pinch Wheel The worn out pinch wheel can be replaced in the pinch wheel assembly using the following procedure: Unscrew the small screw on the pinch wheel on the underside of the pinch wheel assembly. - Page 66 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Using the same allen key push in the screw cavity to release the pin securing the pinch wheel. Notice a washer above the pinch wheel; keep it aside. Discard the worn out pinch wheel. Underside of the Pinchwheel centre shaft Replace the washer on the new pinch wheel carefully and inserting it lined with the screw cavities in the centre shaft of the pinch wheel...
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Page 67: Replacing Track Pinion
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide Replace the screw and washer to secure the pinch wheel to the assembly. pinch wheel pin levelled with centre shaft Replacing Track Pinion This procedure can be performed either while the robot is on track or while the robot is on jacking wheels. -
Page 68: Replacing The Encoder Batteries
Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide eg 20rpm. While the track pinion is rotating, use a heat gun to heat the pinion to allow it to expand. Caution • Take care when heating the pinion with the heat gun to only direct the gun downwards onto the sides and central when underneath. -
Page 69: Calibration Position Flair
If for any reason the origin is lost, contact MRMC for directions on how to re-calibrate it. You MUST replace the battery one by one. If all batteries are removed the... - Page 70 Bolt™ Jr+ Quick Start Guide You MUST replace the whole set of 4 batteries. Do not leave an old battery in place with newer batteries. Turn the controller control power OFF. Remove the CONBOX cover. Check that the capacitor is fully charged. Press the button on the DQ006 circuit board and check that the LED on the same circuit board turns on.
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Page 71: Re-Homing The Arm After Changing Batteries
In the case of lost encoder positions, the most accurate way to reset the origin is to re-use the encoder data origin file. Contact MRMC to request for the encoder origin file for the robot. The file would simply need to be loaded to the controller, using the ‘origin data input’... - Page 72 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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