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- Page 1 Part No. V4127-0001 www.vinten.com...
- Page 2 All product trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of The Videndum Group Plc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Published by: Videndum Ltd William Vinten Building Easlea Road Moreton Hall Estate Bury St Edmunds...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Safety
Intended Use the system EMC liability. The FE-55 robotic elevation unit is designed to support a robotic head CAUTION! Do not exceed the current output limit of the and camera together with ancillary equipment weighing up to 25 kg (55 product when powering auxiliary devices. - Page 5 Safety Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 Equipment) Operation WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe WARNING! An emergency stop button is located on the operation this equipment must be connected to a power product for safety. All personnel working with, or within the supply that has a protective earth connection (US: ground).
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Page 6: About This User Guide
The FE-55 is designed for use with the FHR-35 robotic pan and tilt can be dangerous and could affect the safety of the product. It... -
Page 7: Components And Connections
Components and Connections FE-55 Rear View Head mounting plate Emergency stop button Indicator LEDs and data connection panel Leg cable clamp Power connection panel Column release knob Leg assembly (x4) Grab handle (left side) Elevation column moving sections... -
Page 8: Fe-55 Front View
Components and Connections FE-55 Leg Assembly FE-55 Front View Grab handle (right side) Main body cable clamp Power switch Fixing holes Wheel brake Swivel wheel Cable guard Cable guard adjustment clamp knob... -
Page 9: Fe-55 Connection Panel
Components and Connections FE-55 Connection Panel Connector currently not used Ethernet ports (x4) Genlock IN connector Genlock OUT connector 48 VDC OUT connector (currently not used) Fuse holder AC power OUT connector, switched AC power OUT connector, switched AC power IN connector... -
Page 10: Box Contents
Components and Connections Box Contents FE-55 main assembly Head mounting plate Head mounting plate fixing screws, x3 Cable management bracket and fixing screws AC power cable, 3 metres Network cable, 3 metres AC head power cable, 1 metre Cable ties, x5... -
Page 11: Optional Accessories
Components and Connections Tools Required Optional Accessories Metric Allen key set. Pozidriv® PZ-1 screwdriver. PZ-1 Torque screwdriver with metric hex bits. (lbf-in) Accessory mounting bracket Autoscript Universal On-Air Mounting Bracket (part no. MT-OA-UNI) Accessory cable management net... -
Page 12: Installation
Fitting the Cable Management Net Accessory WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. The cable management net can be installed on the FE-55 to provide DO NOT lift the elevation unit unaided. This product stowage of additional cables or management of excessive cable weighs up to 48.6 kg (107.1 lb). -
Page 13: Adjusting The Cable Guards
Adjusting the Cable Guards A further two cable management nets can be fitted to the sides of the FE-55, if this is a requirement of the installation. Each of the four castor wheels is fitted with a cable guard. These are height adjustable and should be set as required for the installation. -
Page 14: Operating The Wheel Brakes
Press down firmly on the top of Payload Assessment the lever to latch the brake into It is critical for the correct and safe operation of the FE-55 that the the locked position. payload to be installed is assessed to meet the following criteria: Accurately calculate the total weight of the payload to be fitted to the elevation unit. -
Page 15: Fitting The Robotic Head
Do not attempt to install the robotic head with the camera or elevation column. any payload attached. The robotic head (FHR-35) is fitted to the FE-55 using a head mounting plate. Ensure that provision is given for sufficient clearance below the... - Page 16 Installation Fit the head mounting plate to the pan base of the FHR-35. Secure Carefully lower the FHR-35 onto the FE-55, inserting the head the plate in position with the six screws and washers supplied with mounting plate base into the top column tube section. To correctly the FHR-35.
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Page 17: Fitting The Camera And Accessories
To ensure safe operation, the payload must be correctly balanced following installation. 3 mm When the robotic head has been secured to the FE-55, the camera, lens and any other accessories such as a prompter can be fitted. WARNING! Ensure that all equipment being fitted has been correctly assessed. -
Page 18: Fitting The Accessory Mounting Bracket (Optional)
The optional accessory mounting bracket can be fitted so that a monitor can be mounted to the FE-55. The bracket is designed for use with the Autoscript Universal On-Air Mounting Bracket (p/no. MT-OA-UNI). - Page 19 Installation Attach the monitor to the monitor mounting arm. WARNING! When mounted and adjusted, ensure that the monitor does not protrude beyond the pivot points of the wheels. WARNING! Ensure that the weight of the monitor does not exceed 4.5 kg (10 lb) WARNING! Only use recommended fixings that are capable of safely and securely holding the monitor in position.
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Page 20: Connecting The Fe-55
Installation Connecting the FE-55 System Connections GENLOCK CONNECTIONS Coaxial connection to the robotic head Coaxial connection to a genlock signal source ICE CONNECTIONS Ethernet connection not LOCAL currently used Ethernet connection to the HEAD robotic head Ethernet connection to a PC... -
Page 21: Power Connections
Installation Power Connections... -
Page 22: Cable Management
Following the completion of connections to the FE-55 and all the installed equipment, the associated cabling must be dressed into position and secured for safety. This is achieved by making use of the cable clamps and management brackets provided on the FE-55 and the robotic head. Cabling can... -
Page 23: Powering Up
Before powering up the head, ensure that all external cable connections have been secured correctly. To power up, press the power switch located on the side of the FE-55. The power switch will illuminate indicating the AC input power is present. -
Page 24: Operation
It is critical that all operators are trained in the handling and moving of the FE-55 to prevent the risk of the product toppling over when the elevation column is extended with a payload fitted. -
Page 25: Leaving The Fe-55 Unattended
Operation Leaving the FE-55 Unattended WARNING! The product must always be secured (all four wheel brakes applied) when left unattended. Do not leave the product unattended on a sloping surface. For more information see the section Operating the Wheel Brakes on... -
Page 26: Using The Emergency Stop Button
This loss of power will also affect the robotic head connected to the AC power out (robotic head) socket. To reset the emergency stop, twist and lift the stop button. Power will immediately be reinstated, but the FE-55 will need to be reset using the control system. -
Page 27: Using The Column Release Knob
This has the effect of disengaging the robotic drive and allowing the elevation column to be safely lowered, so that the FE-55 can be moved or the payload accessed. WARNING! Isolate the FE-55 from the AC supply before operating the column release knob. -
Page 28: Indicator Leds
Indicator LEDs The following table shows the indicator LED states which are displayed during operation of the FE-55. When the FE-55 is powered up, the indicator LEDs located at the top of the connections panel show whether data communications (green Data... -
Page 29: Maintenance
Dirt accumulated during storage or Replace the fuse periods of disuse may be removed with a vacuum cleaner. Particular and reinstall the attention should be paid to all connection ports on the FE-55. fuse holder. -
Page 30: Fitting The Leg Assemblies
FE-55. Apply the torque settings shown when tightening the fixing screws. Tilt the FE-55 on it's side with the power switch facing upwards. Slide the leg assembly with the cable clamp into the leg housing closest to the power switch panel. - Page 31 Maintenance With the FE-55 still tilted on the same side, fit one of the remaining Carefully tilt the FE-55 over onto the two fitted leg assemblies. Fit three leg assemblies into the empty leg housing position. Secure the remaining two leg assemblies into the leg housings and secure the leg in position using the procedure shown in steps 2 and 3.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
The FE-55 is currently being reset by the control system. Reset The emergency stop button may have been activated. See the section Using the Column Release Error Knob on page 25. Detection The FE-55 has detected an error. Try power cycling the FE-55 and resetting using the control system. -
Page 33: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Physical Data Operating Data Minimum height Width On-shot stroke 741 mm (29.2 in.) 800 mm (31.5 in.) 690 mm (27.2 in.) Maximum height Length Maximum column speed 1431 mm (56.3 in.) 800 mm (31.5 in.) 100 mm/s (3.9 in./s) Maximum payload Ground clearance Minimum column speed... -
Page 34: General Notices
General Notices ETL Certification • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for assistance. FCC Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. - Page 35 General Notices Declaration of Conformity Visit our website for information on how to safely dispose of this product and its packaging. In countries outside the EU: Dispose of this product at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment according to your local government regulations.
- Page 40 Publication part No. V4127-4980/2 www.vinten.com...