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- Page 1 Part No. V4127-0002 V4127-0003 www.vinten.com...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2015 All rights reserved. Original Instructions: English All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document 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 Power Connections. -
Page 4: Safety
Refer to the Technical Specifications for the control systems. product. The FE-165 Light and Elite are designed for use in a TV studio environment or on outside broadcasts (OB) when protected from CAUTION! The product must be connected to the AC supply weather by a suitable waterproof cover. - Page 5 Safety Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 Equipment) WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary communications cables are routed so that they do not WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe present any danger to personnel. Take care when routing operation this equipment must be connected to a power cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use.
- Page 6 Safety Water, Moisture and Dust WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts or accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture and can be dangerous and could affect the safety of the product. It dust.
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Page 7: About This User Guide
About this User Guide Introduction The Vinten FE-165 Light and Elite robotic elevation units have been designed to integrate with compatible robotic pan and tilt heads and controllers to form part of a robotic camera support system installation. The FE-165 Light and Elite have been designed to accommodate specific robotic pan and tilt heads and form part of a robotic system installation. -
Page 8: Components And Connections
Components and Connections FE-165 Rear View Elite Head mounting plate Steering wheel (Elite only) 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 9: Fe-165 Front View
Components and Connections FE-165 Front View FE-165 Leg Assembly Grab handle (right side) Main body cable clamp Power switch Fixing holes Wheel brake Swivel wheel Cable guard Cable guard adjustment clamp knob... -
Page 10: Fe-165 Connection Panel
Components and Connections FE-165 Connection Panel Elevation controls connector (Elite only) 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 11: Standard Box Contents - Light And Elite
Components and Connections Standard Box Contents - Light and Elite FE-165 Light or Elite main body assembly Head mounting plate (Lite only) Head mounting plate with steering wheel (Elite only) Head mounting plate fixing screws, x3 3/8 in. head fixing bolts and washers x4... -
Page 12: Additional Box Contents - Elite Only
Components and Connections Additional Box Contents - Elite Only Optional Accessories - Light and Elite Elevation hand controller Accessory mounting bracket Cable management net and fixings Autoscript Universal On-Air Mounting Bracket (part no. MT-OA-UNI) Additional cable management nets... -
Page 13: Tools Required
Components and Connections Tools Required Metric Allen key set. Pozidriv® PZ-1 screwdriver. PZ-1 Vinten Spanner (5/16 in.). 5/16" Torque screwdriver with metric hex bits. (lbf-in) -
Page 14: Installation
Installation Assembling the FE-165 Unpacking the FE-165 Fitting the Cable Management Net WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. The cable management net can be installed on the FE-165 to provide DO NOT lift the elevation unit unaided. This product stowage of additional cables or management of excessive cable weighs up to 50.4 kg (111.1 lb). -
Page 15: Adjusting The Cable Guards
Installation Adjusting the Cable Guards A further two cable management nets can be fitted to the sides of the FE-165, 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 16: Operating The Wheel Brakes
Installation Operating the Wheel Brakes Installing the Payload The wheels on the FE-165 are fitted with foot operated wheel brakes. CAUTION! Risk of product damage. The product must only All four wheel brakes must be applied to ensure the unit is stable and be operated with a minimum payload of 30 kg (66.1 lb). -
Page 17: Fitting The Robotic Head
Installation Fitting the Robotic Head Ensure that the camera, lens and any other equipment can be WARNING! Before fitting, adjusting, or removing the centrally balanced on payload, the elevation column must be lowered to a safe the robotic head (i.e. the working height and all four wheel brakes must be applied. - Page 18 Installation Carefully insert the head mounting plate base into the top column Fit the three countersink screws provided through the mounting tube section of the FE-165. Rotate the plate so that the cable holes in the side of the column. Tighten the screws fully to secure management bracket is aligned with the main body cable clamp.
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Page 19: Fitting The Camera And Accessories
Installation Carefully lower the robotic head onto the head mounting plate and Fitting the Camera and Accessories rotate to align the mounting screw holes. Secure in position with the four head fixing bolts and washers provided. WARNING! Before fitting equipment, refer to the installation instructions supplied with the robotic head, camera and any accessories. -
Page 20: Fitting The Accessory Mounting Bracket (Optional)
Installation Fitting the Accessory Mounting Bracket (optional) Lower the monitor mounting arm into position on the mounting plate, aligning the two holes with the mounting studs. The optional accessory mounting bracket can be fitted so that a monitor can be mounted to the FE-165. The bracket is designed for use with the Autoscript Universal On-Air Mounting Bracket (p/no. -
Page 21: Fitting The Elevation Controller (Elite Only)
Installation Fitting the Elevation Controller (Elite Only) Attach the monitor to the monitor mounting arm. The optional hand control can be fitted to a pan bar on the FH-145 robotic head. WARNING! Ensure that the weight of the monitor does not exceed 4.5 kg (10 lb). -
Page 22: Connecting The Fe-165
Installation Connecting the FE-165 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 for configuration Ethernet connection to the FLOOR... -
Page 23: Power Connections
Installation Power Connections... -
Page 24: Cable Management
Installation Cable Management Following the completion of connections to the FE-165 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-165 and the robotic head. Cabling can be neatly secured, providing strain relief for the connectors and reducing the risk of cables becoming trapped or damaged. -
Page 25: Powering Up
Installation Powering Up Before powering up the FE-165, ensure that all external cable connections have been secured correctly. To power up, press the power switch located on the side of the FE-165. The power switch will illuminate indicating that AC input power is present. -
Page 26: Operation
Operation Operating the FE-165 - Safety Precautions WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. When operating the product, strictly adhere to the safety precautions outlined in this section and the Safety section in the front of the user guide. WARNING! Ensure that all personnel working with, or within the working area of the product, are fully trained and aware of all safety precautions associated with the product. -
Page 27: Leaving The Fe-165 Unattended
Operation Leaving the FE-165 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 Installation on page 14. -
Page 28: Using The Emergency Stop Button
Operation Using the Emergency Stop Button WARNING! All personnel working with, or within the working area of the product must be made aware of the location and function of the emergency stop button. The emergency stop button is located above the indicator LEDs and connections panel. -
Page 29: Using The Column Release Knob
Operation Using the Column Release Knob With the column release knob being held in the release mode position (A), the payload can be carefully lowered (B). Heavier In the unlikely event of power loss or other modes of failure, coinciding payloads may slowly lower without the need for assistance. -
Page 30: Manual Operation Mode (Elite Only)
Operation Manual Operation Mode (Elite Only) Use the rocker switch on the elevation controller to adjust the height of the column. Using the connected elevation controller, the FE-165 Elite elevation column can be operated locally. Manual operation mode can only be used when an FH-145 robotic head is installed on the FE-165 Elite variant. -
Page 31: Indicator Leds
Operation Indicator LEDs The following table shows the indicator LED states which are potentially displayed during operation of the FE-165. When the FE-165 is powered up, the indicator LEDs located at the top of the connections panel show whether data communications (green Data Genlock Status... -
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance Routine Maintenance Changing the Fuse The FE-165 requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from checking WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the power the connections and overall operation periodically. cable. Fuses must only be changed by a trained and competent person. Routine checks During use, check the following: CAUTION! The replacement fuse must be the correct type... -
Page 33: Fitting The Leg Assemblies
Maintenance Fitting the Leg Assemblies With the mounting holes aligned, fit one of the supplied M8 screws and washers as shown and tighten to the correct torque setting. WARNING! Only use the leg fixing screws and washers provided with the FE-165. - Page 34 Maintenance With the FE-165 still tilted on the same side, fit one of the Carefully tilt the FE-165 over onto the two fitted leg assemblies. Fit remaining three leg assemblies into the empty leg housing the remaining two leg assemblies into the leg housings and secure position.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Fault Check Comments The FE-165 is not operating. See the section Powering Check that the power switch is ON and illuminated. Up on page 23. See the section Power Check that the AC power source is connected and secured. Connections on page 21. -
Page 36: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Operating Data Physical Data On-shot stroke Minimum height Width 890 mm (35 in.) 754 mm (29.7 in.) 800 mm (31.5 in.) Maximum column speed Maximum height Length 150 mm/s (5.9 in./s) 1644 mm (64.7 in.) 800 mm (31.5 in.) Minimum column speed Maximum payload Ground clearance... -
Page 37: 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 38 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. V4127-4982/2 www.vinten.com...