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MovieTech MAGNUM Manual

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Movie Tech AG
Martin-Kollar-Str. 9
81829 München
Germany
Tel. +49 (0)89 43 68 91 3
Fax. +49 (0)89 43 68 91 55
info@movietech.de
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Movie Tech Sagl
Via Corti 5
6282 Balerna
Switzerland
Tel. +41(0) 91-6830606
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  • Page 1 MANUAL MAGNUM OLLY YSTEM Movie Tech AG Movie Tech Sagl Martin-Kollar-Str. 9 Via Corti 5 81829 München 6282 Balerna Germany Switzerland Tel. +49 (0)89 43 68 91 3 Tel. +41(0) 91-6830606 Fax. +49 (0)89 43 68 91 55 info@movietech.de k.shore@movietech.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 10 MAGNUM Electromechanical Column Page 11 DUO Jib Arm Page 14 Part II: The control of the MAGNUM Dolly Mode 0 - storage of upper and lower position Page 19 Mode 1 - storage of max. 30 positions Page 22 Mode 2 - storage complete drive up to 4 Min.
  • Page 3 Page 39 Handling and care of MAGNUM batteries Page 40 Error messages power supply 110 or 220 Volt Page 41 Instruction manual charger Magnum Dolly 24/48V since 2004 Page 42 EC-Declaration of Conformity Page 43 … the easy working film equipment...

  • Page 4: Part I: The Magnum Dolly System

    1) The MAGNUM Dolly should only be used on a stable, flat and horizontal underground. 2) At all times, the entire lift range of the MAGNUM column, jib-arms incl. Duo Jib (max. platform height 272 cm / 8.9 ft) etc. must be kept clear and free from obstructions (0.5 m / 19.7 in clearance in all directions), whether switched on or off, at all times.

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Minimum track width: 36 cm / 14“ Lift range: 150 cm / 59” Basic Dolly and Electromechanical Column MAGNUM Dolly with Duo-Jib and TV-Platform Weight of MAGNUM Column: 78 kg / 171 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity Transport sitze, assembled: including 1 pers:...

  • Page 6: The Magnum Basic-Dolly

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 The MAGNUM Basic-Dolly Picture: The MAGNUM Basic-Dolly Components Basic Dolly 1. steering rod 6. tension adjuster 11. wheel setting clamp 2. steering rod socket 7.locking screw wheel axles 12. totable bearing 3. wheel arm lever 8.studio wheel...
  • Page 7 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 The Basic Dolly is the basis of the MAGNUM Dolly System. It allows manoeuvrability in a number of ways. The wheel arms may be set in 16 different positions (see Figure 1). Wheel Arm Positioning: The wheel arms may be repositioned by pulling the Wheel Arm Lever (pos.

  • Page 8: Magnum Dolly Wheel Arm Settings

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 MAGNUM Dolly wheel settings … the easy working film equipment www.movietech.de...
  • Page 9 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Rotation around an off-set axis (fig. 14) 1. Extend all wheel arms fully. 2. Choose one of the combi wheels as rotation center 3. With the Wheel Setting Clamp (pos.11) set this combi-wheel on FREE.

  • Page 10: Base Plate With Euro Adapter Mount

    The Basic Dolly accommodates 2 different fixtures: 1. Base Plate with Euro Adapter Mount 2. The MAGNUM Electromechanical Column Base Plate with Euro Adapter Mount The base Plate with Euro Adapter Mount (pos. 15), as with both possible fixtures, is mounted on the Basic Dolly by simply positioning it on the dolly so that the 3 bayonet connections may be locked into position by the 3 Locking Screws (pos.

  • Page 11: Magnum Electromechanical Column

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 MAGNUM Electromechanical Column Picture: Manual Electromechanical Column Components MAGNUM-Column 1. Hand control unit 7.Hand control connector 13. Turnstile mount 2. Connection for carry bars 8. Emergency switch 14. Locking screw turnstile mount 3. Duo Jib connection for 9.
  • Page 12 YSTEM . 10 To operate the MAGNUM Column to its full potential it is important to understand the basic principles of how this column functions. We have endeavoured to explain this in simple terms. The MAGNUM's motor, which is connected to a central spindle by means of a drive belt, powers the column upwards or downwards.
  • Page 13 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Getting Started – 48 Volt Version Once the power supply has been provided the following procedure should be followed. 1. Ensure that the General Safety Tips have been followed 2. Connect the Hand Control Unit (pos. 6) via the Hand Control Cable to the Control Cable Socket (pos.

  • Page 14: Duo Jib Arm

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 DUO Jib Arm Picture: DUO-Jib-Arm Components Duo-Jib-Arm 1. Connection Pin 8. Fixing Lock 15. Platform Leveller 2. Counterweight Rod 9. Anchor Bracket Column 16. Middle Section 3. Counterweight Triangle 10. Platform 17. Connection Pin 4.
  • Page 15 YSTEM . 10 The Duo Jib Arm may only be used on the MAGNUM Dolly. The following set-up instructions should be observed. Attention: Before set-up and at all times during operation, ensure that either Drive Ramp 3 or 4 is selected.
  • Page 16 OLLY YSTEM . 10 In this case, the operation of the MAGNUM Dolly with Duo Jib immediately has to be terminated and the defect must be repaired! To do so, please contact the manufacturer. Picture: Duo Jib Platform upper connection 1.
  • Page 17 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Picture: Duo Jib platform with high/ low range 1. Platform 2. Locking lever and bolt for platform 3. Locking lever and bolt for high/ low rig 4. High / low Rig 5. Front section 1.

  • Page 18: Part Ii: The Control Of The Magnum Dolly

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Part II – The control of the MAGNUM Dolly Instruction Manual Programming Overview Software version: 1.6 / 23. 11. 2009 … the easy working film equipment www.movietech.de...

  • Page 19: Mode 0 - Storage Of Upper And Lower Position

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Mode 0 - storage of upper and lower position This mode will allow you to limit the manual working range top/bottom of the dolly. In this mode there are no programmed moves possible, that is why it is originally named “0”...
  • Page 20 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Display at switch on After switch on or change of any mode into mode „0“ the display will show one of the 4 following lines: If no limits are set: No limits stored, press REC+F1 for high,REC+F2 for low limit...
  • Page 21 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Reason and position of proximity sensor: Both proximity sensors (normally an absolute position indicator) will prevent the column to hit at all possible occasions the mechanical limits (top or bottom) of the column (e.g. the initial switch on after changing the hand control).

  • Page 22: Mode 1 - Storage Of Max. 30 Positions

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Mode 1 - storage of max. 30 positions This mode will allow the user to program up to 30 fix positions in sequences. These programmed positions can be called up always in the same sequence (forward and reverse) With each programmed position the individual speed and ramp will be stored.
  • Page 23 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Programming procedure (example for 4 target positions): 1. Initially column hast moved into desired reference/starting position. This position will stored pressed sec. This action is confirmed in the display. Reference point stored, 30 target points free, move to target and press F1 to store 2.
  • Page 24 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Program call up (e.g. 4 target points): 1. After switching on respectively choosing mode 1 the following message will be shown in the display: 04 target points stored, press GO to move to reference point 2.
  • Page 25 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Mode 1: Overlook display messages OPERATION STATUS Display “running” lines No target points stored, NN free, press REC 3s to store reference No positions entered point. Reference point stored, 30 target points free, move to target and...

  • Page 26: Mode 2 - Storage Complete Drive Up To 4 Min. 20 Sec

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Mode 2 - storage complete drive up to 4 Min. 20 Sec. This mode allows you to record and store complete moves up to 4m20s in length incl. all speed changes and pause times. The position of the column will be captured and stored each millisecond. The here for required storage space will limit the time frame to 260 seconds.
  • Page 27 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Programming procedure: 1. Initially the column has to be moved into the desired reference/starting position. This position will be stored if the REC key is pressed for min 3 sec. This action is confirmed in the display.
  • Page 28 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 PLEASE NOTE: In order to assure the correct function you have to prior to programming or calling up a program, the end switch needs to be passed (please see mode 1, proximity sensor). If that is not the case the display will show the following message accordingly:...

  • Page 29: Mode 3 - Operation Via Serial Interface

    . 10 Mode 3 - operation via serial interface This operation mode is intended for external control possibilities of the MAGNUM dolly via an external system (e.g. PC or Motion control system). This operation mode is not implemented yet, therefore the display shows: No serial connection! However, manual moves without limitation are possible.

  • Page 30: Error Messages Scheme And Error Correction Power Supply 48 Volt

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Error messages scheme and error correction power supply 48 Volt Error message what needs to be checked and done? - let the motor cool down, and/or remove the damping cover of the motor to let No.1...
  • Page 31 (re-charged discharged immediately) - Do not use flat batteries at all, otherwise you risk the damage of the cells (exhaustive discharge). (Also see note MAGNUM batteries) No.7 - After reconnecting the electronic this error may not occur anymore - If error repeatedly occurs then the electronic module needs to be replaced, defect in unit.
  • Page 32 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Movie Tech MAGNUM Dolly control unit – overview error messages error Control display Error description Reaction of the dolly Code Line 1 Line 2 No. 1: Hot Motor too hot, try again Motor temperature to stop with ramp later (10 min.)!

  • Page 33: Arrangement Of Controls On The Electronic Front

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Arrangement of controls on the electronic front Control for top speed pos. „4“ Emergency „UP-movement“ Button max. speed in To be used only combination with in case of hand hand control control pos. „4“...

  • Page 34: Explanation Multifunctional Display

    MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Explanation multifunctional display Position indication 3-digit Shows current position (in place 363 mm), and error message (Err) Program indication 1-digit Current program mode Drive up speed 4 different speed Ramp level levels for the...
  • Page 35 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Control Unit Start up To switch on the dolly use the ON/OFF switch on the Picture: hand control hand control. The red control light lights up. After switching on wait 2 seconds as the system performs a self-test.
  • Page 36 . 10 Ramp switch The Magnum dolly has a 4 level ramp switch for changing the acceleration and braking behaviour of the column allowing to adapt the movement as closely as possible to the shooting requirements and different dolly setups.
  • Page 37 The Magnum Dolly has an emergency override switch behind the socket where the hand control is connected to the Magnum. This allows to move the column up and down when there is a fault in the control system. The emergency switch connects the motor with current from the batteries releasing the electromagnetic brake when depressing the switch.
  • Page 38 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 SMD – LED advice on the board and function SMD – LED on the main board underneath the display, to be seen when the cover for the electronic unit is detached. Examples of information on LED...
  • Page 39 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Layout fuse View of lower electronic control board Main fuse 30 A The fuse will burn out if the column hits an obstacle or if there is a short circuit system. Emergency fuse 25 A...
  • Page 40 . 10 Handling and care of MAGNUM batteries The MovieTech Magnum-Dolly is operated with two 24 V batteries built up from four 6V-lead-acid- accumulators each. They deliver optimum capacity, but are (similar as car batteries) sensitive to deep discharge and lack of maintenance. They suffer irreversible defects by deep discharging and mechanical shocks.
  • Page 41 MAGNUM D OLLY YSTEM . 10 Error messages power supply 110 or 220 Volt The „Err – Lamp“ on the power supply unit shows a flash-code which is to be analyzed as follows: 1 blinks: left output stage is defective...
  • Page 42 OLLY YSTEM . 10 Manual for Charger Magnum Dolly 24/48 V – since 2004 After turning on the unit 4 steps will be processed: The unit recognizes a battery. At open exit the display will show the info: OPEN If a battery is attached the display will show 24 V or 48 V, understanding what type battery is attached.
  • Page 43 Description of the machine: Dolly Type of machine: MovieTech Magnum Dolly Appropriate regulations: 98/37/EG BGV C1 – for staging and production facilities for the entertainment industry for staging and production facilities for the entertainment industry...
  • Page 44 Manual - Charger for Magnum Dolly batteries Model from 2004 on After turning on the charger, it will do four (4) steps to charge the batteries:  Please use Charger just at the Charger Adapter Plate. With the Charger Adapter Plate, it is possible to install one or two batteries at the same time and charge them ...

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