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- Page 1 POSITIONIT POSITIONERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL LM211TX2DXRX2 MM233TX2TXRX2 HM211TXXDXRX2 HM211TX2DXRX2 The Will-Burt Company (EU) LTD Unit 5b, Station Approach Four Marks, Alton, Hants GU34 5HN www.willburt.com PM-01011-REV 2, February 2025 © 2025 The Will-Burt Company...
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Page 3: Warranty
POSITIONERS OSITION Warranty Will-Burt warrants its PositionIt™ to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years, with such time period running from the date of shipment by Will-Burt. Will-Burt shall not be responsible for any damage resulting to or caused by its products by reason of failure to properly install, maintain or store the product;... -
Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
OSITION OSITIONERS EU Declaration of Conformity According to EN 45014 The directives covered by this Declaration: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility directive, as amended Name of Manufacturer: The Will-Burt Company (EU) Limited Address of Manufacturer: Unit 5, Station Approach Four Marks Alton Hants GU34 5HN Hereby declares that the following product(s) - Page 5 POSITIONERS OSITION UK Declaration of Conformity According to BS EN 45014 The directives covered by this Declaration: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Name of Manufacturer: The Will-Burt United Kingdom Address of Manufacturer: Unit 5b, Station Approach Four Marks Alton Hants...
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Page 6: Document History
OSITION OSITIONERS Document History Document Numbers Dates Remarks PM-01011 Oct 16, 2023 Initial Release. PM-01011 Feb 04, 2025 Addition of PI-12. PM-01011-2 February 2025... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
POSITIONERS OSITION Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction ..................... 1-1 1.1 Safety Precautions ........................1-1 1.2 How this Manual is Organized ....................1-1 1.3 Additional Documentation ......................1-2 1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols ..................... 1-2 1.5 Specifications ..........................1-4 1.6 Major Components ........................ - Page 8 OSITION OSITIONERS 3.5 Stowing the Positioner ......................3-12 3.6 Transportation .......................... 3-12 Section 4 Maintenance ....................4-1 4.1 Routine Maintenance ......................... 4-1 4.2 Replacement Parts ........................4-1 Section 5 Troubleshooting ....................5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 5-1 5.2 Restoring Factory Defaults ......................5-3 5.2.1 CamID ..........................
- Page 9 POSITIONERS OSITION Table of Tables Table 1-1 Positioner Specifications ...................... 1-4 Table 1-2 Default Joystick Controller (P/N: 5098901) Specifications ..........1-4 Table 1-3 Standard Cables ......................... 1-7 Table 2-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Installation ............2-2 Table 3-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Operation ............. 3-2 Table 3-2 Limit Stop Adjustment Numbers ..................
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Page 11: Safety Summary
POSITIONERS OSITION Safety Summary This section describes safety information for the PositionIt and its default joystick controller. These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply throughout installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Be sure to read and understand the entire manual before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS Warnings highlight an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel... - Page 12 OSITION OSITIONERS Crush Hazard! Do not stand directly beneath the positioner or payload. Be certain payload is properly installed and secured. In locations or areas where the risk of injury occurs, or any part of the assembly may become detached or fall for any reason, a strong safety chain or wire hawser should be attached between the equipment and the mounting surface.
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Page 13: Section 1 Introduction
POSITIONERS OSITION Section 1 Introduction Review this manual in its entirety. Contact the Will-Burt Company with any questions before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. The PositionIt™ system is a pan and tilt positioner system used as a platform for many different applications. -
Page 14: Additional Documentation
OSITION OSITIONERS 1.3 Additional Documentation In addition to this manual, the controller ships with the controller manual. Reference this manual for additional information on the function of the controller. 1.4 Definitions of Terms and Symbols Throughout this manual, the following will be used: General Terms: •... -
Page 15: Figure 1-2 Positioner Directions (Pi-150 Shown)
POSITIONERS OSITION • Stowed refers to a customer-set preset position which the positioner moves the payload to a desired pan and tilt position for travel or safe storage. The customer should set this as preset [1]. • Unstowed refers to a customer-set preset position which the positioner moves the payload to a desired pan and tilt position from the stowed position. -
Page 16: Specifications
OSITION OSITIONERS 1.5 Specifications Table 1-1 lists specifications for the positioner. Table 1-2 lists specifications for the default joystick controller. Table 1-1 Positioner Specifications PI-12 PI-35 PI-75 PI-150 Payload Capacity 12 ft.-lb. (16.27 35 ft.-lb. (47 75 ft.-lb. (101 150 ft.-lb. (202 Overall Height 8.86 in. -
Page 17: Major Components
POSITIONERS OSITION Communication Frequency 2,400 bps used (4,800; 9,600; 19,200 bps available) Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Dimensions (W x H x L) 5.4 x 4.2 x 6.6 in. (136 x 105 x 168 mm) Weight 0.89 lb. (0.40 kg) Protocol Pelco D used 1.6 Major Components... -
Page 18: Controller
OSITION OSITIONERS HM211TX2DXRX2 HM211TXXDXRX2 LM211TX2DXRX2 MM233TX2TXRX2 Figure 1-3 Positioners 1.6.2 Controller The default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) (Figure 1-4): • Controls pan and tilt functions • Is Pelco D compatible • Has a joystick, LCD Screen and a keyboard • Has programmable presets •... -
Page 19: Power/Data Cable
POSITIONERS OSITION LCD Screen Joystick Keyboard Keyboard Cover Figure 1-4 Default Joystick Controller (Left: With Keyboard Cover On. Right: With Keyboard Cover Off.) 1.6.3 Power/Data Cable The power/data cable (Figure 1-5) consists of (2) power wires (16 AWG twisted pair) and (2) control wires (22 AWG twisted pair). -
Page 20: Positioner Power Supply
OSITION OSITIONERS 1.6.4 Positioner Power Supply The positioner power supply (P/N: 208016) (Figure 1-6) is used in systems using 120 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) or 240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) to convert the AC power to 24 VDC input power for the positioner. -
Page 21: Quick Overview
POSITIONERS OSITION 1.7 Quick Overview This section provides a quick overview of the system. Be aware of and follow all associated precautions when performing these procedures. To install the positioner (Section 2): 1. Mount the positioner with (4) high-strength ⅜ in. or M8 stainless steel bolts and nuts. See Section 2.5 for additional detail and bolt pattern. - Page 22 OSITION OSITIONERS 1-10 PM-01011-2 February 2025...
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Page 23: Section 2 Installation
POSITIONERS OSITION Section 2 Installation This section describes the installation of the system and provides general procedures that must be followed to ensure a successful installation. 2.1 Pre-Installation Check Before installing the system: • Be sure to read and understand the entire installation procedure before beginning installation. -
Page 24: Installation Tools
OSITION OSITIONERS 2.2 Installation Tools Table 2-1 lists tools and materials recommended for installation. Table 2-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Installation Tools and Materials Safety Glasses Safety Gloves Safety Shoes or Combat Boots Hard Hat or Helmet Wrenches Screwdrivers Wire Cutter / Stripper Crimping Tools Mounting Hardware (Payload) -
Page 25: Mounting The Positioner
POSITIONERS OSITION 2.5 Mounting the Positioner When installing, the front of the positioner can be identified as the side of the positioner opposite of the side egress on the mounting pedestal while the positioner is in the home position (Figure 2-1). Note that the offset on the left of the positioner, as you face the side egress, is wider than the offset to the right. -
Page 26: Wiring The System
OSITION OSITIONERS 2.6 Wiring the System This section discusses wiring the system assuming the default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) is being used. 2.6.1 Positioner Plugs The positioner has (2) plug locations on the mounting pedestal for wiring. The side egress (Figure 2-3) on the mounting pedestal ships from the factory with a removable plug installed. -
Page 27: Figure 2-4 Carefully Pull Out The Removable Plug, Gasket, And Attached Wires
POSITIONERS OSITION 3. Carefully pull away the removable plug and gently pull out the attached wires and gasket behind it (Figure 2-4). Gasket Wires Plug Connector Figure 2-4 Carefully Pull Out the Removable Plug, Gasket, and Attached Wires 4. Disconnect the wires from the positioner. The wires are connected to the positioner with a quick connect (Figure 2-5). -
Page 28: Figure 2-6 Remove The (4) Bolts Securing The Plug Plate
OSITION OSITIONERS 5. Remove the (4) bolts securing the plug plate to the bottom of the mounting pedestal (Figure 2-6). Bolt Plug Plate Figure 2-6 Remove the (4) Bolts Securing the Plug Plate 6. Remove the plug plate and the gasket behind it (Figure 2-7). Set the gasket and plug plate aside. -
Page 29: Figure 2-8 Pull The Wires Out The Bottom Of The Positioner
POSITIONERS OSITION 7. Pull the wires still in the positioner through the hole at the side egress. Figure 2-8 Pull the Wires out the Bottom of the Positioner 8. Reconnect the quick connect between the wires from the positioner and the plug making sure the gasket is in place. -
Page 30: Connecting Power And Controls
OSITION OSITIONERS 10. Secure plug plate and its gasket at the side egress where the removable plug had previously been installed from the factory (Figure 2-10). If the gasket is not properly installed, the positioner will leak and become damaged voiding the warranty. Figure 2-10 Secure the Plug Plate and Gasket to the Side Egress 11. -
Page 31: Figure 2-11 Powered With 12 Vdc
POSITIONERS OSITION Powered with 12 VDC: The positioner runs on 24 VDC and power other than 24 VDC must be converted to 24 VDC for the positioner. If the input power supply is 12 VDC, the system will require: • A step up converter from 12 VDC to 24 VDC to power the positioner •... -
Page 32: Figure 2-12 Powered With 24 Vdc
OSITION OSITIONERS Powered with 24 VDC: The default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) runs on 12 VDC power. To run 24 VDC systems, this must be stepped down to 12 VDC. If the input power supply is 24 VDC, the system will require: •... -
Page 33: Figure 2-13 Powered With Vac
POSITIONERS OSITION Powered with 120 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) or 240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz): The positioner runs on 24 VDC and power other than 24 VDC must be converted to 24 VDC for the positioner. The default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) comes with its own power supply for the VAC input which is transformed to 12 VDC. -
Page 34: Mounting The Payload
OSITION OSITIONERS 2.7 Mounting the Payload This section discusses mounting the payload. Safety Instruction – Mounting Instructions! Before operation, be certain the positioner is capable of resisting forces generated from all loading and environmental conditions including, but not limited to payload size and weight, sail size, and wind and ice loading. The mounting hardware must include proper means to resist vibration loosening such as thread- locking compound or locking hardware. - Page 35 POSITIONERS OSITION Figure 2-155 PI-35 Payload Mounting Hole Pattern Figure 2-16 PI-75 Payload Mounting Hole Pattern PM-01011-2 2-13 February 2025...
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Page 37: Setting Presets And Electronic Limit Stops
POSITIONERS OSITION 2.8 Setting Presets and Electronic Limit Stops Electronic limit stops can be set within the positioner as part of the installation process. Setting electronic limit stops prevents the positioner from travelling past a specified point in either tilt or pan direction. The user has the option to set electronic limit stops for the tilt up, tilt down, pan right and/or pan left directions. -
Page 39: Section 3 Operation
POSITIONERS OSITION Section 3 Operation This section describes the operation of the system. 3.1 Pre-Operation Check Before operating the system: • Be sure to read and understand the entire operation procedure before beginning operation. • Visually inspect the system for damage. If damage is apparent, do not use the system, and have it serviced prior to use. -
Page 40: Operation Tools
OSITION OSITIONERS 3.2 Operation Tools Table 3-1 lists tools and materials recommended for operation Table 3-1 Tools and Materials Recommended for Operation Tools and Materials Safety Glasses Safety Gloves Safety Shoes or Combat Boots Hard Hat or Helmet 3.3 General Controls The information and instructions described in this section are for the default joystick controller (P/N: 5098901) for the system. -
Page 41: Gui Installation
POSITIONERS OSITION 3.3.1 GUI Installation To install a new version of the GUI on you selected device (PC, Laptop, Tablet, etc.) you must first uninstall any previous version located on the device that you are installing to. A copy of the most up to date GUI will be provided with the Positioner. 3.3.2 GUI Setup Instructions 3.3.2.1 Easysync Setup. -
Page 42: Presets And Stow & Unstow Setup
OSITION OSITIONERS • The current address will change to the one set however if the GUI is restarted the current address must be changed to the set address of the unit. • To change the baud rate of the positioner, select the required Baud Rate from the “ChB Baud”... -
Page 43: Pcb Reprogramming Instructions
• A programming lead would be required to reprogramme the unit, which can be bought through Will Burt. Please contact Will Burt sales representative if a programming lead is required. • Loosen the (4) bolts securing the removable plate to the back of the unit. -
Page 44: Program Instructions
OSITION OSITIONERS 3.3.3.2 Program Instructions • Before programming the unit, the unit has to be put in “Serial Program” Mode which can be done using the GUI, please refer to section 3.3.2.2 for instructions. • Open Flash Magic Program. o In the Device section: ▪... -
Page 45: Joystick
POSITIONERS OSITION • [Prev] (previous) which is used when using the menu to save preset positions, and to cancel out of a preset without recalling it • [N], where “N” represents a number on the keyboard, which is used to access menu functions, and as part of the processes to store and recall presets Menu Monitor... -
Page 46: Menu Functions
OSITION OSITIONERS Panning and Tilting When moving the positioner with the joystick, arrows pointing in the direction of the movement will display in the lower right corner of the LCD screen. The greater the lean of the joystick, the faster the movement. Viewed from the front, clockwise movement is to the left, and counterclockwise movement is to the right. -
Page 47: Presets
POSITIONERS OSITION 3.3.7 Presets Preset positions can be stored to a preset number between (1) and (50). The controller comes from the factory with the preset [0] (zero) set to move the positioner to the mid-point of both the pan and tilt. In this position the tilt platform will be horizontal and the pan axis will be in the center position. -
Page 48: Electronic Limit Stops
OSITION OSITIONERS 3.3.8 Electronic Limit Stops The positioner uses electronic limit stops. The positioner does not have mechanical hard stops. The positioner comes from the factory with electronic limit stops set to the maximum recommended pan and tilt. The limit stops can be adjusted through the controller. The electronic limits are set as follows: •... -
Page 49: Restore Limit Stops With The Keyboard
POSITIONERS OSITION 3.3.8.2 Restore Limit Stops with the Keyboard To restore the electronic limit stops to factory settings with the keyboard: 1. Press [Set]. 2. Press [N] where “N” represents the number which corresponds to the preset being restored. Reference Table 3-3 to determine which number to use to change each electronic limit stop. -
Page 50: Stowing The Positioner
OSITION OSITIONERS 3.5 Stowing the Positioner The customer may desire to adjust preset position [1] before using this function. To stow the positioner: 1. Perform the pre-operation check (Section 3.1). 2. Press [1]. 3. Press [Pre]. The positioner will move to the preset stowed position. When moving to the stowed position, the positioner will first pan and then tilt. -
Page 51: Section 4 Maintenance
(6) month intervals and replaced as necessary. • Ensure no water can enter the positioner particularly through the connectors. Water can cause extreme problems with the positioner. 4.2 Replacement Parts To order spare or replacement parts please contact Will Burt Sales Representative. PM-01011-A October 2023... - Page 52 OSITION OSITIONERS PM-01011-2 February 2025...
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Page 53: Section 5 Troubleshooting
OSITION OSITIONERS Section 5 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting of the system. Do not open the positioner. Opening the positioner will break the environmental seal and potentially cause improper stop limit settings. This will void the warranty. This troubleshooting guide assumes: •... -
Page 54: Table 5-2 Troubleshooting The Controller
OSITION OSITIONERS Table 5-2 Troubleshooting the Controller Symptoms Possible Cause Remedy Cannot Access the Controller Menu The operator cannot The controller is not Power on the system. access the controller receiving power and the Check the schematics (Section menu. display screen is off. The [Menu] button does Hold the [Menu] button down for not respond as quickly as... -
Page 55: Restoring Factory Defaults
OSITION OSITIONERS 5.2 Restoring Factory Defaults The system is designed to function using the factory defaults shown in Figure 5-1. These settings will display when the controller is powered on. If these defaults are changed, the system may not function properly. There is no single key or command sequence to reset all factory settings. -
Page 56: Protocol
OSITION OSITIONERS 5.2.3 Protocol When the controller is powered on, the protocol will be displayed. The protocol should be Pelco D. If necessary, reset the protocol to Pelco D. A quick guide to resetting the protocol can be found in Table 5-3. Table 5-3 Resetting the Protocol 1. -
Page 57: Baud Rate
OSITION OSITIONERS 5.2.4 Baud Rate When the controller is powered on, the baud rate will be displayed. The baud rate should be 2400 bps. If necessary, reset the baud rate to 2400. A quick guide to resetting the baud rate can be found in Table 5-4. - Page 58 OSITION OSITIONERS PM-01011-2 February 2025...
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Page 59: Section 6 Appendix
Contact the Will-Burt Company with any questions before performing any procedure outlined in this manual. 6.1 Rackmount Controller (optional) In applications where an in-built controller is required Will Burt can offer a controller which can work with Will-Burt positioners. Please contact Will Burt sales team for further information. -
Page 60: Supported Pelco D Commands
OSITION OSITIONERS 6.2 Supported Pelco D Commands STANDARD COMMANDS Hex Code Decimal Code Code* STOP (Stop all Movement) FF 01 00 00 00 00 01 255 001 000 000 000 000 001 Pan Right (Max. Speed) FF 01 00 02 3F 00 42 255 001 000 002 063 000 066 Pan Left (Max. -
Page 61: Section 7 Drawings
OSITION OSITIONERS Section 7 Drawings This section contains drawings of the system. PM-01011-A October 2023... - Page 62 OSITION OSITIONERS PM-01011-2 February 2025...
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