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Polecam Pancake User Manual

A prompter rotator working in conjunction with the panapod system
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A prompter rotator working in conjunction with the PanaPod system
User Manual V.1.4
September 2024
For product PAN100
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  • Page 1 A prompter rotator working in conjunction with the PanaPod system User Manual V.1.4 September 2024 For product PAN100...

  • Page 2: Included Accessories

    Included Accessories 12V @ 3 amp power supply Pancake 3 meter 4 pin XLR extension cable 3 meter CAT5 cable International 3 meter IEC Cable Mini carabiner for safety chain...
  • Page 3 Maintenance WARNING! Apart from regular cleaning, the product has no user serviceable parts and should not be opened by anyone other than Polecam authorised technicians. Care should be taken to regularly inspect all cables and accessories for signs of damage, wear, and tear. Any damaged cables, connectors or accessories should be replaced with Polecam authorised replacements.

  • Page 4: Operator Notes

    Using more than one Pancake in series can be dangerous without sufficient planning. It is the operator’s responsibility to check before operation begins that all equipment is securely fixed to level...

  • Page 5: Tips And Tricks

    Visit our YouTube channel for more videos www.youtube.com/polecaminaction ________________________________________________________________________ If in doubt, get in touch! steffan@polecam.com +44 (0) 1234 855 222 ________________________________________________________________________ When only using a single leg system, ensure the data output cable is connected to the Leg 1 port on the Leg Controller...
  • Page 6 1. Make sure the Desk controller (Tx) is version 3.3 and Leg Controller (Rx) is version 3.34. 2. Make sure the Desk controller (Tx) is in “Combined + Pancake” mode (or “Dual + Pan” on RP150). 3. Connect the Pancake to the leg using the “V” quick lock leg connector. Ensure the thumbscrew is finger tight.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Preset Recall function of the panel to recall presets stored on the TX. More information on page 24 and 25. 4. The preset speed of the pancake can be controlled through the iris knob on the panel. When you turn the focus knob clockwise the pancake will incrementally increase its preset speed and when the focus knob is turned anticlockwise the pancake will incrementally decrease its preset speed.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications Images not to scale Desk Controller (TX) (Optional Extra) Dimensions 165 x 105 x 55 mm Weight 0.44 kg 110/230V AC via supplied switchmode PSU – 12Vdc @ 3 amp Voltage In Power Consumption TX 2 W (in standby) Connections are made using high quality Neutrik industry standard XLR connectors.
  • Page 9 Pancake Standard Dimension Ø175mm x 65mm (not including “V” plates or base) Weight 2.7 kg Noise Level Low and Uniform Voltage in 110/230V AC via supplied switch mode PSU 12V DC 3A Speed Variable speed via proportional control pedals Max Payload...
  • Page 10 Pancake Mounting The pancake comes with two metal plates attached top and bottom which allow it to easily be integrated with a PanaPod system. If the pancake is not being mounted on a Polecam system, then these plates can be removed and different plates can be attached to the top and bottom of the pancake using the holes shown in the figures bellow.
  • Page 11 Desk Controller (TX) – Top Panel Display Screen This provides the operator with system version, status and current settings as set using the Navigation keypad menu structure as shown. Navigation Keypad Enables the operator to select the required system features and functions.
  • Page 12 Desk Controller (TX) – Rear Panel Update USB type B enables future system updates to be loaded to the controller. Pedal Up 3 Pin locking XLR enables the elevation unit/s to be raised using the proportional variable speed pedals. Pedal Down 3 Pin locking XLR enables the elevation unit/s to be lowered using the proportional variable speed pedals.
  • Page 13 Desk Controller (TX) Menu Structure MENU [------|--------------------] > Pedal Mode Trim Down Pedal Trim Up Pedal Output Protocol Network Config Run Calibration > Pedal Mode Select between: < Preset > In this mode, the pedals will recall the presets determined under the Up Pedal Preset and Down Pedal Preset selected in the lower section of the menu.
  • Page 14 If this command is done with one elevation unit and a pancake both will calibrate at the same time. If this command is done with two elevation units and a pancake the two elevations units will calibrate first and then the pancake after.
  • Page 15 ‘Pan’ or ‘X’ axis to adjust the elevation of Leg 2. < Combined + Pancake > Both legs and Pancake operate at the same time. The pedals or the PTZ joystick tilt axis will control both leg one and leg two with the same elevation adjustment. Panning with the PTZ joystick will control the pancake.
  • Page 16 1/3 speed with a 30 second delay at the top of it’s stroke before it lowers with a 30 second delay at the bottom of it’s stroke before raising again. This will also rotate the pancake between preset 1 and preset 2 with a 5 second delay at both presets. > Stop Demo Mode Ends the ‘demo mode’...
  • Page 17 Logo animates on screen briefly following boot of the Desk Controller (Tx). < Static > Logo displays static on screen briefly following boot of the Desk Controller (Tx). < Disabled > Polecam does not display on screen following booth of the Desk Controller (Tx).
  • Page 18 (50 is neutral, 0 is 100% down speed and 100 is 100% up speed), and the presets that the Up and Down pedal are currently set to recall. In Combined + Pancake mode using the Left and Right buttons will rotate the Pancake, mimicking the Left and Right buttons on the Pancake unit.
  • Page 19 > Language Select language that the menu system displays in. Currently you can select between: English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Swedish Norwegian...
  • Page 20 Leg Controller (RX) – Front Panel Data Red LED illuminates/flashes only when Push button to elevate the elevation unit/s data is sent between the TX and RX units to the required height at a fixed speed – (ethernet only) these heights may be “stored” and “recalled”...
  • Page 21 Leg Controller (RX) – Rear Panel Power 4 Pin XLR power input used with the supplied 24Vdc 8amp switchmode PSU Leg 1 6 Pin locking XLR for connecting the RX controller to elevation unit number 1 Leg 2 6 Pin locking XLR for connecting the RX controller to elevation unit number 2.
  • Page 22 Red LED illuminates when power is supplied to the system. If blinking, the system needs calibrating. Left Push button to rotate the pancake left to the required position at a fixed speed – these positions may be “stored” and “recalled” in the “presets” menu in the TX...

  • Page 23: Setup Diagram

    Set Up Diagram The below diagram outlines how set up your system. Pancake Serial Port Ethernet Port...
  • Page 24 Configuring Control with a Panasonic RP150 NOTE This page details control options using the Panasonic RP150, however the system is also compatible with other Panasonic controllers, and with also has preset recall and Up/ Down control capability via any VISCA enabled control panel, such as the Marshall VS-PTC-IP or Sony RM- IP500.
  • Page 25 When controlling only the PanaPod or Pancake system via the RP150, the iris knob will control the preset speed of the elevation legs, and the focus knob will control the preset speed of the Pancake. When the iris is fully “Open” the legs will be running at their fastest preset speed and when the iris is “Closed”...
  • Page 26 PTZ control instance, to provide the capability to build your own custom control panel for your elevation leg. Updating your systems firmware To update your systems firmware, visit www.polecam.com/support for the update tool and a PDF with detailed instructions.
  • Page 27 6. Plug the USB A cable end into Toughbook/PC/Mac and the USB B cable end into the Pancake. 7. Plug the 12V power supply into the pancake whilst holding down the initialize button, at this point you will hear a “ding” (if your speakers are turned on), this is a confirmation that the USB...
  • Page 28 “Completed Successfully” in the Log, as shown below. 12. If this does not work and you get an “Unsuccessful”, close down the Bootloader and start from 13. Once completed, unplug USB cable from the pancake and put the expansion port cover back...
  • Page 29 Updating your TX and RX IP Address The easiest way to update the IP address of your TX and RX is using the Easy IP software, on a laptop connected to the same network. Launch the software, where you will find a list of all devices on the network the laptop is connected to.

  • Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity

    4 Kenneth Way, Bedford, MK45 3PD Hereby declares that the product know as PanaPod which is manufactured, assembled and marketed by Polecam Limited in the United Kingdom, conforms with the essential requirements of the: EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EU) EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
  • Page 32 Polecam Limited 4 Kenneth Way, Bedford, MK45 3PD www.polecam.com info@polecam.com +44 (0) 1234 855 222...

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