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- Page 1 Vinten Radamec Quattro PDA Operators Guide V4015-4980...
- Page 3 Quattro PDA Operators Guide Original Instructions Publication Part No. V4015-4980 Issue 2...
- Page 4 Vitec Group plc. Trademarks Vinten Radamec® and Vinten® are registered trademarks of the Vitec Group plc. Windows Mobile® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
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Page 5: Safety - Read This First
Scríobhadh na treoracha bunaidh don treoirleabhar oibritheora seo as Béarla, agus aistríodh iad go teangacha eile ina dhiaidh sin. Mura bhfuil tú in ann na treoracha seo a thuiscint, téigh i dteagmháil le Vinten Radamec nó le do dháileoir, chun aistriúchán de na treoracha bunaidh a fháil (Tíortha an AE). Italiano Le istruzioni originali presentate in questa guida per l'operatore sono in lingua inglese e successivamente tradotte nelle altre lingue. - Page 6 De oorspronkelijke instructies in deze bedieningshandleiding zijn geschreven in het Engels en vervolgens in andere talen vertaald. Als het onmogelijk is deze instructies te begrijpen, neemt u contact op met Vinten Radamec of met uw distributeur om een vertaling te bemachtigen van de oorspronkelijke instructies (EG-landen).
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Page 7: Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines Warning symbols in this guide Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING!—supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear highlighted by the word CAUTION! Warning symbols on the product The following warning symbol may appear on the product. -
Page 8: Important Safety Instructions
Do not use this product for any other purpose Technical or Maintenance Manual for the other than that specified in this usage equipment. statement. The Vinten Radamec Quattro PDA is designed for use in television studios to 7. Notes about Robotic equipment configure and calibrate Vinten ‘E’ pan/tilt... -
Page 9: Certificates And Compliances
Certificates and Compliances The Quattro PDA conforms to the following European Directives: 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) 1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment This product has been tested and found compliant to the following test standards: EMC: IEC 61000-4-2:2001 (1.2) IEC 61000-3-2:2005 (3rd Edition) IEC 61000-4-3:2006 (3rd Edition) -
Page 10: Caring For The Environment By Recycling
It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please visit www.vinten.com/recycle for details. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health, and help conserve natural resources. -
Page 11: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Dimensions: Weight ..............482 g (1.06 lbs) Length . - Page 12 Quattro PDA Operators Guide...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Safety - Read This First ..............3 Safety guidelines. - Page 14 Contents (Cont) Page Communicating navigational and positional data to the VR system ......26 Set up and configuration ............27 Displaying the current software and firmware versions .
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Page 15: Figures
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Page 17: Installation
Installation The Vinten Radamec Quattro PDA simplifies the setup of the Quattro SE virtual tracking system, allowing operators to easily configure the Head Processing Module (HPM) communication settings to suit the studio Virtual Reality (VR) system. The Quattro PDA runs the Vinten Radamec Quattro... -
Page 18: Connecting The Quattro Pda To The Hpm
Adjust the position of the Quattro PDA on the pan bar handle so that camera operators can easily view the PDA screen and access the functions using the stylus. Loosen the mounting arm adjustment knob (2) and position the Quattro PDA, then tighten the knob to secure the PDA into the required position. -
Page 19: Operation
Operation Operating the PDA The PDA is supplied with a number of software applications installed, including the Quattro application. Refer to the PDA user documentation for operating instructions including how to use the touchscreen and stylus. Launching the Quattro PDA application To launch the Quattro application: •... - Page 20 (13) (12) (11) (10) Figure 3 Quattro PDA application, main window (1)............Axis display scroll buttons (2).
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Page 21: Zeroing Axes
Zeroing axes Using the Quattro PDA application, operators can zero the pan and tilt axes on the head, zoom and focus axes on the camera lens, and the height and steering (wheels) on the Quattro SE pedestal. • From the Quattro PDA main window (Figure 3), select ZERO (3). The Zero axes window appears (Figure 4). -
Page 22: How To Zero The Quattro Se Pedestal Height Axis
When prompted, pan the head to the left until the index marker is found and a message appears indicating the axis is homed. NOTE: The pan axis index marker will need to be re-referenced if the head is rotated through an angle greater than 360°. When prompted, unlock the tilt axis and tilt the head fully up and down until the index marker is found and a message appears indicating the axis is homed. -
Page 23: Homing The Quattro Se System
Homing the Quattro SE system When the Quattro SE system is initially powered up it will set X, Y (floor) travel and pedestal orientation to zero, therefore the pedestal must be ‘homed’ relative to a floor target. Periodically the error in X, Y (floor) travel and pedestal orientation will increase to a level where it is necessary to ‘rehome’... - Page 24 (22) Figure 6 MK I floor target homing and target origin NOTE: The orientation of the MK I pedestal shown in (Figure 6) positions the opto sensor (22) in the best position for homing. The MK I pedestal uses one opto sensor (22) to locate the floor target (Figure 6).
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Page 25: Homing A Mk Ii Pedestal
Homing a MK II pedestal To home a MK II pedestal to the studio target datum (X and Y axis): Select either HOME PEDAL AT FRONT (19) or HOME PEDAL AT REAR (20) from the Homing window (Figure 5), depending on the orientation of the pedestal relative to the floor target—see (Figure 8). - Page 26 (23) (23) Home—pedal at front Home—pedal at rear Figure 8 MK II floor target—possible homing paths across X-axis The edge of the pedestal base does not need to be exactly parallel to the X-axis, but the path across the X-axis must not be parallel to the line between the two opto sensors (22), i.e. parallel to the back edge of the pedestal base (Figure 9).
- Page 27 (22) Figure 9 MK II floor target—impossible homing path NOTE: Once both opto sensors (22) have crossed the X-axis, the pedestal’s orientation and Y-position are calculated. To reference the Y-axis the pedestal must be pushed so that one sensor (22) crosses the vertical Y- axis tape.
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Page 28: Displaying Coordinate Information For The Camera, Pedestal And Head Axes
When both axes are found, the main window is displayed and a message indicating that homing is complete appears (Figure 3). Displaying coordinate information for the camera, pedestal and head axes The main message window (13) on the main window can display coordinate information relating to all axes of the camera, head and pedestal when in navigation mode (5). -
Page 29: Set Up And Configuration
Set up and configuration There are four setup options available to PDA operators with all other options password protected for technical operators wanting to perform diagnostics and system configuration. CAUTION! Adjustments to any setup options requiring password entry should only be carried out by competent personnel. Do NOT alter any setup options that you do not fully understand. -
Page 30: Displaying The Current Software And Firmware Versions
Displaying the current software and firmware versions To display the software and firmware version information for the Quattro PDA software, HPM and pedestal (Figure 12), select SETUP (2) on the main window and then ABOUT (25) on the Setup window (Figure 11). If communication with a device is not established, the software version will appear as x.xx (Figure 12). - Page 31 (30) (31) (32) (36) (33) (35) (34) Figure 13 Save as window To open a previously saved setup configuration: Select SETUP (2) on the main window, then OPEN (24) from the setup window (Figure 11). (40) (37) (39) (38) Figure 14 Open window Publication Part No.
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Page 32: Changing The Display Options
If required, select the folder containing the setup files using the drop down menu (40) and ensure that *.dat file types are displayed (38). NOTE: The default location for all setup files (.dat) is the My Documents\Quattro folder. Select the required setup file (39) from the list to open it, or CANCEL to exit without opening any files. - Page 33 (41) (42) (43) Figure 15 Offset trim window Reposition the camera as required to align the camera angle to the virtual camera angle. NOTE: Although all movement axes can be corrected using the offset trim function, the pan axis is the most likely to build an error. Select STOP OFFSET TRIM (41).
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Page 34: Maintenance
Charging the PDA The PDA will charge when connected to a powered Vinten Radamec HPM (see Connecting the Quattro PDA to the HPM on page 16). To charge the PDA independently of the HPM, refer to the PDA User Manual supplied with the device for instructions. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Check No coordinate information appears in the Close the Quattro application and restart message window (13) when the HPM is the application. turned on. No coordinate information appears in the The PDA is unable to establish message window (13) after zeroing the communications with the Quattro-SE lens and the head pedestal—verify coms indicator (7) is... -
Page 36: Parts List
Vinten Radamec HPM (Vector 950E mounting) ........
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