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- Page 1 Vision 250E Vinten Camera Control Solutions...
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Page 2: Pan And Tilt Head
Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten, Vision, Quickfix and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited... -
Page 3: Safety - Read This First
Limited, your local Vinten distributor or visit our website. For full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to the Vision 250E Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. 3793-9) This is obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Parts list..............18 Associated Publications Vision 250E Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List... - Page 5 (13) (12) (11) (10) Vision 250E (Left-Hand Side) Slide plate clamp Telescopic pan bar Encoder connector Balance knob Centre lock Illuminated level bubble Ambient light level sensor Digital display Switch for illuminated level bubble, drag knob scales and digital display...
- Page 6 (20) (19) (14) (18) (15) (17) (16) Vision 250E (Right-Hand Side) (14) Tilt brake knob (15) Pan brake knob (16) Battery cover (17) Four hole/Quickfix mounting plate (18) Pan encoder (19) Telescopic pan drag adjustment knob (20) Tilt encoder...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The Vision 250E combines a manually-operated EFP-type pan and tilt head with electronic en- coders to provide precise real-time digital electronic positioning. Pan bar mounting points are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera mounting platform. -
Page 8: Illuminated Level Bubble
(16). TF (Thin-Film) drag Developed for the discerning camera operator, TF drag is used in the Vision 250E pan & tilt heads to provide precise head control in demanding conditions. It is a fully calibrated drag system, allow- ing camera operators to ‘dial in’... - Page 9 Positioning encoders The Vision 250E is fitted with rotary optical incremental encoders for pan (18) and tilt (20), ac- cessed via a connector on the tilt encoder. Input power to the encoders is +5 V dc at 200mA maximum. The quadrature square wave outputs are designed for connection to TTL-compatible circuitry and provide high-resolution real-time digital output of up to 696,667 counts for 360°...
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Page 10: Operation
Operation Installing the head The Vision 250E head is supplied with a flat base and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten tripod or pedestal, using either the four mounting bolts and washers provided or by using a `Quickfix' adaptor. - Page 11 Balancing the head...
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Page 12: Locking The Platform
Pan and tilt drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten thin film (TF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag set- ting. - Page 13 on the right -hand side. The pan drag knob is telescopic and should be pulled out to facilitate ad- justment and pushed in when adjustment is complete. To increase drag, turn the knob clockwise, towards a higher graduation. To decrease drag, turn the knob anti-clockwise, towards a lower graduation.
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Page 14: Servicing
Use only detergent-based cleaners. DO NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective surfaces. BATTERY TYPE (16.2) 9v, 6LR61 (PP3, 6AM6, MN1604, E-BLOCK) Vinten Part No. C550-023 (16.1) (16) Battery replacement... -
Page 15: Battery Replacement
Battery replacement The battery powers the balance mechanism digital display and illuminates the level bubble and the drag knob scales. All are operated simultaneously by pressing the switch and remain active for approximately 15 seconds. The battery should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is considered inadequate. NOTE: The illumination level of the digital display and the level bubble and the drag knob scales varies with the intensity of the ambient light. -
Page 16: Balance Mechanism Digital Display Calibration
The pan and tilt brake and drag controls may require adjustment after prolonged use. These ad- justments should be carried out by competent persons as detailed in the Maintenance Manual. The Maintenance Manual may be obtained from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten dis- tributor or from our website at www.vinten.com. -
Page 17: Tables
Tables Table 1 - Encoder Pin Designations Output Encoder Wire Function Connector Connector Colour Pin No. Pan 1 Black Pan 3 +5Vdc Brown Pan 7 Pan 8 Orange Pan 9 Yellow Pan 10 Green Pan 11 Blue Pan 12 Violet Not used Tilt 1 Black... -
Page 18: Parts List
Parts list The following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accesso- ries. For further information regarding repair or spare parts, please contact Vinten Broadcast Ltd or your local distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com...