Summary of Contents for 3ality 3FLEX TS-5-Compact
- Page 1 3FLEX™ TS-5-Compact Compact Beam Splitter Stereo Camera Platform Version 1.0 User Manual COPYRIGHT © 2010 3ALITY TECHNICA LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TS-5 Compact BeamSplitter User Manual Version 1.0 – September 2011...
- Page 2 MaBe – Martin Beck JiSm – Jill Smollin Revision History Revision Date Authors Changes 3 October, 2010 JiSm Initial Draft to 3ality 14 September 2011 JiSm corrections Intended Readers Users, Operators Subject How to setup the TS-5-Compact Document Version/Date V 1.0 – September 2011...
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Page 3: Technical Support
3FLEX™ TS-5-Compact_BeamSplitter Stereo Camera Platform Trademarks 3FLEX, 3PLAY and 3ACTION are trademarks of 3ality Technica LLC. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are used for information purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. - Page 4 United States of America (USA) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Class rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table o f C ontents 6 FFICIAL OTICES IMITATION O F IABILITY OFTWARE ICENSE GREEMENT ALITY ECHNICA ARDWARE ARRANTY ... -
Page 6: Official Notices
Such software may only be enabled, activated, modified or updated by 3ality Technica or its authorized agent. 3ality Technica and its licensors retain the right, title and interest in and to all software. Title to the media on which the software is delivered is transferred to the Customer. -
Page 7: Technica Software Warranty
Force Majeure: 3ality Technica shall not be liable to Customer for failing to perform its obligations under the Agreement because of circumstances beyond the control of Customer. Such circumstances shall include, but... -
Page 8: Introduction
20 feet away. Height/Pitch-Unit The Height/Pitch unit is unique to all 3ality Technica 3FLEX™ stereoscopic camera systems. Mounted on the TS-5 alongside the right-eye camera (or through-eye), this enables the software system to compensate for vertical misalignments, which are primarily caused by irregularities in the internal mechanisms of zoom lenses. -
Page 9: Overview
Base Plate Locking Safety Pin Height/Pitch Unit Lens Motors Right Eye Power In XLR 4 pin male. Input from power supply (3ality proprietary Y power cable) Power Out XLR 4 pin female 10-Pin Lemo to SPC MRCU board with power switch... -
Page 10: Control Connectors
Lens Control Connectors Figure 3. Lens Motor Supplies shown for both cameras Description Comment Right Iris motor Lemo port Right Zoom motor Lemo port Right Focus motor Lemo port Left Focus motor Lemo port Left Zoom motor Lemo port Left Iris motor Lemo port Note: All connectors are 7-pin Lemo. -
Page 11: Internal C Abling
TS-5-Compact Internal cabling LEFT EYE TS-5-SHOULDER (UNDERSLUNG) RIGHT EYE SPC LOCAL Lemo 10 Female MRCU board XLR4 FEMALE SPC REMOTE POWER OUT Lemo 10 Female Power Switch MRCU Board XLR4 FEMALE POWER OUT SPC LOCAL XLR4 MALE Lemo 10 Female POWER IN TS-5 Compact BeamSplitter User Manual Version 1.0 –... -
Page 12: Before You Start
3 Before you start Safety 3.1.1 General Safety Instructions 1. Restrict camera platform operation to qualified personnel only. 2. Read these instructions. 3. Read these instructions again. 4. Keep these instructions. 5. Heed all warnings. 6. Follow all instructions. 7. Do not use this apparatus near water. 8. -
Page 13: Specific Safety Instructions
3.1.2 Specific Safety Instructions 1. In case of outdoor usage, make sure that it the TS-5-Compact BeamSplitter is not exposed to moisture or rain. Use appropriate covers in case of moist or wet weather-conditions! 2. In order to prevent overheating, make sure that the device is properly vented, especially when used under protective covers! 3. -
Page 14: Parts Needed
Parts needed Quantity Description 3flex TS-5-Compact BeamSplitter 3D Camera Platform 3flex TS-5-Compact BeamSplitter 3D Camera Platform Camera/Lens Sleds One Camera/Lens Sled consists of 3 – Heden lens motors • Cameras Camera mount adaptors appropriate to camera type matching zoom lenses... -
Page 15: Preparing The Stereo Camera Platform
4 Preparing the Stereo Camera Platform Camera/Lens sled assembly 1. Disconnect platform power. 2. Remove camera sled from camera platform by loosening the knob above the height/pitch bracket. 3. Carefully pulling the spring-loaded safety-lock knob, remove the sled from the platform. (The knob is designed to catch in each of the camera platform’s grooves). -
Page 16: Camera Mounts
4.1.1 Camera Mounts You will have camera mounts for the camera you specified to 3ality Technica at the time of purchase. If you have multiple cameras, ensure you are using the set designated for your camera. 1. Attach mounting brackets... -
Page 17: Camera
1. Slide motor brackets Figure 7. Motor Brackets onto plate (1) 2. Slide motors onto brackets (2) LARGE 3. Tighten into place. SPACE Note: This knob tightens both the bracket to the base, and the motor into place. (3) 4. Attach mounted camera body to camera sled. - Page 18 Figure 9. Rig body, sled and motors. 1. Mount camera on sled (safety screw will help you place the camera/lens onto the rig) 2. Lock with locking clamp. Figure 10. Camera mounted on sled TS-5 Compact BeamSplitter User Manual Version 1.0 – September 2011...
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Page 19: Beamsplitter
Installing the Beamsplitter Note: Beamsplitter / Mirror removal and installation is not for the faint of heart. It requires great care and confidence. Do not hurry this process! Tools: Soft cotton disposable gloves, clean compressed air or photo grade canned air, sticky tape style lint roller brush. -
Page 20: Removing And Cleaning The Beamsplitter
The same applies to the anti-reflective side of the glass. At 3ality, we clean the reflective side of the TS-5 before installation. However, over time or exposure to smoke and dirty environments, you will need to remove and clean the anti reflective side again. -
Page 21: Specifications
5 Specifications Physical Dimensions L = 540 mm or 21” (without W = 760 mm or 30” cameras and lenses) H = 330 mm or 13” Weight (without 32.7 kg (72 lbs) cameras and lenses) Operating Height < 3000 m above sea level Operating Conditions Temperature 0 °C to 45 °C or 32 to 113°F Rel. -
Page 22: Connectors And Interfaces
Connectors and Interfaces 5.2.1 Lens-Motors Function Direction Lemo 7pin Motor M- Output female receptacle Motor M+ Output assignment Encoder A Input +5VDC Output Encoder B Input n.c. Rear-view on TS-2-s: Female Lemo7 receptacle Connector on TS-4-S LEMO 7pin, female receptacle, Size 1B ATTENTION: Use shielded cables only! 5.2.2... -
Page 23: Input
5.2.3 Power Input Voltage 12VDC (10,8-15VDC) − XLR pin assignment 1. 0V / GND for electronics, internal motors and power-output X6 at right camera 2. 0V / GND for power-outputs X27 at left camera 3. +12V for power-outputs X27 at left Rear view on TS-4-S: camera 4. -
Page 24: Mechanical
Mechanical Attention: All dimensions in mm • Dimensions are rounded • Not to Scale • TS-5-Compact Camera Platform is shown with an arbitrary camera and an arbitrary lens • Design details might change without prior notice • TS-5 Compact BeamSplitter User Manual Version 1.0 –... -
Page 25: Appendix
6 Appendix Declarations of Conformity 6.1.1 Figure 13. CE Declaration of Conformity TS-5 Compact BeamSplitter User Manual Version 1.0 – September 2011... - Page 26 TS-5 Compact BeamSplitter User Manual Version 1.0 – September 2011...
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