Miller 1851, 1852 User manual

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compass
Fluid Head
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
#1038 Compass 25 Fluid Head
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Features and Controls
Sliding Platform Lock
Pan Handle Clamp
Sliding Platform
Tilt Lock
Pan Handle
Pan Lock
Threaded Stud
Clamp Nut
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Features and Controls
Camera Plate
Camera Screws
Release Knob
Tilt Drag Control
Accessory Mounting
Quick Release Knob
Safety Tab
Counterbalance Selector
Bubble Level
Pan Drag Control
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Introduction Safety Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Compass 25 Fluid Head. The Compass 25 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities from DVCAM to standard conf iguration ENG cameras.
The robust design and construction of the Compass 25 Fluid Head offers maximum stability, accuracy and durability and includes precision ball bearing m ounted Fluid Drag Plat e system in the Pan and Tilt assembly to deliver true fluid drag performance over the entire temperature and payload range.
The Fluid Drag and the Counterbalance system were designed to provide excellent control and repeatability and offer progressive equal increments of drag and torque.
Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the Compass 25 Fluid Head and observe these instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ens ure that all equipment is operatin g correctly and free from defects and damage, also please ensure that the tripod is steady, secure and that the bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the camera. The operat or is responsible for the safe operation of this piece of equipment.
Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the Fluid Head.
Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head.
The Compass 25 Fluid Head also offers Illuminated Bubble level. The Compass 25 Fluid Head will give best performanc e when used
on a wide range of Miller tripods, includ ing SOLO ENG (#1505), 2­Stage (#402) and Sprinter II (#1576) tripod. This will ensure maximum system stability to suit any professional set-up. The Compass 25 Fluid Head will suit most industry standard 100 mm tripods as well, please refer to manufactur es’ manual for mounting details.
Do not release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK whilst the camera is at an angle.
Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached to the Fluid Head.
Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT is securely tightened.
Apply TILT LOCK when adding/removing equipment from the camera or when attaching/removing the camera from the Fluid Head.
Hold camera securely whilst changing Counterbalance, Pan Drag or Tilt Drag settings.
Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the RELEASE KNOB.
Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to
level the Fluid Head.
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Technical Data
Weight 2.8 kg Payload Range 4.0 – 14.0 kg Max.Payload Capacity 20 kg Tilt Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Tilt Range + 90˚ / -75˚ Tilt Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system Pan Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Pan Range 360˚ Pan Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system
Counterbalance System
Camera Platform Type
4 Selectable positions (see performance graph)
Sliding platform with 70 mm travel &
quick release Euro Camera Plate. Camera Plate 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/4” + Pin Carriage Mounting Base Ø100 mm Ball Levelling Ball Level Range 10˚
Handle
Standard black anodised pan
handle with adjustable angle.
190 (7.5)
71 (2.8)
163 (6.4)
HEIGHT ABOVE BOWL
175 (6.9)
165 (6.5)
90 (3.5)
102 (4.0)
Ø 98 (3.9)
Ø100 (3.9)
Temperature range -40˚ C to +65˚ C Construction
Lightweight diecast Aluminium
alloy, moulded reinforced plastics Sealing Water & Dust resistant
Matt black (low sheen) durable Finish
powder coated with anti-corrosive
pre treatment Warranty 3 Years.
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Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are describ ed in six steps. Please read and understand these instr uctions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps.
1 Fluid Head Set-up.
Pan Handle Clamp
1.1 Loosen t he PAN HANDLE CLAMP full y then rotate the
PAN HANDLE until it is approxim ately perpendic ular to the THREADED STUD (fig. 3) and tighten the PAN HANDLE CLAMP - avoid contact wear between the serrations on the Fluid Head and the PAN HANDLE CLAMP, if this occurs then unwind the PAN HANDLE CLAMP further.
1.2 Ensure that the TRIPOD BOWL is approximately
horizontal. Place the Fluid Head into the TRIPOD BOWL, adjust the BUBBLE LEVEL (fig. 3) such that the bubble is inside the black circle and tighten the CLAMP NUT.
1.3 Set the initial control setti ngs as follows – see Figure 1
& 2:
Select Counterbalance to position 4 (top setting).
Select Pan & Tilt Drag to position 0.
Tighten the PAN LOCK, TILT LOCK and the
SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK.
Pan Handle
Illumination Button
Threaded Stud
Clamp Nut
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2 Camera Set-up.
2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE b y pulli n g down t he S AFE T Y
TAB while rotating the QUI CK RELEASE KNOB to the left . The CAMERA PLATE should pop out.
2.2 Refer to the Camera’s owners manual for correct method of
attachment to the CAMERA PLATE. Inspect the CAMERA PLATE and remove the 1/4” and 3/8” scre ws or the 1/4” + PIN CARRIAGE (DVCAM mount) as required. T he 1/4” an d 3/8” screws can be stored underneath the SLIDING PLATFORM (fig. 1).
2.3 Attach camera accessories and the battery to t he camer a, it
is recommended to estimate the camera’s Centre of Gravity (C of G) for the purpose of correctly positioning the camer a on the CAMERA PLATE. The camera’s C of G can be estimated by placing the camera on to a round rod and then shifting it backwards or forwards until a b ala nce point – C o f G - is achieved. It is recommended to identify this point on the camera as it will be useful in step 2.5.
2.4 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera or the QUICK
RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR and securely tighten the screws.
C of G
Sliding Paltform
Sliding Platform Lock
2.5 Align the CAMERA PLATE with the SLIDING PLATFORM
and slide it in until the safety mechanism is engaged.
2.6 Release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK and slide the
SLIDING PLATFORM such that the camera’s C of G is directly above the centre axis of t he Fluid Head and tighten the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK (fig.5). If this can not be achieved then reposition the CAMERA PLATE on the Camera or the QUICK RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR – step 2.4. This will ensure that the system has maximum
stability
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Operating Instructions
3 Counterbalance Control
The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Compass 25 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 2). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated when the SLIDING PLATFORM is in a horizontal position. After changing t he Counterbalance setting it may be necessary to tilt the camera back and forth to ensure that the CB spring has engaged. The camera must be held securely while changing the Counterbalance setting.
3.1 For safety ensure that Counterbalance position 4 is
selected.
3.2 Hold the camera and release the TILT LOCK, then gently
tilt the camera from a horizontal position forward then backward and observe its response. If the Camera ‘Springs Back’ to the horizontal position then a lower Counterbalance setting is required, select Counterbalance position 3 and recheck, select lower setting again if necessary. Correct counterbalance setting has been achieved when minimum effort is required to move the camera over the entire tilt range.
Counterbalance Performance
Compas s 25 Fluid Head Counterbalance.
300
250
200
150
100
50
C of G above Camera Plate (mm)
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Camera Payload (kg)
TIP Fine tuning can be achieved by adjusting the SLIDING
PLATFORM – see step 2.6.
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Operating Instructions
4 Pan / Tilt Drag Control.
The Compass 25 Fluid Head offers 5 selectable positions of fluid drag + zero setting in the Pan and Tilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag in position 5, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.
Do not Pan or Tilt the Fluid Head whilst adjusting PAN or TILT
DRAG CONTROL or whilst the PAN & TIL DRAG CONTROL is between settings.
The drag setting can be changed at any tilt or pan angle.
5 Pan / Tilt Lock Control.
Tilt Drag Control
Counterbalance Selector
The Compass 25 Fluid Head offers high capacity caliper disc brake system to hold the Fluid Head in a fixed pan and/or tilt position. Camera position will not change when applying or releasing the Pan / Tilt locks.
Do not pan or tilt the Fluid Head whilst the PAN or the TILT
LOCK is partially applied.
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Illumination.
The Compass 25 Fluid Head offers illumination of the BUBBLE LEVEL when the low ambient light conditions exist. Illumination can be achieved by pressing the ILLUMINATION BUTTON once. The light will switch off after 1 0 seconds.
Illumination Button
Bubble Level
Pan Drag Control
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Maintenance
The Compass 25 Fluid Head offers high quality surface coatings. Miller recommends keeping the Fluid Head clean at all times by using soft brushes and li nt free cloth to wipe over the surfaces.
Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid.
Do not use stiff brushes, abrasives, hars h detergents and
solvents.
Battery Replacement.
The Compass 25 Fluid Head uses a single 11A type - 6 Volt battery for Illumination. Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance – GP11A, Duracell MN11 or Vinnic L1016.
1 Using a Phillips Head #1 screw driver, remove the
RETAINING SCREW and the BATTERY DOOR.
Battery Housing
Illumination Button
2 Using a small flat screw driver remove the battery. 3 Align the new battery as shown on the back of the
BATTERY DOOR and place into the BATT ERY HOUSING, then push down the battery into place. A small flat screw driver may be used to push down the battery into the BATTERY HOUSING.
4 Align the BATTERY DOOR into the body then tighten the
screw lightly.
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Retaining Screw
Battery Door
Battery
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Storage
The Compass 25 Fluid Head can be stored for extended periods; Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the following:
Remove battery.
Clean the external surfac es.
Keep in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
Loosen off PAN & TILT LOCK.
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
ITEM ITEM NO. Battery P7715 Camera plate Assembly (Including 3/8” +
1/4” screws) Camera screw 3/8” P0037 Camera screw 1/4” P0036 1/4” + pin carriage #493 Telescopic Pan Handle assembly (including Handle Clam p) Telescopic Pan Handle #692 Soft Case #876 Clamp nut P3836 Accessory Mounting Bracket Ass’y #1216 Accessory Mounting Adaptor Ass’y #1217
WARRANTY
Please refer to warranty card for complete details.
#860
#694
Service, Sales and Support
Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work. Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For information regarding sales and service of Miller products or for your nearest Miller representative please contact us via our website or at the following:
MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
30 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, Sydney, NSW 2064 Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Fax: +61 2 9438 28 19 Email: sales@miller.com.au
MILLER Camera Support (LLC) USA
218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009-1231 USA Tel: (973) 857 8300 Fax: (973) 857 8188 Email: sales@millertripods.us
MILLER FLUID HEADS (EUROPE) LTD. Unit 12A, Shepperton Business Par k Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Middl esex TW17 8BA, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1243 555255 Fax: +44 (0)1243 555 001 Email: sales@millertripods-europe.com
WEBSITE- www.millertripods.com
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www.millertripods.com
MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
30 Hotham Parade Artarmon, Sydney, NSW 2064 Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Fax: +61 2 9438 2819 Email: sales@miller.com.au
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