Panasonic AW-PH360N User Manual

Indoor Pan/Tilt Head

AW-PH360N

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Printed in Japan
F0505Y0 VQTB0085

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1 indicates safety information.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER
CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY.

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1 indicates safety information.

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued
compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.

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 Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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OThis is a compact stand-alone type of

pan/tilt head which is capable of rotating
95 degrees upward and downward and
300 degrees on the horizontal.

OThis pan/tilt head can bear a total weight

of up to 8.8 lb (4 kg) for the camera and
lens combined.

OThe pan/tilt head can be controlled using

the controllers AW-RP301, AW-RP305,
AW-RP501, AW-RP505, AW-RP605A,
AW-RP400 or a personal computer.

OThe positions and settings for shooting

up to 50 points can be entered as data
into the preset memory.

Camera cable .................................... (!1)

Tilting arm ......................................... (!1)

Tilting arm fixing screws

M4!12 mm ................................... (!4)

Safety chain ...................................... (!1)

Chain attachment screws
(with flat and spring washers)

M4!8 mm ..................................... (!1)

M4!6 mm ..................................... (!1)

M2.6!6 mm .................................. (!1)

Please check the following accessories have been provided.

Introduction ........................................... 4

Accessories ........................................... 4

Installation precautions ........................ 5

Precautions for use .............................. 6

Parts and their functions ...................... 7

Installation ............................................. 9

$ Assembling the pan/tilt head ............ 9

$ Controller selection switch / installation

direction switch /
landing characteristics settings . 10

$ Transmission signal

selection setting .......................... 11

$ Setting the cable compensation

circuit of video signals ............... 12

$ Installing the pan/tilt head .............. 13

$ Mounting the camera ..................... 14

Connections ........................................ 18

$ Connecting the connector panel .... 18

$ Head connector panel .................... 23

$ Connecting the base connector

rear panel and the base

connector front panel ................. 24

$ Connecting the AC adapter for use

with the pan/tilt head ................. 26

$ Connection examples .................... 27

Limiters ................................................ 43

$ Setting/releasing the limiters .......... 44

Replacement of consumable parts ... 47

Specifications ...................................... 48

Contents

Introduction

Accessories

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ODo not install the pan/tilt head on any of its sides.
OAvoid using the pan/tilt head in kitchens or other places where there is excessive steam

and oil fumes.

OMake sure that the installation of the pan/tilt head has been completed before mounting

the camera onto it.

OThis pan/tilt head has a maximum load capacity of 8.8 lb (4 kg).

Do not use it for loads over 8.8 lb (4 kg).

ODo not use a lens that will cause the camera to be poorly balanced. Such a lens should

not be used even if the load capacity is under 8.8 lb (4 kg).

ODo not install the pan/tilt head outdoors or in any place where the temperature is over

113°F (45°C) or below 14°F (–10°C).
Further, it should be used where the ambient humidity is less than 90%.

OScrews for mounting the pan/tilt head are not provided with the stand and must therefore

be purchased separately.
They should be selected with due consideration given to the location where the pan/tilt
head is to be mounted and its load capacity.

OTo supply power to the pan/tilt head, use only the AC adapter (AW-PS300A) designed

for use with this pan/tilt head. The pan/tilt head cannot be powered by batteries or any
other source of power.

OWhen handling the pan/tilt head, be sure to hold it by the base.

Do not lift the pan/tilt head by the head or tilting arm.
Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.

ODo not turn the head or tilting arm by hand.

Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.

ODropping the pan/tilt head or subjecting it to a strong shock may cause malfunctioning or

an accident.

OInstall the pan/tilt head so that a clearance of at least 3.3 ft. (1 m) is left around the

monitor.

OWhen mounting a camera onto the pan/tilt head, take due care to prevent the camera

from slipping out of position or dropping.

OInstall the pan/tilt head and set the limiters so as to ensure that none of the components

mounted on the pan/tilt head or cables will make contact with any other objects in the
vicinity when the pan/tilt head rotates.

Installation precautions

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Precautions for use

OIn order to protect the environment when the pan/tilt head is to be discarded at the end

of its service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it properly.

OThis pan/tilt head uses a manganese dioxide-lithium battery (CR2032).

Be absolutely sure to remove this battery when disposing of the pan/tilt head or printed
circuit boards.
Be sure to dispose of any batteries removed according to the applicable regulations of
the country concerned.
Do not dispose of this type of battery as household garbage.
For details on how to remove the battery, refer to the section on replacing the battery in
“Replacement of consumable parts” (page 47).

OTo prevent malfunction because of contact with any objects in the vicinity when the

pan/tilt head rotates, the unit is set to be shifted to the safe mode and the unit’s tally
lamp blinks if the overload to it happens.
In the safe mode, neither pan nor tilt operate.
To release the safe mode, turn off the power of the AC adapter connected to the pan/tilt
head to dissolve the overload, then turn on the power again.

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Parts and their functions

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Parts and their functions

1 Tilting arm

This tilts in the vertical direction.

2 Tilting arm fixing screws

M4!12 mm (4 screws supplied)

3 Camera mounting plate

This is used to mount the convertible
camera.

4 Guide screws

These are used to maintain the
camera’s balance and anchor the
camera mounting plate.

5 Guide pin

This determines the mounting direction
of the camera.

6 Guide roller

This serves as the fulcrum for
maintaining the camera’s balance.

7 Camera mounting screws

(U1/4˝-20 UNC)

These are used to mount the camera
and anchor it securely.

8 Head

This rotates in the horizontal direction.

9 Tally lamps (!2)

These light (red) in response to the
selection signals.

: Head connector panel

This is used for connection with the
camera and lens.

; Base

< Pan/tilt head mounting holes

These four holes are used for mounting
the pan/tilt head.

= Safety wire mounting hole

This is used when attaching a wire to
prevent the pan/tilt head from dropping.

> Base connector rear panel

This is used for connection with a
controller, multi-port hub or AC adapter
for the pan/tilt head.

? Base connector front panel

This is used for connection with a
camera control or a personal computer.

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Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

Stand-alone installationSuspended installation

Tilting Arm

$ Assembling the pan/tilt head

Be absolutely sure to hold the pan/tilt head by the base when handling it.

OAttaching the tilting arm

Use the tilting arm fixing screws to attach the tilting arm. The way in which the arm is
mounted differs depending on the direction in which it is installed. (See the figure below.)

<Note>

Tighten up the screws securely to ensure that they will not come loose during use.

$ Controller selection switch / installation direction switch /

landing characteristics settings

The following switches are set when determining controller selections, stand alone
settings and landing characteristics settings.
(RP501 / suspended installation / soft landing are the default settings.)

1. Remove the four head cover screws, and remove the cover slowly. (Take care not to
disturb the tally LED lamp wiring connections when removing the cover.)

2. Set the SW1, SW2 and SW4 switches on the front printed circuit board as follows.

For AW-RP301/AW-RP305/AW-RP501/AW-RP505/AW-RP400:

Set SW1 switch to its right-side position (RP501). (Factory setting)

For AW-RP605A:

Set SW1 switch to its left-side position (RP605).

For suspended installation:

Set SW2 to its left-side position (HANGING). (Factory setting)

For stand-alone installation:

Set SW2 to its right-side position (DESKTOP).

For a soft landing:

Set SW4 switch No.4 to its top position (ON). (Factory setting)

For a precise landing:

Set SW4 switch No.4 to its bottom position (OFF).

3. Upon completion of the settings, return the head cover to its original position, and
secure it with the screws (while taking care not to pinch the wires).

<Notes>

OBefore setting the switches, make absolutely sure that the power of the AC adapter

which is to be connected to the pan/tilt head is set to OFF.

OThe controller selection and landing characteristics are not changed simply by selecting

the switch positions. They are changed only after the power is turned off and back on
again after the switches have been set.

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Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

Suspension

Do not change the setting of this
switch — use it at the RS-422
position.

Stand-alone

RS-422 RS-232C

RP605 RP501

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Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

$ Transmission signal selection setting

The switches on the COMP and CONNECTOR printed circuit boards must be set to
correspond to the signals to be transmitted and components to be connected to the
pan/tilt head.
(When shipped, the analog settings are supported.)

<Note>

OBefore setting the switches, make absolutely sure that the power of the AC adapter

which is to be connected to the pan/tilt head is set to OFF.

OAnalog/IEEE1394 card settings

SDI/PR switch: PR
WEB/1394 switch: 1394
WEB/RP 422 switch: RP 422

OSDI settings

SDI/PR switch: SDI
WEB/1394 switch: 1394
WEB/RP 422 switch: RP 422

OWEB card settings

SDI/PR switch: PR
WEB/1394 switch: WEB
WEB/RP 422 switch: WEB

COMP printed circuit board

PB switch

Do not change the setting of this
switch — use it at the PB position.

COMP switch

SDI/PR switch

CONNECTOR printed circuit board

WEB/1394 switch

WEB/RP 422 switch

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$ Setting the cable compensation circuit of video signals

(COMP switch of the COMP printed circuit board is set to “OFF” in the default setting.)

1 When using the AW-RP501 controller or the AW-HB505 multiport hub (for

transmissions using composite signals)

When this controller (or multiport hub) has been connected to the pan/tilt head, it is
permissible for the connecting cables to be up to 1640 ft. (500 m) long when a
10BASE-T straight cable (UTP category 5) and coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281) are
used. However, when the cable length exceeds 984 ft. (300 m), follow the steps
below to set the cable compensation circuit to “1”. (Default setting: OFF)

1. Remove the four screws on the base connector rear panel, and pull out the panel
toward you.

2. Set the COMP switch on the COMP printed circuit board at the back of the panel to
“1”.

3. Return the panel to its original position and secure it in place using the four screws.

2 When using the AW-RP605A controller

When this controller has been connected to the pan/tilt head, it is permissible for the
connecting cables to be up to 3333 ft. (1000 m) long when a 10BASE-T straight cable
(UTP category 5) and coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281) are used. However, when the
cable length exceeds 1640 ft. (500 m), follow the steps below to set the cable
compensation circuit to “2”. (Default setting: OFF)

1. Remove the four screws of the base connector rear panel, and pull out the panel
toward you.

2. Set the COMP switch on the COMP printed circuit board at the back of the panel to
“2”.

3. Return the panel to its original position and secure it in place using the four screws.

3 When using the AW-RP400 controller

When this controller has been connected to the pan/tilt head, it is permissible for the
connecting cables to be up to 1640 ft. (500 m) long when a 10BASE-T straight cable
(UTP category 5) and coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281) are used.
Since the AW-RC400 cable compensation unit is capable of providing cable
compensation for distances up to 1640 ft. (500 m), there is no need to change the
setting established for the pan/tilt head’s cable compensation circuit.

4 When using a personal computer as the controller (for transmissions using

component signals) and the configuration described in 1

A separate cable compensation unit is required if the cables used to connect the
pan/tilt head and controller are to be run over a long distance.

<Note>

OBefore setting the switches, make absolutely sure that the power of the AC adapter

which is to be connected to the pan/tilt head is set to OFF.

Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

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Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

Safety wire

$ Installing the pan/tilt head

Be absolutely sure to follow the instructions below when installing the pan/tilt head. Failure
to do so may cause the pan/tilt head to slip out of position or fall.
OFor wall

Do not install the pan/tilt head on any of its sides.
The wall should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times the pan/tilt head
with camera etc. weight 59.5 lb (27 kg).

OMake sure that the installation of the pan/tilt head has been completed before mounting

the camera onto it.

OTo mount the pan/tilt head, use the four mounting holes and secure it firmly in place.
OHave M6 hexagonal bolts ready as these must be used for mounting the pan/tilt head.
OThe hexagonal bolts must be long enough to meet the requirement of “mounting material

thickness plus 25 mm or longer”.

OUse flat washers, spring washers and hexagonal nuts with the hexagonal bolts, as

shown in the figure.

OUse a wrench that fits the size of hexagonal bolt heads to tighten the hexagonal bolts.
OFor suspended installation, pass a wire through the safety wire mounting hole, and

fasten it securely to the ceiling or other structurally sound object.

OHave a wire ready which is strong enough to bear the weight of the entire pan/tilt head

system (pan/tilt head, camera, lens and cable).

OInstall the pan/tilt head so as to ensure that none of the components mounted on the

pan/tilt head or cables will come into contact with any objects in the vicinity when the
pan/tilt head rotates.

<Note>

When installing the pan/tilt head, refrain from forcibly turning the head or tilting arm by
hand. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.

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Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

$ Mounting the camera

The pan/tilt head’s camera mounting section has a mechanism for maintaining the
camera’s balance that moves the camera mounting plate using a guide roller as a fulcrum.
Use the described recommended lenses corresponding to the camera to be used.
(Before mounting a lens other than recommended lenses, consult with your dealer.)

1. Change the position of guide pin A and/or the camera mounting screws in accordance
with the following installation of the pan/tilt head before mounting the camera.

2. Adjust the balance by loosening the guide screws and moving the camera mounting plate.

3. Upon confirming the position where the balance is maintained, firmly tighten the guide
screws. If the balance cannot be maintained, change the position of guide pin B or the
positions of the guide screws, and adjust the balance again.

<Note>

OThe guide roller is fixed in place. Do not remove the guide roller screw.

Camera mounting plate

Camera mounting screws

Guide screw

Guide roller

Guide screw

Guide pin

B

Guide pin A

Camera mounting plate

Camera mounting
screws

Guide screw

Guide roller

Guide screw

Guide pin

B

Guide pin A

<Stand-alone installation>

<Suspended installation>

Change the position of the camera mounting
screws and the guide pin

A to change the

installation.

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Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

<Mounting example: when the camera side is heavy>

Adjust the balance by
moving the camera
mounting plate.

• Stand-alone installation

Adjust the balance by
moving the camera
mounting plate.

<Mounting example: when the lens side is heavy>

Camera Lens

AW-E350

AW-LZ16MD55P

AW-LZ10MD6
AW-E650 AW-LZ16MD73P
AW-E655 AW-LZ16AF7G
AW-E750

AW-LZ17MD9AG

AW-E860

<Recommended lenses>

or

or

When the pan/tilt head is set at
suspended installation, change
the position of guide screws and
guide pin B to adjust the balance
as well as the stand-alone
installation.

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Installation (The installation work must be performed by your dealer without fail.)

Chain

Chain

Chain attachment screw

M4!8 mm: with flat
washer/spring washer

Chain attachment screw

M4!8 mm: with flat
washer/spring washer

Chain attachment screw

M4!6 mm or M2.6!6 mm:
with flat washer/spring washer

Chain

With the AW-E655/AW-E750/AW-E860

With the AW-E350/AW-E650

Chain attachment screw

M4!8 mm: with flat
washer/spring washer

Chain attachment screw

M4!6 mm: with
flat washer/spring
washer

Mounting spacer

(included with
the AW-E655/
AW-E750/
AW-E860)

This chain is for use with the AW-E350,
AW-E650, AW-E655, AW-E750 and
AW-E860 convertible cameras. It cannot
be used with any other camera.
When attaching any other camera to the
pan/tilt head, carefully check the pan/tilt
head operation and that appropriate
measures have been taken to ensure the
camera does not fall.

OAttaching the chain

1. Attach one end of the chain to the
pan/tilt head using a chain attachment
screw (M4!8 mm: with flat
washer/spring washer).

2. Position the other end of the chain over
the screw hole on the top of the camera
and attach it using a chain attachment
screw (M4!6 mm: with flat
washer/spring washer).

<Notes>

OBe sure to tighten all screws firmly with a

screwdriver or similar tool.

OWhen the hole on the camera is M2.6,

attach the chain with the M2.6!6 mm
(with flat washer/spring washer) chain
attachment screw.

OWhen using the AW-E860/AW-E750/

AW-E655 camera, the mounting spacer
must be attached to the top panel of the
camera before attaching the chain.
Position the end of the chain over the
hole on the mounting spacer and attach
it using a chain attachment screw
(M4!6 mm: with flat washer/spring
washer).
Be sure to tighten the mounting spacer
and all screws firmly with a screwdriver
or similar tool.