Slide Kamera mono head User Manual

6/2017

REMOTE CONTROLLED 1D HEAD

User Manual

pdf version of the manual available for download: www.slidekamera.com

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Table of contents

1. Technical specication ..................................................................... 2

2. Content of the set ............................................................................ 3

3. Construction .................................................................................... 3

4. Power supply ................................................................................... 4

5. Mounting .......................................................................................... 4

6. Connections ..................................................................................... 5

7. AION IQ controller ........................................................................... 6

7.1. Auto tracking feature - Smart Eye ............................................. 6

7.2. AION IQ modes ......................................................................... 7

8. Maintenance and operation ............................................................. 8

9. Terms of warranty ............................................................................ 8

1. Technical specication

Application:

precise rotation of the camera in one axis

Weight: 2.9kg

Head dimensions: 267mm x 80mm x 132mm

Head load capacity: 8kg

Range of head rotation angles: N x 360º

Maximum rotation speed: 73º/s (360º/4,9s)

Maximum acceleration: 264º/s

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Supply voltage: 10..17V DC min 25W

Battery working time: 12V 7Ah min. 3h

Operating temperature range: 0 to +40ºC

Recommended relative
humidity:

< 90%

On the margins you will nd

information, which complement the
contents of the manual.
They are not essential for the
correct operation of the device, but

you might nd them useful.

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Before you start your work with the MONO HEAD adapter we strongly
recommend to read the manual carefully.

Please note that using the adapter in a manner inconsistent with
the instructions, any unauthorized repair attempts or any kind of

modication of the device can cause a damage the manufacturer

is not responsible for.

Slidekamera Ofce

80-175 Gdańsk (Poland)

ul. Kartuska 386

tel./fax [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

www.slidekamera.com

Slidekamera

®

High Engineering Technology CNC s.c.
Sebastian Pawelec Karol Mikulski
Glina 45
82-522 Sadlinki

VAT Identication Number:

581-188-33-32

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2. Content of the set

3. Construction

HET BUS cable (RJ45)

camera quick release plate (AKC-3)

camera quick release plate (AKC-3)

head quick release plate

mounting port to attach the camera
directly to the head

head quick release plate

mounting bracket for manual
adjustment of the camera’s tilt

power cable

head

transport case

clamping lever

clamping lever

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4. Power supply

5. Mounting

MONO HEAD can be powered by many 10-17V DC power sources (min. 25W

power output), such as:

• AC power adapter;

• external 12V battery - e.g. Slidekamera AF-7 power pack;

• V-lock or BP-U battery with D-Tap connector (additional adapter is requied);

• BP-U battery with SLIDEKAMERA BP-U Adapter with magnetic holder.

MONO HEAD is equipped with a TRIGGER socket to connect the device with
a photo camera using a proper shutter release cable, thus allowing for interval
shots synchronized with a slow movement of the head.

MONO HEAD is designed to be mounted on tripods and sliders by a quick
release plate, which is included in the set.
By using this adapter mounting of the head is fast, safe and reliable.
With the adapter you can unmount the head and mount it again at the same

angle. That enables you to reassemble your set in identical conguration and
reuse previous conguration settings and recorded camera trajectories.

HET BUS socket- IN

(controller)

HET BUS socket - OUT

(another Slidekamera device)

TRIGGER socket

power socket

The set does not include any power
sources or adapters required to
power MONO HEAD.

PLEASE NOTE

Driving motor markings:

LINK

Green light indicates, that controller cable is properly
connected.

Rx

When orange light ashes slowly the user is informed,

that the driving motor is
powered, but is not receiving any command from the
controller.

When orange light starts ashing rapidly this indicates

that the driving motor received
a command from the controller.

FAULT

Flashing light indicates existing error.

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6. Connections

Examples of connecting MONO HEAD with other devices:

MONO HEAD can be controlled by a wide range of devices equipped in the
HET BUS socket (RJ45), such as AION controllers or SLIDE LINK wireless

adapter.
This allows the head to work with other elements of the motion control system,
such as slider motors.
Many devices can be connected to one controller and the order of the devices
is not important.

Connecting cables:

• connect controller (e.g. AION IQ, SLIDE LINK) to the rst device of your
choice, to it’s IN socket using steering cable;

• further device (if there is any) connect by connecting it’s IN socket wih OUT
socket of the previous device;

• connect power supply to devices, that requires external power source for
their motors (heads, sliders, etc.);

• controlling devices may include own batteries or be powered by a steering
cable.

• mount the base of the quick release plate to
the slider or tripod with Allen screws included
in the set;

• mount the head on the adapter;

• tighten the clamping lever on the base of the
adapter.

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

12V

SLIDE LINK

AION

CONTROLLER

X MOTOR

IN

OUT

12V

To mount MONO HEAD on a tripod or slider:

clamping lever

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7. AION IQ controller

MONO HEAD is delivered without dedicated

controller. It can be controlled with any steering
device equipped in HET BUS socket (RJ45). The
most common controller of this type is AION IQ,
included in the set with X MOTOR drives.

After connecting to the MONO HEAD the AION IQ
controller offers additional features, that are
available only during operation with the head.

Options mentioned below apply only to operation
with MONO HEAD - for instructions regarding
other usage of the AION IQ controller please refer
to the corresponding user manual.

AION IQ controller is equipped in auto tracking feature - Smart Eye. It is
designed to keep correct angle of the camera during motion of the slider and to
eliminate the parallax effect. That enables the camera to hold the subject in the
frame and to keep correct composition of the image.

Smart Eye feature has to be congured and calibrated to work properly.

By default after powering up the AION IQ controller calibrates slider’s drive and
enters the Smart Eye settings.

After calibrating slider’s drive AION IQ will ask to select the Smart Eye Mode:

SIMPLE - basic mode, that calculates the angle of the camera in a

simplied manner. It works best in situations where the camera has

to be set up quickly.
Conguration of the controller in SIMPLE mode consist of setting
two positions on the slider, that are used to calculate approximate
angle of the camera.

SLIDEKAMERA offers sets, that
includes X MOTOR drive, AION IQ
controller and MONO HEAD remote
head.

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The Smart Eye feature can be
recongured in the AION IQ
settings menu.

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To use Smart Eye feature, you
need a remote head (e.g. MONO
HEAD), slider with X MOTOR drive
and a controller, that supports this
feature!

PLEASE NOTE

7.1. Auto tracking feature - Smart Eye

• after selecting SIMPLE mode the controller will ask to „Set point

A”;

• push the joystick sideways to set rst position on the slider;

• push the joystick up and down to rotate the head - aim the

camera at the lmed object and set correct composition of the

frame;

• conrm by pressing the joystick;

• the controller will ask to „Set point B”;

• similarly set the slider and the head in the opposite position;

• conrm by pressing the joystick;

• the device is ready to work.

Set Point A

Set Point B

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PRECISE - advanced mode, that calculates exact position of the lmed object.

It works best when the camera has to work precisely, on long focal length, at
short distance to the object or at high angle.
Conguration of the controller in the PRECISE mode consist of setting base
position (0°) and two opposite positions, similar to SIMPLE mode.

OFF - the head remains inactive during operation of the slider.

MANUAL - the head will be controlled manually by using joystick.

Slider can be used in manual and automatic modes, regardless
of the operation of the head. This enables you to set automated
movement of the slider and operate the head manually in real time.

• after selecting the PRECISE mode the controller will ask to set
“Smart Eye 0°” - hit YES to set the base position; if you have
configured the device before, and now you’re only changing the
angle of the filmed object, you can skip setting base position;

• to set the base position (0°), by pushing the joystick up and
down rotate the head to align the lens axis parallel to the slider;
you can use the viewfinder of the camera to set a point on the
axis of the slider (e.g. 1/4” mounting thread) in the middle of
a frame;

• conrm by pressing the joystick;

• the controller will ask to „Set point A”;

• push the joystick sideways to set rst position;

• push the joystick up and down to rotate the head - aim the

camera at the lmed object and set correct composition of the

frame;

• conrm by pressing the joystick;

• the controller will ask to „Set point B”;

• similarly set the slider and the head in the opposite position;

• conrm by pressing the joystick;

• the device is ready to work.

Set Point A

Smart Eye Set 0°

Set Point B

LIVE - mode used to record footage in real time. MONO HEAD can be set
to work automatically (Smart Eye feature), or to be controlled manually
by the operator. All settings of the LIVE mode are available: FREERIDE,

RECORDING, PLAYBACK and VideoLoop.

TIMELAPSE and ANIMATION - modes used to record stop motion footage.

The MONO HEAD can operate in automated modes of the Smart Eye feature
(SIMPLE lub PRECISE).

The MONO HEAD remote head can operate in all modes of the AION IQ
controller and SLIDEKAMERA drives.

7.2. AION IQ modes

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For details regarding LIVE,
TIMELAPSE and ANIMATION

modes, or conguration of the

device please refer to the user
manual of the AION IQ controller.

PLEASE NOTE

During calibration of the slider
note, that the MONO HEAD is not
symmetrical and during operation

it extends signicantly beyond the

trolley of the slider.
Keep the distance between the
MONO HEAD and other parts of your
equipment (e.g. X MOTOR drive)!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed
of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority
differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing
this service. Disposing of electronic equipment separately
avoids possible negative consequences for the environment
and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables

the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain signicant

savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the
obligation to dispose of electronic equipment separately, the product is marked
with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

BULL HEAD remote controlled head does not need any additional service or
lubrication of the components.
Maintenance procedures are reduced to keeping the equipment clean.

All SLIDEKAMERA products are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for
a period of 12 months from the date of sale. Warranty covers production faults
and material defects, which resulted in the product malfunctioning. Warranty
covers the repair, or, if the repair proves impossible, replacement of the product
with a new one. However, the cost of repair of the product cannot overrun the
catalogue value of the product. The warranty does not cover damage and /
or product defects resulting from the improper usage, as well as not following

product maintenance specications.

The warranty excludes:

• unauthorized attempts to repair or modify

• mechanical damage caused during transport and operation of such features

as scratches, dents, pits, dirt, etc.

• ooding, moisture

To obtain warranty service the purchaser should deliver the damaged product
together with a proof of purchase or proof of payment (invoice, cash register
receipt). The product will be accepted for warranty service on condition, that it

is delivered with correctly lled in complaint form and properly protected during

transport.
The complaint form is available for download at: www.slidekamera.com

After the warranty period is exceeded any spare parts can be purchased
directly from the manufacturer or in any selected points of sale.

PLEASE NOTE:

Any package sent at the expense of HET-CNC s.c., 80-175 Gdańsk, ul.

Kartuska 386 will not be received.

8. Maintenance and operation

9. Terms of warranty