Vinten Radamec Fusion APS User Manual
APS Scanner
Installation and Configuration Guide
Absolute Positioning System
Installation
Part No. V4109-0001
V4109-0002
EN
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Contents
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
APS Scanner Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
APS Scanner Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring the APS Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reflective Target Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The APS Scanner User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Creating a Landmark Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Target Type Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Landmark Map Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding Additional Targets to a Landmark Map . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding Additional Landmark Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Landmark Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Position Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
APS Scanner Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LCD Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate
the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save
these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product.
WARNING!
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others,
comments appear supported by the warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated
equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear
supported by the word ‘Caution’.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear
supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle.
Intended Use
The Fusion Absolute Positioning System (APS) scanner is designed to
be installed by a qualified engineer onto a Fusion pedestal. It is
designed to provide accurate positional information used to control the
pedestal in television studios where APS targets have been installed.
Electrical Connection
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for
signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury
and/or damage the equipment.
CAUTION! All connections to other devices must be made
using shielded cables.
Mounting and Installation
WARNING! Installation of this product must only be
performed by qualified and trained electrical engineers.
WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary
communications cables are routed so that they do not
present any danger to personnel. Take care when routing
cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use.
Water, Moisture and Dust
WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture and
dust. The presence of electricity near water can be
dangerous.
Operating Environment
CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the
operating temperature limits. Refer to the product Technical
Specifications for the operating limits for the product.
Cleaning
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and
isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning.
CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes. Only use detergent-based
cleaners.
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Safety and About this Manual
Maintenance
WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and
accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations
or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of
the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions
of the product warranty.
Safety when Working with Robotic Equipment
In normal operation remote-controlled equipment can move suddenly
and without warning. Since audible warnings are not suitable for use
within the studio environment, it is recommended that only trained
personnel be allowed to work in the active areas where remotecontrolled heads and pedestals are located. The safe operating zone is
a minimum of 1 m (3 ft).
Safety Notes for Operators
Operators must familiarise themselves with the working footprint of the
robotic head, including all associated equipment (lens, zoom and focus
controls, viewfinder, prompter, etc.) to prevent inadvertent collisions or
injury to personnel.
If personnel are too close to a head or pedestal that is about to move,
the operator should prevent the motion from starting or stop the motion
if it has started.
We strongly recommend that the operator verifies visually that the
active area is clear of hazards and personnel, both before and during
remote operation.
About this Manual
The APS scanner is supplied either pre-installed onto the pedestal by
a service engineer in the studio, or pre-installed from the factory fitted
onto a new pedestal. This manual covers the operation and
configuration of the APS scanner and important safety instructions.
The APS scanner will only function in a studio with APS reflective
targets installed. For more information on the correct installation of the
APS reflective targets, refer to the APS Reflective Targets Installation
Guide, publication part No. V4109-4981.
Using this Manual
In some sections this manual uses zoomed screenshots to display the
relevant area of the screen or window. The user is guided to the
relevant area by a series of navigation icons which indicate the portion
of the screen being zoomed. Two examples are shown below:
Top right hand quarter
of the window
Bottom half of the window
A specific feature is further
highlighted using a red
outline ring.
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Components and Connections
Left Side View
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2
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS232 Socket
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LCD display
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power switch
1
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Right Side View
4
Components and Connections
5
6
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating laser scanner head
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet ports
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power interconnecting cable
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data interconnecting cable
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Installation
APS Scanner Function
When operational, the APS scanner provides absolute positioning data
for the pedestal. This is achieved with a rotating infrared laser scanner
head. When the infrared beam is reflected back from the APS reflective
targets installed in the studio, the absolute position of the pedestal on
the studio floor can be established and sent to the control system.
APS Scanner Safety
The laser scanner rotates at a rate of eight revolutions per second and
therefore the following safety points must be adhered to:
WARNING! Risk of personal injury. Do not hold the steering
ring in the proximity of the laser scanner when the pedestal
column is in a lowered position.
WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. Do
not attempt to touch the laser scanner on the APS scanner
unit while it is in motion. Warn other personnel and visitors
in the studio to the potential risk.
CAUTION! Risk of product damage. Do not route cables or
place objects near the rotating laser scanner head.
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Installation
Electrical Connections
WARNING! Disconnect power from the pedestal before
attempting any electrical connections.
Power Interconnection
Data Interconnection
Powering Up
Before powering up the APS scanner, ensure that all external cable
connections are secured correctly. The pedestal must also be powered
up.
1. To power up, operate the on/off push button switch.
2. The power switch and LCD display will illuminate and the laser
scanner head will rotate.
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