Vinten Radamec Fusion Virtual Reality box User Manual

Installation Guide

FVR Box

Fusion Virtual Reality

Installation

EN

Part No. V4078-0001

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Original Instructions: English

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Safety & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Box Contents and Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Compatibility and Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mounting the FVR Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the FVR Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance and General Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Technical Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FCC Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pollution statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Contents

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Safety & Warnings

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 warnings and 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 Vinten Radamec Fusion Virtual Reality (FVR) box is designed for
use with studio VR systems to interface with Vinten Radamec VR­capable Fusion robotic pan and tilt heads and pedestals or height
drives.

The FVR box is intended to be used by television camera operators
within an indoor studio environment. Do not attempt to use this product
if you do not fully understand how to operate it.

Health & Safety

WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others.

All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct
manual handling techniques and Healthy & Safety
regulations. It is the responsibility of the local organisation
to enforce safe working practices at all times.

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). Do not operate robotic equipment if you cannot
see it.

Electrical Connection

WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and

isolate the product from the power supply before attempting
any servicing or removing the covers.

WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check cables
for signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal
injury and/or damage the equipment.

WARNING! The external DC PSU used must be approved
to IEC 60950-1, 2nd edition, and have a power output
limited to the requirements of the equipment.

CAUTION! This product must be connected to a power
supply of the same voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated
on the product. Refer to the Technical Specifications for the
product.

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Safety & Warnings

CAUTION! All connections to other devices must be made

using shielded cables.

CAUTION! We recommend that you use the power supply
cable supplied with the product.

CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate
the system EMC liability.

CAUTION! Do not exceed the current output limit of the
product when powering auxiliary devices.

CAUTION! Always use a fuse of the correct type and rating
for the product. Refer to the Technical Specifications for the
product.

Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 equipment)

WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe

operation this equipment must be connected to a power supply
that has a protective earth connection (US: ground).

Mounting and Installation

WARNING! Do not install this product onto a bracket,

support or other equipment that is not designed to support
the weight of the product and its payload. All ceiling or wall
supports must comply with local government regulations.

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. When using this product outside, protect from
rain using a suitable rain cover or waterproof cover.

Ventilation

CAUTION! Slots and openings are intended for ventilation

purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover any slots
and openings.

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.

About this Manual

The Vinten Radamec Fusion Virtual Reality (FVR) box has been
designed to integrate with the Fusion FH-100 VR and FHR-120 VR pan
and tilt heads, Canon and Fujinon lenses and the Fusion FP-188 VR
pedestal or FPH-188 VR height drive, or the Quattro SE, coordinating
encoder output from all axes for VR applications. This manual covers
the installation of the FVR box, and its connections with compatible
products and studio equipment.

When installation is complete, the head and head support connected
must be configured before the FVR box is used for VR tracking.

The FVR box can be configured using the VR software application
running on a Windows-based PC or on a Vinten Radamec PDA. The
configuration software is provided on a USB stick for a PC or is pre­installed on a Vinten Radamec PDA.

For more information on configuring the FVR box, refer to the
installation guides provided on the USB stick or contact Vinten
Radamec.

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