SE-500
Elevation Unit
Operators
Guide
AB-300134
AutoCam
Vinten
AutoCam™
SE-500
Servo Elevation Unit
Installation
and
Operating Instructions
Publication Part No. AB-300134
Issue 1
Copyright¤ Vinten Broadcast Limited 2003
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Foreword
This manual provides Safety, Installation and Operating Instructions for the AutoCam SE-500 Servo
Elevation Unit.
WARNING!:Read the Safety Section on page 7 before using this elevation unit or
attempting any adjustment or repair.
It is recommended that this manual is read carefully and the illustrations studied prior to operating the
elevation unit. Attention to the details contained herein will ensure that the elevation unit will operate
efficiently with the minimum of attention over a long service life.
To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vinten Broadcast
Limited or to your local distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com.
NOTE: Information contained in this document is subject to change.
Vinten Broadcast Ltd reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in
equipment design or performance as progress in engineering, manufacturing or
technology may warrant.
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Contents
Page
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety - Read This First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning symbols in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Critical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Manual outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Base assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Telescopic column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Control box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 2 - Installation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tools you will need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Unpacking and assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3 - Operation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Positioning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Powering up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Powering down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 4 - Servicing
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Routine checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Safety - Read This First!
Warning symbols in this manual
Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the elevation unit or
associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and
supported by the warning triangle symbol.
Warning symbols on the equipment
Various colored safety labels are attached to the AutoCam equipment to alert you to hazardous situations.
The labels and their meaning are described below.
DANGER (with a red background) indicates an
imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING (with an orange background) indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION (with a yellow background) indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (with a yellow background, but without
the Safety Alert symbol) indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
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Safety issues
Safety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics are covered in this section of the
manual. It is very important that this information be available to all personnel who will work on or near the
AutoCam equipment.
Very important warnings
WARNING!:To avoid personal injury, always exercise caution when working in
the vicinity of energized pan/tilt heads and elevation units as they can start to
move without any warning.
WARNING!:Unless it is impossible, you should always de-energize the elevation
unit and head before working on any part of the elevation unit, the head, the
camera/lens, or any associated equipment.
Customer responsibility
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the workplace is safe. In normal operation, the remote
controlled elevation units, heads and payloads in an AutoCam system can move suddenly and without
warning. Since audible warnings are out of the question in normal television applications, it is
recommended that only trained personnel be allowed to work in the active areas where the remote
controlled elevation units, heads and payloads are located. As part of the training, personnel must be
made aware of the hazards of working in a robot environment, including the specific hazards listed below.
The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury, or injury to others and therefore, caution is essential.
Safe working environment
WARNING!:Each of the remote controlled elevation units should be within the
view of the operator of the AutoCam system at the controller. Before and during
remote operation, the controller operator must verify visually that the active
area is clear. If personnel are too close to one of the elevation units that is about
to move, the operator can prevent the motion from starting, or stop the motion
after it has started.
If the direct line of sight is obstructed in your installation, it is recommended
that one or more viewing cameras are installed to cover the active areas and
allow the operator to view the entire workspace at all times.
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Safe operating zone and elevation unit footprint
WARNING!:The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 3 feet (1m)
outside of the elevation unit footprint. This allows time for the personnel to
avoid a elevation unit that starts to move at its maximum speed of approximately 1 foot per second (0.3m per second).
The elevation unit footprint is typically larger than the elevation unit base itself.
In most installations, the teleprompter is the piece of equipment mounted on the
head that protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the elevation unit. Or, it may
be the manual control bars on the rear that protrude the furthest. The footprint
must take into account the overhang of the teleprompter and/or manual control
bars as the head pans around.
If your operating practices require personnel to work less than 3 feet (1m) outside the elevation unit footprint, you must make sure that they are trained and
are aware of the hazards of working in a robot environment, including the specific hazards listed below. The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury, or
injury to others and therefore, caution is essential.
Warning signs
Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace as a reminder to trained personnel, and
a primary warning to untrained personnel and visitors.
A typical sign might read:
WARNING:
Robotic Pedestals, Heads &
Cameras
Move Suddenly
Without Warning
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Elevation units and heads can start unexpectedly
WARNING!:The hazards associated with robotic camera systems are only
slightly different than those associated with operating a camera under conventional manual control. The speeds and camera weights are similar. The main difference is that with automation, the operator is normally not near the cameras,
and it is more difficult to verify that the area is clear. For personnel working on
or near the elevation units, they must be aware that the equipment can start
moving unexpectedly. All personnel should be trained and aware of the hazards
of robotic elevation units and heads, and the fact that they can move at any
time. They must be trained on how far the elevation units, heads and payloads
can move, the speeds involved, and the need to stay back an appropriate distance. Most adjustments to the camera and head, such as balancing and camera calibration, should be made with the system de-energized. However, if
adjustments are absolutely necessary while the elevation unit and/or head is
powered, they should only be made by trained technical personnel familiar with
the AutoCam robotics system. They must understand that the elevation unit or
head can move unexpectedly at any time, and they must position themselves so
that any motion would not cause them personal harm. When the robotic heads
move, the speeds involved are fairly slow. However, the equipment is still capable of generating sufficient force to cause injury. Therefore, it essential that you
exercise caution. In particular, be aware that the teleprompter is usually the fastest swinging element. Any failure of the system could possibly cause one or
more axes to move on their own, but the speeds and forces should not be
noticeably greater than those encountered during normal use.
Pinch points
WARNING!:Particular care should be exercised around possible points where
you could get pinched, such as the tilt cradle. Here, the forces can be somewhat
greater, due to the short lever arm.
Sharp edges
WARNING!:If the lens, teleprompter or other camera attachments have sharp
edges that could cause injury, make sure they are padded or protected.
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Critical data
Mass
Servo elevation unit 32.6 kg (71.7 lb)
Load
Maximum payload 45.5 kg (100 lb)
Power Supply
Power supply 27 Vdc, 50 Watts
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Technical specification
Weight 32.6 kg (71.7 lb)
Minimum height (to mounting face) 89.3 cm (35.1 in.)
Maximum height (to mounting face) 128.3 cm (50.5 in.)
Stroke 39 cm (15.4 in.)
Transit doorway width 68 cm (26.8 in.)
Maximum Payload 45.5 kg (100 lb)
Maximum Velocity 24.4 mm/s (1 in./sec)
Power Supply 27 Vdc, 50 Watts
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Technical support
If you are based in North, South or Central America and need technical support on the AutoCam system,
contact Vinten Inc. at:
709 Executive Blvd.
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
USA
Phone:1-888 4 VINTEN (1-888-484-6836) - Toll free in the U.S.A.
+1 845-268-0100
Fax:+1 845-268-0113
Or, if you are based outside of North, South or Central America, contact Vinten Broadcast Limited at:
Western Way
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3TB
ENGLAND
Phone: +44 (0) 1284 752121
Fax: +44 (0) 1284 750560
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Manual outline
Safety - Read
This First!
Chapter 1 - describes the SE-500 elevation unit
Chapter 2 - contains step-by-step instructions for
Chapter 3 - contains step-by-step operating instructions
Chapter 4 - details servicing, including cleaning, routine
covers important safety issues
assembling the elevation unit and fitting the
pan & tilt head
checks and adjustments
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
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(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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(4)
(5)
Fig 1.1 SE-500 servo elevation unit (with HS-105P pan and tilt head)
Introduction
The SE-500 servo elevation unit (Fig 1.1) is a fixed pedestal with an electrically-operated telescopic
column designed to support a payload of up to 45.5 kg (100 lb). The camera height may be adjusted
through a 39 cm (15.5 in.) range.
Designed for use with the AutoCam HS-102P or HS-105P pan and tilt heads and the Series 200 control
system, the SE-500 allows stored height positions to be recalled with pan, tilt, zoom and focus as
required.
Description
The elevation unit consists of three main assemblies: a base assembly, an electrically-operated telescopic
column and a control box.
Base assembly
The base is carried on three 152.4 mm (6 in.) castoring wheels (5), each fitted with a brake. A cable clamp
is provided (4).
Telescopic column
The single-stage telescopic column (3) consists of a fixed assembly, which is secured to the base, and a
concentric, square-section moving stage. A steering ring (2) and mounting plate (7) are located on the top
of the moving stage.
Control box
The control box (6), on which is mounted a STOP switch, two LEDs and three connectors (Fig 2.4), is
secured to the base, adjacent to the telescopic column.
Power supply
All of the power for the elevation unit and pan and tilt head is derived from a rack-mounted power supply.
If an HS-102P pan and tilt head is installed on the elevation unit, then a PS27-5R power supply is used. In
the case of an HS-105P, a PSD27-5R power supply is used.
The serial data to control the elevation unit and head is carried through the same cable.
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Chapter 2 - Installation
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Introduction
This chapter focuses on the mechanical aspects of unpacking and assembling the servo elevation unit and
mounting a pan and tilt head.
WARNING!:TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY, AND FOR PROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE PROCEDURES IN THIS
MANUAL ARE FOLLOWED EXACTLY.
Tools you will need
You will need the following tools to assemble the servo elevation unit and mount the pan and tilt head
1. A set of hex wrenches (metric and US sizes)
(6.1)
(6.2)
(6.3)
(3)
(6)
(3.1)
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Fig 2.1 Assembling the elevation unit
Unpacking and assembling
(1)
If not already done, unpack and assemble the servo elevation unit as follows (Fig 2.1):
1. Open the box containing the servo elevation unit. Remove and set aside any accessory items and
packing material. Locate the base assembly, the telescopic column and the control box
2. Secure the telescopic column (3) to the base with four M10 screws (3.1). Ensure the telescopic
column is oriented with the connector nearest the control box position.
3. Remove four M3 screws (6.1) securing the control box cover (6.2). Secure the control box (6) to
the base with four M4 screws (6.3). Ensure the control box is oriented with the STOP button to the
right. Refit the control box cover and secure with four M3 screws.
4. Set the assembled servo elevation unit upright and apply the wheel brakes.
(2)
(3.6)
(3.5)
(3.4) (3.3)
(3.2)
(2.1)
(2.2)
(2.3)
Fig 2.2 Installing the pan and tilt head
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Install the pan and tilt head as follows (Fig 2.2):
NOTE: To install the pan and tilt head, it is necessary to dismantle the upper part of the
telescopic column
1. Remove four screws (3.3) securing the square plate (3.5) and assembled steering ring/adaptor
plate to the telescopic column.
2. Remove four screws (3.4) securing the assembled steering ring/adaptor plate to the square plate
(3.5).
3. Remove four screws (2.3), washers (2.2) and rubber washers (2.1) securing the steering ring (2)
to the adaptor plate (3.2).
4. Secure the adaptor plate to the base of the pan and tilt head using the appropriate screws (3.6):
4.1 HS102P - six off10/32 in. UNC.
4.2 HS105P - three off 1/4 in. UNC.
5. Secure the steering ring (2) to the adaptor plate (3.2) with four screws (2.3), washers (2.2) and
rubber washers (2.1).
6. Secure the assembled steering ring/adaptor plate to the square plate (3.5) with four screws (3.4).
7. Position the assembled pan and tilt head, adaptors and steering ring on the telescopic column
and secure with four screws (3.3).
Electrical installation
A typical SE-500 system configuration is shown in Fig 2.3. Installation of the controller and other
equipment is described in the User manuals for those products.
Electrical connections are made via the three connectors on the control box.
1. Locate the cables supplied with your equipment (See table below).
2. Connect the POWER/DATA connector on the head to the PWR/DATA OUT connector on the
control box (Fig 2.4) using cable SP-CAB-8.
3. Run the power/data cable (SP-CAB-xx) from the power supply through the cable clamp on the
base to provide strain relief. Loop the cable to the PWR/DATA IN connector on the control box.
Run the power/data cable alongside the camera triax (or multicore) cable and any other cables
that connect to the camera system in the installation.
NOTE: The cable clamp may be repositioned on either side of the telescopic column.
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1. Connect the ELEVATION connector on the control box to the connector at the top of the
telescopic column using cable AM056-9001.
2. Tighten the cable clamp
Fig 2.3 A typical SE-500 installation
Connect From Cable Type Connect To
Control system/power supply SP-CAB-xx(M) PWR/DATA IN on control box
PWR/DATA OUT on control
box
ELEVATION on control box AM056-9001 Connector on telescopic column
NOTE: In the figure and table above, ‘xx’ denotes the cable length in feet, ‘xx(M)’ the length in metres.
SP-CAB-8 PWR/DATA on pan and tilt head
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PWR/DATA IN
CONNECTOR
PWR/DATA OUT
CONNECTOR
PWR/DATA OUT
CONNECTOR
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH
PWR PRESENT
LED
DATA PRESENT
LED
Fig 2.4 Electrical connections
Install the rest of the equipment in your system as described in the relevant User Manual(s).
Power up the elements of your system as described in the relevant User Manual(s).
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Chapter 3 - Operation
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Introduction
This chapter covers operation of the servo elevation unit and is limited to the switches, controls and other
features on the unit itself. Operating procedures for controlling the servo elevation unit and pan and tilt head
remotely are described in the User Manual for the specific controller in the installation.
Positioning the unit
Position the servo elevation unit as required and apply all three wheel brakes.
1. To apply the brake, push down on the lever (5.2) situated above the wheel
2. To release, press down on the centre ‘pop-up’ lever (5.1), which is raised when the brake is on.
(5.1)
(5.2)
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Fig 3.1 Wheel brakes
Powering up
Before powering up the servo elevation unit, make sure that the area around the unit is clear.
WARNING!:At power up, the column and payload will drop to minimum height.
Ensure that no-one will be hit by the payload.
1. Ensure the emergency STOP switch (Fig 2.4) on the control box is pressed.
2. Turn on the power supply.
3. Twist the emergency STOP switch clockwise to release it. The green PWR LED on the control box
will illuminate, the elevation unit will drive to its lowest position and the pan and tilt head will
initialise. The yellow DATA LED will only illuminate if the control system is operative and the
elevation unit and the pan and tilt head will then drive to their previous position.
Powering down
Always power down the head before the elevation unit.
1. Press the STOP switch.
2. Switch off and/or disconnect the SE-500 power supply if required.
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Chapter 4 - Servicing
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General
The SE-500 elevation unit is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to
maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful
service life with minimum need for repair.
Cleaning
During normal studio use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.
Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi-stiff brush. Particular
attention should be paid to the sliding faces on the telescopic column..
NOTE: Do NOT use oil or grease on any exposed part of the column. This is unnecessary and
traps dirt which acts as an abrasive.
Use only detergent-based cleaners. Do NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the
protective surfaces.
Routine checks
During normal use, check all electrical cable for fouling and wear.
Repair
In the unlikely event of mechanical or electrical problems in the SE-500 servo elevation unit, it is generally
recommended that the unit be returned to the factory if possible. However, if this is not possible, the
SE-500 Service Manual should be utilized to repair the unit in the field.
WARNING!:Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel, who are
familiar with the equipment.
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Index
Entries in italics refer to Figures
PagePage
A
Assembling 21
Assembling the elevation unit 20
B
Base assembly 17
C
Cleaning 30
Control box 17
Critical data 11
D
I
Installation 19
assembling 21
electrical 22
tools 20
unpacking 21
Introduction 17
Introduction and Description 15
O
Operation 25
positioning the unit 26
powering down 27
Description 17
base assembly 17
control box 17
power supply 17
telescopic column 17
E
Electrical connections 24
Electrical installation 22
Elevation unit footprint 9
powering up 27
Pinch points 10
Positioning the unit 26
Power supply 17
Powering down 27
Powering up 27
R
Repair 30
Routine checks 30
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Index (Cont)
Entries in italics refer to Figures
PagePage
S
Safe operating zone 9
Safety
customer responsibility 8
pinch points 10
read this first 7
safe operating zone and
elevation unit footprint 9
safe working environment 8
safety issues 8
sharp edges 10
very important warnings 8
warning signs 9
warning symbols in this manual 7
T
Technical specification 12
Technical support 13
Telescopic column 17
Tools 20
Typical SE-500 installation 23
U
Unpacking 21
V
Warning signs 9
Warning symbols in this manual 7
Warning symbols on the equipment 7
warning symbols on the
equipment 7
Safety issues 8
SE-500 servo elevation unit 16
Servicing 29
cleaning 30
repair 30
routine checks 30
Sharp edges 10
Wheel brakes 26
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