Kessler MOTION CONTROL: CineDrive Quick Start Guide - Manual

CineDrive Quick Start Guide
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Components
Brain
The control module of the CineDrive system is the
CineDrive Brain. All control commands and data
sent by the kOS software are stored and carried out
by the CineDrive Brain.
Motor Control Box (MCB)
The control electronics for the motors may be
housed in separate control boxes depending on
motor type. For slider, focus, and zoom motors,
there are separate control boxes. For the pan/tilt
assembly, the control electronics are housed with
the motors.
Slider Motors
The CineDrive motors vary depending on their
intended task.The slider motor is designed to be
attached to a slider, and is separate from its motor
control box.
Pan/Tilt Head
The pan/tilt assembly includes the motors and
control modules.
F.I.Z. Motors
The zoom and focus motors are also separate from
their motor control boxes, and are designed to be
mounted close to camera lenses.
Cables
All components of the CineDrive system are
connected via cables. The CineDrive Brain has three
connectors for attaching control cables to motor
control boxes. The control cables come in a variety
of lengths. Each motor control box has a single plug
for connecting drive cables to motors.