Operation, Powering up, Locking the camera cradle – Vinten Radamec Fusion FHR-120 User Manual

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Operators guide

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Operation

Powering up

When the system is ready, ensure that all external cable connections are complete and the tilt
lock [5] is disengaged before switching the power on.

1.

Turn ON the power supply to the head, or to the pedestal or height drive if the head
is powered from that equipment.

2.

Switch ON power to the head [13].

The head should not move when power is switched on, but zoom and focus will take up
demanded positions on analogue lenses.The pan and tilt movements of the head are controlled
using the control panel joystick.

Locking the camera cradle

Before making an adjustments to the payload or camera, the tilt lock must be engaged. The tilt
lock prevents the camera cradle from moving on the tilt axis. The tilt lock mechanism is operated
by a button located on the top of the head as shown in Fig. 14.

WARNING!
Ensure that all personnel are clear from the robotic equipment before
switching the power ON. The minimum safe distance is 1 m (3 ft).

Fig. 14 Applying and releasing the tilt lock

Pull button upward to

engage the tilt lock.

Push button downward to

release the tilt lock.

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