Vinten Radamec Fusion FPR-210 - Manual (Page 25)

Operators guide
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Steering
Directional manual control of the pedestal is achieved by turning the steering ring [21]. The
steering system is geared, so that the skid wheels turn by the same amount as the steering ring.
This ensures, for example, that when the pedestal is set to CRAB, turning the steering ring by
90° will also cause the pedestal to change direction by 90° (see Fig. 1).
The pedestal has a changeover mechanism to switch between STEER and CRAB mode.
Rotating the knob [19] counter-clockwise selects CRAB mode and rotating it clockwise selects
STEER mode. Although the CRAB/STEER knob [19] can be switched with the pedestal wheels
in any position, the changeover will not occur until the steering ring [21] is rotated, allowing the
mechanism to engage.
Refer to Steering mechanism checks on page 11 for details.
Switching on
When the complete system is ready, ensure that all external cable connections are complete,
observe the steering mode knob setting [10] and turn on the power switch [28]. The pedestal will
not suddenly move when switched on (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 3).
Operating the Pedestal
The pedestal robotic control is independently selected for vertical (Z) column movement and
horizontal (X and Y) pedestal movement.
Selecting/deselecting robotic steering
To engage robotic steering mode on the pedestal, rotate the steering mode knob [10] fully
counter-clockwise to the AUTO position and set the changeover knob to CRAB.
WARNING!
1. Display prominent warning signs in studios alerting personnel that
robotic equipment is present and may move without warning.
2. Only operate the pedestal remotely if you are able to see it, to avoid
obstacles and collision hazards.
3. Only operate the pedestal on stable studio floor surfaces.
DO NOT operate the pedestal near floor edges over which the pedestal
may fall, as this can cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
CAUTION! Ensure that the pedestal load is balanced before driving the column
remotely, to prevent damage to the drive system.
NOTE: Movement indicators will flash to warn when the pedestal moves across the floor.
Automatic height mode is always engaged when operating the pedestal.
NOTE: When automatic steering mode is selected, the steering ring rotates freely and
cannot be used for manual steering.