Vinten Radamec HS-2010MED Pan & Tilt Head - Manual (Page 54)

HS-2010MED Maintenance And Repair
4-4 User Manual
Routine Maintenance
In general, AutoCam is a highly reliable and stable product. The electronics are
well ventilated and highly rated. The number of connectors is kept to a mini-
mum and the best quality connectors are used. The HS-2010MED and pan/tilt
head incorporate a pre-loaded gear train which is either non-lubricated or in cer-
tain sections, sealed and permanently lubricated and therefore requires no rou-
tine maintenance. However, overall balance and smoothness of operation should
be checked periodically.
Checking Balance
In normal operation, the only reason for balance to change is if the camera is
moved for service or if the overall load is changed. However, it is recommended
that you check the balance once a week to ensure reliable operation and reduce
excessive wear and overheating that can be caused by operating with an unbal-
anced load.
1. Set the tilt cradle horizontal using the controller joystick.
2. Switch off the power at the head.
3. If the head tends to drift away from the horizontal position, the forward/
backward position of the load must be adjusted to reset the horizontal bal-
ance (refer to Chapter 3).
4. Tilt the head 45° upward and release it. If the head continues to move
upwards, the payload is mounted too high. On the other hand, if the camera
moves back towards the horizontal position when you release it, the pay-
load is mounted too low. If the camera stays in the same position when
released, the payload is properly balanced vertically.
5. Refer to Chapter 3 if you need to reset horizontal and/or vertical balance.
Overall Operation
Once a week, use the controller joystick to exercise pan, tilt and zoom operation.
Observe the response of the head and lens which should be smooth and consis-
tent throughout the entire range. Similarly, check focus operation using the
Focus knob on the controller.