Vinten Radamec SP-2000 Pedestal - Manual (Page 18)

SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction
1-8 User Manual
Collision Bumper And Bumper Override
The skirts around the base of the pedestal contain a collision detection bumper
that automatically stops the pedestal if it collides with an obstacle. The bumper
as shown below is electro-optical and is an integral part of the cable skirt..
The electro-optical bumper system does require calibration - see Chapter 4
When a collision occurs, the sequence of events is:
1. The pedestal involved in the collision stops immediately. Pan, tilt, zoom,
focus and pedestal height are still active, so operation can still continue
using a stationary pedestal.
2. An error message (“dolly “n” stopped, bumper contact”) appears on the
controller touchscreen where “n” is the number of the pedestal that tripped
its bumper. A “B” appears in the column of the pedestal that has tripped its
bumper circuit. Touch anywhere on the screen to clear the error message
and continue operation.
3. As soon as is practical, check the work area to clear the obstacle that
caused the collision and use LOCATE mode (see Controller User Manual)
to back the pedestal away. Be aware that the other pedestals in the studio
are still active and can move at any time.The “B” will disappear indicating
that the bumper circuit is reset. Normal operation can now continue.
Bumper Override
In the unlikely event that a pedestal stops due a failure in the collision detection
system, or the bumper does not reset after a collision, it is still possible to con-
tinue operating in an emergency. In this situation, the “B” on the screen will not
disappear when you back away from the obstacle but you can still operate the
pedestal.
Collision Bumper Loosen To Adjust
Skirt Height