Change motor direction, Select motor type/model, Adjust backlash – RED 3-AXIS LENS CONTROL SYSTEM User Manual

Page 25: Adjust endstop, Red 3-axis system operation guide

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RED 3-AXIS SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE

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CHANGE MOTOR DIRECTION

The last direction of the motor persists between reboots.
1. In the W.M.D. main menu, select the desired motor. (Example: Focus, Iris, Zoom)
2. Select Direction.
3. Press Select to toggle to motor direction. (Example: CW, CCW)

SELECT MOTOR TYPE/MODEL

1. In the W.M.D. main menu, select the lens function for the specific motor. (Example: Focus, Iris, or Zoom)
2. Select Model.
3. Navigate to the desired motor model.
4. Press Select.

NOTE: For a list of default motor profiles, go to

“3-Axis System Compatibility” on page 54

or the

“W.M.D.

Main Menu Map” on page 70

.

ADJUST BACKLASH

The RED Lens Control Motor offers next to zero backlash when properly installed. However, you may experi-

ence backlash with third-party motors, or certain lens and motor combinations.
The W.M.D. allows you to compensate for any backlash. Select an anti-backlash setting in the range of 0–3,000

encoder counts.
1. In the W.M.D. main menu, select the lens function for the specific motor. (Example: Focus, Iris, or Zoom)
2. Select Backlash.
3. Use the Select and Back buttons to navigate between digit values.

‒ Press Select to move the cursor to the right one (1) digit.

‒ Press Back to move the cursor to the left one (1) digit.

‒ Press Up to increase the value or press Down to decrease the value.

4. Adjust the setting until backlash is removed.
5. Deselect the digits and return to the menu.

ADJUST ENDSTOP

The W.M.D. provides a buffer for the endstops. However, different lenses have varying requirements for this

buffer. Some lenses require the motor to drive the lens right up to the endstop. Other lenses do not require this

and allow a large buffer to prevent high speed moves from overshooting into the end stop.
The W.M.D. allows you to compensate for the endstop buffer range. Select an endstop setting in the range of

0-3,000 encoder counts.
1. In the W.M.D. main menu, select the lens function for the specific motor. (Example: Focus, Iris, or Zoom)
2. Select Endstop.
3. Use the Select and Back buttons to navigate between digit values.

‒ Press Select to move the cursor to the right one (1) digit.

‒ Press Back to move the cursor to the left one (1) digit.

‒ Press Up to increase the value or press Down to decrease the value.

4. Adjust the setting as needed.
5. Deselect the digits and return to the menu.

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