RED 3-AXIS LENS CONTROL SYSTEM - Manual (Page 26)

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RED 3-AXIS SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE
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CONFIGURE WIRELESS SETTINGS
In order for the T.H.C. to control the W.M.D., the RED 3-Axis Lens Control System uses a Frequency-Hopping
Spread Spectrum (FHSS) wireless link and offers 42 channels.
1. In the W.M.D. main menu, select Wireless.
2. Select a Channel. The range is 1–42.
3. Select a power setting for the strength of the wireless signal.
‒ Low: The low power setting balances range and low power and is appropriate in most cases.
‒ High: For maximum range, the high power setting can be used.
NOTE: Be sure to set W.M.D. wireless settings appropriately. If the W.M.D. wireless setting is set to High,
the T.H.C. may not perform as desired or may lose connection if operating in close proximity to the W.M.D.
When using wireless on high, the T.H.C. should be at least one meter from the W.M.D. for proper operation.
VIEW MOTOR STATUS
This section describes each motor status and provides tips on how to resolve issues if an error occurs.
In the W.M.D. main menu, select Status to view the state of each motor.
MOTOR STATUS DESCRIPTION/POSSIBLE CAUSES TROUBLESHOOTING OPTIONS
— Motor not detected

Disconnect and reconnect the motor to
the W.M.D.

Ensure that the LEMO connectors on
both ends of the cable are fully seated
and locked
Bad PWM

W.M.D. cannot detect that the motor is
moving

Torque setting is too high for the lens

Bad cable or malfunctioning motor

Decrease torque until the status changes
to “OK”

Ensure that the correct motor model is
selected in the W.M.D. main menu

Try a different RED W.M.D. Motor Cable

Try a different motor
Homing W.M.D. cannot find the endstops after mov-
ing the motor for 40 seconds

Ensure that the teeth on the motor drive
gear fully mesh with the teeth on the lens
gear

Ensure that the pin on the motor drive
gear properly engages the slot on the
motor hub
OK Motor functioning correctly N/A
Over Drive Incorrect parameters are being used for mo-
tor acceleration

Ensure that all motor parameters are
properly selected in the W.M.D.
Over Torque

Motor was disengaged and reengaged
without re-initializing the motor, which al-
lowed the motor to drive into a hard stop
 Lens is obstructed and cannot move

Torque setting is too low for the lens

Initialize the motor

Ensure that lens movement is not ob-
structed

Increase torque and initialize