User Manual Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive for Slide Kamera HSO-4 rotational slider is equipment specially designed for smooth shots in motion, as well as Timelapse photos. HKN-2 stepper drive consists of an intuitive controller that allows the user to work in various working programs and a driving motor connected to HSO-4 slider. Simple and functional menu provides excellent ergonomics of use. Software Version rev 2.
Before you start your work with Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive for Slide Kamera HSO-4 rotational slider we strongly recommend to read the manual carrefully. Please note that using the drive in a manner inconsistent with the instructions, unauthorized repair attempts or any kind of modification of the drive can cause damage the manufacturer is not responsible for.
Table of contents 1. Elements of Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive for HSO-4 rotational slider.........................................................3 2. Accessories for Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive for HSO-4 rotational slider....................................................3 3. Product description............................................................................................................................................ 4 3.1. HKN-ST controller........................................
1. Elements of Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive for HSO-4 slider Once you receive the shipment please make sure that all the elements of Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive for HSO-4 rotational slider are inside. Set insludes: ONLY SLIDE KAMERA MANUFACTURER CAN MOUNT HKN-2 STEPPER DRIVE ON HSO-4 SLIDER.
Shutter release cables: WS-1 [3] WS-2 [4] WS-3 [5] WS-4 [6] WS-5 [7] WS-6 [8] WS-7 [9] 5 4 3 8 6 7 9 Additional accessories: Slide Kamera AF-17 articulated arm [10] 11'’ Magic arm for DSLR [11] 10 11 3. Product description Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive dedicated for HSO-4 rotationa slider, is equipment specially designed for smooth shots in motion, as well as Timelapse photos. HKN-2 stepper drive consists of an intuitive controller and a driving motor.
1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Power switch [1] RJ-45 cable socket [2] (RJ-45 cable connects driving motor with the controller) LCD display [3] SPEED knob [4] DAMPING knob [5] Joystick [6] 1/4" mounting hole [7] 3.2. Slide Kamera HKN-2 driving motor HKN-2 driving motor must be attached to HSO-4 rotational slider only in a place with DRIVE UNIT marking. Remember that only Slide Kamera manufacturer can mount HKN-2 stepper drive to HSO-4 rotational slider. Transmission of power is achieved thanks a toothed gear.
5 4 8 6 7 Driving motor markings: LINK Rx FAULT Indicates that controller cable is properly connected. When orange light flashes slowly the user is informed that the driving motor is powered but has not yet received any command from the controller. When orange light starts flashing rapidly this indicates that the driving motor received a command from the controller. Flashing light indicates existing error. Detailed explanations of error codes can be found in paragraph 6.2.1. of this user manual. 4.
Slider speed: maximum 200mm/s - in VIDEO program minimum 100mm/99h - in TIMELAPSE program Operating temperature range: -10°C do 70°C Shutter release cable (one to choose): WS-1, WS-2, WS-3, WS-4, WS-5, WS-6, WS-7 cables used in ANIMATION, TIMELAPSE programs Payload: 10kg 5. Mounting Slide Kamera HKN-2 stepper drive IMPORTANT !!! Only Slide Kamera manufacturer can mount HKN-2 stepper drive to HSO-4 rotational slider.
6.1.1. MANUAL Calib. If limit switches are removed, after switching the power on there will be a message on LCD with that information. After pressing the joystick (OK.), a message will appear on the screen. User has two options of calibration without limit switches. No LimitSwitches press OK > MANUAL Calib. FREE Mode Use the joystick to choose the calibration. The sign ">" indicates your selection. By pressing the joystick enter selected mode. MANUAL Calib.
Exercise extreme caution when working with the drive in FREE Mode. Lack of reference points increases the risk of the slider hitting any possible obstacle. It may cause a serious damage to the equipment. 6.2. Main menu As soon as you determine/set the reference points for the drive you can enter a main menu with working programs and additional menu CONFIG. Navigate by moving joystick up and down. Sign " " indicates selected choice. Press the joystick to ented selected program.
„V”: means that the battery voltage is too low. Replace the battery immediately in order to avoid to a sudden stop of the drive, which may result in damage to the equipment. „t”: (Thermal Warning) indicates temperature warning. Turn off the drive immediately so as not to overheat the driving motor. „T”: (Thermal Shutdown) indicates emergency drive shutdown due to overheating. You should immediately turn off the drive and wait until FAULT light switches off. 6.2.2.
Table showing the positioning of the cart for different calibration methods. MANUAL Calib. FreeRide 200 -169 149 1.2 FREE Mode FreeRide 90 -40 -271.9 1.2 Selecting MANUAL Calib. for a calibration method, please note that the position of "0" means the left extreme point of reference. The value grows as the slider moves closer to the right extreme point of reference. The direction of movement is indicated with currently set speed value.
[Recording] > [Playback] 59s Playback 0.0 No Records When you select [Playback] there will be a message displayed on the screen: "Go Home?". The controller requires the user decision whether the slider should return to the position where the recording of movement started (-> Y) or whether to start playing back the movement from the current position of the slider (N <-). Select the option by moving the joystick in the appropriate direction. You can return to VIDEO menu at any time by pressing the joystick.
6.2.3. TIMELAPSE TIMELAPSE program is designed for interval shots synchronized with the movement of HSO-4 slider (Motion Timelapse). Shutter release cable connected to the socket on the driving motor enables to synchronize the drive with the camera. After entering TIMELAPSE program the user has to set the parameters below: Mode – Continuous / SDS working mode Direction – slider movement direction: left/right Interval – time at which the drive takes a shot (1-600s) Expos.
Sample screen presented below informs about the position of the slider [1]. There are 10 min left until the end of the track [2]. The drive has already taken eight photos out of two hundred and fifty photos set by the user [3]. The user can stop the program at any time by pressing the joystick for 2 seconds. When the drive has taken all the photos and stops the program there will be a message on the screen: Timelaps end OK to exit. Press the joystick to return to the main menu. 1 2 71.
After the user determines the desired starting position, information about current parameters will appear on the LCD. In order to start, move the joystick in a direction you selected earlier. After the first step, move the joystick again to initiate another step. The user can freely move a step forward or backward (by moving the joystick right or left) or skip a few steps forward or backward (by holding the joystick longer in a selected direction). 1 ANIM dirR 2/30 40.0 3 2 80.
9. Terms of warranty All Slide Kamera products are covered manufacturer's warranty for a period of 12 months from the date of sale. Warranty covers any design faults or of the material of the product which resulted in the product malfunctioning. The warranty covers the repair, or, if the repair proves impossible, replacement of the product with a new one. Hovewer, the cost of repair of the product cannot overrun the catalogue value of the product.
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