Vinten Radamec Quattro PDA Operators Guide V4015-4980 Robotic Camera Control Systems
Quattro PDA Operators Guide Original Instructions Publication Part No.
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Safety - Read This First Understanding these instructions English The original instructions presented in this operators guide were written in English, and subsequently translated into other languages. If you are unable to understand these instructions, contact Vinten Radamec or your distributor to obtain a translation of the original instructions (EU Countries).
Latviešu Šajā operatora rokasgrāmatā iekļautie norādījumi sākotnēji tika sarakstīti angļu valodā un pēc tam pārtulkoti citās valodās. Ja nesaprotat šos norādījumus svešvalodā, sazinieties ar Vinten Radamec vai tirgotāju, lai saņemtu norādījumu tulkojumu (kādā no ES dalībvalstu valodām). Lietuvių Šiame operatoriaus vadove pristatomos pirminės instrukcijos parašytos anglų kalba ir vėliau išverstos į kitas kalbas.
Safety guidelines Warning symbols in this guide Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING!—supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear highlighted by the word CAUTION! Warning symbols on the product The following warning symbol may appear on the product.
Important safety instructions 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions You should read all of the safety instructions before operating the equipment. Retain this operators guide for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the guide or on the equipment. Do not attempt to operate this equipment if you do not understand how to operate it. 2. Usage Statement Do not use this product for any other purpose other than that specified in this usage statement.
Certificates and Compliances The Quattro PDA conforms to the following European Directives: 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) 1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment This product has been tested and found compliant to the following test standards: EMC: IEC 61000-4-2:2001 (1.2) IEC 61000-3-2:2005 (3rd Edition) IEC 61000-4-3:2006 (3rd Edition) IEC 61000-3-3:2005 (1.2) & IEC 61000-4-4:2004 (2.
Caring for the environment by recycling Recycling old electrical and electronic equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste (applicable in the European Union and European countries with separate collection systems). It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please visit www.vinten.com/recycle for details.
Technical Specification Dimensions: Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 g (1.06 lbs) Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.5 cm (6.5 in.) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9 cm (3.5 in.
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Contents Page Safety - Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Certificates and Compliances . . . . . . . . .
Contents (Cont) Page Communicating navigational and positional data to the VR system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Set up and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Displaying the current software and firmware versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Opening and saving configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures (1) (6) (2) (3) (5) (4) Figure 1 Quattro PDA mounted on the pan bar handle (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting arm (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mounting arm adjustment knob (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan bar handle (4). .
(1) (6) (2) (5) (3) (4) Figure 2 Quattro PDA, mounting arm and clamp (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting arm (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mounting arm adjustment knob (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan bar handle (4). . . . . . . . .
Installation The Vinten Radamec Quattro PDA simplifies the setup of the Quattro SE virtual tracking system, allowing operators to easily configure the Head Processing Module (HPM) communication settings to suit the studio Virtual Reality (VR) system.
4. Adjust the position of the Quattro PDA on the pan bar handle so that camera operators can easily view the PDA screen and access the functions using the stylus. Loosen the mounting arm adjustment knob (2) and position the Quattro PDA, then tighten the knob to secure the PDA into the required position. NOTE: Mounting the Quattro PDA onto the pan bar handle will affect the fore and aft balance of the head. Check the balance of the head after fitting the Quattro PDA.
Operation Operating the PDA The PDA is supplied with a number of software applications installed, including the Quattro application. Refer to the PDA user documentation for operating instructions including how to use the touchscreen and stylus. Launching the Quattro PDA application To launch the Quattro application: • From the PDA menu, select START > QUATTRO. When the Quattro application is launched, the main window appears (Figure 3).
(13) (1) (12) (2) (11) (3) (10) (4) (9) (5) (8) (7) (6) Figure 3 Quattro PDA application, main window (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Axis display scroll buttons (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Setup button (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zeroing axes Using the Quattro PDA application, operators can zero the pan and tilt axes on the head, zoom and focus axes on the camera lens, and the height and steering (wheels) on the Quattro SE pedestal. • From the Quattro PDA main window (Figure 3), select ZERO (3). The Zero axes window appears (Figure 4). (14) (15) (16) (17) Figure 4 Zero axes window How to zero the pan, tilt, zoom and focus axes To zero the pan, tilt, zoom and focus axes: 1.
4. When prompted, pan the head to the left until the index marker is found and a message appears indicating the axis is homed. NOTE: 5. The pan axis index marker will need to be re-referenced if the head is rotated through an angle greater than 360°. When prompted, unlock the tilt axis and tilt the head fully up and down until the index marker is found and a message appears indicating the axis is homed.
Homing the Quattro SE system When the Quattro SE system is initially powered up it will set X, Y (floor) travel and pedestal orientation to zero, therefore the pedestal must be ‘homed’ relative to a floor target. Periodically the error in X, Y (floor) travel and pedestal orientation will increase to a level where it is necessary to ‘rehome’ the pedestal relative to a floor target. There are currently two versions of the Quattro-SE pedestal, each using a different optical sensor arrangement and floor target.
(22) Figure 6 MK I floor target homing and target origin NOTE: The orientation of the MK I pedestal shown in (Figure 6) positions the opto sensor (22) in the best position for homing. The MK I pedestal uses one opto sensor (22) to locate the floor target (Figure 6). The origin of the MK I floor target lies at the point where the edges of all three lines intersect, as shown in (Figure 6). 3.
Homing a MK II pedestal To home a MK II pedestal to the studio target datum (X and Y axis): 1. Select either HOME PEDAL AT FRONT (19) or HOME PEDAL AT REAR (20) from the Homing window (Figure 5), depending on the orientation of the pedestal relative to the floor target—see (Figure 8). You can return to the main window without affecting homing settings by selecting cancel (21).
(23) Home—pedal at front (23) Home—pedal at rear Figure 8 MK II floor target—possible homing paths across X-axis The edge of the pedestal base does not need to be exactly parallel to the X-axis, but the path across the X-axis must not be parallel to the line between the two opto sensors (22), i.e. parallel to the back edge of the pedestal base (Figure 9).
(22) Figure 9 MK II floor target—impossible homing path NOTE: 3. Once both opto sensors (22) have crossed the X-axis, the pedestal’s orientation and Y-position are calculated. To reference the Y-axis the pedestal must be pushed so that one sensor (22) crosses the vertical Yaxis tape. NOTE: In practice these two axis referencing movements can be combined in one diagonal path (Figure 10) which ensures that both opto sensors first cross the X-axis and then one sensor crosses the Y-axis.
4. When both axes are found, the main window is displayed and a message indicating that homing is complete appears (Figure 3). Displaying coordinate information for the camera, pedestal and head axes The main message window (13) on the main window can display coordinate information relating to all axes of the camera, head and pedestal when in navigation mode (5).
Set up and configuration There are four setup options available to PDA operators with all other options password protected for technical operators wanting to perform diagnostics and system configuration. CAUTION! 1. Adjustments to any setup options requiring password entry should only be carried out by competent personnel. 2. Do NOT alter any setup options that you do not fully understand. (24) (29) (25) (28) (26) (27) Figure 11 Setup window Publication Part No.
Displaying the current software and firmware versions To display the software and firmware version information for the Quattro PDA software, HPM and pedestal (Figure 12), select SETUP (2) on the main window and then ABOUT (25) on the Setup window (Figure 11). If communication with a device is not established, the software version will appear as x.xx (Figure 12). Figure 12 About window Opening and saving configurations Alternative setup configurations can be saved and recalled as required.
(30) (31) (32) (36) (33) (35) (34) Figure 13 Save as window To open a previously saved setup configuration: 1. Select SETUP (2) on the main window, then OPEN (24) from the setup window (Figure 11). (40) (37) (39) (38) Figure 14 Open window Publication Part No.
2. If required, select the folder containing the setup files using the drop down menu (40) and ensure that *.dat file types are displayed (38). NOTE: 3. The default location for all setup files (.dat) is the My Documents\Quattro folder. Select the required setup file (39) from the list to open it, or CANCEL to exit without opening any files.
(41) (42) (43) Figure 15 Offset trim window 3. Reposition the camera as required to align the camera angle to the virtual camera angle. NOTE: Although all movement axes can be corrected using the offset trim function, the pan axis is the most likely to build an error. 4. Select STOP OFFSET TRIM (41). 5. Move the camera and ensure that virtual camera movement matches. 6. To save the camera trim changes, select OK (43). To revert back to the original settings select CANCEL (42).
Maintenance General The PDA is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair. Refer to the User Manuals supplied with the PDA for instructions on regular maintenance. Charging the PDA The PDA will charge when connected to a powered Vinten Radamec HPM (see Connecting the Quattro PDA to the HPM on page 16).
Troubleshooting Problem Check No coordinate information appears in the message window (13) when the HPM is turned on. Close the Quattro application and restart the application. No coordinate information appears in the message window (13) after zeroing the lens and the head The PDA is unable to establish communications with the Quattro-SE pedestal—verify coms indicator (7) is unticked.
Parts list The following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accessories. For further information regarding repair or spare parts, please contact Vinten Radamec or your local distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vintenradamec.com General Assembly Part No. Vinten Radamec PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V4015-0002 PDA cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
