120EX/EXE Operator Guide
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1. CAMERA LENS AER Platform plate Platiorm adjustment Safety latch hook release ben Platform release lever M as I BEC SAN WY 9 Ma E LAN 8 NS prs Battery Compartment Handle accessory TUS qu Display actuator i i a Tilt lock pin cer it Tilt lock lever Ve KN NJ D e i S RT Mounting point for el Optional undermount eyepiece leveller Ke Illuminated bubble level Pan lock lever Counter balance adjustment crank Figure 2 120EX Pan amp Tilt Head left hand side Operators Guide Introduction The 120EX pan and tilt head embodies a unique and patented EX counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance EX drag assemblies for ultra smooth pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate Extended capacity balance The spring counterbalancing mechanism comprises four springs operating against a three dimensional cam connected to the camera mounting platform The balance mechanism is adjusted by the counterbalance crank on the lower left rear of the head The knob has a retractable handle and the push in and turn action uses a clutch to prevent inadvertent damage to the balance mechanism Adjustments should only be made with the platform in the horizontal position Maximum and minimum payloads that can be balanced and tilt ranges are dependent on the weight of the camera and accessories2. Any batteries included with this product must not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health and help conserve natural resources Read Battery Replacement section in this manual for instructions on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for recycling waste batteries Further Information For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head please contact OConnor Engineering at OCONNOR ENGINEERING 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 E mail info Qocon com Or visit our website www ocon com and use the contact form 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Technical specification Note Payload capacity and tilt ranges are based on a C of G height of 8 20 3 cm Payload Capacity inter bene ne elie Pec eee eens 30 240 Ib 14 109 kg paa Melia kh den Kea ep eA ae a cat O ele a See counterbalance chart Tilt Range seek e er ee Ens 90 for payloads up to 120 Ib 54 kg PPM c RT otek 80 for payloads up to 147 Ib 67 kg Pus fe ina e Aa A te PEST E EG add x70 for payloads up to 188 Ib 85 kg rr 60 for payloads up to 240 Ib 109 kg Pari Hange nnn earn e Rea reg esie erp aka c Sa Paus CER ORE RU POR CRT HR e cs 360 Height spa sas ck tat A PTT 9 8 in 2
3. MOUNT a Camera eue edes Roe o e alex BA vec etus 12 SIET Semen e RI Sue a RE ER be gue itas 13 Balaneing ne head ind de net Tv Fn usu RED eut ui af eet 13 Balancing the head ccoo te te ii RP Ime e i n aa grai tar 14 Payload weight and C of G height adjustment 15 Locking the platform ae aaa s e ra a le aa e en nd 15 Pan anditiltlockS 2435488 on hee Rr Rr Re ee a EE 15 Pan and tilt fluid drag ius iis he ce soma e a eee dd dp n ehe had eae 16 Bal nce display sant oerte a x WR Ey edd d gue ut Pe i 16 Low battery 02 Anr ser eten ftue ade d e a add Aa al se ahi e 16 Servicing 4 2 2 ea ae acasa at a e at aa a don ae aaa eee iaca 17 General serenite te exeo e ae dos dle KU Ke ar ded e Rok ada qo A 17 Routine maintenance issue ennen eek one de RR n y RUP E wale kd a aa 17 9 me ater a de dee ane a eh Naden a debit 17 Battery replacement onu Erde Re RR sea pex E Pa eee dae 17 Balance mechanism calibration scie e re 18 Adjusting the lock levers innn zen I p Rp autant anne 19 Operators Guide Components OPERATOR CAMERA LENS Camera Plate Mounting Serial No e PA ame SD W a ari Handle accessory mountings X Tilt fluid drag adjustment knob Pan fluid drag adjustment knob Figure 1 120EX Pan amp Tilt Head right hand side 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head
4. and 90 lines shaded white corresponds to load C of G combinations that can be balanced over the full tilt range of 90 The area to the right of the 90 line shaded grey corresponds to the progressively reducing tilt range with greater load and higher C of G combinations E B un 120EX COUNTERBALANCE 2 min 90 80 70 60 Ss 12 305 enten d SE 10 24 EL ES ga V 90 MODE aS 6 152 00 a 4 102 E 2 s p ES Ibs 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 kg 9 18 27 36 45 54 64 73 82 90 100 109 118 127 136 145 CAMERA WEIGHT Figure 4 120EX Pan amp Tilt Head balance graph 13 Operators Guide Setting fore and aft balance 1 When positioning the payload it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm hold on the payload until the balance is set correctly Make sure that the camera and all accessories are installed in their operating positions Before disengaging the tilt lock pin press the Display actuator button and press and turn the Counterbalance crank to set the counterbalance to 50 Depending on the payload weight it may be necessary to increase or decrease this setting to enable the payload to be correctly balanced fore and aft Make sure that the tilt lock pin is engaged Set
5. 60 at the maximum payload of 240 Ibs 109 kg The full tilt range of 90 is maintained with payloads between 30 120 Ibs 14 54 kg All of these ranges are based on an 8 center of gravity Other Features A collapsible counterbalance crank knob and digital readout make counterbalancing the payload easy even though the range is huge The new easy to use sideload mechanism features a push and turn platform knob with a pop up gear to engage the camera mounting plate and adjust the platform fore and aft easily and precisely It is easy to move heavy camera payloads forward and backwards on the head with this mechanism Geared and non geared plates can be used on the platform OConnor s fluid drag system allows an extremely quick pan movement from one position to another recovering instantly without any spring back You can set up easily in low light conditions using the illuminated level bubble and back lit display Once again thank you for choosing the 120EX We are confident it will give you many years of reliable performance Operators Guide Safety read this first Warning Symbols in this Operators 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 Disposal of waste batteries
6. the balance Readjust counterbalance until balance is achieved 5 Make a note of the final counterbalance setting to simplify rebalancing this particular payload 6 When the payload weight and C of G height adjustment is complete check that the fore and aft balance is still correct Re adjust the position of the sliding plate if necessary Le After balancing exercise the head through the full range of pan and tilt to confirm that it operates smoothly Locking the platform The tilt lock pin mechanism is operated by a flip lever on the left hand side of the head To engage the pin hold the platform in the horizontal position and flip the lever over from the green position to the red position If necessary use the handle to rock the head slightly to achieve the fully locked position The pin and flip lever will snap towards the platform as the pin engages To release the tilt lock pin flip the lever over from the red position to the green position If the platform is not balanced this may require force If so make sure that the tilt lock lever is rotated clockwise to hold the platform in place Pan and tilt locks The pan and tilt friction locks are operated by levers on the left of the head The locks should be applied whenever the camera head is left unattended Rotate the pan lock lever clockwise toward the front of the head to engage the lock Rotate the tilt lock lever counter clockwise upwards to engage the lock If the lo
7. the tilt fluid drag adjustment knob to O Warning AN Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly In the event of the head falling away suddenly increase the setting on the balance adjustment knob 10 11 12 13 14 Holding the handle to steady the platform disengage the tilt lock pin Tilt the platform forwards and backwards and determine if camera package is front or back heavy If it is not in balance re engage the tilt lock pin Release the safety latch and disengage the platform release lever The next step will depend on the type of mounting plate OConnor Geared Plate Press in and turn the platform adjustment knob to move the geared plate forwards or backwards until the payload is balanced fore and aft The pop up gear will engage the plate gear rack Pull out the knob if needed to disengage e Other Mounting Plates With the help of an assistant carefully slide the camera payload and plate forwards or backwards until the payload is balanced fore and aft The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the handle with the platform level and with the tilt lock pin disengaged Fully engage the platform release lever to secure the payload in position The red safety button should engage the platform hook If there is insufficient movement in the sliding plate to achieve balance determine which direction the mounting plate needs to be moved to ach
8. 4 8 cm UEM 13 2 in 34 1 cm pron rr 10 4 in 26 5 cm Weight nise out eat A EH de d ios 34 Ib 15 5 kg Operating Temperature Range 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Dolly tripod fixing breed nop o te eae ese has eut Mitchell base Operators Guide 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Contents Page Preface cidad a RUE at ieee aac 3 Safety read this first 4 Disposal of waste batteries 4 Technical specification 5 Further Information an samenvat a 4 Components sacar redenen ERR REOR mer dae a lada 8 Introduction mic oe ae rn ee ae ea en ia bas aaa 10 Extended capacity balance 5148288080 soude sut ln hade ae dose 10 Digital displays c Een Edu Re na RE aee Ses Rope ee date d 10 Ultra smooth fluid drag 2 21 ee e aos sales bed a ate wur da 11 Pan and tilt locks es rte rem tnm cR tem Eee ERR e RP ae ed 11 TIIELOEK PIN e a ra ere P 11 Illuminated bubble level rrr ter mmy Rege he m ha 11 Handie MOUNN ste deesse vae due do dob e ace e de do 11 Camera mounting platform sessi nen ondes e Pak TE Uu Rx E i 11 Mitchell mount 22km cube wa head e eR aaa OR Rei a RR Den E 11 Operation res ii ER RE ER PANE A T DII er a eee a 12 Installing the MAM sis is sp ER bere ROS TIU E ER a it 12 Handles TET 12 Eyepiece leveller soii rte dE qup EP Edu FR ER hed dae wara EC 12
9. and on the center of gravity C of G height The graph below shows the range of loads and C of G heights that can be maintained in balance At the lower end of the weight range the full 90 degree tilt range is available while at the maximum load the tilt range is reduced to 60 degrees 120EX COUNTERBALANCE gt 5 in mm min 90 80 70 600 Ss 12 35 LS u 52 10 254 WS 8 20 _ ES 90 MODE iu SIES E 6 152 E 4 102 ui i Bv o Ibs 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 kg 9 18 27 36 45 54 64 73 82 90 100 109 118 127 136 145 CAMERA WEIGHT Figure 3 120EX Pan amp Tilt Head balance graph Digital display The digital display indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0 182956 Press the display actuator button to illuminate the display and adjust the counterbalance crank At settings above 100 the EX indicator will turn on to alert you to the reduced tilt range The display turns off automatically approximately 15 seconds after you stop adjusting The display dims in dark surroundings 10 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Ultra smooth fluid drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate OConnor s ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure smooth movement The pan and tilt drag adjustment knobs are on the right side of the head and are continuously adjustable from 0 to 9 Pan and tilt locks Fr
10. ck does not fully engage at the end of the lock lever travel refer to Adjusting The Lock Levers in the Servicing section of this manual 15 Operators Guide Pan and tilt fluid drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the OConnor ultra smooth fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement Control knobs on the right side of the head are used to adjust the drag settings over the range of 0 to 9 The pan drag knob is the smaller one at the base of the head The larger tilt drag knob is in the center on the tilt drag housing To increase drag turn the knob clockwise towards a higher setting To decrease drag turn the knob counter clockwise towards a lower setting Balance display The balance display is enabled by the display actuator button It remains active for approximately 15 seconds after adjustment of the counterbalance crank has finished Low battery The balance display will flash when the battery requires replacement see Battery Replacement in the Servicing section 16 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Servicing General The 120EX pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning For service beyond regular maintenance detailed in this manual contact the OConnor headquarters or your local OConnor representative Routine maintenance Replace the electronic unit battery whenever the low battery indicator flash
11. e a flat blade screwdriver to remove the three slotted screws in the battery cover Figure 5 2 Remove the battery cover and place to one side 17 Operators Guide Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment as far as the wiring will allow 4 Pull the connector off the terminals of the old battery and push it onto the terminals of the new battery For longer battery life it is recommended that you use a 9 V lithium battery However a standard 9 V battery can also be used 5 Replace the battery in its compartment making sure that the wiring is not twisted or pinched 6 Replace the battery cover and tighten the three slotted screws 9V PP3 battery Battery compartment slotted screws Figure 5 Battery replacement 7 Press the display actuator button and verify that the digital display and bubble level are lit for approximately 15 seconds Balance mechanism calibration The digital display indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0 minimum setting to 182 maximum setting In the unlikely event of this system requiring calibration proceed as follows 1 Level the platform and engage the tilt lock pin 2 Press and hold the Display Actuator button for 20 seconds to enable calibration mode 18 8 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head CAL is displayed for 2 seconds then 0 flashes Adjust the Counterbalance crank to the 0 end of travel and press and release the Display actua
12. es During normal use check the following Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt locks Reset as necessary see Adjusting the Lock Levers Check the operation of the balance mechanism digital display and the illumination of the bubble level Replace the battery if necessary see Battery Replacement No other routine maintenance is required Cleaning During normal operation the only cleaning required is a periodic wipe down with a lint free cloth Any dirt that accumulates during storage or periods of non use may be removed with a semi stiff brush Particular attention should be paid to the dovetail faces of the camera mounting area NOTE Use only detergent based cleaners DO NOT use solvent based or oil based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these will damage the protective surfaces Use out of doors under adverse conditions may require special attention and the head should be covered when not in use Salt spray should be washed off using fresh water at the earliest opportunity Sand and dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or a vacuum cleaner Battery replacement The battery powers the digital display and illuminates the bubble level It should be replaced whenever the display flashes The head requires a 9V PP3 battery Lithium type NOTE Replacement of the battery will not affect the calibration of the balance mechanism display 1 Us
13. iction locks on each axis allow the head to be locked at any desired position The pan and tilt lock levers are on the left side of the head Tilt lock pin The tilt lock pin on the left side of the head is used to lock the head in a horizontal position The lock pin is actuated by a flip lever with red locked and green unlocked label indicators Illuminated bubble level The bubble level on the left side of the head can be illuminated by pressing the display actuator button The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds Handle mounting Handle mounting points are located at the front and rear of the head on both the left and right sides A telescoping extension handle is supplied and is attached using the handle clamp with angular adjustment available on the rosette serrations Additional handles including a front handle and accessories can also be installed Camera mounting platform The camera is attached to the head by means of an OConnor geared plate an OConnor plate a 120 mm Euro plate a Panavision dovetail plate or an Arriflex dovetail plate The platform will accept geared or non geared plates Mitchell mount The 120EX head is provided with a standard Mitchell base mount 11 Operators Guide Operation Installing the head The 120EX head may be installed on a standard tripod with a Mitchell base mount using the tiedown knob assembly provided After securely mounting the head on the tripod use the bubble level t
14. ieve correct balance Remove the payload from the head reattach the mounting plate to the camera in the required position remount the load and repeat the horizontal balancing procedure The sliding plate is marked and the platform has graduations Make a note of the balanced position to simplify rebalancing this particular payload 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Payload weight and C of G height adjustment The fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload weight and C of G height adjustment NOTE If the correct digital balance setting of the payload is known tilt the platform to the horizontal position press the display actuator button and push in and turn the counterbalance crank until the digital display shows the correct setting 1 Using the handle tilt the plattorm downwards and upwards When correctly balanced there should be no perceptible tilting force on the handle at any angle of tilt and the head should remain in any tilt position to which it is set 2 If the head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted the Counterbalance will need to be increased If the head tends to spring back when the platform is tilted the counterbalance will need to be decreased 3 Set the platform level press the display actuator button and push in and turn the counterbalance crank to increase or decrease the counterbalance setting as required 4 Using the handle tilt the plattorm upward and downward to recheck
15. n maintenance that will ensure you keep your new product in perfect condition Features and benefits of your new 120EX The 120EX head is the flagship of OConnor s new EXTENDED CAPACITY range of fluid heads the EX range Based on the new patented EX technology this head features a new kind of stepless counterbalance system as well as a new ultra smooth pan and tilt fluid drag designed for film style shooting OConnor s fluid heads are famous for ultimate control and stability for film style shooting Now with the use of EX technology OConnor can offer the features it has become famous for with the additional benefit of extended capacity With a new counterbalance mechanism at the heart of the EX technology the 120EX can be boosted into EX mode to achieve a whole new realm of counterbalance True and accurate balance is achieved through the sinusoidal EX counterbalance technology The EX drag technology is ultra smooth and stepless just what OConnor is famous for The EX Mode Getting more than 100 is the best way to describe the EX Mode on the new EX range of fluid heads by OConnor The EX fluid heads have a given payload range for the 90 tilt range With traditional counterbalance mechanisms any payload heavier than this maximum weight cannot be balanced But with the EX range of fluid heads you can go far beyond that maximum payload by slowly limiting the tilt range as the payload is increased The tilt range is still an impressive
16. o set it level If necessary press the display actuator to illuminate the bubble level Handles Install the handles on the rosette handle mounts and adjust the position before tightening the clamps Adjust the length of the telescoping handle as desired Eyepiece leveller If required install the optional undermount eyepiece leveler EPL assembly on the left hand side below the counterbalance crank The eyepiece leveler is compatible with Arri s eyepiece rods Alternatively the rear mount eyepiece leveler is attached to the left rear shoulder screws Mounting a camera Warning AN Do not rely on the tilt lock when changing the payload Always tilt the platform horizontal and engage the tilt lock pin by placing it in the red engaged position The tilt pin will drop into the platform NOTE Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the range of which the head is designed If you are installing the head on a pedestal or dolly lock the pedestal or dolly BEFORE mounting the camera To mount the camera 1 Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the camera lens 2 Engage the tilt lock pin 3 Release the safety latch and pull out the platform release lever 4 Press down and hold the platform hook release red tang on the left hand side of the head 5 Position the camera and mounting plate on top of the head and release the hook to secure the mounting plate Engage the platform
17. oCconnor 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head C1225 0001 Operators Guide C1225 4980 2 OConnor 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Operators Guide Publication Part No C1225 4980 Issue 2 Copyright O Vitec Group plc 2010 All rights reserved throughout the world No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Vitec Group plc Trademarks OConnor is a registered trademark of the Vitec Group plc Important information about this document Information contained within this document is subject to change Camera Dynamics Limited reserves the right without notice to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering manufacturing or technology may warrant Published by Camera Dynamics Ltd Technical Publications Department William Vinten Building Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TB UK Email technical publications vitecgroup com 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Preface Thank you and congratulations on the purchase your new 120EX from OConnor We want you to get the most from your new 120EX and therefore encourage you to read this operator s guide to familiarize yourself with its many features some of which may be new to you It also covers essential health and safety information and a section o
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19. release lever by rotating it towards the platform Install the remainder of the payload lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder prompter etc 12 120EX Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Stability Warning AN When mounting the head on a tripod it is possible to set the tripod legs so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload falls outside the footprint of the tripod leading to instability Use the mid level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod legs are spread sufficiently so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload remains within the footprint of the tripod Balancing the head Make sure that the head is level before balancing Check the bubble level to verify that the head itself is level and make sure that the platform is also level NOTE It is important that the handle s and all camera accessories lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder prompter etc are fitted in their operational position before balancing the head Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the head Balancing the 120EX head achieves two objectives First when a head is correctly balanced the operator will need a minimum amount of effort to move the head Second once balanced the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this position with hands off The chart below shows the range of load and C of G heights that can be maintained in balance The area between the min
20. tor button When 182 flashes adjust the Counterbalance crank to the 182 end of travel and press and release the Display actuator button If the calibration is successful the set points are saved in Flash memory and the display turns Off Err is displayed for 2 seconds if the calibration fails A failure will occur if insufficient balance stroke was measured and set Ensure that the end of travel is used when setting maximum and minimum balance points Calibration mode will time out after 1 minute to save battery life The system will revert to the previously stored values After calibration rebalance the head Adjusting the lock levers If the pan and or tilt friction locks does not fully engage at the end of the lock lever travel adjust the lever position as follows 1 2 Rotate the lock lever to the locked end of travel Use a 3 32 hex key to loosen the set screw in the lock lever Pull the lock lever off the hexagonal shaft rotate it away from the locked end of travel by one flat on the shaft and reinstall it Tighten the set screw 19 Operators Guide NOTES 20 Headquarters 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 http www ocon com USA 709 Executive Blvd Valley Cottage NY 10989 USA Tel 1 845 268 0100 Fax 1 845 268 0113 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 China Room 706 Towe
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