HP Servo Pan/Tilt Head Model PT-HP-S4
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1. sess 17 Configuring Soft Limits for a Device on the Auxiliary Axis 18 Adjusting the End Stop Actuators on the Pan Tilt Head eesssseeessssss 20 Adjusting the Tilt End Stop Actuators ssseeeeeeeneee 20 Adjusting the Pan End Stop Actuators sssseeeeeeen 21 rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com V Establishing Camera Power and Camera Control sse 22 Establishing Camera POWDF scie end SER Ceo ERE Feb ea tans vie Eo MU PAR HR EN DIM RUD ARR 22 Interfacing with Fujinon BMD or Canon KTS Series Teleconferencing Lenses 22 Calibrating the Camera LenS nr CEN 23 Calibrating a Camera Lens Using the Telemetrics RCCP 1 Control Panel 23 Calibrating a Camera Lens Using the Serial Port of a Personal Computer 24 Calibrating a Camera Lens Using Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software 24 Troubleshooting Camera Lens Calibration seeseeeeeeee 25 Verifying Proper Operation siiis boxe rara Hug id cdd tda veh arid ui rada edad iirdd dum emp bad dai 26 o X 7A A 27 Set lal Data zirsis en NONE OT TEE ET 27 Manual Camera MOOD uisi tne Sa oscila hus sagua Davos om ea pim T vao tea Ra i uns 29 Camera Control Voltages ssssssseseeeneneeeneeenmeeeennneennnnnenns 29 Preset Position2. rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 31 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Request Commands Command Parameters Description p 2147483647 2 Current Pan Position t 2147483647 2 Current Tilt Position z 0 1024 2 Current Zoom Position f 0 1024 2 Current Focus Position x 2147483647 2 Current Trolley Pedestal Position y 2147483647 2 Current Aux Position i 0 255 2 Current Iris Position m 0 255 2 Current Master Pedestal Position S MASTER XX LENS YY Returns the number of times the Microprocessors have COP reset O B x x 0 1 TALLY Returns Command Character of WP G x x 0 1 EXT function and 0 for off 1 for On V x x 0 1 CAM PWR Wix x 0 1 WIPER U x x 0 1 WASHER K x x 0 1 CONT CLOS im IA AUTO ILP LOCAL Return Iris Mode Velocity Commands Command Parameters Description P 0 32767 2 Set Pan Velocity 0 R 16383 STOP 32767 L 0 32767 2 Set Tilt Velocity 0 D 16383 STOP 32767 U Z 0 32767 2 Set Zoom Velocity 0 T 16383 STOP 32767 W F 0 32767 2 Set Focus Velocity 0 N 16383 STOP 32767 F X 32767 2 Set Aux Trk Ped 0 R D 16383 STOP 32767 Velocity L U Y 0 32767 2 Set Aux Velocity 0 R 16383 STOP 32767 L 0 32767 2 Set Iris Velocity
3. a Eg x lt EE NETTO te ms T Wu Munesamsmus prvzmeerniasus woe Focus AUX X AUX Y goceme emm o ENTE 0111000 000 001 0111000 EE el m e Miscellaneous Tab zrzxI x COTE Mac Less f zocr cr To H git gas T T j T nb e Limits Tab n fi LOAD SEND Lens Calibration PanTilt Home OPSWITCH SETTINGS 1 PAN DIRECTION FOCUS DRECTION 2 TLT ORECTION RIS DRECTION _3 AUXXDRECTION 7 AUX Y ORECTION CLEAR BUFFER 4 ZOOM ORECTION RS 192014 156PM Figure 17 Pan Tilt Convergence Configuration Software 18 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup 6 Select the LIMITS tab to display the Limits window Figure 17 7 Verify that SET WIN check box for the AUX X and or AUX Y axes is empty no check mark indicating that soft limits for these axes are disabled 8 Carefully position the device at the center zero location of its Y axis travel elevation or X axis travel track 9 Select the Pan Tilt Home button to clear all position registers and save the current position of the device on that axis as home or zero 10 Reposition the device to one end of the axis where the soft limit is to be activated 11 Select the LMT1 button in the corresponding column AUX X or AUX Y for that axis LII The LMT1 and LMT2 buttons can be used in either direction for back and forth or up and down travel NOTE 12 Place a check mark in the SET WIN che
4. 0 lt 0 gt The following example shows how the CV command can be used to start a pan move in positional mode Time Command 0 msec CV 150000000 0 CR 40 msec CV 15100 00000 lt CR gt 80 msec CV 15200 0 0 0 0 lt CR gt 120 msec CV 15300 0 0 0 0 lt CR gt www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Appendix Velocity and Acceleration Settings Commands Command Parameters Description VEL See Description Show Axis Velocity Settings column P21 T22 X23 Z 4 F 5 126 Y 7 LVEL See Description Load Axis Default Velocity Settings column P 1 T 2 X 3 Z 4 F 5 l 6 Y 7 JVH 0 2147483647 2 JVL 0 2147483647 PVH 0 2147483647 Set Axis Maximum Velocity for Joystick Controls 2 Set Axis Minimum Velocity for Joystick Controls a a a a aN an 2 Set Axis Maximum Velocity for Preset Fade Shots PVL 0 2147483647 2 Set Axis Minimum Velocity for Preset Fade Shots CVH 0 2147483647 2 Set Axis Maximum Velocity for Preset Cut Shots CVL 0 2147483647 2 Set Axis Minimum Velocity for Preset Cut Shots ACC See Description Show Axis Acceleration Settings column P 1 T 2 X 3 Z 4 F 5 Y 7 LACC See Description Load Axis Default Acceleration Settings column P 1 T 2 X 3 Z 4 F 5 Y 7 JAM 0 2147483647 2 Set Axis Maximum Acceleration for Joystick Controls PAM 0 2147483647 2 Set Ax
5. 0 C 16383 STOP 32767 O R lt NONE gt Stop All Motion 32 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 PWM Commands Command Parameters Appendix Description p 255 2 Set Pan PWM Drive 255 R 0 STOP 255 L t 255 2 Set Tilt PWM Drive 255 D 0 STOP 255 U z 255 2 Set Zoom PWM Drive 255 T 0 STOP 255 W f 255 2 Set Focus PWM Drive 255 N 0 STOP 255 F X 255 25 Set Trk Ped PWM Drive 255 R 0 STOP 255 L y 255 2 Set Aux PWM Drive 255 R 0 STOP 255 L Miscellaneous Commands Command Parameters Description B lt NONE gt Turn Tally On b lt NONE gt Turn Tally Off G Turn Extender On g Turn Extender Off W Turn Wiper On Ww Turn Wiper Off U Turn Washer On u Turn Washer Off V Turn Cam Power On Stabilizer V Turn Cam Power Off Stabilizer K Turn Contact Closure On k Turn Contact Closure Off Only Works for On Board TM Contact Closure A lt NONE gt Resets the number of times the Microprocessors have COP reset IA lt NONE gt Sets Iris to Auto Mode Camera takes control IL lt NONE gt Sets Iris to Local Mode P T takes control II 255 Increments Current Iris Position Close Open Bl 255 Increments Current Master Pedestal Black Position Fl 255 Increments Current Focus Position rev 05 15 w
6. 05 15 Soft Limit Commands Appendix Command Parameters Description MI E ONE LIME see Description Enable Soft End Limit column P 1 T 2 X 3 Z 4 F 5 Y 7 LIMD see Description Disable Soft End Limit column P 1 T 2 X 3 Z2 4 F 5 Y 7 AUTO n iiid ee ee pce Limit LIM 1 2 Set Window Soft Limit Upper 1 Lower 2 UW 2147483647 2 Set Axis Upper Window LW 2147483647 2 Set Axis Lower Window The character in a command indicates that the numerical code for each axis shown in the Description column i e P T X Z F or Y can be entered for that command Miscellaneous Setup Commands Command Parameters Description PROG 1010 Upload New Firmware to Flash INIT 1010 Initialize Servos ZERO 1010 Calibrate Lens CNTR 1010 Reset Positions Sets Current P T Head Position to Center REFS 1010 Report Digital Pot Settings for Zoom amp Focus ZREF 0 255 Set Digital Pot for Zoom FREF 0 255 Set Digital Pot for Focus ZRCF 1010 Reads Zoom Correction Factor ZGCF 0 16383 Set Zoom Gain Correction Factor ZOCF 0 16383 Set Zoom Offset Correction Factor ZTCF 0 16383 Set Zoom Time Correction Factor VERS 1010 Report Firmware Version DIPS 1010 Report Current Dip Switch Status rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 37 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Command Parameters Description C
7. DIP Switch Settings on the Serial Data Board Location of two serial data DIP switches on the Serial Data Board Part No 53915 is shown in Figure 13 DIP switch S1 sets the direction of motors for the pan tilt track zoom focus iris and auxiliary axes Use of each pin on DIP switch S1 is listed below Pin Description Off On 1 Pan Direction Upright Inverted 2 Tilt Direction Upright Inverted 3 Track Direction Normal Reverse 4 Zoom Direction Lens Specific Lens Specific 5 Focus Direction Lens Specific Lens Specific 6 Iris Direction Lens Specific Lens Specific 7 Auxiliary Direction Normal Reverse 8 Reserved DIP Switches 1 S2 a t TP t e t TL L Fi Joss E EY anunhi o ASENN oe Pla in Te 5 EEE i i Figure 13 Serial Data Board Part No 53915 14 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup DIP switch S2 sets the Serial Data Board for use with S 232 or RS 422 standards Use of each pin on DIP switch S2 is listed below Pin Description Off On 1 RS 232 RS 422 RS 232 RS 422 2 RS 232 RS 422 RS 232 RS 422 Reversing a Motor Direction on the Serial Data Board Motor directions can be reversed For example if a pan tilt head is mounted in an inverted position it must be set up for inverted mounting or it will drive in the opposite direction Up will be down and Left will be right with respect to the drive
8. com IA HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Configuring Soft Limits for a Device on the Auxiliary Axis A device such as a trolley elevating pedestal or Televator that is connected by means of the auxiliary axis interface on the pan tilt head Can be controlled with soft limits that stop the device smoothly before reaching the mechanical end stop at the limit of its travel The soft limits are configured using Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software installed on a personal computer Please contact Telemetrics to obtain Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration m nm Software 1 Connect the personal computer containing Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software to the pan tilt head by means of an Ethernet cable page 1 Verify that the link light is illuminated on the pan tilt head Ethernet connector Launch the Pan Tilt Configuration software on the personal computer The Pan Tilt Convergence Configuration window is displayed Figure 17 4 Enter the IP Address and Port for the pan tilt head in the Connection panel Figure 17 5 Select the CONN button Information for the pan tilt head and its connected devices is displayed in the Pan Tilt Convergence Configuration window Connection Panel Save Panel ESSI M ay aa Nenion 22 cO du Te eet eek sts E lt 2 23S X Ua CAM rusTSi 3001 CONN Save Lens Save Aux Y n pm i E s an m i tcn us B 1 Lens lt
9. servo Please refer to the lens and or camera manual for connections other than remote zoom and focus inputs Most focus servos require a modification Please contact your Telemetrics representative for additional information www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup Calibrating the Camera Lens The camera lens must be calibrated in order to function properly when using the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head The methods are described in the following sections 0 NOTE Important The camera lens must be configured using Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software before it can be calibrated Refer to the instructions included with the software for lens configuration instructions When calibrating the camera lens the pan tilt Televator and track positions are reset to zero and stored presets must be reentered If you encounter a problem when re entering stored presets please contact your Telemetrics representative for assistance If the camera lens was modified by Telemetrics it will be delivered already calibrated If the lens was field modified or if the lens is being transferred to a Model PT LP S4 Pan Tilt Head that is currently using a lens from a different manufacturer lens calibration must be performed Most focus servos require a modification Please contact your Telemetrics representative for additional information Test the lens using the joystick and by entering shots after it is calibrated Calibrat
10. AMS 1010 Report Camera Initialization Status WPCT 1010 Report Weather Proof Peripheral CMD Enable Status WPCT 0 Use with PT CP S2 PT HP S2 PT LP S2 WPCT 1 Use with HD HOU S2 WPCT Use with PT LP S3 PT HP S2 w Contact Closure CC 2 WPCT 3 Use with PT LWP S3 Standard w Washer WPCT 4 Use with PT LWP S3 w Contact Closure CC 5 6 WPCT Use with PT LWP S3 w Stabilizer Stab WPCT Use with PT HP S4 swaps pan tilt requires a reboot The parameter that is used for each Pan Tilt configuration is shown in the table below Pan Tilt Configuration Indoor S2 WP S3 Standard Optional Indoor S3 WP S2 Standard w Washer w CC w Stab PT7 J4 RDY LED Ext G Ext G Ext G Wiper Wiper PT6 J14 TALLY LED Wiper W NS pos PP7 J13 Washer n Stab GPIO U CC K y These functions are optional and require Interface Board 54250 in the P T head This function is optional and requires Interface Board 54249 in the housing 38 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Appendix Connector Input Output Signals Serial Controls 9 Pin D Type 2 Mating View RS 232 Pin Assignments 1 No Connection 6 No Connection 2 TX Data From P T 7 No Connection 3 RX Data to P T 8 No Connection 4 NoConnection 9 No Connection 5 Ground RS 422 Pin Assignments 1 TX Data From P T 6 No Connection 2 TX Data From P T 7 No Connection 3 RX D
11. Control ess concacdcaciseessomcsauas teveciadsact frat aecha anta pasas dus Ro dsc bad tsaue 30 Preset Storing CommandS 25 5 oen secetia ERE Pu P eta Hier E ieto sspe e ED ease 30 Preset Recalling Commands reor ke ikea sb hao Keen bk pA ER DeKER A ERO 31 Preset Position Data Reporting uc io noie nero ur Ranae bitu nnt ub ble rti h e Raess 31 Request CommandS ode datae idt oues eiut dto dba frau neon ce eee nee uis uiel 32 Velocity GCommalids caesi errare pep Rp S pra bata hera s ade nU Pa Maret iun pae b Pia SEM E 32 PWM GOITIIBIIIS a idrardag ae dhien ag ipie enza Fuchbud chil Cri Desno cde dat ados tat RE ca 33 Miscellaneous COTTTah de ocicco itas atio ta items C ertet hal Ub st amet pna E gas 33 Preset IeldIpR gem rr e 34 Velocity and Acceleration Settings Commands sse 35 Additional Velocity and Acceleration Settings Commanuds 36 Sot Limit Command S eserse nie in dd BERN ibl raa a cud Kad Ed laus 37 Miscellaneous Setup Comnmands eertr ttn retenti Rn PR ken PER RR IKE 37 Connector Input Output SIOFIalS euin dett t atta tnt tt et ue eee tim ES cpi nni sinis 39 Serial Controls 9 Pin D Type ce desc ectes ea cete suis cha ue sa tae tag une vae Ro taii drea Rnk da 39 Power 7 Pin XLR Type cocssensoi enepetonv tastes hMtap lacius uq ridva iiini 39 Lens 12 Pin Male Ty mr 40 Camera ROP 10 Pin Male Type cceecccseeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesaanee
12. HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual 44 Televator s t tere 6 Net Mask cccccccccecseeceteceeeeeeees 16 pan end stop actuators SUG US WIN ett t NS 21 payload balancing horizontally ciues iut nhat eras 8 recording the position 10 transferring the payload 11 using a counterweight 11 using a riser block 11 vertically pe ee 9 Payload Balancing Assembly ate iV Ty ir pro tem NM 7 USC No eR 6 reversing the drive phase 15 www telemetricsinc com serial data board connections cccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 13 DIP switch settings 14 reversing the drive phase 15 serial data protocol 27 specifications eeeeesuuss 3 Telemetrics Televator esie IT oii pio ASRTESNSNN UNCTIO EE 17 teleprompter port 17 tilt end stop actuators Te VEI gro Pete 20 trolley system COMMGCHING seee 17 verification procedure 26 rev 05 15
13. Pan the camera towards the left to its intended limit If the pan end stop actuates before the intended limit is achieved move the left pan end stop actuator in the direction of the limit until the camera can be panned towards the left to its intended limit The pan end stop actuators are moved by loosening the 4 40 Phillips head lock screw and sliding the actuator around the radius of the stop mounting groove in the direction of the pan Use a 1 Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the lock screw NOTE When the pan of the camera towards the left is at the intended limit slide the left pan end stop actuator until it is against the limit switch and then lock it in place Use a 1 Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the lock screw NOTE Do not over tighten the lock screw It does not have to be tight to hold the pan end stop actuator in the proper location Be sure that there is clearance between the stop and the fixed housing assembly after the pan end stop actuator is locked in place Pan end stop actuators must not drag during operation www telemetricsinc com 21 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual 4 Pan the camera towards the right to its intended limit If the pan end stop actuates before the intended limit is achieved move the right pan end stop actuator in the direction of the limit until the camera can be panned towards the right to its intended limit When the pan of the camera towards the right is
14. ad on the Adjustable Camera Cradle 7 Balancing the Payload Horizontally on the Adjustable Camera Cradle 8 Balancing the Payload Vertically on the Adjustable Camera Cradle 9 Measuring and Recording the Position of the Balanced Payload 10 Figure 8 Measuring the Vertical Position of the Cradle 10 Transferring the Payload to the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head 11 Using a Counterweight and or a Riser Block ssseeeeeee 11 Balancing the Payload Horizontally Using a Round Object seesssesss 12 Establishing Power and Communication to the Pan Tilt Head ssssss 13 Connecting to an External Power Supply inert rines 13 Connecting the Serial Data POIT ee ne tutt EDISe HR ERR ECL MERE PARES 13 Configuring the DIP Switch Settings on the Serial Data Board 14 Reversing a Motor Direction on the Serial Data Board sssssse 15 Connecting the Ethernet POINT e meu oi scars entered dc os iba densi ud de lido peds 15 Configuring the IP Address Net Mask and Gateway essssssss 16 Providing Power to a Teleprompter ccccececeeeeccceceeeeeeeeeeeneneneeeeeesesenseneeeeees 17 Connecting a Telemetrics Televator or Trolley System
15. al shock gt DANGER www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Important Safety Information Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your equipment and working environment from potential damage 0 Important Use the power switch to provide or remove power for the pan tilt head and its connected devices Do not connect or disconnect any 48 VDC power cables to turn connected devices on or off Danger of explosion if the internal lithium battery is replaced incorrectly Heplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the CAUTION manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions General Safety When Setting Up the Equipment for Use Place the equipment on a hard level surface Never place the equipment in a closed in wall unit Leave a minimum of six inches 15 25 cm clearance on all vented sides of the equipment to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation Restricting airflow can damage the equipment Do not stack equipment or place equipment so close together that it is subject to recirculated or preheated air Keep the equipment away from radiators and heat sources Ensure that the equipment is used within the specified range of operating temperatures Keep the equipment away from extremely hot or cold temperatures Do not push any objects into the air vents or openings of your equipment Doing so can caus
16. at the intended limit slide the right pan end stop actuator until it is against the limit switch and then lock it in place Run the camera through its entire pan range to confirm that both stop locations are correct and that the stops do not bind Establishing Camera Power and Camera Control Telemetrics pan tilt systems are capable of providing power and data to cameras from virtually all manufacturers 22 Establishing Camera Power A Telemetrics power supply that includes a 15 V module for the camera must be used when camera power is required In addition the Telemetrics control panel must be configured to accept the camera ROP to provide camera control Interfacing with Fujinon BMD or Canon KTS Series Teleconferencing Lenses In order to use Fujinon BMD or Canon KTS series teleconferencing lenses with the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head simply plug the lens control pendant into the connector labeled LENS see Figure 1 for the location of the connector 0 NOTE Important If the controller is a Telemetrics preset system additional modifications must be performed to send the focus and zoom positional voltages from the lens Please refer to the preset controller manual for complete instructions If the zoom lens is not a teleconference style lens with an integral zoom and focus amplifier an interface cable will be supplied The connector marked ZOOM plugs into the zoom servo and the connector marked FOCUS plugs into the focus
17. ata to P T 8 No Connection 4 RX Data to P T 9 No Connection 5 Ground Power 7 Pin XLR Type to Q6 Mating View o Q9 o o 5 Pin Assignments 1 48VDC 4 RETURN 2 48VDC 5 RETURN 3 48VDC 6 RETURN 7 Ground rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 39 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Lens 12 Pin Male Type 95 10 8 Oo 311127 O4 5 6 O Mating View Pin Assignments Focus Mode Zoom Mode Ground Iris Local Camera Iris Control Zoom Reference Non teleconferencing Lens oar WD Camera ROP 10 Pin Male Type o 4 eg o Ne o Mating View 8 AA Oo ij Pin Assignments Cam Data RS 232 TX Cam Data RS 232 RX Cam Data TLL TX Cam Data TLL RX Cam Data 1 Wire ar OO N 10 11 12 c o Oo e Lens Ref or Focus Reference Non teleconferencing Lens Focus Control Zoom Control Iris Mode Zoom Pot Focus Pot Ground 12V CAM 12V CAM 12V RET CAM 12V RET CAM 40 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Appendix Aux Trolley 10 Pin Female Type 008 3 Mating View Pin Assignments 1 TX 6 Ground 2 TX 7 24V Trolley 3 RX 8 24V Trolley 4 RX 9 24V Trolley RET 5 ADDR OUT 10 24V Trolley RET Ethernet RJ 45 Type f A T Mating View Pin Assignments 1 TX 5 EPWR 2 TX 6 RX 3 RX 7 EPWR 4 EPWR 8 EPWR rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 41 HP Servo Pan Ti
18. ate Check the lens modification to ensure zoom and focus potentiometers are available to the pan tilt The Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software may be used to verify potentiometers response since it continually polls for zoom and focus position Zoom and Focus operate Check the lens modification to ensure zoom and manually but only presets focus potentiometers are available to the pan iilt operate on focus The Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software may be used to verify potentiometers response since it continually polls for zoom and focus position Perform the lens calibration If the problem still exists use the Te lemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software to reset the lens parameters and then calibrate No control of lens functions Perform the lens calibration If the problem still exists use the Te lemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software to reset the lens parameters and then calibrate Check the lens modification to ensure zoom and focus potentiometers are available to the pan tilt The Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software may be used to verify potentiometers response since it continually polls for zoom and focus position rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 25 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Verifying Proper Operation 26 After the camera has been mounted on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head all connections have made and installation is completed operat
19. ated to Telemetrics when the pan tilt head was ordered If needed the IP address can either be changed or a new IP address can be entered 1 Connect a personal computer to pan tilt head by means of an Ethernet cable see page 1 for the location of the Ethernet connector on the pan tilt head 2 Verify that the link light is illuminated on the pan tilt head Ethernet connector Launch the DS1 Configuration utility on the personal computer The Firmware Loader window is displayed Figure 15 4 Select the Search button to list devices that are currently installed 5 Select the device for which the IP Address Net Mask and Gateway are to be configured 6 Select the Change IP button to display a text box for entry of an IP Address 7 Enter the new IP address then select OK on the text box 8 On the nfo tab select the value currently shown for NET MASK 9 Type the new value for Net Mask and then press the Enter key 10 On the nfo tab select the value currently shown for GATEWAY 11 Type the new value for Gateway and then press the Enter key 12 Select the Send Current File button LII When entering an IP Address Net Mask or Gateway be sure to enter all leading zeros for example enter 010 000 001 103 Figure 15 Firmware Loader Window 16 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup Providing Power to a Teleprompter The Teleprompter Power Option provides power through the 12 pin fe
20. ck box for that axis 13 Reposition the device to the other end of the axis where the soft limit is to be activated 14 Select the LMT2 button for that axis 15 If needed repeat Steps 8 through 14 for the second axis Limit Parameter PAN TILT AUX X AUX Y T ZOOM FOCUS E EE R Ld BRE S E wou Window E I IEL E HE Phy Lower Limit I jq a m a XO 3w Lower Window e a Saree ese MEE ae Sof Limit Enable 7 serww serwm serwm serwm serwm f _sET van AUTO LIMIT AUTO Lint AUTO Lint AUTO LIMIT AUTO Limit AUTO LIMIT LMT 1 umz LMT 1 usr 2 LMT 1 unz LMT 1 LMT2 Figure 18 LIMITS Window rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 19 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Adjusting the End Stop Actuators on the Pan Tilt Head Adjusting the Tilt End Stop Actuators 1 Locate the two tilt end stop actuators on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head Figure 19 2 Tilt the camera up to its intended limit If the tilt end stop actuates before the intended limit is achieved move the upwards tilt end stop actuator in the direction of the upper limit until the camera can be tilted to its intended limit of upward tilt The tilt end stop actuators are moved by loosening the 4 40 E Phillips head lock screw and sliding the actuator around the radius of the stop mounting groove in the direction of the ti
21. e personal injury or fire by shorting out interior components Ensure that nothing rests on the equipment cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over General Safety When Operating the Equipment rev 05 15 Do not use your equipment in a wet environment for example near a shower sink or in a wet basement Do not use AC powered equipment during an electrical storm www telemetricsinc com iii This page intentionally left blank WWW telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Table of Contents PREFACE About this Manual cccccecccecccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeseeeseeeeeeeseeeeseeseteess Text Conventions Used in this Manual eese i SOY MOIS PM EEES Eka REEE ii Important Safety Infortiyatlgfk istae seio geeetiu ciere adea vado eR Ideas iu i Ies tate epalehseciavei rese iii General Safety When Setting Up the Equipment for Use iii General Safety When Operating the Equipment sseseeeees iii INTRODUCTION 1 OS CIC AUIS NETT E SEND EKE EEE 3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 5 Mounting the Pan Tilt Heas reir ld t drag 5 Balancing the Payload issirinko iaeano aaen NEKEAREN EEE e aE ERE 6 Mounting the Payload Balancing Assembly seeeeeeeessss 7 Mounting the Paylo
22. eeseaeeeees 40 Aux Trolley 10 Pin Female Type tete tn ttt rnnt nra iie 41 Ixinupiis ae NR Oe e 41 Tally 12 Pin Female TYpa sseieesbbsup teu tied oe ameti pu Sb bichos au rere tied 42 INDEX 43 vi www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Telemerrics Camera Control Systems Introduction The Telemetrics Pan Tilt Head Model PT CP S4 Figure 1 is a precision pan tilt head with smooth variable operating speed that is designed for use with ENG and smaller type cameras The pan tilt head is designed to be mounted in an upright position on a shelf tripod wall mount or Telemetrics Televator or in an inverted position on a Telemetrics track system Heavy duty cross roller bearings and swings motors with isolation mounts provide quiet operation Manual smooth motion is accomplished using velocity servo controls The lens connector provides direct connection and interface to lens functions Lens interface options are also available Auxiliary Interface CAMERA Ethernet Serial In Lens Power In 48 VDC Camera Power and Control Figure 1 Telemetrics HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual The Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head can be powered from a Rack Mount Power Supply PS RM 48V and converts the 48 V to appropriate voltage levels for the head auxiliary robotics devices camera
23. emetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup Establishing Power and Communication to the Pan Tilt Head LII The notation XXX in cable part numbers refers to the length of the cable in feet NOTE Connecting to an External Power Supply Power to the Model PT HP S4 is made with interconnect cable CA PWR 7XLR XXX Figure 11 to the 7 pin XLR power connector that is located on the rear of the unit The other end of interconnect cable connects to the external power supply A ALPHA TT 2 Lb es 2 11 3 TOET SUPPLY LENGTH VARIABLE CUT CABLE XXX 5 Figure 11 Power Cable CA PWR 7XLR XXX Connecting the Serial Data Port Communication with a control panel is made with serial data cable CA RS XXX Figure 12 to the 9 pin serial data connector that is located on the rear of the pan tilt head The other end of the serial data cable connects to the control panel LII Maximum allowable distance between the pan tilt head and the control E panel is 100 feet for pan tilt heads manufactured to accept RS 232 and 4000 feet for pan tilt heads manufactured to accept RS 242 Refer to the Appendix for details concerning the serial data protocol TO CONTROL PANEL Y yY Ep P 4 NAMAANRANRAAA OONAN iO Co JO UO I WN MMVMVVVMVMMMM Figure 12 Serial Data Cable CA RS XXX rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 13 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Configuring the
24. enter of gravity of the payload must be aligned with the vertical center of rotation for the camera cradle Figure 6 1 Rotate the payload clockwise until it is nearly upside down approximately 170 degrees from its horizontal operating position and then determine which direction the payload rotates when it is unsupported e f the unsupported payload rotates in a clockwise direction when it is nearly upside down move the camera cradle base towards the vertical center of rotation until the payload remains in any position e fthe payload rotates in a counterclockwise direction when it is not supported move the camera cradle base away from the vertical center of rotation until the payload remains in any position 2 To raise or lower the camera cradle use a 7 64 inch hex key to loosen the three locking screws on each side of the cradle and then use a 1 4 inch hex driver or ratchet socket wrench on the jack screw to raise or lower the cradle Figure 6 Clockwise rotation lowers the payload while counter clockwise rotation raises the payload 3 When the payload is vertically balanced tighten the three locking screws on each side of the cradle 4 Repeat the horizontal balance procedure page 8 to compensate for changes in the horizontal center of gravity caused during vertical balancing Vertical Center of Rotation of the Camera Cradle Vertical Center of Gravity of the Payload Reposition the Camera Cradle so that the Ver
25. from the Payload Balancing Assembly and mount it on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head Otherwise remove the payload from the Payload Balancing Assembly cradle and mount it on the cradle of the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head 2 If needed adjust the payload horizontally on the cradle to coincide with the position of the payload after horizontal balancing using the horizontal distance that was measured Figure 7 3 If needed adjust the cradle vertically to coincide with the position of the cradle after vertical balancing using the vertical distance that was measured Figure 8 Using a Counterweight and or a Riser Block If the Payload has a low center of gravity or if there is not enough sliding range or rotational clearance cradle adjustment and or positioning of the payload on the cradle may not be sufficient to allow proper balancing In this case a riser block and or counterweight may be required Figure 9 LII If a counterweight is used add just enough weight to oppose the rotating tendency NOTE Please contact your Telemetrics representative if you need additional information or need to obtain a riser block and or counterweight Riser Block mE wm Re Counterweight Figure 9 Use of a Riser Block or Counterweight rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 11 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Balancing the Payload Horizontally Using a Round Object If the Payload Balancing Assembly canno
26. ft Limit 37 38 connections camera power eerste eens 22 eje 13 serial data port 13 Telemerrics Camera Control Systems connector input output signals aux trolley ccecce 41 Ethernet cccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 41 pn 13 40 jeje i e 39 serial controls 39 tally contact closure 42 connectors location ecd 2 zoom and focus on 22 DIP switch settings serial data board 14 drive phase FEVEISING EEE 15 end stop actuators adjusting C n 20 location eee 20 tightening and loosening 20 Ethernet port configuring asec antcevevsstarestateexs 15 16 CONMOCUING ssec coii nn tao Gut ritus 15 Fujinon BMD lens 22 Galewday usc n pita d E RiRdE 16 inverted mounting 5 IP address cee ceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 lens calibration procedure ooi ipods pide 23 troubleshooting 25 Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head description deudor setatis se 2 MOUNN siirsin 5 specifications sco inn tieni 3 verifying proper operation 26 mounting holes nena 5 instructions sueuusss 5 inverted esseesssessss 5 pipe flange 6 rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 43
27. ing a Camera Lens Using the Telemetrics RCCP 1 Control Panel Ts 2 Log on to the RCCP 1 Control Panel Select the camera station for the camera lens that is to be calibrated The camera station that is currently selected the model numbers of its Pan Tilt Head and the model of its camera are shown on buttons at the bottom of the screen Figure 20 Select the camera station for the lens that is to be calibrated The display will update to show information for that camera station on the buttons Select the button for the Pan Tilt Head PT LP S4 in the example The Settings panel is displayed with buttons for homing the pan and tilt mechanism calibrating the camera lens and operating the camera devices Select the Calibrate Lens button on the Settings panel The lens will first calibrate zoom at a high velocity and then at a low velocity The calibration will end when focus has reached both limits Select the button for the Pan Tilt Head again to cancel display of the Settings panel Camera Station Pan Tilt Model Camera Model 064ms 634918 75967 119 512 73748 0 1655 1461 ro VSW B JL Figure 20 Buttons Showing the Camera Station Its Pan Tilt Head and Its Camera rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 23 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual 24 Calibrating a Camera Lens Using the Serial Port of a Personal Computer 1 Using a terminal program set the serial port of the personal compute
28. input If the factory was notified of the mounting orientation the drive phase will be ue correct as shipped 1 Remove the screws from the tilt drive cover on the side of the unit to access the Serial Data Board Part No 53915 Set each pin of DIP switch S1 according to the table on page 14 3 Carefully close the unit ensuring that the wires do not bind inside the unit Connecting the Ethernet Port Communication with a control panel can also be accomplished using an RJ45 Ethernet connector Figure 14 The unit is 100BASET 10BASET Ethernet compatible When using the standard LAN CAT5 Cable the approximate maximum length is 2 000 feet using shielded cable and less using unshielded cable P101 Ld WHT ORG WHT ORG 1 3 1 3 3 585 586 FARI A RX 3 WHT GRN PAR 3 WHT GRN 3 FERT Ed i y a 5 WHT BLU x X PAR 1 X WHT BLLI em T 61 2 1 WHT BRN WHT BRN 7 tPwR 1 8 BRN X PAIR 4X N 4 8 SHIELD Y Y SHIELD MODULAR PLUG CABLE MODULAR PLUG RJ 45 SHIELDED L COM TFC2004 RJ 45 SHIELDED L COM T8P amp CSR CAT 5E SHIELDED L COM T8P8CSR TET ee DIET Tu CRIMP TOOL 8 L COM HT1500 RJ 45 BOTTOM RJ 45 BOTTOM WIRING VIEW WIRING VIEW Figure 14 Ethernet Cable rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 15 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Configuring the IP Address Net Mask and Gateway The IP address will be already configured if this information was communic
29. ion of the system should be tested If needed Power up the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head and camera Move the pan joystick left The camera should move to the left of the scene as viewed on a picture monitor Move the pan joystick right The camera should move right The amount of angular deflection on the joystick determines the velocity of the Pan Tilt Releasing the joystick will stop movement Move the tilt joystick down toward the operator The camera should move down on the scene Push the tilt joystick up away from the operator The camera should move up on the scene Again angular deflection determines velocity Move the zoom joystick up away from the operator or turn the zoom knob clockwise The lens should zoom to telephoto Move the zoom joystick down toward the operator or turn the zoom knob counterclockwise The lens should zoom to wide Move the focus joystick side to side The focal length of the lens should change Left Infinity Right Near Again angular deflection determines the velocity of zoom and focus If a motor direction must be reversed refer to Reversing a Motor Direction on the Serial Data Board on page 15 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Telemetrics Camera Control Systems Appendix Serial Data Protocol Telemetrics provides for serial control of many of its camera control products In this section which describes the protocol that is used for serial c
30. is Maximum Acceleration for Preset Fade Shots CAM 0 2147483647 2 Set Axis Maximum Acceleration for Preset Cut Shots The character in a command indicates that the numerical code for each axis shown in the Description column i e P T X F Z or Y can be entered for that command rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 35 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Additional Velocity and Acceleration Settings Commands Command Parameters Description PID See Description Show Axis PID settings P 1 T 2 X 3 Y 7 column SET See Description Burn Axis PID settings P 1 T 2 X 3 y 7 column LPID See Description Load Axis Default PID settings P 1 T 2 X 3 y 7 column KP 0 32767 Set Axis KP Proportional Gain KD 0 32767 Set Axis KD Derivative Gain Kl 0 32767 Set Axis KI Integral Gain IL 0 32767 Set Axis IL Integration Limit OL 0 255 Set Axis OL Output Limit CL 0 255 Set Axis CL Current Limit EL 0 16383 Set Axis EL Position Error Limit SR 0 255 Set Axis SR Servo Rate Divisor DB 0 255 Set Axis DB Dead Band Compensation The character in a command indicates that the numerical code for each axis shown in the Description column i e P T X or Y can be entered for that command 36 www telemetricsinc com rev
31. lens and viewfinder Interconnection between the control unit and Pan Tilt Head is through RS 232 standard or RS 422 optional serial data interface Optional Ethernet connection is also available A powerful DC DC converter at the base of the Pan Tilt head converts 48V to appropriate voltage levels for the head auxiliary robotics devices camera lens and viewfinder The Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head is typically controlled by a Telemetrics Robotic Camera Control Panel Second party RS 232 422 or Ethernet control systems can also be used to interface with the unit A total of 255 presets are available The presets are called using shot convergence technology allowing for smooth motion like presets An optional camera control feature is available for certain cameras and a tally LED indicates when the camera is on the air Please contact your Telemetrics representative if you would like assistance in configuring the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head LII Pin assignments for input and output signals on each of the connectors on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head the serial data protocol that is followed and a description of the various commands that are utilized are detailed in the Appendix of this manual NOTE 2 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Introduction Specifications Specifications for the Telemetrics Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head are summarized below Input Voltage Input Current Input Power Camera Power Pan Travel Til
32. lt Use a 1 Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the lock screw Tilt End Stop Actuator Figure 19 Location of the Tilt End Stop Actuators WWW telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 3 4 Installation and Setup When the upward tilt of the camera is at the intended limit slide the upwards tilt end stop actuator until it is against the limit switch and then lock it in place Use a 1 Phillips head screwariver to tighten the lock screw NOTE Do not over tighten the lock screw It does not have to be tight to hold the tilt end stop actuator in the proper location Be sure that there is clearance between the stop and the fixed housing assembly after the tilt end stop actuator is locked in place Tilt end stop actuators must not drag during operation Tilt the camera down to its intended limit If the tilt end stop actuates before the intended limit is achieved move the downward tilt end stop actuator in the direction of the limit until the camera can be tilted to its intended limit of downward tilt When the downward tilt of the camera is at the intended limit slide the downward tilt end stop actuator until it is against the limit switch and then lock itin place Run the camera through its entire tilt range to confirm that both stop locations are correct and that the stops do not bind Adjusting the Pan End Stop Actuators rev 05 15 1 Locate the pan end stop actuators on the bottom of the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head
33. lt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual 42 Tally 12 Pin Female Type Pin Assignments o c WN No Connection No Connection Tally No Connection No Connection Tally 10 11 12 www telemetricsinc com Mating View No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection rev 05 15 Index balancing payload 6 using small round object 12 using the balancing assembly 6 base plate ice rires 5 cables Ethernet port ierit aee 15 spo m 13 serial data DOFL 2 retis 13 teleprompter 17 calibration of the lens 23 camera commands for moving 29 control voltages 29 MOUNTING uoa avcasrnesssaleanreccinnedaveies 7 power supply requirement 22 camera balancing horizontally gebe NE ME 8 recording the position 10 transferring the camera 11 using a counterweight 11 using a riser block 11 i us MR 9 camera cradle attaching camera 7 camera presets position control 30 position data reporting 31 recalling commands 31 storing commands 30 camera ROPS isaacetaztitirr tpi ensis 40 Canon K TS leris icc ie Erba oe 22 commands listing PWM M T n 33 So
34. male connector labeled TALLY PROMPT CC1 see Figure 1 for the location of the connector Although the maximum available power is 12 VDC 50 W use of an auxiliary device such as a Televator or trolley system with the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head will reduce the maximum power available for the teleprompter In addition the maximum power ratings are based on a maximum distance between the device and the power supply of 100 feet Consult Telemetrics regarding cables that are available for different teleprompter models Connecting a Telemetrics Televator or Trolley System Power and control for a Telemetrics Televator or trolley system are provided by means of the auxiliary connector on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head Figure 16 It is important to remove power from the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head before connecting or disconnecting the auxiliary cable as damage may occur otherwise Refer to page 18 for the procedure for configuring the auxiliary soft limits TO TROLLEY TELEVATOR FROM PAN TILT HEAD P1 ee a THE TX RX RX ADDR IN GND 24V TROLLEY 24V TROLLEY 24V TROLLEY RET 24V TROLLEY RET 44T a E 24V TROLLEY 7 24V TROLLEY 8 24V TROLLEY RET PEE 24V TROLLEY RET 10 HIROSE10 PIN MALE HIROSE10 PIN FEMALE 5 00 4 O O1 ON ND gt Figure 16 Trolley Televator Cable CA S2 AUX rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc
35. o sections Camera Control Voltages Camera motion is controlled by four voltages corresponding to the velocity of pan tilt zoom and focus which are set using the P T Z and F commands respectively LII X and Y commands are also available to control the trolley and dolley if used Iris control may also be available depending on the control panel NOTE options and lenses The commands have a single numerical parameter determining the voltage to which the output is set The value of the parameter is in the range of 0 to 32767 A parameter value of 16383 is the point at which no motion occurs As the value moves away from 16383 the speed of motion increases and the direction of motion is determined by whether the value is greater or less than 16383 as follows Command lt Less than 16383 gt Greater than 16383 P Pan Right Left p Tilt Down Up Z Zoom In Tele Out Wide F Focus Near Far X Televator Trolley Down Right Up Left Y Dolley Right Left Iris Close Open In addition the H command which has no parameters will reset all control voltages to the no motion value There are many methods for determining control voltages For instance a joystick can be used and the value it outputs converted to the range 0 to 32767 for control voltages Use of buttons for camera control where each function has two buttons for direction of motion i e pan left and pan right pr
36. onitor responding carriage returns from the controller the host will not know whether a command line has been e completed The controller can receive new commands while it is processing previous commands except when the controller is processing a preset position recall During a preset recall all incoming characters are ignored except for an ASCII cancel character lt CAN gt control X hex 18 which tells the controller to abort the recall Therefore the host should send a CAN preceding all command lines This way if a recall was in progress it will be aborted and the controller will accept the command If no recall was in progress the CAN will be ignored rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 27 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual 28 The remainder of this section describes the general methods for serial camera control Commands will be introduced as they are needed Note that while examples are shown enclosed in single quotes only the characters within the quotes are to be sent the quotes are simply for clarity In addition the examples may use unnecessary spaces for clarity which need not be used for the actual application www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Appendix Manual Camera Motion The procedure for manually moving a camera is to 1 Reset motion voltages with the H command 2 Move the camera using P T Z and F commands The commands that are used are detailed in the following tw
37. ontrol of these devices the Telemetrics controlled device is referred to as the controller and the device commanding the head is referred to as the host 0 Important The communication rate is 9600 BAUD Protocol is 8 data bits one stop bit and no parity Control is accomplished by sending commands consisting of ASCII characters terminated by an ASCII carriage return CR hex OD In most cases several commands may be sent together on the same line before sending the CR However in the case of the recall preset command other commands may precede it but any control commands following it on the same line are ignored Feedback commands will still continue to respond A control command line will not be executed until the CR is received ASCII backspace BS hex 08 can be used to correct errors in the command line After the command line has been executed a CR will be sent back to the host to acknowledge completion Each command consists of letters and may be followed by numerical parameters needed for the command The commands are CASE SENSITIVE Numerical parameters are specified by the string of ASCII digits representing the decimal value For example a value of 26 is sent as a 2 followed by a 6 i e hex 32 hex 36 Where a command has more than one parameter the parameters should be separated by a space No other spaces are necessary though they may be used if desired LII In cases where the host does not m
38. ovides another example When a button is selected the camera is enabled with the initial control voltage for the function set for slow movement Then the longer the button is held down the faster the camera moves If there is limited processing ability button control can be done with a simple on off type control where pressing a button moves the corresponding function at a fixed speed rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 29 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual 30 Preset Position Control There are 256 preset positions numbered 0 to 255 that are available in the non volatile memory of the controller The information stored in a preset location does not include the camera to which the preset corresponds and it is therefore up to the host application to select the proper camera to be used prior to preset operations The normal method for preset control is to 1 Read and store preset position with the E command 2 Recall position using the C command Alternately the host can store presets in its own memory by reading the position of the camera and using a variant of the recall command to recall the position 1 Read position using commands 2 Store data reported by controller 3 Recall position using CX command with stored data There are two additional commands related to presets e The e command whose parameter is a preset number which reports to the host the position data stored in the preset number in o
39. parameter As noted earlier in this document once the controller begins a recall command any control commands remaining on the command line are ignored While the recall is in progress the only character that will be acted upon is the lt CAN gt character to abort the shot If the controller receives a CAN while in the midst of a recall the camera will stop where it is and processing will continue as though the camera had actually reached the shot After the recall is complete the controller responds with a CR For example to recall the position stored in preset number 41 C 41 CR The CX variant of the recall command allows position data to be supplied directly by the host CX 123 456 789 123 456 789 123 456 789 CR Preset Position Data Reporting The e command whose parameter is a preset number sends back to the host the four position data stored in that preset number in order of pan tilt zoom and focus These data are in the range for position data described earlier For example after externally entering the data in the example shown in the preceding Preset Storing Commands section Host sends e 5 CR Controller responds 123 456 789 123 456 789 123 456 CR The p t z and f commands having no parameters read the current position of the pan tilt zoom and focus For example Host sends ptz f lt CR gt Controller responds 111 222 333 444 lt CR gt
40. r to 9600 no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control Connect the serial port of the personal computer to the serial port of the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head The cable connected to the control panel can be disconnected and connected to the personal computer If a TM STS Serial Transfer Switch is used select the camera before disconnecting the cable NOTE DIP switch S2 on the 53915 board is used for setting the pan tilt E head for either RS 232 or RS 422 page 15 Type a lowercase p followed by the Enter key A number should be displayed indicating the pan position and communication If not check all settings and connections Type ZERO1010 to set the current positions for pan tilt and auxiliary axes to zero and calibrate the lens 5 Wait until the lens has finished its calibration If needed Reconnect the cable to the control panel Calibrating a Camera Lens Using Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software The camera lens can be calibrated and configured if needed using Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software installed on a personal computer NOTE If a lens is replaced with the same model of lens only lens calibration is required If a lens is replaced with a different model of lens the lens must be configured Refer to the instructions included with the software for lens configuration instructions Connect the personal computer containing Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Soft
41. rder of pan tilt zoom and focus e The EX command stores external data in the controller s preset storage and is a variant of the enter command The first parameter is the preset number in which to store the data and that is followed by the position data to be stored Detailed descriptions of preset related commands are provided in the following three sections Preset Storing Commands The E command stores the position of the currently selected camera Its single parameter is the preset number into which to store the position For example to store the current position into preset number 23 E 23 lt CR gt The EX variant of the enter preset command allows host supplied data to be stored into a preset The first parameter of this command is the preset number into which to store the data This parameter is followed by position data corresponding to be stored into the preset These data range varies from parameter to parameter An example of this command is as follows EX 5 123 456 789 123 456 789 123 456 lt CR gt The command in the example stores a pan position of 123 tilt position of 456 zoom position of 789 focus position of 123 trolley position of 456 iris position of 789 master pedestal position of 123 and dolley position of 456 into preset number 5 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Appendix Preset Recalling Commands The C command recalls the preset position stored in the preset number given as its
42. rev 05 15 Telemetrics Camera Control Systems HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual wwwW telemetricsinc com Revision History Manual Software Version Firmware Version Description May 2015 XXXX XXXX Initial issue Copyright Copyright 2015 Telemetrics Inc All rights reserved This material may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the written permission of Telemetrics Inc Technical Support Contact Telemetrics Inc for technical support Telemetrics Inc 6 Leighton Place Mahwah New Jersey 07430 Phone 201 848 9818 Fax 201 848 9819 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Preface About this Manual This manual contains installation and operational information for the Telemetrics HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 This unit is primarily designed for use with ENG and smaller types of cameras Many options of the Telemetrics Compact Pan Tilt Head PT HP S4 are manufactured due to the different types of cameras and lenses the device can interface with Since not all of the available options are described in this manual please contact Telemetrics if you would like additional information concerning a particular option Text Conventions Used in this Manual To convey information readily and consistently certain text conventions are used throughout this manual These text conventions are as follows Text Convention Used for Numbered Lists Numbered procedures that
43. rizontal center of gravity of the payload is not aligned with the horizontal center of rotation for the camera cradle Figure 5 1 Loosen the payload mounting bolts and slide the payload to either the left or right until it remains in a horizontal level position when it is unsupported e If the payload rotates in a clockwise direction when it is not supported loosen the payload and slide it to the left until the payload remains in a level horizontal position when unsupported e If the payload rotates in a counterclockwise direction when it is not supported loosen the payload and slide it to the right until the payload remains in a level horizontal position when unsupported LII If there is insufficient sliding range or rotational clearance a m m counterweight may be required see page 11 2 When the payload is horizontally balanced tighten the payload mounting bolts and balance the payload vertically as outlined in the following section Horizontal Center of Rotation of the Camera Cradle Reposition the Payload so that its Horizontal Center of Gravity is Aligned with the Horizontal Center of Rotation of the Camera Cradle Horizontal Center of Gravity of the Payload Figure 5 Mounted Payload Positioned Too Far to the Left Example 8 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup Balancing the Payload Vertically on the Adjustable Camera Cradle After the payload is horizontally balanced the vertical c
44. should be implemented in order during an operation 1 Using a terminal program set the serial port of the personal computer to 9600 no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control 2 Connect the serial port of the personal computer to the serial port of the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head Bold Type Emphasis of any term or component that is being described If the payload rotates in a clockwise direction when it is not supported loosen the payload and slide it to the left until the payload remains in a level horizontal position when unsupported Italics Designating another section of this manual that should be consulted or designating the name of a screen If the direction of pan or tilt is backwards refer to Reversing a Motor Direction on the Serial Data Board on page 15 rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com i Symbols Certain symbols are used throughout this manual to provide a ready visual reference These symbols are as follows Symbol Used for A note that provides background or incidental information concerning the current topic or procedure m NOTE Indicates an important situation which if not avoided can result in damage to the system Indicates a possible hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in personal injury and or in damage to the system gt o Oo gt c a ON Indicates a possible hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in personal injury due to electric
45. t Travel End Stops Resolution Pan Velocity Range Tilt Velocity Range Operating Modes Stopping Accuracy Audible Noise Mounting Dynamic Load Weight Dimensions rev 05 15 38 to 53 VDC 6 8 A max 50 W pan tilt head only 40 W 13 5 VDC 3 A maximum 170 with end stops 200 without end stops 35 35 and 90 PTO HP S4 EA Mechanical continuous angular adjustable abrupt stop Electronic smooth stop 0 01 sec to 25 sec 40 sec with high speed PTO HP S4 HS 0 01 sec to 25 sec 40 sec with high speed PTO HP S4 HS 32 bit velocity and positional servo control Preset position with multi axis convergence 5 arc minimum 0 08 37 dB A maximum IEC Free Field Upright or inverted 35 Ibs 16 kg maximum load 14 Ibs 6 34 kg 10 H x 11 25 W x 6 D 18 H x 11 25 W x 6 D extended yoke 14 25 H x 11 25 W x 6 D extended arms End stops are set to 170 Pan and 35 Tilt unless otherwise specified by customer www telemetricsinc com 3 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual This page intentionally left blank 4 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Telemetrics Camera Control Systems Installation and Setup Mounting the Pan Tilt Head The Telemetrics Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head is designed to be mounted in an upright position on either a tripod a shelf a Telemetrics wall mount or Telemetrics Televator Unless otherwise specified
46. t be used the horizontal center of gravity of the payload should at least be determined by placing the payload on a small round object such as a dowel or pen and then rolling it back and forth to determine the horizontal center of gravity of the payload 1 Mount all of the accessories such as the lens and camera brackets on the camera Place the camera with its mounted accessories on a small round object such as a dowel or pen Figure 10 Roll the camera with its mounted accessories back and forth to determine the point where balance is achieved On the camera mount or other convenient location mark the position of the dowel or pen where horizontal balance is achieved Mount the camera with its accessories on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head aligning the mark you made in the previous step with the center of the camera mounting plate on the pan tilt head If the payload still has a tendency to rotate forward or backward during operation loosen the payload mounting fasteners and slide the payload backwards or forwards until the payload maintains an unassisted horizontal and level position then secure the mounting fasteners If there is not enough sliding range or rotational clearance a counter weight may be required If a counter weight is required add just enough weight to oppose the rotating tendency NOTE gt P Dowel or Pen Figure 10 Determining the Horizontal Center of Gravity of the Payload www tel
47. the PT HP S4 will be set up for upright mounting The PT HP S4 can also be mounted in an inverted position when used with a Telemetrics Track system or other similar configuration since most cameras can be mounted in an inverted position Please consult Telemetrics if you have questions concerning the feasibility of an inverted mounting LII Some camera lens combinations may require a special camera mounting bracket to optimally position the camera lens center of gravity The factory dicis will advise if such a bracket is required The base plate of the Telemetrics Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head includes mounting holes to accommodate a variety of mountings Figure 2 0 Important Ensure that screws of correct length are used since excessive screw length may interfere with the bottom of the pan tilt head and hinder pan motion Tap 20 Thru Hole Dimensions 4 Holes 3 dia B C A Holes 20 Tapped B Hole 3 8 16 Tapped Tripod mounting Figure 2 Base Plate of the Telemetrics Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 5 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual If the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head is to be mounted on a Telemetrics Televator follow the instructions provided with the Televator adapter plate If the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head is to be mounted on a pipe flange use the four 1 2 inch1 4 20 flat head socket cap screws that are provided If the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head is
48. tical Center of Gravity of the Payload is Aligned with its Vertical Center of Rotation Locking Screws Three on Each Side Jack Screw Figure 6 Mounted Payload Positioned Too Low Example rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com 9 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Measuring and Recording the Position of the Balanced Payload After the payload is balanced the positioning of the payload must be measured before transferring the payload and cradle if the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head adjustable camera cradle was used for balancing to the same position on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head Save these measurements for future reference 1 Measure and record the horizontal distance between the edge of the payload and the edge of the cradle Figure 7 or other convenient reference points 2 Measure and record the vertical distance between the base of the cradle and the top of the cradle assembly Figure 8 or other convenient reference points Horizontal Distance Figure 7 Measuring the Horizontal Position of the Payload on the Cradle uuum ay MN sanun Vertical Distance Tusssssuuuu EE lili Figure 8 Measuring the Vertical Position of the Cradle 10 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup Transferring the Payload to the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head 1 If the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head adjustable camera cradle was used for balancing remove the cradle with the mounted payload
49. ting the Payload Balancing Assembly The Payload Balancing Assembly must be mounted on a secure surface before it is used either by using bolts in the threaded holes of the mounting plate Figure 3 or by clamping the Payload Balancing Assembly to a table top using a C clamp 0 Important Be sure that the Payload Balancing Assembly is mounted securely in order to handle the payload you will be balancing Eight Mounting Screws 7 Adjustable Camera Cradle Mounting Plate with Threaded Holes for Mounting Bolts Figure 3 Telemetrics Payload Balancing Assembly With Camera Cradle Attached Mounting the Payload on the Adjustable Camera Cradle Use the appropriate hardware to initially secure the unbalanced payload to the camera cradle Figure 4 Choose the holes or slots on the cradle that will properly secure the payload to the camera cradle and then snug the mounting bolts in place 0 Important In order to assure proper balancing of the payload verify that the camera wedge plate and all accessories are mounted on the camera Figure 4 Mounted Payload Example rev 05 15 www telemetricsinc com HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual Balancing the Payload Horizontally on the Adjustable Camera Cradle After the payload is mounted on the adjustable camera cradle you will likely notice that the payload is not horizontally balanced it does not remain level when it is unsupported because the ho
50. to be mounted on a wall mounting bracket follow the instructions provided with the bracket Balancing the Payload The payload camera lens and other equipment should be balanced horizontally and also vertically about the center of rotation on the tilt axis of the camera cradle to assure the best performance longevity and motor life from the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head If this detail is overlooked there will be increased wear on the worm gear resulting in increased backlash reduced motor life and sub optimal tilting performance A Payload Balancing Assembly Figure 3 is available on loan from Telemetrics for balancing the payload horizontally and vertically This device makes payload balancing easier since an unbalanced payload cannot freely rotate on the Model PT HP S4 Pan Tilt Head due to its precision worm gear drive If the Payload balancing Assembly cannot be used the payload should at least be balanced horizontally by placing it on a small round object such as a dowel or pencil Please refer to page 12 for additional details Horizontal imbalance of the payload affects performance longevity and E motor life more than vertical imbalance 0 Important Some camera and lens combinations may require use of a special camera mounting bracket to optimally position the camera lens and other equipment Telemetrics can advise you if such a bracket is necessary 6 www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup Moun
51. ware to the pan tilt head by means of an Ethernet cable page 1 2 Verify that the link light is illuminated on the pan tilt head Ethernet connector Launch the Pan Tilt Configuration utility on the personal computer The Pan Tilt Convergence Configuration window is displayed with the Miscellaneous tab selected by default Figure 17 Enter the IP Address and Port for the pan tilt head in the Connection panel Figure 17 Select the CONN button Information for the pan tilt head and its connected devices is displayed in the Pan Tilt Convergence Configuration window Select the Lens Calibration button to calibrate the lens and to cycle the zoom and focus This operation can take several minutes www telemetricsinc com rev 05 15 Installation and Setup Troubleshooting Camera Lens Calibration Problem Action Lens reverses direction while Perform the lens calibration moving zoom to tele or wide If the problem still exists use the Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software to reset the lens parameters and then calibrate If the problem still exists using the Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software lower the zoom Manual Preset Fade Preset Cut maximum velocity until the problem is resolved Focus cannot reach extreme Perform the lens calibration limits If the problem still exists use the Telemetrics Pan Tilt Configuration Software to reset the lens parameters and then calibrate Lens does not calibr
52. ww telemetricsinc com 33 HP Servo Pan Tilt Head Model PT HP S4 User s Manual 34 Preset Commands Command Parameters Description C 0 255 Call Preset Shot E 0 255 Enter Preset Shot e 0 255 Show Position Parameters for Shot 0x18 lt NONE gt Cancel Current Shot press CTRL X or send a hexadecimal 18 Cx SPECIAL Call Preset Shot using supplied parameters EX SPECIAL Store Preset Shot using supplied parameters Not Available Cv SPECIAL Progressive Positional Motion Special Option kk An example of the CX command is the following where FADE is the fade time in milliseconds CX lt Ppos gt lt Tpos gt lt Zpos gt lt Fpos gt lt Xpos gt lt OPTIONAL Iris pos gt OPTIONAL PED pos OPTIONAL Ypos gt lt FADE gt The CV command is used to move an axis in positional mode and is usually used in instances where continuous position adjustment is required A new position for a move should be updated at least every 40 milliseconds and position updates should not exceed a total of two seconds since a move timeout the controller will respond TimedOut occurs two seconds after the last positional command is received To omit an axis from positional mode fill in its respective position as 0 in the command structure since the controller will ignore moves to position O An example of the CV command is the following CV P pos T pos Z pos F pos
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