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1. DragonBridge is connected you should see an ARC MoCo dialog popping up and prompting you to choose one of the serial ports Choose dev cu usbmodemfd121 probably it is the only option available there 5 The Status should change to Connected to DFMoco 6 Close settings dialog and navigate to ARC Motion control workspace In the workspace module in the top right area of the Dragonframe software you ll find an icon for ARC Motion Control Otherwise click the small triangle next to existing icons and turn on ARC Motion Control module Once you re in the ARC Motion Control screen select add axis from a context menu appearing when you click on the small list icon in the left center area of the screen Choose Arc Moco 1 from the Device drop down list Select a channel you want to use for this axis from the Channel drop down list This should correspond to DitoGear connections to the DragonBridge interface Name this axis according to the device connected to currently configured channel port for example DitoGear OmniSlider Configure the Steps Per Unit Max steps per second values basing on the table below You may want to configure also Backlash compensation and Limits Click OK Repeat this process for each of axes you want to use Note you ll have double records for DitoGear OmniHead Pan and Tilt axes need to be configured separately but use the same values The system is ready to use 71 Device Conf2. user installable new or refurbished parts that DitoGear provides in fulfillment of its warranty obligation A replacement product or part including a user installable part that has been installed in accordance with instructions provided by DitoGear assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety 90 days from the date of replacement or repair whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes DitoGear s property Parts provided by DitoGear in fulfillment of its warranty obligation must be used in products for which warranty service is claimed When a refund is given the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to DitoGear and becomes DitoGear s property Exclusions and limitations To the extent permitted by law this warranty and the remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties remedies and conditions whether oral written statutory express or implied As permitted by applicable law DitoGear specifically disclaims any and all statutory or implied warranties including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties against hidden or latent defects If DitoGear cannot lawfully disclaim statutory or implied warranties then to the extent permitted by law all such warranties shall be limited in duration to the duration of the
3. DITOGEAR DRAGONBRIDGE OO USERS MANUAL Table of contents ss CUT CT ce Dee ee re Sr air Rs i WARTE Y ros aaa AN EE a Getting to know DitoGear DragonBridge a 2 2 nn nn FONTO IGE 5 ai veas Ere ee i TE ab PE pod Bin sf a ee Sette tnesystemr tONVOIK scoe opi dl homo wae bm ES oho de Ee Ee TEE OE QU OT OR en BAG ae AAA SvstemtredgulrermelltS cra aia dy Re ae ae Be we OP ak Ru Installing drivers for the Arduino Mega 2560 with Windows7 Vista or XP Installing drivers for the Arduino Mega 2560 under OSX Configuring DitoGear motion control devices under Dragonframe software Device Configuration MValllBS 2 CCOBSeL Vae Ide BS amr eck um Skee err Foie X GS ere A ee See d Using 3rd party power adapters Using DitoGear Power PaCKS aei dae ew RR RS RAY A BA en KO me OTT 45 ups uS SL IA EON TS SE Sarat a tae eae eee da a a hea Ged NM Be by Bs Soe ae tok Oa ee ee den Eo 10 ui cc P eat OB ee eras Be OO toe 13 MISCEIANCOUS sso Sich mu oe A hee Be pe ae ah ae 13 1 Getting started Thank You very much for purchasing DitoGear DragonBridge and DitoGear motion control equipment We hope that the devices will meet your expectations bringing a great value to your productions This ma
4. by accident abuse misuse liquid contact fire earthquake or other external causes e to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by DitoGear f to damage caused by service including upgrades and expansions performed by anyone who is not a representative of DitoGear g to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of DitoGear h to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product Except as provided in this warranty and to the extent permitted by law DitoGear is not responsible for direct special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or condition or under any other legal theory including but not limited to loss of use loss of revenue loss of actual or anticipated profits including loss of profits on contracts loss of the use of money loss of anticipated savings loss of business loss of Opportunity loss of goodwill loss of reputation loss of damage to or any indirect or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused including the replacement of equipment and property The foregoing limitation shall not apply to death or personal injury claims or any statutory liability for intentional and gross negligent acts and or omissions Some states countries and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages s
5. e irreversible chemical processes occur and the recharging performance can be affected It is recommended not to fully discharge the battery The lead acid battery will self discharge slowly over time Leaving the battery for more than 3 months without recharging may result in damage Remember to recharge the battery at least every 3 months 12 Obtaining Support In case of any technical issues that can t be solved by carefully reading the manuals do not hesitate to contact us at support aditogear com 13 Limited Warranty DitoGear One 1 Year Limited Warranty For DitoGear Products Only Consumer rights and restrictions For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or if different their country of residence the benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations This warranty does not exclude limit or suspend any rights of consumers arising out of non conformity with a sales contract However as described below DitoGear disclaims statutory and implied warranties to the extent permitted by law and in so far as such warranties cannot be disclaimed all such warranties shall to the extent permitted by law be limited in duration to the duration of the express warranty described below and to the repair or replacement service as determined by DitoGear in its sole discretion Some states countries and p
6. express warranty and to the repair or replacement service as determined by DitoGear in its sole discretion Some states countries and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last so the limitations described above may not apply to you No DitoGear reseller agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for DitoGear The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non DitoGear hardware products even if packaged or sold with DitoGear hardware Manufacturers or suppliers other than DitoGear may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser but DitoGear in so far as permitted by law provides their products as is DitoGear does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free DitoGear is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product s use This warranty does not apply a to consumable parts such as batteries unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship b to cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broken elements on ports c to damage caused by use with non DitoGear products d to damage caused
7. iguration Values Use the following values in the configuration of the Dragonframe controlled device for each of axes to ensure proper operation OmniSlider Stepper 35000 OmniSlider Servo 264 3900 0 eL 75 OmniHead for both axes 485 35000 0 32 deg LensDrive 154 20000 1 6 deg Backlash compensation may be overwritten by a value that you have measured for your system individually 8 Conservation Guidelines While not in use DitoGear DragonBridge should be stored in a dry and clean place at ambient temperature around 10 25 C All cables should be disconnected after use 9 Using 3rd Party Power Adapters DitoGear recommends using original DitoGear AC DC power adapters and batteries While using a 3rd party adapter make sure it meets the requirements detailed in technical specifications table Caution DitoGear is not responsible for any damage or failures caused by the use of a 3rd party power supply adapter 1O Precautions for Safe Use of DitoGear Power Cables Power cables cannot be looped during operation due to insufficient heat rejection that can cause melting of the cable insulation and ultimately its failure Remember to disconnect all power cables after use especially during transportation 11 Using DitoGear Power Packs DitoGear Power Pack Ah 14Ah and DitoGear PowerBox include gel type lead acid batteries that have a low voltage operating limit When you discharge the battery below that limit th
8. list Select any available port from that list which is lower than 19 and click OK on this and subsequent windows More detailed instructions You can find a detailed step by step instructions with screenshots at http ditogear com controllers dragon bridge video In case of issues or questions check the Arduino software installation pages for details and most up to date information http arduino cc en Guide HomePage 6 3 Installing drivers for the Arduino Mega 2560 under OSX The Arduino 2560 R3 board makes use of virtual port which will be named dev cu usbmodemfd121 No drivers need to be installed on a Mac 1 Copy the Arduino application to Applications folder 1 Plug in the DitoGear DragonBridge to your Apple computer 2 Run Dragonframe and proceed with configuration as described later in this manual In case of issues or questions check the Arduino software installation pages for details and most up to date information http arduino cc en Guide HomePage Configuring DitoGear motion control devices under Dragontrame software In order to start using DitoGear motion control devices via DragonBridge you need to configure them in the Dragonframe software 1 Open Dragonframe and create a new scene or load existing one 2 Select Scene Connections from the main menu 3 Click Connect in ARC Moco 1 or other channel of your choice 4 fthe drivers are installed properly and DitoGear
9. niController DitoGear Evolution DitoGear Trito DitoGear OmniSlider DitoGear OmniHead and DitoGear LensDrive DitoGear Modulo are trademarks of Dito Gear Robert Paluch ul Krancowa 30 62 002 Suchy Las Poland Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited All other trademarks referenced in this manual are used only for informative purposes and are property of their respective owners Disposal and recycling information The device and all batteries included with it must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations The product must be disposed of separately from the household waste When your product reaches its end of life contact DitoGear or your local authorities to learn about recycling options WWW DITOGEAR COM
10. nual includes hardware and software installation instructions for DitoGear DragonBridge The device may be used to control DitoGear motion control devices from DZED Systems Dragonframe software Please ensure to carefully read the safety instructions and precautions contained in this manual prior to the first use of the device Should you need any assistance or support do not hesitate to contact us at support ditogear com Product version information This manual refers to DitoGear DragonBridge hardware and firmware version dated August 2015 Latest product manuals can always be found at www ditogear com user manuals 2 The kit contents DitoGear DragonBridge comes with an USB cable RJ45 signal cables are included in DitoGear motion control devices kits or can be purchased separately at http ditogear com store 3 Getting to know DitoGear DragonBridge At a glance DitoGear DragonBridge is an electronic interface between DitoGear motion control devices and DZED Systems Dragonframe software It allows you to control up to 8 axes of motion control devices directly from Dragonframe software Design DitoGear DragonBridge runs on an Arduino Mega 2560 R3 boards and a software layer provided by DZED Systems for controlling external devices Connectors Overview DitoGear DragonBridge features eight RJ45 type connectors to DitoGear devices and a standard USB 2 0 port to connect it to your compute
11. o the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Obtaining warranty service DitoGear will provide warranty service either 1 at an DitoGear Retail or DitoGear Authorized Service Provider ASP location where service is performed at the location or the DitoGear Retail or ASP may send the product to an DitoGear repair service location for service ii by sending you prepaid way bills and if you no longer have the original packaging DitoGear may send you packaging material to enable you to ship the product to DitoGear s repair service location for service or iii by sending you customer installable new or refurbished replacement product or parts to enable you to service or exchange your own product DIY Service Upon receipt of the replacement product or part the original product or part becomes the property of DitoGear and you agree to follow instructions including if required arranging the return of original product or part to DitoGear in a timely manner When providing DIY Service requiring the return of the original product or part DitoGear may require a credit card authorization as security for the retail price of the replacement product or part and applicable shipping costs If you follow instructions DitoGear will cancel the credit card authorization so you will not be charged for the product or part and shipping costs If you fail to return the replaced product or part as instructed or the replaced product or part is n
12. ot eligible for warranty service DitoGear will charge the credit card for the authorized amount Please access and review the online help resources at the DitoGear website www ditogear com and contained in the product manual before requesting warranty service If the product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources please contact DitoGear at support aditogear com Service options parts availability and response times may vary according to the country in which service is requested Service options are subject to change at any time You may be responsible for shipping and handling charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country in which service is requested If you seek service in a country that is not the country of purchase you will comply with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties VAT and other associated taxes and charges For international service DitoGear may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards In accordance with applicable law DitoGear may require that you furnish proof of purchase details before receiving warranty service 14 Privacy DitoGear will maintain and use customer information in accordance with the DitoGear Customer Privacy Policy available at ditogear com legal privacy policy 15 Miscellaneous Trademarks and copyrights DitoGear DitoGear Om
13. r 4 Power options DitoGear DragonBridge is powered via USB bus or draws power from one of the axes of DitoGear motion control devices No extra power source is needed There are 2 labeled LEDs next to USB port showing the power status for the USB and signal ports 5 Setting the system to work The general process for setting up the system to work is as follows 1 Install the DZED Systems Dragonframe software needs to be purchased separately at dragonframe com website 2 Connect DitoGear DragonBridge to the computer and install its software drivers as described in this manual 3 Connect DitoGear motion control devices to the DitoGear DragonBridge Interface and connect the power 4 Configure the devices at Dragonframe software 5 he system is ready to work 6 Drivers Installation 6 1 System requirements DitoGear DragonBridge is compatible with Apple OSX Windows and Linux platforms For compatibility details check the Arduino website at http arduino cc en Main Software Downloading software Prior to installation go to Arduino website and download the latest software for your platform http arduino cc en Main Software 6 2 Installing drivers for the Arduino Mega 2560 with Windows Vista or XP Plug in the DitoGear DragonBridge and wait for Windows to begin it s driver installation process You ll probably see some notifications in the system tray After a few moments the p
14. rocess will fail or prompt you to install drivers Go to Control Panel and navigate to System and Security Next click on System then open Device Manager Look under Ports COM amp LPT or Other Devices Under ports you should see an open port named Arduino Mega 2560 COMxx If the device showed up in Other Devices you ll see it as USB Device Right click on the device name and choose the Update Driver option When Windows prompts you for connecting to Windows Update to search for software choose No not this time and click Next Choose the Search for the best drivers in these locations option and select Include this location in the search Then click Browse and navigate to the folder with downloaded Arduino software and select Drivers folder not the FTDI USB Drivers sub directory Windows will finish up the driver installation from there Go to Device manager again and find Arduino Mega 2560 under Ports COM amp LPT in the devices list Currently used port number is listed in the parentheses next to the device name Make sure it s lower than 19 Otherwise change port assignement as described below To change port assignment Right click the Arduino Mega 2560 name in the Device Manager devices list and select Properties from the context menu In the Properties dialog window select Port Settings tab and then click Advanced In the Advanced Settings window on the bottom you ll find a COM Port Number drop down
15. rovinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last so the limitations described above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or by country or province This limited warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place DitoGear the warrantor under this limited warranty stands for DitoGear Robert Paluch ul Krancowa 30 62 002 Suchy Las Poland Warranty DitoGear s warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to the terms set forth herein DitoGear warrants this DitoGear branded hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the date of retail purchase by the original end user purchaser C Warranty Period If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period at its option and to the extent permitted by law DitoGear will either 1 repair the hardware defect at no charge using new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or refurbished that is equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product or 3 refund the purchase price of the product DitoGear may request that you replace defective parts with
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