EPT USER MANUAL
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1. USER MANUAL 9 Changing the remote control unit from right to left handed 36 el 7 6S figure 9 Change orientation of the EPT remote control unit 22 Cambo control frame mount 28 indicator high speed setting 24 Joystick unit 29 Led indicator low speed setting 25 Power switch EPT 35 Screw cross raised head M3x20 26 Power on led joystick unit 36 Screw cross countersunk M3x16 27 Joystick pan tilt movement speed switch The control unit 24 can be assembled for right and left handed use The default factory configuration is set for right handed use To change between these configurations please note figure 9 1 To disassemble the remote control unit from the handle bar please unscrew the two screws indicated by number 35 using a PH1 Phillips screwdriver figure 9b 2 The two screws indicated by number 36 must be changed to the two holes where the screws 35 used to be Before unscrewing 36 please hold down the back cover of the control unit so it can t fall off Now unscrew 36 and place them in the holes where 35 used to be and tighten both 36 screws 3 Now you can place the control unit onto the handle bar as indicated in figure 9c and place and tighten screws 35 To change back the configuration please reverse the procedure described above CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS EPT USER MANUAL 10 Specifica2. CAMBO EPT ELECTRONIC PAN AND TILT UNIT quick release plate adapter camera and lens show in this manual are not included USER MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before using the Cambo ETP unit CAMBO WHERE TRADITION MEETS VISION MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS EPT USER MANUAL 2 Thank you for purchasing a Cambo product Developed for the lightweight range of video booms the EPT is ideal for the Cambo ARTES and V15 models The motor driven controls allows for over 360 degrees rotation of unobstructed pan and tilt Durable motors assure for a long and reliable life The EPT electronics are optimized for a fluent start and stop of the pan tilt movement The head unit is connected with a standard UTP cable up to 10 meter to the control unit The EPT unit includes PT head unit with camera platform Remote control joystick including handle and clamp unit Control frame including clamp unit AC DC power adapter 110 240 V Signal power cable 5meter length CAT 6 UTP cable A WARNING WARNING rotating gears finger or hand entanglement Please keep hands and fingers clear from the operational gear units WARNING moving parts finger or hand crush Please keep hands and fingers clear from the moving parts of the operational EPT unit WARNING twisting of the cables Never rotate the pan or tilt movement more than two times around the axis Before
3. O FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS EPT USER MANUAL 6 910 figure 4 decouple the gears O 19220 gt 1 T figure 5 balance the camera CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS ZN Mounting and balancing the camera Camera s up to 5 kg 11 165 can be used with the EPT head It is advised to use a sliding quick release plate for mounting the camera to the EPT head It is important that the camera is balanced correctly for an optimal pan and tilt movement The camera is balanced correctly when the centre of mass of the camera lens adapter and camera plate 13 fig 1 is in the axis of the tilt movement To balance the camera 1 decouple the gears by loosening the two knobs 5 and 6 2 slide the motor unit 9 upwards 3 when the gears are decoupled please lock either knob 5 or 6 4 now the tilt movement can swivel freely around its axis move the camera to the front or back until the camera is stationary when doesn t tilt forward or backwards 5 to align the centre of mass in the vertical direction please unlock hex bolt 15 fig 1 using a metric hex key 5mm 6 when t
4. he camera is balanced correctly please slide back the motor unit to couple the gears then slightly tighten knob 5 and 6 Note the pan and tilt motor unit is separated from the frame using a silicone rubber seal to reduce the vibration 15 IMPORTAND OVERTIGHTEN THE KNOB 5 AND 6 THIS WILL INCREASE THE VIBRATION LEVEL OF THE MOTOR UNIT EPT USER MANUAL 7 figure 6 feed trough camera cables figure 7 compact transport configuration Feed trough camera cables To feed through the signal or power cables to the camera please use the path shown in figure 6 By feeding the cables though the axis of the pana or tilt movement the EPT head is capable of rotating freely up to 720 degrees around its axis without damaging the cables Note safe use without damaging the cables is guaranteed up to 720 degrees of continuous rotation in one direction Cambo is not responsible for damage done to the cables or camera that is caused by rotating twisting the head and cables more than 720 degrees ALWAYS RETURN THE PAN AND TILT HEAD TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION THE UNTWISTED CABLE POSITION BEFORE USING EPT UNIT Transport configuration There are two ways to prepare the EPT for transport Option 1 e use the motor drive to rotate the pan and tilt unit to the posi
5. tion shown in figure 7 Option 2 e unlock knob 5 and 6 e slide back the motor unit to decouple the gears e rotate the pan and tilt unit to the position shown in figure 7 e slightly lock knobs 5 and 6 The remote control unit 24 is connected to the EPT head using a CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS EPT USER MANUAL 8 EPT signal and power cable ZN Me Warning only connected the GMO EPT power signal cable to the remote N 25 control 24 or motor control unit a 11 00 10 when the power is switched off TF switch 25 28 27 Ns E The remote control unit 24 is D connected to the EPT head using a standard UPT cable up to 10m The cable is attached to the remote la unit at connector 30 fig 2 and at the motor control box at connector j Les 18 fig 1 The EPT can be power by 12V figure 8 EPT remote control unit adapter or a 12 14 8V battery Note correct operation ofthe EPT is only guaranteed when using the supplied power adapter 12V 2A 24W Remote control unit To turn on or off the EPT head please use switch 25 To switch between the two speed setting please press the thumb stick 27 The LED indicators 28 and 29 indicate the different speed setting CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS EPT
6. tions Cambo EPT unit e Load Capacity 5 kg 11 Ibs e Head Unit weight 3 kg 6 5 Ibs e Head Dimensions 44x31x13cm 17x12x5 e Durable brushless motors e Two speed settings e Electronics are optimized for fluid start and stop of the pan tilt movement e Black anodised aluminium e Standard UTP for communication and power cable Power requirement 12 14 8 V DC e Supplied power adapter VAC 12 2 24W input voltage VAC 80 264V e Mount options for ARTES V15 and V40 cranes e Tripod 3 8 mount option Cambo Photographic Industry B V Cambo Video and Broadcast Products B V Cambo R amp D 2013 This instruction manual is prepared with care although no responsibility financial or otherwise is accepted for any consequences related the information stated in this instruction manual All specifications in this instruction manual are subject to change without notice For more information please visit the Cambo web site www cambo com CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS EPT USER MANUAL 11
7. tput camera side Camera plate Camera screw 3 8 and 1 4 Camera height adjustment screw key 5mm CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 figure 2 EPT remote Cable output EPT topside Cable feed through to the camera Cable connector for the joystick unit Direction switch tilt movement Direction switch pan movement Power on led motor control unit Cambo control frame mount Clamp joystick handle Joystick unit Power switch EPT Power on led joystick unit Joystick pan tilt movement speed switch Led indicator high speed setting Led indicator low speed setting EPT USER MANUAL 5 Mounting the EPT unit to video boom figure 3 EPT mount The image above shows the EPT unit mounted to the Cambo ARTES video boom using the MPT 12 adapter block The Cambo EPT unit can currently be mounted to either the following video booms VIDEO BOOM ADAPTER NEEDED Cambo V 15 No adapter needed Cambo ARTES MPT 12 adapter 99134851 Cambo V 40 MPT 10 adapter 99134850 Note the adapter to mount the Cambo MPT manual pan tilt is the same as for the Cambo EPT unit Mounting the EPT unit to a tripod The EPT can also be mounted upside down to a tripod using the tripod mount 20 When the EPT is used upside down the directions are mirrored you can use the switches 19 and 20 to change the direction as desired CAMB
8. use check if the cables are twisted Always untwist the cables before using the EPT unit Untwist the cables at the pan and tilt axis by rotating the head in the opposite direction of the twisted cable WARNING keep clear of obstacles when operating the EPT head WARNING don t connect or disconnect the power and or signal cable to the remote control and or motor control unit unless the power is switched off switch 26 figure 2 CAUTION the pan or tilt motors are self locking and can only be rotated electronically driven or when the gears are coupled If you force the pan or tilt movement manually you could irreversibly damage the gears CAUTION don t over tighten knobs 5 and 6 shown in figure 1 CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS EPT USER MANUAL 3 Nomenclature figure 1 head EPT USER MANUAL 4 CAMBO FOTOGRAFISCHE INDUSTRIE BV MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS O NI DH A WN e e e PP p pa n FP O Cambo video boom mount Mount hole attachment handle Tripod mount 3 8 Motor unit pan movement Locking knob motor slider top Locking knob motor slider side Brass motor gear M0 5 z 42 Delrin gear 0 5 z 140 Motor unit tilt movement Motor control unit Cable feed through EPT topside Cable ou
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