1030D/Ds Ultimate Head Fluid
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1. 1030D 12 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head in mm 18 457 16 406 14 356 12 305 10 254 8 203 6 152 4 102 2 51 Ibs 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100110120130140150 kg 4 5 9 14 18 23 27 32 36 41 45 50 54 60 64 68 CAMERA WEIGHT CAMERA CENTER OF GRAVITY ABOVE PLATFORM Figure 4 Counterbalance chart 1030Ds Fore and aft balance WARNING AN When positioning the payload it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm hold of the handle until the balance is set correctly 1 Make sure the tilt lock is engaged and that the camera and all accessories are installed in their operating positions 2 Set the tilt drag adjustment knob to 1 lowest setting 3 Initially set the counterbalance quite low 4 Holding the handle to steady the platform disengage the tilt lock WARNING AN In the event of the head falling away violently increase the counterbalance setting 5 Tiltthe platform forwards and backwards and determine whether the camera payload is front or back heavy Depending on the payload weight it may be necessary to adjust the counterbalance to enable the payload to be correctly balanced fore and aft 6 If itis not in balance re engage the tilt lock 7 Disengage the platform release lever by pulling it away from the platform 13 Operators Guide 8 Carefully slide2. Ifthe head tends to spring back when the platform is tilted set the platform level and turn the crank handle counterclockwise to decrease the counterbalance Using the handle tilt the platform upwards and downwards to recheck the balance Adjust the counterbalance until balance is achieved When balancing is complete check that the fore and aft balance is still correct Readjust the position of the platform if necessary Exercise the head through the full range of pan and tilt to confirm that it operates smoothly Pan and tilt locks The pan and tilt friction locks are operated by levers on the left side of the head Rotate the pan lock lever clockwise to engage the pan lock Rotate the tilt lock lever counterclockwise to engage the tilt lock CAUTION The locks should be applied whenever the camera head is left unattended If a lock does not fully engage at the end of the lock lever travel refer to Adjusting the lock levers on page 16 in the Servicing section 14 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Pan and tilt fluid drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the OConnor ultra smooth fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement The pan drag adjustment knob is located below the level bubble on the left side of the head and the tilt drag adjustment knob on the lower right rear of the head Both controls are continuously adjustable from 1 through 5 To increase drag turn the knob clockwise towards a higher set
3. n continuous 1030Ds Capacity see counterbalance graph Figure 4 Minimum payload sses graa eee ete pe I ma mea dA 0 lbs no load Maximum payload ee e er rhe area matie dn este sans 41 lbs 18 6 kg Tilt range as eut une A Die EN a Yes 60 Pan range ae nt e Da elen A LA Pe aa Oe ul 360 Counterbalance kx pee rho ar get dea a e font EN continuous Mounting Base css st EA ee e ae e e a Aa a en Edd 100 mm ball base standard 150 mm ball base Mitchell base optional Camera mounting platform mini Euro or large Euro optional Operators Guide Contents Page Pr face nr r isen eld aa St ul alai ni as atata rada anii Gin aaa aa 3 Features and benefits of your new 1030 3 Safety read this first 4 Warning symbols in this Operators Guide 4 Contact information 4 Technical specification 5 GomponentS eL a d a are Be ee este ee ee 7 Introduction 2 cea ee are Re nr e pn ma a a a E 9 Gounterbalance chess ceata de en hete A Der 9 Ultra smooth fluid drag eee 9 Pan and tiltlocks 5 A e RE dees 9 Illuminated bubble level 10 Handle MOUNT CHE SE a 10 Camera mounting platform 10 Bas ii iri
4. side front Operators Guide platform platform hook handle clamp platform sub base handle tilt lock lever level bubble button tilt drag level bubble adjustment knob counterbalance crank handle fold out pan drag adjustment knob provision for battery attachments compartment Figure 2 1030D Ds Fluid Head left hand side rear 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Introduction The 1030D Ds fluid head comprises a patented sinusoidal counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance stepless drag assemblies for ultra smooth pan and tilt motions It comes complete with an adjustable top platform with detachable camera mounting plate a telescoping handle and a 100 mm ball base The 1030 head features provisions for mounting a front box and for attaching an eye piece leveler or other accessories at the rear Counterbalance The balance mechanism is adjusted by the counterbalance crank on the rear of the head The crank has a magnetic folding handle Maximum and minimum payloads that can be balanced are dependent on the weight of the camera and accessories and on the Center of Gravity C of G height The counterbalance graphs for the 1030 heads show the range of loads and C of G heights that can be maintained in balance see pages 12 and 13 The counterbalance is continuous and can be adjusted all the way to zero no counterbalance and the head can still be tilted within its specified tilt range
5. the camera payload and platform forwards or backwards until the payload is balanced fore and aft The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the handle with the platform level and the tilt lock disengaged Lock the platform to secure the balanced camera payload in position Engage the platform release lever by pushing it firmly towards the platform If there is insufficient movement in the platform to achieve balance Determine in which direction the mounting plate needs to be moved to achieve correct balance Remove the payload from the head reattach the mounting plate to the camera in the required position remount the load and repeat the horizontal balancing procedure The camera mounting plate is marked and the head has scales on both sides make a note of the balanced position to simplify rebalancing this particular payload Payload weight and counterbalance The fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload weight and counterbalance 1 Using the handle tilt the platform downwards and upwards When correctly balanced there should be no perceptible tilting force on the handle at any angle of tilt and the head should remain in any tilt position to which it is set If necessary adjust the counterbalance as follows Ifthe head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted set the platform level and turn the crank handle clockwise to increase the counterbalance
6. Make sure that the head is level before balancing Check the bubble level to verify that the head itself is level and make sure that the platform is also level NOTE It is important that the handle s and all camera accessories lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder etc are fitted in their operational position before balancing the head Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the head requiring the camera setup to be rebalanced Balancing the 1030 head achieves two objectives First when a head is correctly balanced the operator will only need a minimum amount of effort to move the camera Second once balanced the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this position with hands off The chart below shows the range of load and C of G heights that can be maintained in balance The area below the balance curve to the left corresponds to load C of G combinations that can be balanced over the full tilt range of 90 for the 1030D Figure 3 and 60 for the 1030Ds head Figure 4 respectively The area above the balance curve to the right corresponds to load C of G combinations that exceed the capacity of the head in mm 18 457 16 406 14 356 12 305 10 254 8 203 6 152 4 102 gi 51 Ibs 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90100110120130140150 kg 4 5 9 14 18 23 27 32 36 41 45 50 54 60 64 68 CAMERA WEIGHT CAMERA CENTER OF GRAVITY ABOVE PLATFORM Figure 3 Counterbalance chart
7. a A i Ar a a EN ERU EE 10 Operation issa earn a ne aal oa a Pees 11 nstallingthe head ai sene e rem eta daf ta a me ee ee 11 Handles Loi o bbs ade ded A ehe xs Xa ERE ee 11 Mounting the camera nst e it mee a eee ee ed ial ede hne n n sa 11 Stability i m deber ge Men n sh artnet shine lle he Bei 12 Balancing the head reti teg er neu men ne eS 12 Fore and aft balance user eenen eee eeen eeen 13 Payload weight and counterbalance 14 Pan and tilt loeks eee eee A ney Et pawl Rn ZA 14 Panand tilt fluididrag cei a Oh hou en Re ca ay aie danut aa dans 15 Storing the head onp on en m um eee Ve ag eee gen tee Y 15 Servicing As ns pic a aa ees aaa ite Ha woe ede geal we alee eee 16 Generali ida eh ae en i eet eee RW Sae WE TULD GC RE 16 Routine maintenance Arns eL ee ea dead EFE RI Ee a 16 Cleaning san sanne era er fete ead RI Pee Pu S E ERE EET 16 Adjusting the lock levers 16 Replacing the battery een en vereen eee ene ene 17 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Components camera camera plate p camera screws mounting plate marker platform release lever handle accessory mounting rosette camera plate release lever platform scales red safety catch pan lock tilt drag indicator lever wheel front box mounts ball base 100 mm tie down 100 mm Figure 1 1030D Ds Fluid Head right hand
8. ball base as standard However like all other Ultimate range fluid heads from OConnor the base can be exchanged either for a Mitchell base and tie down or a 150 mm ball base and tie down All bases are secured by eight small fasteners the 4 40 x 375 in socket head cap screws require a 3 32 in hex drive wrench 10 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Operation Installing the head The 1030D Ds fluid head can be installed onto standard tripods using the 100 mm ball base or alternatively a 150 mm ball base or Mitchell base and tie downs as required WARNING AN Do NOT fit the head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of the head and payload refer to Technical specification on page 5 for the maximum payload capacity of the relevant head After securely mounting the head onto the tripod use the bubble level to set it level If necessary press the bubble level illumination button to view the bubble level in poor light conditions The bubble will be lit for approximately 25 seconds Handles Install the handle s on the rosette handle mount s and adjust the position before tightening the handle clamp s Adjust the length of the telescoping handle as desired Mounting the camera WARNING AN 1 Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the range for which the head is designed 2 Ifyou are installing the head on a crane pedestal or dolly you must lock these before
9. ed bubble level The bubble level on the left side of the head can be illuminated by pressing the bubble level illumination button The light will extinguish after approximately 25 seconds When the head leaves the factory a battery is installed and tested Handle mounting Two handle mounting rosettes are located at the rear of the head on the left and right side A telescoping extension handle is supplied and is attached using the handle clamp with angular adjustment available on the rosette serrations An additional handle or other accessories can also be installed Camera mounting platform The camera is attached to the head by means of a top platform mechanism Two quick release top platforms using different mechanisms are available They are secured by means of a platform stop a 6 32 x in socket head cap screw that requires a 7 64 in hex drive wrench WARNING AN Ensure the camera platform is attached securely The platform stop must be fixed before mounting the camera payload The head comes standard with an adjustable camera mounting platform The camera can be released quickly by pressing the red safety catch and rotating the camera plate release lever approximately 180 in a clockwise direction At the end of lever travel the platform hook retracts and the spring mechanism ejects the camera mounting plate allowing easy removal of the camera payload from the head Bases The 1030 head is supplied with a 100 mm
10. ever to access the battery cover Figure 6 2 Use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover 3 Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment using the ribbon tilt lock lever battery cover Figure 6 Replacing the battery 17 Operators Guide 4 18 Fit a replacement CR 2032 3V battery in the compartment ensuring that the positive side of the battery faces outermost and that the ribbon is correctly positioned Replace the battery cover and tighten using a coin or flat blade screwdriver Press the bubble level illumination button and verify that the bubble level lights up It should be lit for approximately 25 seconds Headquarters 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 USA 709 Executive Blvd Valley Cottage NY 10989 USA Tel 1 845 268 0100 Fax 1 845 268 0113 Brazil Vitec Brazil Tecnologias Ltda Rua Quintana 950 cj 32 Brooklin S o Paolo 04569 011 Brazil Tel 55 11 5102 4001 Fax 55 11 5103 1164 China Room 706 Tower B Derun Building Jianwai Ave Chaoyang District YongAn Dongli A No 8 100022 Beijing China Tel 86 10 8528 8748 Fax 86 10 8528 8749 France 171 Avenue des Gr sillons 92635 Gennevilliers CEDEX France Tel 33 820 821 336 Fax 33 825 826 181 OConnor AVitec Group brand onnor http www ocon com www ocon com sales ocon com E13 wi Germany Geba
11. installing the camera To mount the camera 1 Level the head and engage the tilt lock 1 Remove the camera mounting plate Press the red safety catch to unlock the camera plate release lever and rotate the lever approx 180 in a clockwise direction to eject the mounting plate 2 Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the camera 3 Insert the mounting plate into the platform Push it into the groove towards the front of the head then down until the platform hook engages with an audible click the plate release lever will have jumped back approx 90 upon the click The camera is now captive but not locked 4 To lock the camera mounting plate push in the red safety catch and rotate the camera plate release lever counterclockwise approx 90 to the left The red safety catch will engage locking the lever and thus securing the camera and payload 5 Install the remainder of the payload lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder etc before unlocking the tilt lock 11 Operators Guide Stability WARNING AN When mounting the head on a tripod it is possible to set the tripod legs so that the C of G of the tilted payload falls outside the footprint of the tripod leading to instability Use the mid level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod legs are spread sufficiently so that the C of G of the tilted payload remains within the footprint of the tripod Balancing the head
12. lso covers essential health and safety information and a section on maintenance that will ensure your new product is kept in perfect condition Please register your purchase online at www ocon com Features and benefits of your new 1030 The 1030D Ds is the smallest in OConnor s Ultimate range of fluid heads and features OConnor s stepless counterbalance system as well as ultra smooth pan and tilt fluid drag designed for cine style shooting Anew collapsible counterbalance crank handle makes balancing the payload easier The new 1030 has all controls on the camera operator s side of the head on the left or smart side and features platform scales and two rosette handle mountings on either side of the head OConnor s patented fluid drag system allows extremely quick pan movements from one position to another recovering instantly without any springback You can set up easily in low light conditions using the illuminated bubble level Operators Guide Safety read this first Warning symbols in this Operators Guide Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING supported by the warning triangle symbol Where there is a risk of damage to the product associated equipment process or surroundings comments appear highlighted by the word CAUTION Disposal of waste batteries Batteries included with this product must not be treated as household
13. oconnor 1030D Ds Ultimate Fluid Head C1237 0001 C1239 0001 oconnof gt EL 50300 Operators Guide C1239 4980 1 OConnor 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Operators Guide Publication Part No C1239 4980 Issue 1 Copyright 2011 The Vitec Group plc All rights reserved throughout the world No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Vitec Group plc Trademarks OConnor is a registered trademark of the Vitec Group plc Important information about this document Information contained within this document is subject to change Camera Dynamics Limited reserves the right without notice to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering manufacturing or technology may warrant Published by Vitec Group Videocom Division Technical Publications Department William Vinten Building Western Way Bury St Edmunas Suffolk IP33 3TB United Kingdom E mail technical publications vitecgroup com 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Preface Congratulations on the purchase of your new 1030D 1030Ds fluid head from OConnor We want you to get the most from your new 1030 and therefore encourage you to read this operator s guide to familiarize yourself with its many features some of which may be new to you It a
14. see Technical specification page 5 CAUTION 1 Do NOT overcrank or undercrank the crank handle i e wind the crank handle above or below the end stops Adjusting the counterbalance crank by force can seriously damage the head 2 Before operating the head ensure that the crank handle is returned to its folded position Ultra smooth fluid drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate OConnor s patented ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure smooth movement The pan drag adjustment knob and indicator wheel are located on the left side of the head below the level bubble and the tilt drag adjustment knob is located on the lower right rear of the head with the indicator wheel on the right side end cover Both controls are continuously adjustable from 1 through 5 Pan and tilt locks Friction locks on each axis allow the head to be locked at any desired position The pan lock lever is on the lower left front of the head at a convenient angle for manual operation and the large tilt lock lever sits just above the level bubble on the left side of the head for easy operation The 1030D Ds has a reversed pan break in comparison to previous versions of the 1030 This has been done to match the break arrangement of the larger OConnor heads see Pan and tilt locks on page 14 to further ease the transition from larger payload camera setups to smaller payload camera setups for the operator Operators Guide Illuminat
15. ting To decrease drag turn the knob counterclockwise towards a lower setting Storing the head When shooting is finished and the head is to be stored head settings i e counterbalance and fluid drag should be left unchanged This will reduce wear on the head s mechanisms and save time on the next shoot The head should be covered or stored in a bag case when not in use 15 Operators Guide Servicing General The 1030D Ds Ultimate fluid head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning Repairs and any adjustments beyond those described in this manual should be carried out by qualified persons only Contact OConnor headquarters see page 4 your local OConnor office or representative Routine maintenance Replace the battery whenever the bubble level illumination is inadequate During normal use check the following Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt locks Reset as necessary refer to Adjusting the lock levers on page 16 for instructions e Check the operation of the illumination of the bubble level Replace the battery as necessary refer to Replacing the battery on page 17 No further routine maintenance is required Cleaning During normal operation the only cleaning required is a periodic wipe down with a lint free cloth The head should be covered or stored in a bag case when not in use Any dirt that acc
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17. umulates during storage or periods of non use may be removed with a vacuum cleaner Particular attention should be paid to the camera mounting area NOTE Do NOT use solvent based or oil based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these will damage the protective surfaces Use mild detergent based cleaners only Use out of doors under adverse conditions may require special attention Salt spray should be washed off immediately using fresh water Sand and dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a vacuum cleaner Adjusting the lock levers If the pan and or tilt friction locks do not fully engage at the end of the lock lever travel adjust the lever position as follows 1 Rotate the lock lever to the locked position see Figure 5 2 The lock lever is attached by means of an M4 x 8 mm screw Carefully peel off the lock label to expose the screw Using a 2 5 mm Allen or hex key remove the screw 3 Pull the lock lever off the hexagonal shaft rotate it approx 30 away from the locked end of travel and reinstall it 4 Tighten the screw Reapply the lock label 16 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head shaft tilt lock lever screw X lock label Figure 5 Adjusting the pan and tilt lock levers Replacing the battery The battery illuminates the bubble level It should be replaced whenever the illumination becomes inadequate 1 If required rotate the tilt lock l
18. waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health and help conserve natural resources Refer to the section Replacing the battery page 17 in this manual for instructions on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for recycling waste batteries Contact information For further information or advice about the Ultimate range of fluid heads please contact OConnor at OConnor 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 E mail info ocon com Or visit our website www ocon com and use the contact form 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Technical specification Dimensions Height incl camera platform 6 6 in 16 8 cm Width 2 2 4 one De CD DER RR CN E IN EE RU PU XR US 7 6 in 19 3 cm DEA at acad tt re A O A ame iad Meu so dau de teat dal Le 4 6 in 11 7 cm Weight ET er AAE et 8 7 lbs 3 9 kg Payloads and ranges Note Payload capacity and tilt ranges are based on a C of G height of 6 15 cm 1030D Capacity see counterbalance graph Figure 3 Minimum payload it uen aid 0 lbs no load Maximum payload nt ta alee oy CUm i ehe te 30 lbs 13 9 kg AAA A A A MN raed 1902 Palirange it A a A ee P cea Ap rite 360 CounterbalanCe nemer ee cacat eed notte aan en atata ete uit ee
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