JIB EPT USER MANUAL - Alphatron Broadcast
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1. slide the motor unit 9 upwards 3 when the gears decoupled please lock either knob 5 or 6 4 nowthe 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 5bmm 6 when the camera is balanced correctly please slide back the motor unit to couple the gears then slightly tighten knob 5 and 6 The pan and tilt motor unit is separated from the frame using a silicone rubber seal to reduce the vibration IT IS IMPORTAND NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN THE KNOB 5 AND 6 THIS WILL INCREASE THE VIBRATION LEVEL OF THE MOTOR UNIT figure 5 balance the camera figure 6 feed trough camera cables figure 7 compact transport configuration ALPHNIRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND JIB EPT USER MANUAL 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 tilt movement the EPT head is capable of rotating freely up to 720 degrees around its axis without damaging the cables Safe use without damaging the cables is guaranteed up to 720 degrees of continuous rotation in one direction Alphatron is not responsible for damage to cables or camera that is caused by2. Direction switch pan movement Power on led motor control unit Alphatron 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 JIB EPT USER MANUAL Mounting the EPT unit to the JIB figure 3 EPT mount The image above shows the EPT unit mounted to the JIB 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 ALPHNIRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 5 figure 4 decouple the gears ALPHNIRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND JIB EPT USER MANUAL Mounting and balancing the camera Camera s up to 5 kg 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 plate 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
3. rotating twisting the head cables more than 720 degrees ALWAYS RETURN TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION UNTWISTED CABLE POSITION BEFORE USE Compact transport configuration There are two ways to prepare the EPT for compact transport Option 1 e use the motor drive to rotate the pan and tilt unit to the position 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 figure 8 EPT remote control unit ALPHATRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND JIB EPT USER MANUAL EPT signal and power cable The remote control unit 24 is connected to the EPT head using a standard UPT cable up to 10m The cable is attached to the remote unit at connector 30 fig2 and at the motor control box at connector 18 fig1 The EPT can be power by an 12V adapter or a 12 14 7V battery Note correct operation of the EPT is only guaranteed when using the supplied power adapter 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 joystick thumb stick JIB EPT USER MANUAL INSTRUCTION JIB UNIT TRIPOD optional figure 9 JIB setup overview ALPHNIRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 9 ITEM LIST JIB Please note these numbers only correspond to images 9 to 15 1 1
4. 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Tube clamp Locking bolt tube clamp Tube segment 0 75m Reinforced tube segment Nylon bearing disc Locking knob JIB rotation Teflon ring Locking knob with axis Washer 10 5 din125a1 Locking knob JIB movement Mid segment assembly Hexagon Prevailing Torque Nut 4 din985 Standard stud adapter e g monitor arm Locking knob accessory stud Cross Countersunk Screws M4x40 din965 End cap tube segment Handle and locking bolt EPT unit Adapter for EPT unit Washer 5 3 din125a1 Hexagon Socket Head M5x16 din912 Delrin filling ring Front end profile ALPHNI RON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 JIB EPT USER MANUAL Hexagon Dome Nuts M6 din1587 Washer 6 4 din125a1 Hexagon Socket Head M6x75 din912 Front segment assembly Brass bearing Adjustable counterweight Hexagon Socket Head M6x20 din912 Washer 6 4 din125a1 same as 24 Rear end profile same as 22 Clamp for EPT control frame Hexagon Socket Head M8x20 din912 Washer 8 4 din125a1 Filling ring counterweights Locking ring counterweights Counterweights axis Direct camera plate if not using the EPT Hexagon Socket Head M5x16 din912 Washer 5 3 din125a1 same as 19 Clamp ring tripod bowl Knob clamp ring tripod bowl 10 JIB EPT USER MANUAL MID SEGMEN
5. ALPHRI RON JIB EPT Alphatron Broadcast Electronics JIB amp MOTORISED PAN AND TILT UNIT USER MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before using the Alphatron JIB ETP unit JIB EPT USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Alphatron product The EPT head is developed for the lightweight range of Video Booms 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 head unit is connected with a standard UTP cable up to 10 meter to the control unit Please note the manual is divided into two parts The first part is the instruction for the EPT unit and the second part is the instruction for the JIB unit The JIB EPT unit includes JIB video boom e EPT adapter stud e Tilt plate fixed jib movement e 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 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 720degrees Before
6. T figure 10 JIB mid segment ALPHNTRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 11 JIB EPT USER MANUAL HEAD SEGMENT NO x e figure 12 JIB head segment ALPHNTRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 12 JIB EPT USER MANUAL figure 11 JIB tail segment ALPHNTRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 13 JIB EPT USER MANUAL MID SEGMENT un a Lu I N gt wal co gt N N t e TAIL SEGMENT 2 7 22 gt figure 13 assembly steps 14 ALPHNTRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND JIB EPT USER MANUAL 4 RIGHT DISTRIBUTION 5 WEIGHTS WRONG DISTRIBUTION figure 13 assembly steps JIB ALPHNTRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 15 JIB EPT USER MANUAL Standard length with 0 75m extension hc r 7 1 e It 4 DA f T7 J A P e x p Ed io Short length without 0 75m extension o o A e o o e 1 1 figure 14 different JIB setups Load Specifications Load Capacity JIB EPT Standard Length 4 5 kg 10 Ibs Load Capacity JIB EPT Short Length 7 5 kg 16 5 Ibs Load Capacity JIB TILT Compact Standard 7 5 kg 16 5 lbs Load Capacity JIB TILT Compact Short Length 12 kg 26 5 165 e Load Capacity on tripod 7 5 kg 16 5 Ibs Spectificatio
7. ns EPT unit Head Unit weight 3 kg 6 5 Ibs e Head Dimensions 44x31x13cm 17x12x5 e Durable brushless motors e Black anodised aluminium e Standard UTP for communication and power cable Power requirement 12 14 8 V DC e Tripod 3 8 mount option ALPHNI RON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND Spectifications JIB unit excl EPT head and counterweights e Weight JIB Standard Length 9 6 kg e Weight JIB Short Length 8 1 kg e Weight JIB Compact Standard Length 8 1 kg e Weight JIB Short Length 6 6 kg e Black anodised aluminium 16 JIB EPT USER MANUAL OPTIONAL JIB TILT SETUP FIXED CAMERA PLATE HEAD SEGMENT when not using the EPT head f e A o figure 15 Fixed camera plate alternative setup head segment JIB ALPHAT RON Alphatron Broadcast Electronics 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 Alphatron Broadcast website www alphatron tv ALPHNI RON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 17
8. use check if the cables are twisted Always untwist the cables before using the EPT unit To 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 CAUTION do not manually force the pan or tilt movement when the gears are coupled this may irreversibly damage the gears CAUTION do not over tighten knobs 5 and 6 shown in figure 1 ALPHNIRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 2 JIB EPT USER MANUAL INSTRUCTION EPT UNIT figure 1 EPT head ALPHNIRON mane in THE NETHE JIB EPT USER MANUAL Please note these numbers only correspond to images 9 to 15 OO N Ui A N e e e e B U N O Alphatron 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 MO 5 z 42 Delrin gear MO 5 z 140 Motor unit tilt movement Motor control unit Cable feed through EPT topside Cable output camera side Camera plate Camera screw 3 8 and 1 4 Camera height adjustment screw Hex key 5mm ALPHNIRON MADE IN THE NETHERLAND 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
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