PROAIM PT-SPIN-3 Spin 3 3 Axis Motorized Pan Tilt Head Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- PROAIM
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PROAIM PT-SPIN-3 Spin 3 3 Axis Motorized Pan Tilt Head
Specifications
- Product Name: Spin-3 (3-Axis) Motorized Pan Tilt Head for Camera Jib Crane (PT-SPIN-3)
- Control Cable Length: 15m
- XLR Cable Length: 3m
- Power Adapter: 12V AC Adapter
Product Usage Instructions
What’s In The Box
- 15mtr Control Cable
- 3mtr XLR Cable
- Universal Camera Plate Adapter
- Spin-3 Pan-tilt Head
- Joystick Controller with Cap
- Pan Tilt Mounting Plate and knob
- Joystick Controller Plate
- 12V AC Adapter
- Bag Packing
Spin Pan-Tilt Head Setup
- Attach the Mounting Clamp-on Jib arm using the provided screws.
- Attach Pan Tilt Head with Jib Mounting Clamp. Align screw holes and tighten precisely to secure the head.
- Mount your camera on the camera mounting plate of the Pan Tilt Head and tighten the screw appropriately to secure it.
Attaching Joystick Controller
The Pan Tilt Head circuitry is built entirely into the Joystick
Controller. Follow these steps:
- Install the 12V AC adapter in the socket of the Joystick Box.
- Attach the 4-pin Power Cable with the Joystick Controller.
- Attach other cables of the motors with the long cable.
Functioning of Joystick Controller
The Joystick is a 3-axis Variable Speed Servo Controller. Follow these
steps:
- Press ‘Power On’ after plugging the power cord into a proper outlet.
- Adjust the Dead Spot to control the movement of the head.
- Ensure correct movement of the head by adjusting the Joystick.
Dead Spot
The Dead spot control determines the centre band of the joystick where no
motion will occur and ensures no crossover to the other axis when not wanted.
Adjust your joystick when it is not centred by rotating the knob clockwise.
Set the dead spot at approx. 9 o’clock position to avoid unwanted movement.
What’s In The Box
Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received everything that is listed below.
Spin Pan-Tilt Head Setup
- Firstly, attach Mounting Clamp on the Jib arm using the provided screws
- Now attach the Pan Tilt Head with a jib Mounting Clamp. Align screw holes and tighten precisely to secure the head.
- Mount your camera (Not Included) on the camera mounting plate of the Pan Tilt Head and tighten the screw appropriately to secure it.
Attaching Joystick Controller
The Pan Tilt Head circuitry is built entirely into the Joystick Controller.
The only requirement is AC adapter (Included) or Battery Power (Not included).
The AC adapter can handle 100-240 volts. Users will need the appropriate plug
adapter for local use.
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Install 12 volt AC adapter (4 pin XLR) in the socket of Joystick Box.
NOTE: Any 12 volt battery may operate this Pan Tilt Head as long as the Connector and the #1 Negative pin & #4 Positive pin of Cable meet together.
CAUTION: The power specification we have provided is as per 12 volts. For this, we provide a 12volt/3ampere regulated power adapter. In case you use a voltage higher than 12V, it will affect the performance and life of the motor, and there is a high risk of the motor getting damaged. -
Attach 4-pin Power Cable with Joystick Controller. Then attach other cables of the motors with long cables.
Functioning of Joystick Controller
The Joystick is a 3-Axis Variable Speed Servo Controller. The further you move in one direction, the faster the output to that motor. This will be a little tricky at first, but little practice will improve your success. The joystick may be operated in a handheld position or from a flat surface such as a tabletop, or attached to the boom arm of Jib.
NOTE : After plugging the power cord into a proper outlet, press ‘Power On’. The LED light on the control box should illuminate and the head may jump slightly on start up or shut down. This is normal. This can be controlled by Dead Spot. Adjust the Joystick to ensure correct movement of the head. It may be necessary to reconnect to the motors if required.
Speed
To the left corner of the joystick is a knob labelled “SPEED”. This is the
power control knob. Turning to the right will be full power and back to the
left will decrease the available power to both pan and tilt operation. The
advantage of power control is to be able to limit power when only slow
accurate movements are needed. With the power control at half power (approx. 8
volts max. output) the full range of motion on the joystick will be between 0
and 8 volts making finer adjustments possible. The power control will be
usable between approximately 4 volts to 12 volts.
Dead Spot
The Dead spot control determines the centre band of the joystick where no
motion will occur and ensures no crossover to the other axis when not wanted.
You can adjust your joystick when it is not centre by rotating this knob
clockwise. If you observe the head moving without deflecting the joystick, it
will be necessary to adjust the centring.
NOTE: With the dead spot on the left, the head may move in both axes on its own. It should be set at approx. 9 o’clock position to ensure that no unwanted movement occurs.
Linear or Logarithmic Taper Joystick Control
All joysticks are linear, meaning that each degree of movement of the stick
correlates to the output. On the 12-volt Pan Tilt Head, half deflection of the
joystick means approximately 6 volts are sent to the motors. But with the
advent of Digital, we can now control the taper of joystick, making in
Logarithmic as well. Logarithmic taper means that the first joystick movement
only sends a small amount of power to motors and the last of the deflection
will send more power per degree of deflection. On the Logarithmic taper, 1/3
of joystick deflection might yield 2 volts output, the next 1/3 will yield 4
volts output and the last 1/3 yields 6 volts for a maximum gain of 12 volts.
This mode gives the operator fine slow movements yet retains the ability to go
to maximum speed, if necessary.
Tilt Direction Switch
The Pan-Tilt can be mounted either vertically or underslung on a jib. Changing
its position from vertical to underslung or vice-versa requires the reversal
of direction as well. By switching “on” the tilt direction switch, we can
immediately reverse the direction.
Pan Direction Switch
The Pan-Tilt can be mounted either vertically or underslung on a jib. Changing
its position from vertical to underslung or vice-versa requires the reversal
of direction as well. By switching “on” the pan direction switch, we can
immediately reverse the direction.
Balancing
Balancing the camera on the head is critical for smooth operation.
- Find the horizontal balance point of your camera by using two fingers of one hand while holding the handle with the other hand.
- Mark this point on the side of the camera with chalk or tape.
- Turn the unit on and move the tilt control until the camera plate is vertical.
- Loosen the two screws holding the tilt motor (Do Not Remove).
- Grasp the motor and turn slightly to disengage the gears.
- Mount the camera onto the camera plate with the screw provided.
- Tighten by threading the nut up to the bottom of the camera plate securely.
- Make sure your balance point previously marked with chalk or tape is in the middle of the plate.
- Loosen the knob below the camera plate and slide the camera and plate up or down until the centre line of your camera is about in the middle of the large gear. Now tighten the knob.
- If the camera is perfectly balanced it will stay in any position while motor gear is still unattached.
- Grasp the motor and turn it back until the gears mesh.
- Gently tighten motor screws.
- Secure the camera.
NOTE: All reduction boxes have a small amount of backlash. The balancing of the camera will reduce the backlash to a minimum making it felt at the top of the tilt arc.
Operation
- With the camera set up, as previously described above, switch ON the power on the Joystick Controller.
- For inverted use, disconnect the leads to the motors, rotate the control box 180° and re-install.
NOTE: Always watch the cables for binding.
YOUR SPIN-3 (3-AXIS) MOTORIZED PAN TILT HEAD IS ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO GO!
- Warranty: We offer a year warranty for our products from the date of purchase. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for labour or parts. Warranty doesn’t cover transportation costs nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage. Warranty repairs are subjected to inspection and evaluation by us.
- Liability: We are not liable for damage caused by products that we do not supply or from mishandling in transit, accident, misuse, neglect, or lack of care of the product, or service by anyone other than our company.
- Contact Us : In case of any kind of dissatisfaction, please Contact us immediately and we promise our utmost support and care until you use our product.
FAQ
- Q: Can I use a battery to power the Pan Tilt Head?
- A: Yes, any 12-volt battery that meets the connector specifications can operate the Pan Tilt Head.
- Q: What should I do if the head moves without joystick input?
- A: Adjust the Dead Spot control to ensure correct joystick functionality and avoid unwanted movements.
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