PROAIM Kite-22 Wonder Package 24.5Ft Camera Jib Crane Instruction Manual

PROAIM Kite-22 Wonder Package 24.5Ft Camera Jib Crane Instruction Manual

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Dear Client,
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By purchasing your kite-22 camera crane Wonder package, you have just joined a host of designers, engineers, machinists, assembly, customer service and office staff that take great pride in all that they do. Our mantra of continuous improvement has been the guiding principle of how we conduct our business since day one.

Once you have the opportunity to experience your kite-22 camera crane wonder package, we hope you will agree that we craft quality products at a competitive price. Products designed to meet and exceed the standards of today’s real production world.

Standards set by our valued clients and standards we strive to maintain.
With Best Wishes,
Proaim Team

Introduction

Our Proaim Kite-22 Wonder Kit is our professional Video production Camera Crane that provides creatives with a flexible shot selection, easy set up and rugged long life construction. This best-selling film camera crane comes with portable floor camera dolly with 360-degree rotating wheels to add dynamic movement to your shots. The 2-axis Pan Tilt head with remote control operation features 360 degree panning and tilting movement with reversal point.

What’s In The Box

Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received everything that is listed below.

• Proaim 22ft Long Telescopic Camera Jib Crane
• Proaim 150mm bowl Jib Stand with spreader (LW-150)
• D 33 Pro Camera Dolly
• Gold Pan and Tilt Head with Accessories (PT-GOLD)
• Proaim Zoom Control (P-ZC-3DV)
• Proaim Customized Storage cases for Camera Jib Arm , Jib Stand & Accessories
• Complimentary Tools and Tool Pouch/Wrap

First Box includes

• Jib Sections

Second Box includes

• Jib Sections

Third Box includes

• Accessories of Jib Crane

Fourth Box includes

• Gravity Jib Stand

Fifth Box includes

• Dolly Pack

Sixth Box includes

• Spin Pan-tilt head
  

NOTE: We send the Jib sections in two boxes. One box has the sections with pipe packing and the other box (cardboard box) has the rest of the sections. We only send one pipe packing for the jib sections. We send the Dolly in cardboard box.

Packaging Material of Box 1 & 2: 7 x Jib Sections

Packaging Material of Box 3: Accessories of jib crane

Head Platform with bolt, shaft collars, washers and nut

Hub Mounting

Joystick controller bracket

Levelling Cable

Turnbuckle

6 x locking Pins

6 x hank for joining arms

Packaging Material of Box 4: LW-150 Jib Stand with (P-RB-SP) spreader

D-33 Pro Camera Dolly

LW-150 Jib Stand

(P-RB-SP) Spreader

Tripod holder

Packaging Material of Box 6: Gold Pan and Tilt Head with Accessories (PT- GOLD)
Gold pan-tilt head

Cable

XLR Cable

Joystick

AC Adapter

Accessories

Universal Adapter

Safety Hints

ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING TO PREVENT SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE GEAR!

• The crane may not be assembled or operated under influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substances. Lack of attention while connecting the components together can cause substantial damage to equipment/operator.

• The crane may only be operated on levelled horizontal position. Make sure that the surface is stable.

• To prevent any harm or injury, properly join all sections of the crane. It is suggested to use the support stand while telescoping the complete length.

• Always connect the steel cables properly to provide stability to the system.

• They should not negatively impact the movements of crane in any way.

• After setup of the crane, the pan-tilt head / gimbal head shall be positioned under the central pivot section. In assembled state, when the pan-tilt head / gimbal head is higher than central pivot section, there should be someone to look after the crane system.

• The complete panning & lifting range around it must be kept free. Avoid anybody standing under the crane. No loose objects may be stored or placed on it. Be very careful while using indoors.

• Never operate the crane in the immediate vicinity of high-voltage power cables.
  It holds danger to life.

• Particular care is required when operating the crane in unfavourable weather conditions. The crane must be shut down in sufficient time. When it is used in a rainy day, the pan-tilt head / gimbal head and controlling bar shall be protected against rain.

• When you want to transport the crane, lock the Pan & Tilt Axis for safety. Make sure that the components do not rub together and cause any material wear.

• Before the counterweights are removed, ensure the remote head is resting on the support stand. Then gradually remove the counterweights before remote head, camera or other parts.

• In the interest of safe crane operation, avoid abruptly swivelling or stopping the crane, otherwise it may cause serious damage to equipment.
  FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES WILL PROVIDE BETTER SHOTS AND TROUBLE FREE OPERATION.
  SHOULD YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE ‘ONLINE’ BY CONTACTING THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE.

Assembling

• Now take out the Tripod Stand from its case, and stretch its legs on floor as per the requirement. Then tighten the knob to secure it.
  

• Match the holes of the bottom leg section with the upper leg section to secure the tripod stand with the Steel locking Pins and tighten the knobs.
  
  Note: We have provided double locking precautions on Jib Stand: Pin is the first and primary locking knob is the secondary locking so first lock the Pin to avoid slipping of stand.

For setting up your desired package with spreader or with floor dolly follow the below steps :

For Spreader

• Take out the Spreader and spread it on floor and open the legs (as per your requirement) of spreader with the help of provided knob.
  

• Put the tripod stand on spreader & then lock it in place with the rubber grips. (Note: Tighten the ratchet knob of stand to secure it with rubber grips.
  

• Once all the above mentioned steps are completed, you will see the stand and spreader as shown here.
  

For Dolly

NOTE : This dolly has various holes for flexible mounting of Tripod

• To open the legs of Dolly remove the bolts & fully spread it on floor
  

• Then insert the bolts with their washer and tighten the bolts properly
  
  NOTE: To keep the dolly in static position, lock the wheels by pushing down the lever.

• Remove the allen bolts from the Tripod holder.
  

• Match the hole of Tripod holder with the dolly to insert the long bolt & tighten it with the help of allen key.
  

• Remove the ratchet knobs of the stand, Insert the tripod legs into the foots on the dolly
  

• Then tighten the provided knob.
  

HUB SECTION ASSEMBLY

NOTE: The Hub Assembly has several mounting holes. You can mount LCD Monitor or Joystick box to this assembly if you want.

• Install the Hub Assembly by sliding from the bottom side into the stand’s Mount opening.
  

• Insert the bolts with washers and tighten properly with the help of Wrench .
  
  NOTE: This is the Pan Friction Knob. Never pan the Jib with this knob tightened. If this knob turns while panning, it is too tight. Only tighten while parking the jib !

• Insert the provided washer & knob to secure the jib properly.
  
  

INSTALLING THE JIB SECTIONS

• Insert the rear tube section (section 1) into the hub assembly, slide section 2 into section 1 and align the holes of the Section 1 and section 2 with the central hole of hub assembly.
  

• Already attached 1st or 2nd jib sections, insert it onto the hub then insert the long bolt and nut to Secure the sections properly.
  
  NOTE: We have provided double locking precautions on Jib, Knob is the first and primary pin is the secondary locking so first lock the knob to avoid slipping of sections.

• After alignment of holes (Jib arms) insert hank lock pin & tighten it from another side with hank threaded cap. For double security insert the locking pin from the top of jib arm.
  

• Repeat this process for rest of the sections. Attach them towards the other Section 6 with 5 ,5 with 4 , 4 with 3 , 3 with 2 & 2 with 1 :
  

ATTACHING HEAD SECTION

• Remove the bolt from the head section then attach with the jib.
  

• Attach the provided bolt, shaft collars, washers and nut. Tighten all the Allen bolts and nuts to secure properly as shown in the image.
  

• Connect the one end of Head Platform Levelling cable with the head platform by hooking the turnbuckle ends.
  

• And the other end attach with the hub assembly.
  

INSTALLING THE REAR FRAME

• To mount the Rear section, of jib section and insert the bolt with washers through one end of the section to the other. Slide the bolt through and hand tighten
  

INSTALLING THE PAN TILT HEAD

• Attach the PROAIM GOLD PAN TILT HEAD base platform to the Tripod or jib arm using the four ¼”screws. Tighten to secure.
  

• Adjust the mounting extension so that the pan motor is in the rear facing position before mounting.
  

• Install your cable starting at the camera end; leaving enough cable slack for the camera for full pan & tilt movement, you may need to add Velcro to loop the cable around the jib arm.

CABLES & CONTROL BOX

• Install the 12 volt DC power (4 pin XLR) in rear of Joystick Box.
  
  Note: Any 12 volt battery may operate the PROAIM™ GOLD PAN TILT HEAD as long as the connector mates and is #1 pin Negative and #4 pin Positive.
  CAUTION: DO NOT USE A UNREGULATED POWER SUPPLY! IF USING A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY IT MUST PRODUCE LESS THAN 12 VOLTS. MORE THAN 24 VOLTS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.

JOYSTICK

• The joystick may be operated hand held, from a flat surface like a table top or attached to the boom arm of the jib.

HEAD CABLE

PROAIM™ GOLD PAN TILT HEAD Digital only

• Attach the 4-pin power cord to rear of joystick box
  

• Attach the head cable to the cable connected to the gold pan tilt head for panning & tilting.

• If the joystick control is opposite, undo the connectors at the motors, rotate 180 degrees and re-install.
  

• Attach & secure your camera on the camera platform of Head with the help of provided bolt.

• As each section is pulled from the previous section, you can store unused sections in the tail as ballast weight and lighten your counterweight demand.
  

BALANCING

Follow these steps to balance the head:-

• Find the horizontal balance point of your camera by using 2 fingers of one handing while holding the handle.
• 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 tilt motor. (DO NOT REMOVE).
• Grasp the motor and turn slightly to disengage gears.
• Mount the camera to 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 center line of your camera is about in the middle of the large gear. Now tighten 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, Power ON by pressing the RED Switch on the top of the Joystick control box.
• For inverted use, disconnect the leads to the motors, rotate the control box 180 degrees and re-install.
  Note: Remember practice makes perfect and always watch the cables for binding.
  The PROAIM™ GOLD PAN TILT HEAD circuitry is built entirely into the joystick box. The only other requirement is the AC power pack (provided) or battery power. The power pack can handle 90-240 volts. Users will need the appropriate plug adapter for local use.

JOYSTICK
The joystick is a two-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.
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.

POWER CONTROL

To the right and above the joystick is a knob labeled “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 a range of approximately 4 volts to 12 volts.

DEAD SPOT

The knob to the left is marked Dead Spot. Turned all the way to the left (counterclockwise) will create the smallest dead spot. Meaning that the head will begin to move as soon as the smallest deflection of the joystick is made. Moving to the right will increase the area where no power is sent to the head motors. At half way, the dead spot will close again, this helps to avoid crossing the tilt when only pan movement is desired.
The dead spot is so tight when the control knob is all the way to the left, it may be necessary to back it off slightly until no movement is seen in either axis.

Note: With the dead spot all the way left the head may move in both axis on it’s own. The dead spot should be set at approx. the 9:00 position to insure 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 PROAIM PAN TILT HEAD half deflection of the joystick means approximately 6 volts sent to the motors. But with the advent of Digital we can now control the taper of the joystick, making in Logarithmic as well. Logarithmic taper being that the first of joystick movement only sends a small amount of power to the motors and the last of the deflection will send more power per degree of deflection. On 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 of yields 6 volts for a max. again of 12 volts. This mode gives the operator fine slow movements yet retains the ability to go to max. speed if necessary.

PAN DIRECTION SWITCH
When the Pan-Tilt Head is used on a Tripod or on a Jib.
When the head is shifted from a Jib to a tripod, it needs reversal of direction as the location of the head will be inverted. By switching “on” the pan direction switch, we can immediately reverse the direction. When the joystick is moved to the right it gives right rotation as it gives while mounted on the tripod directly.

Counterweights
The Jib is setup with “plate weights” or bar bells” style weights. Plate weights come in several weights and diameters. They get smaller as the weights get lighter. The largest (25lbs) is about 11 inches in diameter. The mounting hole is 1” in diameter for all weights. The jib has a varying weight ratio depending on the length you have chosen. The 24.5ft arm itself balances at about 121.5 lbs. Just multiply the weight, of the additional items you will put on the end of the arm, by 5 and you will know how much weight to buy. Buy a few extras in case you add other accessories. The lighter weights will allow you to “fine tune” once you’re ready to go.

BALANCING TIPS : Its sections collapse into each other

1. 24.5’ Jib
   Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 55Kg (121.5 lbs)
   If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 55+5kg=60kg
   If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 55+10kg=65kg

2. 22.3’ Jib
   Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 54Kg (119lbs)
   If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 54+4kg=58kg
   If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 54+8kg=62kg
   

3. 19’ Jib
   Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 53Kg (116 lbs)
   If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 53+3kg=56kg
   If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 53+6kg=59kg
   

4. 15.10’ Jib
   Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 52 Kg (114 lbs)
   If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 52+2kg=54kg
   If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 52+4kg=58kg
   

5. 12.8 ’ Jib
   Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 51 Kg (112 lbs)
   If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 51+1kg=52kg
   If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 51+2kg=53kg
   For some interesting compound shots try:
   Moving the pan & tilt control the same direction as you move the rear of the jib. This keeps your subject framed but changes the perspective of the camera.

Example:

• Move the pan & tilt head all the way to the left, zoom out w/ subject framed in foreground
• Now move your hands to the right (camera swings to the left) while panning the camera right, keeping your subject framed.
• You can also try this with up and down shots or diagonal shots. Just remember to move your hands the same direction as you pan/tilt the camera.

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(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES)

WARRANTY

We offer a one year warranty for our products from the date of purchase.

We will repair or replace your product, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or craftsmanship obtained during normal use or handling based on the user manual. Please note that we will not cover any shipping costs for returning the product to us.

If any VAT or import duties are applied to the return, we will also charge these costs to the customer.

The warranty does not include, by the way of example, damage caused by products that we do not supply or from mishandling in transit, accident, misuse, neglect, lack of care of the product, or service by anyone other than our company.

We are not liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the unit or occurring due to any breach of this warranty.

Replacement parts of the product will be provided at nominal cost (covering the cost price of the replacement parts only) to the customers after the Warranty Period has expired. We will cover the complete cost of sending replacement parts within the warranty period. After that, Nominal cost of the product & Actual shipping cost will be charged.

Do not send the unit to us without first getting a response and getting the approval to send back the item.
In case of any kind of dissatisfaction, we urge you to Contact us immediately and we shall do our Best to help you out. For any other assistance you can reach us via email. For any other assistance you can reach us via email.

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