Vinten Radamec Fusion FP-188 - Manual (Page 30)

Fusion FP-188 pedestals and FPH-188 height drives
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Selecting manual or robotic mode
On the FP-188 pedestal robotic control is independently selected for vertical (Z) column
movement and horizontal (X and Y) pedestal movement. On the FPH-188 only the vertical (Z)
column can be controlled robotically, X,Y movement is manual.
To engage the automatic height mode, proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the cable release button [37] anti-clockwise and fully depress the moving
column [32] under hand restraint to engage the robotic height drive.
2. Depress and rotate the height mode knob [20] clockwise to select robotic operation.
The column will remain depressed under the control of the robotic height drive.
To select manual column operation, proceed as follows:
1. Fully depress the moving column under hand restraint and depress and rotate the
height mode knob [20] anti-clockwise to select manual operation.
2. Depress and rotate the cable release button [37] clockwise to disengage the robotic
height drive.
WARNING!
1. Display prominent warning signs in studios alerting personnel
that robotic equipment is present and may move without
warning.
2. Only operate the pedestal remotely if you are able to see it, to
avoid obstacles and collision hazards.
3. Only operate the pedestal on stable studio floor surfaces.
DO NOT operate the pedestal near floor edges over which the
pedestal may fall, as this can cause personal injury and/or
damage the equipment.
NOTE: Movement indicators will flash to warn when an FP-188 pedestal moves across
the floor.
CAUTION! Ensure that the pedestal load is balanced before driving the column
remotely, to prevent damage to the drive system (see Balancing the
load on page 24 for instructions).
NOTE: It is only possible to depress and rotate the cable release button when the column
is fully depressed.