Introduction – Vinten Radamec Quattro SE Pedestal User Manual
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Introduction
The Quattro-SE pedestal comprises a central four-stage telescopic column mounted in a steerable base.
The moving column (16) is pressurized from an external pressure source. A markable height indicator scale
(17) is provided on the second section of the column allowing the operator to record camera heights for shots.
A weight tray (1) is attached to the top of the column and trim weights (21), (22) are provided for fine balance.
The weight tray also provides a standard four-bolt mounting (23) for a pan and tilt head and the pedestal is
steered by means of a steering ring (3) mounted on its underside. A Large diameter steering ring is provided
as standard and is fitted with indicators (19) to show the straight-ahead position.
The column is locked in the fully-depressed position by two safety catches (2) on the weight tray which engage
with spigots at the base of the column. Drag control (4) is provided at the base of the column and an on-shot
clamp (20) is provided as a secondary ring below the steering ring.
The base is carried on three sets of twin 125 mm (5 in.) wheels. A continuous height-adjustable cable guard
with infinite positions is provided, raised and lowered by a single control knob (8) with a height indicator (9)
below. Stowage for the trim weights is provided on the upper surface of both the pedestal base (7) and cable
management system (18). Two cable clamps (12) are fitted to the vertical sides of the pedestal base. A crab/
steer pedal (14) allows the operator to switch between conventional and crab steering. Position indicators (11)
on each side and one corner of the base allow the camera operator to accurately position the pedestal. Lifting
apertures (13) are provided on each face of the base and these also provide access to the wheels. Opto sensor
indicators (10) show the position of the sensors to aid targeting.
Connections for pedestal power (25), electronic positional feedback (24) and Genlock (26) are provided via the
cable management system (18).