Fusion FH-100 and FHR-100 - Vinten Radamec

Fusion FH-100 / FHR-100 Pan and Tilt Heads
Fusion FH-100
and FHR-100
Pan and Tilt Heads
Operators Guide
Part Nos. V3979-0001
V4037-0001
V4088-0001
www.vintenradamec.com

Fusion
FH-100 and FHR-100
Manual and Robotic
Pan and Tilt Heads
Operators Guide

Publication Part No. V3979-4980
Issue 4
November 2011
Published by
Vitec Group Videocom Division
Technical Publications Department
William Vinten Building
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3TB
UK
Email: technical.publications@vitecgroup.com
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Trademark acknowledgements
Vinten Radamec Broadcast Robotics, Vinten and
Quickfix ® are registered trademarks of the Vitec Group plc.
Disclaimer
Camera Dynamics Limited reserves the right, without notice,
to revise this documentation and make changes in content
from time to time without obligation to provide notification of
such revision or change. Revised documentation may be
obtainable from Vinten Radamec or downloadable from the
website (www.vintenradamec.com). Camera Dynamics
Limited reserves the right, without notice, to make changes
in equipment design or performance as progress in
engineering, manufacturing or technology may warrant.

Safety – read this first
Understanding these instructions
English
The original instructions presented
in this operators guide were written
in English, and subsequently
translated into other languages. If
you are unable to understand these
instructions, contact Vinten or your
distributor to obtain a translation of
the original instructions (EU
Countries).
БЪЛГАРСКИ
Оригиналните инструкции,
представени в настоящото
ръководство на производителя,
бяха написани на английски език,
а след това - преведени на други
езици. Ако не разбирате тези
езици, свържете се с Vinten или с
Вашия дистрибутор, за да
получите оригиналните
инструкции (за страните от
Европейския съюз).
Česky
Dansk
Deutsch
Eesti
Pokyny uvedené v této operátorské
příručce byly původně napsány
anglicky a následně byly přelo_eny
do ostatních jazyků. Nerozumíte-li
těmto pokynům, kontaktujte
společnost Vinten nebo svého
distributora, abyste získali překlad
originálních pokynů (členské státy
EU).
De originale instruktioner, der
præsenteres i denne
betjeningsvejledning, er skrevet på
engelsk og derefter oversat til
andre sprog. Hvis du ikke forstår
disse instruktioner bedes du
kontakte Vinten eller vor forhandler
for at få en oversættelse af de
originale instruktioner (EU-lande).
Die Originalanleitung in diesem
Bedienungshandbuch wurde auf
Englisch verfasst und anschließend
in andere Sprachen übersetzt. Bei
Verständnisproblemen in einer der
übersetzten Sprachen kontaktieren
Sie bitte Vinten oder Ihren
Fachhändler; dort erhalten Sie eine
Übersetzung der ursprünglichen
Anleitung (EU-Staaten).
Käesoleva kasutajajuhendi algtekst
on koostatud inglise keeles ning
seejärel tõlgitud teistesse
keeltesse. Kui juhend osutub teie
jaoks arusaamatuks, võtke juhendi
emakeelse tõlke hankimiseks
ühendust Vinteni või kohaliku
esindajaga (Euroopa Liidu riigid).
Ελληνικά
Español
Français
Gaeilge
Italiano
Latviešu
Operators guide
Οι αρχικές οδηγίες αυτού του
οδηγού για το χειριστή
συντάχθηκαν στα Αγγλικά και
μεταφράστηκαν στη συνέχεια σε
άλλες γλώσσες. Εάν δυσκολεύεστε
να καταλάβετε αυτές τις οδηγίες,
επικοινωνήστε με τη Vinten ή το
διανομέα σας για να λάβετε μια
μετάφραση των αρχικών οδηγιών
(Χώρες ΕΕ).
Las instrucciones originales que se
indican en esta guía del operador
se han redactado en inglés y
posteriormente se han traducido a
otros idiomas. Si no entiende estas
instrucciones, póngase en contacto
con Vinten o con su distribuidor
para obtener una traducción de las
instrucciones originales (para
países de la UE).
Les instructions originales
présentées dans ce guide
d'utilisation ont été écrites en
anglais puis traduites dans d'autres
langues. Si vous ne comprenez pas
ces instructions, contactez Vinten
ou votre revendeur pour obtenir
une traduction des instructions
originales (pour les pays de l'UE).
Scríobhadh na treoracha bunaidh
don treoirleabhar oibritheora seo as
Béarla, agus aistríodh iad go
teangacha eile ina dhiaidh sin.
Mura bhfuil tú in ann na treoracha
seo a thuiscint, téigh i dteagmháil le
Vinten nó le do dháileoir, chun
aistriúchán de na treoracha
bunaidh a fháil (Tíortha an AE).
Le istruzioni originali presentate in
questa guida per l'operatore sono
in lingua inglese e
successivamente tradotte nelle
altre lingue. Qualora le istruzioni
non fossero disponibili nella lingua
desiderata, potete contattare
Vinten o il vostro distributore per
ricevere la traduzione delle
istruzioni originali (Paesi UE).
Šajā operatora rokasgrāmatā
iekļautie norādījumi sākotnēji tika
sarakstīti angļu valodā un pēc tam
pārtulkoti citās valodās. Ja
nesaprotat šos norādījumus
svešvalodā, sazinieties ar Vinten
vai tirgotāju, lai saņemtu
norādījumu tulkojumu (kādā no ES
dalībvalstu valodām).
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Lietuvių
Magyar
Malti
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Šiame operatoriaus vadove
pristatomos pirminės instrukcijos
parašytos anglų kalba ir vėliau
išverstos į kitas kalbas. Jei šių
instrukcijų nesuprantate, susisiekite
su „Vinten“ arba savo platintoju
ir gaukite pirminių instrukcijų
vertimą (ES šalies kalba).
A kezeloi útmutatóban található
utasítások angol nyelven íródtak,
és utólag fordították azokat más
nyelvekre. Ha nem érti ezen
utasításokat, kérjük, vegye fel a
kapcsolatot a Vintennel vagy a
helyi képviselettel, és igényelje az
eredeti utasítások fordítását (EU
országok).
L-istruzzjonijiet originali
ippreżentati f'din il-gwida ta'
operaturi kienu miktuba bl-Ingliż, u
sussegwentement maqluba fllingwi
ohra. Jekk ma tistax tifhem
dawn l-istruzzjonijiet, ikkuntattja lil
Vinten jew id-distributur tieghek
biex tikseb traduzzjoni ta' listruzzjonijiet
originali (Pajjiżi ta'
UE).
Nederlands
De oorspronkelijke instructies in
deze bedieningshandleiding zijn
geschreven in het Engels en
vervolgens in andere talen
vertaald. Als het onmogelijk is deze
instructies te begrijpen, neemt u
contact op met Vinten of met uw
distributeur om een vertaling te
bemachtigen van de
oorspronkelijke instructies (EGlanden).
Polski
Português
Oryginalne instrukcje
zamieszczone w niniejszym
podręczniku operatora zostały
napisane w języku angielskim, a
następnie przetłumaczone na inne
języki. Jeśli nie rozumieją Państwo
tych instrukcji, prosimy
skontaktować się z siedzibą lub
dystrybutorem Vinten, aby uzyskać
tłumaczenie oryginalnych instrukcji
(kraje UE).
As instruções originais
apresentadas no guia do operador
foram escritas em Inglês e
traduzidas para outros idiomas. Se
não conseguir compreender estas
instruções contacte a Vinten ou o
seu distribuidor para obter a
tradução das instruções originais
(Países da UE).
Română
Slovensky
Instrucţiunile originale prezentate
în acest ghid pentru operatori au
fost scrise în limba engleză, şi
traduse ulterior în alte limbi. În
cazul în care nu înţelegeţi aceste
instrucţiuni, contactaţi Vinten sau
distribuitorul dumneavoastră pentru
a obţine o traducere a
instrucţiunilor originale (Ţările UE).
Pôvodné pokyny, uvedené v tomto
návode na obsluhu, boli napísané v
anglictine a následne preložené do
iných jazykov. Ak nerozumiete
týmto pokynom, obrátte sa na
spolocnost Vinten alebo vášho
distribútora, aby vám zaslal preklad
originálnych pokynov (krajiny EÚ).
Slovenščina
Originalno besedilo teh navodil za
uporabo je bilo napisano v
angleščini in prevedeno v ostale
jezike. Če ne razumete teh navodil,
se obrnite na podjetje Vinten ali
lokalnega zastopnika, ki vam bo
posredoval originalna navodila
(velja za dr_ave EU).
Suomi
Svenska
Tähän käyttäjän oppaaseen
sisältyvät ohjeet on kirjoitettu alun
perin englanniksi ja käännetty
sitten muille kielille. Ellet ymmärrä
näitä ohjeita, ota yhteyttä Vinteniin
tai jälleenmyyjään ja pyydä
alkuperäisten ohjeiden käännöstä
(EU-maat).
Instruktionerna i denna handbok
skrevs ursprungligen på engelska
och har sedan översatts till flera
språk. Om du inte förstår dessa
instruktioner, kontakta Vinten eller
din återförsäljare för en ny
översättning av originalinstruktionerna
(EU-länder).

Safety instructions
Please read this Operators Guide carefully
before attempting to operate the product.
Retain this guide for future reference.
Safety when working with the
product
!
Take heed of warnings and
instructions
You should read all of the safety
instructions in this Operators
Guide before attempting to
operate the equipment. Adhere
to all warnings in this guide and
on the equipment. Do not attempt
to operate this equipment, if you
do not understand how to
operate it.
Power sources
Connect the product to a power
supply of the type and voltage
rating described in the ‘Technical
data’ section of this Operators
Guide or as marked on the
product.
For an emergency power-down,
ensure all personnel are aware of
the location of the power switch
on the product and associated
equipment and power supplies.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product. Opening and removing
covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to
trained and competent personnel.
Contact Vinten Radamec to
arrange servicing of this product.
OFF
Operators guide
Water, moisture and dust
Protect the product from water,
moisture and dust. The presence
of electricity near water can be
dangerous. Do not use the
product near water and take care
that liquids are not spilled onto the
equipment.
Operating environment
The product should not be used
outside the operating
temperature limits. To prevent risk
of overheating, ventilate the
product correctly. Refer to the
‘Technical data’ section of this
guide for the operating limits for
the product.
Connections
Turn OFF before connecting or
disconnecting any equipment or
making any adjustments to the
camera or associated equipment.
Safety when working with robotic
equipment
In normal operation, remote-controlled
equipment can move suddenly and without
warning. Since audible warnings are not
suitable for use within the studio environment,
it is recommended that only trained personnel
be allowed to work in the active areas where
remote controlled heads and pedestals are
located. The safe operating zone is a
minimum of 1 m (3 ft). Do not operate robotic
equipment, if you cannot see it.
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Warning symbols
WARNING!
Where there is a risk of personal
! injury or injury to others,
comments appear supported by
the warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the
product, associated equipment, process or
surroundings, comments appear preceded by
the word ‘CAUTION!’.
CAUTION
finger trap
Usage
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!
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Where there is a risk of electric
shock, comments appear
supported by the hazardous
voltage warning triangle symbol.
FINGER TRAP
Where there is a risk of trapping
fingers within parts of the product
or other equipment mounted to
the product, comments appear
supported by the finger trap
symbol.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
On encountering the warning
triangle and open book symbols it
is important that you read this
operators guide before using this
product or attempting any
adjustment or repair.
These products are designed for use within
television studios to support and balance a
camera and other ancillary equipment with a
total weight of up to 45 kg (100 lb). The Fusion
FH-100 and FH-100 VR pan/tilt heads allow
operators to robotically or manually control
camera pan and tilt movements. The Fusion
FHR-100 pan/tilt head can only be operated in
robotic mode.
The total payload must not be exceeded.
The product is intended for use by television
camera operators trained to use Vinten
Radamec robotic equipment.
WARNING!
1. DO NOT attempt to use
this product if you do not
understand how to
operate it.
2. DO NOT use this product
for any other purpose
than that specified in this
Usage statement.
3. Maintenance beyond that
detailed in this Operators
Guide must be performed
by competent personnel.
Disposing of used electrical
and electronic equipment
When you see this symbol on
a Vinten Radamec product it
indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with
household waste. In some
countries or EC regions,
separate collection systems
have been set up to handle electrical and
electronic waste products. This product must
be disposed of at a collection point for the
recycling of such equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help protect human health
and conserve natural resources and the
environment. For more information about
disposing of this product, visit
www.vintenradamec.com.

Declaration of Conformity
In respect of the following equipment manufactured by Camera Dynamics Limited:
Model Part no. Description
in accordance with the following European Directives:
EU Low-Voltage Directive 2004/95/EC
EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
by application of the following Harmonised Standards:
Other certification
In addition, this product conforms to the following standards:
Operators guide
Fusion FH-100 V3979-0001 Manual and robotic pan and tilt head
Fusion FH-100 VR V4037-0001 VR-enabled manual and robotic pan
and tilt head
Fusion FHR-100 V4088-0001 Robotic pan and tilt head
EN60065 - 1:2002 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety
requirements
EN55103-1:1996 EMC – Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual
and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional
use. Part 1: Emission.
EN55103-2:1997 EMC – Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual
and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional
use. Part 2: Immunity
EN61000-4-4:2004 EMC – Part 4-4: Testing and measurements techniques –
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
FCC C.F.R., Title 47 (Telecommunications), Part 15.b, 2006 -
Equipment authorization of unintentional radiators
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Technical data
Physical data
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.5 kg (54 lb)
Maximum payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 kg (121 lb)
Height to wedge adaptor
mounting face. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257–366 mm (10.1–14.4 in.)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519 mm (20.4 in.)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 mm (8.9 in.)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 mm (15.9 in.)
Operating data
Operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
Motor noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimal
Tilt range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90°
Pan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359°
Angular velocity (max) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60°/s
Angular velocity (min). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1°/s
Angular acceleration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120°/s
Response time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4x per frame
Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 min. of arc
Repeatability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 min. of arc (0.05°)
Robotic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes*
*except FHR-100
Electrical data
Power consumption (peak). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 W
Power input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autoranging 110–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
System fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T6.3A
Mountings
Pedestal/tripod fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four-hole flat base
Quickfix base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor
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WARNING!
This product has basic insulation only (Class 1). The product requires an
earth connection (US: GND).
Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

Contents
Operators guide
Page
Safety – read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety when working with the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety when working with robotic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disposing of used electrical and electronic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Other certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Components and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introduction and description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FH-100 manual/robotic head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FH-100 VR manual/robotic head with VR output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FHR-100 robotic head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lens drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unpacking the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting the head onto a Quickfix® adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting the camera and payload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fitting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mounting the payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Attaching the FVR box to the head (FH-100 VR only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power and Ethernet connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Camera lens cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting the FVR box to the FH-100 VR head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Balancing the head and payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting fore and aft balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Centre of Gravity (C of G) height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting pan and tilt movement limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the camera number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Powering up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Locking the camera cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Operating the FH-100 head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Switching the FH-100 head to robotic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Switching the FH-100 head to manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the pan and tilt drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating the FH-100 VR head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching the FH-100 VR head from robotic to VR manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching the FH-100 VR head from VR manual mode to robotic mode . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching the FH-100 VR head to full manual mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Checking balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Routine checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing a fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the drag control dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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1
6
5
4
7
Fig. 1 Fusion FH-100, front view
Operators guide
[1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera cradle clamp with camera mounting slots
[2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fixing screws (for cradle, 3 off)
[3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teleprompter mounting holes
[4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan drag adjustment dial
[5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teleprompter mounting clamp
[6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pan bar mounting points
[7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt lock
2
3
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[8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VR Mode switch
[9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FVR connector
[10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt robotic/manual mode rotary switch
[11] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan robotic/manual mode rotary switch
[12] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoom port (analogue lens)
[13] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Focus/digital port
(combined analogue lens focus and digital lens RS232 port)
[14] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable restraint
[15] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB port (for configuration and diagnostics)
[16] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power input socket
[17] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuses
[18] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power ON/OFF switch
[19] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power ON LED
[20] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet port
[21] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt drag adjustment dial
12
21
19
18
17
16
8
9 14 12 13
10
Fig. 2 Fusion FH-100, rear (operator’s) view
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15
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Fig. 3 Fusion FH-100, view from below
Operators guide
[8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VR Mode switch
[9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FVR connector
[22] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four-hole mounting plate with Quickfix ® base
[23] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting plate fixing holes
[24] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WEEE label
[25] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial number, revision and part number information
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Introduction and description
This manual describes how to install, operate and maintain the FH-100 and FHR-100 family of
pan and tilt heads, including the FH-100 manual and robotic head, the FH-100 VR manual and
robotic head with VR output and the FHR-100 robotic only head.
The Fusion pan and tilt heads have been designed for seamless integration with Fusion FP-188/
FPH-188 pedestals and height drives, Vinten Radamec control systems and—in the case of the
FH-100 VR—the Fusion Virtual Reality (FVR) box.
FH-100 manual/robotic head
The FH-100 pan and tilt head can either be operated manually or robotically. In manual mode
the FH-100 is moved by the camera operator using the telescopic pan bars to angle and rotate
the head. In robotic mode the movement of the head is controlled by the studio’s Fusion control
system. This allows the head to be moved using a joystick on the control system panel or by
replaying a series of programmed shots (head and camera movements).
FH-100 VR manual/robotic head with VR output
The FH-100 VR manual and robotic head uses the encoders in the head to feed the pan and tilt
position back to the FVR box. This data is processed, combined with zoom and focus information
from the lens and then transmitted back to the studio VR control system. This enables the VR
control software to know the position of the camera in a virtual world.
This 2D tracking solution can be combined with the FP-188 VR pedestal or FPH-188 height drive
for full 3D virtual reality tracking.
FHR-100 robotic head
The FHR-100 is a robotic only version of the FH-100 pan and tilt head.
Lens drive
The integral lens drive has automatic configuration for directly driving full servo digital Canon and
Fujinon broadcast lenses.
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Installation
Installing the head and payload
Operators guide
CAUTION! The installation of the head must be performed by competent and trained
personnel.
1. Unpack and check the head for any signs of damage (see Unpacking the head on
page 15).
2. Mount the head onto the pedestal or tripod (see Mounting the head on page 16).
3. Engage the tilt lock on the head (see Locking the camera cradle on page 30).
4. Mount the complete payload (incl. camera, lens, pan bars, etc.) onto the head (see
Mounting the camera and payload on page 18).
5. Make all the electrical connections between the head, camera, pedestal and studio
system (see Electrical connections on page 20).
6. Balance the head and payload, adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G) as required
(see Balancing the head and payload on page 25).
Unpacking the head
Before unpacking the Fusion head, always inspect the shipping container for evidence of
damage and report any damage immediately. Always place the shipping container in the upright
position as marked on the packaging.
WARNING!
Heavy – 24.5 kg (54 lb).
DO NOT lift the head by the camera cradle.
Remove the head from the packaging, ensuring that all transport packing and retaining fixings
are removed. Inspect the head for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report
any damage immediately to Vinten Radamec or your local distributor.
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Accessories
The head is supplied with standard accessories (Fig. 4), including four fixing bolts and washers
used when mounting the head onto a tripod or pedestal mounting plate, a Vinten spanner and
two telescopic pan bars for use when the head is operated manually.
Optional accessories include a Vinten heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor (part no. 3490-3) that allows
operators to easily and quickly mount and remove the head from a pedestal or tripod, and an
intermediate plate (part no. 3384-11) used to raise the camera on the camera cradle, thereby
adjusting the camera C of G height. For more information refer to the Parts list on page 40.
Mounting the head
All variants of the FH-100 head have a standard Vinten four-hole mounting plate that is
compatible with the Vinten Quickfix base. The head can be mounted directly onto a pedestal,
typically a Fusion FP-188 pedestal, an FPH-188 height drive or a Vinten heavy-duty tripod.
Place the head onto the pedestal or tripod mounting plate ensuring that the head cannot fall.
Secure with the four fixing bolts and washers supplied, then use the Vinten spanner to tighten
the fixing bolts.
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Vinten spanner
Part No. J551-001
Washers (4 off)
Part No. L602-122
Head fixing bolt (4 off)
Part No. L054-714
Fig. 4 Standard accessories
Telescopic pan bar (2 off)
Part No. 3219-91
CAUTION! Hold a fixing bolt in position thought the mounting plate and ensure that
the threaded end does not project more than 12 mm (0.47 in.) above the
mounting plate face.
CAUTION! Risk of damage to the product – Do not overtighten the fixing bolts.

Mounting the head onto a Quickfix ® adaptor
Operators guide
In situations where heads are often interchanged on pedestals and tripods, it is recommended
that a Vinten heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor (part no. 3490-3) is used. The adaptor provides an
easier and quicker method of mounting and removing heads from a pedestal or tripod.
Mount the adaptor onto the pedestal or tripod mounting plate and secure into position following
the installation instructions in the Operators Guide supplied with the adaptor (publication part no.
3490-8). The Quickfix adaptor has a safety latch mechanism (Fig. 6) that is used to secure the
head into position (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Mounting the head using a Quickfix adaptor
To mount the head onto a Quickfix adaptor, proceed as follows:
1. Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the lever fully outwards.
Safety
button
UNLOCKED
Red safety
latch
LOCKED
Fig. 6 Vinten heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor mechanism
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2. Position the head in the adaptor, ensuring that it seats correctly in the recess and the
safety button is depressed.
3. Lock the head in the adaptor by pushing the lever fully inwards to the right, until the
red safety latch engages.
To dismount the head from a Quickfix adaptor, proceed as follows:
1. Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the lever fully outwards
and to the left.
2. Safely remove the head from the adaptor. Hold on to the head to prevent the head
from suddenly falling away.
Mounting the camera and payload
Fitting the camera
WARNING!
DO NOT exceed the maximum total payload weight of 55 kg (121 lb).
The head is designed to allow the camera and payload to move about its own C of G, as opposed
to balancing using springs or cams. The camera and payload are mounted onto the camera
cradle so the resulting C of G aligns with the tilt-axis pivot point, providing true balance.
Depending on the camera configuration, it may be necessary to use an intermediate plate (part
no. 3384-11) to raise the C of G sufficiently to align with the tilt axis (see Balancing the head
and payload on page 25).
To fit the camera, proceed as follows:
1. Switch OFF power to the head [18].
2. Position the camera cradle [1] horizontally and engage the tilt lock [7] (see Locking
the camera cradle on page 30).
3. Using an Allen key (5 mm) or hex bit, loosen the three screws [2] securing the camera
cradle to the tilt drive. Carefully lower the camera cradle to its lowest position and then
secure into position. Setting the camera cradle in this way will aid subsequent
balancing of the camera and payload.
4. Place the camera onto the camera cradle. Secure into position, using the fixing
screws supplied with the camera mounting plate, from the underside of the camera
cradle through the mounting slots [1].
NOTE: An intermediate plate (part no. 3384-11) may be fitted under the camera mounting
plate to raise the camera C of G to align with the tilt axis (see Balancing the head
and payload on page 25).

Mounting the payload
Operators guide
When the camera is installed, the remaining payload (incl. viewfinder, pan bars, teleprompter,
etc., and cables) can be attached to the head.
Fitting a teleprompter
A teleprompter can be fitted to the head using the mounting bracket supplied. The bracket is
fitted into the teleprompter mounting holes [3] on the front of the head and secured into position
using the teleprompter mounting clamps [5] (see Fig. 1 on page 11).
Fitting the pan bars
Two telescopic pan bars are supplied with the head, allowing camera operators to manually
operate the head. Pan bar mounting points [6] are located at the back of the head on either side
of the camera cradle. Fit the pan bars on to the pan bar mountings and adjust the position of
each pan bar before tightening the clamps. Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bar as
required. If lens hand controls are required for manual operation, these must be mounted to the
pan bars before balancing the head (see Fig. 1 on page 11).
Fitting a hand-control unit
Vinten Radamec can supply a range of hand-control units designed to automate the switching
of camera lens control (Canon or Fujinon) between robotic control and manual hand controls.
These units are mounted to the head, either to the underside of the camera cradle, or attached
to the side of the head, and connected to the Zoom and Focus/Digital ports (see Fig. 2 on
page 12).
Attaching the FVR box to the head (FH-100 VR only)
The FVR box features an integral head mounting bracket which attaches to fixing holes under
the base of the head (see Fig. 7 below).
To mount the FVR box on an FH-100 head, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the two screws at the rounded end of the base of the head and discard.
2. Mount the FVR box by placing the bracket against the base of the head. Align the
base and bracket screw holes.
3. Secure into position using the two long bolts supplied as shown in Fig. 7 below.
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Electrical connections
All external ports are located at the back of the head (see Fig. 2 on page 12). When installing
cabling, it is important that all cables are dressed and secured to prevent any interference with
the pan and tilt movements of the head. Cables can be secured to the cable restraint [14] located
on the back of the head. It is important that all cables are connected on the head before the
payload is balanced, as the weight of the cables affects the balance of the head.
Power and Ethernet connections
The head has an internal power supply unit that allows for mains power to be supplied to the
head directly from the studio supply, or from a Fusion pedestal or height drive. The power and
Ethernet cables are usually combined. A studio floor cable can be used to connect the head to
the studio power and Ethernet data communications. A shorter combined cable, the Head
communication cable, is supplied with the Fusion pedestal or height drive provides connection
between the pedestal or height drive and the head. For more information consult the relevant
Fusion pedestal or height drive Operators Guide.
Connecting the head to a Fusion pedestal or height drive
When mounting an FH-100 or FHR-100 head onto a Fusion pedestal (FP-145/FP-188) or height
drive (FPH-188), the power and Ethernet supply to the head can be obtained directly from the
pedestal/height drive using the Head communication cable, thereby reducing the number of floor
cables. The power and Ethernet connections from the Fusion pedestal/height drive to the head
are shown in Fig. 8.
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Fig. 7 Fitting the FVR box to the head

Head power
output socket
Head
communication
cable
Head Ethernet
port
Fig. 8 Fusion pedestal-to-head power and Ethernet connections
Operators guide
The pedestal power box has two power output sockets and a single power inlet socket that is
connected to the studio power supply. The Head Power Output socket is used to supply power
to the head. Note that the Head Power Output socket is controlled by the pedestal and therefore
it is switched, fused and isolated on activation of the Emergency Stop button on the pedestal.
There are two Ethernet ports on the pedestal power box:
• One port is used to connect the pedestal to the control panel via an Ethernet node,
• the other port can be used to provide Ethernet data communications to the head.
Although the head and Ethernet node can be connected to either of the ports, it is recommended
that the head is connected to the upper or right-hand port, and the Ethernet node to the lower or
left-hand port (near the mains power connection), to prevent the Head communication cable
from being dislodged as the pedestal moves around the studio.
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Connecting the Fusion head to an FBH-175 height drive
When a Fusion FH-100 or FHR-100 head is mounted onto a manual only pedestal, a Fusion bolton
height drive (FBH-175) can be installed to remotely operate the elevation of the pedestal from
a Vinten Radamec control panel. The power and Ethernet connections from the Fusion height
drive to the head are shown in Fig. 9.
Head
Ethernet
The height drive has two power output sockets and a single power inlet socket that is connected
to the studio supply. The Head Power Output socket is used to supply power to the head. Note
that the Head Power Output socket is controlled by the height drive and therefore it is switched,
fused and isolated on activation of the Emergency Stop button on the height drive. Each power
connector on the height drive is fitted with a retaining clip to prevent the cable becoming
dislodged causing accidental loss of power. Always ensure that the retaining clip is fastened.
Ethernet connection to the head is supplied by the Ethernet OUT port on the FBH-175 height
drive. The Ethernet IN port connects to the Vinten Radamec control panel via the Ethernet node.
The height drive is supplied with a head communication cable that can be used to connect the
height drive to the head.
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Head power
output socket
Head
communication
cable
Fig. 9 Fusion FBH-175 height-drive-to-head power and Ethernet connections

Camera lens cabling
Operators guide
The head has an integral lens drive capability that can directly drive any full-servo digital Canon
or Fujinon broadcast lens. A lens cable to suit a Canon or Fujinon lens can be supplied to
connect the camera lens to the head.
A digital camera lens requires a single RS232 focus and zoom cable connected from the lens to
the Focus/Digital port on the head. Analogue lenses require separate zoom and focus cables
to be connected from the lens to the head. The analogue lens zoom cable connects to the Zoom
port and the analogue lens focus cable to the Focus/Digital port on the head.
NOTE:
1. A digital lens may have analogue zoom and focus hand controls connected
simultaneously with a RS232 digital zoom/focus cable. However, the analogue hand
controls will not function until the digital cable connection is removed, either at the head
or the lens.
2. A separate hand-control unit (HCI) is available to automate the switching of camera lens
control (Canon or Fujinon) between robotic lens control and manual hand controls—
depending on the operating mode of the robotic head.
Connecting to the Fusion Hand Control Interface (HCI)
The Fusion Hand Control Interface (HCI) is mounted on to the underside of the camera cradle
and is supplied with a single zoom/focus control cable that provides connection between the
head Zoom and Focus/Digital ports and the Zoom/Focus control input port on the HCI unit.
The unit is also supplied with the appropriate cables for connection to the pan bar-mounted hand
controls and camera lens. Fig. 10 below shows the connection between the Vinten Radamec
Fusion HCI and the head.
Fig. 10 Fusion HCI-to-head lens ports connection
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Connecting the FVR box to the FH-100 VR head
The VR interface cable provided (part no. V3990-5213) with the FVR box should be connected
between the FVR connector [9] on the back of the FH-100 VR and the Head connector on the
FVR box (Fig. 11).
USB connection
A laptop or server/ PC can be connected to the USB port [15], using a USB system configuration
cable (part no. D200-103) to run the Vinten Radamec Fusion Setup and Test software tool (see
Fig. 13) to configure and set the head pan and tilt limits.
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Fig. 11 FH-100 VR head to FVR box connection

Balancing the head and payload
Operators guide
CAUTION! It is important that the camera and payload (lens, viewfinder, prompter,
pan bars, etc., including cables) are fitted in their operational positions
BEFORE balancing the head. Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can
unbalance the head.
Ensure that the head and camera cradle are level before balancing. When the head is correctly
balanced, the robotic drives will need the minimum amount of even effort to move the head. A
correctly balanced head and payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain
that position ‘hands off’.
CAUTION
finger trap
WARNING!
1. The total camera payload can reach 55 kg (121 lb). Take the
necessary precautions to safely handle this weight before
loosening the camera cradle fixing screws.
2. Switch OFF power before attempting to balance the head or
making any adjustments to the camera and accessory equipment.
3. DO NOT remove the camera cradle fixing screws when the camera
cradle is loaded.
4. Risk of finger trap in moving parts.
5. Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly.
Setting fore and aft balance
When positioning the payload it is important to be aware of the potential danger of an
unbalanced payload falling away suddenly. Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm
hold on the payload, until the balance has been set correctly.
To set the fore and aft balance, proceed as follows:
1. Hold and steady the camera cradle [1], then disengage the tilt lock [7] (see Locking
the camera cradle on page 30). Carefully release the camera cradle and observe
how it moves and comes to rest.
• The horizontal balance is correct when the camera cradle comes to rest in a
horizontal position. Continue with step 2.
• If the camera cradle tilts forward (points downwards) move the camera towards the
rear of the head.
• If the camera cradle tilts backwards (points upward) move the camera towards the
front of the head.
2. Reposition the camera on the camera cradle as required and secure in position.
3. If there is insufficient movement within the camera cradle slots to achieve horizontal
balance, reposition the mounting plate (supplied with the camera) on the camera as
required and refit to the camera cradle.
4. If a teleprompter is attached to the mounting holes [2], it may be necessary to attach
counterbalance weights to the teleprompter extension arms.
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Centre of Gravity (C of G) height adjustment
Fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload C of G vertically to the tilt axis.
To adjust the C of G height, proceed as follows:
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1. Switch OFF power to the head [18] and engage the tilt lock [7].
2. Loosen the three screws [3] securing the camera cradle to the tilt drive, and raise the
camera cradle [1] to vertically align the camera assembly C of G with the tilt axis.
NOTE: Depending on the camera configuration, it may be necessary to use an intermediate
plate (part no. 3384-11) to raise the C of G height sufficiently to align with the tilt axis
(see Balancing the head and payload on page 25).
3. Tighten the three screws to secure the camera cradle into position.
4. FH-100 only: Check that the head is set to robotic mode (AUTO). Note that the mode
can only be switched from the control panel.
5. Disengage the tilt lock.
6. Tilt the camera approximately 30° upward and release it.
• If the camera stays in the same position when released, the payload is properly
balanced with the C of G on the tilt axis. Continue with step 7 of this procedure.
• If the camera continues to move upwards after releasing the camera cradle, the
payload is mounted too high—lower the camera cradle.
• If the camera moves back towards the horizontal position when released, the
payload is mounted too low—raise the camera cradle.
7. Reposition the camera cradle vertically as required (repeat steps 2–6), until balance
is achieved.
8. After the C of G height has been adjusted, it may be necessary to check that the fore
and aft balance remains satisfactory. Readjust the position of the camera horizontally
on the camera cradle as required.
9. After balancing, exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it operates
smoothly.
NOTE: Care should be taken when removing or repositioning any accessory equipment
mounted of the camera cradle to ensure that the head remains balanced—this
includes repositioning the pan bar handles.

Configuration
Setting pan and tilt movement limits
Operators guide
When the head is first installed, or periodically thereafter, it is necessary to set the limits of
movement for both pan and tilt axes to prevent accidental collision with permanent obstacles or
to keep undesirable areas of the studio out of shot.
NOTE: Setting the pan and tilt movement limits is only necessary when the head is used in
robotic (AUTO) mode and operated remotely from the control panel.
Positive angle
of travel on the
tilt axis
Positive angle
of travel on the
pan axis
Fig. 12 Angles of travel on the pan and tilt axes
Before the limits can be set the Vinten Radamec Fusion configuration software tool must be
installed, either onto a laptop for localised use within the studio or onto a Windows-based PC or
server, typically also running the Vinten Radamec Controller (VRC) software.
WARNING!
Switch OFF power to the head before attempting to connect/
disconnect cables.
To set the pan and tilt movement limits, proceed as follows:
Negative angle
of travel on the
tilt axis
Negative angle
of travel on the
pan axis
1. Switch OFF power to the head [18].
2. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the head Ethernet port [20].
3. Connect the laptop/PC running the configuration software tool to the USB port [9] on
the head using the USB system configuration cable.
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4. Ensure that the head is set to robotic mode (AUTO).
5. Align the pan and tilt axes to zero position (i.e. align the camera cradle [1] horizontally
and vertically to the head).
6. Switch ON power to the head.
7. On the laptop/PC, double-click the Fusion Setup and Test icon on the desktop to
launch the configuration software tool. The Vinten Fusion Robot Control window is
displayed (Fig. 13).
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Fig. 13 Vinten Fusion Robot Control window
(a) Robot Type section, (b) Machine Version section, (c) Zero pan and tilt button,
(d) Set Pan, Tilt X/Y and Height Limits button, (e) Processor Reset button
8. In the Robot Type section (a), select Head.
9. In the Machine Version section (b), select the 2048 Line Encoder option for the
installed head. For an FH-100 VR head, select the VR option (Fig. 13).
10. Click Zero Pan and Tilt (c) to set the current head position as the ‘zero datum’ in the
software. (The button becomes greyed out during processing of the datum, but
becomes selectable again when processing is complete.)
c
a
b
d

Operators guide
11. Click Set Pan, Tilt and Height Limits (d) to set the limits for the pan and tilt axes.
The Set Pan, Tilt & Height Limits dialog box is displayed (Fig. 14).
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12. Enter the angle of travel (in degrees) either side of the zero datum position (limit min/
max) for both the pan and tilt axis. The positive direction of travel on the pan axis is
in a clockwise direction and the positive direction of travel for the tilt axis is a clockwise
rotation where the camera is pointing downward (see Fig. 12).
13. When done, click Apply and then OK to close the dialog box.
14. Click OK to close the Vinten Fusion Robot Control window.
15. Switch OFF power to the head, then disconnect the lead from the USB port and
reconnect the Ethernet cable.
16. Switch ON power to the head.
17. From the control panel, carefully drive the head to its limits in both pan and tilt axis.
Using the joystick determine if the limits have been correctly set.
Setting the camera number
Fig. 14 Set Pan, Tilt and Height Limits dialog
(f) Pan maximum and minimum limits, (g) Tilt maximum and minimum limits
WARNING!
Closely observe the camera movement while checking the axis limits
to avoid potential personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Each head in a system is uniquely identified, so that when a camera channel is selected on the
control panel communication is established with the correct channel. This identification is factory
set, but may be reassigned later if required.
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Operation
Powering up
When the system is ready, ensure that all external cable connections are complete and the tilt
lock [7] is disengaged before switching the power to the head ON [18]. The FH-100 head should
not move when power is switched on, but zoom and focus will take up demanded positions on
analogue lenses. The pan and tilt movements of the Fusion head are controlled using the control
panel joystick.
Locking the camera cradle
Before making any adjustments to the payload or camera, the tilt lock [7] must be engaged. The
tilt lock prevents the camera cradle from moving on the tilt axis. The tilt lock mechanism is
operated by a button located on the top of the FH-100 as shown in Fig. 15.
To engage the tilt lock, proceed as follows:
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WARNING!
Ensure that all personnel and hazards are clear of robotic equipment
BEFORE switching the power on.
Fig. 15 Engaging and releasing the tilt lock
Pull button upward to
engage the tilt lock.
Push button downward to
release the tilt lock.
1. Steady and hold the camera cradle [1] in the horizontal position.
2. Lift the tilt lock button upward whilst gently rocking the camera cradle side-to-side,
until the button latches.
To release the tilt lock, proceed as follows:
1. Gently rock the camera cradle side-to-side whilst pushing down on the tilt lock button
(see Fig. 15).

Operating the FH-100 head
Switching the FH-100 head to robotic mode
Operators guide
WARNING!
Ensure that the head is in view and clear from personnel and hazards
before attempting to operate the equipment.
CAUTION! Do not attempt to manually switch the robotic/manual rotary switches.
Robotic mode MUST be selected from the control panel.
Before operating the head in robotic mode, it is recommended that any unnecessary equipment
be removed from the payload.
NOTE: The head must be rebalanced whenever equipment is removed or added, or the
pan bar handles are adjusted (see Balancing the head and payload on page 25).
The FH-100 can only be switched to robotic mode remotely from the control panel. When robotic
(AUTO) mode is selected from the control panel, the pan and tilt robotic/manual rotary switches
set to MAN will automatically rotate anti-clockwise to the AUTO setting.
Selecting robotic mode from a Vinten Radamec control panel
When the FH-100 pan and tilt head is set to manual operation, the Camera button on the control
panel is grey. Note that before the mode can be switched, the camera must first be brought
online (‘enabled’) from the control panel.
To switch the head to robotic mode, proceed as follows:
1. Select Camera on the control panel.
2. Select OPTS > ENABLE to bring the camera online.
3. Check that the pan and tilt robotic /manual rotary switches ([10], [11]) on the head
rotate to the AUTO setting. There is an audible ‘click’ when the switch engages.
4. When the head is in robotic mode, the Camera button on the control panel changes
to white and is now ready for selection.
Operating the head remotely from the Vinten Radamec control panel
When operating the FH-100 pan and tilt head remotely in robotic mode from the control panel,
the Pan/Tilt/Zoom joystick on the control panel is used to move the camera about the pan and
tilt axes and control the camera lens focus and zoom. The camera must be selected on the
control panel before the head can be operated using the joystick.
The default joystick movements to control the pan movements are shown in Fig. 16 and the tilt
movements are shown in Fig. 17 below.
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Pan right Zero pan Pan left
Move joystick to the
right to pan right
Move joystick
forward to tilt the
camera downward
Fig. 16 Controlling pan movements using the joystick
Move joystick
backward to tilt the
camera upward
Fig. 17 Controlling tilt movements using the joystick
Move joystick to the
left to pan left

Switching the FH-100 head to manual mode
Operators guide
WARNING!
The FH-100 head can be operated remotely from a control panel.
Ensure that the control panel operator does not attempt to select the
camera whilst a camera operator is operating the head manually!
The head can be operated manually by a camera operator using the pan bars to control pan and
tilt movements. Hand controls can be fitted to the pan bar handles to control the camera lens
and an additional hand-control unit may be installed to automate switching between remote and
manual lens controls.
NOTE: The head must be rebalanced whenever equipment is removed or added, or the
pan bar handles are adjusted (see Balancing the head and payload on page 25).
Manual mode disengages the robotic drives and engages the drag modules. Pan and tilt axes
can be independently set to manual (MAN) mode by turning the relevant pan or tilt rotary switch
fully clockwise, and then rotating the axis until the drag module engages (Fig. 18).
Fig. 18 Setting the FH-100 pan and tilt head manual mode
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Adjusting the pan and tilt drag
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms on the Fusion FH-100 head incorporate the patented Vinten
lubricated friction (LF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes
which are fitted with dials to adjust the drag setting. The drag adjustment dials are mounted
directly on each axis. The pan drag adjustment dial [4] is located beneath the camera cradle [1]
and the tilt drag adjustment dial [21] above the connections on the side of the head (see
Components and connections on pages 11 and 12).
NOTE: The whip-pan facility is not affected by the pan drag setting.
To increase drag, turn the appropriate dial clockwise and to decrease drag, turn the dial anticlockwise
as shown in Fig. 19.
Tilt drag adjustment dial
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-
+
• Turn the dial in
the + direction to
increase drag.
• Turn the dial in
the – direction to
decrease drag.
Fig. 19 Adjusting the pan and tilt drag
• Turn the dial in
the + direction to
increase drag.
• Turn the dial in
the – direction to
decrease drag.
+
Pan drag adjustment dial
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Operating the FH-100 VR head
Operators guide
WARNING!
The FH-100 VR head can be operated remotely from a control panel.
Ensure that the control panel operator does not attempt to select the
camera whilst a camera operator is operating the head manually!
The FH-100 VR will normally be operated robotically from a Fusion control panel. However, it
can also be operated manually by a camera operator using the pan bars to control the
movements. Hand controls can also be fitted to the pan bar handles to control the camera lens
and an additional hand-control unit may be installed to automate switching between remote and
manual lens controls.
NOTE: The head must be rebalanced whenever equipment is removed or added, or the
pan bar handles are adjusted (see Balancing the head and payload on page 25).
The FH-100 VR head can be operated in three modes:
• VR robotic mode (VR Mode : AUTO),
• VR manual mode (VR Mode : MAN) or
• Full manual mode.
The VR mode is selected using the VR Mode switch [8] on the back of the head (see Fig. 3).
When the head is switched on, it will initialise into the mode the switch is set to.
The FH-100 VR can be switched to full manual mode by setting the large rotary switches ([10],
[11]) on the side of the head to MAN (see Fig. 2). In this mode the head operates exactly the
same as a standard FH-100 head, i.e. the motors and encoders are disabled and the movement
drag units are enabled.
Switching the FH-100 VR head from robotic to VR manual mode
VR manual mode on the FH-100 VR disengages the robotic drive amplifiers, but the motors and
encoders remain engaged. As the motors are still engaged, the drag modules are disengaged.
To switch the FH-100 VR head from robotic to VR manual mode:
1. Set the VR Mode switch [8] on the back of the FH-100 VR to MAN.
The LED on the VR Mode switch lights up when robotic control of the head is disabled,
allowing the head to be moved by an operator. The selection button for that head on
the control panel is greyed out.
Switching the FH-100 VR head from VR manual mode to robotic mode
The robotic mode (AUTO) on the FH-100 VR head provides full robotic control from the control
panel. In this mode the full robotic drive system and encoders are enabled and the drag units
are disabled.
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To switch the FH-100 VR head from VR manual to robotic mode:
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1. Set the VR Mode switch [8] on the back of the FH-100 VR to AUTO.
The LED on the switch extinguishes.
2. Enable the head from the control panel to initialise robotic control.
Switching the FH-100 VR head to full manual mode
The FH-100 VR can be switched to full manual mode, disengaging the robotic drive and
encoders and engaging the drag modules, by turning the rotary switches to the MAN position
(see Switching the FH-100 head to manual mode on page 33).
The pan and tilt drag units can also be adjusted (see Adjusting the pan and tilt drag on
page 34).

Maintenance
Checking balance
Operators guide
It is recommended that the balance of the head is checked at least once a month to ensure
proper operation and to reduce excessive wear on the drive train and potential overheating. An
unbalanced load may also affect servo operation and responsiveness. Unless the mounting
screws are loose, the balance should only change when the camera is moved back and forth, or
if the payload has been changed.
Routine checks
During use, check the following:
• Check the data communication with the control panel. Refit cables if necessary.
• Check lens zoom and focus communication with the Head. Refit cables if
necessary.
• Once a month check the balance of the head (see ‘Checking balance’ above).
Rebalance as necessary.
No further routine maintenance is required.
Cleaning
WARNING!
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
We encourage regular cleaning of the product. During normal use the only cleaning required
should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. Cover the head when not in use. Dirt
accumulated during storage or periods of non-use may be removed with a vacuum cleaner.
Particular attention should be paid to the four-hole mounting and camera mounting faces, along
with all the connection ports.
CAUTION!
1. Do not use oil or grease on any exposed part of the product. This is unnecessary
and traps dirt which acts as an abrasive.
2. Do not use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to remove
accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces. To clean
mechanical surfaces, use only detergent-based cleaners.
3. External electrical connection ports should only be cleaned with a vacuum
cleaner.
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Changing a fuse
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1. Switch OFF power to the head [18].
2. Carefully insert a small, blunt screwdriver or similar tool into the side of the fuse
compartment and lever out.
3. Lift out the fuse compartment [17] (Fig. 20).
4. Replace the failed fuse, then replace the fuse compartment, pushing it firmly into place.
5. Switch ON power to the head.
Fig. 20 Fuse compartment
Adjusting the drag control dials
The pan and tilt drag control dials ([4], [21]) may require adjustment after prolonged use. These
adjustments must be carried out by competent personnel only. Contact Vinten Radamec for
servicing of the FH-100/FHR-100 pan and tilt heads.

Troubleshooting
Fault Check Read
Power supplied but the
camera cradle is not
moving.
Check that the tilt lock is
disengaged.
Operators guide
Locking the camera
cradle on page 30
Head not operating. Check that the power switch is ON. Powering up on
page 30
Camera and payload
moving too far on the
pan and tilt axis in
robotic operation.
Camera operator unable
to move the head about
the pan and tilt axis.
Camera and payload
falling away when the
camera cradle is tilted.
Ensure that the power and
Ethernet cables are connected and
secure.
Check the power supply to the
head. Check that power is being
supplied from the pedestal or
height drive or studio supply.
If operating the head remotely,
check that the camera is enabled
on the control panel. The Camera
button appears white when the
camera is online and is greyed out
when the camera is offline and the
head set to manual operation.
Check the head fuses and replace
as necessary. The head requires
two T6.3A fuses.
Check and if necessary reset the
pan and tilt limits using the Fusion
Setup and Test configuration
software tool.
Check that the pan and tilt axis are
switched to manual operation. The
pan and tilt robotic/manual rotary
switches must be set to MAN.
The head and payload require
balancing.
Power and Ethernet
connections on
page 20
Switching the FH-100
head to robotic mode
on page 31
Changing a fuse on
page 38
Setting pan and tilt
movement limits on
page 27
Switching the FH-100
head to manual mode
on page 33
Balancing the head
and payload on
page 25
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Parts list
Main assemblies
Fusion FH-100 robotic/manual pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3979-0001
Fusion FH-100 VR robotic/manual pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4037-0001
Fusion FHR-100 robotic pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4088-0001
Fixing bolts (4 off). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L054-714
Washers (for fixing bolts, 4 off). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L602-122
Vinten spanner (for fixing bolts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J551-001
Telescopic pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3219-91
Fusion FVR box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4078-1001
FVR interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3990-5213
FVR power supply unit (PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3851-1031
User-replaceable spare parts
Fuse 6.3/AT ceramic time delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-0168-0020
Optional accessories
Heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3490-3
Intermediate plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3384-11
Vinten Radamec Hand-Control Interface HCI (optional)
Vinten Radamec Canon analogue HCI, analogue servo lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4050-0001
Vinten Radamec Canon digital HCI, digital servo lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4050-0002
Vinten Radamec Fujinon analogue HCI, analogue servo lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4050-0003
Vinten Radamec Fujinon digital HCI, digital servo lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4050-0004
Vinten Radamec Canon analogue HCI, digital servo lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4050-0005
Configuration tools
USB system configuration cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D200-103
Vinten Fusion Robot Control Software (Vincon). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3952-8000
Cabling
Contact Vinten Radamec or your local distributor for information about our range of studio floor
cables, camera lens cables for use with the Fusion head and Head communication cable to allow
direct connection to a Fusion pedestal or height drive.
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Vinten Radamec Offices Worldwide
BRAZIL
Vitec Group Brazil
Vitec Brazil Tecnologias Ltda.
Rua Quintana, 950 – cj.32
Brooklin
São Paulo, 04569-011
Brazil
Tel. +55 11 5102 4001
Fax +55 11 5103 1164
CHINA
Vitec Group plc China
Rm 706, Tower B
Derun Building
YongAn Dongli A No. 8
Jianwai Ave, Chaoyang District
100022 Beijing, China
Tel. +86 10 8528 8748
Fax +86 10 8528 8749
FRANCE
Vitec Group Videocom Division
171 Avenue des Grésillons
92635 Gennevilliers CEDEX
France
Tel. +33 8 20 82 13 36
Fax +33 8 25 82 61 81
GERMANY
Vitec Group Videocom Division
Gebäude 16
Planiger Straße 34
55543 Bad Kreuznach
Germany
Tel. +49 671 483 43 30
Fax +49 671 483 43 50
Vitec Group Videocom Division
Erfurter Straße 16
85386 Eching
Germany
Tel. +49 89 321 58 200
Fax +49 89 321 58 227
Vinten Radamec
A Vitec Group brand
JAPAN
Vinten Japan KK
P.A. Bldg. 5F
3-12-6 Aobadai
Meguro-ku
Tokyo 153-0042
Japan
Tel. +81 3 5456 4155
Fax +81 3 5456 4156
SINGAPORE
Vitec Group Videocom Division
6 New Industrial Road
#02-02 Hoe Huat Industrial Building
Singapore 536199
Tel. +65 6297 5776
Fax +65 6297 5778
UK
Vitec Group Videocom Division
William Vinten Building
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3TB
UK
Tel. +44 1284 752 121
Fax +44 1284 750 560
USA
Vitec Group Videocom Division
709 Executive Blvd
Valley Cottage
NY 10989
USA
Tel. +1 845 268 0100
Fax +1 845 268 0113
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