Fusion FP-188 and FPH-188 - Vinten Radamec
Fusion FP-188 and FPH-188 - Vinten Radamec
Fusion FP-188 and FPH-188 - Vinten Radamec
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<strong>Fusion</strong> <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> pedestals <strong>and</strong> <strong>FP</strong>H-<strong>188</strong> height drives<br />
Introduction <strong>and</strong> description<br />
This Operators Guide describes how to set up <strong>and</strong> operate the <strong>Fusion</strong> <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> range of<br />
pedestals <strong>and</strong> <strong>FP</strong>H-<strong>188</strong> range of height drives, including the <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> VR pedestals<br />
<strong>and</strong> the <strong>FP</strong>H-<strong>188</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>FP</strong>H-<strong>188</strong> VR height drives.<br />
The <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> pedestals <strong>and</strong> <strong>FP</strong>H-<strong>188</strong> height drives have been designed for seamless integration<br />
with all <strong>Fusion</strong> pan <strong>and</strong> tilt heads <strong>and</strong> <strong>Vinten</strong> <strong>Radamec</strong> Control Systems (VRC). Additionally, the<br />
<strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> VR <strong>and</strong> <strong>FP</strong>H-<strong>188</strong> VR are designed to work with the <strong>Fusion</strong> Virtual Reality (FVR) box<br />
(part no. V4078-1001).<br />
Each product within the <strong>Fusion</strong> <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> range of pedestals comprises a central two-stage,<br />
telescopic column mounted in a moveable base. The bases of the <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> VR<br />
pedestals are motorised, while the <strong>FP</strong>H-<strong>188</strong> base contains no drive mechanisms <strong>and</strong> can only<br />
be moved manually.<br />
The pedestals <strong>and</strong> height drives can be operated manually by a camera operator within the<br />
studio or remotely operated in robotic mode from a <strong>Fusion</strong> control system. Pedestals <strong>and</strong> height<br />
drives have a maximum payload capacity of 85 kg (187.4 lb).<br />
Column<br />
The telescopic column [32] is pressurised from an external pressure source. Six trim weights are<br />
provided to allow the operator to easily compensate for pressure variation caused by temperature<br />
variations in the studio. Controls on the column comprise a manual/robotic height mode knob [20],<br />
height drive disengagement knob [37] <strong>and</strong> a column lock [6], which locks the column in the fullydepressed<br />
position. The pedestal is provided with a st<strong>and</strong>ard four-bolt mounting interface [2].<br />
Base<br />
<strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong>/<strong>FP</strong>-<strong>188</strong> VR pedestal<br />
The base is carried on four sets of wheels ([33], [39]), two of which are driven <strong>and</strong> two freewheeling,<br />
mounted on a flexible chassis to accommodate uneven floors. A height-adjustable<br />
cable guard is provided, which can be lowered by depressing the cable guard buttons [12]<br />
located near each corner of the base. The guard can then be raised in predefined increments<br />
as required. Stowage for the trim weights [14], emergency stop buttons [4], lifting h<strong>and</strong>les [7]<br />
<strong>and</strong> a wheel brake slider [18] are provided on the upper surface of the base. Rotary knobs allow<br />
the operator to switch between conventional <strong>and</strong> crab steering [17] <strong>and</strong> manual <strong>and</strong> robotic<br />
operation [9].<br />
The cable clamps [15], main power switch [22] <strong>and</strong> both power ([25], [26], [31]) <strong>and</strong> data<br />
connections ([24], [27], [28], [30]) can all be found on the South side (rear) of the base, with a<br />
USB configuration port [34] located on the North side (front) of the base. The bumper strip [10]<br />
running around the pedestal base contains collision detection sensors which arrest movement<br />
on contact with an obstacle.<br />
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