SP-2000/X-Y AutoCam™ Pedestal - Vinten Radamec

SP-2000/X-YInstallationFloor Preparation For Robotic PedestalsBefore you install the SP-2000/X-Y pedestals, make sure that the floor in yourstudio is suitable for robotic operation.For proper robotic pedestal operation, you should consider the following floorspecifications when designing the floor for the operating environment:• Floor leveling - maximum 1/8 inch over 10 ft. (0.3 cm over 3 m)• Wheel contact floor loading - 500 PSI maximumThe SP-2000/X-Y pedestal uses a Blue Polyurethane 95 Shore “A” wheel treadto provide noiseless, stable operation while affording maximum protection tocustomers’ floors. Customers should specify floor covering that is consistentwith their anticipated frequency of operation under these load conditions.Although Vinten Inc. does not make specific floor recommendations, customershave reported excellent results with self-leveling epoxy over leveled concrete.Other issues that you should consider while specifying floor materials are:• Wear characteristics and ability to withstand the precise and repetitivemovements of free-roaming pedestals• Surface hardness and potential impact on camera stability androbotic accuracy• Texture and smoothness of the floor covering, including seams• Preparation of the subfloor and application of mastics and adhesives.Many floor covering materials conform precisely to the subfloorand faithfully ‘telegraph” effects of imperfectionsUser Manual 3-3