Broadcast Talos Quick Start Guide
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3.
MAINS IN
power input connector, 240V AC, for the lift arm, head,
and camera. Note that the turret has a built-in transformer that
supplies 34 Volts DC power to the head and camera, via one of the
cables in the main cable collection that goes to the head.
4, 5.
VIDEO
connectors for sending or receiving signals to and from the
head and/or camera. This uses standard coaxial cable which can be
used for video, trigger, and sync signals.
6.
HEAD
Ethernet RJ45 connector connects to Ethernet connector (11)
in the base for controlling the head with the software.
7.
MAINS IN
power input connector, 240V AC, used to power Talos
and the attached head and camera.
9.
MAINS OUT
connector, 240V AC. You normally connect this to the
MAINS IN
connector on the Talos turret to power the upper parts of
Talos (lift arm, head, and camera).
12.
ETHERCAT
connector. You use this to connect the cifX board in the
Talos base to the cifX board in the software PC. The cifX EtherCAT
network is an industrial grade high speed network used to control
the Talos motion, and is completely separate from the Ethernet
network that runs the lift arm, head and camera.
14.
FUSE
with a rating of 16 Amps.
15.
MAINS SWITCH
. You should only turn on Talos when all
mechanical parts are securely mounted in place and all cables are
connected.