Broadcast Talos Quick Start Guide
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Broadcast Talos Quick Start Guide
Chapter
1
Assembling the hardware
Safety
•
Due to the size and weight of Talos components, it is recommended
that you use at least
two
people to assemble it.
•
Do not use around flammable gas. All electrical equipment can
generate sparks that can ignite flammable gas.
•
Talos has powerful motors that can pinch, so take care not to get
your hands trapped in the rig or cabling.
•
Keep the equipment dry. The system has
not
been made
weatherproof. Do not use with wet hands.
•
Keep cables tidy. Use cable ties to keep them out of harm’s way. If
you have a head with slip rings then make use of them; avoid
running any cables between Talos and the rotating head or camera if
possible.
•
Use a 240V AC power supply that is properly
earthed
(grounded).
This is not only for safety reasons; electrical noise on an unearthed
system can make axes controller boards trip out unpredictably,
interrupting the shoot and creating intermittent problems that can
be difficult to trace.
Overview
Thank you for using the Broadcast Talos motion control rig from Mark
Roberts Motion Control (MRMC). Talos is designed for reliable day-in,
day-out use in professional studio and Outside Broadcast environments.
Broadcast Talos is typically part of a complete motion control system that
includes:
