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Pan Bars Quick Start Guide

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Connecting the cables

1.

Connect the Focus controller cable to the 

FOCUS

 port in the Pan Bars panel and Focus 

controller. Ensure that the red markers on the 
plug and socket are aligned. 

2.

Connect the Zoom controller cable to the 

ZOOM

 port on the Pan Bars panel.

3.

Use the Expansion cable to connect the 

EXPANSION

 port on the 

Pan Bars panel and the Expansion port on the Ethernet Mimic box.

4.

Connect the Mini USB Joystick Controller to the PC using the USB 
cable. You can optionally connect the PC to a monitor, keyboard and 
mouse if you want to change any Pan Bars settings using the MHC 
software on the PC.

5.

Connect the PC to mains using the supplied 12V DC power adaptor.

6.

Connect the PC, Ethernet Mimic box, and the MRMC head with the 
Ethernet hub using network cables.

7.

Connect the power cable to the 

POWER

 

socket in the control box. Ensure that the red 
markers on the plug and socket are aligned. 

Your first session

Instructions for using the head with a specific controller, are beyond the 
scope of this manual. When you want to use the Pan Bars, you typically 
need to perform the steps given below. Refer to the manual that came 
with your head for details. 

1.

Attach the cables to the Pan Bars, Ethernet Mimic box, PC and head, 
as described in the previous section. Make sure the relevant 
indicators light up; for example, the power indicator LEDs on all 

Summary of Contents for MRMC-1460-00

Page 1: ...Pan Bars Quick Start Guide Product code MRMC 1460 00 Part number MRMC 1465 01 ...

Page 2: ... document is accurate and up to date Mark Roberts Motion Control continuously strives to improve their products and may make changes to the hardware firmware and software described in this document Mark Roberts Motion Control therefore cannot be held responsible for any error or omission in this document All product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec...

Page 3: ... Guide Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start 1 Safety 1 Overview 1 Pan Bars With PC and Joystick Controller 2 Connecting the cables 3 Your first session 3 Turning off the system 4 Pan Bars With Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Connecting the cables 6 Your first session 6 Turning off the system 7 ...

Page 4: ...Pan Bars Quick Start Guide iv ...

Page 5: ...ands 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 the base and the rotating head or camera Overview Thank you for using the Pan Bars from Mark Roberts Motion Control MRMC Pan bars attached to a Mini USB Joystick Controller allows you to manoeuvre the MRMC camera head It gives you a smooth pr...

Page 6: ...sing Ethernet Power ET HE RN ET E T H E R N E T ETHERNET F O C U S EXPANSION ZOOM Ethernet hub PC Monitor Optional Ethernet Mimic Box To USB Joystick Controller Pan Bars Quick Start Guide 2 Pan Bars With PC and Joystick Controller ...

Page 7: ...Bars settings using the MHC software on the PC 5 Connect the PC to mains using the supplied 12V DC power adaptor 6 Connect the PC Ethernet Mimic box and the MRMC head with the Ethernet hub using network cables 7 Connect the power cable to the POWER socket in the control box Ensure that the red markers on the plug and socket are aligned Your first session Instructions for using the head with a spec...

Page 8: ...o resolve the error Such an error can occur for example when a serial lens connector is missing the system recognises that it cannot control the axis and trips the axis Turning off the system Turn off the PC by pressing the power button for less than one second to power it down Do not remove the power cable to turn off the PC It can damage the system Remove the power cable to turn off the Mini Joy...

Page 9: ...to pan bars using Ethernet Power E T H E R N E T E T H E R N E T ETHERNET FOCUS EXPANSION ZOOM Ethernet hub Ethernet Mimic Box Network port Surface Pro Pan Bars Quick Start Guide 5 Pan Bars With Microsoft Surface Pro ...

Page 10: ...thernet hub using network cables 5 Connect the power cable to the POWER socket in the control box Ensure that the red markers on the plug and socket are aligned 6 Connect the devices in the system Surface Pro Ethernet hub and head to power Your first session Instructions for using the head with a specific controller are beyond the scope of this manual When you want to use the Pan Bars you typicall...

Page 11: ...n on Surface Pro 4 Set up the head using MHC software installed on Surface Pro Turning off the system Turn off Surface Pro by pressing the power button Remove the power cable to turn off the Ethernet Mimic box Note It is a good idea to attach the power cables last after all the other cables are in place It is also recommended that you power up Surface Pro last after powering up the head as powerin...

Page 12: ...Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd Unit 3 South East Studios Blindley Heath Surrey RH7 6JP United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1342 838000 info mrmoco com www mrmoco com ...

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