oConnor 2575B, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...lc 2008 All rights reserved throughout the world No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Vitec Group plc OConnor is a registered trademark of Vitec Group plc ...

Page 2: ...pan and tilt fluid drag designed for cine style shooting A collapsible counterbalance crank handle and numerical readout make counterbalancing the payload easy The new platform has all the controls on the camera operator s side of the head left side and features a platform scale on both sides and four rosette handle mountings The platform release lever has a one touch finger actuated safety releas...

Page 3: ...is a risk of personal injury injury to others or damage to the pan and tilt head or associated equipment appropriate comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING and this warning triangle symbol Operator s Guide OConnor 2575D Pan and Tilt Head www ocon com OConnor Engineering ...

Page 4: ...90 throughout entire counterbalance range zero to maximum Pan Range 360 Height 8 4 in 21 3 cm Width 12 4 in 31 5 cm Depth 8 6 in 21 8 cm Weight 22 9 lb 10 4 kg Operating Temperature Range 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Dolly tripod fixing Mitchell baseor 150mm Ball Base Operator s Guide OConnor 2575D Pan and Tilt Head www ocon com OConnor Engineering ...

Page 5: ...contact OConnor Engineering at E mail info ocon com Or visit our website www ocon com and use the contact form Camera Dynamics OCONNOR ENGINEERING 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 Tel 818 847 8666 Fax 818 847 1205 Operator s Guide OConnor 2575D Pan and Tilt Head www ocon com OConnor Engineering ...

Page 6: ... Camera Mounting Platform 9 Bases 10 Operation 11 Installing The Head 11 Handles 11 Mounting A Camera 11 Stability 12 Balancing The Head 13 Fore And Aft Balance 13 Payload Weight And C of G Height Adjustment 15 Locking The Platform 15 Pan And Tilt Locks 16 Pan And Tilt Fluid Drag 16 Storing the head 16 Servicing 17 General 17 Routine Maintenance 17 Cleaning 17 Battery Replacement 18 Adjusting The ...

Page 7: ...7 Introduction Operator s Guide OConnor 2575D Pan and Tilt Head www ocon com OConnor Engineering ...

Page 8: ...can be maintained in balance The counterbalance can be adjusted all the way to zero no counterbalance and the head can still be tilted 90º in lbs kg mm CAMERA WEIGHT 2575D COUNTERBALANCE CAMERA CENTER OF GRAVITY ABOVE PLATFORM Numeric Display The numeric display indicates the setting of the counterbalance mechanism on a scale of 0 99 Adjust the counterbalance crank clockwise to increase the counte...

Page 9: ...a horizontal position The lock pin is actuated by a flip lever with red locked and green unlocked label indicators Illuminated Bubble Level The bubble level on the left side of the head can be illuminated by pressing the bubble level illumination button The light will go out after approximately 20 seconds Handle Mounting Handle mounting rosettes are located at the front and rear of the head on bot...

Page 10: ...mounting plate screws OConnor plate with screws Panavision dovetail plate ARRI dovetail plate 12 long ARRI dovetail plate 24 long Bases The 2575D head can be fitted with either a Mitchell base and tiedown or a 150mm ball base and tiedown Bases are secured by four 20 socket head cap screws requiring a 3 16 hex drive wrench Operator s Guide OConnor 2575D Pan and Tilt Head www ocon com OConnor Engine...

Page 11: ...g A Camera WARNING Do not rely on the tilt lock when changing the payload Always tilt the platform horizontal and engage the tilt lock pin by placing it in the red engaged position The tilt pin will drop into the platform Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the range for which the head is designed If you are installing the head on a crane pedestal or dolly lock ...

Page 12: ... platform until the red safety catch engages 6 Install the remainder of the payload lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder prompter etc Stability WARNING When mounting the head on a tripod it is possible to set the tripod legs so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload falls outside the footprint of the tripod leading to instability Use the mid level or floor spreader to ensure that the ...

Page 13: ...C of G heights that can be maintained in balance The area under the balance curve colored white corresponds to load C of G combinations that can be balanced over the full tilt range of 90 The area above the balance curve shaded grey corresponds to load C of G combinations that exceed the capacity of the head in lbs kg mm CAMERA WEIGHT 2575D COUNTERBALANCE CAMERA CENTER OF GRAVITY ABOVE PLATFORM Fo...

Page 14: ...yload and plate forwards or backwards until the payload is balanced fore and aft 9 The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the handle with the platform level and with the tilt lock pin disengaged 10 Fully engage the platform release lever to secure the payload in position The red safety button should engage the platform release lever 11 If there is insuff...

Page 15: ... and downward to recheck the balance Readjust counterbalance until balance is achieved 5 Make a note of the final numeric counterbalance setting to simplify rebalancing this particular payload 6 When the payload weight and C of G height adjustment is complete check that the fore and aft balance is still correct Re adjust the position of the sliding plate if necessary 7 After balancing exercise the...

Page 16: ...s incorporate the OConnor ultra smooth fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement The pan drag adjustment knob is located on the lower right rear of the head and the tilt drag adjustment knob on the lower left of the head Both controls are continuously adjustable from 0 to 9 To increase drag turn the knob clockwise towards a higher setting To decrease drag turn the knob counter clockwise towards ...

Page 17: ...routine maintenance is required Cleaning During normal operation the only cleaning required is a periodic wipe down with a lint free cloth Any dirt that accumulates during storage or periods of non use may be removed with a semi stiff brush Particular attention should be paid to the dovetail faces of the camera mounting area NOTE Use only detergent based cleaners DO NOT use solvent based or oil ba...

Page 18: ...eplace the battery cover and tighten using a coin or flat blade screwdriver 6 Press the bubble level illumination button and verify that the bubble level is lit for approximately 20 seconds Adjusting The Lock Levers If the pan and or tilt friction locks do not fully engage at the end of the lock lever travel adjust the lever position as follows 1 Rotate the lock lever to the locked end of travel 2...

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