2065 Pan & Tilt Head Fluid
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1. Ibs 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 kg 5 9 14 18 23 27 32 36 41 45 50 54 59 64 68 CAMERA WEIGHT Fig 3 Counterbalance chart 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 counterbalance setting and counter clockwise to reduce it The display has a three color coded band offering advance warning of cranking to the end limits Green represents the normal operating range yellow indicates adjustment within 20 10 from the end limit and red indicates adjustment within 10 0 from the end limit When cranking into the red zone be careful to stop before reaching either 0 or 99 Warning Do not attempt to adjust the counterbalance crank below 0 or above 99 as damage could occur 10 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Ultra Smooth Fluid Drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate OConnor s ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure smooth movement The pan drag adjustment knob is located on the lower left rear of the head With its indicator wheel on the left side of the head and the tilt drag adjustment knob on the lower rear right side of the head with its indicator wheel on the right side end cover Both controls are continuously adjustable from 0 to 9 Pan and Tilt Locks Friction locks on each axis allow the head to be locked at any desired position The pan2. Mitchell base or 150 mm Ball base Operators Guide 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Contents Page Preface nn vaken ennn eine ete ae Pa RE delete eee rS e 3 Safety read this first 4 Disposal of waste batteries cca 4 Technical specification oss ios noaea e ta aaa tt ataca a ta adala ia aaa 5 Further Information 4 Components essel oet eia oe Wak Bod at tit Elite a aed 8 Introduction tod re nent en e dana tcm fe a 10 Counferbalance cui a EE MI Va ERA PE us 10 Numeric Display cada baii eot a db e SE ue a ese dte bets 10 Ultra Smooth Fluid Drag 11 Pancand Tilt LoGks ous eR Ta a sea eee etae ek E E ed 11 Tilt LOCK PINS e A da ARE nt Cr fiers 11 Illuminated Bubble Level 11 Handle Mounting nnn or oren oie ih Rm De Oa Ee ied 11 Camera Mounting Platform 2 11 Bases ans id E eere oe Cates ae De Ra ey Aree Die ERS n 11 Operation irea a e ad s ici asen Chee ok eee 12 Installing the Head nt ter tense re pee Pee a Pee ee 12 La TAT EE nr ot 24 tee ta a ee ete does sd Ia aia eet ashe Se da 12 Mounting a Camera eneen teens 12 Stability rs Sanna Aare Heed a dy ee ee as ee ale aw RN i 13 Balancing the Head aan armand see a aa ed ee en ed pe eye 13 Fore and Aft Bala
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4. 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 head through the full range of pan and tilt to confirm that it operates smoothly Locking the Platform The tilt lock pin mechanism is operated by a flip lever on the left hand side of the head To engage the pin hold the platform in the horizontal position and flip the lever over from the green position to the red position If necessary use the handle to rock the head slightly to achieve the fully locked position The pin and flip lever will snap towards the platform as the pin engages To release the tilt lock pin flip the lever over from the red position to the green position If the platform is not balanced this may require force If so make sure that the tilt lock lever is rotated clockwise to hold the platform in place Pan and Tilt Locks The pan and tilt friction locks are operated by levers on the left of the head The locks should be applied whenever the camera head is left unattended Rotate the pan lock lever clockwise toward the front of the head to engage the lock Rotate the tilt lock lever counter clockwise upwards to engage the lock If the lock does not fully engage at the end of the lock lever travel refer to Adjusting the Lock Levers in the Maintenance section Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate th
5. De ZA OX Camera plate SIA gt clamp lever e Counterbalance numerical display Handle clamp gt gt Tilt fluid Va y 6 M 25 display Handle f VA No SA pe y y A 1 3 Folding counterbalance adjustment crank Tilt fluid drag adjustment knob Mitchell key marker Mitchell key Tie down Fig 2 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head left hand side Operators Guide Introduction The 2065 fluid pan and tilt head embodies a patented sinusoidal counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance stepless drag assemblies for ultra smooth pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate Counterbalance The balance mechanism is adjusted by the counterbalance crank on the lower right of the head The knob has a folding handle which incorporates a clutch to prevent inadvertent damage to the balance mechanism by over cranking Maximum and minimum payloads that can be balanced are dependent on the weight of the camera and accessories and on the center of gravity C of G height The counterbalance chart Fig 3 shows the range of loads and C of G heights that can be maintained in balance The counterbalance can be adjusted all the way to zero no counterbalance and the head can still be tilted 90 in mm 2065 COUNTERBALANCE CHART E 18 457 3 16 406 Ox LE 14 356 Of WE 12 305 Ea 10 254 Gu OM 8 203 EL 6 152 W 4 102 o 2 51
6. and tilt lock levers are on the left side of the head with the tilt lock above the pan lock for easy and seamless operation Tilt Lock Pin The tilt lock pin on the left side of the head is used to lock the platform in 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 both the left and right sides A telescoping extension handle is supplied and is attached using the handle clamp with angular adjustment available on the rosette serrations Additional handles including a front handle Randal handle and accessories can also be installed Camera Mounting Platform The camera is attached to the head by means of a side loading platform mechanism The mechanism is released by sliding the red clamp lock button to the left while pulling out the platform release lever in a counterclockwise direction Once the release lever has been rotated about 90 the red hook release lever in front of the platform can be pushed down and the platform removed from the head The platform plate options for the 2065 head are Euro style quick release with 120 mm camera mounting plate and screws OConnor plate wi
7. must not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health and help conserve natural resources Read the Battery Replacement section in this manual for instructions on replacing the battery Further Information For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head please contact OConnor Engineering at OCONNOR ENGINEERING 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 E mail info ocon com Or use the contact form on our website www ocon com 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Technical specification Payload Capacity MINIMUM re achieve ma ete esee E cho rr rr A eer en zero Ib no load Maximum sm motoare a eo a a khao Meee oe Lee a dey E E 71 lbs 32 2 kg at C of G height of 6 15 2 cm See counterbalance chart Til Ranges ant ett pe ue ber aid x90 throughout entire counterbalance range zero to maximum Pan Range uenis tere aem taber nt Ode aia ai ace alg Go ee ed a Rede 360 ONE A ate ed ae en bio 8 4 in 21 3 cm Width 228 Sadie he A A A a ei te dai 12 4 in 31 5 cm Dept cira ta Da ARRA aia Sl a ala n ake ARS ere E 8 6 in 21 8 cm Weight echt hi ener enden find olde AR ed ee MS 22 9 Ib 10 4 kg Operating Temperature Range 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Dolly tripod fixing
8. OCONMOI 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head C1236 0001 Operators Guide C1236 4980 1 OConnor 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Operators Guide Publication Part No C1236 4980 Issue 1 Copyright Vitec Group plc 2010 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 Trademarks OConnor is a registered trademark of the Vitec Group plc Important information about this document Information contained within this document is subject to change OConnor Engineering reserves the right without notice to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering manufacturing or technology may warrant Published by Vitec Group Videocom Division Technical Publications Department William Vinten Building Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TB UK Email technical publications vitecgroup com 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Preface Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new 2065 fluid pan and tilt head from OConnor We want you to get the most from your new 2065 and therefore encourage you to read this operator s guide to familiarize yourself with its many features some of which may be new to you It also covers essential health and s
9. afety information and a section on maintenance that will ensure you keep your new product in perfect condition Please take the time to register your new purchase online at www ocon com Features and benefits of your new 2065 The 2065 fluid pan and tilt head features OConnor s stepless counterbalance system as well as ultra smooth pan and tilt fluid drag designed for cine style shooting A collapsible counterbalance crank handle and numerical readout make counterbalancing the payload easy The 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 release catch while still requiring conscious effort OConnor s fluid drag system allows an extremely quick pan movement from one position to another recovering instantly without any spring back You can set up easily in low light conditions using the illuminated bubble level Operators Guide Safety read this first Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING supported by the warning triangle symbol Where there is a risk of damage to the product associated equipment process or surroundings comments appear highlighted by the word CAUTION Disposal of waste batteries Any batteries included with this product
10. ase this setting to enable the payload to be correctly balanced fore and aft 3 Make sure that the tilt lock pin is engaged 13 Operators Guide 4 Set the tilt fluid drag adjustment knob to 0 Warning AN Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly In the event of the head falling away violently increase the counterbalance setting using the counterbalance crank Holding the handle to steady the platform disengage the tilt lock pin Tilt the platform forwards and backwards and determine if camera payload is front or back heavy 7 lfitis not in balance re engage the tilt lock pin Release the safety catch and disengage the platform release lever With the help of an assistant carefully slide the camera payload and plate forwards or backwards until the payload is balanced fore and aft 8 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 9 Fully engage the platform release lever to secure the payload in position The red safety button should engage the platform release lever 10 If there is insufficient movement in the sliding plate to achieve balance determine which direction the mounting plate needs to be moved to achieve correct balance Remove the camera payload from the head reattach the mounting plate to the camera in the required position remount the load and repeat the horizontal balanci
11. e 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 a lower setting Storing the Head When shooting is finished and the 2065 head is to be stored head settings i e counterbalance and fluid drag should be left unchanged This will reduce wear on the head s mechanisms and save time on the next shoot 15 Operators Guide Maintenance General The 2065 fluid pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning For service beyond the maintenance items in this manual contact the OConnor headquarters or your local OConnor representative Routine Maintenance Replace the battery whenever the bubble level illumination is inadequate See Battery Replacement During normal use check the following e Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt locks Reset as necessary see Adjusting the Lock Levers e Check the operation of the illumination of the bubble level Replace the battery if necessary see Battery Replacement No other routine maintenance is required Cleaning During normal operation the
12. ead itself is level and make sure that the platform is also level NOTE It is important that the handle s and all camera accessories lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder prompter etc are fitted in their operational position before balancing the head Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the head When the 2065 head is correctly balanced you will need a minimum amount of effort to move the camera Also the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this position with hands off The counterbalance chart Fig 3 shows the range of load and 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 Fore and Aft Balance When positioning the payload it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm hold on the payload until the balance is set correctly 1 Make sure that the camera and all accessories are installed in their operating positions 2 Before disengaging the tilt lock pin turn the Counterbalance crank to set the counterbalance to 50 Depending on the payload weight it may be necessary to increase or decre
13. lat blade screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover Fig 4 3 Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment with its ribbon Fig 4 replacing the battery 4 Fita replacement CR 2032 3v battery in the compartment ensuring that the positive side of the battery faces outermost and the ribbon is correctly positioned Replace the battery cover and tighten using a coin or flat blade screwdriver Press the bubble level illumination button and verify that the bubble level is lit for approximately 20 seconds 17 Headquarters 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 http www ocon com USA 709 Executive Blvd Valley Cottage NY 10989 USA Tel 1 845 268 0100 Fax 1 845 268 0113 2701 N Ontario St Burbank CA 91504 USA Tel 1 818 847 8666 Fax 1 818 847 1205 China Room 706 Tower B Derun Building YongAn Dongli A No 8 Jianwai Ave Chaoyang District Beijing China 100022 Tel 86 10 8528 8748 Fax 86 10 8528 8749 France 171 Avenue des Gresillons 92635 GENNEVILLERS Cedex France af wy Tel 33 820 821 336 Fax 33 825 826 181 uis x Germany Geb ude 16 Planiger StraBe 34 55543 Bad Kreuznach Germany Tel 49 671 483 43 30 Fax 49 671 483 43 50 Erfurter Stra e 16 85386 Eching Germany Tel 49 89 321 58 200 Fax 49 89 321 58 227 Japan PA Bldg 5F 3 12 6 Aobadai Meguro ku Tokyo 153 0042 Japan Tel 81 3 5456 4155 Fax
14. nce 2 22 esse zatten sens An a d tat a ME a 13 Payload Weight and C of G Height Adjustment 14 Locking the Platform 22 15 Pan and Tilt LOCKS n teren a Sb a ade ee te elder eed 15 Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag o cc escape seid Een eem Mine na A ee a hod xta 15 storing the Head iii pba ed en ba dh Son bale ee te Ae at pt ee eee 15 Maintenance nr ran A hae A i eu arat da 16 General ersten enne et a ee a ae balen DE MI ASE 16 Routine Maintenance 16 Cleaning ra Lutte sees v ut e EN rre p ERAN eee a 16 Adjusting the Lock Levers 16 Battery Replacement 17 Operators Guide Components Platform release lever safety catch Platform hook Platform release lever Platform hook release lever Handle accessory bo mounting rosette Battery cover Bubble level illumination button Tilt center TN N lock lever 7 NS 9 AS 4 SN Y 9 2 S A 6 RSS da ow Tilt lock lever as M EN Bubble level Y Pan lock lever Eyepiece leveller Pan fluid drag y mounting screws level display Pan fluid drag adjustment knob Fig 1 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head right hand side 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Camera fixing screws Slide plate marker 5 Slide plate scale Camera plate LE A
15. ng procedure 11 The sliding plate is marked and the platform has graduations Make a note of the balanced position to simplify rebalancing this particular payload Payload Weight and C of G Height Adjustment The fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload weight and C of G height adjustment NOTE If the correct numerical balance setting of the payload is known tilt the platform to the horizontal position and turn the counterbalance crank until the numerical display shows the correct setting 1 Using the handle tilt the platform downwards and upwards When correctly balanced there should be no perceptible tilting force on the handle at any angle of tilt and the head should remain in any tilt position to which it is set 2 Ifthe head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted the counterbalance will need to be increased If the head tends to spring back when the platform is tilted the counterbalance will need to be decreased 3 Set the platform level unfold the counterbalance crank handle and turn it clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the counterbalance setting as required 4 Using the handle tilt the platform upward and downward to recheck the balance Readjust counterbalance until balance is achieved 5 Make anote of the final numeric counterbalance setting to simplify rebalancing this particular payload 14 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head 6 When the payload weight and
16. o mount the camera 1 Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the camera lens 2 Engage the tilt lock pin 3 Release the safety catch and pull out the platform release lever 4 Slide the camera mounting plate on to the platform towards the right side of the head until a loud click is heard Once the platform hook engages the camera mounting plate the camera is captive but not locked Alternatively press down and hold the red platform hook release lever on the front left hand side of the head and position the camera mounting plate on top of the head Release the red hook release lever until the platform hook automatically secures the camera mounting plate 5 Engage the platform release lever by rotating it towards the platform until the red safety catch engages 12 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head 6 Install the remainder of the payload lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder prompter etc Stability that the center of gravity of the tilted payload falls outside the footprint of the tripod leading to instability Warning AN When mounting the head on a tripod it is possible to set the tripod legs so Use the mid level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod legs are spread sufficiently so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload remains within the footprint of the tripod Balancing the Head Make sure that the head is level before balancing Check the bubble level to verify that the h
17. 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 based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these will damage the protective surfaces Use out of doors under adverse conditions may require special attention and the head should be covered when not in use Salt spray should be washed off using fresh water at the earliest opportunity Sand and dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or a vacuum cleaner 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 Use a 3 32 hex key to loosen the set screw in the lock lever 3 Pull the lock lever off the hexagonal shaft rotate it away from the locked end of travel by one flat on the shaft and reinstall it 4 Tighten the set screw 16 2065 Fluid Pan amp Tilt Head Battery Replacement The battery illuminates the bubble level It should be replaced whenever the illumination becomes inadequate 1 If required rotate the tilt lock lever to assess the battery cover 2 Use a coin or f
18. th screws Panavision dovetail plate ARRI dovetail plate 12 long ARRI dovetail plate 24 long Bases The 2065 head can be fitted with either a Mitchell base and tie down or a 150 mm ball base and tie down Bases are secured by four 20 socket head cap screws requiring a 3 16 hex drive wrench 11 Operators Guide Operation Installing the Head The 2065 head may be installed onto standard tripods using either the Mitchell base and tie down or the 150 mm ball base and tie down as required Warning Do NOT fit the head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of the head and its full payload After securely mounting the head on to the tripod use the bubble level to set it level If necessary press the bubble level illumination button to view the bubble level in poor light conditions Handles Install the handles on the rosette handle mounts and adjust the position before tightening the clamps Adjust the length of the telescoping handle as desired Mounting a Camera Warning AN 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 Always lock the crane pedestal or dolly before installing the head and payload T
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