Vinten Radamec HS-102P Pan & Tilt Head - Manual (Page 27)

HS-102P pan and tilt head
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Maintenance
Routine maintenance
The head is a highly reliable and stable product that requires minimal routine maintenance. Apart
from checking balance and overall operation periodically, the head requires no other routine
maintenance.
Checking balance
It is recommended that balance is checked at least once a month to ensure proper operation and
to reduce excessive wear on the drive train and potential overheating. An unbalanced load may
also affect servo operation and responsiveness. Unless the mounting screws are loose, the
balance should only change if the camera is moved back and forth, or if the payload has been
changed.
Checking the desiccant (PE and ITE versions)
The desiccant capsule should be periodically inspected and changed (if necessary) on the
environmental versions of the head (HS-102PE and HS-102-ITE).
1. Locate the desiccant housing [21] on the main cover ([10] Fig. 2) of the HS-102PE or on the
cover ([15] Fig.4) of the Image Tracker assembly on the HS102P-ITE.
2. Remove the twelve screws [22] securing the desiccant housing.
3. Remove the housing [21] and place to one side.
4. Inspect the desiccant capsule. If the capsule is blue in colour, the capsule does not require
replacement. If it is violet in colour, the capsule must be replaced.
5. Refit the desiccant housing [21] and secure into position using the twelve screws [22].