Vinten Radamec HS-2010MED Pan & Tilt Head - Manual (Page 53)

HS-2010MED Maintenance And Repair
User Manual 4-3
To avoid personal injury, always exercise caution when work-
ing in the vicinity of energized heads as they can start to move
without any warning. Unless it is impossible, you should
always de-energize the head (and pedestal if appropriate)
before working on any part of the head, the camera/lens, or any associated
equipment.
Heads Can Start Unexpectedly
The hazards associated with robotic camera systems are only slightly different
than those associated with operating a camera under conventional manual con-
trol. The speeds and camera weights are similar. The main difference is that with
automation, the operator is normally not near the cameras, and it is more diffi-
cult to verify that the area is clear. For personnel working on or near the pedes-
tals, they must be aware that the equipment can start moving unexpectedly.
All personnel should be trained and aware of the hazards of robotic heads, and
the fact that they can move at any time. They must be trained on how far the
heads and payloads can move, the speeds involved, and the need to stay back an
appropriate distance.
Most adjustments to the camera and head, such as tilt balancing and camera
video, should be made with the system de-energized. However, if adjustments
are absolutely necessary while the head is powered, they should only be made
by trained technical personnel familiar with the AutoCam robotics system. They
must understand that the camera can move unexpectedly at any time, and must
position themselves so that any motion would not cause them personal harm.
When the robotic heads move, the speeds involved are fairly slow. However, the
equipment is still capable of generating sufficient force to cause injury. There-
fore, it essential that you exercise caution. In particular, be aware that the tele-
prompter is usually the fastest swinging element.
Any failure of the system could possibly cause one or more axes to move on
their own, but the speeds and forces should not be noticeably greater than those
encountered during normal use.