Vinten Radamec ICE Tool - Manual (Page 15)

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Head Configuration
Setting Reference Positions
The axis reference positions on the head provide a fixed point from
which other parameters such as soft limits can be configured. These
positions can be changed using ICE Tool to help adapt the head’s axes
to a specific installation. Standard reference positions are set as zero
degrees. On the tilt axis this position is set with the tilt cradle horizontal
(tilt lock can engage). However, an offset reference position can be
configured at a specific angle if required.
To set standard zero reference positions on the pan and tilt axes:
1. Manually or robotically move the head about the pan and tilt axes
to approximately the mid-range points required for the installation.
If required, only one axis can be moved and configured.
2. If the head has been moved manually, click Enable.
3. In the Head Offset area of the configuration window click Set Pan
and Set Tilt (or the relevant axis if just one reference position is
being set).
4. Click Apply to save the new configuration. The Position
Feedback fields will display zero degrees and the offset encoder
values for the head will be displayed in the Head Offset fields.
To set a specific offset value, for example 90° on the tilt axis:
1. Enter the required value in the relevant Head Offset axis field
(example shown is +90 in tilt).
2. Click Apply to save the new reference position.
Note
Clicking Clr Pan or Clr Tilt will remove the new reference
values if a mistake is made.
Note
When an offset reference position has been set, clicking Clr
Pan or Clr Tilt will reset the axes reference position values
back to zero.