Vinten Radamec SP-2000 Pedestal - Manual (Page 43)

SP-2000/X-Y Installation
User Manual 3-3
Floor Preparation For Robotic Pedestals
Before you install the SP-2000/X-Y pedestals, make sure that the floor in your
studio is suitable for robotic operation.
For proper robotic pedestal operation, you should consider the following floor
specifications when designing the floor for the operating environment:
• Floor leveling - maximum 1/8 inch over 10 ft. (0.3 cm over 3 m)
• Wheel contact floor loading - 500 PSI maximum
The SP-2000/X-Y pedestal uses a Blue Polyurethane 95 Shore “A” wheel tread
to provide noiseless, stable operation while affording maximum protection to
customers’ floors. Customers should specify floor covering that is consistent
with their anticipated frequency of operation under these load conditions.
Although Vinten Inc. does not make specific floor recommendations, customers
have reported excellent results with self-leveling epoxy over leveled concrete.
Other issues that you should consider while specifying floor materials are:
• Wear characteristics and ability to withstand the precise and repet-
itive movements of free-roaming pedestals
• Surface hardness and potential impact on camera stability and
robotic accuracy
• Texture and smoothness of the floor covering, including seams
• Preparation of the subfloor and application of mastics and adhe-
sives. Many floor covering materials conform precisely to the sub-
floor and faithfully ‘telegraph” effects of imperfections