3ality 3FLEX TS-5-Compact User Manual

Manual is about: Compact Beam Splitter Stereo Camera Platform

Summary of 3FLEX TS-5-Compact

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 1 3flex™ ts-5-compact compact beam splitter stereo camera platform version 1.0 user manual copyright © 2010 3ality technica llc. All rights reserved..

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    2 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 authors anes – andreas eser gaus – gary ushino mabe – martin beck jism – jill smollin revision history revision date authors changes 0.9 3 october, 2010 jism initial draft to 3ality 1.0 14 september 2011 jism corrections intended r...

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 3 preface this document contains instruction and reference information for the operation and use of the 3flex™ ts-5-compact_beamsplitter stereo camera platform trademarks 3flex, 3play and 3action are trademarks of 3ality technica llc...

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    4 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 united states of america (usa) federal communications commission (fcc) notice this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc class rules. These limits...

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 5 table of contents 1 o fficial n otices 6 1.1 l imitation of l iability 6 1.2 s oftware l icense a greement 6 1.3 3 ality t echnica h ardware w arranty 6 1.4 3 ality t echnica s oftware w arranty 7 1.5 o btaining w arranty s ervice ...

  • Page 6: 1  Official Notices

    6 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 1 official notices 1.1 limitation of liability 3ality technica llc shall not be liable for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages; for damages that directly or indirectly arise from the use of, or inability to use, ...

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 7 limitation of liability. In no event shall company be liable for any indirect incidental, punitive, special or consequential damages, or damages for loss of profits, revenue, or use incurred by customer or any third party, whether ...

  • Page 8: 2  Introduction

    8 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 2 introduction 3ality technica’s 3flex™ ts-5-compact beamsplitter camera platform restores creativity and mobility to the filmmaker. Designed by cinematographers and engineers, this fully motorized stereoscopic platform accommodate...

  • Page 9: 2.4  Rig Overview

    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 9 2.4 rig overview figure 2. View from above right without cameras and lenses. No. Description comment a base plate b locking safety pin c height/pitch unit d lens motors right eye e power in xlr 4 pin male. Input from power supply (...

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    10 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 2.5 lens control connectors figure 3. Lens motor supplies shown for both cameras no. Description comment a right iris motor lemo port b right zoom motor lemo port c right focus motor lemo port d left focus motor lemo port e left z...

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 11 2.6 ts-5-compact internal cabling right eye spc local lemo 10 female spc remote lemo 10 female spc local lemo 10 female ts-5-shoulder xlr4 male power in xlr4 female power out mrcu board left eye (underslung) power switch mrcu boar...

  • Page 12: 3  Before You Start

    12 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 3 before you start 3.1 safety 3.1.1 general safety instructions 1. Restrict camera platform operation to qualified personnel only. 2. Read these instructions. 3. Read these instructions again. 4. Keep these instructions. 5. Heed a...

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 13 3.1.2 specific safety instructions 1. In case of outdoor usage, make sure that it the ts-5-compact beamsplitter is not exposed to moisture or rain. Use appropriate covers in case of moist or wet weather-conditions! 2. In order to ...

  • Page 14: 3.2  Parts Needed

    14 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 3.2 parts needed pos quantity description 1. 1 3flex ts-5-compact beamsplitter 3d camera platform 2. 2 3flex ts-5-compact beamsplitter 3d camera platform camera/lens sleds one camera/lens sled consists of • 3 – heden lens motors 3...

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 15 4 preparing the stereo camera platform 4.1 camera/lens sled assembly 1. Disconnect platform power. 2. Remove camera sled from camera platform by loosening the knob above the height/pitch bracket. 3. Carefully pulling the spring-lo...

  • Page 16: 4.1.1  Camera Mounts

    16 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 4.1.1 camera mounts 4. You will have camera mounts for the camera you specified to 3ality technica at the time of purchase. If you have multiple cameras, ensure you are using the set designated for your camera. Figure 6. Mounting ...

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 17 figure 7. Motor brackets figure 8. Differences between left and right motor brackets 4.1.2 mounting brackets, motors and camera left eye note the large flange along the top. (somewhat in the shape of an „l“).This distinguishes the...

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    18 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 figure 9. Rig body, sled and motors. Figure 10. Camera mounted on sled 1. Mount camera on sled (safety screw will help you place the camera/lens onto the rig) (1) 2. Lock with locking clamp. 1 2 3 1.

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    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 19 4.2 installing the beamsplitter note: beamsplitter / mirror removal and installation is not for the faint of heart. It requires great care and confidence. Do not hurry this process! Tools: soft cotton disposable gloves, clean comp...

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    20 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 8. Replace the top bar, taking care with the clamp. To do this, first contact the mirror’s surface with the rubber tips, and then snap into place, securing the bar with the locking screws. 4.2.1 removing and cleaning the beamsplit...

  • Page 21: 5  Specifications

    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 21 5 specifications 5.1 physical dimensions (without cameras and lenses) l = 540 mm or 21” w = 760 mm or 30” h = 330 mm or 13” weight (without cameras and lenses) 32.7 kg (72 lbs) operating height operating conditions temperature 0 °...

  • Page 22: 5.2.1  Lens-Motors

    22 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 5.2 connectors and interfaces 5.2.1 lens-motors lemo 7pin female receptacle assignment pin function direction 1 motor m- output 2 motor m+ output 3 encoder a input 4 +5vdc output 5 gnd - 6 encoder b input 7 n.C. - rear-view on ts-...

  • Page 23: 5.2.3  Power Input

    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 23 5.2.3 power input voltage 12vdc % % 25 10 + − (10,8-15vdc) xlr pin assignment 1. 0v / gnd for electronics, internal motors and power-output x6 at right camera 2. 0v / gnd for power-outputs x27 at left camera 3. +12v for power-outp...

  • Page 24: 5.3  Mechanical

    24 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 5.3 mechanical attention: • all dimensions in mm • dimensions are rounded • not to scale • ts-5-compact camera platform is shown with an arbitrary camera and an arbitrary lens • design details might change without prior notice.

  • Page 25: 6  Appendix

    Ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011 25 6 appendix 6.1 declarations of conformity 6.1.1 ce figure 13. Ce declaration of conformity.

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    26 ts-5 compact beamsplitter user manual version 1.0 – september 2011.