Waterbird Multi Slider Swift Manuel utilisateur

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Multi Slider Swift

User Manual

Version 1.0

 
 
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Table of Contents 
 
Introduction.................................................................................................................................- 1 - 
System Overview and Components ............................................................................................ - 2 - 
Technical Data .............................................................................................................................- 3 - 
1 Carriage ...................................................................................................................................- 3 - 
2 Track ........................................................................................................................................ - 3 - 
Handling.......................................................................................................................................- 4 - 
1 Radius Adjustment .................................................................................................................. - 4 - 
2 Mounting the Track.................................................................................................................- 5 - 
2.1 Mounting the Track to Tripods............................................................................................- 6 - 
3 Connecting the Cables.............................................................................................................- 7 - 
3.1 Supply..................................................................................................................................- 7 - 
3.2 Control line.......................................................................................................................... - 7 - 
3.3 HMI Control Unit with Joystick or food pedals....................................................................- 8 - 
Operation ....................................................................................................................................- 9 - 
1 Initialization of the slider via HMI Control Unit....................................................................... - 9 - 
2 Operating the slider via HMI Control Unit.............................................................................- 10 - 
Handling and Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................- 11 - 
1 Regulatory Hints................................................................................................................- 12 - 
 
 
 
 
 

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1. Introduction

The Multi Slider Swift is a bendable camera slider for professional use. Developed by

professional cameramen, the Multi Slider Swift enables linear and curved camera tracks with

one device. Within seconds the Multi Slider Swift can be changed from a linear to a curved

slider at any desired radius.

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2. System Overview and Components

All Multi Slider Swift systems include:

•Track with rails and mounted end parts.

•Carriage that moves on the rails and includes the drive with motor and XL Control

unit.

•XL Control Unit –Controls the System with Sensors, Motor and User Inputs –see

separate manual for details for the XL Control Unit

•Power Supply –Supplies the motor and control unit of the MS Swift

Optional:

•Tripods that allow to mount the track elevated above the ground level

•Battery pack: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows the System to be operated

without the need for a power supply cable and in locations where no power supply is

available

•HMI Unit with joystick or foot pedals allows to control the MS Swift via manual

control

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3. Technical Data

3.1 Carriage

Dimensions:

250 x 160 x 155 ( L x W x H ) [mm]

Material:

Aluminum black anodized surface finish

3.2 Track

Hight:

186 [mm] total hight from bottom to top of carriage

Length

made to order, up to 100m

Material:

Glass fiber reinforced plastic + stainless steel inlays

Material:

Aluminum black anodized surface finish

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4. Handling

4.1 Radius Adjustment

Before adjusting the radius / bending the slider in any way always release the breaks of the

Multi Slider on both ends. Only bend with breaks opened. After bending to the desired radius

or to a straight slider fix the system by closing the breaks.

Break open Break closed

The radius of any Multi Slider can be adjusted up to 25 cm for filming/photographs. Don’t

bend the slider while the slide is being moved. When transporting the Multi Slider can be bent

more for a smaller pack size.

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4.2 Mounting the Track

The slider can easily be mounted on tripods. Each segment of the Multi Slider Swift has a 3/8”

UNC thread on the bottom. Depending on the weight of the camera and head used for filming

more tripods may be necessary. Always make sure that balance point of the camera and head

mounted on the slide is in the center.

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4.2.1 Mounting the Track to Tripods

First mount the tripod adapter plate by screw to the thread of segments (spigot adapter plate

ensures high stability and comes with waterbird tripods or can be ordered separately)

It is recommended to have a support tripod or pole every 5-6 segments for lightweight loads

like PTZ cameras or every 3 segments for heavy loads.

Finally connect the track to the tripods by sliding in the adapter plates into the tripods and fix

it with tripod locking screw.

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4.3 Connecting the Cables

4.3.1 Supply

Connect white connector of the sliders power supply to the power cable that comes with your

slider. The other end of the power cable shall be connected to the D-Tap connector on the

carriage.

For strain relief use the included cable bracket and mount the power supply cable via a hook-

and-loop tape or cable tie.

After connecting the DC-side of the power supply the AC side can be connected to the mains

supply.

For this use a standard IEC 60320 C14 cable and connect it to a properly grounded wall socket.

4.3.2 Control line

The Multi Slider Swift comes with the XL Motion Controller. This controller allows to control

the slider movements via standard DMX 512 protocol or via Ethernet.

For details of the XL Motion Controller and its capabilities, please see the separate XL Motion

Controller User Manual available in the support section of www.waterbird.at

Depending on your chosen way of control connect the DMX or RJ45 cable to the XL Motion

Controller mounted on the carriage and strain relief with the included cable bracket alongside

with the power cable.

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4.3.3 HMI Control Unit with Joystick or food pedals

For manual control of the slider the optional available HMI control unit needs to be connected

to the DMX cable.

Next the joystick or food pedals need to be connected to the HMI unit:

After DMX cable and Joystick or food pedals have been connected put the included HMI power

supply on the Supply Jack of the HMI Unit and use a standard IEC 60320 C14 cable to connect

the power supply to a properly grounded wall socket

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