Cammate Systems Safety Guidelines

Do not operate the Retract crane under or near electrical lines, during an electrical storm and in windy conditions. Do not operate in the rain or unfavorable weather conditions. Use only skilled experienced and trained operators to assemble and operate this crane. Cammate is not responsible to any liability for injuries or damages due to negligence, misuse or improper installation by the crane operator. Follow all safety procedures and read instruction manual.

Preparation
Crane is shipped in a specially designed wood crate. It is recommended a forklift or an approved hoist is used to lift the crane out of the shipping container, otherwise up to 5 male adults may be used. Use extreme caution as not to cause injury to workers and not to damage the crane. Crane must be properly balanced. Do not overload the camera head. Support the crane using proper supports when adding weights/ballast. Refer to installation instructions and figure G. Double check all turnbuckles, bolts, knobs for proper tightness. Weights (ballast) must be properly mounted and secured. Use only properly grounded electrical outlets. Use only on level, solid ground. Flooring must be checked to insure it is capable of supporting the weight of crane, weights and operator. Dolly wheels must be chocked to prevent unintended movement. Thoroughly inspect the area to be used and remove all wires, cables and objects from working area. Objects are not to be placed or stored on the crane.

General Safety Rules to Follow

Avoid abrupt or sudden movements of the crane. Keep fingers and hands free from moving parts. Never attempt to push the crane dolly from the top of the tube. Use caution when individuals are in proximity of crane. Check paths before moving boom. Individuals must not stand under the crane. Do not move crane over wires, cables etc., as it may become unstable and fall. Cammate is not responsible for neglect or unsafe operation of the crane and the dolly. Page 1 of 8

Content
Advance features Three stage Telescoping sections Additional features

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Features.2

Configuration.3-4
Figure A Figure B Figure C and C.1

Installation and operation.5-6

Unpacking and unloading shipping crate Mounting crane on dolly Setting of position monitoring pin Install tilt brake assembly Install pan brake handle Install head control box Install monitor Transformer connection Powering up crane Install counter weight mount rods Loading of counter weights Position monitoring system instructions

Preventive maintenance and diagnostics..7

Service for screw drive system Service for linear rail system Electronically monitoring of systems Page 2 of 8

Features
Advance features After initial crane balancing, home position is automatic with our Patent Pending CamRight tm EMBEDDED Software. (see figure G drawing, page 12) High precision low maintenance rail system made from hardened steel. Rail system results in superior rigidity, smoothness and long life. Screw drive results in smooth steady changes in direction. Aluminum alloy frame makes for a rigid yet light weight platform. Leveling actuator allows for a smooth transition as the camera is raised and lowered. Electronically monitoring of all mechanical and electronic systems.

Three stage telescoping sections Primary stage; internal components: one drive unit and four linear bearings. Primary stage; external components: electronics box, counter weight, pedestal mount assembly and two locations for monitor mounts. Second stage; internal components: one drive unit, drive nut and four linear bearings. External components two precision rails. Third stage; internal components: leveling actuator and drive nut. External components: two precision rails. Counter weight assembly has one drive unit, linear bearings, precision rails, location monitoring system and counter weight rod mounts. See pages 2, 3, 4 for maximum and minimum reach.

Addition features Pay load excluding the Cammate Head, not to exceed approximately 18kg. Two different center support tubes, 48 and 36. (see page 2 and 3) Mounting of crane on dolly center column requires tightening of a single bolt for easy assembly. Easy access to counter weight rod allows for quick installation and removal of weights. Sealed crane sections reduce possibility of injury during operation. Adjustable monitor bracket for multiple sizes of monitors. Free swinging monitor mount allows operator infinite view irrespective of the angle. Variation in speeds (max speed .373 meters per second or 7 seconds to fully extend or retract) Adjustment of dampening for extending and retracting of crane. Segregated motor cables and camera cabling for quick disassembly during transport. (Only main camera cable has to be removed)
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Configuration section 1 Figure A see drawing, page 5 (for location and description of below components)
(A1) Stage one (A2) Stage two (A3) Stage three (A4) Cable separator (A5) Counter Weight assembly (A6) Leveling actuator (maintenance free, keep clean and dry) (A7) Cammate L Head (not shown Camera mount) (A8) Rear monitor location (see installation notes) (A9) Center monitor location (same mount used both locations) (A10) Turn Buckles (adjust to length per center tube) (A11) Operator cross rod (A12) Counter Weight (total estimated weight 220 kg not supplied by Cammate) (A13) Monitor (mount fits Marshall 7.0, 8.4 and 10.4 sizes) (A14) Pedestal assembly (A15) Center support tube (36 and 48 included) (A16) Transformer (only for use with 110 power supply) (A17) Linear Rails (see maintenance section for more details) (A18) Control Box (head, camera and monitor) (A19) Counter Weight mounting Rod (A20) Crane electronics box (A21) Retract Nose assembly (A22) Fair Way Dolly (frame and drive assembly not shown) (A23) Head mount bracket

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Configuration section 2 Figure B see drawing, page 6 (for description and location of below components)
B1 Monitor mounting adapters. B2 center monitor mount holder (2) 6-32 screws one place hex wrench B3 See figure E, D (will need to rotate pull knob until locking pin engages) B4 Counter Weight locking collar (press collar against CW while tightening with hex wrench) B5 Pan brake handle (adjust so there is a slight drag as needed) B6 Monitor mount adapter only used for rear mounted monitor. B7 Counter weight (not included with crane). drawing is available. B8 Head control box mounts (see figure J) support box while installing.

Figure C and C.1 see drawing page 7 (for description and location of below components)
C1 tilt brake knob C2 tilt brake plate C3 inside compression nut assembly C4 two spacer plates C5 plastic washer C6 metal washer

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Installation and Operation

1) Unpacking and unloading shipping crate
Remove lid and one side panel (see screws marked with red circle) Carefully lift crane up high enough to clear crate. Fork truck recommended. Crane weight as shipped approximately 196.8 kg. Use proper lifting techniques to prevent personal injury or damage to equipment. Take care not to pinch or pull on cables. Position dolly near center of crane then raise crane high enough to clear center post. Position supports per figure G before continuing drawing page 12 Being sure crane is balanced and level. Position pedestal base over center post on dolly. Align positioning pin over slot then carefully bring crane down close to center post and start thumb screw into threads on bottom of pedestal base see figure F.1 drawing page11 Continue lowering until cranes full weight is resting on the center post. Verify thumb screw is securely fastened (see figure F) drawing page 10

2) Mounting crane on dolly

3) Setting of position monitoring pin; see figure E drawing page 9 4) Install tilt brake assembly; see figures C and C.1 drawing page 7
Install one outer handle knob C1, plastic and metal washers C5, C6 Install two spacer plates C4 Install travel plate C2 with 4 screws -20x3/8 (using screws longer than 3/8 long will damage equipment) Install inside compression nut assembly.C3

5) Install pan brake handle B5; see figure B drawing page 6 6) Install head control box; see figure J drawing page 14
Support Control Box during installation Use four -20 thumb screws to Install four control box mounting brackets. Install mounting bracket using three included 4-40 screws. Install mounting screw through slot in bracket into mounting bracket.

7) Install monitor (see figure J.1) drawing page 15

8) Transformer connection (see figure A) drawing page 5 item a16 (only use transformer for power
supplies of 110v-120v)

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9) Powering up crane (see figure L) drawing page 17

The cranes power switch is located on the side of electronics box (see figure L.1) drawing page 18. Crane is ready to operate when the green light is illuminated. Drawing page 17 If when power is applied the green light is flashing the crane needs to be homed (Verify stands are in place see figure G drawing page 12) Before homing you will need to remove camera from head because the leveling actuator will fully extend, putting a heavy load on the nut inside the actuator. Next press the green button and the crane will start moving. Drawing page 17 The crane will reset all four axes one at a time. Once this is complete the machine should be in home position (see figure G.) and the green light will illuminated. Now it is safe to reinstall the camera. When power is applied and the Blue light comes on, the crane needs to be rebooted. (restarted) This should only happen if there has been a software update or a component inside the electronics box has been replaced. Turn off power wait about 10 seconds turn power back on. Next the green light should be flashing. (See above instructions for homing)

10) Install counter weight mount rods; (see figure M and N) drawing page 18 11) Loading counter weights; (see figure G) drawing page 12
The exact required weights will vary according to camera weight Divide weights equally between the two counter weight mounting rods. Load ballast on operator rod as required. (see figure G) Balancing crane will require extending and retracting crane while exchanging ballast amounts until crane is balanced in any position. The Position Monitoring system determines how the crane electronically monitors axis location during operation. If for any reason one of the axis loses position or balance with one of the other axis, the pin will drop and lock the system in place. (see figure D) drawing page 8 Contact Cammate before attempting to reset the system.

12) Position monitoring system instructions (see figure E) drawing page 9

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Preventive Maintenance
13) Service for screw drive system (see figures Q,U) drawing page 20 and 24
There are three screw drive systems one for each axis. Recommended maintenance is keeping the nut and screw dry and clean. There are six linear rails and each rail has two linear bearings. Recommended maintenance is to keep clean and lubricated, using lithium grease No. 2. Lubricate on a yearly bases or every 100km traveled. apply lubrication; (see figures S) drawing page 22 Lubrication recommended by manufacturer: Lithium soap based grease No. 2.

14) Service for linear rail system (see figures R, S, T) drawing page 21, 22 and 23

Diagnostics
15) Electronically monitoring of systems (see figure L.1) drawing page 18
Crane can be connected to the internet via the Ethernet port. Software and firmware updates can be down loaded quickly. In the event there is a mechanical or electronic problem, the electronic monitoring system will aid in diagnosing the problem. Contact Cammate to arrange internet diagnosis. Do not attempt this without contacting Cammate as you may void the warranty.

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