Waterbird XL User manual
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Multi Slider XL
User Manual
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................- 1 -
2. System Overview and Components ............................................................................................ - 2 -
3. Technical Data .............................................................................................................................- 3 -
3.1 Carriage ...................................................................................................................................- 3 -
3.2 Chain Segments....................................................................................................................... - 3 -
3.3 End Parts..................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.4 Belt...........................................................................................................................................- 4 -
4. Setup............................................................................................................................................ - 5 -
4.1 Assembling the Track ..............................................................................................................- 5 -
4.2 Mounting the Track................................................................................................................. - 7 -
4.2.1 Mounting the Track to Tripods............................................................................................- 8 -
4.2.2 Mounting the Track to ground plates ................................................................................. - 9 -
4.3 Slide in the Rails.....................................................................................................................- 10 -
4.4 Installing the carriage............................................................................................................- 10 -
4.5 Mounting the belt .................................................................................................................- 12 -
4.6 Connecting the Cables...........................................................................................................- 13 -
4.6.1 Supply ................................................................................................................................- 13 -
4.6.2 Control line........................................................................................................................- 13 -
4.6.3 HMI Control Unit with Joystick or food pedals..................................................................- 14 -
5. Operation ..................................................................................................................................- 15 -
5.1 Initialization of the slider via HMI Control Unit.....................................................................- 15 -
5.2 Operating the slider via HMI Control Unit.............................................................................- 16 -
6. Handling and Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................- 17 -
6.1 Regulatory Hints................................................................................................................- 18 -
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1. Introduction
The Multi Slider XL is a bendable camera slider for professional use. Developed by
professional cameramen, the Multi Slider XL enables linear and curved camera tracks with
one device. Within seconds the Multi Slider XL can be changed from a linear to a curved
slider at any desired radius.
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2. System Overview and Components
The Multi Slider XL is a flexible system with multiple components and segments. Due to this
flexibility the system can be ordered in length up to 100m.
All Multi Slider XL systems include:
•Segments that are connected to each other and build the track.
•End parts that finish the track ends and holding the belt in place
•Rails that are shifted into the track and allows the carriage to move
•Belt that is tightened between the end parts and allows the drive of the carriage
•Carriage that moves on the rails and includes the drive with motor and 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 MSXL
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 MSXL via manual control
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3. Technical Data
3.1 Carriage
Dimensions:
439 x 215 x 170 ( L x W x H ) [mm]
Weight:
5,6 kg
Material:
Aluminum black anodized surface finish
3.2 Chain Segments
Dimensions:
228 x 187 x 78 ( L x W x H ) [mm]
Axis to Axis
distance:
150 mm
Weight:
0.67 kg
Material:
Glass fiber reinforced Polyamide + stainless steel inlays
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3.3 End Parts
Dimensions:
160 x 186 x 78.5 ( L x W x H ) [mm]
Axis to Axis
distance:
150 mm
Weight:
1,1 kg
Material:
Aluminum black anodized surface finish
3.4 Belt
Length:
depending on the ordered slider length
With:
9 mm
Type:
HTD 3M 9 mm
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4. Setup
4.1 Assembling the Track
Segments are put together and fixed with the axis-screws.
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The screw shall be turned until it is flat with the segments surface.
The track can be adjusted to the desired radius and shape before fixing the track by tightening
the screws.
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4.2 Mounting the Track
The track has different options for mounting. One is to use the 3/8” UNC thread to mount the
track on tripods or fixed poles. The two 4,2mm holes can be used to fix the track to
undergrounds via 4mm screws from top or via self-tapping M5 screws from behind an
underground plate.
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4.2.1 Mounting the Track to Tripods
First mount the tripod adapter plate by screw to the middle 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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