RTMOTION MK3.x User's Guide

RTMOTION MK3.xLens Control SystemUser Guide REVISION: 2013-09-05www.rtmotion.com/support

M K 3 . x C o n t r o l l e rOperation1 Power OnHold down the POWER button for 2 seconds to turn the unit ON / OFF.2 Camera Run/ StopPress the REC b

M K 3 . x C o n t r o l l e rCONTROLLER MENUPress the MENU button to enter the menu.You can then navigate with the UP, DOWN and SET buttons.To go ba

M K 3 . x C o n t r o l l e rLow Battery IndicationThe Controller will give a warning and automatically shut down when the battery voltage falls to

M K 3 . x R e c e i v e r MK3.x ReceiverThe MK3.1 Receiver is a unique, ultra-compact design. From version MK3.1, the antenna is integral and the l

M K 3 . x R e c e i v e r OperationConnectionMOTORSLemo 0B 4-pin Any motor can connect to any port.PWRHirose HR10 4-pin Power Input, 1=GND, 4= Volt

M K 3 . x M o t o rMK3.x MotorA powerful and quiet lens motor with smooth performance. The brush-less vector-drive gives unparalleled s

M K 3 . x M o t o r Accuracy & Electronic Backlash CompThe MK3 motor features a high-precision encoder that will never lose steps. If you see

Slave Controller – Thumbwheel MK1Features- Strong, lightweight Alu construction. Knurled thumb/finger wheel.- Bracket sized for common professional st

A u x P o r t s5 Aux PortsThe AUX port is a multi-use port, supporting the use of Analogue controllers (Knob/pot, Rocker, Force Joystick), W

A u x P o r t sSetting the AUX PORT's ModeThe AUX port must be in the correct mode. The setting is remembered after power-cycling. To configu

M K 3 . x L e n s C o n t r o l S y s t e m1 MK3.x Lens Control SystemTable of Contents1. MK3.x Lens Control System...

U p d a t i n g F i r m w a r e s6 Updating FirmwaresIntroductionThis guide will take you step by step through the process of updating the firmware

U p d a t i n g F i r m w a r e sUpdating The Controller Firmware1. Run the Program.2. Make sure the controller is turned off.3. Connect the USB cab

U p d a t i n g F i r m w a r e sUpdating The Receiver1. Run the Program.2. Make sure the receiver is not powered and that no motors are atta

U p d a t i n g F i r m w a r e sUpdating a Motor1. Run the Program.2. Make sure the Receiver is not powered and that no motors are attached.3. Conn

U p d a t i n g F i r m w a r e sFirmware Updating TroubleshootingI get an “This application has failed to start because...” error.You may need to i

U p d a t i n g F i r m w a r e sI'm still having problems.Please contact us at [email protected] help us diagnose the p

M e n u T r e e7 Menu TreeRECALIB This is a short-cut to the MOTORS > RECALIB menu (below).CAMERA Select which CAMERA is attached to the RECEIVE

M e n u T r e einside the motor. SCREEN Change OLED settingsHIGH Full brightness for daytime. Status LED also bright.LOW Low brightness for night/in

M e n u T r e edoes not have an 5 pin AUX port, you will not have this menu.MODE What function to assign to the AUX PORT?OFF Disable the AUX port.WI

M e n u T r e emode is used).8 Technical ReferenceCompatibility GuidanceMotorsAll MK3.x generation motors will work with any MK3.x

Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e 2 Quick Start Guide Initial Setup1 Plug 12V into the RECEIVER's “PWR” port.Max voltage is 17V. If the voltage

Te c h n i c a l R e f e r e n c ePin-OutsController MK3.0WIRED-MODE SOCKET—Lemo 4-pin 0B1GND2Signal A3Signal B4Early models, Not connected.Later mo

Te c h n i c a l R e f e r e n c eReceiver MK3.03x MOTOR SOCKETS—Lemo 4-pin 0B1GND2Signal A3Signal B4 Power OUTPWR SOCKET—Hirose HR10 4-pin1GND2(nc)

Te c h n i c a l R e f e r e n c eReceiver MK3.13x MOTOR SOCKETS—Lemo 4-pin 0B1GND2Signal A3Signal B4 Power OUTPOWER SOCKET—Hirose HR10 4-pin1GND2CA

Te c h n i c a l R e f e r e n c eSizes & WeightsPART APPROX SIZE APPROX WEIGHTController MK30 140x70x30mm (ex. knob).170x115x85mm (inc. knob an

Te c h n i c a l R e f e r e n c eMotor Cable 34gAll Run/Stop Cables 30- 39gSlave Cable 37gXLR Power Cable 66gSony F55 Cable 41gRed Epic +1 Cable 42

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g9 TroubleshootingTable of Contents9. Troubleshooting...

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g4 The Motor is in a strange mode, it is slow (or very fast)Each motor is given a RESPONSE, and the motor remembers its res

A d d i t i o n a l I n f o r m a t i o n10Additional InformationUsage & EnvironmentThe system should not be opened, doing so can cause damage o

S y s t e m O v e r v i e w3 System OverviewIntroductionThe RTMOTION MK3 Lens Control system is optimised for high-end Wireless and Wired remote con

S y s t e m O v e r v i e wReceiver UnitOffloading some electronics into the smart motors has enabled us to dramatically shrink

S y s t e m O v e r v i e wUsage Chart6

C o m p o n e n t s4 ComponentsTable of ContentsMK3.x Controller ...

M K 3 . x C o n t r o l l e rMK3.x Controller The MK3.x CONTROLLER gives from 3 to 6 axis control.Note: Picture shows MK31/Z variant with optional F

M K 3 . x C o n t r o l l e rThere are however significant ergonomic advantages to industry standard controls, so for fine control it is r