Waterbird Multi Slider Swift Manuale utente
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Multi Slider Swift
User Manual
Version 1.0
Copyright © 2021 Waterbird Systems GmbH
www.waterbird.at
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................- 1 -
2. System Overview and Components ............................................................................................ - 2 -
3. Technical Data .............................................................................................................................- 3 -
3.1 Carriage ...................................................................................................................................- 3 -
3.2 Track ........................................................................................................................................ - 3 -
4. Handling.......................................................................................................................................- 4 -
4.1 Radius Adjustment .................................................................................................................. - 4 -
4.2 Mounting the Track.................................................................................................................- 5 -
4.2.1 Mounting the Track to Tripods............................................................................................- 6 -
4.3 Connecting the Cables.............................................................................................................- 7 -
4.3.1 Supply..................................................................................................................................- 7 -
4.3.2 Control line.......................................................................................................................... - 7 -
4.3.3 HMI Control Unit with Joystick or food pedals....................................................................- 8 -
5. Operation ....................................................................................................................................- 9 -
5.1 Initialization of the slider via HMI Control Unit....................................................................... - 9 -
5.2 Operating the slider via HMI Control Unit.............................................................................- 10 -
6. Handling and Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................- 11 -
6.1 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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