The SKATER® Control Unit (SCU) is a single axis remote control unit which allows to execute smooth camera moves on your SKATER® Mini Camera Dolly. It can also be used to control a SKATER® Turntable, the image rotation on the SKATER® Scope or act as a progammable zoom control.
Key Features
Convert your SKATER Mini into a motorized dolly
Programmable start and stop positions
Smooth accelerations and decelerations fully adjustable
Needs only seconds to be programmed
Can be used as a programmable zoom control
Support of P+S Motor, Heden Digital Motor und Arri CLM-2
Details
Start and stop positions can be easily stored as well as operating speed and ramps for acceleration and deceleration. With Limits on the dolly movement is limited between two predefined positions. With this function you can precisely stop in your final image composition and the dolly will exactly hit its focus mark. The built-in ramp function determines the amount of ease in and ease out on the move to ensure soft starts and stops.
All motion and any change of adjustments is controlled via a large jog wheel. With a Flip Direction (Flip Dir.) switch the orientation of the jog wheel can be altered. A clear multi-colored LED bar indicates the current position of any rogrammed move.
The input voltage can range from 10 V to 35 V. An internal power booster brings up the voltage to a value of 26 V to maintain constant performance in case of low input voltage.
The SKATER Control Unit can also function as a programmable single axis control unit on the image rotation of the SKATER Scope or for operating a SKATER Turntable. When the Zoom Cal. button is pushed, the system checks for
mechanical end stops on a zoom lens. In this mode the SKATER Control Unit will act as a sophisticated programmable zoom lens control.
SKATER®Motor and third party motors
The SKATER Motor is an affordable digital motor, which has an optimized performance together with the SKATER Control Unit. An internal RS connector allows to directly power motor and SCU from the camera. Arri CLM-2 and digital Heden motors are also supported by the SCU. The motor holder is a universal mounting bracket for all sorts of motors, available with 19 mm or 15 mm rods, allowing to also work with analogue systems (e.g. an analogue microforce system).
Performance
SKATER Control Unit and the SKATER Motor will reach a maximum speed of 0.5m/sec and work for weight of up to 25 kg. Please note that even if the motor precisely hits its position mark, slight drifts on a smooth surface might occur, depending on weight, adjusted speed and the kind of surface. In any case, it is recommended to work with position marks to quickly reset to the original position.
SCU with SKATER Motor:
When used with the original SKATER Motor the SCU is usually powered through a 3pin RS connector cable (#19920) utilizing the power from the camera, which can range from 10V - 35V. Only one cable (#22100) runs between SCU (#21502) and SKATER Motor on the SKATER Mini Dolly.
Alternatively the SCU and the SKATER Motor can be powered through an external battery (cables see list below). With Arri cameras the run function can be activated.
SCU with third party motor:
When a third party motor is used (e.g. Hédén digital motor) together with the SCU, both are powered with one cable from an external battery or the camera. When connected to the camera, camera run functions on Arri cameras are available.
Wireless control with cmotion
When used together with a cmotion wireless Lens Control System, the SCU can be directly connected to the hand unit coperate. All functions are transmitted wireless to the receiver camin and the SKATER Motor would use the 3rd axis, usually used for the zoom lens. This confi guration works as well with a Arri CLM2 or Hédén digital motor.
More information coming soon
Technical Specifications
Input voltage range
10 V – 35 V
Power supply
From camera or ext. battery (12V- 35V)
Adjustable functions
Speed, Start/Stop ramp
Memory functions
Start and Stop position
Max. speed
0.5m/sec (with load of 25 kg / 55 lbs)
Remote Control
Film camera RUN button
Accessories
Order No. 23786 SKATER Control incl. - Skater Control Unit (SCU) - Control cable SCU/Motor NOTE: Usable for Skater Mini, Skater Junior with motor (#21821) or for Skater Turntable (# 23137)
Order No. 21821 SKATER Motor incl. drive gear 0.8
Order No. 19920 Power Cable, 24 V RS (RS 3-pin male / RS 3-pin male)
Order No. 22218 Power Cable 24V RS (RS 3-pin / Fischer 5-pin) supports start/stop function
Order No. 22280 SKATER Control Power Cable, 24V XLR 3-pin (Fischer 5-pin / XLR 3-pin)
Order No. 22282 SKATER Control Power Cable, 12V XLR 4-pin (Fischer 5-pin / XLR 4-pin)
Order No. 22283 SKATER Control Power Cable, 12V XLR 5-pin (Fischer 5-pin / XLR 4-pin)
Order No. 22284 SKATER Control Power Cable, 12V Fischer 11-pin (Fischer 5-pin / Fischer 11-pin)
Order No. 22546 SKATER Control Power Cable, 12V PowerTap (RS 3-pin male / Anton Bauer PowerTap male)
Order No. 22109 SKATER Control Motor Cable - Heden for Hédén digital motor
Downloads
06.09.2007 User Manual for Skater Control2 User Manual Download Link271 KBLogin Required
26.06.2008 Tech Info for Skater Control Software Update Download Link26 KBLogin Required
26.06.2008 Tech Info for Skater Control Update Download Link1,6 MB
18.03.2009 Brochure for Skater Product Family Download Link1,44 MB
Where to Buy
Available through the P+S TECHNIK sales team or its special resellers Contact
