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SKATER Control

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 or for operating a turntable.

Highlights

		- 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

	- 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.

Order Information

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Art. No.

Description

		23786	SKATER Control incl. Skater Control Unit (SCU) and Control cable SCU/Motor Usable for Skater Mini, Skater junior with motor (#21821) or for Skater Turntable (# 23137)
		20173	Update cable for skater Control Note: Software download from www.pstechnik.de
		21821	SKATER Motor incl. drive gear 0.8
		19920	Power cable 24V RS RS 3-pin male / RS 3-pin female
		22218	Power cable 24V RS RS 3-pin / Fischer 5-pin
		22280	Power cable 24V XLR Fischer 5-pin / XLR 3-pin
		22282	Power cable 12V XLR 4-pin Fischer 5-pin / XLR 4-pin
		22283	Power cable 12V XLR 5-pin Fischer 5-pin / XLR 4-pin
		22284	Power cable 12V Fischer 11-pin Fischer 5-pin / Fischer 11-pin
		22546	Power cable 12V PowerTap (RS 3-pin male / Anton Bauer PowerTap male)
		22103	Power cable „Open End“ Fischer 5-pin / open end
		22109	Motor cable for Heden digital motor

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