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Freedom 2000 Hardware Setup Documentation

Thank you for purchasing a Mill-Shf Technologies product. In this document you will find detailed instructions for the setup and operation of the Freedom 2000 Internet Controlled Pan/Tilt Mount. Installation and setup of this product requires no special tools, and should take less than 10 minutes. Please follow the instructions carefully.

If you have any questions regarding the Freedom 2000 Internet Controlled Pan/Tilt Mount that are not addressed in this document, please consult our troubleshooting section. If you still have questions, please contact our technical support department, or fill out our contact form.

Contents

Introduction
Unpacking
Setup

Introduction

The Freedom 2000 Internet Controlled Pan/Tilt Mount is most commonly connected to a computer in one location (server) and then controlled by a computer in another location (client), via the Internet. However, if desired the pan/tilt mount can be connected to and controlled by a single computer. These instructions explain how to connect the device to a computer. Whether the server and client computers are the same or unique, the Freedom 2000 is connected to the computer in the same manner.

Once the device is connected to a computer and the software is installed, the device can be operated through a web browser on any computer connected to the Internet. The features of the software are described in the software section.

Unpacking

When you receive your Freedom 2000 Internet Controlled Pan/Tilt Mount, it should contain the following components:

Item	Quantity

Freedom 2000 Internet Controlled Pan/Tilt Mount	1
DC Wall Transformer	1

If you specified in your order that you want the standard Ľ"-20 tripod stud on your pan/tilt mount, you should also find two black o-rings taped to the side of your pan/tilt mount. These o-rings will be used to ensure the payload remains secured to the mount during operation. If you requested the universal mounting strap option, your package should include one Velcro strap for securing the payload to the mount, as well as two Velcro coins with adhesive backing that will be placed on the top and bottom of your intended payload. You will also need to provide a standard male-female parallel port cable.

Make sure that the components listed above are present in your package. Take care not to drop or otherwise damage the components when removing them from their packaging. If any of the components are damaged or missing upon arrival, please contact us at tech@mill-shaf.com

Hardware Setup

Once the components are removed from their packaging, place the pan/tilt mount on a desktop, tabletop, or other flat surface. Connect one end of the parallel port cord to an open parallel port on the back of the server computer. Holding the pan/tilt mount by its base, connect the other end of the parallel port cord to the parallel port on the base of the pan/tilt mount.

Plug the DC Wall Transformer into a standard 120V, 60Hz outlet to supply power to the mount. Holding the pan/tilt mount by its base, connect the power supply to the pan/tilt mount at the power supply jack in the base of the mount.

Check to make sure all connections are secure and that the pan/tilt mount is on a level surface.

Note: Do not place the mount near the edge of high surfaces or in windowsills where it may be subject to falling. Also, do not position the mount upside-down or on its side during operation.

The camera can be connected to the mount in one of two ways, depending upon whether your mount is has the standard, Ľ"-20 tripod stud, or if it is equipped with Velcro for a more universal mounting option. The two methods of securing a camera to the mount are described below.

For standard tripod stud:

First check to see that one of small, rubber o-rings is in place at the base of the tripod stud. This o-ring keeps the camera from slipping and allows the camera to be pointed in the correct direction relative to the mount without the danger of over-tightening. Once the o-ring is in place, screw the camera onto the tripod stud in the center of the bracket-arm of the mount. Tighten the camera down until it holds snugly on the tripod stud and is positioned with the lens facing perpendicular to the bracket-arm and away from the parallel port and power jack on the base of the mount.

If the desired combination of direction and snugness of fit cannot be obtained easily, unscrew the camera from the mount and place another o-ring on the tripod stud. This will change the point at which the camera becomes tight, and should allow you to position the camera correctly.

For universal Velcro option:

Remove the adhesive backing from the softer (loop) Velcro coin and place this coin on the bottom center of your camera. Remove the adhesive backing from the stiffer (hook) Velcro coin and place this coin on the top center of your camera. Positioning the camera so that the lens is pointing perpendicular to the bracket-arm of the pan/tilt mount and away from the parallel port and power jack on the base of the pan/tilt mount, secure the Velcro coin on the bottom of the camera to the small patch of Velcro near the center of the bracket-arm of the pan/tilt mount. Holding the camera in the desired final position, secure the Velcro strap included with your pan/tilt mount to the Velcro coin on top of your camera and the two Velcro patches on either side of the bracket-arm of the pan/tilt mount. Check to be sure that the camera is held securely in place by the Velcro strap, and that it is oriented properly with respect to the pan/tilt mount. If necessary, loosen the Velcro strap and reposition the camera.

At this point your camera or other payload should be securely attached to your pan/tilt mount, and the power supply and parallel port cables should be connected to the base of the mount. If you encounter difficulty in setting up the hardware, see the section on Troubleshooting, or contact us at tech@mill-shaf.com