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Precautions for safe use
of the DitoGear™ OmniSlider in
non-horizontal operation mode
Please read and follow the guidelines below to use
the DitoGear™ OmniSlider safely in diagonal and
vertical operation modes.
1 When operating vertically or diagonally,
always orient the slider such that the motor
box is situated at the upper end.
2 Prior to connecting or disconnecting power
always ensure that the camera is placed at the
lower end of the slider or, preferably, is detached.
3 Prior to using the device always make
sure that the load does not exceed the
slider’s capacity. Use the joystick to lift the
trolley a few centimeters up and ensure
the motor has sufficient torque to hold
the load. After moving the trolley up put
a small amount of pressure on the trolley
manually downwards and ensure that the
trolley does not fall. Only if you are sure it is
stable proceed operating with your camera in
diagonal or vertical mode.
4 The power of the motor and the maximum
load depends on the current supplied to
the device and the angle in which the slider
is positioned.
5 Disconnecting the power when operating
vertically or diagonally will cause the trolley
and your camera to fall down as the trolley
is held in place only by the motor. Make
sure to secure the power cable to prevent
accidental disconnection.
Caution!
DitoGear is not responsible for any damage
to the camera or other equipment caused by
improper use of the device.
Caution!
INCAUTIOUS USE OF THE SLIDER MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURIES TO YOUR BODY. NEVER PUT
YOUR HANDS OR FINGERS NEAR THE TROLLEY
OR SLIDER TRACK DURING OPERATION!
3. Using the
DitoGear™ OmniSlider
General notes about
using DitoGear™ OmniSlider
The following notes will give you a general under-
standing about the DitoGear™ OmniSlider design
concepts.
Notes on the DitoGear™ OmniSlider Stepper Edition
The specific motor controller frequencies have
been chosen to minimize the negative eect
caused by micro oscilations of the stepper motor
in real time filming modes. However it is possible
that in some combinations of rail length, speed,
weight and architecture of your rig, some artifacts
may appear, degrading your recorded image.
If such a situation occurs, consider changing the
operating speed, adding additional stabilization to
the slider and/or changing the rig configuration
by adding or removing its elements. Placing the
camera on the trolley as low as possible may also
improve the performance.
The DitoGear™ OmniSlider Servo Edition is com-
pletely free from any of the above issues.
Rail design and conservation guidelines
The rail and the trolley, which are essential compo-
nents of the device, are precise and durable units.
Please follow the guidelines below to prolong their
life and get the most of their design.
The trolley is mounted to the rail using an
industrial-grade linear bearing system with auto-
greasing and auto-cleaning mechanism.
When operating in demanding conditions such
as high humidity, light rain, snow or frost, it is also
recommended to perform the manual cleanup and
conservation of the rail after the filming session.
1 It is unlikely that any particles get inside the
bearings system, however, to prolong its life,
we advise to clean the unit of any sand, dust
or other stuff that got into the rail profile.
2 After cleaning the rail, move the trolley 4-8
times across the entire track to spread the
grease evenly.
3 Afterwards, remove the dust and dirt
collected at both sides of the trolley, at the
point of contact with rail, with a soft cloth
or a tissue.
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