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Chapter 4: Installation & Setup
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<min> is the number returned by the PN query and <max> is the number returned by the PX
query). If needed, enter H to stop the PTU immediately.
If the load is too heavy or moving too quickly, the PTU will lose synchronization, which will be
audible as a grinding sound from the PTU motors. Stop the test immediately if this occurs, and refer
to “Heavy-Payload Operation” on page 28 and “Battery Powered Operation” on page 29..
5. If the PTU passes the above pan and tilt axis load handling tests, you are ready to begin controlling
your payload using the commands described in the Pan-Tilt E Series Command Reference Manual.
WARNING: STOP THE PTU IMMEDIATELY BY EITHER CLICKING HALT (WEB INTERFACE)
OR ISSUING AN H COMMAND (SERIAL INTERFACE) IF THE PAYLOAD IS ABOUT TO
COLLIDE WITH THE PTU AND/OR ANOTHER OBSTACLE. A COLLISION COULD CAUSE A
STRUCTURAL FAILURE THAT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.