UPPER CAMERA PLATFORM
This “Ultra low profile”, drop in style upper camera platform (UCP) has a single quick locking
clamp securing the camera plate in seconds. You will also notice that there is no flexing anywhere, and is
the lightest and lowest profile design in the industry. This allows you to use the shortest center post with
the heaviest of cameras.
After 18 years of operating Ultimate systems we have yet to see any vibration transmitted to the
camera no matter the camera weight, speed of travel, camera angle, or directional changes. This unique
UCP design however is only part of the overall design that makes this system’s stability second to none.
The quick release upper camera platform (UCP) is simply removed by unscrewing the knurled
locking ring and lifting off the post mount. Internal cable circular connectors are keyed so when
reattaching the post to the platform simply spin the post a few degrees if needed, allowing the
interconnection. The aluminum post mount is keyed and fits into the registration pin. Make sure you
securely tighten down the knurled locking ring, a firm hand tightening is all you will need.
There is no need to over tighten the Kipp handle on the dovetailed locking clamp. The Urethane
on the face of the clamp will hold the camera plate with light clamping pressure. Over time you may need
to replace this Kipp handle. The stud is made from soft zinc steel, the insert in the stage is hardened
stainless steel or alloy steel. By design, the Kipp handles stud will wear out first.
After a few years, if you find yourself over tightening the Kipp handle and the dovetail is sliding, or
the clamp is hanging up on the stainless steel shoulder bolts, you may need to simply adjust the two set
screws that keep the clamp in alignment. They are located on the side of the clamp. (See Adjusting
dovetail clamp at the end of this manual)
It takes only 3.5 revolutions to go from fully engaged to fully open on the Kipp handles 10-32 stud
to engage or release the camera dovetail plate. It takes ¾-1 revolution to loosen the camera plate. I
mention this because in low mode you will not want to turn the Kipp handle more than two full revolutions
when using XCS camera plates in low mode to loosen.
On the three 6-32 tapped holes for the receiver bracket on the front of the platform the screw
should not exceed .25” into the platform.
Front view Rear view
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All composite video inputs and outputs are correctly wired through distribution amplifiers, using 75 ohm
conductors. The HDSDI BNC loops through to the lower electronics housing HD BNC connector. This
bypasses the sled electronics.
2
12/24 accessory pwr. 2 amp max
HDSDI / Composite
loop through
12 Vdc / video out for transmitter
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