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Pan & Tilt Head Shotoku Enters Robotics Camera Market Las Vegas, NV (April 18, 2005) – Shotoku Broadcast Systems, a well-established leader in the camera support arena, has entered the robotic camera market with an intelligently engineered range designed to accommodate a broad cross-section of new and existing robotic customers. The line of robotic pan / tilt heads and control panels - which is compatible with other manufacturers robotic counterparts. Shotoku Broadcast Systems maintains US headquarters in Irvine, CA. “We are delighted to bring a long-overdue robotic choice to the market,” said Naoki Ebimoto, Shotoku Broadcast Systems’ President. “Complementing our existing manual products with a robotic range allows us to offer a complete camera support solution. Providing products compatible with other manufacturers’ equipment gives users a huge economic and operational advantage by enabling them to utilize legacy equipment formerly thought to be near obsolescence.” Pan and Tilt Heads The new range launches with a complement of pan / tilt heads designed for a wide variety of venues, including Legislatures/Parliaments, sports arenas, and all studio environments such as news, talk shows, and virtual reality sets. Control of the heads is accomplished via Shotoku’s own new panels, and may also be controlled by other manufacturers control units. TG-17 Pan / Tilt Head The TG-17 supports up to 33lbs. (15KG) and features an exceptionally precise encoder feedback on the output shaft (better than 1/400 per degree) for robotic and VR applications. TG-18 / TG-19 Pan / Tilt Heads The TG-18 pan / tilt head.supports up to 110lbs. (50kg), while the TG-19 can bear a 154lb. (70Kg) payload. Both heads feature manual operations with adjustable fluid damping, VR capability and a unique ‘Learn Mode’. Control Panels Shotoku’s control panels incorporate numerous advanced, unique facilities including: • SWOOP mode – modified zoom replay trajectory • Automatic selection of the on-air camera • Interface to external control devices such as microphone selection systems • Learn mode with 10 learn sequences. • Linked sequences of 10 shots • Ethernet interconnection to pan / tilt heads for easy control over long distances Multiple control systems and multiple heads can all be controlled via the Network. TR-8S Control Panel The TR-8S is capable of controlling eight or more cameras and can store 900 shots per camera. Ideally suited for Legislatures and Parliaments, the unit uniquely features an “all camera mode” - providing the ability to replay shots on all cameras simultaneously and an interface to microphone selection systems. TR-8T Control Panel with Touch Screen The TR-8T model furnishes control for multiple cameras with an unlimited shot capacity per camera. Video is captured and stored on the touchscreen allowing operators to build a “story board” and easily recall shots with a touch to the monitor. All camera movements are accessed on the touchscreen as well. Facilities exclusive to the units include multiple display modes, single camera mode with LIVE video, additional positional control for precise shots via operator selection, and an interface to external devices such as automation systems. Camera Lens Drives/Interfacing Rounding out Shotoku’s new robotic range are Camera Lens Drives with a direct digital interface via RS 422. The drives also supply a traditional analogue interface for use with other manufacturers equipment. Lens hand controls are interconnected via the system electronics for Learn Mode applications. Shotoku Lens Drive modules for ENG/EFP lenses are available as an option. |
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