ZHIYUN TransMount CRANE 3S Servo Zoom & Focus Motors User Guide

Product List

Before using this product, please check carefully that all the following items are included in the product package. In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent.

• TransMount Servo Focus Motor (Lite) x1
• TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Motor (Max) x1
• Gear Ring x2
• Control Cable x2
• Round Rod x4
• Support Bracket x4

Product Description

TransMount Servo Focus Motor (Lite) x1 (model: CMF-03)

This motor features a control gear, round rod attachment points, support bracket attachment points, and locking screws for the bracket and motor. It also includes a status indicator and a USB-C interface. (Diagrams show detailed views of the motor with labeled components like Control Gear, Round Rod, Support Bracket, Locking Screw for Bracket, Status Indicator, USB-C Interface, and Locking Screw for motor).

TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Motor (Max) x1 (model: CMF-04)

Similar to the Lite version, this motor includes a control gear, round rod and support bracket attachment points, and locking screws. It also features a status indicator and a USB-C interface. (Diagrams show detailed views of the motor with labeled components like Control Gear, Round Rod, Support Bracket, Locking Screw for Bracket, Status Indicator, USB-C Interface, and Locking Screw for motor).

Product Specifications

CMF-03 Specifications

CMF-04 Specifications

Installation

Locking Screw Specification: Locking Screw for Bracket: M4 x12, Locking Screw for motor: M4 x15. The length of the two locking screws are different; please use them correctly.

Round Rod Specification: Stud: M10 x1; screw tight in right direction. Threaded Hole: M10 x1; screw tight in right direction.

Status Indicator: Slow Blinking: Normal, Fast Blinking: In Upgrade, Solid Light: Malfunction.

1. Install the round rods to the quick release plate. Screw tight the round rods with an M2.5 wrench to secure the setup. (Illustration shows round rods being attached to a plate using a wrench).
2. Loosen the locking screws for the support brackets, then install the brackets to the round rods. Ensure the first two support brackets are pressed tightly to the quick release plate. Finally, install two more round rods to the support brackets and tighten the screws for the support brackets. (Illustration shows attaching brackets to rods and then adding more rods).
3. Loosen the locking screws for the motors (Lite and Max). Insert the motors to the appropriate positions on the round rods and tighten the screws. (Illustration shows motors being mounted onto the rod system). For cinema cameras, extend the round rods with additional rods from the CRANE 3S package to allow more adjustment space for the motors. The specifications of round rods are the same.
4. Install the lens support and lens support base plate to the round rods. Adjust the lens support to an appropriate position. Install the lens support base plate to secure the whole setup. (Illustration shows attaching lens support components to the rod system). For cinema cameras and long-focus lenses, extend the round rods with additional rods from the CRANE 3S package to allow more adjustment space for the lens support. The specifications of round rods are the same.
5. Fit the gear rings to the appropriate positions on the focus ring and zoom ring of the camera lens, then tighten the gear ring. (Illustration shows gear rings being placed around camera lens rings).

Gear Ring Synchronization:

• The control gears of the Servo Focus Motor and Servo Zoom/Focus Motor should fit the gear rings on the camera lens to ensure the two rings move synchronously and smoothly.
• To avoid interference from the gear ring tails with motor rotation, manually rotate the gear rings before clamping the control gears to confirm the start and end positions of the focus or zoom range. Adjust the tail positions of the gear rings accordingly.

6. Loosen screws for the bracket to adjust the position of motors and the lens. Ensure the gear rings fit the control gears. Tighten the screws. When the positions of motors and lens support are fixed, the motors are able to control the focus and zoom. (Illustration shows final adjustments and connections).

7. Mount the quick release plate with the camera and motors onto CRANE 3S. Follow the instructions to balance the setup.

8. Connect the motors and the stabilizer with USB-C cables. (Illustration shows USB-C cables connecting motors to the stabilizer).

How to Use

In default situations, motors will automatically turn on when the stabilizer is powered on, provided they are properly connected. Rotate the focus wheel to adjust the Servo Focus Motor (Lite). Press the zoom button on the CRANE 3S to adjust the Servo Zoom/Focus Motor (Max). (Diagrams show a hand operating a focus wheel and pressing a zoom button on a gimbal handle).

Firmware Update:

The firmware for the motors is included in the CRANE 3S firmware. If updates are available for both the stabilizer and motors, you can update the motor firmware directly through the CRANE 3S SmartSling Handle.

Connect the Lite (CMF-03) or Max (CMF-04) motor to the stabilizer correctly. Note that motors can only be updated one by one. Enter the menu to select: focus > Lite > Max > upgrade. After selection, the motor's status indicator will blink fast. Complete the update by restarting the stabilizer. (Diagram shows a motor connected via USB-C cable to a stabilizer for firmware updates).

⚠️ When updating the motor, please ensure the name of the motor corresponds to the one in the menu. Otherwise, the performance of the motor may be affected or malfunction may occur.

Disclaimer and Warning

Thank you for purchasing ZHIYUN TransMount CRANE 3S Servo Zoom & Focus Motors. This information affects your safety and legal rights. Read this instruction carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may result in serious injury or damage.

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Warnings: Read the ENTIRE User Guide to become familiar with the product's features before operating. Incorrect operation can lead to product damage, personal property damage, or serious injury. This is a sophisticated product requiring caution, common sense, and basic mechanical ability. It is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or in ways not instructed.

The safety guidelines herein contain instructions for safety, operation, and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup, or use.

Safe Operation Guidelines

CAUTION:

1. The Focus and Zoom Combo Kits are high-precision control devices. Damage may occur if dropped or subjected to external force, potentially causing malfunction.
2. Ensure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when the Focus and Zoom Combo Kits are turned on.
3. The Focus and Zoom Combo Kits are not waterproof. Prevent contact with any liquid or cleaner. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
4. Protect the Focus and Zoom Combo Kits from dust and sand during use.

Warranty Information

Warranty Period:

• Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service for quality defects found within 15 days of receipt.
• Customers are entitled to free repair service from ZHIYUN for products proven defective in material or workmanship during normal usage within the valid warranty period (12 months from the date of sale). Warranty period may vary by product component and country of purchase. Contact ZHIYUN's after-sales service or place of purchase for details.

Warranty Exclusions:

• Products subjected to unauthorized repair, misuse, collision, neglect, mishandling, soaking, accident, or unauthorized alteration.
• Products subjected to improper use or whose labels/security tags are torn off or altered.
• Products whose warranty has expired.
• Products damaged due to force majeure (fire, flood, lightning, etc.).

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1. If a problem occurs after purchase, contact a local agent for assistance or ZHIYUN customer service via email at SERVICE@ZHIYUN-TECH.COM or website at www.zhiyun-tech.com.
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FCC Caution

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.