FOMEI Ceiling System  Kit - PhotoRobot User Guide

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This user guide describes the main components and installation procedures of the FOMEI rail ceiling light fixture system. The information aims to support PhotoRobot customers in the installation of the ceiling system for mounting professional studio flashes and lights for PhotoRobot. It includes an overview of all main components, and installation steps for the FOMEI Ceiling System Kit 1 (3 x 3m), Kit 2 (3 x 5m), and Kit 3 (5 x 5m).

Note: This assembly guide is a reproduction of official FOMEI documentation. PhotoRobot and FOMEI are long-time partners to ensure excellence in product lighting for PhotoRobot’s automated photography systems. For the official downloadable PDF version from the manufacturer, refer to the FOMEI Lights & Photography Website. 

Important: Before operation, ensure that the product is intact and that there are no missing parts. If there is any defect, please contact FOMEI directly. For warranty and maintenance information of FOMEI products, refer to the documentation provided specifically for your device.

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PhotoRobot - FOMEI Ceiling System Setup

The FOMEI ceiling light fixture system is a professional-quality system of tracks, trolleys, pantographs and other components to simplify work in a photo or film studio. The system consists of three kits of different sizes, which include the following parts and installation procedures. 

Note: It is also possible to complete the ceiling system with other components as required.

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Ceiling System: Kit 1 (3 x 3m)

The FOMEI ceiling light fixture system Kit 1 is 3 x 3 meters, and requires the following components and installation procedures.

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• 4 x track 3m
• 6 x track ceiling fixture
• 4 x double trolley
• 3 x pantograph
• 1 x telescopic rod
• 4 x single trolley
• 12 x trolley with cable fixing
• 55 x pantograph fixing
• 8 x track end
• 4 x reduction with screw
• 4 x safety cable
• 4 x cable 10m

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• FY7936 - double trolley
• FY7935 - single trolley
• FY7951 - fixing for cable to track
• FY7931 - track 3m
• FY7938 - track fixture to ceiling
• FY7939 - cable fixture to pantograph
• FY7942 - reduction
• FY7943 - safety cable
• FY7945 - AC input cord 10m
• FY7952 - track end

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• FY7933 - pantograph
  
  • crossbeam from 395mm to 2030mm
  • maximum load 1-15kg
  • option to regulate skid blockage
  • safety fuse

• FY7934 - telescopic rod
  
  • 3 sections
  • crossbeam from 875mm to 1920mm
  • spring for simplified handling
  • safety fuse

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• The main bearing tracks should be at least 180cm apart from one another. Doing so ensures the correct functionality of the moveable wheels.

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• Note that, considering the minimum rolling resistance, it is necessary for the main tracks to be balanced.

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• Ensure that the main tracks are affixed at a maximum of 50cm from the edge.

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The most appropriate, verified procedure of installing the tracks is as follows.

1. Install the double trolleys, rotated approximately 80 degrees, to one of the tracks affixed to the ceiling.
2. Install the double trolley to the moveable track.
3. Push the moveable track into the double trolley, which is installed in the affixed track.
4. Install the moveable track with trolley in the affixed track.
5. Now, the double trolleys are installed on the affixed tracks and the moveable track is installed in the double trolleys.
6. Proceed likewise for the remaining tracks.

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1. Install the single trolleys /FY7935/ in the track.
2. Install the trolleys with cable fixings in track /FY7951/.
3. Affix the track ends /FY7952/ on both sides of the moveable tracks.
4. Affix pantograph /FY7933/ to the single trolley /FY7935/.
5. Install the cable fixing /FY7939/ to the ledges, which are on the pantograph.

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• Distribute the cable fixings evenly over the tracks.

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• Install the cable into the tracks and pantographs so that the pantograph can move with the cable along the entire track.

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Ceiling System: Kit 2 (3 x 5m)

The FOMEI ceiling light fixture system Kit 2 (3 x 5 meters) requires the following components and installation procedures.

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• 3x track 3m
• 2x track 5m
• 8x track ceiling fixture
• 6x double trolley
• 3x pantograph
• 2x telescopic rod
• 5x single trolley
• 70x pantograph fixing
• 10x track end - 1 pair
• 5x reduction with screw
• 5x safety cable
• 5x cable 10m
• 15x cable trolley

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• FY7936 - double trolley
• FY7935 - single trolley
• FY7951 - fixing for cable to track
• FY7931 - track 3m
• FY7938 - track fixture to ceiling
• FY7939 - cable fixture to pantograph
• FY7942 - reduction
• FY7943 - safety cable
• FY7945 - AC input cord 10m
• FY7952 - track end

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• FY7933 - pantograph
  
  • crossbeam from 395mm to 2030mm
  • maximum load 1-15kg
  • option to regulate skid blockage
  • safety fuse

• FY7934 - telescopic rod
  
  • 3 sections
  • crossbeam from 875mm to 1920mm
  • spring for simplified handling
  • safety fuse

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• The main bearing tracks should be at least 180cm apart from one another. Doing so ensures the correct functionality of the moveable wheels.

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• Note that, considering the minimum rolling resistance, it is necessary for the main tracks to be balanced.

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• Ensure that the main tracks are affixed at a maximum of 50cm from the edge.

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The most appropriate, verified procedure of installing tracks is as follows.

1. Install the double trolleys, rotated approximately 80 degrees, to one of the tracks affixed to the ceiling.
2. Install the double trolley onto the moveable track.
3. Push the moveable track into the double trolley, which is installed in the affixed track.
4. Install the moveable track with trolley in the affixed track.
5. Now, the double trolleys are installed on the affixed tracks and the moveable track is installed in the double trolleys.
6. Proceed likewise for the remaining tracks.

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1. Install the single trolleys /FY7935/ in the track.
2. Install the trolleys with cable fixings in track /FY7951/.
3. Affix the track ends /FY7952/ on both sides of the moveable tracks.
4. Affix pantograph /FY7933/ to the single trolley /FY7935/.
5. Install the cable fixing /FY7939/ to the ledges, which are on the pantograph.

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• Distribute the cable fixings evenly over the tracks.

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• Install the cable into the tracks and pantographs so that the pantograph can move with the cable along the entire track.

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Ceiling System: Kit 3 (5 x 5m)

The FOMEI ceiling light fixture system Kit 3 (5 x 5 meters) requires the following components and installation procedures.

• 5x track 5m
• 8x track ceiling fixture
• 6x double trolley
• 3x pantograph
• 2x telescopic rod
• 5x single trolley
• 70x pantograph fixing
• 10x track end - 1 pair
• 5x reduction with screw
• 5x safety cable
• 5x cable 10m
• 15x cable trolley

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• FY7936 - double trolley
• FY7935 - single trolley
• FY7951 - fixing for cable to track
• FY7931 - track 3m
• FY7938 - track fixture to ceiling
• FY7939 - cable fixture to pantograph
• FY7942 - reduction
• FY7943 - safety cable
• FY7945 - AC input cord 10m
• FY7952 - track end

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• FY7933 - pantograph
  
  • crossbeam from 395mm to 2030mm
  • maximum load 1-15kg
  • option to regulate skid blockage
  • safety fuse

• FY7934 - telescopic rod
  
  • 3 sections
  • crossbeam from 875mm to 1920mm
  • spring for simplified handling
  • safety fuse

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• The main bearing tracks should be at least 180cm apart from one another. Doing so ensures the correct functionality of the moveable wheels.

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• Note that, considering the minimum rolling resistance, it is necessary for the main tracks to be balanced.

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• Ensure that the main tracks are affixed at a maximum of 50cm from the edge.

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The most appropriate, verified procedure of installing the tracks is as follows.

1. Install the double trolleys, rotated approximately 80 degrees, to one of the tracks affixed to the ceiling.
2. Install the double trolley onto the moveable track.
3. Push the moveable track into the double trolley, which is installed in the affixed track.
4. Install the moveable track with trolley in the affixed track.
5. Now, the double trolleys are installed on the affixed tracks and the moveable track is installed in the double trolleys.
6. Proceed likewise for the remaining tracks.

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1. Install the single trolleys /FY7935/ in the track.
2. Install the trolleys with cable fixings in track /FY7951/.
3. Affix the track ends /FY7952/ on both sides of the moveable tracks.
4. Affix pantograph /FY7933/ to the single trolley /FY7935/.
5. Install the cable fixing /FY7939/ to the ledges, which are on the pantograph.

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• Distribute the cable fixings evenly over the tracks.

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• Install the cable into the tracks and pantographs so that the pantograph can move with the cable along the entire track.

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Final Notes

For official documentation from the manufacturer and warranty information for your specific FOMEI device, visit the official FOMEI website at fomei.com.