Atlas Modular Slider – Camera Cranes & Dollies

The unit ships with a cart designed for turret/heavy camera payloads. Verify your specific camera head's weight and mounting interface against the cart's load rating and mounting plate specifications before deployment. The modular design allows head swapping, but you must confirm mechanical interface compatibility and re-balance the carriage for safe operation across the 4m travel distance.

The Atlas ATLAS MODULAR SLIDER SLIDEKAMERA includes cable trunking for 2x 12G SDI and 2x RJ45 connections. This supports dual-link 4K or redundant HD feeds into broadcast routers. Confirm your router's input format and SDI generation before integration. The trunking runs the 4m slider length; plan cable slack and management for repeatable positioning in live productions.

Verified specifications do not detail the control protocol (analog, Ethernet, proprietary). Before purchase, request the exact motor control interface, required controller model, and whether it supports industry-standard protocols (RS-422, Ethernet, DMX). Integration with your existing pan/tilt control infrastructure depends entirely on this specification—clarify with the supplier immediately.

The Atlas ATLAS MODULAR SLIDER SLIDEKAMERA motor is slider-specific; synchronized motion with your camera head requires external control architecture (often a motion controller or RCP). Confirm whether your turret supports analog or digital sync input, and whether the slider controller can slave to an external timecode or genlock reference for repeatable multi-axis choreography.

The unit comprises 2x 2m rail sections (4m total), a cart, transport fly, 8x 50cm feet, and 2 pelicases. Verify your OB van interior length and doorway dimensions accommodate the assembled rails and cart. The modular rail design enables breakdown, but plan assembly time. Studio floor requires level concrete; the feet provide stability for live crane operation.

Specifications do not confirm motor voltage, current draw, or speed. Request motor type (AC/DC), required power connection, running duty cycle, and whether braking is motorized or mechanical. For OB deployment, confirm power distribution compatibility with your generator setup. Clarify operational limits: maximum speed, acceleration ramp, emergency stop functionality, and duty rating for continuous-motion vs. choreographed-shot use.

The trunking is specified for 2x 12G SDI and 2x RJ45 only. If your workflow requires fiber (LC/SC connectors) or ST 2110 Ethernet, the existing trunking cannot natively support these without external breakout. Evaluate whether you can run additional conduit alongside the slider rails or adapt the trunking design. This is a long-term scalability constraint.

The Atlas ATLAS MODULAR SLIDER SLIDEKAMERA is in excellent condition, but verify motor brushes, bearing lubrication intervals, and cable bend-radius life from the manufacturer. Confirm availability of replacement bearings, motor couplings, and SDI/RJ45 connector backplates locally. For mission-critical live events, establish a serviceability agreement and maintain spare cart wheels and brake components on-site.

The specification lists one unit only. For redundancy in live OB, you would need a second Atlas ATLAS MODULAR SLIDER SLIDEKAMERA and dual-path routing (separate SDI feeds, independent motor control). Plan for manual fallback if the primary slider motor fails. Confirm whether the control system supports automatic failover or requires operator intervention to switch to a backup slider.

Yes. Our used and ex-demo units undergo a full functional inspection — sensors, video outputs, control signals, optics and mechanics — including a colorimetry and sensitivity test. Each product is tested by our technicians and comes with a 90-day warranty. Contact us for the specific warranty terms of the unit you are interested in.