What the thread found

• A Bartech digital follow focus system with Heden motors may stop responding during operation and regain connection when the stop slider is moved.
• Intermittent signal loss can sometimes be resolved by recalibrating the handset through a specific procedure involving switch positions and moving the iris slider and focus knob through their full ranges.
• Some Bartech digital handsets with newer radio modules may experience signal dropout after operating for a short period, which may indicate a faulty radio module requiring replacement.
• PLC Electronics handles technical support and warranty service for Bartech equipment.

Depends on

• The initial signal loss issue was resolved by calibration and did not require hardware replacement in at least one case.
• One reported case of signal dropout was attributed to a faulty radio module in the transmitter, which may represent a manufacturing issue specific to certain production batches.
• The scope and frequency of radio module failures is unclear from the discussion.

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Follow Focus

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