Transcript
Vision 3
Vinten
Camera Control Solutions
Vision 3 PAN AND TILT HEAD 3543 MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST PUBLICATION PART No. 3543-9 ISSUE 4 (May 2008) Original Instructions
Vinten
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Foreword This manual provides full and detailed maintenance and spare parts information for the Vinten® Vision® 3 pan and tilt head.
WARNING!: Read the Safety Section on page 5 before using this pan and tilt head or attempting any adjustment or repair.
It is recommended that this manual is read carefully and the illustrations studied prior to operating or servicing the pan and tilt head. Attention to the details contained herein will ensure that the pan and tilt head will operate efficiently with the minimum of attention over a long service life. Particular attention must be paid to cleaning, especially after use in adverse conditions. To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vinten, your local Vinten distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com.
NOTE:
Information contained in this document is subject to change. Vitec Group plc reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering, manufacturing or technology may warrant.
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Contents Page Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Design Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 1 - Introduction and Description Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 2 - Operation General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing the head on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mounting the camera (3/8 in. screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mounting the camera (1/4" pin adaptor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Checking the camera balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pan and tilt drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 3 - Tools and Materials General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Special tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Consumable materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 4 - Repair General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Pan unit assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tilt drag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tilt brake unit assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Balance mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Contents (Cont) Page Balance mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tilt brake unit assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tilt drag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pan unit assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Final assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 5 - Servicing General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Routine checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Brake knob adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Drag control knob adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Changing the balance spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Section 6 - Illustrated Parts List Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ordering spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Main assembly part numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Illustrations Fig 1.1 Fig 2.1 Fig 4.1 Fig 5.1 Fig 5.2 Fig 5.3 Fig 5.4 Fig 5.5 Fig 6.1 Fig 6.2 Fig 6.3 Fig 6.4 Fig 6.5 Fig 6.6 Fig 6.7
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Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional 1/4" pin adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Positioning the spring adjustment ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Brake knob adjustment - early knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Brake knob adjustment - later knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Drag control knob adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Changing the balance spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Main Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Drag Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Brake Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this publication: ac
alternating current
lb
pound (weight)
Amps
LF
Lubricated Friction
AF
across flats
LH
left hand
A/R
as required
MISO
A
ASME assy
American Society of Mech Engineers assembly
BS
British Standard
BA
British Association thread
m mm N NPT NI
metric thread metre millimetre Newton National Pipe thread not illustrated
BSF
British Standard Fine thread
BSP
British Standard Parallel Pipe thread
No.
number
BSW
British Standard Whitworth thread
OD
outside diameter
btn
button
PCB
printed circuit board
chs
cheese
PCD
pitch circle diameter
centre of gravity
pozi
Pozidriv
C of G comp
compression
psi
csk
countersunk
pt
cu
cubic
PTFE
c/w
complete with
PVC
dc
direct current
RH
dia
diameter
ft hd hex
foot head hexagon
pounds per square inch point Polytetrafluoroethylene Polyvinyl chloride right hand
sect
section
skt
socket
SWG thk
standard wire gauge thick
Hz
Hertz (frequency)
UNC
Unified Coarse thread
IC
integrated circuit
UNF
Unified Fine thread
ID
inside diameter
V
Volts
in.
inch
W
Watts
kg
kilogram
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Technical Specification Weight Head
2.3 kg (5.0 lb)
Pan bar
0.2 kg (0.4 lb)
Bowl clamp)
0.14 kg (0.3 lb)
Height to mounting face
12.1 cm (4.76 in.)
Length
12.9 cm (5.08 in.)
Width
14.8 cm (5.83 in.)
Load capacity
Up to 10 kg (22 lb), dependent on spring fitted
Tilt range
±90°
Pan range
360°
Pedestal/tripod fixing
75 mm ball
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Design Improvements Details
Serial No. Information
Improved brake knobs
01022
Improved bowl clamp knob
02610
Changes to slide plate to better accommodate DV cameras
04250
Introduction of new pan bar
06150
Further improvements to bowl clamp knob
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Section 1
Introduction and Description Contents
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction 1 The Vision 3 pan and tilt head is part of a range designed for broadcast professional, corporate and educational use. It is constructed largely in aluminium alloy to produce a robust, lightweight unit. It is available in different balance spring configurations, which enables it to balance a wide range of cameras. 2 Drag is provided by the Vinten lubricated friction (LF) system which allows wide variation of the drag setting on both pan and tilt axes to suit operator preference, and permits “whip” movements to be executed, irrespective of drag setting. Pan and tilt axes are each provided with a brake.
Description 3 The Vision 3 pan and tilt head (Fig 1.1) embodies a spring counterbalance mechanism, LF drag assemblies, brakes on the pan and tilt mechanisms and a camera mounting plate. 4 The balance spring is easily accessible through a plate (7) on the front of the head. A range of springs is available, to suit a wide variety of cameras (See “Main assembly part numbers” on page 41.) 5 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten lubricated friction (LF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs (4)(9) to adjust the drag setting. The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting. Both drag knobs are provided with scales graduated from 0 to 9. 6 Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating levers for both brakes (13)(14) are fitted at the left-hand side of the head. 7 Pan bar mounting points (2) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera mounting platform. A fixed pan bar (10) is supplied and is attached using a pan bar clamp, with angular adjustment available on the mount serrations. A second pan bar may be fitted. 8 The camera is attached to the head by means of a slide plate (6), using the 3/8 in. screws (16) or the 1/4" pin adaptor (12). A clamp (11) is provided to hold the slide plate in position and a lock (15) prevents its inadvertent removal from the head.
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Section 1
(16)
(1)
(15)
(2)
(14)
(3)
(13)
(4)
(12)
(5)
(11)
(6)
(10)
(7)
(9)
(8)
Fig 1.1 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head
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Introduction and Description
9 A ball base and clamp (8) for mounting on a 75 mm bowl is provided. An illuminated level bubble (5) is fitted at the rear of the head. The bubble is illuminated by pressing the switch (3) and extinguishes automatically after approximately 15 seconds. The battery for the system is housed in a compartment in the top of the mechanism housing, closed by a cap (1).
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Section 2
Operation Contents
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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing the head on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mounting the camera (3/8 in. screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mounting the camera (1/4" pin adaptor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Checking the camera balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pan and tilt drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General 1
To identify components, please refer to Fig 1.1.
Installing the head on a tripod 2 The Vision 3 head is supplied with an integral 75 mm ball mount and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod. 3 To install the head, remove the bowl clamp assembly (8) from the head, position the head on the tripod and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below. Level the head with the aid of the level bubble (5) and tighten the bowl clamp. The level bubble may be illuminated by pressing the switch (3). The light will extinguish after 15 seconds.
Mounting the camera (3/8 in. screws) 4 Remove the slide plate (6) from the head by releasing the slide clamp (11), pressing the slide lock release (15) and pulling the plate to the rear. 5 Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the camera's weight using both fixing screws (16). Position the screws as far apart as possible. 6
Set the platform level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes (13)(14).
7 Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring slide release (15) snaps into position.
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Mounting the camera (1/4" pin adaptor) 8 The 1/4" pin adaptor (Fig 2.1) consists of a VHS pin and a 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw connected by a plastic link. To mount the camera using the 1/4" pin adaptor, proceed as follows: 8.1 Remove the slide plate (6) from the head by releasing the slide clamp (11), pressing the slide lock release (15) and pulling the plate to the rear. (6)
(12)
(16)
(11)
(15)
Fig 2.1 Optional 1/4" pin adaptor 8.2
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Remove the two 3/8 in. BSW camera mounting screws (16) from the slide plate
Operation
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Position the 1/4" pin adaptor (12) in the longer slot in the slide plate, with the pin facing forwards.
8.4 Secure the slideplate to the camera with the 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw, ensuring the pin engages in the hole in the camera. 8.5
Set the platform level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes (13)(14).
8.6 Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring slide release (15) snaps into position.
Checking the camera balance 9 The Vision 3 pan and tilt head is available in six different balance spring configurations, which enables it to balance a wide range of cameras. 10 Check the camera balance as follows, remembering to ensure that the pan bar(s) and any ancillary equipment have been fitted:
NOTE:
Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly.
10.1 Reduce tilt drag (9) to minimum. 10.2 Release the tilt brake (14). 10.3 Position the camera correctly on the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (11) and sliding the camera backwards or forward until it balances horizontally. Apply the slide plate clamp (11). 10.4 Using the pan bar, tilt the head backwards and forwards. If the head tends to fall away, a stronger spring should be fitted. If the head tends to spring back, a weaker spring should be fitted See “Changing the balance spring” on page 27..
Pan and tilt brakes 11 Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating levers for the pan brake (13) and tilt brake (14) are fitted at the left-hand side of the head. 12 To apply the brake, turn the lever fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever fully counterclockwise.
WARNING!: When the brakes are not in use, always turn the levers fully counterclockwise. DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag.
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Section 2
Pan and tilt drag 13 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten lubricated friction (LF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes. and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting. 14
Both drag knobs are provided with graduated scales.
15 The tilt drag adjustment knob (9) is on the right-hand side of the head, the pan drag knob (4) is on the rear of the head. The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting. 16 To increase drag, turn the knob clockwise, towards a higher graduation. To decrease drag, turn the knob anti-clockwise, towards a lower graduation.
NOTE:
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Reduce drag to a minimum when the head is out of use for long periods.
Section 3
Tools and Materials General 1 The following special tools and consumable materials will be required for servicing, disassembly, repair, assembly and adjustment.
Special tools 2
No special tools are required
Consumable materials NOTE:
Adhesives and lubricants are not supplied by Vinten and should be obtained under local arrangements. Item
Part No.
Use
Grease, Castrol LM
Z150-122
Lubrication
Loctite 222E
Z002-075
Screw locking
Vinten fluid No. 3
3051-30
Drag fluid
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Section 3
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Section 1
Repair Contents
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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembly Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pan unit assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tilt drag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tilt brake unit assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Balance mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Assembly Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Balance mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tilt brake unit assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tilt drag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pan unit assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Final assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General 1 This section details procedures for disassembly and assembly of the Vision 3 pan and tilt head. Reference is made in the procedures to figures in Section 6 - Illustrated Parts List. 2 The head is constructed from precision components, many of which are of aluminium alloy. Several of the assembly procedures require the use of specific sealants, adhesives or lubricants. It is advised that only experienced and properly equipped personnel with access to all necessary materials and tools should attempt to overhaul, repair or replace components on these heads. The special tools and consumable materials required for work on Vision 3 heads are listed in Section 3 - Tools and Materials.
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WARNING!: To prevent damage to socket screw heads, use the correct hexagonal wrenches and ensure that they are in good condition. The use of ball-ended hexagonal wrenches will aid dismantling and assembly.
Disassembly Platform 3
To remove the platform (Fig 6.2):
NOTE:
Do not remove the slide assembly (28) prior to removing the platform. This will retain the clamping and release components during removal.
3.1 Remove four screws (3) securing platform (4) to tilt drag unit (6) and tilt brake unit (15). Remove platform from head. 4
To dismantle the platform (Fig 6.2): 4.1 Slacken the clamp knob (2) and push in the slide release (26). Pull the platform slide (29) to the rear. 4.2
Remove the slide release (26) and spring (27) from the underside of the platform.
4.3 Pull the slide clamp block (28) off the spigot on the underside of the platform. Remove the screw (1) and pull the platform clamp knob (2) off the slide clamp shaft (31). Screw the shaft out of the platform.
Pan unit assembly 5
To remove the pan unit assembly (Fig 6.2): 5.1
Remove the pan brake knob (See “Brake knob adjustment” on page 23).
5.2
Unscrew and remove the brake shaft (17).
5.3
Remove three screws (14) securing pan drag unit (13) to mechanism housing (8).
5.4
Carefully lift the pan drag unit off the mechanism housing.
5.5 Lift the calliper (10) out of the pan drag unit, taking care to retain the two inner and one outer brake pads (11), (12).
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To dismantle the pan drag unit assembly (Fig 6.3): 6.1 Unscrew the pan drag knob assembly (2) and remove the steel ball (4), the spring (5), two thrust washers (6) and the needle thrust bearing (7). Pull the ‘O’ ring (25) off the shaft of the tilt drag knob assembly. Discard the ‘O’ ring (25). 6.2 If required, slacken the grub screw (3) and pull the pan drag indicator assembly (1) off the pan drag knob assembly (2). 6.3
Remove two plugs (22) from the face of the pan drag housing (20).
6.4
Remove the screw (24) and clamp washer (23) from the end of the pan shaft.
NOTE:
The pan drag unit assembly contains 12 cc of Vinten Fluid No. 3. Be prepared to catch any fluid that may leak from the assembly.
6.5 Tap the exposed end of the pan shaft to separate the spherical base (13) from the pan drag mechanism. 6.6 Remove the drag actuator block (12) and two drag wedges (11) from inside the spherical base (13). Remove two screws (15) securing the drag shoe assembly (16) to the pan drag housing (20). 6.7
Lift off the pan seal plate (17) and remove and discard the ‘O’ ring (10) and the omniseal (18).
6.8
Remove two thrust washers (8) and needle thrust bearing (9).
6.9
Wipe all traces of Vinten Fluid No. 3 from components.
6.10 Remove and discard ‘O’ ring (14) from the pan drag housing (20). If required, remove bearing (21) from the pan drag housing (20).
Tilt drag unit WARNING!: Prior to removal of the tilt drag unit, remove the balance spring.
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To remove the tilt drag unit (Fig 6.2): 7.1
Press down on the dimpled area of the spring cover plate (18) and slide it off.
7.2 Tilt the head to gain access to the spring end cap (21). Unscrew the cap and remove the balance spring (22). 7.3
Remove three screws (5) securing the tilt drag unit (6) to the mechanism housing (8).
7.4 Carefully pull the tilt drag unit assembly (6) off the mechanism housing assembly (8). Slight tapping of the RH side plate may be necessary to free the assembly.
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To dismantle the tilt drag unit assembly (Fig 6.4): 8.1
Remove the blanking cap (27) from the tilt drag assembly
8.2 Remove three screws (21) securing RH side plate (1) to the tilt drag housing (6). Separate RH side plate from tilt drag housing. 8.3 Unscrew the tilt drag knob assembly (25) and remove the steel ball (3), the spring (4), two thrust washers (22) and the needle thrust bearing (23). Pull the ‘O’ ring (24) off the shaft of the tilt drag knob assembly. Discard the ‘O’ ring (24). 8.4 If required, slacken the grub screw (2) and pull the tilt drag indicator assembly (26) off the tilt drag knob assembly (25). 8.5
NOTE:
Remove two plugs (5) from the face of the tilt drag housing (6).
The tilt drag unit assembly contains 9 cc of Vinten Fluid No. 3. Be prepared to catch any fluid that may leak from the assembly.
8.6 Pull apart the tilt drag housing (6) and the mechanism side cover (10). Light tapping is permissible. 8.7
Remove the drag actuator block (17) and two drag wedges (18) from inside the tilt drag housing.
8.8 Remove two screws (9), turn the drag shoe assembly (8) through 90° and pull it off the tilt drag housing. 8.9
Pull out the tilt seal ring (7) and remove and discard the omniseal (20) and the ‘O’ ring (19).
8.10 Wipe all traces of Vinten Fluid No. 3 from components. 8.11 Carefully remove the circlip (12) from the mechanism side cover (10). Pull out the bearing (14), remove the seal shim (11) and remove and discard the omniseal (15).
Tilt brake unit assembly 9
To remove the tilt brake unit assembly: 9.1 Referring to Fig 6.6, remove screw (11) securing the PCB housing (7) to the mechanism housing (4). Move the PCB housing for access to the tilt brake unit screws. 9.2 Referring to Fig 6.5, remove three screws (1) securing tilt brake unit assembly to the mechanism housing (13). 9.3 Carefully pull the tilt brake unit assembly off the mechanism housing. Slight tapping of the LH side plate may be necessary to free the assembly.
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To dismantle the tilt brake unit assembly (Fig 6.5): 10.1 Remove the tilt brake knob (See “Brake knob adjustment” on page 23). 10.2 Turn the tilt brake disc (2) until the brake disc is free of the calliper (11).
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10.3 Pull the tilt brake disc (2) off the LH side plate (4). Light tapping is permissible. If required, remove the bearing (3) from the tilt brake disc. 10.4 Unscrew and remove the brake shaft (5). 10.5 Pull the calliper (11) out of its housing, taking care to retain the one outer and two inner brake pads (10, 12).
Balance mechanism 11
To remove the balance mechanism (Fig 6.2): 11.1 Remove the spring adjustment ring (23) from the actuator shaft (25) and slide off the spring actuator (24). 11.2 Push out the dowel pin (19) and remove the actuator shaft (25) from the mechanism housing (8). 11.3 If required, remove the plain bearing (20) from the actuator shaft (25).
Electrical system 12
To remove the components of the electrical system (Fig 6.6):
NOTE:
The electrical wiring is secured using self-adhesive PTFE film. Note the position for reassembly.
12.1 Remove the battery (2). 12.2 If not already removed, remove screw (11) securing the PCB housing to the mechanism housing (4). 12.3 Pull the push-button cap (6) off the switch on the PCB (9). 12.4 Separate the upper and lower PCB housings (5, 7). 12.5 Remove any PTFE film securing wiring and pull the LED (8) out of its housing. 12.6 Release the battery housing (3) from the mechanism housing (4) by pushing in the clip. Note the polarity and pull off the battery connectors (10). 12.7 The PCB and wiring may now be removed.
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Assembly Electrical system 13
To install the electrical system (Fig 6.6): 13.1 Position the PCB and wiring in the mechanism housing (4). 13.2 Push the battery connectors (10) onto the battery housing (3), observing correct polarity. Push the battery housing into the mechanism housing (4) 13.3 Position the LED (8) in its housing. 13.4 Position the PCB (9) in the upper and lower PCB housings (5, 7). 13.5 Push the push-button cap (7) onto the switch on the PCB mounting. 13.6 Position wires and secure with self-adhesive PTFE film in positions noted during disassembly. 13.7 The remaining components of the electrical system are installed later.
Balance mechanism 14
To install the balance mechanism (Fig 6.2): 14.1 If removed, install plain bearing (20) in actuator shaft (25). 14.2 Lubricate actuator shaft with LM grease and position in mechanism housing (8). Secure with dowel pin (19). 14.3 Slide spring actuator (24) onto actuator shaft (25) and secure loosely with spring adjustment ring (23).
NOTE:
The spring adjustment ring is set and the balance spring installed at the end of the assembly procedure.
Tilt brake unit assembly 15
To assemble the tilt brake unit assembly (Fig 6.5): 15.1 If removed, press the bearing (3) into the tilt brake disc (2). 15.2 Thoroughly clean and degrease two inner brake pads (9) and the outer brake pad (7). Install the brake pads in the pan brake calliper (8). Install a suitable piece of scrap material between the inner and outer brake pads to retain them in position. 15.3 Install the assembled calliper in the LH side plate (4). 15.4 Turn the tilt brake disc (2) so that the cut-out in the disc is aligned with the calliper, then push onto the LH side plate (4). Light tapping is permissible.
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15.5 Turn the tilt brake disc (2) so that the disc passes between the brake pads, driving out the scrap material installed earlier. Set the disc so that the flat on the mounting face is vertical. Lightly screw in the brake shaft (5) to secure the disc. 16
To install the tilt brake unit assembly (Fig 6.5): 16.1 Position the assembled LH side plate in the mechanism housing (10), ensuring that the pin on the spring actuator seats correctly in the needle roller in the LH side plate (4). Secure with three screws (1). 16.2 Referring to Fig 6.6, position the PCB housing (7) in the mechanism housing (4) and secure with screw (11).
Tilt drag unit 17
To assemble the tilt drag unit (Fig 6.4): 17.1 If removed, install the pan drag indicator (26) on the pan drag knob (25) and secure with grubscrew (2). 17.2 Lightly lubricate the omniseal (15) with LM grease and install in the mechanism side cover (10), ensuring omniseal is correctly oriented. 17.3 Install the seal shim (11) in the mechanism side cover (10). 17.4 Push the bearing (14) into the mechanism side cover (10) and secure with circlip (12). 17.5 Lightly lubricate the omniseal (20) with LM grease and install in the seal ring (7), ensuring omniseal is correctly oriented. 17.6 Lightly lubricate the ‘O’ ring (19) with LM grease and install on the seal ring (7). 17.7 Push the assembled seal ring into position on the tilt drag housing (6). 17.8 Install the drag shoe assembly (8) on the tilt drag housing (6) and secure with two screws (9), using Loctite 222E. Do not overtighten screws (9). 17.9 Position two drag wedges (18) and the drag actuator block (17) in the drag shoe assembly (8), trapping the drag actuator block under the cut-out of the tilt drag housing boss (6). 17.10 Fill the spring hole in the tilt drag housing (6) with LM grease and install the spring (4) and the ball (3). 17.11 Lightly lubricate the thrust bearing (23) with LM grease. Install a thrust washer (22), the thrust bearing (23) and a second thrust washer (22) on the shaft of the tilt drag knob (25). 17.12 Lightly lubricate the ‘O’ ring (24) with LM grease and install on the shaft of the tilt drag knob (25). 17.13 Screw in the assembled tilt drag knob. 17.14 Install the assembled tilt drag mechanism in the mechanism side cover (20). 17.15 Using a syringe through the plug holes (5), fill the bowl with 9 cc of Vinten Fluid No. 3.
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17.16 Install two plugs (5). Wipe off any excess fluid. 17.17 Position the RH side plate on the tilt drag housing and secure with three screws (21). 17.18 Install the blanking cap (27). 18
To install the tilt drag unit (Fig 6.4): 18.1 Position the assembled tilt drag unit in the mechanism housing (13), ensuring that the pin on the spring actuator seats correctly in the needle roller in the tilt drag housing (6). Secure with three screws (16).
Pan unit assembly 19
To assemble the pan unit assembly (Fig 6.3): 19.1 If removed, install the pan drag indicator (1) on the pan drag knob (2) and secure with grubscrew (3). 19.2 If removed, press the bearing (21) into the pan drag housing (20). 19.3 Lightly lubricate the ‘O’ ring (14) with LM grease and install in the pan drag housing (20). 19.4 Lightly lubricate the thrust bearing (9) with LM grease. With the pan drag housing upside-down, install a thrust washer (8), the thrust bearing (9) and a second thrust washer (8). 19.5 Lightly lubricate the omniseal (18) with LM grease and install in the seal plate (17), ensuring omniseal is correctly oriented. 19.6 Lightly lubricate the ‘O’ ring (10) with LM grease and install on the seal plate (17). 19.7 Push the assembled seal plate into position on the pan drag housing (20). 19.8 Install the drag shoe assembly (16) on the pan drag housing (20) and secure with two screws (15), using Loctite 222E. Do not overtighten screws (15). 19.9 Position two drag wedges (11) and the drag actuator block (12) in the drag shoe assembly (16). 19.10 Lightly lubricate the thrust bearing (7) with LM grease. Install a thrust washer (6), the thrust bearing (7) and a second thrust washer (6) on the shaft of the pan drag knob (2). 19.11 Lightly lubricate the ‘O’ ring (25) with LM grease and install on the shaft of the pan drag knob (2). 19.12 Fill the spring hole in the pan drag housing (20) with LM grease and install the spring (5) and the ball (4). 19.13 Install the assembled pan drag knob in the pan drag housing (20) and screw into the drag actuator block (12). 19.14 Thoroughly clean and degrease the brake drum on the spherical base (13). 19.15 Install the assembled pan drag mechanism in the spherical base and secure with the clamp washer (23) and the screw (24), using Loctite 222E. Tighten screw (24) down hard, loosen and then retighten to 0.57 Nm (5 lbf/in.).
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19.16 Using a syringe through the plug holes (22), fill the bowl with 12 cc of Vinten Fluid No. 3. 19.17 Install two plugs (22). Wipe off any excess fluid. 20
To install the pan unit assembly (Fig 6.2): 20.1 Thoroughly clean and degrease two inner brake pads (11) and the outer brake pad (12). Install the brake pads in the pan brake calliper (10) and position on the pan drag unit assembly (13). 20.2 Carefully install the pan unit assembly in the mechanism housing (8). Secure with three screws (14). 20.3 Screw in the brake shaft (17).
Platform 21
To assemble the platform (Fig 6.2): 21.1 Position the slide clamp block (28) on the spigot on the underside of the platform. Screw in the slide clamp shaft (31). 21.2 Position the slide release (26) and spring (27) in the underside of the platform. 21.3 Push in the platform slide (29) to hold the slide clamp block and slide release in position. 21.4 Screw in the slide clamp shaft (31) until the platform slide (29) is held securely. Position the knob (2) so that when it is turned fully counter-clockwise, the clamp is released and, when turned clockwise, the clamp is applied before the stop is reached. Secure the knob with screw (1).
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To install the platform (Fig 6.2): 22.1 Position the platform on the head and secure with four screws (3).
Final assembly 23
To position the spring adjustment ring (Fig 6.2): 23.1 Remove the spring adjustment ring (23) from the actuator shaft (25). 23.2 Apply Loctite 222E to the spring adjustment ring and refit on the actuator shaft. 23.3 Screw down the spring adjustment ring until the distance between the face of the spring actuator (24) and the front face of the spring adjustment ring (23) is 33.5 mm, as shown in Fig 4.1.
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33.5 mm
(23)
(24)
(25)
Fig 1.1 Positioning the spring adjustment ring 24
To install the balance spring (Fig 6.2): 24.1 Install the balance spring (22) ensuring it is correctly seated in the spring actuator (24). 24.2 Screw the spring end cap (21) down hard onto the spring adjustment ring (23) until the spring is compressed and the endstop is reached. 24.3 Slide in the spring cover plate (18).
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Install the pan and tilt brake knobs (See “Brake knob adjustment” on page 23).
26 The pan and tilt drag control knobs are set so that drag begins to be felt in the arrow area on the indicator. If new drag shoes are installed, they should be bedded-in by applying maximum drag and leaving overnight. 27
To adjust the pan drag knob settings (Fig 6.3): 27.1 Release the pan brakes. 27.2 Turn the drag control knob (2) until the grub screw (3) is accessible. Slacken the grub screw by six turns. 27.3 Turn the indicator (1) to minimum. 27.4 Hold the indicator (1) stationary and rotate the control knob to the right until drag begins to be felt. 27.5 Turn the indicator to the arrow mark.
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27.6 Turn the drag control knob (2) and indicator (1) together until the grub screw (3) is accessible. Carefully tighten the grubscrew, adjusting the position of the control knob as necessary so that the grub screw seats correctly in a slot in the indicator and may be screwed fully home. 27.7 Decrease drag to minimum. 27.8 Increase drag and ensure that drag begins to be felt in the ‘arrow area’ on the indicator and that ‘9’ on the indicator can be reached. Repeat the above procedure until this can be achieved. 28
Adjust the tilt drag knob in a similar fashion, referring to Fig 6.4.
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Install the battery and check the electrical system as follows: 29.1 Referring to Fig 6.6, push the battery (2) into the battery housing (3), ensuring that correct polarity is observed. 29.2 Fit the battery cover (1). 29.3 Press the switch (9) and ensure that the level bubble is illuminated for approximately 15 seconds.
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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Routine checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Battery replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjustments Brake knob adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Drag control knob adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing the balance spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
General 1 The Vision 3 pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful life with minimum need for repair.
Cleaning 2 During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi-stiff brush. Particular attention should be paid to the levelling bowl and mounting face of the head and to the space between the tilting assembly and the base. 3 All Vision heads are weatherproof. However, use out-of-doors under adverse conditions will require special attention. Salt spray should be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner
NOTE:
Use only detergent-based cleaners. DO NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective surfaces
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Routine checks 4
Replace the level bubble illumination battery yearly
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During use, check the following:
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5.1
Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes. Adjust as necessary.
5.2
Check the illumination of the level bubble. Replace battery as necessary.
No further routine maintenance is required.
Battery replacement 7
The level bubble is illuminated by pressing the switch. It remains lit for approximately 15 seconds.
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The battery should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is considered inadequate.
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To replace the battery (Fig 5.1): 9.1
Tilt the head forwards to allow access to the battery cover (1) and apply the tilt brake (14).
9.2
Using a thin-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, prise off the battery cover (1).
9.3
Pull the battery (1.1) out of the battery compartment.
(1)
(1.1)
(3)
(14)
(5)
Fig 5.1 Battery replacement 9.4
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Push the replacement battery into the battery compartment, observing the correct polarity.
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9.5
Refit the battery cover (1).
9.6
Press the switch (3) and ensure that the level bubble (5) is lit for approximately 15 seconds.
Adjustments Brake knob adjustment NOTE:
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The design of the pan and tilt brake knobs was improved at Serial No. 01022. The improved knobs, which are easier to remove and install, are interchangeable with the earlier knobs. The pan and tilt brake knobs are set during manufacture so that the brakes are fully applied before the knobs reach their upper stops. As the brakes bed in during use it may be necessary to reset the knobs. The procedure shown is for the tilt brake knob.The pan brake is adjusted in a similar fashion
To remove the earlier knob (Fig 5.2): 10.1 Turn the knob counter-clockwise to its lower stop. 10.2 Using a suitable sharp-pointed tool, slide the knob release outwards and grip the brake knob stop with pliers. 10.3 While still gripping the brake knob stop, turn the knob until it is 15° below the horizontal, then pull the knob off the shaft.
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To install the earlier knob (Fig 5.2): 11.1 Turn the shaft clockwise, by hand, until the brake is applied. 11.2 Turn the shaft 60° counter-clockwise. 11.3 While still gripping the brake knob stop, push the knob onto the shaft at the 15° below horizontal position. 11.4 Turn the knob clockwise to the horizontal position. 11.5 Release the brake knob stop and push it inwards.
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Turn the knob clockwise and ensure that the brake is fully applied before the upper stop is reached.
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Turn the knob counter-clockwise and ensure the brake is released before the lower stop is reached.
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Re-adjust the position of the knob if necessary.
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To remove the later knob (Fig 5.3): 15.1 Turn the knob counter-clockwise to its lower stop. 15.2 Unscrew the securing screw (1) until its stop is reached
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15.3 Turn the knob until it is 15° below the horizontal, then pull the knob off the shaft.
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10.1
11.2
10.2
11.3
60°
15°
10.3
11.4
15°
11.1
11.5
Fig 5.2 Brake knob adjustment - early knobs
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15.1
16.2
15.2
16.3
60°
15° (1)
15.3
16.4
15°
16.1
16.5
(1)
Fig 5.3 Brake knob adjustment - later knobs
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To install the later knob (Fig 5.3): 16.1 Turn the shaft clockwise, by hand, until the brake is applied. 16.2 Turn the shaft 60° counter-clockwise. 16.3 Push the knob onto the shaft at the 15° position. 16.4 Turn the knob clockwise to the horizontal position and push it inwards. 16.5 Screw in the securing screw (1). Do not overtighten.
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Turn the knob clockwise and ensure that the brake is fully applied before the upper stop is reached.
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Turn the knob counter-clockwise and ensure the brake is released before the lower stop is reached.
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Re-adjust the position of the knob if necessary.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
Fig 5.4 Drag control knob adjustment
Drag control knob adjustment NOTE:
The pan and tilt drag control knobs will not normally require adjustment. However, in the event that bedding-in of the mechanism occurs, the knobs should be reset. The procedure shown is for the pan drag knob. The tilt drag knob is adjusted in a similar fashion
20 The pan and tilt drag control knobs are set so that drag begins to be felt in the arrow area on the indicator. The procedure for resetting is as follows (Fig 5.4): 20.1 Release the pan and tilt brakes. 20.2 Turn the drag control knob (2) until the grub screw (3) is accessible. Slacken the grub screw by six turns. 20.3 Hold the indicator (1) stationary and rotate the control knob (2) 18° to the left. 18° is two clicks of the detent mechanism, or half the pitch of the control knob lobes. 20.4 Carefully tighten the grub screw (3), adjusting the position of the control knob as necessary so that the grub screw seats correctly in a slot in the indicator and may be screwed fully home.
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20.5 Decrease drag to zero. 20.6 Increase drag and ensure that drag begins to be felt in the arrow area on the indicator and that 9 on the indicator can be reached. Repeat the above procedure until this can be achieved.
Changing the balance spring 21 The Vision 3 pan and tilt head is available in 10 different balance spring configurations, which enables it to balance a wide range of cameras. 22 If the head tends to fall away when tilted, a stronger spring should be fitted. If it tends to spring back, a weaker spring should be fitted. 23 For advice on the spring for a particular camera, please contact Vinten or your local Vinten distributor (see back cover), or visit our website at www.vinten.com. 24
Spring strength is indicated by a number and colour, as follows: weakest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 strongest
White Grey Orange Brown Green Blue Violet Red Black Yellow
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Section 5
(7.4)
(7.3)
(14)
(7.2)
(7) (7.1)
Fig 5.5 Changing the balance spring 25
To replace the balance spring (Fig 5.5): 25.1 Tilt the head to gain access to the spring cover plate (7) and apply the tilt brake (14). 25.2 Press down on the dimpled area of the spring cover plate (7) and slide it off. 25.3 Release the tilt brake and tilt the head to gain access to the spring end cap (7.1). Unscrew the cap using a suitable screwdriver, coin or similar.
NOTE:
The position of the spring adjustment ring (7.3) is factory set and should not be altered
25.4 Remove the balance spring (7.2). 25.5 Fit the replacement balance spring (7.2) ensuring it is correctly seated in the spring actuator (7.4). 25.6 Screw the spring end cap (7.1) down hard onto the spring adjustment ring (7.3) until the spring is compressed and the endstop is reached. 25.7 Slide in the replacement spring cover plate (7), indicating new spring size.
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Illustrated Parts List Contents
Para
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ordering spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Main assembly part numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Illustrations
Page
Fig 6.1 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fig 6.2 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Main Unit Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Fig 6.3 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fig 6.4 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Drag Unit Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Fig 6.5 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Brake Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Fig 6.6 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Fig 6.7 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Introduction 1 This parts list is issued for the Vision 3 pan and tilt head, manufactured by Vinten, William Vinten Building, Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TB, England.
Ordering spare parts 2
Always quote the head serial number.
3
When ordering a spare part, please quote the part number, NOT the item number.
4
Certain items form part of -900SP series composite spare parts and are not available separately.
5 Due to restrictions placed on the transportation of adhesives and other materials, please obtain supplies of consumable materials from your local distributor.
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Main assembly part numbers 6
Ensure that the correct serial and part numbers are quoted when ordering main assemblies. Assembly
Part No.
Vision 3 pan and tilt head - main unit assembly
3449-11
Pan unit assembly
3449-12
Tilt drag unit assembly
3449-13
Tilt brake unit assembly
3449-14
Pan bar assembly (Vision 6)
3219-78
Bowl clamp assembly
3390-18
Camera mounting plate
3449-900SP
Battery - 12V, MN21 or equivalent
C550-021
Balance spring kits, comprising spring, spring cover plate and instructions:
44
Spring strength 1 (white)
U005-161
Spring strength 2 (grey)
U005-162
Spring strength 3 (orange)
U005-163
Spring strength 4 (brown)
U005-164
Spring strength 5 (green)
U005-165
Spring strength 6 (blue)
U005-166
Spring strength 7 (violet)
U005-167
Spring strength 8 (red)
U005-168
Spring strength 9 (black)
U005-169
Spring strength 10 (yellow)
U005-170
Illustrated Parts List
Illustrated Parts List Continues Overleaf
45
Section 6
7
1
6
2
5
4
3
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Fig 6.1 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head 46
Illustrated Parts List
Fig 6.1 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
1
3543-11
Main unit assembly (Fig 6.2)
1
2
See Fig 6.7
Pan bar unit assembly (Fig 6.7)
1
3330-30
Bowl Clamp Knob Assy, comprising:
1
3
3330-31
Bowl Clamp Knob
1
4
3330-225
Bowl Clamp Cup
1
5
M701-031
Circlip, external, standard, 14 mm shaft dia. x 1.00 mm thick
1
6
3170-202
Screw (large)
2
7
3330-29
1/4" Pin Adaptor
1
47
Section 6
3
29
30
31
1
2
3 4
28
27 5 26
21 22 23 24 25
6
7 20 8 19 9 18
17 10
11 12 16
13
15
14
V3IP02
Fig 6.2 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Main Unit Assembly 48
Illustrated Parts List
Fig 6.2 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Main Unit Assembly Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
1
M004-103
Screw, countersunk head, pozidrive, M3 x 8 mm long
1
2
3431-338
Platform clamp knob
1
3
M005-718
Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 12 mm long
4
4
3449-907SP
Platform assembly (spare)
1
5
M005-704
Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 10 mm long
3
6
3543-13
Tilt drag unit assembly (Fig 6.4)
1
7
3549-213
Battery cover (Fig 6.6)
1
8
3543-201
Mechanism housing
1
9
M005-703
Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 8 mm long
3
10
3449-210
Pan brake calliper
1
11
3449-220
Inner Brake pad (Pan)
2
12
3449-221
Outer Brake pad (Pan)
1
13
3449-12
Pan unit assembly (Fig 6.3)
1
14
M006-703
Screw, cap head, socket, M5 x 12 mm long
3
15
3543-14
Tilt brake unit assembly (Fig 6.5)
1
16
3431-900SP
Brake knob kit
1
17
3441-237
Brake shaft (tilt)
1
18
See page 44
Spring cover
1
19
M801-013
Pin, dowel, 6 mm dia. x 16 mm long
1
20
P001-021
Bearing, plain, du bush, 6 mm ID x 8 mm OD x 6 mm long
1
21
3543-211
Spring end cap
1
22
See page 44
Spring
1
23
3375-243
Spring adjustment ring
1
24
3543-901SP
Spring actuator (spares)
1
25
3543-212
Actuator shaft
1
26
3449-212
Slide release
1
27
J532-109
Spring, compression, 3/4 in. free length, 5/32 in. hole dia., 4.5 lbf/in. rate
1
28
3375-229
Slide clamp block
1
29
3449-900SP
Platform slide assembly
1
30
3543-213
Serial Number Label
1
49
Section 6
Fig 6.2 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Main Unit Assembly (Cont) Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
31
3441-238
Slide clamp shaft
1
50
Illustrated Parts List
Illustrated Parts List Continues Overleaf
51
Section 6
26
1
25
2
24
3
23
4
22
5
21
6
20
7
19
6
18
8
17
9
16
8
15
10
14
11
13
12
V3IP03
Fig 6.3 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly 52
Illustrated Parts List
Fig 6.3 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
1
3441-22
Pan drag indicator assembly
1
2
3441-25
Pan drag knob assembly
1
3
M004-813
Screw, grub, cup point, socket head, M3 x 10 mm long
1
4
P900-012
Ball, steel, 6 mm dia.
1
5
J532-189
Spring, compression, 0.500 in. free length, 0.210 in. OD x 0.219 in. hole dia., 9.00 lbf/in. rate
1
6
P602-041
Washer, thrust, bearing, 8 mm ID x 21 mm OD x 1 mm thick
2
7
P602-040
Bearing, needle roller, thrust, 8 mm ID x 21 mm OD x 2 mm long, with plastic cage assembly
1
8
P602-024
Washer, thrust, bearing, 50 mm ID x 70 mm OD x 1 mm thick
2
9
P602-023
Bearing, needle roller, thrust, 50 mm ID x 70 mm OD x 3 mm long, with cage assembly
1
10
R900H065
‘0’ ring, 55 mm ID x 1.5 mm sect
1
11
3449-214
Drag wedge
2
12
3449-219
Pan drag actuator block
1
13
3449-903SP
Spherical base (spare)
1
14
R900H019
‘0’ ring, 12.1 mm ID x 1.6 mm sect
1
15
M005-904
Screw, countersunk head, socket, M4 x 16 mm long
2
16
3449-15
Drag shoe assembly
1
17
3449-216
Seal plate (Pan)
1
18
Q500-032
'Omniseal', 1.940 in. shaft dia. x 3/32 in. nominal section
1
19
M006-703
Screw, cap head, socket, M5 x 12 mm long
3
20
3449-902SP
Pan housing with level bubble
1
21
P200-201
Bearing, ball, radial, 12 mm ID x 28 mm OD x 8 mm long, two shields
1
22
M850-053
Fastener, conical plug, 8mm dia. x 8mm long
2
23
3449-233
Clamp washer (Pan)
1
24
M007-913
Screw, countersunk head, socket, M6 x 12 mm long
1
25
R900H133
‘0’ ring, 5 mm ID x 1.5 mm sect
1
26
3543-201
Mechanism housing (Fig 6.2)
1
53
Section 6
27 21 26 25 24 22 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
V3IP03
Fig 6.4 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Drag Unit Assembly 54
Illustrated Parts List
Fig 6.4 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Drag Unit Assembly Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
1
3543-904SP
R.H. Side plate (spare)
1
2
M004-813
Screw, grub, cup point, socket head, M3 x 10 mm long
1
3
P900-012
Ball, steel, 6 mm dia.
1
4
J532-189
Spring, compression, 0.500 in. free length, 0.210 in. OD x 0.219 in. hole dia., 9.00 lbf/in. rate
1
5
M850-053
Fastener, conical plug, 8mm dia. x 8mm long
2
6
3543-906SP
Tilt drag housing (spare)
1
7
3449-222
Tilt seal rim
1
8
3449-15
Drag shoe assembly
1
9
M005-904
Screw, countersunk head, socket, M4 x 16 mm long
2
10
3449-202
Mechanism cover
1
11
3449-223
Tilt seal shim
1
12
M700-044
Circlip, internal, 37 mm bore dia. x 1.50 mm thick
1
13
3543-201
Mechanism housing (Fig 6.2)
1
14
P302-012
Bearing, ball, radial, 25 mm ID x 37 mm OD x 7 mm long
1
15
Q500-055
'Omniseal', 28.0 mm shaft dia. x 2.3 mm nominal section
1
16
M005-704
Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 10 mm long
3
17
3449-226
Tilt drag actuator block
1
18
3449-214
Drag wedge
2
19
R900H065
'O'-Ring, 55 mm ID x 1.50 mm section, hardness 70 IRHD
1
20
Q500-032
'Omniseal', 1.940 in. shaft dia. x 3/32 in. nominal section
1
21
M005-734
Screw, low-profile, cap head, socket, M4 x 10 mm long
3
22
P602-041
Washer, thrust, bearing, 8 mm ID x 21 mm OD x 1 mm thick
2
23
P602-040
Bearing, needle roller, thrust, 8 mm ID x 21 mm OD x 2 mm long, with plastic cage assembly
1
24
R900H133
'O'-Ring, 5 mm ID x 1.50 mm section, hardness 60 IRHD
1
25
3441-26
Tilt drag knob assembly
1
26
3441-23
Tilt drag indicator assembly
1
27
3449-227
Blanking plug
1
55
Section 6
9
10
1
8
7
2
3
4
5
6 V3IP04
Fig 6.5 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Brake Unit Assembly 56
Illustrated Parts List
Fig 6.5 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Brake Unit Assembly Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
1
M005-703
Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 8 mm long
3
2
3449-211
Tilt brake disk
1
3
P302-012
Bearing, ball, radial, 25 mm ID x 37 mm OD x 7 mm long
1
4
3543-905SP
L.H. Side plate (spare)
1
5
3441-237
Brake shaft (tilt)
1
6
3431-900SP
Brake knob kit
1
7
3441-235
Outer brake pad (tilt)
1
8
3441-211
Tilt brake calliper
1
9
3441-234
Inner brake pad (tilt)
2
10
3449-201
Mechanism housing (Fig 6.2)
1
57
Section 6
1
2
3
4
10
5
9
6
11
7
8
V3IP05
Fig 6.6 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation 58
Illustrated Parts List
Fig 6.6 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
1
3549-213
Battery cover
1
2
C550-021
Battery, 12 Volts
1
3
3549-212
Battery housing
1
4
3543-201
Mechanism housing (Fig 6.2)
1
5
3549-211
PCB Housing, top
1
6
J550-108
Cap, push-button for 0.100 in. dia. Plungers
1
7
3549-210
PCB Housing, bottom
1
3549-15
PCB Unit assembly, comprising:
1
8
–
LED
1
9
–
Printed circuit board, with switch
1
10
–
Battery connectors
1
11
M004-718
Screw, cap head, socket, M3 x 10 mm long
1
59
Section 6
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9 7
10
13
14
15
16
17
11
18 12
19
20
21
22
V6IP06
Fig 6.7 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar 60
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Fig 6.7 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar Item No.
Part No.
NOTE:
Pan bars 3219-26 and 3219-78 are interchangeable. 3219-78 was supplied from Serial No. 06150 onwards
Nomenclature
3219-26
Pan bar unit assembly (Vision 5), comprising:
Qty
1
1
M006-113
Screw, countersunk head, pozidrive, M5 x 12 mm long
1
2
M606-001
Sleeve, nylon, 18-8-2
1
3219-27
Pan bar clamp assembly (Vision 5), consisting of:
1
3
3219-247
Pan bar clamp (Vision 5)
1
4
G249-007
Sleeve, insulation, head diameter 18 mm, body diameter 10.9 mm
1
5
M600-009
Washer, plain, heavy, M8
1
6
3219-75
Pan Bar Clamp Knob Assembly.
1
7
L701-004
Circlip, external, standard, 0.312 in. shaft dia. x 0.025 in. thick
1
3219-20
Pan bar assembly (Vision 10) (bar & grip), consisting of:
1
8
3219-229
Pan bar spigot (Vision 10)
1
9
3219-228
Pan bar (Vision 10)
1
10
3219-227
Pan bar sleeve
1
11
J550-074
Plug, tube-end, to fit 7/8 in. tube OD
1
12
3219-239
Pan bar grip
1
3219-78 3219-79
Pan bar unit assembly (Vision 6) , comprising: Pan bar clamp knob assembly (Vision 6), consisting of:
1 1
13
M701-074
Snap ring, external, standard, 8 mm shaft dia. x 0.8 mm thick
1
14
3219-309
Pan bar clamp
1
15
M600-009
Washer, plain, heavy, M8
1
16
G249-007
Sleeve, insulation, head diameter 18 mm, body diameter 10.9 mm
1
17
3219-79
Pan bar clamp knob assembly (Vision 6)
1
3219-77
Pan bar assembly (Vision 6), consisting of:
1
18
3219-324
Spigot end (Vision 3/6)
1
19
3219-228
Pan bar (Vision 10)
1
20
3219-227
Pan bar sleeve
1
61
Section 6
Fig 6.7 Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar (Cont) Item No.
Part No.
Nomenclature
Qty
21
J550-074
Plug, tube-end, to fit 7/8 in. tube OD
1
22
3219-239
Pan bar grip
1
62
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