Ambient Exposure Test - Polaroid ProCam Repair Manual

• Strobe Integrated Current Test
If battery drain is excessive, perform Strobe Integrated Current Test.
If this reading is out-of-specification, replace the Strobe Board.
If the Strobe takes too long to recharge, perform the Strobe Charge Time
Test.
• Strobe Charge Time Test
If this reading is out-of-specification, replace the Strobe Board.

Ambient Exposure Test

The Ambient Exposure Test measures the energy on the film plane during an
ambient (visible) light exposure. The Tester light integrating sphere provides a
constant scene brightness level of 100 candles/ft
Setup
1. Using the Door Switch Actuator tool #13537, trip the door switch.
2. Place the ProCam on the Test Horn against the Tester window.
3. Slide the AF, Strobe and Audio (beeper) switches on the ProCam into the
up (off) position.
4. Leave the Photocell on the ProCam uncovered.
5. Set the TEST selector to AMBIENT.
Test Procedure
1. Press the shutter button fully and record the STOPS ERROR meter
reading.
2. Repeat the process two more times, recording all readings. Compare the
readings to the specification.
Note: If the readings are within specification, perform the Ambient
Exposure Calibration Slide Adjustment.
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