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PARTS LIST/ TECHNICAL GUIDE KINETIC Cal. 7D56A [SPECIFICATIONS] Cal. No. 7D56A Item Movement • 3 hands (Hour/Minute/Second ) • Diameter • Big calendar (Date) Outside : Ø 32.0 mm Casing : Ø 30.0 mm • Year /Month indicator • Height: 6.10 mm •...
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Cal. 7D56A FEATURES SEIKO Kinetic Perpetual Cal. 7D56 is developed based on the design of SEIKO Kinetic Auto Relay Cal. 5J series with a newly designed perpetual calendar mechanism featuring a unique big date display. Although Cal.7D series features new functions, the experience of repairing the existing KINETIC series watches will be helpful.
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SPECIFICATIONS Cal. 7D56A Year indicator CAL. 7D56 L.Y. Year Indication Number of the years Leap Year Three Years passed since One year Two Years the last leap year 2009 2011 2008 2010 Year 2013 2015 2012 2014 2093 2095 2092 2094 2097 2099 2096 2098 * The design of the year indicator may vary depending on the model. HOW TO CHARGE THE WATCH 1.
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SPECIFICATIONS Cal. 7D56A HOW TO SET THE PERPETUAL CALENDAR Date, month and year are interlocked on the perpetual calendar. To set the month or year, ● advance the date by turning the crown until the month or year becomes adjustable.
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PARTS LIST Cal. 7D56A [AUTOMATIC GENERATING MECHANISM] CASEBACK OSCILLATING WEIGHT SCREW 0022 490 OSCILLATING WEIGHT 0500 531 OSCILLATING WEIGHT WHEEL 1002 504 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CLAMP SCREW 0012 354 RECHARGEABLE Remarks on removing the winding stem BATTERY CLAMP To remove the winding stem when taking out the...
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PARTS LIST Cal. 7D56A [CALENDAR UNIT (1)] DATE DISK HOLDER 0839 506 DATE DISK FOR TEN’S DIGIT DATE DISK FOR UNIT’S DIGIT DATE JUMPER FOR UNIT’S DIGIT 1024 500 YEAR INDICATOR 1.Positioning pin A for spring DRIVING WHEEL for intermediate wheel...
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PARTS LIST Cal. 7D56A [CALENDAR UNIT (2)] MONTH INDICATOR WHEEL 1021 506 DETECTION WHEEL FOR MONTH INDICATOR 1002 510 INTERMEDIATE YEAR INDICATOR WHEEL 0817 516 DETECTION WHEEL FOR YEAR INDICATOR 1002 511 YEAR INDICATOR DRIVING WHEEL 0802 512 YEAR INDICATOR WHEEL...
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PARTS LIST Cal. 7D56A [CALENDAR UNIT (3)] 29 1ST INTERMEDIATE DATE WHEEL 0817 512 30 PIEZOELECTRIC ROTOR BLOCK 4146 514 31 INSULATOR FOR PIEZOELECTRIC MOTOR 4216 540 32 PIEZOELECTRIC MOTOR CONDUCTIVE PLATE 0105 502 33 PIEZOELECTRIC STATOR BLOCK 4583 500...
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PARTS LIST Cal. 7D56A [CALENDAR UNIT (4)] 37 CALENDAR PLATE 4408 563 DATE DRIVING WHEEL FOR TEN'S DIGIT 0802 506 DATE PINION FOR TEN'S DIGIT 40 CALENDAR CORRECTOR 1013 504 3RD INTERMEDIATE WHEEL 41 CALENDAR CORRECTOR 0962 501 4TH INTERMEDIATE...
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PARTS LIST Cal. 7D56A [CIRCUIT BLOCK] SCREW FOR CIRCUIT BLOCK COVER A 0012 354 CIRCUIT BLOCK COVER A 4457 505 CIRCUIT BLOCK COVER D 4457 774 SCREW FOR CIRCUIT BLOCK COVER C 0012 354 CIRCUIT BLOCK COVER C 4457 966 OSCILLATING WEIGHT BRIDGE...
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How to find the correct parts, if not determined by 4 digit caliber number Following parts are determined based on the design of watches, such as hands height, dial color, and design of cases. Please refer to the SEIKO WATCH PARTS CATALOGUE in order to choose corresponding parts.
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Tools and consumables required for disassembling/reassembling • Movement holder Universal movement holder (S-682) • Watch oils SEIKO watch grease (S-6) and watch oils (AO-3 and AO-2) AO-3 AO-2 The Cal. 7D series requires a precise alignment of its calendar train wheels, jumpers and springs.
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TECHNICAL GUIDE Cal. 7D56A REMARkS ON DiSSASEMbLiNG AND REASSEMbLiNG THE MOvEMENT l How to remove the SETTING STEM before dismantling the movement Crown position: 1st CLICK POSITION Push the SETTING LEVER gently (refer to the picture on Push here. the right) in order to disengage it from the SETTING STEM.
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TECHNICAL GUIDE Cal. 7D56A l Setting mechanism SETTING LEVER “A” portion YOKE TRAIN WHEEL SETTING LEVER YOKE • Make sure that the spring portion of the YOKE (“A” in the illustration) makes secure contact with the pin. Note: If a defective contact occurs between...
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TECHNICAL GUIDE Cal. 7D56A l Gear train mechanism 43 CENTER WHEEL BRIDGE • Setting position See the illustration at right. • How to install “A” and “B” portions have elasticity and are made tight for the guide tubes to which they are set.
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TECHNICAL GUIDE Cal. 7D56A For the discrimination and setting position of the parts, refer to the table below. 70 SECONDS ROTOR 71 HOUR AND MINUTE ROTOR 67 FOURTH WHEEL 68 THIRD WHEEL Thickness of the pinion Notes * Take care not to mistake the...
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TECHNICAL GUIDE Cal. 7D56A Notes: SECONDS INTERMEDIATE SECONDS WHEEL * Lubricate the MINUTE WHEEL before reassembling ROTOR SECONDS WHEEL it to the TRAIN WHEEL BRIDGE. When lubricating it, take care not to stain the pinion with oil. * Do not lubricate the lower pivots of the THIRD WHEEL and INTERMEDIATE SECONDS WHEEL excessively.
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TECHNICAL GUIDE Cal. 7D56A 1 OSCILLATING WEIGHT SCREW OSCILLATING WEIGHT SCREW · Before tightening the OSCILLATING WEIGHT SCREW, check that the gear of the OSCILLATING WEIGHT WHEEL securely engages with the pinion of the INTERMEDIATE WHEEL FOR GENERATING ROTOR (“A”portion in the illustration).
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 1 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS [CALENDAR CIRCUIT BLOCK PIEZOELECTRI <48> Set the PIEZOELECTRIC <49> Set the CONTROL WHEEL MOTOR] Set the MOTOR SETTING LEVER.
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 2 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Lubricate 1 to 5 as illustrated. Lubrication Lower pivots GENERATING ROTOR Lubricate 1 to 5 as illustrated.
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 3 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Assemble the CIRCUIT BLOCK <45> Assemble the CIRCUIT BLOCK <38> Assemble the DATE DRIVING FOR CALENDAR.
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 4 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Assemble the <37> Assemble the CALENDAR CALENDAR PLATE PLATE Make sure that the three posts are Lubricate the upper securely engaged (see illustration).
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 5 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS <36> Set the DATE JUMPER FOR TEN’S Set the DATE <34> Set the MONTH DIGIT and engage it with the PINION FOR JUMPER FOR TEN’S DIGIT.
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 6 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Set the PIEZOELECTRIC MOTOR SPRING and secure it to the rotor block Assemble PIEZOELECTRIC 1.
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 7 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Assemble the PIEZOELECTRIC <27> Assemble the PIEZOELECTRIC MOTOR MOTOR COVER. COVER. Tighten the Insert the “a” portion of the cover to the slot PIEZOELECTRIC of the plate and make sure that the pivot of MOTOR COVER...
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e N0. 8 PROCESS ILLUSTRATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS <24> Assemble the CALENDAR Assemble the INTERMEDIATE MONTH INDICATOR WHEEL. CONTROL WHEEL and secure the jumper [ CALENDAR TRAIN to it.
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 9 ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PROCESS <20> Assemble the YEAR INDICATOR Set the POSITIOINING PIN B Set the DRIVING WHEEL. POSITIONING PIN Supporting pin Set the pin to the hole next...
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 10 ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PROCESS Check the alignments of <14> Assemble the CALENDAR <11> Set the DATE JUMPER FOR wheels before TRAIN BRIDGE.
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7 D 5 6 A T e c h n i c a l G u i d e No. 11 ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PROCESS Assemble the DATE <9> Assemble the DATE DISK FOR TEN`S DIGIT. <10> Assemble the DATE DISK FOR UNIT’S DISK FOR UNITʻ...
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A REMARKS ON DECASING/CASING, DIAL AND HANDS SETTING l How to install the hands Cal. 7D56 features the perpetual calendar. Thus, the hands should be carefully mounted exactly as instructed below. Pull out the SETTING STEM to the first click position, and set the calendar to “ the leap year, January 1.”...
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A • Set the movement. Check the positions of date, month and year. (Ensure it is set to a leap year, January 1) Date The date should be positioned as shown in the illustration. Month The hole of the detection...
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BLOCK COVER A. CIRCUIT BLOCK COVER A * When measuring the current consumption using the SEIKO digital multi-tester (S-860), use the range of 40 μ A of SUPPLY V (= 1.55 V) & GATE TIME (2 S) 3. Swing the OSCILLATING WEIGHT as...
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CUIT BLOCK (please refer to “ Structure of the circuit block” below).” * When measuring the current consumption using the SEIKO digital multi-tester (S-860), use the range of 40 μ A of SUPPLY V (= 1.55 V) & GATE TIME (2 S) 2.
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A l Checking the automatic generating system 1. Apply the (-) probe of the tester to the (-) terminal of the battery and (+) probe to the CIRCUIT BLOCK COVER (A). Then, measure the voltage of the RECHARGEABLE BAT- TERY.
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A l Function check Operation Function Checkpoint Pull out the crown to the 2nd Make sure that it has click and push it Setting mechanism - a click at each back in to the switching the position and the normal ...
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Cal. 7D56A l Inspection of perpetual calendar and PTP operation in move state Cal. 7D56A is equipped with a perpetual calendar which automatically advances the calendar up to February 28, 2100. Here, an inspection is carried out if the “perpetual calendar” normally operates.
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A Inspection method of perpetual calendar With the back case temporarily closed, recharge the watch until the amount of stored electrical energy in the rechargeable battery reaches above 1.3v. 2. Pull out the crown from the “0” position to the first click position, and leave it as it is for two sec- onds or longer.
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A l Water resistance test Check the water resistance according to the designated specification of the watch. Marking on the case back Test method Applied pressure WATER RESISTANT (WATER RESIST) 3 BAR Air leak test WATER RESIST 5BAR...
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A TROUBLESHOOTING l The following are the tips on repairing Cal. 7D56A, which you will find helpful in working on the watch. ● 1. Summary of important functions characteristic of Cal. 7D56A 1) The power save function is activated after the watch is left untouched for approximately 24 hours.
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A Problems, causes and methods of repair Problems Possible causes Methods of repair and checking The quickness of the hand 1) The coil for detecting 1) Check the resistance of the coil movement after the activation generation of the hour and for detecting generation.
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Technical guide Cal. 7D56A Problems Possible causes Methods of repair and checking The current consumption for 1) The light from outside the 1) Shut out the light, and make the the circuit block alone exceeds movement is affecting the measurement again.
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