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SIM 7C Service manual R9011206 R59770119/02 28/05/2008...
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Barco nv Simulation Products Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 E-mail: info@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
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The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.
1. Safety 1. SAFETY Overview • Safety Instructions • Extra safety instruction Safety Instructions ARNING Before Removing/Replacing any projector components, turn off the Main Power Switch and un- plug the Main AC power cable. R59770119 SIM 7C 28/05/2008...
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1. Safety Safety Instructions Before returning an instrument to the customer, always make a safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited to, the following items: a) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective and/or have been defeated during servicing. (1) Protective shields are provided on this chassis to protect both the technician and the customer.
Use of a substitute replacement that does not have the same safety charac- teristics as the recommended replacement part in BARCO service data parts list might create shock, fire, and/or other hazards. Product Safety is under review continuously and new instructions are issued whenever appropriate. For the latest information, always consult the appropriate current BARCO service literature.
3. General information 3. GENERAL INFORMATION Servicing the SIM 7C Important remark about servicing the SIM 7C If a SIM 7C projector fails, it will not be repaired on site, but it will be replaced by a good projector. This is why this service manual only contains procedures to replace lamps and dust filters. How to take the projector out of the system is described in the System manual.
3. General information • SH: smallest one, mainly used to connect signals • PH: mainly used to connect low power • VH: used to connect higher power • ATX: biggest connector • board to board connectors • flex foil connectors The number mentioned next to the connector type indicates the amount of wires on this connector.
3. General information Image 3-5 EMC shielding clamp Depending on the type of EMC shielding clamp, use a pair of cutting pliers and/or a slotted screwdriver to open the clamp. Tools Overview of the tools needed for servicing procedures This is a list of all the tools that may be needed when servicing the projector in the field. Description Mostly used for Torx screwdriver T8...
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4. Covers 4. COVERS Overview • Lens cover top • Lens cover bottom • Top filter cover • Side filter cover • Lamp cover Lens cover top Overview • Removing the lens cover top • Installing the lens cover top Description The lens cover top is used to hide the top part of the lens holder.
4. Covers Image 4-3 Image 4-4 Lens cover top: fixing screws on top of the projector Lens cover top: fixing screws on the front side of the projector Lens cover bottom Overview • Removing the lens cover bottom • Installing the lens cover bottom Description The lens cover bottom is used to hide the front lower part of the lens holder.
4. Covers How to install the lens cover bottom? 1. Put the lens cover bottom in the right position 2. Fix the lens cover top by tightening the three fixing screws Image 4-6 Lens cover bottom: fixing screws on the front side of the projector Top filter cover Overview •...
4. Covers Image 4-8 Top filter cover: lift to remove 4.3.2 Installing the top filter cover Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to install the top filter cover? 1. Put the top filter cover in the right position Image 4-9 Top filter cover: put it in the right position 2.
4. Covers Side filter cover Overview • Removing the side filter cover • Installing the side filter cover Description The side filter cover is used to fix the side dust filter in its housing. 4.4.1 Removing the side filter cover Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to remove the side filter cover?
4. Covers Image 4-12 Lamp cover: removing 3. Remove the lamp cover Image 4-13 Lamp cover: removed 4.5.2 Installing the lamp cover Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to install the lamp cover? 1. Put the lamp cover in the right position 2.
5. Projector software (firmware) 5. PROJECTOR SOFTWARE (FIRMWARE) Overview • Description of the software • Projector software version • Upgrading the projector software Description of the software Description The projector software consists out of different parts: • projector application • FPGA configurations •...
How to upgrade the projector? 1. Download the latest projector software version from the PartnerZone or from the Barco Intranet (InfoBarco) 2. Save this upgrade file on a computer which can be connected to the same (local) network as the projector 3.
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Note: In case of problems during the upgrade procedure, the following two buttons can be used for diagnostics: Save text will save the text inside the Barco Networked Projector Upgrade Tool in a file Screen shot will save a screen shot of the projected image at that particular time.
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5. Projector software (firmware) If the upgrade fails, a red ellipse appears at the bottom of the window and a message pops up. Restart the procedure. Image 5-8 Upgrading the projector: failure On startup of the projector after an upgrade of its software, the controller checks the software of the different boards and modules in the projector.
6. Optical parts and servicing procedures 6. OPTICAL PARTS AND SERVICING PROCEDURES Overview • Lamp ARNING Do not remove the projector covers before the projector has cooled down for at least 15 minutes. The optical parts can become very hot! AUTION Never touch any optical part (mirror, lens, polarizer, glass prism,...) with your finger, since this will degrade the part in time!
6. Optical parts and servicing procedures Picture Image 6-1 Metal halide lamp 300W 6.1.2 Removing the lamp cover How to remove the lamp cover? See concerning chapter. 6.1.3 Removing the lamp door Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to remove the lamp door? 1.
6. Optical parts and servicing procedures Image 6-4 Lamp door: fixation screws 3. Remove the lamp door Image 6-5 Lamp door: removed 6.1.4 Removing the lamp Necessary tools No tools. How to remove the lamp? 1. Lift the lamp locking handle to release the lamp Image 6-6 Lamp locking handle: lift it to release the lamp 2.
6. Optical parts and servicing procedures Image 6-7 Image 6-8 Lamp: removing Lamp: removed 6.1.5 Installing the lamp Necessary tools No tools. How to install the lamp? 1. Make sure the lamp locking system is open Image 6-9 Image 6-10 Lens locking system: open Lens locking system: closed 2.
6. Optical parts and servicing procedures Image 6-12 Lamp inserting: firmly push the bottom side first 5. Then firmly push the top side of the lamp, while pushing the lamp locking handle down Image 6-13 Image 6-14 Lamp inserting: firmly push the top side... Lamp inserting: ...
When to reset the lamp runtime? The lamp runtime must be reset whenever a lamp is replaced by a new one. ARNING Both lamp runtime reset and lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized techni- cian. How to reset the lamp runtime? 1.
6. Optical parts and servicing procedures Image 6-20 6. Use ← or → on the remote, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad on the top cover of the projector to enter the serial number of the new lamp 7.
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7. Maintenance procedures 7. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Overview • Maintenance: introduction • Filter replacement • Cleaning the projector lens • Cleaning the optical path Maintenance: introduction Frequency The frequency of the maintenance procedures is mainly dependant on the environmental conditions: • dry and dust free environment: maintenance should be done each time the lamp is replaced •...
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7. Maintenance procedures Image 7-2 Side filter cover: fixation screws 2. Use the handle on the side filter cover to pull out the filter a few centimeters Image 7-3 Side filter: pull it out a few centimeters 3. Release the side filter cover from the side filter by moving it first downward, then forward Image 7-4 Image 7-5 Side filter: release the side filter cover...
7. Maintenance procedures Image 7-6 Side filter: removed 7.2.2 Mounting the side filter Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to mount the side filter? 1. Insert the filter in its housing until it sticks out only a few centimeters Note: The seal of the filter must point down! 2.
7. Maintenance procedures 4. Tighten the two screws to fix the side filter cover Image 7-11 Side filter cover: fixation screws 7.2.3 Removing the top filter Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to remove the top filter? 1. Loosen the four screws fixing the top filter cover Tip: These screws are fixed to the top filter cover and can not drop.
How to clean the projector lens? See the manual that was delivered with the projector lens. Cleaning the optical path How to clean the optical path? The cleaning of the optical path can only be done by an authorized Barco engineer. R59770119 SIM 7C 28/05/2008...
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