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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera December 1997 Americas Business Center Technical Services 201 Burlington Road Bedford MA 01730 TEL: 1.781.386.5309 FAX: 1.781.386.5988...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Contents Purpose of this Manual ........3 Organization of this Repair Manual ....3 Other Documents Required for Repair ..... 3 List of Illustrations..........4 1. Description and Operation ......6 2. Sequence and Theory of Operation .... 15 3.
3. Troubleshooting. Function tables for diagnosing film, operator, and camera problems. 4. Part Removal/Replacement. Step-by-step procedures for replacing system assemblies and components. Other Documents Required for Repair For replacement part numbers and exploded views, refer to the ID-200 Camera Parts Catalog.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera List of Illustrations Section 1. Description and Operation Figure 1-1 Camera Operations .......................8 Figure 1-2 Taking (Portrait) and Data Lenses .................9 Figure 1-3 Exposure Box in Up Position ..................10 Figure 1-4 Exposing the Subject and Data..................11 Figure 1-5 Setting Flash for Black &...
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Figure 2-20 Releasing Wheel After Exposure ................27 Figure 2-21 Diaphragm (Aperture) Lever ..................28 Figure 2-2 Diaphragm (Aperture) Adjustment ................29 Section 3. Part Removal/Replacement Figure 4-1 Removing the Exposure Box ..................43 Figure 4-2 Removing the Camera Back..................44 Figure 4-3 Removing the Tripod Plate ...................45...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Section 1. Description and Operation Product Description....................7 Card Format ......................7 Recommended Film...................7 Camera Components..................8 Features and Benefits ...................9 Basic Camera Operation..................10...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Product Description Card Format The ID-200 camera produces two ID cards per film frame. Each card is formatted with the portrait on the right and data on the left as shown below. Southwest Recycling Co. Employee::...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Camera Components Electronic Flash Diaphragm (Aperture) Lever Hot Shoe Exposure Box Shutter Button Data Card Slot Camera Back Body Taking (Portrait) Lenses Data Lenses Viewfinder Pistol Grip Connector for Pistol Grip/Tripod Socket Figure 1-1 Camera Components...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Features • Produces ID cards in both color and black & white formats. • Optional hand-held or tripod mounted. • Adjustable Diaphragm (Aperture) for portrait exposure. • Viewfinder template for easy portrait framing. • Variable head sizes and sharp pictures from 35” to 45”.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Basic Camera Operation The Lens System The camera has four Lenses, two Taking (Portrait) Lenses and two Data Lenses (Figure 1-2). Top Taking (Portrait) Lens Bottom Taking Lens Top Data Lens Bottom Data Lens Figure 1-2...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera When the Shutter Button is pressed, all four Shutters open simultaneously. The Flash fires, exposing the subject through the top Taking Lens and the data through the top Data Lens (Figure 1-4). The bottom Lenses are blocked by the lower portion of the Exposure Box.
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Set the Aperture according to the chart below. Images will be in sharp focus between 35 and 45 inches (88 and 114cm). Aperture Setting Head size as Camera seen through to subject viewfinder distance B&W (3000) Color (80-100) 45"...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Figure 1-6 Exposing the Data Inside the Exposure Box, aluminum Upper Panels direct light down to a white- walled data area allowing even illumination of the data card (Figure 1-7). Aluminum Upper Panels Data Card Figure 1-7...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Make the Second ID Card To make the second ID card, move the Exposure Box down to Position 2 (Figure 1-8). Figure 1-8 Exposure Box in Position 2 Press the Shutter Button and the portrait and data are exposed through the lower Lenses (Figure 1-9).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Section 2. Sequence and Theory of Operation Sequence of Operation ..................16 Shutter Sequence and Theory ................24 Aperture Sequence and Theory ................28...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Sequence of Operation Adjust to position 1 Insert data card Adjust aperture setting Frame subject in viewfinder Press shutter button Data shutter Subject shutter opens opens Flash fires Data exposure Subject made exposure made Shutters close...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Adjust to position 1 An opening in the Exposure Box is positioned in front of the top Taking Lens (Figure 2-1). The Exposure Box is held by a magnet located on each side of the Front Lens Mount Plate (Figure 2-2).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Insert data card The data card is positioned in front of the Data Lens (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3 Data Card Insertion Adjust Diaphragm (Aperture) opening Slide the Diaphragm (Aperture) Lever (Figure 2-4) to the desired setting.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Diaphragm Lever Diaphragm Leaf (b) Diaphragm Leaf (a) Figure 2-5 Diaphragm Leafs Frame subject in Viewfinder The camera-to-subject distance should be between 35 and 45 inches (88 and 114cm) (Figure 2-6). 35 to 45 inches (88 to 114 cm)
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Look into the Viewfinder and center the subject inside the Finder Mask (Figure 2-7). Finder Mask Figure 2-7 Finder Mask Press Shutter Button Taking and Data Shutters open The shutter linkage causes Shutter Leaf (b) and Shutter Leaf (a) (Figure 2-8) to rotate until the Taking and Data Shutters are open.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Flash fires When the Shutter is fully open, the linkage first closes the Micro Switch and then closes the Synchro Contact which fires the Flash (Figure 2-9). Hot shoe Micro Switch Synchro Contact Figure 2-9 Flash Contacts Subject exposure made Flash illuminates the subject (Figure 2-10).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Simultaneously, flash reflects inside the Exposure Box to properly illuminate the Data Card (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11 Data Card Illumination Shutters close After exposure, the linkage returns Shutter Leaf (b) and Shutter Leaf (a) to their starting position, closing the Taking and Data shutters (Figure 2-12).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Adjust Exposure Box to position 2 (Figure 2-13) and repeat steps 2 - 9 Figure 2-13 Exposure Box in Position 2 Process the film Pull the film tabs and allow the film to develop for the recommended time.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Shutter Sequence and Theory Press Shutter Button. The Shutter Button pushes down on Release Lever (Figure 2-14). Release Lever Figure 2-14 Shutter Button/Release Lever The Micro Switch closes (Figure 2-15). Hot Shoe Micro Switch Figure 2-15 Micro Switch Closing...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera The Pressure Lever pushes against the Left Button which releases the Wheel (Figure 2-16). Pressure Lever Left Button Wheel Figure 2-16 Releasing the Wheel The post on the Pressure Lever pivots Shutter Leaf (b), moving it out from in front of the Taking and Data Lenses (Figure 2-17).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera A post on the Wheel pivots Shutter Leaf (a) (Figure 2-18). The Shutter is open when the circular cutouts move in front of the Lenses. Shutter Leaf (a) Wheel Figure 2-18 Shutter Leaf (a) Movement While the Shutter is open, the Wheel closes the Synchro Contact.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Release Shutter Button The spring-loaded Pressure Lever pushes against the Right Button which releases the Wheel (Figure 2-20). The Wheel returns to its starting position, closing the Shutter. Pressure Lever Right Button Wheel Figure 2-20 Releasing the Wheel After Exposure...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Aperture Sequence and Theory The Aperture adjustment ranges from f8 to f64. Darken Lighten Note: Larger Aperture number = smaller Aperture = less exposure = darker pictures Smaller Aperture number = larger Aperture = more exposure = lighter pictures Move the Diaphragm (Aperture) Lever to the desired setting (Figure 2-21).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Section 3. Troubleshooting Operator Errors ....................31 Repetitive Spots in Picture..................32 Blurry Picture ......................33 Missing Corner(s)....................34 Data Too Light or Completely White ..............35 Data Too Dark or Completely Black..............36 Portrait Too Light or Completely White...............37 Portrait Too Dark or Completely Black..............38...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Operator Errors Film was pulled from Symptom: camera too fast; use Small white specks smooth, even, in print moderate pull-speed Symptom: Film not developed Dull, muddy color long enough; follow print; blotchy black film instructions & white print...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Repetitive Spots in Picture Symptom: Repetitive spots in picture Clean the Rollers Rollers had dirt or Does problem dried developer persist? on them Replace Rollers...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Blurry Picture Symptom: Subject blurry Is the portrait Clean the Lens Lens clean? Make sure subject is from 35" to 45" from Is subject proper distance from camera? camera, otherwise will be out of focus Is Lens scratched or...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Missing Corner(s) Symptom: Missing corner(s) Pull film straight from Was the film the camera; angle pull pulled straight? will spread developer unevenly Clean the Rollers; a buildup of dried Are the Rollers developer or a piece of...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Data Too Light or Completely White Symptom: Data too light or completely white Set Flash on 3000 when using black & Is Flash setting correct? white film; if set on 80- 160, data will be light...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Data Too Dark or Completely Black Symptom: Data too dark or completely black Set Flash on 80-160 when using color film; Is Flash setting correct? if set on 3000, data will be dark Was data card...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Portrait Too Light or Completely White Symptom: Portrait too light or completely white Decrease Aperture Is the Aperture size to darken picture set correctly? Set Flash for 3000; 80- Is Flash set correctly (black & white only)?
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Portrait Too Dark or Completely Black Symptom: Portrait too dark or completely black Increase Aperture size Is the Aperture set correctly? to lighten picture Set Flash for 80-160; Is Flash set the 3000 setting is for...
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Check for the following camera problems: Shutter Leafs will jam, Is Wheel pin Do batteries Replace batteries engaged in Shutter possibly in closed or check o.k.? Leafs? partially closed position Is pin Diaphragm Leafs will Check for the following...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Flash Doesn’t Fire Symptom: Flash doesn't fire Slide Flash switch to Was Flash turned on? ON position Do batteries Replace batteries check o.k.? Try another Flash unit Flash was defective Does problem persist? Continued next page...
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Check for the following camera problems: Are wires between Solder the loose Hot Shoe, Micro Switch connection(s) or Lag Terminal connected? Is wire Solder the loose between Micro Switch and Synchro Contact connection(s) connected? Replace Micro Switch...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Section 4. Parts Removal/Replacement Removing the Exposure Box................43 Removing the Camera Back ................44 Removing the Tripod Plate..................45 Removing the Hot Shoe ..................46 Removing the Viewfinder ..................51 Disassembling the Viewfinder ................52 Removing the Shutter Assembly .................54 Removing the Data Lenses .................56 Removing the Flash Switch and/or Assembly .............57...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Exposure Box Removal Remove the Exposure Box by removing the four phillips panhead screws, eight washers, and four spacers (Figure 4-1). Exposure Box Phillips Screws (4) and Washers (8) Spacers (4) Figure 4-1 Removing the Exposure Box Installation Replace the screws and washers as shown in the above illustration.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Camera Back Removal Open the Latch and swing open the Camera Back Door. Remove the Camera Back Frame by removing the eight small phillips panhead tapping screws (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2 Removing the Camera Back...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Tripod Plate Removal To remove the Tripod Plate, remove the three small phillips panhead tapping screws and lift it from the Camera Body (Figure 4-3). Tripod Plate Phillips Panhead Tapping Screws(3) Figure 4-3 Removing the Tripod Plate Installation Secure the Tripod Plate with the three small phillips tapping screws.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Hot Shoe Removal Remove the Camera Back. (see “Removing the Camera Back,” page 44) Lift out Divider Plate (a) and (b) (Figure 4-4). Divider Plate (b) Divider Plate (a) Figure 4-4 Removing the Divider Plates To access the screws, remove the Hot Shoe Clip by sliding a flathead screwdriver under the clip and pushing it forward (Figure 4-5).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Hot Shoe Clip Figure 4-5 Removing the Hot Shoe Clip Remove the three small phillips screws from the Plate Nut (Figure 4-6). Note: Hold the Plate Nut while removing the screws to prevent it from dropping into one of the Shutter openings.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Phillips Panhead Screws (3) Hot Shoe Hot Shoe Wiring Cable 4 Receptacle (black) Wiring Cable 5 (blue) Spacer Plate Nut Figure 4-6 Removing the Hot Shoe Slacken the Wiring Cables from inside the Baffle by removing the two...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Baffle (interior) Tape Location Wiring Cables (a) and (b) Lens Opening Figure 4-7 Wiring Cable Tape Placement Unsolder Wiring Cable 4 (black) from the Hot Shoe and Wiring Cable 5 (blue) from the Hot Shoe Receptacle; lift off the Hot Shoe, Hot Shoe Receptacle and Spacer (Figure 4-6).
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Replace Divider Plates (a) and (b). Reattach the Camera Back by securing the eight phillips screws. (see “Removing the Camera Back,” page 44)
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Viewfinder Removal To access the Viewfinder mounting screws, first remove the Camera Back. (see “Removing the Camera Back,” page 44) Lift out the two Divider Plates. (see “Removing the Hot Shoe,” page 46) Remove the two hexagonal socket bolts which secure the Viewfinder Frame to the Camera Body (Figure 4-8);...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Disassembling the Viewfinder Caution: Always hold the Finder Glass and Finder Mask by the edges to prevent fingerprint smudges. Disassembly (refer to Figure 4-9) To remove the Eye Cup, squeeze and twist it from the Viewfinder Frame.
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Reassembly Insert the Finder Mask. Snap the Objective Frame into the Viewfinder Frame. Place the Finder Glass into the Eye Cup. Attach the Eye Cup to the Viewfinder Frame.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Shutter Assembly Removal Remove the Exposure Box. (see “Removing the Exposure Box,” page 43) Remove the Camera Back. (see “Removing the Camera Back,” page 44) Lift out the Divider Plates (a) and (b). (see “Removing the Hot Shoe,”...
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Wiring Cable 5 (blue) Micro Switch Wiring Cable 4 (black) Lag Terminal Shutter Button Figure 4-11 Unsoldering the Wiring Cables Installation Solder Wiring Cable 5 (blue wire) to the Micro Switch and Wiring Cable 4 (black wire) to the Lag Terminal.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Data Lenses Removal Remove the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54) Remove the Data Lenses and Frames. Each lens is secured by three small phillips bindinghead screws (Figure 4-12). Note: When ordering screws, washers will be included; they are permanently attached to the underside of each screw head.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Flash Switch and/or Assembly Removal Remove the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54) Unsolder Wiring Cable 3 (black) from the first terminal on the Micro Switch (Figure 4-13). To remove the assembly: (Figure 4-14) Remove the two phillips bindinghead screws, flat head washer and Lag Terminal securing the Switch Washer Plate to the Driver Plate.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Phillips Panhead Screws (2) Flat Head Washers (2) Phillips Bindinghead Screws (2) Lag terminal Flat Head Washer Switch Washer Plate Micro Switch Driver Plate Figure 4-14 Removing the Micro Switch and/or Assembly Installation Secure the Switch Washer Plate to the Driver Plate with the two phillips screws, washer and Lag Terminal.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Synchro Contact Removal Remove the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54) Unsolder Wiring Cable 3 (black) from the Synchro Contact (Figure 4-16). Remove the small phillips bindinghead screw and contact collar securing the Synchro Contact and contact washer to the Driver Plate (Figure 4-15).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Wheel Contact Wire Synchro Contact Wiring Cable 3 Figure 4-16 Synchro Contact Making Contact with Wheel Installation Attach the Synchro Contact and contact washer to the Driver Plate with the phillips screw and contact collar. Note: Slowly press the Release Lever while checking to make sure the Wheel makes contact with the Synchro Contact (Figure 4-16).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Disassembling the Shutter Linkage Disassembly Remove the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54) Disengage the Release Lever Spring. (Refer to Figure 4-17 for all steps below) Remove the e-ring and lift the Release Lever from its post.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Wheel Driver Plate e-ring Button Spring Left Button Release Lever Spring e-ring Right Button e-rings (2) Pressure Lever Wheel Spring Phillips Tapping Screw Release Lever e-ring Figure 4-17 The Shutter Linkage Reassembly Place the Wheel on its post and secure the e-ring.
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Engage the Release Lever Spring on the Pressure Lever and Release Lever Post. Install the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54)
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Diaphragm Assembly Removal Remove the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54) Remove the four small phillips bindinghead screws securing the Shutter Frame to the Driver Plate (Figure 4-18). Slide the Aperture/Shutter Assembly from the Shutter Frame (Figure 4-18).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Shutter Plate Front Lens Mounting Plate Figure 4-19 Removing Front Lens Mounting Plate Remove the small phillips bindinghead screw, lever washer and wave washer securing the Diaphragm (Aperture) Lever to the Diaphragm Base Plate. Lift off the Diaphragm Lever. (refer to Figure 4-20 for steps 6.
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Diaphragm Base Plate Shutter Plate Flat Washers (4) Phillips Bindinghead Screws (4) Diaphragm Leaf (b) Diaphragm Leaf (a) Diaphragm Springs (2) Diaphragm Lever Wave Washer Lever Washer Phillips Bindinghead screw Figure 4-20 Removing the Diaphragm Leafs Installation Place the two Diaphragm Leafs on the center post.
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Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Secure the Shutter Frame to the Driver Plate with the four phillips screws. Install the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54)
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Removing the Shutter Leafs Removal Remove the Shutter Assembly. (See “Removing the Shutter Assembly,” page 54) Disassemble the Diaphragm Assembly. (See “Removing the Diaphragm Assembly,” page 64) Remove the four small phillips bindinghead screws securing the Shutter Plate to the Driver Plate (Figure 4-21).
Repair Manual ID-200 Camera Lift Shutter Leaf (b) and Shutter Leaf (a) from the center post. Driver Plate Shutter Leaf (a) Shutter Leaf (b) Shutter Plate Figure 4-22 Removing the Shutter Leafs Installation Place Shutter Leaf (a), then Shutter Leaf (b) on the post.
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