Kinoton FP 25 E PREMIERE Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual FP 25 E PREMIERE Projector DIGITAL CINEMA FILM TECHNOLOGY STUDIO TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS 360° DISPLAY SYSTEMS...
  • Page 3 FP 25 E Preface Dear customer, this operating manual will help you get acquainted with the projector and to make use of its possible applications in accordance with the requirements. This operating manual includes important hints for a safe, proper, correct and economic operation.
  • Page 4 This operating manual – even in extracts – may only be reprinted or otherwise copied with special, written permission from KINOTON GmbH. Editor responsible for the contents: KINOTON GmbH Editing and layout: Carmen Auer - KINOTON GmbH Hints / Own Notes...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FP 25 E Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety Notes .
  • Page 6 FP 25 E Transportation and Installation / Mounting . . . . . . . . .11 Transportation ........11 Delivery or Equipment Variations .
  • Page 7 FP 25 E 3.2.6 Lens Turret (option) ........24 3.2.6.1 Manual Lens Change.
  • Page 8 FP 25 E 3.9.4 Reel Shaft on an Interchangeable Flange ..... 40 3.10 Lamphouse Components ......41 3.10.1 Xenon Unit .
  • Page 9 FP 25 E Operation and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Switch on and Start Projector / Stop and Switch off Projector 53 Threading the Film for Projection Operation .
  • Page 10 FP 25 E Change-Over Operation ......66 Troubleshooting........67 5.6.1 General Hints.
  • Page 11 FP 25 E 6.4.12 Adjusting the Illumination of Screen ......85 6.4.13 Adjusting the Intensity of Currents......86 6.4.14 Checking the Light Arc Stabilizing Magnet .
  • Page 12 FP 25 E Technical Data, Circuit Diagrams and Plans of Terminal Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Technical Data .
  • Page 13: Safety

    FP 25/30/38/50 E Safety 1 .1 Safety Notes 1 .1 .1 General Hints » Read this operating manual before operating the projector. » This operating manual is to be kept with the projector at all times. » For safe and trouble free operation of the projector a good working knowledge of basic safety regulations and the projector’s correct use is required.
  • Page 14: Intended Purpose

    Intended Purpose The projector is suitable to reproduce film images and sound. Any other or further use is not classified as an “intended purpose”. KINOTON cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from different or extended operation. As part of the “intended purpose” these tasks must be performed: »...
  • Page 15: Special Hazard Points

    FP 25/30/38/50 E NOTE This symbol indicates where notes, user tips and useful information can be found. They serve to help use the projector to its fullest. Always wear face protection when changing the xenon lamp. Always wear protection gloves when changing the xenon lamp. Always wear protection jacket (Kevlar) when changing the xenon lamp.
  • Page 16: Warning Risk Of Fire

    FP 25/30/38/50 E 1 .3 .2 Warning Risk of Fire DANGER S Do not cover the projector or the lens with any material while the projector is in operation. S In the event of fire, use sand, CO , or dry powder fire extinguishers; never use water on an electrical fire.
  • Page 17: Mechanical Danger

    Therefore, avoid touching the coated lens surface. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth (Cleaning set from Kinoton). Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solutions or thinner. Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 18: Service

    Copyright Copyright of this manual remains in possession of KINOTON. This manual is intended for the user and its staff only. It contains regulations and operating notes that must not be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted, in whole or in part.
  • Page 19: Protective Devices

    FP 25 E 1 .6 Protective Devices All existing safety devices must be checked regularly 1 .6 .1 Main Switch In case of an emergency, you can switch off the projector using the main switch (under the projector door). Push the switch to position “0”. The red lamp in the switch turns off. 1 .6 .2 IR Reflex Film Break Sensor The film break sensor (arrow) switches off the projector when no film is passing the sen-...
  • Page 20: Spool Tower Film Break Switch

    FP 25 E 1 .6 .4 Spool Tower Film Break Switch If the lever arm moves from the working position (arrows on lever arm) to the limit stop position (arrow), the spool drive will be reduced until the spool comes to a standstill. In the event of a film break the lever arm moves to the limit stop position (arrow).
  • Page 21: Lamphouse Airflow Switch

    FP 25 E 1 .6 .6 Lamphouse Airflow Switch As soon as the projector is switched on, the radial blower starts the operation. It is rea- sonable to cool the xenon bulb directly. If the air flow is interrupted, the xenon lamp will be switched off by the airflow switch (arrow).
  • Page 22 FP 25 E Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 23: Transportation And Installation / Mounting

    FP 25 E Transportation and Installation / Mounting 2 .1 Transportation » The projector is completely (with mounted lamphouse (up to 2000 W), without lamp- house (2000 W - 7000 W) mounted on a pallet and secured with screws. » With delivery to countries over-seas the projector secured on the pallet is packed in a wooden crate.
  • Page 24: Installation

    U Do not use unit parts as climbing aid. U The electrical connections have to be in accordance with local regulations and be installed professionally. U All installation should only be carried out by Kinoton service. 2 .3 .1 Place of Installation, Place of Operation »...
  • Page 25: Important Hints For Installation

    FP 25 E 2 .3 .2 Important Hints for Installation Projector Dimensions Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 26: Additional Installation Hints

    FP 25 E 2 .3 .3 Additional Installation Hints ATTENTION U The 16 PE lines have to be high-flexible to derive the high-frequency ignition voltage. U Do not use the wires in the lamphouse cable to connect the additional dowser. Lay the dowser connection in the lamphouse tube as short as possible.
  • Page 27: Installing And Connecting The Lamphouse Components

    FP 25 E 2 .3 .4 Installing and Connecting the Lamphouse Components NOTE Z Connecting the lamphouse should be carried out by service personnel. Z The installation and adjustment of the xenon bulb and the adjustment of the intensity of currents is described in chapter 6.4.11 and further on. Z The mirror should only be installed and adjusted by trained service personnel.
  • Page 28: Connecting The Water Cooling

    FP 25 E 2 .3 .6 Connecting the Water Cooling The film gate, the intermittent motor and its amplifier are water-cooled. ATTENTION U A water flow of 2 to 3 l/min is needed to get a water temperature of 18° C ± 2° C (64°...
  • Page 29: Function And Components

    FP 25 E Function and Components 3 .1 Components Overview 3 .1 .1 Projection Drive The FP 25 E projector (a combination of a projector head and a spool tower or a spool rack) is suitable to reproduce 35 mm films and sound formats in small, me- dium, large cinemas, open air events and concerts.
  • Page 30: Projector Variations

    FP 25 E 3 .1 .5 Projector Variations with Spool Tower with Spool Rack 3 .1 .6 Projector Head  Projector head  Fore side guide rollers  Rear side guide roller  Lamphouse  Shutter housing  Film gate with: film pressure skate intermittent sprocket ...
  • Page 31: Film Gate And Film Track

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 Film Gate and Film Track In the film gate the film is positioned precisely. By adjusting the film pressure skate you can optimize the picture steadiness. After threading the film, close the film track with the film pressure skate to guide the film.
  • Page 32: The Dowser

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .2 The Dowser The dowser opens or closes the path of xenon light to the film gate. Opening the dowser can be done by pushing the corresponding button on the operating panel or automatically controlled by an automation system and a cue foil on the film.
  • Page 33: Single Aperture Plates (Only With Manual Lens Turret Or Lens Holder)

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .3 Single Aperture Plates (only with manual lens turret or lens holder) Push the single aperture plate into the film gate until the stop is reached and the aperture plate snaps into position. 3 .2 .4 Aperture Changer (option, only with electronic lens turret) The aperture changer is suitable for automatically changing the aperture when the corresponding format key has been pressed.
  • Page 34: Drive And Control

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .4 .1 Drive and Control  Aperture changer motor  Aperture changer drive  Aperture changer/lens turret control board 3 .2 .4 .2 Format Change with Three Lenses • Push on the operating panel. $The aperture changer places the selected aperture into the film gate and the matching lens in position.
  • Page 35: Changing The Format Combination

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .4 .4 Changing the Format Combination • The “select” function is activated by holding the control closed more than 2 seconds. $The turret will not rotate. The turret solenoid makes a clattering sound which means that a new format combination has been selected.
  • Page 36: Lens Turret (Option)

    NOTE Some lenses may require rings to support the rear section; these are available from Kinoton. • For easy film threading flip the position lever - the lens turret will move away from the film gate. Make sure to put the lever fully back in position before project- ing! •...
  • Page 37: Electronically Controlled Lens Change (Option)

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .6 .2 Electronically Controlled Lens Change (option) The electronically controlled lens turret is suitable to change the lens automatically when the corresponding format key has been pressed. Simultaneously the applicable aperture is changed too.  Lens tubes with lenses ...
  • Page 38: Focusing

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .7 Focusing To adjust the focus for a sharp picture on the screen, you have to move horizontally the whole lens turret or lens holder. This operation can be done manually or electroni- cally controlled. 3 .2 .7 .1 Manual Focusing with Lens Turret / Lens Holder •...
  • Page 39: Rotating Shutter

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .8 Rotating Shutter The rotating shutter interrupts the projection light once during the film transport and once during the picture standstill. (48 interruptions a second at 24 pictures a second). The shutter is driven by an electronically controlled motor. ...
  • Page 40: Constant Speed Sprockets

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .2 .11 Constant Speed Sprockets Sprockets are designed to transport the film continuously. The teeth of the sprocket engage the perforations of the film. Both sprockets provide for equal loops before and after the film gate. ...
  • Page 41: Reverse-Scan Sound Device (Analog And Optional Dolby Digital / Upgradeable)

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .3 Reverse-Scan Sound Device (analog and optional DOLBY digital / upgradeable) Reverse-scan sound devices scan the sound track (analog and optional DOLBY digital) on the film via red LEDs. An only analog sound device is upgradeable with DOLBY digital. NOTE Z The reverse scan sound head is delivered factory checked and...
  • Page 42: Sound Tracks On The Films

    FP 25/30/50 E 3 .3 .2 Sound Tracks on the Films Analog sound is printed as two wavy lines on the film. The height of the amplitude signifies loud- ness, frequency signifies pitch. The Dolby digital sound information (DOLBY SR·D) is encoded between the perforations.
  • Page 43: Drive Components In The Projector Head

    FP 25 E 3 .6 Drive Components in the Projector Head NOTE Z In this chapter you will get an overview of the drive components. Z All work on drives should only be carried out by experts.  Main drive motor ...
  • Page 44: Electronic Components

    FP 25 E 3 .7 Electronic Components NOTE Z This chapter gives an overview of the electronic components. Z All work on electronic parts should only be carried out by experts.  Main terminal 1  Frequency inverter  Sound output terminal ...
  • Page 45: Main Board And Led Power Supply Board

    FP 25 E 3 .7 .1 Main Board and LED Power Supply Board The main board is the projector’s control center. It provides: » DIP switches for setting projector functions » LEDs for, e. g. shutter adjustment indication or voltage error indication »...
  • Page 46: Spool Tower Components

    FP 25 E 3 .8 Spool Tower Components  Spool tower  Rear take-off friction with film spool  Fore side take-up friction with film spool  Fore side extension arm with guide rollers  Lever arm Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 47: Lever Arm

    FP 25 E 3 .8 .1 Lever Arm The rotary speed (revolution) of the friction drive depends on the reel diameter. The current diameter is calculated by the position of the lever arm. At a film break the lever arm falls to the stop position and activates the film break switch - the friction drive will be stopped.
  • Page 48: Guide Rollers

    FP 25 E 3 .8 .2 Guide Rollers The guide rollers are suitable to guide the film correctly. NOTE Thread the film between guide roller and stay roller (if existing) (arrow). 3 .8 .3 Friction Drive and Electronic Components NOTE Z This chapter gives an overview of the drive and electronic components, which are mounted in the spool tower.
  • Page 49 FP 25 E Procedure » The control unit on the control board determines the motor rotary speed depending on the film reel diameter. » The frequency inverter transmits the values from the control unit to the motor. » The Hall generator board (arrow) on the friction motor (fore side take-up friction) additionally controls the fore side film reel speed.
  • Page 50: Spool Rack Components

    FP 25 E 3 .9 Spool Rack Components Normally the spool rack is equipped with an electronically controlled take-up friction (fore side) and a passive mechanical take-off friction (rear side) for projection operation only. Optionally the spool rack can be equipped with two electronically controlled friction drives for additional rewind operation.
  • Page 51: Non-Driven Rear Side Take-Off Friction

    FP 25 E 3 .9 .1 Non-Driven Rear Side Take-off Friction Generally the spring (arrow) pushes the driving disk and the felt disk against a fitted disk on the friction body. The more the pressure onto the felt disk the more braking effect results.
  • Page 52: Electronically Controlled Fore Side And Rear Side Friction Drives

    NOTE Z Normally the set value is pre-adjusted and have not to change. Nevertheless, if adjustments are necessary, they should be carried out by service engineer of KINOTON (see projector’s service manual). Z Operating the frictions, see chapter 4.4.4. ATTENTION Never use reels which have an inner diameter less than ¼...
  • Page 53: Lamphouse Components

    FP 25 E 3 .10 Lamphouse Components  Xenon bulb  Anode (+) cable  Anode connecting bolt  Bulb support (up to 7,000 W only)  Mirror  Mirror holders and protection shield  Stabilizing magnet  Ignition base ...
  • Page 54: Xenon Unit

    Z The xenon unit is factory-set positioned at the back of the lamphouse. Z The adjustment of the optical axis has to be carried out by authorised experts or service personnel from KINOTON. Z The small xenon unit can be equipped with xenon bulbs 1,000 to 2,000 W which will be easily screwed in.
  • Page 55: Mirror

    FP 25 E 3 .10 .3 Mirror Nowadays cold mirrors are mostly used. Because of their coating, heat can diffuse the mirror – the film gate gets a less range of heat but the full range of light. The following mirrors are available: »...
  • Page 56 FP 25 E Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 57: Operating Elements

    FP 25 E Operating Elements 4 .1 Projector Operating Panel (external) Projector STOP Projector FORWARD START Frame POSITION Projector REVERSE START (option) Dowser OPEN Dowser CLOSE Film speed 24 fps or 25 fps Change-over ON or OFF VARIA speed or 24 fps (option) Format NS (option) Format CS (option) (lens turret / aperture changer)
  • Page 58: Spool Tower Operating Elements

    FP 25 E 4 .3 Spool Tower Operating Elements  Main switch  Fuse (6.3 A)  Toggle switch for spool size selection  Operating mode rotary switch  Press button: STOP  Speed rotary switch 4 .3 .1 Main Switch Main switch in position I: Spool tower is powered on.
  • Page 59: Rotary Switch: Operating Mode

    FP 25 E 4 .3 .3 Rotary Switch: Operating Mode Switch in position => Projecting => Rewind, make-up, tear-down Switch in position Film break switch is active. Switch in position => Making up with mechanical friction Film break switch is inactive. NOTE Z The film break switch is not activated.
  • Page 60: Spool Rack Operating Elements

    FP 25 E 4 .4 Spool Rack Operating Elements 4 .4 .1 Standard Spool Rack (1 electronic friction drive - for projection only)  Main switch  Fuse (6.3 A)  Rotary switch for selecting the spool size and tension direction ...
  • Page 61: Rotary Switches: Selecting The Spool Size / Rotation Direction

    FP 25 E 4 .4 .4 Rotary Switches: Selecting the Spool Size / Rotation Direction NOTE Z Depending on your demands, the size of frictions can vary. Generally you can select between a large (e. g. 4000 m) and a small (e. g. 600 m) friction. Z The adjusted turning direction (left or right) is that direction which is necessary to tension the standstill film.
  • Page 62: Lamphouse Operating Elements

    FP 25 E 4 .5 Lamphouse Operating Elements  Operating hour counter  Main switch  Fuse (6.3 A)  Press button: IGNITE  Ammeter 4 .5 .1 Main Switch Toggle switch in position “I”: The xenon lamp is ON. The ventilation runs after when the xenon lamp turns off. Toggle switch in position “0”: The xenon lamp is OFF.
  • Page 63: Ammeter

    FP 25 E 4 .5 .3 Ammeter The ammeter shows the set intensity of currents. » The small lamphouse (1000 to 2000 W) is equipped with a 100 A ammeter. » The big lamphouse (2000 to 7000 W) is equipped with a 200 A ammeter. 4 .5 .4 Ignition Button The xenon lamp automatically ignites when pushing the start button on the projector...
  • Page 64 FP 25 E Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 65: Operation And Troubleshooting

    FP 25 E Operation and Troubleshooting 5 .1 Switch on and Start Projector / Stop and Switch off Projector ATTENTION Do not stand too close on rotating film spools, because clothes, hair or other parts of your body can get winded up or trapped into the spools. Switch on and start the projector •...
  • Page 66: Threading The Film For Projection Operation

    FP 25 E 5 .2 Threading the Film for Projection Operation 5 .2 .1 FP 25 E with Spool Tower 5 .2 .1 .1 Threading Overview Back view Front view 1. Put the full film reel onto the 5. Thread the film through the fore side rear friction shaft guide rollers on the projector head 2.
  • Page 67: General Threading Through The Projector Head

    FP 25 E 5 .2 .1 .2 General Threading through the Projector Head • Put the full reel on the rear reel shaft and thread the film via the rear “Projection” lever arm and extension arm. • Run the film via the guide roller Feed sprocket “Projection”.
  • Page 68: Starting The Projection

    FP 25 E 5 .2 .1 .3 Starting the Projection • Switch on the power supply - main switch on spool tower to position “I”. • Position the operating mode rotary switch to • Adjust the spool size toggle switch depending on (600 m) or (- 5000 m).
  • Page 69: Fp 25 E With Spool Rack (Standard With 1 Friction Drive)

    FP 25 E 5 .2 .2 FP 25 E with Spool Rack (standard with 1 friction drive) 5 .2 .2 .1 Threading Overview 1. Put the full film reel onto the rear friction shaft 2. Thread the film through the guide rollers on the rear side extension 3.
  • Page 70: Ending Or Stopping The Program

    FP 25 E 5 .2 .2 .3 Ending or Stopping the Program • Pressing the projection can be stopped manually. • Close the dowser by pressing the button. • The projector switches off automatically when the film is passed, because the film break sensor is detecting no film.
  • Page 71: Starting The Projection

    FP 25 E 5 .2 .3 .2 Starting the Projection • Switch on the power supply - main switch on spool rack to position “I”. • Pin up the full film spool onto the rear friction shaft (take-off friction) and an empty spool on the fore side friction shaft (take-up friction).
  • Page 72: Rewind, Make-Up And Tear-Down A Program

    FP 25 E 5 .3 Rewind, Make-Up and Tear-Down a Program NOTE Z FP 25 E with a spool tower is suitable to rewind, make-up and tear-down a program. Z FP 25 E with a standard spool rack (1 electronic friction drive) is not able to rewind, make-up or tear-down a program, you have to use, e.
  • Page 73: General Threading

    FP 25 E 5 .3 .1 .1 General Threading “Rewind” • Put the full reel on the fore side reel shaft and thread via the fore side lever arm and the extension arm. • Run film via the guide roller “Rewind”.
  • Page 74: Rewinding The Program

    FP 25 E • Start and accelerate the spool operation by turning the rotary switch clockwise. $At start the green indicator LED illuminates constantly. ATTENTION For a safe and gentle film reeling the spool operation will be activated as soon as the rotary switch was turned to zero-position.
  • Page 75: Tearing Down The Program

    FP 25 E 5 .3 .1 .4 Tearing Down the Program • Switch on the power supply of spool tower - main switch position “I”. • Position the operating mode rotary switch to • Adjust the spool size toggle switch depending on (600 m) or (1800 to 5000 m).
  • Page 76: Fp 25 E With Spool Rack (2 Friction Drives): Rewind Operation

    FP 25 E 5 .3 .2 FP 25 E with Spool Rack (2 friction drives): Rewind Operation 5 .3 .2 .1 Threading Overview 1. put the full film reel onto the fore side friction shaft 2. thread the film via the guide roller close to the film break sensor and via the guide roller under the reverse-scan sound device...
  • Page 77: Different Projection Speeds

    FP 25 E 5 .4 Different Projection Speeds NOTE Z The xenon lamp will be switched on when the film is running forwards (DIP 7 is OFF). If DIP 7 is ON the xenon lamp will ignite at the first projector start and will get off when projector is switched off.
  • Page 78: Projecting At Varia Speed (Option)

    FP 25 E 5 .4 .4 Projecting at VARIA Speed (option) At VARIA the projector runs in step mode - it projects forwards and optional reverse from 10 fps to 30 fps. Press “in“ activates the VARIA function - press “out” activates 24 fps. Select the desired projection speed of 10 - 30 fps by turning the VARIA rotary switch.
  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    FP 25/30/38/50/75 E 5 .6 Troubleshooting 5 .6 .1 General Hints Even though we produce high quality, reliable equipment, there still can be problems due to incorrect operation, poor maintenance, incorrect procedures etc. This chapter has information about some common problems and about solving those problems.
  • Page 80 FP 25/30/38/50/75 E Error Cause Solution Picture moves - skate pressure isn’t adjusted correctly- - adjust vertically (jumps) - skate height isn’t adjusted correctly - adjust - film print defective [verify with test film] - get new print - skate is worn - change - intermittent sprocket damaged - change (service)
  • Page 81: Analog Sound

    FP 25/30/38/50/75 E 5 .6 .4 Analog Sound Error Cause Solution No sound / some - sound processor failure - check plugs and power; call service channels missing - amplifier failure - check if sound track is threaded on the correct side - speaker failure - check / replace exciter lamp (standard...
  • Page 82: Spool Tower Troubleshooting Chart

    FP 25 E 5 .6 .6 Spool Tower Troubleshooting Chart Error Reasons Solution Friction drive does - lever arm is not in working - turn spool or tension film until not run or does not position the lever arm moves in working run correctly position - check the hall potentiometer or...
  • Page 83: Error Indication With Leds

    FP 25/30/38/50/75 E 5 .7 Error Indication with LEDs 5 .7 .1 Interface Board Two red break LEDs (arrows) are mounted on the interface board. $The left LED (in the near of the projector door) labelled with Filmriss/break ext. illu- minates only if there is an external film break (e.
  • Page 84: Main Board

    FP 25/30/38/50/75 E 5 .7 .3 Main Board  red: intermittent sprocket drive is faulty  green: shutter motor runs synchronously  green: shutter frequency is stored  red: shutter rotates too slow  red: shutter overload voltage is on ...
  • Page 85: Cleaning / Maintenance / Repair

    FP 25/30/38/50 E Cleaning / Maintenance / Repair 6 .1 General Hints ATTENTION U Any work on the electric supply wiring must be carried out by electricians. U Make sure that nobody starts the projector while you are working on it. For all maintenance, cleaning and repair you must disconnect the projector from its power supply (switch off the main switch).
  • Page 86 FP 25/30/38/50 E Every 2 weeks Component What is to do? Ceramics roller Remove the ceramics rollers and then remove the dirt in the holes by using air pressure. Clean the ceramics roller with a alcohol moisturized cloth. Every 3 months Component What is to do? Film break sensor...
  • Page 87: Maintenance

    FP 25/30/38/50 E 6 .3 Maintenance Every 3 months Component What is to do? Lens holder Lubricate the lens holder guidance with Cardan oil, type 8657 Aperture changer Clean the part of the shaft above the film path with a cloth, (if installed) and the threaded part of the shaft (inside the back cover) with a brush.
  • Page 88: Repair And Adjustments

    FP 25/30/38/50 E 6 .4 Repair and Adjustments 6 .4 .1 Changing the Pilot Lamp ATTENTION Before opening the shutter housing, wait until the shutter stands still! • Remove the shutter housing. • Put screw driver behind the lamp socket (arrow) and lift the lamp out of the socket.
  • Page 89: Adjusting The Film Pressure Skate Height

    FP 25/30/38/50 E 6 .4 .3 Adjusting the Film Pressure Skate Height The film pressure skate has to be adjusted so that it rides perfectly on the film gate and the intermittent sprocket. • Loosen the setscrew (black arrow). • Insert 2 superimposed film layers into the film gate. •...
  • Page 90: Changing The 35 Mm Film Runner Strips

    FP 25/30/38/50 E 6 .4 .4 Changing the 35 mm Film Runner Strips  Film runner strips (2)  Ceramic rollers (2 per strip)  Knurled fastening screws (4) • Loosen the knurled fastening screws and remove the old runner strips and insert the new runner strips.
  • Page 91: Changing A Constant Speed Sprocket / Pad Shoe

    FP 25/30/38/50 E 6 .4 .6 Changing a Constant Speed Sprocket / Pad Shoe • Loosen the locking nut (black arrow) and the adjusting nut (white arrow) of the pad shoe with the special tool – the spring will relax. •...
  • Page 92: Adjusting The Tension Of The Pad Shoe Spring

    FP 25/30/38/50 E 6 .4 .7 Adjusting the Tension of the Pad Shoe Spring • Loosen the locking screw (black arrow) with an Allen key. • Adjust the tension of the spring by turning the adjusting ring (white arrow) clockwise with a special tool. $The pad shoe pressure should be (measured on pad shoe with a spring scale):...
  • Page 93: Changing And Lubricating The Felt Disks Of The Mechanical Friction

    FP 25 E 6 .4 .10 Changing and Lubricating the Felt Disks of the Mechanical Friction • Remove the knurled nut, the spring, the friction plate and felt disk on the friction shaft (arrow). • Once in a year the felt disk should be put in a Cardan oil bath.
  • Page 94: Changing The Xenon Bulb

    FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .11 Changing the xenon Bulb DANGER S Xenon bulbs should only be changed by trained personnel. S Xenon bulbs are high-pressure glow-discharge lamps in which a high interior pressure exists even if not in operation.
  • Page 95 FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A Up to 2000 W xenon bulbs: • Put the protection coat over the bulb - thread the anode cable through the coat opening and shove the protective coat to the bulb’s socket such the coat slits slide over the socket’s pin.
  • Page 96 FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A Up to 7000 W xenon bulbs: • Loosen the bulb support and put it down. • Put the protective bonded fabric or a strong cloth around the unpacked bulb. •...
  • Page 97: Adjusting The Illumination Of Screen

    FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .12 Adjusting the Illumination of Screen  Vertical adjustment  Horizontal adjustment  Axial adjustment The xenon bulb’s position can be adjusted relatively to the mirror in three axes (horizontal, vertical and axial).
  • Page 98: Adjusting The Intensity Of Currents

    FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .13 Adjusting the Intensity of Currents NOTE Z Read the data sheet which is delivered with xenon bulb. The bulb manufacturer’s own data should be used. Z Read also rectifier’s operating manual. The intensity of currents associated to the installed xenon bulb can be adjusted on the rectifier.
  • Page 99: Changing The Reflector

    FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .15 Changing the Reflector NOTE Z The reflector should only be changed by the projectionist in case of need. At the next opportunity the reflector should be adjusted finely by service personnel who has the necessary alignment tool.
  • Page 100 FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A Mounting the Reflector • Put down the reflector onto the lower holders. • Move the upper holder bar over the reflector and carefully put it down on the reflector edge.
  • Page 101 Be careful that the main reflector will not be clamped too toughly - during the operation the reflector expands and therefore could break. NOTE The fine adjustment has to be carried out by service from Kinoton. • Insert the xenon bulb. • Close the lamphouse.
  • Page 102: Changing The Heat Filter

    FP 25/50 E / FP 25/50 D / FP 10/50 A 6 .4 .16 Changing the Heat Filter ATTENTION The heat filter is a reflection filter, therefore you have to watch out for the reflection side of filter to be directed to xenon lamp (marked with a black dot). •...
  • Page 103: Spare Parts

    FP 25 E Spare Parts 7 .1 Projector Head 7 .1 .1 Film Gate Parts Part Fig . Code number Film runner strips (2) white 1000 463 17005 Knurled screw for film runner strip fastening 5322 505 10336 Ceramics roller 5322 532 50362 Film pressure skate black 1000 463 17020...
  • Page 104 FP 25 E Figure 1 Fig . 2A Figure 2 Fig . 2B Fig . 2C Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 105 FP 25 E Figure 3 Fig . 3A Fig . 3B Fig . 3C Fig . 3D Figure 4 Figure 5 Fig . 4B Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 106: Mm Apertures For Aperture Changer

    FP 25 E 7 .2 35 mm Apertures for Aperture Changer Part Code Number Triple aperture shaped 1000 451 17012 Triple aperture for filing 1000 451 17016 Hole aperture to adjust the frame center 1000 451 17017 Triple aperture dimension smaller than specified 1000 451 17020 Hole aperture for filing 1000 451 17022...
  • Page 107: Spool Tower

    FP 25 E 7 .5 Spool Tower 7 .5 .1 Guide Rollers Spare Part / Name Figure Order Number Guide roller with ball bearing and stay roller 1000 525 37041 Guide roller with ball bearing 1000 525 67028 Guide roller with ball bearing and 2 stay rollers 1000 525 37006 7 .5 .2 Film Spools...
  • Page 108 FP 25 E Figure 7 6A/6B Figure 7 Fig . 6A Figure 8 Fig . 7a Fig . 6B Fig . 7B Figure 9 Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 109: Spool Rack

    FP 25 E 7 .6 Spool Rack 7 .6 .1 Film Spools Spare Part / Name Order Number Film spool 600 m Ø 9 mm 0040 060 00050 Film spool 1800 m, Achse Ø 12.7 mm 0040 060 00765 Film spool 2000 m, Achse Ø 12.7 mm 0040 060 00770 Film spool 3200 m, Achse Ø...
  • Page 110 FP 25 E Figure 11 Fig . 11A Figure 11 Fig . 11B Fig . 11C Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 111: Technical Data, Circuit Diagrams And Plans Of Terminal Connections

    Plans of Terminal Connections 8 .1 Technical Data 8 .1 .1 Projector Name Cinema Projector Type FP 25 E PREMIERE Machine No. See data plate on housing. Projector Connecting Data Power supply 120 V / 230 V Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz...
  • Page 112: Reverse-Scan Sound Device

    FP 25 E Sizes and Weights Components Sizes Weights Projector approx. 350 kg with 5000 m spools 1737 mm x 1444 mm x 825 mm with 4000 m spools 1612 mm x 1444 mm x 825 mm Film reels 600 m / 1800 m / 2000 m / 4000 m / 5000 m Friction shafts Ø...
  • Page 113: Plans Of Terminal Connections

    FP 25 E 8 .2 Plans of Terminal Connections 8 .2 .1 Plan of x1 Main Terminal Connections Source (projector inside) Color No . Color Projector Outside intern extern protect. conduct., ground (40) PE gn/ye mains connection mains-phase (60) L1 mains connection mains-zero (20) PN...
  • Page 114: Sound Output On 8-Pole Terminal Strip

    FP 25 E 8 .2 .2 Sound Output on 8-pole Terminal Strip solar cell connection solar cell connection solar cell connection shield sound output left - (yellow) sound output left + (brown) sound output right - (white) sound output right + (green) Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 115: Block And Circuit Diagrams

    FP 25 E 8 .3 Block and Circuit Diagrams 8 .3 .1 Block Diagram (Components Overview) Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 116: Block Diagram (Power)

    FP 25 E 8 .3 .2 Block Diagram (Power) Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 117: Block Diagram (Signals)

    FP 25 E 8 .3 .3 Block Diagram (Signals) Issue: 06/2011...
  • Page 118: Main Board Components Overview

    FP 25 E 8 .3 .4 Main Board Components Overview I n t e r f a c e O u t p u t s O u t p u t s I n t e r f a c e D i a g - f o r s o u n d d e v i c e f o r f i l m g a t e...
  • Page 119: Lamphouse For 230 V Mains Connection

    FP 25 E 8 .3 .5 Lamphouse for 230 V Mains Connection L a m p f a n F a n m o t o r H o u r c o u n t e r I g n i t i o n U n i t 4 0 6 0 D C S K 1 M a i n s w i t c h I g n i t i o n b u t t o n...
  • Page 120: Lamphouse For 120 V Mains Connection

    FP 25 E 8 .3 .6 Lamphouse for 120 V Mains Connection L a m p f a n F a n m o t o r H o u r c o u n t e r S K 1 M a i n s w i t c h I g n i t i o n U n i t 4 0 6 0 D C I g n i t i o n b u t t o n...
  • Page 121 EC Declaration of Conformity Kinoton GmbH Company name Address: Industriestr. 20a, D-82110 Germering Machine designation: Cinema Projector FP 25 E Machine type: Maschine serial number: KQ0132 Relevant EC stipulations: Machine regulation 2006/42/EG Low Voltage regulation 2006/95/EG EMC regulation 2004/108/EG Standards:...

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