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Vinten Vision 250 E Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Contents Next Previous Page View Vision 250 E/IT Vinten Camera Control Solutions...
  • Page 2 Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten, Vision and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.
  • Page 3 Particular attention must be paid to cleaning, especially after use in adverse conditions. To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vinten Broadcast Limited or to your local distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com.
  • Page 4 Page View Notes to readers This is the on-line version of ‘Vision 250 E/IT Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual’ (3791-9). Readers should be aware that the pagination differs between on-line and printed versions. Navigation Clicking the mouse on any blue text will move you around the document.
  • Page 5 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Safety - Read This First! Warning symbols in this maintenance manual Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and tilt head or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol.
  • Page 6 ............... . 12 Vision 250 E/IT pan and tilt head .
  • Page 7 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Contents (Cont) Page Section 5 - Repair General ................32 Disassembly Encoder .
  • Page 8 ....... . . 55 Fig 6.5 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Drag and Pan Brake .
  • Page 9 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this publication: alternating current kilogram Amps pound (weight) across flats Lubricated Friction as required left hand ASME American Society of Mech Engineers MISO metric thread assy assembly metre...
  • Page 10 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Technical Specification Weight (complete with pan bar) ..........7.35 kg (16.2 lb) Height to mounting face .
  • Page 11 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Design Improvements Serial No. Details Information...
  • Page 12 ................4 Introduction The Vision 250 E/IT pan and tilt head is part of a range designed for broadcast professional, film, corporate and educational use. It combines a manually-operated EFP-type pan and tilt head with electronic encoders to provide precise real-time digital electronic positioning.
  • Page 13 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View (13) (12) (11) (10) (20) (14) (19) (18) (15) (17) (16) Fig 1.1 Vision 250 E/IT pan and tilt head...
  • Page 14 (17) and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten tripod or pedestal, using either the four mounting bolts and washers provided or by using a `Quickfix' adaptor. The camera is attached to the head by means of a slide plate (13). A clamp...
  • Page 15 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View IT interface box The IT interface box combines the output from the head encoders and the lens zoom and focus encoders and provides positional data to a virtual set computer. It is connected to a virtual studio systems via RS-232 (26) or RS-422...
  • Page 16 Installing the head The Vision 250 E/IT head is supplied with a flat base and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten tripod or pedestal, using either the four mounting bolts and washers provided or by using a `Quickfix' adaptor.
  • Page 17 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Mounting the camera Remove the slide plate (13) from the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (1), pressing the slide lock release (11) and pulling the plate to the rear. Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the camera's weight using both camera mounting screws (12).
  • Page 18 Page Page View Connecting the head 250 E The Vision 250 E is supplied with an unwired male 24-pin Fischer connector, which should be configured to suit the installation. Encoder pin designations are listed in Table 2.1. 250 IT The Vision 250 IT is connected to the IT interface box by a bifurcated cable, with a male 24-pin Fischer connector for the pan and tilt encoders and a D-type connector for the lens encoders.
  • Page 19 Orange/Red Configuration The encoders in the Vision 250 E/IT head should be configured using the software to which the head is connected. Jumpers in the IT interface box must be set to suit the type of RS interface. Proceed as follows: 17.1 Disconnect the mains power supply.
  • Page 20 Fig 2.2 IT Interface Box Configuration Balancing the head Balancing the Vision 250 E/IT head achieves two objectives. Firstly, when a head is correctly balanced the operator will need a minimum amount of even effort to move the head. Secondly, once balanced, the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this position with ‘hands off’.
  • Page 21 To apply the brake, turn the knob fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the knob fully anti- clockwise. Pan and tilt drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten thin film (TF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting.
  • Page 22 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View ± 90° ± 68° PAYLOAD Fig 2.3 Balance Graph Both drag knobs are provided with illuminated scales, graduated from 0 to 9. To illuminate the scales, press the switch (9). The lamp will extinguish after 15 seconds. NOTE: If the ambient light level is high, the scales will not be lit.
  • Page 23 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Section 3 Tools and Materials General The following special tools and consumable materials will be required for servicing, disassembly, repair, assembly and adjustment. Special tools. ITEM PART No. PROCEDURE Bearing support block 3525-908TL Installing tilt drag/tilt brake assembly and right-hand...
  • Page 24 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Consumable materials NOTE: Adhesives and lubricants are not supplied by Vinten Broadcast Ltd and should be obtained under local arrangements. ITEM PART No. Grease, Easyrun 50 Z150-081 Lubrication Grease, Castrol LM Z150-123 Lubrication...
  • Page 25 ..........15 General The Vision 250 E/IT pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful life with minimum need for repair.
  • Page 26 All are operated simultaneously by pressing the switch and remain active for approximately 15 seconds. The battery should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is considered inadequate. BATTERY TYPE: 9v, 6LR61 (PP3, 6AM6, MN1604, E-BLOCK) Vinten Part No. C550-023 Fig 4.1 Battery Replacement...
  • Page 27 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View NOTE: The illumination level of the digital display and the level bubble and the drag knob scales varies with the intensity of the ambient light. If the ambient light level is high, the level bubble and drag knob scales will not be lit.
  • Page 28 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 60° 10.1 11.2 10.2 45° 11.3 45° 10.3 17° 11.4 11.1 11.5 Fig 4.2 Brake Knob Adjustment...
  • Page 29 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 11.4 Turn the knob clockwise to the 17° position. 11.5 Screw in the securing screw (1). Do not overtighten. Turn the knob clockwise and ensure that the brake is fully applied before the upper stop is reached. Turn the knob counter-clockwise and ensure the brake is released before the lower stop is reached.
  • Page 30 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 4.3 Balance Mechanism Digital Display Calibration...

  • Page 31: Table Of Contents

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Section 5 Repair Contents Para General................1 Disassembly Encoder .

  • Page 32: General

    Page Page View General This section details procedures for disassembly and assembly of the Vision 250 E pan and tilt head. Reference is made in the procedures to figures in the Illustrated Parts List (Page 47). The head is constructed from precision components, many of which are of aluminium or magnesium alloy.

  • Page 33: Mechanism Housing Cover/Right-Hand Side Plate

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Remove the tilt encoder drive gear (30) from the tilt encoder housing (27). If required, remove the bearings (4) and (5) from the gear. Remove two screws (6) and pull the encoder and tilt anti-backlash pinion (26) out of the tilt encoder housing (27).

  • Page 34: Platform

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Slide the centre lock knob (8) to the ‘locked’ position. Carefully manoeuvre the mechanism housing cover and right-hand side plate off the mechanism housing assembly to the extent allowed by the drag knob wiring. 5.10 Referring to 6.8, disconnect the drag knob wiring (12).

  • Page 35: Balance Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Balance mechanism WARNING!: Pivot pins (16) are case-hardened and may chip around the screwdriver slot. Use the correct size screwdriver and wear eye protection. NOTE: The long and short links (Items 15 and 17) are supplied with the appropriate pivot pins (16) as matched sets.

  • Page 36: Pan Drag Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pan drag mechanism To remove the pan drag mechanism (Fig 6.5): NOTE: The use of ball-ended and articulated hexagonal wrenches will facilitate the following operation. 11.1 Working inside the mechanism housing (23), remove two screws (1), three screws (2), one screw (3) and one screw (24).

  • Page 37: Tilt Brake

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 13.4 Pull tilt drag/tilt brake assembly out of mechanism housing (21) to the extent allowed by the drag knob wiring. Light tapping of the bearing may be necessary. NOTE: If not already differentiated by colour, identify the battery and drag knob wires for re- assembly.

  • Page 38: Electrical Installation

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Electrical installation NOTE: The PCB assembly is installed in the mechanism housing using Loctite 5083, which requires UV light to cure. Wiring is retained with Silastic RTV silicone adhesive or Loctite 415.

  • Page 39: Mechanism Housing

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 17.2 If removed, install the LED lenses (4) in the outrigger (2) and the mechanism housing (3), using Loctite 409. 17.3 If removed, install the tilt drag LED and wiring (14) in the mechanism housing (3). 17.4 If removed, install the pan drag LED and wiring (4) in the outrigger (2).

  • Page 40: Pan Brake

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 19.9 Engage the headless screws with the appropriate fixing holes in the outrigger (6). Rotate the outrigger until the tilt brake shaft (19) is at the one-o-clock position in relation to the tilt drag assembly (1).

  • Page 41: Pan Drag Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pan drag mechanism Install the drag mechanism as follows (Fig 6.5): 22.1 Apply Easyrun 50 grease to gear on pan drag assembly (13). 22.2 Thoroughly degrease the brake pads on the pan brake kit (22) and both faces of the pan brake drum (13) with 3M VHB surface cleaner.

  • Page 42: Mechanism Housing Cover/Right-Hand Side Plate

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 24.2 Lubricate pivot pin on tilt drag assembly (1) and install four shims (2). 24.3 Press the assembled balance mechanism onto the pivot pin on tilt drag assembly (1). 24.4 Position lower end of long link (16) in slot in mechanism housing (27) and secure with matched pivot pin (16).

  • Page 43: Platform

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 26.3 Position mechanism cover (2) on bearing support block (3525-908TL). Press right-hand side plate (25) into mechanism housing cover. Secure with snap ring (25). 26.4 Referring to 6.5, if removed, install plastic bearing (12) in end of pan drive shaft (5). 26.5 Lubricate pan drive shaft (5) with Easyrun 50 grease and install pan drive shaft and pan shaft washer (11) in mechanism housing cover (4).

  • Page 44: Encoder

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Encoder NOTE: Special tools will be required to assemble the encoder - see Section 3 - Tools and Materials. The pan and tilt encoder housings must be connected after installing the encoder on the head.

  • Page 45: Final Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 31.18 Install the clamp ring (3) on the tilt encoder housing (27) and secure with three screws (19) using Loctite 222E. Tighten screws (19) sufficiently to eliminate any clearance in bearings (4) and (5). 31.19 Install the drive arm (31) on the tilt encoder drive gear (30) and secure with three screws (32).
  • Page 46 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 35.4 Install tilt drag knob (15) so that ‘0’ on knob aligns with cursor on outrigger. Secure knob with washer (14) and screw (13). Install drag knob plug (12). Install the pan and tilt brake knobs (See “Brake knob adjustment”...
  • Page 47 ....... . 69 Introduction This parts list is issued for the Vision 250 E pan and tilt head, manufactured by Vinten Broadcast Limited, Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TB, England.

  • Page 48: Main Assembly Part Numbers

    Main assembly part numbers Ensure that the correct serial and part numbers are quoted when ordering main assemblies. Assembly Part No. Vision 250 E pan and tilt head 3791-3 Telescopic pan bar 3219-91 Main assembly - pan and tilt head...

  • Page 49: Fig 6.1 Vision 250E Pan And Tilt Head

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250IP01 Fig 6.1 Vision 250E Pan and Tilt Head...
  • Page 50 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.1 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head Item Part Nomenclature 3791-3 Vision 250 E pan and tilt head, comprising: 3791-11 Main assembly (Fig 6.2) 3790-3 Encoder - final assembly (Fig 6.7), secured by:...

  • Page 51: Fig 6.2 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Main Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250IP06 Fig 6.2 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Main Assembly...
  • Page 52 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.2 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Main Assembly Item Part Nomenclature M005-721 Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 25 mm long 3465-203 Mechanism housing - cover N600-010 Ball, steel, 1/8 in.

  • Page 53: Fig 6.3 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Platform

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250IT_IP04 Fig 6.3 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Platform...
  • Page 54 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.3 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Platform Item Part Nomenclature 3364-900SP* Platform slide assembly, including: 3170-202* Screw (large) M801-048 Pin, dowel, 5 mm dia. x 12 mm long...

  • Page 55: Fig 6.4 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Balance Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250IP03 Fig 6.4 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Balance Mechanism...
  • Page 56 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.4 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Balance Mechanism Item Part Nomenclature 3465-23* Tilt module assembly (with machined from solid drag housing) (Fig 6.6) 3322-229 Actuator shim N500-004 Bearing, needle roller, radial, full complement, 5/16 in.
  • Page 57 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.4 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Balance Mechanism (Cont) Item Part Nomenclature M005-912 Screw, countersunk head, socket, M4 x 10 mm long 3465-262 Balance label M006-902 Screw, countersunk head, socket, M5 x 10 mm long...

  • Page 58: Fig 6.5 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Pan Drag And Pan Brake

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250IT_IP03 Fig 6.5 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Drag and Pan Brake...
  • Page 59 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.5 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Drag and Pan Brake Item Part Nomenclature M006-704 Screw, cap head, socket, M5 x 16 mm long M006-703 Screw, cap head, socket, M5 x 12 mm long...

  • Page 60: Fig 6.6 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Tilt Drag And Tilt Brake

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250IT_IP05 Fig 6.6 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Drag and Tilt Brake...
  • Page 61 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.6 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Drag and Tilt Brake Item Part Nomenclature 3465-23* Tilt Module assembly (with machined from solid drag housing) M700-043 Circlip, internal, standard, 14 mm bore dia. x 1.00 mm thick 3431-328 Tilt drive shaft serial no.

  • Page 62: Fig 6.7 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Encoders

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250ITIP02 Fig 6.7 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Encoders...
  • Page 63 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.7 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Encoders Item Part Nomenclature M004-714 Screw, cap head, socket, M3 x 16 mm long 3790-206 Clamp ring, pan encoder bearing 3790-207...
  • Page 64 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.7 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Encoders (Cont) Item Part Nomenclature 3790-235 Drive arm, tilt encoder M005-903 Screw, countersunk head, socket, M4 x 12 mm long 3791-11 Main assembly (Fig 6.2)

  • Page 65: Fig 6.8 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Electrical Installation

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V250IP07 Fig 6.8 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation...
  • Page 66 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation Item Part Nomenclature 3465-204* Outrigger machining (Fig 6.2) 3465-902SP Mechanism housing/bubble assembly (Fig 6.2) 3465-203 Mechanism housing - cover (Fig 6.2)

  • Page 67: Fig 6.9 Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Pan Bar

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP07 Fig 6.9 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar...
  • Page 68 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.9 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar Item Part Nomenclature M006-113 Screw, countersunk head, pozidrive, M5 x 12 mm long M606-001 Washer, nylon spacer, 5.3 mm ID x 18 mm OD x 3.8 mm thick...

  • Page 69: Fig 6.10Vision 250 E Pan And Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.10 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts Part No. Nomenclature 3364-900SP Platform slide assembly, comprising: 3364-210 Platform slide Q300-128 Rubber strip, 1.78 mm dia 3170-202...
  • Page 70 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.10 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3465-907SP Tilt drag assembly, comprising: 3465-23 Tilt Module assembly (with machined from solid drag housing) 3431-904WA...
  • Page 71 Contents First Previous Previous Page Page View Fig 6.10 Vision 250 E Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3525-901SP Flat base adaptor, comprising: M806-014 Pin, coiled-spring, 3 mm dia. x 10 mm long, mdp...

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