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JAA79201-R.3669.A 作成承認印 配布許可印 サービス 計画課 M AF-S DX Nikkor ED 18-55/3.5-5.6G JAA79201 Silver Black JAA79251 REPAIR MANUAL Copyrigh c 2005 by Nikon Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 無断転載を禁ず !! Printed in Japan May 2005...
JAA79251-R.3669.A Specifications Type of lens: G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount (Specially designed for use with Nikon digital SLR – Nikon DX format – cameras) Focal length: 18mm–55mm Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6 Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (1 ED and 1 aspherical lens elements) Picture angle: 76°...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Rear fixed tube ・ Set the M/A change-SW unit (#B22) to A mode. Detach it from the window of the rear fixed tube (#57) and remove the rear fixed tube. - D7・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Remove the zoom/distance FPC from the connector of the main-PCB unit (#B1001). ・ - D8・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A M/A change-SW unit ・ Remove 2 lead wires of the M/A change-SW unit (#B22) from the main PCB unit (#B1001). #B22 Contact unit ・ Remove the contact unit (#B6). - D9・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ・ Remove the polyester tape (#77) from the zoom ring (#52). Zoom cover ring - D10 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Zoom ring ・ Take out 2 screws (#102) that attach the zoom ring (#52). #102×2 - D11 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Fixed tube unit ① Silicon rubber ・ Remove 2 silicon rubbers (#56) from the square grooves of the fixed tube. ② MR unit ・ Remove the MR unit (#B7) from the fixed tube. ・ Remove the FPC of the MR unit from the fixed tube.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ③ SWM unit Gear - D13 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
JAA79201-R.3669.A 2. Assembly / Adjustment Fixed tube unit ① Cam tube unit (Helicoid ring, Cam ring) ・ Align the cam ring (3 grooves between convex portions on the outer diameter surface) with the helicoid ring (3 convex cams on the inner diameter surface) and assemble the rings by turning them.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ③ SWM unit ・ Assemble the gear (#513) into the SWM unit (#B501 ) . #513 - A2・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ④ MR unit ・ Assemble the MR unit (#B7) into the fixed tube. - A3・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Zoom ring ・ Align 2 notches of the fixed tube with 2 convex portions of the zoom ring (#52) to assemble them. Then turn the zoom ring, and fit 2 convex portions of the cam ring into 2 holes of the zoom ring.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Filter ring unit ① Turn the zoom ring in the direction of the arrow (TELE-side). SWM unit ② While lifting the clutch gear, turn the key of the focus ring all the way in the direction of the arrow.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ・ How to inspect and adjust: ① Confirm that the electric current and voltage of the connected rated voltage power-supply are set values, then turn it ON. ② Set the oscilloscope. While holding the white gear of the SWM unit with tweezers, etc, up towards the bayonet side, turn the focus ring manually.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A < Ref. > ● As shown in Fig. 1, if the amplitude of only either CH1 or CH2 is small, one of the 2 screws (#218) may be loosened, so check for it. If this is not the case, the MR head may malfunction, so replace the MR holder unit and make a readjustment.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ・ While pressing the zoom aperture ring on the zoom ring (#52), attach the polyester tape (#77) to cover the boundary line of the entire circumference of the 2 rings. Zoom cover ring - A8・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Contact unit ・ Valley fold the FPC of the contact unit (#B6) with fingers to crease it. Then attach the contact unit to the fixed tube. Align the FPC-mark with the edge of the fixed tube. Main PCB unit ・...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A M/A change SW unit ・ Solder 2 wires of the M/A change SW unit (#B22) on the main PCB unit (#B1001). #B22 ・ Be sure to place the main PCB unit (#B1001) on the surface for positioning of the fixed tube, then fix it with 3 screws (#89×3).
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ・ Insert the zoom/distance FPC into the connector of the main PCB unit (#B1001) to connect it. ・ Insert the contact unit (#B6) and GMR unit (#B7) into the connector of the main PCB unit (#B1001) to connect them.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Rear fixed tube ・ Set the M/A change SW unit (#B22) to "A" mode. Pass this unit through the window of the rear fixed tube (#57) and assemble them. 2nd lens group - A12 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Straight key unit ・ After applying the grease to the straight key unit A (#B25A) and straight key unit B (#B25B), fix 4 screws (#86) by aligning setscrew holes and key grooves of the fixed tube unit. - A13 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Washers #101A ~ J×n Bayonet mount unit ・ After applying the grease to the lever of the bayonet mount unit (#B27), solder the lead wire (#1131) and fix 3 screws (#78) to assemble. - A14 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Attachment of M/A change SW unit ・ Attach the M/A change SW unit (#B22) with the screw (#155). - A15 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Distance brush hole-covering plate ・ Assemble the distance brush hole-covering plate (#103) into the zoom ring (#52), and attach the polyester tape. #103 - A16 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Adjustment (Division) of Focus movement (T, W) 1. Turn the focus ring all the way to the infinity-end. 2. Fix the aperture lever so that the aperture becomes full. 3. Read each value of WIDE and TELE sides. 4. Calculate as follows: ( A -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Attachment of Contact unit ・ Fix the contact unit on the bayonet mount unit (#B27) with 2 screws (#67). - A18 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Preparation for inspection & adjustment of main PCB ● In case of replacing the main PCB, SWM unit or MR encoder unit, be sure to make the necessary adjustments as follows: 1. Adjustments ・Adjust the MR duty ・Adjust the driving frequency and motor control (including Focus preset adjustment) 2.
JAA79201-R.3669.A 【System configuration】 Power supply (6V) Oscilloscope When the RS232C terminal of the personal computer is a 9-pin type, connect it by using the 25-pin/9-pin AF-I communication box (J15306-1) conversion connector. RJ does not supply this connector. Use products on the market.
JAA79201-R.3669.A Adjustment of MR duty ●In case of replacing the main PCB, SWM unit and MR encoder unit, be sure to make adjustments. ●In case of replacing the main PCB, be sure to perform [READING AND REWRITING OF EEPROM DATA.] then [3.WRITING THE FIXED VALUES.] How to adjust...
JAA79201-R.3669.A Adjustment of Driving frequency and Motor control ● In case of replacing the main PCB, SWM unit and MR encoder unit, be sure to make adjustments. ① The method of connection of the rated voltage power supply and measuring tools is the same as "ADJUSTMENT OF MR DUTY".
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Inspection of Lens operations Check the lens operations by using a personal computer after assembling. ○ Check by personal computer ● Check by the following considerations: 1. MR encoder operations ・ Drive the scanning of lens and check the total number of pulses.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ●AF-S DX18-55 inspection program (1) Menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ・Menu items The items 1 and 2 are used for adjustments. The item 3 is used for reading and writing EEPROM DATA. The items 4~7 are used for inspections.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A (2) Inspection of MR encoder operations <<< EXECUTING >>> Caution : If the MF ring is rotated while the lens scanning is driven, the pulse shows an abnormal value. Do NOT touch the MF ring during operations.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A The difference in pulse before and after the inspection must be within the standard. < Standard > Total pulses : 1863 ± 100 PULSE(S) - A26・AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A (3) Inspection of lens-servo stop accuracy ① Make this inspection on both focal length 18mm (W) and 55mm (T). ② If the lens stops while inspecting the lens-servo stop accuracy, select "3. ADJUST DELAY-TIME" of the below Fig.2, and input a figure between 0-1000 for the delay time (msec: millisecond) which pre- vents stopping the lens.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ① ④ ⑤ ② ③ Caution : If the MF ring is rotated while the lens scanning is driven, the pulse shows an abnormal value. Do NOT touch the MF ring during operations. During the lens driving, the above screen is displayed.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A (4) Inspection of lens-servo time Make this inspection on both focal length 18mm (W) and 55mm (T). Connect the probes of oscilloscope to E and H terminals of the AF-I communication box (J15306). Select the servo driving amount respectively. Each lens-servo drive time must be within the standard.
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(5) Inspection of switches and lens conditions JAA79201-R.3669.A ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① Type of lens ② Version of CPU in the lens ③ Signals of the distance encoder Value changes by turning the MF ring with “M” or M/A of the lens driving mode selector.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Necessary adjustment when replacing parts Inspection & adjustment for MR Adjustments encoder operations; Adjustment for MR duty (Necessary to write fixed value); lens-servo stop accuracy; Parts to be driving frequency; motor control lens-servo time; switches; replaced lens condition ○...
JAA79201-R.3669.A Aberration compensation data writing adjustment ・ This adjustment uses the software which calculates the aberration compensation data according to the feature of lens aberration and writes in EEPROM of the lens, in order to improve the accuracy of autofocus.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A (3) Writing aberration compensation data ① Prepare a camera (D100). Set the "Exposure mode" to "A" for full aperture and "Focus mode" to "S". On the shooting menu, set the "Image quality mode" to "FINE", "Image size" to"L" "WB" to "Preset", and "ISO"...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ⑥ Select "AF-S DX18-55/3.5-5.6G" from "Target lens list", and click "OK" button. ⑦ When "Next, Defocus rectify only" window appears, click "OK" button. Click the "Defocus rectify..." button. ⑧ - A35 ・ AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6G -...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ⑨ Click the "JPEG Shot" button. ⑩ The shutter is released after the AF operation. The shot image is automatically displayed on the PC screen. Scale the image to 100% and check which chart is in focus of the 5 resolution charts.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ⑫ Set the focal length of the lens to 18 mm, and the distance between the test chart and camera (CCD face) to 2 cm. ± ⑬ Perform the operations from ⑨ to ⑪ of the previous page. ⑭ Check that the values of all the focal lengths are displayed within the dotted red circle. Then click on "Rewriting".
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JAA79201-R.3669.A ⑯ The reconfirmation screen is displayed. Click "OK". ⑰ An hourglass is displayed on the screen, and writing starts. The below screen is displayed after a few seconds. Turn camera OFF and turn it ON again. Click "OK", and the adjustment software restarts.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Lens alignment Be sure to make an inspection and adjustment, when dissembling and repairing the lens-barrel. 1. Check the resolution By shooting the high-definition resolution chart (J63079), confirm that the TV lines are within the standard. Standard for the TV lines: 1400 or more TV lines in the center ;...
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JAA79201-R.3669.A (c) Check the zoom position at WIDE and TELE. The object distance: WIDE (approx.0.6m), and TELE (approx.1.5m). Set the chart fully screened in the LCD of the camera and fix it on a tripod. Because horizontal-to-vertical/aspect ratio is different between the chart and the finder field frame, align with the vertical direction (ref.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A 2. Sample image: for judging the chart (on the periphery) Shoot pictures of the chart. In case TV lines of the center become less than 1400, or any of the periphery/4 corners shows the following image of defective samples (less than 1200 TV lines), make an adjustment on the next page.
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JAA79201-R.3669.A Making of self-made tool ● It is necessary to make a self-made tool by using the RP main PCB of AF-S 24-85/3.5-4.5G. The self-made tool will be used for "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT FOR THE WAVEFORM OUTPUT FROM MR ENCODER".
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