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Vinten Vision 100 Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Contents Next Previous Page View Vision 100 (Black) Vinten Camera Control Solutions...
  • Page 2 Vitec Group plc. Vinten, Vision and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vitec Group plc. Printed in Great Britain by DPS, Newmarket, Suffolk...
  • 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 or to your local Vinten distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com.
  • Page 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Contents Page Foreword ................3 Notes to readers .
  • Page 5 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Mechanism Assembly ....... .
  • Page 6 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation....... . .
  • Page 7 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Notes to readers This is the on-line version of ‘Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual’ (3543-9). Readers should be aware that the pagination differs between on-line and printed versions. Navigation Clicking the mouse on any blue text...
  • Page 8 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 9 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this publication: alternating current pound (weight) Amps Lubricated Friction across flats left hand as required MISO metric thread ASME American Society of Mech Engineers metre assy assembly...
  • Page 10 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Technical Specification Weight (complete with pan bar and bowl clamp) 3.73 kg (8.2 lb) Height to mounting face 150 mm (5.9 in.) Length 149 mm (5.9 in.) Width 174 mm (6.9 in.) Load capacity See balance graph Tilt range...
  • Page 11 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Design Improvements Serial No. Details Information Improved design of brake knobs 00109 New bowl clamp knob 00111 Improvement to tilt drive 00378 Stronger material for brake knob 01529...
  • Page 12 Description ................3 Introduction The Vision 100 pan and tilt head is part of a range designed for broadcast professional, corporate and educational use. It is constructed largely in aluminium and magnesium alloys to produce a robust, lightweight unit.
  • Page 13 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View (16) (15) (10) (14) (11) (13) (12) Fig 1.1 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head...
  • Page 14 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pan bar mounting points are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera mounting platform. A telescopic pan bar is supplied and is attached using a pan bar clamp, with angular adjustment available on the mount serrations.

  • Page 15: General

    100 Operators Guide, Publication Part No. 3466-8. Installing the head on a tripod The Vision 100 head is supplied with an integral 100 mm ball mount and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod. Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings.
  • Page 16 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring slide release snaps into position. Mounting the camera (optional Quickfit adaptor) To mount the camera using the optional Quickfit adaptor, proceed as follows (Fig 2.1): If not already attached, secure the Quickfit adaptor...
  • Page 17 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View The optional VHS adaptor (22) consists of a VHS pin and a 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw connected by a plastic link. To mount the camera using the VHS adaptor, proceed as follows (Fig 2.2): 11.1 Remove the slide plate...
  • Page 18 Fig 2.3 Balance Graph Balancing the head Balancing the Vision 100 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 19 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. Both drag knobs are provided with illuminated scales, graduated from 0 to 9. To illuminate the scales, press the switch (13).
  • Page 20 Pin press 3431-912TL Installing dowel pin to connect actuator shaft and adjustment slide Consumable materials NOTE: Adhesives and lubricants are not supplied by Vinten Broadcast Ltd and should be obtained under local arrangements ITEM PART No. Grease, Rocol MT-LM Z150-134 Lubrication...
  • Page 21 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View ITEM PART No. Loctite 601 Z002-020 Adhesive Loctite 638 Z002-058 Adhesive Loctite 641 Z002-074 Bearing retainer Permabond E31 Z002-070 Securing brake pad Silcoset 153 Z002-036 Retaining PCB Silastic RTV silicone adhesive Z100-034 Retaining wiring...
  • Page 22 ..........20 General The Vision 100 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 23 Pull the battery out of the battery sleeve (8), as far as the wiring will allow. BATTERY TYPE: 9v, 6LR61 (PP3, 6AM6, MN1604, E-BLOCK) Vinten Part No. C550-023 Fig 4.1 Battery Replacement Pull the connector off the terminals of the old battery and push it onto the terminals of the new battery (1).
  • Page 24 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Refit the battery cover (3). Press the switch and ensure that the balance mechanism digital display (6), the level bubble and the drag knob scales are lit for approximately 15 seconds. Adjustments Brake knob adjustment NOTE:...
  • Page 25 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 - Earlier Knobs...
  • Page 26 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 60° 15.1 16.2 15.2 45° 16.3 45° 15.3 17° 16.4 16.1 16.5 Fig 4.3 Brake Knob Adjustment - Later Knobs To remove the later knob (Fig 4.3):...
  • Page 27 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 15.1 Turn the knob counter-clockwise to its lower stop. 15.2 Unscrew the securing screw (1) until its stop is reached 15.3 Turn the knob until it is 45° below the horizontal, then pull the knob off the shaft. To install the later knob (Fig 4.3):...
  • Page 28 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 4.4 Balance Mechanism Digital Display Calibration 20.8 If unsuccessful, Er will be displayed. Pressing the switch again, or waiting for 15 seconds, will allow the system to revert to its previous settings. Calibration may now be carried out again. 20.9 After calibration, rebalance the head (See “Balancing the head”...

  • Page 29: Table Of Contents

    ..............24 General This section details procedures for disassembly and assembly of the Vision 100 pan and tilt head. Reference is made in the procedures to figures in Section 6 - Illustrated Parts List.

  • Page 30: Disassembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Disassembly RH side plate WARNING!: Before attempting to remove the mechanism housing cover and RH side plate, the balance mechanism spring tension must be relieved. Failure to relieve the balance mechanism spring tension may result in serious damage to the head. To remove the RH side plate (Fig 6.2):...

  • Page 31: Balance Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View To dismantle the mechanism housing cover and RH side plate, proceed as follows: Referring to 6.5, remove three screws (11) securing RH side plate (18) in bearing (10). Pull RH side plate out off the bearing. If required, remove three screws (11) and Skiffy washers (19) securing bearing (10) in mechanism housing cover (17).

  • Page 32: Tilt Drag Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View If required, pull flanged bearing (10) out of mechanism housing (9). If required, remove dowel pin (27) from pan module (26). If required, remove three screws (19) securing stud carrier (24) to pan module (26). The stud (25) is screwed into the stud carrier and is retained with Loctite 601.

  • Page 33: Electrical Installation

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Outrigger Remove the pan brake as follows (Fig 6.3): Remove the pan brake knob (See “Brake knob adjustment” on page 24). Pull the assembled brake calliper (5) (6) and shaft (2) (3) out of the outrigger. Screw the shaft (2) out of the calliper (5).

  • Page 34: Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Assembly Electrical installation Install the PCB assembly and associated wiring in the mechanism housing as follows (Fig 6.6): 13.1 Install dowel pin (12) in mechanism housing (1). 13.2 Install push-button cap (7) and ‘O’ ring (8) on PCB (2). 13.3 Using Silcoset 153, position PCB in mechanism housing (1).
  • Page 35 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Install the tilt brake components in the outrigger as follows (Fig 6.4): 17.1 Install the brake wedges (21) in the calliper (22). 17.2 Sparingly lubricate the thread on the shaft (19) using Castrol LM grease. Ensure grease does not contact brake pad or wedges.

  • Page 36: Pan Drag Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pan drag mechanism Install the pan drag mechanism as follows (Fig 6.3): 20.1 If removed, install flanged bearing (10) in mechanism housing (9). 20.2 If removed, screw the stud (25) into the stud carrier (24) using Loctite 601. 20.3 Secure the stud carrier (24) to pan module (26) with three screws (19).

  • Page 37: Rh Side Plate

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 21.6 Degrease the threaded bore of actuator shaft (8) and thread of screw (12). 21.7 Install circlip (21) on balance knob (1) and screw into adjustment slide (4). 21.8 Apply Loctite 222E to thread of screw (12). Position spring (15), assembled buffer/spring end cap (13/14) and screw (12) on spring actuator (16).

  • Page 38: Final Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 23.4 Position the RH side plate/mechanism cover (10) so that the trunnion of the spring actuator assembly engages correctly with the needle roller bearing in the RH side plate. Ensure platform halves are correctly aligned.
  • Page 39 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Install the tilt drag knob as follows (Fig 6.4): 25.1 Use the drag knob boss (10) to turn the tilt drive shaft (5) fully counter-clockwise. 25.2 Install two springs (8) and balls (9) in the outrigger (18). Install the drag knob boss (10) on the tilt drive shaft (5) so that its stop is to the right and abutting the stop on the outrigger (18).
  • Page 40 Fig 6.2 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Mechanism Assembly ......

  • Page 41: Main Assembly Part Numbers

    View Main assembly part numbers Ensure that the correct serial and part numbers are quoted when ordering main assemblies. Assembly Part No. Vision 100 pan and tilt head - final assembly 3466-11 Telescopic pan bar 3219-91 Pan drag assembly 3431-22...

  • Page 42: Fig 6.1 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP01 Fig 6.1 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head...
  • Page 43 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.1 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head Item Part Nomenclature 3466-11 Vision 100 main assembly (Fig 6.2) (Fig 6.3) (Fig 6.4) (Fig 6.6) 3219-91 Telescopic pan bar (Fig 6.7) 3330-30...

  • Page 44: Fig 6.2 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head - Mechanism Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP02 Fig 6.2 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Mechanism Assembly...
  • Page 45 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.2 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Mechanism Assembly Item Part Nomenclature M500-070* Nut, M4, standard (hex), full 3466-297* Platform label (Black) 3466-206 Platform insert M005-714* Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 20 mm long...

  • Page 46: Fig 6.3 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head - Pan Brake And Pan Drag

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP3B Fig 6.3 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Brake and Pan Drag...
  • Page 47 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.3 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Brake and Pan Drag Item Part Nomenclature 3431-900SP Brake knob kit 3431-331 Tilt brake shaft R900H001 'O'-Ring, 7.5 mm ID x 1.6 mm section, hardness 70 IRHD...
  • Page 48 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.3 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Brake and Pan Drag (Cont) Item Part Nomenclature 3431-22* Pan Module assembly (with machined from solid drag housing) M801-003* Pin, dowel, 2 mm dia. x 8 mm long...

  • Page 49: Fig 6.4 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head - Tilt Brake And Tilt Drag

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP4B Fig 6.4 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Brake and Tilt Drag...
  • Page 50 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.4 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Brake and Tilt Drag Item Part Nomenclature 3466-23* Tilt module assembly 3431-286* Tilt shim - 20 thou' 3431-300* Tilt shim- 5 thou M806-014* Pin, coiled-spring, 3 mm dia.

  • Page 51: Fig 6.5 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head - Balance Mechanism

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP05 Fig 6.5 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Balance Mechanism...
  • Page 52 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.5 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Balance Mechanism Item Part Nomenclature 3431-16 Balance knob moulding assembly Thrust bearing, comprising: P602-020 Bearing, needle roller, thrust, 25 mm ID x 42 mm OD x 2 mm...

  • Page 53: Fig 6.6 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head - Electrical Installation

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP06 Fig 6.6 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation...
  • Page 54 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.6 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Electrical Installation Item Part Nomenclature 3466-907SP* Mechanism housing assembly 3431-15 PCB assembly - includes potentiometer, PCB, digital display, LEDs and all wiring, including items 6 and 11...

  • Page 55: Fig 6.7 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head - Pan Bar

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V100IP07 Fig 6.7 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar...
  • Page 56 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.7 Vision 100 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 57: Fig 6.8 Vision 100 Pan And Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts Part No. Nomenclature 3364-900SP Platform slide assembly, comprising: 3364-210 Platform slide Q001-093 ‘O’ ring, 200-044-44 3170-202 Screw, large 3431-902SP...
  • Page 58 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3431-913SP Pan drag spares assembly, comprising: 3431-22 Pan Module assembly (with machined from solid drag housing) 3431-234...
  • Page 59 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3466-901SP RH side plate assembly, comprising: 3466-203 Side plate, rh L850-032 Threaded-insert, wire thread insert (helicoil), 5/16 in. BSF x 1-1/2 Diameters...
  • Page 60 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3466-921SP Labels kit (black), comprising: 3466-289 Mechanism housing label 3466-297 Platform label (Black) 3466-288 Label (outrigger)

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