Summary of Contents for Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 作成承認印 配布許可印 サービス 計画課 M AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR JAA80051 REPAIR MANUAL Copyright c 2008 by Nikon Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 無断転載を禁ず !! Printed in Japan February 2008...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ※ Before Disassembly / Reassembly / Adjustment This lens will require optical lens alignment after assembly, in case the 4th lens-group unit is removed. At repair service facilities, therefore, where this alignment work can not be performed, do NOT remove the 4th lens-group unit.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 1.Disassembly Protection sheet ・ Peel off the protection sheet (#60) by inserting tweezers from the outside into the cutout of attaching face as below. Filter ring ・ Take out the three screws (#119) and remove the fi lter ring (#35). #119×3 - D2・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 1st lens group unit ・ Set the zoom ring to WIDE. ・ Take out the three screws (#120) and remove the 1st lens-G unit (B2041) and washer (#133). ・ Peel off the sheet (#62). #120×3 B2041 #133 - D3・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 2nd lens group unit ・ Set the zoom ring to WIDE-end. ・ Set the focus index (#49) to "∞" position. ・ Mount the fi xing tool for 2nd lens-G ( ★ J11356) by fi tting its protrusions in the holes of the 1st lens-G cam ring (#38) and the 2nd lens-G cam ring (#25).
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Turn the wrench for 2nd lens-G ( ★ J11358) counterclockwise, and remove the 2nd lens-group unit (B2043). ★J11356 B2043 ★J11358 Name plate/Focus window ・ Remove the rubber ring (#37). ・ Remove the name plate (#75) and focus window (#76). Caution: Remove the name plate (#75) and focus window (#76) ONLY when they must be replaced because of defects, etc.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A VR name plate / Serial No.label ・ Remove VR name plate (#69) and serial number label (#168 or #169). Caution: Remove VR name plate (#69) and serial number label (#168 or #169) ONLY when they must be replaced because of defects, etc. #169 #168 Rear cover ring...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 4th lens-group unit Caution: When the 4th lens-group unit is removed, the lens alignment work will be necessary after assembly. Therefore, at service facilities where the alignment work can not be performed, do NOT remove the 4th lens-group unit. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Bayonet mount unit ・ Take out the three screws (#115) and the one screw (#114), and remove the bayonet mount unit (B30). #115×3 #114 Caution: Do NOT remove the bayonet mount unit (B30) and the rear fi xed tube unit (B29) together. The main PCB is connected by the FPC of the rear fi...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Rear fi xed tube unit ・ Disconnect the FPC of the rear fi xed tube unit (B29) from the connector of the main PCB (B1001). ・ Remove the rear fi xed tube unit (B29). Main PCB ・ Disconnect the FPC of GMR unit (#1011) from the connector of the main PCB (B1001). - D9・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Disconnect the connection-FPC (#1001) from the connector of the main PCB (B1001). Caution: #1001 Be sure to release the locks of the connector before pulling the FPCs. Release lock here. ・ Disconnect the FPC of the contact unit (B1007) from the connector of the main PCB (B1001). B1007 Caution: Be sure to release the locks of the connector before pulling the FPCs.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Lug plate unit ・ Take out the screw (#123), and remove the lug plate unit (B1028). B1028 #123 MF brush unit ・ Take out the screw (#587),and remove MF brush unit (#2533) from SWM unit. #587 #2533 - D11・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A SWM unit ・ Take out the two screws (#145), and remove SWM unit and main PCB (B1001). Caution: Do NOT touch "A" area. #145×2 Back side has double- stick tape attached "A" area ・ Remove the three lead wires of SWM unit from the main PCB (B1001). Lead wire (red) (#1029) Lead wire (yellow)(#1030) Lead wire (black) (#1031)
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JAA80051-R.3741.A GMR sensor ・ Peel off the tape (#138). ・ Take out the two screws (#91). Remove the FPC from the double-stick tape and remove GMR sensor (#1011). #138 Double-stick tape #1011 #91×2 Focus brush ・ Turn the focus brush in the direction of CLOSE. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Focus key ・ Move the key (#54) in the direction of the arrow. ・ Take out the screw (#122), and remove the plate spring (#157) and focus key (#54). #122 #157 Fixed ring unit ・ Peel off the tape (#135). #135 - D14・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Fixed ring unit (continued) △ (Revision) ・Take out the two screws (#123),and remove the zoom index ring the fixed ring unit. #123×2 △ (Revision) Zoom index ring Fixed ring unit ・Take out the screw (#144). ・Remove the zoom control key unit (B140) from the fixed ring unit. #144 B140 Changed page △×...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Remove the zoom ring unit (B27) and gear unit (B40) from the fi xed ring (#55). Zoom brush ・ Take out the two screws (#109), and remove the reinforcing plate (#106) and zoom brush (#104). #104 #109×2 #106 - D16・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Cover ring unit ・ Take out the three screws (#110). Take out the screws carefully because sometimes the adjustment washer (#107) is put. #107 (Adjustment washer) #110×3 ・ Remove the cover ring unit (B36) and support ring unit (B101). B101 - D17・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Fixed tube ・ Take out the three screws (#67), and remove the fi xed tube (#50) from the 2nd lens-G straight ring (B52). #67×3 - D18・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A VR unit-assembly ・ Remove the connection-FPC (#1001) from the double-stick tape adhered to the fi xed tube (#50). #1001 Double-stick tape ・ Remove the three roller units (B68), and detach VR unit-assembly (B2306). B68×3 B2306 - D19・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Aperture unit ・ Take out the three screws (#56), and remove the aperture unit (B34). ・ Remove the connection-FPC (#1001) from the double-stick tape, and disconnect it from the connector of VR unit in numeric order from ① to ② . #1001 #56×3 ②...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 4th lens-G sliding ring ・Remove the three roller units (B81), and remove the 4th lens-G sliding ring (#48) from the 3-4 lens-G cam ring (#24). △ (Addition) ・Remove the two roller units (B83), roller unit (B99), roller unit (B102) and three washers (#82), then remove the 3-4 lens-G cam ring (#24) from the fixed tube (#50).
JAA80051-R.3741.A 2. Assembly / Adjustment Encoder FPC ・ Place the encoder-FPC (#1006) on the fi xed tube (#50) based on the below reference position, and attach it by pressing in the direction of the arrow for positioning. Reference position #1006 ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Tape ・ Place the two pieces of the double-stick tape (#149 and #150) on the fi xed tube (#50) based on the below reference position each, and attach it by pressing in the direction of the arrow for positioning. Reference position #150 Caution:...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Fixed tube ・Assemble the 3-4 lens-G cam ring (#24) into the fixed tube (#50). △ (Revision) Grease: MZ-400EL Grease: MZ-400T Apply to the overall sliding surfaces of the three cam grooves. △ (Revision) Grease: MZ-400EL Grease: MZ-400T △ (Revision) Grease: MZ-400EL Apply to the overall sliding surfaces of the Grease: MZ-400T...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Roller unit ・ Mount the 3-4 lens-G cam ring (#24) on the fi xed tube (#50), and secure them with the two roller units (B83) and two washers (#82). #82×2 B83×2 Adhesive: Lockend (R) Screw hole ×2 #83×2 #84×2 If the adhesive of [#24] is squeezed out to the inside, wipe it out.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A VR unit-assembly ・ Make a valley-fold along the dotted line of the connection-FPC (#1108). #1108 90° Valley-fold ・ Peel off the backing paper of the double-stick tape. ・ Connect the connection-FPC (#1108) to the connector of VR unit-assembly (B2308) in numeric order from ①...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Aperture unit ・Position the aperture unit (B34) in the direction of the arrow, and tighten the three screws (#56) in numeric order ① , ② , and ③ . #56×3 ② ③ ① Direction of positioning B2308 ・Assemble VR unit (B2308) into the 3-4 lens-G cam ring (#24). Be careful NOT to hold the lever when assembling, in order to...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Assemble the fi xed tube (#50), 3-4 lens-G cam ring (#24), and VR unit-assembly (B2308) together by using the three roller units (B68). #68×3 #147×3 #148×3 The head of the roller unit (B68) must be positioned against the lead groove as below. B68×3 <...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 4th lens-G sliding ring ・ Mount the 4th lens-G sliding ring (#48) by fi tting its two cutouts with the two protrusions of VR unit. ・ Attach the three roller units (B81) to the 4th lens-G sliding ring (#48) through the cam groove of the 3-4 lens-G cam ring (#24) and fasten them.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 2nd lens-G straight ring ・ Align the position of the roller unit (B99) with "U-groove" of the 2nd lens-G straight ring unit (B52). ・ Align the three roller units (B68) with three cutouts of the 2nd lens-G straight ring unit (B52), and make assembly.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Zoom operation check ・ Rotate the 2nd lens-G turning-ring (#53), and check operations of the 2nd lens-G straight ring unit (B52). #1008 ・During rotating the 2nd lens-G turning-ring (#53), the lever section of the 2nd lens-G cam ring (#25) must be positioned in the shaded por- tion.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Zoom brush ・ Set the zoom ring to WIDE. ・ Attach the zoom brush (#104) and reinforcing plate (#106) to the 2nd lens-G straight ring unit (B52), and secure them with the two screws (#109). ・ Activate zooming. Check the contacting condition on the overall pattern of the encoder-FPC (#1008) and the start position of the brush.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Tighten the three screws (#110) and fi x the cover ring unit (B36) and 2nd lens-G straight ring unit (B52). Adhesive: Lockend (B) Screw hole ×3 #110×3 ・ Confi rm that after tightening the screw (#110), the slot’s angle is within the appropriate range. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Gear unit ・Mount the gear unit (B40) by fitting the three protrusions with the three cutouts of the fixed tube (#55). ・Turn the gear unit (B40) from side to side, so that it is fixed in the fixed ring (#55). △...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Zoom ring unit ・Mount the zoom ring unit (B27) by fitting its three protrusions with the three cutouts of the fixed ring (#55) and sit in the groove . ・Turn the zoom ring unit (B27) clockwise, and align of zoom index with the index of the fixed ring "...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Zoom ring unit (continued) ・ Attach the focus window (#76) to the fi xed ring (#55). ・ Attach the polyester tape (approx. 10×50 mm) on the focus window (#76) so as not to block [1.5 mm across] hole. φ1.5 hole ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Zoom ring unit (continued) ・ Set the fi xed tube (#50) to WIDE. ・ Set the zoom ring unit (B27) to WIDE. ・ Set the gear unit (B40) to "∞" (infi nity). ・ Align the positions of the three screws (#110) with the three inner straight grooves of the fi xed ring (#55), and mount the zoom ring unit.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Focus key ・ Insert the focus key (#54) into the groove of the lever section of the 2nd lens-G cam ring (#25). ・ Turn the gear unit (B40) to "∞" (infi nity). ・ Fit the head of the focus key (#54) with the four protrusions of the gear unit (B40). ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Focus brush ・ Move the focus key (#54) in the direction of the arrrow (CLOSE). ・ Put the focus brush (B105) by fi tting the protrusion of the gear unit (B40) in the groove section of [B105]. ・ Tighten the screw (#145). #145 Rear view of [B105] B105...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Match "∞" position of the focus encoder’s pattern with the brush tip ("R" section) of the focus brush (B105) as below. "∞" position of Focus-encoder’s pattern Brush tip ("R" section) of [B105] ・ Tighten the screw (#145). #145 ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A GMR sensor ・ Insert the edge of GMR sensor (#1011) into the gap of the fi xed ring (#55) and fi t the two cutouts of GMR sensor with the two protrusions of the fi xed ring (#55). ・ Tighten the two screws (#91). ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Inspection and Adjustment of GMR output waveform ● When GMR unit is disassembled and replaced, be sure to make inspection and adjustment. 1. Device: ・Single-output rated voltage power-supply 1 unit: 5V 100mA 1 unit ・Oscilloscope ・GMR output inspection tool 1 unit Self-made tool (ref.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 3�How to inspect and adjust: ・Confirm that the electric current and voltage of the connected rated voltage power-supply are set values, then turn it ON. ・Set the oscilloscope, and turn the focus turning-tube with hand. In case large waveform-noise is detected, use the FILTER function. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Main PCB ・ Make six pre-solderings on the main PCB (B1001). B1001 Pre-soldering here Pre-soldering here ・ Make a fold on the FPC of SWM unit (B501) as below. ・ Solder the three lead wires of SWM unit and the lead wire of the lug plate unit (B1028) on the main PCB. Caution: Do NOT touch "A"...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Connect the FPC of the contact unit to the connector of the main PCB (B1001). Caution: After connecting the FPC, be sure to lock the connector. Lock here. B1001 Lock here. Insert FPC all the way Do NOT insert FPC sideways. seated in.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Push SWM unit (B501) toward outside by turning clockwise for positioning, and tighten the two screws (#145). ・ Apply the adhesive to the head of the screw (#145). Caution: Do NOT touch "A" area. #145×2 Adhesive: Screwlock #145 B501 Adhesive: Screwlock Direction of positioning...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Being careful NOT to touch the GMR-FPC, mount the main PCB (#1001) on the fi xed ring (#55) by fi tting with four cutouts. Cutout at 2 places Cutout at 2 places ・ Take out the screw (#123) and attach the lug plate unit (B1028) and tighten the screw again. #123 B1028 - A26・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A MF brush ・ Attach the MF brush (B2533) to SWM unit (B501) by fi tting the two bosses of [B2533] in the hole and groove of [B501], and tighten the screw (#587). #587 B2533 Boss×2 B501 Caution: ・ Do NOT deform the brush. Hole ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Solder the lead wire (pink: #1025) of MF brush (B2533) and the lead wire (white: #1026) on the main PCB (#1001). #1025 #1026 ・ Turn MF gear (#535) and confi rm the contacting condition between MF brush (B2533) and M/A-PCB (#1012).
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JAA80051-R.3741.A MF ring ・Mount MF ring (#26). Be careful of up/downward direction for mounting. △ (Revision) Grease: MZ-400EL Grease: MZ-400T Cross-section view of [#26] Apply to the overall inner surface. ・Turn MF ring (#26) and check whether MF gear (#535) and gear unit (B40) move subsequently. #535 - ・AF-S DX 6-85/3.5-5.6G VR - March�3�008...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A GMR FPC ・ Pass the GMR-FPC (#1011) under the lead wire (#1027) of the lug plate unit and the lead wire (#1031) of SMW-FPC. #1011 #1027 #1031 ・ Connect the GMR-FPC (#1011) to the connector of the main PCB. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Check conduction between the white screw hole of the fi xed tube (#50) and the screw (#123) that attaches the lug plate unit (B1028). ・ Apply the head of the three screws (#123) to fi x. Adhesive: Screwlock White screw hole of [#50] #123 Do NOT touch "A"...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Bayonet mount unit ・Put the washer (#79) on the rear cover unit (B29) by fitting the boss in the hole. ・If more than one washer is used, put a thicker washer on the other(s). Shear-drooped side upward #79 (A-J) Boss ・Mount the bayonet mount unit (B30) on the rear cover unit (B29).
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Aperture lever adjustment Set the zoom ring to TELE-end. When the lock pin of [J18004-1] is put into the lock hole of the bayonet, confi rm that the aperture blades become fully open. J18004-1 Lock pin Lock hole If the aperture blades open quickly or slowly, adjust the position of the aperture lever with the two screws (#121).
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 4th lens group unit ・ Mount the 4th lens-G unit (B2046) by fi tting in the cutouts two each of the washer (#139) and the 4th lens-G sliding ring (#48). ・ Secure the 4th lens-G unit (B2046) with the three screws (#124). ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Rubber ring ・ Mount the rubber ring (#37). ・ Turn over the rubber ring (#37) and apply the adhesive as below. 90° Adhesive Adhesive Index Apply the adhesive to 2 places which are positioned perpendicular (90°) to the index. Adhesive: SX720B Index - A35・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 2nd lens group unit ・ Set the zoom ring to WIDE-end. ・ Align "∞" position of the focus index (#49) with the below index. ・ Mount the fi xing tool for the 2nd lens-G ( ★ J11356) by fi tting its protrusions in the holes of the 1st lens-G cam ring (#38) and the 2nd lens-G cam ring (#25).
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Set the zoom ring to WIDE, and adhere the sheet (#62). B2043 NOTE: If dust/dirt is attached to the lens surface of the 2nd lens-G(B2043), blow them away with a blower as much as possible. If impossible, dip a wiping cloth (Savina Minimax) a little in ethanol, and wipe the surface lightly.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 1st lens group unit ・ Set the zoom ring to WIDE. ・ Mount the 1st lens-G unit (B204) by placing the boss ("Mold cavity no.) halfway around from the index. ・ Secure the 1st lens-G unit (B204) with the three screws (#120) by turning clockwise from the index. Note: When the washer (#133) is put, place a thin washer between thick washers.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Filter ring Align the index of the fi lter ring (#35) with the index of the fi xed ring (#55). Tighten the three screws (#119). #119×3 Index Index of [#55] - A39・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Adjustment of Focus movement (T, W) ★:New tool ・ Start up the adjustment software ( ★ J18444). ・ Perform "Positioning to infi nity for FFD adjustment" on the main menu for performing "∞" positioning. ・ Being careful NOT to move the fi lter ring, mount the lens on the horizontal-type collimator. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Click "Calculating FFD adjustment values" on the main menu. ・ Input the focus positions which were measured by the horizontal-type collimator at WIDE (16 mm), MIDDLE (35 mm), and TELE (85 mm) into the below fi elds. ・ Calculate the adjustment amounts of (1) the washer (#133) which is under the 1st lens group and (2) the washer (#80) which is under the 2nd lens group.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Adjustment of F.F.D (Back focus) ★:New tool ・ Start up the adjustment software ( ★ J18444). ・ Perform "Positioning to infi nity for FFD adjustment" on the main menu for performing "∞" positioning. ・ Being careful NOT to move the fi lter ring, mount the lens on the horizontal-type collimator. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Lens Alignment Caution: This adjustment is required when the 4th lens group is removed. (1) Preparation of Lens optical alignment equipment ・ Fix the attachment holder of the rear lens group (J19127T) on the lens equipment. How to Fix: Move down the holder-moving lever slowly so that the attachment holder of the rear lens group (J19127T) touches the stage.Then tighten four screws to fi...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A <Back view of Lens optical alignment equipment> ① ① Connect each cable to the appropriate equipment with the same number. (e.g. Connect up ④ Power cable for CCD camera ④ Power cable for CCD camera ① VIDEO cable ① ' VIDEO IN ②...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (2) Center positioning of rear lens-group holder ・ Mount the (self-made) center positioning tool on the lens alignment equipment (for center) by setting the groove in place slightly to the left (in a counterclockwise direction) from the below 12 o’clock position. Then turn the tool clockwise all the way to the right, and move the lever to the left to fi...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (3) Temporary positioning of the 4th lens group ・ Mount the lens on the lens alignment equipment (for center). Set the focus ring to "infi nity-end". Refer to [(2) Center positioning of rear lens-group holder] (Page A45) for how to mount the lens. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Check the point image on the monitor. In case the shape is like "Fig.1", remove the lens from the alignment equipment. In case the point image is like "Fig.2" or "Fig.3", go to the next procedure, and perform "adjustment of 4th lens group point image".
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (4) Chart shooting for the rear lens group alignment ・Prepare a camera (D200). Set the shutter speed to "M1/60", aperture to "full open", and the focus mode to "S". On the shooting menu, set "Image Quality" mode to "RAW", "WB" to "Preset" and "ISO" to "200". ・Set the VR mode of the lens to "OFF".
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Turn the power of viewers (5 pcs.) to ON. Caution: If the batteries of viewers are exhausted causing decreased brightness, the shooting data cannot be obtained correctly. Viewer× 5 pcs. Back Front ・ Attach the suspected lens to the camera (D200). Set the A/M change SW to "M", the zoom ring to "24 mm", and the focus ring to "infi...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ※ If this software is used for the fi rst time, the selection screen of reading data will appear. This does not appear after the 2nd-time usage. Select "FD_AUTO.dll" and click "Open". ・ Click "Reset all Log". ・After darken the room, click "Focusing". AF is activated to focus and the shutter is released. ※...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Set the A/M change SW to "M". ・ Slide the tripod to the front by 18±0.1 cm. Click "Measurement". Focusing Position To Back To Front Measuring Position 18cm 36cm ・ When the shutter of the camera is released, slide the tripod to the back by 6±0.1 cm and click "Measurement" again.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ After the seven measurements, point the cursor to the confi rmation screen of the software. Click it three times. If "Information" displays "END", the lens optical alignment is completed. If "Information" displays other than "END", go to the next "(5) 4th lens group alignment" (Page A53) to readjust.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (5) 4th lens group alignment ・Mount the lens on the equipment (for periphery). Refer to [(2) Center positioning of rear lens-group holder] (Page A45) for how to mount the lens. ・ Set the zoom ring to "16 mm" ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Press the "LINE ON/OFF" button of LINE GENERATOR. Turn the knobs of "X1" and "Y1" until X- and Y-lines are displayed on the monitor. Move these X- and Y-lines so that they coincide with the cross lines of the CCD camera. Then press "LINE LOCK"...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・Rotate the knobs of the micrometer (X and Y axes), and shift the calibrated cross lines based on the result (values) of the chart shooting of the rear lens group alignment. Caution: When the knobs of the micrometer (X and Y axes) are rotated but the calibrated cross lines are unable to move, do not forcedly rotate them.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Move the holder-moving lever up to lock the holder. ・ Check that shift amounts (caused by differences between the calibrated cross lines and the X/Y lines) are equal to the result (values) (1= 1 scale amount of the calibrated cross lines) of "Chart shooting of the rear lens group alignment".
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 【 Create positioning tool of Rear lens-group holder for lens alignment 】 1.Summery This is a positioning tool of the rear lens group holder for lens alignment, in order to secure the position for attaching the rear lens group temporarily. 2.Preparation The following devices are used: *Rear cover ring (#39.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A How to create Setting board for "Lens alignment chart" and "Viewer" How to create Setting board for "Lens alignment chart" and "Viewer" 1. Summary In order to take pictures of the special chart with a digital camera and get necessary data for lens alignment, this board is created to use for setting a special chart and light viewers (for chart illumination).
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ② Put the 1st cut-out cardboard ( ① ) and the 2nd fl attened cardboard together as one, and fi x them by taping at four sides. 2nd fl attened cardboard 1st cut-out cardboard Tape ③ As for the above cardboards ( ② ), cut out the same shape again as the cut-out size (ref. ① ) from the 2nd fl...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ⑥ Light up the viewers. Set and attach the alignment chart (J19134) so that all the pinholes are located on the viewer. If the setting board is larger than the alignment chart, blacken the area around the setting board with black spray, etc, after attaching the chart.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Rear cover ring ・ Mount the rear cover ring (#39) on the bayonet mount unit (B30). ・ While pressing the rear cover ring (#39) from above, tighten the three screws (#118) in numeric order ( ① , ② , and ③ ). ②...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Adhere the sheet (#60) on the fi lter ring. - A62・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Name plate ・ Peel off the tape that attaches the window (#76) temporarily. Peel off the backing paper of the name plate (#68) and attach [#68]. ・ Peel off the backing paper of VR name plate (#69) and attach [#69]. ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Preparation for Inspection & Adjustment ★:New tool ● In case of replacing the main PCB unit or SWM unit, etc, be sure to make the adjustments by using the adjustment software ( ★ J18444). Required device: ・Single output rated voltage power supply: 1 unit (6.0V 3.0A) ・Oscilloscope: 1 unit For inspecting lens driving time ・AF-I communication box (J15306-1): 1 unit...
JAA80051-R.3741.A 【System confi guration】 ★:New tool Constant-voltage power supply (Set voltage: 6V) (+) Oscilloscope (-) If the RS232C terminal of PC is a 9-pin type, connect it by using the 25-pin/9-pin conversion AF-I communication box connector. This connector is NOT supplied as RJ, (J15306-1) so use commercial products on the market.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Adjustment for electrical device When the main PCB unit or SWM unit is replaced, be sure to make this adjustment. ● Click "Adjustment for electrical device" on the main menu ・ Follow the instructions on the screen for preparation. Then click "Next". ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Click "Next" ・ Click "Next" ・ When adjustment is completed, click “Close” to end the procedure. ・ - A67・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Inspection of GMR-encoder operations ・ Click "Inspection of GMR-encoder operations" on the main menu. ・ Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". - A68・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Click "Start insp.". ・ Caution : If the zoom ring is rotated while the lens scanning is driven, the pulse shows an abnormal value. Do NOT touch the zoom ring during operations. ・ Set the zoom ring to WIDE-end or TELE-end, and click "OK". If "Inspection result"...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Inspection of lens driving stop accuracy Make the inspections by focal length 16mm (W) or 85m (T) at the following fi ve lens positions. ● (Lens position in inspecting) Lens position Index position Horizontal lens position Index facing (1) up / (2) right / (3) left (4) Front lens group 60°...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". ・ ・ If the lens stops, input a numeric number into "Delay time (from 0 to 1000 msec.) so that the lens does NOT stop. Caution: The value of "Delay time" is set by the adjustment software. So, as far as the lens does not stop during the inspection of "Lens Driving Stop Accuracy", any value can be input without problem.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A If "Inspection result" shows "Good", click "Close" to end the procedure. ・ The number of overrun/underrun pulses must be within the following standards after the lens back-and-forth driving 1-motion. Lens position Error range of Df1 - Df6 (No. of occurrence) Error pulse occurrence ratio: Judgment Horizontal 0 ~...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Inspection of lens driving time Make inspections by focal length 16mm (W) or 85m (T) at the following fi ve lens positions. ● (Lens position in inspecting) Lens position Index position Horizontal lens position Index facing (1) up / (2) right / (3) left (4) Front lens group 60°...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Select the driving amount respectively. Each lens driving time must be within the standard. ●Oscilloscope setting V/Div :5V E terminal Coupling :DC :20m Sec Time/Div Trigger Mode :SGL (S) H terminal Trigger Coupling :DC Driving time Trigger Source :CH1 E terminal H terminal...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Inspection of Lens switches and Lens conditions ・ Click "Inspection of lens switches and lens condition" on the main menu. ・ Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". ・ If there is no problem with each check item, click "Close" to end the procedure. - A75・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Lens fi rmware version ・ Click "Lens fi rmware version" on the main menu. ・ Click "Read data". ・ Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". - A76・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ Confi rm that there is no mistake in the lens name and fi rmware version. Then click "Close" to end the procedure. - A77・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Backup of FLASH-ROM electrical adjustment values How to back up: ・ Click "Backup of FLASH-ROM elec. adj. values" on the main menu. ・ Click "Read" of "Reading from/Writing into lens". Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ When reading FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・ Click "Save" of "Loading of/Saving into fi le". ・ Type the fi le name in any folder, and click "Save". e.g. Click "OK". ・ - A79・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Click "Close" to end the procedure. ・ - A80・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A How to restore: ・ Click "Backup of FLASH-ROM elec. adj. values" on the main menu. ・ Click "Load" of "Loading of/Saving into fi le". ・ Select the fi le name in the folder that was saved as backup, and click "Open" button. e.g.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ When reading FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK" button. Click "Write" of "Reading from/writing into lens". ・ Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". ・ ・ When writing FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". - A82・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Click "Close" to end the procedure. ・ - A83・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Writing of FLASH-ROM fi xed electrical adjustment value ・ Click "Writing of FLASH-ROM fi xed elec. adj. values" on the main menu. Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". ・ ・ When writing FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK" button. - A84・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Backup of FLASH-ROM electrical adjustment value and LDATA How to back up: ・ Click "Backup of FLASH-ROM elec. adj. val. and LDATA" on the main menu. ・ Click "Read" of "Reading from/Writing into lens". Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". ・...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ When reading FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・ Click "Save" of "Loading of/Saving into fi le". ・ Type the fi le name in any folder, and click "Save". e.g. Click "OK". ・ - A86・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Click "Close" to end the procedure. ・ - A87・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A How to restore: ・ Click "Backup of FLASH-ROM elec. adj. val. and LDATA" on the main menu. ・ Click "Load" of "Loading of/Saving into fi le". ・ Select the fi le name in the folder that was saved as backup, and click "Open". e.g.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ・ When reading FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・ Click "Write" of "Reading from/Writing into lens" ・ Follow the instructions on the screen for preparation. Then click "Next". ・ When writing FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". - A89・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Click "Close" to end the procedure. ・ - A90・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Necessary adjustment when replacing parts Adjustments Lens alignment (incl. Adjustment for electrical inspection of aberration VR adjustment Parts to be device compensation) replaced Adjustment of aberration ○ ○ Main PCB unit compensation ○ SWM unit ○ Fixed tube unit (VR unit) ○...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A VR adjustment When making the VR adjustment, refer to the "Instruction Manual" that is attached to the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380). WARNING This equipment uses the laser beam. ● Do not look at the laser beam directly or through the laser beam window.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A ● Startup of VR adjustment software 1. Turn the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380) ON. 2. Mount the lens on the equipment (J15380). 3. Set VR mode switch to "ON", A/M change switch to "M/A". 4. Start the VR adjustment software.( ★ J18446) 5.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Procedure for mounting Lens ● 1. Mount the lens on the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380) and move the lens retainer stand in the direction of the arrow. Lens retainer stand 2. When the lens retainer stand is positioned as shown below, fi x it by tightening the clamp. Clamp - A94・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A VR mode switch inspection 1. Tick "VR Switch Inspection" as below, and click "Execute". 2. The position of the VR mode switch is indicated. Selecting the VR mode switch indicates the current position. VR mode switch 3. When the VR mode switch inspection is completed, click "Exit" to end the procedure. - A95・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A VR lens position adjustment Caution: If "NG" appears during each adjustment, click "Next" to exit from the inspection mode. After updating FLASH-ROM, go back to the Lens selection screen and make the adjustment again. However, if "NG" appears even after adjusting a few times, VR unit, main FPC, etc, may be defective. 1.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 4. If the result is "OK", click "Next". 5. When the message window appears, confi rm that the lens position is "0° angle" and click "OK". Clicking "OK" starts "Hall element-driven current adjustment". 6. When the message window appears, confi rm that the lens position is "90° angle" and click "OK". - A97・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 7. If the result is "OK", click "Next". 8. When the message window appears, confi rm that the lens position is "90° angle" and click "OK". 9. When the message window appears, confi rm that the angle of the lens position is "0° angle" and click "OK".
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 10. If the result is "OK", click "Next". 11. When the message window appears, confi rm that the lens position is "0° angle" and click "OK". Clicking "OK" starts "Electromagnetic lock center position adjustment (Auto control)". This "electromagnetic lock center position adjustment" adjusts the center position at the time of electromagnetic lock.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 13. When the message window appears, confi rm that the lens position is "0° angle" and click "OK". Clicking "OK" starts the "after-adjustment inspection". 14. When the inspection result is "OK", click "Next". 15. When the message window appears, confi rm that the lens position is "0° angle" and click "OK". Clicking "OK"...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 16. When the inspection result is "OK", click "Next". 17. When the message that shows updating FLASH-ROM is fi nished" appears, click "OK". 18. When the following message appears, turn the VR switch of the lens to OFF and click "OK". - A101・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Gyro Adjustment Loosen the laser switch nut of the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380), and rotate the knob in the direction of the arrow to radiate the laser beam. Viewed from above Laser switch knob Laser pointer 2. Tick "Gyro Adjustment" as below and click "Execute". - A102・AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Press "ON" button for "SERVO" switch and press "START" for "VIBRATION" switch of the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380). "VIBRATION" switch "SERVO" switch 4. When the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380) starts to vibrate, measure the vibration width (α) of the laser beam.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 6. If the angle is deviated, the laser beam source looks like turning around even after making the Gyro-gain adjustment. So if such deviation is detected, adjust and correct it by the adjustment buttons. Note: After using the adjustment buttons, wait for a few seconds until the vibration movement stabilizes.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 7. Adjust the vibration width by the buttons for Gyro-gain adjustment so that the measured vibration width at the center (α′) of the laser beam becomes 1/8 or less of the maximum width. For how to calculate the adjusted center width (α′), refer to the procedure on the next page. Buttons for adjusting "Gyrog-Gain"...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A How to calculate the adjusted center width (α′) For adjusting the center vibration width of the laser beam, calculate as follows: Measure the whole vibration width (α) as in Procedure "4." (Page A103). Then, subtract the top and bottom radial parts (shaded areas) of the laser spots from it and work out the center vibration width (α′). e.g.) The diameter of the laser spot beam radiated 5-m away is approx.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 8. Press "STOP" button of VIBRATION switch of the VR adjustment equipment (J15380) to stop vibrations. 9. Rotate the lens through 90° in the direction indicated by the arrow, then press "START" button of VIBRATION switch of the VR adjustment equipment (J15380) to start vibrations. 10.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A 11. After the adjustment, click "Rewrite" button to write the adjustment value in FLASH-ROM of the lens. 12. When writing is completed, click "EXIT". Note: If clicking "EXIT" button without clicking "Rewrite" button, the adjustment value is not recorded and the adjustment details are not written.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Criteria for VR performance Before making the VR adjustment for defective products by using the equipment, refer to the following. Check 1 Mount the lens on the appropriate body ・Set the VR mode to "ON". Repeat half-pressing ON/OFF ・Repeat pressing ON/OFF of the shutter release button a few of the shutter release button times at intervals of a few seconds during half-release timer.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Check 2 Mount the lens on the equipment (J15380) ・How much does the vibration width reduce, when the VR Check the vibration width mode changes from OFF to ON by the VR-gyro adjustment? of laser What is the reduction rate of the vibration width? 1/8 or less More than 1/8...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Aberration compensation data-writing adjustment ★:New tool ・ This adjustment is made by the software which calculates the aberration compensation data according to the aberration feature of lens and writes in the Flash-ROM of the lens, in order to improve the accuracy of autofocus.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A Writing aberration compensation data (1) Prepare a camera (D200, D2X or D3). Set the "Exposure mode" to "A", the aperture to full 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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JAA80051-R.3741.A (6) Select "AF-S DXVR 16-85/3.5-5.6G" on the "Lens select" screen. Click "OK". ※ If this software is used for the fi rst time, the selection screen of reading data will appear. This does not appear after the 2nd-time usage. ) Select "FD_AUTO.dll"...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (8) Click "JPEG Shot". ※ If this software is used for the fi rst time, the software selection screen will appear. This does not appear after the 2nd-time usage. ) Select "OneShotUni" and click "Open". (In case of D2X) (9) The shutter is released after the AF operation.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (10)Input the value data of the focus position into the entry fi eld. e.g. The following means " + 28μm (rear focus side) "- position is in focus. (11) Set the focal length of the suspected lens to 16 mm, and the distance between the test chart and camera (CCD face or CMOS face) to 64 cm ±2 cm.
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (14) When the following screen appears, click "OK". (15) Click "OK". - A117 ・ AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (16) Click "OK" . (17) Click "End" to end the adjustment software. - A118 ・ AF-S DX 16-85/3.5-5.6G VR -...
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JAA80051-R.3741.A (18) Turn the camera OFF and turn it ON again. Note: Unless the camera turns off once, the value that was written in Flash-ROM is not refl ected. (19) Then reboot the adjustment software. (20) After rebooting the adjustment software, perform the procedure from (2) to (12) again. Check that "0μm"-position is in focus by AF.
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