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3716-3

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  • Page 1 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head 3716-3...
  • Page 2 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mark 5 PAN AND TILT HEAD 3716 MAINTENANCE MANUAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST PUBLICATION PART No. 3716-9 ISSUE 3 Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 3 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Published by: Vitec Videocom Supports Technical Publications Dept. William Vinten Building Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TB E-mail: technical.publications@vitecgroup.com Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 4 View Page Foreword ® Mk 5 pan and This manual provides full and detailed maintenance and spare parts information for the Vinten tilt head.. WARNING!: Read the Safety Section on page 5 before using this head or attempting any adjustment or repair.
  • Page 5 Clicking here will take you to the PREVIOUS page. Clicking here will take you to the NEXT page. Click here to go back to the PREVIOUS VIEW. Alternatively, you may use the Acrobat Reader navigation buttons. Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 6 WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol. Critical data Mass Mass 11 kg (24 lb) Load Maximum Payload 81.65 kg (180 lb) Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 7 ............. 24 Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13) ......37...
  • Page 9 SWG ........standard wire gauge Hz ..........Hertz (frequency) thk..............thick IC..........integrated circuit UNC........Unified Coarse thread ID............ inside diameter UNF ..........Unified Fine thread in...............inch V ............... Volt kg...............kilogram W ..............Watt Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 10 230 mm (9 in.) Width 380 mm (15 in.) Load capacity 81.65 kg (180 lb) Tilt range 120° (±60°) for cameras with C of G 140 mm (5.5 in.) or less Pan range 360° Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Design Improvements Serial No. Details Information Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 12 120°. The operating capacity of the Mk 5 is designed for loads up to 81.65 kg (180 lb), and this is achieved with a unit weight of 11 kg (24 lb). The design embodies the latest Vinten developments in pan and tilt friction mechanisms.
  • Page 13 Page View Page Fig 1.1 Vinten Pan and Tilt Head Mk 5 Head assembly The head assembly is a machined alloy casting in plate form, with slots and recesses milled out for the installation of the side guide bars, the fine C of G adjustment block and the wedge adaptor securing screws.
  • Page 14 The base, together with the friction and lock assembly, are fitted to the body by a special bolt passing from the bottom of the base through to the top side of the body. Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 16 The head is attached to its support by four 3/8in. BSW bolts (these bolts are supplied with each head). Alternatively a MITCHELL centre fixing unit (Part No. 3724-3) may be used. Wedge adaptor plate fixing screws Locking stays Locking screws Fig 2.1 Camera fitting Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 17: Fig 2.2 Pip Pin

    2. Before proceeding further ensure that camera is complete with all its ancillary equipment i.e. lens, co-axial cable etc. and that pan bar(s) is (are) fitted to the head. Correct position of pip pin Fig 2.2 Pip pin Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 18 Tilt friction is applied by turning thumb nut clockwise. Tilt lock is applied by moving lever rearwards. Pan friction is applied by turning thumb nut clockwise. Pan lock is applied by moving lever from right to left. Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Lubricants are not supplied by Vitec Videocom Limited and should be obtained under local NOTE: arrangements. Item Part No. Ko-Cho-Line leather dressing Z150-010 Faces of pan and tilt friction shoes Grease, Castrol LM Z150-123 Pan bearing Grease, Chesterton Z150-105 Wedge adaptor locking bar ‘O’ ring Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 20 Lubrication................8 Introduction The Mk 5 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 service life with minimum need for repair.

  • Page 21: Fig 4.1 Side Guide Bar And Tilt Lock Adjustment

    Wipe the aforementioned faces over with a dry cloth as and when necessary. Fig 4.1 Side guide bar and tilt lock adjustment Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 22 Using a small screwdriver turn centre screw (2) clockwise checking pan lock from time to time. When lock is satisfactory hold screw in position with screwdriver and tighten locknut. Fig 4.2 Pan lock adjustment Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 Pan friction pads - Six monthly or as required. Tilt friction pads - Six monthly or as required. NOTE: Tilt and pan lock pads do not require lubrication. Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 24 2.10 To remove pan lock shoes, remove two screws and retaining plate. 2.11 Lift out shoes complete with springs. A light lever action may be necessary. 2.12 Refitting is the reverse of the above. Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 Fit new cams ensuring that they are a matched pair. A numeral appears on one end of each cam. These numerals must be identical and, when fitted, are to be facing the rear of the head. Refitting is the reverse of the above. Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 26: Ordering Spare Parts

    Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13) ......37 Introduction This parts list is issued for the Mk 5 pan and tilt head, manufactured by Vitec Videocom Limited, Western Way, Bury St.

  • Page 27: Main Assembly Part Numbers

    Ensure that the correct serial and part numbers are quoted when ordering main assemblies Assembly Part No. Mk 5 pan and tilt head 3716-3 Mk 5 pan and tilt head - without cams 3716-4 Mk 5 pan and tilt head - body assembly 3716-11 Mk 5 pan and tilt head - platform assembly...
  • Page 28 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 29: Fig 6.1 Mk 5 Pan And Tilt Head - General Assembly

    Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page V30_6_02 Fig 6.1 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - General Assembly Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 30 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – General Assembly Fig 6.1 Item Part No. Nomenclature 3219-62 Pan bar and clamp 3716-13 Wedge adaptor assembly Fig (6.*) 3716-12 Platform assembly (Fig 6.*) L073-010 Screw, csk hd, 6-32 UNC x 1/4 in.
  • Page 31 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – General Assembly Fig 6.1 (Cont) Item Part No. Nomenclature L075-025 Screw, csk hd, 10-32 UNF x 1/2 in. lg L072-003 Screw, csk hd, 4-40 UNF x 1/4 in. lg...
  • Page 32 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page MK5_6_04 Fig 6.2 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11) Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11) Fig 6.2 Item Part No. Nomenclature L072-004 Screw, csk hd, 4-40 UNC x 5/16 in. lg 3716-242 Retainer, pan lock 3716-233...
  • Page 34 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11) Fig 6.2 Item Part No. Nomenclature L701-004 Circlip, external, 5100-31 N002-012 Bearing, oilite, FCT395 3716-210 Cam, brake 3716-18 Pan lock adjuster assembly...
  • Page 35 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page ELITEIP4 Fig 6.3 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Platform Assembly Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 36 Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Platform Assembly Fig 6.3 Item Part No. Nomenclature L076-922 Screw, skt cap hd, 1/4 UNF x 3/4 in. long L076-919 Screw, cap head, socket, 1/4 UNF x 3/8 in. long...
  • Page 37 Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Platform Assembly Fig 6.3 Item Part No. Nomenclature 3716-280 For 6 in. camera C of G 3716-296 For 6 ¾ in. camera C of G 3716-297 For 7 ½...
  • Page 38 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page OSSKID01 Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13) Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 39 Contents Previous Previous First Next Page Page View Page Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13) Item Part No. Nomenclature L076-924 Screw, skt cap hd, 1/4 UNF x 7/8 in. lg M600-007 Washer, M6 L850-100*...
  • Page 40 Wedge adaptor assembly (spares)t, comprising: 3716-270 Spindle, eccentric, short L850-100 Insert, notched, Helicoil, 1/4 UNF 3716-901SP Base with Helicoil assembly, comprising: 3716-202 Spindle, eccentric, short L850-052 Insert, Helicoil, 3/8 BSW x 1 dia lg Mk 5 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 41 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head 3716-3 BRAZIL JAPAN Vitec Brasil Tecnologias Ltda Vinten Japan KK Rua Quintana, 950 – cj. 32 3-1-38 Shiba Koen Brooklin Minato-ku São Paulo, 04569-011 Tokyo 105-0014 Brazil Tel. +81 (0)3 5733 6410 Tel. +55 11 5102 4001...

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