Maintenance Timings - Sony BETACAM SX Operation Manual

8-5 Regular Checks

8-5-2 Maintenance Timings

Use the following table as a timing guide for checking
and replacing components of the unit.
These intervals are not guaranteed lifetimes; the timing
for replacing components depends on the particular
conditions of use. In particular, depending on the
degree of dirt contamination and abrasion, pinch
rollers and cleaners may require replacement earlier
than suggested by this table.
Component
Upper drum Drum running time (H02)
Drum assembly
Brush slip ring assembly
Video head cleaner
Video head cleaner
Drum running time (H02)
assembly
Threading count (H04)
AT head cleaner assembly Drum running time (H02)
Pinch roller Tape running time (H03)
Reel motor
Capstan motor
Pinch solenoid Tape running time (H03)
Threading count (H04)
Fan motor (rear) Operation time (H01)
Fan motor (MD)
Fan motor (PS)
8-6
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection
Digital hours meter indication
(menu number in parenthesis)
Note that an arrow in the table means that the
component to be replaced is part of the assembly the
arrow points to, which must be replaced as a whole.
Guideline replacement intervals
R: Replace C: Check, and replace if necessary
1000 hrs 2000 hrs 3000 hrs 4000 hrs 5000 hrs 6000 hrs
C C
C R C
Replace after 200,000 operations
C R C
C R C
Replace after 200,000 operations
Replace after 40,000 hours
Replace after 40,000 hours
Replace after 40,000 hours
C C C(↓)
C
R(↑)
↓
R C
R
R C R
R C R
R
R
R