Summary of Contents for Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8G IF
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 作成承認印 配布許可印 サービス 計画課 M AF-S VR Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8G IF JAA33751 REPAIR MANUAL Copyrigh c 2005 by Nikon Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Recycled paper 無断転載を禁ず !! 再生紙を使用しています Printed in Japan January 2005...
11 elements in 8 groups (3 ED glass and 2 Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements), as well as 1 protective glass Picture angle: 8 ° 10’ [5° 20’ with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format); 6° 40’ with IX240 system cameras] Distance information:...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ※ Before Disassembly / (Re)assembly / Adjustment On this lens, the VR (vibration-reduction) unit is mounted to correct the picture blur. In order to maintain the functional accuracy of the picture blur correction, if detaching the VR (vibration-reduction) unit and gyro base plate, be sure to adjust the VR by using the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380).
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 1st lens group, 1.5th lens group, 2nd lens group 1st lens G rubber ① Remove the rubber ring (#46) and 3 setscrews 1st lens group (#277). ② Detach the 1st lens group. ③ Detach the 1.5th lens group with a wrench (J11288).
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Tripod screw mount ring - D5 ・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A External fixed tube unit #112×3 #318 #267 B121 Lens body - D6 ・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A VR on/off change ring ・ Take out the lock-ring connecting key (#188) from the hole of the VR unit. #188 - D7 ・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ・ Remove the FPCs from each connector of the main PCB unit. Polyester tape ・ Take out 8 screws (#110) and 4 screws (#106). Then remove the VR unit while being careful of each FPC. #106×4 #110×8 - D10・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Aperture blade ・ Take out 3 screws (#180) to remove the aperture blade #66×3 unit. #180×3 B8×9 #221×3 #122 #180×3 #120×2 Tension spring (#96) - D11・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 3rd lens group ★:NEWTOOL Wrench ★ J11314 ① Fit the VR fixing tool ( ★ J11313) in the VR fixed tube unit. 3rd lens group B7 ② With a wrench ( ★ J11314), detach the 3rd lens group (B7). ③...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Main PCB unit ・ Remove the FPCs from the connectors of the VR unit. Connector ー Connector ー ・ Take out 3 screws (#111) and the washer (#199). Then remove the main PCB unit (B1001) and shield (#280) from the VR unit. VR unit B1001 #280...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Power brush unit 1&2 ・ Remove each wire. #369 Black Yellow Red Black Yellow #369 ・ Remove the power brush unit 1(B96) and 2 (B97). #97×2 #97×2 - D14・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ・ Turn over the rubber ring (#176) to take out the setscrew (#277). - D15・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A SWM fixed tube unit #241×12 SWM fixed tube unit B87 - D16・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ・ Remove the 3 guide rollers (#108) from the SWM unit. SWM unit #108×3 #104×3 - D17・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A SWM unit - D18・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A (MF rotation detecting) brush unit #312 Orange White #294×2 (MF rotation detecting) brush unit - D19・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ・ Remove the wave washer (#192) and FPC retainer (#203) from the fixed tube unit. #192 ① Remove the lead wire (FL-FPC) from the relay FPC unit. - D20・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ② Detach the AF lock ring from the front fi xed tube by taking out 4 setscrews (#67). AF lock ring #67×4 ③ Remove the polyester fi lm. TA-0002 (15×50) - D21・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Gyro-relay FPC unit ・ Remove the gyro-relay FPC unit (B70) from the connector of the fixed tube unit, then remove the FPC. Remove Remove Connector - D23・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A #210×2 Front fixed tube unit Front fixed tube Fixed tube unit - D24・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Front fixed-tube unit ・ Assemble the front fixed-tube into the fixed-tube unit. Check the position #210×2 - A1 ・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Gyro relay FPC unit ・ Insert the gyro relay FPC unit (B70) into the connector of the fixed-tube unit, and press to attach the FPC with fingers. Press to attach with fingers. Press to attach with fingers. Connector Attachment of GMR unit Apply slightly on the screw threads.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A GMR unit Output waveform inspection of GMR encoder ★ : New tool 【 Attachment diagram 】 Communication tool (J15416) ★ Rated voltage power-supply Oscilloscope (2 ch type) Set value 5.0 V 100 mA × × Connect all GND of the probe to the terminals of GND of the switch tool.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Amplitude Fig. 1 ⑥ In case the amplitude is small, when the deformation is detected in the GMR head, correct the deform of the GMR head. On the other hand, when such Magnetic surface correction is impossible or no deformation is GMR head detected, replace the GMR unit.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A < Ref. > ● As shown in Fig. 1, if the only amplitude of 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 GMR head may malfunction, so be sure to replace the GMR holder unit and make a readjustment.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A (5×30) AF-lock ring Apply to the threads of the point of the screw. - A6 ・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ③ Fold down the excess parts of the AF-lock FPC unit at 3 locations, then attach the polyester fi lm. TA-0002 (15×50) Fold down the 3 excess parts. ④ Put the AF-lock ring (#52) on the front fi xed-tube (#35) and fi x them with 4 setscrews (#67). #67×4 Mark (dot) Grease:F-890...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ⑤ Solder the lead wire (FL-FPC) on the relay-FPC unit. ・ Assemble the FPC retainer (#203) and wave washer (#192) into the fixed-tube unit. #192 - A8 ・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Assemble into SWM unit temporarily - A9 ・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Position adjustment of Distance encoder brush 1) Attach SWM fixed-tube unit temporarily ・ Attach 3 screws (#241) temporarily to the 3 locations, including the screw hole for GND of the SWM fixed- tube unit (B87). #241×3 (tentative) SWM fixed-tube unitB87 2) Adjust position of Distance brush ①...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Backlash adjustment of MR ring (small) unit Note: When the MF ring (small) unit (B88) is replaced, adjust the backlash amount by using washers (#177A-G × n). #241×3 (tentative) SWM fixed-tube unit (B87) (tentative) - A11・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A (MF rotation detection) brush unit ① Attach the (MF rotation detection) brush unit. #294×2 Adhesive: Screwlock (MF rotation detection) brush unit ② Solder wires. White Orange ③ Attach the polyester tape (#312) on the lead wire of the (MF rotation detection) brush unit. #312 - A12・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A MF ring (small) unit, Wave washer unit, SWM unit ・ Assemble the MF ring (small) unit (B88), wave washer unit (B34) and SWM unit. SWM unit - A13・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A MF ring (large) unit - A15・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A SWM fi xed-tube unit Note: Do NOT apply Lockend B to the screws for GND. Screw for GND Adhesive: Screwlock #241×12 Adhesive: Lockend B SWM fi xed-tube unit (B87) Hole for GND Grease:GE-8 Apply to the sliding surface with the MF ring (small). Check MF ring operation ①...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ② Turn the rubber ring (#176) over, and check the smoothness of the MF ring operation by fixing the setscrew (#277). Adhesive: Screwlock - A17・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Power brush unit 1 & 2 ・ Assemble the power brush unit 1 (B96) and 2 (B97) into the SWM fi xed-tube unit (B87) with 2 screws (#97). #97×2 #97×2 Adhesive: Screwlock Adhesive: Screwlock ・ Solder the power brush unit 1 (B96), 2 (B96), and 6 lead wires on the SWM power FPC unit (B26). #369 Black Yellow...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A VR unit ① Fix the main PCB unit (B1001) and shield (#280) on the VR unit with the washer (#199) and 3 screws (#111×3). VR unit B1001 #280 Adhesive: Screwlock #111×2 #199 #111 Adhesive: Screwlock ② Insert the FPC into the connector of the VR unit to connect them. Connector Connector - A19・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 3rd lens group ★:NEWTOOL ① Fit the VR fixing tool ( ★ J11313) Wrench in the VR fixed-tube unit. ★ J11314 ② Apply the Screwlock to the threads of the 3rd lens group (B7), spreading approx. 5-10 mm in 3rd lens group (B7) length.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Position adjustment of Aperture lever 3.1-lever block (#39) +0.1 #158×2 - A22・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Aperture blade ① Assemble the aperture blade unit. #66×3 B8×9 #221×3 #122 #180×3 #120×2 Apply to 2 screws (#120) and the screw (#99). Tension spring (#96) - A23・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ② Assemble the aperture blade into the lens body. #180×3 Aperture blade Grease:I-40 Adjustment of Aperture diameter Inside diameter of Aperture action plate Aperture blade 1±0.2mm Adhesive: Screwlock #221×3 (Addition) ・ Move the aperture lever so that it is set to full aperture. ・...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Removal of VR unit from Rear fixed-tube unit ・ After the adjustment, make a mark-off line. Then remove the temporarily attached 3 screws (#105) and detach the VR unit from the rear fixed-tube unit. Mark-off line Note: Do not put the unit with the aperture blade side down on a desk, etc, because it could cause a deformation of the aperture blade unit.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ② Tighten 8 screws (#110) for VR unit, and 4 screws (#106) for the change-SW unit. Adhesive: Lockend B #106×4 #110×8 ③ Pass each FPC through the holes of the VR unit, and connect them to each connector of the main PCB unit. Polyester tape - A27・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Rear fixed-tube unit - A28・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A VR on/off change ring ・ Assemble the lock ring connecting key (#188) into the hole of the VR unit. #188 - A29・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Position adjustment of VR-on/off brush ・ Check the VR-on/off and confirm that the brush is surely put on the right-side pattern of the PCB. #111 - A30・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A External fixed-tube unit ・ Mount the external fixed-tube unit (B121) on the lens body, and fix them with 3 screws (#112) and 3 screws (#180). #112×3 #318 #267 B121 Lens body ・ Press the knob (#173) to check the rotation of the VR on/off change ring. - A31・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Tripod screw mount ring Apply to the entire circumferential surface of the outer diameter. Grease:OS-30MF Apply to the #206×2 screw Grease:EBB8041 B112 #175 Apply to the contact Adhesive: Lockend B surface with #183. #139×2 Grease:EBB8041 #183A-D #170 #135 Adhesive: Lockend B Adhesive: Lockend B...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 1st lens group Note: When the vinyl electric wire (#48) is replaced, #G3-4 tighten the retaining ring (#43) once, then in a few minutes, retighten it. Grease: EBB8041 #190×3 - A34・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 2nd lens group, 1.5th lens group, 1st lens group 1st lens group rubber Adhesive: EDZ4113 ① Set the focus ring by turning it all the way 1st lens group to the closest-distance. ② Put the washers (#284A-H) and fit the 2nd lens group into the lens body.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Set the focus ring by turning it to the infinity (∞). ① Insert a suitably-sized cut heavy paper or plastic, etc in the 3.1-aperture lever so that the aperture becomes ② "full". Set the lens on the lens adapter for focus tester, and measure M.B.f value by the back focus collimator ③...
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JAA33751-R.3646.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.
JAA33751-R.3646.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. AF-I communication adapter To RS232C (J15307)
JAA33751-R.3646.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 [3.READING AND REWRITING OF EEPROM DATA.] then [3.WRITING THE FIXED VALUES.] How to adjust ①...
JAA33751-R.3646.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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JAA33751-R.3646.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. ・In case the MR head of the MR encoder and the magnetic tape are misaligned, the number of pulses becomes out of standard.
JAA33751-R.3646.A ●AF-S 300 VR inspection program (1) Menu screen ・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. ・Selection items After selecting items screens appear, such as the lens selection, the focal length selection, the voltage setting, the inspection mode start.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A (2) Inspection of MR encoder operations <<< Running >>> 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. Make inspections at the 5 positions as below.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A The difference in pulse before and after the inspection must be within the standard. < Standard > Total pulses : 14502 ± 150 PLUSE(S) - A44・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A (3) Inspection of lens-servo stop accuracy If the lens stops while inspecting the lens-servo stop accuracy, select "2. ADJUST DELAY-TIME" of the below Fig.2, and input a figure between 0-1000 for the delay time (msec: millisecond) which prevents stopping the lens.
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JAA33751-R.3646.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. Make inspections at the 5 positions as below. (Lens position in inspecting) Lens inclination Position of index window...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A (4) Inspection of lens-servo time 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. Caution : If the MF ring is rotated during inspections, the waveform shows an abnormal value. Do NOT touch the MF ring during inspections.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A (5) Inspection of switches and lens conditions ② ① ③ ④ ① Type of lens. ② The version of CPU in the lens. ③ The signals of the focusing encoder and zooming encoder. The value changes by turning the MF ring with M or M/A of the lens driving mode selector. ④...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Necessary adjustment when replacing parts Inspection & adjustment for MR Adjustments encoder operations; Adjustment for MR duty lens-servo stop accuracy; VR adjustment (Necessary to write fixed value); Parts to be driving frequency; motor control lens-servo time; switches; replaced lens condition ○...
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JAA33751-R.3646.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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JAA33751-R.3646.A Procedure for mounting the lens 1. Mount the lens on the equipment and move the lens retainer stand in the direction of the arrow. Lens retainer stand 2. Move the lens retainer stand to the position as shown below and fix it by tightening the clamp. Clamp - A51・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ④ Turn the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380) ON and start the adjustment software. ⑤ Point the cursor to "AF-S VR 300/2.8G" on the Lens selection screen and click it. ※ If the below message appears, reset the zoom ring by referring to "Procedure for mounting the lens" on the previous page.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Vibration Reduction mode switch inspection ① Point the cursor to the check box before "VR Mode Switch Inspection" and click it. ② Point the cursor to the "Execute" button and click it. ③ "VR Mode Switch Inspection" screen appears. - A53・AF-S VR300/2.8G -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ④ The position of VR mode switch is indicated. Selecting the VR mode switch indicates the current position in the real time. VR mode switch ⑤ When completing the VR mode switch inspection, point the cursor to "Exit" button and click it to exit the inspection screen.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A VR lens position adjustment ① Point the cursor to the check box before "VR Lens Position Adjustment" and click it. ② Point the cursor to "Execute" button and click it. ③ The left message appears. Turn the VR mode switch of the lens to ON, then point the cursor to "OK"...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ・Gamma and Shift Adjustment (Automatic control) Adjust the inclination and control center position based on the position sensor output of the VR unit. During the adjustment, the message appears to confirm the lens position of angle (0 or 90 degrees). Therefore, set the lens to the position and click "OK"...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ・ Mechanical Lock Inspection When the mechanical lock inspection is made, write the inspection result data as the adjustment value. The below 1 and 2 screens are displayed alternately, so turn the VR switch to ON/OFF 5 times for the lens position 0 and 90 degrees respectively, according to the indicated instructions.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A VR Gyro Adjustment ① Point the cursor to the check box before "VR Gyro Adjustment", and click it. ② Point the cursor to "Execute" button, and click it. ③ The left message appears. Set "Frequency" of "Telephoto" to 5.0 Hz in the settings of the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380).
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JAA33751-R.3646.A " " VIBRATION switch " " SERVO switch ⑤ Press "ON" button for "SERVO" switch and press "START" for "VIBRATION" switch of the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380). ⑥ When the equipment starts to vibrate, measure the vibration width ( ) of the laser beam.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 《Ref.》 ・The laser spot beam travels 5-m ahead, irradiating with spot of approx. 5 mm in diameter. ① The vibration width is adjusted at the center of Approx. 5 mm the laser spot. First, measure the whole vibration width.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ・ Press "STOP" button of VIBRATION switch of the VR adjustment equipment to stop vibrations. ・ Rotate the lens through 90° in the direction indicated by the arrow, then press “START” button of VIBRATION switch to start vibrations. ・ At the 90° position, adjust the angle misalignment and make gyro-gain adjustment.
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JAA33751-R.3646.A Criteria for VR performance Before making the VR adjustment of 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 times at of the shutter release button intervals of a few seconds during half-release timer.
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JAA33751-R.3646.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? 1/5 or less More than 1/5...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 実体配線図 白 橙 白 緑 橙 灰 黄 黒 SWM ユニット WIRING DIAGRAM SWM unit VR on/off 緑 Green 白 White ロック Lock 絶対距離エンコーダ 赤 Red Absolute focal 赤 Red X 軸 LED distance X axis LED 青 Blue Orange encoder 黄...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 外観図 Sketch drawings - L1 ・AF-S VR ED 300/2.8G IF -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 組立図 Structure of the Lens - L2 ・AF-S VR ED 300/2.8G IF -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A - L3 ・AF-S VR ED 300/2.8G IF -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A - L4 ・AF-S VR ED 300/2.8G IF -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A - L5 ・AF-S VR ED 300/2.8G IF -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A - L6 ・AF-S VR ED 300/2.8G IF -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A - L7 ・AF-S VR ED 300/2.8G IF -...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A 工具編 TOOLS ★:NEW TOOL RJ 番号 名称 備考 RJ No. NAME OF TOOL OTHERS 縦型焦点面検査器 LT-500S J19002 BACK FOCUS COLLIMATER LT-500S J9001-5N 安定化電源5A DC REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 5A F用レンズ受け台 J18028 LENS ADAPTER FOR FOCUS TESTER J18378 AF-S 300 VR 点検・調整ソフト ★...
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JAA33751-R.3646.A ★:NEW TOOL RJ 番号 名称 備考 RJ No. NAME OF TOOL OTHERS AF-S 300/2.8 D Ⅱ 2 群回螺器 AF-S300/2.8 D Ⅱ J11288 WRENCH FOR 2G AF-S 300/2.8 D2 2群と共通 AF-S 300/2.8 D Ⅱ 3 群回螺器 AF-S300/2.8 D Ⅱ J11290 WRENCH FOR 3G AF-S 300/2.8 D2 3群と共通...
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