Summary of Contents for Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 作成承認印 配布許可印 サービス 計画課 M AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR JAA80551 REPAIR MANUAL Copyright c 2008 by Nikon Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 無断転載を禁ず !! Printed in Japan September 2008...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Before Disassembly / Reassembly / Adjustment This lens will require optical lens alignment after assembly, in case the 5th lens-group unit is removed. At repair service facilities, therefore, where this alignment work can not be performed, do NOT remove the 5th lens-group unit.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Plastic Mold (PM) parts Regarding plastic mold (PM) parts of this product, there are two combinations (Pattern A and B) but note that these two are not interchangeable (so can not be mixed up). Therefore, whenever the below parts are replaced, be sure to check the IDNO (identification number) of the (old) part before replacement, and select appropriate parts with the same pattern according the chart.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A The identification no. (IDNO) of parts is mentioned in the red circle as below. Note: The dot and numeral are engraved in the part as follows. Numeral IDNO position < > Zoom index unit Fixed ring unit Fixed tube unit 1C999-705A: Numeral 1 or 2 1C999-706A: Numeral 1 or 2 1C999-728A:Numeral 1 or 2...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Cover ring Segment gear unit Filter ring 1C999-731A: Numeral 1 or 2 1C999-733A: Numeral 1 or 2 1K631-991A: No. of dots 1 or 2 1C999-731B: Numeral 3 or 4 1C999-733B: Numeral 3 or 4 1K631-991B: No. of dots 3 or 4 Index Rear cover ring Focus sliding ring...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 1. Disassembly △(Addition) Disassembly of Body VR name plate / name plate Caution: Removing the name plate (#72) and VR name plate (#71) are NOT necessary except when the fixed tube unit (B27), name plate (#72), or VR name plate (#71) are replaced. Remove the name plate (#72).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Sheet / Rubber ring Remove the rubber ring (#35). ・ Peel off the polyester tape [TA-0018 (15×20mm)×2] from the two gate sections of the zoom ring unit, [only ・ when replacing the zoom ring unit (B37)]. TA-0018 (15×20mm) Gate section of Zoom ring unit Remove the sheet (#131) from zoom ring unit (B37).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Rear cover ring Take out the three screws (#107), and remove the rear cover ring (#39). ・ #107×3 1st lens-group unit Set the zoom ring unit (B37) to WIDE-end, and remove the sheet (#48) from 1st lens-group unit (B40). ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Set the zoom ring unit (B37) to WIDE-end. Then remove the 1st lens group unit (B40) and the washer (#80) ・ while holding the zoom ring unit (B37) by the hand. - 8・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 2nd lens group unit Caution : "R1 surface" of the 2nd lens group unit (B2042) is aspheric lens. Therefore, if dusts are attached to the lens surface of the 2nd lens group unit (B2042), 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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JAA80551-R.3757.A Based on the below, set the torque of the torque driver (J11364) to "60cN m". ・ ・ Note: Refer to the supplied operating instruction of torque driver (J11364) for how to use it. Turn the locker in the direction of the arrow to unlock it. ①...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Mount the 2nd lens-G rotator of the wrench (J11363) on the torque driver (J11364) by fitting the protruding ・ head of [J11364] in the hole of the rotator. 2nd lens-G rotator of [J11363] Hole Protruding head J11364 Mount the 2nd-lens group unit (B2042) on the 2nd lens-G rotator of [J11363] by fitting two protrusions of ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 5th lens group unit Caution : The lens alignment work will be necessary after assembly, in case the 5th lens group unit is removed. At repair service facilities, therefore, where such alignment work can not be performed, do NOT remove the 5th lens group unit. Take out three screws (#98).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A SW block unit Take out the screw (#115) from SW block unit (B111). ・ B111 #115 Remove the SW block unit (B111) from the connector. ・ Connector B111 - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Bayonet mount unit Take out the two screws (#105). ・ #105×2 Take out the three screws (#99). ・ #99×3 Lift the bayonet mount unit (B30), and remove the lever of the bayonet mount unit (B30) from the groove. he bayonet mount unit (B30), and remove the lever of the bayonet mount unit (B30) from the groove. ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Lift and remove the roller (#120) (as in ① ), then remove the GND lead wire (#1020) from the bayonet ・ mount unit (B30) (as in ② ). #1020 #120 #127 Remove the washer (#78). ・ - 5・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Fixed tube unit Remove the fixed tube unit (B27). ・ MF ring unit Remove the washer (#140) and the MF ring unit (B26). ・ #140 - 6・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Main PCB unit Peel off the FPC of the contact unit (B102) from the FPC of main PCB unit (B1001). ・ FPC of [B102] FPC of [B1001] Remove the FPC of contact unit (B102) from the connector. ・ FPC of [B102] Remove the FPC of SWM unit (B501) from the connector.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Remove the FPC of relay-FPC unit (B1014) and zoom encoder FPC (#1007) from each connectors. FPC of [B1014] #1007 Take out the two screws, and remove the main PCB unit (B1001). ・ B1001 B1001 #126 #126 Peel off the polyester tape [TA-0020 8×8mm)] from main PCB unit (B1001) [Only when replacing the main )] from main PCB unit (B1001) [Only when replacing the main ] from main PCB unit (B1001) [Only when replacing the main...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A GMR unit Detach the FPC of GMR unit (B68) from the convex section of fixed ring unit. ・ Convex section of fixed ring unit FPC of [B68] Take out the two screws (#98), and remove the GMR unit (B68). ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A SWM unit Take out the two screws (#109). ・ #109 #109 Remove the SWM unit (B501). ・ Caution: Do NOT touch the below "A" area, because attaching sweat or oil of hand to this area will cause abnormal noise of the motor or malfunction. B501 - 0・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Brush unit Take out the screw (#116), and remove the brush unit (B117). ・ #116 B117 Plate spring Take out the screw (#116). Then remove the plate spring (#137). ・ #116 #137 - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Focus sliding ring / Focus key Take out the two screws (#122). ・ #122×2 Turn the segment gear unit (B70), and place the position of focus key (#121) by fitting in the groove of the ・ fixed tube unit. Then remove the focus key (#121). #121 Fixed tube unit Groove...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3-4G lens group unit 2 / Fixed ring unit 2 Remove the VCM-FPC (#1003) and the hall element PCB unit from each connector. ・ #1003 Hall element PCB unit Take out the screw (#61). ・ - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Take out the four screws (#98), and remove the fixed ring unit 2 from the 3-4G lens group unit 2. ・ #98×4 Fixed ring unit 2 3-4G lens group unit 2 - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Disassembly of the Fixed ring unit 2 Segment gear unit Remove the segment gear unit (B70). ・ Zoom brush unit Peel off the polyester tape [TA-0008 (15×30mm)], and remove the zoom brush unit (B73). ・ TA-0008 (15×30mm) - 5・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Zoom ring unit Take out the screw (#124). ・ #124 Turn and remove the zoom ring unit (B37). ・ - 6・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Relay-FPC unit Peel off the polyester [TA-0020 (11×28mm)]. ・ TA-0020 (11×28mm) Remove the tape (#149). ・ #149 Peel off the relay-FPC unit (B1014) from the fixed ring unit. ・ Fixed ring unit Fixed ring unit B1014 - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Zoom index ring Remove the two silicone rubbers (#92) [Only when replacing the silicone rubber (#92)]. ・ Peel off the zoom encoder FPC (#1007) from the zoom index ring. ・ #1007 Zoom index ring Take out the five screws (#98). ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Remove the zoom index ring. ・ Zoom index ring Peel off the zoom encoder FPC (#1007) from the fixed ring unit. ・ #1007 Fixed ring unit - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Disassembly of the 3-4G lens group unit 2 Cover ring unit Take out the three screws (#123). ・ #123×3 Remove the cover ring unit (B38). ・ - 30・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Filter ring Take out the three screws (#81), and remove the filter ring (#25). ・ #81×3 Take out the roller unit (B83). ・ 3-4G lens group unit Roller #82×2 B83×3 Nut #83 - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 2. Assembly Assembly of 3-4G lens group unit 2 Filter ring ・Put the roller unit (B83) into each groove at three places of the 1st lens-G sliding tube (#51) and of the outside cam tube (#53). Roller #82×2 B83×3 Nut #83 ・Assemble the filter ring (#25) by fitting the three roller units (B83) with the inner concave sections of the filter ring (#25), and tighten three screws (#81).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Cover ring ・Mount the cover ring (B38). Grease:OS-30MEL Apply to the fine chamois leather. ・ Rotate the cover ring (B38), and align the three screw holes. Tighten the three screws (#123). #123×3 Adhesive:Screwlock - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Assembly of Fixed ring unit 2 Zoom index ring ・Peel off the backing paper of the zoom encoder FPC (#1007), and adhere it to the fixed ring unit. #1007 Direction for positioning Fixed ring unit ・Attach "A" area of the zoom focus encoder FPC (#1007) to the fixed ring unit by pressing with a stick, etc. #1007 Fixed ring unit Attach without any slackness.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Position the zoom index ring in the direction of the arrow, and tighten the five screws (#98) in numeric order from ① to ⑤ . ③ ⑤ ① ② #98×5 ④ Zoom index ring Peel off the backing paper of the zoom encoder FPC (#1007), and attach the FPC by positioning in the ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Relay-FPC unit Peel off the backing paper of the relay-FPC unit (B1014), and adhere the FPC to the fixed ring unit in ・ numeric order from ① ③ Caution: Do NOT touch the sticky area of the relay-FPC unit (B1004) with fingers. Position in the direction of the arrow.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Zoom ring unit Mount the zoom ring unit (B37). ・ Grease:GP-1RS Apply to the contacting groove Grease:GP-1RS with B37. Apply to the two Cushion rubbers #92 Grease:GP-1RS Grease:MZ-400EL Apply to the inside circular surface Apply to the vertical groove ×1 where the silicone rubber (#92) is fit in.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Zoom brush unit While turning the fixed ring unit, apply the grease (PL-22SEL) to the zoom pattern surface through the zoom ・ brush fit-in hole. Fixed ring unit Zoom brush fit-in hole Grease:PL-22SEL Apply to the overall pattern surface. Set the zoom ring unit (B37) to the WIDE-end, and mount the zoom brush unit (B73).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Segment gear ring unit Mount the segment gear ring unit (B70) by fitting its shape with the zoom index ring. ・ Grease:PL-22SEL Apply to the magnetic tape. Grease:MZ-400EL Apply to the inside gear section and the outside circular surface (excluding magnetic tape).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Assembly of Body 3-4 lens group unit 2 / Fixed ring unit 2 Set the 3-4 lens-G unit 2 and fixed ring unit 2 to WIDE-end. ・ Mount the fixed ring unit 2 on the 3-4 lens-G unit 2, and tighten the four screws (#98) in numeric order from ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Align the screw hole with the vertical groove, and tighten the screw (#61). ・ Adhesive:Lockend B Apply to the screw head. Connect the VCM-FPC (#1003) and hall-element PCB unit (B1005) to each connectors. ・ #1003 B1005 - 0・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Focus sliding frame / Focus key Set the zoom ring unit (B37) to WIDE-end. ・ Align the cutout (of key-groove side) of the focus sliding frame (#56) with the letters "70" of the zoom ring ・ unit (B37). Then, fit the three protrusions of the focus sliding frame (#56) in the three grooves of the cam tube (#50).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Align the focus-key attaching position of the segment gear ring unit (B70) with the groove of the fixed ring ・ unit as below. Fixed ring unit Groove Focus-key attaching position Place the focus key (#121) from the groove of the fixed ring unit, and put down so that the head of the focus ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Plate spring ・ Mount the plate spring (#137), tighten the screw (#116). #116 Adhesive:Screwlock △(Deletion) #137 Brush unit ・ Insert the infinity pin (J11339), and mount the brush unit (B117). ・ When mounting [B117], cover the upper area of the pattern with a sheet, etc, (approx. 20×20mm), in order to prevent bending of brush.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A GMR unit Mount the GMR unit (B68), and tighten the two screws in numeric order from ・ ① ② #98×2 ② ① Peel off the FPC's backing paper of the GMR unit (B68). Then attach the FPC of the GMR unit (B68) to the ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Main PCB unit Make a preliminary soldering on the main PCB unit (B1001), [only when the GND lead wire (#1020) is ・ replaced.) Pre-soldering B1001 Solder the GND lead wire (#1020) on the main PCB unit (B1001), [only when the GND lead wire (#1020) ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Connect the FPC of the relay-FPC unit (B1014) and the zoom encoder FPC (#1007) to connectors. ・ #1007 FPC of [B1014] Connect the FPC of GMR unit (B68) and the FPC of Gyro-PCB unit to connectors. ・ FPC of Gyro-PCB unit FPC of [B68] Connect the FPC of SWM unit (B501) to the connector.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A MF ring unit Place the MF ring unit (B26) with its reignforcing-plate side facing upward, and mount [B26] and washer ・ (#140) as below. #140 (A - B) A: t = 0.105mm B: t = 0.192mm Adjust play amount of the fixed ※...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Bayonet mount unit Mount the washers (#78). ・ #78 (A-I) A: t = 0.05mm B: t = 0.06mm C: t = 0.07mm D: t = 0.08mm E: t = 0.09mm F: t = 0.1mm G: t = 0.2mm H: t = 0.3mm I: t = 0.5mm F.F.D adjustment washer ※...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Mount the bayonet mount unit (B30). ・ Caution: Be careful NOT to pinch the GND lead wire (#1020) accidentally. < Lever mounting position > Lever mounting position > > Grease:I-40 Lever #1020 Position the bayonet mount unit (B30) toward the direction of the arrow, and tighten the three screws (#99) ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A SW block unit Bend the FPC of SW block unit (B111) as below. ・ M��������� ����� b� ���������� "▲" ����� "▲"� V������ ����� b� ���������� "▲" ����� "▲"� Connect the SW block unit (B111) to the connector. ・ Connector B111 - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Check the conduction between the GND pin of the bayonet mount unit (B30) and GND line of the M/A ・ switch. GND pin Measuring points of conduction GND of M/A switch Standard value : 0.5Ω or less Mount the SW block unit (B111), and tighten the screw (#115). ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 5th lens group unit Caution: Whenever the 5th lens-G unit is removed, lens alignment work will be necessary. So do NOT remove this lens-G unit at service facilities where the alignment work can not be carried out. When the 5th lens-G unit or 3-4 lens-G unit is replaced, the field curvature adjustment will be necessary.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 2nd lens group unit Caution : "R1 surface" of the 2nd lens-G unit (B2042) is aspheric lens. Therefore, if dusts are attached to the lens surface of the 2nd lens group unit (B2042), 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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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Based on the below, set the torque of the torque driver (J11364) to "60cN m". ・ Note: Refer to the supplied operating instruction of torque driver (J11364) for details. Turn the locker in the direction of the arrow to unlock it. ①...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Mount the 2nd lens-G rotator of the wrench (J11363) on the torque driver (J11364) by fitting the protruding ・ head of [J11364] in the hole of the rotator. 2nd lens-G rotator of [J11363] Hole Protruding head J11364 Fit the two protrusions of the 2nd lens-G rotator of the wrench [J11363] in the two holes of the 2nd lens-G ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A While the focus sliding-frame fixed ring of [J11363] and the lens barrel are fixed as below, turn the torque ・ driver (J11364) until it clicks, then assemble the 2nd lens-G unit (B2042) and washer (#79) as below. Focus sliding-frame fixed ring of [J11363] B2042 J11364...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Adhere sheet (#133) on 2nd lens group unit (B2042). ・ #133 B2042 #133 - 8・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 1st lens group unit Set the zoom ring unit (B37) to TELE-end. Then, mount the washer (#80) and 1st lens group unit (B40). ・ #80 (H-I) A: t = 0.05mm B: t = 0.06mm C: t = 0.07mm Grease:RR D: t = 0.08mm Apply to the overall threaded portion of E: t = 0.09mm...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Rear cover ring Mount the rear cover ring (#39). Then, tighten the three screws (#107) in numeric order from ・ ① ③ ② ③ ① #107×3 Sheet / Zoom rubber ring Peel off the backing paper of the sheet (#131), then adhere [#131] to the zoom ring unit (B37). ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Attach the two tapes [TA-0018 (15×20mm)] to the two gate sections of the zoom ring unit (B37). ・ TA-0018 (15×20mm) Gate section of [B37] Mount the zoom rubber ring (#35). ・ - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A VR name plate / Name plate Peel off the backing paper of the VR name plate (#71), and adhere [#71]. ・ Peel off the backing paper of the name plate (#72), and adhere [#72]. ・ - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3.Adjustment Adjustment during assembly Inspection and Adjustment of GMR output waveform When the GMR unit is disassembled or replaced, be sure to make inspection and adjustment. 1. Device Single-output rated voltage power-supply 1 unit : 5V , 100mA ・ Oscilloscope 1 unit ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3. Preparation of the lens Mount the MF ring unit (B26) to the fixed tube, which has GMR unit assembled, then connect to each ・ measuring instrument. Rated voltage power-supply Set value : 5.0V, 100mA (GND) Oscilloscope (2ch type) - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 4. How to inspect and adjust: Confirm that the electric current and voltage of the connected rated voltage power-supply are set values ・ (5.0V, 100mA). then turn it ON. Set the oscilloscope, and turn the MF ring unit (B26) with hand. ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Inspection of AF-contact pin position Whenever the contact unit is removed, be sure to make the below inspection and adjustment. 1.Mount the inspection tool (J11360) on the bayonet mount (B30) by fitting the reference pin of [J11360] in the mount unit positioning hole. J11360 Reference pin 2.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3. Take out the two screws (#105) of contact unit (B102) and adjust the position of the contact pin to be within the standard. Then, tighten the two screws (#105) in numeric order from ① to ② . B102 ①...
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JAA80551-R.3757.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 bayonet, confirm that the aperture blades become ・ fully open. J18004-1 If the aperture blades open quickly or slowly, adjust the position of aperture lever (#23) with two screws ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Adjustment of F.F.D (T,W / Back focus) : New tool ★ Mount the lens on the horizontal-type collimator, and connect PC, communication tool, and constant voltage ・ power supply as follows. Constant voltage power supply (Set AF-S DX 18-105 ED VR value 6V )...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Looking through the eyepiece of horizontal-type collimator, rotate the mirror micromotion-control handle to ・ adjust focus, then measure focus position at 18mm (WIDE-end), 50mm, 105mm (TELE-end). The focus position to be measured is the numeric number of boundary line at the moment when the color of cross lines change from green to orange.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Based on the calculating results, adjust the thickness of the below three washers [washer under 1st lens unit ・ (#80); washer under 2nd lens unit (#79); washer under mount (#78)]. If the result is positive (plus), increase the thickness, while negative (minus), decrease it. Washer under 1st lens unit (#80): Adjustment washer (ref.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Lens Optical Alignment Caution : This adjustment is required when the 5th lens group unit is replaced. 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.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A < Back view of Lens optical alignment equipment > Connect each cable to the appropriate equipment with the same number. (e.g. Connect up ① ① ④ Power cable for CCD camera ① VIDEO cable ① 'VIDEO IN ② VIDEO OUT ③...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A △(Addition) 30cm ・Set the alignment chart (J19128) as shown below. - 44・AF-S DX 18-105/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Turn the power of viewers (5 pcs.) to ON. Caution: If the batteries of viewers are exhausted causing decreased brightness, the shooting data Viewer× 5 pcs. cannot be obtained correctly. Front Back ・Attach the suspected lens to the camera (D200). Set the A/M change SW to "M", the zoom ring to "105 mm", and the focus ring to "infinity".
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Click "Reset all Log". ・Slide the tripod by "10cm±0.1cm" to the front, and darken the room. Front Back M�������������� p��������→ � � � 10cm 40cm 30cm Focusing Position ・Click "Focusing". The camera AF will be activated and the shutter will be released. - 6・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Set the A/M change SW of lens to "M". ・Slide the tripod by "20±0.1cm" to the front, and click "Measurement". ・When the shutter is released, slide the tripod by "10±0.1cm" to the back, and click "Measurement" again. ・Repeat this operation (by sliding the tripod in increments of "10±0.1cm" and clicking "Mesurement") seven times (totalling 60cm of the slid distance).
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・After the seven measurements, point the cursor to the confirmation screen of the software. Click it three times. If "Information" displays "END", the lens optical alignment is completed. When the 5th lens-G unit or 3-4 lens-G unit, go on to [3. Field curvature adjustment] (on Page A49). If "Information"...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3. Field curvature adjustment When the 5th lens-G unit or 3-4 lens-G unit, check the average focus positions of the central and peripheral point images on the confirmation screen of the lens alignment software. If the difference of average focus position between the central and peripheral point images shows a distance that corresponds to "1.5-or-more measurement count", adjust thickness of the washer (#77) which is under the 5th lens-G unit so that the above difference becomes "less-than-1.5 measurement count".
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 4. 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 fix it.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 5. Rear lens group alignment ・Mount the lens on the equipment (for periphery). Refer to [4. Center positioning of rear lens-group holder] (Page A50) for how to mount the lens. Center positioning of rear lens-group holder] (Page A50) for how to mount the lens. rear lens-group holder] (Page A50) for how to mount the lens.
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JAA80551-R.3757.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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JAA80551-R.3757.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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JAA80551-R.3757.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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JAA80551-R.3757.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.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 【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). 2.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ② Put the 1st cut-out cardboard ( ① ) and the 2nd flattened cardboard together as one, and fix them by taping at four sides. 2nd cut-out cardboard 1st cut-out Tape cardboard ③ As for the above cardboards ( ② ), cut out the same shape again as the cut-out size (ref. ① ) from the 2nd flattened cardboard for each viewer at five places.
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JAA80551-R.3757.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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JAA80551-R.3757.A Adjustment for Electrical device 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 ( ★ J18454). When the main PCB is replaced, be sure to perform "W�������...
JAA80551-R.3757.A 【System configuration】 ★�New Tool Constant-voltage power supply (Set voltage: 6V) (+) Oscilloscope (-) If the RS232C terminal of PC is a 9-pin type, AF-I communication box connect it by using the 25-pin/9-pin conversion (J15306-1) connector. This connector is NOT supplied as RJ, so use commercial products on the market.
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JAA80551-R.3757.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. When prepared, click "Next". ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Click "Next". ・ Click "Next". ・ Click "Next". ・ When the adjustment is completed, click "Close" to end the procedure. ・ - 6・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Inspection of lens operations After the assembly, be sure to make inspections of lens operations. Inspection items of lens operation 1. Inspection of GMR-encoder Operations Activate the scanning drive of lens and check all the pulse numbers. If GMR encoder is defective, the pulse number will be out of standard. 2.
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JAA80551-R.3757.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". - 6・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.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. If "Inspection result" shows "Good", click "Close". ・...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Inspection of lens driving stop accuracy Make the inspections by focal length 18mm (Wide-end) or 105m (Tele-end) at the following five 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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JAA80551-R.3757.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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JAA80551-R.3757.A If "Inspection result" shows "Good", click "Close" to end the procedure. ・ < Standards of The number of overrun/underrun pulses after the lens back-and-forth driving 1-motion > Error range of Df1 - Df6 Lens position Error pulse occurrence ratio: Judgment (No.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Inspection of lens driving time Make inspections by focal length 18mm (Wide-end) or 105m (Tele-end) at the following five 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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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・ Select the driving amount respectively. Each lens driving time must be within the standard. Oscilloscope setting V/Div E terminal Coupling Time/Div 20msec Trigger Mode SGL(S) H terminal Trigger Coupling Trigger Source Driving time E terminal H terminal Driving time ※...
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JAA80551-R.3757.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. - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Lens firmware version ・Click "Lens firmware version" on the main menu. ・Click "Read data". ・Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Confirm that there is no mistake in the lens name and firmware version. Then click "Close" to end the procedure. - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Backup of FLASH-ROM electrical adjustment values This describes about how to backup and restore the electrical adjustment value. 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.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・When reading FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・Click "Save" of "Loading of/Saving into file". ・Type the file name in any folder, and click "Save". e.g. ・When writing the file is completed, click "OK". - 5・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・ Click "Close" to end the procedure. How to restore: ・Click "Backup of FLASH-ROM elec. adj. values" on the main menu. ・Click "Load" of "Loading of/Saving into file". - 6・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Select the file name in the folder that was saved as backup, and click "Open" button. e.g. ・When reading the file is completed, click "OK" button. ・Click "Write" of "Reading from/writing into lens". ・Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・When writing FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・Click "Close" to end the procedure. - 8・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Writing of FLASH-ROM fixed electrical adjustment values ・Click "Writing of FLASH-ROM fixed elec. adj. values" on the main menu. ・Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". ・When writing FLASH-ROM fixed electrical adjustment values is completed, click "OK". fixed electrical adjustment values is completed, click "OK".
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Backup of FLASH-ROM electrical adjustment value and LDATA This describes about how to backup and restore the electrical adjustment value and the aberration compensation data (LDATA). How to back up: ・Click "Backup of FLASH-ROM elec. adj. val. and LDATA" on the main menu. ・Click "Read"...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・When reading FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・Click "Save" of "Loading of/Saving into file". ・Type the file name in any folder, and click "Save". e.g. ・When writing the file is completed, click "OK". - 8・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Click "Close" to end the procedure. How to restore: ・Click "Backup of FLASH-ROM elec. adj. val. and LDATA" on the main menu. ・Click "Load" of "Loading of/Saving into file". - 8・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・Select the file name in the folder that was saved as backup, and click "Open". e.g. ・When reading FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・Click "Write" of "Reading from/Writing into lens" ・Follow the instructions on the screen. When prepared, click "Next". - 83・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ・When writing FLASH-ROM data is completed, click "OK". ・Click "Close" to end the procedure. - 8・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Reference: 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 3-4 lens group unit ○...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3.VR Adijustment When making the VR adjustment, refer to the "Instruction Manual" that is attached to the VR lens adjust- ment 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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JAA80551-R.3757.A 2. Startup of VR adjustment software ★ :New Tool 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 mode switch to "M/A". 4. Start the VR adjustment software ( ★ J18457). 5.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3. Procedure for fixing Lens 1. Attach the adapter ( J15380-12 ) to the lens retainer stand, 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 - 88・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A VR mode switch inspection 1. Tick "VR Mode 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. - 8・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.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, 3-4 lens group unit (VR unit, gyro FPC) main FPC, etc, may be defective.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 4. If the result is "OK", click "Next". 5. When the message window appears, confirm that the lens position is "0° angle" and click "OK". Clicking "OK" starts "Hall element-driven current adjustment". 6. When the message window appears, confirm that the lens position is "90° angle" and click "OK". - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 7. If the result is "OK", click "Next". 8. When the message window appears, confirm that the lens position is "90° angle" and click "OK". Clicking "OK" starts "Electromagnetic lock center position adjustment (Auto control)". This "electromagnetic lock center position adjustment" adjusts the center position in the time of electromagnetic lock.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 11. When the inspection result is "OK", click "Next". 12. When the message window appears, confirm that the lens position is "0° angle" and click "OK". Clicking "OK" starts the "electromagnetic lock inspection". 13. When the inspection result is "OK", click "Next". - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 14. When the message that shows updating FLASH-ROM is finished" appears, click "OK". 15. When the following message appears, turn the VR switch of the lens to OFF and click "OK". - ・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A VR Moving Direction + Gyro Adjustment 1. Loosen the laser switch nut of the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380), and rotate the knob in the direc- tion of the arrow to radiate the laser beam. Viewed from above Laser switch knob Laser pointer 2.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3. Click "Action". The laser pointer will move in any of the four directions. Confirm the moved direction. 4. Click "OK". 5. Click the button that corresponds to the moved direction of "3". Start position 6. Click "OK". Confirm that the laser pointer moves towards the upper-right direction. - 6・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 7. Click "OK". The laser pointer goes to the start position. 8. If the laser pointer moves towards the upper-right direction, click "Yes". If it does not move towards the direction, click "No" and repeat the procedures from "3." to "7.". If it does not move towards the direction, click "No"...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 11. Press "ON" button for "SERVO" switch and press "START" for "VIBRATION" switch of the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380). "VIBRATION" switch "SERVO" switch 12. When the VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380) ������ �� ��b�����, ��������� ���� ��b������� w����� �� �� ���� laser beam.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 14. 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. F�� ��w �� ���������� ���� ��������� w����� �α′�� ����� ���j��������� �������, ������� �� ���� p����������� ���� ① to ③ on the next page.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ① For adjusting the center vibration width of the laser beam, calculate as follows: M�������� ���� w����� ��b������� w����� �α�� �� ��� p����������� "12�" �P���� A98��� ������, ��b����� ���� ��p ����� b����� ������� p���� ���������� �������� �� ���� ������ �p��� ���� �� ����� w��k ��� ���� ��������� ��b������� w����� �α'��� 《Ref.》...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 15. Press "STOP" button of VIBRATION switch of the VR adjustment equipment (J15380) to stop vibrations. 16. Rotate the lens through 90° in the direction indicated by the arrow, then press "START" button of VIBRA- TION switch of the VR adjustment equipment (J15380) to start vibrations. 17.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 18. After the adjustment, click "Rewrite" button to write the adjustment value in FLASH-ROM of the lens. 19. When writing is completed, click "NEXT". Note: If clicking "NEXT" button without clicking "Rewrite" button, the adjustment value is not recorded and the adjustment details are not written. 20.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 22. Rotate the lens through 90° in the direction indicated by the arrow, then press "START" button of VIBRA- TION switch of the VR adjustment equipment (J15380) to start vibrations. 23. At the 90° position, adjust the angle deviation.. At the 90°...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 26. When the message window appears, click "OK". 27. When the message window appears, switch off the laser and stop the vibration. Then, click "OK". 28. Click "Quit" on the adjustment-items screen. - 0・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.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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JAA80551-R.3757.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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JAA80551-R.3757.A ★ : NEW TOOL Aberration compensation data-writing adjustment 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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JAA80551-R.3757.A 3. 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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JAA80551-R.3757.A 7. Select "AF-S DX VR 18-105/3.5-5.6G",on the "lens select" screen. Click "OK". 8. Click "Defocus rectify...". Caution: If the zoom ring is NOT set to 18mm, 35mm, 70mm, or 105mm, the below window will appear, resulting in a failure of proceeding to the following screen. Therefore, be sure to set the zoom ring to 18mm, 35mm, 70mm, or 105mm.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 9. Click "JPEG Shot". The shutter is released after the AF operation. The shot image is automatically displayed on the PC screen. 10. Scale the image to 100% and check which chart is in focus of the five resolution charts. Caution: Because this lens has a deep focal depth even if the aperture is fully open, when looking for the center of focus, compare two distant charts between which there are two or more charts.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 11. I��p�� ���� ������ ����� �� ���� ����� p�������� ����� ���� ������� fi������ e.g. The following means "+28μ� ������ ����� ��������"-position is in focus. 12. Regarding the focal lengths (35mm, 70mm, and 105mm), follow the previous procedure from "8." to "10." for each in the same way, and input the value of the focus position, too.
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 14. When the following screen appears, click "OK". 15. Click "OK". 16. When the writing procedure ends and the below screen will appear, Click "OK". - 3・AF-S DX 8-05/3.5-5.6G ED VR -...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A Click "OK" to end the adjustment software. 18. Turn the camera OFF and turn it ON again. Caution: Unless the camera turns off once, the value that was written in Flash-ROM is not reflected. 19.Regarding the focal lengths (18mm, 35mm, 70mm, and 105mm), repeat the procedure from "6." to "10.", �����...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A 工具 TOOLS ★�新規工具 NEW TOOL RJ 番号 名称 備考 RJ No. NAME OF TOOL OTHERS J5033 導電マット CONDUCTIVE MAT J5033-5 リストストラップ WRIST STRAP 工具設定なし 鉛フリーはんだコテ RJNo.is not LEAD FREE SOLDERING IRON available J5400 鉛フリー糸はんだ RMA02(M705) 0.5MMX500G ECO SOLDER RMA02(M705) 0.5MMX500G J9001-5N-1 安定化電源5 DC REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 5A...
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JAA80551-R.3757.A ★�新規工具 NEW TOOL RJ 番号 名称 備考 RJ No. NAME OF TOOL OTHERS J19129 調芯装置用スライドレール LENS ALIGNMENT EQUIP.SLIDE RAIL J19134 調芯装置用チャート (D3 対応 ) LENS ALIGNMENT CHART FOR D3 J19128A ライトビューアー (J3 用) LIGHT VIEWER (J19134) AF-S DX ED VR 8-05/3.5-5.6G 調整用ソフト J18454 ★...
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