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Vinten Vision SD12 Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Contents Next Previous Page View Vision SD12 Nafl]f Camera Control Solutions...
  • Page 2 Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten, Vision and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.
  • Page 3 Particular attention must be paid to cleaning, especially after use in adverse conditions. To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vinten Broadcast Limited or to your local distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com.
  • Page 4 Page View Notes to readers This is an on-line version of ‘Vision SD12 Pan & Tilt Head Maintenance Manual’ (3364-9A). The SD12 is an obsolete product and this Maintenance Manual is provide for the final production version. Navigation Clicking the mouse on any blue text will move you around the document.
  • Page 5 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Safety - Read This First! Warning symbols in this maintenance manual Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and tilt head or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol.
  • Page 6 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Contents Page Foreword ................3 Notes to readers .
  • Page 7 ......57 Fig 6.6 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan and Tilt Drag Knobs .
  • Page 8 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this publication:...
  • Page 9 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Technical Specification Weight 3 kg (6.6 lb) Overall dimensions Height from top of tripod bowl 150 mm (5.9 in.) Length 145 mm (5.7 in.) Width 185 mm (7.3 in.) Load capacity See graph (Fig 2.1) Tilt range from horizontal...
  • Page 10 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Design Improvements SERIAL No. DETAILS INFORMATION Improvements to illumination unit 0442 Changes to constant drag and labyrinths 0526 Constant drag sealing ring improved 0597 Improvements to drag system 1615 Improvements to balance spring assembly 1865 Stainless steel pan drag bell crank 1913...
  • Page 11 ................4 Introduction The Vision SD12 pan and tilt head is one of a range of heads designed for electronic news gathering (ENG). It is largely constructed in aluminium alloy to produce a robust, lightweight unit. The unique counterbalance system enables a variety of camera/lens combinations to be maintained in perfect balance over the range of tilt movements.
  • Page 12 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View (16) (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) Fig 1.1 Vision SD12 Pan & Tilt Head...
  • Page 13 This feature is an aid to rapid camera set-up. A Vinten "Quickfit" adaptor may be fitted to the slide plate. This optional extra enables any camera fitted with a "Quickfit"...
  • Page 14 When fitted to the optional flat base adaptor the head may be attached to a Vinten Quickfix mount, in which case the head is secured using the three knurled screws of the mount. Alternatively, the head may be secured directly to a flat surface using the four tapped holes in the adaptor base.
  • Page 15 WARNING!: The pan and tilt brakes must be applied before any attempt is made to fit or remove any equipment mounted on the head. The load range for the Vision SD12 (i.e. the loads which can be fully counterbalanced) is defined by the graph (Fig 2.1).
  • Page 16 (C of G) height above the mounting plate which can be maintained in balance by the Vision SD12 head. The shaded area of the graph corresponds to those loads/C of G heights which can be balanced over the full range of tilt (±90°). The area to the right of the ±90°...
  • Page 17 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View To balance the camera, proceed as follows: 18.1 Set the head horizontal and engage the tilt brake (14). 18.2 Fit the pan bar or bars (with zoom and focus controls if used) to the head. 18.3 Turn the balance adjustment knob as far as it will go counter-clockwise, then turn it approximately 5 revolutions in a clockwise direction to apply some counter-balance.
  • Page 18 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 21.2 Turn the tilt drag control knob (13), on the left-hand side, to the required amount of drag; clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease. 21.3 Set the pan drag in a similar manner by adjustment of the pan drag control on the right-hand side of the head.
  • Page 19 3321-912SP Refurbishment of serrations on tilt drag housing or RH side plate using 3364-907SP Consumable materials NOTE: Adhesives and lubricants are not supplied by Vinten Broadcast Ltd and should be obtained under local arrangements ITEM PART No. Loctite 222E Z002-075...
  • Page 20 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Consumable materials (Cont) ITEM PART No. Silastic RTV silicone adhesive Z100-034 Retaining wiring and PCB Silcoset 153 Z002-036 Sealing pan bearing in spherical base Grease, Moly-Paul Z150-081 Spring actuator and other moving contact surfaces Grease, Easyrun 50 Z150-081 Balance mechanism...
  • Page 21 If the head becomes faulty reference should be made to Section 5 of this manual, or the unit may be returned to Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local distributor for overhaul.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Resetting the drag knobs The Vision SD12 pan and tilt drag controls will not normally require adjustment. However, in the unlikely event that bedding-in of the mechanism occurs, the following procedure should be followed to reset the drag knobs (Fig 4.1):...
  • Page 23 Fig 4.2 Level bubble lamp battery installation and replacement Level bubble lamp battery installation and replacement The level bubble on the Vision SD12 is illuminated by a battery-powered light-emitting diode (LED) operated by a touchpad. The battery (See Table, 4.2) should be installed when the head is first put into use and replaced whenever the illumination is considered inadequate.
  • Page 24 ..............21 General This section details procedures for disassembly and assembly of the Vision SD12 Head, where such operations are not self-evident. Reference is made in the procedures to figures in Section 6 - Illustrated Parts List.
  • Page 25 Page View to overhaul, repair or replace components on these heads. The special tools and consumable materials required for work on Vision SD12 heads are listed in Section 3 - Tools and Materials. WARNING!: To prevent damage to socket screw heads, use the correct hexagonal...
  • Page 26 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Unscrew and remove balance knob assembly (24) together with Spirol ring (25). Remove grub screw (19), which is secured with Loctite, from the RH side of mechanism housing (15). Remove the sliding pin from tool T39300 and install the body of the tool in place of the balance knob assembly, aligning the hole in the tool with the hole in the end face of adjustment slide (38).
  • Page 27 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Unscrew drag knob boss (4) and remove two shim washers (5) and eight disc springs (6). Note arrangement of disc springs and shim washers for re-assembly. Remove grommet (8) complete with drag detent ring (7). Referring to 6.4, remove four screws (15), which are secured with Loctite.
  • Page 28 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Balance mechanism NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the balance mechanism for access to the pan drag mechanism. To remove the balance mechanism (Fig 6.2): Remove the platform (Para Remove the balance mechanism guide pin (Para Remove the tilt unit assembly (Para...
  • Page 29 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View RH side plate and RH side plate bearing NOTE: Do not attempt to remove the RH side plate bearing from the mechanism housing unless it is damaged or faulty. To remove the RH side plate and the RH side plate bearing: Remove the platform (Para Remove the balance mechanism guide pin...
  • Page 30 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 10.11 Remove six screws (29) turning the spherical base as necessary for access. 10.12 Identify the 3.0mm (0.118in.) dia hole which houses Spirol pin (8). Using a suitable punch, tap the Spirol pin downwards to separate the spherical base from the pan top plate.Discard gasket (13) 10.13 Remove Spirol pin (8) from the spherical base if required.
  • Page 31 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 10.23 Remove six screws (7), which are secured with Loctite, and two Spirol pins (8) to release pan brake clamp (9), pan brake disc (10) and give access to bearing (11). Bubble illumination unit Remove the bubble illumination unit from the mechanism housing as follows (Fig...
  • Page 32 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View To assemble the pan unit (Fig 6.3): 14.1 Degrease four screws (1). 14.2 Install bearing (11) in constant drag assembly (12), ensuring that it is fully seated. 14.3 Ensure that both faces of pan brake disc (10) are free from grease and position the pan brake disc and pan brake clamp (9) on boss of constant drag assembly (12), ensuring that it is fully seated.
  • Page 33 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 14.14.3 Fully tighten the screw and read off the figure on the dial indicator. Convert from millimetres to inches by dividing by 25.3, This is figure (A). Write the figure on the mechanism housing for future reference.
  • Page 34 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 14.28 Referring to 6.3, install two Spirol pins (26) in the exposed face of labyrinth assembly (15) and drive them in until the ends are below the face of the centre part of the labyrinth assembly. 14.29 Referring to 6.2, remove mechanism housing cover (30).
  • Page 35 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 14.47 Apply Loctite 222E to the threads of one screw (20) and secure thrust washer (18) to pan drag actuator adaptor (36). 14.48 Apply Loctite 222E to the threads of pan shaft screw (22) and install in the pan axis spigot of mechanism housing (6).
  • Page 36 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 14.57.7 Lubricate internal serrations of pan drag knob (3) with white bearing grease and install on drag knob boss (4) with zero aligned with index mark on mechanism housing and secure with screw (2).
  • Page 37 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View side plate. Ensure that the slot in the adjustment slide is towards the RH side plate and that circlip (18) is positioned on the end face of the boss of the RH side plate. 16.5 Using hand pressure, push the RH side plate fully home in its bearing in mechanism housing (16).
  • Page 38 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 17.9 Using a degreasing fluid which does not contain an oil-based corrosion inhibitor, thoroughly clean the face of the friction plate assembly (5). 17.10 Lubricate bearing (27) with white bearing grease and install it in constant drag assembly (8). 17.11 Position tilt brake disc (11) and tilt braked clamp ring (12) on boss of constant drag assembly (8) and rotate both components to align holes for screws and Spirol pins, noting that there is only one position in which all the holes are aligned.
  • Page 39 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 17.20 Install the shim pack on tilt drag shaft (26) and align the holes in the shims with the holes in the spacer and the constant drag assembly. 17.21 Using a degreasing fluid which does not contain an oil-based corrosion inhibitor, thoroughly clean the face of the constant drag assembly (8), the faces of the friction rings and six threaded holes in the labyrinth assembly (7).
  • Page 40 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View force as either the internal detail of the outrigger is not correctly aligned with the cut away section of the tilt brake disc or Spirol pin (31) is not aligned with its slot. Turn the outrigger gently in each direction until it is felt to clear the brake disc, then turn the end of the tilt drag actuator shaft to align Spirol pin (31) with the slot in the outrigger.
  • Page 41 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 17.44 Screw the brake shaft in as far as it will go and install brake knob (17) on the shaft. The arm of the brake knob should be fitted to the splines so that it is vertical when the brake is fully applied. 17.45 Apply Loctite 222E to the thread of screw (18) and secure the brake knob to the tilt brake shaft.
  • Page 42 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 18.9 Lubricate needle rollers and cage of needle roller thrust bearing (23) with white bearing grease. 18.10 Wipe two thrust washers of thrust bearing (23) to remove grease. 18.11 Install one thrust washer, thrust bearing and a second thrust washer of thrust bearing (23) on the spigot of adjustment slide sleeve (21).
  • Page 43 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 19.10 Apply white bearing grease to the threads of clamp screw (11) and screw it into the lug on the RH side of the platform to clamp the platform slide. 19.11 Degrease grub screw (13), apply Loctite 222E to the threads and install in knob (12). Fit knob (12) on the hexagonal part of clamp screw (11) and tighten grub screw (13) to secure it.

  • Page 44: Table Of Contents

    ....... 63 Introduction This parts list is issued for the VISION SD12 pan and tilt head manufactured by VINTEN BROADCAST LIMITED, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TB, England and is applicable to heads up to and including Serial No.

  • Page 45: Main Assembly Part Numbers

    Please ensure that the correct part number is quoted when ordering main assemblies. Assembly Part No. Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head, complete with telescopic pan bar and bowl clamp 3364-3 knob Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - main assembly...

  • Page 46: Fig 6.1 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V12IPO1 Fig 6.1 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head...
  • Page 47 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.1 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head Item Part No. Nomenclature 3219-52 Telescopic pan bar unit (Vision 12SD) (Fig 6.7) 3364-41 Final assembly (Fig 6.2) C550-021 Battery, 12 Volts 3390-18...

  • Page 48: Fig 6.2 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head - Final Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V12IPO2 Fig 6.2 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Final Assembly...
  • Page 49 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.2 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Final Assembly Item Part No. Nomenclature 3364-900SP* Platform slide assembly, comprising: 3364-210 Platform slide Q300-128 Rubber strip, 1.78 mm dia 3170-202 Screw (large)
  • Page 50 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.2 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Final Assembly (Cont) Item Part No. Nomenclature 3364-43 Tilt unit assembly (Fig 6.4) M005-718* Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 12 mm long...

  • Page 51: Fig 6.3 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V12IPO32 Fig 6.3 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly...
  • Page 52 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.3 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly Item Part No. Nomenclature M005-707* Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 20 mm long 3364-209* Bell crank 3364-216 Trunnion bell crank...
  • Page 53 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.3 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Unit Assembly (Cont) Item Part No. Nomenclature Shim pack, comprising: 3364-253* Shim (0.002") 3364-254* Shim (0.003") 3364-255* Shim (0.010") 3364-300* Spacer...

  • Page 54: Fig 6.4 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head - Tilt Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V12IPO42 Fig 6.4 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Assembly...
  • Page 55 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.4 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Assembly Item Part No. Nomenclature 3364-922SP* Tilt drag housing assembly 3364-313 Tilt drag actuator shaft 3364-306 Thrust washer Thrust bearing, comprising:...
  • Page 56 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.4 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Tilt Assembly (Cont) Item Part No. Nomenclature Shim pack, comprising: 3364-253* Shim (0.002") 3364-254* Shim (0.003") 3364-255* Shim (0.010") M005-716 Screw, cap head, socket, M4 x 8 mm long M800-051 Pin, coiled-spring, 2 mm dia.

  • Page 57: Fig 6.5 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head - Mechanism Housing Assembly

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V12IPO5 Fig 6.5 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Mechanism Housing Assembly...
  • Page 58 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.5 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Mechanism Housing Assembly Item Part No. Nomenclature 3364-318 Mechanism housing 3364-22 Bubble illumination unit assembly 3321-214 Level bubble seating 3364-258 Vision SD graphic (bought-out)

  • Page 59: Fig 6.6 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head - Pan And Tilt Drag Knobs

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V12IPO5 Fig 6.6 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan and Tilt Drag Knobs...
  • Page 60 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.6 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan and Tilt Drag Knobs Item Part No. Nomenclature 3364-229* Drag knob sleeve 3364-310 Drag knob screw 3364-259*, or Tilt drag knob - number printing...

  • Page 61: Fig 6.7 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head - Pan Bar

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View V12IPO7 Fig 6.7 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar...
  • Page 62 Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.7 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Bar Item Part No. Nomenclature 3219-52 Telescopic pan bar unit (Vision 12SD), comprising M606-001 Washer, nylon spacer, 5.3 mm ID x 18 mm OD x 3.8 mm thick...

  • Page 63: Fig 6.8 Vision Sd12 Pan And Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts Part No. Nomenclature 3364-900SP Platform slide assembly, comprising: 3364-210 Platform slide 3170-202 Screw (large) Q300-128 Rubber strip, 1.78 mm dia...
  • Page 64 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3364-912SP Tilt drag knob assembly, comprising: 3364-259 Tilt drag knob - number printing 3364-229 Drag knob sleeve...
  • Page 65 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3364-917SP Outrigger assembly (spares), comprising: 3364-317 Outrigger 3364-342 Bush 3364-919SP Constant assembly unit - pan, comprising:...
  • Page 66 Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature M806-001 Pin, coiled-spring, 3 mm dia. x 12 mm long, hcp M806-005 Pin, coiled-spring, 4 mm dia. x 12 mm long, hdp M806-015 Pin, coiled-spring, 3 mm dia.
  • Page 67 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6.8 Vision SD12 Pan and Tilt Head - Composite Spare Parts (Cont) Part No. Nomenclature 3364-931SP Pan brake shaft assembly, comprising: 3364-324 Pan brake shaft 3364-351 Friction insert 3364-352 Spring element...

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