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Simplex APOGEE Instruction Manual And Parts List

Simplex APOGEE Instruction Manual And Parts List

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  • Page 1 Film-Tech The information contained in this Adobe Acrobat pdf file is provided at your own risk and good judgment. These manuals are designed to facilitate the exchange of information related to cinema projection and film handling, with no warranties nor obligations from the authors, for qualified field service engineers.
  • Page 2 35mm UNITIZED PROJECTOR STRONG INTERNATIONAL a division of Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. 4350 McKinley Street INSTRUCTION MANUAL Omaha, Nebraska 68112 USA Tel 402/453-4444 • Fax 402/453-7238 and PARTS LIST www.strong-cinema.com...
  • Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This equipment is intended FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY Read and understand all instructions before using WARNING To avoid risk of fire, do not use nitrate or other flammable film. Use safety film only. EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN WORKING AROUND MOVING PARTS...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 INSTALLATION Unpacking Mounting Lamphouse Alignment Lamphouse Light Shield Picture Changeover Lens Turret Projection Lenses Flywheel Sound Reader Assembly Analog Digital START-UP PROCEDURES Initial Oiling Threading Initial Operation MAINTENANCE Lubrication Sprockets Pad Rollers Fastening Hardware Film Gate Film Trap...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 ADJUSTMENTS & REPLACEMENTS Intermittent Shoe Replacement Film Trap & Aperture Changer Pressure Strap Replacement Studio Guide Replacement Aperture Plate Adjustment Gear Compartment Cover Intermittent Movement Intermittent Sprocket Framing Light Pad Roller Assemblies Shutter Timing Shutter Replacement Film Gate Replacement...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Strong International products. The following design features illustrate why the Simplex Apogee Projector is able to provide continuously excellent performance throughout its long operating life: UNIT DESIGN Unit method of design simplifies part replacement and maintenance.
  • Page 7 COOLING The Simplex Apogee Projector includes a heat sink positioned behind the shutter blade and aperture to absorb radiant heat and protect the trap and film. Cooling fans further reduce heat at the film plane.

  • Page 8: Figure 1

    PICTURE CHANGEOVER SHUTTER ADJUSTING DEVICE KNOB FILM TRAP COOLING FANS FOCUS KNOB TURRET “OPEN” LEVER CONTROL CABINET OIL FILL DEADSTOP ADJUST DRIVE MOTOR FOCUS KNOB RESET LEVER, INDEX STOP PIN FIGURE 1...

  • Page 9: Figure 2

    CHANGEOVER GATE DEVICE RELEASE FILM TENSION FRAMING ADJUSTING UPPER FEED LIGHT KNOB SPROCKET APERTURE SHUTTER GUARD RELEASE, APERTURE MOTOR COVER FRAMING HANDLE ANALOG SOUND READER TURRET RESET DIGITAL SWITCH SOUND READER APERTURE LOGIC INTERMITTENT SENSING SWITCH SPROCKET OIL SIGHT GLASS HOLDBACK SPROCKET OIL DRAIN...

  • Page 10: Installation

    MOUNTING Mount the Apogee to the mounting arm on the front of the console or pedestal. Some consoles will require spacer block(s) to position the projector’s picture aperture at the correct working distance; see the console installation instructions.

  • Page 11: Lamphouse Alignment

    Trim or otherwise modify the nose cone as required. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All electrical connections to the Apogee terminate in the cabinet mounted on the side of the projector adjacent to the gear compartment. Loosen the quarter-turn fastener and open the door to access the terminals.

  • Page 12: Lens Turret

    Lens Turret The MANUAL lens turret requires no electrical connections. Installer connections to the AUTO- MATIC turret are made to the J4 terminals located on the printed circuit board on the control box door adjacent to the gear compartment cover on the side of the projector. The inputs (FEED, SPECIAL, FLAT, and SCOPE) are derived from an automation controller and/or other installer-supplied circuitry.

  • Page 13: Sound Reader Assembly

    SOUND READER ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS to those components relevant to scanning the optical soundtrack are best performed by qualified personnel equipped with the necessary test equipment. Attempts to effect field repairs without use of the required test equipment are generally detrimental to sound quality. An L.E.D.

  • Page 14: Analog

    The duty cycle (time ON) of the L.E.D. is the same as the projector motor and should parallel that of the xenon bulb; the lamphouse elapsed hour meter should indicate approximate L.E.D. hours. L.E.D. manufactur- ers have noted a 10-20% drop in light output after prolonged operation. If a sound signal loss cannot be corrected by fader gain, it may be necessary to replace the L.E.D.

  • Page 15: Digital

    Focus/Azimuth Clamping Screw Analog Signal Pickup Assembly L.E.D. Head Clamping Screw Azimuth Adjust Focus Adjust Horizontal Impedance Drum Positioning Locknut Loosen the focus/azimuth clamping screw and set the focus and azimuth by running the “pink noise” loop and adjusting the signal pickup assembly in the same manner as a conventional slit lens. Finalize the “A” chain installation by again checking the L.E.D.
  • Page 16 To minimize microphonics, the L.E.D. must be very accurately aligned. • With the power amplifiers OFF, turn the processor and monitor gains FULL UP. Select a film format and the correct projector on the processor. Run the projector with no film. Fine-adjust the L.E.D. mount rotation to a point where the sound of the projector running is not heard through the sound system.
  • Page 17 (Figure B is in optimal alignment)
  • Page 18 2. Calibrate oscilloscope to processor: a) Thread a loop of Cat. No. 69P test film into projector and reader; start machine. b) Select Channel 2 for display. c) Adjust the horizontal position to line up the inside edge of the left “goal post” with the left edge of the graticule.
  • Page 19 Digital Signal Pickup Assembly L.E.D. Head Clamping Screw Focus/Azimuth Clamping Screw Impedance Drum Horizontal Positioning Locknut Azimuth Adjust Focus Adjust...

  • Page 20: Start-Up Procedures

    INITIAL OILING One quart of Simplex Projector Oil is included in the accessory kit supplied with new equipment. USE ONLY GENUINE SIMPLEX PROJECTOR OIL IN THE MECHANISM. Use of other lubricants may inhibit oil pump operation and damage moving parts. Additional oil is available through authorized Strong International Dealers;...

  • Page 21: Threading

    THREADING Threading the projector correctly is one of the operator’s most important duties. Careful attention during this operation pays off in improved performances and long print life. Unlatch and open the turret. Rotate the framing handle (A) to position the intermittent sprocket (B) at the center of its adjust- ment range.

  • Page 22: Initial Operation

    The rotation travel of the lens turret is limited by the indexing stop pin mounted to the outer ring of the turret. The automated turret on the Apogee includes a solenoid which pulls the pin when the turret is in motion.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Drain and discard the projector oil after six months of initial operation, and at least annually thereafter. Clean the oil pump intake filter and the oil reservoir. Replace with genuine Simplex Projector Oil (Part No. 52-00400 Quart; 52-00410 Half Gallon; 52-00420 Gallon) available from Strong International Dealers.

  • Page 24: Lens Turret

    MAINTENANCE (continued) LENS TURRET Periodically check the condition of the (2) O-ring drive tires on the auto turret drive wheel. Clean the surfaces of the O-rings and replace if worn or cracked. DO NOT LUBRICATE. Check the tension of the motor mount expansion spring and replace if stretched.

  • Page 25: Figure 3

    DOUSER LINKAGE SHUTTER BLADE CHANGEOVER DOUSER HEAT SHIELD CHANGEOVER DOUSER PIVOT COVER, APERTURE MOTOR FILM TRAP FIGURE 3...

  • Page 26: Figure 4

    UPPER FEED SPROCKET OIL SLINGER DRIVE GEAR UPPER FEED SPROCKET SHUTTER DRIVEN GEAR ADJUSTMENT KNOB INTERMITTENT MOVEMENT MAIN OIL OIL TRAP SUPPLY LINE VERTICAL SHAFT SHUTTER SHAFT SUPPORT SHUTTER SHAFT DRIVE GEAR INTERMITTENT MOVEMENT FLYWHEEL INTERMITTENT DRIVE GEAR FRAMING GEAR HOLDBACK OIL PUMP SPROCKET...

  • Page 27: Adjustments & Replacements

    ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS REFER TO THIS SECTION in conjunction to performing the steps in the MAINTENANCE section. Conscientious maintenance and service of the Simplex Apogee Projector Mechanism will insure many years of excellent performance. ADJUSTMENTS are quickly accomplished, and replacements performed, as all units and components are readily removed.

  • Page 28: Gear Compartment Cover

    APERTURE PLATE ADJUSTMENT (continued) Horizontal travel of the aperture plate is also adjustable. The inboard stop is set by loosening the clamping screw (A) and rotating the slotted end of the slide shaft (B) to position the snap ring (C) at the desired stop point. Secure the clamping screw (A) after the adjustment is correct.

  • Page 29: Intermittent Sprocket

    INTERMITTENT SPROCKET REPLACEMENT Remove the film gate runner. Dismount the film trap. Open the intermittent sprocket pad arm. Rotate the framing knob to its extreme clockwise position to expose the intermittent sprocket film stripper mounting screw. Remove the screw and stripper. Turn the projector mechanism by hand so that one of the collar index lines (A) aligns with the index mark on the outboard arm (B), and the sprocket mounting screw is exposed.

  • Page 30: Shutter Timing

    SHUTTER TIMING Place the shutter adjusting knob in its mid-position. To locate mid-position, rotate the knob to its stop, and reverse 1½ turns. Remove the shutter guard. Turn the projector mechanism by hand so that the index mark on the intermittent outboard bearing arm is centered between two of the collar index lines.

  • Page 31: Film Sprocket Replacement

    FILM SPROCKET REPLACEMENT Open the pad roller arm. Remove the hex head sprocket fastening screw from the outboard end of the sprocket shaft and slide the sprocket from the shaft. Leave the spring washer and flat washer on the shaft. Slide the replacement sprocket onto the sprocket shaft, aligning the key in the sprocket with the keyway in the shaft.
  • Page 32 AUTOMATIC LENS TURRET (continued) If a lens change fails to execute when cued, press the reset switch until the desired format is in place. Check the condition of the cuing material; foil tape may be worn, or bar code information may be obscured by scratches or dirt.

  • Page 33: Parts Lists

    PARTS LISTS Simplex Apogee Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description ® 51-59005 Film Sprocket, Type VKF 52-00323 Turret Catch 51-51033 Sprocket Retaining Screw 52-00396 Lock Nut, 1/2-13 Hex 51-70023 Wave Spring Washer 52-00291 Strike Plate, Deadstop Screw 51-70024...
  • Page 34 FILM GATE Assembly No. 52-00214 Item Part No. Description 52-00209 Gate Carriage & Bearing Assembly 52-00212 Film Gate Runner 52-00211 Support Plate, Gate Release 52-00213 Gate Runner Retaining Screw 81-58016 Compression Spring, Gate Release 81-56012 Gate Release Spacer 52-00350 Pin Assembly, Gate Release 21-48016 Retaining Ring, 1/4"...
  • Page 35 FILM TRAP Assembly No. 52-00223...
  • Page 36 FILM TRAP & APERTURE CHANGER Parts List Item Part No. Description 52-00215 Film Trap Base Plate 52-00217 Tension Strap Shaft, Lower 52-00218 Tension Strap Shaft, Upper 52-00219 Upper Tension Shaft Spacer 52-00220 Tension Spring Shaft 52-00221 Dual Aperture Plate 52-00222 Tension Strap (2 req’d.) 52-00224 Studio Guide, Fixed...
  • Page 37 FILM TRAP & APERTURE CHANGER, Parts List (continued) Item Part No. Description 21-37008 Dowel Pin, 1/2" x 1/8" Diameter (2 req’d.) 52-00359 Aperture Plate Drive Motor Assembly 81-33017 Gear Motor; 12 V.DC, 72 rpm 82-20371 Spur Gear 4060123 Set Screw, 6-32 x 1/8 21-37055 Molex Plug, (2) Pin 41-98055...
  • Page 38 TRAP BLOWER Assembly No. 52-00387 Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 52-00338 Trap Heat Sink 52-00379 Plug, Air Channel 52-00339 Heat Shield 51-02002 Blower, 12 V.DC 52-00343 Air Channel 51-02003 Blower Grille 4060250 Screw, 6-32 x 1/4" 4081250 Screw, 8-32 x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 39 APOGEE LENS TURRET Assembly No. 52-00279...
  • Page 40 APOGEE LENS TURRET Parts List Item Part No. Description 52-00272 Turret Ring Casting 51-07012 Straight Bushing (2 req’d.) 51-49010 V-Groove Bearing (3 req’d.) 4257102 Washer, 1/4" I.D. 5/8" O.D. (3 req’d.) 4251250 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Socket Head (3 req’d.)
  • Page 41 LENS TURRET, Parts List, continued Item Part No. Description 4060250 Screw, 6-32 x 1/4" Pan Head 52-00322 Turret Latch 51-51011 Shoulder Screw (2 req’d.) 21-58060 Compression Spring 4370500 Set Screw, 3/8-16 x 1/2" 4372005 Deadstop Set Screw, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" 4378001 Deadstop Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Hex 52-00277...
  • Page 42 TURRET LENS PLATE Assembly No. 52-00263...
  • Page 43 TURRET LENS PLATE ASSEMBLY Parts List Item Part No. Description 52-00258 Indexing Plate, Two-Lens 52-00259 Indexing Plate, Three-Lens (not shown) 52-00320 Labels (not shown) FLAT - SCOPE 52-00257 Lens Barrel Assembly (includes Items 14,16,17,19) 52-00255 Slide Mount 4100626 Set Screw, 10-32 x 5/8" (4 req’d.) 4108001 Lock Nut, 10-32 (4 req’d.) 52-20596...
  • Page 44 TURRET CONTROL BOX Assembly No. 52-00385...
  • Page 46 TURRET CONTROL PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 47 FRAMING SHAFT Assembly No. 52-00205 Item Part No. Description 52-00207 Framing Shaft 51-04004 Linear Bearing (2 req’d.) 52-00206 Framing Gear 51-28028 Framing Handle 4507100 Flatwasher, 1/2" (2 req’d.) 51-58036 Compression Spring 52-00336 Framing Cover 21-48024 O-Ring 4100500 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" Socket Head 51-48010 Snap Ring, Truarc 4101000...
  • Page 48 HORIZONTAL DRIVE SHAFT Assembly No. 52-00235 Item Part No. Description 52-00234 Horizontal Drive Shaft 21-48027 Snap Ring, Truac 5100-50 (3 req’d.) 51-27004 Woodruff Key (P-1537) 52-00166 Main Drive Gear 51-04007 Ball Bearing (2 req’d.) 52-00335* Seal Plate Assembly 4080375 Mounting Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" Pan Head 52-00233 Seal Plate 51-36011...
  • Page 49 VERTICAL SHAFT Assembly No. 52-00253 Item Part No. Description 52-00248 Vertical Shaft 51-23018 Intermittent Movement Drive Gear (P-1418) 52-00186 Sprocket Shaft Drive Gear (2 req’d.) 51-23009 Shutter Shaft Drive Gear (G-1803) 52-00167 Vertical Shaft Main Driven Gear 52-00249 Bearing Block, Upper 51-04007 Ball Bearing (3 req’d.) 52-00250...
  • Page 50 DRIVE MOTOR Assembly No. 52-00204 Mounting Screws for Item 5 (1) 4250620 1/4-20 x 5/8" (upper) (2) 4250755 1/4-20 x 3/4" (lower) MOTOR HOOK-UP Item Part No. Description 51-33003 Motor, 115/230 V.AC, 50/60 Hz. 51-07011 Grommet, Shock Mount (8 req’d.) 115 Volt 51-16003 Coupler...
  • Page 51 Drive Gear Spacer (52-20169) 51-48027 O-Ring P-4924 Intermittent Cover (52-00128) 52-00477 Film Stripper (Apogee only) ORDER P-9710 & P-9711 IN MATCHED PAIRS Rebuilt Simplex Intermittent Movements are available from the factory under a Repair/Exchange program. Contact an authorized Strong International Dealer for details.
  • Page 52 INTERMITTENT PAD ARM Assembly No. 52-00243 Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 52-00236 Base, Upper Guide 21-04003 Ball Bearing (2 req’d.) 31-37001 Spring Pin, 3/4" x .1875" 408025D Screw, 8-32 x 1/4" Pan Head (4 req’d.) 52-00237 Intermittent Pad Arm 52-00239 Intermittent Loop Chute 21-37009...
  • Page 53 UPPER/LOWER PAD ROLLER Assembly No. 52-00247 Item Part No. Description 52-00244 Mounting Bracket 52-00246 Shaft, Pad Roller Arm 52-00245 Pad Roller Arm 51-98099 Shaft, Eccentric (P-3135), 2 req’d. 21-49004 Pad Roller (P-3085), 2 req’d. 52-00019 Knob (2 req’d.) 21-37009 Spring Pin, 1-1/4" x .1875" 4060253 Screw, 6-32 x 1/4"...
  • Page 54 OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 55 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" Socket Head (2 req’d.) 51-07005 Compression Bushing (2 req’d.) 51-35007 Compression Nut (2 req’d.) 52-00360 Oil Intake Assembly, Apogee 52-00361 Oil Output Tube, Apogee 4110751 Mounting Screw, 10-24 x 3/4" Pan Head (2 req’d.) 51-48025 O-Ring, Oil Seal (2 req’d.) 52-60027 Pump Housing &...
  • Page 56 SHUTTER HOUSING Assembly No. 52-00365 Item Part No. Description 52-20129 Shutter Housing Casting 52-00161 Douser Plate 51-51030 Shoulder Screw, Douser Pivot 52-00376 Douser Linkage Rod (not shown) 4108002 Hexnut, 10-32 NyLock Shutter Cover 52-00374 Upper Mntg. Screw: 4080250 Lower Mntg. Screw: 4080375...
  • Page 57 SHUTTER COMPENSATOR MECHANISM P-10224 Assembly No. 52-00369 P-4390 P-10224 Shutter P-1472, P-1473, P-1474, P-1475: 52-00367 Blade & P-1826 Order 52-00368 Assembly Oil Collector are not included with 4080375 52-00369; order separately P-1476 4040252 P-1477 P-1475 4080623 4100500 P-1478 P-1486 P-1826 P-1560 P-1472 P-1487...
  • Page 58 SHUTTER COMPENSATOR ASSEMBLY Parts List P-1465 Compression Nut (51-35007) P-1501 Compression Spring, Guide Rod (51-58003) P-1466 Compression Bushing (51-07005) P-1502 Pivot Screw, Adjusting Lever (52-20470) P-1467 Roll Pin, Framing Rod (52-20105) P-1504 Bearing Retainer Plate, Outer (52-20113) P-1470 Spring Retaining Washer (51-70027) P-1505 Shutter Shaft (52-20122)* P-1472...
  • Page 59 G-9727 PICTURE CHANGEOVER DEVICE Assembly No. 52-60325 (110 V.AC) Assembly No. 52-60326 (220 V.AC) Green Ground White Common Black Open Close...
  • Page 60 G-9727 PICTURE CHANGEOVER Parts List Item Part No. Description 52-40233 Base Plate (P-7926) 51-98254 Clevis Pin, 1/8" Diameter (P-7966) 01704000 Hitch Pin, 1/16" Diameter 4047101 Flatwasher, #4 51-98090 Bell Crank (P-7892) 52-20677 Pivot, Bell Crank (P-7923) 51-98254 Clevis Pin, 1/8" Diameter (P-7966) 52-40231 Bracket, Changeover Body (P-7919) 51-55005...
  • Page 61 APOGEE SOUND READER Assembly No. 52-00297 Item Part No. Description 52-00290 Sound Reader Base, Machined 4100870 Mounting Screw (to Main Frame), 10-32 x 7/8" Socket Head (3 req’d.) 51-04006 Ball Bearing (P-1483) 52-00289 Impedance Drum & Shaft 52-00276 Roller Mounting Bracket 4080502 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2"...
  • Page 62 SOUND READER COMPONENTS Item Part No. Description 5198413-1 Reader Plate Assembly ® 5198413-2 Digital (Dolby )Pick-Up Assembly 5198413-3 Analog Pick-Up Assembly 5198413-4 Outer L.E.D. Illuminator (Digital) 5198413-5 Inner L.E.D. Illuminator (Analog) 5198413-6 Standoff Block 5198413-7 Stud Plate, Illuminators NOT SHOWN 4080502 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2"...

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