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1. Id lt P gt First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 4 2 Brake knob adjustment Brake knob adjustment 8 The pan and tilt brakes are set during manufacture so that when the brakes are fully applied the knob is vertical As the brakes bed in during use it may be necessary to reset the knobs to this position 9 The procedure for resetting the pan and tilt brake knobs is as follows Fig 4 2 9 1 Prise out the centre of the appropriate brake knob 5 9 2 Turn the knob 2 clockwise to fully apply the brake 9 3 Remove the screw 3 and washer 4 and pull the knob 2 off the shaft 1 9 4 Refit the knob on the shaft in the vertical position 9 5 Turn the knob fully counter clockwise and ensure the brake is released 9 6 Turn the knob clockwise and ensure that the brake is fully applied when the knob is vertical Adjust the position of the knob if necessary 9 7 Secure the knob with the screw 3 and washer 4 Refit the knob centre 4 using Silcoset 153 22 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Section 5 Repair Contents Para General A Roa ne eee Ba ene le as doe ale Mae ns Dna el aca ea ee ee 1 Disassembly FP FARO BN aia ii dd pt aia Baar aa dea 3 TIMBEADO cel hd wed diee ale te eka dew 4 Balance OCDE WE oon Bk eee th ae haere O a RS eee 6 Pan mechans mM ene ee a Bee a eee ag fare Weed Raub sd rx E eile UR E ER Yet 7 Mechanism housing ass2. Page Vie w Vision 9LF peaH WIL pue ued Maintenance Manual H Camera Control Solutions Contents id lt gt lt Vision 5LF PAN AND TILT HEAD 3395 MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST PUBLICATION PART No 3395 9 ISSUE 2 Copyright Vinten Broadcast Limited 1999 All rights reserved throughout the world No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Vinten Broadcast Limited Vinten Vision and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Foreword This manual provides full and detailed maintenance and spare parts information for the Vinten Vision 5LF pan and tilt head WARNING Read the Safety Section on page 7 before using this pan and tilt head or attempting any adjustment or repair It is recommended that this manual is read carefully and the illustrations studied prior to operating or servicing the pan and tilt head Attention to the details contained herein will ensure that the pan and tilt head will operate efficiently with the minimum of attention over a long service life Particular attention must be paid to cleaning especially after use in adverse conditions To order spare parts or t
3. fe vex Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this publication ac alternating current Ib pound weight A Amps LF Lubricated Friction AF across flats LH left hand A R as required MISO metric thread ASME American Society of Mech Engineers m metre assy assembly mm millimetre BS British Standard N Newton BA British Association thread NPT National Pipe thread BSF British Standard Fine thread NI not illustrated BSP British Standard Parallel Pipe thread No number BSW British Standard Whitworth thread OD outside diameter btn button PCB printed circuit board chs cheese PCD pitch circle diameter C of G centre of gravity pozi Pozidriv comp compression psi pounds per square inch csk countersunk pt point cu cubic PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene c w complete with PVC Polyvinyl chloride dc direct current RH right hand dia diameter sect section ft foot skt socket hd head SWG standard wire gauge hex hexagon thk thick Hz Hertz frequency UNC Unified Coarse thread IC integrated circuit UNF Unified Fine thread ID inside diameter V Volts in inch W Watts kg kilogram Weight Overall Dimensions Height from top of tripod bowl Length Width Load Capacity Tilt Range from Horizontal Pan Range Horizontal Adjustment Pan Bar Length Camera Fixing Optional Camera Fixing Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Technical Specification 6 Ib 2 7 kg 5 25 in 133 mm 5 25 in 133 mm 7 in 18 0mm
4. 5 Position the screws as far apart as possible 7 Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform ensuring slide release 13 snaps into position 14 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Mounting the camera optional Quickfit adaptor 8 To mount the camera using the optional Quickfit adaptor proceed as follows Fig 2 1 8 1 If notalready attached secure the Quickfit adaptor 15 to the slide plate 6 with the two screws provided 5 8 2 Free the Quickfit wedge 14 from the adaptor by simultaneously pushing in on the safety catch 17 and operating the wedge release 16 8 3 Fitthe Quickfit wedge to the camera with the two screws 18 provided 8 4 Insert the forward end of the wedge into the forward end of the adaptor pushing against the spring tension of the lock Lower the rear of the wedge into the adaptor until an audible click indicates that the wedge is engaged with the adaptor Fig 2 1 Optional Quickfit Adapter 15 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Balancing the head 9 Balancing the Vision 5LF head achieves two objectives Firstly when a head is correctly balanced the operator will need a minimum amount of even effort to move the head Secondly once balanced the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this position with hands off 10 The graph F
5. See Graph Fig 2 2 85 to 75 360 4 in 100 mm 15 5 in 400 mm Removable sliding plate with two 3 8 in BSW camera fixing screws Single 1 4 in BSW fixing screw Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Design Improvements Serial No Details Information Improved seals in pan and tilt drag units 1288 Improvements to pan and tilt brakes 2945 Helicoil insert added for pan bar attachment 3026 Drag shoe profile changed 4852 10 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Section 1 Introduction and Description Contents Para INMMPOCUCTION M 1 DESEADA eoruni ete RE elt rhe ieee ete wate eae e ER Pewter eS 3 Introduction 1 The Vision 5LF pan and tilt head is part of a range designed for broadcast professional corporate and educational use It is largely constructed in aluminium alloy to produce a robust lightweight unit The unique counterbalance system enables a wide variety of camera lens combinations to be maintained in perfect balance over the range of tilt movements A maximum tilt angle of 85 to 75 is available at intermediate loadings whilst at higher loadings the range of tilt motion is progressively reduced A graph is provided in Section 2 which illustrates the relationship between load and centre of gravity C of G and may be used to ascertain the suitability of the head for any given combination of ENG cam
6. of platform 39 two screws 23 and two screws 8 15 3 Support the head securely in an upright position and set the top surfaces of the tilt drag housing and the RH side plate approximately level 15 4 Locate slide clamp strip 10 in the slot in the underside of the platform and hold it in position using the rounded end of tool 3390 909TL inserted from the top face of the platform Insert slide release 26 downwards through the hole in the platform to locate in the underside of the platform Ensure that the slide release is free to move and is inserted with its slot towards the centre of the platform 15 5 Holding the slide release in the fully out position tilt the RH edge of the platform down and engage the lug on the side of the platform in the notch in the RH side plate Lower the LH side of the platform into position on the top face of the tilt unit housing ensuring that the lugs on the underside of the platform enter the corresponding slots in the top face of the tilt unit housing and the 2mm dia Spirol pin in the top of the tilt unit housing enters the slot in the slide release Remove tool 3390 909TL 15 6 Position spring 28 on the cylindrical end of tool 3390 909TL Holding the tool so that the cylindrical end points slightly downward lift the LH side of the platform just enough to allow the spring to be introduced between the top face of the slide release and the underside of the platform Use the tool to guide the free end of th
7. skt butt hd M5 x 20 mm lg 2 27 3390 217 Bowl clamp stud 1 28 M006 505 Screw skt butt hd M5 x 12 mm lg 2 29 3322 229 Actuator shim 1 30 M801 020 Dowel pin 5 mm dia x 12 mm lg 1 31 M701 029 Self locking ring 1 32 M005 735 Screw low profile skt csk hd M4 x 12 mm Ig 1 33 3325 314 Pan drag actuator lever 1 34 3325 315 Pan drag clevis 1 46 Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 11 1 2 3 4 12 da 5 Re E 32 sc A ha e af 13 10 Y 9 15 Fig 6 5 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Pan Bar 47 Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6 5 Vision 5If Pan and Tilt Head Pan Bar Item Part No No Nomenclature Qty 3219 26 Pan bar unit comprising 1 1 M606 001 Washer black nylon 18 mm OD x 5 3 mm ID x 3 8 mm thk 1 Skiffy 07 3 5 2 M006 113 Screw pozi csk hd M5 x 12 mm lg 1 3219 27 Pan bar clamp assembly consisting of 1 3 3219 226 Shaft clamp 1 4 G249 007 Nylon sleeve 18 8 2 Skiffy 1 5 M600 010 Washer type A M8 1 6 M004 503 Screw butt hd M3 x 8 mm lg 1 7 3321 253 Brake knob cap 1 8 3219 225 Knob pan bar clamp 1 9 Q001 010 O ring 1 4 in ID x 3 8 in OD x 1 16 in sect 1 10 3219 247 Pan bar clamp 1 11 L701 004 Circlip 5100 31 Anderton 1 3219 20 Pan bar assembly consisting of 1 12 3219 229 Spigot pan bar 1 13 3219 227 Sleeve pan bar 1 14 3219 228 Pan bar 1 15 J550 074 Round insert 1 16 3219 239 Grip pan bar 1 48 Id 4 First
8. to 75 for heavy payloads with high C of G see balance graph Pan and tilt brakes 13 Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position The operating levers for the pan brake 10 and tilt brake 12 are fitted at the left hand side of the head 14 To apply the brake turn the lever fully clockwise To release the brake turn the lever fully counter clockwise Pan and tilt drag 15 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten liquid friction LF system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting 16 The tilt drag adjustment knob 11 is on the left hand side of the head the pan drag knob 8 is on the right hand side To increase drag turn the knob clockwise towards a higher graduation To decrease drag turn the knob anti clockwise towards a lower graduation The whip pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting 17 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Section 3 Tools and Materials General 1 The following special tools and consumable materials will be required for servicing disassembly assembly and adjustment Special tools Item Part No Procedure Bearing press tool 3431 911TL Installing needle bearing in A actuator shaft Pin press 3431 912TL Installing dowel pin to connect actuator shaft and adjustment slide Spring insertion tool 3390 909TL As
9. 032 Omniseal 2 118 in x 1 940 in 2 Q001 012 O ring 5 16 in ID x 1 16 in section 3 R900H001 O ring 7 1 mm ID x 1 6 mm section 1 R900H010 O ring 75 mm ID x 1 5 mm section 1 R900H033 O ring 72 mm ID x 1 5 mm section 1 R900H034 O ring 10 1 mm ID x 1 6 mm section 1 3395 908SP Tilt drag cover brake disc assembly for head up to Serial No 1287 comprising 3395 907SP Tilt drag top plate for head up to Serial No 1287 1 3395 210 Tilt brake disc 1 M806 040 Spirol pin 2 mm dia x 8 mm lg 2 3395 916SP Brake shafts kit comprising 3325 367 Pan brake shaft 1 3395 212 Tilt brake shaft 1 3364 351 Friction element 2 3364 352 Spring element 2 3325 328 Brake knob 2 3395 220 Brake knob cover 2 M004 002 Screw Pozi csk hd M3 x 6 mm Ig 2 3395 917SP Tilt brake shaft assembly comprising 3395 212 Tilt brake shaft 1 3364 351 Friction element 1 3364 352 Spring element 1 3395 918SP Pan brake shaft assembly comprising 51 Contents lt lt First Previous Previous Page Page View Fig 6 6 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Composite Spare Parts Cont Part No Nomenclature Qty 3325 367 Pan brake shaft 1 3364 351 Friction element 1 3364 352 Spring element 1
10. 218 Tilt drag knob 1 3395 220 Brake knob cover 2 M004 002 Screw Pozi csk hd M3 x 6 mm Ig 2 M004 351 Screw raised csk hd M3 x 6 mm lg 2 M004 804 Grub screw skt M3 x 10 mm lg 1 3395 904SP Set of screws and washers comprising 3170 202 Screw large 2 M003 103 Screw Pozi csk hd M2 5 x 8 mm Ig 6 M004 002 Screw Pozi csk hd M3 x 6 mm lg 2 M004 351 Screw raised csk hd M3 x 6 mm Ig 2 M004 503 Screw butt hd M3 x 8 mm lg 1 M004 714 Screw skt cap hd M3 x 16 mm lg 6 M004 804 Grub screw skt M3 x 10 mm lg 1 M005 733 Screw low profile skt cap hd M4 x 8 mm Ig 10 M005 734 Screw low profile cap hd m4 x 10 mm lg 5 M005 735 Screw low profile skt csk hd M4 x 12 mm Ig 8 M005 737 Screw low profile skt cap hd M4 x 20 mm lg 2 M006 113 Screw pozi csk hd M5 x 12 mm Ig 1 M006 505 Screw skt butt hd M5 x 12 mm Ig 2 M006 506 Screw skt button hd M5 x 16 mm lg 1 M006 507 Screw skt butt hd M5 x 20 mm lg 2 M006 702 Screw skt cap hd M5 x 10 mm lg 2 M005 737 Screw low profile skt cap hd M5 x 6 mm Ig 1 M006 740 Screw LP skt cap hd M5 x 20 mm lg 2 M006 903 Screw skt csk hd M5 x 12 mm lg 1 50 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6 6 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Composite Spare Parts Cont Part No Nomenclature Qty M600 003 Washer M3 2 M600 106 Washer M8 type B 1 M606 001 Washer black nylon 18 mm OD x 5 3 mm ID x 3 8 mm thk Skiffy 07 3 5 1 3395 905SP Seal kit comprising Q500
11. 6 Turn the tilt drag cover brake disc assembly 30 so that the cut out in the brake disc aligns with the tilt brake plate 28 Pull the assembly off the tilt bearing housing 32 Note the orientation of the omniseal 8 with the open side facing towards the drag shoe Remove and discard the omniseal 5 7 Remove screw 6 and two screws 33 securing tilt bearing housing 30 to outrigger 9 Remove and discard O ring 5 Remove bearing 7 5 8 Remove four screws 29 securing tilt brake plate 28 to outrigger 9 5 9 Pull out pan brake pivot 13 and remove pan brake shoe assembly 12 Balance mechanism WARNING The balance mechanism spring tension is preset Do not remove or dismantle the balance mechanism unless necessary 6 To remove the balance mechanism proceed as follows Fig 6 2 6 1 Remove the platform Para 3 6 2 Remove the tilt mechanism and mechanism housing cover Para 4 6 3 Remove needle roller 16 6 4 Using circlip pliers remove Spirol ring 15 from groove in mechanism housing assembly 17 and allow it to rest on the neck of the balance knob assembly 14 6 5 Unscrew and remove the balance knob assembly 14 together with Spirol ring 15 6 6 Remove the thrust race and two thrust washers 13 noting orientation of components for assembly 6 7 Remove cap 36 from mechanism housing assembly 17 to gain access to balance mechanism screw 35 6 8 Undo screw 35 until balance mechan
12. Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 10 29 Install drag knob retainer stop 1 on mechanism housing and secure with three screws 2 10 30 Turn the pan drag knob boss 8 clockwise until any slack is taken up then turn the mechanism housing in both directions to confirm that movement is smooth and quiet Degrease thread in pan drag shaft 7 10 31 Install pan drag knob 5 on pan drag shaft 7 with 0 aligned with the index mark on mechanism housing Secure with screw 4 but do not tighten 10 32 Adjust the pan drag knob See Drag control knob adjustment on page 21 after assembly of the head Tilt mechanism 11 Assemble the tilt mechanism as follows Fig 6 3 11 1 Lightly lubricate components as follows 11 1 1 All moving surfaces particularly O rings and seals 5 8 and 31 drag actuator 3 and bearing 7 using white bearing grease This grease must not be allowed to come into contact with the drag surfaces 11 1 2 Contact surfaces of drag shoe 34 and bearing housing 32 except for the area around clamping screws 35 with grease GP50 This grease must not be allowed to come into contact with the drag surfaces 11 2 The correct orientation of the omniseal 8 as shown in Fig 6 3 is important Renew the seal 11 3 Fit new O rings and seals throughout 11 4 Install omniseal 8 in the tilt drag cover brake disc assembly 30 observing correct orientation 11 5 Fill the tilt d
13. Main assembly part NUMDETS cessisse ede a es LER oe Se we a 35 Illustrations Page Pig 1d VOW SER Pan sd He Pest sut ee a a rs 12 Fig 2 1 Optional Quickfit Adapter sees eese e RR e Rm Ree Enn 15 BORNA O E E MUTET 16 Fig 4 1 Drag control knob adjustment ssec orem dee we eee NAE S a 21 Fig 4 2 Brake knob BOUSUTIONL 2 2 rt E E RA AA A AAA 22 Fig 6 1 von SLF Pan ae UR Head oes oer E ee Rer te ennt Rx TR t e ncn ede ns 36 Fig 6 2 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Platform and Balance MechanisM oooococoooocooo 38 Fig 6 2 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Platform and Balance Mechanism 00 000 38 Fig 6 3 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Tilt Mechanism cles RR m xr xn 41 Fig 6 4 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Pan MechanisM o ocooccccccccro eee 44 Fig 6 5 Vision 5LF Pan and Tit Head Pan Bar eost enun RR t RR RR 47 Associated Publication Vision LF Series Pan and Tilt Heads Operators Guide Publication Part No 3390 8 Contents Id 4 5 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 Critical data Mass Mass 6 Ib 2 7 kg Load Payload 4 5 kg 10 kg 9 9 Ib 22 Ib Contents Id 4 o Pe
14. the knob is vertical and when turned fully counter clockwise the brake is off 31 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Secure each knob with a screw 18 and washer 17 with Loctite 222E Secure cap 19 to each knob with Silcoset 13 4 Lubricate the thrust washer components 10 with white bearing grease and install in outrigger 9 ensuring orientation is as noted during disassembly 13 5 Lubricate the tilt drag knob boss 11 with M204G grease and install complete with drag knob retaining shaft 14 in the thrust bearing 10 Secure with tilt drag retainer stop 27 and three screws 26 13 6 Turn the tilt drag boss 11 clockwise until any slack is taken up then turn the outrigger in both directions to confirm that movement is smooth and quiet Degrease thread in drag knob retaining shaft 14 13 7 Install tilt drag knob 15 on drag knob retaining shaft 14 with 0 aligned with the index mark on outrigger Secure with screw 24 but do not tighten 14 A Adjust the tilt drag knob See Drag control knob adjustment on page 21 after assembly of the head Platform 15 To install the platform proceed as follows Fig 6 2 15 1 If removed install dowel pin 40 in platform 39 to leave the end projecting 3 5mm Loctite 601 may be used to secure the dowel pin if required 15 2 Degrease two threaded holes in the top face of tilt housing 24 two threaded holes in the edge
15. 16 Pan drag shaft 1 8 Thrust bearing comprising N552 012 Thrust race 3 8 in x 13 16 in x 5 64 in 1 N552 013 Thrust washer 3 8 in x 13 16 in x 1 32 in 2 9 Q001 012 O ring 5 16 in ID x 1 16 in section 1 10 3395 14 Mechanism housing assembly 1 11 3325 361 Level bubble 1 12 M006 903 Screw skt csk hd M5 x 12 mm lg 1 13 3325 313 Pan axis shaft washer 1 14 P200 220 Radial ball bearing 10 mm x 26 mm x 8 mm 1 15 3395 207 Pan bearing housing 1 16 R900H034 O ring 10 1 mm ID x 1 6 mm section 1 17 R900H001 O ring 7 1 mm ID x 1 6 mm section 1 18 Thrust bearing comprising P602 023 Thrust race 50 mm x 70 mm x 3 mm 1 P602 024 Thrust washer 50 mm x 70 mm x 1 mm 2 19 3321 207 Pan drag top plate for head from Serial No 1288 1 3390 222 Pan drag top plate for head up to Serial No 1287 20 Q500 032 Omniseal 2 118 in x 1 940 in 1 21 3325 312 Pan drag actuator 1 22 3395 15 Drag shoe assembly 1 23 R900H033 O ring 72 mm ID x 1 5 mm section for head from Serial No 1288 1 RI900H010 O ring 75 mm ID x 1 5 mm section for head up to Serial No 1287 45 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6 4 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Pan Mechanism Cont Item Part No No Nomenclature Qty 24 3390 235 Spherical base for head from Serial No 1288 1 3390 205 Seia base for head up to Serial No 1287 25 M005 733 Screw low profile skt cap hd M4 x 8 mm lg 6 26 M006 507 Screw
16. 2 item 11 may be removed from mechanism housing assembly The bearing is a press fit and is secured with Loctite Assembly NOTE Itis important for correct operation of the head that torque settings where given are achieved Mechanism housing assembly 9 If the bearing Fig 6 2 item 11 has been removed from mechanism housing assembly a replacement may be installed without heating the housing It is essential that a suitable press fitted with a mandrel adaptor and support ring to match the bearing is used Proceed as follows 9 1 Remove all traces of adhesive from bearing and seating in mechanism housing assembly Degrease bearing seating and outer race of bearing 9 2 Apply Loctite 641 to outer race of bearing and press into mechanism housing assembly ensuring bearing is correctly seated Pan mechanism 10 Assemble the pan mechanism as follows Fig 6 4 10 1 Lightly lubricate components as follows 10 1 1 All moving surfaces particularly O rings and seals 9 16 17 and 20 pan drag actuator 21 pan drag actuator lever 33 actuator shim 29 and bearings 8 14 and 18 using white bearing grease This grease must not be allowed to come into contact with the drag surfaces 10 1 2 Threads of pan drag shaft 7 and clevis 37 with Rocol M204G grease 10 1 3 Contact surfaces of drag shoe 22 and bearing housing 15 except for the area around clamping screws 26 with grease GP50 This grease must not be allowed
17. 2 All bearings and shims with white bearing grease 12 6 Install bearing shim 9 on RH side plate 7 and install in mechanism housing 17 Secure with circlip 12 30 Contents Id 4 5 13 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 12 7 Fit equal numbers of shim washers 20 on each side of bearing 19 to minimise side play between the adjustment slide 18 and actuator shaft 31 12 8 Using tool 3431 912TL secure dowel 21 in adjustment slide 18 using Loctite 601 12 9 Assemble spring actuator 30 spring 32 end washer 34 and screw 35 12 10 Install two shim washers 29 on spring actuator 30 12 11 Position the assembled spring actuator in the mechanism housing 17 ensuring spring actuator 30 engages with needle bearing in RH side plate 7 12 12 Apply Loctite 221 to the thread in the actuator shaft 31 and push the assembled adjustment slide 17 and actuator shaft into the mechanism housing 17 from the outside so that the slot in the adjustment slide 17 aligns with the hole in the mechanism housing 12 13 Lubricate the thrust washer components 13 with white bearing grease and install in mechanism housing 17 ensuring orientation is as noted during disassembly 12 14 Lubricate the shaft of the balance knob assembly 14 with M204G grease and screw into the adjustment slide 18 Secure balance knob with Spirol ring 15 12 15 Screw in the balance knob until needle roller 16 can
18. 8 Technical Specification 0 0 0 teeta 9 Design Improvements 0 0 Rh hh hn 10 Section 1 Introduction and Description A IM 11 SOU PDT 11 Section 2 Installation and Operation CONEA EUM 14 Installing The haad on a tripod Lise eed aet em nne ede me ens AA C e ar 14 Mouning te CAMB sy cota ex A id ats d e LEUR ed ek E ado 14 Mounting the camera optional Quickfit adaptor 0 0 0 tenes 15 Balancing ARA Er 16 Pananda MEO E srta das rinda ria ana ee 17 PATEAR Lees 17 Section 3 Tools and Materials e A ded ete fd edd a eae Mac 18 Macc T m 18 Consumable mate ale einer d eee Re ecce Cc a cR rit n e ar sedo RR Te CR RC ee ee 19 Section 4 Servicing c qnn PETITUM 20 Gc PP DUTIES 20 LUCAS RC 20 mrg rr Cc 21 Section 5 Repair c r M 23 CIS SEMI MM 23 A TE 23 aa NA 24 Id 4 ha ne M Contents Cont Page Balance Mechain ies sexe d edes eese en red Ere OR gos ame patur ed Rede era e OE ed 25 Pan MECHANISM C 26 Mechanism housing assembly coca a naana ee ed ee ee 27 o aer ca Aa N T E e A evs A RE ak ee ee ea ate 27 Mechanism housing assembly 0 00 un 27 Pan MECHANISM EPUM 27 qui P eere AR ee E OEE A A ee ae EA ee N 29 Balance Mechanica iret a RR RA ete ee E EU E E A ei 30 PIAUTO cis A 32 Section 6 Illustrated Parts List ss APP Be ed lela ae eta a doe wed ete ee ee Bee eda 34 As 2 eta aad wh eRe Peru ad PO aad rg PRU e Pa due date 34
19. 88 Ensure correct housing and O ring are replaced 11 19 Install O ring 31 in tilt drag cover brake disc assembly 30 11 20 Degrease and prime six screws 1 with Loctite N primer and allow to dry 11 21 Install completed outrigger assembly on tilt drag housing 2 Align fixing holes and secure with Six screws 1 and Loctite 222E 11 22 Install pan brake pivot 13 in pan brake shoe assembly 12 and install in tilt mechanism 11 23 The remaining tilt mechanism components are installed after assembly of the balance mechanism Balance mechanism 12 Assemble install the balance mechanism as follows Fig 6 2 12 1 Ifthe bearing 11 has been removed from the mechanism housing cover 22 a replacement may be installed without heating the cover It is essential that a suitable press fitted with a mandrel adaptor and support ring to match the bearing is used Proceed as follows 12 1 1 Remove all traces of adhesive from bearing and seating in mechanism housing cover Degrease bearing seating and outer race of bearing 12 1 2 Apply Loctite 641 to outer race of bearing and press into mechanism housing cover ensuring bearing is correctly seated 12 2 Assemble the pan mechanism Para 10 12 3 Assemble the tilt mechanism Para 11 12 4 Using Loctite 495 adhere buffer 33 to end washer 34 12 5 Lightly lubricate components as follows 12 5 4 All moving contact surfaces of the balance mechanism with grease GP50 12 5
20. Illustrations Page Fig 6 2 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Platform and Balance MechanisM oooccocooooooo 38 Fig 6 2 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Platform and Balance Mechanism 2000 00e 38 Fig 6 3 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Tilt Mechanism lcs n xr xn 41 Fig 6 4 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Pan Mechanism lisse 44 Fig 6 5 Vision SLF Pan and Tilt Head Pan Bar coco menn trem RRA 47 Fig 6 6 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Composite Spare PartS o ooccoccocccoo 49 Introduction 1 This parts list is issued for the Vision 5LF pan and tilt head manufactured by Vinten Broadcast Limited Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TB England Ordering spare parts 2 Always quote the head serial number 3 When ordering a spare part please quote the part number NOT the item number 4 Certain items form part of 900SP series composite spare parts These are detailed in Fig 6 6 and are indicated in the parts list by an asterisk 5 Due to restrictions placed on the transportation of adhesives and other materials please obtain supplies of consumable materials from your local distributor 34 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Main assembly part numbers 6 Ensure that the correct serial and part numbers are quoted when ordering main assemblies Assembly Part No Vision 5LF pan and tilt head 3395 3 Pan bar and clamp 3219 26 Bowl clamp k
21. Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6 6 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Composite Spare Parts Part No Nomenclature Qty 3325 901SP Platform slide assembly comprising 3325 342 Platform slide 1 3170 202 Screw large 2 3325 362 Screw 1 4 in BSW 1 Q001 093 O ring 1 3390 906SP Bowl and stud spares assembly early heads comprising 3390 205 Spherical base 1 3390 217 Bowl clamp stud 1 3390 907SP Bowl and stud spares assembly later heads comprising 3390 235 Spherical base 1 3390 217 Bowl clamp stud 1 3395 900SP Tilt drag cover brake disc assembly for head from Serial No 1288 comprising 3395 209 Tilt drag top plate 1 3395 210 Tilt brake disc 1 M806 040 Spirol pin 2 mm dia x 8 mm lg 2 3395 901SP RH side plate assembly comprising 3395 204 RH side plate 1 L850 032 Helicoil insert 5 16 in BSF 1 N500 025 Needle roller bearing 1 3395 902SP Tilt drag housing assembly comprising 3395 203 Tilt drag housing 1 3395 219 Tilt axis shaft 1 N500 025 Needle roller bearing 1 L850 032 Helicoil insert 5 16 in BSF 1 M806 042 Spirol pin 2 5 mm dia x 8 mm lg 1 49 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6 6 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Composite Spare Parts Cont Part No Nomenclature Qty 3395 903SP Knobs and levers kit comprising 3325 15 Balance knob assembly 1 3325 328 Brake knob 2 3325 332 Drag knob cap 2 3325 343 Slide clamp lever 1 3395 217 Pan drag knob 1 3395
22. ake shaft assembly comprising 25 3395 212 Tilt brake shaft 1 21 3364 351 Friction element 1 22 3364 352 Spring element 1 42 Fig 6 3 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Tilt Mechanism Cont Id 4 5 First Previous Next Page Page Page Previous View Item Part No No Nomenclature Qty 26 M003 103 Screw Pozi csk hd M2 5 x 8 mm lg 3 27 3325 333 Drag knob retainer stop 1 28 3395 209 Tilt brake plate 1 29 M005 513 Screw skt btn hd M4 x 6 mm lg 3 30 3395 900SP Tilt drag cover brake disc assembly for head from Serial No 1288 3305 908SP Tit drag cover brake disc assembly for head up to Serial No 1287 31 R900H010 O ring 75 mm ID x 1 5 mm section 1 32 3390 216 Tilt bearing housing 1 33 M006 702 Screw skt cap hd M5 x 10 mm lg 2 34 3395 16 Drag shoe assembly 1 35 M006 740 Screw LP skt cap hd M5 x 20 mm lg 2 36 M806 014 Spirol pin 3 mm dia x 10 mm Ig 1 43 De VA AG a 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fig 6 4 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Pan Mechanism revious 24 Id 4 First Previous Next Page Page Page Fig 6 4 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Pan Mechanism Previous View ltem Part No No Nomenclature Qty 1 3325 333 Drag knob retainer stop 1 2 M003 103 Screw Pozi csk hd M2 5 x 8mm lg 3 3 3325 332 Drag knob cap 1 4 M004 351 Screw raised chs hd M3 x 10 mm Ig 1 5 3395 217 Pan drag knob 1 6 3325 317 Pan drag knob boss 1 7 3325 3
23. be pushed fully home 12 16 Apply Silcoset 153 around lower edges of mechanism housing cover 22 and install mechanism housing cover 22 on mechanism housing 17 Secure with three screws 7 12 17 Before installing the tilt mechanism degrease the pan brake contact surface on the pan drag top plate Fig 6 4 item 19 12 18 Install bearing shim 9 on tilt mechanism 24 12 19 Install tilt mechanism 24 in mechanism housing 17 ensuring spring actuator 30 engages with needle bearing Secure with two screws 23 and two screws 25 using Loctite 222E 12 20 Working through the hole in the mechanism housing assembly 17 fully tighten the balance mechanism screw 37 12 21 Using Loctite install cap 36 in hole in the mechanism housing assembly 17 Install the remaining tilt mechanism components as follows Fig 6 3 NOTE Early brake shafts to Serial No 2945 are solid Later brake shafts are fitted with spring and friction elements 21 and 22 to improve performance Early brake shafts should be replaced by later brake shafts and spring and friction elements 13 1 Install spring element 21 and friction element 22 in pan brake shaft 20 and screw into outrigger 9 13 2 Install spring element 21 and friction element 22 in tilt brake shaft 25 and screw into outrigger 9 13 3 Screw both brake shafts in as far as they will go and install a brake knob 16 on each shaft so that when fully applied
24. dane sarin 6 Brake knob adjustment os ol ee RR Rae wee AAA A it AAA Ra ete 8 General 1 The Vision 5LF head requires a minimum of periodic servicing Its rotational and drag mechanisms are totally enclosed to prevent the ingress of dirt or foreign bodies 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 Cleaning 2 During indoor use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint free cloth Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi stiff brush Particular attention should be paid to the levelling ball and mounting face of the head and to the space between the tilting assembly and the base 3 The Vision 5LF head is weatherproof However use out of doors under adverse conditions will require special attention Salt spray should be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or vacuum cleaner NOTE Useonly detergent based cleaners DO NOT use solvent or oil based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces Lubrication 4 The bearings in the pan and tilt head are packed with grease Under normal operating conditions they will only require re greasing if there is any harshness or stiffness in movement Refer to Section 5
25. e spring into the slot in the slide release compress the spring against the 2mm dia Spirol pin until its outer end drops into the slot in the slide release lower the platform to rest on the tool and withdraw the tool 15 7 Apply Loctite 222E to two screws 23 and two screws 8 and secure the platform to the RH side plate and the tilt unit housing 15 8 Confirm that the slide release operates freely and that the spring returns it to the outward position 32 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 15 9 Insert platform slide 1 into the rear end of the platform dovetails check that it is retained at the front end by the dowel pin and at the back end by the slide release 15 10 Apply white bearing grease to the threads of clamp screw 3 and screw it into the lug on the RH side of the platform to clamp the platform slide 15 11 Degrease grub screw 5 apply Loctite 222E to the threads and install in knob 4 Fit knob 4 on the hexagonal part of clamp screw 3 so that the platform slide is clamped when the arm points vertically downwards and is free when the knob is turned counter clockwise to the stop Tighten grub screw 5 to secure the knob 33 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Section 6 Illustrated Parts List Contents Para lin d enr EMI 1 Ordering spare partS ooccc hh 2 Main assembly part numbers 0 0 00 hh m hn 6
26. el 1 40 Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 1 36 35 A T IN 6 D le eT i Fig 6 3 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Tilt Mechanism 41 Id 4 First Previous Page Page Fig 6 3 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Tilt Mechanism Next Page Previous View Item Part No No Nomenclature Qty 1 M004 714 Screw skt cap hd M3 x 16 mm lg 6 2 3395 902SP Tilt drag housing assembly 1 3 3325 324 Tilt drag actuator shaft 1 4 M600 106 Washer M8 type B 1 5 Q001 012 O ring 5 16 in ID x 070 in section 2 6 M006 737 Screw low profile skt cap hd M5 x 6 mm lg 1 7 P200 223 Bearing radial ball 22 mm x 8 mm x 7 mm 1 8 Q500 032 Omniseal 2 118 in x 1 940 in 1 9 3395 202 Outrigger 1 10 Thrust bearing comprising N552 012 Thrust race 3 8 in x 13 16 in x 078 in 1 N552 013 Thrust washer 3 8 in x 13 16 in x 032 in 2 11 3325 317 Tilt drag knob boss 1 12 3325 16 Pan brake lever assembly 1 13 3325 330 Pan brake pivot 1 14 3321 240 Drag knob retaining shaft 1 15 3395 218 Tilt drag knob 1 16 3325 328 Brake knob 2 17 M600 003 Washer M3 2 18 M004 002 Screw Pozi csk hd M3 x 6 mm lg 2 19 3395 220 Brake knob cover 2 3395 918SP Pan brake shaft assembly comprising 20 3325 367 Pan brake shaft 1 21 3364 351 Friction element 1 22 3364 352 Spring element 1 23 3325 332 Drag knob cap 1 24 M004 351 Screw raised csk hd M3 x 6 mm Ig 2 3395 917SP Tilt br
27. el pin 30 to separate lever 33 and clevis 34 Discard self locking ring 31 7 8 Remove screw 12 and washer 13 from end of bowl clamp stud 27 7 9 Remove six screws 25 which secure the spherical base 24 to pan drag top plate 19 Gently ease the base away from the top plate When the base is removed it will contain most of the Vinten Fluid No 3 The bowl clamp stud 27 is secured to the base using Loctite Remove and discard O ring 23 NOTE The design of the pan drag top plate and spherical base changed from Serial No 1288 Ensure correct top plate spherical base and O ring are replaced 7 10 Remove two screws 26 securing drag shoe assembly 22 Remove drag shoe assembly and the pan drag actuator 21 Remove and discard O ring 17 7 11 Remove pan drag top plate 19 and the thrust race and two thrust washers 18 noting orientation of components for assembly Note the orientation of omniseal 20 with the open side facing towards the spherical base Remove and discard the omniseal 7 12 Remove two screws 28 securing pan bearing housing 15 to mechanism housing assembly 10 Remove and discard O ring 16 from groove in pan bearing housing 26 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 7 13 If required remove bearing 14 from mechanism housing assembly The bearing is secured with Loctite Mechanism housing assembly 8 If required the bearing Fig 6
28. embly 0 000 cee et nets 8 Assembly Mechanism housing assembly occ aca a A ee OR RCR CY ee UR 9 Pon TO O RR RO 10 BS uL AAA O ates Sis WE wd ee TM 11 Balance mechanism ss ce de ee dls eee ET a dd dd eae ee een Aba eas 12 e sia acid te oe O ewe ce ae eae ale ed 15 General 1 This section details procedures for disassembly and assembly of the Vision 5LF head where such operations are not self evident Reference is made in the procedures to figures in the Illustrated Parts List 2 The head is constructed from precision components many of which are of aluminium alloy Several of the assembly procedures require the use of special tools and specific sealants adhesives or lubricants It is advised that only experienced and properly equipped personnel with access to all necessary tools and materials should attempt to overhaul repair or replace components on these heads The tools and consumable materials required for work on Vision 5LF heads are listed in Section 3 Disassembly Platform 3 To remove the platform proceed as follows Fig 6 2 3 1 Remove the platform slide Section 2 3 2 Remove two screws 8 and two screws 23 noting that screws are secured with Loctite Carefully lift the LH side of the platform and retain the platform slide release spring 28 which will be released as the platform is lifted 23 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 3 3 Turn the platform slide cla
29. era lens and accessories 2 Drag is provided by the Vinten lubricated friction LF system which allows wide variation of the drag setting on both pan and tilt axes to suit operator preference and permits whip movements to be executed irrespective of drag setting Pan and tilt movements are each provided with a brake Description 3 The Vision 5LF pan and tilt head embodies a spring counter balancing mechanism lubricated friction drag assemblies on the pan and tilt motions and a camera mounting plate 4 The balance system is easily adjusted by a cruciform knob 2 on the rear face of the head The control compensates for differing platform loads by varying the compressive force on the counter balance spring 5 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate LF drag systems to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with calibrated control knobs to adjust the drag setting The pan drag control 8 is mounted on the right hand side of the head and the tilt drag 11 on the left hand side The whip pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting 6 Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position The operating levers for both brakes 10 12 are fitted on the left hand side of the head 7 A 100mm ball type base is supplied as standard with a bowl clamp 7 An adaptor is available for conversion to a standard flat base This adaptor permits mounting to a flat surface either di
30. ig 2 2 illustrates the relationship between load and centre of gravity C of G height and may be used to ascertain the suitability of the head for any given combination of camera lens and accessories The shaded area of the graph corresponds to those loads C of G heights that can be balanced over the full tilt range The areas to the right indicate the progressively reducing tilt range over which the head can balance higher loads 11 Prior to balancing the head ensure that the pan bars and any ancillary equipment have been fitted in order to prevent upsetting the balance once it has been achieved 140 130 120 110 90 80 70 60 Fig 2 2 Balance graph 16 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 12 Balance the head as follows 12 1 Release the tilt brake 12 Turn the balance knob 2 counter clockwise until the head falls away from horizontal under the weight of the camera 12 2 Release the slide clamp 1 and slide the camera backwards or forward until it balances horizontally Apply the slide clamp 1 12 3 Turn the balance knob 2 clockwise until the camera does not fall away when the head is tilted and released 12 4 Repeat Para 12 2 and Para 12 3 until perfect balance is achieved when the camera will remain set at any angle from 85 to 75 without falling away or springing back Re apply the tilt brake 12 NOTE Maximum tilt angle is less than 85
31. ious Page Page Page View Section 2 Installation and Operation Contents Para forc MEME 1 Installing the head on atripod 0 0 0 RI Ih 2 Mounting the camera o ooocococoo eR rrr 5 Mounting the camera optional Quickfit adaptor oooooooconcnooa 8 Balancing the head 22 6 62 6 ca ke sse e rehab A A ke en ae ae 9 Pan and tht Drakes sees bee re REGE EUR eR ER A ale wee ee eG e RR A 13 Pan and tHE AA 15 General 1 To identify components please refer to Fig 1 1 For further operating instructions please refer to Vision LF Pan and Tilt Heads Operators Guide Publication Part No 3390 8 Installing the head on a tripod 2 The Vision 5LF head is supplied with a 100 mm ball base and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod 3 Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings 4 To install the head remove the bowl clamp assembly 7 from the head position the head on the tripod and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below Level the head with the aid of the level bubble 4 and tighten the bowl clamp Mounting the camera 5 Remove the slide plate 6 from the head by releasing the slide clamp 1 pressing the slide lock release 13 and pulling the plate to the rear 6 Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the camera s weight using both fixing screws
32. ism tension is just relieved 6 9 Using circlip pliers release circlip 12 securing RH side plate 7 in mechanism housing assembly Carefully pull RH side plate out of mechanism housing assembly Retain shim 9 and shims 29 25 Contents Id 4 5 e First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 6 10 Undo screw 35 as far as possible without separating from actuator shaft 31 6 11 Manoeuvre balance mechanism out of mechanism housing assembly Ensure all shims 29 and circlip 12 are removed from mechanism housing assembly 6 12 The balance mechanism may now be dismantled if required Do not remove pins from spring actuator 30 Pan mechanism 7 To remove dismantle the pan mechanism proceed as follows Fig 6 4 NOTE This unit contains Vinten Fluid No 3 A good supply of clean rag should be to hand 7 1 Remove the platform Para 3 7 2 Remove the tilt mechanism and mechanism housing cover Para 4 7 3 Remove the balance mechanism Para 6 7 4 Remove the pan drag knob cap 3 Remove the screw 4 and pull off the pan drag knob 5 7 5 Remove three screws 2 securing pan drag knob retainer 1 Remove the retainer and unscrew and remove the pan drag shaft 7 The pan drag knob boss 6 is secured to the shaft with Loctite 7 6 Slacken the pan drag lever screw 32 and lift the pan drag lever 33 and clevis 34 off the drag actuator 21 Remove actuator shim 29 7 7 f required drive out dow
33. lt drag knob 25 5 2 Remove three screws 26 securing tilt drag knob retainer 27 Remove the retainer the tilt drag knob boss 11 complete with drag knob retaining shaft 14 and the two thrust washers and the thrust race 10 noting orientation of components for assembly The drag knob retaining shaft 14 is secured in the tilt drag knob boss 11 with Loctite 5 3 Onthe pan and tilt brakes prise off the covers 19 remove the screws 18 and washers 17 and pull off the knobs 16 Unscrew the two brake shafts 20 and 25 noting their orientation NOTE Early brake shafts to Serial No 2945 are solid Later brake shafts are fitted with spring and friction elements 21 and 22 to improve performance Early brake shafts should be replaced by later brake shafts and spring and friction elements 24 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 5 4 Remove six screws 1 which secure the tilt drag cover brake disc assembly 30 to the tilt drag housing 2 Separate the cover and housing remembering that a quantity of Vinten Fluid No 3 is contained in the housing Discard O ring 31 NOTE The design of the tilt drag cover brake disc assembly changed from Serial No 1288 Ensure correct housing and O ring are replaced 5 5 Remove two screws 35 securing drag shoe assembly 34 Remove drag shoe assembly drag actuator shaft 3 washer 4 and O ring 5 Discard O ring 5
34. mp lever 4 upwards and separate the platform from RH side plate 7 Collect the slide clamp strip 11 as it is released 3 4 Remove the platform slide release 26 by feeding it up through the platform 3 5 If required unscrew and remove slide clamp screw 3 Unscrew grub screw 5 and remove slide clamp lever 4 Tilt mechanism 4 To remove the tilt mechanism proceed as follows Fig 6 2 4 1 Remove the platform Para 3 WARNING Ensure that balance knob is turned fully counter clockwise before remov ing the tilt mechanism 4 2 Remove two screws 23 and two screws 25 noting that screws are secured with Loctite NOTE When the tilt mechanism is pulled off the head the balance mechanism will be under spring tension 4 3 Pullthe tilt mechanism off the head Retain shims 9 and shims 29 4 4 It is not necessary to remove the mechanism housing cover 22 from the mechanism housing assembly 17 unless replacement of the bearing 11 or access to the balance mechanism or RH side plate is required The cover is secured by three screws 7 The bearing 11 is a press fit in the housing and is secured with Loctite Heat the housing to 80f C to facilitate removal 5 To dismantle the tilt mechanism proceed as follows Fig 6 3 NOTE This unit contains Vinten Fluid No 3 A good supply of clean rag should be to hand 5 1 Remove the tilt drag knob cap 23 Remove the screw 24 and pull off the ti
35. nob assembly 3390 18 Camera mounting plate for Vision 5LF pan and tilt head 3325 901SP ENG Quickfit automatic adaptor c w one wedge plate 3371 3 Additional wedge plate for ENG Quickfit automatic adaptor 3763 11 35 36 Fig 6 1 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6 1 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Item Part No No Nomenclature Qty 1 3170 202 Screw large 2 NI 3325 362 Alternative mounting screw 1 4 in BSW 1 2 3395 11 Final assembly 1 3 3390 18 Bowl clamp knob assembly comprising 1 4 J550 068 Hole plug DP625 2663 1 5 3390 228 Knob bowl clamp 1 6 390 238 Washer 1 7 3390 229 Clamp cup 1 8 M701 031 Circlip external type 1400 14 Anderton 1 9 3219 26 Pan bar assembly Fig 6 5 1 37 25 Fig 6 2 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Platform and Balance Mechanism 38 Contents Id 4 5 e First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Fig 6 2 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Platform and Balance Mechanism ltem Part No No Nomenclature Qty 1 3325 342 Platform slide 1 2 Q001 093 O ring 3 3 4 in id x 1 16 in sect 1 3 3321 278 Screw slide clamp 1 4 3325 343 Slide clamp lever 1 5 M004 804 Grub screw skt M3 x 10 mm lg 1 6 M806 033 Spirol pin 1 5 mm dia x 12 mm Ig 1 7 3395 901SP RH side plate assembly 1 8 M005 734 Screw low profile cap hd m4 x 10 mm lg 5 9 3325 319 Bearing shim 2 10 3321 255 Slide clam
36. o obtain further information application should be made to Vinten Broadcast Limited or to your local distributor NOTE Information contained in this document is subject to change Vinten Broadcast Ltd reserves the right without notice to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering manufacturing or technology may warrant Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Notes to readers This is the on line version of Vision5LF Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual 3395 9 Readers should be aware that the pagination differs between on line and printed versions Navigation Clicking the mouse on any blue text will move you around the document For example if you click on one of the blue call outs on an exploded drawing you will be taken to the appropriate line in the relevant parts list HITA Clicking here will take you to the Contents Page K Clicking here will take you to the first page i Clicking here will take you to the previous page Clicking here will take you to the next page Click here to go back to the previous view Alternatively you may use the Acrobat Reader navigation buttons Id 4 ha se wae Contents Page Foreword EA ee ee E ee nr 3 Notes fo reader ici ya seed ee exec se o Re Seether ER ee oe ed 4 Safety Head This FIrBIT occ cdeeen scree ete mid adel eats ede A a tend 7 ADDIGVIAUONS ox a va eee dl A be A a di kana
37. p strip 1 11 P302 012 Radial bearing 25 mm x 37 mm x 7 mm 2 12 M701 019 Circlip external 25 mm shaft 1 13 Thrust bearing comprising P602 021 Thrust washer 25 mm x 42 mm x 1 mm 2 P602 020 Thrust race needle 25 mm x 42 mm x 1 mm 1 14 3325 15 Balance knob assembly 1 15 3325 360 Snap ring 1 16 P600 013 Needle roller 3 mm dia x 15 8 mm lg 1 17 3395 14 Mechanism housing assembly 18 3395 213 Adjustment slide 1 19 N500 023 Bearing needle 1 4 in x 7 16 in x 7 16 in 1 20 3321 222 Shim washer 6 21 L801 098 Dowel pin 1 4 in oversize dia x 3 4 in lg 1 22 3325 323 Mechanism housing cover 1 23 M005 735 Screw low profile skt cap hd M4 x 12 mm lg 4 24 Tilt mechanism Fig 6 3 25 M005 737 Screw low profile skt cap hd M4 x 20 mm Ig 2 26 3325 341 Slide release 1 27 3321 276 Release graphic 1 28 4532 109 Spring compression 5 32 in OD x 3 32 in ID x 3 4 in lg 1 29 3321 353 Shim 2 39 Fig 6 2 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Platform and Balance Mechanism Cont Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Item Part No No Nomenclature Qty 30 3325 19 Spring actuator 1 31 3325 336 Actuator shaft 1 32 3325 373 Spring compression 1 33 3325 337 Buffer 1 34 3325 338 End washer 1 35 M006 506 Screw skt button hd M5 x 16 mm lg 1 36 3325 354 Cap 1 37 3395 216 Serial No label 1 38 3395 215 Platform graphic 1 39 3325 340 Platform 1 40 M801 048 Dowel pin 5 mm dia x 12 mm lg 1 41 3325 364 Platform slide lab
38. rag housing 2 with 14 75cc of Vinten Fluid No 3 See Consumable materials on page 19 11 6 Install bearing 7 in outrigger 9 11 7 Degrease and prime two screws 33 and one screw 6 with Loctite N primer and allow to dry 11 8 Install O ring 5 in tilt bearing housing 32 and secure to outrigger 9 with two screws 33 and one screw 6 and Loctite 222E 11 9 Degrease and prime four screws 29 with Loctite N primer and allow to dry 11 10 Install tilt brake plate 28 on outrigger 9 and secure with four screws 29 and Loctite 222E 11 11 Align cutout in tilt drag cover brake disc assembly 30 with tilt brake plate 28 and push the assembly onto the tilt bearing housing 32 Take care not to damage the omniseal 8 11 12 Install O ring 5 and washer 4 in the tilt bearing housing 32 11 13 Install drag shoe assembly 34 on the tilt bearing housing 32 Secure temporarily with two screws 35 11 14 Install drag actuator shaft 3 29 Contents Id a gt First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 11 15 Install assembly in centralizing fixture 3395 906TL 11 16 Using the fixture expand the drag shoe assembly 11 17 Remove screws 35 one at a time and re install using Loctite 221 on threads and Loctite 601 under heads Torque tighten screws to 7 34Nm 65lbf in 11 18 Remove from fixture NOTE The design of the tilt drag cover brake disc assembly changed from Serial No 12
39. rectly via the tapped holes in the base or via a Vinten Quickfix adaptor Bases are not interchangeable 11 Next Previous Fig 1 1 Vision 5LF Pan and Tilt Head Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 8 The camera mounting plate 6 is a sliding fit in the head adjustable fore and aft by 50mm from its central position and is graduated along one edge to assist in repeat camera set up A platform lock operated by a rotary lever 1 is located on the right hand side of the head for adjustment of the plate position The head also has a release device 13 on the left hand side which allows removal of the camera and mounting plate complete To remove the mounting plate release the slide clamp and move the mounting plate fully rearwards Operate the release by depressing it in the direction of its indicator arrow and holding With the release depressed the end stops which limit the mounting plate travel are disengaged and the plate can be slid bodily from the head This feature is an aid to rapid camera set up 9 Attachment points 3 for the pan bar are located at the rear of the head on either side of the camera mounting platform The pan bar 9 is fitted using a pan bar clamp with angular adjustment available on the mount serrations A second pan bar may be fitted A level bubble 4 is fitted to the rear of the pan housing 13 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Prev
40. sembly of platform Centralizing fixture 3390 904TL Centralizing pan drag shoe pan Centralizing fixture 3395 906TL Centralizing tilt drag shoe tilt 18 Consumable materials Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View NOTE Adhesives and lubricants are not supplied by Vinten Broadcast Ltd and should be obtained under local arrangements ITEM PART No USE Grease GP50 Moly Paul 2150 081 Spring actuator other moving contact surfaces EXCEPT drag faces Grease Molytrace LT Moly Paul 2150 090 Rolling bearings and shims Grease M240G Rocol 2150 072 Adjustment threads Grease white bearing 2150 085 Bearing lubrication Grease bearing Castrol LM 2150 123 Bearing lubrication Vinten Fluid No 3 3051 25 Drag housings Loctite primer T 2002 019 Pan drag centre screw and shaft threads Loctite 221 Z002 026 Balance unit preload screw Loctite 222E Z002 075 Thread locking Loctite 241 Z002 022 Pan drag shaft thread Loctite 270 Z002 034 Drag adjustment knobs Loctite 380 Z002 078 Slide plate rubbers Loctite IS 495 Z002 059 Balance spring buffer Loctite 601 Z002 020 Balance adjustment linkage Loctite 641 Z002 074 Tilt bearing installation Silcoset 153 Z002 036 Level bubble installation 19 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Section 4 Servicing Contents Para o NRI 1 n EET 2 arl p TT 4 Adjustments Drag control knob ctu e da en nthe ted ba Dek Bee ahead Oe ad
41. tation 10 13 Position pan drag top plate and assemble components over the pan bearing housing 15 10 14 Install O ring 17 on drag actuator 21 Position actuator in drag shoe assembly 22 and install both on the pan bearing housing 15 Secure temporarily with two screws 26 10 15 Install assembly in centralizing fixture 3390 904TL 10 16 Screw in pan drag shaft 6 to expand drag shoe assembly 10 17 Remove screws 26 one at a time and re install using Loctite 221 Torque tighten screws to 5 08Nm 45Ibf in 10 18 Remove three screws 2 drag knob retainer stop 1 pan drag shaft 6 and pan drag lever 27 10 19 Remove assembly from centralizing fixture 10 20 Install O ring 23 in spherical base 24 10 21 Prime six screws 25 with Loctite N primer and allow to dry 10 22 Position spherical base over drag shoe assembly and secure with six screws 25 using Loctite 222E 10 23 Prime screw 12 with Loctite T primer and allow to dry 10 24 Install screw 12 and washer 13 in clamp stud 27 using Loctite 241 Tighten screw 12 down hard to bed in parts then slacken and torque tighten to 0 56Nm 5lbf in 10 25 Install actuator shim 29 and pan drag lever 33 on drag actuator 21 10 26 Prime screw 32 with Loctite N primer and allow to dry 10 27 Secure pan drag lever 33 with screw 32 using Loctite 222E 10 28 Screw in pan drag shaft 7 complete with pan drag knob boss 8 28 Contents
42. to come into contact with the drag surfaces 10 2 The correct orientation of the omniseal 20 as shown in Fig 6 4 is important Renew the seal 10 3 Fit new O rings and seals throughout 10 4 Prior to assembly fill the base 15 with 12 50cc of Vinten Fluid No 3 Section 3 10 5 Assemble dowel pin 30 pan drag actuator lever 33 pan drag actuator clevis 34 as noted on disassembly Secure with self locking ring 31 10 6 Degrease threads of lever 33 and screw 32 and prime with Loctite primer N 27 Contents Id 4 5 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 10 7 Assemble the thrust race and two thrust washers 8 on drag shaft 7 complete with pan drag knob boss 6 observing correct orientation Install O ring 9 on drag shaft 7 10 8 Install assembled drag shaft in mechanism housing 10 and secure with drag knob retainer stop 1 and three screws 2 10 9 Screw assemble clevis 34 on to drag shaft 7 NOTE The design of the pan drag top plate and spherical base changed from Serial No 1288 Ensure correct top plate spherical base and O ring are replaced 10 10 Install O ring 16 in pan bearing housing 15 Install bearing 14 in pan bearing housing and secure with Loctite 641 10 11 Install omniseal 20 in pan drag top plate 19 observing correct orientation 10 12 Install the thrust race and two thrust washers 18 in pan drag top plate 19 observing correct orien
43. to dismantle the head for re greasing 5 To check the bearings turn the balance control as far as possible counter clockwise turn the pan and tilt drag controls fully counter clockwise and release the brakes At these settings both pan and tilt axes should move smoothly and without perceptible drag 20 Contents Id 4 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Adjustments Drag control knob adjustment 6 The pan and tilt drag controls on the Vision 5LF head operate by expanding a drag shoe with an actuator Bedding in occurs between the actuator and the shoe which requires resetting of the drag control knob This simple adjustment should be performed after one month s service and at six monthly intervals thereafter 7 The procedure for resetting the pan and tilt drag control knob is as follows Fig 4 1 7 1 Release the pan and tilt brakes 7 2 Prise out the centre of the appropriate drag control knob 3 7 3 Turn the knob fully clockwise to its maximum setting and remove the retaining screw 2 7 4 Pull off the knob 1 rotate approximately 20 degrees counter clockwise and refit 7 5 Turn the knob fully counter clockwise to its minimum setting 7 6 Turn knob clockwise and ensure that drag begins to be felt at a setting between 1 and 1 5 on the drag knob Repeat Para 7 4 until this can be achieved 7 7 Secure knob with screw 2 and refit knob centre 3 Fig 4 1 Drag control knob adjustment 21
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