Simplex APOGEE Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATIONEACH SIMPLEX APOGEE PROJECTOR is carefully inspected and film-tested beforeleaving the factory. Carefully inspect the unit on recei

LAMPHOUSE OPTICAL ALIGNMENTCarefully follow the lamphouse manufacturer’s instructions regarding correct optical alignmentbetween the lampho

Lens TurretThe MANUAL lens turret requires no electrical connections. Installer connections to the AUTO-MATIC turret are made to the J4 termina

SOUND READER ASSEMBLYADJUSTMENTS to those components relevant to scanning the optical soundtrack are bestperformed by qualified personnel equipped w

The duty cycle (time ON) of the L.E.D. is the same as the projector motor and should parallel that of thexenon bulb; the lamphouse elapsed hour mete

Loosen the focus/azimuth clamping screw and set the focus and azimuth by running the “pink noise” loopand adjusting the signal pickup assembly in th

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

12(Figure B is in optimal alignment)

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 di

L.E.D. HeadClamping ScrewHorizontal Positioning LocknutAzimuth AdjustFocus AdjustFocus/AzimuthClamping ScrewImpedance DrumDigital Signal PickupAssembl

STRONGINTERNATIONALa division of Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc.4350 McKinley StreetOmaha, Nebraska 68112 USATel 402/453-4444 • Fax 402/453-7238www.stro

START-UP PROCEDURESALL SIMPLEX PROJECTORS are carefully “run-in” at the factory before shipping. No“run-in” period at the installation site is

THREADINGThreading the projector correctly is one of the operator’s most important duties. Careful attentionduring this operation pays off in im

INITIAL OPERATIONCLEAN ALL FILM-BEARING SURFACES BEFORE EACH THREADING OPERATION. Checkall sprocket teeth for hooks or burrs; replace if requir

MAINTENANCETHE PROJECTOR MECHANISM should periodically undergo a careful and thoroughinspection. A regular schedule of adjustments and replacem

MAINTENANCE (continued)LENS TURRETPeriodically check the condition of the (2) O-ring drive tires on the auto turret drive wheel. Clean thesurfaces

20FIGURE 3SHUTTERBLADEHEATSHIELDCHANGEOVERDOUSERPIVOTCHANGEOVERDOUSERDOUSER LINKAGEARMCOVER, APERTUREMOTORFILM TRAP

21FIGURE 4SHUTTERADJUSTMENTKNOBUPPER FEEDSPROCKETDRIVE GEAROIL SLINGERUPPER FEEDSPROCKETDRIVEN GEARSHUTTERSHAFTDRIVE GEAROIL PUMPMAIN OILSUPPLY LINEI

ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTSREFER TO THIS SECTION in conjunction to performing the steps in the MAINTENANCEsection. Conscientious maintenance and

APERTURE PLATE ADJUSTMENT (continued)Horizontal travel of the aperture plate is also adjustable. The inboardstop is set by loosening the clamping s

INTERMITTENT SPROCKET REPLACEMENT1. Remove the film gate runner. Dismount the film trap. Open the intermittent sprocket pad arm.2. Rotate the fr

This equipment is intendedFOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLYRead and understand all instructions before usingEXERCISE CAUTION WHENWORKING AROUND MOVINGPARTSWAR

SHUTTER TIMING1. Place the shutter adjusting knob in its mid-position. To locate mid-position, rotate the knob to its stop,and reverse 1½ turns.

FILM SPROCKET REPLACEMENT1. Open the pad roller arm.2. Remove the hex head sprocket fastening screw from the outboard end of the sprocket shaf

27AUTOMATIC LENS TURRET (continued)6. If a lens change fails to execute when cued, press the reset switch until the desired format is in plac

28Item Part No. Description 1 51-59005 Film Sprocket, Type VKF® - 51-51033 Sprocket Retaining Screw - 51-70023 Wave Spring Washer - 51-70024 Thrus

29FILM GATEAssembly No. 52-00214Item Part No. Description 1 52-00209 Gate Carriage & Bearing Assembly 2 52-00212 Film Gate Runner 3 52-00211 S

30FILM TRAPAssembly No. 52-00223

31Item Part No. Description 1 52-00215 Film Trap Base Plate 2 52-00217 Tension Strap Shaft, Lower 3 52-00218 Tension Strap Shaft, Upper 4 52-00219

Item Part No. Description 41 21-37008 Dowel Pin, 1/2" x 1/8" Diameter (2 req’d.) 42 52-00359 Aperture Plate Drive Motor Assembly - 81-33017

33Item Part No. Description 1 52-00338 Trap Heat Sink 2 52-00339 Heat Shield 3 52-00343 Air Channel 4 4060250 Screw, 6-32 x 1/4"Pan Head (4 r

34APOGEE LENS TURRETAssembly No. 52-00279

TABLE OF CONTENTSPREFACE 1FIGURE 1 3FIGURE 2 4INSTALLATIONUnpacking 5Mounting 5Lamphouse Alignment 6Lamphouse Light Shield 6Picture Changeove

35Item Part No. Description 1 52-00272 Turret Ring Casting 2 51-07012 Straight Bushing (2 req’d.) 3 51-49010 V-Groove Bearing (3 req’d.) 4 4257102

Item Part No. Description 31 4060250 Screw, 6-32 x 1/4" Pan Head 32 52-00322 Turret Latch 33 51-51011 Shoulder Screw (2 req’d.) 34 21-58060 Compr

3a3b3c3d3e3f3g3h3iTURRET LENS PLATEAssembly No. 52-0026337Magnet OUTBOARDfor SCOPE cueMagnet INBOARDfor FLAT cue

Item Part No. Description 1 52-00258 Indexing Plate, Two-Lens - 52-00259 Indexing Plate, Three-Lens (not shown) 2 52-00320 Labels (not shown) FLAT

TURRET CONTROL BOXAssembly No. 52-00385Item Part No. Description 1 52-00383 Box, Welded Assembly 2 52-00386 Transformer 3 41-98097 Standoff, 1/4&qu

CONTROL CABINET, Wiring Diagram40

TURRET CONTROL PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDWiring Diagram41REPLACEMENT CHIP (U1),Programmed52-00391: Two-Lens52-00392: Three-Lens

Item Part No. Description 1 52-00207 Framing Shaft 2 51-04004 Linear Bearing (2 req’d.) 3 52-00206 Framing Gear 4 51-28028 Framing Handle 5 45071

HORIZONTAL DRIVE SHAFTAssembly No. 52-0023543Item Part No. Description 1 52-00234 Horizontal Drive Shaft 2 21-48027 Snap Ring, Truac 5100-50 (3 re

44VERTICAL SHAFTAssembly No. 52-00253Item Part No. Description 1 52-00248 Vertical Shaft 2 51-23018 Intermittent Movement Drive Gear (P-1418) 3 52

TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)FIGURE 3 20FIGURE 4 21ADJUSTMENTS & REPLACEMENTSIntermittent Shoe Replacement 22Film Trap & Aperture Changer 22

45DRIVE MOTORAssembly No. 52-00204Item Part No. Description 1 51-33003 Motor, 115/230 V.AC, 50/60 Hz. 2 51-07011 Grommet, Shock Mount (8 req’d.) 3

P-2524P-2524G-183040402524040252P-1599G-1836P-43984080623G-1828G-2178P-4384P-97114060250P-15934080374P-1592P-49244080374G-2144405050140605024060123P-1

INTERMITTENT PAD ARMAssembly No. 52-0024347Item Part No. Description 1 52-00236 Base, Upper Guide 2 31-37001 Spring Pin, 3/4" x .1875"

UPPER/LOWER PAD ROLLERAssembly No. 52-0024748Item Part No. Description 1 52-00244 Mounting Bracket 2 52-00246 Shaft, Pad Roller Arm 3 52-00245 Pad

OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY49

Item Part No. Description 1 51-23022* Oil Pump Driven Gear 2 52-00288 Pump Support Bracket 3 52-00001* Oil Pump Housing 4 51-39019* Oil Pump Gaske

51SHUTTER HOUSINGAssembly No. 52-00365Item Part No. Description 1 52-20129 Shutter Housing Casting 2 52-00161 Douser Plate 3 51-51030 Shoulder Scre

P-4390P-1022452-003674080375P-14764040252P-1477P-147540806234100500P-1478P-1472P-1486P-1502P-1487P-1473P-1474P-1491P-1484P-1470P-1506P-1492P-1488P-149

SHUTTER COMPENSATOR ASSEMBLYParts ListP-1465 Compression Nut (51-35007) P-1501 Compression Spring, Guide Rod (51-58003)P-1466 Compression Bushing (51

G-9727 PICTURE CHANGEOVER DEVICEAssembly No. 52-60325 (110 V.AC)Assembly No. 52-60326 (220 V.AC) Green - Ground White - Common Black - Ope

PREFACETHE SIMPLEX APOGEE PROJECTOR, combining rugged construction with ease of opera-tion, provides theatre owners with a superior mechanism, engin

G-9727 PICTURE CHANGEOVERParts ListItem Part No. Description 1 52-40233 Base Plate (P-7926) 2 51-98254 Clevis Pin, 1/8" Diameter (P-7966) 3

56APOGEE SOUND READERAssembly No. 52-00297Item Part No. Description 1 52-00290 Sound Reader Base, Machined - 4100870 Mounting Screw (to Main Frame),

57Item Part No. Description 1 5198413-1 Reader Plate Assembly 2 5198413-2 Digital (Dolby®)Pick-Up Assembly 3 5198413-3 Analog Pick-Up Assembly 4 5

MAIN FRAMEThe main frame casting forms a single unit that is noteworthy for its simplicity and strength. A singlethread path serves all film-handlin

FIGURE 13CONTROLCABINETFOCUSKNOBPICTURECHANGEOVERDEVICEFOCUSKNOBFILM TRAPCOOLING FANSRESET LEVER, INDEXSTOP PINSHUTTER ADJUSTINGKNOBDRIVEMOTORTURRET

FIGURE 24APERTURE LOGICSENSING SWITCHUPPER FEEDSPROCKETFILM TENSIONADJUSTINGKNOBGATERELEASEPININTERMITTENTSPROCKETHOLDBACKSPROCKETAPERTURECUEOIL DRAI