SP-2000/X-Y AutoCam™ Pedestal - Vinten Radamec

SP-2000/X-YMaintenance And RepairCleaning The Target SensorsFor consistent, accurate targeting, it is important to keep the sensors clean. If apedestal has to be commanded to target two or three times before it succeeds, itis likely that the sensors need cleaning.The frequency of cleaning depends on the general cleanliness of your studio -every 3-4 weeks is common, less frequently in a very clean studio. Monitor thetargeting performance over the first couple of months of use. If targeting startsto be erratic after say four weeks, you should clean the sensors every threeweeks. If ten weeks go by before targeting is erratic, clean the sensors every 8weeks.The sensors must always be cleaned before sensor calibration (described later).1. Remove the three wheel covers as described in the previous section.2. Locate the sensor assemblies - each is at the base of the pedestal on the endof a counter balanced arm that is activated by a solenoid. The location ofthe East sensors are shown below and the North and West sensors areshown oppositeEast Sensors3. The sensors are recessed inside the sensor block and do not touch the floordirectly. Use a dry cotton swab (Q-Tip) or one moistened with 91% pure(or greater) Isopropyl Alcohol (typically used for cleaning of VTR heads)to clean the three sensors on the East sensor assembly.4. Repeat for the North and West sensor assemblies.4-14 User Manual