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Repair Manual Americas Business Center Technical Services 201 Burlington Road Bedford MA 01730 TEL: 1.781.386.5309 FAX: 1.781.386.5988 Macro 5 SLR Camera October 1998 Rev replaces September 1996.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 2 Contents Purpose of this Manual ..................................... 3 Organization of this Manual .............................. 3 Other Documents Required for Service ............ 3 List of Illustrations .........
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 3 Purpose of this Manual This service manual is intended as a reference guide for Polaroid and Polaroid authorized service personnel. Organization of this Manual Camera Description. General information about camera capabilities and applications.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 4 List of Illustrations Section 1. Camera Description Figure 1-1 Macro 5 SLR Camera ........................................................................... 8 Figure 1-2 Macro 5 SLR Features ........................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 5 List of Illustrations (continued) Figure 5-8 S1/S2 PC Board ..................................................................................... 53 Figure 5-9 Control Panel ..........................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 6 Section 1. Camera Description IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................. 7 General ....................................................................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When servicing the Macro 5 SLR camera, always follow basic safety precautions. CAUTION THE FILM USED BY THE CAMERA CONTAINS A CAUSTIC JELLY THAT IS SAFELY PACKED INSIDE THE FILM PACK.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 8 General The Polaroid Macro 5 SLR (Figure 1-1) is a fully automatic, close-up portable camera. It is designed for medical and dental documentation, quality control, law enforcement, and other applications that requires close-up photographs.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 9 Features Camera Basic Macro 5 SLR features include: (Figure 1-2) • Camera Back (Film Holder) • Film Door Release Button • Two Built-In Electronic Flash Units .
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 10 Figure 1- 2 Macro 5 SLR Features Rangefinder (Aim Light) Left Hand Grip Electronic Flash Camera Back Camera Back Door Film Door Release Button Rangefinder Aim Light.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 11 Table 1-1. Macro 5 SLR Camera Features ( Cont’d) Camera Feature Description Two Built-In The two built-in electronic flash units Electronic Flash Units provide even illumina tion at all magnification settings. Either flash unit can be turned off if side lighting is needed to show texture or elevation.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 12 Table 1-1. Macro 5 SLR Camera Features ( Cont’d) Camera Feature Description Battery Compartment Door The battery compartment slides open to replace the four (4) Alkaline batteries in the Battery compartment.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 13 Table 1-1. Macro 5 SLR Camera Features ( Cont’d) Camera Feature Description Red Shutter (S1) Button The red shutter (S1) b utton turns on the ranging lights and actuates the shutter and the flash unit/s when pressed.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 14 Control Panel Figure 1-3 shows the Macro 5 SLR control panel. Table 1-2 describes its features. Figure 1- 3 Control Panel Low Battery Status Light Magnification Ind.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 15 Table 1-2. Control Panel Features Camera Featur e Description POWER Button Turns the camera On. The flash units begin charging. The camera turns off if the power button is pressed again, or after 30 seconds of inactivity.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 16 Table 1-2. Control Panel Features ( Cont’d) Camera Feature Description Lighten/Darken Controls Makes the picture lighter or darker. Each setting increases or decreases exposure by 1/3 f-stop. The center light is the nominal setting.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 17 Table 1-2. Control Panel Features ( Cont’d) Camera Feature Description Auxiliary Flash Receptacle Standard PC socket for an auxiliary flash. Notes: • An electronic flash must be used for auxiliary lighting. Do Not use tungsten, halogen, or fluorescent lights.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 18 Specifications Operating Power Ranging Lights: Four (4) AA Alkaline batteries (standard or rechargeable) Camera: Film pack battery. Flash Unit Two built-in flash units. Shutter Speed Fixed (1/50 second). Polaroid Film Types Polaroid High Definition.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 19 Specifications ( Cont’d) Magnification: Lens-to-subject Lens focal Effective lens Depth distance length 2 aperture of field 3 0.2x (20%) 52in ./130cm 221mm f/20 10.6in./27cm 0.4x (40%) 26in ./66cm 188mm f/34 3.8in.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 20 Section 2. Theory of Operation Operation ........................................................................................................... 21 Camera Setup ..................................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 21 Operation The following procedures sequentially detail the picture taking operation. For a simplified explanation of this picture taking operation refer to the flow diagrams in Figures 2-1 and 2-2. Camera Setup 1. Set the camera to the desired magnification.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 22 3. Set the lighten/darken buttons to the desired exposure (trim). Notes: • Makes the picture lighter or darker to enhance the specific details of the subject. • Normally the camera provides the correct exposure for subjects of average brightness.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 23 Figure 2- 1 Camera Setup Camera Set-Up Install batteries Set camera parameters Exposure Strobe(s) Take Picture To Figure 2-2 Load film pack Date/Time Filter Magnifi.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 24 Picture Taking 1. Turn on the camera by lightly pressing the shutter (S1/S2 switch) button. This closes the S1 switch. Closing the S1 switch: • Turns on the top and bottom range (aim) lights to focus the camera. • Latches the camera's power on.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 25 3. While this self-check routine is checking the camera's status, focus and frame the subject. For detailed information on how to properly focus and frame the subject, refer to the Macro 5 SLR User's Guide.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 26 Figure 2- 2 Picture Taking Picture Taking Lightly press shutter button S1/S2 S1 closes Range lights ON Power latches ON Strobes charge Self-check routine starts Pre.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 27 Section 3. Adjustments Ranging (Aim) Lights Adjustment ....................................................................... 28 Grid Adjustment .....................................................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 28 Ranging (Aim) Lights Adjustment 1. Place the camera onto the test fixture as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3- 1 Camera Test Fixture 2. Set the magnification selector knob to its 1X position. 3. Turn on the camera. 4. Press the red shutter button lightly to turn on the range lights.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 29 Figure 3- 2 Range Light Adjustment 5. Adjust range lights as follows: • Remove the front cover as explained in section 4 of this service manual.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 30 Figure 3-3 Range Light Adjustments Up/Down Adjustment Side-to-Side Adjustment Clamp Screw Clamp.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 31 Grid Adjustment Note: Make sure the range lights are properly adjusted before adjusting the camera grid. 1. Take a picture of the test target. 2. Using a felt tip pen, draw diagonal lines from corner-to- corner on the picture of the test target (Figure 3-4).
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 32 Figure 3- 5 Grid Adjustments Up/Down Adjustment Screw Side-to-Side Adjustment Screw.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 33 Section 4. Troubleshooting Diagnostics Module .....................................................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 34 Diagnostics Module A diagnostics module is currently being created. This module is a CD, titled Module 5 Star, that will assist in diagnosing camera malfunctions. It will be available shortly. For ordering, the part number is CPS506.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 35 Section 5. Parts Replacement Required Tools and Equipment .......................................................................... 37 Electrostatic Discharge Warning ...............................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 36 Logic PC Board .................................................................................................. 57 1. Removal (Figure 5-10) .........................................................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 37 Required Tools and Equipment • Pencil Soldering Iron • Solder Sucker • Anti-Static Mat and Wrist Strap • Standard Tool Kit • Torx Driver (6" Apex Tor.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 38 Electrostatic Discharge Warning The camera circuitry can easily be damaged by static discharges. Always use an anti-static mat and a wrist-strap when servicing the camera's PC Boards.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 39 Left/Right Cover (Includes Front Cover) 1. Removal (Figure 5-1, 5-2 and 5-2a) a. Turn off power by pressing the POWER button on the camera's control panel. b. Disconnect the camera’s power source as follows: Slide the battery cover open, unsnap the battery cable clip, and lift out the battery holder.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 40 Figure 5- 1 Camera Disassembly j. Using a torx driver, remove the screw securing the bottom of the right cover to the camera back (Figure 5-2). k. Using a torx driver, remove the screw securing the bottom of the left cover to the camera back (Figure 5-2).
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 41 Note: Front cover assembly is still attached to the left/right cover assembly. n Disconnect both trigger cables (J31) from the trigger PC boards (Figure 5-2a). Note: This should free the left/right - front cover assembly from the rear cover and camera back.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 42 2. Reassembly a. Connect the trigger cables (J31) to its applicable trigger PC boards. Note: Make sure each cable is properly dressed and secured by the white cable clamps attached to the side of the left/right cover.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 43 Front Cover 1. Removal (Figure 5-3) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Using a torx driver, remove the four (4) screws securing the front cover to the left/right covers. c. Lift off the front cover.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 44 2. Reassembly a. Using a torx driver, install and tighten the four (4) screws that secure the front cover to the left/right covers.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 45 Rear Cover 1. Removal (Figures 5-2 and 5-4) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Using a torx driver, remove the screw securing the bottom of the rear (right side) cover to the camera back (Figure 5-4).
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 46 2. Reassembly a. Install the rear cover to the camera back. b. Using a torx driver, install and tighten the screw that secures the bottom of the rear (left side) cover to the camera back.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 47 Bottom Cover 1. Removal (Figure 5-5) a. Remove the left/right cov er assembly as explained on page 39. Note: This assembly includes the front cover. b. Remove the rear cover as explained on page 45. c. Remove the camera back door.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 48 2. Reassembly a. Place the bottom cover onto the camera back making sure that its two (2) alignment holes properly align with the support posts on the camera back .. b. Using a torx driver, install and tighten the three (3) screws securing the bottom cover to the camera back.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 49 Strobe PC Board Note: Use a dump stick to fully discharge the strobe capacitors before attempting to remove or replace the strobe PC board. 1. Removal (Figure 5-6) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 50 2. Reassembly a. Connect the following electrical cables: • J41 • J42 • J43 • J44 b. Install the strobe PC board making sure that it is proper ly positioned in its slotted bracket on the rear cover. c. Install the rear cover as explained on page 46.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 51 Trigger PC Boards Note: Use a dump stick to fully discharge the strobe capacitors before attempting to remove or replace the trigger PC board. 1. Removal (Figure 5-7) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 52 Figure 5- 7 Trigger PC Boards 2. Reassembly a. Place the new the trigger PC board onto its front cover suppor t mounts. b. Using a torx driver, install and tighten the two (2) screws that secure the trigger PC board to its front cover support mounts.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 53 S1/S2 PC Board 1. Removal (Figure 5-8) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Using a small pair of diagonal pliers, cut the ty-wrap securing the S1/S2 electrical cable to the right strobe cable.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 54 2. Reassembly a. Place the new the S1/S2 PC board onto its right hand grip support mounts. Note: Make sure the large end of the S1 button spring is inserted into the S1 button before the S1/S2 PC board is placed onto its support mounts.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 55 Control Panel Note: Use a dump stick to fully discharge the strobe capacitors before attempting to remove or replace the control panel. 1. Removal (Figure 5-9) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 56 2. Reassembly a. Connect electrical cable J11 (X-Sync IN/OUT) to the logic PC board. Note: Be careful not to break the two black wires soldered to the X-Sync receptacle on the control panel.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 57 Logic PC Board Notes: • Use a dump stic k to fully discharge the strobe capacitors before attempting to remove or replace the control panel. • The logic PC board firmware (CPU chip) can easily be damaged by static discharges.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 58 Figure 5- 10 Logic PC Board 2. Reassembly a. Gently slide in the logic PC board making sure that it s slot aligns with the support hook on the camera back .
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 59 Camera Back Note: Use a dump stick to fully discharge the strobe capacitors before attempting to remove or replace the camera back. 1. Removal (Figure 5-11) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 60 Figure 5- 11 Camera Back 2. Reassembly a. Place cone/turret assembly onto the camera back. Notes: Make sure the: • Cone alignment holes are properly located over the camera ba ck pins. • Plastic support plate is properly positioned on the on the gear side of the camera back ; for proper screw hole alignment.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 61 c. Connect the following electrical cables from the logic PC board: • J15 ( Piezo) • J16 (Date Code Module) • J23 (Film Door Switch) • J25 (Camera Back Flex.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 62 Encoder Plate and PC Board 1. Removal (Figure 5-12 and 5-12a) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Rotate the turret assembly to its 3x position to expose one of the screws that secures the encoder plate to the lower turret plate.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 63 Figure 5- 12a Encoder PC Board To J24 on Logic Board Encoder PC Board.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 64 2. Reassembly a. Rotate the turret assembly to its 1x p osition. b. Gently slide in the encoder plate making sure its mounting holes align with the screw holes on the lower turret plate. Note: Be careful not to break any of its plastic sensor fingers.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 65 Turret Assembly 1. Removal (Figure 5-13) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Remove the encoder plate and PC board as explained on page 62. c. Using a pair of C -ring pliers, remove the top and lower pivot plate C-rings.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 66 2. Reassembly a. Slide the turret assembly onto its pivot pins an d then insert the top and lower turret bushings onto their respective pivot pins. b. Using a pair of C-ring pliers, install the top and lower pivot plate C-rings to secure the turret assembly to its pivot pins.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 67 Shutter Solenoid Assembly 1. Removal (Figure 5-14) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Disconnect the solenoid cable wires fr om the solenoid pins. c. Using tweezers, disconnect the shutter extension spring from the shutter pivot post.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 68 2. Reassembly a. Place the solenoid assembly onto the viewfinder support posts. b. Using a torx driver, install and tighten the two (2) screws that secure the solenoid assembly to the viewfinder housing. c. Using tweezers, connect the shutter extension spring to the shutter pivot post.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 69 Bulb (Aim Light) Bracket Assembly 1. Removal (Figure 5-15) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Remove the rear cover assembly as explained on page 45. c. Disconnect electrical cable J14 from the logic PC board.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 70 2. Reassembly a. Install the aim light cable assembly - includes both aim lights. Note: Make sure the aim light cable is properly dressed - around the viewfinder and cone cable claps. b. Using a torx driver, install and tighten the screws that secure the aim lights to their respective bracket assemblies.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 71 Date Code Module 1. Removal (Figure 5-16) a. Remove the left/right cover assembly as explained on page 39. b. Remove the rear cover assembly as explained on page 45. c. Remove the bottom cover as explained on page 47.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 72 2. Reassembly a. Install the date code module onto its camera back rail slot. b. Using a torx driver, tighten the six (6) screws that secures the camera back to the cone assembly. c. Connect electrical cable J16 to the logic PC board.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 73 Firmware (Logic PC Board) Notes: • Use a dump stick to fully discharge the strobe capacitors before attempting to remove or replace the system firmware (CPU chip). • The CPU chip can easily be damaged by static discharges.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 74 Figure 5- 17 Firmware CPU 2. Reassembly a. Properly position the replacement CPU squarely into its socket making sure that its beveled corner goes to the beveled corner of the socket. b. Place a thumb in the middle of the CPU and then evenly squeeze the replacement CPU into place.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 75 Section 6. Schematics Figure 6-1 S1/S2 PC Board .......................................................................................... 76 Figure 6-2 Encoder PC Board .............................................
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 76 Figure 6-1 S1/S2 PC Board.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 77 Figure 6-2 Encoder PC Board.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 78 Figure 6-3 Trigger PC Board.
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 79 Figure 6-4 Strobe PC Board (1 of 1).
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 80 Figure 6-5 Strobe PC Board (2 of 2).
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 81 Figure 6-6 Logic PC Board (1 of 1).
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 82 Figure 6-7 Logic PC Board (2 of 2).
Repair Manual Macro 5 SLR Camera 83 Figure 6-8 Communication PC Board.
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