A General Information B Instructions C Mechanics D General - Sondor

A General Information Equipment List
Test Report
B Instructions Unpacking /Checking
Description
Installation
Operating Instructions
C Mechanics Maintenance
Adjustments
D General Electronics Layouts
Wiring Diagram
Plug Plates
Setting and Adjustments
Block Diagrams
E PCB Electronics Diagrams PCBs
Component Plans
F Lamphouse Diagrams Electronics
Pin Connections
Adjustments
G Audio Mechanics
Diagrams
H Various Options
Addendum
Modifications
13.04.2007 dh U.208.9.E080 1 of 1

B INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING / CHECKING
checking instruction 1 T.208.9.E140
unpacking / assembling instruction 2 T.208.9.E146
DESCRIPTION
dimensions NOVA PROJECTOR layout 1 D.208.9.0125
dimensions NOVA TELE layout 1 D.208.9.0153
INSTALLATION
architects guide lines instruction 2 T.208.9.E147
connections rectifier / lamphouse diagram 1 H.208.9.0065
clamp pinning / mains voltage setting pinout 1 O.208.8.0037
power supply wiring diagram 1 H.208.8.0064
power supply plug plate diagram 1 O.208.8.0035
electronic chassis plug plate diagram 1 O.208.9.0036
remote cable diagram 1 O.208.6.0038
remote cable connection diagram 1 O.208.6.0039
RS 422-switcher diagram 1 O.208.6.0042
parallel interface diagram 1 O.208.6.0041
projector change-over diagram 1 O.208.9.0043
pinout dolby SR-D reader pinout 1 O.208.1.0040
OPERATION
control panel functions table 1 T.208.9.E138
control panel layout layout 1 D.208.9.E124
front panel names & functions layout 1 D.208.9.E130
front panel names & functions TELE layout 1 D.208.9.E154
operating instructions instructions 6 T.208.9.E143
setup diagram diagram 1 T.208.9.0150
projector change-over functions diagram 1 T.208.9.0160
filmlacing 35mm layouts var D.208.9.0120
filmlacing 16mm layouts var D.208.9.0121
24.10.2006 dh U.208.9.E085 1 of 1

Checking
After reception the packing has to be visually checked for outsidedamages.
The equipment shall be checked carefully for damages inside and
outside.
The equipment shall be checked for completeness according the
equipment list.
In case of damages or of missing parts Sondor has to be informed as
soon as possible.
Within 5 days a list of complain has to be sent to Sondor.
In order that Sondor can react immediately this list of complain should
consist of the following points:
- Equipment Type
- Serial number (to find on the bottom, left side of rack)
- Precise description of damage
- Numbers / description of damaged boards
- If possible pictures of damages
Sondor Phone
Sondor FAX
EMAIL
(+411) 397 19 00
(+411) 391 84 52
info@sondor.ch
(There may be some advantage in saving at least one original packing)
T.208.9.E140 12.10.2005 dh 1 of 1

Unpacking / Assembling
The Projector and the xenon lamphouse are shipped in two seperate crates. All projector
accessories are inside the lamphouse crate. If a rectifier unit is included in the order it is added as a
third crate.
Inspect the boxes for eventual damage when receiveing them from the shipping agent. Sign the
receipt subject to further inspection.
Report eventual damage immediately by fax to sondor and to the shipping agent.
Unpacking
Projector crate
• remove the metal straps
• remove the chipboard on top
• lift-off the carton box off the palet
• remove the pedestal and the back-panels which are on the side of the projector
• lift the projector at the bottom end and pull it ca. 30cm over the edge of the palet
• open the plastic bag at the bottom end
• remove the two steel-bolts sitting in the bottom frame of the projector
• fit the pedestal, so that the longer side of it points to the left and fit the steel-bolts again
• bring the projector upright; 2-3 persons are needed
Attention: hold the projector on its frame only; never apply force to the roller shafts or the spooling
plates!
Lamphouse crate
• remove the metal straps
• open the box and remove the packingmaterial
• separate the projctor accessories from the packingmaterial
• check the accessories according to your order and to the enclosed packing list
• lift out the lamphouse and place it on the flat side; attention: the fan sticks out!
Rectifier (Irem N3 Type)
• remove the straps
• lift-off the carton box off the palet
• unscrew the rectifier from the wooden palet
Preparing for the installation
Mains
For using the projector with an Irem N3 Type rectifier unit, 400 VAC 3-phase (10A) plus neutral
and proper earthing is required. Terminals are provided at the rectifier unit, except for the neutral
which is looped through.
Projector and lamphouse are powered by two different phases of the mains, taken from the
rectifier terminals. This connection will be carried out by a Sondor engineer or representative.
15.6.2004 abr T.208.9.E146 1 of 2

Biphase Interlock
Three biphase inputs are provided, selectable from the operation panel. They can be set for 2
and 10 pulse/frame.
The three biphase outputs provide 2, 4 and 10 pulse/frame at the same time.
Mating plugs are provided for the biphase connections and the ext. ref. input.
Audio
35mm analog: XLR 5 pin male-socket, mating plug is provided
35mm SR•D: connection cable is provided to connect Dolby DA10, DA20
or CP500 D
16mm Comopt: XLR 3 pin male-socket
16mm Commag: XLR 3 pin male-socket
Remote control panel
Use a serial (Sony 9-pin) cable or the supplied cable. The panel requires mains.
RS-422 Controller
A serial (9-pin) controller can be connected to the back side of the electronic chassis.
Mounting the lamphouse to the projector
• remove the four hex-nuts and washers from the bolts on the left side of the projector
• open the lamphouse side panels
• lift the lamphouse and turn it around, so that the fan is facing down and join the lamphouse to
the projector; two persons needed
• fit washers and hexnuts and tighten while one person still supports the lamphouse
The electrical connection as well as reflector and bulb insertion is carried out by a Sondor engineer
or representative.
15.6.2004 abr T.208.9.E146 2 of 2

440
17 3/8"
130
5 1/8"
975
38 3/8"
715
28 1/8"
360
14 1/8"
200
7 7/8"
610
24"
exhauster flange
ø152mm x 20mm
(max air volume:
375m3 per hour)
375
14 6/8"
90
3 1/2"
250
9 7/8"
2nd exhauster flange
for 4KW lamphouse
120
4 3/4"
1225
48 2/8"
850
33 4/8"
DIMENSIONS IN MM / INCHES
545
21 4/8"
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
800
31 4/8"
447
17 5/8"
110
4 3/8"
1900
74 6/8"
1200
47 2/8"
33
1 2/8"
60
2 3/8"
WEIGHTS: PROJECTOR 148KG / 327lbs
LAMPHOUSE 42KG / 93lbs (4kW +4KG/9lbs)
TOTAL 190KG / 420lbs
DIMENSIONS WITH
LAMPHOUSE 1kW - 4kW
1975
77 6/8"
436
17 1/8"
2050
80 6/8"
540
21 2/8"
180
7 1/8"
1350m / 4500ft
640m / 2000ft
7° 7°
adjustable inclination ± 7°
OPTICAL AXIS
DOCUMENT D.208.9.0125
MODIFIED 02-12-02 dh

550
21 5/8"
450
17 3/4"
WEIGHT APPROX.:
145KG / 320lbs
9
3 1/2"
DIMENSIONS
stop
< >
>
545
21 4/8"
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
1350m / 4500ft
640m / 2000ft
225
9"
6
2 3/8"
1200
47 2/8"
1900
74 6/8"
1975
77 6/8"
2050
80 6/8"
DOCUMENT D.208.9.0153
MODIFIED 13-06-06 dh

Architects Guidelines
The projection room should be a well ventilated and well isolated room.
Usually, the projector stands on a platform behind the studio-wall. The height of the projectors
position is determined by the design of the studio: the lightbeam must clear over the heads of all
seated persons and eventual monitors on the mixing desk.
The projection angle should be kept as low as possible (keystoning) and must comply with THX
specs in case the room is going to be certified. Instead of a direct projection, the use of a
periscope system of mirrors is possible in case the projector can't be lifted up as much as
needed.
The double glassed projection window must be large enough to allow the light beam to pass
from the lens position to the edges of the screen. A larger window makes it easer for the operator
to focus and frame correctly. The two glasses should be of different thickness, for example 6 and
9 mm. The first glass should be angled 7° and the second 15° with the top edges leaning
towards each other.
The screen should be mattwhite or Perlux coated and perforated with a minimal screen gain of 1.4
.
For proper lens calculation, please communicate projection distance (lens to center of screen) and
the screen width and height to sondor, mentioning also the desired aspect ratios for 35mm.
The passage from the studio to the projection room should be made of a soundproof double
door. The maximum running noise of the projector and lamphouse is 74 dBA in 1m distance and
85 dBA in highspeed.
The cooling system of the lamphouse is sufficient to ensure the specs given by the lamp
manufacturer. The airflow of the 2kW type lamphouse is 180m3 / h. To avoid excessive heating
up of the projetion room, it is recommended to extract the lamphouse waste air to the outside. An
adapter flange of Ø 125 mm is available. The recommended Osram XBO type lamps are
ozone-free.
Fitting of the projector is recommended after final positioning. Holes for M8 screws are provided
in the pedestal.
Dims and weight
see drawing no. D.208.9.0125
Projector with 2kW Lamphouse:190 kgs
Max footprint with 2kW Lamphouse: 1225 x 715 mm
Total height with 640m / 2000 ft reel: 1975 mm
Center height of projection lens: 1200 mm
Max. inclination: +/- 7°, more on special request
Distance lens to foremost point: approx. 270 mm, depending on inclination
the lens sits on the righthand side of the projector!
Mains supply
in connection with Irem N3-X75 DM rectifier
Conductors: 3 phase, neutral, security earth
Power consumption: 10A
Mains supply is fed through terminal strips on the rectifier unit which is usually placed behind the
projector underneath of the lamphouse. The unit may also be located in a seperate room since it
needs no service or manipulation. However, the electrical loss of long DC lamp supply cables is
considerable.
It is recommended to place the rectifier unit on shockabsorbing elements.
Cables between rectifier unit and projector
see document H.208.9.0065
6.6.2004 abr T.208.9.E147 1 of 2

Lamp supply min: 2 x 16mm2 terminal strips both ends
max: 2 x 35mm2
Projector power /
remote switching 10 x 1.0mm2 terminal strips both ends
Audio and control cables
All audio and control sockets are located at the back side of the electronic unit of the projector,
about one meter above ground, except the serial port which is at the backside of the operation
panel about 1.50 meter above ground.
signal cable type cable plug type
Biphase interlock
Input x 3 single audio cable DIN 6 pin female (provided)
Output x 3 single audio cable DIN 6 pin male (provided)
Reference inputs
Video Ref 50 Ohms cable BNC
External Sync audio cable, 2 cond. + screen DIN 3 pin female (provided)
Audio
35mm analog: 2 pair audio cable XLR 5 pin female (provided)
35mm SR•D: connection cable is provided to connect Dolby DA10, DA20 or CP500 D
16mm Comopt: single audio cable XLR 3 pin female
16mm Commag: single audio cable XLR 3 pin female
Serial port 3 twisted pairs, screened 9-pin D-sub male
Remote control panel
The 19"/3U remote control panel is connected to the serial port of the local control panel. The
remote control panel requires mains. Several panels may be cascaded.
RS-422 Controller
A serial (9-pin) controller can be connected to the back panel of the electronic chassis.
6.6.2004 abr T.208.9.E147 2 of 2

SE
N
R
S
T
RECTIFIER
230V/300VA
SE for Projector & Lamphouse
R unswitched for Projector P
N unswitched for Projector N
S unswitched for Lamphouse P
N unswitched for Lamphouse N
REC remote switch-on A
REC remote switch-on B
230V/ 300VA Switched
230V/ 300VA Switched
LAMP DC -
Projector
IGNITION
Relay
LAMP DC +
XENON Pl 39 on
Motherboard
Projector
1
XENON
Relay
2
IGNITION Pl 41 on
Motherboard
+24V
The XENON and
IGNITION relays are on
the power interface PCB
DC Power Line
≥ 16mm2 up to 2kW
≥ 25mm2 more than 2kW
power clamps
in projector
power supply
A = up to
35mm2
11
10
2
1
clamps in
projector
power supply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOVA
XENON LAMPHOUSE
44
2-a
Lamphouse
IGNITION
Switch
A
REL2
43 44
SHUNT
60mV/150A
43
DC-FILTER
Bosch 0290.003.012.00
2 3
Lamphouse
XENON Switch
MAINSFILTER
Timonta
FSW 2-65-6/0.5
IREM
H.V.
IGNITOR
AS-16040
7 6 clamps in 5 4
lamphouse
41 42 60 59
48 47 57 58
49 50
REL1
Lamphouse Relay Board
L.208.9.0297.V
XENON
LAMP
fuse
1.6A
slow
5
1-a
46 45
4
1-d
2 3
G
SONDOR NOVA
CONNECTIONS
RECTIFIER / LAMPHOUSE
Lamphouse
DOOR Switches
N
time delay
Relay
on 1 min.
off 6 min.
Projector SE
Projector P
Projector N
1-b 1-c
55 56 53 54 51 52
bottom
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
top
fuse
1.6A
slow
h
Hour Meter
counts switch-on
time of XENON
drawn
revision
20. 12. 00 dh
H.208.9.0065.W

SCREW CLAMP BLOCK SCREW CLAMP BLOCK SCREW CLAMP BLOCK
power supply connections rectifier/lamphouse connections primary transformer connections
inside power chassis outside power chassis outside power chassis
cables
cable 25
POWER B
to motherboard 19
SE
from rectifier
SE 1
projector mains
SE
10
SE TRANSFORMER
pin1 +80V 20
P PROJECTOR 2
P PROJECTOR
11
primary 0V (blue)
pin2 0V 21
N PROJECTOR 3
N PROJECTOR
12
primary 10V (1)
pin3 +44V 22
P LAMPHOUSE 4
P LAMPHOUSE
mains
voltage
13
primary 15V (2)
pin4
pin5
0V
+24V
23
24
N LAMPHOUSE
REMOTE A
5
6
N LAMPHOUSE
REMOTE A
setting
according
to list below
14
15
primary 20V
primary 30V
(3)
(4)
pin6 0V 25
REMOTE B 7
REMOTE B
16
primary 40V (5)
pin7 15VAC 26
230V SWITCHED 8
230V SWITCHED
17
primary 130V (red)
pin6 0VAC 27
230V SWITCHED 9
230V SWITCHED 18
primary 260V (amber)
pin5 15VAC
pin4 0VAC
pin3 9VAC
28
29
30
DC +
DC -
+
-
DC +
DC -
MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING TABLE
connection P connection N
mains voltage
(brown cable) blue cable)
pin2
pin1
0VAC
9VAC
cable 44
AUDIO POWER
to audio power PCB
31
32
CRIMP TERMINAL
power supply connections
inside power chassis
1
2
3
24
5
230V output N
230V output L
SECURITY EARTH
SECURITY EARTH
230V FUSE
clamp 14 (20V)
SE
cables
to lamphouse
The electronic chassis
fan runs on 110VAC
clamp 17 (130V)
SECURITY EARTH
100 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 17
110 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 17
115VAC CLAMP 13 CLAMP 17
120 VAC CLAMP 12 CLAMP 17
130 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 17
220 VAC CLAMP 16 CLAMP 18
230 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 18
240 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 18
250 VAC CLAMP 13 CLAMP 18
260 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 18
SONDOR NOVA
CLAMP PINNING
MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn 29. 5. 97 dh
revision 18. 02. 98 dh
O.208.8.0037

mains input
P PROJECTOR
2
mains input
N PROJECTOR
3
service mains
input
mains output
unswitched
FUSE TABLE
mains input
selector switch
(to enable service
mains input)
mains voltage
F1
F2
100 - 130VAC 220 - 260VAC
FUSE F1 8AT slow 4AT slow
FUSE F2 8AT slow 4AT slow
FUSE F3 3.15AT slow 3.15AT slow
FUSE F4 4AT slow 4AT slow
FUSE F5 5AT slow 5AT slow
FUSE F6 2AT slow 2AT slow
MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING TABLE
mains voltage
connection P
(brown cable)
connection N
blue cable)
100 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 17
110 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 17
115VAC CLAMP 13 CLAMP 17
120 VAC CLAMP 12 CLAMP 17
130 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 17
220 VAC CLAMP 16 CLAMP 18
230 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 18
240 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 18
250 VAC CLAMP 12 CLAMP 18
260 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 18
mains switch
with lamp
Fan
110VAC
9.5W
mains filter
3A / 6A
SE
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
mains voltage
setting drawn
for 230VAC
10
0V
10V
15V
20V
30V
40V
130V
260V
orange
55VAC/3.5A
orange
brown
33VAC/4A
brown
amber
20VAC/4A
amber
black
230VAC/1.7A
black
grey
15VAC/0.5A
0V
yellow
15VAC/0.5A
grey
green
9VAC/2A
green
green
9VAC/2A
green
REC1
REC2
REC3
F3
F4
F5
20
PULLDOWN POWER
80VDC
21
22
STEPPER MOTOR
POWER
44VDC
23
24
SOLENOID POWER
25VDC
25
F6
5 5
SPOOLINGS / MAINS
230VAC
26
AUDIO POWER
27
28
EXCITER LAMP / LED
SONDOR NOVA
POWER SUPPLY
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
PL25
POWER-B
1 +80V
2
3
4
5
6
0V
+44V
0V
+24V
0V
drawn
revision
to
motherboard-A
L.208.5.0288
PL49
230VAC
spooling-A
PL13
MAINS SYNC
1
to
15VAC
3
motherboard-A
15VAC L.208.5.0288
PL45
AUDIO POWER
29
1
2
15VAC
0V
3
4
15VAC
9VAC
30
5
9VAC
31
6
9VAC
7
9VAC
EXCITER LAMP / LED
32
SCREW CLAMP
CRIMP TERMINAL
5
5
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
4
3
1
3
2
230VAC
mains
output
transformed
PL50
230VAC
spooling-B
PL48
230VAC
Power-A
(in case of no Audio power PCB)
to Audio power
PCB
L.208.1.0272
01.04.97 dh
11.06.98 dh
H.208.8.0064

PL50
230VAC power
for lower spooling unit A
PL49
230VAC power
for upper spooling unit B
PL48
POWER-A 230VAC
for logics power
supply in chassis
N
SE
P
F6
230VAC fuse
2AT (slow)
mains input selector
switch
(to enable service mains
input)
N P
SE
230V/0.5A AC switched
service mains output service mains input
standard
service
F1 / F2
mains input fuses
100 - 130V 2 x 8AT (slow)
220 - 260V 2 x 4AT (slow)
N
SE
P
unswitched
service mains output
corresponding to input
mains voltage
F5
25VDC fuse
5AT (slow)
F4
44VDC fuse
4AT (slow)
F3
80VDC fuse
3.15AT (slow)
SONDOR NOVA
POWER SUPPLY
connector plate
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
04. 12. 97 dh
06. 06. 00 dh
O.208.8.0035

PL19
SYNC-OUT 1
(50Hz)
1: GND
2: R-Phase
3: S-Phase
4: n.c.
5: +5V
4
5
3
1
2
PL56
FRAME
PULSE
(optional for
telecines)
PL21
SYNC-OUT 3
(250Hz)
1: GND
2: R-Phase
3: S-Phase
4: n.c.
5: +5V
4
4
5
5
3
3
1
1
2
2
PL20
SYNC-OUT 2
(100Hz)
1: GND
2: R-Phase
3: S-Phase
4: n.c.
5: +5V
PL17
SYNC-IN 3
1: GND
2: R-Phase
3: S-Phase
4: +5V
5: n.c.
2
1
3
4
PL15
SYNC-IN 1
1: GND
2: R-Phase
3: S-Phase
4: +5V
5: n.c.
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
4
PL16
SYNC-IN 2
1: GND
2: R-Phase
3: S-Phase
4: +5V
5: n.c.
PL12
EXTERNAL SYNC
1: 50 / 60Hz
2: GND
3: 50 / 60Hz
1
2
3
PL14
VIDEO SYNC
5
1
9 6
PL9
SERIAL
CONTROL
1: GND
2: MBUS Z
7: MBUS Y
3: MBUS A
8: MBUS B
SONDOR NOVA
Electronic Chassis
connector plate
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn 17. 06. 97 dh
revision 07. 06. 06 dh
O.208.9.0036.W

The studio film projector SONDOR
NOVA can by controlled by any
number of SONDOR control panels
which are connected in cascade as
shown below:
VIDEO REF
FROM
VIDEO SYNC
GENERATOR
RS422
CONTROLLER
RS422
SERIAL
INTERFACE
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
PROJECTOR
CHASSIS
MOTHERBOARD
REMOTE
PL10
twisted pair
twisted pair
twisted pair
PROJECTOR
LOCAL CONTROL
PANEL
BUS
MCU
BUS
SLAVE
As remote cable use a shielded 3 x 2 pairs twisted
cable with following pin connections:
Cable length should not exceed 1000 feet.
Delta D-sub
9 pole male
SERIAL
CONTROL
PL9
previous control panel
(NOVA projector
or Sondor remote panel)
VIDEO
SYNC
cable shield connection to
power supply ground (mains
security earth)
shield connected to backshell of connector
shield
SONDOR NOVA
REMOTE CABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
PANEL A
BUS
MCU
GND
GND
line b
line a
line y
line z
85VAC...
265VAC
POWER SUPPLY
5VDC/3A
5VDC
BUS
SLAVE
next control panel
(Sondor remote panel
or RS422 controller)
5
4
3
2
1
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
9
8
7
6
drawn
Delta D-sub
9 pole male
revision
REMOTE
CONTROL
PANEL B
BUS
MCU
Connection to security
earth of power supply
85VAC...
265VAC
POWER SUPPLY
5VDC/3A
5VDC
BUS
SLAVE
16. 09. 97 dh
18. 08. 04 dh
O.208.6.0038v

video sync
reference in
from projector
chassis
motherboard
PL42 POWER-C
from projector
chassis
motherboard
PL10 REMOTE
to
seraial remote
control
power
adapter
connector
POWER
+5VDC
BUS
MCU
BUS
SLAVE
SONDOR code 7745
serial remote control
CONNECTION
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
12. 09. 02 dh
O.208.6.0039.v

Two studio film projector SONDOR
NOVA can by controlled by one
SONDOR control panel in using the
Sondor RS422 switcher code 7718.
The switcher easily can be mounted
on the backside of the remote panel
PROJECTOR A
CHASSIS
MOTHERBOARD
REMOTE
PL10
PROJECTOR B
CHASSIS
MOTHERBOARD
REMOTE
PL10
remote cable
from projector A
Delta D-sub
9 pole
female
remote cable
from projector B
Delta D-sub
9 pole
female
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
6
7
8
9
PROJECTOR A
LOCAL CONTROL
PANEL
BUS
MCU
BUS
SLAVE
PROJECTOR B
LOCAL CONTROL
PANEL
BUS
MCU
GND
GND
GND
GND
BUS
SLAVE
REMOTE A
RS422
SWITCHER
REMOTE B
REMOTE
PANEL
RELAY
red+5VDC
black GND
5VDC
GND
GND
SONDOR NOVA
RS422 SWITCHER
CONTROL
SWITCH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
REMOTE
CONTROL
PANEL B
BUS
MCU
drawn
85VAC...
265VAC
POWER SUPPLY
5VDC/3A
5VDC
cable to
remote panel
Delta D-sub
9 pole
female
revision
BUS
SLAVE
28. 01. 99 dh
04. 07. 00 dh
O.208.6.0042

The studio film projector SONDOR NOVA got a parallel interface which offers 6 opto
isolated inputs for commands and 6 open collector drivers for tallies.
For the parallel interface there is a Delta D-sub 25 female on the keyboard decoder PCB.
parallel-A
parallel-B
1
14
2
15
3
16
4
17
5
18
6
19
7
20
8
21
9
22
10
23
11
124
12
25
13
input stage output stage
Vin 5-24VDC
2.2kΩ
tally-6
tally-5
tally-4
tally-3
tally-2
tally-1
parallel-1A
parallel-1B
parallel-2A
parallel-2B
parallel-3A
parallel-3B
parallel-4A
parallel-4B
parallel-5A
parallel-5B
parallel-6A
parallel-6B
GND
GND
+5VDC
+5VDC
+5VDC
GND
GND
opto
coupler
PC900
open collector
Darlington Driver
ULN-2003
Connector D9
BUS MCU
tallie1 2 3 4 5 6
SONDOR NOVA
PARALLEL INTERFACE
50V/500mA
There are jumper pins to attach the commands / tallies to either hardwired commands and
tallies or software determined commands and tallies.
The hardwired functions are those which are mainly used for change-over operation so as
dowser, play, goto zero, stop, lock, panel active.
The software determined functions are optional custom specific-funtions which will be
programmed in factory.
The attachmend jumper pins are
on the keyboard decoder PCB
which is a part of the control panel.
For the hardwired function connect
commands pin 1&2
tallies pin 2&3
For the software functions connect
commands pin 2&3
tallies pin 1&2
pin connections
Connector D9
BUS SLAVE
Connector D25
PARALLEL INTERFACE
setting jumpers
for tallies
Input /
Output
Parallel-1
Parallel-2
Parallel-3
Parallel-4
Parallel-5
Parallel-6
Tally-1
Tally-2
Tally-3
Tally-4
Tally-5
Tally-6
pin1
pin2
pin3
setting jumpers
for commands
hardwired
function
panel active
dowser
goto zero
lock
play fwd
stop
panel active
dowser
goto zero
lock
play fwd
stop
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
pin1 2 3
tally
Gnd
parallel 6
parallel 5
parallel 4
parallel 3
parallel 2
parallel 1
software
function
soft-command-1
soft-command-2
soft-command-3
soft-command-4
soft-command-5
soft-command-6
soft-tally-1
soft-tally-2
soft-tally-3
soft-tally-4
soft-tally-5
soft-tally-6
drawn
revision
17. 2. 98 dh
16. 6. 04 dh
O.208.6.0041

Plug
parallel interface
D25 female
PROJECTOR A
control interface
motor
start
1
14
2
15
3
16
4
17
5
18
6
19
7
20
8
21
9
22
10
23
11
24
12
25
13
sound
switch
D25 male
Plug for Parallel Interface
tally-stop
tally-play
tally-dowser
+5V
com-dowser
+5V
com-play
+5V
com-stop
GND
GND
VCC
VCC
VCC
The cables for the parallel interface
control must be:
2 x D25 male, pin connections 1:1.
(Can also be 25 pole flatcable)
stop play
dow dow
A&B
stop play
dow dow
A&B
Phönix 3
1
SONDOR NOVA
PROJECTOR CHANGE OVER
2
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
Plug
parallel interface
D25 female
PROJECTOR B
phönix 2 phönix 2
dowser command dowser command
Din 3 male D25 male D25 male
Din 3 male
Dowser Cable
Phönix 2
Pin 2
Pin 1
Phönix 2
Pin 2
Pin 1
The cable for the dowser control
got 4 connectors which are
connected in parallel mode
2 x Din 3 pole &
2 x Phönix 2 Pole
Pin 1: Command
Pin 2: Gnd
control interface
motor
start
Plug Sound Switch
3 Sound-Switch
Projector running & dowser open:
contact Pin 1 & 2
Plug Motor Start
Phönix 3
1
2
D25 male
phönix 3 phönix 3
phönix 3 phönix 3
DIN3
DIN3
drawn
revision
sound
switch
3 Sound-Switch
Projector running:
contact Pin 1 & 2
13. 12. 99 dh
O.208.9.0043

Dolby SR-D reader digital cable
Molex 12 pole plug
of Dolby digital
reader PCB BR10
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 7 Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 9 Pin 4
Pin 5
Pin 8 Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 10 Pin 6
Pin 7
Pin 11 Pin 7
Pin 8
Pin 12 Pin 8
Pin 9
Pin 1 Pin 9
Pin 14
Pin 2 Pin 10
Pin 15
Pin 6 Pin 11
Pin 16
Pin 3 Pin 12
Pin 17
Pin 5 Pin 13
Pin 18
Pin 4 Pin 14
Pin 19
Digital sound connector
D-SUB15 pole male on
Sondor NOVA plug plate
15 14 13
12 11
8 7 6 5 4
3
10
Delay Time setting
The digital sound pic-up is placed
0.644 frames after the analogue
pic-up which corresponds to a
time delay of 27msec at 24fps
filmspeed.
2
9
1
D-SUB15 pole female
for Sondor NOVA
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
Pin 15
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
1
2
3
D-SUB 25 pole male
for DOLBY Decoder
Analogue sound connector
XLR 5 pole male on
Sondor NOVA plug plate
4
5
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
SONDOR NOVA
Pinout Dolby SR-D Reader
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
screen
left phase (+)
left phase (-)
right phase (+)
right phase (-)
The screen of the analog sound cable
has to be connected on both plugs
drawn
revision
04. 05. 98 dh
17. 05. 99 dh
O.208.6.0040

control panel functions
stop master stop, hold mode, emergency stop
< / > playspeed reverse / forward in preselected syncspeed
> highspeed reverse / forward
shuttle shuttling reverse / forward, speed selected by encoder wheel
jog inching, projector follows the encoder wheel
lock interlocking, projector follows as a slave the biphase input signal
or locks to the RS422 controller
goto zero projector returns to startpoint, it locks again if released
shift shifting the projector in slave mode against master in 1/4frame steps
set up menu guided, nonvolatile projector setup
dowser manual dowser opening / closing (overrides dowser automatic)
framing static & dynamic framing by encoder wheel
focus motorised focus adjustment by encoder wheel (optional)
xenon switching on / off xenon lamp
sound switching on / off sound
counter set reset & preset of film counter, setting of TC generator
counter format selection of counter display format (TC/FEET/METER/SPEED)
dump projector operation without spoolings
panel active activating control panel if used with one or more remote panels
3-perf selection of 3-perf / 4-perf operation (35mm projectors only)
sync input selection of biphase sync input 1,2,3 or RS422 by encoder wheel
T.208.9.E138.V 12.10.2005 1 of 1

2 X 16 LCD
WITH LED BACKLIGHT
<
>>
shuttle
KEYS WHICH REQUIRE
CONTROL BY
ENCODER WHEEL
ENCODER WHEEL
COUNTER DISPLAY
TIMECODE, METER, FEET, FRAMES, SPEED
STATUS DISPLAY
ERROR MESSAGES, SHUTTLE SPEEDS, SHIFTS ...
jog lock
goto
zero
shift
setup
dowser
framing
xenon
sound
focus
SONDOR NOVA
studio highspeed projector
control panel
dump
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
counter
set
panel
active
drawn
revision
counter
format
3-perf
sync
input
07. 02. 97 dh
04. 06. 03 dh
D.208.9.0124.V

supply spooling unit
(upper spooling unit)
reel guide
spooling arm
lower loop sensor
<
stop
>
>
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
FRONT PANEL NAMES & FUNCTIONS
supply spooling sensor
(upper spooling sensor)
keyboard
upper film loop
16mm trap locking bolt
skate pressure adjustment wheel
with indicator
supply roller sprocket
upper film shoe
upper loop sensor
film mask slot
lens holder fixing screw
manual focusing knob
film skate
film gate carriage releasing knob
lower film shoe
sound drum
35mm sound pic-ups
take-up roller sprocket
lower spooling sensor
mains switch
DOCUMENT
MODIFIED
D.208.9.0130
28-10-02

supply spooling unit
(upper spooling unit)
reel guide
spooling arm
brightness adjusting knob
frame tune knob
lower loop sensor
stop
< >
>
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
FRONT PANEL NAMES & FUNCTIONS
cleaning rollers
(optional)
supply spooling sensor
(upper spooling sensor)
16mm or 35mm white light sound
keyboard
upper film loop
16mm trap locking bolt
skate pressure adjustment wheel
with indicator
supply roller sprocket
upper film shoe
upper loop sensor
focus adjusting knob
objective shift knob for S35
film mask slots
image size adjusting knob
film skate
film gate carriage releasing knob
lower film shoe
sound drum
35mm sound pic-ups
take-up roller sprocket
lower spooling sensor
mains switch
DOCUMENT
D.208.9.0154
MODIFIED 13-06-06 dh

Operating Instructions SONDOR NOVA Projector
see diagram no. D.208.9.0130
These operating instructions are valid for the software revisions:
Keyboard MCK V311 and higher
Machine Control Unit MCM V205 and higher
Counter MCC V128 and higher
General Operation
Powering on
After powering on using the mains switch on the bottom right front of the projector, the spooling
sensors are getting calibrated. During this procedure the red stop button is blinking and the
spooling sensors must not be moved.
The display shows the actual revision of the keyboard software.
The projector can only be operated from a control panel with a lit panel active button. Pressing
panel active activates the control panel.
Status / Error Messages
The lower line of the LCD display shows status / error messages with the following priority:
1. SPOOLING-ERROR Check lacing around spooling sensors
2. SM-POWER-ERROR Check stepper motor power supply
3. PULLDOWN-ERROR Check pull-down motor power supply
4. FILMSKATE-OPEN Close the film skate
5. FILMSHOE-OPEN Close film shoes
6. NO-FILM-LACED Projector is ready to take up tension
7. FILMLOOP-ERROR One of the loops is too small
8. SHUTTER-UNLOCKED Shutter not ready
If one of those messages is generated while the projector is running, all motors are immediately
turned off.
For an intentional de-tensioning of the film keep the stop button pressed for two seconds.
Film Lacing
Open the filmskate carriage and the filmshoes by manipulating their orange coloured parts. Push
the orange knob of the skate carriage in before sliding it to the right side. Open the core-locks half
a turn, mount the reel and fasten the locks again. The spooling motors will automatically detect A
or B wind. Thread the film according to the diagram on the right of the keyboard. After closing the
skate and shoes, the display shows NO-FILM-LACED. Check the spooling sensors to be in
released position and press the red stop button to start the lacing procedure:
The spooling motors will start to turn slowly, the shutter motor is ramping up and the lens is
brought into working position.
When the film is laced, the loops will be built-up and the projector is ready for operation as soon
as the SHUTTER-UNLOCKED message on the display has extinguished and the light of the
stop button goes solid.
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Skate Pressure
The skate pressure wheel allows to adjust the pressure of the skate onto the film while
projecting. The pressure should be only as high as required to achieve a good picture stability.
The pointer above the wheel shows the useable range.
Film Mask
Insert the film mask of the desired aspect ratio into the slot provided. Use the left slot for 35mm
masks and the right slot for the 16mm heat-shield.
The Keyboard
Stop
The stop button is used for multiple functions:
• it is the transport stop button
• it activates the film lacing
• it is pressed for entering the hold function
• the blinking button indicates the calibration process or an active status/error message
Entries using the Encoder
Several functions require an entry using the encoder wheel sitting between the two blocks of
push-buttons. Pressing the button of such a function results in a flashing button which indicates the
enabled encoder entry. Another push on the same button or on the stop button disables the
encoder entry again. The encoder will also be disabled 15 sec’s after the last entry.
Transport Buttons ,
Normal playspeed forward and reverse
Maximum shuttlespeed forward and reverse
The projector allows direct changing of running modes without going through stop.
Shuttle
Pressing the shuttle button enables the encoder for the entry of a shuttle-speed which is
monitored on the display. If pressed while the projector is running, shuttle will take over the
actual running speed and show it on the display. Turning the encoder up or down by one
increment will increase or decrease the shuttle speed by one step.
Jog
Pressing the jog button enables the encoder for the entry of a jog-movement. The projector will
make a movement of 1 perforation per encoder increment. If pressed while the projector is
running, jog will take over the actual running speed; moving the encoder will slow-down the
projector and put it into jog mode.
Playspeed
The selection of the normal playspeed forward and reverse in local mode is done in the setup.
The selection is immediately valid and shown on the display. In interlock mode the projector
follows at the speed of the interlock-master.
The lit transport buttons < and > indicate that the projector is running at the selected playspeed.
Goto Zero
Pressing goto zero makes the projector returning to the counter zero point.
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Sync input
Pressing the sync input button allows the selection of one of the interlock inputs sync 1-3 or the
RS422 input using the encoder.
Changing the selection is not possible while the projector is in lock mode.
Sync input selection is also available in the setup.
Lock Mode
Pressing the lock button hooks the projector onto the biphase signal available at the interlock
inputs sync 1-3 or the RS422 commands delivered by an RS422 controller connected to the D9
connector “SLAVE” on the projector control panel or on the remote control panel if available.
Whether the projector works as a biphase slave or follows the RS422 commands depends on
the selection of sync input.
In biphase mode the function lock is selectable at standstill only.
A lit lock button indicates that the projector is following the incoming biphase signal.
In RS422 mode the function lock can be enabled and disabled anytime by just pressing the
button.
A lit lock button indicates that the projector will follow the commands of an RS422 controller. The
transport commands as play / wind / shuttle / jog of the projector control panel as well as the
remote panel are disabled.
If lock is not selected the projector will not respond to commands of an RS422 controller.
Hold Mode
While in interlock mode, the projector can be taken off the biphase bus by pressing the stop
button. The lock button is blinking which indicates the hold function. In hold, the incoming biphase
signal will be counted and memorised meanwhile the projector can be controlled by the transport
buttons.
Pressing the blinking lock button makes the projector returning to the current master position.
Goto Zero (lock)
Pressing goto zero while in interlock mode brings the film back to the starting point (counter
zero). A lit goto zero button indicates that the film is at the starting point. Another pressing of this
button makes the projector returning to the current master position
Synchronising after a film-break
In case the transport motors have been turned off by a film-break or another error message, the
projector automatically memorises the position of the master and indicates this by a blinking lock
button. To return the projector to the current master position:
• press stop to lace the film again
• press goto zero to wind the film back
• adjust the start point by using the framing function
• press the blinking lock button
Important: do not use the transport buttons and and shuttle while the lock button is
blinking in a film-break situation.
Deleting the lock mode
Keep the blinking lock button pressed for about two seconds to delete the interlock mode and
to clear an eventually memorised master position. If the lock button is lit constantly, press stop
to get into the blinking mode.
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Important: before lacing a new reel, the interlock mode should be deleted. This can take place
with or without a film laced.
Shift
While in interlock-mode, the film can be shifted against the master position during motion and at
standstill.
Pressing the shift button will show the current shift amount on the upper line and the previous
shift amount on the lower line of the display.
Turning the encoder increases or decreases the shift amount by one perf per increment. The
value of the upper line is now shown on the lower line where as the upper line shows the
modified current shift-amount.
When the shift button will be pressed again without changing the entry with the encoder, the
projector will move from the actual shift amount to the previous one; i.e. with a double-press onto
shift the projector toggles between the two shift values.
After the shifting is executed, the shift button will light-up to show that the film is offset. Keeping
the shift button pressed for about two seconds will return the film to the master position.
Framing
Pressing the framing button allows to adjust the framing by using the encoder. This adjustment
can be made in standstill as well as in motion.
Focus
Pressing the focus button allows to find the focal position of the lens by using the encoder. This
function is available only with the power-focus fitted.
Dump
The function dump can only be activated or disactivated as long as the projector is not in laced
condition, i.e. with a blinking stop button. Dump will disactivate the spooling units to allow running
loops.
3-perf
The function 3-perf is available with 35mm only projectors. It can only be activated or deactivated
as long as the projector is not in laced condition, i.e. with a blinking stop button. In 3-perf mode
the motor parameters will be changed so that film with reduced frame size (3 perforations per
frame instead of 4 perforations) can be run.
Xenon
Pressing the xenon button turns on the rectifier unit and generates an ignition impulse for the bulb
about 4 sec’s. later. After releasing xenon, a time relay will keep the fans running for about 8
minutes for sufficient cooling of the bulb.
Sound
The sound button turns on the sound reader assembly. The flywheel motor starts running. In
playspeed forward the sound-LED’s are lit and the flywheel is clutched.
01.10.2003 dh/abr T.208.9.E143 4 of 6

Dowser
The dowser flap will open automatically at speeds > 1fps. The dowser button allows to
manually operate the dowser flap; pressing dowser in standstill will open the dowser flap for 1
sec.
The configuration (see chapter C) allows setting the dowser logic to automatically close the
dowser flap in reverse and/or above the maximum projection speed of 50 fps.
Panel Active
An indefinite number of control panels may be daisy chained from the projector control panel
using serial communications.
The panel which was powered up last will become operational by default. Panel active
activates or disactivates a control panel. Only one control panel can be operational at a time and
can control the projector functions.
Counter
The NOVA counter includes two different main functions; the film counter and the timecode
generator.
Film Counter
The integrated counter counts the actual position / time of transported film. It shows the actual film
position relative to a zero position which is set either after powering the machine or by pressing
the counter set button.
The following counter formats can be shown:
• T24 / T25 h h : m m : s s : f f time according to the speed 24 or 25fps
• FRAMES f f f f f f
• METER m m m m : cm cm meters and centimetres
• FEET ft ft ft ft : f f feet and frames
The different formats are selected by the counter format button.
In the set up menu the format may be selected in which the counter will wake-up.
The counter format “speed” will show the actual running speed of the projector.
• SPEED f f f / per second
Counter Set
Pressing the counter set button will show one of four different counter offset values which can be
selected by pressing the button once again. These values are:
• RESET Means the counter will be set to zero (00:00:00:00)
• -10 FEET Means the counter will be set to –10 feet (which is –160 frames)
• -12 FEET Means the counter will be set to –12 feet (which is –192 frames)
• -15 FEET Means the counter will be set to –15 feet (which is –240 frames)
After pressing the counter set button once, the offset value can be changed by pressing one
of the buttons >.
In the set up menu point COUNTER OFFSET it can be selected which value should show first
when pressing the counter set button.
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Timecode Generator
The timecode generator generates a serial timecode which is used for the RS422
communication. Regardless of the projectors system speed of 24fps or 25fps the serial
timecode is 25fps.
In 60Hz systems the serial timecode is 30fps. The reference mains or video sync 50Hz/60Hz
automatically switches the timecode rate.
The serial TC can be shown selecting the TC format using the counter format button.
• TC h h : m m : s s : f f 25fps @ 50Hz reference
30fps @ 60Hz reference
Timecode Setting
The timecode value can be set by the counter set button.
After pressing the counter set button the display shows
SET 00 : 00 : 00 : 00
if the counter TC format was selected before.
Otherwise pressing one of the < or > buttons will do.
Use the encoder or the > button to set the required value.
Use the < / > button to select the digit to adjust. A further push on the counter set button will set
the TC generator to the new value.
The set value refers to the actual film position.
Note: A counter setting will override the timecode setting.
If for example the counter is set to RESET the TC will show 00 : 00 : 00 : 00.
If the counter is set to –12 FEET the TC will show 23 : 59 : 52 : 01.
Therefore the counter has to be set first.
Interlock Frequency
The interlock input is set to 2 pulses per frame, i.e. 48Hz biphase at 24fps. For interlock at 10
pulses per frame, i.e. 240Hz biphase, DIP SWITCH 8 on the MCM board (POS L) has to be
brought to ON.
Conversion 35mm to 16mm and Super16 operation (for NOVA V12 versions only)
• Turn power off
• Take off the 35mm lensholder
• Open film skate and shoes
• Bring the film shoes into 16mm position by pulling the orange handle outwards and turn it
around
• Release the knurled screws of the feed- and take-up roller sprocket wheel. Exchange the
sprocket wheels
• Remove the skate after releasing the two black screws
• Pull out the orange coloured locking bolt and insert the 16mm or Super 16 trap between the
two 35mm runner strips
• Mount the 16mm or Super 16 skate
• Mount the 16mm lensholder. For Super 16 remove the spacer labelled N16
• Take off the reel flanges and fit the black spacers between spooling shaft and flange
• Move the light source focus into 16mm position by bringing the hex screw on the lamphouse
in the indicated position
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Press SETUP and turn encoder
to select setup menue
SYNC REFERENCE 1 CRYSTAL
Press PLAY (>) and turn encoder or
toggle with >
to change parameter
2 MAINS
3 EXTERN
GEARBOX 25/24 1 25 -> 25
2 25 -> 24
COUNTER OFFSET 1 RESET
2 - 10 FEET
3 - 12 FEET
4 - 15 FEET
COUNTER FORMAT 1 FRAMES
2 2 METER
3 FEET
4 SPEED
5 LTC
6 T24 / T25
if mains signal not available
2 MAINS FAULT
if external signal not available
3 EXTERN FAULT
activation of interlock biphase gearbox:
25 -> 24 switches gearbox on, projector will
run 24fps on a 25fps biphase signal.
selection of prefered counter offset value:
will select value which is displayed first when
counter set is pushed.
selection of prefered counter format:
will select counter format which is displayed
first after powering.
PLAYSPEED 1 24FPS
SONDOR NOVA
SETUP DIAGRAM
2 25FPS
3 30FPS
SYNC INPUT 1 INPUT 1
2 INPUT 2
3 INPUT 3
5 INPUT RS422
selection of playspeed
will select playspeed
selection of sync input
will select the active input for syncing
biphase input 1 - 3 or
RS 422
DOCUMENT
T.208.9.0150
MODIFIED 08-06-04 dh

Projector Change Over / Control interface
The change over system for the Sondor NOVA Projector consists on a control interface
PCB which is plugged to each electronic chassis in position S of the projectors and on a
change over remote control box for each projector.
The change over remote control box contains the functions stop, play, dowser.
For this functions the box is connected to the parallel interface of the local control panel of
the projector via a Delta D-SUB 25 pole cable. The cable needs male connectors.
For the change over operation there is a further function dowser A&B. this function will send
the dowser command directly to both projectors via the control interface PCB. Therefore a
cable with two DIN 3pole and two Phönix 2pole connectors is needed which connects the
dowser A&B commands of the two boxes with both projectors.
On the control interface there is an adjustable dowser-open delay circuit. Since the dowser
solenoids have different hysteresis the opening time of the one dowser has to be adapted
to the closing time of the other to get an optimal overlapping. This is done by delaying the
dowser open command of each projector.
With DIP Switch SW1 closed on the control interface this delay can be switched-off.
To adjust this timing run both projectors with light-on but without film. With the dowser A&B
button make change over. With the pot-meter on the control interface the timing of the
opening dowser can be adjusted.
Sound Switch
There is a 3pole connector SOUND SWITCH for the sound processor switching. A relay
contact will switch as soon as the projector runs in playspeed and the dowser is open.
Motor Start
There is a 3pole connector MOTOR START for the sound processor. A relay contact will
switch as soon as the projector runs in playspeed.
With DIP Switch SW2 opened the MOTOR START signal comes as soon as the
projector start to run.
SDDS Clutch
There is a 3pole connector SDDS CLUTCH for the SDDS sound reader. A relay contact
will switch as soon as the projector runs in playspeed to control the electric fly wheel clutch.
For Pin Connections see the diagram J..208.5.0294.X in chapter E.
T.208.9.0160 12.10.2005 dh 1 of 1

FILM LACING
WITH SOUND 35MM
stop
< >
>
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
DOCUMENT
D.208.9.0120
MODIFIED 02-12-02 dh

FILM LACING
WITHOUT SOUND
stop
< >
>
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
DOCUMENT
D.208.9.0121
MODIFIED 02-12-02 dh

OUTSIDE REWIND
is a forwind/rewind function outside
the motor deck which offers least
stress for the film.
Lace the film as shown.
Hold the film manually and push the
stop button to pull-up film.
Select shuttle speed 75FPS forward
or reverse.
FILM LACING
FOR OUTSIDE REWIND
stop
< >
>
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
DOCUMENT
SONDOR NOVA
cleaning roller
assembly
D.208.9.0127
MODIFIED 02-12-02 dh

FILM LACING
WITH SOUND 16mm
stop
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>
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
DOCUMENT
D.208.9.0131
MODIFIED 02-12-02 dh

FILM LACING
WITHOUT SOUND
stop
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>
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
DOCUMENT
D.208.9.0132
MODIFIED 02-12-02 dh

stop
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>
FILM LACING WITH SOUND 16mm RED LIGHT &
CLEANING ROLLERS
min
max
pressure
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
DOCUMENT
D.208.9.0152
MODIFIED 07-06-06 dh

C MECHANICS
MAINTENANCE
film gate wear instruction 1/14 P.208.9.E052
lamphouse instruction 1/14 P.208.9.E052
REPLACING AND MECHANICAL SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
pressure skate instruction 2/14 P.208.9.E052
film gate instruction 4/14 P.208.9.E052
sound reader instruction 4/14 P.208.9.E052
readjusting dolby digital reader instruction 5/14 P.208.9.E052
readjusting analogue sound reader instruction 5/14 P.208.9.E052
lamphouse instruction 8/14 P.208.9.E052
replacing the bulb instruction 9/14 P.208.9.E052
SONDOR Lamphouse
light distribution, fine tuning) instruction 9/14 P.208.9.E052
reflector adjusting instruction 11/14 P.208.9.E052
OEM Lamphouse
light distribution, fine tuning) instruction 13/14 P.208.9.E052
fine tuning instruction 14/14 P.208.9.E052
adjustment of pressurte skate drawing 1 P.208.H.0050
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1 Regular Maintenance
1.1 Film Gate Wear
Check the wear on runner strips and skate regularly. The 35mm runner strips may be reversed left for
right after one side is worn down before replacing them.
With the wear of the film gate it may become necessary to readjust the film skate (see instructions below).
The need for readjusting of the skate is indicated by increased free play of the skate:
• Close the gate and pull the skate arm off the film without pushing the orange knob
• The space between sprocket and skate should be not more than about 2-3 film layers
1.2 Actuators
Check the dowser- and heat filter flap as well as the skate arm for free movement from time to time.
Clean and lubricate the bronze springs if necessary.
1.3 Focus-drive spindle
The spindle needs cleaning and greasing from time to time. To access it, open the focus-drive
compartment on the lower side of the lens-tray.
1.4 Lamphouse
• Gently clean the reflector with a mild dish or hand wash soap diluted in warm water then air or
blow dry
• Rotate the xenon bulb after 900h by removing the washer from the cathode; see also the
instructions in the below Service Adjustments section
• Replace the bulb at 2000h at the latest; see also the below instructions
1.5 Film Cleaning Rollers (PTR)
• Remove all jewellery from your hands before cleaning to prevent scratching the surface of the
elastomere surface of the rollers
• Gently clean the PTR with a mild dish or hand wash soap diluted in warm water to remove
residues
• After washing, rinse with water until all particles are removed then air or blow dry at cold/low heat
setting.
Please note: PTR is designed for removal of particle dirt and not oil and fingerprints
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2.0 Gate Adjustments
2.1 Pressure Skate
(see drawing P.208.H.0050 on the following page)
2.1.1 Readjustment
• fit positioning shaft E
• bring skate pressure to maximum
• dismount the pressure skate, release 2 x screw A
• tighten screws F1, F2 and release them again by 1/6 turn
• mount the pressure skate, lace a piece of film through the gate and close the gate
• release 4 x screw B
• push the skate against the film in the indicated direction and tighten 4 x screw B
• tighten 2 x screw A to eliminate the freespace between skate and sprocket, release the screws
again by 1/4 turn and tighten the counter nut
• dismount the pressure skate
• release F1 by 1/4 turn and F2 by 1/2 turn
• remove the positioning shaft E
2.1.2 Replacing the skate
• dismount the pressure skate, remove 2 x stop nut C
• remove the adjustment blocks (mind the spring falling out of the lower block)
• mount the new skate, mount 2 x stop nut C without tightening
• fit positioning shaft E
• bring skate pressure to maximum
• release 2 x screw A
• release 2 x screw D by 1/2 turn
• tighten screws F1, F2 and release them again by 1/6 turn
• mount the pressure skate, lace a piece of film through the gate and close the gate cautiously
• untighten 4 x screw B
• push the skate against the film in the indicated direction and tighten 4 x screw B
• tighten 2 x screw A to eliminate the freespace between skate and sprocket, release the screws
again by 1/4 turn and tighten the counter nut
• tighten 2 x stop nut C to eliminate freespace, release the screws again by 1/2 turn
• dismount the pressure skate
• release F1 by 1/4 turn and F2 by 1/2 turn
• remove the positioning shaft E
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• tighten 2 x screw D cautiously to limit axial movement of the assembly and release the screw
again by 1/4 turn
gap of 1-2 film layers
F 1
pull down sprocket
F 2
runner strip
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min
max
A vertical adjustment
B horizontal adjusment
C stop nut
push
push
A vertical adjustment
C stop nut
- skate pressure +
pressure skate
D positioning adjustment
B horizontal adjustment
spring
E positioning shaft

2.2 Film Gate
All runner-strips are screwed on to the gate assembly. The horizontal film-guides of the 16mm and the
S16mm gate are screwed on, where those of the 35mm gate may be simply pulled out for replacing.
3.0 Sound Reader Adjustments
3.1 Overview
hex-screw for azimuth adjustment
ring for
magnification
adjustment
locking screw for
focus, magnification
and azimuth
adjustment
focus adjustment
lateral
adjustment
screw
digital reader
analogue reader
locking screws for
lateral adjustment (4)
CCD board
mounting
screws (4)
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3.2 Readjusting the Dolby Digital reader
(use the Dolby DRAS application for Windows)
- connect oscilloscope probe to TP5 (ground TP10) of the Dolby Digital Cinema Processor and the
trigger input to TP4 (ground TP8), play a calibrated SR.D test loop (CAT 69T) and check the
video amplitude
- if the top of the illumination video waveform is not reasonably flat (+/- 1 division), check for dirt,
dust, or other obstruction in the light-path. Check also for defective (dark) LED dots of the
illuminating LED array.
- adjust the video amplitude to 3.5 Vpp by adjusting the LED current; IMPORTANT: the LED
current shall not exceed 700mA
- release the fixation screws for focus/magnification/azimuth adjustment and adjust focus and
magnification (track width) alternately in order to get the magnification value on the DRAS screen
to 100 and the focus to maximum (value > 60)
- adjust azimuth according to the calibration values on the loop and the results on the DRAS
screen; NOTE: turning the azimuth adjustment screw CW results in a decrease of the values
- tighten the fixation screws for focus/magnification/azimuth adjustment
- release the four fixation screws for lateral adjustment and adjust the lateral position according to
the calibration values on the loop and the results on the DRAS screen NOTE: turning the lateral
adjustment screw CW results in a decrease of the values
- tighten the four fixation screws for lateral adjustment and check all values again; also check the
video level again
3.3 Readjusting the analogue sound reader
3.3.1 Preparations
- Remove PCB’s E, F and G to disable the intermittent drive motor, on PCB I turn all DIP switches
to OFF position to override all errov messages
- Connect an oscilloscope to the Lt/Rt output of the projector
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3.3.2 Basic Setting (only necessary if the CAT655 board was replaced)
- Release the mounting screws of the CAT655 board, play the projector with “Sound” activated
- With the scope, measure the DC-output voltage, tune to reach maximum output by shifting
the CAT655 board vertically. Tighten the mounting screws.
- Connect a digital volt-meter to pins 1 and 7 (or 14 and 8) of the integrated circuit residing on
the CAT655 board. Adjust the LED2 current potentiometer (the center pot on the Audio Power
Board, Pos. R) to 1.5VDC
� the current measured on the LED2 test-point on the Audio Power Board should be 150mV ≙
150mA
3.3.2 Lateral and Magnification Adjustment
- Lace and play the buzz-track test-film loop on the sound-reader (use the sound loop-playing
kit available from sondor)
- Release the locking screws for the lateral adjustment (L-Fix 4x) and for the for the focus,
magnification and azimuth (F/M/A-Fix)
- Measure the track-width of either track with the scope, adjust the magnification adjustment
ring to reach a value of 5mVpp between one leg of the signal to GND (=10mVpp fort he full
signal). Note: after adjusting the magnification you will need to correct the focus adjustment. Turn
the focus ring in the same direction by the same amount. Check correct playback of the buzz-
track film on the scope.
- With the lateral adjustment screw (L), balance the track-width of both tracks
- Tighten the L-Fix screws
3.3.3 Focus and Azimuth Adjustment
- Lace and play a pink-noise test-film loop; adjust focus and azimuth to maximum output level
- Tighten the F/M/A-Fix screw
- Re-check the lateral adjustment and correct if necessary
3.4 LED assembly replacement
The rated lifetime of the Dolby LED assy is 15'000 hours. Since the Nova turns on the LED’s at playspeed
forward only, replacing will not be necessary for a very long time.
If decreasing illumination intensity can’t be compensated without exceeding the rated LED current,
replacement becomes unavoidable. Another reason for the replacing are died LED dots. These are
well visible when checking the video signal with a scope.
Important: before deciding to replace an LED clean and polish its surface well using a soft cloth.
3.4.1 Replacing procedure
- remove the film pressure skate and the take-up sprocket
- remove the black hex-screws A using a 2.5mm hex-driver plus the screw B of the LED assy holder
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Screws A Screw B
- disconnect cables from the analogue pick-up board
- open the cover panel
- release the LED supply cable from the cable clips
- release the LED holder from the panel by releasing screws C
Screws C
Cable
Clips
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- remove the LED holder and put the cover panel back in place and fix it with one screw
- remove the black retainer plate of the LED you need to replace and pull the LED out of the socket
- fit the green insulation-sleeves to the new LED and align its legs to fit into the socket
- check that the positioning pin of the LED assy case fits into the cut out in the holder
� If not use a file on the pin. The positioning of the LED assy must result in a parallel placement
of the LED rows to the mounting surface i.e. 90° to the edge of the film
- place the legs of the LED assy into the socket by using tweezers
- fit the retainer plate and mount the LED holder to the cover panel
- put all cables and screws back in place and check the alignment of both readers
4.0 Lamphouse
4.1 Rotating the bulb
Rotate the xenon bulbs after half of the rated lifetime has expired. The Osram XBU bulbs have a rated
life-time of 1500h and may be over-used by 20%. Therefore, the bulbs need to be rotated after
approx. 900h
4.1.1 XBO 1000, 1600 and 2000W types
(see also the documents enclosed with the bulbs packing)
• open the lamphouse sidepanels wearing your safety kit
• remove the heatfilter glass
• unscrew the anode cable of the bulb; using a 13mm wrench
• fit the protection cover over the bulb and unscrew the bulb
• remove the washer from the bulb's front-end
• fit the bulb again
• make sure that the anode cable is stays well away of the reflector to avoid arcing
• close the lamphouse and check the light distribution over the screen, readjust if necessary
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4.1.2 XBO 2500, 3000 and 4000W types
(see also the documents enclosed with the bulbs packing)
• open the lamphouse sidepanels wearing your safety kit
• release the socket clamping screw
• rotate the bulb by 180°
• tighten the clamping screw again
• make sure that the anode cable is stays well away of the reflector to avoid arcing
• close the lamphouse check the light distribution over the screen, readjust if necessary
4.2 Replacing the bulb
4.2.1 XBO 1000, 1600 and 2000W types
• open the lamphouse sidepanels wearing your safety kit
• remove the heatfilter glass
• unscrew the anode cable of the bulb; using a 13mm wrench
• fit the protection cover over the bulb and unscrew the bulb
• fit the new bulb
• make sure that the anode cable is stays well away of the reflector to avoid arcing
• close the lamphouse check the light distribution over the screen, readjust if necessary
4.2.2 XBO 2500, 3000 and 4000W types
• open the lamphouse sidepanels wearing your safety kit
• remove the heatfilter glass
• unscrew the anode cable of the bulb; using a 13mm wrench
• release the socket clamping screw
• replace the bulb and tighten the clamping screw
• make sure that the anode cable is stays well away of the reflector to avoid arcing
• close the lamphouse check the light distribution over the screen, readjust if necessary
4.3 Fine tuning the light distribution of the sondor lamphouse
(needs to be done after rotating or replacing the bulb)
1 remove the filmskate to avoid the risk of overheating or uneven wear when playing the
projector without film laced
4 attach a sheet of paper onto the porthole glass and project white light using the cinemascope
film mask and a flat lens
5 mark the center of frame projected on the paper
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6 turn the focus screw A clockwise almost to the endstop; you will end up seeing a black dot on
the paper
7 adjust the black dot to the marked center of the frame by adjusting the vertical axis first, using
the adjustment screw B and then horizontally using the adjustment screw C
8 the black dot should look as even as possible
9 turn the focus screw A back and adjust for a fall off between center and edges of
approx. 15 – 25%
10 adjust for an even distribution, using the adjustment screw B to move vertically and adjustment
screw C for horizontal adjustment
11 you should be able to obtain results as per this pattern. If not, refer to the paragraph below:
adjusting the reflector
note: focal lenght and quality of the used
lens as well as the distance of your
measuring points referred to the edge of the screen
may have a big influence on the
results
x = measuring points
x x -!15% x
-!30%
x x
x
-!20%
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x
x
x

4.4 Adjusting the reflector the sondor lamphouse
(needs to be done after replacing the reflector)
12 follow the above instructions to align the bulbs position
13 turn the focus screw A clockwise almost to the endstop
14 open the black caps of the adjustment holes D and E
15 insert two allen keys and mark their original position
16 adjust for the black dot to be in the centre of the frame by using screws D and E
17 compensate the shape of the dot by using screws A, B and C
B
Lamphouse back-panel
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A
focus
C

diagonal movement diagonal movement
D E
18 adjust the focus of the lamp in a way that you see a bright screen with dark corners using the
“focus” adjustment screw of the lamphouse
19 adjust the reflector in a way that the dark corners are equally big by using the “‹› “ and the “ ˆ ˇ “
adjustment screw of the lamphouse
horizontal and vertical movement in parallel
D!!!!!!!!!!!E
D!!!!!!!!!!!E
D!!!!!!!!!!!E
D!!!!!!!!!!!E
20 turn the “focus” back to eliminate the dark corners
21 measure the light distribution on the screen and correct with screws A and B if necessary
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4.5 Adjusting the light distribution of the OEM (casted) lamphouse
Needs to be done after fitting the lamphouse to the projector or after replacing the reflector. An instruction for the basic
alignment of the lamphouse is available on request
22 remove the filmskate to avoid the risk of overheating or uneven wear when playing the projector
without film laced
23 attach a sheet of paper onto the porthole glass and project white light the cinemascope film
mask
24 remove the lens and adjust the focus of the lamp in a way that you see a bright ring or just a
sector of a ring around the black dot (like an eclipse)
25 you need to adjust lamp and reflector in such way that the black dot and the bright ring are
concentric
26 you have two possibilities:
27 move the reflector within the free play it has on it’s central mounting
28 move the center of the lamp by using eccentric lamp mounts available from Sondor in 0.75mm
and 1.5mm. This method is used if the range of the reflector free play is not sufficient.
29 note: the result is inverted to the movement you do. For example: if you move the reflector
upwards it will increase the amount of light you see on the bottom of the black dot. (in case you
do this adjustment with the lens inserted, the result is NOT inverted)
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4.6 Fine Tuning of the OEM lamphouse
(needs to be done after rotating or replacing the bulb)
30 fit the cinemascope lens and mask and project white light to the screen
31 adjust the focus of the lamp in a way that you see a bright screen with dark corners using the
“focus” adjustment screw of the lamphouse
32 adjust the reflector in a way that the dark corners are equally big by using the “‹› “ and the “ ˆ ˇ “
adjustment screw of the lamphouse
33 turn the “focus” back to eliminate the dark corners
34 measure the light distribution on the screen and correct if necessary by using the “‹› “
and the “ ˆˇ “ adjustment screw of the lamphouse
35 you should be able to obtain results as per this pattern
note: focal lenght and quality of the used
lens as well as the distance of your
measuring points referred to the edge of the screen may
have a big influence on the
results
x = measuring points
x x -!15% x
-!30%
x x
x
-!20%
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x
x
x

D GENERAL ELECTRONICS
LAYOUTS
layout chassis power stages layout 1 D.208.9.0122
layout chassis logic stages layout 1 D.208.9.0123
audio power & control interface PCB layout 1 D.208.9.0133
WIRING DIAGRAMS
clamp pinning pinout 1 O.208.8.0037
power supply wiring diagram 1 H.208.8.0064
TABLES
printed circuit boards overview table 1 U.208.9.E088
LED indications overview table 1 U.208.9.E089
switch settings / adjustments overview table 2 U.208.9.E090
SETTINGS & ADJUSTMENTS
electronic settings & adjustments instruction 11 P.208.9.E049
Picture adjustment 35mm instruction 2 P.208.9.E051
layout spooling sensors unit layout 1 D.208.3.0128
layout spooling chassis layout 1 D.208.3.0129
pattern for spooling adjustment pattern 1 P.208.F.0048
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
speed profile / running modes diagram 1 T.208.9.E144
functional diagram block diagram 1 H.208.9.E084
input / output block diagram 1 H.208.5.0067
sensors / actuators block diagram 1 H.208.5.0068
interconnections overview block diagram 2 H.208.5.0066
stepper motor drive 7720 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0069
power interface 7722 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0070
spooling interface 7710 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0077
operation logic 7707 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0073
machine interface 7711 component plan 1 H.208.5.0078
frequency processor 7704 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0071
step generator 7705 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0072
shutter control 7709 diagram 1 H.208.5.0076
focus control 7709 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0075
current control 7707 block diagram 1 H.208.5.0074
spooling system block diagram 1 H.208.5.0079
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Power stages may be plugged-in & out with powered-off machine only. After power-off wait for capacitor discharge
STEPPERMOTOR DRIVE
CODE 7720
current adjust
SUPPLY ROLLER
4
C
B 0 8
power error
drive enable
C
STEPPERMOTOR DRIVE
CODE 7720
current adjust
TAKE-UP ROLLER
4
0 8
C
power error
drive enable
D
POWER INTERFACE
CODE 7722
power error
current adjust
HEAT-FILTER
current adjust
FLY-WHEEL
current adjust
DOWSER
current adjust
FILM-SKATE
DOWSER active
HEAT-FILTER active
FILM-SKATE active
FLY-WHEEL active
XENON active
SOUND active
E
STEPPERMOTOR DRIVE
CODE 7720
current adjust
SHUTTER MOTOR
4
0 8
C
power error
drive enable
F
STEPPERMOTOR DRIVE
CODE 7720
current adjust
FOCUS MOTOR
4
0 8
LAYOUT UPPER CHASSIS
POWER STAGES
C
power error
drive enable
G
PULLDOWN MOT. DRIVE
CODE 7721
current adjust
BOOST
current adjust
RUN
current adjust
STAND
BY
SYNCRO
TEMP
CURRENT
U>90V
ZERO
OK
4
0 8
C
4
0 8
C
4
0 8
C
DOCUMENT
T
FLYWHEEL MOT DRIVE
CODE 7725
speed adjust
FLYWHEEL
MOTOR
µP-TALLY
D.208.9.0122
MODIFIED 19-06-02 dh

H
SPOOLING INTERFACE
CODE 7710
TP1
tension
supply spooling
tension
take-up spooling
FAST-A
FAST-B
TEN-A1
TEN-A2
TEN-B1
TEN-B2
I
OPERATION LOGIC
CODE 7706
4 0 8
0 8
C
loop
adjust
PREPARED
FILMSHOE
FILMSKATE
FILMLOOP
SHUTTER
PULLDOWN
SM DRIVERS
SPOOLING
FILM LACING
K
COUNTER
CODE 7716
L
MACHINE CONT. UNIT
CODE 7715
DIP-SWITCH
SETTING
DS1-1
DS1-8
DS2-1
DS2-2
M
MACHINE INTERFACE
CODE 7711
SYNC REF.
AVAILABLE
SYNC REF.
MAINS
SYNC REF.
EXTERNAL
SYNC REF.
VIDEO
LAYOUT LOWER CHASSIS
LOGIC STAGES
N
FREQUENCY PROC.
CODE 7704
4
C
4
0 8
C
4
SW-4
SW-5
SW-6
SW-7
0 8
C
35MM / 4PERF
ACTIVE
step adjust
35mm/4perf
step adjust
35mm/3perf
or 16mm
µP-check1
µP-check2
STEP GENERATOR
CODE 7705 O
heatfilter /
max step speed
adjust
CONTINUOUS
OPERATION
µP-CHECK1
µP-CHECK2
STEP-
ERROR 0
SHUTTER/FOCUS CONT.
CODE 7709 P
4
0 8
C
DOCUMENT
SHUTTER
READY
TP1-1
TP2-1
shutter
setting
Q
CURRENT CONTROL
CODE 7707
D.208.9.0123.V
MODIFIED 11-06-03 dh
STEP-1
STEP-2
STEP-3
STEP-4
STEP-5
STEP-6
STEP-7
STEP-8
STANDBY
RUN
BOOST

S
CONTROL INTERFACE
CODE 7719
SOUND
TALLY
START
TALLY
FOCUS &
FRAMING
REMOTE
DOWSER
COMMAND
LAYOUT CHASSIS
AUDIO POWER & CONTROL INTERFACE
ANALOGUE
POWER
-12VDC
ANALOGUE
POWER
+12VDC
CURRENT MEASURE
LED2 / LAMP16mm
100mV ≈ 100mA
CURRENT MEASURE
LED1
100mV ≈ 100mA
CURRENT
ADJUST
LAMP 16mm
CURRENT
ADJUST
LED 2 (ANA)
CURRENT
ADJUST
LED 1 (DIG)
CONTROL INTERFACE AUDIO POWER
R
AUDIO POWER
CODE 7723
DOCUMENT
D.208.9.0133
MODIFIED 02-03-99 dh

cable 25
POWER B
to motherboard
pin1
pin2
pin3
pin4
pin5
pin6
+80V
0V
+44V
0V
+24V
0V
pin7 15VAC
pin6
pin5 15VAC
pin4
pin3
pin2
pin1
0VAC
0VAC
9VAC
0VAC
9VAC
cable 44
AUDIO POWER
to audio power PCB
SCREW CLAMP BLOCK
power supply connections
inside power chassis
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
CRIMP TERMINAL
power supply connections
inside power chassis
1
2
3
24
SE
230V output N
230V output L
SECURITY EARTH
5 230V FUSE
cables
from rectifier
SE
P PROJECTOR
N PROJECTOR
P LAMPHOUSE
N LAMPHOUSE
REMOTE A
REMOTE B
230V SWITCHED
230V SWITCHED
DC +
DC -
SECURITY EARTH
SCREW CLAMP BLOCK
rectifier/lamphouse connections
outside power chassis
+
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
projector mains
SE
P PROJECTOR
N PROJECTOR
P LAMPHOUSE
N LAMPHOUSE
REMOTE A
REMOTE B
230V SWITCHED
230V SWITCHED
DC +
DC -
SE
clamp 14 (20V)
cables
to lamphouse
The electronic chassis
fan runs on 110VAC
clamp 17 (130V)
mains
voltage
setting
according
to list below
SCREW CLAMP BLOCK
primary transformer connections
outside power chassis
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING TABLE
mains voltage
SECURITY EARTH
18
connection P
(brown cable)
SONDOR NOVA
CLAMP PINNING
MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING
SE TRANSFORMER
primary 0V
primary 10V
primary 15V
primary 20V
primary 30V
primary 40V
primary 130V
primary 260V
connection N
blue cable)
100 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 17
110 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 17
115VAC CLAMP 13 CLAMP 17
120 VAC CLAMP 12 CLAMP 17
130 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 17
220 VAC CLAMP 16 CLAMP 18
230 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 18
240 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 18
250 VAC CLAMP 13 CLAMP 18
260 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 18
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
(blue)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(red)
(amber)
29. 5. 97 dh
18. 02. 98 dh
O.208.8.0037

mains input
P PROJECTOR
2
mains input
N PROJECTOR
3
service mains
input
mains output
unswitched
FUSE TABLE
mains input
selector switch
(to enable service
mains input)
mains voltage
F1
F2
100 - 130VAC 220 - 260VAC
FUSE F1 8AT slow 4AT slow
FUSE F2 8AT slow 4AT slow
FUSE F3 3.15AT slow 3.15AT slow
FUSE F4 4AT slow 4AT slow
FUSE F5 5AT slow 5AT slow
FUSE F6 2AT slow 2AT slow
MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING TABLE
mains voltage
connection P
(brown cable)
connection N
blue cable)
100 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 17
110 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 17
115VAC CLAMP 13 CLAMP 17
120 VAC CLAMP 12 CLAMP 17
130 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 17
220 VAC CLAMP 16 CLAMP 18
230 VAC CLAMP 15 CLAMP 18
240 VAC CLAMP 14 CLAMP 18
250 VAC CLAMP 12 CLAMP 18
260 VAC CLAMP 11 CLAMP 18
mains switch
with lamp
Fan
110VAC
9.5W
mains filter
3A / 6A
SE
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
mains voltage
setting drawn
for 230VAC
10
0V
10V
15V
20V
30V
40V
130V
260V
orange
55VAC/3.5A
orange
brown
33VAC/4A
brown
amber
20VAC/4A
amber
black
230VAC/1.7A
black
grey
15VAC/0.5A
0V
yellow
15VAC/0.5A
grey
green
9VAC/2A
green
green
9VAC/2A
green
REC1
REC2
REC3
F3
F4
F5
20
PULLDOWN POWER
80VDC
21
22
STEPPER MOTOR
POWER
44VDC
23
24
SOLENOID POWER
25VDC
25
F6
5 5
SPOOLINGS / MAINS
230VAC
26
AUDIO POWER
27
28
EXCITER LAMP / LED
SONDOR NOVA
POWER SUPPLY
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
3
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
PL25
POWER-B
+80V
0V
+44V
0V
+24V
0V
PL13
MAINS SYNC
15VAC
15VAC
PL45
AUDIO POWER
drawn
revision
to
motherboard-A
L.208.5.0288
230VAC
mains
output
transformed
PL49
230VAC
spooling-A
PL50
230VAC
spooling-B
PL48
230VAC
Power-A
to
motherboard-A
L.208.5.0288
29
1
2
15VAC
0V to Audio power
3
4
15VAC
9VAC
PCB
L.208.1.0272
30
31
5
6
7
9VAC
9VAC
9VAC
EXCITER LAMP / LED
32
SCREW CLAMP
CRIMP TERMINAL
5
5
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
4
3
1
3
2
(in case of no Audio power PCB)
01.04.97 dh
11.06.98 dh
H.208.8.0064

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS OVERVIEW U.208.9.E088.W
NAME CODE LOCATED SOFTW. CPU SOFTW. PLD FUSE NO. PER UNIT COMMENT
KEYBOARD A L.208.6.0286 7712 CONTROL PANEL 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
KEYBOARD B L.208.6.0286 7713 CONTROL PANEL 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
KEYBOARD ENCODER L.208.6.0284 7714 CONTROL PANEL 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
KEYBOARD CONTROLLER L.208.6.0285 7717 CONTROL PANEL MCK MCU 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
LOGIC POWER SUPPLY 7724 CHASSIS POS A 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE L.208.4.0273 7720 CHASSIS POS B 2AT slow 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE L.208.4.0273 7720 CHASSIS POS C 2AT slow 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
POWER INTERFACE L.208.4.0274 7722 CHASSIS POS D 4AT slow 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE L.208.4.0273 7720 CHASSIS POS E 2AT slow 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE L.208.4.0273 7720 CHASSIS POS F 2AT slow 0 - 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
PULLDOWN MOTOR DRIVE 7721 CHASSIS POS G 6.3AT slow 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
SPOOLING INTERFACE L.208.3.0281 7710 CHASSIS POS H TEN, FSP 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
OPERATION LOGIC L.208.5.0277 7706 CHASSIS POS I EDC, SFR 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
FILM COUNTER L.208.5.0324 7716 CHASSIS POS K MCC MCU 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
MACHINE CONTROL UNIT L.208.5.0323 7715 CHASSIS POS L MCM MCU 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
MACHINE INTERFACE L.208.5.0282 7711 CHASSIS POS M MIL, 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
FREQUENCY PROCESSOR L.208.5.0275 7704 CHASSIS POS N SCCN, FDEN, FDIN 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
STEP GENERATOR L.208.5.0276 7705 CHASSIS POS O STGE STG 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
SHUTTER / FOCUS CONTROL L.208.5.0280 7709 CHASSIS POS P SDL, SCD 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
CURRENT CONTROL L.208.5.0278 7707 CHASSIS POS Q CSLN BTR 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
AUDIO POWER L.208.1.0272 7723 CHASSIS POS R 2A/0.5AT slow 0 - 1 NEEDED FOR SOUND
CONTROL INTERFACE L.208.5.0294 7719 CHASSIS POS S CIL 0 - 1 FOR CHANGE OVER
FLYWHEEL MOTOR DRIVE L.208.5.0307 7725 CHASSIS POS T FWNO 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
MOTHERBOARD A L.208.5.0288 7728 BACKPANEL CHASSIS 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
AF-MOTHERBOARD L.200.1.0289 7732 BACKPANEL CHASSIS 0 - 1 NEEDED FOR SOUND 16MM
SPOOLING SENSOR L.106.3.0073 7607 SPOOLING SENSOR 2 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
DC SPOOLING CONTROL BOARD L.106.3.0115 7640 SPOOLING CHASSIS 1.6AT slow 2 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
DC SPOOLING POWER BOARD L.106.3.0116 7641 SPOOLING CHASSIS 2 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
LAMPHOUSE RELAY BOARD L.208.9.0297 7731 LAMPHOUSE 2x1.6AT slow 1 STANDARD EQUIPPMENT
REMOTE POWER SUPPLY 7725 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL 0 - 1 NEEDED FOR REMOTE PANEL
RS422 SWITCHER L.208.5.0292 7718 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL 0 - 1 1 REM. PAN. FOR 2 PROJECTORS
CHANGE OVER BOX 7730 0 - 1 FOR CHANGE OVER
INTERFACE FOR SLAVE DISPLAY L.334.5.0249 7734 ON BACKPANEL CHASSIS 0 - 1 NEEDED FOR SLAVE DISPLAY
SUBBOARD FOR FRAME PULSE L.208.5 0291 7735 SUBBOARD POS P SCD 0 - 1 NEEDED FOR TELECINE FRAME PULSE
4.10.06

12.10.05
LED INDICATIONS OVERVIEW U.208.9.E089.V
BOARD NAME LOCATED LED NAME COL INDICATION
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE CHASSIS POS B,C,E,F POWER ERROR RED FAILURE OF 44VDC POWER OR FUSE
DRIVE ENABLE YEL DRIVE IS ENABLED
POWER INTERFACE CHASSIS POS D POWER ERROR RED FAILURE OF 25V DC POWER OR FUSE
DOWSER ACT YEL DOWSER ACTIVATED (OPEN)
HEATFILTER YEL HEATFILTER ACTIVATED (OPEN)
FLY WHEEL YEL FLYWHEEL CLUTCH ACTIVATED
FILMSKATE YEL FILMSKATE NO PRESSURE
XENON YEL XENON LIGHT SWITCHED ON
SOUND YEL SOUND SWITCHED ON
PULLDOWN MOTOR DRIVE CHASSIS POS G SYNCRO RED DRIVE FAILURE, SYNC ERROR
TEMP RED DRIVE FAILURE, OVERTEMPERATURE
CURRENT RED DRIVE FAILURE, OVERCURRENT
U

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SWITCH SETTINGS / ADJUSTMENTS OVERVIEW U.208.9.E090.V
BOARD NAME LOCATED NAME TYPE FUNCTION FACT. ADJ.
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE POS B,C,F CURRENT ADJ HEX-SW STEPPER MOTOR CURRENT ADJUST 0=1A, F=2A A
POS E CURRENT ADJ HEX-SW STEPPER MOTOR CURRENT ADJUST 0=1A, F=2A F
POWER INTERFACE POS D DOWSER DIP-1 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF DOWSER ON
HEATFILTER DIP-2 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF HEATFILTER ON
FLY WHEEL DIP-3 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF FLY WHEEL ON
FILMSKATE DIP-4 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF FILMSKATE ON
XENON DIP-5 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF XENON RELAY ON
SOUND DIP-6 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF SOUND RELAY ON
IGNITION DIP-7 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF IGNITION RELAY ON
PILOT DIP-8 AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF PILOTLAMP ON
HEATFILTER POT P1 CURRENT ADJUST HEATFILTER MIN NOISE
FLY WHEEL POT P2 CURRENT ADJUST FLY WHEEL MIN NOISE
DOWSER POT P3 CURRENT ADJUST DOWSER MIN NOISE
FILMSKATE POT P4 CURRENT ADJUST FILMSKATE MIN NOISE
PULLDOWN MOTOR DRIVE POS G BOOST ADJ HEX-SW MOTOR CURRENT SETTING IN BOOST MODE PROTOCOL (C/D)
RUN ADJ HEX-SW MOTOR CURRENT SETTING IN RUN MODE PROTOCOL (A/B)
STAND-BY ADJ HEX-SW MOTOR CURRENT SETTING IN STANDBY MODE 8
FLYWHEEL MOTOR DRIVE POS T MOTOR SPEED P1 ADJUSTMENT OF MOTOR SPEED 24FPS
SPOOLING INTERFACE POS H TENSION LL DIP-1 SWITCHES FOR TENSION CONTROL ON
TENSI0N HL DIP-2 FUNCTIONS ACCORDING TO SPECIAL DESCRIPTION OFF
TENSION HH DIP-3 HIGH FILM TENSION (FOR SERVICE ONLY) ON
FASTSPOOL-A DIP-4 FASTSPOOL-A (SERVICE ONLY) ON
FASTSPOOL-B DIP-5 FASTSPOOL-B (SERVICE ONLY) ON
OPERATE DIP-6 MANUAL TAPE PULL-UP (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
DIP-7 NOT USED OFF
DUMP DIP-8 MANUAL DUMP (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
UPPER SPOOL POT P2 FILMTENSION AT PLAY SPEED (SUPPLY SPOOL) 4.5N
LOWER SPOOL POT P1 FILMTENSION AT PLAY SPEED (TAKE-UP SPOOL) 4.5N
OPERATION LOGIC POS I FILMSHOE DIP-1 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF FILMSHOE NOT CLOSED ON
FILMSKATE DIP-2 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF FILMSKATE NOT CLOSED ON
FILMLOOP DIP-3 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF FILMLOOP NOT READY ON
SHUTTER DIP-4 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF SHUTTER NOT READY ON
PULLDOWN DIP-5 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF PULLDOWN ERROR ON
SM DRIVER DIP-6 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF DRIVER ERROR ON
SPOOLING DIP-7 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF SPOOLING ERROR ON
FILM LACING DIP-8 ENABLE RESTRICTION IF NO FILM LACED ON
LOOP ADJUST HEX-SW ADJUSTMENT OF AUTOMATIC LOOP SETTING 8
35MM: 0=3FR,F=1.5FR / 16MM: 0=8FR,F=4FR
SM-EN SW9 STEPPING MOTORS ENABLE (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
16MM SW10 PROJECTOR IN FORMAT 16MM (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
MACHINE CONTROL UNIT POS L RAMP ADJ DIP1-1 ON-ON-ON RP1 ON-ON-OFF RP2 ON-OFF-ON RP3 ON
RP1 FAST DIP1-2 ON-OFF-OFF RP4 OFF-ON-ON RP5 OFF-ON-OFF RP6 OFF
RP8 SLOW DIP1-3 OFF-OFF-ON RP7 OFF-OFF-OFF RP8 OFF
SPEED ADJ DIP1-4 ON-ON-ON 250 ON-ON-OFF 230 ON-OFF-ON 200 ON
35MM IN FPS DIP1-5 ON-OFF-OFF 170 OFF-ON-ON 140 OFF-ON-OFF 110 OFF
DIP1-6 OFF-OFF-ON 80 OFF-OFF-OFF 50 OFF
DIP1-7 OFF
BIPHASE INPUT DIP1-8 ON =10 PULSES/FRAME, OFF = 2 PULSES/FRAME OFF
DIP2 DIP2-1 ... DIP-8 NOT USED OFF

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SWITCH SETTINGS / ADJUSTMENTS OVERVIEW U.208.9.E090.V
BOARD NAME LOCATED NAME TYPE FUNCTION FACT. ADJ.
MACHINE INTERFACE POS M SET-A DIP-1 OFF = DOWSER CLOSED IN HIGHSPED ON
SET-B DIP-2 OFF = DOWSER CLOSED IN REVERSE ON
SYNC DIP-3 SYNC SELECTOR ON = EXT, OFF = VIDEO OFF
5VDC DIP-4 5VDC FOR AUDIO CONTROL ON
DOWSER RESET DIP-5 OFF FOR DOWSER RESET AT STANDSTILL ON
AUDIO-GND DIP-6 GND FOR AUDIO CONTROL ON
DOWSER LAMP J1 A: DOWSER SETTING, B: DOWSER STATUS A
FREQUENCY PROCESSOR POS N STEP ADJUST 16 HEX-SW STEP ADJUSTMENT AT 16MM PROTOCOL
STEP ADJUST 35 HEX-SW STEP ADJUSTMENT AT 35MM PROTOCOL
HEATFILTER HEX-SW HEATFILTER OPENS RECHING SPEED: PROTOCOL
5FPS 0/4/8/C 10FPS 1/5/9/D
20FPS 2/6/A/D 40FPS 3/7/B/F
MAX STEP SPEED CHANGE FROM STEP TO CONT MODE
25.5FPS 0/1/2/3 30.5FPS 4/5/6/7
40.5FPS 8/9/A/B 50.5FPS C/D/E/F
SPROCKET DIP-4 ON=PULLDOWN 3PERF / OFF=PULLDOWN 16MM PROTOCOL
HEATFILTER DIP-6 ON=HEATFILTER CLOSES IN CONT MODE ON
SYNC TOP SPEED DIP-7 ON=SYNC TO 30.5FPS / OFF=SYNC TOP 25.5FPS OFF
STEP GENERATOR POS O SPROCKET DIP-3 ON=PULLDOWN 16MM / OFF=PULLDOWN 3PERF PROTOCOL
SHUTTER/FOCUS CONTROL POS P SHUTTER-EN DIP-1 ON= SHUTTER ENABLE (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
SHUTTER SET-A DIP-2 NOT USED ON
SHUTTER SET-B DIP-3 CLOSED FOR SCANNER MODE ENABLED ON
SHUTTER SET-C DIP-4 CLOSED FOR SCANNER MODE ENABLED ON
SHUTTER U/D DIP-5 ON = SHUTTER REVOLUTION DOWN ON
FOCUS SET-D DIP-6 ON = AUTOMATIC FOCUS MOVEMENT DISABLED OFF
FOCUS SET-E DIP-7 ON = MANUAL FOCUS SWITCH DISABLED ON
FOCUS SET-F DIP-8 ON = FASTER FOCUS MOVEMENT BY WHEEL ON
SHUTTER PHASE P1 PHASE OF SHUTTER PULSE & SHUTTER CLOCK SEE SETTINGS
SUTTER DELAY HEX-SW ADJUSTMENT OF SHUTTER POSITION IN STEP PROTOCOL
CURRENT CONTROL POS Q SW1-A DIP-1 CURRENT SELECT STAND-BY (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
SW2-B DIP-2 CURRENT SELECT RUN (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
SW3-C DIP-3 CURRENT SELECT BOOST (SERVICE ONLY) OFF
16/35MM DIP-4 ON IF MACHINE IS 16/35MM ON
16MM DIP-5 OFF FOR AUTOMATIC SWITCHING 16/35MM OFF
LAMPS DIP-6 BOOST TRIGGER LAMPS ON/OFF ON
HS CORRECTION DIP-7 ON FOR HALFSTEP CORRECTION ON
BOOST 1 35MM POT P1 ADJUSTMENT BOOST TIMING 35 FWD (LED1) PROTOCOL
BOOST 2 35MM POT P2 ADJUSTMENT BOOST TIMING 35 REV (LED2) PROTOCOL
BOOST 1 16MM POT P5 ADJUSTMENT BOOST TIMING 16 (LED1) PROTOCOL
BOOST 2 16MM POT P6 ADJUSTMENT BOOST TIMING 16 (LED2) PROTOCOL
BOOST 3 16MM POT P7 ADJUSTMENT BOOST TIMING 16 (LED3) PROTOCOL
TO BE CONTINUED UP TO BOOST 8
BOOST 8 16MM POT P12 ADJUSTMENT BOOST TIMING 16 (LED8) PROTOCOL
AUDIO POWER POS R CURRENT LED1 POT P1 CURRENT ADJUST LED DIGITAL PROTOCOL
CURRENT LED2 POT P2 CURRENT ADJUST LED ANALOGUE PROTOCOL
CURRENT LAMP POT P3 CURRENT ADJUST EXCITER LAMP 5.7V
CONTROL POS S DOWSER DELAY SW1 CLOSED: DOWSER OPEN DELAY DISABLED OPEN
INTERFACE MOTOR START SW2 OPEN: "MOTOR START" WHEN RUNNING OPEN
CLOSED: "MOTOR START" WHEN PLAYSPEED
DELAY TIMING POT P1 DOWSER OPENING DELAY ADJUSTMENT MINIMUM
KEYBOARD DECODER CONTROL P. LCD CONTRAST POT P1 ADJUSTMENT FOR CONTRAST OF LCD DISPLAY BEST RESULT
SPOOLING SENSOR SP SENSOR SENSOR TENSION POT P1 SENSOR VOLTAGE RANGE 0-8V
DC SPOOLINC CONTROL SP CHASSIS REVOLUTION POT P1 SPOOLING REVOLUTION SPEED AT PULL UP 180°
TENSION POT P2 FILM TENSION AT LOW TENSION OF SP INTERFACE 2.5N

Electronic Settings and Adjustments
Settings in Electronic Chassis
The electronic chassis is divided into two parts. The upper section houses the power part where the
logics power supply, the audio power supply, the power stages for the stepper motors and the power
stage for the actuators as dowser, heat filter, film skate and flywheel clutch are located.
In the lower section there are the PCBs for logics and controls.
The PCB Positions are named from A to T.
note: Power stages may be plugged-in & out with powered-off machine only.
After power-off wait for capacitor discharge
Logic Power Supply (Position A)
The logic power supply is an OEM product. It is a switch mode technology product with an output
performance of +5VDC/5A, +12VDC/2.5A, -12VDC/0.5A.
All logic PCBs work with this +5VDC. The ±12VDC are used for the spoolings and the fly wheel motor
drive only. The mains input voltage range is between 85 and 264VAC.
The +5V output is adjustable by a potentiometer which is located next to the clamps on the backside of
the power supply. It is factory adjusted to 5.10V.
Stepper Motor Drive (Position B, C, E, F)
The stepper motor drive PCB is the power stage for the following stepper motors:
Position B supply roller
Position C take-up roller
Position E shutter
Position F focus
These four PCBs are identical as well as the motors are. They can be
interchanged for trouble-shooting. The motor and power stage for focus can be
considered as spare parts since they are dispensable for the operation of the
projector.
The drives run on a 44VDC supply. There is a 2A slow fuse on each drive.
If a fuse has blown, the error message SM POWER ERROR is shown in the
display and a red LED lights on the specific PCB.
The motor current is adjusted by a HEX rotary switch. Standard adjustment is A
for drives B,C,F, which corresponds to 1.7A phase current and F for drive E
which corresponds to 2A phase current
For supply.- and take-up roller the current is reduced by 40% in all other function
modes than during film lacing and continuous run where maximum torque is
needed.
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STEPPERMOTOR DRIVE
CODE 7720 0 8
current adjust
4
C
power error
drive enable

Power Interface (Position D)
The power interface drives the actuators.
There are switch mode drivers with potentiometer adjustable normal
current for the heat filter solenoid, the dowser solenoid, the film skate lift
solenoid and the fly wheel clutch.
During an activating time of 1sec a maximum current of 2A is supplied which
is needed for a proper positioning of solenoids. When positioned, the
current is reduced for keeping the position.
This "normal current" is adjusted for best operation and lowest switch mode
noise.
For the fly wheel clutch a reduced current is supplied for 2sec which allows
the fly wheel to slip during acceleration time. With the potentiometer this
reduced current is adjusted. For projectors with fly wheel preacceleration
the current can be adjusted to the maximum.
The Potentiometer have to be readjusted after replacing one of the
actuators only.
The Power Interface is powered by 24VDC.There is a 4A slow fuse on the
PCB. A red LED will light if this fuse has blown.
There are two relays on the PCB for the XENON lamp house and the lamp
IGNITION. An open drain FET drives the PILOT LAMP.
Fly Wheel Motor Drive (Position T)
The fly wheel is driven by a 24V brushless DC motor. The motor is controlled by a
processor with the software FWNO V2.2 (or higher)
The motor drives the fly wheel to nominal speed except the projector runs in
playspeed forward. In playspeed the fly wheel is clutched to the sound drum and
the motor is switched off. Thus the fly wheel is driven by the film.
A red LED "µP Tally" shows the function of the processor:
After switch-on, the LED is flashing in a one-second interval which shows that
the driver stage is ready.
When switching-on sound the motor starts running. The LED will flash once per
motor revolution.
If the motor runs in nominal speed (24fps) the LED will light continuously.
If the motor runs too fast the LED will stay dark.
The motor speed can be adjusted by the potentiometer "SPEED ADJUST" with
laced film over sound drum and machine in stop. Turning the pot clockwise will
speed up the motor. The LED shall light continuously. (adjust carefully, system
reacts delayed)
To check adjustment go into playspeed. If the two damping rollers move up the
fly wheel runs too fast; if they move down it's too slow.
Pull Down Power (Position G)
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D
POWER INTERFACE
CODE 7722
T
FLYWHEEL MOT DRIVE
CODE 7725
power error
current adjust
HEAT-FILTER
current adjust
FLY-WHEEL
current adjust
DOWSER
current adjust
FILM-SKATE
DOWSER active
HEAT-FILTER active
FILM-SKATE active
FLY-WHEEL active
XENON active
SOUND active
speed adjust
FLYWHEEL
MOTOR
µP-TALLY

The power stage for the pull down motor contains three different current settings.
It is powered by 80VDC. For adjustment see section "PICTURE ADJUSTMENT".
Audio Power (Position R)
The Audio Power PCB contains a ±12VDC/0.5A supply and two adjustable current supplies for the
reverse-scan sound device LEDs.
There are two fuses 0.5A slow for the ±12VDC and two 2A slow fuses for the LED current stages.
(LED current adjustment can be seen in the sound reader protocol)
Spooling Interface (Position H)
The spooling interface PCB interfaces between logic level +5VDC of the projector electronics and
+12VDC of the spooling control.
The control and adjustment of 4 different film tensions and a slowdown function in dependence of
spooling revolution speed is controlled by the PCB as well.
For adjustment see special topic "SPOOLING ADJUSTMENTS".
Operation Logic (Position I)
The Operation Logic PCB collects all error messages and forms a 4bit error code for the MCU.
All error signals are indicated by red LEDs. There are DIP switches to override each error signal for
trouble-shooting.
An other stage controls the clock signals for the motor power stages of supply.and
take-up rollers and the pulldown.
In normal operation the clock signal for the rollers comes from the frequency
processor "CLOCK-SM".
The clock signal for the pulldown comes from the step generator "CLOCK-
PULL".
For the static framing the pulldown takes its clock from the MCU "CLOCK2000".
This clock rate is divided for the rollers in a way that the static framing adjustment
keeps the film loops constant. ("CLOCK-STFR".)
For the automatic loop setting after film lacing a adjustable clock package
"CLOCK95" is supplied to the rollers while the pulldown stays in position.
The loop size can be adjusted by a HEX rotary switch between 1.5 and 3 frames.
Normal setting is position 8 for a distance of 20 frames between picture and
sound head 35mm.
Machine Control Unit, MCU (Position L)
The MCU manages the communication between the control panel and the
projector electronics. The key commands are transformed to the signals needed
by the different PCBs. The counter data is sent to the display via the MCU.
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I
OPERATION LOGIC
CODE 7706
4
0 8
C
loop
adjust
PREPARED
FILMSHOE
FILMSKATE
FILMLOOP
SHUTTER
PULLDOWN
SM DRIVERS
SPOOLING
FILM LACING

Further, the MCU generates the Master Clock Signal "CLOCK2000" which is the pilot signal for the film
transport.
There are DIP Switches for the adjustment of max. speed and acceleration ramps:
RAMP SPEED
DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 RAMP DIP4 DIP5 DIP6 35mm 16mm
on on on 1(fast) on on on 250fps 500fps
on on off 2 on on off 230fps 460fps
on off on 3 on off on 200fps 400fps
on off off 4 on off off 170fps 340fps
off on on 5 off on on 140fps 280fps
off on off 6 off on off 110fps 220fps
off off on 7 off off on 80fps 160fps
off off off 8(slow) off off off 50fps 100fps
The frequency of the interlock biphase input signal can be selected between 50Hz for 25fps (2 pulses
per frame) or 250Hz for 25fps (10 pulses per frame).
DIP8 on 250Hz for 25fps / 240Hz for 24fps
DIP8 off 50Hz for 25fps / 48Hz for 24fps
Machine Interface (Position M)
The machine interface contains the control logics for dowser, film skate lift-off, sound muting and fly
wheel clutch.
The input stages for the sync reference signals MAINS, EXTERNAL SYNC and VIDEO SYNC are on this
PCB as well. The sync selection crystal / mains / external is done by the setup. If EXTERNAL is selected
the signal can be either a 50/60Hz Signal fed in to PL12 (external sync) or a video signal connected to
PL14 (video sync). Which of these signals applies is selected by Dip Switch SW3 (sync selector switch)
SW3 off for video; SW3 on for external.
The interlock biphase input signals SYNC1 - SYNC4 are selected by the control signals COMMAND-A/B
and wired as Signal BIPHASE-IN-R/S to the MCU.
There are DIP Switches to set the dowser mode.
DIP1 DIP2 Dowser
off off open in projection speed forward only
off on open in projection speed forward and reverse
on off open in all speeds speed forward only
on on open in all speeds forward and reverse
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Frequency Processor (Position N)
On the frequency processor there is a frequency processing stage which
supplies all the different frequencies for the projector operation and a frequency
detection stage which generates signals according to defined projector speeds.
The pilot signal for all film movement "CLOCK2000" is generated by the MCU. It is
2000Hz at a speed of 25fps.
CLOCK2000 is divided by 8 for the biphase output 250Hz, by 20 for the biphase
output 100Hz and by 40 for the biphase output 50Hz.
The same 50Hz CLOCK50 is used on the shutter control PCB for synchronising
the shutter speed.
The division by 80 is for the signal STEP-ENABLE which enables the pulldown of
one frame in the filmgate as soon as supply.- and take-up rollers have moved the
film by one frame.
For the supply.- and take-up rollers the CLOCK2000 is divided by 2 for 35mm
which is 1'000Hz at 25fps or divided by 5 for 16mm which is 400Hz at 25fps.
For the pulldown motor in continuous mode the CLOCK2000 is multiplied by 5 in
a PLL circuit. This CLOCK-CONT 10'000Hz at 25fps are additionally processed on
the step generator PCB.
There is a 50MHz quartz oscillator which supplies the mother frequency for
different signals used for timed processing.
A programmable 8bit counter supplies the frequency for the step generating
circuit which is on the step generator PCB. The divider can by programmed by two rotary HEX switches,
one for 35mm, the other for 16mm. The CLOCK-ROM frequency is adjustable between 481kHz and
562kHz; it finally defines the time of one picture transport in step mode.
For adjustment see section "PICTURE ADJUSTMENT"
Further signals divided of the 50MHz Oscillator are:
CLOCK195K frequency detection circuit FAST on frequency processor PCB
CLOCK98K frequency detection circuit PLAYSPEED on frequency processor PCB
CLOCK12.2K frequency detection circuit HEATSPEED on frequency processor PCB
CLOCK6100 switch mode processing of STEP-ENABLE/STEP-TRIGGER on step generator PCB
CLOCK95 clock for automatic loop setting on operation logic PCB
CLOCK1.5 clock for dynamic framing on step generator PCB
On the frequency detection stage different running speeds are detected to control following functions:
Signal on off Function
RUNNING > 1fps Dowser opening
PLAYSPEED 23.6 - 25.8 Shutter Synchronising, sound mute
FAST 50.5fps 38fps Switch over step-cont-step, motor drive current
HEATSPEED adjustable Heat filter opening
There is a rotary HEX switch for the setting of HEATFILTER, which opens the heat filter.
The switch positions correspond to the following opening speeds:
0=5fps, 3=6fps, 5=7fps, 6=8fps, 7=9fps, 8=10fps, 9=12fps, A=14fps, B=17fps, C=22fps, D=32fps,
E=55fps, F=200fps.
Step Generator (Position O)
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FREQUENCY PROC.
CODE 7704
35MM ACTIVE
4
0 8
C
4
C
4
0 8
C
step adjust
35mm
step adjust
16mm
heatfilter
adjust

The step generator manages the movement of the pulldown motor in step mode, cont mode and the
dynamic framing.
STEP MODE means the projector runs in projection speed which is between 0 and 50fps, where the film
is moved in the filmgate picture by picture.
CONT MODE means the projector runs in highspeed, more than 50fps, the pulldown roller runs
continuously.
DYNAMIC FRAMING means the horizontal position of the picture is adjusted while the projector runs in
step mode.
STATIC FRAMING means the horizontal position of the picture is adjusted while the projector is in
standstill.
step control
On a step control stage the start signal for the step STEP-COM is created.
The frequency divider PCB sends the signal STEP-ENABLE as soon as supply.- and take-up rollers have
moved the film by one frame. This signal is memorised in a flip-flop. As soon as the shutter blade has
completely cut-off the light in the filmgate the signal STEP-TRIGGER comes from the shutter control PCB
and sets a flip-flop for the command STEP-COM whereas the memorised STEP-ENABLE is cleared.
For positioning the shutter a signal STEPERROR-0 is created. Therefore the difference between STEP-
ENABLE and STEP-TRIGGER is measured. Steperror-0 means that the step is executed less than
2msec or 1/20frame after it is enabled.
step generator
The step generator part is a circuit which generates the control pulses for the pulldown motor in step
mode. A 16bit counter is clocked by the adjustable signal CLOCK-ROM from the frequency processor.
The counter addresses an EPROM which contains the acceleration curves for the motor. (EPROM
software STG V..)
The pulldown motor runs in "halfstep mode". 400 clock pulses make one revolution. In 35mm mode one
picture step is executed by 50 pulses; in 16mm mode 25 pulses.
If the step is completed the signal STEP-END stops the counter and enables the step control stage the
for the next step.
In the dynamic framing mode a different acceleration curve is selected with one pulse more or less than
the normal step. This will shift the picture position in the filmgate with a repetition rate of max 0.7sec.
At the beginning of the step the signal BOOST-TRIGGER is sent to the current control PCB to activate
the boost current.
cont mode
At a speed of more than 50.5fps the signal FAST and STEP-0 enable the step-cont switching. As soon
as the signal STEP-COM is active, the CLOCK-CONT will set the step/cont flip-flop which sends the
signal CONT. The clock pulses for the pulldown motor are switched-over to the CLOCK-CONT. A counter
counts the CLOCK-CONT and sends a signal for every 50 clock pulses (1 frame).
In step mode the CLOCK-CONT runs between 1100Hz and 1200Hz at 35mm. The signal CONT makes a
PLL to synchronise to the CLOCK-CONT signal from the frequency processor.
At a speed of less than 38fps the signal FAST changes to low. As soon as the 50-pulse counter sends
the signal for a completed frame, the clock pulses for the pulldown motor are switched-over to the step
mode pulses from the EPROM.
Shutter / Focus Control (Position P)
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The shutter / focus control PCB controls the speed of the shutter motor and detects the position of the
shutter blade for the pulldown.
If the projector is equipped with the optional focus motor, this unit is controlled by the PCB as well.
shutter
When initialising the film lacing, the signal OPERATE enables a PLL which runs up and synchronises to
the SHUTTER FREE RUN FREQUENCY which is 10.2kHz.
This frequency is generated by a 10.444Mhz crystal.
As soon as the projector runs in playspeed (23.6 - 25.8fps) the PLL locks to a frequency which is 0.5%
higher than the actual play speed.
This is for the exact positioning of the shutter. The shutter runs slightly faster than the projector until the
shutter position pulse STEP-TRIGGER comes less than 2msec after the signal STEP-ENABLE. Then the
signal STEPERROR-0 switches the PLL to the exact running frequency.
shutter setting
An optical mark sensor detects the position of the shutter blade. The signal SHUTTER-POS is delayed by
a programmable counter which is clocked by the SHUTTER-CLOCK. The delay time of this signal STEP-
TRIGGER can be adjusted by a rotary HEX switch "shutter setting", which is travel ghost adjustment.
shutter phase adjustment
(available with PCB No. L.208.5.0280.X)
After an exchange of shutter motor or shutter sensor, the phase of shutter pulse has to be adjusted with
the help of an oscilloscope.
Connect probe of channel 1 to testpoint Test1-1 (shutter pulse), probe 2 to testpoint Test1-3
(shutterclock). Trigger to channel1, time adjust 20µsec per square.
Run machine playspeed in dump mode. With Potentiometer P1 (shutter phase adjustment) shift the
rising edge so that it correspond with the falling edge of the shutter clock signal (±90°).
focus
shutter pulse
Test1-1
shutter clock
Test1-3
±90°
There is an automatic focus operation which moves the lens into working position when the film is laced,
and moves it back when the film is unlaced. This movement is necessary at 16mm to enable opening of
film skate With some lens / projection distance combination it is necessary at 35mm as well.
This automatic focus movement can be switched-off with DIP switch SW6
For the focus adjustment by encoder wheel a pack of pulses is sent to the focus motor for each encoder
increment. With DIP switch SW8 closed the adjustment steps are bigger than with SW8 opened.
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360°
rising edge of shutter pulse
to be within this area

After power switch-on the circuit needs 15sec for calibration; during this time the motorised focus
movement is disabled and the shutter motor will not start.
Before switching off the projector the focus has to be in outer position (by film unlacing) since the
calibration refers to this out position. Otherwise the first move into working position will be wrong and the
focus will have to be positioned manually.
The Spooling System
see block diagram H.208.3.0079
Principle
The Spooling System consists of two identical circuits, one for supply, one for take-up.
One circuit consists of the spooling sensor which detects the film tension in every function mode, the
DC Spooling Control PCB which does the motor control and the DC Spooling Power PCB which is the
power amplifier for the motor.
The Spooling Interface PCB interfaces between the Projector electronics and the spoolings.
Spooling sensor
The spooling sensor does the conversion from a mechanical movement of the sensor roller to an
analogue voltage which will finally control the motor torque and so the film tension.
On the movable part of the sensor there is a magnet mounted. On the sensor PCB which is fixed, there
is a hall sensor which detects the magnetic field of the magnet.
After switch-on the sensor does a self-calibrating. During calibration which lasts about 5 sec. the sensor
roller must stay in its end position. A counter starts counting (IC 1). The counter outputs are connected
with a D/A-convertor (IC 2) which supplies an increasing voltage as long as IC 1 counts up. As soon as
the two voltages on the amplifier inputs (IC 3, Pin 9/10) are the same, the comparator (IC 1, Pin 1, 2, 3)
resets flip-flop (IC 4) and the counter stops counting; the sensor is calibrated which is shown by the
LED on the sensor PCB.
DC Spooling Control PCB
The Signal pull up coming from the spooling interface will activate the spoolings.
The relay brake on the attracts, which connects the motor with power. A timer (IC 4) starts running. The
discharging of C24 effects a soft start of the switch mode controller (IC 15). The motor starts running in
the memorised (IC 3) direction. The tacho generator of the motor generates a DC voltage which will be
rectified and amplified by IC 1. This voltage cares for a constantly slow revolution speed during film pull
up. The revolution speed for pulling up is adjusted by P1.
After 3 sec the timer output Q19 (IC 4,Pin11) will change to high level, the flip-flop (IC 3, Pin 1) will
change its output, which causes a direction change. After another 12 sec the output Q20 (IC 4, Pin 12)
together with the signal sensor "0"-pos. create the signal tape end which switches the motor off. If
during the pull up procedure the sensor is moved (by the film that is attracted) the comparator (IC 2, Pin
5, 6, 7) changes to high level which means sensor is out of "0"-position. After a delay of 1.2 sec which is
done by the timer (IC 6) the signal pulled up indicates that the sensor stays in working position. switch
mode controller (IC 15) changes from constant speed operation to servo operation, now the torque will
be controlled by the sensor only.
An analogue signal A/B-TENSION coming from the spooling interface is added to the sensor signal
to reduce the film tension in standstill or to increase it in highspeed on the taking-up spooling.
As soon as the sensor moves back into "0"-position the signal tape end will switch off the motors.
Power Stage
With unlaced film the relay A "brake" switches a 0.47Ω power resistance over the two motor poles;
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the motor is braked. If the spooling is activated the relay switches the motor to power.
Relay B "reverse" controls the revolution direction of the motor.
There is a 0.1Ω shunt in the motor current path which measures the current. The motor current is
limited to 5A.
Transformer Tr 1 on the Power PCB transfers the pulse switch mode signal of 40 kHz galvanically
isolated to the power switcher T1. T2 is for the dynamic commutation which does by-pass the mutual
induction of the motor to the supply power.
Spooling Interface
The spooling interface PCB interfaces between logic level +5VDC of the projector electronics and
+12VDC of the spooling control.
Each spooling control PCB delivers a signal ANA-SPEED coming from the tacho generator which
offers information about the revolution speed of the motor.
A comparator stage creates the speed signal SPEED-1 and SPEED-2.
The signal SPEED-2 creates in dependence of running direction the signal FASTSPOOL which will
reduce the projectors running speed.
The spooling interface sends an analogue signal A/B-TENSION to the Spooling Control PCB which will
increase or decrease the film tension in various function modes. so is the film tension in standstill
automatically reduced. In highspeed operation the film tension of the taking-up spooling is increase to
obtain a tight reel. The signal SPEED-1 will reduce the tension on the supplying spooling.
Spooling Adjustment
Spooling Sensor (see layout D.208.3.0128)
The spooling sensor supplies a sensor voltage of 8.0VDC in
end position.
(The sensor arm can manually be pushed into end position
where the sensor lever touches the sensor arm rubber
stop).
The sensor voltage can be adjusted with P1.
(note: Before adjusting P2 make sure that the sensor is well
calibrated. After calibration the sensor voltage must be
between 0.0 and 0.3 VDC with the sensor arm in rest
position)
Spooling Control Board (see layout D.208.3.0129)
adjust sensor voltage
with P1
to 8.0V at TP Uout
The sense of rotation of the spoolings is memorised. After a switch-off the motors will start turning in the
previous sense. The spoolings will turn for about 180°. If the film is not yet laced then, the sense of
revolution will change automatically.
Further the revolution direction can be programmed for exclusive clock.- or counterclockwise revolution.
SETTING DIP SWITCHES DS1 DS2 DS3 DS4
sensorarm rubber stop
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automatic sense detection off off off on
revolution clockwise on off on on
revolution counterclockwise off on on on
A potentiometer P1 "REVOLUTION" is for the motor speed adjustment during pulling-up. (Factory
Adjustment is a revolution of 45° - 60° per second)
A potentiometer P2 "TENSION" is for the basic film tension adjustment. How to adjust film tension is
described below.
Spooling Interface Board
On the spooling interface the controlling of 4 different film tensions is done for different function modes
programmed by Dip Switches:
Switch Setting Projector running mode
Standstill running highspeed highspeed
SW1 SW2 both both supplying taking-up
on on A C B D
off on A C C D
on off B C C D
off off C C C D
SW3 off D D D D
The active film tension is indicated by LEDs for upper and lower spooling:
TENSION FORCE LED1 LED2
Tension A 3N off off
Tension B 3.5N on off
Tension C 4N of on
Tension D 6.5N on on
Two Potentiometers are for the adjustment of the TENSION-C; one for the
upper spooling, one for the lower spooling.
How to adjust them is described below.
Adjustment of Film Tension
The Film Tension is a result of an electronically positioning of the sensor arm
and the applying force of the sensor spring.
The electronically adjustment by Potentiometers defines the position where the sensor stays. The
resulting film tension is a direct function of the spring force in this defined position.
Therefore the spring force has to be checked first.
With the help of the pattern (P.208.F.0048) the film tension can easily be checked and adjusted; it shows
the ideal position of the sensor arm for the tension A, C, D.
To check the spring force lace a film as shown. (For adjustments, the diameter should be the same on
both reels).
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SPOOLING INTERFACE
CODE 7710
TP1
tension
supply spooling
tension
take-up spooling
FAST-A
FAST-B
TEN-A1
TEN-A2
TEN-B1
TEN-B2

Hold one reel and pull the film with a spring balance until the balance shows 4.0N (400g). Check the
position of the sensor arm with the pattern. If it stays not in the 4.0N
position the spring has to be adjusted or eventually replaced.
For the adjustment of the basic tension TENSION-A 3.0N set Dip
Switches on the spooling interface SW8/2/3 to on/on/on.
Lace a film as shown. Hold the film and pull it up by a push onto the
stop button.
Both sensor arms should stay in Position "tension-A 3.0N" of the
pattern. The two spoolings must be in balance.
The basic film tension can be adjusted with P2 "TENSION" on the
spooling baseboard.
For the adjustment of the TENSION-C 4.0N set Dip Switches on the
spooling interface SW8/2/3 to off/off/on.
Both sensor arms should stay in Position "tension-C 4.0N" of the pattern. The two spoolings must be in
balance.
The film TENSION-C can be adjusted with the potentiometers on the
spooling interface.
For the adjustment of the TENSION-D 6.5N set Dip Switches on the
spooling interface SW8/2/3 to off/off/off.
Both sensor arms should stay in Position "tension-D 6.5N" of the
pattern. The two spoolings must be in balance. The film TENSION-D
can be adjusted by rotating the black spring diversion of the spooling
sensor. This spring diversion is mounted with an eccentric screw.
Rotating it will alter the spring force for TENSION-D.
After adjusting the spoolings, set Dip Switches on the spooling
interface S1/2/3 to starting position (Factory adjustment on/off/on)
pattern
tension A 3.0N
tension C 4.0N
tension D 6.5N
NOVA
lower
spooling
sensor
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pattern
pattern

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 35mm
The picture stability is influenced by the following parameters:
• Pressure Skate Adjustment
• Quality of runner strips & pressure skate
• Current Adjustment of RUN / BOOST on Pulldown Motor Drive Pos G
• Adjustment of STEP TIME on Frequency Processor Pos N
• Adjustment of BOOST TIME on Current Control Pos Q
Pulldown Motor Drive (Position G)
The pulldown motor drive PCB is a switchmode power driver for the
Pulldown Stepper motor. It is powered by 80VDC and supplies a current
up to 6A. There are three different current setting:
The STAND-BY current applies in the projector stop mode and in the
continuous running mode.
The RUN current applies in step mode unless Boost current is active.
The BOOST current applies 1msec before a step is executed for a time
between 2msec and 12msec (which is adjusted by a pot on the current
control PCB)
Factory adjustments for the current setting is:
STAND BY Pos 8, RUN Pos B, BOOST Pos C (or D)
Pulldown Errors are indicated by LEDs :
SYNCRO: Loss of Pulses
TEMP: Overtemperatur >85°
CURRENT: Short Circuit
U>90V: Overvoltage U>90V
Frequency Processor (Position N)
A programmable 8bit counter supplies the frequency for the step
generating circuit which is on the step generator PCB.
The divider can by programmed by two rotary HEX switches "STEP
ADJUST", one for 35mm, the other for 16mm.
For 35mm only projectors with 3-perf facility the upper HEX switch is for
35mm 4-per and the lower for 35mm 3-perf.
If the LED 35mm lights the upper HEX switch is active, if the LED is dark
the lower HEX switch is active
The CLOCK-ROM frequency is adjustable between 481kHz and 562kHz;
it finally defines the time of one picture transport in step mode.
With this STEP ADJUST the differencies of film material as film thickness,
shrinkage, and further parameters can be compensated.
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PULLDOWN MOT. DRIVE
CODE 7721 G
N
FREQUENCY PROC.
CODE 7704
current adjust
BOOST
current adjust
RUN
current adjust
STAND
BY
4
0 8
C
4
C
4
SW-4
SW-5
SW-6
SW-7
0 8
C
SYNCRO
TEMP
CURRENT
U>90V
ZERO
OK
35MM / 4PERF
ACTIVE
step adjust
35mm/4perf
step adjust
35mm/3perf
or 16mm
µP-check1
µP-check2
heatfilter /
max step speed
adjust
4
0 8
C
4
0 8
C
4
0 8
C

Current Control (Position Q)
The current control PCB controls the three different current setting STAND BY,
RUN & BOOST of the pulldown motor drive.
Three green LEDs show which current setting is active.
Before a pulldown step is executed the pulldown driver is switched to BOOST
current (C or D). After an adjustable "BOOST TIME" it switches down to RUN
current (B).
About 100msec after a step the current is reduced to STAND BY setting (8).
current setting
C
B
A
9
8
-2
With the 35mm 4-perf only projector there are two potentiometers to adjust the
boost timing. One for forward, one for reverse play. The yellow LEDs
STEP1/STEP2 show which pot has to be adjusted.
With the 35mm 4-perf/3-perf projector there are four potmeters to adjust the boost timing for 3-perf mode
and 8 potmeters to adjust boost timing for 4-perf mode, 4 for playspeed forward and 4 for playspeed
reverse .
With the boost timing adjustment the picture stability can be optimised after the step adjustment is best.
The boost timing can be checked with an oscilloscope. There are Testpoints "BOOST" on the PCB.
Picture Adjustment
adjustable boost timing
ONE PULLDOWN STEP
(one picture transport in step mode)
time [msec]
-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 100
• For the picture adjustment the skate pressure has to be in mid-position.
• Do not do any adjustments with cold motor and cold pulldown drive
(just run the projector in dump mode for several minutes to warm up)
1. Run a film with the preferred filmspeed 24fps or 25fps.
2. Adjust STEP TIME on frequency processor for best stability with the appropriate
Hex Switch
3. Adjust BOOST TIME for best stability with the appropriate Potentiometer
The yellow LED STEP shows which potentiometer has to be adjusted
For the 3-perf version adjust the potentiometer according to the lighting LED, then
do a dynamic framing which will address a further pot to adjust etc...
(for 4-perf do the same in reverse play)
For 35mm 3-perf use the front potentiometer row for 4-perf use the back row.
4. (35mm 4-perf only projector) Run the projector in reverse play;
Adjust BOOST TIME with the appropriate Potentiometer
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Q
CURRENT CONTROL
CODE 7707
STEP-1
STEP-2
STEP-3
STEP-4
STEP-5
STEP-6
STEP-7
STEP-8
STANDBY
RUN
BOOST

Upper spooling sensor unit
LED
calibration
IC 3
TL084
P1
sensor
U out
IC 3
TL084
TP
U out
Pl 61
to dc-spooling
control board
TP
U out
Pl 61
to dc-spooling
control board
Lower spooling sensor unit
P1
sensor
U out
LED
calibration
sensor PCB fixing screw
sensorarm bearing
sensor magnet
magnet fixing
sensor lever
sensor PCB fixing screw
sensorarm rubber stop
Sensorarm in rest position
spring diversion
sensor PCB
this is the sensor rest position where the sensorarm
stays when no film is laced and where the sensor is
calibrated. During switching on the machine the
sensor arm must stay in this position.
In this position the sensor output voltage must be
0.0 - 0.3VDC after calibration
spring bolt
sensor spring
spring adjustment
adjust sensor voltage
with P1
to 8.0V at TP Uout
sensorarm rubber stop
SONDOR NOVA
Layout
spooling sensor unit
Sensorarm in end position
this is the sensor endposition when the
sensorlever touches the sensorarm
rubber stop.
In this position the sensor output voltage
must be 8.0VDC
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
20-01-98 dh
D.208.3.0128

mains transformer
rectifier
motor pinion
DC spooling motor
spooling main axes
DC tacho generator
spooling adapter
fixing nut
rectifier
motor
trafo prim.
DS 1-4
fuse
DC spooling control PCB
L.106.3.0115
P1 revolution
P2 tension
spooling pinion
toothed belt
1
MP5
MP1 MP2
MP4
PL6
MP3
film guide for large spools
spooling plate
PL4
SONDOR NOVA / OMA E
Layout spooling chassis
T1
D3
T2
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
PL1
mains
PL2
PL3
mains power socket
DC power stage PCB
L.106.3.0116
heat sink
DC power stage PCB
L.106.3.0116
drawn
revision
28. 8. 91 dh
20-01-98 dh
D.208.3.0129

NOVA
upper
spooling
sensor
tension A 3.0N
tension C 4.0N
tension D 6.5N
SONDOR NOVA
pattern for spooling
adjustment
NOVA
lower
spooling
sensor
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
tension A 3.0N
tension C 4.0N
tension D 6.5N
drawn
revision
17. 2. 98 dh
P.208.F.0048

RUNNING
MODES
MASTER CLOCK
SPEED
SHUTTER
SPEED
STEP ENABLE
SIGNAL
SHUTTER
PULSE
PULLDOWN
MOTION
>1 fps
STEP
RUNNING (normal film tension, dowser open)
SHUTTER FREE RUN
25.5 rps ≈ 51 fps
adjustable
HEATSPEED (heatfilter open, adjustable)
23.6 fps
PLAYSPEED (shutter locked, sound on)
SHUTTER LOCKED + SHUTTER LOCKED
≈ playspeed +0.5%
STEPERROR-0 25.8 fps
≈ playspeed
FAST
SHUTTER FREE RUN
50.5 fps
ramp
adjustable
25.5 rps ≈ 51 fps
SPEED PROFILE / RUNNING MODES
CONT (filmskate lifted) STEP
topspeed
adjustable
38 fps
DOCUMENT
adjustable
>1 fps
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POS M L0282
MACHINE
INTERFACE
• selects reference input
& signal conditioning
• selects biphase input
& signal conditioning
POS I L0277
OPERATION LOGIC
• accepts error and
safety signals &
creates safety
message for mcu
POS N L0275
FREQUENCY PROC.
• divides biphase
output 100HZ from
master clock for
counter and biphase
output 100Hz
CONTROL PANEL
• generates RS422
format from push button
commands
• accepts and transfers
RS422 commands from
further control panels
• diaplays messages
and & counter
• accepts and transfers
parallel commands
RS422 com.
POS L L0285
MACHINE CONTROL
UNIT MCU
• generates master
clock CLOCK2000 from
RS422 commands
• generates master
clock CLOCK2000 from
biphase interlock signal
• generates static
commands according to
control panel keyboard.
• accepts and
interpretes error and
safety messages
• transfers counter data
to control panel
RS422 com.
POS K L0285
COUNTER
• counts biphase output
100Hz
• converts for different
formats
• detects running speed
• offers parallel data for
slave display
master clock
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
POS N L0275
FREQUENCY PROC.
• generates adjustable
clock for step speed
profile "CLOCK-ROM"
• detects running
speed "FAST" for
step/cont switching
• divides clock cont
from master clock for
speed in cont mode
• divides step enable
from master clock
master clock
framing
master clock
DOCUMENT
POS N L0275
FREQUENCY PROC.
• divides SM clock
from master clock
"clock2000"
• detects mode
running
POS O L0276
STEP GENERATOR
• generates speed
profile for pulldown
motor in step mode.
• controls dynamic
framing
• controls step / cont
switching & generates
status "CONT"
• controls step start
timing
POS O L0276
STEP GENERATOR
• checks shutter
position for constant
loop setting
POS N L0275
FREQUENCY PROC.
• detects running
speed "PLAYSPEED"
for shutter locking
• divides clock 50 from
master clock for
shutter locking
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stat. framing
focus control
POS I L0277
OPERATION LOGIC
• controls current
reduction "idle"
• controls loop setting
• controls clock for
static framing
POS I L0277
OPERATION LOGIC
• switches clock for
static framing
POS Q L0287
CURRENT CONTROL
• controls boost / run /
stby current selection
• controls boost timing
POS P L0280
SHUTTER CONTROL
• sets constant loops at
+0.5% speed (static
sync)
• generates free run
frequency 10.2kHz
• delays shutter
pos.pulse for travel
ghost adjust.
• locks to playspeed
• generates error signal
if not locked
POS P L0280
FOCUS CONTROL
• controls automatic
focus positioning
• generates clock-pack
for remote controlled
focus adjustment
POS B
SM-DRIVE
L0273
POS C
SM-DRIVE
L0273
POS G
PULLDOWN
DRIVE
POS E
SM-DRIVE
L0273
POS F
SM-DRIVE
L0273
shutter position pulse
SUPPLY-ROLLER
STEPPERMOTOR
TAKE-UP-ROLLER
STEPPERMOTOR
PULLDOWN
STEPPERMOTOR
SHUTTER
STEPPERMOTOR
FOCUS
STEPPERMOTOR

SYNC-IN 1
SYNC-IN 2
SYNC-IN 3
MAINS-SYNC
EXTRENAL SYNC
VIDEO SYNC
PL15
PL16
PL17
PL13
PL12
PL14
MCU
RS422
RS422 CONTROLLER
OR SONDOR REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
biphase input 50/100/250Hz at 25fps
high level 4 - 15VDC
low level 0 - 1VDC
biphase input 50/100/250Hz at 25fps
high level 4 - 15VDC
low level 0 - 1VDC
biphase input 50/100/250Hz at 25fps
high level 4 - 15VDC
low level 0 - 1VDC
15VAC from power supply
for REFERENCE
1 - 35Vrms
for REFERENCE
composite video input
for REFERENCE
RS422
CONTROL
PANEL
spooling interface
spooling interface
counter
INPUT/OUTPUT
PARALLEL IN/OUT
6 INPUTS, 6 OUTPUTS
biphase output 50Hz at 25fps
5V TTL
current: sync 10mA, source 100mA
biphase output 100Hz at 25fps
5V TTL
current: sync 10mA, source 100mA
biphase output 250Hz at 25fps
5V TTL
current: sync 10mA, source 100mA
RS422
SONDOR NOVA
Blockdiagram
input / output
PL19
PL20
PL21
CONTROL
PANEL-REMOTE
CONTROL
PANEL-REMOTE
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
SYNC-OUT 1 50Hz
SYNC-OUT 2 100Hz
SYNC-OUT 3 250Hz
SUPPLY SPOOL.
SPOOLING A
TAKE-UP SPOOL.
SPOOLING B
LED DISPLAY
PARALLEL OUT
RS422
PARALLEL IN/OUT
6 INPUTS, 6 OUTPUTS
drawn
revision
03-04-97 dh
07-06-06 dh
H.208.5.0067.V

LOOPSENSOR-A
LOOPSENSOR-B
FILMSHOE-A
FILMSHOE-B
FILMSKATE
FILMGATE 35/16-
FOCUS-SWITCH-A
PL6
PL7
PL3
PL4
PL5
PL8
PL22
FOCUS-SWITCH-B PL23
SHUTTER-SENSOR PL24
SENSORS ACTUATORS
control of film loop between supply
roller and filmgate.
generation of LOOP-ERROR
control of film loop between take-up
roller and filmgate.
generation of LOOP-ERROR
switch in supply roller filmshoe
generation of signal FILMSHOE if
filmshoe is not closed
switch in take-up roller filmshoe
generation of signal FILMSHOE if
filmshoe is not closed
switch in filmskate
generation of signal FILMSKATE if
filmskate is not closed
switch in filmgate
generation of signal 16mm-, detection
of the format 16mm or 35mm
switch in focus drive
to stop the focus motor
switch in focus drive
to stop the focus motor
optical sensor
detection of shutter position
80V/6A pulldown power stage
code 7721
Chassis Position G
44V/2A stepper motor drive
PCB L.208.4.0273 code 7720
Chassis Position B
44V/2A stepper motor drive
PCB L.208.4.0273 code 7720
Chassis Position C
44V/2A stepper motor drive
PCB L.208.4.0273 code 7720
Chassis Position E
44V/2A stepper motor drive
PCB L.208.4.0273 code 7720
Chassis Position F
24V/1A brushless dc motor drive
PCB L.208.5.0307 code 7725
Chassis Position T
25V SW-mode driver, adjustable current
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
25V SW-mode driver, adjustable current
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
25V SW-mode driver, adjustable current
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
25V SW-mode driver, adjustable current
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
25V Driver
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
25V Driver
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
25V Driver
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
25V Driver
PCB L.208.4.0274 code 7722
Chassis Position D
PL29
PL33
PL32
PL31
PL30
PL57
PL36
PL34
PL38
PL35
PL40
PL39
PL37
PL41
SONDOR NOVA
Blockdiagram
sensors / actuators
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
PULL-DOWN
STEPPERMOTOR
SM-A
SUPPLY ROLLER
SM-B
TAKE-UP ROLLER
SM-C
SHUTTER
SM-D
FOCUS MOTOR
FLY WHEEL
MOTOR
DOWSER
SOLENOID
HEAT-FILTER
SOLENOID
FILMSKATE
SOLENOID
FLY WHEEL
CLUTCH
PILOT-LIGHT
XENON
RELAY
SOUND
RELAY
IGNITION
RELAY
drawn
revision
03-04-97 dh
07-06-06 dh
H.208.5.0068.V

EXTERNAL
LED DISPLAY
FILMSHOES
FILMSKATE
LOOP-SENSOR-A
PL6
LOOP-SENSOR-B
PL7
16/35-GATE
PL9
PL3/4
PL5
PL8
FILMSHOES
FILMSKATE
LOOP-SENSOR-A
LOOP-SENSOR-B
FORMAT16-
SHUTTER-ERROR
PULLDOWN-ERR
SM-A-ERROR
SM-B-ERROR
SM-C-ERROR
SP.SENS-ER
PULLED-UP
FILM-END
CLOCK2000
CLOCK95
UP/DOWN-
CLOCK-PULL
CLOCK-SM
CONT-
STAT-FRAMING
OPERATE
DATA-A
DATA-B
DATA-C
DATA-D
ADR0
ADR1
ADR2
STROBE
OPERATION LOGIC
L.208.5.0277
COUNTER
L.208.5.0285
ERROR-A
ERROR-B
ERROR-C
ERROR-D
PREPARED
CLEAR
SM-ENABLE-
SM-CLOCK
SM-IDLE-
SM-A-U/D-
SM-B-U/D-
CLOCK2000X
PULL-DW-CLK
35/16-
R-100HZ
S-100HZ
MBUS-A
MBUS-B
MBUS-Z
MBUS-Y
BUS-REQUEST
REFERENCE
CLEAR
BIPHASE-IN-R
BIPHASE-IN-S
PREPARED
XENON
SOUND
DOWSER-ON
FASTSPOOL-A
FASTSPOOL-B
35/16-
ERROR-A
ERROR-B
ERROR-C
ERROR-D
I-SPARE-A
I-SPARE-B
I-SPARE-C
I-SPARE-D
I-SPARE-E
SHUTTER SENSOR
FOCUS-SWITCH-A
FOCUS-SWITCH-B
PL24
PL22
PL23
MACHINE
CONTROL UNIT
L.208.5.0285
CLOCK50
OPERATE
PLAYSPEED-
STEPERROR-0-
STEP-TRIGGER-
SHUTTER-ERROR
SHUTTER-POS
FOCUS-SWITCH-A
FOCUS-SWITCH-B
FILMSKATE
FOCUS-CLOCK
FOCUS-U/D-
35/16-
OPERATE
UP/DOWN-
CLOCK2000
RESET
DUMP
COMMAND-A
COMMAND-B
XENON
SOUND
DOWSER
FRAMING+
FRAMING-
STAT-FRAMING
FOCUS-CLOCK
FOCUS-U/D-
EXT-SYNC
DIR.CHANGE
IGNITION-
O-SPARE-D
MCUREM-A
MCUREM-B
MCUREM-Z
MCUREM-Y
SHUTTER CONTROL
FOCUS CONTROL
L.208.4.0282
PL10
SM-CLOCK
SM-A-U/D-
SM-ENABLE-
SM-IDLE-
SM-A-ERROR
SM-CLOCK
SM-B-U/D-
SM-ENABLE-
SM-IDLE-
SM-B-ERROR
SHUTTER-CLOCK
SHUTTER-EN-
SHUTTER-U/D-
SM-C-ERROR
FOCUS-CLK
FOCUS-UP/DOWN--
FOCUS-ENABLE-
KEYBOARD
PROCESSOR
L.208.5.0285
KEYBOARD
DECODER
L.208.6.0284
STEPPER MOTOR
DRIVE
L.208.4.0273
STEPPER MOTOR
DRIVE
L.208.4.0273
STEPPER MOTOR
DRIVE
L.208.4.0273
STEPPER MOTOR
DRIVE
L.208.4.0273
PL33
PL32
PL31
PL30
PARALLEL
PARALLEL
RS422/489
PARALLEL
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCK DIAGRAM
OVERVIEW
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
KEYBOARD-A
L.208.6.0286
KEYBOARD-B
L.208.6.0286
RS422-REMOTE
CUSTOM SPECIFIC
PARALLEL CONTROL
STEPPER MOTOR-A
SUPPLY ROLLER
STEPPER MOTOR-B
TAKE-UP ROLLER
STEPPER MOTOR-C
SHUTTER
STEPPER MOTOR-D
FOCUS
drawn
revision
page 1 of 2
02-02-97 dh
03-04-97 dh
H.208.5.0066

SYNC-OUT 3 250HZ
SYNC-OUT 2 100HZ
SYNC-OUT 1 50HZ
PL21
PL20
PL19
RESET
35/16-
UP/DOWN-
CLOCK2000X
R-250HZ
S-250HZ
R-100HZ
S-100HZ
R-50HZ
S-50HZ
FREQUENCY
PROCESSOR
L.208.5.0275
BIPHASE SYNC1
BIPHASE SYNC2
BIPHASE SYNC3
BIPHASE SYNC4
EXTERNAL SYNC
STEP-ENABLE-
CLOCK6100
CLOCK1.5
CLOCK-CONT
CLOCK-ROM
CLOCK-SM
CLOCK95
CLOCK50
RUNNING-
PLAYSPEED-
HEATSPEED-
FAST-
STEP-TRIGGER-
FRAMING+
FRAMING-
35/16-
RESET
FAST-
PHASE-R-1
PHASE-S-1
PHASE-R-2
PHASE-S-2
PHASE-R-3
PHASE-S-3
PHASE-R-4
PHASE-S-4
EXT-SYNC-A
EXT-SYNC-B
MAINS SYNC PL13
SYNC-AC-A
SYNC-AC-B
VIDEO-SYNC
PL15
PL16
PL17
PL18
PL12
PL14
VIDEO-IN
COMMAND-A
COMMAND-B
EXT-SYNC
DOWSER
SOUND
XENON
UP/DOWN-
RESET
35/16-
RUNNING-
CONT-
FAST-
PLAYSPEED-
STEP GENERATOR
L.208.5.0276
MACHINE INTERFACE
L.208.4.0282
BOOST-TRIGGER
CONT-
CLOCK-PULL
STEPERROR-0-
BIPHASE-IN-R
BIPHASE-IN-S
REFERENCE
DOWSER-ON
35MM-
MUTING-
AUDIO-GND
+5VDC
CONTROL-B
PULL-DW-CLK
FAST-
CONT-
UP/DOWN-
35/16-
OPERATE
OPERATE
DUMP
RESET
35/16-
DIR.CHANGE
UP/DOWN-
CONT-
RUNNING-
PULLED-UP
FILM-END
FASTSPOOL-A
FASTSPOOL-B
SP.SENS-ER
PL11
CURRENT CONTROL
L.208.4.0283
SPOOLING
INTERFACE
L.208.4.0281
AUDIO POWER
L.208.1.0272
PULL-CLOCK
PULL-U/D-
BOOST
STAND-BY
RUN
PULL-DISABLE
RESET-
DIR.CHNGE
PULL-UP-
A-TENSION
RESET-
DIR.CHNGE
PULL-UP-
B-TENSION
ZERO-
PULLDOWN-ERR
PL1
A-SENSOR-OK
A-TAPE-END-
A-PULLED-UP-
A-ANA-SPEED
PL2
B-SENSOR-OK
B-TAPE-END-
B-PULLED-UP-
B-ANA-SPEED
HEATSPEED-
FLY-WHEEL-
DOWSER-
FILM-SKATE-
SOUND-
XENON-
IGNITION-
PILOT-LAMP-
out of electronic chassis
PULL DOWN MOTOR
DRIVE
MIDDEX
SPOOLING A
SUPPLY SPOOLING
L.106.3.0115
SPOOLING B
TAKE-UP SPOOLING
L.106.3.0115
POWER INTERFACE
L.208.4.0274
PL29
PL34
PL35
PL36
PL38
PL37
PL39
PL41
PL40
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCK DIAGRAM
OVERVIEW
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
STEPPER MOTOR
PULL-DOWN
SPOOLING MOTOR
SPOOLING A
SPOOLING SENSOR
L.106.3.0073
TACHO GENERATOR
SPOOLING A
SPOOLING MOTOR
SPOOLING B
SPOOLING SENSOR
L.106.3.0073
TACHO GENERATOR
SPOOLING B
SOUND LED 1
SOUND LED 2
SOUND +/- 12V
HEAT-FILTER SOLEN.
FLY-WHEEL CLUTCH
DOWSER SOLENOID
FILM-SKATE SOLEN.
SOUND RELAY
XENON RELAY
IGNITION RELAY
PILOT LAMP
drawn
revision
02-02-97 dh
03-04-97 dh
page 2 of 2
H.208.5.0066

44VDC
+5VDC
SM-ENABLE-
SM-CLOCK
SM-U/D-
SM-IDLE-
power detection
BCD Switch
SM
current
select
red
green
power
failure
SM
enable
PWM
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVER
PCB L.208.4.0273
DIAGRAM J.208.4.0273
CODENUMBER 7720
PCB B SM-A SUPPLY
PCB C SM-B TAKE UP
PCB E SM-C SHUTTER
PCB F SM-D FOCUS
SM-POWER-ERROR
PHASE-A
PHASE-A'
PHASE-B
PHASE-B'
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE
STEPPER
MOTOR
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
19-11-96 dh
H.208.5.0069

HEAT-FILTER-
DOWSER-
FILM-SKATE-
FLY-WHEEL-
PILOT-LAMP-
XENON-
SOUND-
IGNITION-
manual activation
manual activation
manual activation
manual activation
manual activation
manual activation
manual activation
manual activation
25V POWER
DETECTION
INITIAL
BOOST
INITIAL
BOOST
INITIAL
BOOST
INITIAL
LOW
yel
yel
red
Δ I
Δ I
Δ I
Δ I
XENON
SOUND
POWER
ERROR
VCC
VCC
VCC
VCC
PWM
PWM
PWM
PWM
yel
yel
yel
HEAT-
FILTER
yel DOWSER
RELAY 24V
RELAY 24V
RELAY 24V
FILM-
SKATE
FLY-
WHEEL
PL34
PL36
PL38
PL35
PL40
PL39
PL37
PL41
2
4
3
1
1
3
4
2
3
2
1
XENON-1A
XENON-2A
XENON-2B
XENON-1B
SOUND-1A
SOUND-2A
SOUND-2B
SOUND-1B
GND
+25V
IGNITION-1B
HEAT-FILTER-H/L
DOWSER-H/L
FILMSKATE-H/L
FLY-WHEEL-H/L
PILOT-LAMP
(RELAY
OPTIONAL)
HEAT-FILTER
SOLENOID
DOWSER
SOLENOID
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
POWER INTERFACE
FILM-SKATE
LIFT-OFF
SOLENOID
FLY-WHEEL
ELECTRICAL
CLUTCH
PILOT LAMP 24V/3W
TO LIGHT
FILMGATE
PCB L.208.4.0274
DIAGRAM J.208.4.0274
CODENUMBER 7722
PCB POSITION D
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
04-04-97 dh
05-07-00 dh
H.208.5.0070

RESET
DUMP
OPERATE
PULLED-UP
FILM-END
SP.SENS-ER
35/16-
RUNNING-
CONT-
UP/DOWN-
FASTSPOOL-A
tension-LL
tension-HL
tension-HH
fast-A
fast-B
spooling function
control logics
programmable
logics for control of
spooling tensions
programmable
logics for control of
running speed
reduction
TENSION-A1
TENSION-A2
TENSION-B1
TENSION-B2
LEVEL-SHIFT
5V>>12V
RESET-
PULL-UP
DIR.CHNGE
A/B-PULLED-UP-
A/B-TAPE-END-
A/B-SENSOR-OK
12V>>5V
LEVEL-SHIFT A/D-convertor
spooling speed
SPEED-A2
SPEED-B2
SPEED-A1
SPEED-B1
SPEED-A2
SPEED-B2
FASTSPOOL-A
FASTSPOOL-B
A-ANA-SPEED
B-ANA-SPEED
A-TENSION
B-TENSION
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yel
yel
yel
yel
yel
tension
A1
tension
A2
tension
B1
tension
B2
fastspool-A
fastspool-B
PCB L.208.3.0281
DIAGRAM J.208.3.0281
CODENUMBER 7710
PCB POSITION H
A-TENSION
RESET-
PULL-UP
A-TENSION
A-PULLED-UP-
A-TAPE-END-
A-SENSOR-OK
A-ANA-SPEED
B-PULLED-UP-
B-TAPE-END-
B-SENSOR-OK
B-ANA-SPEED
SUPPLY SPOOLING
UPPER SPOOLING-A
PCB L.106.3.0115
DIAGRAM J.106.3.0115
CODENUMBER 7615
PCB POSITION UPPER
SPOOLING CHASSIS
TAKE-UP SPOOLING
LOWER SPOOLING-B
PCB L.106.3.0115
DIAGRAM J.106.3.0115
CODENUMBER 7615
PCB POSITION LOWER
SPOOLING CHASSIS
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
SPOOLING INTERFACE
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
SPOOLING-
SENSOR PCB
L.104.3.0073
DC SPOOLING
MOTOR
DC
TACHO
GENERATOR
SPOOLING-
SENSOR PCB
L.104.3.0073
DC SPOOLING
MOTOR
DC
TACHO
GENERATOR
04-04-97 dh
05-07-00 dh
H.208.5.0077

f-shoe open
Filmshoe Switches
Filmskate Switch
Loop Sensor A
Loop Sensor B
Shutter Control
Pulldown Stage
SM Power A/B/C
Spooling Interface
FILM-END
FAST-
CLOCK95
error
decoder
LOOPS-READY
FILM-END
SHUTTER-RDY
LOOP-SET
PULLED-UP
PULLED-UP
FAST
LOOP-SETTING
UP/DOWN- DOWN/UP
16mm Switch
CLOCK2000
f-skate open
loop err
loop err
shutter err
pulldown err
power err
spool. error
no film
16/35-
SW1
SW2
service
switches
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7
SW8
8bit
counter
PROMaddress
CLOCK-SM CLOCK-SM
PROM
for
CLOCK-
STFR
CLOCK-PULL CLOCK-PULL
ERR1
ERR2
ERR3
ERR4
ERR5
ERR6
ERR7
ERR8
clock
selector
LOOP-SET
CLOCK95
filmshoes open
filmskate open
loop error
shutter-error
pulldown-error
SM-power-error
spooling-error
no film
CLOCK2000
BCD
Switch
Loop
adjust
STATIC-FRAMING STATIC-FRAMING LOOP-SETTING
B A
ERROR-A
ERROR-B
ERROR-C
ERROR-D
CLEAR
PREPARED
SM-IDLE-
OPERATE SM-ENABLE SM-ENABLE-
PCB L.208.5.0277
DIAGRAM J.208.5.0277
CODENUMBER 7706
PCB POSITION I
logics for
automatic
loop setting
clear logics
prepared logics
SM-idle logics
8bit
counter
progr.
up/down logics
for SM-Drives
ERROR-LOGICS
prepared
LOOP-SETTING
STATIC-FRAMING
monoflop
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
OPERATION LOGIC
SM-A-U/D-
SM-B-U/D-
35/16-
SM-CLOCK
(for SM-Drive A/B)
PULL-DW-CLK
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
TO MCU
TO MCU
TO MCU
TO MCU
TO MCU
TO MCU
TO SM-DRIVE A/B
TO SM-DRIVE A/B
TO SM-DRIVE A
TO SM-DRIVE B
TO SM-DRIVE A/B
TO CURRENT
CONTROL
09-01-97 dh
24-06-97 dh
H.208.5.0073

XENON
SOUND
UP/DOWN-
CONT-
FAST-
PLAYSPEED-
DOWSER
RUNNING-
35/16-
VIDEO-SYNC PL14
VIDEO-IN
MAINS-SYNC PL13
MAINS-SYNC-A
SYNC-IN-1 PL15
SYNC-IN-2 PL16
SYNC-IN-3 PL17
SYNC-IN-4 PL18
MAINS-SYNC-B
EXT-SYNC PL12
EXT-SYNC-A
COMMAND-A
COMMAND-B
EXT-SYNC-B
PHASE-S-1
PHASE-R-1
PHASE-S-2
PHASE-R-2
PHASE-S-3
PHASE-R-3
PHASE-S-4
PHASE-R-4
SET-A
SET-B
VIDEO-
SYNC
SEPARATOR
INPUT-
FILTER &
OPTO-
COUPLER
INPUT-
FILTER &
OPTO-
COUPLER
BIPHASE
2x4 CHANEL
DATA-
SELECTOR
BPROM-
LOGICS
CONTROLS
• FLY-WHEEL
• FILMSKATE
• MUTING
• DOWSER
REFERENCE
SIGNAL
DATA
SELECTOR
MONOFLOP
AMPLIFIER
MUTING WHEN
XENON IS
SWITCHED ON
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yel
yel
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REF
AVAILABLE
VIDEO
SYNC
MAINS
SYNC
EXT.
SYNC
EXT/VIDEO-SYNC
XENON-
SOUND-
FLY-WHEEL-
FILMSKATE-
DOWSER
DOWSER-OPEN CONTROL
LOGICS
DOWSER-
DOWSER-ON
SOUND-MUTE
CONTROL-B
GND
OPTO-
COUPLER
OPTO-
COUPLER
+5VDC
SOUND-MUTE
XENON-
PILOT-LAMP-
MUTING-
35MM-
+5VDC
CONTROL-B
AUDIO-GND
REFERENCE
BIPHASE-IN-R
BIPHASE-IN-S
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
MACHINE INTERFACE
TO POWER INTERFACE
TO POWER INTERFACE
TO POWER INTERFACE
TO POWER INTERFACE
TO MCU
TO POWER INTERFACE
TO POWER INTERFACE
PL11
AUDIO-POWER
PCB L.208.1.0272
DIAGRAM J.208.1.0272
CODENUMBER 7723
ELECTRONIC CHASSIS
TO MCU
TO MCU
PCB L.208.5.0282
DIAGRAM J.208.5.0282
CODENUMBER 7711
PCB POSITION M
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
06-04-97 dh
23-06-97 dh
H.208.5.0078

OPERATE-
35/16-
UP/DOWN-
CLOCK2000
OPERATE-
16/35-
UP/DOWN
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7
HEX-Switch
heatfilter &
max step speed
adjust
HEX-Switch
35mm 4-perf
HEX-Switch
16mm or 3-perf
OSCILLATOR
50MHz
µP
FREQUENCY
DIVISION
SOFT:
FDIN Vx.y
gn
µP
FREQUENCY
DETECTION
SOFT:
FDEN Vx.y
gn
yl
PROC 1
PROC 2
35mm
DIVIDER
programmable
by HEXswitches
R-50HZ
R-50HZ
S-50HZ
R-250HZ
S-250HZ
R-100HZ
S-100HZ
CLOCK-SM
RUNNING-
PLAYSPEED-
FAST-
+PLAY
HEATSPEED-
CLOCK95
CLOCK-ROM
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
FREQUENCY PROCESSOR
SYNC-OUT-1 PL19
SYNC-OUT-3 PL21
SYNC-OUT-2 PL20
TO COUNTER PCB
TO STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE
TO STEP GENERATOR
PCB L.208.5.0275
DIAGRAM J.208.5.0275
CODENUMBER 7704
PCB POSITION N
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
25-06-03 dh
H.208.5.0071

16/35MM
CLOCK-ROM
CLK-CONT-
FRAMING+
FRAMING-
STEP-ENABLE-
STEP-TRIGGER-
FAST-
+PLAY
selection
16mm/35mm 3-perf
SW3
13BIT-
COUNTER
2:1 DATA
SELECTOR
PLL
multiplies
clock by
factor 100
STEP-
COM
EPROM
contains
dynamic
step
profile
2:1 DATA
SELECTOR
µP
PCB L.208.5.0276
DIAGRAM J.208.5.0276
CODENUMBER 7705
PCB POSITION O
step
generator
SOFT
STGE Vx.y
STEP-CLK
+STEP-CLK
-STEP-CLK
CONT-CLK
TO-CONT-CLK
FM-CONT-CLK
SEL-D
SEL-C
SEL-B
SEL-A
gn CONT
PULLDOWN
CLOCK
SELECTOR
gn µP-CHECK1
gn µP-CHECK2
gn ERROR-0
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
STEP GENERATOR
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
CLOCK-PULL
BOOST-TRIGGER
STEPERROR-0-
CONT-
DRAWN
REVISION
25. 06. 03 dh
H.208.5.0072.V

STEPERROR-0-
OPERATE
PLAYSPEED-
CLOCK50
optical sensor for
shutter position
detection
SHUTTER-POS
shutter-clock
PLL
10.50KHZ no playspeed
10.05KHZ shutter out
10.00KHZ shutter in
PLL softstart
PLL
sync
selection
step trigger delay
PLL locked
shutter-pulse
PLL divider
: 201 shutter out
: 200 shutter in
SHUTTER
free run
generator
10.5kHz
shutter-clock
BCD Switch
shutter
adjustment
16 positions
PCB L.208.5.0280
DIAGRAM J.208.5.0280
CODENUMBER 7709
PCB POSITION P
PLL divider
BPROM
shutter-error
shutter failure detection
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
SHUTTER CONTROL
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
SHUTTER-ENABLE-
SHUTTER-CLOCK
SHUTTER-ERROR
STEP-TRIGGER-
drawn
revision
30-09-96 dh
23-06-97 dh
H.208.5.0076

FOCUS-CLOCK
FOCUS-U/D-
security switch in
filmskate
FILMSKATE-
35/16-
FOCUS-SWITCH-A
FOCUS-SWITCH-B
end-switch for focus
movement
operate
down/up
focus speed detection focus clock
selection
fast-focus
fast-focusclock
generator
(adjustable)
automatic focus offset
movement
focus
clock
disabler
focus-clk disable
focus-clock
f-focus-clock
positioned
move-dw/up-
focus-u/d
PCB L.208.5.0280
DIAGRAM J.208.5.0280
CODENUMBER 7709
PCB POSITION P
enabler
monoflop
up/down
logic
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
FOCUS CONTROL
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
FOCUS-CLK
FOCUS-ENABLE-
FOCUS-UP/DOWN-
drawn
revision
28-03-97 dh
H.208.5.0075

UP/DOWN-
PULL-DW-CLK
OPERATE
FAST-
CONT-
BOOST-TRIGGER
FILMSKATE-
TEMP-2
16/35-
DOWN/UP-
PULL-CLOCK-
BOOST-COM-
16/35-
SW-1
SW-2
SW-3
PULL-CLOCK-
DOWN/UP-
3BIT
U/D-COUNTER
FOR PROM-
ADDRESS
BOOST-TIME
TRIGGER
CONTROL
BPROM
LOGICS FOR
CURRENT
SELECTION:
• STAND-BY
• RUN
• BOOST
TRIGGER1
TRIGGER2
TRIGGER3
TRIGGER4
TRIGGER5
TRIGGER6
TRIGGER7
TRIGGER8
RESET
HALFSTEP-CLK
COUNTER-0/1/2
8 x LED
16/35-
+V1
yel STROKE1
yel STROKE2
yel STROKE3
yel STROKE4
yel STROKE5
yel STROKE6
yel STROKE7
yel STROKE8
Δ BOOST-TIME1
Δ BOOST-TIME2
Δ BOOST-TIME3
Δ BOOST-TIME4
Δ BOOST-TIME5
Δ BOOST-TIME6
Δ BOOST-TIME7
Δ BOOST-TIME8
gn
gn
gn
gn
BOOST
STAND-
BY
RUN
PROC 1
MONOFLOP
FOR
COUNTER
RESET
8 x MONOFOP
SEPERATE TIME ADJUSTMENT
FOR 16/35MM
BOOST-COM-
PULL-U/D-
PULL-CLOCK
BOOST
STAND-BY
RUN
PULL-DISABLE
COUNTER-0/1/2
ZERO-
4
0 8
C
BOOST
4
0 8
C
RUN
4
0 8
C
STAND BY
red SYNCRO
red TEMP
red CURR.
red U>90V
red ZERO
gn
OK
80V/6A
PULLDOWN POWER
STAGE
CODENUMBER 7721
PCB POSITION G
PULLDOWN-ERROR
PCB L.208.5.0278
DIAGRAM J.208.5.0278
CODENUMBER 7707.02
PCB POSITION Q
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
CURRENT CONTROL
PHASE-A
PL29
PHASE-B
PHASE-C
PHASE-D
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
STEPPER
MOTOR
04-04-97 dh
12-06-06 dh
H.208.5.0074.V

magnet
S
N
Spooling Sensor
hall effect
sensors
DA Convertor
8 bit counter
(4020)
+
_
clock
10kHz
_
+
clock
stop
+
_
U sensor
U tacho
A-TENSION
PULL-UP
+
_
+ _
servo
amp
_
+
timer (4521)
automatic sense
detection &
pull-up timing
sensor "0"- pos.
U PWM
control
sense
ccw
pulse-width
modulator 40kHz
(TL494)
A-PULLED-UP
timer (4541)
time delay between
pull-up mode &
servo mode
A-TAPE-END
current limit I sense
spooling sense
memory (4027)
& back-up battery
cw
U PWM
40kHz
SONDOR NOVA
BLOCKDIAGRAM
SPOOLING SYSTEM
relay
spooling
sense
DC-Generator
4.3V/1000rpm
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
DC spooling motor
Mavilor MSS-2 40V/6.5A
spooling sensor DC-spooling mainboard DC-spooling power stage
RESET
DUMP
OPERATE
DIR.CHANGE
PULLED-UP
FILM-END
SP.SENS-ER
35/16-
RUNNING-
CONT-
tension-LL
UP/DOWN-
tension-HL
tension-HH
FASTSPOOL-A
FASTSPOOL-B
fast-A
fast-B
automaticsensorcallibration
RESET-
spooling interface
spooling
function
control logics
programmable
logics for control of
spooling tensions
programmable
logics for control of
running speed
reduction
SPOOLING SENSOR PCB
PCB L.100.3.0073
DIAGRAM J.106.3.0073
CODENUMBER 7607
PCB POSITION UPPER
SENSOR UNIT
5V>>12V
12V>>5V
TENSION-A1
TENSION-A2
TENSION-B1
TENSION-B2
sensor-voltage
adjustment
SPEED-A2
SPEED-B2
RESET-
PULL-UP
A/B-PULLED-UP-
A/B-TAPE-END-
A/D-convertor
spool. speed
SPEED-A1
A-ANA-SPEED
SPEED-B1
SPEED-A2
B-ANA-SPEED
SPEED-B2
FASTSPOOL-A
FASTSPOOL-B
RESET-
A-ANA-SPEED
A-TENSION
B-TENSION
yel
yel
yel
yel
tension
A1
tension
A2
tension
B1
tension
B2
fast-
yel spool-A
fast-
yel spool-B
pull-up rpm adj.
tape tension adj.
SPOOLING INTERFACE
PCB L.208.3.0281
DIAGRAM J.208.3.0281
CODENUMBER 7710
PCB POSITION H
SUPPLY SPOOLING
UPPER SPOOLING-A
PCB L.106.3.0115
DIAGRAM J.106.3.0115
CODENUMBER 7615
PCB POSITION UPPER
SPOOLING CHASSIS
UPPER SPOOLING UNIT
(SUPPLY SPOOLING)
AND
LOWER SPOOLING UNIT
(TAKE-UP SPOOLING)
ARE IDENTICAL
dynamic
communtation
DC-SPOOLING
POWER STAGE
PCB L.106.3.0116
DIAGRAM J.106.3.0116
CODENUMBER 7616
PCB POSITION UPPER
SPOOLING CHASSIS
relay
brake
drawn
revision
18-02-98 dh
H.208.3.0079

F LAMPHOUSE
LH / rectifier connections diagram 1 H.208.9.0065
21.03.2007 dh U.208.9.E084 1 of 1

SE
N
R
S
T
RECTIFIER
230V/300VA
SE for Projector & Lamphouse
R unswitched for Projector P
N unswitched for Projector N
S unswitched for Lamphouse P
N unswitched for Lamphouse N
REC remote switch-on A
REC remote switch-on B
230V/ 300VA Switched
230V/ 300VA Switched
Projector
XENON
Relay
LAMP DC -
Projector
IGNITION
Relay
LAMP DC +
XENON Pl 39 on
Motherboard
IGNITION Pl 41 on
Motherboard
+24V
The XENON and
IGNITION relays are on
the power interface PCB
DC Power Line
≥ 16mm2 up to 2kW
≥ 25mm2 more than 2kW
≥ 40mm2 more than 3kW
power clamps
in projector
power supply
A = up to
50mm2
11
10
1
2
2
1
clamps in
projector
power supply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOVA
XENON LAMPHOUSE
44
2-a
Lamphouse
IGNITION
Switch
A
REL2
43 44
SHUNT
60mV/150A
43
2 3
Lamphouse
XENON Switch
MAINSFILTER
Timonta
FSW 2-65-6/0.5
IREM
H.V.
IGNITOR
AS-16040
SONDOR NOVA
CONNECTIONS
RECTIFIER / LAMPHOUSE 4kW
7 6 5 4
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
Projector SE
Projector P
Projector N
41 42 60 59
48 47 57 58
49 50
REL1
Lamphouse Relay Board
L.208.9.0297.V
XENON
LAMP
fuse
1.6A
slow
5
1-a
46 45
4
1-d
2 3
G
clamps in
lamphouse
2 x Lamphouse
DOOR Switches
N
70°
bottom
top
2 x temperature
switches
time delay
Relay
on 1 min.
off 6 min.
1-b 1-c
55 56 53 54 51 52
top
fuse
1.6A
slow
h
Hour Meter
counts switch-on
time of XENON
25. 06. 02 dh
H.208.9.0065.X

SE
N
R
S
T
RECTIFIER
230V/300VA
SE for Projector & Lamphouse
R unswitched for Projector P
N unswitched for Projector N
S unswitched for Lamphouse P
N unswitched for Lamphouse N
REC remote switch-on A
REC remote switch-on B
230V/ 300VA Switched
230V/ 300VA Switched
Projector
XENON
Relay
LAMP DC -
Projector
IGNITION
Relay
LAMP DC +
XENON Pl 39 on
Motherboard
IGNITION Pl 41 on
Motherboard
+24V
The XENON and
IGNITION relays are on
the power interface PCB
DC Power Line
≥ 16mm2 up to 2kW
≥ 25mm2 more than 2kW
power clamps
in projector
power supply
A = up to
35mm2
11
10
1
2
2
1
clamps in
projector
power supply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOVA
XENON LAMPHOUSE
44
2-a
Lamphouse
IGNITION
Switch
A
REL2
43 44
SHUNT
60mV/150A
43
DC-FILTER
Bosch 0290.003.012.00
2 3
Lamphouse
XENON Switch
MAINSFILTER
Timonta
FSW 2-65-6/0.5
IREM
H.V.
IGNITOR
AS-16040
SONDOR NOVA
CONNECTIONS
RECTIFIER / LAMPHOUSE
7 6 5 4
41 42 60 59
48 47 57 58
49 50
REL1
Lamphouse Relay Board
L.208.9.0297.V
XENON
LAMP
fuse
1.6A
slow
5
1-a
46 45
4
1-d
2 3
G
clamps in
lamphouse
Lamphouse
DOOR Switches
N
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
time delay
Relay
on 1 min.
off 6 min.
drawn
revision
Projector SE
Projector P
Projector N
1-b 1-c
55 56 53 54 51 52
bottom
top
fuse
1.6A
slow
h
Hour Meter
counts switch-on
time of XENON
20. 12. 00 dh
H.208.9.0065.W

SE
N
R
S
T
RECTIFIER
230V/300VA
SE for Projector & Lamphouse
R unswitched for Projector P
N unswitched for Projector N
S unswitched for Lamphouse P
N unswitched for Lamphouse N
REC remote switch-on A
REC remote switch-on B
230V/ 300VA Switched
230V/ 300VA Switched
Projector
XENON
Relay
LAMP DC -
Projector
IGNITION
Relay
LAMP DC +
XENON Pl 39 on
Motherboard
IGNITION Pl 41 on
Motherboard
+24V
The XENON and
IGNITION relays are on
the power interface PCB
DC Power Line
≥ 16mm2 up to 2kW
≥ 25mm2 more than 2kW
≥ 40mm2 more than 3kW
power clamps
in projector
power supply
A = up to
50mm2
11
10
1
2
2
1
clamps in
projector
power supply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOVA
XENON LAMPHOUSE
44
2-a
Lamphouse
IGNITION
Switch
A
REL2
43 44
SHUNT
60mV/150A
43
2 3
Lamphouse
XENON Switch
MAINSFILTER
Timonta
FSW 2-65-6/0.5
IREM
H.V.
IGNITOR
AS-16040
SONDOR NOVA
CONNECTIONS
RECTIFIER / LAMPHOUSE 4kW
7 6 5 4
ZOLLIKON
ZUERICH
drawn
revision
Projector SE
Projector P
Projector N
41 42 60 59
48 47 57 58
49 50
REL1
Lamphouse Relay Board
L.208.9.0297.V
XENON
LAMP
fuse
1.6A
slow
5
1-a
46 45
4
1-d
2 3
G
clamps in
lamphouse
2 x Lamphouse
DOOR Switches
N
70°
bottom
top
2 x temperature
switches
time delay
Relay
on 1 min.
off 6 min.
1-b 1-c
55 56 53 54 51 52
top
fuse
1.6A
slow
h
Hour Meter
counts switch-on
time of XENON
25. 06. 02 dh
H.208.9.0065.X