Sony SEL-1018 User manual

Sony Corporation
Revision History
SERVICE MANUAL
Link (English)
SPECIFICATIONS DISASSEMBLY SERVICE NOTE
REPAIR PARTS LIST ADJUSTMENTS
Link (Japanese)
SPECIFICATIONS DISASSEMBLY SERVICE NOTE
REPAIR PARTS LIST ADJUSTMENTS
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
983470513.pdf
2017C08-1
© 2017.03
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS
9-834-705-13
Ver. Date History Contents S.M. Rev.
issued
1.0 2012.11 Official Release — —
1.1 2016.12 Revised-1
(A1 16-079)
• Change of DISASSEMBLY.
English: Page
2-2, 2-5
Japanese: Page 2-2, 2-5
• Addition of DISASSEMBLY.
English: Page 2-3, 2-6
Japanese: Page 2-3, 2-6
• Change of REPAIR PARTS LIST.
Page 3-1, 3-2
• Addition of Section 4. ADJUSTMENTS.
English: Page 4-1
Japanese: Page 4-1
Yes
1.2 2017.03 Revised-2
(A2 15-173)
• Revision of ADJUSTMENTS.
English: Page
4-1
Japanese: Page 4-1
Yes
SEL1018
(E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
Ver. 1.2 2017.03 US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
Chinese Model
Japanese Model
分解図につきましては，英語版を
ご参照下さい。
Revision History
Revised-2
Replace the previously issued
SERVICE MANUAL 9-834-705-12
with this Manual.

– 2 –
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
– ENGLISH – – JAPANESE –
SPECIFICATIONS
• This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by employing a flash for the process.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is
focused at infinity.
Equivalent 35mm-format focal length*1(mm)
15-27
Lens groups-elements
8-10
Angle of view*1
109°-76°
Minimum focus*2(m (feet))
0.25 (0.82)
Maximum magnification (X)
0.1
Minimum f-stop
f/22
Filter diameter (mm)
62
Dimensions (maximum diameter ×height) (approx., mm (in.))
70.0×63.5 (2 7/8×2 1/2)
Mass (approx., g (oz))
225 (8)
Shake compensation function
Yes
*1 The values shown above for equivalent 35mm-format focal length and angle of view are for Interchangeable Lens Cameras equipped with an
APS-C sized image sensor.
*2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change in shooting distance. The focal lengths given above assume the lens
is focused at infinity.
Included items
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
概略仕様
・ このレンズは距離エンコーダーを搭載しています。距離エンコーダーにより、高精度な調光（ADI調光）をADI対応フラッシュとの組
み合わせで実現しています。
・ レンズの機構によっては、撮影距離の変化に伴って焦点距離が変化する場合があります。記載の焦点距離は撮影距離が無限遠での
定義です。
35mm判換算焦点距離*1（mm）
 15-27
レンズ群一枚
 8-10
画角*1
 109°-76°
最短撮影距離*2 （m）
 0.25
最大撮影倍率（倍）
 0.1
最小絞り
 F22
フィルター径（mm）
62
外形寸法（最大径×長さ）（約：mm）
 70.0×63.5
質量（約：g）
 225
手ブレ補正機能
あり
*1 ここでの35mm判換算焦点距離と画角は、APS-Cサイズ相当の撮像素子を搭載したレンズ交換式デジタルカメラでの値を表しま
す。
*2 最短撮影距離とは、撮像素子面から被写体までの最短距離を表します。
•レンズの機構によっては、撮影距離の変化に伴って焦点距離が変化する場合があります。記載の焦点距離は撮影距離が無限遠での
定義です。
同梱物
 レンズ（1）、レンズフロントキャップ（1）、レンズリヤキャップ（1）、レンズフード（1）、印刷物一式
仕様および外観は、改良のため予告なく変更することがありますが、ご了承ください。
はソニー株式会社の商標です。

SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
1-1
1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. Chemicals
Some chemicals used for servicing are highly volatile.
Their evaporation caused by improper management affects your health and environment, and wastes resources.
Manage the chemicals carefully as follows.
• Store chemicals sealed in a specific place to prevent from exposure to high temperature or direct sunlight.
• Avoid dividing chemicals into excessive numbers of small containers to reduce natural evaporation.
• Keep containers sealed to avoid natural evaporation when chemicals are not in use.
• Avoid using chemicals as much as possible. When using chemicals, divide only required amount to a small plate from the container and
use up it.
1-2. Exterior Parts
Be careful to the following points for exterior parts used in this unit.
• Use a piece of cleaning paper or cleaning cloth for cleaning exterior parts. Avoid using chemicals.
Even if you have to use chemicals to clean heavy dirt, donʼt use paint thinner, ketone, nor alcohol.
• Insert the specific screws vertically to the part when installing a exterior part.
Be careful not to tighten screws too much.
1-3. Unleaded Solder
This unit uses unleaded solder.
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Be careful to the following points to solder or unsolder.
• Set the soldering iron tip temperature to 350 C approximately.
If cannot control temperature, solder/unsolder at high temperature for a short time.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on
IC pins, etc.
• Be sure to control soldering iron tips used for unleaded solder and those for leaded solder so they are managed separately. Mixing un-
leaded solder and leaded solder will cause detachment phenomenon.
1-4. SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and
bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched”or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the
customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their
replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Set the soldering iron tip temperature to 350 C approximately.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE
0SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA
LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA
SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES
COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES
NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS
LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
1-5. NOTE ON REPLACEMENT OF OPTICS UNIT FOR SERVICE
To replace the Optics Unit For Service, connect the E-mount lens to the NEX-3/5/C3, and release the specified flag in the following proce-
dure.
• Implement [Service Flag OFF (S)] of E-Mount Lens Adjustment (Adjustment Application for Service) for SEL18200.
Note: The lens cannot be detected when the E-mount lens is connected to the NEX-3/5/C3 without releasing the specified flag.
Displayed as “F--”
– ENGLISH –

2-1
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
2. DISASSEMBLY
NOTE FOR REPAIR
• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal.
Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.
• When remove a connector, donʼt pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• When installing a connector, donʼt press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.
Notches Holes
How to Use
Universal wrench
J-6082-609-A
Chip-A for
universal wrench:
J-6082-609-1
Chip-B for
universal wrench:
J-6082-609-2
A
ttach the chip-A or chip-B to the universal wrench.
For the notches:
For the holes:
UNIVERSAL WRENCH
In case of the following notches or holes are located in the lens block, etc. during disassembling/
assembling the lens, Use the universal wrench.
chip-A
chip-B
Notches
Holes
Chip
Chip-A
Chip-A
Chip-B
Chip-B
Chip
Match the universal wrench to the holes or notches of the lens block, etc.
Match the universal wrench
to the width of holes or notches.
Universal wrench
LOCTITE 460 or
the equivalent LOCTITE 460 or
the equivalent
SERVICE TOOLS
B-110 Bond (B-110) J-6082-617-
A
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)

2-2
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
2-1. DISASSEMBLY-1
When the Fixed Tube Section is removed, the Optical block may be disassembled.
Be careful not to be disassemble the Optical block.
(Note) Notes for Removing the Fixed Tube Section.
(Note)
B-110
LOCTITE 460 or
the equivalent
qf
qd
qg
F
E
D
C
D
E
F
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ornamental Plate
F Lock Pin
Front Tube Assy
Focus Ring Assy
Zoom Ring Assy
Rear Tube Assy
CL-1002 Board
PC Board Rubber Damper
Vibration-Proofing Sheet
FB Washer
GP Mount
Rear Tube
Contact Block Assy
Stopper Screw
Fixed Tube Block
PI Fixed Plate
Adhesive Tape
Filter Screw Frame
(See Page 2-3)
qa
qs
9
HELP03
HELP02
HELP01
q;
HELP04
HELP05
(Note)
The changed portions from
Ver. 1.0 are shown in blue.
Ver. 1.1 2016.12

2-3
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
2-2. DISASSEMBLY-2
2 Group Service Assy
4 Group Mask
Cam Tube
Straight Tube
Vibration Proof Service Assy
1 Group Assy
1
HELP06
3
HELP08
HELP07
2
Ver. 1.1 2016.12

2-4
HELP
Note for assembling and grease applying positions are shown.
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
HELP01
Make folding lines on the flexible board of Contact Block Assy at where is shown below.
Mountain fold
Contact Block Assy
Valley fold
HELP02
1. Install the Zoom Ring Assy, aligning the entrance part of groove B with the zoom potentio lever, and aligning the two Cam Tube
Coma Screws with the two grooves of the Zoom Ring Assy (inside).
2. Check operation of the Zoom Ring Assy.
Zoom Ring Assy
Zoom Ring Assy (inside)
Entrance part of groove B
Groove
Groove
Zoom potentio lever
Cam Tube Coma Screw
Cam Tube Coma Screw
HELP03
Adhesive bond (B-110): J-6082-617-A
1. Assemble Front Tube Assy by fitting the phases at the three places of Bayonet and fitting the direction of the mounting hole of the F
lock pin.
2. Turn Front Tube Assy in the direction indicated by the arrow, and fit it with the inserting hole of the F lock pin.
3. Install the F Lock Pin.
4. Apply the adhesive bond (B-110) to the indicated portion.
Apply the adhesive
bond (B-110)
F Lock Pin
FLockPin
Bayonet
Front Tube Assy

2-5
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
HELP04
1. Affix the to Adhesive Tapes to the Filter Screw Frame.
2. Install Ornamental Plate, aligning the cutout of the ornamental plate (back side) with the projection of the Filter Screw Frame.
Filter Screw Frame
Filter Screw FrameOrnamental Plate (back side)
Cutout Projection
Ornamental Plate
Adhesive Tapes
Adhesive Tapes
HELP05
Install the Filter Screw Frame, aligning the projection of the Filter Screw Frame (back side) with cutout of the optical block,
and then tighten three screws.
Filter Screw Frame
Optical Block
Optical Block
Filter Screw Frame (back side)
Cutout
Projection
Ver. 1.1 2016.12
HELP06
1. Match the groove of 2 Group Service Assy to the Coma of 1 Group Assy and assemble them.
2. Rotate the 1 Group Assy to the fully counterclockwise direction.
Groove
Coma
2 Group Service Assy
1 Group Assy
3. Attach the each flexible board to each groove.
Groove
Flexible Board Flexible Board
HELP07
1. Match the groove of Cam Tube to the Projection of Straight Tube and assemble them. (three places)
2. Rotate the Cam Tube to the fully clockwise direction.
Grooves
Projections
Cam Tube
Straight Tube

2-6
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
3. Match the groove of Straight Tube to the Projection of 2 Group Service Assy and assemble them. (three places)
4. Rotate the Straight Tube to the fully counterclockwise direction.
Straight Tube
Grooves
2 Group Service Assy
Projections
HELP08
1. Pass the flexible board of Vibration Proof Service Assy through the hole of 2 Group Service Assy.
2. Tighten the three screws.
Hole
Flexible Board
2 Group Service Assy
Vibration Proof Service Assy
Ver. 1.1 2016.12

3-1
DISASSEMBLY
(ENGLISH)
DISASSEMBLY
(JAPANESE)
DISASSEMBLY
(ENGLISH)
DISASSEMBLY
(JAPANESE)
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
16
17
16
10
13
ns
ns
22
15
19 19
21
19
19
9
4
4
1
2
11
18
14
12
3
5
8
A
F
G
E
D
C
A
G
C
Optical Block Section
(See section 3-1-2.)
6
7
7
7
7
20
20
7
D
E
F
3. REPAIR PARTS LIST
NOTE:
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some differ-
ence from the original one.
• Items marked
“*”are not stocked since they are seldom required for
routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these
items.
• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views
are not supplied.
3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS
3-1-1.OVERALL SECTION
ns: not supplied
Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
1 4-430-324-01 OPTICS UNIT (AB013) FOR SERVICE
2 X-2582-781-1 A FRONT CAP S (DIA.62)
3 4-447-421-01 (102) ORNAMENTAL PLATE
4 4-447-423-01 (188) ADHESIVE TAPE
5 4-159-676-01 F LOCK PIN
6 4-451-557-01 (101) FILTER SCREW FRAME
7 2-699-027-01 BT2P1.7X5C3C
8 4-451-665-01 (A09) FRONT TUBE ASSY
9 4-451-666-01 (A10) FOCUS RING ASSY
10 4-292-414-01 (113) PLATE, PI FIXED
11 4-451-667-01 (A11) ZOOM RING ASSY
12 4-451-668-01 (A12) REAR TUBE ASSY
13 4-409-954-01 SCREW, GP MOUNT + STOPPER
14 4-208-815-01 BT1P2X4C3C
15 4-209-146-01 CONTACT BLOCK ASSY, (A44)
16 4-292-410-01 2P1.4X2.2B3C
17 4-447-422-01 (402) REAR TUBE
18 4-159-701-03 REAR LENS CAP
19 4-261-330-01 RUBBER (B), PC BOARD DAMPER
20 4-458-532-01 (157)SCREW FOR CAM TUBE
21 4-455-924-01 (213) VIBRATION-PROOFING SHEET
22 4-688-929-01 MAIN PC BOARD ASSY (FW )
The changed portions from
Ver. 1.0 are shown in blue.
Ver. 1.1 2016.12
3-1-2.OPTICAL BLOCK SECTION
ns: not supplied
54
54
53
52
51
55
ns
ns
Ref. No. Part No. Description
51 4-688-926-01 GROUP ASSY, (A02) 1
52 4-688-927-01 SERVICE ASSY, VIBRATION PROOF
53 4-688-928-01 SERVICE ASSY, 2 GROUP
54 2-699-027-01 BT2P1.7X5C3C
55 4-688-930-01 MASK, 4 GROUP

3-2
SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
ACCESSORIES
901 902 903 904
Ref. No. Part No. Description
951 X-2582-781-1 レンズフロントキャップ
952 4-159-701-03 レンズリヤキャップ
953 4-443-499-01 レンズフード
954 4-440-877-01 取扱説明書(日本語,英語,フランス語,
スペイン語,中国語（簡体字）)
*954 4-440-877-11 取扱説明書(ドイツ語,オランダ語,スェーデン語,
イタリア語 ,  ポルトガ ル 語 )
*954 4-440-877-21 取扱説明書(ロシア語,ウクライナ語,
中国語（繁体字）,韓国語,アラビア語)
Ref. No. Part No. Description
901 X-2582-781-1 Front lens cap
902 4-159-701-03 Rear lens cap
903 4-443-499-01 Lens hood
904 4-440-877-01 Instruction Manual (JAPANESE, ENGLISH, FRENCH,
SPANISH , SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
* 904 4-440-877-11 Instruction Manual (GERMAN, DUTCH, SWEDISH,
ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE)
* 904 4-440-877-21 Instruction Manual (RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN,
TRADITIONAL CHINESE, KOREAN, ARABIC)
付属品
951 952 953 954
– ENGLISH – – JAPANESE –
• EXCEPT J MODEL • J MODEL
The changed portions from
Ver. 1.0 are shown in blue.
Ver. 1.1 2016.12

SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
4-1
4. ADJUSTMENTS
Note: Perform adjustments after service by referring to this chapter.
4-1. BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
4-1-1. Adjustment Items after Replacing Parts
When replacing main parts and boards, adjust the items indicated by zin the following table.
Note: Do not adjust the items indicated by ×.
Replacement Parts
Adjustment Items
1 Group Assy Vibration Proof Service Assy 2 Group Service Assy CL-1002 Board Focus Ring Assy Zoom Ring Assy
Optical Axis Check zzzzzz
Resolving Power Check/Adjustment zzzz ××
E-Mount Lens
Adjustment
Lens Device (S) zzzz ××
Flange Back(S) zzzz ××
F Number(S) × × zz ××
Gyro Sensor(S) × z×z××
Rom Check zzzzzz
Lens Sleep zzzzzz
4-1-2. Adjustment/Check Order Flowchart
After Replacing Parts
Check the optical axis
Section 4-2-2
Check the
resolving power
Section 4-3
Check the
resolving power
Section 4-3
NG Check the optical axis
Section 4-2-2
NG
NG Adjust the
resolving power
Section 4-4
NG
OK
OK
OK
OK
Lens Device (S)
Replace the Optics Unit For Service
Flange Back (S)
F Number (S)
Rom Check
Lens Adjustment Program
E-Mount Lens Adjustment
Section 4-5
END
Gyro Sensor (S)
Lens Sleep
Replace the
2 Group
Service Assy
Ver. 1.2 2017.03

SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
4-2
4-1-3. List of Service Tools and Equipments
• Lens adjustment program (E-Mount_Lens_Adjustment_(E).zip (Adjustment Application for Service))
• Lens adjustment program (BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe)
Note: The lens adjustment program can be downloaded.
• AC cable (Sold on the market)
• RS-232C Cable (D-sub 9-pin (Male with securing screws), D-sub 9-pin (Female with securing screws)) Straight type (Sold on the market)
• USB to serial cable (D-sub 9-pin (Male)) (Sold on the market)
• Screen
• Tape measure
• Plane mirror (For SLRs)
• 40 inch LCD monitor (Full HD)
• Camera:
For E-Mount Lens Adjustment: NEX-3/5/C3
For Photographic Resolving Power Check: General E-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with APS-C Size
For Optical Axis Check and Projective Resolving Power Check: General E-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
• Tripod adaptor (optional):
Note: For partial adjustments, operations on lens side are required. Prepare a larger tripod to prevent the lens from wobble.
• Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
• Personal computer:
Note: The SeusEX must be installed in the PC.
OS: Windows Vista / 7
RAM: 256 MB or more recommended (Windows 7)
1 GB or more recommended (Windows Vista)
USB port: USB 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Two connectors are required.
Run time: .NET Framework 2.0 (.NET Framework 2.0 is installed at lens adjustment program installation, if it is not installed.)
J-1
J-4
J-2 J-3
J-9
J-5
J-17 J-18
J-20J-19
J-6
J-7 J-8
J-16
J-15
J-10
J-11 J-12
J-14J-13
HASP key (SeusEX)
Flange back
adjustment jig
J-6082-563-A
Contact our service
headquarters of each
area how to get the
application for adjustment
(SeusEX) and HASP key.
AC adaptor
(AC-PW20)
(1-487-963-12: EXCEPT US, CND)
(1-487-963-22: US, CND)
1000 mm Collimator
110V: J-6082-604-A
240V: J-6082-604-B
Flange back tester
J-6082-606-A
A-mount
attachment
J-6082-607-A
Extension Jig
(47.00 mm)
J-6082-797-A
Flange back gauge
(43.50 mm)
J-6082-608-A
Resolution Check Chart (ILC)
J-6082-813-A
USB cable
1-829-868-41
FB tester stand
J-6082-808-A
E-mount APSC jig
for lens test
projector (F)
(for lens test
projector (chart))
J-6082-836-A
Camera table
200X200
J-6082-809-A
E-mount
attachment
(for lens test
projector)
J-6082-775-A
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 0
10
A-E mount
attachment
J-6082-798-A
E-mount
extension jig
J-6082-799-A
A-E mount
conversion
attachment
J-6082-845-A
Lens test
projector (F)
J-6082-826-A
B-L control box
J-6082-774-A
FB Chart 10 mm
J-6082-819-A

SEL1018 (E 4/10-18 OSS) (E 10-18mm F4 OSS)
4-3
4-2. OPTICAL AXIS CHECK
4-2-1. Setting of the Flange Back (f’F) Measuring Instrument
Service Tools and Equipments (Common)
• 1000 mm Collimator (See Note)
• Flange Back Tester
• A-mount Attachment
• A-E mount Conversion Attachment
• Flange Back Gauge (43.50 mm)
• Extension Jig (47.00 mm)
• FB tester stand
• Camera table 200X200
Note: Attach the chart to the 1000 mm collimator as shown in the figure below.
Align the
marks
1000 mm collimator
Chart
Setting of the Flange Back Tester
1. Set the equipment as shown in the figure below.
Flange back gauge (43.50 mm)
A-mount attachment
Objective lens (10x)
Dial Gauge
(Min. scale: 0.01 mm)
Camera Table
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FB Tester Stand
Scale ring
Eyepiece lens (7x)
Eyepiece ring
2. Looking through the eyepiece lens, turn the eyepiece ring of the flange back tester so that cross line or scale in the view is the sharpest.
3. Attach the flange back gauge (43.50 mm) securely to the A-mount attachment and hold them together.
4. While applying light to the flange back gauge, turn the focusing knob of the flange back tester so that fine scratches are the sharpest.
Note: Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow of figure below for correct reading.
Focusing knob
Focus on fine lines
on the surface.
Always turn the knob
in the arrow direction
for correct reading.
5. Turn the scale ring of the dial gauge until the long pointer indicates “0”.
Note: This position is the flange back (f’F) = 43.50 mm. Memorize the position of the short pointer.
Preparations of Using a Camera (General E-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera)
Equipment and Tools
• E-Mount Extension Jig
• Camera (General E-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera)
Setting of Equipments
1. Attach the A-E mount conversion attachment and E-mount extension jig to the A-mount attachment and install them to the flange back tester as
shown below.
Note: Configure the setting of a camera as follows.
• Focus Mode: Manual Focus
• Shake Compensation: OFF
• Aperture: Open
2. Attach the extension jig (47.00 mm) to the objective lens (10x) to install it to the flange back tester.
3. Attach the checking lens to the flange back tester, and set the 1000 mm collimator.
1000 mm collimator
Checking lens Extension Jig (47.00 mm)
A-E mount conversion
attachment
E-Mount Extension Jig
Camera
(General E-mount
interchangeable lens
digital camera)
Camera Table
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4. Turn the focus ring of the checking lens while observing the microscope and stop it at the position where the chart image is in focus.
Preparations of Using a B-L Control Box
Equipment and Tools
• Lens adjustment program (BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe)
• B-L Control Box (Supplied with D-sub 15-pin cable)
• AC cable (Sold on the market)
• RS-232C Cable (D-sub 9-pin (Male with securing screws), D-sub 9-pin (Female with securing screws)) Straight type (Sold on the market)
• USB to serial cable (D-sub 9-pin (Male)) (Sold on the market)
• Personal Computer
Note: Personal computer must have the condition that Windows Vista/7 runs normally and USB is connectable.
Setting Procedure of Equipment and Tools
1. Connect the B-L Control Box with the A-E mount conversion attachment and A-mount attachment, and connect it to the flange back tester.
2. Attach the extension jig (47.00 mm) to the objective lens (10x) to install it to the flange back tester.
3. Attach the checking lens to the flange back tester, and set the 1000 mm collimator.
1000 mm collimator
Checking lens
Extension Jig (47.00 mm)
A-E mount conversion
attachment
USB to Serial Cable
D-sub 9-pin: Female
RS-232C Cable
AC Cable
D-sub 9-pin:
Male
B-L Control Box
Personal computer
D-sub 15-pin
cable
Camera Table
200×200
FB Tester Stand
4. Install the BLG-TestProgram in the following procedure.
(1) Download the file “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].zip”, save and extract it.
(2) Save “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe” in an any folder.
Note: The version of “BLG-TestProgram” may be updated without notice.
5. When starting and finishing the BLG-TestProgram, perform the following procedure.
• Starting the BLG-TestProgram
Starting Procedure
(1) Mount the checking lens to the lens mount block.
(2) Connect the D-sub 15-pin cable to the lens mount block, and turn on the B-L Control Box.
(3) Start “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe”.
(4) Click [Open] to connect communication with the B-L Control Box.
Note: When the B-L Control Box or personal computer to be used is started for the first time, a password must be entered.
When the password input window opens, ask HQ about password. In this case, the ID shown in “COM / USER Characteristic Number” must be
informed
(“YdDGAAHTJ” in the example above).
Since this ID number is unique to the B-L Control Box and personal computer, if a password is used for another B-L Control Box or personal computer,
another password is necessary.
(5) Connection to the lens mount block is established and the [Power] button is made active.
• Finishing the BLG-TestProgram
Finishing Procedure
(1) Click [Power] to turn off the power to the lens.
(2) Confirm that the two LEDs on the B-L Control Box are not lit.
LEDs for power supply check
B-L Control Box
(3) Click [Close] to disconnect communication between personal computer and B-L Control Box.
(4) Click [Finish] to exit the program.
6. Start the lens adjustment program “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe”.
7. When [Open] is clicked and communication between personal computer and B-L Control Box is connected, the button name changes to [Close]
and the [Power] button is made active.

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8. Click [Power] to supply power to the lens to be tested.
At this time, confirm that both of the two LEDs on the B-L Control Box light.
(If either or none of them does not light, there is a problem.)
LEDs for power supply check
B-L Control Box
Power switch
Note: Before detaching the lens after power is supplied, be sure to click [Power] again and confirm that the two LEDs go out.
9. Select “Center Hold” from the steady shot selection menu, and click [Steady Shot].
10. Select “Open” from the iris selection menu, and click [Iris].
Steady Shot setting: Center Hold Iris setting: Open
11. To change the zoom position with the zoom lens, set the zoom position to the specified value.
Manual zoom: Set the zoom position manually.
Motorized zoom: Set the focal length and zoom speed from the lens adjustment program, and click [Zoom(Focal Dist.)].
(If a time-out error occurs, increase the zoom speed.)
Execute zoom Select zoom speed
Enter focal length (Select “Input”from the left pull-down menu.)Select focal length
12. Select “∞” from the focus selection menu.
Note: The focus setting buttons vary with model.
This is not used Check off
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4-2-2. Optical Axis Check
1. Turn the focus ring to the ∞direction so that the focus of the checking lens becomes ∞. And adjust the optical axis while observing the microscope
until the chart image can be seen in the center.
2. Perform Step (1) through Step (6) and ensure that the AS and CB values are within specifications.
AS (Astigmatism):
The phenomenon where the flare on the ring chart appears in a cruciform shape with the ring chart in the sharpest focus. (The figure below (a))
(1) Turn the focusing knob until the flare becomes minimum between two approximately opposite points on the ring chart edge (as shown
with the arrows in the figure below (b)), and then read the dial gauge value. <A>
(2) Turn the focusing knob until the flare becomes minimum between two points with the phase of the flare rotated by 90 degrees from the
above condition (as shown with two arrows in the figure below (c)), and then read the dial gauge value. <B>
(3) Calculate the AS value (absolute difference between <A> and <B>) and ensure that it is within the specification.
AS value = <A> - <B>
(1)
(1)
(2) (2)
AS
ED F
CB (Center Blur):
The phenomenon where the flare on the ring chart trails in one direction with the ring chart in the sharpest focus. (The figure below (d))
(4) Turn the focusing knob until the ring chart edge in the direction of the maximum flare is in the sharpest focus (as shown with the arrow in
the figure below (e)), and then read the dial gauge value. <C>
(5) Turn the focusing knob until the ring chart edge, opposite 180 degrees from the above condition (as shown with the arrow in the figure
below (f)) is in focus, and then read the dial gauge value. <D>
(6) Calculate the CB value (absolute difference between <C> and <D>) and ensure that it is within the specification.
CB value = <C> - <D>
(5)
(4)
HG I
CB
Specification (Reference)
CB (Center Blur) AS (Astigmatism)
0.09 mm or less 0.06 mm or less
3. If the specifications are not satisfied, replace the 2 Group Service Assy. Then perform the “4-2-2. Optical Axis Check” again.
Note: If cannot be resolved even after replacing the 2 Group Service Assy, replace the Optics Unit For Service.
4-3. RESOLVING POWER CHECK
4-3-1. Setting/Preparation of the Lens Test Projector (F)
Preparations of Using a Camera (General E-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera)
Equipment and Tools
• Lens Test Projector (F)
• Screen
• Tape measure
• Plane mirror (For SLRs)
• Camera (General E-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera)
• E-mount extension jig
• E-mount APSC jig for lens test projector (F)
• E-mount attachment
Note: Attach the E-mount APSC jig for Lens Test Projector (F) and the E-mount attachment suitable for the type of lens to be tested (FF/APSC) to the Lens Test
Projector (F).
Setting of Lens Test Projector (F)
Setting Procedure
1. Connect the camera and the Lens Test Projector (F) as shown in the figure below.
Note: Configure the setting of a camera attached to the E-mount attachment as follows.
• Focus Mode: Manual Focus
• Shake Compensation: OFF
• Aperture: Open
2. Attach the lens to be tested to the Lens Test Projector (F), and set the equipment as shown in the figure below.
3. Set the zoom to the any position.
4. Turn ON the main switch of the Lens Test Projector (F).
5. Turn ON the lamp switch of the Lens Test Projector (F).
6. To set the lens surface and the screen in parallel, align the plane mirror with the center projected image on the screen and adjust the Lens Test
Projector (F) position so that the reflected light illuminates the lens to be tested.
7. Set the focus on the screen.
Note: To finish the work, turn off the lamp switch of the Lens Test Projector (F), and after a few minutes confirm that the temperature of the Lens Test Projector
(F) has decreased, turn off the main switch.
Lens Test Projector (F)
Projection distance
Main switch Lamp switch
E-mount APSC jig
E-mount attachment
Lens to be tested
Screen
Plane mirror
E-Mount Extension Jig
Camera
(General E-mount
interchangeable lens
digital camera)

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Preparations of Using a B-L Control Box
Equipment and Tools
• Lens adjustment program (BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe)
• B-L Control Box (Supplied with D-sub 15-pin cable)
• AC cable (Sold on the market)
• RS-232C Cable (D-sub 9-pin (Male with securing screws), D-sub 9-pin (Female with securing screws)) Straight type (Sold on the market)
• USB to serial cable (D-sub 9-pin (Male)) (Sold on the market)
• Lens Test Projector (F)
• Screen
• Tape measure
• Plane mirror (For SLRs)
• E-mount APSC jig for Lens Test Projector (F)
• E-mount attachment
Note: Attach the E-mount APSC jig for Lens Test Projector (F) and the E-mount attachment suitable for the type of lens to be tested (FF/APSC) to the Lens Test
Projector.
• Personal Computer
Note: Personal computer must have the condition that Windows Vista/7 runs normally and USB is connectable.
Setting of Lens Test Projector (F)
Setting Procedure
1. Connect the B-L Control Box with the personal computer and the Lens Test Projector (F) as shown in the figure below.
2. Attach the checking lens to the Lens Test Projector (F), and set the equipment as shown in the figure below.
3. Turn the main switch of the Lens Test Projector (F) to ON.
4. Turn the lamp switch of the Lens Test Projector (F) to ON.
5. To set the lens surface and the screen in parallel, align the plane mirror with the center projected image on the screen and adjust the Lens Test
Projector (F) position so that the reflected light illuminates the checking lens.
Lens Test Projector (F)
Projection distance
Main switch Lamp switch
E-mount APSC jig
E-mount attachment
Lens to be tested
Plane mirror
Screen
USB to Serial Cable
D-sub 9-pin: FemaleRS-232C Cable
AC Cable
D-sub 9-pin: Male
B-L Control Box
Personal computer
D-sub 15-pin
cable
6. Install the BLG-TestProgram in the following procedure.
(1) Download the file “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].zip”, save and extract it.
(2) Save “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe” in an any folder.
Note: The version of “BLG-TestProgram” may be updated without notice.
Method for Starting and Finishing the BLG-TestProgram
• Starting the BLG-TestProgram
Starting Procedure
1. Mount the checking lens to the lens mount block.
2. Connect the D-sub 15-pin cable to the lens mount block, and turn on the B-L Control Box.
3. Start “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe”.
4. Click [Open] to connect communication with the B-L Control Box.
Note: When the B-L Control Box or personal computer to be used is started for the first time, a password must be entered.
When the password input window opens, ask HQ about password. In this case, the ID shown in “COM / USER Characteristic Number” must be informed
(“YdDGAAHTJ” in the example above).
Since this ID number is unique to the B-L Control Box and personal computer, if a password is used for another B-L Control Box or personal computer,
another password is necessary.
• Finishing the BLG-TestProgram
Finishing Procedure
1. Click [Power] to turn off the power to the lens.
2. Confirm that the two LEDs on the B-L Control Box are not lit.
LEDs for power supply check
B-L Control Box
3. Click [Close] to disconnect communication between personal computer and B-L Control Box.
4. Click [Finish] to exit the program.
5. Turn the lamp switch of the Lens Test Projector (F) to OFF.
6. When the Lens Test Projector is cooled down after several minutes, turn the main switch of the Lens Test Projector (F) to OFF.

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Setting Method
Setting Procedure
1. Start the lens adjustment program “BLG-TestProgramV[][][].exe”.
2. When [Open] is clicked and communication between personal computer and B-L Control Box is connected, the button name changes to [Close]
and the [Power] button is made active.
3. Click [Power] to supply power to the lens to be tested. At this time, confirm that both of the two LEDs on the B-L Control Box light. (If either or
none of them does not light, there is a problem.)
LEDs for power supply check
B-L Control Box
Power switch
Note: Before detaching the lens after power is supplied, be sure to click [Power] again and confirm that the two LEDs go out.
4. Select “Center Hold” from the steady shot selection menu, and click [Steady Shot].
5. Align the plane mirror with the center projected image on the screen, and confirm again that the reflected light illuminates the center of the lens
to be tested. If the reflected light position is deviated, re-adjust the Lens Test Projector (F) position.
6. Select “Open” from the iris selection menu, and click [Iris].
Steady Shot setting: Center Hold Iris setting: Open
7. To change the zoom position with the zoom lens, set the zoom position to the specified value.
Manual zoom: Set the zoom position manually.
Motorized zoom: Set the focal length and zoom speed from the lens adjustment program, and click [Zoom(Focal Dist.)].
(If a time-out error occurs, increase the zoom speed.)
Execute zoom Select zoom speed
Enter focal length (Select “Input”from the left pull-down menu.)Select focal length
8. Select “JOG” from the focus menu.
Note: The focus setting buttons vary with model.
This is not used Check off
Use this part
9. Clicking [Focus(Target Dist.)] display the focus JOG operation window.
Select focus step value
Select and enter
focus step speed
Focus drive (near) Focus drive (far)
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10. Adjust the focus position with [Near] and [Far] while selecting “Focus Step” and “Low”/“Mid”/“High”, and then click [OK] to close the focus
JOG window.
4-3-2. Projective Resolving Power Check
Reference value
Focal length f
(mm) Distance (m)
Number of the smallest pitched (lines/mm)
Center (y’ = 0) Peripheral (y' = 10) Peripheral (y' = 12)
SMSM
10 0.4 More than
80 lines
More than
32 lines
More than
32 lines
More than
20 lines
More than
20 lines
18 0.72
Checking Procedure
1. Set the projection distance of the Lens Test Projector (F). (Refer to “Reference value”)
2. Set the focus.
3. Bring the projector into focus so that fine lines of the center projected image (y’= 0) on the screen can be clearly seen as much as possible by
operating the program screen.
Sagittal (S)
Meridional (M)
The number of projective
resolving power lines
Use the small projected image.
(for High frequency)
4. Read the value of the number of projective resolving power lines (maximum resolving power) of the center projected image (y’ = 0).
5. Read the value (the number of projective resolving power lines) of the thinnest line (resolution limit) that allows recognition of contrast of the
sagittal (S) image and meridional (M) image (three lines) of the peripheral projected image (y’ = 10, 12).
Note: Be careful of spurious resolution when checking the resolution limit.
Spurious resolution is a phenomenon where fine lines beyond resolving power are visible as black and white stripes as if resolution is made.
In this case, black and white of three stripes are reversed and seen as if they are two or four lines in some cases. Be careful not to confuse this phenomenon
with the resolution limit.
Correct resolution Spurious resolution
6. Change the focal length and projection distance of the checking lens, and confirm that the number of projective resolving power lines of the S
image and M image meets the reference value at each focus and projection distance using the same procedure.
7. If the reference value is not satisfied, perform the “4-4. RESOLVING POWER ADJUSTMENT”.