ECLAIR Coutant, Operating Manual

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SECTION XI
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Connection
With the lever (E 37) on "Moteur", connect the battery to the camera,
using the supply cable with the four-pin Cannon socket (E 39).
In the case of a multiprogram BEALA motor, the socket is on the right
hand side of the motor.
After setting the focus and aperture, set the camera running by pressing ·
the button (E 38). For the BEALA m . otor, press button (10) (see booklet
7007).
Warning systems
Two warning systems are provided:
a) Loop warning
b) Torque limiter
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a) the magazine gives a distinctive warning if the loop is lost.
In such a case, proceed as follows:
1. Stop the camera and remove the magazine
2. Qheck the loop (chapter IX). If the film is coming entirely from
the top of the box redivide it evenly as already indicated, i. e.
6 frames at the top and 6 frames at the bottom. Re-attach the
magazine on the camera and start running. If the fault persists,
check the loading of the magazine in a changing bag: there is
probably a film jam or damaged perforations.
3. Check the three following points:
- cleanliness of the aperture plate
- correct operation of spring loaded side pressure guide
(C 24).
- correct operation of the magazine pressure plate
Shooting
Checking the loop warning device
To make sure that this safety system is working well, we sug­
gest that from time to time you carry out the following test:
- load a magazine normally but with no loop outside
(any fogged film can be used)
-:- fit the magazine on the camera
- start the camera
the loud clattering noise should be evident.
We recommend that this test is made before the first film is
shot so that you are familiar with the noise of this warning
device.
b) The magazine is also provided with a noise making clutch which
operates when a film jam occurs. This clutch releases the driving
shaft of the magazine, thus protecting the film and the camera
mechanism. As soon as the warning sound is heard, stop the
camera and check the magazine loading in a changing bag.
Checking the torque limiter
For the same reason as for the loop warning check as follows:
- fit a magazine to the camera but witr, no lid on the take-up side.
- start running and press with the thumb on the take-up sprocket
drum (H 76).
A similar but louder noise to the loop warning should be apparent.
No t e
Do not carry out the above noise making tests with magazines of series
A - B - C - D - E and F.