REPAIR MANUAL

ELECTRONIC MODULES FOR USE

WITH POLAROID LAND SERIES 300
AUTOMATIC SHUTIERS
AUGUST 1972

POLAROID CORPORATION I REPAIR DEPARTMENT I CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

INTRODUCTION

This publication suppli~;additional information required to repair automatic

shutter Electronic Modu"s. These $hutters, and associated Electronic Modules
are used in the Polaroid ~ries 300 Cameras, 8$ shown in the following table:
Camera Model

315
320
325
330
335
340
350

i
!

Shutter

388
386
389
362
381
383
384

Module
Type No.

12131415
12131415
12131415
121314-15
12-13-14-15
5
3 4 6- 9
10-1116

The manual. which is to be used in conjunction with the Repair Manual on

Automatic Shutters dated May. 1968, is divided into four (4) sections.
Section 1- Explains the pr:inciples of operation of the Shutters, including both
electrical and mechanical theory.
Section II - Reviews information previouslV released on the Series 100 ard 200
Camera Shutters and notes the differences, principally product improvements.
between the various shuttel1,
s.etion III - Provides identification information for all the Electronic Modules
used in the 300 Series Cameras and Shutters,
Sect10n tV - Gives troubleshooting and repair procedures f()f Electronic ModulM.
including a Substitution Table, which provides interchangeability data.

TABLE Of CONTENTS
Title

I. PRINCIPLES Of SHUTTER OPERATION.

II. OIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS.

A.

Similarities, . . . . .

B. Differences........

C. Color Coding . . .
..
1. Control Shutter Speed

2. Component Identification.
D. Shutter Aperture Operation
1. Shutter Model 384. . . .
a. Aperture Wheel Operation
b. Scone Sele<:tor

III. ELECTRONIC MODULES..

A. Module Oporation . . . .
S. Module CI.a$$ific3tion. .
1, Electronic Module Type t .
2. Electronic MOdule Type 2.
3, Electronic Module Type 3.
4. Electronic Module Type 4.
1. Electronic Module Type 7.
B. Electronic Module Type 8.
9. Electronic Module Type 9 .
10. Electronic Module Type 10 .
12. Electronic Module Type
13. Electronic Module Type
14. Electronic Module Type
15. Electronic Module Type
t6. Electronic Module Type

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It
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16

18

21

24

25

26

29

29

30

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32

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14

35

37

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16

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11. Electronic Madute Type 11

A. Mechanical Operatlon..
.
B. Electrical Action. . .
.
.

5. Electronic MOdule Type 5.

6, Electronic Module Tvpe 6,

Page

IV. TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

A. Testing..
...
..
1. Resistors and Capacitors
.
a. ResistorS..
...... .
b, Capacito~ . . . . . , . .
2. Replacing Resistors and Capacitors .
3. Transistors . . . . .
4. lotegtated Circuits (I.e.)

B. Interchanging MOdules . . . . . .
C. Parts Information . . . . .

1. Part. In Stock.
..
.....
2. Pam and Assemblies No longer Stocked

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LIST Of
figure No.
11
12
13
14

15

1-6

'7

18

19

110

21

22

23

2-4

25

31

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-5

3-6

3-7

38

39

310

311

3-12

313

3-14

3-15

3,16

317

3-18

3-19

3-20

321

322

323

3,24

3-25

3-26

327

32B

3-29

330

3-31

332

3-33

I~LUSTRATIONS

litle

Basic Shutter Components

Cocking the Shutter

Controlllng the Timing Switch.
Cocking the Slide .

Schematic 362 Shutter .

Magnet Holding Circuit.

capacitor Holding Circuit.

RC Timing CirctJit
,
Modules
Type List of Electronic
Photocell Color Chart
Capacitor Color Codes .

Aperture Wheel Operation

Capacitor Switch Rotor

Top View Module Type No.1.
Bottom View Type 1.

E1ectrical Values &: Part Numbers Type 1

Schematic Type 1 .

Top View Module Type No.2.

Tripping the Shutter.

Releasing the Opening Blade.

Bottom View Type 2

Schematic Type 2
Top View Module Type No.3,

, ,
Bottom View Type 3,
Electrical Values &: Part Numbers Type 3
Schematic Type 3 .
,
. ,
Top View Module Type No, 4.
,
Bottom View Type 4
Electrical Values &: Part Numbers Type 4 .
Schematic Type 4 .

Top View Module Type No.5.

Bottom View Type 5,
Top View Module Type No,"a.
Bottom View Type 6
Top View Module Type No.7.
,
,
Bottom View Type 7.
Elec;trical Values & Part Numbers Type 7
Schematic Type 7 ,

Top View Module Type No.8.

Top View Module Type No.9.
Top View Module Type No. 10
Top View Module Type No.1 t
Top V;ew Module Type No. 12
Bottom View Type 12 , ,
Electrical Values &: Part Numbers Type 12
Schematic Type 12 ,
Top Vi"" Module Type NO. 13
,
Bottom View Type 13 .

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.

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26

27

2B

29

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (CONrOJ

F.,,,, No.

Title

3-40

Schematic Type 13 .
Top View Module Type No. 14
Bottom View TVpe 14.
Electrical Velue. & Part Number> Type
Top View Module Type No. 15
Bottom View Type 15
Top Vie... Module Type No. 16

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4-2

4-3

Testing Resiston: . . . ~
Testing Transistors . . .
Testing Integrated Circuits:

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4-4

Substitution Tabje . . , .

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3-35

3-35

3-37

3-38

3-38

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I - PRINCIPLES OF SHUTTER OPERATION

The simplest explanation of the way aU camem

work is: a certain amount of Ught is allowed to
fal! on a photographic film for a certain amount
. of time. The amount of light is controUed by the
aperture (hole) in the camera shuuer. The amount
of time is controlled, in the 300 Series Polaroid
land Cameras. by a photocell (electric eye) and
associated ele<:[ronic circuitry. When a shutter
is operated. the film is expO$ed to light. and the
Electronic Module measures the 'time of exposure'.
thereupon permitting mechanical action to close
the shutter after sufficient elapsed time.
Since the shutteB described in this manual are
almost identical. the following mechanical and
electrical sequences win apply to all of them,

A.

MECHANICAL OPERA nON

I. Four basic assemblies (Fig. 1~1) fonn the auto

matic camera shutter: the aperture selector.

the opening blade, the closing blade, and the

electronic module.

CLOSING
SLAOE

Af"fifnURE
SELECTOR

{WliEfU

ELECTRONIC 1C::::::::::l~
MOOULE

FIG.1-1

BASIC SHUTTER

MPONfNTS

2, The aperture seiector controls tbe light enter

ing the camera at any moment: the opening
blade beg;ns the exposure. the dosing bbde
ends the exposure~ and the electronic module
circuits regulate the length of exposure time.
3. To operate. the shutter must first be co<:ked
'by depressing the cocking arm (Fig. I~J). As
the arm moves, it pulls the cocking slide, which
in turn, pulls the opening blade to its opernting
position. While the opening blade moves. it
carries the closing blade along with it. When
the opening blade has been moved far enough,
a latch pin integral with it, forces the blade
latch down, until the pin passes a shoulder, on
the latch. As the pin slides beyond the latch
shoulder, the latch snaps up, securing the pin
and holding both shutter blades in the cocked
position.

4. WhiJe the shutter is uncocked. the blade latch

holds the timing swilOh (S2) open (FiJI. I-n
Cocking the shutter causes the 5eCUring of the
latch pin, and thereupon the blade latch allows
the sptill,ll-Ioaded timing .witch to close, an ac
tion necessary to start electronic circuit functions.

ARM

"""""'"

.RM

TIMING

SWITCH
(S2)
SHUTTER

<:;;;Jf-- REt-EASE
BUTTON

8ATTliflY
SWITCH

A further push on thC' cocking arm Jatches it in

th~' .;o.... l.,eu pOSltion (Fig. 141.
~

IS"

Wh,'n <;.0 wcured. the ovef{ravel arm is butted

flrmh ;q:;.un<1I the shoulder of the cocking pin,
lD turn, !or':lng {he clOsing blade tightly against
Ih~ ;"vq'h~r ot the electromagnet. With the over
IrJ\~'i.Jfnt Io.:k~u, the associated spring is.
~lr~!,huL AI thl... pOInt. the shutter is c;;ocked:
Ih~' Itll"rlnl! 1,0,111 hl' . . omplcted by the return to
r\.~l rn.,1l1<1ll nl Ill'.' ... trained spring.

{', lnpl'lll.!;

J~'IHln

1;'q1.

I-;;II~

begun by pushing

ofa
"'vll, 1mO Ih . . hody orth': Carn
er;.;:. \\h,tfl tlw hUHnn I~ pt"L'SSCO. the shutter
rd . . ..:,~' {l!" h lor..:.:o >1!';JlnSt the battery switc;;h
lSI j\.I<,.. II1~ It J110 tnpplnj! th~' ~Iidt; latch.
q(j'lfi~ SJ ~"Ompkh:<' the t:ircliit. operates the
<kdFIIll.":';!;,'l ~ 111'.:11 nllw !lokI-.. Ih" do\inf! blade.
()'~

Ill, dlUU',r fv!l.':.!\I.' hutlOn. This is part

~J~I,

,j .... ~!',r!:

MAGNET

2. The mechanical action, of aU the Shutters

concerned here, is virtually identical. The ele<?

7. When the slide latch is tripped. the cocking slide

releases; as the cocking slide returns to its rest
position, a roller contacts a tang on the blade

latch. and forces the blade latch down (Fig.

tneal action is aiso the same as far as basic pur~

pose is concerned: the time and quantity mea~
surements of light. But increasing sophistica~
tion of design, and employment of miniaturized
components, has led to the developmenl of
many different electronic modules.

l~).

This action, first: releases the opening blade,

and it snaps into position, aUowing light to pass
through, exposing the film; secondly, pennits
the blade latch to open switch 52. Opening 52
initiates the electronic measurement of the
amount of light and time to which the film is
being exposed. The photocell uses the average
scene light to control the: flow of current through
the liming circuit. When the proper time, de
pending on fUm selected, and aperture size, has
elapsed. the magnet current is cut off. ThiS re
leases the closing blade, which rapidly snaps back.
and shuts off the light, completing the mm

3. Electrical action will be described in detail with

respect to the ultimate purpose of the circuitry,
but without concentration on the specifiC uses
of components. The following section (Section
Ill) wiJl present detailed information. including
identification, and sufficient other data. to per~
mit field use of any Electronic Modules stOCked.
This contributes to economical. customer repairs,

exposure.

4. The basic eJectronic circuit is a two (2) rransistor

trigger: it uses a photocell to control the length
of time that a small electromagnet is energized
(Fig. 1-5). Power for the circuit illustrated (Fig. ! 7)
is obtained from a 4.5 volt bauery. Later modules
use a 3 vol t type power source.

5. Electrical action requires the closing of switches;

S2 Grst~ and then, S 1. the battery power switch,
51 is closed by pressing the shutter release button.
When SI operates, power is applied simultaneous
ly to two (2) circuits: 1) the electromagnet hold
ing circuit, and 2) the capacitor by-pass circuit.
In the first circuit, current flows from the battery
(Schematic Fig. 1-7) through SI to one terminal
of the coil of the electromagnet M. and through
RI to the base of transistor Q2.

As the volta&e on the base of Q2 increases, the

NPN transistor turns on, because Emitter to
Base electronic current flow begins. With Q2
"on", current now flows through the coil of the
magnet M, completing this circuit and holding
the closing shutter blade OPEN. See diagram.
Fig.. 1-8. for a representation of the described
current now_

8. The above action also fires the flash gun when

(ine is used_ The combination (Fig. lw2) of X~
make. X~break., X~contact, X--connecter, and
Rash saft':ty switches controls the firing of the

flam.
B.

ELECTRICAL ACTION

I, Electrical action is initiated. controlled, timed,

and terminated by the Electronic Module sub
assembly of the shutter. Mechanical action.
as previously described. is part of the overall
electromechanical action_ Switches must first
be opened or dosed in predetermined sequence
in order to start the electric circuits functioning.

In the by-pass circuit, current flows (Ft" 1-9)

from the battery. through S I. photocelJ LDR. re
sistor R6, and S2, to the other side of the battery.
This completes this cjrcuit. and by-passes the com~
ponents noted on Fig. 1-9, just sO long as S2 re
mains clOsed.

R,
4JSV 1 _
LOR

I
S3
--------

He

R.

R.

'.

FIG.1-7 SCHEMATIC 362 SHUTTER

.A

R7

R.

Ie

1'::=:-

I
L
------...:~R3

7. When 51 is closed, and the shutter simultan

eously tripped, the blade latch opens 52. With
S2 open. the timing circuit by-pass is removed,
and timing begins. Current now flows through
SI, photocell LOR, and the selected timing

components. Si.nce direct current cannot flow

through capacitors. the function now changes
to voltage, which charges the capacitor, or re
sistor/capacitor combination, selected by rotor
switch, 53, on the reverse of the aperture wheel.

@-+
BATTERY

s,

FIG.

'a

MAGNET HOLDING CI RCUIT

BYPASSES TIMING CIRCUITRY,INCLUDING Cl THRU C4, R4 RS R7 RS

--.e.g

ttB-4
BATTERY

BATTERY

PHOTOCELL

s,

S2

CAPACITOR BYPASS CIRCUIT

FIG. '9 CAPACITOR HOLDING CI RCUIT

rmaJ action, to complete film exposure

9. The

8. With, for example, capacitor CI (Fig. HO)

being charged, the charging rate wiD be deter
mined by the amount oflight .triking the LDR.
The photocell now acts as a variable resistance;
if the light shining upon it is dim, its resistance
wiD be high, it wiD pass less CUmllt, and the
R.c time wiD be longer. Consequendy slow
ing the closing of the shutter, and allowing
more film expOSUre time~ In the same manner,
various combinations of RC circuitry ~ workin,
with the selected aperture wheel openings. win
produce various rime delays. With Q2 "orr'.
the magnet can nO longer grip the shutter dOlr
ing blade, so the blade snaps back, closing off
the light and completing the exposure.

and reset the camera for the next picture

taking operation, is remoyaJ of pressure on the
shutter release button. This happens: very
quickly, Sl opens. and all power is off. Re
cocking of the shutter before the next picture
discharges CI and all components .... ready

for the next sequence.

NOTE: In tlte {lash operation. switch S, (Fig.
1-]) Is c&ned when the shutter Is cocked. while,
at the same time. switch 51 is allowed to open.
When the .hutter Is tt/pped. the ope,.~ Mzde
cJom S1' S. being heJd closed becau.se the '/'nIJI'"
net circuli", Is Immobilizing the clo.ri1lll

I'HOTOCELL

52 OPEN IBREAICS BYP_I

~ ~,.({(~-+I ~~-}q
(

51

L--1~. ~
01

BATniRY

fti

R2

,..([[~ ... '-<ff[{({((("'

Cl {CHARGINGI

01

~ ~J ~~--"".C---J
1----

Ql ON TURNS Q2 Off. RELEASING MAGNET HOLD

COLLECTOR

02 OFF

FIG 110 Re TIMING CIRCUIT

6

_e.

to. 54, of the schematic. is a flash compensation

switch. Inserting the flash gun probe causes
54 to open, thu$ placing R4 in series. widl C3,
and R7 in series wi[h C2. consequently increas-
ing the charging times of C2 and C3. Increasing.
these RC times. overcomes the tendency of the
Shutter to dose 100 quickly because of the in
tense light from the flash.

Both swUches closed. activates the Model 268

/14sh gun if one Is plugged il1; otherwise, when

the magnet is deenergized, S. opens and breaks
the continuity ollhe flash circuit; there is thl4.
no wnger possibility of a preTMture ruing of
the f/4sIt.

FIG. 2 I TYPE LIST OF ELECTRONIC MODULES

Type

Shunt"

~~~~~~r~m. I T~~ I~~~~---

- Semiconductor

I\tIm.oo

~---

01!?.

gm

f:lAt'!.I?_

36/1'\
- -_ ..

250

!"!~~~___

,
5

Of/gltw'
C5 addbd to' TYpe 1

HAND
HAND

Transistor
integrated Cireuit

R9 added to Type 2
Orioinall.C. Tvpe

_._A:4fL _._

Automahc

Tr;,f\$isttif

Auto _titan of TVpe 1

JB4
----1-- ..- 3S0..- .

Automatic
. ...

Tran5istor

Auto wn:ion of Type 3

Transistor
TrartsittOl'

CldeletedfromType2
1 0.92 Tr80listor inTVD&l

364

:JS(1

384

~O

~83

~ ______ .. 374
~_____ ._

Transistor
Tfansi$tOf

c---:--.. ...-- ..
(i

CillI1l'td

362'

_. __ ._.

___
.__

_ ___

.. 2('H___ _
HID
.. __ ___

9 ,.
10

384

350

384

350

II
12
13

3'84
366
366

3SJL______
103,________
103

14
15

38e

32fL. _____ I--

386

32!L~~~~~.

16

384

35Q~~~~~.

I---+----f---......
I---+----f---.....

r"

HANQ______
_____ H~ND

_____

HAND
Automatic

Tremistor

I,Q,~I~~~I~~JIl:Type3

Traos~tor

R9location

AutOmatic
HAND
HAND

TransistOr
Transistor
Tran'Sinot

R91s: Pad on reverse R3

Original
C2 added to Type 12

Automatic
Automatic

Tr8n$lltor
traniistOf

'

HAND__________ !~~!'srllted Circuit

to between Aa&Ol

Auto Version of Type 12

C2 added to typo- 14

I
I

I.C. In second location and R9 deleted

--1----1--4-----1---4----------1

-1------1-4-----+--1--------\

1-1

1-1

II - DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

This review includes 100. 200. find 300 Series Cameras.

A.

SIMILARITIES

t. The mechanical operations previously explain

ed apply generally to all the shutters with slight

3. The Table, Fig. 2-1. shown on opposile page,

is a compilation of the information presently
available on aU electronic modules now, or
previously used, on the automatic shutters for
pack cameras.

differences to be herein described. Because the

Model 362 Shutter is the original, and all others
are variations and improvements. on that shut
ter. the previous discussion in Section J, is basic
ally. a fu11 treatment of the Mode1362 Shutter.
If more precise and detailed mechanical action
knowledge (assembly and disassembly) is de
sired, refer to the Repair Manual on Automatic
Shutters, Models 362, 366 and 374, published
May 1965.

The remarks column briefly describes tbe

changes made. The text develops the differences
in more detail, and will indicate which modules
are interchangeable and what~ if anything, has
to be done to them) to substitute one type for
another.

C.

COLOR CODING

I. Control SIIul.... Speed

8. DIFFERENCES
I. From I"e Model 362 to the Mode13S9 Shutters

a. Color coding of transisto~. photocells. capaci

tors" and resistors is used for two (2) purposes.
One is to positively identify a component for
ease of replacement. The other is 10 system
atize replacement of components when shutter
speed is to be increased or decreased. Use the
color code to go up or down in speed. These
coJor codes are used only for photocells and
C3tH'CitOrs. The photoceU color chart is illus
trated in Fig. 2w2. Capacitors use exactly the

the main difference is not mechanical. it is elec

trical. The mode1385 Shutter is fully explain
ed in the Model 360 Camera Repair Manual, so
it will not be considered in these instructions.

By virtue of changing.. and adding or subtl'3cting

components, the integral Electronic Modules,
have been refined so that approximately six
teen (16) varieties now exist. The variations
for the most part are minor. bUt the physical
pIacement of components on the board, the
size and number, the identifyIng color codes.
and the different flexible circuit solder points.,
are possible problem factors.. The changes were
occasioned by other changes in the cameras
themselves: $Uch as: adding an electronic timer.
etc.

aLUB
aLACK
RBa
VBLLOW
GRBaN
WHITa
ORANGB

2. To provide an answer for this problem and to

make it possible to substitute one module for
any or all of the others. is the purpose of this
manual. The method to be followed is: an ex
haustive deve!opment of all significant infonna~
tion about tne modules: an arbitrary number
jng to be applied as a positive means of Type
identification. and separation; and. finally, pre
cise directions as how to economically convert
from one type to anotber. wbere interchange
ability is simple and feasible.

FIG. 22 PHOTOCELL COLOR CHART

microfarads. on the side of the component. On

these types. the rounded end indicates the posj..
tive lead. When a problem exists because of
strange or mixed color coding, reference rnu&t
be made to the associated Electrical Value Table,
(EVT). See Fig. 3-3 while reading _ p h c
following.

same colors but the fast, slow direction is re

versed. A photocell of the same color as the
one replaced generally solves a problem of in
correct trigger voltage. If it is necessary to use
cells of a different rating go down in color
from blue to black - etc. to increase shutter
speeds; go up in color - from orange te white
etc. to deere_ shutter speeds.

c. The color wigned to the photoce1l is goveminJ;

road the table homontally, belinning with the

b. Further shutter speed control is possible by

changing capacitance values. Use the same
scheme, Fl" 2~2, but reverse the directions:
e.g., go up in color - from orange to white
etc. to increase shutter speeds; go down in
color - from blue to black - etc. to decrease
shutter speeds.

first column photoce1l cOOelot .. ZABCDEF.

and continuing to the ri&b.t. The color codes
as wen as the component parameter value is
given. Simply replace the faulty part with
piece of the same numerical value: lOmicro
farad capacitor, etc. The photocen. ca.p8(litor.
and resistance values are au interdependent and
so grouped.

2. Component Identification
a. Color coding of components, solely for ease
of replacement and identification, is more
complex. The method used originally on the
362 shutter is illustrated in Fig. 2-3 and explain-
ed as follows: capacitors; the first stripe (neal'"
est the positive lead) is used to denote the color
group to which the capacitor belongs; the se
cond stripe indicates its schematic reference
designation - C I. C~ etc. Resistor color bands
are industry standard indicating resistance values
and toferance percentages,

D.

SllUITER APERTURE OPERATION

Refer to the Manual on Shutter Operation for

complete description of the operation of the

aperture wheel on the 362 Shutter.

b. Unfortuna(ely. this type of component color

coding, did not remain constant with product
improvement and other engineering changes.
~ew styli: c4pacitofS are used in subsequent
models and <;e\'cro! additional ways of coding
wcft'de\'ised - wHh the flnal method, being
th..: pnnlmg: of the ;).clUai capacitance value, in

The identical information applies to the Shutters

tabulated in Fig. 2-1. Also, the same information
applies to tneType 366 Shutter. This manuol is
concerned with the mechanical and elexUical <fP'"
eration of shutters not previously covered in the
aforementioned document: basically. the 384
Shutter. along with the 383 and the 386. Since
the 384 is the mQSt complex; it will be the only
type discussed.

SLACK'" C1

GR:EEN .. C4

-u

I Cl

REO. C2 & C3

n
Dill...
u_______
- C2~&~C~3~~7..~,

~1I1-.

_...J

tL-l__

_1__________
'
' 1_--:-__C4____

COLOR GROUP

F'G. '23 CAPACITOR COLOR CODES

10

DIII...

......!.4U

-'f 1 I

I. Shutter Model 384

a.

AJIer"'"' Wheel Operation

COMMON

L The only additional mechanical information

needed is aperture wheel utilization. There are
eight (8) holes (apertures) in the wheel, arrant
ed in sets of two (2), one large. one small; each
set is. used for one of four different film speeds.
Manual rotation of the aperture wheel positions.
one of the :sets of openings in front of the shut
ter ~ the other aperture of the set is selected by
the scene selector slider (Fig. 2-4),. A detent
block and spring stops the aperture wbeeJ
after each turn, and a readout actuator and
actuator detent spring. secures the wheel at
each position.

ACTUATOR

OETENT

OETENT

BLOCt(

APERTURE
WHEEL

3. As the wheel is rotated throuylt the various

aperture positions. the capacitor ,"witch rotor
connects the contacts on one of four (4) com
binations. The combination connected
through the rotor, selects the RC circuit which
will be used in shutter timing.

SCENE
SELECTOR
SUCER

,lbe values of the capacitors are diff~rent. their

FIG.2-4 APERTURE WHEEL OPERATION

charging rates vary; the photoceU resistance

varies with the light falling on it: and. finaUy.
lixed resistance values are selected according
to RC timing needs~ 'The combination of these
factors determines exposure times of the shutters.

:;:, There are four (4) exposure time circuits when

fhe same light level is used in testing. Under
actual use conditions. the photocen is an in~
finitely varying resisrance. and the range of
exposure times is unlimited. Connection to
each of the Resistor-CapacitoT (Re) time cir
cuits, is made by a four (4) position switch
Tot('Jf (S3) molded into the reverse of the aper
ture wheel. Fig. 2-5

b. _ _IOI'

I, The Scene Selector slider selects one of the two

(2l available anertures at each setting of the
wheel. lbe smaller aperture of ee:ch set of two
is used forth. fastest films IASA3000 B & WI.

11

'U'SH SOCKET

C2

o
FIG. 3-1

TOP VI EW MODULE TYPE NO.1

FIG.32 BOTTOM VIEW TYPE 1

11

III - ELECTRONIC MODULES

A.

MODULE OPERATION

t. The Electronic Module is the heart of the

data herein. a satisfactory repair may he made

by using a commercial equivalent. if the Pola
roid part is not availab1e. Thit; \I.-ill experlite
repair and permit of component rcplaccIT!l!!"L
rather than more costly. module exchlnj!c ..
saving both time and money.

e1ectricweye, automatic exposure shutter. The

'basic principle of operation of all shutters is
identical - both mechanically and electrically_
The idea is to open the shutter. allow it to re

main open, exposing the rdm. and shut it at a

precisely measured time increment. The shut

ter opens and closes at the precise time requi....
ed by the light conditions and the type of film

S. Seven (7). of the si<teen (16) type.' of 'dodules

previously tabulated t may be used in:l J1it4
. Shutter - types 3~4- 6 - 9., 10- 11 :t'"!d I .....

These will he covered and exp1ain~'(! '" 11:':.111

in the following breakdown of ElectrnRl<.:

Modules bef!inning with Type 1, tbe ori2inal

362 Shutter module.

available. The operator has only to select the

type of film bein, used and set the scene selec
tor; the rest is completely automatic.
2. The following is a compilation and analy~is of
infonnation necessary to repair or replace com~
pOnents in any of the Electronic Modules used
in all Cameras of the 100.200 or 300 Model

B. MODULECLASSmCATION
1. _ n i c Module Type I
This(F~. 31. 3-2) is the rust module to "" U"',
in tbe original pack camera and is included here lor

Series.

3. The data is presented as roll~: the assi~ed

Module Type number: a top view of compon
ent layout; a bottom view of the boord. show
ing solder connections: an Electrical Values
Table with part numbers; and an Electrical
Scbematic to facilitate troubleshooting and
circuit tracing.

comparison and reference only. Complete inf('lr~

mation~ including electrical and mechanic" timc
lions.. is available in the Repair Manual for 362.
366 and 374 ShutteB. published in May 1968.

The Eeetric;d values (PM'3.meten) of the

compotl~

ents are tDven in the foltow;ng uble (Fig. J..3l.

The electrical Schematic is shown in Fip,. 3-4.

4. Many of these modules are now out of rroduc~

tiOn and are not stocked. However. with the

", .

FIG.33 ELECTRICAL VALUES 8t PART NUMBERS TYPE 1

Photocell

RMillort

C81!.clton
Vatu. In Mtcroflf8dt

V.'UII in Ohm.

- --_._----
SchematiC Rei

LDR

Pari Number

155249

Lalol Group! Color

V.lul in
K Ohms RI/RJ

R2

R4

RS

R6

R7

R8

Cl
MinIMu

- - ~n Pi5153 165149 155150 155151 155152 160408

155145

C2
Min

Blue

15.11

17.20

Black

13.20

C4
Mln/MlllII:

165146 165141

Nole 1

C3

155148

2.8B

14.0
16.0

18.0
18.6

1800
1500

68K
56K

120
100

3300
3300

120K
120K

.191
.220

.220
.252

2.03
2.33

2.33

15.10

10K
10K

R.d

11.50

13.19

10K

1200

47K

91

2700

lOOK

.252

.290

2.68

3.07

18.5

21.2

C
D

Yellow

10.00

8.70

11.49
9.99

10K
10K

1200
1000

47K
39K

82
68

2200
2200

82K
82K

.290

Green

.338

.338
.388

3.07
3.53

3.63
4.06

2'-2
24.3

24.3
27.9

White

7.60

8.69

10K

820

33K

62

1800

68K

.388

.440

4.05

4.66

27.9

32.1

Orange

6.60

7.59

10K

6BO

27K

51

1500

56K

.440

.504

4.65

6.34

32.1

38.9

r,.nsiltOf
Sehemnic Ref

j;

Part Number

HFE (BETAI

01

_.-

02

152553 152552
200

001300II

,
1- -

NOTE I
NOTE 2
NOTE 3

RI/R3;s a If1PlIf7IlS insert board RI variable 65 to 80 Oh"", R3 v.rlable 0I42K 0hmI

Capa:iror C2 and C3 ate kJenricBl. Hllve.me MinIMax .,Bluft
The fix (6J digit numbers are Polaroid Part NumbMI

..
+
>

"!

~Ij- I

..- ......'"
:E

'"'"

","

r\

~A

.~.,

"i

...

'"

..

...'"

a:

"-:>

.. "
....

:r ~
,
"" ,, '"
,, '"

'"

. ..

,,

-,....

,,
,

..

'"

..U

.'"

~
U

....

u:;

I It;
'f"

:iii
w

2.

_it

Module Type 2

Values and Part Numbers lin' used. The slightly

changed Electrical Schematic is shown in Fig. 3-7.
The part number for the added C5 is 155162.

This Type (Figs. 35, 3-6) is identiad to Type 1

._pl that C5 - .05 microfarad - is added in

parallel to the. llI"",et coiL 'The !!!'Ie Electriad

FIG.3-6 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO.2

FIG. 3-6

BOTTO~l

View TYPE 2

Ii;

..
+
>
"l

:,/11:
.,

..

.'"

::E
ii2!S!

L; .,~

"

a:

-'

."" ,,
r

"

I
I

,,

...

"U

a:

....

..

,,"

,
"

, .

a:

*-'---1

O"ft

L -________________________________________________~:~

17

3. _ n ; ' : Module Type 3

Shutters, particularly the 366 in the Model 100

and 200 Series and in the 384 Slrutters of the
Model 300 Series Cam.....

.. This Is the first Electronic Module designed

specifically for the 384 Slrutter in the Model
3S0Camer.l(Figs. 3-8,3-9). The Type 31s hand
assembled and yirtually identical to Type 2.
The difference is the addition of resistor, R9
39 ohms - electrically ps,allello polentiometer
RJ. This rcslstor, used with three (3) yolt
power source, reduces the resistance of Rl.
thus pennitting more c"monl
througb the

In summary, th.... are tbre. (3) cbaRges from

the original Type 1. The transistors are differ
ent, changed from the melallic can type .as.,
10 a plastic encapsulated package - . TO 92
size; and both C-S and R9 are added. In this
case, as in Type 2, Electrical Values and I'Iut

now

transistors.

Numbers are the same except as noted

b. This ciJ<:uit change .... brougbt aboul by usbrg

alifty_en (51) ohm magnet coil in some

(Fip. 3-10, 3-11).

FU,SH SOCKE T

VIEW MODULE TYPE NO.3

COMMON

FIG,3,9 BOTTOM VIEW TYPE 3

18

FIG.310

Part Number

278841

Kohmo R1/R3

R2

Capacitors

Values in Ohms

Valul' in Microfarads

R4

R5

R6

R7

R8

Cl

C2

Min/Max

Min

146777 155153 155149 155150

155151
155152
160408

Note 1

Color Group & Color

Blue

15.11

17.20

Black

R,d

13.20
11.50

15.10
1J. 19

Yellow

10.00

11.49

Green

8.70

9.99

White

7.60

8.69

Oran~

6.60

7.59

10K
10K
10K
10K
10K
10K
10K

AelilCon

Value In

LOR

ELECTRICAL VALUES & PART NUMBERS TYPE 3

Photocell

Schematic Ref.

1800

1500

1200

1200

1000

820

680

68K
56K
47K
47K
39K
33K
27K

120

3300

100
13300

91

2700

82

2200

2200

68

1800

62

51

1500

155145

C3

C4
Min/Mal(

Ma.

L15ll46 155147

155148

.20K

.191

.220

2,03

2.33

14.0

16.0

120K

.220

lOOK

.252

.252

.290

2.33
2.68

2.68
3.07

16.0
18.5

18.5
21.2

82K
82K
68K
56K

.290

.332

3.07

3.53

21.2

24.3

.332

.382

3.53

4.05

24.3

27.9

.382

.440

4.05

4.65

27,9

32.1

.440

.504

4.65

5.34

32.1

36.9

Transistor

-0

Schematic Ref.

Part Number

Ql

Q2

C5

R9

270766 270767
270629 .05 ufs) 252769
390hms

Color Code
White HFE lSelal

200 Min

Range
Brown HFE (Bela)
Range

NOTE'
NOTE 2

200/300

R 1/RJ i. a separate insert board. R 1 varisble 65/80 ohms. RJ vsrisble 0/42 K ohm .

CafJllClror. C2 and CJ are identical. Hsve same Min/Max values.

--

1---

--

r-----

--

+ III .,!I_ _ _ _ _ _-,

III

~A At!'

11;

.
"-

>

>.

,.l'

"

"...

"
~

a:

. .....,

1f

."

, .> tl'

::

"

.."

....
,,
I

.....1.---1; ,U

20

4. EIoctronlc: Module Type 4

(12) mounted on the print circuit board. Resistors

R 1 - R2 - R3 and capacitor C5 are eliminated.
Electrical Values and Part Numbers (Fig. 3~ 14) and
Schematics (fig. 3~15) are also changed.

This Module incorporates the first Integr.Jt"ed

Circuit (I.e.) (Figs. 3-12,313). Using an I.e re
duees the number of discrete components. to twelve

o
FiG.312 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO.4

COMMON

FIG.

OMVI

21

-------.
-

Part Number

Resistors
Values in Ohms

Photocell

Schematic Ref.

FIG.314 ELECTRICAL VALUES Be PART NUMBERS TYPE 4

LOR

Value!n
K Ohms

278841

R4

R5

R6

R7

CII*lton

V"u. in Mlcroflred.
R8

155149 156150 156151 156152 160408

R9

Cl

C2

MinIM."

Min

252769

155145

C4

C3

M..

155146 155147

MinIMax
165148

Color GrouD & Color

Brown

8
C

Blue
Black

15.14
13.20

0
E

Red
Yellow

Green

8.70

White

Oranoe

Violet

""

S.6K

200K

360

8.2K

JOOK

47

.073

.083

.769

.883

5.31

6.11

4.7K
3.6K

IBOK

300K
240K

.083
.096

.096
.110

1.01
1.17

6.11
7.00

7.00

6.aK

47
47

.883

leOK

300
270

B.2K

16.14

11.SO

13.19

3.6K

J.OK

240
200

200K

11.49

15aK
130K

S.6K

10.00

S.6K

200K

47
47

.110
.126

.126
.145

1.34
1.54

6.06
926

925
10.6

2.7K

lOOK
62K

3.9K

180K
lOOK

47
47

.145
.167

.167

2.2K

180
150

4.7K

7.60

9.99
8.69

6.60

7.59

lo8K
I.SK

68K
56K

120
100

3.3K

120K

3.3K

120K

47
47

.191
.220

.220
.262

17.40

Integrated Circuit
Part Number

251452

NOTE f: C2 & C3 are identical, Have same Min/Max values,

.191

6D6

1.01
1.17
1.34
1.54
1.17

1.77

10.6

2D3

12.2

12.2
13.8

2D3

2.35

2.36

2.68

13.8
15.7

15.7
18.1

'

5,.

V"
t;j

----- ------- c.

tOR
Re

/1--

'3

53

fie

~~.

COMMON
~

V fl

:~.C

=~-C2

"
~R4

FIG.315 SCHEMATIC TYPE 4

=~-C,
"2

)R,
4

>

I.e.

...

A~

~
4/

B
3V

-F

S. Eleetronic Module Type 5

tors are here positioned on opposite sides of the

printed circuit board; they are also the mailer
size TO 92 plastic encapsulaled versltlns.
Electrical Vldue and schematic number is identic,

to Type L

This Module is identical to the original Type I

but it is a machine assembly. Consequently. a
new flexible circuit (Figs. ),,16, 3-17) is also used.

The physical sil:e and location of the transistors

is also changed; as tbe top view shows, the transis-

FLASH

FIG.316 TOP VI W M DULE TYPE NO.5

,FLASH
PIN

, FIG.3,17 BOTTOM VIEW TYPE 5

24

6. Electronic Module Type 6

Table (Fig. :H 0) and Schematic (Fig. 311 las.

Type 3.

This is identical to Type 5 but has added CS and

R9 with two (2) TO 92 type pla,tic (fig. 3-\8\
molded transistors. thus rna king it an auto version
of Type 3. It also uses the same flexibie circuit,
(fig. 319) as Type 5; the same Electrical Values

This is a 384 Shutter module so observe power

supply and magnet coil information ;.tpplk:!ble to
Type 3.

FLASH SOCKT

R3

RI

FIG.3-18 TOP VIEW MODULE TYP NO.6

FIG.319 BOTTOM VIEW TYPE 6

2S

7. Electronic Module Type 7

l'his is used with the 374 Shutter and is identical
to the Module Type 2 but has the CJ capacitor

removed (Figs. 3-20. ),,21). The Electrical Values

(Fig. 3-22) and Sch.matic (Fig. 3-23) also change
and are shown in the figures noted.

C2

PHOTO CFl.C

FIG. 3-20 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO.7

FLASH

COMMON

FIG. 321

BOTTOM VIEW TYPE 7

F10.:I-22 ElECl'RICAL VALUES" PART NUMBERS TYpe 7

Photocell

_ ~~ __

~~--

Valu.ln

Sehtmtuc R.f.

LOR

Part Number

'52948

Al/R3 I

KOhms

1\5.

C
D
~~L

'"

RS

R7

~" -~

C4

MInIM
155148

111 ,2

10K
10K

15.10

1 1800

1
19.5

1500

24.3

8.70 1 9.99
7.60
8.69
_j,.60
1,69

White

01

Schematic Raf.
PlrtNumber

10K 1 1000 1 39<

68

2200

82K

II

3.53 I 4.05 I 24.3

27.9
3 .1
36.9

1 02

152553 1152552

HF~Jjletal

200

2OO/3(lO!

HFE (Beta)

RtlR3 is" sepaf1Jte insert board R1 vBliabte 65180 ohm. Rjl/llfiable 0/42 K ohms.
Capac/ton C2 & C3 are identJcm. HaW! same MinIMax vaiL'

I
I

I
I
1+

1----41-+--1
1--
i
I
u

C3
MIX

21.2

Orange

NOTE 2

C2
Min

Note 1

11

13.20

Yellow
Green

I- NOTE'

~~~I___r'V"''''''U'''''''i'':~~k1~~.~

-l---~~u" in Ohms
I
I
R2
A4
AS
RS

14611711.51531155149115515011551611165152116040011 1651... 1155141

COlor Group & Color

Z
Blue
A
Black
BRed

c,padtol1i

Reslrton

_ _

uS

II
I
I
II

II

I ~..

~--1L---+1- - - - I

'1-1- - - - - I

--j--- --+--I~-----l
I

Cs__

lOR

;.
S3
~----

.~

R2

C3==

=.::

C2

11

s,

I~

Q2\~

Qt,--~

RS

RS

C4

Rt

1 R6

2
00

11

=;::
52

54

..J_ 8

R4

FIG.323 SCHEMATIC TYPE 7

R7

--::-4.5V
--

8. Electronic Module Type 8

This Module is identical to Type 1 but bas two

3-24}. [verything else is unchanged. See infor

mation on Type 1_

(2) TO 92 size, plastic encased transistors (Fig.

FLASH SOCKET

RI

R3

PHOTO CELL

FIG.324
TOP VIEW MOOUlE TYPE NO.8

9. Electronic Module Type 9

Type 9 - a 384 Shutter Modu'e.

Identical to Type 8 but has CS and R9 added

(Fig, 3-25), All other infonnation the same as
Type 3. The addition of R9 makes this Module-

NOTE: The magn.et coil must be a 57 ohm model

and the power source must be 3 l'oils.

PHOTO

29

10. Electronic Module Type 10

between R3 and Ql (Fig. 3-26). All other infor

matlon is the same. See Type 6.

This Module is identical to Module Type 6 but

the physical position of R9 is changed to an area

FLASH

o
FIG.3-26 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO. 10

30

11. Electronic Module Type II

tor pad moJded on the reverse side of the RI /R3

resistor hl$ert board. See Module Type 5 infor
mation for all other de[a,ils. Part number for this.
RI*R3 insett board is ~:203'>.f.

1his Module is another version of Module Type 6

with the only difference being the type and loca
tion of R9 (Fig. ),,27). In fhls case R9 is a resis-

FLASH

R3

C2

C3

FIG. 327 TOP VI EW MODULE TY E NO. 11

31

12. Electronic Module Type 12

This Module is another original - the 366 Shutter
type - (Fig. 3-28) and is in<luded here only for
completeness, For an mechanical and eiectrical

details, see the manual referenced in Type 1 infor

malion. Flexible Otcuit (Fig. 3 29) Electrical
Values (Fig. 3-30) and Schematic (Fig. 3-31)
drawings are provided.
w

FIG.328 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO. 12

FLASH
pj'N

SHlko

iWIPE~

+; -i
!
POTtNTIOMt TER
(wHEl-I ADDEO}

FIG.329 BOTTOM V I E W ; ; T r ; Y i i p " E " 1 1 ' 2 ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J

PhotOClllI

V.lu. In

Schematic RM.

LDR

P,rt Number

15524.

KOhml

.,

FlG.330 ELECTRlel\\. VALUES .. MRT NUMBERS TYPE~

RnislOl'l
c.-hor
V,lue. In Ohms
V.lu .1nM'
Cl
R2
A3
A6
Min
Max
"4

168041 168042 16804 168044

16mm

Calor Group 8. Color

Blue

Stack

15.14
'13.20

HAll
1&,14

2.2K

27
27

22

Red
Yeilow

11.49
10.00

13.20
11,49

3.3K

22
22

8.70
7.59
6.60

10.00
8,70
7.59

27
21
27
27
27

120
100
91
82

22

sa

22
22

Green

White

Oranoe

3.3K
2.2K
1.2K
I.2K

22

62

3.3
3.3
2.7
2.2
2.2
1.8

3."
4.08

Sl

1.5

4.66

2.ll3
2.33

2.33
2.68

2.68
3.Q7

3.01
3.63

4."
4.68
5.38

Tranti.tol$
~

Schematic Af,f.

01

PIIu Number

163071

.!l2.

HfE (Seta) Range

Orange

Green
Yellow
Whit_
Blue

Red

20014001
100/200
5011001

60/100
100/200
200/400

--

51
M

Rl 22000

LOR

01

'"

33000

S3

R5

R4 1200

52

CIT

FIG. 331

SCHEMATIC TYPE 12

R2

240

R3

220

-3V

13. EJectronicModuleType 13'

ient voltages which caused erratic operation of

electronic limen. AJI other specifications includ
ing Schematic (Fig. 3-34) and Electrical Values
(Fig. 3-30} are the same as Type I~, Part num"
ber for C2 is 171599.

'l'his Module is identical to Type 12 except for

the addition of C2, .OS microfarad. electrically

paraDel to the magnet cOil (Fig. 1-34). Thi,
module change was made to suppress high trans-

'.

FIG.3-32 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO. 13

POTENTlOMTR

(WHE'" AOtlO}

FIG,333 BOTTOM VI EW TYPE 13

3S

rL.. . . . .

+ II,

:;;

/
d'

-.l

"

c:
N

a:

..

a:

"

III
,

c:
C>

!il
N

a:

"
c:
l<l

a:

'"
...I

"......
"

-
g
...

a:

,
N

'"

C>

ItO

a:

If

IS

.-

...w

:t
u

:;;
w

:t

;s;

''""

~-------------------~
36

14. Iectronlc Module Type 14

1'lm Module (Fig. 3-35) is an Automatic Insert

venion of the Type 12. Due to the automatic
method of assembly. the flexible circuit is chang
ed (Fig. 3-36). A new, slightly varied Electrical

Value table (Fig. 3-37) Was devised, and tWo dif

ferent photocells. may be employed. The Sche~
matico Parts numbers, and .aU other dNails arc
identical to Type 11,

.4

<s9

FIG.335 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO. 14

FLASH

PI"

SHIELO

FIG.3-35 BOTTOM VIEW TYPE 14

37

.,

@)

CI

., ~

...

.,--~

flG.331 elECTRICAL VALUES" PAAT NUMBERS TVPE 14

____ .~hc?~~,!I! __,_. ___ ._,._..,".

.--.
Schematic Ref,

Part Numben

---
lDR

R.si$10U

__.__ ~J_u~ J!"~Q.h"!L _____

--
Value i

"2

R,

K Ohms

218841

----
R3

"",..I...
___ Y_lues in Microfarads

Cl
A4

A5

16S041 168042 16jl043 16804_ lAAf171

Mln/MI.

,6M4'

Color Group" Color

Z

81...

15.14

11.40

Black

'3.:20

15.14

8 .

R.d

119

13.20

4.7K

Yellow

10.00

11.49

Green

8.10

White

1.59

10.00
8.70

OtatlQe

6.60

1.59

120

3.3K

2.ll3

100

3.3K

2.33

2.81

2.

22
22
22

91

2.7K

2.88

3.08

1.2K
2.2K

2'

22

3.07

,.,

24

22

66

2.2K
2.2K

3.53

4.05

1,2K

2'

22

1.fJK

2.

22

4.06
4."

4.115

4.1K

62
51

2.2K

2.
24

1.5K

2.32

5.36

w
00

-
-

Transi.tor,
SchematiC" Ae"
Part Numbert
Color

eo.

01

02

163011 163072

I.

HFE (80..1 Range

QrJ"",

G<e..
Yellow

100122
5O/11(

White

50111

Blue

100/22

Red

3001.4

Brown

200/32d

15. Ele<troaic Module Typo 15

This ModWe is e_f1y the same as the Typo 14
except for the addition of C2, .OS microfarad
eleet:rically panlIeI to Ihe magnet coil (Fir. 3-38).
AU other details are the same as for Type 14. The

same flexible circuit (FJI. 3~39)~ Electrical Values

and Schematic are used. (Note S:hematic is the
same as Type 13 wllh e2). Part number of C:! is
172599.

'LASH soc:ltET

Pl40TO etLL

IG.3-38 TOP VIEW MODULE TVPE NO. 15

PUt.

FLASH

SHEL-D

'.

FIG. J. 9 BOTTOM VIEW TYPE 15

39

"

16. EIe<:tronic Module Type 16

so it can be considered as a Type 4 with R9 re

moved and the LC. in. s\iJhdy clifTeren' locatior
Use the Electrical Value and Schematic for Type
4 and repair should prove uncomplicated.

There is no current information on this Module

(Fig. 3-40). However. it was manufactured pre
viously and may be encountered in the field. If

Ie

o
Cl

PHOTO Cl'LL...,

FIG.340 TOP VIEW MODULE TYPE NO. 16

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IV - TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

This section is devoted exclusively to the trouble

shooting. repair and adaptation of Electronic
Shutter Modules. Consequently, mechanical
troubleshooting and repair infonnation will not
be presented. For in depth treatment of mechani
cal aspects of Shutter operation, including trouble
investipting, see the Manual on Automatic Shutter
operation published. in May 1968.
A.

Place [he test leads of an ohmmeter. set at the

proper scale, on each end of the resistor. The
meter should register the approximate resistance
of the component being measured. If the meter
needle fails to move, the resistor is no good and
must be replaced. Similarly. if the needle registers
zero and remains there. the resistor may be short
ed. To decide positively. chan~ the meter scales.
zeroing the needle for each range and retest. If
the result is still a meter reading of zero. replace
the resistor in question.

TESTING

1. Resistors and Capacitors

Looking at the top of the module. the various
components are easily identified by shapes andl
or color markings. Resistors are long. tubular de
vices.. with four (4) colored stripes around the
body: capacitors are of two types: one is similar
to the resistor shape, but has only 2 colors or less
stripes. and may have one end rounded: the other
is a flat. disc"'5haped type. usually mounted
vertically.
3.

b. Testing Capacitors
Capacitors may be checked in a similar manner.
Unsolder either lead from the module. place the
probes of an ohmmeter. set at any scale, on each
lead of the capacitor. The meter needle will de-
flect slightly and then. slowly. start to drop back;
this shows that the capacitor has been charged.
Reverse the probes on the capacitor leads. Now.
the meter needle must deflect fully, and then drop
back; this indicates capacitor discharge. The pre
vious sequence is nonnal and usuaUy shows a good
component. If the needle deflects and remains
on zero, the capacitor is shorted and must be re-
placed. If the needle does not move at aU, the
capacitor is open, and also, must be replaced.

Testing Resistors

Because resistors may be, and usuaUy are, electri

cally in parallel. it is necessary to unsolder one lead
from the module in order to test it (Fig. 4-1).

2. Replacing Resistors and Capacitors

To replace any component soldered into the module.
the solder must be removed with a vacuum type
soldering iron - a so-called solder gobbler: this is
necessary to avoid damaging the flexible circuit.
When replacing a part, trim and bend the new leads
to match those of the part removed and insert the
leads into the same tenninal hole from which the
old component was removed. Solder the new
component in place.
--

CAPACITOR

3. Testing Transistors

Transistors are of several types, color coded as

previously explained in the Electrical Values
tables - generally identifiable by the three (3)
lead configuration - Emitter-Base-Collect.or
(E-B-C). The PhotoceU is unique and. therefore.
identification is no problem, as in the Integrated
Grcuit (I.e.).
41

Leads do not have to be unsoldered in order to

tt$t Tranmtors. Refer to the appropriate draw
ing. for the solder points on the underside of the
modute. Locate the emittert base. and collector
leads. Set an ohmmeter to the RXI K scale and
pia"" the p<>sitlve (+) probe on the collector (0
and the neptive (-) probe on the emitter (E).
Place a nat~bJade screwdriver tip. across the posi
tion probe and the transi.tor base (BUFig. 4-2).
The tnmsistor should switch ON. causing meter
needle movement. If no needle motion~ repJace
the transistor.

4. Testing Integrated CimIits (I.C)

A method. similar to the transistor test described

above. is used to test Integrated Orcuits. on a
G()'NO GO basis only. ThIs system wiH detennine
that the LC. is operating. See Fig. 4-3 and proceed
as follows: connect the power fmm a 3 volt bat
tery ~ or other direct current 3V (D.C.) source. to
the solder connections ,(Fig. 3-13) on the under
side of the module. Observe the proper polarity,
the positive lead from the battery must be COrr
nected to pin 3 and the negative must be connect
ed to pin 4 of the Le. To simulate an operational
signal use an ohmmeter. set the scale to RXI K
and use the ohmmeter leads as illustrated: the
positive lead. using a pin type probe. placed on
the Input. pin 2 and the negative lead. placed On
the Output. pin I. Observe thai the ohmmeter
needle deflects and continues to move slowly. J(
the needle does not deflect. the I.e. is inoperative
and mu.'IIt be replaced. If the needle deflects Cull
scale aod remains at zero, the I.e. is shorted and
must be replaced,

.,

EMITTER

B.

INTERCHANGING MODULES

Since all of the Electronic Modules used in the

Camera systems are an outgrowth of the original
362 Shutter Module, Type 1, it follows that
sli~t changes. s\lbstitutions or deletions may alter
one configuration to another. Data on substitu
tion possibilities will be provided in the fonn of
a Table (Fig. 4-4). Study of the Table wiH reveal
exactly how to change one Module into another.

Iii

...'"
...'"

ci

u.

43

FIG 4-4 SUBSJlTUTIONTABLE

SUBSTITUTION TABLE

MaduieTy..

MIthod To e. u.d To I

T.

FlOm

--

NO"11f: Fint tH'IIIJ('t! fir #II Elet;trit:I!iI Va/ull:ir."

_ _ by

emnptIIringTI!bhI$~.,., Type lanbti~fO Type2,ete."

only

/f.u_ .. fIw_.

Type 1

Add C5 1.Il6 m_adl eIec\ricaIlV

Type 2

Type 3

m 1M E _

Typel

Add C5. Illllbove. p1U$ RS, 39 ohms, e'toctricallV ~Iet to R3.

A..... to thI underside dnawing of Type 3 for ~dIr ClO~
of C5 and Re. ChartgII fT'I.\IUI* to 57 ohms. eh.... brtWy to 3
wtt type.

Type 7

R....... _ClfTomIMTypel...-.lo. Adela;.

CI1ange _ _ mIM_", _ _ _

e_

Type 8

Type 2

_lei

COIl. Refw to the underJWe dTwwing of Type 2' for solder c0nnec
tion of C5.

Type 9

Change b1h'\Sistol't III ..-etfied ebove and IhIb Idd C5 ... R9 ..

_ _ _ Q\onge tht
coli m. 51 ohm IV...
CMngIi battery 10 3 volt type.

Type 1

RerI'IOW CS.

Type 3

Add R9, 39 ohmt, electrically JMIlIIlei to R3. Refer to the under

aide, flexlble. ein::ult, drtwing: far JDIdIr con~ to RS.

Type 7

Remove Cl4*!itor C1 from Type 2.

TypeS

Chenoa bOth t'8l1Ntors to tb& JMstic encapIIUiIted dI"iety.

TypeQ

Change tt8Niston described above, far type 8, and alto I!IIdd

R9. described ebove. for Type 3. Chmp thiI ~ coli 10 a
57 ohm tYpe. Use only 3V powar.

Type 1

Remove C5 Ind R9. Change magnet to 901l type and battery 10

4.5 voits.

Typa2

A.mow R9. Change trlIgf'I!8t to 90Sl type and blttery 11) 4.5 volts.

T..,.1

Remove RS.., C1. Change magnet to 901ltypt and bIItbWy to

4.$ -.;em.

TypoS

RII1"!'iO4J C6 and RS and change trantmDh if ~ to the

plastic type. Change magnet to 90 ohm ceNt. U. with 4.SV

.".,,"'.
TypeS

Type6

<

Add R9. 39 ohm between the emitter of Cl2 ... thlbm.ery

negative connection. Refer to the undenide- f1exibfa circuit
drawing of Type 6. R9 is j)Olitioned ph'(licaUy in the diagOnSl
between C4 (-1 and 02, Add C605 mic::rahrad perallel to the
coil of ttMt magnet. See unckrrsid& flexible circuit dr'Iwing: Type 2.
Afm re(ll.ll,. 57 Ohm magnefand 3 VOlt fOUn::e.

44

FIG . 4-4 SUBSTITUTION TABLE (CONT'O)

Modu.. Type

SUIJSTlTUnON TABLE

From

To

to

TyS- 5 tcont'dl

Typo

TypaS

TVPl 5

Type: 7

Add As, 39 ohms parallel to R3 and C5 J)trallel to the ml9"'t

coil. EX1cUy.u for TyPl 6 exoept for physicallocatfon of R9 on
ti'te' board, In this moduJe R9 is between 01 and R3. Other in
stfueti('lnt, see Ty.- 6.

...

Remove R9 and C5 from Type 6. Chfngt magnet and b8Uery lU

Type 1

R.move C5 and Add Cl between '(he negathle P.C. connectIon artd

R3 neptive. See undenide tlmble circuit drawing of TyPl! "

TYP'2

Add Cl IUbow.

Type 3

Add Cl as tM Type 2 abow and add R9. 39 ohms, ehtetrlcally

p'nile! to R3. Refer 'to th4' topside drawing of Type 3, for the
ptWs1callocation on the board of R9 and Ct, and to the undel'$me
fkudble cin:uit drawing for the solder CQnnections. This modole
operate1i only with a magnet ooil of 57 ohms resistante, sO the
magnet mUll.be be changed;

CAUTION: TheN c:hiItn9a requi,. a 3 OIt power wmm. DO

NOT lIM 4.5 volts.

Type; 8

Add Cl as abow and eM. both transistors to the plastiC encap.

$\Ilated type.

Tvpe 9
,

-,..

"...

Method To Ik Uttd To I

Add Cl and R9 as instrUcted above. Change traMinon as f(')l'

Type 8, change electromagnet and obWfve CAUTlON note abow
[Type 3),

Type 8

Type 9

Type 3

Follow exactly the $lime l70cedure 8l given in 'the Type 7 to Type

3 conve:n:ion eXtl!Pt that C1 illnthls module and does oot have to
be .dded. Again obsen/e the CAUTlON notice.

T"", 9

The only dfHerenm bftWfJen Type 3 and Type 9 is the tramiltors.

Both modules empJoy plastic encapsulated transistors, but Type 3
has one si1. and Type 9 has another. These transistors- are ex
changeable one for the other and mllY occesionaUy be found f().
gether on tM same module.

Type 1

Remove C5 and R9. Change magnet ooil to 90 ohms. Use 4.5

volt battefy system.

Type 2

Remove R9. Change magnet ooil as'or Type 1.

Type 1

Remove Cl and R9. Change m,tgrult coil and

ootid al:lo>ee.

TypeS

Same as for Type 1.

45

supply as

FIG. 4-4 SUBSTITUTION TABLE ICONT'O)

.......

SUBSTITUTION TABLE

ModuIoT...

....Itwd To a. UHd To I~

T.

'.1 1M

Type 10

Type 6

_ C S .... R9. ~ ..........Bto90_tvllO ....

UM 4.5 wit power wppty.
.

Type 11

TypeS

Same IS for Type1!) to Type S eem"' Rot, ell4:lllrt tMt'tM "11

R3 InteI1 boan.f rr&IIt alto be changIJd 1D tN orionw part without

..... 119_ .....

Type.,

Type 13

Add C2 tltCtriwlty in PQlIeI to ""'In*t coil.

Type 14

Type1S

Add C2 electric.tty in ....... to """I"It coil.

46

PARTS INFORMATION

I. Parts In Stock At:

Polaroid CJuna Repair Headquarl...

89 Serond A...... - WaI'ham. M....

C.

EIe<tronic Mou_tina Blocks (Modules):

224230

Par' Numbers

271018 252175

Photocells: '.

155249

278841

Tntnsistors:

152553

152552

163071

CapadlOOl:

155145

155146

155148

_10t1I:

155149
160408
168044

155150
220334
168077

155151
168041
146777

I.......ted Circuit:

251452

163072

155152
168042

155153
168043

2.1'1111& and A&w:mblies No Longer Stoclted

PartN....bers

U..

lectroni.c Modules:

153309
252174
155599
155549

224230
271018
224230
252175

Photocells:

224922

278841

Transistors:

270766
270767

152553
152552

Capacitors:

155147
270629

155146
Commercial Equivalent (e5)

Resistors:

252769

I.......ted Cirallt:

252934

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251452