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SD7Q / SD5Q / SD7 / SD5

This section is for the cleaning and replacement of faders in Quantum 7, Quantum 5, SD7 and SD5 consoles

only.

Part Numbers – see

Appendix 1 – Fader Table

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Input fader: SC-SD7-FADERI

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Master fader: SC-SD7-FADERL

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Upper fader: SC-SD7-FADERM

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Upper fader: SC-SD7-FADERML

Replacing Lower (100mm) Faders

1. Power down the console, switch off the PSU's

and connect your antistatic strap to an

appropriate earthing point.

2. Unscrew the fader panel (SD5 panel shown

opposite) with the 2mm Hex driver

3. Carefully tilt the panel and disconnect the

cables to the PCB's (SD5 card below with

arrows), and the fader connectors.

4. Carefully unscrew the fader driver PCB

retaining screws (SD5 card opposite with

screws indicated as yellow stars

fader driver card somewhere safe

5. Flip the panel back over and remove the fader

knobs and store them somewhere safe.

6. Use a Hex driver to remove the screws at the

top and bottom of the first fader, store them

somewhere safe.

7. Carefully remove the fader and place to one side.

8. Repeat the fader removal (steps 6 and 7) and place them to one side keeping the sequence of

faders, do not mix them up – label them if necessary.

9. Using the vacuum cleaner and the paintbrush, gently clean the panel, PCBs, and the area inside of

the console.

10. Install the new faders, screw down the fader driver PCB, plug the faders into the PCB, and carefully

re-plug the connectors to the PCB's. Place the fader panel back into the console, switch the console

on and test the functionality of the faders and buttons – the panel can now be screwed back into

place.

Cleaning Lower (100mm) Faders - Follow steps 1 – 9 above

11. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, gently prise the cover off the fader

12. Use the compressed air to dislodge any dust and dirt from the inside of the

fader assembly, then use the vacuum cleaner and paintbrush to remove the

dust and dirt. Repeat as necessary.

13. Lay the fader on paper towels, then with the fader at one

end of the track, spray the cleaner-lubricant on one of the

rails for no more than 1 second, repeat for the second rail.

TN 559 – Cleaning and replacing faders - All consoles

for full details

100mm Input fader with plug – SD7Q, SD5Q, SD7, SD5

100mm Master fader with plug – SD7Q, SD7

60mm Upper fader with plug – SD7Q, SD7

60mm Upper Master fader with plug – SD7Q, SD7

), store the

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