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CNM Training - Part 3 - MFC Exchange
Replace the MFC150 camera in your [Leica DMC-4](https://leica-geosystems.com/products/airborne-systems/imaging-sensors/dmc-4) with ease. This knowby guides you step-by-step through the process, ensuring your imaging sensor maintains peak performance for all photogrammetry and remote sensing applications.
Replace the MFC150 camera in your [Leica DMC-4](https://leica-geosystems.com/products/airborne-systems/imaging-sensors/dmc-4) with ease. This knowby guides you step-by-step through the process, ensuring your imaging sensor maintains peak performance for all photogrammetry and remote sensing applications.
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⚠️ NOTE: For full description, refer to Service Manual CNM. Make sure that you read the Service Manual before Disassembly/Reassembly of ContentMapper.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT: Any actions must be carried out by a trained Leica Geosystems Service Engineer.

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<h4>PREPARE POD</h4>

PREPARE POD

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  • Allen key No. 3
  • Remove distance ring 50mm
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  • Torx screwdriver T10
  • Remove all 4x Side panels
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Remove 4x screws of 50mm ring

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<h4>DISCONNECT CABLES</h4>

DISCONNECT CABLES

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  • Side cutter
  • Remove cable ties
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Disconnect shutter cable(s)

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<p>Turn pod upside down</p>

Turn pod upside down

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  • Allen screwdriver no. 3
  • Remove 5x feet
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Remove bottom cover

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  • Side cutter
  • Remove cable tie
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<h4>REMOVE MFC150 CAMERA HEAD(S)</h4>

REMOVE MFC150 CAMERA HEAD(S)

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Note: For RGB Camera Heads: RGB_N/ RGB_L/ RGB_R shims are used to adjust the image overlap for the Virtual Frame.

  • Make sure shims of each camera are not mixed up and always kept together with each MFC150 Camera head.
  • For NIR Camera Heads no shims are needed: NIR_L/ NIR_R
  • For full description, refer to "Service Manual CNM".
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RGB CH'S: Brackets & Shims are marked with dots

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  • Allen key no. 4
  • Untighten 3x screws for each MFC Camera Head
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Disconnect 3x connectors of MFC cable harness

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<h4>INSTALL (NEW) MFC150 CAMERA HEAD(S)</h4>

INSTALL (NEW) MFC150 CAMERA HEAD(S)

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<p><strong>Reassembly MFC150 Camera Head</strong> Shim &amp; Bracket placement – For full description, refer to <a href="https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0btpHp0">Service Manual CNM</a>.</p>

Reassembly MFC150 Camera Head Shim & Bracket placement – For full description, refer to Service Manual CNM.

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<p>6.6.7.2 Install - CH150 Camera Head(s)</p>

6.6.7.2 Install - CH150 Camera Head(s)

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Reconnect 3x connectors of MFC cable harness

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<p><strong>Reassembly MFC150 Camera Head</strong> Tigthen up screws – For full description, refer to <a href="https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0btpHp0">Service Manual CNM</a>.</p>

Reassembly MFC150 Camera Head Tigthen up screws – For full description, refer to Service Manual CNM.

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Tighten up screws with torque screwdriver 5.1 Nm

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COMPLETE POD - CHECK IMAGE OVERLAP

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<p><strong>Check Image overlap MFC150 RGB Camera Heads</strong> For full description, refer to <a href="https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0btpHp0">Service Manual CNM</a>.</p>

Check Image overlap MFC150 RGB Camera Heads For full description, refer to Service Manual CNM.