MX-5050 Operation and Maintenance Manual
May 1992
Section 4 Operation
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4.3 Operating the MX-5050
4.3.1 Placing Reels on the Machine
❏ Using 5" or 7" EIA Reels
1. Turn the Reel Clamp portion of the Reel Spindle until it lines up with the three
Reel Drive Pins on the Reel Table.
2. Place the reel on the Reel Table so that the Reel Drive Pins are inserted into
the slots in the reel.
3. Lift and turn the Reel Clamp portion of the Reel Spindle 60 degrees (until it
clamps the reel in place).
❏ Using 10.5" NAB Hub Reels
1. Turn the Reel Clamp portion of the Reel Spindle until it lines up with the three
Reel Drive Pins on the Reel Table.
2. Place the Reel Adapter on the Reel Table and lift and turn the Reel Clamp
portion of the Reel Spindle 60 degrees (until it clamps the Adapter in place.)
3. Place the Reel on the Reel Adapter and lift and turn the upper portion of the
Adapter until it locks the reel in place.
❏ Using AEG (or DIN) Hubs (Optional)
1. Turn the Reel Clamp portion of the Reel Spindle until it lines up with the three
Reel Drive Pins on the Reel Table.
2. Place the Reel Adapter on the Reel Table and lift and turn the Reel Clamp
portion of the Reel Spindle 60 degrees (until it clamps the Adapter in place).
3. Place the hub of tape on the Adapter and rotate the Adapter 90 degrees to
lock the hub in place.
Reel Spindle
Reel Drive Nail
Reel Adapter
AEG Adapter
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