How to calibrate Prince Neos

[CLOUD]

Hi,

Can anyone please tell me how to calibrate my Prince Neos? I bought this machine a long time ago and I am pretty sure that it needs calibration. I already bought a tension calibrator, a mutual power one (not Gamma). But I don't know how to use it. I went to this site on how to calibrate Prince Neos (www.racquettech.com) but you have to pay a membership fee to be able to open it.

So can anyone please help me with this? You can link me to a site if you know any.

Thanks Thanks

CLOUD

 

[dancraig]

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=28173&highlight=calibrate+neos

Maybe someone who owns, or has used, a Neos will chime in and set us straight.

 

[dancraig]

This man has a lot of experience with the Neos. Maybe you should email him.
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/member.php?find=lastposter&t=87866

 

[CLOUD]

thank you so much for your help... i'll try experimenting tomorrow. in case i get it all wrong i'll definitely email him.

thanks again

 

[CLOUD]

is there a site or someone that sells manuals for this stringing machine? or maybe someone could give me copy through email? i know im probably asking too much but i really need it. i bought this machine used from a sport shop that was closing and it didn't come with anything. just the machine itself and 2 clamps. i thought it was a good buy i bought it for $400. they've used it for almost two and a half years.

 

[dancraig]

This site may help: http://www.tennismachines.com/

His email address is at the bottom of the page.

 

[Gamma Tech]

here is the text from the USRSA site.

Calibrating the Prince Neos 1000 and Ektelon Model H

To calibrate the Prince Neos 1000 or Ektelon Model H, you will need a calibrator and a 3/32-inch Allen wrench.
1. Set up the calibration gauge as shown.
Set the reference tension dial at 50 pounds (tension scale on 50, collar on 0).
2. Pull tension on the calibrator until the locking lever engages.
3. If the locking lever engages before the calibration gauge reads 50 pounds, adjust the catch for the locking lever downward; if the locking level engages when the calibration gauge reads above 50 pounds, adjust the catch for the locking lever upward.
4. The catch for the locking lever is adjusted using a 3/32-inch Allen wrench, inserted into the small hole at the front of the catch block as shown in the illustration. To adjust the catch downward, turn the Allen wrench counter-clockwise. To adjust the catch upward, turn the Allen wrench clockwise.
5. Small rotations of the adjusting screw (with the Allen wrench) can cause large changes in tension readings, so make small adjustments and re-check repeatedly.
6. It is better to adjust the catch downward until the tension reading on the calibration gauge is too high, and then adjust back to the correct tension.
7. For maximum tension spring life and accuracy, always remove all tension from the spring at the end of the day by turning the reference tension dial to zero.

Executive Summary
If your calibrator reads:----- Adjust the catch: ----- By turning the wrench:
Too high ---------------------- Upward ---------------- Clockwise
Too low ---------------------- Downward ----------- Counter-clockwise

sorry I couldn't get this table to look better.

bret

 

[CLOUD]

i just realized that i need that wrench. I found that square looking screw so it'll be hard to twist it without that wrench. you can get it at any hardware store right? a 3/32 allen wrench?

i greatly appreciate all your help...

thank you so much