In
air
Vacuum
Pump
air
out
Signal Indicator
Indication
Next Action
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Slow Blinking BLUE
(1 time/sec)
Ready for Vacuum analyzation
Vacuum Pumping
Blinking YELLOW
Vacuum below desired level
Continue pumping
Blinking alternate
YELLOW - RED
Vacuum above desired level
Twist the Vacuum Release Tip
counter-clockwise
Still YELLOW
Vacuum analyzation in progress
Wait for 4 minutes for vacuum analyzation
Blinking RED
Vacuum analyzation test has Failed
Inspect the housing for
any potential air leakage sources
Steady RED
with audible alarm
Wet Sensor Strip detects
water droplet or moisture
Inspect the housing for
any potential water leakage sources
Slow Blinking GREEN Vacuum analyzation test has Passed Ready for going into water
Using the Housing and Camera after testing passed
2. Perform Water Leakage Test
Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable
a.
b.
Removing and Replacing the housing Lens Port
a.
b.
Care and Maintenance
Specifications
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
a.
AOI UH-EPL10 Expansion Pathway
b.
*
c. To install the Port Lens, align the Lens Port Alignment Marks on the Lens Port and the
Housing Body and then push the Lens Port completely down into Housing Body. Turn
the Lens Port clockwise until a “Click” sound is heard. When the Port Release Button
is no longer depressed, the Lens Port is properly installed and locked.
c.
a.
b.
Pre-checking before Diving
Table 2
AOI
LUMIX 8mm
F3.5 FISHEYE
LENS
CATEGORY
OLYMPUS / AOI
OLYMPUS
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 9-18mm
F4.0-5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 8mm
F1.8 FISHEYE
PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 14-42MM
F3.5-5.6 EZ
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 12-50mm
F3.5-6.3 EZ
ER_PN_PN-24
ER_PN_PN-34
ER_PN_PN-24
ER_PN_PN-24
ER_PN_PN-34
FLP-04
FLP-06-GRY
DLP-03 / 03P / 04 / 04P
DLP-05 / 06
DLP-05 / 06
FLP-04
UCL-09
UCL-900
UCL-900PRO
UWL-09
UWL-09PRO
UCL-09
UCL-900
UCL-900PRO
FLP-06-GRY
WIDE ANGLE
LENSES
SUPER WIDE
ANGLE LENSES
FISHEYE
LENSES
MACRO
LENSES
AOI
LG-OM-1442EZ
AOI
LG-OM-1250EZ
OLYMPUS
PPZR-EP02
OLYMPUS
PPZR-EP05
POSR-EP10
POSR-EP11
FLP-04
FLP-02
FLP-04
FLP-06-GRY
Antireflective Ring
POSR-EP02
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 60mm
F2.8 MACRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 30mm
F3.5 MACRO
PPZR-EP07
OLYMPUS
PPZR-EP03
OLYMPUS
CAMERA
LENSES
GEARS
ANTIREFLECTIVE
RINGS
PORTS
EXTENSION
RINGS
WET
LENSES
(xiv)
(xv)
(xvi)
(xvii)
(xviii)
(xix)
(xx)
- 9 -
- 10 -
- 11 -
- 12 -
- 13 -
- 14 -
- 15 -
- 16 -
Power on the Multi-control Device and if the Signal Indicator shows Blinking BLUE
(1 time/sec), that means the Vacuum Analyzation and Wet Detection Sensor is on
standby mode. Ensure camera is off, close the Rear Cover according to the steps
described in “Installing camera into the housing”.
Take off the Protection Cap from the Vacuum Valve and connect the Vacuum Pump
onto the Vacuum Valve Tip. Pull and Release the Vacuum Pump handle gently and
repeatedly for Vacuum Pumping. During the Vacuum Pumping process, check
carefully for changes in color on the Signal Indicator.
Color Codes Indication:
Fast Blinking YELLOW
Internal pressure has started to drop. Continue to pump.
Slow Blinking YELLOW
Internal vacuum level is close to the desired value. Slow down pumping.
Still YELLOW
Internal vacuum level has been reached. Stop pumping and the Vacuum
Analyzation Process will be started automatically.
Blinking alternate YELLOW & RED
Internal vacuum level is above the desired value. Stop pumping and carefully
release air by gently twisting the Vacuum Release Tip counter-clockwise slightly
until the Signal Indicator turns to Still YELLOW. If too much air is released into the
housing, the Signal Indicator will change back to Blinking YELLOW again.
Resume vacuum pumping until Signal Indicator turns to Still YELLOW.
Once Vacuum Analyzation is completed successfully and Vacuum Valve Protection Cap
is secured, review the housing further by checking for water leakage. Submerge it in a
shallow tub of water or rinse tank. While submerged, activate all the control buttons,
control switches, and control knobs in order to have a dynamic test to prove all the sealed
moving parts are water sealed properly. If there is no water droplet observed inside the
housing after Underwater Dynamic Test, it means the housing is fully watertight. If water
leaks into the housing, the water droplets will be detected by the Wet Sensor Strip
located in the lowest part of the housing. Signal Indicator will turn Still RED and audible
alarm “BEEP-BEEP-BEEP” will be heard.
Please ensure that the Vacuum Valve Cap is in place and completely closed.
When using the housing, make sure that it is properly secured to you and accessories
are properly secured to the housing.
Do not exceed the housing maximum depth rating of 45 meters (148 ft.)
If the Wet Detection alarm is triggered during use, it means water has entered into the
housing. If that happens, try to position the housing lens port facing down and exit the
water safely in accordance with diving procedure and regulation. Upon returning to
land, remove the camera from the housing. If only a few droplets of seawater entered
the housing, thoroughly wipe off the seawater droplets with a moist towel and dry the
inside of the housing thoroughly with tissue paper.
If seawater leaked into the housing and the Multi-control Device is flooded, take out
the camera, rinse the housing cavity thoroughly with running fresh water for a few
minutes. Then, dry the housing cavity completely and bring it to your local dealer for
servicing immediately.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly with running fresh water after every use.
Depress buttons and rotate knobs/dials repeatedly in fresh water to eliminate trapped
salt water or debris. Dry the housing and Lens Port with a soft, clean cloth to avoid
water spotting and damage.
To clean the Lens Port Glass, use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner. Do not rinse
the inside of port glass. Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port Glass.
In order to better inspect, position, clean or lubricate the Housing Main Seal O-ring or
Lens Port O-rings, carefully remove the required O-ring by using the provided AOI
O-Ring Remover/White Balance Card.
Clean the O-ring and the O-ring groove by using a microfiber cloth only. Use AOI
O-Ring Remover/White Balance Card to clean the O-Ring groove. Do not use
cleaning substances other than fresh water. Remove sand, dirt, hair or fibers that can
prevent a proper housing seal.
To lubricate O-rings, apply a small amount of silcone grease (
AOI SIGR-5
) on your
fingertips, gently pull the O-ring through the fingertips. This will lightly coat the entire
O-ring with silicone grease. Only use the AOI Silicone Grease supplied or those
approved by AOI. Using other brands of silicone grease may damage the O-ring. Do
not over stretch the O-ring.
Do not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Heat
may damage the camera and housing.
Dry well and remove the camera prior to travel and storage.
Store the housing in a cool and dry place.
IMPORTANT:
Wipe the housing dry and keep water away prior to opening the housing.
Do not allow water to be in contact with the interior of the housing. This will cause
irreparable damage to the Vacuum Analyzation and Wet Detection System and other
electronic/electrical components!
IMPORTANT:
Rinse the Fiber Optical Cable Ports with running fresh water after every
use, then let it dry naturally. Do not dry inside of the ports with any tool, this may result in
scratches and reduce the capacity of the optical signal transfer.
The housing is pre-installed with an Optical Flash Trigger in the Multi-control Device.
This feature prolongs the camera battery life by not using the built-in camera flash to
trigger the external underwater flash or strobe. The housing is equipped with two Fiber
Optic Cable Ports and they are compatible with AOI Fiber Optic Cable with SS cable
plug or other fiber optic cable brands using the standard Sea & Sea plug.
Insert one end of the fiber optic cable into the Fiber Optic Cable Port of the housing
(fig. xv) and then insert the other end into the fiber optic cable port on the external
flash or strobe.
The flash trigger signal (electrical signals) will be transferred from the camera Hot
Shoe to the Multi-control Device through the Hot Shoe Connector (included in the
package). The Optical Flash Trigger in the Multi-control Device will convert the
electrical flash triggering signal into an optical signal and then will deliver it to the Fiber
Optic Cable. The Fiber Optic Cable (not included in package) picks up the optical
signal and delivers it to the external flash or strobe.
The Optical Flash Trigger is only compatible with multi-core fiber optic cables, please
ensure that the fiber optic cable used is compatible.
The Optical Flash Trigger LED is not easily visible when fired as it is not very bright,
so it is difficult to check whether or not the LED is being triggered.
NOTE:
The Vacuum Analyzation Process will start automatically once the Signal Indicator
turns Still YELLOW. Disconnect the Vacuum Pump from the Vacuum Valve carefully
and then put back Protection Cap to the Vacuum Valve. Do not move or shake the
housing or put the housing under the sun when the analyzation process has started.
The Vacuum Analyzation Process takes approx.4 minutes. Once the process is
completed, the Signal Indicator will turn either RED or GREEN, depending on the
result:
The UH-EPL10 is designed to grow and expand with your needs and skills. Whether
you attach a wet lens (wide-angle conversion lens or close-up lens) directly onto the
front of the lens port or the use of dedicated camera lenses (Wide-angle Lens,
Fisheye Lens or Macro Lens) on the camera. We have a wide range of compatible
Olympus camera lenses, AOI Lens Ports and AOI Wet Lenses to meet even the most
demanding of underwater photographers.
Below is an example of the possible expansion path for AOI UH-EPL10.
The ultra-compact Flat Port (
AOI FLP-06-GRY
) comes standard with the housing and it
can be removed for cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of the lens port O-rings (
AOI
POR-02
) on it.
While depressing the Port Release Button, rotate the Lens Ports counter-clockwise
until it stops. Remove the Lens Port by pulling it evenly out from the housing body. If
the resistance is too great when rotating the Lens Port, the use of an optional tool
(sold separately) - Port Remover (
AOI PR-01
) may be required.
For more information on other products and accessories, visit
www.aoi-uw.com
or
consult with your local dealer.
Blinking GREEN –
Vacuum Analyzation passed and Housing is ready to go into
the water.
Blinking RED –
Vacuum Analyzation failed and inspection for leak is required.
-
-
In case of a significant air leakage detected anytime during/after the Vacuum
Analyzation Process, the Signal Indicator will turn Blinking RED.
Below (Table 2) is the summary of Signal Indicator Color Codes Indication.
1. Perform Vacuum Analyzation
a.
b.
-
-
-
-
(xiii)
AOI UH-EPL10
AOI UH-EPL10-WHT
White
AOI UH-EPL10-GRY
Grey
Olympus PEN E-PL9 or E-PL10 with kit lens
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Charging : USB Charger DC 5V, 0.5A (not included)
Approx. 1.5 hours for a fully charge
Battery Operation Time : Approx. 3 days
(based on 3 dives/day and approx. 250 shots/dive)
Approx. 166mm (W) x 128mm (H) x 135.5mm (D)
Model Number
Compatible
Camera Models
Housing Color
45 Meters (148 ft.)
Main Material
Waterproof
Operating
Environment
Dimensions
Underwater : Approx. 26g
(LCD Monitor Hood, Lanyard, camera, kit lens, batteries,
media card and lens gear included)
On Land : Approx. 734g
(LCD Monitor Hood and Lanyard included,
camera and accessories not included)
Weight
Operation : 0 C ~ 40 C (32 F ~ 104 F)
Storage : -20 C ~ 60 C (-4 F ~ 140 F)
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (3.7V)
Battery
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Housing Body : Polycarbonate
Flat Port Glass : Optical Glass with double sided
multi-layer AR coating
