Aquatica Digital 20091 Instruction Manual Download Page 5

 
 

Product specifications

                                       

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Product specifications 

Construction 

Housing body 

6061-T6 Aluminium 

Surface treatment 

An powder coated 

Windows 

Optical acrylic 

Grip handles 

Black PVC 

Physical 

Dimensions WxHxD 

(w/o grips) 

9.50” x 7.10” x 5.96” 

(241mm x 180mm x 151mm)

 

Width (w/ grips) 

13.7” (348mm)  

Weight (w/o camera) 

6.5 lb (2.94kg) 

Buoyancy 

Slightly negative 

Depth rating 

100 msw - 330 fsw 

Features 

Locking saddle 

Safe locking of the saddle inside the 
housing using our proven locking 
system. Saddle is easily released by 
pressing the locking tab. 

Aqua View finder 

compatibility 

Aqua View finder 45

°

 

Aqua View finder 180

°

 

Moisture/vacuum 

alarm 

Supplied with the Surveyor moisture 
and vacuum sensor alarm. 

Flash capability

1

 

Compatible with the following 
depending on flash option: 

 

Optical triggering 

 

Nikonos

-style bulkhead 

 

Ikelite

-style bulkhead 

 

 

                                         

1

 Note that all of the AR5 flash triggering options 

are not

 TTL compatible. 

Summary of Contents for 20091

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Product 20091...

Page 2: ...pride and satisfaction in offering the best underwater camera housing in the world The Aquatica Pro Digital Housing was designed for optimum technical and optical performance and to provide easy and...

Page 3: ...ponents 7 Housing preparation 10 Camera Installation 11 Port Mounting For EF Lens 13 Port Mounting For RF Lens 15 Port Removal 17 Housing Closing 18 Housing Opening 21 Accessories 22 Surveyor sensor 2...

Page 4: ...sories as well as modifications and or alterations not specifically authorized by Aquatica may affect performance cause poor functioning of the controls or impair the sealing integrity of the housing...

Page 5: ...ative Depth rating 100 msw 330 fsw Features Locking saddle Safe locking of the saddle inside the housing using our proven locking system Saddle is easily released by pressing the locking tab Aqua View...

Page 6: ...ruction manual Lens chart Spare housing seal O ring CR 2450 coin cell battery for Surveyor Aquatica O ring lubricant container Set of Allen keys Optical flash trigger for 20091 OPT and 20091 OPT VC ki...

Page 7: ...ng schematics Housing components 2 All mounts are using 20 UNC threads 3 Bulkheads Plugs shown 1 Handle grips 2 2 Closing latches 2 3 Ball mounts2 2 4 Top ball mount 5 Tripod mount 6 16mm ports 2 7 Fl...

Page 8: ...8 AR5 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Housing schematics Housing Function See table on next page...

Page 9: ...lease Lever 11 Port Release Lever 12 RF Lens Release Button 13 EF Lens Release Button 14 Rate Button 15 Menu Button 16 Playback button 17 Magnify Reduce Button 18 Multicontrol Left 19 AE Lock Button 2...

Page 10: ...grips onto your housing using the provided screws x2 and Allen key STEP 2 If you are adding any shoes brackets or ball mounts onto your housing mount them using the intended 20 UNC threaded holes You...

Page 11: ...detailed instructions outlined in the Care and maintenance O rings section page 33 STEP 5 Insert the provided CR 2450 coin cell battery in the Surveyor alarm rear half of housing as described in the...

Page 12: ...edure outlined in the Accessories Flash triggering section page 27 STEP 3 Make sure to align the camera stoppers x2 with the LCD side of the camera when installing 2 NOTE Camera is not shown in this v...

Page 13: ...lens bayonet locking system that firmly attaches compatible ports and extensions STEP 1 Before mounting the port remove the O ring seal from its groove and carefully verify that the O ring and its gro...

Page 14: ...s too much resistance take the port off check the O ring and see that the port or extension ring is properly seated before attempting to rotate it again STEP 6 Confirm that the port or extension ring...

Page 15: ...POSITION FOR THE BEST ALIGNMENT OF THE DOME SHADES Port Mounting For RF Lens The AR5 housing is equipped with a bayonet locking system that firmly attaches compatible RF ports and extensions STEP 1 Be...

Page 16: ...nto place Make sure the bayonet is completely inside the housing STEP 5 Rotate the port clockwise until it stops Do not force it If there is too much resistance take the port off check the O ring and...

Page 17: ...Port Removal STEP 1 While pressing the port release lever rotate the port or extension ring counter clockwise until it stops STEP 2 Carefully pull the port or extension ring out of the housing...

Page 18: ...he Care and maintenance O rings section page 33 STEP 2 Perform either a Surveyor moisture alarm test or a vacuum check if you are using a pump Refer to Accessories Surveyor sensor and Vacuum pump sect...

Page 19: ...sition as well STEP 7 Pull the Quick Control Dial 1 towards the outside of the housing Do not apply excessive force Stop pulling when the stopper will not allow any more pulling STEP 6 Align the rear...

Page 20: ...ition Repeat for second latch WARNING In the event that you should feel any unusual resistance when attempting to close your housing do not force closure Reopen and inspect carefully for any potential...

Page 21: ...vacuum you won t be able to open it directly with the following procedure See note in Accessories Vacuum pump section STEP 1 Unlock both latches by pressing the locking tabs and pulling them out STEP...

Page 22: ...he battery under the plastic tab B STEP 2 Push the part of the battery that is sticking out into the holder on A side To remove your CR 2032 battery STEP 1 Push the plastic tab B away from the holder...

Page 23: ...n during 30 seconds before going back to standby mode Standby mode LED is off System is on standby Water detected Red LED flashing with audible alarm Water is making contact with probe Standby mode LE...

Page 24: ...urveyor sensor Your pump kit either 19228 or 19233 includes the following parts If your pump was not factory installed or bought separately you will need to install the pressure valve bulkhead on your...

Page 25: ...bulkhead O ring using provided Aquatica O ring lubricant see Care and maintenance O rings section at page 33 for more information STEP 3 Carefully insert the valve bulkhead into the selected port slig...

Page 26: ...edure outlined in the section Housing Closing page 18 STEP 3 Remove the valve plug 1 by sliding the quick disconnect collar 2 STEP 4 Insert the pump stem 5 in the pressure valve and release the quick...

Page 27: ...t STEP 7 Remove the pump by sliding the quick disconnect collar 2 and put back the plug 1 in the pressure valve If your housing fails to maintain a constant vacuum proceed a thorough inspection of the...

Page 28: ...Purchased separately from Ikelite For Nikonos and Ikelite style bulkheads simply insert the velcroed board inside your camera hot shoe On top of your housing you will find two Nikonos or Ikelite type...

Page 29: ...he rear LED will flash once STEP 4 Insert your flash trigger in your camera hot shoe using the bottom mount Make sure it is pushed all the way in to align the LEDs with the bulkheads on the housing ST...

Page 30: ...finder 20059 To install your Aqua View finder you will have to remove the standard eyepiece To remove your standard eyepiece STEP 1 Using an O ring removal tool remove the eyepiece retaining O ring 1...

Page 31: ...r foreign matter Lubricate the O ring with a light coat of silicone grease Also check that the O ring mating surface on the housing is clean and free of any physical damage STEP 2 Insert your Aqua Vie...

Page 32: ...erate all the controls several times while soaking to dislodge any trapped salt water residues Periodically remove the hand grips for storage and transportation to avoid having the thread of the attac...

Page 33: ...ve behind Wipe the matching sealing surface part of the housing with a clean lint free cloth Lubricate the O ring with a thin layer of Aquatica O ring lubricant 19213 until it appears to be smooth and...

Page 34: ...de O rings will cause the O ring material to swell This will cause difficult installation and will likely result in O ring being damaged or pinched Storage and transportation Store and transport the h...

Page 35: ...r Warranty does not apply to replaceable seals or damages to impacts or abrasive surfaces Warranty applies only to products purchased from authorized Aquatica dealers and does not extend beyond the or...

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