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Z3 Housing

Setup, Use, and Care Guide

Summary of Contents for Z3 Housing

Page 1: ...Z3 Housing Setup Use and Care Guide...

Page 2: ...nual and current revision is available in 8 5 x 11 size and full color at http www gateshousings com documentation html Gates Underwater Products Inc 13685 Stowe Drive Poway California 92064 USA Phone...

Page 3: ...LGD s 27 Lens Gear Drive LGD Size Reference 29 Functional System Check 30 Z Camera App a note about wireless camera control 31 Configure SPR s and Port 32 Mount Stackable Port Rings SPR s and Port 35...

Page 4: ...nitor Z3 incorporates an integrated 5 LCD that can be quickly removed for topside use Gates COMMAND CONTROL module for full iris control menu access and 4 assignable buttons Warranty Disclaimer Z3 is...

Page 5: ...Kit Woven Carry Handle Lanyard Optional Parts Stackable Port Rings SPR for your choice lens Port s of choice Dome or Flat in either glass or acrylic material and shade Light System Water alarm Carry...

Page 6: ...F970 HEDBOX RP NPF970 Equivalent L Series battery of dimensions 2 34H x 1 5W x 2 19D in Max Depth 59H x 38 1W x 55D mm Max Depth Lenses DSLR Mirrorless Compact Cinema PL Mount Max Lens Envelope SPR60...

Page 7: ...F the system is in your possession and without abusive handling DO NOT transport a camera inside Z3 for shipping or checked baggage as forceful and abusive handling can cause damage to both camera and...

Page 8: ...M display view window with full pushbutton controls Adjustable Handle Grips Stackable Port Rings Locking with simple 90 degree bayonet mount Bayonet mount Dome Port shown or Flat Port Mechanical lens...

Page 9: ...e Direct Iris ISO and Shutter authority 4 Assignables and Status Display Bulkhead Adapter x2 for optional surface control video feed cables Master Power Switch LCD Touchscreen Controls SHINOBI SDI sho...

Page 10: ...ral different positions forward aft on the housing Port Removal Disengage the Port by rotating 90 degrees in the direction shown Gently pull the Port away from the Port Ring s 1 2 TIP Consistent lubri...

Page 11: ...ort Ring SPR Remove the SPR s one at a time or as a group The lock pin is shown below in the locked and release position With the SPR s unlocked rotate 90 degrees and separate Lock position Release po...

Page 12: ...Z3 Setup Page 12 Shell Latches Release 3 locking latches One on top 2 on the sides Separate the two main shells They will slide apart Release 3 Latches...

Page 13: ...Z3 Setup Page 13 Release Remove Camera Tray Release the lock arm counter clockwise as shown and the camera tray will slide away to the rear Lock arm release...

Page 14: ...Z3 Setup Page 14 Seperate LCD Front Shell Use the 3 16 ball driver in the Took Kit to loosen 4 corner screws as shown These are captive screws and do not remove...

Page 15: ...gs within the menu for operation with the COMMAND CONTROL Module SERIAL COMMUNICATION MENU CONNECT UART CONTROLLER USER BUTTONS MENU SYSTEM USER BUTTON Set as desired NOTE Z CAM firmware changes on a...

Page 16: ...via the HDMI output MENU CONNECT HDMI DISPLAY INFO ON MENU CONNECT HDMI OSD LAYOUT choose type preferred WIFI If you are not using Z CAM App turn off WIFI MENU CONNECT NETWORK WIFI OFF Camera Basics...

Page 17: ...or MENU POWER AUTO RECOVER ON Pages Refer to the 503UB User Guide for details on the Pages feature The LCD will boot into a default page that must be set as follows With the LCD on navigate to the pag...

Page 18: ...own in the following images Mate camera to Camera Tray then tighten the wing screws to secure in place Install Batteries Mate and lock batteries into place as shown 2 Mate the camera to the camera tra...

Page 19: ...ired Power The power cable will connect on the right rear PWR input on Z CAM Communications Similarly the communications cable will connect to lower left rear of Z CAM the CTRL port This connection pr...

Page 20: ...he dovetail receiver on the front shell Slide the camera into the housing until it stops Lock Camera Tray in position with the lock lever INSTALLATION TIP Position the lock lever horizontal as shown T...

Page 21: ...ont Shell Camera Tray with the Rear Shell as shown Gently slide the shells together until they mate fully IF YOU ENCOUNTER AN OBSTRUCTION STOP IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND PROCEED AGAIN Secure Shells Once...

Page 22: ...he housing Looking in through the rear shell GCC Just inside the rear shell opening you will find a cable leading from the GCC Plug this into the Camera Tray Shown in BLUE LCD Power cable to Camera Tr...

Page 23: ...Power to LCD as shown in RED LCD SDI to LCD SDI Input shown in GOLD Place the LCD into the guides as shown Place and secure the LCD Front Shell NOTE SINOBI SDI LCD shown 503UB LCD installation is simi...

Page 24: ...Z3 Setup Page 24 Connect 503UB Power Cable to 503UB LCD as shown Secure with thumbscrew Secure the LCD Front Shell...

Page 25: ...t the Z3 SDI and LCD Power Cables are secured together with a flexible cable wrap We recommend you wrap the GCC Cable into this bundle for good cable management inside the housing Use the cable wrap t...

Page 26: ...Z3 Setup Page 26 Mount Lens If your lens requires Flex Gears install those first and then mount the lens to the camera...

Page 27: ...stall this drive shaft into the coupler on the housing Using the tool provided in the kit tighten the shaft onto the coupler Select and install the Lens Gear Drive Note that your kit comes with six ve...

Page 28: ...allow the Lens Gear Drives to pivot and mate with the Flex Gears 2 Pivot the LGD s to mate with the Flex Gear Ensure a good gear mesh 3 When positioned tighten the screw to secure the LGD s in positio...

Page 29: ...several size LGD s to accommodate different lens sizes Below is a reference Iris and Zoom Gears Focus Gears P N 3000 94 228 P N 3000 94 242 P N 3000 94 229 P N 3000 94 239 P N 3000 94 233 P N 3000 94...

Page 30: ...ponents operational see next section on controls for location of Master System Power and LCD Power Switch if installed Z CAM camera auto boot LCD boot Z3 internal housing cooling fan which you can fee...

Page 31: ...oximity through the Z3 housing shell What you can do with Z Camera App Check setup and system function Change any parameters as needed Between dives check and change settings NOTE A WIFI connection do...

Page 32: ...to use with Z3 This lens data is summarized in a Compatibility Matrix It can be found on Gates Website The Compatibility Matrix is constructed to identify the proper Port Extender or Port Ring used on...

Page 33: ...s to extend just past the end of the lens Keep the entire SPR stack as short as possible while preventing interference with the port Test for vignetting and image quality If necessary adjust the posi...

Page 34: ...he lens either the lens body or glass element extends slightly into the port Test for vignetting and image quality If necessary adjust the position of the lens with respect to the port and re test to...

Page 35: ...the first SPR to the Port Base with the locking pin at the top Mate the SPR to the housing fully then rotate 90 degrees until the lock pin snaps into place TIP Perform this procedure from the rear of...

Page 36: ...nt a Port to the SPR s in the same manner mating 90 degrees and rotating counter clockwise when viewing from the rear of the housing Mate the Port 90 degrees CW from it s normal position then rotate 9...

Page 37: ...ort Visually check the 80 Port Base o ring for damage or foreign material that may compromise seal Do the same with the mating surface on Z3 front shell Next install the taller feet on Z3 This keeps t...

Page 38: ...Z3 Setup Page 38 Install the taller feet...

Page 39: ...0 Port Rings in the same manner as mounting another Port Ring allowing the SPR to lock in place Mount an 80 series Port to the 60 80 SPR Adapter similarly to all other ports staring 90 degrees CW view...

Page 40: ...en plays after alarm test or water detection The alarm can be tested anytime by shorting the detection contacts that lead to the water alarm transducer The water detection condition will activate for...

Page 41: ...m the housing Note that Seal Check Lite included with Z3 requires about 80 cycles hand pumping to reach 100 millibars 3 in Hg vacuum CAUTION ensure the Seal Check plug is installed and secure before d...

Page 42: ...o mechanical controls can be mapped to a DSLR or compact PL lens for focus iris or zoom Monitor Power ATOMOS SHINOBI SDI LCD requires the additional step to press the power on button with this control...

Page 43: ...ntrol of iris DSLR and Mirrorless lenses ISO shutter speed and 4 assignables At this writing the GCC controls are assigned specific functions mapped below Future updates to RED Z CAM firmware will res...

Page 44: ...Z3 Operation Page 44 Top Controls Five controls in the top window directly access Z CAM navigation buttons MENU FN OK and RECORD Z CAM Controls...

Page 45: ...toggling on off the SHINOBI overlay This is useful if it obstructs view of Z CAM camera overlay Master Power Switch Rotate the control into position and press to turn on system power NOTE SHINOBI SDI...

Page 46: ...weight system for establishing perfect neutral trim buoyancy underwater There are two general locations for trim weights Rear Housing Shell see image below Three locations on left right and rear of ho...

Page 47: ...Z3 Operation Page 47 Stackable Port Rings Trim weights can also be secured to the SPRs and Port Shades as shown Trim Weight secured with thumbscrew Trim Weight on SPR Trim Weight secured to Port Shade...

Page 48: ...le Handles Z3 includes adjustable handle grips They can be moved left right and forward back for optimal hand positioning to controls See image below Use the 3 16 ball driver hex tool to loosen or rem...

Page 49: ...rial Optical grade acrylic or glass Purpose Medium to macro imaging Advantages Zoom through Flat Ports retains the zoom capability of a lens Macro Flat Ports are excellent for macro shots and the use...

Page 50: ...ilize a variety of lighting systems Strong secure ball mounts for the light arms can be located on the handle grips as shown in the image Lanyard Mounts also attach to the Grip Arms and can be located...

Page 51: ...avel Transport Z3 requires several considerations for travel Camera It is OK to transport the camera lens inside Z3 ONLY IF you are in control of the equipment DO NOT ship or place in checked airline...

Page 52: ...our Gates housing has 3 serviceable o rings Housing Main Seal and LCD Cover Seal ORANGE Port YELLOW and Port Ring YELLOW Servicing the o rings is easy and covered in the Housing Care and Maintenance d...

Page 53: ...53 5 Customer Support Should you have any questions about Z3 and its operation please contact Gates at the numbers below Email Customer srvc GatesHousings com Web www GatesHousings com Phone 858 391...

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