Cyclapse Classic
Troubleshooting Guide
thousands of DigiSnap 2700 controllers in the field, very few have experienced any
problems, and we believe these issues have been addressed.
OK, enough background... please refer to the “
Debug Flow Chart - DigiSnap 2700
Operation
” to test your controller in the system.
Here are the recommended DigiSnap configurations (access via a computer terminal).
1) Main Menu
Verify the firmware version is 4.50 or higher.
Set clock to local time.
Camera Release Time: 2 seconds
Power Control: Toggle Power Off Daily,
Operating Mode: Advanced Time-Lapse (daily schedules)
2) Switch Menu
#1, #2, #4, #5 – Do Nothing
#3 – Take Picture Immediately
3) ATL Menu
Default Settings for sequence #
#1 – Enabled, Starting 7:30, 12 Pics, Interval 1 Hr
#2..#8 – Disabled
Please reconfigure the schedule to your project needs!
Power Details
Everything in the Cyclapse is powered by one or two large Lithium-Ion Polymer battery
packs, made specifically for Harbortronics. They should last for a number of years before
the capacity degrades significantly. We hear from customers whose Time-Lapse Package
systems are still working after 5-6 years (different battery pack, but same chemistry). The
battery pack is large enough to power the system for a month or more without any
sunlight or other charging, depending of course on the number of pictures taken per day
and whether networking is used.
The Cyclapse Classic system includes a 'Cyclapse Power Module', which includes a
battery charge controller and power converters. There are power connections for the
DigiSnap 2700 controller, the camera, as well as accessories such as a networking router.
The Cyclapse Power Module includes test points on the top of the case, allowing quick
and easy verification of all of the voltages used in the system.
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