Fiber Optic Converter for DS Strobes
Item number 4401.3
Included in the Box
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Fiber optic converter
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Connector protector # 0301.12 (attached)
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Silicone lubricant # 0184.1
Fiber Optic Cord Compatibility
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Ikelite Fiber Optic Cord # 4501
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INON Optical D Cable “Non-wireless type” L-Connector
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SEA&SEA Fiber Optic Cable (L-type) # 50107
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SEA&SEA Fiber Optic Cable II # 50128
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Olympus UW Fiber Optic Cable PTCB-E02
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Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable # 26211 Nauticam to INON
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Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable # 26212 Nauticam to
SEA&SEA
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Consult your housing’s instruction manual for
information on what type of fitting is required at the
housing end. Ikelite fiber optic ports and plugs are
made to the same standard as SEA&SEA and Olympus
brands.
Installation and Use
Attaching the Converter
1.
Remove the connector protector from the plug end of the
converter.
2.
Remove the bulkhead cap from the strobe bulkhead.
3.
Apply a very thin, even layer of lubricant to the threads of
the strobe bulkhead and converter retaining ring.
4.
Apply a very thin, even layer of lubricant on the exposed
portion of the plug o-ring. Do not allow lubricant to get into
the pins and receptacles of the converter plug or strobe
bulkhead.
5.
Align plug and insert into the strobe bulkhead. Each male
pin mates with a female receptacle. Failing to line up the
contacts properly before tightening may result in damage
to the converter and/or strobe.
6.
Hand-tighten the retaining ring.
7.
Attach a compatible fiber optic cord (not included) to the
converter’s fiber optic port.
8.
Attach the other end of the fiber optic cord to the housing
(see housing instruction manual).
Setting Your Camera and Strobe
1.
Set your camera to a fill flash setting without red-eye
reduction. Do not use an auto flash setting which may
result in intermittent firing.
2.
Turn the strobe on and set the strobe to a manual power
setting. Do not use the TTL setting.
3.
Take a test photo to configure the converter’s preflash
mode.
4.
Take a second photo to test the flash.
5.
Adjust the strobe power as necessary.
Maintenance and Storage
Post-Dive
1.
Rinse the strobe with converter attached thoroughly in
fresh water after each use.
2.
Dry the strobe and converter with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Pin
Pin
Receptacle
Receptacle
Retaining ring
Bulkhead
O-ring
Fiber
optic port
Fiber
optic
cord
