Operating instructions
Phase Trigger
Event 5.6
V.02.01 / 2020-01
www.phasetrigger.com
Страница 1: ...Operating instructions Phase Trigger Event 5 6 V 02 01 2020 01 www phasetrigger com ...
Страница 2: ...Mode selection 3 2 3 Battery status display 3 3 Display 3 3 4 Connection to the camera or to the flash unit 4 3 5 Direct shooting 5 3 6 Choose the sensors logic 6 3 7 Sound ON OFF 7 3 8 Sensor activates LED Colour RED 8 3 9 Time delay LED Colour BLUE 9 3 10 Shooting LED Colour GREEN 10 3 11 Connecting sensor A 3 12 Connecting the camera or the flash unit B and C 3 13 Power supply D 4 Using the Pha...
Страница 3: ... 3 www phasetrigger com NO NC Timer Direct Trigger Tone Sensor Delay Cam Flash in Setting event 5 6 out Power Power Camera Processor Unit Act ...
Страница 4: ...riggering 6 Choose the sensors logic 7 Sound ON OFF 8 Sensor activated LED Colour RED 9 Time delay LED Colour BLUE 10 Shooting LED Colour GREEN A Connecting sensor B Connecting the camera or the flash unit C Connecting the camera or the flash unit D USB power supply 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 10 9 8 A B C D ...
Страница 5: ...be connected to the Phase Trigger whereas other untested types can lead to malfunctions or they can even damage the device Please be sure to observe the correct polarity of each individual battery when inserting or replacing the batteries The wrong polarity can lead to the destruction of the electronics For more information please read Chapter 2 2 2 Please note that the device is not protected aga...
Страница 6: ...played at any time by pressing the dial 2 for 2 seconds long However during this time the Phase Trigger will not receive signals nor will it perform its trigger function The user is legally obliged battery regulation to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries Disposing used batteries in the household waste is prohibited Batteries rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are ...
Страница 7: ... the connections with caution Always pull the cable holding the plug and never pull holding the cable directly Drops or strong blows can damage the Phase Trigger Please handle the device with the appropriate caution 2 4 Maintenance The device is maintenance free but should be cleaned occasionally When cleaning the device must be removed from any power source Only use dry and soft cloth to clear th...
Страница 8: ...ct mode see Chapter 3 5 By pressing and rotating the dial simultaneously the position of the cursor can be shifted and thus you can select the desired position of the value The value can be entered each time by rotating the dial When the position has reached the figure 9 it increases the value of the nearby higher position by one If the value is to be decreased it counts down to 0 and only when it...
Страница 9: ...ng The first shooting follows the activation of the sensor without any time delay Typical time values from 0 2 s to 10 0 s The duration of the time delay or the length of the shooting corresponds to the set current time value that appears on the display Please take into account that it is not advisable here to set a shorter time than the response time of the camera For instance if the camera needs...
Страница 10: ...er is still working continuously without any restrictions The display will start again when you turn the dial 2 3 4 Connection to the camera or to the flash unit 4 The user has the possibility to decide if Phase Trigger should trigger the camera or the flash unit by making use of the switch 4 For instance when the system is being installed and customised shootings are mostly unwelcome The switch 4...
Страница 11: ...y when Phase Trigger executes a shooting This also occurs when the connection between the switching output of the Phase Trigger and the switch 4 is interrupted 3 11 Connecting sensor A There are various sensors which can be connected here Please only use the delivered cord and sensor Otherwise the device can be damaged 3 12 Connecting the camera or the flash unit B and C Phase Trigger has two conn...
Страница 12: ...o be in order to take the picture undisturbed which perspective should be used wide angle to telephoto the duration of the operation considering the power supply The characteristics of the object play a very important role Speed Colour transparency and properties of the surface Size Moreover you need to consider the lighting conditions temperatures wind moisture rainfall speeds When drafting the c...
Страница 13: ...nces of just a few millimetres up to several metres Light barriers which work with reflected light need a reflector The light to be used can be red light infrared light LASER light beam Retro Reflex Sensors Retro Reflex Sensors work with red light or laser light The transmitter and the receiver are integrated into a single housing and a reflector is required If the light beam between the sensor an...
Страница 14: ...ated in the sensor How Reflex Sensors work Fork Sensors With Fork Sensors the transmitter and the receiver are integrated into a single housing as a light barrier If the light beam between the transmitter and the receiver is interrupted the output is switched Thanks to the use of visible laser light the sensor is very easy to align to the object The use of a fine light beam ensures a small diamete...
Страница 15: ...ubsequently ordered sensors should be connected to the Phase Trigger whereas other untested types can lead to malfunctions or even damage the device The item number of the sensors are structured as follows Scanning methode Distance in cm Light RL Reflex Sensors RR Retro Reflex Barrier with reflector FO Fork sensors 0020 20cm 0050 50cm 0100 1m 0600 6m 1200 12m R Red light I Infrared light L LASER E...
Страница 16: ...uipment If necessary use tripods flash units extension cables mains adaptors or power batteries When assembling the equipment it is advisable to set up the equipment first at home in order to avoid situations when components are possibly not compatible to one another or they work deficiently Particularly the cable lengths should be determined carefully Once on site it is generally too late to corr...
Страница 17: ...ormally triggered by the camera so it can be synchronised correctly For this reason the flash should be as is usually the case attached to the camera The two switching outputs of the Phase Trigger enable a simultaneous triggering of two cameras This makes it possible for instance to shoot the same event from two different angles or perspectives Nevertheless there are exposure techniques in which t...
Страница 18: ...These operating instructions are published by Phase Trigger All rights including translation reserved Reproduction by any method e g photocopy microfilming or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor Reprinting also in part is prohibited The operating instructions reflect the current technical specifications at time of print We reserve the ...
