Wiring Connections and Schematic
Interconnection of the Body Connector, Synchro (X) Switch, Microswitch and X-Sync
Connector, and wire colors, are shown in Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-20 is a schematic representation, depicting the function of the Microswitch to
prevent flash firing a second time as the Shutter blades close.
Body Connector
Blue
Hot Shoe
X (Synchro) Contacts
Black
Figure 3-19. Flash circuit wiring diagram
X (Synchro)
Contacts
Close after
Microswitch closes
Body Connector
Figure 3-20. Flash circuit schematic
Microswitch
Closes before X-Sync Contacts close, then
opens before Wheel closes X-sync
Contacts a second time on return travel.
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X (Sync) Connector
Microswitch