Troubleshooting; Strobe Will Not Fire - Ikelite DS51 Instructions Manual

TROUBLES HO OTI N G

STROBE WILL NOT FIRE

1. Check the DS51 ready light. Turn the strobe's mode switch to OFF and then
back to TTL. Make sure that the switch has actually clicked into position.
2. Check that the batteries are inserted according to the "+" and "-" markings.
It is possible to buy bad "new" batteries, so check the voltage output with
a meter if possible. If using NiCad or NiMH batteries, make sure the charger is
operating properly and that the batteries are fully charged.
3. Check the mode switches on the camera and strobe.
4. Check the cord connections at the camera and strobe.
5. When using a sync cord between the camera and strobe, disconnect the cord
from the camera but leave the cord connected to the strobe. Then use the two
ends of a bent paper clip to connect different receptacles on the flash cord
contacts, as detailed in the diagram below. This process, known also as
"shorting," creates a temporary circuit that can test-fire the strobe.
Caution: When creating a circuit via paper clip, or "shorting," pay close attention
to which two receptacles you connect. If you short across the wrong receptacles
on a TTL sync cord, you may damage the DS51 electronics.
The specific receptacles to connect with the paper clip vary based on the type
of cord you own. Please refer to the diagram of two types of flash cord contacts.
Ikelite
Sync Cord
Ikelite TTL Cord: Point the raised half-circle at the end of the cord encompassing
the receptacles towards you, per the above diagram. Place one end of the paper
clip on the center receptacle and one end on the lower right-hand receptacle.
The DS51 should flash.
Nikonos TTL Cord: Point the indexing groove at the end of the cord towards you,
per the above diagram. Place one end of the paper clip on the top-most, center
receptacle and one end on the lower, right-hand receptacle. The DS51 should flash.
If the DS51 flashes, the source of the problem lies somewhere in the camera.
If the DS51 does not flash, please send both the strobe and cord used in the test to
an authorized Ikelite dealer or to Ikelite (see "Returning Products for Service"
on page 20).
Do not attempt to repair the strobe or cord yourself. This may cause
further damage and void your Ikelite limited warranty.
Paper
Clip
Nikonos
Sync Cord
Paper
Clip
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