M M O O U U N N T T I I N N G G T T H H E E S S T T R R O O B B E E; S S T T R R O O B B E E C C O O N N N N E E C C T T I I O O N N - Ikelite DS51 User Manual

M M O O U U N N T T I I N N G G T T H H E E S S T T R R O O B B E E

I I K K E E L L I I T T E E A A R R M M / / M M O O U U N N T T I I N N G G S S Y Y S S T T E E M M S S
Ikelite offers several arm choices compatible
with the DS51 . Arms and mounts are NOT
supplied with the strobe unless purchased as
part of a complete package.
The DS51 will accept several Ikelite strobe
arms and mounts on the underside of the
strobe body. For further information, please
visit our "Strobe Mounting Systems" webpage:
http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/arms.html.
C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : Ikelite arm systems are designed for
underwater use. Be careful when transporting
the system above water since some camera
trays, or arm adjustments may be unable to
support the weight of the strobe(s) above
water.
L L i i t t e e B B r r a a c c k k e e t t # # 4 4 0 0 7 7 3 3
The optional Lite Bracket secures the
Ikelite Mini-C Lite underneath the
DS51 strobe for use as an aiming light
and night diving light.
The Lite Bracket is placed between the
strobe body and the strobe mount.
Using a Phillips Head screwdriver,
remove the strobe mount from the
underside of the strobe and secure the
Lite Bracket in it's place. Then, using
the extra screw provided with the
Lite Bracket, secure the strobe mount
under the bracket.
ikelite 51
DS
S U B S T R O B E
Screw
Strobe Mount #9571.4
(included with SA-100
Ball Socket Arm)
SA-100 Ball Socket Arm #4086.61
(Not included with strobe unless
purchased in a strobe package)
51
Lite Bracket
for Mini C-Lite
5

S S T T R R O O B B E E C C O O N N N N E E C C T T I I O O N N

The female Ikelite bulkhead connector permits different Ikelite sync cords or the Ikelite
EV manual controller sensor to be connected to the strobe. The sync cord or sensor relays
a signal from the camera to the substrobe that tells the DS51 when to flash.
The removable waterproof bulkhead cap seals the bulkhead connector when neither a
cord nor a sensor is connected to the DS51 . The strobe's bulkhead connector must be
sealed to remain waterproof (page 7).
C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : :
• D D o o n n o o t t leave the sync cord or sensor connected to the camera or strobe
for prolonged periods as electrolysis could occur and make removal of the
equipment impossible.
• D D o o n n o o t t disconnect the sync cord or sensor from the camera or strobe when
underwater or when wet. These items are not waterproof when disconnected.
C C O O N N N N E E C C T T I I O O N N T T O O S S T T R R O O B B E E
To connect either a sync cord or sensor to the DS51 Substrobe, follow these instructions:
1 . Turn the substrobe to OFF and make sure all components are dry. Clean and
lightly lubricate the stem o-ring and the bulkhead connector threads.
Check the o-ring for nicks or cuts.
2. Note the positioning of the receptacles and pins on the end of the cord. Properly
align the end of the cord and insert it into the strobe bulkhead connector.
When using the #41 03.51 cord, which connects an Ikelite housing to an Ikelite
Substrobe, both cord ends are identical; either end can be connected to the
strobe.
3. The connector threads are very fine; do not cross thread. If it is difficult
to turn the knurled retaining ring on the cord or sensor, you are cross-threading.
This can make removal of the strobe or sensor impossible.
Hand-tighten the knurled retaining ring on the cord or sensor. Push the end of
the cord further into the bulkhead connector and continue to tighten the knurled
retaining ring. D D o o n n o o t t use a tool when tightening. It could damage the
cord or strobe.
Screw
6