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The Smart Charger #4066.1 is sold separately or included with certain strobe packages.
The charger is a variable input voltage charger that automatically adjusts for the voltage
of the power source, ranging from 1 00V to 240V. The Smart Charger adapts to current
fluctuations in travel destinations with poorly regulated power. It provides more
complete recharging, prolongs battery life, and offers trickle maintenance charge.
C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g T T i i m m e e
The Smart Charger will fully recharge the DS1 60 battery pack in 1 .5 hrs.
S S m m a a r r t t C C h h a a r r g g e e r r C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s
The Smart Charger #4066.1 offers use worldwide by accepting interchangeable adapter
plugs for different electric wall outlets. It is packaged with four interchangeable charger
plugs for USA, European, United Kingdom, and Australian electric outlets. Choose the
appropriate charger plug for your location and slide the chosen plug on the back of the
charger; it snaps into position. To interchange the charger plugs, press UP on the charger
plug to unsnap it from the back of the charger and slide another plug into position.
S S m m a a r r t t C C h h a a r r g g e e r r I I n n d d i i c c a a t t o o r r L L i i g g h h t t
The charge indicator light on the Smart Charger shows the present recharge mode. It
illuminates once connected to both the electric outlet and the Ikelite battery module.
DS1 60 full recharge time with the Smart Charger is 1 .5 hours. Afterwards, the Smart
Charger will automatically switch to provide a trickle maintenance charge. Only the
Smart Charger is capable of providing a trickle maintenance charge permitting the NiMH
pack to be continuously charged for extended periods.
C C O O N N T T I I N N U U O O U U S S i i l l l l u u m m i i n n a a t t e e d d l l i i g g h h t t
Indicates that the NiMH module is being quick-charged.
S S L L O O W W B B L L I I N N K K I I N N G G i i l l l l u u m m i i n n a a t t e e d d l l i i g g h h t t
Indicates that the NiMH module is fully recharged and the charger is now providing
a trickle maintenance charge, which permits the NiMH module to be continuously
charged for extended time periods.
R R A A P P I I D D B B L L I I N N K K I I N N G G i i l l l l u u m m i i n n a a t t e e d d l l i i g g h h t t
Indicates that the NiMH module was virtually drained (discharged) and the module
is being slow-charged to bring up the NiMHs. Once the NiMHs reach an acceptable
level, then the charger will automatically switch to the quick-charge mode.
Only use 5-6 cell Ikelite NiMH Charger
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V V I I S S U U A A L L I I N N S S P P E E C C T T I I O O N N S S
Visual inspections are important. Take the time to examine the entire assembled
setup (strobe, camera housing, arms, etc.) above water. An improper seal or loose
connection can cause a lot of damage. Always check for leaks once you place the
equipment in the water.
I I N N S S U U R R A A N N C C E E
It is recommended that you add an a a l l l l - - r r i i s s k k f f l l o o a a t t e e r r to your homeowner's and/or
renter's insurance policy to cover your equipment against loss or damage. While the
Ikelite DS1 60 Substrobe has a limited warranty against manufacturing defects, it does
not cover customer neglect.
T T I I P P S S
• Photograph through as little water as possible; move in close. Maximum
recommended shooting distance underwater is 1 .8m (6').
• Use the diffuser for softer lighting or a coverage angle of approximately 1 00°.
• If possible, measure the light with a meter and set the camera aperture
accordingly. A narrower aperture darkens the background; a wider aperture
lightens it.
• Add a second Substrobe DS1 60 for more natural looking photos and wider angle
of coverage when shooting both still and video images. Add a second DS
Substrobe using either the EV Manual Controller #41 00.6 or an appropriate dual
sync cord.
• Purchasing a spare #4066.5 NiMH Battery Pack is recommended if you dive
often. Weak batteries are the cause of many strobe and camera problems.
• D D o o n n o o t t fire the strobe more than 1 5 times in rapid succession. If this does happen,
allow the DS1 60 to cool off for at least 1 0 minutes before resuming photography.
L L U U B B R R I I C C A A N N T T
• Use o o n n l l y y Ikelite brand silicone lubricant with Ikelite brand
o-rings; other brand lubricants can cause the Ikelite o-rings to swell in size.
• D D o o n n o o t t use spray lubricant; it can crack the plastic parts of the strobe.
• Ikelite brand silicone lubricant is provided for the sync cord stem o-ring and the
bulkhead connector threads. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the area
being applied; wipe off any excess with a clean cloth.
• Lubricant only reduces friction; it is not a sealant.
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