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Summary of Contents for ESPER TriggerBox
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Trigger Modes 7 Connecting the TriggerBox in 'All Trigger' (GREEN MODE) 7 Connecting the TriggerBox in 'Smart Trigger' (BLUE MODE) 8 Connecting the TriggerBox in 'Hybrid Trigger' (GREEN & BLUE MODES) 10 TriggerBox Controller Software 11 Download TriggerBox Software 13 ... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Thank you for buying an ESPER TriggerBox. The TriggerBox allows multiple camera shutters to be released from a computer or a single hardware release cable. Please refer to the instructions below to properly understand the functionality of hardware in your multi-camera setup. ... - Page 4 Multi-region universal power supply ● If you purchased the ESPER TriggerBox as a bundle it may include additional cabling. Note: P lease check all the contents of your order upon receipt of goods. If you receive a delivery ...
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Page 5: Accessories
Accessories Multiple TriggerBox units can be used to trigger an unlimited number of cameras and flashes. Additional triggers can be purchased at https://www.esperhq.com/product/multiple-camera-trigger-triggerbox/ . Camera connecting cables are available for many different cameras makes and models. Additional camera cables can be purchased at ... -
Page 6: Connecting The Triggerbox To Cameras
Multiple TriggerBoxes are linked by connecting a 3.5mm stereo cable to the link socket ( fig.2 a) of the first TriggerBox and then to the input ( fig.2 b) of the next unit and repeating down the line. ... - Page 7 ● LED is Blue (fig.3 b) : Smart Trigger mode – all 6 outputs and the link socket can be fired from a computer or a shutter release plugged into the TriggerBox input. All the outputs can be individually turned on and off, delayed and programmed in sequences, via the USB connection.
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Page 8: Trigger Modes
Trigger Modes Connecting the TriggerBox in 'All Trigger' (GREEN MODE) 1. Connecting a Single TriggerBox - in All Trigger (GREEN MODE) 2. Connecting Multiple TriggerBoxes - in All Trigger (GREEN MODE) 7 ... -
Page 9: Connecting The Triggerbox In 'Smart Trigger' (Blue Mode)
Connecting the TriggerBox in 'Smart Trigger' (BLUE MODE) 1. Connecting a Single TriggerBox - in Smart Trigger (BLUE MODE) 2. Connecting Multiple TriggerBoxes via CPU - in Smart Trigger (BLUE MODE) 8 ... - Page 10 3. Connecting Multiple TriggerBoxes - in Pre-Programmed Smart Trigger (BLUE MODE) Tip: W hen in 'Smart Trigger' (BLUE) Mode, it is possible to programme the TriggerBox with a computer and then store the setting 'in memory' for triggering at a later time by a computer or ...
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Page 11: Connecting The Triggerbox In 'Hybrid Trigger' (Green & Blue Modes)
1. Connect Multiple TriggerBoxes as a Hybrid Trigger (GREEN & BLUE MODES) Switch the first TriggerBox in the chain to 'Smart Trigger' Mode (BLUE) and connect to a Computer. Connect flashes and / or camera models and link together with your remaining TriggerBoxes and switch ... -
Page 12: Triggerbox Controller Software
TriggerBox Controller Software The TriggerBox Controller software allows firing the TriggerBox outputs from a computer as well as accessing the advanced features of the box. Outputs - 1-6 and the link socket can be selectively turned on and off. ... - Page 13 Saves the current settings to the selected boxes memory, when in blue mode the box TriggerBox will start up with these settings. Use this to store settings for a memory permanent fixed installation where there is no need to change settings. ...
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Page 14: Download Triggerbox Software
Download TriggerBox Software To download the TriggerBox Controller software 1.6 click here: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/espercontrollersoftware/Triggerbox/TriggerBoxController-1.6.zip The following are the system requirement for installing ESPER TriggerBox Controller Software and operating and setting the cameras from your PC. Windows System Requirements Operating System ... -
Page 15: Installing The Software
3. O nce open you need to press 'Connect' on the ESPER software and the available boxes will appear under the 'Connect' button. You can then select one or multiple boxes and alter each boxes settings and fire using the big red button located in the bottom right corner. ... -
Page 16: Interval Mode
TriggerBox Interval Mode Interval Mode allows the TriggerBox to be used as a multi-channel intervalometer all 6 outputs fire at once on all the connected TriggerBoxes. To allow for the creation of multi angle time lapse sequences, useful in both research and creative applications. ... - Page 17 ● Interval – the interval between shots. Shooting duration – the total duration of shots. ● Start Delay – Delay the start of intervalometer shooting by up to 23 hrs 59 mins and 59 secs. ● ● Playback Time – set the frame rate (fps) and total playback time of the sequence. Bulb Time...
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Page 18: Delay Mode
TriggerBox Controller software – if the sequence settings are saved to the box memory and the TriggerBox is triggered using a wire remote the TriggerBox will cycle to the next sequence step when it receives a signal at its input. ... -
Page 19: Serial Instruction Set
Instructions to the TriggerBox must be printed using standard ASCII encoding. Any instructions sent to the box must end with a \n (newline) character. The TriggerBox acts as a basic COM port, which must be opened and closed after every session. The specifics of opening and closing COM ports are ... -
Page 20: Triggerbox Command Modes
TriggerBox command modes The TriggerBox has two command modes, Simple Mode and Sequence Mode. Simple Mode Simple mode allows the user to enable individual focus and shutter outputs and upon receipt of an "S" ... -
Page 21: Complete Commands List
Tip: A ll commands that do not return a data string will return "tenFour", with the exception of the fire the shutters command. It is advised to wait for the TriggerBox to print "tenFour" before issuing another command. ... - Page 22 G Print "ShutterArray:[DIS DIS DIS EN EN EN ]". Puts box into "find me mode" - it will print TriggerBox:[box_id] *calling_ESPER_triggerBox every 100mS until a '^' char is sent. This is used by the TriggerBoxController GUI to enumerate boxes on startup. ...
- Page 23 p Prints "Version x.x" referring to firmware. Sequencer Specific Commands: Command Description Y Move to next enabled sequencer stage, or wrap round to zero stage if at the final activated stage. j3 Moves the sequencer to its 4th stage (zero start index). J ...
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Page 24: Using Flashes
1. Connect your cable from your flash to a TriggerBox output ( f ig. 7.a ) This is typically a 3.5mm - 3.5mm jack cable connecting from the sync connection of the flash unit to a TriggerBox output. In this ... - Page 25 4. Once the TriggerBox is connected to the software, conduct a test shot by pressing the red button at the bottom right of the screen. If the flash fires then it is receiving a signal. If it doesn't fire it is not ...
- Page 26 61mS (Shutter Lag) + 50mS (1/2 Shutter Speed) = 111mS (Flash Delay) 3. Once you have calculated your flash delay, you need to load it to the TriggerBox via the TriggerBoxController software. Simply enter the value in the delay box for the output you have the ...
- Page 27 Figure 10. T riggerBoxController software with flash delay on output 6 By using this method your flash/strobe will fire roughly within the middle of the exposure window. The delay value may still need fine-tuning as some cameras shutter lag can vary with every exposure. The above calculation will get you a good starting point which you can then increase or decrease in 5mS ...
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Page 28: Camera Combination
1. T he first step that you need to take is getting all your cameras connected to the TriggerBoxes. If you need a guide on this please follow our Connecting the TriggerBox to Cameras guide. 2. N ow you've got all your cameras connected to the TriggerBoxes, you need to launch the ... - Page 29 Figure 12 - Imaging Resource camera information page 5. Y ou now need to look for the section on shutter lag. This is found under 'Performance Timings'. Look for Shutter Lag (prefocused) and there you will see your cameras shutter lag in seconds. ...
- Page 30 6. Once you have got all the delays for the different camera models, you need to work out the differences between the cameras. For Example: If you have 2 different camera models; 1 with a delay of 113ms and another with a delay of 61ms; you need to subtract the fastest cameras (61ms) from the slowest cameras (113ms).
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
Steps to take before contacting support We at ESPER are proud of our high-quality products, but we are even more pleased with how well received these tools are. However, there are times when certain TriggerBox arrays might not be giving ... - Page 32 This is more to ensure the exposures are even across the cameras. STEP 2. Fault finding the connections. After the camera settings are confirmed it is then worth running a test with the TriggerBox in green mode to see if all the shutters open at the same time. ...
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Page 33: Hardware Issues
Fix 1: Make sure the USB-C cable is fully inserted into the TriggerBoxes USB-C port. A loose connection can cause the TriggerBox to not power up. Try turning the USB-C cable around the other way also. Fix 2: T ry a different USB cable and power supply if available. If powering via PSU try connecting it to ... - Page 34 COM ports that are no longer being used. Fix 4: I f the device manager is showing the TriggerBox as a COM port try updating your PC/Laptops COM port drivers. They might be out of date. This can be done via - Right-click the COM port in device ...
- Page 35 Cameras fully trigger when in green mode. Fix 1: Try increasing the bulb time. This is the duration that the TriggerBox holds down the camera's shutter release input. Some cameras need a pulse in the region of 100ms - 200ms. Start with 150ms ...
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Page 36: Firmware
Firmware TriggerBox v1.3 firmware (released on 20th August 2018) is required to access the new features in their development of Breeze Multi-Camera v2.0. Firmware Update Instructions To update the firmware to the latest version, 1. C onnect TriggerBox to the computer. ... -
Page 37: Technical Specifications
3.5mm Jack Outputs 1-6 3.5mm Jack Compatibility TriggerBox works with SLR and DSLR cameras and strobes. This includes cameras and strobes that come with a female sync port connection. ● Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax 2.5mm-3.5mm Jack Nikon MC-DC2 Trigger Cable ... -
Page 38: Two-Year Warranty
ESPER, shall have no responsibility. The warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the ESPER TriggerBox, and does not apply in any of the following cases: 1. Loss of or damage to the ESPER TriggerBox due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by ...
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