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- Page 1 Time-Lapse Package User’s Guide Zoom in for details… Harbortronics LLC 3417 Harborview Dr, Suite 300 Gig Harbor, WA. USA 98332 253-858-7769 (Phone) 253-858-9517 (Fax) http://www.harbortronics.com/ Sales & Service: Sales@Harbortronics.com Technical & Customizing: Mark@Harbortronics.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Solar Panel... 9 Solar Charger... 10 Battery Converter ... 10 Tools and Accessories ... 10 Base Package ... 11 Pentax Package... 11 Standard Package ... 12 Battery Life Estimates... 12 Battery Life Estimates... 13 Specifications ... 14 Service / Warranty... 14... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview The Time-Lapse Package is a complete system for documenting construction projects, animal behavior monitoring, analyzing environmental changes, or other long-term outdoor photographic tasks. Quick Start Reconnect the two-pin Red and Black power cable to the Battery converter (intentionally disconnected for shipping). This will apply power to the camera and the controller. -
Page 4: Configuring The Digisnap
Please note that the DigiSnap controller does not have an internal clock. When used with a Nikon Coolpix camera, it can get the time of day directly from the camera, but when used with an SLR camera, such as the Pentax K110D which is standard with the Time- Lapse Package, the DigiSnap does not know what time it is;... -
Page 5: System Components
Digital Camera The Time-Lapse Package can be used with a wide range of cameras, from point & shoot, to SLR’s. Most customers prefer that we supply the camera, and this is our preference as well, but we can also provide the system without a camera, if you already have a camera that you’d like to use. - Page 6 Revision D Again, given some extra effort and cost, we may be able to use your current camera, but we’d like to suggest using a Pentax SLR. These cameras use industry standard connectors, draw negligible power between pictures, and yield equivalent image quality to Nikon and Canon cameras.
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Page 7: Enclosure
Time-Lapse Package Revision D Enclosure The housing uses a very strong molded fiberglass construction. Gaskets make the unit airtight and water tight, and stainless steel hardware further eliminate any concern for corrosion. The door is hinged, and quickly removable. The housing is a perfect size to accommodate digital cameras, including many SLR’s. -
Page 8: Mechanical Package
Time-Lapse Package Revision D Mechanical Package We can also provide the enclosure with mounting hardware. This package includes the external mounting bars as well as an internal stainless steel mounting plate with right angle bracket, desiccant pack, felt and tools, for $422.63. -
Page 9: Camera Mount
The’ brains’ of the time-lapse system is the DigiSnap 2100. This device, designed and produced at Harbortronics, is a digital camera controller, developed to work with a variety of digital camera models. The DigiSnap can be configured to take pictures at any interval desired, or to operate on a daily clock. -
Page 10: Solar Charger
Tools and Accessories Tools are provided with the Time-Lapse Package, to allow reconfiguration of the camera position, the solar panel, the mounting brackets, and to open / lock the door A desiccant pack is included in the housing to minimize internal moisture, which can cause condensation during temperature extremes. -
Page 11: Base Package
Time-Lapse Package Revision D Base Package Another available package is a minimum configuration for long term time-lapse photography. In additional to the mechanical items of the previous assemblies, all electronics (the battery pack, battery converter, and the camera controller) is added. This package does... -
Page 12: Standard Package
Time-Lapse Package Revision D Standard Package This is the normally recommended package, comprising everything required to perform unlimited duration time-lapse photography in the field. All of the above subassemblies are included. The retail price for this package is US$2300. Each system is pre-configured and tested. -
Page 13: Battery Life Estimates
In summary, if configured to take 15 pictures or less per day, the battery may last as much as 3 months. At 100 pictures per day, the battery can last as much as 50 days. See the following chart for more details. 101.299195 days Harbortronics LLC Time-Lapse Package Revision D Battery Life - 11.1V, 12.3AH Number of pictures taken per day 1 10... -
Page 14: Specifications
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. Contact Harbortronics at www.Harbortronics.com for service instructions. Please note that used cameras are not provided with any warranty. Harbortronics LLC Time-Lapse Package Revision D US $84 US $100...