Download
Share
Print this page
Sionyx NIGHTWAVE Series User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sionyx Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. Nightwave Series
  6. User manual

Sionyx NIGHTWAVE Series User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for NIGHTWAVE Series:

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
TM
S E R I E S C A M E R A S
U S E R M A N U A L

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the NIGHTWAVE Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sionyx NIGHTWAVE Series

Summary of Contents for Sionyx NIGHTWAVE Series

  • Page 1 S E R I E S C A M E R A S U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 Beverly, MA 01915 U.S.A. (978) 922-0684 support@SIONYX.com F OLLOW U S Share your SIONYX content and be sure to tag us! Register your device and stay up to date by visiting NEE D HE LP? the URL or scanning the QR code below.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TA B L E OF C ON TE N TS W E LC OME TO N I G HTWAVE G E TT I NG START E D I NSTA LL ATI ON G E TT I NG CO NN EC TE D CA M ER A S E T UP SA FE T Y M AI NTE N ANC E...

  • Page 4: W E Lc Ome To N I G Htwave

    WELC OM E TO N IG HT WAV E THIS IS SIONYX. We believe that human endeavor should not be limited by daylight. In the darkness of night, greatness is possible. Adventure enabled. And a full sense of all sight achievable, no matter the light.

  • Page 5: G E Tt I Ng Start E

    GETT I NG START ED To get started, please review the legends on the following pages. G ETT I NG STA RTE D G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
  • Page 6 S I O N Y X N I G H T W A V E U S E R M A N U A L...

  • Page 7: In Stal Lati On

    IN STAL LATI ON C A M E R A M O U N T I N G : LO C AT I O N When planning the installation location, consider the following points: • The camera is waterproof, and appropriate for above decks mounting. •...
  • Page 8 IN STALLAT ION I N S TA L L AT I O N C H E C K L I S T Installation includes the following activities: Plan your system. Obtain all required equipment and tools. Site all equipment. Route all cables. Drill cable and mounting holes.
  • Page 9 M O U N T I N G T H E C A M E R A Use these instructions to mount the camera unit in position. Using the template supplied, mark and drill the holes for mounting the camera. P L AC E H O L D E R : B OT TO M U P Mounting the Camera: Bottom Up...
  • Page 10 P L AC E H O L D E R : TO P D O W N Mounting the Camera: Top Down S I O N Y X N I G H T W A V E U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 11 P L AC E H O L D E R : T R I P O D I N S T A L L A T I O N...
  • Page 12 C A M E R A O R I E N TAT I O N The camera can be mounted in 2 orientations known as “Ball up” and “Ball down.” BALL-UP: The camera is mounted on top of the mounting surface. BALL-DOWN: The camera is suspended upside down, below the mounting surface.
  • Page 13 Unless otherwise stated, only use cables supplied by SIONYX. • Ensure that any non-SIONYX cables are of the correct quality and gauge. For example, longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize voltage drop along the run.
  • Page 14 Strain Relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided. Protect connectors from strain and ensure they will not pull out under extreme sea conditions. Circuit Isolation Appropriate circuit isolation is required for installations using both AC and DC current: • Always use isolating transformers or a separate power-inverter to run PC’s, processors,displays and other sensitive electronic instruments or devices.
  • Page 15 V E R S AT I L E M O U N T I N G I N S TA L L AT I O N LO C AT I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S When planning the installation location, consider the following points: •...
  • Page 16 GETT I NG CON NE C T E D Must apply power output with < 100W DC power equipment. S I O N Y X N I G H T W A V E U S E R M A N U A L...

  • Page 17: G E Tt I Ng Co Nn Ec Te

    FIG. 4 VIII G E T T I N G C O N N E C T E D...
  • Page 18 Prior to installing Nightwave, please consider the following: • Select an installation location as high as practical with minimum obstructions. • Select an installation location that is greater than 1m from any magnetic compass. • Select an installation location that is greater than 1m from any source of EMI (electromagnetic interference;...

  • Page 19: Came R A S Et U P

    CAME R A S ET U P FIG. 5 C A M E R A S E T U P...
  • Page 20 Failure to properly set up, use, and care for this product can increase the risk of serious injury, death, property damage, or damage to the product or related accessories. Exercise caution when using SIONYX products as part of your active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others.

  • Page 21: Sa Fe T

    WA R N I N G Failure to take the following precautions can result in serious injury or death from electric shock, fire, or damage to your SIONYX camera or powered accessories: • Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate or paint the camera or powered accessories.
  • Page 22 • Using a wall charger other than a SIONYX-approved wall charger can damage the Aurora camera battery and could result in fire or leakage. Use this product only with an agency approved power supply which meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).
  • Page 23 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 24 DISPOSAL Electronics donation and recycling is a great way to help conserve resources and natural materials. It is important to make sure you are donating and/or recycling electronics safely and correctly. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment which contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when WEEE is not handled correctly.
  • Page 25 Failure to properly set up, use, and care for this product can increase the risk of serious injury, death, property damage, or damage to the product or related accessories. Exercise caution when using a SIONYX product as part of your active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 26 The wireless transmitters and electrical circuits in your product may cause interference in other electronic equipment. When using SIONYX products near another device, read that device’s user guide for any safety instructions. Power your camera off whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference.
  • Page 27 WARNING Failure to take the following precautions can result in serious injury or death from electric shock, fire, or damage to your SIONYX camera or powered accessories: • Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate or paint the camera or powered accessories.
  • Page 28 Mounting the chartplotter far enough from the compass will prevent compass inaccuracy due to EMI. The SIONYX Nightwave has a Compass Safe Distance found in the installation manual. Measure the distance from the center of the compass to the closest edge of the Nightwave.

  • Page 29: M Ai Nte N Anc

    MAI N T ENA N CE The camera housing and lens will require occasional cleaning. You should clean the lens when image quality degradation is noticed or excessive contaminant build up is seen. Clean the interface between the yoke and base often to prevent accumulation of debris or salt deposits.

  • Page 30: A Ddi Ti On Al R E S Our Ce S

    I N S TA L L AT I O N T E M P L AT E Click here to download the Nightwave installaton Template or visit www.sionyx.com/nightwave-installation-template. WA R R A N T Y Click here for full product warranty or visit www.sionyx.com/nightwavewarranty.
  • Page 31 Cummings Center Beverly, MA 01915...