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iQ-Trigger
iQ-Trigger-T
User Manual
August 29, 2022
Image Engineering GmbH & Co. KG · Im Gleisdreieck 5 · 50169 Kerpen · Germany
T +49 2273 99991 - 0 · F +49 2273 99991 -10 · www.image-engineering.com

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  • Page 1 User Manual August 29, 2022 Image Engineering GmbH & Co. KG · Im Gleisdreieck 5 · 50169 Kerpen · Germany T +49 2273 99991 - 0 · F +49 2273 99991 -10 · www.image-engineering.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.4.1 Do not use iQ-Trigger-T with STEVE-2D ............5 1.4.2 Do not use iQ-Trigger-T with lightSTUDIO-M ............5 1.4.3 Do not touch adhesive nano-coating of iQ-Trigger-T..........5 1.4.4 Do not put any fragile items under iQ-Trigger’s finger ........5 1.5 General safety information ..................5 GETTING STARTED ....................5 2.1 Scope of delivery ....................
  • Page 3 4.2.3 STEVE-6D (OIS/IS performance) ..............17 4.2.4 STEVE-2D (OIS/IS performance) ..............17 4.2.5 iQ-Trigger USB box ..................18 4.2.6 lightSTUDIO-M ....................20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SOFTWARE IQ-TRIGGER-T / IQ-TRIGGER ....20 5.1 Requirements .......................20 5.2 Software installation .....................21 5.3 Connection of hardware ..................21 5.4 Usage of software ....................21...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user. Conformity We, Image Engineering GmbH & Co. KG, hereby declare that the iQ-Trigger corresponds to the essential requirements of the following EC directive: •...
  • Page 5: Foreseeable Misuse

    1.4.4 Do not put any fragile items under iQ-Trigger’s finger Take care and do not place any fragile items or part of the body under iQ-Trigger’s finger. If iQ-Trigger is released inadvertently, it may cause injuries. iQ-Trigger presses the electromechanical finger down with 11 N.
  • Page 6 Wired remote release • Power supply • USB cable (connection of iQ-Trigger USB box to PC) • 7.5 m extension cable for iQ-Trigger-T (6.3 mm TRS connector) • iQ-Trigger API iQ-Trigger • iQ-Trigger (electromechanical finger including hydraulic arm and mounting) •...
  • Page 7: Commissioning

    Commissioning iQ-Trigger-T: Remove the protection film from the adhesive side of the device before first use. The device comes ready to use. Please refer to chapter 3 for setting up iQ-Trigger-T hardware. iQ-Trigger: The device comes ready to use.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions Hardware - Iq-Trigger-T

    Secure the iQ-Trigger-T with one of the included TPE bands. Stretch the band around the tested device and place it under the small hook on the backside of iQ-Trigger-T. We supply two different sizes of TPE bands for tablets and smartphones.
  • Page 9: Using Iq-Trigger-T With Other Ie Measurement Devices

    Figure 2 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger-T and LED-Panel V4 Mount iQ-Trigger-T on the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the LED-Panel V4 (over an optional extension cable). Use either “Stop Trigger” or “Camera Trigger,”...
  • Page 10: Led-Panel V3 (Timing Measurement)

    Figure 3 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger-T and LED-Panel V3 Mount iQ-Trigger-T on the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger USB box (over an optional extension cable). Use either “Stop Trigger” or “Camera Trigger,”...
  • Page 11: Steve-6D (Ois/Is Performance)

    3.2.3 STEVE-6D (OIS/IS performance) Figure 4 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger-T and STEVE-6D Mount iQ-Trigger-T on the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger Adapter (STEVE-6D) delivered with STEVE-6D (over optional extension cable). Connect the device under test and iQ-Trigger-T (via USB) to provide a ground connection. Connect the iQ-Trigger Adapter (STEVE-6D) with the D-SUB connector to STEVE-6D Controller Unit.
  • Page 12: Iq-Trigger Usb Box

    Figure 5 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger-T and PC/remote release over iQ-Trigger USB box Mount iQ-Trigger-T on the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger USB box (over an optional extension cable). Connect the device under test and iQ- Trigger-T (via USB) to provide a ground connection.
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions Hardware - Iq-Trigger

    4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HARDWARE – IQ-TRIGGER Setup iQ-Trigger with L bracket can be mounted to a geared head, or a tripod with the Manfrotto RC4 rapid connect system. The adapter plate of the L bracket comes with a ¼'' UNC screw.
  • Page 14: Measuring The Iq-Trigger Delay

    4.1.2 Measuring the iQ-Trigger delay iQ-Trigger has a typical delay of 20 ms between pressing the trigger button and the collision of the finger. If you need to know the exact delay, you can use a LED-Panel to determine it.
  • Page 15: Using Iq-Trigger With Other Ie Measurement Devices

    4.2.1 LED-Panel V4 (timing measurement) Figure 8 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger and LED-Panel V4 Mount iQ-Trigger and the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the LED-Panel V4 (over optional extension cable). Use either “Stop Trigger” or “Camera Trigger,”...
  • Page 16: Led-Panel V3 (Timing Measurement)

    Figure 9 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger and LED-Panel V3 Mount iQ-Trigger and the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger USB box (over an optional extension cable). Use either “Stop Trigger” or “Camera Trigger,”...
  • Page 17: Steve-6D (Ois/Is Performance)

    4.2.3 STEVE-6D (OIS/IS performance) Figure 10 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger and STEVE-6D Mount iQ-Trigger and the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger Adapter (STEVE-6D) that is delivered with STEVE-6D (over optional extension cable).
  • Page 18: Iq-Trigger Usb Box

    Figure 11 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger and STEVE-2D Mount iQ-Trigger and the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger Adapter (lightSTUDIO-M/STEVE-2D) that is delivered with STEVE-2D (over optional extension cable). Connect the iQ-Trigger Adapter (lightSTUDIO-M/STEVE-2D) with the D-SUB connector to the STEVE-2D Controller Unit.
  • Page 19 Mount iQ-Trigger and the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger USB box (over an optional extension cable). The iQ-Trigger-T can now be operated via Remote Release (connect 2.5 mm TRS connector to Trigger input of iQ-Trigger USB box) or with the iQ-Trigger API on a PC (connect PC via USB with iQ-Trigger USB box).
  • Page 20: Lightstudio-M

    4.2.6 lightSTUDIO-M Figure 13 Connection scheme iQ-Trigger and lightSTUDIO-M Mount iQ-Trigger and the device under test and connect the TRS connector (6.5 mm “jack plug”) to the iQ-Trigger Adapter (lightSTUDIO-M/STEVE-2D) that is delivered with lightSTUDIO-M (over optional extension cable). Connect the iQ-Trigger Adapter (lightSTUDIO-M/STEVE-2D) with the D-SUB connector to lightSTUDIO-M’s control cabinet.
  • Page 21: Software Installation

    Connect the power supply with the iQ-Trigger USB box. Connect the USB cable to the iQ-Trigger USB box and your PC. You can check the correct driver installation in your device manager: the iQ-Trigger USB box is listed under “libusb (WinUSB) devices.”...
  • Page 22: Iq-Trigger Devices

    Figure 14 IQ-Trigger software 5.5.1 iQ-Trigger devices When an iQ-Trigger USB box is connected to the PC, it is displayed with its serial number in the devices panel. Multiple UBS boxes can be connected and used. If the UBS box was connected after the program has started, select “Find iQ-Trigger devices”...
  • Page 23: Iq-Trigger Control / Sequences

    Iterations: The number of iterations is limited to 1 million. The value -1 can be entered for infinite looping. Period: The period is the time for one cycle of release and pause of the iQ-Trigger. Its minimum must always be 0.5 seconds longer than the release time, and the absolute minimum is 0.6s. For an extended-release (only iQ-Trigger-T, see note), set the period and release time to a high value.
  • Page 24: Trigger Output

    OPERATED FOR A LONG TIME IN A RELEASED STATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. 5.5.4 Trigger output The trigger output port of the USB box is directly dependent on the state of the iQ-Trigger. Select the desired trigger behavior with the pop-up menu. Overview of the states:...
  • Page 25: Counter

    Reset counter for selected device or group with the button. Figure 20 Counter 5.5.6 State display The current states of the iQ-Trigger and the trigger output port are displayed. The colors correspond to the LED colors of the USB box. Figure 21 State display 5.5.7 Save parameters...
  • Page 26: Api

    6 API The program directory of iQ-Trigger contains an entry titled “API.” It contains a bin, a lib, and an included directory. The API has its own documentation; see directory “Documentation.” Sample project The program directory of iQ-Trigger contains the directory “Sample project” with a complete Qt (www.qt.io) project, including the source code of the iQ-Trigger program.
  • Page 27: Additional Information

    Always store and transport the device in the iQ-Trigger-T storage box. Unplug all devices/cables from iQ-Trigger-T and iQ-Trigger USB Box before storage/transport. iQ-Trigger: Ensure that the electromechanical finger is fixed, and the device is wrapped correctly for transport to avoid damage. Unplug all cables/devices from iQ-Trigger and iQ-Trigger USB box before storage/transport.

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