Ikelite Sync cord Instruction Manual

Sync cord
Instruction manual
Ikelite
plug
O-ring
Strain
relief
Important Notices
This cord features hard anodized aluminum
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components (black in color) which are durable yet
extremely lightweight. Older strobes and housings
feature nickel plated brass components (silver in color).
When attaching this cord to a silver bulkhead, the cord
must be detached and properly cleaned after each day
of diving to prevent seizing of components.
Do not remove the sync cord from the strobe or housing
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while underwater or wet. The plug connections are not
waterproof unless attached to a compatible waterproof
bulkhead.
Do not leave the sync cord connected for extended
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periods of time. Disconnect all plug connections
routinely to prevent the components from seizing up
and becoming damaged.
Confirm your system's wiring when choosing a sync
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cord. Mixing TTL and non-TTL components may cause
damage to the strobe or camera.
Information About Nikonos Bulkheads
This section only applies to the following sync cords
featuring a Nikonos N5 type plug:
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Ikelite Strobe to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (Non-TTL) # 45231
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Two Ikelite Strobes to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (Non-TTL) #
45232
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Ikelite Strobe to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (TTL) # 45261
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Two Ikelite Strobes to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (TTL) #
45262
Installing the Gold Plated Pins (Nikonos Plugs Only)
1. Check to see if your housing bulkhead has spring-loaded
Nikonos
contacts. Use an open ended paper clip to gently press
plug
down on the two contacts indicated. Very little pressure is
SEA&SEA
/ INON
needed.
plug
Retaining
ring
2. If the contacts are rigid and do not move when pressed,
proceed to the next section and DO NOT insert the gold
plated pins in your sync cord plug.
3. If the contacts are spring loaded, insert one gold plated
pin in each of the indicated receptacles on your sync cord
plug end.
The pins cannot be removed once inserted.
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Installation and Use
Attaching the Sync Cord
1. Remove connector protectors and bulkhead caps from
each connection.
2. Apply a very thin, even layer of lubricant on all threads,
sealing surfaces, and the exposed portion of the plug
o-ring. Do not allow lubricant to get into the pins and
receptacles of the plug or bulkheads.
Pins to check
Index ridge
Gold plated pins
Index recess