Ikelite 44700-G2 Manual

Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter (Gen 2)
Product # 44700-G2
Video Tutorial
https://www.ikelite.com/watch-44700
Included in the Box
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Fiber Optic Transmitter
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Battery Holder
Important Notices
The transmitter features our updated connector
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system. If your housing was shipped from Ikelite prior
to January 1, 2025 (serial number below 81200) then it
is necessary to upgrade the hotshoe for use with this
product.
Requires two (2) CR2032 single-use or rechargeable
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lithium batteries - not included.
Requires a compatible hotshoe - not included.
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Hotshoe Compatibility
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C3 Auto Hotshoe for Canon # 46003-CAN
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P3 Auto Hotshoe for Olympus, OM System, Panasonic #
46003-LMP
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NL4 Auto Hotshoe for Nikon (Left) # 46003-NKL
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NR4 Auto Hotshoe for Nikon (Right) # 46003-NKR
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SM3 Manual Hotshoe for Sony # 46003-SYM
Installation and Use
Installing the Transmitter
1. Carefully remove the bulkhead or accessory port plug
from the housing.
2. Remove the nut from the end of the transmitter. Check
that the o-ring on the transmitter and the sealing surface
on the housing are clean.
3. Very lightly lubricate the visible surface of the o-ring and
the sealing surface of the housing.
4. Thread the transmitter into the 1/2-20 hole in the top of
the housing being careful not to cross-thread.
5. Tighten using your fingers until snug Do not over-tighten.
6. Re-attach the nut on the inside of the case. While holding
the transmitter in place on the outside of the housing,
tighten the nut snug with a 5/8" wrench
Do not tighten the retaining nut without holding the
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transmitter in place. Turning the retaining nut can cause
the transmitter to loosen and break the o-ring seal.
Fiber optic ports
Transmitter
O-Ring
1/2-20
threads
Retaining nut
Connector for
hotshoe
Installing the Battery Holder
Test fit the battery holder with a camera installed to
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find a place where it can adhere to the inside wall of the
housing without interfering with control functions. The
on/off switch on the battery holder should be visible.
The battery holder should be positioned such that it
is able to easily slide in and out of the holder after
installation.
For best adhesion, attach the battery holder bracket to
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the inside of the housing in a cool climate and wait 24
hours before exposing to heat and humidity.
ON/OFF switch
Battery holder
connector
Battery holder
bracket
Battery holder