Summary of Contents for BuckEye Cam X80 IR Remote Flash
- Page 1 Product of Athens Technical Specialists, Inc. X80 IR Remote Flash User's Manual Revision 1.0 www.buckeyecam.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Warnings..............................3 2. Overview..............................4 3. Battery Power Options..........................5 3.1. Connecting 12V 75AH Battery......................6 3.2. Connecting X80 Smart Battery Pack....................7 4. Register Remote Flash..........................9 5. Remote Flash Control Panel........................11 6. -
Page 3: Warnings
1. Warnings 1. Warnings Contains FCC ID:MCQ-XB900HP The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause harmful interference and (ii.) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 4: Overview
2. Overview 2. Overview The X80 IR Remote Flash (Remote Flash) is used in conjunction with X80 Cameras to increase the range and brightness of night images. Features Can be triggered by one or more X80 Cameras ● Capture targets at distances up to 300 feet from ●... -
Page 5: Battery Power Options
3. Battery Power Options 3. Battery Power Options The following battery configurations can be used to power X80 Remote Flash. Option 1: 12V, 75AH Battery In this configuration, the Remote Flash is powered from a single 12V 75Ah battery through the supplied external battery cable. -
Page 6: Connecting 12V 75Ah Battery
3. Battery Power Options 3.1. Connecting 12V 75AH Battery NOTE: X80 Remote Flash uses a lot of power during IR flash activation. Make sure your 12V, 75AH battery is fully charged. At full IR output power, the Remote Flash will draw about 7 to 8 Amps (maximum 10 Amps) from the battery. -
Page 7: Connecting X80 Smart Battery Pack
3. Battery Power Options Use X80 Remote App to check the battery level and status of the Remote Flash. Open the X80 Remote app and make sure you are in range of the Remote Flash. In the app, tap on the Remote Flash to connect to it. - Page 8 3. Battery Power Options If the Remote Flash does not appear on the list of the devices in X80 Remote app: Check the connection at the battery terminals. ● Check and make sure the fuse in the Smart Battery Pack is not blown. If the fuse needs to be ●...
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Page 9: Register Remote Flash
4. Register Remote Flash 4. Register Remote Flash Before X80 Remote Flash can be used in the field, it must be registered to an X80 wireless network. X-Series Network Manager must be running and connected to a base. Instructions below show how to manually register a Remote Flash to the X-Series Network Manager software. - Page 10 4. Register Remote Flash Register the Remote Flash using X-Series Network Manager Software. Click Register located on the toolbar and click to find the Step 4 Search unregistered device. In the software, drag the unregistered Remote Flash into the network to register. If the registration is successful, the device will be added to the network.
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Page 11: Remote Flash Control Panel
5. Remote Flash Control Panel 5. Remote Flash Control Panel In the X-Series Network Manager software, click on the Remote Flash icon in the network view to open the control panel. The following groups of controls are available. Commands Commands section has commands such as Check Status and Settings that are common for all X80 devices as well as Remote Flash specific commands. -
Page 12: Remote Flash Settings
6. Remote Flash Settings 6. Remote Flash Settings To access the Remote Flash settings, click on the Remote Flash icon in the network view to open the Remote Flash Control Panel. Click on the Settings button. Text 1 and Text 2 User-defined text fields can be used to reference a location or give a name to the device. -
Page 13: Setting Camera To Trigger Remote Flash
7. Setting Camera to Trigger Remote Flash 7. Setting Camera to Trigger Remote Flash To use the Remote Flash as an external or auxiliary IR flash for a camera, the two devices need to be paired. Open the camera settings by clicking on the camera icon on the network and then click on Settings. -
Page 14: Remote Flash Installation
8. Remote Flash Installation 8. Remote Flash Installation Below are the examples of possible arrangement of the Remote Flash and the corresponding camera. Setup configuration 1. A camera and the Remote Flash are installed at the same location or at the same distance from the potential target. - Page 15 8. Remote Flash Installation Below are the examples of camera taking a picture without (first picture) and with (second picture) the X80 Remote Flash. The Remote Flash is mounted on the tree several feet in front of the camera pointing at the house located slight downhill.
- Page 16 8. Remote Flash Installation Setup configuration 3. This setup is similar to the configuration above. X80 Echo is moved away from the camera and is closer to the target than the Remote Flash. ~ 250-300 ft. X80 Remote Flash Any X80 Camera ~150 ft.
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Page 17: X80 Remote Flash Technical Specifications
9. X80 Remote Flash Technical Specifications 9. X80 Remote Flash Technical Specifications Acceptable Power Options X80 Remote Flash can only be powered using the power sources listed below. Smart Battery Pack Powered with UB1290, 12V SLA battery. • Check status of connected device •... - Page 18 9. X80 Remote Flash Technical Specifications X80 Remote Flash Dimensions 2.13 1.00 1.48 1.78 0.73 0.48 5.83 0.50 0.42 1.68 1.63 1.59 4.68 Note: All linear dimensions are in inches. X80 Remote Flash User's Manual, Rev. 1.0 18 of 19...
- Page 19 9. X80 Remote Flash Technical Specifications X80 Remote Flash Specification Table Up to 150 ft (from Remote Flash) IR Flash illuminating range Up to 300 ft. (from a camera) IR illumination angle 60° IR illumination power Adjustable 10% to 100%, 10% increment. Supply Current: 7-8A (10A max) IR active, 12V 75AH battery...
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Page 20: Additional Information
Other X80 Wireless Devices The Buckeye Cam X80 device family also includes auxiliary sensors, repeaters, actuators, and remote IR flash. All of the available devices work seamlessly together and may be controlled and monitored with the X-Series Network Manager software application. -
Page 21: Warranty And Service
(866) 325-8172 • (740) 592-2874 Fax (740) 594-2875 www.buckeyecam.com Athens Technical Specialists, Inc. (ATSI) warrants Products (BuckEye Cam ) sold by it and guarantees to correct, by repair or replacement at our option, any defects of material and workmanship which develop under normal and proper use within six (6) months from the date of the original purchase when inspection proves the fault to be of manufacturing.
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