Baicheng Innovations PLUTO User manual
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1. INFO
1.1. DISCLAIMER
No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic,
electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or
information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the
publisher.
Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of the respective owners. The publisher and the author
make no claim to these trademarks.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, the
publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for
damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from
the use of programs and source code that may accompany it. In no event shall
the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other
commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or
indirectly by this document.
1.2. WARRANTY
Baicheng Innovations (BCI) warrants this hardware product against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original
retail purchase. If a defect exists, at its option BCI will exchange the product with
a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable
used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product. A
replacement product/part assumes the remaining warranty of the original
product or 60 days from the date of replacement, whichever provides longer
coverage for you. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item
becomes your property and the replaced item becomes BCI’s property. To
obtain product support for the Pluto Trigger, visit our website
www.bci-innovations.com.
1.3. FCC/CECOMPLIANCE
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
1.4. SAFETY
In order to prevent damage to the Pluto Trigger and/or a personal injury, please
read and observe the following important security precautions.
1. Do not disassemble the unit
This unit is a complex electronic device and contains no user-serviceable parts,
except for user- replaceable batteries. An unauthorized disassembly or
modification may void service warranty on the unit.
2. Keep the unit dry
Avoid exposing the unit to the excess water or rain. Always keep weather
protection seals in place where possible. Exposing unit’s internal circuitry to water
may result in fire and/or electric shock.
3. Do not operate in the event of malfunction
In case of a smoke or an unusual smell coming from the unit, please immediately
turn the unit off, remove batteries (batteries may be hot, take care to avoid burns)
and unplug an optional AC adapter if connected. Discontinue further use and
forward the unit to an authorized service center. Continued use of a
malfunctioning unit may result in an injury.
4. Do not expose to fire or high temperatures
When subject to high temperatures such as fire or a closed compartment
exposed to the sun, the unit may be damaged. Particularly, do not leave the unit
in a closed vehicle under the sun.
5. Avoid extreme temperature changes
Electronic devices may be damaged by sudden and extreme changes in
environment temperature. Just like your digital camera, the Pluto Trigger should
not be used immediately after bringing it from sub- freezing temperatures into a
warm environment. Please allow for at least 2 hours of slow warm-up in a closed
bag before using the Pluto Trigger again after bringing it in from the cold.
6. Keep out of reach of children
This unit contains small parts that may be choked on. If a child swallows or chokes
on any part of the unit, consult a physician immediately.
7. Use only BCI approved accessories
Using accessories not approved by BCI may void your Pluto Trigger warranty, may
cause malfunction and/or fire and/or electric shock, and may result in an injury.
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing Pluto Trigger, the most advanced camera trigger
solution. To get started with your Pluto Trigger unit, please read the "Introduction"
and "Quick Start Guide" sections. In order to get the most of your Pluto trigger, it is
recommended to read the sections of different Modes as well.
The Pluto Trigger is an advanced, microprocessor controlled portable unit,
capable of automatically calculating various exposure sequences, and providing
super-fast trigger for high-speed event. The unit is powered from rechargeable
Li-ion battery, is equipped with light/sound/PIR sensors, a infrared emitter for
triggering cameras without cable, a bottom 1/4-20 inch screw for mounting on
tripod, and comes with a flannel drawstring bag for carrying it in the field.
The Pluto Trigger Apps for iOS and Android are easy to use and powerful. Besides
the sensors embedded in Pluto Trigger, some advanced sensors on your phone
are used to trigger your camera in Phone Sensor Modes. The handy tools like ND
Filter Calculator will bring your photography skills to the next level. More features
will be added in the future updates.
2.2. BOX CONTENTS
1. Pluto Trigger
2. Pluto Laser
3. Pluto Dongle
4. Quick guide leaflet
5. USB battery charge
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6. USB charging cable
7. Shutter release cable
8. Flash PC sync cable
9. Hot shoe adapter
10. Drawstring handbag
2.3. FEATURES
1. Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
2. Shutter Release Button
3. Infrared Remote
4. Intervalometer Modes
Shutter Release, Time-lapse, HDR, Star trail
5. Pluto Sensor Modes
Laser, Sound, Light, Lightning, PIR, Aux, Timer, Fusion
6. Phone Sensor Modes
Sound, Vibration, Distance, Voice Command, Motion, Face
7. Tools
Sun Calculator, ND Filter Calculator, DOF Calculator, Starscape Calculator,
Shutter Delay Measurement
8. In-app Firmware Upgrade
2.4. SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 60*40*20mm
Bluetooth Range: 10-30 meters
Battery life: 1-2 days
2.5. PLUTO TRIGGER HARDWARE
1. Aux sensor port
2. USB charging connector
3. Camera/Flash port
1. Program status led
2. Microphone
3. Battery charging led
4. Shutter-release/Bluetooth button
1. Laser/Light sensor
2. PIR sensor
3. Infrared Emitter
1. Power switch
2.5.1.SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
The shutter release button let you trigger your camera manually.
It is also used as a switch to turn on/off the Bluetooth module. To do this, just press
the button and hold for 5 seconds and the Status Led will show notification.
Three short blinks means Bluetooth is turned ON, while one long blink means
Bluetooth is turned OFF.
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Turn off Bluetooth makes the battery life of Pluto Trigger much longer. It is useful
when you are taking long time-lapse sequence or using Pluto Trigger only as a RF
2.4G receiver. You configure the settings and then turn off Bluetooth. Pluto trigger
runs at about half power consumption. When you need to change settings, turn
Bluetooth back on.
2.5.2.LED
The Status Led can be set to four modes as follows:
1 Off All led notifications are turned off
2 Program Start/End Blink led when Program starts or stops running
3 Camera Trigger Blink when Pluto trigger your camera
4 Periodic Notification Blink every 5 seconds, indicating Pluto is power on
Note: Display mode with high number also covers all led notifications with lower
number. For example, if display mode is set to 4-Periodic Notification, Pluto will
show all led notifications, which include 2-Program Start/End, 3-Camera Trigger
and 4-Periodic Notification.
Three short blinks always means Start; one long blink always means Stop.
The color of the Status Led shows the battery level of Pluto Trigger.
Green 100%
Yellow 75%
White 50%
Red 20%
2.6. SMARTPHONE APP
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