Ikelite Sync cord User manual

Sync cord

Instruction manual

Ikelite

plug Nikonos

plug

SEA&SEA

/ INON

plug

Retaining

ring

Strain

relief

O-ring

Important Notices

»This cord features hard anodized aluminum

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

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

periods of time. Disconnect all plug connections

routinely to prevent the components from seizing up

and becoming damaged.

»Conrm your system’s wiring when choosing a sync

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:

• Ikelite Strobe to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (Non-TTL) # 45231

• Two Ikelite Strobes to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (Non-TTL) #

45232

• Ikelite Strobe to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (TTL) # 45261

• Two Ikelite Strobes to Nikonos N5 Bulkhead (TTL) #

45262

Installing the Gold Plated Pins (Nikonos Plugs Only)

Check to see if your housing bulkhead has spring-loaded

contacts. Use an open ended paper clip to gently press

down on the two contacts indicated. Very little pressure is

needed.

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.

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.

Installation and Use

Attaching the Sync Cord

Remove connector protectors and bulkhead caps from

each connection.

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.

Index ridge

Pins to check

Gold plated pins

Index recess

Align plug and insert into the housing bulkhead. Failing to

line up the contacts properly before tightening may result

in damage to the sync cord plug and/or housing bulkhead.

Ikelite plugs are oriented by the rubber pin retainer.

Nikonos and SEA&SEA/INON plugs feature an index

recess.

Hand-tighten the retaining ring.

Attach a compatible strobe(s) to the sync cord using the

same method.

Dual Strobe Use

When shooting with a dual sync cord, the strobe connected

to the end with the red band is your secondary strobe. If you

want to shoot with only one strobe, this is the strobe to turn

off.

If the primary strobe is turned off or has weak or dead

batteries, the secondary strobe may not function properly.

»Never dive with a connector protector attached to one

end of the sync cord. Cord connector protectors are not

waterproof at depth.

Maintenance and Storage

Post-Dive

Submerge the fully assembled system in clean, fresh

water after each use.

Remove the system from the rinse tank and ush with

running fresh water.

Dry the system with a clean, lint-free cloth.

Separate the components and lubricate the threads and

o-ring(s) every 2-3 days during continuous use. Separate

every day if attached to a nickel-plated brass bulkhead.

»When attaching this cord to a silver-colored nickel-

plated brass bulkhead, the cord must be detached and

properly cleaned after each day of diving to prevent

seizing of components.

Travel and Storage

Separate the sync cord from the strobe(s) and housing.

Wipe off the threads of each bulkhead and retaining ring

using a clean, lint-free cloth.

Lightly lubricate all o-rings, threads, and sealing surfaces.

Attach the connector protector(s) and waterproof

bulkhead cap(s) to all plugs and bulkheads.

Limited Warranty

This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing

defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date

of purchase. To obtain warranty service, the product must

be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole

discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return

to customer postage paid. All other claims of any nature are

not covered. Except as mentioned above, no other warranty

expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product.

Ikelite Underwater Systems

50 W 33rd St

Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA

(317) 923-4523

[email protected]

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