PowerSync PS16-MINI - Power strip Impact - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PowerSync PS16-MINI Impact

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PS16-Mini-R / T

PowerSync Mini

Digital Radio Slave

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Impact.

Impact's PowerSync Mini is a sixteen-channel radio slave system that's a reliable, professional-grade solution to remotely trigger portable on-camera flashes and studio monolights.

Add additional receivers, and the PowerSync Mini system will control multi-light setups and allow you to trigger as many flash units as your setup requires.

The PowerSync Mini system features 16 user-selectable channels that allow you to work in the most demanding conditions, without fear of interference from other photographers or radio slave systems in the area. The 2.4 GHz radio signal lets you control your flashes without line-of-sight, and it offers an exceptional operating range of 328 ft. (100 m) as well as a maximum sync speed of 1/200 sec.

The receiver is equipped with a multi-use hot shoe that's compatible with most on-camera flash units. Connecting the receiver to a camera with a compatible release cable (not included) makes it possible to trigger a single- or multi-camera setup by using the transmitter as a handheld remote.

Precautions

• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and Impact will not be responsible for any damage.
• The Impact PowerSync is an accessory device for flash photography. Do not use this product in a manner not specified within this documentation.
• Use only the batteries recommended by this manual.
• Install fresh batteries into the PowerSync System. Make sure to align batteries with proper polarity. Weak batteries will shorten the distance of transmission and reception.
• Turn your equipment off before changing batteries.
• Remove all power sources from the unit before long-term storage to prevent the product from igniting or leaking corrosive liquids.
• All images are for illustrative purposes only.

Overview

PS16-Mini-R Receiver

1 3.5 mm flash sync output
2 Channel selector
3 Hot shoe
4 Power switch
5 LED indicator
6 USB port
7 Lanyard hole
8 Battery compartment
9 Battery compartment lock
10 1/4-20 socket

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11 Locking wheel
12 Channel selector
13 LED indicator
14 Test button
15 Mounting foot
16 Battery door release
17 Power switch

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PS16-Mini Accessories

18 1/4 in. adapter
19 3.5 mm flash sync connector
20 Cradle with adhesive strips
21 Flash sync cable
22 Lanyard with pin tool

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Installing the Batteries

Two yellow batteries with positive charges placed inside a black battery pack, no text or symbols visible.

Receiver

1. Remove the receiver from its cradle.
2. Press the battery compartment lock and open the battery compartment door.
3. Place two AA batteries into the battery compartment, with the orientation shown in the diagrams inside the compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment door until it locks shut.

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Transmitter

1. Use the tip of a pen or the included lanyard pin tool to press the battery door release, and open the battery compartment door.
2. Place a CR2450 battery into the battery compartment with the orientation shown in the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment door until it locks.

Synchronizing Channels

For the PowerSync system to work properly, the transmitter and receiver must be set to the same channel.

The lanyard features a pin tool for changing the DIP switches. To set the channel, follow these steps:

1. Make sure both units are turned off.
2. Use the diagram below to set the DIP switches on the transmitter and receiver to the same configuration.
3. Turn on the transmitter and receiver.
4. To test the setup, press the test button on the transmitter. The receiver's LED indicator will flash to indicate correct synchronization.

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Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 15 Channel 16

The PowerSync Mini is backward compatible with the PowerSync 16 and PowerSync 16-80 systems (see Backward Compatibility below.)

Setting Up the Transmitter

1. Slide the transmitter into your camera's hot shoe.
2. The test button should be at the back, on the same side as the viewfinder.
3. Then tighten the locking wheel until secure.

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Setting Up the Receiver

With a Portable Flash Unit

Slide the flash directly onto the receiver's hot shoe.

Remove the cradle to expose the 1/4-20 socket. You can now mount your flash directly onto a tripod, light stand, or mounting arm with a 1/4-20 screw.

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With a Monolight

Use the flash sync cord to connect the receiver directly to the monolight's sync socket.

If the monolight has a 1/4 in. sync socket, use the included 1/4 in. adapter on one end of the sync cable.

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Mounting the Receiver to a Monolight

There are several ways to mount the receiver to a studio flash. Here are two common methods:

• Attach the lanyard to the receiver via the lanyard hole, and hang the receiver on the light stand where your studio flash is mounted.
• With the receiver in the cradle, remove the backing to expose the adhesive strips. Press the cradle onto your light's chassis.

The PowerSync's effective range depends on the orientation and position of the transmitter and receiver. Reception can be affected by large metal or concrete objects and by bodies of water. Moving one or both devices a few feet is often enough to solve many reception problems.

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Triggering a Remote Camera

You can user your PowerSync Mini to trigger a remote camera. The camera must have an electronic shutter release connection, and you must have a compatible camera release cable (sold separately).

1. Connect the receiver to the electronic shutter release connection on your camera, using a compatible shutter release cable.
2. Make certain that the receiver and transmitter are set to the same channel and are powered up.
3. Half-press the test button to wake the camera or activate autofocus. Fully press the test button to trigger the camera.

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Bulb Mode

1. Set your camera to bulb mode.
2. Half-press the test button to wake the camera or activate autofocus.
3. Fully press the test button to focus and open the camera's shutter.
4. Release the test button to close the shutter and end the exposure.

Bulb Lock

Bulb lock lets you trigger the camera and leave the shutter open indefinitely without holding the test button.

1. Set your camera to bulb mode.
2. Press and hold the test button for three seconds to lock the shutter open. Releasing the test button will not close the shutter.
3. Press the test button again to close the shutter and end the exposure.

Backward Compatibility

The PowerSync Mini is backward compatible with Impact's PowerSync 16 and PowerSync 16-80 systems. See the Backward Compatibility table for channel configurations.

PowerSync Mini Transmitter to PowerSync 16-80 Receiver

The PowerSync Mini transmitter can be used to trigger the PowerSync 16-80. Set the PowerSync 16-80 to Receiver (Rx) or Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode, and use the M button to accept a signal from the PowerSync Mini transmitter. Make sure both devices are set to the same channel.

PowerSync Mini Transmitter to PowerSync 16 Receiver

The PowerSync Mini will automatically trigger the PowerSync 16 AC or DC receiver as long as both devices are set to the same channel.

PowerSync 16-80 Transmitter to PowerSync Mini Receiver

The PowerSync 16-80 can be used to trigger the PowerSync Mini receiver. Set the PowerSync 16-80 to transmitter (Tx) or Transmitter/Receiver (Tx/Rx) mode, using the M button to send a signal. Make sure both devices are set to the same channel.

For channel selection, the PowerSync Mini and PowerSync 16 systems rely on manual channel selection DIP switches. Use

the PowerSync 16-80's digital interface to set the corresponding channels.

Backward Compatibility

PowerSync^16-80	CH 65	CH 66	CH 67	CH 68	CH 69	CH 70	CH 71	CH 72
PowerSync^Mini PowerSync^16	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
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PowerSync^16-80	CH 73	CH 74	CH 75	CH 76	CH 77	CH 78	CH 79	CH 80
PowerSync^Mini PowerSync^16	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
SwitchConfiguration

Important! The PowerSync 16-80 will work with the PowerSync 16 system only if No Group is selected on the PowerSync 16-80.

Accessories

Your PowerSync Mini system is compatible with a wide variety of flash units right out of the box, but you may need an accessory sync cable for some flash units. Below are the plug ends commonly in use and the equipment they typically connect. Verify the plug compatible with your equipment.

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1/8 in. (3.5 mm) Miniphoned

Fits a wide variety of flashes.

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2.5 mm Sub-Miniphone

This plug is typically used only on slave systems

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1/4 in. Phono Plug

Fits most Bowens, Dynalite (new), Monolite, Profoto, Speedotron, etc.

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Household 2-Blade Plug

Most professional flashes with dual-blade receptacles, such as Lumedyne, Norman, Speedotron, and Dynalite (old)

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Hot Shoe

Fits most cameras featuring a hot shoe with a large center contact

Visit www.impactstudiolighting.com for a complete list of plugs and cable lengths available.

Troubleshooting

If the Transmitter and Receiver are not communicating with each other, try these common solutions.

• If it's a DC receiver, turn the receiver off, and verify that the batteries' polarity is correct. Then turn the receiver back on.
• Make sure the batteries in the Transmitter are fresh. Weak batteries will reduce the maximum transmission distance.
• Ensure that both the transmitter and receiver are connected properly.
• Make sure that both units are set to the same channel.
• Verify that the flash lighting equipment in use is operating properly when not connected to the PowerSync16-Mini System. If triggering a flash that uses a household-style sync terminal, make certain that the plug is oriented correctly.
• Verify that the flash lighting equipment has a sync voltage that is compatible with the PowerSync16-Mini System.
• Ensure that all cables attached to both the flash and PowerSync16-Mini System are fully intact and are not frayed or torn.
• Check for a stuck test button on all units, including the flash units.
• Sync speed and working distance are affected by radio reflections and obstructions. Avoid placing the transmitter and receiver between a large hill or concrete, metal, or water obstructions. Reposition the units so they are not blocked by these objects. Often, moving the transmitter and receiver a couple of feet will solve the problem.

Specifications

Wireless

Channels: 16

Wireless Range: 328 ft. (100 m)

Radio Frequency: 2.4 GHz

General

Sync Speed: 1/200 sec.

Connectivity

Ports: 3.5 mm sync

Mini-USB

Electrical

Battery Type: PS16-Mini-T: CR2450 3 V

PS16-Mini-R: AA 1.5 V (×2)

Physical

Dimensions: PS16-Mini-T: 1.2 × 1.2 × 1.4 in. ( 3.0 × 3.0 × 3.6 cm)

PS16-Mini-R: 2.1 × 1.2 × 3.1 in. (5.4 × 3.1 × 8.0 cm)

Weight: PS16-Mini-T: 1.0 oz. (28 g)

PS16-Mini-R: 2.6 oz. (74 g)

FCC Compliance

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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: 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 to 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.

Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Gradus Group could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices.

One-Year Limited Warranty

This Impact product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider's responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider's discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Impact Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization ("RMA") number, and return the defective product to Impact along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser's own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.impactstudiolighting.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

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