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UNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMERUNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMERUNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMERUNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMER TM

PHOTO FLASH AND CAMERA TIMER CONTROLLER

USER GUIDE

Rev C.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WARNINGS............................................................................................................................ 3

2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 4

3. TIMER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 5

4. DESCRIPTION OF MENUS................................................................................................ 10

5. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 21

6. SAMPLE PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 23

7. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS .............................................................................................. 25

8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.............................................................................................. 40

9. RETURN AND WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 40

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1. WARNINGS To prevent damage to the product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety

precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF

MALFUNCTION.MALFUNCTION.MALFUNCTION.MALFUNCTION.

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming

from the equipment remove the battery immediately,

taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could

result in injury.

DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE

GASGASGASGAS

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of

flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN

HANDLING BATTERIESHANDLING BATTERIESHANDLING BATTERIESHANDLING BATTERIES

Observe the following precautions when handling

batteries for use in this product:

- Ensure correct polarity when installing a battery.

- Do not short or disassemble the battery.

- Be sure the product is off before replacing the

battery

- Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not immerse batteries or the product in or

expose to water.

- Remove a battery from the device if it will not be

used for an extended period of time.

DO NOT USE THE DO NOT USE THE DO NOT USE THE DO NOT USE THE TIMERTIMERTIMERTIMER WITH AC POWERED WITH AC POWERED WITH AC POWERED WITH AC POWERED

FLASH OR STROBE UNITSFLASH OR STROBE UNITSFLASH OR STROBE UNITSFLASH OR STROBE UNITS

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

OBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THE FLASHOBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THE FLASHOBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THE FLASHOBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THE FLASH

Do not operate the flash with the flash window

touching a person or object. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in burns or fire. Using the

flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary

visual impairment. Particular care should be observed

when photographing infants.

Use extreme caution when handling flash contacts and

flash cables. Some flash or strobe units can generate

voltages in excess of 250V on its contacts. Do not

connect or disconnect the flash from the timer or hot

shoe while the flash is powered or charged. Touching

the flash contacts or connectors may result in injury.

It is recommended to use a flash unit with low voltage

contacts or to use slave hot shoe wireless adapters.

BALLISTICS PHOTOGRAPHYBALLISTICS PHOTOGRAPHYBALLISTICS PHOTOGRAPHYBALLISTICS PHOTOGRAPHY

Do not use any type of firearms with this product as it

may result in injury or death.

LIGHTNINGLIGHTNINGLIGHTNINGLIGHTNING PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY

Please follow general safety rules when capturing

lightning. (see http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

for more information)

VERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFOREVERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFOREVERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFOREVERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFORE

USING THE USING THE USING THE USING THE TIMERTIMERTIMERTIMER WITH YOUR FLASH WITH YOUR FLASH WITH YOUR FLASH WITH YOUR FLASH, , , , CAMERACAMERACAMERACAMERA

OR ANY OTHEROR ANY OTHEROR ANY OTHEROR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

Incorrect connections of the Universal Photo Timer to

your equipment or operation of your equipment

outside its designed limits may cause loss of warranty

or damage to your equipment. Universal Timer Ltd.

does not take any responsibility for a damage of your

equipment or loss of warranty.

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2. INTRODUCTION

The Universal Photo Timer is a hand-held photo flash and camera timer controller.

This manual describes UPT_KIT1C version of the Universal Photo Timer. The timer

includes a microphone cable that connects to the timer though SENSOR 2 connector.

The timer can control timing two independent outputs. The outputs can be used to

control an external flash or to control timing of solenoids or water vales (using an

external solenoid interface board)

Universal Photo Timer allows you to capture rare split second events such as falling

drops, popping balloons or ballistics shots. In addition, you can setup the timer for

unattended operation to help you capture wild life pictures.

The timer learns infra-red codes from your existing camera remote. It comes pre-

programmed with Nikon and Cannon camera codes. As an option, you can connect the

Timer to your camera with a shutter release cable (refer to section 7 for more

information).

The manual assumes good familiarity with your photographic equipment.

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3. TIMER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Notes:

SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR 1111 connections: connections: connections: connections: sensor input, IR extension/shutter cable, sensor power.

SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR 2222 connections: connections: connections: connections: sensor input, microphone input, sensor power.

OUTPUT1 and 2OUTPUT1 and 2OUTPUT1 and 2OUTPUT1 and 2 CONFIGURATION: CONFIGURATION: CONFIGURATION: CONFIGURATION: by default both outputs are configured for low voltage flash sync. The

high/low voltage selection can be changed. Refer to section 7 for configuration options.

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QUICK START GUIDEQUICK START GUIDEQUICK START GUIDEQUICK START GUIDE

The user interface consists of a 4 digit numeric LED display and four buttons. Buttons

include MENU (M), SELECT (S), UP (+) and DOWN (-).

The pressing any of the buttons turns the Timer on. (If the timer does not turn on after

pressing a button, please replace the battery.)

The MENU button is used to return to the main menu.

The SELECT button is used to navigate through parameters.

The UP and DOWN buttons are used for editing values and cycling through main

functions.

The built-in infrared transmitter is located at the front of the unit.

Refer to section 4 for more details on menus and configuration.

Following aspects of the timer operation are described below:

� Guide to high speed photography.

� Learning new camera codes.

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Guide to high speed photographyGuide to high speed photographyGuide to high speed photographyGuide to high speed photography

The goal of the high speed photography is capturing objects in motion. You can

photograph events that follow a predictable sequence. In all cases you want to be able

to detect a trigger, wait for an event and take a picture.

For example, in order to capture a falling drop hitting the surface of water, first you

need to detect the time when the drop starts falling. Next, you create a delay between

the trigger and the event. Finally you take the picture. This is where the Universal

Photo Timer is used.

There are two methods for performing high speed photography with the timer. The first

method uses a shutter of a camera. The second method uses an electronic flash.

The main advantage of the shutter method is that it can be used outdoors. The subject

and the background can be fully illuminated. However, since the shutter is used to

freeze the motion of the subject, it offers a limited speed. Maximum speed of a shutter

could range from 1/4000sec to 1/8000sec, in some cases it may not be fast enough

(fast moving objects will become blurred).

Moreover, in cameras that have a focal plane shutter, a small slit moves across the

photographic plane at much slower speeds (1/250), thus exposing different parts of the

photographic plane at slightly different times.

Finally, there is a delay between the shutter release and the actual exposure. It could be

as much 100ms or more (depending on camera). In addition there could be a small

variation in timing, each time the camera takes a picture. Therefore this method should

not be used when high timing accuracy is required.

A simple way of determining your camera shutter lag is to take a picture of a falling

object. Place a measuring tape in the background. You can calculate the time based on

the distance traveled and its known acceleration.

The second method of high speed photography is the flash method. The picture is

taken by opening the shutter of the camera, activating the flash and closing the shutter.

The picture needs to be taken in a dark room. Because the room is dark, the long

exposure time will not have any effect on the final output. The flash light duration now

becomes the actual exposure time.

The main advantage of the flash method is the exposure speed and better timing

consistency. Electronic flashes are capable of light strobes with durations of 1/10,000

or faster (lower the power setting of the flash, the shorter the flash duration).

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The lag between the trigger and the flash strobe is insignificant. The disadvantage of

this method is that the picture needs to be taken in a dark room to avoid the over

exposure. Also since the flash is used to make the exposure, it may be more difficult to

provide a uniform lighting or to illuminate the background.

The timer contains a number of useful features that take advantage of the integrated

flash and camera control. In particular FL-2 camera mode allows you to automatically

open the camera shutter, activate the flash in response to a trigger and automatically

close it immediately after the flash is activated.

Always take the first pictures at a wide angle to asses the timing. For example with

falling drops you want to start with short delay and roughly establish the delay before

zooming in and fine tuning the delay. Always start with short delay. Locate your object.

Increase the delay and observe the changes.

In all cases you want to be able to create a setup for your photography with consistent

timing. You want to be able to remove all variation in timing.

Setup your flash for manual mode. Some flash units have a stand-by mode (to conserve

power). Make sure to turn this feature off (so that that your flash is always turned on),

otherwise it takes an additional time for it to activate.

Camera setup is critical. You will need to set it up for manual mode with fixed aperture

and shutter speed. Focus your lens and turn off auto focus. Make sure that such

features as delayed exposure are turned off.

Picture preview in digital cameras is extremely useful; however it may change your

timing. It takes longer for your camera to activate the shutter when the picture preview

is displayed on the screen. You can turn off the automatic preview after an exposure or

just make sure than the last picture is not displayed while taking a new picture.

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The timer allows programming of two new codes from your existing camera infra-red

remotes. Once the code is programmed you can select them through CAM CODE

setting (available in Fn-4).

Configure your camera for remote operation. Verify that your existing remote works

with the camera before programming the code. Do not use TV or other remotes during

learning process as it will interfere with the programming. Also, please note that some

laptops or PDAs may emit IR transmissions that will cause the timer to learn an incorrect

code.

Follow the steps below to program new code (same steps apply to both codes #1 and

#2):

• Enter Fn-4 -> 1 CAM MOD -> 40. Start with this modulation (40kHz). Press

SELECT

• Fn-4 -> 1 LEARN CAM -> YES. Press SELECT to start learning.

• You should see a small LED on the left side of the display turn on.

• At this time point your remote and activate it pointing it at the timer from

distance of one to two feet. Press and release the transmitter momentarily, do

not hold it for long. You have 30 seconds to transmit the code.

• Once the code has been received (or time-out), you will see DONE. Pressing

MENU button at this time cancels. Pressing SELECT saves the code.

• After accepting the code, you should see 1 LEARN CAM -> TEST. Press SELECT

to test the code as many times as needed. Verify that the code activates the

shutter of the camera.

• At this time you can fine tune the modulation to achieve longest operating

distance. Pressing MENU button will bring you back to 1 CAM MOD parameter.

Select each of the modulations one by one followed by 1 LEAN CAM -> TEST.

You do not need to repeat learning procedure.

• Once you selected the modulation that gives you the longest operating distance

you are done.

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4. DESCRIPTION OF MENUS

PRINCIPLES OF USER INTERFACEPRINCIPLES OF USER INTERFACEPRINCIPLES OF USER INTERFACEPRINCIPLES OF USER INTERFACE

The user interface consists of a 4 digit numeric LED display and four buttons. Buttons

include MENU (M), SELECT (S), UP (+) and DOWN (-). Scrolling text messages provide

intuitive and easy to navigate user menus.

The MENU button is used to return to the main menu.

The SELECT button is used to navigate through parameters.

The UP and DOWN buttons are used for editing the values and cycling through main

functions.

When editing a parameter, pressing UP or DOWN buttons will adjust the value by one.

Pressing and holding the button starts scrolling quickly through the numbers.

When editing time (such as delay), the timer shows numbers in the range of

0.1miliseconds up to 9999 seconds. This is done by shifting the decimal point as the

number increases.

For example numbers 0000 to 9999 (with no decimal point shown) represent time in

0.0000sec to 0.9999sec range (0.1ms resolution). Once 1 sec is reached the time value

is edited in the range of 1.000sec to 9.999sec (1ms resolution). This continues up to

9999. sec(edit resolution increases to 1sec per step).

Following table summarizes resolution and range described above:

Screen sScreen sScreen sScreen shows:hows:hows:hows: Resolution and range:Resolution and range:Resolution and range:Resolution and range:

0000 to 99990000 to 99990000 to 99990000 to 9999 0.1ms edit step, 9999 represents 0.9999sec.

0000.000 to 9.999.000 to 9.999.000 to 9.999.000 to 9.999 1ms edit step, 9.9999 represents 9.999sec.

00000.00 to 99.990.00 to 99.990.00 to 99.990.00 to 99.99 10ms edit step, 99.99 represents 99.99sec.

000.0 to 999.9000.0 to 999.9000.0 to 999.9000.0 to 999.9 0.1sec edit step, 999.9 represents 999.9sec.

0000000000. to 9999.00. to 9999.00. to 9999.00. to 9999. 1sec edit step, 9999. represents 9999sec.

When configuring the timer, the display shows a description of the parameter followed

by the value of the parameter. The description scrolls across the screen.

Once the timer is configured and waiting for a trigger, the display turns off and blinks a

single LED to indicate readiness.

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Pressing the MENU button exits trigger mode. The timer will display PAUSED message.

Pressing MENU button 3 more times will return to topmost menu.

In configuration mode, the timer turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.

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MAIN MENUMAIN MENUMAIN MENUMAIN MENU

Pressing UP and DOWN buttons switch between different functions. Pressing SELECT

enters the menu. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-1.

Main Menu:

FnFnFnFn----1 1 1 1 OUTPUT MENUOUTPUT MENUOUTPUT MENUOUTPUT MENU This menu is used to operate timer outputs.

FnFnFnFn----3 SETUP MENU3 SETUP MENU3 SETUP MENU3 SETUP MENU This menu is used to configure the timer.

FnFnFnFn----4 CODES MENU4 CODES MENU4 CODES MENU4 CODES MENU This menu is used to select, learn and test camera

codes used by the timer.

OFFOFFOFFOFF This turns off the timer.

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FnFnFnFn----1 1 1 1 OUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT MMMMENUENUENUENU

Pressing SELECT proceeds to the next parameter. Pressing UP and DOWN buttons edits

parameters. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-1 (pressing MENU multiple times may be

required to navigate back through the menu).

Configuration mode includes:

1 1 1 1 DELAYDELAYDELAYDELAY Configures time delay of output #1 from the time a trigger is

detected to output activation.

Range 0 sec to 9999sec. Minimum edit step is configured through

SCALE parameter in Fn-3 menu.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:

1111 Minimum edit step is 0.1ms (provides high accuracy)

10101010 Minimum edit step is 1ms.

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

1 ON TIME1 ON TIME1 ON TIME1 ON TIME Configures ON time duration of output #1.

Range 0 sec to 9999sec. If this parameter is set to 0, the output is

activated for approx 100us and can be used with an external flash.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:

1 or 1 or 1 or 1 or

10101010

Minimum edit step is 1ms. (the effective adjustment is set

in 2ms steps)

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

1 1 1 1 COUNTCOUNTCOUNTCOUNT Configures number of times that the output #1 is activated in

response to a trigger. Setting to 9999 produces continuous pulses.

1 1 1 1 PULSE PERIODPULSE PERIODPULSE PERIODPULSE PERIOD Configures the frequency of pulses on output #1. This setting is

visible when COUNT is set to 2 or more. Range 0.001s (or 0.1sec) to

9999sec.

Some cameras or flashes are not capable of high frequencies. In this

case a longer delay is required. Consult manufacturer instructions

as to the safe limits of flash or camera repeats.

The period is measured from the start of a pulse to the start of the

next pulse.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:

1111 Minimum edit step is 0.1ms (provides high accuracy)

10101010 Minimum edit step is 1ms.

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

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2 2 2 2 DELAYDELAYDELAYDELAY Configures time delay of output #2 from the time a trigger is

detected to output activation.

Range 0 sec to 9999sec. Minimum edit step is configured through

SCALE parameter in Fn-3 menu.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:

1111 Minimum edit step is 0.1ms (provides high accuracy)

10101010 Minimum edit step is 1ms.

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

2 ON TIME2 ON TIME2 ON TIME2 ON TIME Configures time duration of output #2.

Range 0 sec to 9999sec. If this parameter is set to 0, the output is

activated for approx 100us and can be used with an external flash.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:

1 or 1 or 1 or 1 or

10101010

Minimum edit step is 1ms. (the effective adjustment is set

in 10ms steps)

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

2222 COUNTCOUNTCOUNTCOUNT Configures number of times that the output #2 is activated in

response to a trigger. Setting to 9999 produces continuous pulses.

2222 PULSE PERIODPULSE PERIODPULSE PERIODPULSE PERIOD Configures the frequency of pulses on output #2. This setting is

visible when COUNT is set to 2 or more. Range 0.001s (or 0.1sec) to

9999sec.

Some cameras or flashes are not capable of high frequencies. In this

case a longer delay is required. Consult manufacturer instructions

as to the safe limits of flash or camera repeats.

The period is measured from the start of a pulse to the start of the

next pulse.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:

1111 Minimum edit step is 0.1ms (provides high accuracy)

10101010 Minimum edit step is 1ms.

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

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FnFnFnFn----3 SETUP3 SETUP3 SETUP3 SETUP MMMMENUENUENUENU

Pressing SELECT proceeds to the next parameter. Pressing UP and DOWN buttons edits

parameters. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-3. Pressing SELECT in BUZZER parameter

loops back to SCALE parameter.

Parameters include:

SCALESCALESCALESCALE Configures time scale for DELAY, ON TIME, REPEAT settings.

Select between following:

1111 Minimum edit step is 0.1ms (provides high accuracy)

10101010 Minimum edit step is 1ms.

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

SOURCESOURCESOURCESOURCE Configures trigger source.

Select between following:

MANMANMANMAN manual trigger, press SELECT to trigger

MICMICMICMIC microphone trigger

MICMICMICMIC2222 microphone trigger and external trigger

IR3IR3IR3IR3 infrared trigger

LEVLEVLEVLEV external sensor 1 OR sensor 2, level sensitive trigger

OROROROR external sensor 1 OR sensor 2, edge sensitive trigger.

This is the most common setting to use with

UPT_OS1/2/3.

ANDANDANDAND external sensor 1 AND sensor 2, edge sensitive trigger

REMREMREMREM remote control trigger. Used for remote shutter release

function. Use your existing remote (such as a TV remote)

to trigger the timer.

DEAD TIMEDEAD TIMEDEAD TIMEDEAD TIME Configures trigger dead time. This is the time that the trigger

sources are blocked and prevented to re-trigger.

Range 0.1s to 9999sec. The minimum edit step is fixed at 0.1s.

1 SENS POL1 SENS POL1 SENS POL1 SENS POL Sensor 1 polarity. Indicates at what logic state the input is active.

The input contains pull-up to 5V.

Select between following:

NEGNEGNEGNEG Falling edge or low level (0V) depending on SOURCE

selection. If using an optical photo-transistor sensor, this

setting corresponds to light present condition.

POSPOSPOSPOS Rising edge or high level (5V) depending on SOURCE

selection. If using an optical photo-transistor sensor, this

setting corresponds to light absent condition.

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2 SENS2 SENS2 SENS2 SENS POL POL POL POL Sensor 2 polarity. Indicates at what logic state the input is active.

The input contains pull-up to 5V.

Select between following:

NEGNEGNEGNEG Falling edge or low level (0V) depending on SOURCE

selection. If using an optical photo-transistor sensor, this

setting corresponds to light present condition.

POSPOSPOSPOS Rising edge or high level (5V) depending on SOURCE

selection. If using an optical photo-transistor sensor, this

setting corresponds to light absent condition.

MIC SMIC SMIC SMIC SENSENSENSENS Microphone sensitivity.

Select between following:

LOWLOWLOWLOW Lowest sensitivity.

MEDMEDMEDMED Medium sensitivity.

HIGHHIGHHIGHHIGH High sensitivity.

SENS POWERSENS POWERSENS POWERSENS POWER Configures power output for external sensors.

Select between following:

ONONONON Always on.

AUTOAUTOAUTOAUTO The timer turns off the power after a trigger is detected.

Power is turned back on after the camera/flash activation.

MODEMODEMODEMODE Configures camera capture mode.

Select between following:

STNDSTNDSTNDSTND Camera standard exposure. Camera is activated once

sequence out outputs 1 and 2 are activated.

OUT1OUT1OUT1OUT1 Camera exposure duration and delay and timing are tied

to OUTPUT #1. The mode works only for CAM CODE =

CABL setting (wired shutter cable)

FLFLFLFL----1111 Camera shutter is activated once before entering trigger

mode.

FLFLFLFL----2222 Camera shutter is opened when before entering trigger

mode and closes after trigger and output sequence has

occurred.

FLFLFLFL----3333 Double trigger. camera shutter is opened in response to

one trigger and closes after a second trigger and output

sequence has occurred.

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Description of modes

CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA

STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD

EXPOSURE EXPOSURE EXPOSURE EXPOSURE

(STND)(STND)(STND)(STND)

Camera standard exposure is a mode where camera is activated once

in response to a trigger after DELAYS and ON TIME sequence of

output 1 and 2 is complete. In this mode the timer stays in the

trigger mode, after trigger sequence is executed. Press MENU

button to exit at any time.

CAMERA OUT1 CAMERA OUT1 CAMERA OUT1 CAMERA OUT1

MODE MODE MODE MODE

(BULB)(BULB)(BULB)(BULB)

Camera exposure duration and delay and timing is tied to OUTPUT1.

This mode can be used for time lapse photography or bulb mode.

The mode works only for CAM CODE = CABL setting (wired shutter

cable). Infrared codes are not activated in this mode.

In this mode the timer stays in the trigger mode, after trigger

sequence is executed. Press MENU button to exit at any time.

CAMERACAMERACAMERACAMERA SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE

EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS

OUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT

TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER

(FL(FL(FL(FL----1)1)1)1)

In this mode, camera is activated when entering trigger mode.

Outputs are activated in a response to a trigger or repeat events

(after programmed delay or distance). In this mode the timer exits

to PAUSED state once trigger sequence is executed.

CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA BULB BULB BULB BULB

EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS

OUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT

TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER

(FL(FL(FL(FL----2)2)2)2)

In this mode, camera shutter is opened when entering trigger mode.

Outputs are activated in a response to a trigger or repeat events

(after programmed delay and on time). After trigger sequence is

executed, the timer closes camera shutter. In this mode the timer

exits to PAUSED state once trigger sequence is executed.

DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE

TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER

CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA BULB BULB BULB BULB

EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS

OUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT

TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER

(FL(FL(FL(FL----3) 3) 3) 3)

In this mode, camera shutter is opened when an external input is

activated first. Outputs are activated in a response to a second

trigger. After trigger sequence is executed, the timer closes the

shutter. In this mode the timer remains in trigger mode after a

trigger. Press MODE to exit.

SOURCE setting behavior:SOURCE setting behavior:SOURCE setting behavior:SOURCE setting behavior:

MAN: MAN: MAN: MAN: input 1 or 2 (level) activates camera, , outputs are activated

after a delay only.

MIC, IR3, AND: MIC, IR3, AND: MIC, IR3, AND: MIC, IR3, AND: input 1 or 2 (level) activates camera, outputs are

activated when the corresponding trigger is active.

MIC2: MIC2: MIC2: MIC2: microphone activates camera, outputs are activated when

input 1 or 2 (level) is active.

LEVLEVLEVLEV: input 1 (level) activates camera, outputs are activated when

input 2 (level) is active.

OROROROR: input 1 (edge) activates camera, outputs are activated when

input 2 (edge) is active.

REMREMREMREM: : : : modulated IR signal activates camera, outputs are activated

after a delay only.

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SHUTOFFSHUTOFFSHUTOFFSHUTOFF Specifies maximum time the timer will wait for trigger before it shuts

off. This applies only to trigger mode.

Select between following:

OFFOFFOFFOFF The timer will run without time limit.

4H4H4H4H The timer will stay in trigger mode for maximum of 4

hours before timer shutting off.

12H12H12H12H The timer will stay in trigger mode for maximum of 12

hours before timer shutting off.

24H24H24H24H The timer will stay in trigger mode for maximum of 24

hours before timer shutting off.

WAKEUP CAMWAKEUP CAMWAKEUP CAMWAKEUP CAM Configures camera auto wakeup feature. Most cameras will turn off

automatically after some period of inactivity while waiting for IR

signal. This applies to trigger mode. The timer will periodically

open camera shutter to wake it up. Please note that this feature may

interfere with trigger events if wakeup and trigger occurs at the

same time.

While waiting for a trigger in Fl-2 mode, this setting causes the

timer to close and re-open camera shutter on periodic basis. This is

used to counteract the effects of long exposure sensor noise in

digital cameras.

Select between following:

OFFOFFOFFOFF The feature is turned off

1111 Wakeup occurs every 30 sec.

2222 Wakeup occurs every 1 minutes 30 sec.

5555 Wakeup occurs every 4 minutes 30 sec.

10101010 Wakeup occurs every 9 minutes 30 sec.

15151515 Wakeup occurs every 14 minutes 30 sec.

30303030 Wakeup occurs every 29 minutes 30 sec.

FL BULB TIMEFL BULB TIMEFL BULB TIMEFL BULB TIME Configures maximum exposure time for FL-2 and FL-3 modes.

Forces trigger to end bulb exposure. Time set in 0.1sec increments.

Default value 000.0 (feature disabled)

DELAY MODEDELAY MODEDELAY MODEDELAY MODE Configures on how delay 2 time delay is interpreted.

Select between following:

ABSABSABSABS Output 2 is activated after 2 DELAY.

RELRELRELREL Output 2 is activated after 1 DELAY plus 2 DELAY.

BUZZERBUZZERBUZZERBUZZER Configures audible feedback of the timer. Includes button press and

trigger sounds.

Select between following:

OFFOFFOFFOFF The buzzer is disabled.

ONONONON The buzzer is enabled.

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FnFnFnFn----4 CODES4 CODES4 CODES4 CODES MMMMENUENUENUENU

Pressing SELECT proceeds to the next parameter. Pressing UP and DOWN buttons edits

parameters. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-4.

Parameters include:

CAM CODECAM CODECAM CODECAM CODE Configures camera infra-red codes sent during triggers or events.

Select between following:

C1C1C1C1 IR camera code #1

C2C2C2C2 IR camera code #2

C3C3C3C3----NNNN Emulates Nikon ML-L3 remote.

C4C4C4C4----CCCC Emulates Canon RC-1 remote (instant shutter release)

CABLCABLCABLCABL Use this code with shutter release cable.

ALLALLALLALL Transmits all the codes in sequence: C3-N, C4-C, C1, C2.

Please note that cameras will not be perfectly

synchronized due to camera reaction times and delays in

code transmission.

1 CAM MOD1 CAM MOD1 CAM MOD1 CAM MOD Camera code #1 modulation for infra-red transmission. The timer

does not automatically detect the modulation type of the transmitter

used in learning mode. It needs to be selected manually. The closer

the modulation to actual frequency, the better the range of the

timer.

Select between following:

33333333 33kHz

36363636 36kHz

37373737 37kHz

38383838 38kHz

40404040 40kHz

57575757 57kHz

1 LEARN CAM1 LEARN CAM1 LEARN CAM1 LEARN CAM Camera code #1 learning menu.

Select between following:

NONONONO Skips the learning. No changes are done to code #1.

YESYESYESYES Starts learning procedure to capture code #1. Refer to

Quick Start Guide section for details on learning new

codes.

TESTTESTTESTTEST Use for testing to verify that the code was recorded

correctly. Sends out code #1.

2 CAM MOD2 CAM MOD2 CAM MOD2 CAM MOD Camera code #2 modulation for infra-red transmission. The timer

does not automatically detect the modulation type of the transmitter

used in learning mode. It needs to be selected manually. The closer

the modulation to actual frequency, the better the range of the

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timer.

Select between following:

33333333 33kHz

36363636 36kHz

37373737 37kHz

38383838 38kHz

40404040 40kHz

57575757 57kHz

2 LEARN CAM2 LEARN CAM2 LEARN CAM2 LEARN CAM Camera code #2 learning menu.

Select between following:

NONONONO Skips the learning. No changes are done to code #2.

YESYESYESYES Starts learning procedure to capture code #2. Refer to

Quick Start Guide section for details on learning new

codes.

TESTTESTTESTTEST Use for testing to verify that the code was recorded

correctly. Sends out code #2.

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5. SPECIFICATIONS

Camera And Flash Trigger:Camera And Flash Trigger:Camera And Flash Trigger:Camera And Flash Trigger: It allows you to trip the shutter of your camera or fire an

electronic flash with a programmable delay in response to a trigger.

Triggering includes: Triggering includes: Triggering includes: Triggering includes: manual, microphone, infra-red, combination of triggers from

external sensors.

Flash oFlash oFlash oFlash outpututpututpututputssss:::: Two 3.5mm jacks for photo flash units. Two independent opto-isolated

circuits with 300V rating. The timer requires a 3.5mm jack to PC flash sync cord and/or

hot shoe adapter (not included) when using flash. Supports high voltage flashes such as

Vivitar 283, low voltage flashes such as Canon Speedlite 430EX and Nikon SB600/SB800

Speedlights. Positive hot shoe voltages only.

Sensor connections:Sensor connections:Sensor connections:Sensor connections: Two 2.5mm jacks for external sensors or IR extension cables

(sensors and other accessories not included). Programmable sensor polarity. The timer

can be triggered with different combinations of the sensor input: sensor 1 AND sensor 2

edge trigger, sensor 1 OR sensor 2 edge trigger, sensor 1 OR sensor 2 level trigger,

sensor 2 and sensor 1 distance calculation or remote control. Sensor signal needs to be

active for at least 25us.

InterfaceInterfaceInterfaceInterface:::: 4 digit LED display, 4 button interface. Buzzer is used to provide audible

feedback. Scrolling text messages provide intuitive and easy to navigate user menus.

Dynamic configurable menus to customize for most frequent operation.

Standard sensors: Standard sensors: Standard sensors: Standard sensors: Built in or external microphone (depending on option) and infra-red

sensor. The microphone is not sensitive enough to trigger the timer on small noises

(such as a water splash), but it will trigger on most other loud noises.

Number of programmable camera codes:Number of programmable camera codes:Number of programmable camera codes:Number of programmable camera codes: Two programmable IR camera codes. Camera

code selectable modulation 33kHz, 36kHz, 37kHz, 38kHz, 40kHz, 57kHz. Learns IR

codes from your own IR camera transmitter (codes with up to 48 bits of data)

PrePrePrePre----programmed cameprogrammed cameprogrammed cameprogrammed camera remotes:ra remotes:ra remotes:ra remotes: 2 preprogrammed camera remote codes:

Preprogrammed with Nikon ML-L3 Remote Control Code. (used with Nikon SLRs

D40(x)/D50/D60/D70s/D80/D90). Preprogrammed with Canon RC-1 Remote Control

instant release code. (used with EOS 10s, Elan/II/IIE & 7/E, Rebel K2, Ti & T2 (Date

Model Only), Digital Rebel and IX Series Cameras)

Time adjustment limits, accuracy and response time: Time adjustment limits, accuracy and response time: Time adjustment limits, accuracy and response time: Time adjustment limits, accuracy and response time: Trigger delay adjustments done in

min 100us resolution. Pulse period adjustments done in minimum 100us resolution.

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Adjustments done up to 9999 seconds. Accuracy of delays to within 100us or 1%

whichever is greater. Response time for the built in microphone is within 0.5ms.

Environmental operating conditions:Environmental operating conditions:Environmental operating conditions:Environmental operating conditions: Ambient temperature +32 to 104 deg F (0 to 40

deg Celsius), max humidity 85% non-condensing.

Management Features:Management Features:Management Features:Management Features: Auto shutoff timer selectable between always on, 4 hours, 8

hours or 24 hours. Camera auto wakeup feature, prevents the camera entering sleep

mode. Takes picture while waiting for a trigger. Wakeup is selectable between off,

1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min.

Power SourcePower SourcePower SourcePower Source:::: Operates from 9V alkaline battery. Battery life: up to 40 hours in trigger

mode (ambient temperature 20 degC). The battery life also depends on the accessories

connected. If there is a current drain through one of the external sensor connections,

the battery life will be reduced.

Weight (without batteryWeight (without batteryWeight (without batteryWeight (without battery and cables and cables and cables and cables):):):): Approx. 3.5 oz. ( 100g )

Dimensions (Dimensions (Dimensions (Dimensions (L L L L x x x x WWWW x x x x HHHH):):):): 4.94" x 2.75" x 0.94" (125.5mm x 69.9mm x 23.9mm)

The information presented in this document is for informational purposes only and may

contain technical inaccuracies, omissions and typographical errors. Universal Timer Ltd.

reserves the right to revise this information and to make changes from time to time to

the content hereof without obligation of Universal Timer Ltd. to notify any person of

such revisions and changes.

Camera, Flash or Pocket Wizard Transceivers are not included with the timer. Laser

pointers are not included with the timer.

Hot shoe adapter, IR extension cable and optical phototransistor sensor are not included

with the timer. They can be purchased separately. Please contact us through email

[email protected] for more information.

The timer allows photographers to create elaborate setups and interface custom

sensors. It is left up to the individual photographer to build and connect them. Some

technical skills are required for advanced features.

Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a registered trademark

of Canon Corporation. Pocket Wizard is registered trademark of LPA Design.

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6. SAMPLE PROJECT

UMBRELLA UMBRELLA UMBRELLA UMBRELLA DROPDROPDROPDROP

A circular splash (an umbrella drop) is created by releasing two drops one after another.

After the first drop hits the surface of water, it bounces back up, creating a column of

water. At this time the second drop catches up to the first one. The collision creates a

splash.

The following components are used:

• Camera. Use FL-2 camera mode to automate exposure. Set camera to bulb

mode.

• Universal Photo Timer. The timer is used to control release of water drops and

to activate flash to capture the collision a darkroom.

• Solenoid interface board connected to OUTPUT #1.

• Flash is connected to OUTPUT #2 through a hot shoe adapter.

• 12V water valve and 12VAC wall mount adapter. The valve is connected to the

output of the solenoid interface board.

• Tubing and water containers.

Connect water tubing, water valve and containers so that water is released when wave

opens. Adjust height between the outlet and water reservoir to control the pressure.

Test the setup by releasing a single drop. Setup 1 ON TIME to approx 50 to 100ms (set

1 DELAY to 0 and 1 COUNT to 1). The exact value will depend on water pressure.

Adjust the timing and pressure and confirm that a single drop can be released.

Next adjust 2 DELAY (set 2 ON TIME to 0 and 2 COUNT to 1). Output 2 controls the

flash to capture a falling drop. Adjust the delay until the drop hits the water surface

below. The delay is approx 450ms for 1m/3ft drop.

( see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equations_for_a_falling_body )

Increase the delay further to allow the drop to bounce back up. Try to catch it at the

highest point.

Next release a 2nd water drop. Set 1 COUNT parameter to 2. Set 1 PULSE PERIOD to half

of 2 DELAY (approx 200ms). The 2nd drop would be approx half way through the drop

when the exposure is made. As you decrease 1 PULSE PERIOD, you should observe that

the 2nd drop moves closes to the 1st drop until they collide. Make sure that you can still

generate 2 drops as the delay is reduced. The valve needs sufficient time to open and

close 2 times.

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The timing can be adjusted to capture different stages of the collision - flash output (2

DELAY parameter) is adjusted to capture different stages of the collision.

Some experimentation with water pressure and trying to get most optimal height will be

required. Remember to keep the reservoir water level constant (to maintain constant

water pressure).

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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

SAMPLE CONNECTIONSAMPLE CONNECTIONSAMPLE CONNECTIONSAMPLE CONNECTIONSSSS BETWEEN BETWEEN BETWEEN BETWEEN THE TIMER AND VARIOUS THE TIMER AND VARIOUS THE TIMER AND VARIOUS THE TIMER AND VARIOUS

PHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICESDEVICESDEVICESDEVICES

Shutter cable camera control (using camera shutter interface adapter UPT_CAB_INT1).

Flash (one or two) are connected to the timer using a hot shoe adapter. External sensor

or microphone connected to input port.

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Flash (one or two) are connected to the timer using a hot shoe adapter. This

configuration can be used for flash slave or flash strobe functionality.

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Shutter cable camera control. This configuration can be used with camera for

programmable camera timer (time lapse photography or astronomy) and also when

using the timer as remote shutter release (timer receives IR signal and activates camera)

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Camera and flash interface using Pocket Wizard. You can operate flash or camera with

the timer through a set of Pocket Wizard transceivers (with 3.5mm inputs). Just use

standard miniphone 3.5mm to 3.5mm cables (not included).

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OUTPUT/OUTPUT/OUTPUT/OUTPUT/FLASH SYNC CONNECTORSFLASH SYNC CONNECTORSFLASH SYNC CONNECTORSFLASH SYNC CONNECTORS

The timer requires a 3.5mm jack to PC flash sync cord and/or hot shoe adapter (not

included) for some functions.

The timer supports high voltage flashes such as Vivitar 286, low voltage flashes such as

Canon Speedlite 430EX and Nikon SB600/SB600 Speedlights. Positive hot shoe voltages

are only supported.

Above is the connection diagram for the 3.5mm jack. Two flash contacts are connected

as indicated above. Flash sync contact 1 needs to be positive polarity. Flash sync

contact 2 needs to be negative polarity. It uses an opto-isolated circuits with 300V

rating. When activating flash, the two contacts are shorted momentarily by the timer.

Two flash sync connections have two separate electrically isolated circuits. They are

both activated at the same time.

By default flash sync output 2 is configured for high voltage, flash sync output 1 for low

voltage. The circuits are able to withstand 300V regardless of configuration.

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You can change the flash output configuration be closing or opening a jumper inside the

timer. You can remove the top cover of the enclosure of the timer by unscrewing 4

screws on the back of the timer. Once you open the timer, locate two jumpers next to

flash sync output connectors. Removing the jumper configures the output for high

voltage flash, inserting the jumper shunt configures the output for low voltage flash

units.

For example if you require two high voltage flash sync outputs remove (or open) both

jumpers.

Solenoid interface board requires low voltage setting.

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SENSORSENSORSENSORSENSOR 1111 CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR

Sensors or IR extension cables require 2.5mm jack.

Above is the connection diagram for 2.5mm jack. It provides connections for such

components as sensor transmitter diodes, photo-transistor, IR transmitter diode.

SENSOR 1 pin-out:

1. SENSOR POWER1. SENSOR POWER1. SENSOR POWER1. SENSOR POWER 5V, Current limited to 0.1A (50Ohm series resistance). This

signal can be configured to be turned off during exposure.

2.2.2.2. SENSOR INPUT 1 SENSOR INPUT 1 SENSOR INPUT 1 SENSOR INPUT 1

SIGNALSIGNALSIGNALSIGNAL

CMOS logic level signal from the sensor. The input on the side

of the timer has 4.7KOhm pull-up to 5V. The triggering polarity

of this signal can be individually configured. Sensor signal needs

to be active for at least 25us.

3. IR TRANSMITTER 3. IR TRANSMITTER 3. IR TRANSMITTER 3. IR TRANSMITTER

POSITIVEPOSITIVEPOSITIVEPOSITIVE

5V positive output for IR transmitter diode (anode). The output

is current limited to 0.05A (100Ohm series resistance). Use this

signal to for IR extension cable. The same information is

transmitted by this output as from the timer’s built-in

transmitter.

4. GND4. GND4. GND4. GND Return for SENSOR POWER, SENSOR SIGNAL and IR transmitter

diode (cathode).

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SENSORSENSORSENSORSENSOR 2 2 2 2 CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR

Sensor or microphone cable requires 2.5mm jack.

Above is the connection diagram for 2.5mm jack. It provides connections for such

components as sensor transmitter diodes, photo-transistor, microphone.

SENSOR 2 pin-out:

1. SENSOR POWER1. SENSOR POWER1. SENSOR POWER1. SENSOR POWER 5V, Current limited to 0.1A (50Ohm series resistance). This

signal can be configured to be turned off during exposure.

2. SENSOR INPUT 2 2. SENSOR INPUT 2 2. SENSOR INPUT 2 2. SENSOR INPUT 2

SIGNALSIGNALSIGNALSIGNAL

CMOS logic level signal from the sensor. The input on the side

of the timer has 4.7KOhm pull-up to 5V. The triggering polarity

of this signal can be individually configured. Sensor signal needs

to be active for at least 25us.

3. EXTERNAL 3. EXTERNAL 3. EXTERNAL 3. EXTERNAL

MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE

SIGNAL AND POWERSIGNAL AND POWERSIGNAL AND POWERSIGNAL AND POWER

Analog microphone input. The input on the side of the timer has

4.7KOhm pull-up to 5V.

4. GND4. GND4. GND4. GND Return for SENSOR POWER, SENSOR SIGNAL and MICROPHONE.

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Below are the wiring diagrams/schematics for the optical sensor, IR extension cable,

camera shutter release interface circuit. We recommend using 2 conductor cable; wire

gauge 22 AWG.

Photo transistor P/N: Sharp PT4800E0000F

IR Diode P/N: Fairchild QED123

Microphone P/N: Projects Unlimited AOM-6742P-2-R

2.5mm plug P/N: Kobiconn 171-7425-E

Optical Sensor:Optical Sensor:Optical Sensor:Optical Sensor:

The optical sensor is a simple light detection circuit that could be used with a laser

pointer or another light source. Blocking or returning light onto the sensor triggers the

timer.

The optical sensor has a limited reaction time. For example it detects a falling drop but

may not be able to pickup a pellet from a pellet gun. Such sensor is intended for indoor

use. Strong light sources or sunlight may interfere with the sensor. Recommended

cable length is 6 ft.

Optical sensor is using an NPN photo-transistor. Connect 2nd pole of the connector to

the collector of the transistor. Connect 4th pole of the connector to the emitter of the

transistor. Wrap the exposed wires with electrical tape to prevent shorts.

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IR extension IR extension IR extension IR extension cable:cable:cable:cable:

The timer triggers camera shutter using an infra-red transmission. This is similar to

transmission used by your TV remote. It has limited operating distance and does not

work around corners. Direct sunlight or strong light sources may also reduce the

effective range. This is where IR extension cable comes-in. It is a transmitter extension

allowing you to reach further. Cable length should not exceed 18 ft.

Connect 4th pole of the connector to the cathode of the diode. Connect 3rd pole of the

connector to the anode of the diode. Wrap the exposed wires with electrical tape to

prevent shorts.

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External microphone cable:External microphone cable:External microphone cable:External microphone cable:

The timer uses an external microphone for sound triggering. This connection is

available only in UPT_KIT1B. The microphone connects to SENSOR 2 connector.

The diagram below shows the connections. Connect 3rd pole of the connector to the

output of the microphone (P/N Projects Unlimited AOM-6742P-2-R). Connect 4th pole

of the connector to the enclosure of the microphone (GND). Wrap the exposed wires

with electrical tape to prevent shorts.

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Camera shutter release interface:Camera shutter release interface:Camera shutter release interface:Camera shutter release interface:

If your camera does not support an infra-red remote, you can still connect the Timer to

your camera using a shutter release cable. The manual shows three interface circuits (for

the do-it-yourself users). They will allow you to modify your shutter release cable so

that you can take advantage of all the Timer functions. The circuit connects to one of

the two Timer sensor connections using a 2.5mm jack (sensor 1 only in UPT_KIT1B).

Standard length is 6ft.

A typical shutter release cable contains two switches: the first one wakes-up the camera

(half way auto-focus press), the second switch activates the shutter. Interface circuits

described in this section provide a method for closing the switches in the shutter release

cable.

Three circuits are available:

• In some cameras the shutter is activated when closing the second switch – in this

case implement the simpler SINGLE SWITCH OPTION from the schematic. You

need to connect the positive and the negative wires of the shutter release cable

to the POSITIVE and the NEGATIVE outputs of the interface circuit. You can also

use it if you will be activating and locking auto focus switch manually before

making exposure.

• In other cameras, the shutter activates when both switches are closed at the

same time – in this case you will need to use the DUAL SWITCH OPTION from the

schematic. You need to connect the positive and the negative wires of the

shutter release cable to the POSITIVE and the NEGATIVE outputs of the interface

circuit.

• The third circuit uses a low power relay. No polarity selection is required.

Configure the Timer by selecting CABL camera code in Fn-4 camera code selection.

CABL code activates the interface contacts for a minimum of 0.3sec (maximum repeat

rate is 2.5 exposures per second).

In order to improve the reaction time of your camera, make sure to extend the sleep

time of your camera. By default, the camera will enter a sleep mode after a few seconds

of inactivity.

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Solenoid Interface BoardSolenoid Interface BoardSolenoid Interface BoardSolenoid Interface Board

The timer allows you to control external devices such as solenoids or water valves. The

timer controls the timing through the outputs (3.5mm jacks). A separate solenoid

interface board with an external wall mount adapter is required to drive solenoids.

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8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Refer to www.universaltimer.com/terms_and_cond.html for full details on terms and

conditions policy.

9. RETURN AND WARRANTY

Refer to www.universaltimer.com/warranty.html for full details on returns and warranty

policy.

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Copyright Universal Timer Ltd. © 2007 - 2010

An electronic version of this manual in PDF format can be downloaded from:

www.universaltimer.com/UPT_UserGuide_RevC.pdf