Impact PowerSync Mini PS16-Mini-R Instructions Manual

Brand: Impact

Model: PowerSync Mini PS16-Mini-R

Type: Instructions Manual

This manual is also suitable for

PowerSync Mini PS16-Mini-T

PS16-Mini-R / T

PowerSync Mini

Digital Radio Slave

INSTRUCTIONS

2.4 GHz 80-Channel

Transceiver

2.4GHz

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 ashes and studio monolights.

Add additional receivers, and the PowerSync Mini system will

control multi-light setups and allow you to trigger as many ash

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 ashes 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 ash 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.

Introduction

Precautions

• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a

safe place.

• Keep this unit away from water and any ammable 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 ash photography.

Do not use this product in a manner not specied 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

3.5 mm ash sync

output

Channel selector

Hot shoe

Power switch

LED indicator

USB port

Lanyard hole

Battery compartment

lock

1/4-20 socket

PS16-Mini-R Receiver

Overview

Locking wheel

Channel selector

LED indicator

Test button

Mounting foot

Battery door release

Power switch

PS16-Mini-T Transmitter

1/4 in. adapter

3.5 mm ash sync connector

Cradle with adhesive strips

Flash sync cable

Lanyard with pin tool

PS16-Mini Accessories

Overview

1918

Installing the Batteries

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.

Overview

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 conguration.

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 ash to indicate correct

synchronization.

The PowerSync Mini is backward compatible with the PowerSync 16 and

PowerSync 16-80 systems (see Backward Compatibility below.)

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

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

Channel

Synchronizing Channels

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

viewnder.

3. Then tighten the locking wheel until secure.

Setting Up the Transmitter

Setting Up the Receiver

Slide the ash directly onto the

receiver’s hot shoe.

Remove the cradle to expose

the 1/4-20 socket. You can now

mount your ash directly onto a

tripod, light stand, or mounting

arm with a 1/4-20 screw.

Use the ash 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.

With a Portable Flash Unit

With a Monolight

Setting Up the Receiver

With a Portable Flash Unit

With a Monolight

Mounting the Receiver to a Monolight

There are several ways to mount the receiver to a studio ash.

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 ash 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.

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.

Triggering a Remote Camera

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

indenitely 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 congurations.

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

Important! The PowerSync 16-80 will work with the PowerSync 16

system only if No Group is selected on the PowerSync 16-80.

Backward Compatibility

Mini

Accessories

Your PowerSync Mini system is compatible with a wide variety

of ash units right out of the box, but you may need an accessory

sync cable for some ash units. Below are the plug ends

commonly in use and the equipment they typically connect. Verify

the plug compatible with your equipment.

Visit www.impactstudiolighting.com for a complete list of plugs

and cable lengths available.

2.5 mm

Sub-Miniphone

This plug is typically

used only on slave

systems

1/8 in. (3.5 mm)

Miniphoned

Fits a wide variety

of ashes.

1/4 in. Phono Plug

Fits most Bowens, Dynalite (new),

Monolite, Profoto, Speedotron, etc.

Hot Shoe

Fits most

cameras

featuring a hot

shoe with a large

center contact

Household

2-Blade Plug

Most professional ashes

with dual-blade receptacles,

such as Lumedyne, Norman,

Speedotron, and Dynalite (old)

• 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 ash lighting equipment in use is operating properly

when not connected to the PowerSync16-Mini System. If triggering a

ash that uses a household-style sync terminal, make certain that the

plug is oriented correctly.

• Verify that the ash lighting equipment has a sync voltage that is

compatible with the PowerSync16-Mini System.

• Ensure that all cables attached to both the ash and PowerSync16-

Mini System are fully intact and are not frayed or torn.

• Check for a stuck test button on all units, including the ash units.

• Sync speed and working distance are affected by radio reections

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.

Troubleshooting

If the Transmitter and Receiver are not communicating with each other, try

these common solutions.

Accessories

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)

Specications

FCC Compliance

Specications

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 modications 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 specic 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.

Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.

www.gradusgroup.com

Impact is a registered trademark of the

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