Ikelite 40051, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Please register your product at ikelite com within 15 days of purchase Our product registration database is the best way for us to contact you in the event of a product update DS51 II 50ws TTL Strobe...

Page 2: ...attempting to operate or dive with this product Please visit ikelite com to register your product to receive information on any updates or notices pertaining to your equipment Included in the Box DS51...

Page 3: ...eet 56 surface Guide Number ISO 100 meters 17 surface Firing Modes TTL Full 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 Color Temperature 5700K Power Source 4 AA Flashes 200 full power Recycle Time 3 5 seconds full power Depth R...

Page 4: ...d may result in leaking The DS51 bulkhead connector is not waterproof and must be capped when not connected to a cord or sensor Using a DS51 underwater with the bulkhead connector uncapped or unconnec...

Page 5: ...Light 11 Power Exposure Dial 11 OFF position 11 TTL Auto Exposure Position 12 Manual Exposure Position 12 Strobe Diffuser 13 Using the Diffuser 13 Diffuser Installation and Removal 13 Maintenance 14 P...

Page 6: ...6 Compartment Flooding 17 Limited Warranty 17 Service and Repairs 18 Contact Us 18...

Page 7: ...7 Getting to Know Your Strobe ikelite Knob Battery Door Power Exposure Dial Strobe Ready Light Waterproof Bulkhead Cap Bulkhead Connector Flashtube Mount...

Page 8: ...t is included which will allow attachment to 1 inch diameter ball arms from Ikelite TLC Ultralight Nauticam and others The ball mount may be removed for attachment of the optional Flex Arm sold separa...

Page 9: ...sing only Ikelite silicone lubricant to eliminate the possibility of swelling due to incompatible compounds 3 Line up the pins and receptacles and insert the Sync Cord Plug into the bulkhead The plug...

Page 10: ...batteries are installed incorrectly it may damage the strobe s electronics 4 Check that the o ring and sealing surfaces are clean Make sure the o ring is in the groove and free of dirt or debris We do...

Page 11: ...weak batteries cause many camera and strobe problems It s time to replace the batteries when the ready light remains dark for 15 seconds or longer after a flash Strobe Ready Light The Ikelite DS51 Str...

Page 12: ...witch in this position the camera automatically signals the strobe to turn off when the exposure is correct Manual Exposure Position The DS51 features six manual exposure settings in half f stop incre...

Page 13: ...f stop Diffuser Installation and Removal Tab Push and Lift to Remove Tab Holes for the Lanyard 7 The white diffuser features two protruding tabs for use in installation and removal The tabs on the dif...

Page 14: ...prior to rinsing Dry thoroughly 3 Never leave your system in a fresh water rinse tank Collisions with other peoples gear can cause scratches or damage to your equipment 4 Stow your system in a shaded...

Page 15: ...exposed too dark Adjust strobe exposure setting Adjust camera aperture larger shutter speed slower or ISO lower Move strobe s closer to your subject and check aiming Strobe will not fire Turn on strob...

Page 16: ...n using an optical sensor Make sure the strobe is turned on Make sure the signal flash is firing Make sure the strobe sensor is pointed directly towards the signal flash Move the strobe sensor closer...

Page 17: ...y causing an explosion 5 Reassemble with fresh batteries 6 After returning from your trip send the DS51 and other system components to Ikelite for inspection and testing Limited Warranty This Ikelite...

Page 18: ...to Ikelite Underwater Systems Attn Service Department 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA For the separate international customs documentation form that you complete to accompany the shipmen...