Operating Instructions DIGISKY Part 2 – Additional Elinchrom Radio Control 15477CD-V2.03 3/07.
The basic functions are described in the operating instructions for the DIGISKY. i Users of elinchrom RX and BX series flashes are recommended to us the DIGISKY software version 2.xx; this version includes the enhanced radio control functions for flash heads power control. Preparation for use Please ensure that you are familiar with the operation of your meter and that it is providing consistent, accurate exposures before you commit to photographing any unrepeatable material.
Scope of Functions of Individual Elinchrom Radio Receivers Radio Receiver Elinchrom EL-skyport (speed) Universal BX RX All US versions (110V) Trigger Control Bidirectional X X X X X X X Contents Safety Precautions – Warnings Notes Page 4 5 1 1.1 1.2 Preparation Studio Flash Units and Modules DIGISKY – RF Mode and Channel Setup 7 7 2 2.1 The Radio Menu The Display Window 9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.
Safety Precautions Please read these safety precautions carefully before using your exposure meter. This will help you to avoid damaging the product and prevent personal injury. This icon identifies important warnings which should be read in any case before the initial start-up of your Gossen product. Warnings In the event of malfunction, switch off the exposure meter immediately.
Handle rechargeable batteries with care. Rechargeable and normal batteries may leak or explode if handled incorrectly. Please adhere to the following safety precautions: Make sure that the exposure meter is switched off before removing or inserting rechargeable batteries. If the exposure meter is used with a power supply, then, first of all, the power supply must be disconnected (pull the mains plug out of the electrical outlet). Only use the rechargeable batteries which are recommended for this meter.
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1 Preparation 1.1 Studio Flash Units and Modules For the purpose of communication, all EL-Skyport units and modules must be set to the same RF channel / studio channel (1 ... 8) and the same EL-Skyport mode (Normal / Speed). Please refer to the respective Elinchrom product descriptions regarding exact settings for Elinchrom units and modules. 1.2 DIGISKY – RF Mode and Channel Setup Press and hold the menu key ... to open the main menu. Use the ring controller ...
Use the ring controller ... Press the M key ... to select the desired value. to acknowledge. After selecting the desired RF mode, enter the desired RF channel to your DIGISKY using the same procedure. After doing so, don’t forget to acknowledge entry by pressing the M key. EL-Skyport units and modules must be switched on no later than at this point in time. Press the menu key ... to exit the main menu. The DIGISKY starts initializing the radio network and is switched directly to the radio menu.
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3 Operation The radio menu can be accessed and exited by pressing the DATA key. The ring controller allows for navigation to the individual flash groups and settings. The ring controller is also used to navigate within the menu. The following changes are possible in all menus: Flash power +/Pilot light on/off Values are changed with the ring controller.
Changes are acknowledged with the M key. Measurements are stared with the M key. The flash function is immediately displayed along with the previously measured values. For additional settings press the key and return to the radio menu. 3.1 The “All Units” Setting All receivers (flash units) detected by the DIGISKY are listed. All changes are accepted at all units. Individual flash units included in the list can be changed.
3.3 Tools / Edit The following tools are available: Auto scanning (flash units and modules) Add manually (flash units) Save studioset (configure user-specific settings) Clear studioset (delete user-specific settings) Use the ring controller to navigate to Tools / Edit 3.3.1 Auto Scanning User-specific setting can be configured here. These setting are saved to the Digisky and are retained even when the batteries are replaced.
3.3.2 Save found studiosets to memory if you will use them frequently (see section 3.3.3, “Saving Studiosets”, on page 14). Initialization can be avoided in this way when you switch your DIGISKY on. In this case, only the units/modules in the stored sets are detected and initialized. Adding Devices Manually Elinchrom flash units which are not equipped with an RX module can be added to the device list manually, and assigned to a group at the same time.
Acknowledge by pressing the M key and assign the flash unit / receiver to the desired group with the ring controller. Acknowledge by pressing the M key. The device will now appear in the device lists. 3.3.3 I I 3.3.4 Saving Studiosets You can save up to 3 studiosets in the DIGISKY. Each user (cams 1 through 3) has its own memory. In order to save an additional studioset, access the main menu from the functions menu by pressing the menu key and select another user (cams 1 through 3).
4 Errors – Error Messages – Help Error Message / Error No RX flash found ... the flash unit is not triggered (trigger mode doesn’t work). Clarification / Remedy Are the modules/receivers switched on? Has the right RF mode been selected? Has the right RF channel been selected? No RX flash found ... the flash unit is triggered. (trigger mode works). Incorrect device IDs are included in the device list. Are RX modules/receivers available? Start auto scanning after first initialization.
6 Technical Data Flash Triggering Additional Accessories Radio (4 groups with 8 channels), Elinchrom Skyport and Skyspeed o Frequency channel 1: 2456 Mhz o Frequency channel 2: 2458 Mhz o Frequency channel 3: 2460 Mhz o Frequency channel 4: 2462 Mhz o Frequency channel 5: 2469 Mhz o Frequency channel 6: 2471 Mhz o Frequency channel 7: 2473 Mhz o Frequency channel 8: 2475 Mhz Replacement battery, order no. V070A, 3.
FCC and IC Declaration FCC & IC (USA) Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Conditions of Operations 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15.
EG - KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Dokument-Nr./ Document No.: 108/2010 Hersteller/ Manufacturer: G O S S E N F oto - und Li chtm eßt e chn ik G mbH Anschrift / Address: Lina-Ammon-Str. 22 90471 Nürnberg Produktbezeichnung/ Product name: Belichtungsmesser Lightmeter Typ / Type: DIGISKY Bestell-Nr. / Order No.
Overview of compatible Elinchrom devices: BXRi 250 / 500 (version 2008-2012) D-Lite-it (version 2009-2012) Digital RX 1200 / 1400 EL-Skyport Universal EL-Skyport WiFi FX 200 Ri / 400 Ri / 600 Master Ranger Quadra AS Ranger Quadra AS RX (version 2009-2012) Style BX 100 / 400 Style FX 100 / 400 The new Elinchrom models (version 2013) BRX 250 / 500 D-Lite RX 2/4 / One Ranger Quadra BX Quadra Hybrid RX Printed in Germany – Subject to change without notice GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtm
