ESPER TriggerBox Manuale utente
Table of Contents
Overview 2
Accessories 4
Safety Warning 4
Connecting the TriggerBox to Cameras 5
Trigger Modes 7
Connecting the TriggerBox in 'All Trigger' (GREEN MODE) 7
Connecting the TriggerBox in 'Smart Trigger' (BLUE MODE) 8
Connecting the TriggerBox in 'Hybrid Trigger' (GREEN & BLUE MODES) 10
TriggerBox Controller Software 11
Download TriggerBox Software 13
Installing the software 14
Interval Mode 15
Delay Mode 17
Serial Instruction Set 18
Set-up procedure 18
Camera trigger notes 18
TriggerBox command modes 19
Complete commands list 20
Using Flashes 23
Camera combination 27
Troubleshooting 30
Steps to take before contacting support 30
Hardware issues 32
Software issues 32
Firmware 35
Technical Specifications 36
Compatibility 36
Two-Year Warranty 37
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Overview
Thank you for buying an ESPER TriggerBox. The TriggerBox allows multiple camera shutters to be
released from a computer or a single hardware release cable. Please refer to the instructions below to
properly understand the functionality of hardware in your multi-camera setup.
Front
1. Input: 3.5mm 3 Pole Jack Opto-Isolated
for connecting the remote shutter
release
2. Link: 3.5mm 3 Pole Jack Opto-Isolated
for connecting multiple units
3. Mode Switch: Green (All Trigger) / Blue
(Smart Trigger)
4. USB-C: Control, Program and Power the
TriggerBox via a computer
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Back
5. Outputs: 6 x Opto-isolated 3.5mm 3 Pole Jacks for connecting cameras and flashes
What is included:
●ESPER TriggerBox
●1m USB-A to USB-C cable
●Multi-region universal power supply
If you purchased the ESPER TriggerBox as a bundle it may include additional cabling.
Note: Please check all the contents of your order upon receipt of goods. If you receive a delivery
and an item is missing, please notify us within 48 hours of your order collection. Issues raised after
this period are subject to possible rejection, resulting in the denial of a replacement of the missing
item. You can still return your item/s within 30 days of the date of receipt of your order and receive
a refund.
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Accessories
Multiple TriggerBox units can be used to trigger an unlimited number of cameras and flashes.
Additional triggers can be purchased at
https://www.esperhq.com/product/multiple-camera-trigger-triggerbox/.
Camera connecting cables are available for many different cameras makes and models. Additional
camera cables can be purchased at https://www.esperhq.com/products/?show=all.
TriggerBox is designed to stack neatly together with the PowerBox units. Multi-camera power solution
can be purchased at https://www.esperhq.com/product/multi-camera-power-supply-powerbox/.
Safety Warning
To prevent injury to yourself or to others make sure to read the following safety precautions before
using the equipment. Please read and follow these instructions:
●Do not disassemble or modify the product.
●Do not expose the product to high temperatures, severe cold or high humidity.
●Keep out of the reach of children.
●Turn off immediately in the event of a malfunction.
●Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gas or vapours.
●Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorised modification.
●Turn off the power of the camera before inserting or removing the trigger cables.
●Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts.
●Turn off the camera and flash, before attaching or removing the ESPER TriggerBox.
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Connecting the TriggerBox to
Cameras
Follow these 3 steps and you'll get your Esper TriggerBox up and running in no time. By the end, you'll
have your cameras connected and ready to start using.
Step 1. Connecting your cameras to the TriggerBox
Each camera is connected to a single output socket of the TriggerBox (fig.1 a) via a 3.5mm adaptor
cable.
Figure 1. ESPER TriggerBox - Trigger outputs.
Step 2. Linking multiple TriggerBoxes together
Multiple TriggerBoxes can be connected together to allow for the triggering of more than 6 cameras to
create larger multi-camera setups. Multiple TriggerBoxes are linked by connecting a 3.5mm stereo
cable to the link socket (fig.2 a) of the first TriggerBox and then to the input (fig.2 b) of the next unit
and repeating down the line.
Figure 2. ESPER TriggerBox front panel.
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Step 3. Switching between TriggerBox modes
The TriggerBox is switchable between two modes of operation. Switch between the two modes by
pressing the 'Mode' LED button (see fig. 3) on the front of the unit.
Figure 3. Mode LED switch
●LED is Green (fig.3 a) : All Trigger mode – all 6 outputs and the link socket fire at once when
a shutter release is connected to the input socket.
●LED is Blue (fig.3 b) : Smart Trigger mode – all 6 outputs and the link socket can be fired from
a computer or a shutter release plugged into the TriggerBox input. All the outputs can be
individually turned on and off, delayed and programmed in sequences, via the USB connection.
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Trigger Modes
Connecting the TriggerBox in 'All Trigger' (GREEN
MODE)
1. Connecting a Single TriggerBox - in All Trigger (GREEN MODE)
2. Connecting Multiple TriggerBoxes - in All Trigger (GREEN MODE)
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Connecting the TriggerBox in 'Smart Trigger' (BLUE
MODE)
1. Connecting a Single TriggerBox - in Smart Trigger (BLUE MODE)
2. Connecting Multiple TriggerBoxes via CPU - in Smart Trigger (BLUE MODE)
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3. Connecting Multiple TriggerBoxes - in Pre-Programmed Smart Trigger (BLUE MODE)
Tip: When in 'Smart Trigger' (BLUE) Mode, it is possible to programme the TriggerBox with a
computer and then store the setting 'in memory' for triggering at a later time by a computer or
remote shutter release.
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Indice
