photographerwith the conveniencetoactivate
or deactivate the flash unit(s) wirelessly in four
separately controllable zones (ABCD) without
leaving the camera position.
To teach the generator a receive Channel
and Zone*follow these steps:
• Select the desired channel and zone on a
PocketWizard (Transmitter or transceiver).
• Power off the generator and wait 5 seconds.
• Power on the generator.
• Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
PocketWizardTransmitter TEST button
(up to 4 seconds) until flash triggers.If
using a Sekonic meter with radio module
as a transmitter, press the measure button
repeatedly within the 30 second learning
period until the flash triggers.
Example:
The teaching Transmitter is set to channel 17
withzonesA,B,andCselected.If the generator
is taught this combination it will trigger from
any Transmitter set to channel 17 with zonesA,
B, or C selected. It will not trigger if only zone
D is selected on the Transmitter. It will trigger
if zones A and D are selected.
To teach the generator to trigger in only one
zone make sure the teaching Transmitter
has only one zone selected. Be aware that
while teaching a channel,other PocketWizard
transmitters should refrain from triggering to
prevent the receiver locking to the incorrect
channel. While this is highly unlikely, 1 in 32
chance,and onlyduringthe30secondlearning
period) it is still possible. The generator radio
receiver is always in operation while the
generator is powered on. It is possible to use
the photo slave or a sync cord in addition to
radio triggering.
For best radio operation do the following:
• Keep power,sync,and lamp head cords
away from the antenna.
• MaintainlineofsightbetweentheTransmitter
and generator whenever possible.
• When hiding the generator from view try to
not hide it behind or against metal or water
filled objects as this affects radio range.
• KeeptheTransmitter’s antennaparallelwith
thegeneratorantenna.
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.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
PocketWizard
Wireless Freedom
PocketWizard Plus2 is a 4 channel
radio transceiver for
wireless synchronization
from a distance up to
100 m (1 600 feet) via
digital encoded radio
signals.Thistransceiveris
compatiblewithdedicated
Sekonic® flash meters,
PocketWizard®transmitters,
transceivers and Profoto products
with built-in radio receiver. The PocketWizard
Plus 2 transceiver for wireless synchronization
is available through Profoto. Visit www.
pocketwizard.com for further information.
PocketWizard Wireless Freedom Offers
• Studiooron-locationshootswithout unreliable
anddisturbingPCcords.
• A handy solution for triggering cameras,
flash units or both simultaneously from
behind a camera or from a remote location.
• Alightmeterthatwirelesslytriggersalloronly
selectedelectronicflashunitsandmeasures
thelightsimultaneously,caneventriggera
camera. (SekonicL-358,L-608orL-558)
• All this wireless technology built into your
photo equipment, ready for you to control
remotely.
The PWDF system is available in three different versions,
315 Mhz (Japan), 344 MHz (USA) and 433 MHz (Europe).
If you are in any doubt about the frequency allowed in
your country, please get in contact with the local Profoto
distributor BEFORE you activate the radio slave transmitter.
It is strictly forbidden by law to use these frequencies in
other countries and it is impossible to use both versions
in combination.
Battery Facts
About battery lifetime and how to prolong it
The generator is equipped with one of the best
long-life batteries with special characteristics
to support very short recycling times. This
battery type does not suffer from so called
memory effects known from old cellular
phones. In fact, the battery is negatively
affected by complete discharge and recharge
cycles. On the other hand, frequent charges
have a positive effect.The battery life can vary
from two hundred recharges up to several
thousand. With optimal care the battery can
last up to 3.5 years.With normal usage, it will
last 1–3 years. Nevertheless, if the battery is
fully discharged every time it is used,it will still
keep its capacity for 250–350 recharges.
Factors that will prolong the battery life
Charge the battery as often as possible. This
is valid using either a Profoto Charger 1A or
Profoto Charger 2A. If the battery is to be stored
for periods longer than 30 days, make sure to
rechargethebatterycompletelypriortostorage.
Thelifeisdoublediflessthan50%ofthebatteries
capacity is used before recharge.If only 25% of
the batteries capacity is used before recharge,
the lifetime increases 8 times, i.e. make sure to
charge the battery as often as you can.Only use
Profotointelligentchargers.
Factors that will shorten battery life
The battery is left fully discharged for long
periods. High battery temperature. Usage of
non-Profoto chargers.
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