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1. Now there is one final step We need to go back to the main screen and enable Trigger 1 To get back to the main screen press the CONFIG button You will see this Now press the UP button so you see this StonShot gt XBS A 1 50uS Triaaer 2 Off Triaaer 3 Off This will enable Trigger 1 to look for the signal from the Range The 50uS is the delay from when StopShot sees the input from the Range and when it asserts the output 50uS is 50 microseconds this is the fastest StopShot can respond When using the Range you will want as little delay as possible 3 3 Cross beam configuration This feature is only available for StopShot users If you have two Range sensors you can configure them to operate in cross beam mode In this scenario the two sensors will need to be connected to each other See Figure 3 below for connecting the equipment together You will need the Range B sensor cable to attach the two sensors This cable should only be used to connect two Range sensors Figure 3 Cross beam Connection Diagram 10 Cross beam mode opens up virtually endless possibilities for in flight and trail photography Refer to the StopShot manual for more details on configuring StopShot for cross beam functionality Below are some basic instructions for each mode The following are the possible cross beam modes 3 3 1 XBSA XBSB In XBS A mode if Sensor A detects an object it will2. That Short Circuit short means that the following trigger won t start until the current one completes To connect two wires together Provide a path for current to flow with low resistance TMode Trigger Mode This is a global configuration that lets you choose the behavior of StopShot Examples are Independent Sequential Time Lapse Flash measurement etc Toff The time off between output pulses Trigger When one of the three channels is configured as Trigger it will fire the output after a configurable delay after seeing an input Trigger Output One of the three outputs of StopShot The Red LED s correspond to the three outputs us Abbreviation for microseconds A millionth of a second 18 9 Revision History Revision Date Change 1 0 01 11 12 Initial Release 19
3. StopShot to wait 10 seconds after each set of images before it will allow another set to be captured NOTE To erase all of your StopShot settings and restore StopShot to its default state hold down the DOWN button and plug in the power From the main screen of StopShot shown below press the SELECT button until the cursor is next to the trigger output you want to change generally the one the camera is attached to For our example we will use Trigger 1 StonShot gt Triaaer 1 Off Triaqaer 2 Off Triager 3 Off Press the CONFIG button to get to the output configuration screen gt T1 Mode Triaaer Pulse 1 TPulsel 500 0 ms Toff1 100 0 ms gt This screen enables each trigger output to be configured independently Press the UP DOWN buttons until the T Mode is changed to X Beam A gt T1 Mode X BeamA Pulse 1 TPulsel 500 0 ms In this trigger mode you have additional options to modify if required Press the SELECT button until the gt indicator is next to the following parameters and use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the setting Pulse This option is useful if you would like to fire the flash or camera multiple times for a single trigger Because we want StopShot to take 3 images each time it receives an event signal from the Range we would set the Pulse to 3 See below T1 Mode X Beam A gt Pulse 3 TPulsel 50
4. 0 0 ms Toff1 100 0 ms gt TPulse1 This parameter lets you control how long the output pulse is asserted or in our example how long the camera shutter button is pressed This number needs to be long enough for your camera to register a button press We will not make any changes to this parameter Toff1 This option allows you to control the amount of time in between each output pulse Continuing on our example above this is the number that controls the amount of time between each photograph We need to set this number to 500mS 500mS second T1 Mode X Beam A Pulse 3 TPulsel 500 0 ms gt Toff1 500 0 ms gt Blank Additionally you can adjust Blank which is the amount of time that the input is ignored after the output pulses are complete Blank is useful for ignoring all but the first of a series of rapidly occurring events In order to get to the Blank parameter you will need to scroll through all of the settings for the other pulses We will not change any of these settings for this setup To scroll down continue pressing the SELECT button until your display matches the display at the bottom with the gt symbol in front of Blank For our example you completed settings will look like this T1 Mode X Beam A Pulse 3 Pulsel 500 0 ms Toff1 500 0 ms gt Pulse2 Same Toff2 Same Pulse3 Same Toff3 Same gt Incrm Off gt Blank 10 0 sec gt
5. Range Long Range IR Sensor Owner s Manual Revision 1 0 Cognisys Inc Where the left and right brain meet Copyright 2012 Cognisys Inc 1 Table of Contents Mi A NN 3 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cacecsccccsesecucevescncccsescsvesvesonsossucousccbcvasvecsvacseecicoesieesevevecesvonavasvevesveddveossesbevasscesvacssecseocsves 3 A LL AAA O AN 4 2 1 PACKAGE CONT iaa 4 2 2 GONNEGTIONS dedos 4 2 21 STOPSNOT CONNCCTIONS ii A a diodo ia 5 2 2 2 Stand Alone CONNECT a aaia 6 3s OPERATION A O A 7 3 1 OVER es 7 3 2 CONFIGURING STOPSHOT FOR USE WITH THE RANGE SENSOR scesscsesecsesececscceceesesucscsececensusscecsucersesncaescsesscsnsacseeeeees 7 3 3 CROSS BEAM CONFIGURATION e a Geos 10 Bit ABSA ABS Bits a O adan 11 33 27 ABS Bi a a diana 11 RI MBA D A A A a a a A A di ab 11 3 3 4 ABS A SB XBS BA A iii 12 3 4 STAND ALONE USE aio 12 NS NS AS sose soos rs iais baseco atosi iss osecas rosario kose ris tesisi sSti 12 4 1 BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY carne a a a n a a a e a a a a ae eiaa 12 4 2 TRA PAO O GRAPA a a doen boats rita 14 AA e A 15 6 SPECIFICATIONS scsccsccsccedecenceeseeccaccustescbecysesceusebeasoeeveicancdevad dds Sussnsendebeascesene adecetad ritos 16 T WARRANTY A cadsecsessascies cadsnceassgpccdscsienddsoscocsssssvaedsecedsccsesddsec esadsnceacsapes 17 Bi GHOSSARY A O 18 9 REVISION HISTORY A AA 19 Table of Figures Figure 1 Typical Connection Diagram cccessscccececessessaeceeeeeces
6. an the sensor window with a lightly dampened NOT wet soft cloth Microfiber is recommended Turn down the distance knob to decrease the detection range Object detected The sensor will activate the shutter each time an object is detected If using StopShot to trigger the camera increase the blanking time Tblank if less activations are desired Low batteries Replace batteries Poor battery life Replace with fresh batteries of similar age To prevent damage to the batteries from over discharging the sensor has a low battery voltage detector Old batteries can trip the low voltage safety due to the high pulsed current of this sensor If you cannot resolve a problem with your Range please contact us at support cognisys inc com We want to make sure that you are completely satisfied with our products 15 6 Specifications Specifications are intended for reference only The design may be modified to improve features or functionality without notice Specifications MIN NOM MAX UNITS Input Voltage 2 AA batteries 2 2 4 4 Vde Battery life 2 new NiMH AA s 25 Hours Output Current Sink 1 Adc Detection range 0 25 10 m Detection range 1 32 8 Ft Beam width approx at 100 cm 3 3 ft 4 4 cm Beam width approx at 400 cm 13 1 ft 11 4 cm Response Time 0 1 8 5 17 ms Max Voltage on Output Steady State 40 Vdc Operating Temperature 10 25 60 C Humid
7. be connected to the Range or any of its associated adapters connectors cables equipment Doing so could expose you to dangerously high voltages resulting in serious injury or death A CAUTION Do not use Y adapters for the camera output to connect more than three devices Some devices generate significant transients like solenoids that may damage sensitive equipment such as cameras and flashes The Range is protected from these transients but other electronics such as flashes and cameras may not be It is acceptable to use a Y adapter to connect more than one device to camera output as long as the devices are similar If you have any questions or concerns about device compatibility please contact us at support cognisys inc com 2 2 1 StopShot Connections For maximum flexibility it is recommended that the Range is connected to StopShot Connecting the Range to StopShot allows you to set up flash recharge times fire multiple flashes or cameras kick off time lapse sequences perform conditional triggering etc To connect the Range to StopShot use the included 3 5mm cable Connect one end to the jack labeled Sensor on StopShot and the other end of the cable to the StopShot jack on the Range Your camera equipment would then be attached to StopShot using a shutter interface cable sold separately See Figure 1 below for a typical StopShot connection diagram Osa OC Figure 1 Typical Connection Dia
8. gram 2 2 2 Stand Alone Connections You may also use the Range stand alone directly connected to a camera This requires a camera shutter cable sold separately See Figure 2 below for a typical stand alone connection StopShot Distance Power Camera Cognisys Inc Figure 2 Stand Alone Connection Diagram 3 Operation 3 1 Overview The Range requires no cumbersome external reflector so setup literally takes just a few seconds Simply point the Range in the direction you want to detect something A single knob adjusts how far away the sensor detects a moving object The bi color LED illuminates green when the sensor is powered and changes to red when an object is detected This corresponds to a trigger event The sensor projects an invisible focused beam of infrared light to measure distance similar to laser range finder triangulation When an object is detected at a distance equal to or less than the distance you selected using the Distance knob the Range will trigger the output either to StopShot or a camera If an object stays in the beam path and is within the distance desired the LED will remain red and the camera or StopShot will not be triggered again until the object moves out of the beam path The sensor requires two AA batteries A fresh set of NiMH batteries will last about 25hrs The detection distance is adjusted using the Distance knob on the right side of the sensor Turning the knob clockw
9. ise increases the detection distance The sensor functions well in direct sunlight However in bright sunlight or very bright ambient light the detection range will be reduced from what is experienced under very low light conditions The detection distance may need to be adjusted when the ambient light conditions change significantly If the sensor will be used to detect small objects lt 1cm across the travel path should be closer to the sensor at least 25cm one foot away but closer than 75cm 3 feet The sensor can detect objects smaller than 1 cm 0 4 provided they are moving slowly Larger objects such as birds can be detected over a much larger range 3 2 Configuring StopShot for use with the Range Sensor StopShot can be configured in either Trigger mode or Cross Beam A mode when connected to the Range sensor While the trigger mode will work fine for most applications the Cross Beam A mode is recommended The Cross Beam A mode offers some additional noise immunity which will result in less false triggers Regardless of the mode used the gain knob on StopShot should be set to a minimum when using the Range Sensor In the setup below we assume that your Range sensor and camera are connected to StopShot as shown above in Figure 1 Below we will describe how to configure StopShot to take 3 images each a second apart from each other every time the Range detects your subject In addition we will configure
10. ity Non condensing 0 85 Tripod Mount 4 20 on bottom This sensor is not waterproof care should be taken when exposed to rain or snow 16 7 Warranty Limited Warranty All products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one 1 year from the date of purchase Within this period Cognisys Inc will at its sole option repair or replace any components which fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL COGNISYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Cognisys retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a f
11. king with the Range it is important to spend a few minutes reading this user manual It won t take long honest and will ensure you get things right the first time 1 Safety Instructions WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Follow all CAUTION notices to reduce the risk of personal injury prevent damage to the StopShot module accessories and devices cameras flashes etc Failure to follow all CAUTION notices may void your warranty CAUTION may also indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in personal injury The safety alert symbol A precedes a general CAUTION or WARNING statement The electrical hazard symbol A precedes an electric shock hazard CAUTION or WARNING statement 2 Getting Started 2 1 Package contents The latest version of this manual is available at http www cognisys inc com Your Range package contains the following 1 Range Infrared Sensor 1 2 Instruction Manual on CD 1 Required Accessories Shutter Interface Switch or Shutter Cable Optional Accessories Range Cross beam cable included with purchase of two Range sensors 3 5mm 2m Patch Cable included with purchase of StopShot 2 2 Connections Range provides two methods to connect to your camera You may either connect it to StopShot or operate it in a stand alone mode A WARNING High voltage flashes should NOT
12. l heights on their way to the feeder In this shot the Range is connected to directly to the camera with a shutter interface switch In this case the camera controls the flashes via a wireless flash transmitter Pocket Wizard or the like Both flashes are controlled by the same wireless flash receiver it is also common to have flashes connected to the camera via PC cords It literally takes longer to replace the batteries in the flashes than to set up the sensor There are no reflectors transmitter receiver pairs complicated cables or difficult settings Range can be used for birds of all sizes ranging from hummingbirds up to turkeys A turkey in flight Yes they can fly It s not pretty but they can do it 13 4 2 Trail Photography Coming soon 14 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Green LED not lit No batteries Insert batteries into sensor Wrong battery polarity Make sure the and on the batteries go to the designated and in the battery holder Low batteries Replace batteries NiMH or equivalent is recommended Power switch off Turn power switch on Green LED flashes Low batteries Replace batteries LED is always red Distant object is being detected Turn down the distance knob to decrease the detection range Camera frequently triggers Sensor window is dirty Distant object is being detected Gently cle
13. seseaaeseeeeseessesaaaeseceessnssaaaeeeesesseesesaaeeeeess 5 Figure 2 Stand Alone Connection Diagram c cccccccccccsssssssscecececsssessaeseceesceesesesaeseeeessessesaeaeseeeesseesesnaaeeeeess 6 Figure 3 Cross beam Connection Diagram c cccccccccssssssssecccecessessnesecececsssesesaeseeeeecsesesaaaeseeeesesesesnaeeeeess 10 Figure 4 Bird Photography Setup sireisas aaora iaie iae EE iE a aE EEEE EEES 13 Welcome Thanks for purchasing your Range from Cognisys Inc This state of the art sensor will enable you to capture images that will only be limited by your imagination With truly ground breaking technology this easy to use device can be utilized in many ways across trails to capture images of nocturnal mammals near bird feeders to capture shots of birds in flight next to burrows so the inhabitant will take its own picture It can also be used along flyways of bats or birds that routinely pass a known spot It s also a great way of capturing candid shots at parties as folks walk through a doorway for example The Range has even been successfully employed to capture images of hummingbirds fighting in mid air The Range can be used standalone to drive your camera directly OR via the StopShot to give the photographer even more control and flexibility The choice is yours You have made a wise investment and here at Cognisys Inc we would love to see the images you create with it Before you start playing wor
14. trigger StopShot If Sensor B detects something it won t trigger In XBS B mode if Sensor B detects an object it will trigger These two modes are useful if you have both sensors deployed and want to switch between which one will currently be used 3 3 2 XBSA B This is Sensor A or B mode If either sensor detects an object it will trigger StopShot Since the infrared beam width is narrow on the sensor this mode can be used to increase the chance of triggering if the object is not aligned with one of the sensors 3 3 3 XBS A amp B Both Sensor A and Sensor B have to detect an object before triggering This is a true cross beam configuration The sensors would be set at an angle with respect to each other When something crosses both beams StopShot would trigger the camera Using this mode decreases the amount of area distance that an object would be detected If the sensors were placed at 90 degrees to each other the space in which StopShot would trigger would only be the beam width at that distance B XBS A amp B Trigger Area Sensor A 11 3 3 4 XBS A gt B XBS B gt A Use this mode if you want to trigger on an object only moving in one direction Two examples 1 Only capturing a bird entering a nest but not leaving 2 Deer leaving the feeding area but not entering great for running jumping shots This mode also has a timeout feature which can be used to only trigger on objec
15. ts that are moving at a fast enough speed If Sensor A detects something but Sensor B doesn t within the specified time StopShot won t trigger and StopShot re arms itself XBS A gt B Only trigger in this direction Sensor B SensorA 3 4 Stand alone Use The Range does not require StopShot With the appropriate shutter interface cable sold separately you can use it to directly fire your camera The sensor will trigger the camera each time it detects an object at the desired distance or closer 4 Example Setups 4 1 Bird Photography Birds like most critters appreciate free food One of the easiest ways to take outstanding pictures of birds in flight is to exchange your food for their pictures The tricky part is predicting the flight path of the bird to the feeder The goal is to provide some constraints a k a nudges to encourage the birds to follow one path in particular The easiest way to accomplish this is using a perch While this may not be effective for all feather gliders it is a good place to start Below in Figure 4 is an example setup outdoors 12 Figure 4 Bird Photography Setup The perch on the right currently occupied by a Black capped Chickadee is set about three feet away from the bird feeder with the Range set in the middle The Range will trigger the camera as birds fly from the perch to the bird feeder The sensor is mounted vertically in this setup in order to catch birds at al
16. ull refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY 17 8 Glossary Term Description Pulse Number of output pulses that a trigger output will generate Blank The blanking time is the duration where StopShot will ignore the input This may be useful to ignore second drops transients or flashes Incrm Abbreviation for increment The increment value will be added to the delay setting every time there is an input event Independent A global triggering mode where all the triggers operate independent from each other Latched When an output stays in a given state on or off ms Abbreviation for milliseconds A thousandth of a second 1 1000 seconds Pwr Off Power Off This lets you choose which trigger output will disable the sensor power The moment an event is detected the power will be turned off This is useful for eliminating red laser light from being in pictures You can choose from no outputs all of them or each individual output to cause the disabling of the power Pwr Toff Power Time Off This is the duration that the sensor power will be disabled SEQ The global configuration is set to Sequential Mode This means that the trigger configurations will follow in sequence The opposite is independent mode where they all function at the same time Sequential A global triggering mode where the triggers operate sequentially
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