Gates Underwater Products DEEP KOMODO User manual

DEEP KOMODO Housing
Setup, Use, and Care Guide

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Table of Contents
Setup, Use, and Care Guide.......................................................1
Introducing DEEP KOMODO......................................................4
Features.....................................................................................4
Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................4
Unpacking DEEP KOMODO.......................................................5
Nomenclature.............................................................................5
Required Equipment...................................................................6
1: Cautions.....................................................................................7
2: DEEP KOMODO Setup ..............................................................9
DK Housing Overview.................................................................9
DEEP KOMODO Housing Preparation .....................................11
Preparing the KOMODO Camera .............................................16
KOMODO Cables Connect.......................................................20
Camera / Camera Tray Install...................................................21
Main Shell Mating.....................................................................22
Install LCD & LCD Front Shell ..................................................23
Cable Management ..................................................................25
Mount Lens...............................................................................26
Lens Gear Drives (LGD’s).........................................................27
Lens Gear Drive (LGD) Size Reference....................................29
Functional System Check.........................................................30
RED CONTROL –a note about wireless camera control..........31
Configure SPR’s and Port.........................................................32
Mount Stackable Port Rings (SPR’s) and Port ..........................35
Changing the Port Base............................................................37
Installing the 60-80 SPR Adapter..............................................39
Water Alarm (Optional).............................................................40
Seal Check...............................................................................41
Final Checks.............................................................................41
3: DK Operation............................................................................42
Right Side Controls...................................................................42
Left Side GCC Control..............................................................42
Top Controls.............................................................................43
Rear Controls ...........................................................................44
Bouyancy / Trim........................................................................46
Adjustable Handles...................................................................47
Port Options..............................................................................48
Lanyard and Light Mounting (Optional).....................................50
Lighting Systems (optional).......................................................51
Travel / Transport .....................................................................51
4: DEEP KOMODO Maintenance .................................................52
5: Customer Support.....................................................................53

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Introducing DEEP KOMODO
Congratulations on owning a new Gates product: the DEEP KOMODO (DK) housing.
You’ve selected a product that will provide years of value and reliable service. We
designed DK specifically as a professional action underwater rig for cinema, natural
history, surf and research applications.
Please read through this entire guide to learn about DK so you can get the most out of
this imaging tool. In this section, we’ll introduce you to the features of DK so you can get
started.
Features
DK has several key features:
✓Lens flexibility. DK can accommodate a variety of DSLR, mirrorless, and compact
cinema lenses with no change to control locations. Focus, Iris, Zoom remain in the
same location regardless of optics used.
✓Compact and Travelable.DK is compact and can fit into a carry-on size case for
travel.
✓Built In Monitor. DK incorporates an integrated 5” LCD that can be quickly removed
for topside use.
✓Gates COMMAND / CONTROL module for full iris control, menu access and 4
assignable buttons.
Warranty Disclaimer
DK is a tool that, like any tool, requires knowledge and understanding to be effective.
Your responsibility is to learn the proper setup, use and care of DK. Because we can
only provide you with the information necessary to do so, Gates does not warrant the
contents of your housing (e.g. your camera and lenses) under any circumstance.
We warrant DK as an image acquisition tool for a period of 2 years. The Seal Check unit
is warranted for 1 year. Optics (Dome and Flat ports) are warranted for a period of 1
year or 100 hours salt water contact, whichever comes first.
Gates does not warrant optical performance or image quality.
If you have any questions about the setup, use and care of DK, contact Gates directly.
Details are in section 6.

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Unpacking DEEP KOMODO
After you remove DK from its shipping container, carefully inspect it for missing parts or
damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you discover any discrepancies,
contact Gates or your dealer immediately for assistance.
Standard Parts
✓DK Housing
✓LCD Power and SDI cables
✓Lens Gear Set
✓Seal Check Lite system
✓Tool Kit / Spare Kit with case
✓Woven Carry Handle Lanyard
Optional Parts
✓Stackable Port Rings (SPR) for
your choice lens*
✓Port(s) of choice (Dome or Flat in
either glass or acrylic material) and
shade*
✓Light System
✓Water alarm
✓Carry Case
✓HD-SDI surface feed bulkhead
connector and cable
✓Trim Weights
✓Port Cleaner
* Necessary for operation
Nomenclature
In this Setup, Use and Care Guide for DK, the following terms are used:
✓KOMODO is the camera body style from RED DIGITAL CINEMA. At this writing
there is a single KOMODO version available.

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Required Equipment
The required camera and accessory equipment for DK is:
✓LCD
•ATOMOS SHINOBI SDI OR •SMALLHD 503 Ultrabright
✓Camera
•RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO.
✓Battery (x2)
•Sony NP-F970
•HEDBOX RP-NPF970
•Equivalent L-Series battery of dimensions:
▪2.34H x 1.5W x 2.19D in (Max Depth)
▪59H x 38.1W x 55D mm (Max Depth)
✓Lenses
•DSLR
•Mirrorless
•Compact Cinema / PL Mount
•Max Lens Envelope:
▪SPR60 Port Rings
oMax lens overall OD: 5.6 in / 142mm
oMax lens gear OD: 4.25 in / 108 mm / 136 Teeth
oMin lens gear OD: 3.1 in / 79 mm / 100 Teeth
▪SPR80 or PR80 Port Rings
oMax lens overall OD: 7.5 in / 190mm
oMax / Min gear OD: same as above.
✓Camera Setup (optional)
•RED CONTROL app (via WiFi)

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1: Cautions
✓SEAL CHECK VACUUM. In a later part of this
manual, Seal Check Lite will be introduced for
verifying seal integrity before diving. You will
learn that the vacuum draw on DK should be
about 100 millibars. This is enough to verify
seal integrity.
✓KOMODO CAMERA FAN. Set the camera fan
to ‘Adaptive’
MENU →SYSTEM SETTINGS →FAN
CONTROL →ADAPTIVE
This setting allows the KOMODO camera to
maintain a calibrated sensor temperature for
optimal image quality. Refer to the KOMODO Operations Guide.
Do not block any ventilation openings or obstruct cooling fan airflow. The intake is on
the right side of the camera, and the exhaust is on the left.
Set to ‘ADAPTIVE’.

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✓CAMERA TRANSPORT INSIDE HOUSING. You can transport a securely mounted
camera inside DK IF the system is in your possession and without abusive handling.
DO NOT transport a camera inside DK for shipping or checked baggage as forceful
and abusive handling can cause damage to both camera and housing.
✓USER RESPONSIBILITY. This Setup, Use and Care guide contains important
detailed procedures for setup and use of DK. It is the user’s responsibility to read,
understand and employ these procedures. Failure to do so can result in poor or non-
operation of DK and may void your warranty.
Contact Gates if you have questions about this manual or using DK.

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2: DEEP KOMODO Setup
DK Housing Overview
DK has many features with which you will become familiar.
KOMODO display view
window with full
pushbutton controls.
Adjustable Handle Grips.
Stackable Port Rings.
Locking, with simple 90
degree bayonet mount.
Bayonet mount Dome
Port (shown) or Flat Port.
Mechanical lens control.
Map to Focus / Iris /
Zoom.
Tactile Record Control.
Port Base. 60 and 80
series sizes are available
for DEEP KOMODO.

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Gates COMMAND / CONTROL
Module. Direct Iris, ISO and
Shutter authority. 4
Assignables and Status
Display.
Bulkhead Adapter (x2) for
optional surface control /
video feed cables.
Master Power Switch.
LCD Touchscreen
Controls (SHINOBI SDI
shown).
Angled, rear view LCD.
Seal Check Fitting.

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DEEP KOMODO Housing Preparation
✓Handle Grips Install.
Four screws secure the Handle Grips to
DK. You can locate the Handle Grips in
several different positions forward / aft
on the housing.
✓Port Removal. Disengage the Port by
rotating 90 degrees in the direction
shown. Gently pull the Port away from
the Port Ring(s)
1
2
TIP: Consistent
lubrication of the Port
and SPR o-rings
allow easy rotation.
Rotate the port 90 degrees as
shown, then gently pull forward to
remove.
Pro Action Shown

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✓Stackable Port Ring (SPR). Remove the SPR’s one at a time or as a group. The
lock pin is shown below in the locked and release position.
✓With the SPR’s unlocked, rotate 90 degrees and separate.
Lock position
Release position.
1
2
Pro Action Shown

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✓Shell Latches. Release 3 locking latches. One on top, 2 on the either side.
✓Separate the two main shells. They will slide apart.
Release 3 Latches.

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✓Release Remove Camera Tray. Release the lock arm counter-clockwise as shown,
and the camera tray will slide away to the rear.
Lock arm release.

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✓Seperate LCD Front Shell. Use the 3/16 ball driver in the Took Kit to loosen 4
corner screws, as shown. (These are captive screws and do not remove.)

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Preparing the KOMODO Camera
✓GCC Communications. KOMODO camera requires specific settings within the
menu for operation with the COMMAND / CONTROL Module.
BAUD RATE. MENU →COMMUNICATION →SERIAL →BAUD →1000000
IP ADDRESS. MENU →COMMUNICATION →SERIAL →IP ADDRESS →
169.254.1.1 (This is the camera default).
Record Trigger. DK provides a convenient thumb tip record trigger with a positive
tactile feedback. KOMODO requires no special setup for this feature.
NOTE: KOMODO firmware changes on a regular basis to provide increased
functionality, and may affect these particular setup instructions.
✓Camera Fan. Set the camera fan to
‘Adaptive’:
MENU →SYSTEM SETTINGS →FAN
CONTROL →ADAPTIVE
This setting allows the KOMODO camera to
maintain a calibrated sensor temperature for
optimal image quality. Refer to the KOMODO
Operations Guide.
NOTE: Do not block any ventilation openings or
obstruct cooling fan airflow The intake is in the
front just below the lens, and the exhaust on the
top of the camera.

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✓Menu Overlay. KOMODO camera provides menu overlay via the SDI output.
MENU→MONITORING →SDI.
✓Overlay Items. Turn on any SDI overlay items you plan to use.
✓WIFI. If you are not using RED CONTROL App, turn off WIFI.
MENU →COMMUNICATON →WIFI
✓Camera Basics. The KOMODO camera must be stripped down to the bare body, as
shown. A lens adapter (e.g. RF to EF, RF to PL) is OK.
✓Power Switch. KOMODO power switch must be in the ‘on’ position to auto-boot in
the DEEP KOMODO system.
Turn on KOMODO power switch.
If not using RED
CONTROL app,
disable WIFI.

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Preparing the SmallHD 503 Ultrabright LCD
✓Auto boot. Setup the 503UB LCD to boot when power is present at the rear
connector.
MENU →POWER →AUTO RECOVER →ON
✓Pages.Refer to the 503UB User Guide for details on the ‘Pages’ feature. The LCD
will boot into a default page that must be set, as follows:
* With the LCD on, navigate to the ‘page’ you wish to use in DEEP KOMODO.
* Turn off the LCD via the POWER button. Then power back on. This ‘sets’ this
page as default for any auto boot.

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Camera / Battery Installation
Details of the RED camera install are shown in the following images.
✓Mate camera to Camera Tray, then tighten the wing screw to secure in place.
✓Install Batteries. Mate and lock batteries into place as shown.
2
Mate the camera to the
camera tray, and secure
with the wing screw.
1
Press battery in and
slide down for a
positive lock.

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KOMODO Cables Connect
At this point several connections between KOMODO and Camera Tray are required.
✓Power. The power cable will connect on the right rear PWR input on KOMODO.
✓Communications. Similarly, the communications cable will connect to lower left
rear of KOMODO, the EXT port. This connection provides both GCC and record
trigger inputs.
Communications Cable will
connect here.
Power Cable will connect here.