Gates Z3 Housing User manual

Z3 Housing
Setup, Use, and Care Guide

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Copyright 2020, Gates Underwater Products, Inc.
This manual and current revision is available in 8.5 x 11 size and full color at
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Gates Underwater Products, Inc.
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Poway, California 92064 USA
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Table of Contents
Features.....................................................................................4
Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................4
Unpacking Z3 .............................................................................5
Required Equipment...................................................................6
1: Cautions.....................................................................................7
2: Z3 Setup.....................................................................................8
Z3 Housing Overview .................................................................8
Z3 Housing Preparation............................................................10
Preparing the Z-CAM Camera..................................................15
Preparing the SmallHD 503 Ultrabright LCD.............................16
Camera / Battery Installation.....................................................18
Z-CAM Cables Connect............................................................19
Camera / Camera Tray Install...................................................20
Main Shell Mating.....................................................................21
Install LCD & LCD Front Shell ..................................................22
Cable Management ..................................................................25
Mount Lens...............................................................................26
Lens Gear Drives (LGD’s).........................................................27
Lens Gear Drive (LGD) Size Reference....................................29
Functional System Check.........................................................30
Z-Camera App –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: Z3 Operation.............................................................................42
Right Side Controls...................................................................42
Left Side FUNCTION & GCC Control........................................42
Top Controls.............................................................................43
Rear Controls ...........................................................................44
Buoyancy / Trim........................................................................46
Adjustable Handles...................................................................47
Port Options..............................................................................48
Lanyard and Light Mounting (Optional).....................................50
Lighting Systems (optional).......................................................51
Travel / Transport .....................................................................51
4: Z3 Maintenance........................................................................52
Housing Care and Maintenance................................................52
5: Customer Support.....................................................................53

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Introducing Z3
Congratulations on owning a new Gates product: the Z3 housing. You’ve selected a
product that will provide years of value and reliable service. We designed Z3 specifically
as a professional action underwater rig for cinema, natural history, surf and research
applications.
Please read through this entire guide to learn about Z3 so you can get the most out of
this imaging tool. In this section, we’ll introduce you to the features of Z3 so you can get
started.
Features
Z3 has several key features:
✓Lens flexibility. Z3 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.Z3 is compact and can fit into a carry-on size case for
travel.
✓Built In Monitor. Z3 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
Z3 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 Z3. 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 Z3 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. Electronics, cables and
connectors for 1 year. You can find full warranty details on Gates website
Gates does not warrant optical performance or image quality.
If you have any questions about the setup, use and care of Z3, contact Gates directly.
Details are in section 5.

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Unpacking Z3
After you remove Z3 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
✓Z3 Housing
✓LCD Power and HDMI cables
✓Lens Gear Drive set
✓Seal Check Lite system
✓Tool Kit / Spare Kit
✓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 Z3, the following terms are used:
✓Z-CAM is the camera body style from Z-CAM Company. At this writing there are
three Z-CAM models compatble with Z3 Housing:
* E2-S6 (Super 35 6K)
* E2-F6 (Full frame 6K)
* E2-F8 (Full frame 8K)