Gossen MetraWatt DIGISKY User manual

DIGISKY
User Manual (Short Version)
07.11.2010
Please check the scope of supply.
Contact your supplier if any part is missing.
DIGISKY
Rechargeable battery V070A
Power supply and interface cable USB
Carrying strap
CD-ROM (includes User Manual)
User Manual (Short Version)
Warranty card (only in Germany)
–prepared from your supplier
Content
Page
Preparation
2
Equipment views
3
Measuring mode
4
Selection of functions
4
Continuos light
5
Flash light
6
Movie
7
Measuring values
8
Movie
8
Menue
9
FCC & IC (USA)
10
Warning notes
10
Basic Information
Instruction Manual
Preparation of exposure meter
and ground funtions
Please read primarilly
the user instructions
on CD-ROM.
This document is a preliminary version to apply for FCC- and IC Certification. Changes made in the final version will not affect
relevant matters for certifications.

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Insertion and charging of rechargeable battery
DIGISKY is working with an equipment specific rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. Please use the rechargeable battery V070A
and the USB charger, included in scope of delivery of DIGISKY.
To insert the rechargeable battery a crosstip screwdriver
No. 1 is required
Wait until the measuring equipment is switched off.
Use a crosstip screwdriver to unlock the battery case cover on
equipment rear side and move off downwards.
Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery case as shown in
the picture. Observe polarity „+“ und „-„. Close the cover of
battery case and lock it with the screw.
Connect the cable first to USB port of measurement equipment.
Then put the power plug into the wall socket.
The charge process is also possible via USB port of your PC.
Therefor remove the power plug and connect the USB jack with
your PC.
During charging process the charge display flashes red, after
finish of charging process the colour changes to green.
To protect the rechargeable battery and for a long operating
life the charging process should not be longer than 24 hours
without interruption.
Pictures

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Equipment views
Retractable
diffuser
Light measurement
Spherical diffuser
Functional LED
General view of all
measuring values
and functions
Memory and analysis
of measuring values
Ring controller
Socket to connect
flash syncron cable
des
Blitzsynchronkabels
Fitting of
carrying strap
USB interface for battery
charge or data transfer
Measuring cell for object
measurement
measurementmemeasur
ement
Light measurement
Plan diffuser
Object measurement
Menu button
Measurement
button
User
Studio
Outdoor
Repro
Movie
Head
Spherical
Plan
Object
ISO
Measuring
function
Measuring
values
Measuring
diviation
EV
Mem
Cor.
Accu

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Selection continuous light –flash light
press Menu button
select function
Measuring modes
Light measurement spherical
Light measurement plan
Object measurement
Error! –no measuring mode
selected
Selection flashlight radio –select groups
press Menu button
select function
Switch off
Idle Mode

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Continuous light
use ring controller
set preselection
for
time and diaphragm
use ring controller
set desired value
press measuring button
take measurement

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Flash light
use ring controller
select desired
synchronous time
Radio
use ring controller
select desired group
press measuring button
take measurement
NonCord
Approximately 45 seconds ready to start
measurement
Cord
Synchronous cable –flash will be triggered
Radio
Radio module –flash will be triggered

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Memory of measuring values
Movie
EV-Analog display
Illuminance
Light density
Measuring value
diaphragm
Cycle
diaphragm
Number
of starts
press
measuring
button
to take
measurement
Set configurations
in main menu

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Main Menue
press Menu button
long
select menu
use ring controller
select user
select configuration
use ring controller
press measuring button
confirm
select submenu
press Menu button
finish menu
select value

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FCC & IC
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Conditions of
Operations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
15.105
Class B digital device
or peripheral
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.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
15.105
Class A digital device
or peripheral
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Warning notes
Promptly switch-off the exposure meter in case of malfunction.
In case of formation of smoke or unusual smell, caused by measurement equipment or line adapter, the line
adapter should promptly be disconnected from electric circuit and the rechargeable battery should be
removed to avoid sparking a fire. Continuous operation of measurement equipment or line adapter during
disturbances as mentioned above can result to severe injury. For fault recovery please contact your speciality
retailer or Gossen-Service. Before the measurement equipment is passed or sent for repair, please take sure
that the rechargeable battery is removed.
!!
Documentations displayed as pdf-file
Installation of Adope Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC is required to display the documentations as pdf-file.
If required install the software from the attached CD-ROM
This symbol suggests, this product must be disposed separately
Consumers in Europe must keep in mind:
This product must be disposed separately at a appropriate collecting
point. Disposal with household waste is forbidden.
For further information contact your speciality retailer or the local
responsible authority for waste disposal

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Do not use the measurement equipment nearby flammable gases.
Never start running electronic devices nearby flammable gases because of danger of explosion and fire.
Do not put the carrying strap around a child’s neck.
When putting the carrying strap around a child’s neck risk of strangulation is given.
Retain the measurement equipment out of reach of children.
Measuring equipment and accessories includes swallowable parts. To avoid swallow keep these parts (such as covers of
equipment cases) away from children. Risk of asphyxia is given.
Only use suitable cables.
For connection to external equipment only use Original-Gossen-cables included in scope of supply or are available for
replacement. Using other cables Gossen assumes no liability.
Do not disassemble the measurement equipment.
Never touch internal parts of the casing to avoid harming yourself. Do not make reparations yourself.
Reparations must be made by trained specialist personnel only. If the casing of the measurement equipment
will be damaged, caused by fall or external influence, remove the rechargeable battery or the line adapter
and contact your speciality retailer or Gossen-Service for repairing.
Avoid any contact with liquid crystals.
Damage of the display (for exampel by breakage) may cause to harm yourself with cullet as well as
discharge of liquid crystals. Please take sure to avoid contact of skin, eyes and mouth with the liquid crystals.

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Subject to modifications
Gossen Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik GmbH
Lina-Ammon-Str.22
D-90471 Nürnberg
Fon: +49 911 / 8602-181
Fax: +49 911 / 8602-142
http://www.gossen-photo.de