Ikelite DS232 User manual

DS232 Strobe with Video Light
Product Numbers 40232US • 40232EU • 40232AU • 40232UK • 40232X

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About this Product
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please visit ikelite.com to register your product to
receive information on any updates, notices, or recalls pertaining to
your equipment.
Included in the Box
• DS232 Strobe Front # 40232X
• Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack # 40066BK (installed)
• Battery Pack Cover # 0591.4
• Smart Charger for NiMH Battery Pack # 0083.92 US / 0083.93
European / 0083.94 United Kingdom / 0083.95 Australian
• 1” Ball Mount # 4081.4 (installed)
• Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.7 (installed)

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Important Notices
»DO NOT lubricate or remove the battery pack o-ring.
»DO NOT use lubricants, cleaners, or any chemical on the
o-ring or battery pack.
»The battery pack is NOT waterproof when removed from the
strobe front.
»NEVER use, ship, or travel with a water damaged battery pack.
Use of a water damaged battery pack is a safety risk and can
cause damage to the strobe electronics.
»Store strobe front and battery pack in a cool, dry location
when not in use. DO NOT expose the battery pack to excessive
heat above 45ºC or excessive cold below -15ºC.
»DO NOT discard, crush, or incinerate. Check local rules and
regulations on electronic waste disposal and use an approved
recycling facility.
»DO NOT leave the video light on for extended periods of time
above water.
»The bulkhead on this strobe is hard anodized aluminum (black
in color). Older sync cords and converters feature nickel
plated brass components (silver in color). When attaching
a silver colored plug to this bulkhead, the connectors must
be detached and properly cleaned after each day of diving to
prevent seizing of components.

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Contents
About this Product 2
Included in the Box 2
Important Notices 3
Getting to Know Your Strobe 6
Setting Up Your Strobe 8
Removing the Battery Pack 8
Charging the Battery Pack 8
Attaching the Battery Pack 10
Using a Diffuser 11
Choosing an Arm System 11
Attaching a Sync Connector 11
Using Your Strobe 13
Turning the Strobe On 13
Checking Battery Level 14
Using the Exposure Switch 15
Positioning the Strobe 16
Firing the Strobe 16
Rapid Firing 16
Maintenance 17
Post-Dive 17
Travel and Storage 17
Learning about Underwater Photography 18
Troubleshooting 18
Limited Warranty 20
Service and Repairs 20
Contact Us 21

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Getting to Know Your Strobe
Batt
w/Lite
Off
On
On
w/Lite
TTL
Full
Fuel
Guage
Ready Light
3
2
1
-2
-3
-4
-1
SOS
Battery
Pack
Flashtube
Reector
Video
Light
BulkheadMount

Toggle Lock
BACK
Mount
TTL Full
-2
-1
-3
-4
Re
ady Light
Fuel
Gauge
3
2
1
SOS
Batt
w/Lite
Off
On
On
w/Lite
SIDE
Exposure Switch
Fuel
Gauge
Ready
Light
Power
Switch
Switch
Lock
Video
Light

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Setting Up Your Strobe
Removing the Battery Pack
»The battery pack is NOT waterproof when detached from the
strobe front.
»Do not remove or lubricate the battery pack o-ring.
1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF position and place the strobe
face down on a at surface.
2. Slide the toggle lock out and ip up.
3. Rotate the toggle lock counter-clockwise 90 degrees.
4. Remove the Battery Pack from the strobe front.
OPEN
UNLOCK
Charging the Battery Pack
»Use only a compatible Smart Charger for NiMH Battery Packs.
Do not attempt to charge the pack with other chargers. Use
of an incompatible charger is a safety risk and may cause
irreparable damage to the pack.
»Operation of this charger with battery packs other than those
intended is dangerous and could result in damage to the
battery pack or charger.

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»To extend the lifetime of the pack, avoid fully discharging the
battery pack.
»If the battery pack is nearly depleted, we recommend charging
to approximately 50% prior to long-term storage.
»When storing for extended periods of time, cycle the battery
pack by discharging and charging at least once every six (6)
months. Failure to cycle the pack will reduce the capacity of
the battery pack over time.
»Approximately 20-40% of the battery pack capacity will drain
when left idle for a month. The lost capacity will typically be
recovered after two or three charge/discharge cycles. Lost
capacity may not be recoverable if the battery pack is stored
for over 6 months without cycling.
»Do not recharge a fully charged battery pack.
»Disconnect the charger from the battery pack and outlet when
not in use.
»This charger is for indoor use only in dry locations. Keep the
charger away from re and other sources of heat.
»Battery pack and charger contain no user-serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to open these products. Replace if damaged.
Charge the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Operating and storage
temperature is 5ºC/41ºF to 30ºC/86ºF. Never leave the battery pack
unattended while charging.
The charging indicator LED on the front of the smart charger indicates
the charge cycle. The indicatory may take a few seconds after
plugging into a battery pack to reect the current charge state.

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GREEN
The charging indicator LED on the front of the charger glows green
when the charger is plugged into a power source and when the pack
is fully charged. When glowing green the charger is in trickle charge
mode.
RED
The charging indicator LED glows red when charging the pack. Typical
charge time is 4 hours.
RED/GREEN ALTERNATING
The charging indicator LED alternates red and green lights when
attempting to pulse charge a deeply depleted battery pack up to a
usable voltage. If the charger does not switch to a solid red light within
a few minutes it is time to replace the battery pack.
Attaching the Battery Pack
»Never attach a water damaged battery pack to a strobe. Use of
a water damaged battery pack is a safety risk and can cause
damage to the strobe electronics.
»Do not lubricate the battery pack o-ring.
1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF Position and place the strobe
face down on a at surface.
2. Check that the o-ring is in place and that the sealing surfaces are
clean. Do not lubricate the o-ring.
3. Place the toggle lock in the open position by sliding out, ipping up,
and rotating 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
4. Align the battery pack with the front of the strobe. The switches on
the side of the strobe and battery pack will line up when properly
oriented.
5. Press the battery pack down gently but rmly until it is ush with
the strobe front.