PSL-C / PSL-N / PSL-R PowerSlave Transmitter / Receiver INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Impact. Congratulations on the purchase of your Impact PowerSlave Transmitter for Canon / Nikon with Wake-Up feature. This 2.4 GHz wireless system opens up a new world of options for beginners and advanced users alike who wish to trigger their devices from a distance. This product is especially useful for those who want to trigger their flash inside an Impact Quikbox or other softboxes using a radio signal, eliminating the need for line-of-sight wireless connections.
Key Features 4 • Sixteen user-selectable channels: Multiple channels allow you to change your transmitter/receiver settings to avoid interference from other wireless remotes. • Flash wake up: Allows the user to wake a flash device after it has entered sleep mode by half pressing the shutter release button.
Precautions • Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place. • There are no user-serviceable parts inside the devices. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification. • Do not operate the Impact PowerSlave units in the presence of flammable gas or vapors. • Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Keep out of reach of children.
Overview PowerSlave Transmitter 1. 2. 3. 4. Indicator/Confirmation Light Test Button/Shutter Release Hot Shoe On/Off Switch 5. 6. 7.
Overview (Continued) PowerSlave Receiver 1. 2. 3. 4. Indicator/Confirmation Light On/Off Switch Channel Selector Switches Hot Shoe 5. 6. 7. 8. Cold Shoe Battery Compartment 1/4”-20 Light-stand Mount 2.
Contents Include PSL-C / PSL-N 1. 2. Dedicated transmitter specific for 5. 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm sync cable Canon or Nikon hot-shoe mount 6. Elastic light stand cold-shoe Receiver with 1/4”-20 light stand mount socket and universal shoe mount 7. 1 × 23A 12-volt alkaline battery 3. 2.5 mm to PC sync cable 8. 2 × AAA batteries 4. 2.
Contents Include (Continued) PSL-R 1. Receiver with 1/4”-20 stand 4. Elastic light stand cold-shoe mount 5. 2 × AAA batteries socket 2. 2.5 mm to 1/4” monoplug sync cable 3. 2.5 mm to 3.
Compatible Devices We recommend that you use a fully manual-controlled flash with this device. Since the PowerSlave does not transmit TTL settings, the power output must be set manually. The PowerSlave is compatible with most cameras, flash units, and studio lights. However, for flash wake-up functionality, the camera, flash, and PowerSlave transmitter must be compatible.
Battery Installation Before You Begin The Impact PowerSlave system transmitter requires one 23A 12-volt alkaline battery (included). The receiver requires two AAA batteries (included). To install the batteries: 1. Turn all devices off. 2. Loosen the shoe locking wheel, and remove the battery compartment door from the back of the unit. 3. In each unit, insert the required batteries in the battery compartment. Be sure they are installed using the correct polarity as indicated inside the compartment. 4.
LED Indicator Lights The PowerSlave transmitter and receiver each contain an LED indicator light. The lights display their device status slightly differently.
Connecting the Transmitter to the Camera Connecting to a Hot Shoe 1. Turn off all devices. 2. Slide the transmitter’s hot-shoe foot into your camera’s hot shoe. 3. Turn the locking wheel to secure the transmitter to the camera.
Mounting the Receiver on a Light Stand The receiver has a 1/4”-20 threaded socket for secure mounting to compatible light stands. 1. Turn the device over a compatible threaded light stand stud until tight. NOTE: An umbrella bracket with an adjustable flash shoe is available separately. Connecting the Receiver to a Flash To a Hot-Shoe Flash 14 1. Slide the flash’s hot-shoe foot into the receiver’s hot shoe. 2. Tighten the locking ring to secure the devices. 3.
Mounting the Receiver to a Studio Flash To a Studio Flash 1. Use the adjustable elastic light stand cold-shoe mount to secure the receiver to a studio flash or stand. The receiver fits into its cold-shoe mount. 2. Using the included 2.5 mm to 1/4” monoplug sync cable, or the 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm sync cable, connect the receiver to the studio flash. Make sure that both the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel.
Mounting the receiver to the Impact Quickbox The following instructions are for mounting the PowerSlave receiver to the Quickbox. For more information about Impact’s Quickbox and the Speed Ring Flash Bracket, refer to the user manuals included with those products. Preparing the Speed Ring Flash Bracket 16 1. Slightly loosen the bottom thumb screw. 2. Hold the thumbscrew and the three washers in place while unscrewing and removing the cold shoe from the bracket. 3.
Mounting the receiver to the Impact Quickbox (Continued) Note: Depending on the height of the receiver and/or flash head, the three disc-shaped washers located under the cold shoe are removable to create an optimal fit for the receiver and flash assembly. 4. Fasten the flash head directly onto the cold shoe of the receiver. 5. Adjust the height of the bracket by loosening the side adjustment thumb screw and moving the bracket so that the flash is centered in the opening.
Wirelessly Triggering Your Hot-Shoe Flash 1. With the device turned off, connect the transmitter to the camera (see setup instructions in “Connecting the Transmitter to the Camera” on pg. 13). 2. With the hot-shoe flash turned off, connect the flash to the receiver. Tighten the flash’s locking lever to secure the devices. 3. Mount the connected receiver and flash to a light stand or secure it into the desired position. 4. Synchronize the channels on the transmitter and receiving devicest. 5.
Wake-Up Feature 3. Synchronize the channels on the transmitter and receiver. See channel selection instructions on page 12. 4. Turn on the camera, transmitter, receiver, and studio flash. 5. Press the shutter release button on the camera or the test button on the transmitter to trigger the flash. NOTE: A household male to 1/4” female adapter is available separately. Wake-Up Feature Some devices will enter sleep mode after a period of inactivity.
Using as a Camera Trigger Triggering Your Camera Connecting the receiver to the camera 1. Turn off all devices. 2. Slide the receiver’s cold-shoe foot into the camera’s hot shoe. 3. Tighten the locking ring to secure the devices. 4. Connect the devices with the appropriate shutter release cable (not included). Insert the 2.5 mm sync cable into the receiver’s output, and the other end into the camera’s shutter release port. 5. Synchronize the channels on the transmitter and receiver. 6.
Using as a Camera Trigger (Continued) Wireless Bulb Mode (Long Exposure): 1. Turn off all devices. 2. Connect the receiver to the camera using the appropriate shutter release cable. 3. Synchronize the channels on the transmitter and receiver. 4. Turn on the transmitter, receiver, and camera. 5. Set the camera to Bulb mode. 6. Half-press the Test/Shutter Release button on the transmitter to autofocus the camera. The camera and lens must be set to auto-focus for this function to work. 7.
Specifications Specifications 22 Frequency 2.4 GHz Number of channels 16 Receiver connections 2.5 mm output sync port Operating range Up to 150’ (50 m) Sync Speed Up to 1/200s Transmitter dimensions 2.7” x 1.8” x 1.2” (6.8 x 4.5 x 3 cm) Receiver dimensions 3.1” x 1.4” x 1.4” (7.8 x 3.5 x 3.6 cm) Transmitter Weight 1.7 oz. (48 g) Receiver Weight 2.1 oz.
Troubleshooting • Make sure that all devices are set to the same channel. • If your first choice of channel doesn’t work due to interference, try different channels until you find one that works. • Make sure that all cables are installed correctly. • Make sure that the power source for each device is properly installed and carrying a sufficient charge. Weak batteries can reduce the distance over which a transmission works.
One-Year Limited Warranty This IMPACT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
