Pentax Time-Lapse Package - Manuals

Page 3 - Overview

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 3 1/5/2007 Overview The Time-Lapse Package is a complete system for documenting construction projects, animal behavior monitoring, analyzing environmental changes, or other long-term outdoor photographic tasks. Quick Start 1. Reconnect the two-pin Red ...

Page 4 - Configuring the DigiSnap; Connecting to a terminal

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 4 1/5/2007 Configuring the DigiSnap Now that you’ve verified that things are working, you may want to configure the DigiSnap for your particular application. The first time you do this can be trying, but once you’ve gone through the process once, it’ll...

Page 5 - System Components; Digital Camera

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 5 1/5/2007 Zoom in for details… System Components Digital Camera The Time-Lapse Package can be used with a wide range of cameras, from point & shoot, to SLR’s. Most customers prefer that we supply the camera, and this is our preference as well, but...

Page 7 - Enclosure

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 7 1/5/2007 Enclosure The housing uses a very strong molded fiberglass construction. Gaskets make the unit airtight and water tight, and stainless steel hardware further eliminate any concern for corrosion. The door is hinged, and quickly removable. The...

Page 8 - Mechanical Package

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 8 1/5/2007 Mechanical Package We can also provide the enclosure with mounting hardware. This package includes the external mounting bars as well as an internal stainless steel mounting plate with right angle bracket, desiccant pack, felt and tools, for...

Page 9 - Camera Mount

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 9 1/5/2007 Camera Mount The camera is mounted on a high quality tilting head, with a quick release plate. You can easily remove and re-install the camera, without having to re-align it! Of course a quick release head may not give you perfect pixel alig...

Page 10 - Solar Charger; Battery Converter

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 10 1/5/2007 Solar Charger While many solar panels can be connected directly to Lead Acid batteries, LiPoly batteries must be charged carefully, monitoring the voltage and temperature. Harbortronics has developed a custom charger to adapt the solar pane...

Page 11 - Base Package

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 11 1/5/2007 Base Package Another available package is a minimum configuration for long term time-lapse photography. In additional to the mechanical items of the previous assemblies, all electronics (the battery pack, battery converter, and the camera c...

Page 12 - Standard Package

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 12 1/5/2007 Standard Package This is the normally recommended package, comprising everything required to perform unlimited duration time-lapse photography in the field. All of the above subassemblies are included. The retail price for this package is U...

Page 13 - Battery Life Estimates; Number of days battery will last

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 13 1/5/2007 Battery Life Estimates We have made some very detailed measurements of the battery current, when powering the Battery Converter, the DigiSnap 2100 controller, and the K110D camera. Given this current vs time profile when taking pictures, we...

Page 14 - Specifications

Time-Lapse Package Revision D Harbortronics LLC 14 1/5/2007 Specifications Standard Package [Includes all items described above] Weight 16 lbs Housing Dimensions 12” wide, 8” tall, 7” Deep Overall Dimensions 16” wide, 13” tall, 11” Deep Shipping Dimensions 18” x 15” x 13”, 21 lbs Price as shown US $...