VAAWFTV6Wireless Flash Transceiver

1 27/11/2013 15:50 Table of Contents 1. Getting to know Cactus V6 2. Caution and Warnings 3. Major Specifications 4. Package Content 5. Nomenclature 6. LCD Panel 7. Compatibility 8. Multi System Shoe 9. Setting up V6 for the first time 10. Flash Profiles: Choosing, Learning and Copying 11. Flash Triggering 12. Remote Manual Power Control 13. Camera Shutter Release 14. Advanced Operation 15. Personalizing the V6 16. Frequency Self Tune 17. LED Signal Guide 18. USB Connection 19. Working with Cactus Gears 20. Optional Accessories 21. Troubleshooting 22. Notices 23. Warranty 1. Getting to know Cactus V6 Thank you for purchasing Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6. The Cactus V6 is a multi-functional wireless flash transceiver that allows you to command your flash of different brands off camera with remote power control. You can position your lights at any angle, direction and distance – the possibilities are endless! 1.1 Special Features ‐ Wireless Manual Power Control to a list of current and previous Canon and Nikon flashes; ‐ Flash Profile Learning for Analogue-TTL flashes; ‐ Full manipulation of power levels to 1/10, 1/3, 1/2 EV stops; ‐ LoPower Mode fires flash for extremely short duration of time ‐ Absolute Power Mode benchmarks power output of different flash models to same light 2 27/11/2013 15:50 intensity; ‐ TTL pass-through with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Fujifilm via one single unit. ‐ Built-in Optical Trigger enabling pre-flash triggering; ‐ Group Control up to 4 groups; ‐ Relay Mode triggers camera shutter and flash in sync; ‐ Delay Timer configurable from 1ms to 10 seconds; ‐ Mini-USB port for optional power supply and firmware update; 1.2 Cactus V6 – Core Concept Like human, every flash has its own fingerprint which we call a Flash Profile. By pre-installing the Flash Profile in the V6 system, it is capable of controlling power of various flash models wirelessly. We have included more than 20 Flash Profiles of the most popular Canon and Nikon models. With this unique feature, photographer could remotely control flash power of various flash models, even of different brands! (We will include more flash profiles in later firmware updates.) For flash models that have not been included in the profile list,V6 could still work with it by learning its Flash Profile. Check section 7.1.2 for the eligibility of flash models that work with V6. Be it built-in or obtained from the learning program, the Flash Profile stored in V6 could virtually commands the flash to produce ANY power level within the maximum output, even exceeds what the flash menu allows you to do: 1. Finer increment scales: V6 could adjust the power level of flash to 1/10 EV step, a much finer increment level than the flash menu itself allows (see Section 12.3 for setting up EV stop). 2. Extremely short firing time: In LoPower mode, V6 can fire flashes for a very short duration of time at extremely low power level (roughly equal to 1/256), beyond the standard flash power range. (see Section 12.4 for enabling LoPower output). 3. Benchmark light intensity output in different flashes: V6 benchmarks the light intensity output of different flash models in your set up and command them to fire at the same intensity of light (see Section 12.2 for adjusting absolute power). Ready to go? Let’s get on board and see what V6 can do! 3 27/11/2013 15:50 2. Caution and Warnings Before using your V6, read the following safety precautions to ensure correct and safe use: ‐ Turn OFF all your equipment (e.g. Cactus units, flash units and cameras, etc.) before changing batteries or making connection. Observe the correct polarity when changing batteries. There is a danger of explosion if battery is installed incorrectly; ‐ Switch off the transceiver and remove batteries during storage; ‐ Do not permanently store the product in a high temperature environment (i.e. under strong direct sunlight, near cooking stoves/oven). ‐ Cactus V6 should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to heavy rain unless it is properly protected. ‐ Do not operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. ‐ Do not dissemble. ‐ Do not crush and do not expose the V6 to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. 3. Major Specifications ‐ Working radio Frequency: 2.445796783-2.480988190GHz ‐ Number of channels: 16 ‐ Number of groups: 4 ‐ Support sync speed up to 1/1,000s (subject to camera’s sync speed limitation) ‐ Maximum effective distance: 200 meters ‐ Operating temperature: -20 to +50°C°C ‐ Camera voltage handling: up to 6V ‐ Flash voltage handling: up to 300V ‐ Dimensions: 72mm (L) x 72mm (W) x 42 mm (H) ‐ Weight: 68g ‐ Power input: 2x AA batteries; mini USB 2.0, DC input 5V ‐ Estimated Battery life: Battery Life TX RX LCD Off LCD On *Battery consumption based on battery capacity of 2000mAh. 4 27/11/2013 15:50 4. Package Contents: ‐ Cactus V6 Transceiver (x1) ‐ Cactus Flash Stand FS-2 (x1) ‐ Album (x1) ‐ Instruction Manual (x1) (FIG. 1) 5. Nomenclature: (FIG. 2) ‐ Multi-system Shoe (MSS) (Female) ‐ LCD Display ‐ Lanyard Loop ‐ Test Button / Shutter Release Button ‐ Photo-sensor ‐ Group Buttons ‐ Mode Switch ‐ Mini USB Port ‐ X-Sync Port _________________________ 5 27/11/2013 15:50 (FIG. 3) ‐ Multi-system Shoe (MSS) (Male) ‐ Hot Shoe Lock Lever ‐ Battery Door ‐ Tripod Mount ‐ LED Status Indicator ‐ Menu Button ‐ OK Button ‐ Selection Dial 6. LCD Panel 6.1 TX mode ‐ Channel ‐ Battery Indicator ‐ Power Levels ‐ Increments / sub-level ‐ Group (FIG. 4) 6.2 RX mode ‐ Channel ‐ Battery Indicator ‐ Group ‐ Selected Flash Profile ‐ Delay Timer ‐ Relay Mode Indicator ‐ Slave Mode Indicator ‐ Wireless Sensitivity 6 27/11/2013 15:50 (FIG. 5) 7. Compatibility Cactus V6 is both a wireless flash trigger and wireless remote control. While it triggers both portable flashes and studio strobe lights, it supports remote control features with selected flash models. 7.1 Flashes and Studio Strobes 1. Flash models with pre-installed …

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DATE : 2014-04-23 Equipment Autorisation Division Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 FCC ID: VAAWFTV6 Product Name: Wireless Flash Transceiver Request for Confidentiality Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the commissions rules, we hereby request that the following documents be held confidential: (List here the documents for which you are seeking confidentiality – for example ...) • Schematics • Block diagram • Operation description These materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information and are not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of this information might be harmful to the company and provide unjustified benefits to our competitors. Dated this Day of 20 A gency agreement expiration date:2014-04-23 to 2015-04-22 By: Wai Kwan Ling Signature Printed Title: Director On behalf of : Harvest One Limited Telephone: 852-3525-0116

FCC label information: FCC ID: VAAWFTV6

RF Exposure evaluation According to 447498 D01 General RF Exposure Guidance v05 The 1-g and 10-g SAR test exclusion thresholds for 100 MHz to 6 GHz at test separation distances ≤ 50 mm are determined by: [(max. power of channel, including tune-up tolerance, mW)/(min. test separation distance, mm)] ·[√f(GHz)] ≤ 3.0 for 1-g SAR and ≤ 7.5 for 10-g extremity SAR, where 絰 f(GHz) is the RF channel transmit frequency in GHz 絰 Power and distance are rounded to the nearest mW and mm before calculation 絰 The result is rounded to one decimal place for comparison eirp = pt x gt = (EXd) 2 /30 where: pt = transmitter output power in watts, gt = numeric gain of the transmitting antenna (unitless), E = electric field strength in V/m, --- 10 ((dBuV/m)/20) /10 6 d = measurement distance in meters (m)---3m So pt = (EXd) 2 /30 x gt Field strength = 93.12 dBuV/m @3m Ant gain =0dBi ;so Ant numeric gain= 1 So pt={ [10 (93.12 /20) /10 6 x3] 2 /30x1 }x1000 mW =0.6 mW So ( 0.6 mW/5mm)x √2.445796783 GHz = 0.19 <3 Then SAR evaluation is not required

Report No. : EESZG01140003-1 Page 1 of 28 FCC TEST REPORT Product : Wireless Flash Transceiver Trade mark : Model/Type reference : V6 FCC ID : VAAWFTV6 Report Number : EESZG01140003-1 Date : Apr. 23, 2014 Regulations : See below Prepared for Harvest One Limited 9D On Shing Industrial Building, 2-16 Wo Liu Hang Road, Fo Tan, N.T., Hong Kong Prepared by Centre Testing International (Shenzhen) Corporation Hongwei Industrial Zone, 70 Area, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China TEL: +86-755-3368 3668 FAX: +86-755-3368 3385 Tested by: Reviewed by: Approved by: Date: Apr. 23, 2014 Jimmy Li Lab manager Check No.: 1022590361 Test Standards Results 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.249: 2013 PASS Report No. : EESZG01140003-1 Page 2 of 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 3 2. TEST SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ 3 3. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY .............................................................................. 3 4. TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ............................................................................................. 4 5. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT LIST .................................................................................... 4 6. PRODUCT INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 4 7. 20DB BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT ........................................................................ 5 7.1 LIMITS ............................................................................................................ 5 7.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF TEST SETUP ............................................................ 5 7.3 TEST PROCEDURE ....................................................................................... 5 7.4 TEST RESULT ................................................................................................ 5 8. RADIATED EMISSIONS MEASUREMENT ................................................................ 8 8.1 LIMITS ............................................................................................................ 8 8.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF TEST SETUP ............................................................ 8 8.4 TEST RESULT .............................................................................................. 10 9. BAND EDGE EMISSION MEASUREMENT .............................................................. 15 9.1 LIMITS .......................................................................................................... 15 9.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF TEST SETUP .......................................................... 15 9.3 TEST PROCEDURE ..................................................................................... 15 9.4 TEST RESULT .............................................................................................. 15 10. CONDUCTED EMISSION TEST ............................................................................. 18 10.1 LIMITS ........................................................................................................ 18 10.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF TEST SETUP ....................................................... 18 10.3 PROCEDURE OF CONDUCTED EMISSION TEST .................................. 18 10.4 GRAPHS AND DATA ................................................................................ 19 APPENDIX 1 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TEST SETUP ....................................................... 21 APPENDIX 2 PHOTOGRAPHS OF EUT ...................................................................... 23 (Note: N/A means not applicable) Report No. : EESZG01140003-1 Page 3 of 28 1. GENERAL INFORMATION The above equipment was tested by Centre Testing International for compliance with the requirements set forth in the FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 and the measurement procedure according to ANSI C63.4:2009. 2. TEST SUMMARY The complete list of measurements is given below: No. Test Item Rule Result 1 20dB Bandwidth FCC 15.215(c) PASS 2 Radiated Emission FCC 15.209 PASS 3 Out of Band Emission FCC 15.249 (d) PASS 4 Antenna Requirements * FCC 15.203 PASS 5 Conducted Emission (CE) FCC 15.207 PASS *: According to Section 15.203, an intentional radiator shall be designed to ensure that no antenna other than that furnished by the responsible party shall be used with the device. The EUT has a built in antenna which is a short wire solder on the PCB, this is permanently attached antenna and meets the requirements of this section. 3. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY This uncertainty represents an expanded uncertainty expressed at approximately the 95% confidence level using a coverage factor of k=2. Measurement items Uncertainty Conducted Emission Test 3.2 dB Radiated Emissions / Bandedge Emission 4.5 dB Applicant: Harvest One Limited 9D On Shing Industrial Building, 2-16 Wo Liu Hang Road, Fo Tan, N.T.,Hong Kong FCC ID: VAAWFTV6 Product: Wireless Flash Transceiver Trade mark: Model/Type reference: V6 Serial Number: N/A Report Number: EESZG01140003-1 Sample Received Date: Jan. 16, 2014 Sample tested Date: Jan. 16, 2014 to Apr. 23, 2014 Report No. : EESZG01140003-1 Page 4 of 28 4. TEST EQUIPMENT LIST Equipment Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number Due Date 3M Chamber & Accessory Equipment ETS-LINDGREN FACT-3 3510 07/12/2016 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4443A MY45300910 01/18/2015 Receiver R&S ESCI 100435 07/19/2014 TRILOG Broadband Antenna schwarzbeck VULB 9163 618 06/25/2014 Multi device Controller ETS-LINGREN 2090 00057230 N/A Horn Antenna ETS-LINGREN 3117 00057407 07/19/2014 Receiver R&S ESCI 100009 07/19/2014 LISN R&S ENV216 100098 07/19/2014 5. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT LIST No. Device Type Brand Model Series No.Data Cable Remark 1. Notebook DELL Vostro 3400GYQTVP1 N/A FCC DOC 2. Mouse L.Selectron M004 02284699 Un-shielded 1.2M FCC DOC 6. PRODUCT INFORMATION Items Description Rating DC 3V Intentional Transceiv…

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