Gates Pro Action Setup, Use And Care Manual

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Pro Action – Nikonos RS Adapter Kit

Setup, Use, and Care Guide ADDENDUM

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Table of Contents

Setup, Use, and Care Guide ADDENDUM ....................... 1

1: Introduction ....................................................................... 4

Warranty Disclaimer ......................................................... 4

Unpacking the Nikonos RS Kit .......................................... 4

2: Setup ................................................................................ 5

Nikonos RS Mount Adapter .............................................. 5

Camera Installation ........................................................... 6

Mate Focus / Iris Gears .................................................... 7

Install Port Cover .............................................................. 8

Camera / Port Cover Alignment ........................................ 9

Secure Camera .............................................................. 11

Lens Mounting ................................................................ 12

Post Dive Procedures. .................................................... 13

3: Customer Support .......................................................... 14

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1: Introduction

The Nikonos RS Kit allows you to utilize Nikonos RS lenses with Pro Action.

Warranty Disclaimer

The Nikonos RS Kit is an accessory item for Pro Action. It is a tool that, like any tool,
requires knowledge and understanding to be effective.

Your responsibility is to learn the proper setup, use and care of the Nikonos RS Kit
We warrant Nikonos RS Kit as an image acquisition tool for a period of 2 years.

Gates does not warrant optical performance or image quality.
If you have any questions about this accessory kit, contact Gates directly. Details are in

section 3.

Unpacking the Nikonos RS Kit

The items included in your kit are listed below. If you discover any discrepancies,
contact Gates or your dealer immediately for assistance.

Kit Components

Nikonos RS Lens Mount Adapter for RED DSMC and DSMC2 Cameras(1ea)
Nikonos RS Lens Mount screws M4 x 8mmL (4ea)
Lens Mount Adapter body cap (1ea)
Port Base (1ea)
Hex Ball Drive Tool size M1.5 (1ea)
Spare screw kit M2 x 6mmL (8ea)
Spare Bulkhead Cover o-ring (1 ea)
This instruction manual

Setup Page 5

Install the Nikonos RS Mount as
shown. First install the Nikonos RS
Mount, then install the Iris and
Focus Gears.

2: Setup

These instructions are an addendum to the setup section in the Pro Action Setup, Use
and Care Guide. Familiarity with the basic setup of Pro Action is a prerequisite for
these instructions.

Nikonos RS Mount Adapter

First, Remove the Iris Gear and Focus Gears as shown in the image.
Install the Nikonos RS Mount to the Epic camera.
Re-install the Iris Gear and Focus Gears to the Nikonos RS Mount.

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Secure the RED Camera to Pro
Action with two mounting screws.

Tighten the screws until lightly
snug. The camera should move

slightly.

Camera Installation

Secure the Epic camera into Pro Action. Tighten each 3/16-18 screw lightly,

allowing slight movement of the camera on the mount. This measure will allow fine
adjustment to alignment later.

Install the camera to Pro Action housing and make all connections as outlined in

the Pro Action SU&C Guide.

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Step 1. Pivot the focus / iris gears
to mate with the Nikonos RS mount
gears.

Step 2. Secure by tightening the
pivot screw with 3/32 ball driver
included with the Pro Action tool kit.

Mate Focus / Iris Gears

Mate the focus and iris gears as shown in the image below. Pivot the housing

gears (shown in RED color) to engage the corresponding gears on the Nikonos RS
mount.

Secure the focus / iris gears by tightening the screws with the 3/32 ball driver.

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With the protective cap removed from
the Nikonos RS Mount, Port Cover
as shown. Ensure the Port Cover
mates with the Nikonos RS mount.
Tighten the four corner screws
securely.

Install Port Cover

Remove the protective body cap from the Nikonos RS mount.
Carefully Position the Port Cover onto Pro Action as shown. Mate the Port Cover

with the Nikonos RS mount.

Once mated, secure the four corner screws securely.

Setup Page 9

The Nikonos RS Mount
flange (RED color) should
be 0.5 to 1mm (0.02 to

0.04 in) forward of the next
outward step (BLACK
color)

Camera / Port Cover Alignment

Visually Check the Nikonos RS Mount and Port Cover mate. The Nikonos RS

Mount flange ( the innermost ring shown in RED color) – should be ~ 0.5 to 1mm
(0.02 to 0.04 in) forward of the next step on the Bulkhead Cover (shown in BLACK
color). It should also be an even step around the perimeter.

If you see more then 0.5 to 1mm difference or uneven step, stop and loosen the
four corner screws of the Port Cover and adjust the position until the Nikonos RS
Mount Flange is even around the perimeter with the Port Cover.

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STEP 1. Align the release
mechanism as shown and
press.

STEP 2. Visually verify
these two pins retract fully
below the flange face.

Test the Lens Release Mechanism. Move the release button to the position

shown and press.
You should see two pins on the Nikonos RS Mount flange retract. BE SURE the

pins retract below the level of the flange. This is required for full disengagement of
the lens.

CAUTION: FAILURE TO CHECK THE RELEASE MECHANISM FOR PROPER

OPERATION CAN RESULT IN A LENS THAT WILL NOT UNMOUNT FROM THE
HOUSING.

Verify again that the release mechanism is working reliably.
Park the Release Control in the position shown when not in use.

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Firmly tighten the mount screws to
secure the RED Camera to Pro
Action.

Secure Camera

After verifying alignment and operation, now go back and tighten the camera

securely to the housing

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STEP 1. Align the focus window of the lens
with the marker dimple on the Bulkhead
Cover.

STEP 2. Carefully mount the lens to the
housing, and then rotate the lens
counterclockwise until it stops and locks into
position.

Rotate the iris control and focus
control coupler to verify operation.

Nikonos RS 20­35mm Lens

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Lens Mounting

Lubricate the Nikonos RS Lens O-Ring. This o-ring is ORANGE, so DO NOT

use silicone lubricant. Instead, use either a) Nikonos o-ring lubricant, if available, or
a non-silicone lubricant such at Super Lube.

Bayont mount a lens. Shown in the photo is the Nikonos RS 13mm lens. Look

closely at the lens base to ensure an orange silicone o-ring is present.

Verify Focus and Iris Operation. Rotate the Iris knob and verify the iris inside the

lens fully opens and closes. Similarly, rotate the focus control coupler (see image)

and view proper operation in the lens window of the lens.

Setup Page 13

Continue housing setup. From this point the remaining setup of Pro Action is

found in the Pro Action Setup, Use and Care Guide.

Post Dive Procedures.

Blow off excess water. Using compressed air and / or a dry cloth, clean water

away from the mate between Nikonos RS lens and Bulkhead Cover.

Release vacuum. Before removing a Nikonos RS lens, the vacuum must be fully

released.

CAUTION: FAILURE TO FULLY RELEASE HOUSING VACUUM MAY RESULT IN

WATER BEING DRAWN INTO THE EPIC CAMERA SENSOR AREA.

Release the lens. As noted on page 15, the lens can be removed by aligning the

Release Control knob to the position pointing directly at the lens, and then press.
While holding, rotate the lens clockwise ~30 degrees until it comes free of the

housing.

Dissasembly. Follow the procedures in this manual in reverse to break down the

Nikonos RS kit.

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3: Customer Support

Should you have any questions about this Nikonos RS Adapter Kit, please contact Gates
at the numbers below.

Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.GatesHousings.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]