Wildlspycam IRX-20W WildSpot Flash User Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Wildlspycam
Table of Contents
Wildlspycam IRX-20W WildSpot Flash
Specifications
- Main Unit: 1 set
- Transmitter: 1 set
- Cable: 1 piece
- Belt: 1 piece
- Instruction sheet: 1 piece
FAQ
- Can I use rechargeable batteries with the WildSpot Flash IRX-20W?
- It is recommended to use good quality D cell Alkaline batteries for the best results. Rechargeable batteries may not provide sufficient power.
- Can I mount the WildSpot Flash IRX-20W upside down for indoor security applications?
- Yes, it is possible to mount the booster upside down on a ceiling using a popular mounting accessory. However, this installation method should not be used for outdoor applications.
- How far should I install the camera and booster apart?
- It is recommended to install the camera and booster no more than 50 feet apart for optimal performance.
Product Description
Thank you for purchasing the WildSpot Flash product. WildSpot Wireless IR Flash IRX-20W low glow infrared flash booster is a wireless equipment that can help to brighten and improve the quality of trail camera photos and videos by increasing the flash illumination at night without a cable connection. It is including two parts with a light unit and a transmitter located up to 30 feet apart in the field. This booster will be compatible for all IR Camera series in the market. It is equipped with an external 6V DC power port and IR trigger port to expand with lower-cost wired IR boosters (Fig. 1). One more option that allows you to convert all models of night vision WildSpy Cam series to be a very low glow IR camera.
Kit List
This kit package includes the accessory parts below:
- Main Unit x1 set
- Transmitter x1 set
- Cable x1 pcs
- Belt x1 pcs
- Instruction sheet x1 pcs
Preparation
The power is required 4 pcs good quality Dcell Alkaline batteries for the best
result. Do not try to mix old and new batteries. After installing batteries
into the compartment according to the polarity mould on the cabinet, push the
BAT-Check button once and see if an instant very low RED-GLOW will be viewed
in a dark place to prove the booster is working correctly. (Fig. 2) The code
switch setting is the factory default and there is a code not stuck on the
inner panel. This code will be matched with the transmitter code normally. Do
not try to change the default until you are familiar with the system. The
booster is mounted on a tree with the attached belt as the installation method
shown below. If you will use it for indoor security applications, it is also
available to be upside down mounted on a ceiling with a popular mounting
accessory. But this upside-down installation method will not be applied for
OUT-DOOR used.
For all of the general night vision scouting cameras, it is recommended to
install the camera and booster apart not more than 50 feet, then, just snap
the transmitter (Fig.3) on the belt and place it near the side more closely to
the IR light window of camera. Then adjust the IR gooseneck sensor head face
to the IR light source which they are in the opposite direction to be able for
sensing camera shooting. If you are using the WildSpy Cam Night Vision model,
you can either select the sensing method with IR light illumination or a
direct trigger with an attached cable. See the next chapter for the Advanced
Usage application.
Distance Test
Set the PW Switch on the Booster to TEST first, then press the TEST button on
the transmitter. You will see the TESTING Indicator on the booster as well as
the ACTIVE LED will light up at the same time. If the TEST indicator on the
booster is blinking, it means it may be set too far away from the transmitter
and recommended to move back close to the camera. If there is no response, you
have to check the Power SW and Battery installation as well as the code
setting, or you may need to move the booster near to camera.
After installation procedures, do not forget to check if the door is closed
completely and the other rest port is still corked by a stopper before
leaving.
Operation
Since the above installation is done, no more adjustments will be required. Slide the PW SW of Booster to ON. Now, it will always work only at night time synchronized with your scouting camera and only consumes a very low power. So that it can stay in the field for a long time and the average life of a good quality battery will be able to take more than a few thousand images under normal conditions. Conditions affecting battery life include the usage of the booster in video mode or using the product in a cold climate.
Advanced Usage
Change for New Work Group
If you would like to add more wireless boosters to work at a time to get more
illumination, you can change unlimited IRX-20W boosters with the same code
under one transmitter. It is just simply to change the WORKGROUP code switch
knob according to the printing table on the inner panel of the booster. Then
allocate all boosters in the right position and repeat the same test as above.
Caution: The preset code of the transmitter is fixed and will not be
changed by the user.
Work with Wired Booster
This booster is equipped with an EXT-IR port which allows it to extend with
more wired IR booster series like IRX-800; and IRX-810. Connect the cable to
this port and the wired booster will work synchronously. You can also connect
a chain of wired boosters up to 4 sets of wired boosters above as you like. It
is easy to plug one end of the 2nd cable from the next extender flash to the
rest port of the previous booster.
IR Trigger through a Cable
If you are using any WildSpy Cam Night Vision series with an 850nm IR length
wave, you can turn OFF the internal IR light on the Camera and illuminate the
target by IRX-20W-900 to reduce the RED-GLOW. With this purpose, plug the
cable into the EXT-IR port on the camera, the other end is plugged into the
IR-IN on the transmitter. Since a cable is used, the gooseneck sensor does not
function in this application. Now your night vision camera does upgrade to an
almost invisible system. For this application, it is highly recommended to set
2 or 3 main units of IRX-20W-900 working together under a single transmitter
depending on your illumination range.
Power Status
If you notice the Bat-Low RED light up on the lower left of the inner panel of
the main unit while you push the BAT-Check button, that means the status of
the battery is in low condition. You need to replace a new set of batteries
soonest. It is recommended to fill with new batteries at the beginning of
winter. The booster is allowed to be powered by a 6V DC /1A external power
pack. The shaft diameter of the plug must be 2.5mm. There is an ACTIVE LED in
the transmitter and you will see it remaining ON if the TEST button is
pressed. It means a test event signal is being sent. In case you find this
light does not function already, you may consider the battery become bad and
it is recommended to replace it with a new battery (Battery Type: 23A 12V).
Battery Replacement
4 batteries installed on the main unit are required to use good quality Alkaline D cell battery. The power in the transmitter is using a single Alkaline 23A 12V battery. You just remove 4 screws on the panel after opening the cover. Then replace the battery with a new one. Remember to re-test the status of the transmission after done the replacement.
Trouble Shooting
- There is no Red Glow viewed when pushing the Bat-Check button: Need to check the polarity of the battery to be put in correctly. Then check whether one battery might be very poor or dead. But some people may very difficult to see a RED-Glow if the length wave is longer than 900nm
- Can not find a port named with Ext-IR Booster on the current scouting camera: Most third-party brand cameras are not equipped with the Ext-IR port and cannot be switched OFF the internal IR light in the camera. Therefore, you have only one choice to adjust the IR light sensor to the camera IR light for synchronised operation. You can consider buying any model of Wildspy night vision series to get more options and better image quality.
- Seems not too much help even if this booster is used: Investigate if a current angle might not be the same as the camera lens. In other cases, you try to move the booster near to camera or the target zone. You have to test at different angle and locations for the best result. Of course, you need to prove the batteries are not poor before you try to do further testing.
Important Note
Please consult your dealer if you have any technical questions or problems while you use the product before you request to send it back for repair. Most of the problem issues may easily be solved with help from telephone support.
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