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Receiver with ControlTL for Elinchrom RX

The PowerST4 Receiver enables remote power control of Elinchrom RX flashes using PocketWizard ControlTL technology. With a MiniTT1 Transmitter or FlexTT5 Transceiver on your camera and a PowerST4 plugged into your Elinchrom RX flash, you can now adjust the flash power settings directly from the camera position. Add the AC3 ZoneController and you can control three different zones of lights in 1/3-stop increments with up to a six-stop range. Utilize PocketWizard’s unique features such as HyperSync and Optimized Rear Curtain Sync for maximum control of your lighting.

Features:

ControlTL

PocketWizard’s newest firmware platform taps into the camera’s digital communications to enable an entirely new level of remote flash capability through our proven radio system. ControlTL allows remote TTL systems as well as PowerTracking#Basic Power ControlManual Power Control. ControlTL firmware is configurable and upgradeable for “future-proof” continuous improvement.

Manual Power Control

Adjust the manual power settings of your remote Elinchrom flash directly from a AC3 ZoneController, or master flash mounted on your on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5. You can independently control the power output of up to three remote groups of lights (you can have as many lights in each group as you want) from full power down to the lowest setting through the user interface on the back of the master flash or with the dials of the AC3 ZoneController. Now you can work with total control with your remote lights, without leaving your shooting position.

HyperSync

Our patent pending HyperSync® technology allows photographers to achieve faster X-sync speeds with full power flash. That extra speed can be used to freeze action or cut ambient light - both of which can produce results never possible before. HyperSync works automatically with the PowerST4. All you need is a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on camera to gain the benefits of HyperSync. While performance varies by the camera and flash equipment being used, HyperSync will get the maximum possible out of any configuration.

PowerTracking

When working with certain manual flashes, you can change any of your settings on your camera and the system adjusts for those settings. Change your camera's exposure compensation to adjust the flash output, or make adjustments in aperture or ISO and the system balances your flash for proper exposure.

PocketWizard Utility

Use the PocketWizard Utility software with the on-board USB port to program the PowerST4 to any PocketWizard channel and zone as well as many other custom settings. ControlTL radios can be upgraded whenever updates and feature enhancements are available.

PowerST4 Quick Start

1. Connect the PowerST4 to your RX flash pack via the remote port, then power on the flash.
2. Select Zone A, B, or C with the Zone Switch on your PowerST4. Default = A
3. Set up your PocketWizard transmitter and take pictures normally.

Make sure all your radios are set to the same PocketWizard channel. See the PocketWizard Utility and Learn Mode section for more information on channels. The default PowerST4 receive channel is ControlTL Channel 1

Operation:

The Status LED blinks green every few seconds to indicate normal operation. It will blink red in sync with a trigger. Momentarily pressing TEST/LEARN will test trigger the flash.

The PowerST4 overrides settings you make directly on your flash. See the PocketWizard Utility page for more information about configuring your transmitting radio for use with studio ControlTL remotes.

• If you would like the flash to simply trigger at the output power you set, and not accept power changes from the radio, follow these steps: Make sure to allow a few seconds between each step!

1. Turn the flash on and change the power level
2. Then press TEST on the PowerST4.
3. Wait a few seconds for 3 amber blinks from the PowerST4's LED.

• To allow the PowerST4 to control the flash features again, turn the flash OFF and back ON.

Compatibility:

Note: The PowerST4 is not compatible with the Ranger RX Quadra. Use a Plus II, MultiMAX, or the P2 port of a FlexTT5 as a receiving radio for that pack.

• In order to connect to Ranger RX series packs, the PowerST4 requires an Elinchrom female 5-pin to male 7-pin adapter. For longer range performance, and for general use, we recommend an 8' Elinchrom Ranger Remote Cable (Elinchrom Part # EL 11107). This will allow for raising the PowerST4 antenna above the pack's ground level position for better reception via a lightstand or other support. For shorter ranges, the Ranger RX Adapter, (Elinchrom Part # EL 19374) can be used.
• The PowerST4 will connect directly to the 5-pin RX port of Style RX and Digital RX series packs/heads. 5-pin to 5-pin Elinchrom extension cables are available to move the PowerST4 away from the pack/head, if in difficult radio reception scenarios.

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