# Reference

The Reference section compiles technical data, timing charts, and specifications. It serves as a quick lookup guide for signal sequences, variable definitions, and voltage tables — useful for troubleshooting and advanced configuration work.

# Stills Sequence Timings

These flowcharts outline the sequence of operations when the sensor is set to <span class="s1">**Still Mode**</span>, for both Wireless and Wired outputs, including all optional timing adjustments via menu settings and <span class="s1">**Custom Variables (C Vars)**</span>.

<details id="bkmrk-wireless-and-wired"><summary>Stills Mode</summary>

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</details>### **Signal Key**

<table id="bkmrk-abbreviation-meaning" style="width: 100%;"><thead><tr><th style="width: 16.329%;">**Abbreviation**

</th><th style="width: 18.2221%;">**Meaning**

</th><th style="width: 65.4489%;">**Description**

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16.329%;">**HP**

</td><td style="width: 18.2221%;">**Half-Press**

</td><td style="width: 65.4489%;">A half-press signal sent to the camera to wake it, initiate autofocus, or prepare flashes before a capture.

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16.329%;">**FP**

</td><td style="width: 18.2221%;">**Full-Press**

</td><td style="width: 65.4489%;">A full-press signal that triggers the camera’s shutter release or starts/stops video recording.

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16.329%;">**FW**

</td><td style="width: 18.2221%;">**Flash Wake**

</td><td style="width: 65.4489%;">A signal sent to compatible wireless flash units to wake them from sleep before firing.

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16.329%;">**FF**

</td><td style="width: 18.2221%;">**Flash Fire**

</td><td style="width: 65.4489%;">A signal sent to trigger compatible flashes at the moment of exposure.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Notes – Still Mode**

- **Flash Control (C Var 7 / 8):** Enables the sensor to wake or fire flashes independently of the camera (useful for systems like Sony that lack flash-wake signals).
- **Time Windows:** Sequence only operates within defined On Time periods; outside these times, motion is ignored.

# Video Sequence Timings

These flowcharts outline the sequence of operations when the sensor is set to <span class="s1">**Video Mode**</span>, for both Wireless and Wired outputs, including all optional timing adjustments via menu settings and <span class="s1">**Custom Variables (C Vars)**</span>.

<details id="bkmrk-mode-1"><summary>Mode 1</summary>

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</details><details id="bkmrk-mode-2"><summary>Mode 2</summary>

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</details><details id="bkmrk-mode-h"><summary>Mode H</summary>

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</details>### **Signal Key**

<table id="bkmrk-abbreviation-meaning" style="width: 100%;"><thead><tr><th style="width: 16.329%;">**Abbreviation**

</th><th style="width: 18.2221%;">**Meaning**

</th><th style="width: 65.4489%;">**Description**

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16.329%;">**HP**

</td><td style="width: 18.2221%;">**Half-Press**

</td><td style="width: 65.4489%;">A half-press signal sent to the camera to wake it or initiate autofocus.

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16.329%;">**FP**

</td><td style="width: 18.2221%;">**Full-Press**

</td><td style="width: 65.4489%;">A full-press signal that triggers the camera’s shutter release or starts/stops video recording.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Notes – Video Mode**

- **EXT Mode:** Extends recording if motion continues; use C Var 6 to impose a maximum video length limit.
- **Time Windows:** Sequence only operates within defined On Time periods; outside these times, motion is ignored.

# Battery Voltage Tables

#### **1. NP-F-Type Lithium-Ion Battery**

*(Nominal voltage: 7.4 V)*

<table id="bkmrk-voltage-%28v%29-approx.-"><thead><tr><th>**Voltage (V)**</th><th>**Approx. Remaining Capacity**</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>8.4 V</td><td>100 % (Fully charged)</td></tr><tr><td>8.2 V</td><td>90 %</td></tr><tr><td>8.0 V</td><td>80 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.8 V</td><td>70 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.6 V</td><td>60 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.4 V</td><td>50 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.2 V</td><td>40 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.0 V</td><td>30 %</td></tr><tr><td>6.8 V</td><td>20 %</td></tr><tr><td>6.6 V</td><td>10 %</td></tr><tr><td>≤ 6.4 V</td><td>Battery nearly depleted — recharge recommended</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **2. Six AA Alkaline Batteries**

*(Nominal combined voltage: 9.0 V)*

<table id="bkmrk-voltage-%28v%29-approx.--1"><thead><tr><th>**Voltage (V)**</th><th>**Approx. Remaining Capacity**</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>9.3 V</td><td>100 % (Fresh batteries)</td></tr><tr><td>9.0 V</td><td>90 %</td></tr><tr><td>8.7 V</td><td>80 %</td></tr><tr><td>8.4 V</td><td>70 %</td></tr><tr><td>8.1 V</td><td>60 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.8 V</td><td>50 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.5 V</td><td>40 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.2 V</td><td>30 %</td></tr><tr><td>6.9 V</td><td>20 %</td></tr><tr><td>6.6 V</td><td>10 %</td></tr><tr><td>≤ 6.3 V</td><td>Batteries depleted — replace soon</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **3. Six AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries**

*(Nominal combined voltage: 7.2 V)*

<table id="bkmrk-voltage-%28v%29-approx.--2"><thead><tr><th>**Voltage (V)**</th><th>**Approx. Remaining Capacity**</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>8.4 V</td><td>100 % (Fully charged)</td></tr><tr><td>8.2 V</td><td>90 %</td></tr><tr><td>8.0 V</td><td>80 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.8 V</td><td>70 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.6 V</td><td>60 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.4 V</td><td>50 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.2 V</td><td>40 %</td></tr><tr><td>7.0 V</td><td>30 %</td></tr><tr><td>6.8 V</td><td>20 %</td></tr><tr><td>6.6 V</td><td>10 %</td></tr><tr><td>≤ 6.4 V</td><td>Recharge required</td></tr></tbody></table>

# Specifications

- Detection Type: Dual PIR (Far and Wide sensors)
- Field of View: Far ≈ 10° horizontal &amp; vertical | Wide ≈ 60° horizontal, 4.5° upward, 13.5° downward
- Power: NP-F lithium-ion battery (up to 60mm in height), 6 × AA (with adapter), or 4–12V DC input
- Trigger Output: Wired 2.5 mm jack / Wireless transmitter
- Firmware Updates: microSD card
- Dimensions: 14.8 × 11.7 × 6.7 cm (approx.)
- Weight (excluding battery): 405g
- Mounting: Dual ¼”-20 tripod threads (compatible with Jungle Mounts)
- Weather Resistance: Sealed construction with silica cavity (IP66)

The information in this manual corresponds to firmware version {{@0tag:Firmware Version}} of the Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4.