PocketWizard AC9 AlienBees User Manual

Quick Guide
AlienBees Adapter
with
®
for FlexTT5
®
MAKE IT POSSIBLE
™
Please read this Quick Guide thoroughly before operating. Also, review
the product manuals for your camera, ash systems, and PocketWizard
radios.
This PocketWizard accessory runs on powerful software called
ControlTL
®
- Control The Light. It can be congured for your specic needs
using the PocketWizard Utility which can be downloaded at:
www.PocketWizard.com/support/downloads
FlexTT5 for Canon requires AC9-C / FlexTT5 for Nikon requires AC9-N.
The AC9 AlienBees Adapter requires a receiving FlexTT5, a transmitting
PocketWizard ControlTL radio, and a compatible Paul C. Buff ash with a
REMOTE terminal:
• AlienBees B400, B800, B1600, or ABR800
• White Lightning X-series, UltraZAP, or Ultra flashes including:
X800, X1600, X2400, X3200, UZ800, UZ1600, Ultra600, Ultra1200, Ultra1800
• Zeus Power Packs Z1250 and Z2500
A transmitting ControlTL radio like a MiniTT1
®
or FlexTT5
®
is required for full
functionality.

PocketWizard AC9 AlienBees Specifications

General

Brand	PocketWizard
Model	AC9 AlienBees
Category	Adapter
Language	English

Summary

Read Me First

Firmware Update

Update all ControlTL radios to the latest firmware using the PocketWizard Utility.

Connection and Power-On Precautions

Turn off equipment before connecting and ensure correct power-on sequence.

How to Use Your AC9

Connecting the AC9 Adapter

Slide AC9 onto FlexTT5 and connect the REMOTE cable to the flash.

Power-On Sequence

Adjusting Flash Output

Use Camera FEC to adjust output power. Ensure radios share the same ControlTL channel.

ControlTL and PowerTracking Concepts

Basic Power Control

Adjust remote flash output using camera's FEC control.

Automatic PowerTracking

Automatically tracks camera aperture and ISO to maintain exposure.

AC3 ZoneController Manual Mode

Provides direct control over flash output power using an AC3 ZoneController.

Basic Power Control Details

Camera FEC for Power Adjustment

Camera's FEC control adjusts AC9-connected flash power output.

Nikon Power Control

Canon Power Control

ControlTL Center Point and FEC Alignment

ControlTL Center Point Definition

Aligning Camera FEC with Flash Range

Using the AC3 ZoneController

Zone Control Modes

AC3 Manual Mode Operation

AC3 Automatic Mode Operation

Automatic PowerTracking Setup

PowerTracking Functionality

Changes in camera aperture and ISO automatically adjust remote flash power.

Engaging Automatic PowerTracking

Setting Center Point Values

PocketWizard Utility Software

Download the Utility

Download the PocketWizard Utility software from www.PocketWizard.com/support.

Receiver Settings: PowerTracking Tab

PowerTracking Tab Configuration

PowerTracking Control Options

Full Manual Mode

Center on ISO & Aperture with First Shot

First exposure's aperture/ISO align with ControlTL center point.

Center on ISO & Aperture