User manual BOWENS ESPRIT II 125

[. . . ] The open flash button should also be pressed after the flash power setting has been reduced, to ensure that the next flash is of the required power. Mounting · Mount the Esprit 2 125 unit on selected support system. The mounting bush on the `L' bracket allows for two possible ways of mounting to the stand / support (Fig. 4). Method B may be found useful if the light is required to point down. 1. [. . . ] Fitting the Modelling Lamp · Switch off and disconnect from supply. Screw modelling lamp into ES lampholder in the centre of the reflector. · Note: It is recommended that a Photoflood or Halostar bulb with a maximum wattage of 275W is not exceeded for the Esprit 2 125 unit. The manufacturer will not accept liability on the use of any lamp with a greater wattage than 275W. Power Supply Connections · 230V AC 50Hz Use the mains lead supplied to connect to the mains supply. Mains On/Off Switch · The green illuminated On/Off switch (Fig. 1. 5) on the rear panel controls the power to both the flash and the modelling lamp. Setting the switch to 1 turns the unit ON and 0 turns the unit OFF. Fig. 4 6 3 Esprit 2 125 230V Operating Instructions. Esprit 2 125 230V Operating Instructions. 7. Flash Power Selection · The flash power output is variable over two f-stops from full to one quarter (1/4) power. The full stored energy of 125-Watt Seconds (joules) gives a guide number of 41 using a 50° Keylite reflector and 100 ISO film. Half and quarter power settings are marked on the panel by moon phases, and figures. 4) from full to half and half to quarter, gives a reduction in output equivalent to 1 f stop for each step. Charge · When first switched `ON' the green illuminated ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1. When the unit has charged to the level set by the flash power selector (Fig. 2. Synchronisation · There are several ways to trigger the Esprit 2 125. 5) For testing or multiple flash applications the Open Flash Pushbutton can be used. 4) The standard quarter inch jack type socket on the rear panel of the unit may be used for direct connection to a camera set to `x' synchronisation. Two Esprit 2 flash units may be connected together using a `y' connector. An Infra Red Receiver or Omnicell may also be plugged into this socket. 2) The Esprit 2 125 has a built in photocell enabling the unit to be triggered by the flash from any other flash unit or a small camera mounted flash gun. The photocell is mounted behind the red transparent cover on the top of the Unit and is continuously on. Modelling Lamp Control · With the modelling lamp control switch (Fig. 1. [. . . ] · Note: Take care when fitting / removing reflectors not to damage the flashtube assembly. The flashtube is very delicate, avoid unnecessary handling of the glass tube. Always switch off and disconnect from mains supply before fitting / changing the flashtube assembly. Warning High Voltage Do not touch the flashtube assembly for thirty minutes after disconnecting from supply. 13. Replacement Of Flashtube · Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and then wait thirty minutes before touching / removing flashtube. [. . . ]