User manual BOWENS TRAVELPAK

[. . . ] There are many accessories for the Travel-Pak and Esprit Gemini. For details of all related products, please contact your local distributor, a list of which can be found at www. bowens. co. uk. In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase, please take a few moments to familiarise yourself with this user manual. Bowens International Ltd. Safety Notes NEVER - Plug an Esprit Gemini into a mains supply and a Travel-Pak at the same time. DO NOT: Flash Rate in Seconds 10 56 115 200 20 30 Max number of flashes before overheat · Use in an environment where moisture or flammable vapor is likely to come in contact with the unit. · Charge a Travel-Pak in a gas tight container. · Use a unit with damaged housing, mouldings, flash tube or modelling lamp. [. . . ] Power Switch To turn the unit on or off. Charge Socket Use supplied 2A charger for approx 3 Hours charge (5hrs for Travel-Pak+). Use only Bowens approved chargers or permanent damage to your unit may result. For best results keep your battery fully charged and do not fully discharge it. Charge A & B Indicates power being supplied to channel A or B in normal use, also indicates charge errors (Page 7). It is normal for the unit to supply a long period of charge then very small amounts of top up charge. If two units require charge at the same time one may be charged fully before the other. Fast/Slow Select If Fast charge is selected a 500Ws unit will charge to full power in approximately 4. 5 Seconds If Slow charge is selected it will charge a 500Ws unit in approximately 9 Seconds. The use of the fast mode will reduce the life of the internal battery. It is recommended to use the Slow charge select whenever possible. Note: The fast charge feature is disabled when the battery is low on charge. When the red battery indicator starts to show, the unit will take longer to come to ready. If fast charge is still required, recharge the battery or connect an approved external battery source. External 12V Gives a direct connection to the internal battery, not current limited or regulated. (See Battery Booster page 11) Carry Bag Removal/Fitting 1 Travel-Pak 2 Water-Proof Plastic Insert 3 Fabric Carry Bag 4 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 9 General Questions Q My modelling lamp does not work when powered by Travel-Pak?A The Travel-Pak is not intended to run the modelling lamp. Q Can I leave Mains connected to monoblock while operating with Travel-Pak?A No, DO NOT plug a mains lead in at the same time as a travel-Pak. Q My old Esprit or Travelite does not have a 15-way battery connector, can I have one?A The new Esprit Gemini range include new circuitry so it is not possible to upgrade older units. Q I want to take my Travel-Pak out of its fabric bag is this ok?A Yes its fine, be sure to replace the plastic water resistant insert when refitting (see page 9). [. . . ] Q Can I charge my Travel-Pak in a foreign country ?A Yes, The supplied battery charger has many standard plugs included and it will automatically adjust to the country voltage as required. 100V-240V, 50 or 60Hz. Connecting Compatible Flash Heads Single Esprit Gemini Connection. A single Esprit Gemini unit can be fitted to either channel A or B with the Travel-Pak cable. Please ensure that the dummy socket is fitted to the unused socket. Single Esprit Gemini Connection Dual Esprit Gemini Connection. Two Esprit Gemini units can be fitted to the A and B sockets with the Travel-Pak cable. [. . . ]