User manual BOWENS EQUIPE

[. . . ] ALWAYS remove the power cord by gripping the plug, NEVER pull the cord. ALWAYS ensure that any extension cord used has a suitable current rating to prevent overheating. NEVER replace the fuse with one of a different type or rating. See Specification for correct value/type of fuse. [. . . ] Protection of the Flash circuitry is by means of a Circuit Breaker mounted on the control panel of the Pack. This will operate under extreme conditions of use and can be manually reset after a short period of cooling by depressing the button until it locks down. FAST/SLOW Charge Switch - EQUIPE 2400 Pack Only The `FAST/SLOW' switch should be set to `SLOW' if the current capacity of the AC power supply is limited or fast recycling is not required. Switching to `SLOW' will reduce the current drawn from the supply by approximately 1/3rd. It should be noted that switching to `SLOW' charge will also extend the charge times at maximum power - See specifications for details. Flash Heads The Packs are designed to be fitted with one to four standard EQUIPE Flash Heads, BW-2850 with a maximum modelling lamp rating of 300W. The standard Flash Head has a switch to enable the modelling lamp to be turned off independently from the Pack setting. The removable Flash Head cables cannot be connected incorrectly but for ease of identification the connectors at each end are identified with colour coded dots WHITE for the Pack and GREEN for the head. To fit a Flash Head, first ensure the Pack is switched off and disconnected from the supply. Fit the Flash Head cable to the head by aligning the GREEN dots, inserting the cable plug into the head connector and rotating the locking ring clockwise until it locks in place. Fit the other end of the Flash Head cable to the Pack by aligning the WHITE dots, inserting the plug into the chosen socket and rotating the connector locking ring clockwise until it locks in place. Heads from the 220/240V QUAD system may be used with the Pack in conjunction with a special adapter, but the following limitations and warnings should be strictly observed:1. Splitter boxes or QUAD extension cables SHOULD NOT be used. The maximum modelling lamp rating PER CHANNEL must not exceed 1300W with a maximum allowable total for the Pack of 1950W. QUAD heads with adapters may be used in conjunction with the standard heads providing the modelling lamp wattage PER CHANNEL and the Pack total above is not exceeded. 1. 5k QUAD heads will deteriorate rapidly if used on a EQUIPE 2400 Pack at full power. For detailed information on the operation of the heads, general maintenance, flash tube and lamp replacement, and accessories available, please refer to the appropriate Instruction Manuals supplied with the head or QUAD adapter. - 10 - Flash Power Selection/Indication By using the four Flash Head sockets and associated controls many asymmetric and symmetric combinations of flash power are available from one Flash Head through to four Flash Heads. The `POWER' switch sets the TOTAL MAXIMUM flash power available from the Pack. The power selected, 600, 1200 or 2400W-s for the EQUIPE 2400 Pack and 300, 600 or 1200W-s for the EQUIPE 1200 Pack, is shown on the digital display and represents a coarse control range of 2 f-stops. The Modelling Lamp or Lamps for each Channel are controlled by a `LAMP' variator and a `CONTINUOUS/OFF/INTERMITTENT' switch on the control panel. Some Flash Heads are fitted with a Modelling Lamp `ON/OFF' switch which allows individual Lamps to be turned off. The `COMBINE/ISOLATE' switch determines which Modelling Lamp `CONTINUOUS/OFF/INTERMITTENT' switch and `LAMP' variator have control. With the switch set to `COMBINE' the Channel A switch and variator have control over ALL - 11 - Modelling Lamps. The Channel B switch and variator will have no effect and neither of the indicator LED's will be lit. [. . . ] Power Not Applicable 0. 97 seconds 0. 3 seconds Full Power 2. 7 seconds Min. Power 0. 5 seconds 1300W per Channel (per pair of sockets) 1950 Watt Pack total 15 Amp (T) 15V 6-1/2" x 9" x 10-1/2" 165mm x 229mm x 268mm 6-1/2" x 9" x 11-5/8" 165mm x 229mm x 297mm 18-1/2 lb - 8. 4kg 1300W per Channel (per pair of sockets) 1950 Watt Pack total 15 Amp (T) 15V 6-1/2" x 9" x 8" 165mm x 229mm x 205mm 6-1/2" x 9" x 9-1/4" 165mm x 229mm x 235mm 13-1/4 lb - 6kg - 14 - Accessories A number of accessories to fit this Pack and Flash Head system are available and include a full range of Stands, Umbrellas, Reflectors and Register Wafers etc. For details of all related products please contact your local distributor. Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Limited reserve the right to change equipment specifications without notice. - 15 - Quick Reference Tables For EQUIPE 2400 Pack COMBINE MODE - The TOTAL flash output set by the `POWER' switch and the `VARIATOR A' is divided EQUALLY between the NUMBER of Flash Heads fitted to the Pack. The MAXIMUM power available from any one head is 2400W-s divided by the TOTAL number of heads fitted as shown below:NUMBER OF HEADS FITTED 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 CHANNEL A SOCKET 1 SOCKET 2 2400W-s 2400W-s CHANNEL B SOCKET 3 SOCKET 4 2400W-s 2400W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 800W-s 800W-s 800W-s 600W-s 800W-s 800W-s 800W-s 600W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 800W-s 800W-s 800W-s 600W-s 1200W-s 1200W-s 800W-s 800W-s 800W-s 600W-s ISOLATE MODE - The TOTAL flash output is split asymmetrically between the two Channels dependent upon the `POWER' switch, `VARIATOR A' and `VARIATOR B' settings. [. . . ]