User manual BOWENS ESPRIT DX1000

[. . . ] ESPRIT DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0324/1 11-1-02 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON-ON-SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44(0) 1255 422807 Fax: +44(0) 1255 436342 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 1000DX (117V) www. bowensinternational. com Esprit Digital Operating Instructions SPECIFICATION Esprit Digital: Stored Energy (Max) Typical Recycle Time (Full Power 117V 60Hz) Supply Voltage AC Stabilisation Modelling Lamp AC Connection Sync Socket Fuse (+ Spare Fuse) Ready Indication Fuse Nominal Sync. Voltage Photocell Sounder Power On/Off Switch Figure 1 Modelling Power Control IR Remote Control Guide Number: Full power, 50° Keylite, ISO 100 Flash Colour Temperature Function Display IR Remote Receiver Flash Power Control Recommended Modelling Lamp Flash Tube Assembly Dimensions 1000Ws 2. 9 seconds 95-130V 50 or 60Hz +/- 0. 05 f-stop Max 275W Green `READY' LED at 100% Audible and Modelling light indication as selected. 10A (T) 20mm 14V On/Off On/Off Off / Proportional / Independent / 100% Full control, 12 channels, No. depends on transmitter 120m 1000DX Flash Duration (Full Power) t=0. 5 1/1500s Approx. [. . . ] Avoid directly illuminating the photocell from a continuous light source since this can prevent correct operation or in some circumstances result in spurious triggering. Operation Set the Power ON/OFF switch to ON. The control panel display will light and, after a short time, the green `READY' indicator should light. If this does not happen switch the unit off and refer to the fault finding section. Adjust the FLASH & MODELLING controls to provide the desired settings and select any options required. Refer to the section on operation of the controls if required. Test flash the unit by pressing the TEST button. Excess energy is automatically dumped when the flash power setting is reduced. Both increasing and decreasing the power setting generates heat inside the unit. Therefore avoid repetitive Up and Down power changes. Refer to page 12 if you intend to make continuous use of the fast recycling feature of the unit. NOTE: If the unit is left unused for 6 months or predominantly used at low power settings it is recommended that the power be increased to maximum and the unit left switched on occasionally for at least 30 minutes to help preserve the life of the capacitors. You are now ready to use the system. 12 5 Esprit Digital Operating Instructions FLASH DUMP Option The preferred mode for the `AUTO-DUMP' function can be selected from the `OPTIONS' submenu as follows: Option Description Flash dump off. Always resistively dumps excess energy whenever the FLASH setting is reduced. This method attempts to reduce the power in the shortest possible time whenever the FLASH setting is reduced. The unit determines whether to resistively dump the excess stored energy or to dump it quickly by automatically flashing the unit. MAIN CONTROLS & DISPLAY Refer to Fig. 2. The `FUNCTION' button, the `UP' , 'DOWN' buttons and the three-digit display provide a simple means of setting and displaying the main functions. Other buttons are used to access individual functions. The unit is designed to retain all settings indefinitely. If for any reason the memorised settings become corrupted then default settings will be used instead. Fd. 0 Fd. 1 `FUNCTION' Button The `FUNCTION' button is the main display control and selects the required function for display or adjustment. Each press of the button selects the next available function as shown by the leftmost digit or digits. The remaining digits show the value of the function. NOTE: Certain functions such as the IR Remote and Modelling have to be switched on before the `FUNCTION' button can access them. [. . . ] Press the `INT' button to switch this function on or off. The associated LED is lit when `INT' is selected. Depending on the `OPTION' setting this mode may be unavailable when the Lamp is `OFF'. When this is the case, and the sounder is on, a long warning beep will be given when the button is pressed to indicate that it cannot be selected. [. . . ]