User manual BOWENS QUADX

[. . . ] QUADX GENERATOR INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0335/2 (08/05) BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton on Sea Essex CO15 3RH UK Tel: Fax: +44 (0)1255 422807 +44 (0)1255 436342 www. bowens. co. uk OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents QUADX Specifications Description Model Number Page Stored Energy (Max) Supply Voltage AC Stabilisation Modelling Lamps Typical Recycle Time (Full Power 230V 50Hz) Overload Protection Ready Indication BW-7600 3000Ws Channel A only. Or, Split 2000Ws (CHA) + 1000Ws (CHB) Introduction and Safety Notes Control Panel Guide Function Overview Getting Started Menu System Overview Information Menu Main Selection Menu Advanced Options Menu QUADX Flash Head RingLite Accessories Pulsar Radio Trigger Warnings Specifications 2 www. bowens. co. uk 3 4 5-6 7 8 9 10 - 11 12 - 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 100-250V AC 50 or 60Hz ±0. 1 f-stop 4 x Max 650W 2 Seconds - 240V AC 50Hz 2. 6 Seconds 120V AC 60Hz 15A Thermal Breakers for Charge and Modelling Green `READY' LED at 100%, Audible `READY' Beep or Modelling light indication as selected. Voltage IR Remote Control Photocell Sounder Flash Power Control Guide Number Full Power, 50º Keylite ISO 100 Flash Duration Flash Colour Temperature Recommended Flash Head Length Width Height Weight Off / Proportional / Independent / 100% / Automatic 100% plus bias control 6V Full control, 12 Channels Number depends on transmitter On / Off On / Off 6. 6 f-stop in 1/10 increments, scaled 10 = 3000Ws 175 (UV Coated Tube) 1/1430s (Full Power) t=0. 5, Approximate value indicated. Approx. 6500K (UV Coated) QUADX Head (BW-7660) 360mm (141/2") 180mm (7") 370mm (141/2") 11. 6Kg (25. 5lbs) Due to our policy of constant product improvement, Bowens International reserves the right to change equipment specifications at any time and without notice. www. bowens. co. uk 19 Warnings WARNINGS & FAULT FINDING If the unit appears to have developed a fault, first establish that it is a genuine internal fault and not a case of normal operation such as overheat. [. . . ] The unit will only flash if the unit is charged and the `READY' LED is either lit or flashing. When switched on, the unit will trigger in response to an external flash of light, if the `READY' LED is lit. Ensure that the sloping panel is exposed clearly to the triggering light source. With the I. R receiver switch, the unit can be triggered by the open flash test button on the I. R Handset. To view the counter select: Advanced Options Reset Job Counter To reset the job counter press . 2. 3. 4. Adjust the FLASH and 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 13 if you intend to make continuous use of the fast recycling feature of the unit. NOTE: If the unit is left unused for six 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. 6 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 15 Advanced Options Menu Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode This mode contains three advanced features. Trigger Delay, Trigger Skip and Multi-Trigger. These features may be operated standalone or in conjunction with one another. HINT: Whenever a flash mode is enabled, the default menu will show Progmd on the default menu in order to show a mode is in place. All modes are switched OFF after powering off the unit. QUADX Getting Started Remove packaging and ensure the unit is switched off. Set-up a flash head, ensuring the protective cap is removed and the modelling lamp is switched on. Plug the head into socket A1. FLASH MODE CONTROLS > TRIGGER DELAY OFF TRIGGER SKIP OFF MULTI-TRIGGER OFF Note: Locate the tapered part of the socket first, then press down on the cable and ensure the socket `clicks' into place properly as pictured. Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode Trigger Delay The Trigger delay function allows a timed delay between triggering the pack and the pack discharging. The feature may be toggled ON or OFF and the delay period may be varied from 0 to 9. 9 seconds in steps of 0. 1s. Selection and adjustment is performed using the & keys to scroll and to select. The > character changes to * when an item is ready to change. Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode Trigger Skip The Trigger Skip function is solely for use with two or more packs and is designed to allow the photographer to trigger packs alternately and therefore more rapidly. To do this, the pack must first be assigned a pack ID number, which must be less than or equal to the number of packs in use. Next, the number of packs must be set to equal the number of packs to be used. [. . . ] Now select Low to High by scrolling and pressing . It also provides the entry point into the Advanced Menu. Menu choice is denoted by the > character which always defaults to Modelling when coming from the Information Menu. To select an item, use the & buttons to scroll the screen until the > character is aligned with the item required. The * character will move to indicate the new mode of operation. The screen indicates the first flash will occur 0. 3 stop below the present power setting and the final flash will be 0. 3 stop above the present power setting. [. . . ]