User manual BOWENS TRAVEL-PAK

[. . . ] The Travel-Pak is also equipped with a internal thermal cut-out, the cut-out will only engage in extreme use. Your Travel-Pak will safely do 100 flashes at moderate rate without ever overheating. The following table should be used as a guide only. Max number of flashes before overheat 56 115 200 Safety Notes NEVER - Plug an Esprit Gemini into a mains supply and a Travel-Pak at the same time. [. . . ] Battery Level Indicator Shows from maximum to low charge. Power Switch To turn the unit on or off. Charge Socket Use supplied 2A charger for approx 3 Hours charge. 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. 6. 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? [. . . ] Two Esprit Gemini units can be fitted to the A and B sockets with the Travel-Pak cable. In this set-up the dummy sockets are not used. Dual Esprit Gemini Connection 8 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 5 Connection Order 1 Switch off the Travel-Pak. The indicators flashing usually indicates normal charging. The following are only displayed in fault conditions. Display Indications STEADY INDICATOR LONGER THAN 20 SECONDS [Condition: Travel-Pak unable to supply charge] Reason Suggested action Dummy plug not fitted in unused socket. Fit plug or connect a second Flash Head. [. . . ]