Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BX 400 Elinca
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English Multivoltage 90/260V elinca sa switzerland www .elinchr om.com Operating Manual Elinca S.A Style BX 01.01.2007 ENG (73286) Printed in S wi tzerland Style BX 100/400.
1 P .S: T echnical data subject to change. The listed values ar e guide values which may vary due to tolerances in components used. Introduction 2 Declaration of conformit y , disposal and recycling, .
2 The quality of light and ex ceptional performance is the result of long research, application of demanding principles, the long experience of ELINCHROM in lighting products for the studio and the utilization of the latest technology in this area.
3 CE marking The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of ECC dir ectives 89/336/ECC «Electromagnetic compatibility» and 73/23/ECC «Low voltage dir ective». Notational Conventions The meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as f ollows: Pa y particular attention to text marked with this symbol.
4 • T ransport the ash unit with care and only in its original packaging or another corresponding packaging t to protect it against knocks and jolts. • T ransport only in complete discharged conditions. W ait a minimum 30 minutes after removing from mains supply befor e packaging and transportation.
5 3 1 6 11 12 The units Style BX (Multivoltage) are adapted f or operation on 90 - 260V/50 - 60Hz. Before connecting for the rst time, check to mak e sure that your Modelling lamp coincides with the voltage line. They must always be connected to an earthed ( gr ounded) mains supply .
6 9 5 8 6 10 7 13 1 2 17 4 3 16 18 19 21 20 12 11 14 15 Overview of controls 1.Mains inlet socket 2.Mains fuse (slow blow) 3.Mains light up on/off switch 4.Modelling fuse (f ast blow) 5.Open-ash 6.Synchro-sockets, Amphenol + jack 3.5 mm 7 .Digital power display and charge/discharge indicator 8.
7 2 3 1 Mains fuse Modelling fuse Mains switch (Only tempered) Mains socket 4 8 A T 4 AF Mains Supply With the MAINS SWITCH (3) switched off ("O" position), rmly push in the plug of the original ELINCHROM mains cord into the mains socket (1).
8 Modelling lamps and fuse for 90/140V Unit Modelling lamp Code Socket Fuse Code Style 100BX 150W halostar 23019 E27 4AF 19035 Style 400BX 150W halostar 23019 E27 4AF 19035 Option: 150W halogen 23031 GX 6,35 4AF 19035 Option: 200W halogen 23033 GX 6,35 4AF 19035 The touch pad (14) controls the modelling lamp on/off and the proportional light.
9 10 Photocell receptor 5 T est and ready 9 Cell Modellling light controls Power displa y The actual ash power is displayed in a f -stop compatible format. The power range is 5 f -stops. The digital display , provides continuous power indication of the ash and modelling lamp.
10 EL -Skyport triggers ashes without sync cords over a distance of approximately 100 m. Further detailed information please nd under : www .elinchrom.com / Products / RX Multi Remote Open ash "test" Having pressed the touch pad to release a ash, the green «READ Y» light will appear again once the unit is recharged.
11 If the unit does not ash but the ON/OFF switch indicates that there is power , it could be that the ash tube needs replacing. Note:Flash tubes (Swiss quality) have a long life with average us.
12 Flash power J(Ws) 100 400 Power supply V 90/260 90/260 F-stop, 1m, 100 ISO , with reector 48° 32,5 64,5 Control range J(Ws) 5-100 25-400 Recycling time (230 V) s 0,2-0,5 0,3-1,1 Flash duration .
13 code Reectors Wide angle ø 16 cm /90° 26143 Compact ø 18 cm /60° 26144 Standard ø 21 cm /50° 26141 Mini Soft ø 44 cm silver 26166 Mini Soft ø 44 cm white 26168 Snoot & Grid 26061 Gri.
14 This ELINCHROM product will be repaired free of char ge by the vending agent if during a period of 24 months from date of purchase its working order is impaired thr ough a manufacturing or material defect. The fault y product should be immediately sent to the authorized dealer or ELINCA agent.
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