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Multiblitz Profilux User manual
User manual for Multiblitz Profilux. 10 pages in German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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PROFILUX-2OO
-400
-600
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructionsfor use
Mode d'emploi
Instruccionesde uso
lstruzioniper I'uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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OperatingInstructions brightnessof the modeling light varies in proportion
PROFTLUX200 - 400 - 600 with the flashoutput selected.
Profifux units for 22O- 24OY:
Caution: Profilux200 comes with a 75 W halogentube, Profi-
Be sure to form the flash capacitorsbefore first use lux 400 with 150 W and 600 with 250 W halogen
of the equipmentas well as after every three month tubes. Thesetubes are compatiblewith all Profilux
of storage. models.A 250 W halogen tube is availableas an
To do this, proceed as follows: optional accessory. This is also suited for use in
1. Switchuniton. any of the three models. The halogen tubes do not
2. Set unit for full power (1/1). need any special fuse within the unit and have a
3. Do NOT fire any flashes!!! burning life of 20fi) hours.
4. Leaveunit in this conditionfor one hour. Profilux units for 110 - 130 V:
5. Do NOT turn on the modelinglight. All unitscomewith al20V / 2O0W halogentube with
The capacitors are formed after one hour, and the GX 6.35 base.This tube needs its own F 2 A fuse
unit may be used. housed at the front of the unit (24) as well as a
protectivePyrexglobe (25).To changethe globe, see
1. Basic outfit item 15.
Flashunit with plug-inflashtube, halogenmodeling
tube with B 15 d base, power cable, sync cable, 7. Output control
protectiveglobe and spare fuse. Flashoutput can be continuouslyvariedfrom approx.
12.5%to 100% (overa rangeof four f-stops).Flash
2. Accessories and halogenlight have a fixed relationshipand are
Variousinterchangeablereflectors,folding reflectors, variedproportionallyto each other.When you reduce
honeycombfilters, umbrellas,barn doors, snoot, the power setting, excessiveenergy is dissipated
Fresnel-lensattachment,stands. (See system dia- within the unit; LED (15)does NOT light duringthis
gram on back.) period.
3. Design 8. 100% modeling light
The units havea 5/8in.socket (11)with clamp (16), With the aid of switch(12),the modelinglightcan be
which fits all lightingstandswith a 5/8in.stud. Stands switched from proportional to 100% output,
without such a stud need an MA-151 adaoter.After regardlessof theflash output selectedwith knob (4).
looseninglever(10),the unitcan be tiltedup or down HalogenIOOYo:LED above switch (12)lightsgreen.
usinghandle(2).To lock the unit,turn the adjustable
lever(10)clockwise. 9. Optical and acoustic firing monitor
The units provideopticaland acousticfiringcontrol
4. Preparing for operation that can be activatedwith switch (13).
Inserthalogentube, makingsure it is properlyseated Switch (13) depressed/LEDabove switch (13) lit
(see item 12 of these instructions).Plug the power green:Afterfiring,the modelinglightwill go out until
cable into socket (8) at the bottom of the unit, and the unit is once morereadyto fire.When usingseveral
connect it to a wall outlet. Switch unit on with green units it is thus easy to check whetherall units have
master switch (6); the green LED (5) above master fired.
switch (6) lightsup. Whilethe flash is charging,the Switch (13) in opposite position/LEDabove switch
LED (15)will glow very weakly.Once LED (15)lights (13)OFF:An acousticsignalsoundsafterfiring;the
brightly-the unit is ready to fire. ootical monitor is deactivated.
Functionsof LED (15): 10. Synchronization
WEAKglow: Unit is charging Plug the sync cable into terminal(17)in the base of
OFF: Discharging(from high to lower the unit and connect it to the camera.Slavescan be
power or after operationof ther- fired via the photocell(3).This also doubles as an
mal circuit breaker,item 14) infraredsensor.
Lights BRIGHTLY goes out briefly:
Unit readv to fire. 1 1. Changing reflectors
All reflectors have a bayonet mount and can be
5. Power supply lockedin the bayonet(23)withslide (1).
The units are factory-settor 22O- 24oV I 50 - 60Hz Slideset to A = Mount open.
or 110 - 130V / 50 - 60Hz AC. Before connecting Slideset to B = Mount locked.
to the power supply, check whether your rated Move slide (1)to A, insertthe reflectorin the mount,
voltage agrees with the operating voltage and turn clockwiseto lock. To remove the reflector,
specified on nameplate (17). proceed in the reverse order. Use umbrellas
exclusivelywith COMSCH umbrellareflectorwhich
6. Switching on the modeling light includesthe umbrellaholder.
After switching the unit on with the green master
switch (6),you may turn on the modeling light using 12. Changing the flash and halogen tubes
the yellowswitch(7).When the modelinglight is on, Switch unit off and pull the power plug. Remove
the LED above the switch will light green. The reflectorand other accessories.
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Profifux units for 2N - 24oV: 14. Thermalprotection
Halogentube with bayonetmount. Lightlypresstube The unitshavea thermalcircuitbreakerthat responds
(20)inwardsand, keepingit depressed,turn through to very high ambient temperatureand heavy-duty
o revolutioncounterclockwise. USE.
Profilux units for 1 10 - 130 V: When the circuit breakeracts, the flash will not fire
Remove Pyrex globe (25); see item 15. Withdraw any more,and the modelinglightgoes out. The LED
halogentube. (15)abovethe open-flashbutton(14)is OFE whileall
Removetube and replacewith new one, taking care other LEDs stay lit. Once it has cooled down
not to touch the new tube with your fingers. Follow sufficiently,the unit switcheson automatically.Under
manufacturer'sinstructions. normaloperatingconditions,the built-infan provides
Before changing the flash tube, switch the unit off, sufficientcooling.
pull the power plug and wait for about one hour to
allow the capacitors to discharge.Then carefully 15. Pyrex globe
withdrawflashtube (19)and replaceit with a new one. Profilux units for 1 10 - 130 V are factory-equipped
Make sure that the tube is firmly seated all the way with a protective Pyrex globe (25). To remove the
down in the base, the triggering contact (21) globe, pressthe two wire springs(26)inwardswith a
surrounding the tube on either side. pointedobject so that they clearthe screws (27),and
lift them out. After changing the flash tube, replace
13. Fuses the globe (25) and press the two springs (26) back
To change fuses, switch the unit off and pull the underneaththe screws.
power plug. Fuse drawer (9): Push the fuse drawer
(9) out towards the front with the aid of small 16. Gare and maintenance
screwdriver placed behind the upper part of the At the end of the shoot,pullthe power plug.Unitsthat
drawer.The fuse is located at the rear,a spare fuse are used regularlyshould be servicedby Multiblitz
at the front of the drawer.Always replacethe blown once a year.
fuse by one of identicalrating:
Profilux- 200/400/600 22O- 24OV = T 3.15 A The flash unit should be carefully protected from
Profilux- 200/400/600 1 10 - 130 V = T 4 A water splashes.
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Flash power -J(Ws) 200 400 600 200 400 600
Powersupply V 220-240 110-130
F-stop,1m,ISO100 lRefl. 32,8 64,1 90,1 32,8 64,1 90,1
GuideNo, m, ISO1m I Flt.No9260 42 67 94 42 67 94
ranqe. 99nLtqt . -J(Ws) 25-200 50-400 75-600 25-200 50-400 75-600 infinitelyvariable
Recyclingtime s 0,4-0,8 0,5-1,3 o,8-2,4 0,3-0,9 0,4-1,3 0,5-2,2
Flashdurationt 0,5 s 1/600- 1/400- 1/300- 1/600- 1/400- 1/300-
1/1200 1/700 1/600 1/1200 1/700 1/600
Flashtube, UV-absorlcingCode: coMRow - 4 PROREW coMRow- 4 PRORE\A
Halogenmodelinglight 100%W 75 1 5 0 250 200
Halogenmodelinqliqht " WSockel 75/815d 150/815d 250/815d 200/GX6,35
0SRAM/Radium- Standardeouioment64473AN//RH75i4471AM/RH1s0Tl64479AM/RH250t 64503
Halogenmax. W ,_50164479AM/RH250]
Modelinglight, W 10-75 20-150 30-250 25-200 control ranoe
Flashtriggering Photocell,svnc cable,open flash button, infraredtriqqer
Voltageacross sync cable V 9
Connected load A/VA (W) 3.15/ 750 4,0/ 520
Flashvoltage stability % +/- 1
Radio interferencesu ppression Accordingto CE, DIN IEC 491, VDE 0882
Dimensions118x118
Length (mm) 295 336 295 336
Weight kg 1 , 7 1,85 2,3 1,75 1,9 2,35
Tolerancesof specificationsanc componentsconforminqto DIN and IEC standards
Subject to change without notice
(1) Accessorieslock slide (14) Open-flashbutton
(2) Handle (15) LED readylamp
(3) Slavecell/ lR sensor (16) Knurledlockingcollar
(4) Output control (17) Nameplate
(5) Light-emittingdiodes (18) Sync terminal
(6) Master switch ON / OFF (19) Flashtube
(7) ModelinglightON / OFF (20) Halogentube
(8) Power socket (21) Flash-tubetrigger
(9) Fuse drawer (22) Protectiveglobe
(10) Clamp lever (23) Reflectorbayonet mount
(11) 5/8in.socket (24) F2Afuse
(12) Modelinglight100% (25) Pyrex globe
(13) Optical/ acousticfiring monitor (26) Wire springs
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lhr neues, hochwertigesMULTIBLITZ-Ger1Iwurde auf dem Weg zu lhnen
durch eine Spezialverpackungoptimalgeschutzt.
Bitte heben Siedie Verpackungftlr spdtere Transportzweckeauf.
Halogenr)hrebei Rt)cktransportnicht lm Gerdt lassen.
Separatverpacken.
Yournew and valuableMULTIBLITZunit hasbeen send to you in special
protectivepacking for maximumprotection.We suggestthat thispacking
materialbekeptfor possiblelater use.
Beforeshipment,be sureto remove halogenlamp. Pack it separately.
Ce nouvel appareil MULTIBLITZde haute qualitd vous a 6td envoy6 dans un
emballagespdcial qui le protdgait de manidre optimale.ConservezI'emballage
pour des transports6ventuels.Pour la rdexpddition,le tube halogine ne doit
pas €tre laiss6dans l'appareil.llfaut l'emballers6pardment.
Su nuevo aparato MULTIBLITZ,de gran valorpara el envio a Vd. ha.sido
protegidooptimamentepor medio de un embalajeespecial.
Por favor,guarde el embalajepara fines de transporteposterior.
Para eltransporteno dejar la l4mparahalogenacolocadasino embalarla
por separado.
L'apparecchiod'alto valorele vienespeditocon uno specialeimballagiodi
protezione.La preghiamopertantodi volerconservarel'imballaggiooriginaleper
un eventualefuturo trasportodell'apparecchiosfesso.Siprega, in caso di
rispedizionedelgeneratore,di non lasciarela lampadaalogenamontata.
Imballarlaseparatamente.
Uw nieuwehoogwaardigeMULTIBLITZapparaatis voor veiligtransportspeciaal
verpakt.Bewaartu deze verpakkingvoorhet eventueelveiligverzendenin de
toekomst.Halogeeninstellamptijdenstransportniet in het apparaatlaten.
Apartverpakken.
Ditt nya MULTIBLITZ-aggregatdr ettprecisionsinstrument,som skyddadesav
en specialfdrpackningpd viigen tilldig. Bevarafdrpackningen,sAatt du kan
anvdndaden fdr kommandetransporterav aggregatet.Ta ur halogenlampan
och fdrpackaden separat,innan du sdnder aggregatetper post,
som bilgods,etc
MULTIBLITZDr. lng. Mannesmann. Ferdinand-Porsche-Str.19'. D-51149 Koln (Eil). Tel.(0 22 Og)I 39 60View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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M U L T I B L I T Z
Dr. Ing. D. A. MannesmannGmbH & Co. KG
Ferdinand-Porsche-Str.19
D-51149KOLN
Tel.: +49 (0)2203-9396 0ffiulttblttz Fax.:+49 (0)2203-9396 33
e-mail:multiblitz@t-online.de
Achtung: Vor der ersten Inbetriebnahmesowie nach einem Nichtgebrauchvon 3 Monaten mtissen die Blitzkondensatoren
unbedingtformiertwerden.Hierbeiist wie folgt vorzugehen:
1. Gerdteinschalten
2. Gerdt auf 1/1 (volleLeistung)stellen
3. GerdtNICHT abblitzen
4. Gerdtin diesemZustand1 Stundeeingeschaltetlassen
5. Das Halogenlichtdabei NICHT einschalten.Nach 1 Stundesind die Kondensatorenformiefi,das Geriit ist einsatzbereit.
Die Gerite d0rfen NICHT mit ungeregelten Benzin- oder Dieselgeneratoren betrieben werden!
Caution: be sure to form the flash capacitors beforefirst use of the equipmentas well as after every three month of storage.
To do this, proceedas follows:
1. Switchuniton.
2. Set unit for full power (1/1)
3. Do NOT fire any flashes!!
4. Leaveunit in this condition{or one hour.
5. Do NOT turn on the modelinglight.Thecapacitorsare formedafter one hour,and the unit may be used.
Do NOT run the unit on unregulated AC from gasoline or diesel-powered generators.
Attention: Avant la mise en service et apres une non-utilisationde trois mois, les cindensateurselectrolytiquesdu flash
doiventabsolumentetre form6s.ll faut procederde la manieresuivante:
1 Mettrele flashen circuit.
2. Le r6glersur 1/1 (puissancemaximum)
3. Ne d6clencheurAUGUN 6clair!!
4. Laisserl'appareilen circuit,regleainsi,pendantt heure.
5. Ne pas mettrele tube halogeneen circuit.Apres t heure,les condensateurs6lectrolytiquessont formeset le flash peut etre utilise
ll ne faut PAS faire le g6n6rateur sur du courant alternatif fourni par un groupe 6lectrgdne sans r6gulation
alimment6 par moteur a essence ou au gazole.
Atenci6n: Antes de la primera puesta en marcha asi como tras una inactividad de 3 meses han de formarse sin falte los
condensadoress del flash. Proceda como sigue:
1 Poner el aparato en marcha
lr Situarlo g:r ;,!1n2 p;rlencia
3. i'.lu racer rrngurI desterlolj
4. Dejar el flash conectado durante t hora en este estado.
5. NO poner la luz halogena.
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