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NORMAN 500 flash User manual

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Brand: Norman
Model / document: NORMAN 500 flash
Document type: User manual
Language: English
Pages: 7
File size: 1.4 MB
Category: Flashes & lighting
Document date: Not specified in catalog

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Welcometo the Normanfamilyof interchangeableflash equipment.
You havejust purchaseda Norman500 unit that will provideyou with years of dependableservice.lt has a heavyduty 500
watt-secondcircuit,and severaldesignfeaturesand conveniencesnot found in other commerciallyavailableflash
equipment.
            A separatethree-waycontrolswitchfor each lightthat has full power,half power,and off         (:I.l|)                positions.
         (I.l!)A fail-to-flashalarmsystemthatprovidesan audiblesignalin the eventof a lampheadmisfire.
            A plug-insolid-statecircuitcard for ease of servtce.     0)
            A full 250 watt-secondscan be channeledto each of two lights (availableon models         (.ll)
              manufacturedsince September1977).
              Interchangeablewiththe completeNormanSeries450equipmentlinewhichincludesover50      0l items- reflectors,snoots,lampheads,barndoors,powersupplies,umbrellas,diffusers,etc.
It is our sinceredesirethatyou willbenefitf romthe engineeringand manufacturingexpertisethathasbroughtyou thisunique
system.



    #4 LampheadOutlet
    #3 LampheadOutlet
    #2 LampheadOutlet                                                      #1 ControlSwitch
                                                                                   #2Control Switch
    #1 LampheadOutlet                                                                            #3 ControlSwitch
                                                                           #4 ControlSwitch


                                                                 TEST Button,READYLight
                                                                    (100%whenlit)


                                                           MDL (ModelingLamp)
          ON Light                                                            Switch
      POWER Switch
                                                                           250 w-s Switch
                                                                                (channels3 & 4)
        250 w-s Switch
       (Channels1 & 2)                                                             RESET
        SYNC Outlet                                                          7 amp CircuitBreaker

           AC Inlet





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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
in accordancewithUL 122specificationsfor photographicequipment.

Whenusingyourphotographicequipment,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:
1. Readandunderstandall instructions.
e modelinglamp.
liancehasbeeddroppedordamageduntilit hasbeenexaminedby
rntratingshouldbeused.Cordsratedforlessamperagethanthe
re cordso thatit willnotbetrippedoveror pulled.
whennotinuse.Neveryankthecordtopullfromtheoutlet.Grasp
iance,buttakeit to a qualifiedservicemanwhenserviceor repair
tricshockhazardwhentheapplianceis subsequentlyused.

EXPTANATIONOFINDIGATORSANDCONTROTS

AC lnlet TESTButton,READYLight
Connectsto the AC powercable.The AC inputvoltageis llluminateswhen the circuit reaches 100% voltage
115volt,60 Hz. stabilizedoutput.The unitcan be flashedby depressingthe
TEST/READYlight.
POWER Switch SYNC Outlet
Controlsthe AC powerto the flash circuit.Must be on for Triggersthe flash.Plugyour camerasync extensioncord
the modelinglamp dimmersto work. into this outlet. Proper polarityis importantwith most
cameras(cameraswith groundedsynccontacts).TocheckNote - it is not necessaryto turn the POWERSwitchoff polarity,simplytouch any exposed(non-paintedand
when connectingor disconnectinglampheads,on power non-anodized)metalon the camerabodyto any exposed
suppliesmanufacturedafter serial #13480. lt is always (non-paintedand non-anodized)metalon the flashunit.lf
best that the ControlSwitchfor that respectivelamphead the unitflasheswhenthis is done,reversethe synccordto
be turnedoff when connectingor disconnecting. achievethe correctpolarity.This establishesa common
groundbetweenthe camerabody and the flashunit.lf the
MDL (Modeling Lamp) Switch polarityis incorrect,the unit could self flash or flash
Turnsthe modelinglampson or off. lt has threepositions: intermittently.
RESET7 amp CircuitBreaker FULL - The modelinglampsremainat full brightness Automaticallyprotectsthe flash circuitagainstexcessive regardlessof the powersettingon the flash. overloads.lf the ON lightgoes off but the POWERSwitch
OFF - The modelinglamps are all off. and the modelinglampsare on, the RESETBreakeris
probablyactivatedcausingthe buttonto pop out about7a
RATIO - The modelinglampsautomaticallyratiotothe inch.To reset,simplywait 30 secondsand depress.
flash outputsetting. 250 W-S Switches
Thisfeaturecombinesor isolateschannels#1 and#2 (lett
ON Light handswitch),and combinesor isolateschannels#3 and
llluminateswhen the POWERSwitchis on and whenthe #4 (righthand switch). This can provide250 w-s on a
power is reachingthe circuit. singlelamphead.Referto page 4.

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5€RVrcE GUID€ NUMBCRCHART
Should your 500 assemblybecome inoperative,this sec-
tion can help you identifythe malfunctioningcomponent.
Many times you can correctthe problemin the field simply
by havinga good understandingof your unit. Substitution
is often the best form of servicebecause it gets your unit
back into operationquickly.
Actual service work should be performed by a qualified
electronicstechnician.

SERVICEBY SUBSTITUTION

A. LAMPHEAD
1. WILL NOT FLASH.OTHER LAMPHEADSFLASH
ON THE SAME POWER SUPPLY.
a. Substituteanother flash tube.
b. Inoperativelamphead.
.2. WILL NOT FLASH.NO LAMPHEADWILL FLASH
ON POWER SUPPLY.
B. C. P. S.
GUIOE A. S. A. Candlc lBcam a. Defectivecamera sync cord. NUMBER EXPOSURE Powrr Sccondsl b. Reversedsync cord polarity. INOEX
c. Defectivecamera sync contacts. Selectthe ASAfilm speed(exposureindex)and locate
d. Malfunctioningpower supply. the numberon the righthandcolumn.
Then,locatethe B.C.P.S.ratingof theflashuniton the left
3. SELF FLASHES. handcolumn.
a. Reversedsync cord polarity. Laya straightedgeacrossthesetwopointsandtheguide
b. Defectivecamera sync cord. numberwillbe foundwheretheedgeintersectsthecenter
c. Intermittentbreak in lampheadcable. Bend the line.
cable near the connector.You may be able to For example:
completean assignmentby bendingthe cable in ASA 100speedfilmand 1875B.C.PS.lightoutput.
such a way as to prevent self-flashrng. The guidenumberequals110(as shownabove).
d. Flashtube too hot. To determinef/stop,simplydividethe distance,fromthe
lightto subject,intothe guidenumber.
4. FLASHTUBE GLOWS WHEN FLASHED. For example:
a. Orange glow - Flash tube too hot. Guidenumberof110.Let'ssaythatthelight-to-subject
b. White glow - Malfunctioningpower supply distanceis 10 feet:thecorrectf/stopwouldbe 110+
(plug-incircuit). 10 : t|11.
It shouldbe rememberedthat due to variablesin film
processingandpersonalpreference,it maybe necessary
to slightlyalterthe guidenumberfromthatindicatedbyB. POWER SUPPLY the GuideNumberChart.
1. CIRCUITBREAKER"POPS OUT''
a. Malfunctioningpower supply.

2. WILL NOT TURN ON.
a. Lampheadnot connected(part of the safety in-
terlockcircuit).
b. DefectiveAC power cord.
c. No voltage at AC inlet.
D. Blown fuse.

3. WILL NOT TRIGGERTHE FLASH.READYLIGHT
IS ON.
a. Malfunctioninglamphead.
b. Defectivesync cord.
c. Reversedsync cord polarity.
d. Inoperativepower supply(plug-incircuitcard). Savefhese lnstructions

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