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Summary of Contents for Profoto Pro-B3 1200 AirS
- Page 1 Pro-B3 1200 AirS User´s Guide...
- Page 2 www.profoto.com...
- Page 3 Every single reflector and accessory creates its special light and the unique Profoto focusing system offers you the possibility to create your own light with only a few different reflectors. Enjoy your Profoto product!
- Page 4 Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment. Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment on the European market, when product life has ended! www.profoto.com...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Lamp head connection ................15 Turn on generator ..................15 Settings .....................15 Sync via cable ...................15 Sync via Photocell..................15 Sync via radio – Profoto Air ................16 Sync via radio – Pocket Wizard ..............16 Turn off generator ..................16 Maintenance ....................17 Battery replacement ..................17 Battery charging ..................18... - Page 6 Accessories ....................19 Technical data ....................20 Regulatory information – Profoto Air ...............21 World-wide Usage of Radio Spectrum ............21 EU Declaration of Conformity ..................22 Unites States and Canada ..................23 F.C.C. and Industry Canada ..................23 Japan ....................24 Regulatory information – Pocket Wizard ..............25 Operating frequencies ................25...
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Page 7: System Description
344 MHz (USA) or 433 MHz (Europe). As rules and laws change all the time, please check your local regulations for the legal version. The Pro-B3 1200 AirS (344MHz) LiFe and Pro-B3 1200 AirS (433MHz) LiFe have a built-in radio receiver compatible with all Pocket Wizard Transmitters and Transceivers working on the corresponding frequency. -
Page 8: Nomenclature
2. SYM/ASYM Switch 12. Modeling Light Button 3. Lamp Head Socket B 13. On/Off Button 4. Battery Indicator 14. Modeling Light Control 15. Profoto Air Antenna 5. Charge Sockets 6. Photocell 16. Channel Button 7. Sync Sockets 17. Radio On/Off Button 8. -
Page 9: Functionality
The Pro-B3 generator is equipped with a LiFe battery. The generator cannot be used without a battery in place. The battery can be charged through the mains outlet using a Profoto Charger 2A or from the car cigarette lighter using the Profoto Charger UPA. The battery can be charged separately or with the battery in place in the generator. -
Page 10: Energy Control
250 W. The modeling light is automatically dimmed down to max 250 W if a 500W model lamp is used. Since the efficiency (output) is higher when using a 100 or 250 W lamp head, we recommend using max 250 W heads. www.profoto.com... -
Page 11: Sync Signaling
The Profoto Air radio receiver is turned on/off with the Radio On/Off Button [17]. The Pocket Wizard radio receiver is always in operation while the generator is powered on. When the Pocket Wizard system is used, it is recommended to turn off the Profoto Air system. -
Page 12: Channel Selection - Profoto Air
The large number of radio channels makes it possible to select a channel that is not interfered by other photographers using Profoto Air, or by WLAN and Bluetooth devices and other radio equipment operating on the same widely used 2.4 GHz frequency band. -
Page 13: Test Function
After the test, the equipment is examined to verify that all parts have kept a normal operating temperature and are not malfunctioning in any way. All Profoto products are subject to the R-test prior to shipping. -
Page 14: Flash Duration
The shortest flash duration (1/7400s) is achieved with both the Energy Control [20] and the Fine Energy Control [19] set to MAX, the SYM/ASYM Switch [2] set to “B1/4, A1/2” and with only one lamp head connected to Lamp Head Socket B [3]. www.profoto.com... -
Page 15: Operating Instructions
1. Connect a sync cord from the camera to one of the Sync Sockets [7] on the generator. 2. Connect another sync cable from the flash meter to the free Sync Socket [7]. Sync via Photocell 1. Connect an IR transmitter to the camera. 2. Push down the Slave Button [8]. www.profoto.com... -
Page 16: Sync Via Radio - Profoto Air
Sync via radio – Profoto Air 1. Press and hold down the Radio On/Off Button [17] to turn on the Profoto Air receiver. The Channel Indicator [18] of the previously used channel will be illuminated. 2. To change channel, press the Channel Button [16] until the desired Channel Indicator [18] is illuminated. -
Page 17: Maintenance
3. Lock the battery cassette by sliding the handles away from each other. Slide handles towards the middle when removing and refitting the battery. Slide handles away from each other to lock the battery cassette. www.profoto.com... -
Page 18: Battery Charging
Connect the Profoto Charger UPA to the larger charge socket on the battery. Charging the battery in place in the generator: 1. a) Connect the Profoto Charger 2A to the smaller of the Charge Sockets [5] on the generator. -
Page 19: Accessories
ProRing2 Pro-B head Profoto Charger 2A Profoto Universal Power Adapter (UPA) Pro-B protective bag Please consult with your local dealer or distributor for specific information. * If a ProTwin lamp head is connected to two Pro-B3 generators, 2400 Ws can be obtained. -
Page 20: Technical Data
Weight 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs), exclusive of battery 8.8 kg (19.0 lbs), including battery Others Built in photocell, 2 sync sockets All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. www.profoto.com... -
Page 21: Regulatory Information - Profoto Air
Range Devices). This band may be used in most parts of the world. Regional restrictions may apply. : Refer to national regulations for the region where the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air Remote unit shall be operated and make sure that they are followed. -
Page 22: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Type: Profoto Air Remote, Profoto Air Sync, Profoto Air USB Profoto declares that the product complies with the essential requirements of §3 and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG (Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive) when used for its intended purpose. -
Page 23: Unites States And Canada
Les lettres ‘IC’ n’ont aucune autre signification ni aucun autre but que d’identifier ce qui suit comme le numéro de certification/d’enregistrement d’Industrie Canada. Profoto AB Transmitter / Receiver MODEL: Profoto Air Sync PRODUCT NO: PCA5108-0000 MODEL: Profoto Air Remote PRODUCT NO: PCA5102-0000... -
Page 24: Japan
2.4 GHz Wide Band Low Power Data Communication 上記のとおり、電波法第 38条の 24第 1項の規定に基づく認証を行ったも のであることを証する。 This is to certify that the above-mentioned certification by type has been granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 38-24, Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law. R 202WW08109202 R 202WW08109203 R 202WW08109204 www.profoto.com... -
Page 25: Regulatory Information - Pocket Wizard
If you are in any doubt about the frequency allowed in your country, please get in contact with the local Profoto distributor BEFORE you activate the Pocket Wizard Transmitter. It is strictly forbidden by law to use these frequencies in other countries. - Page 26 www.profoto.com...
- Page 27 Profoto AB P.O. Box 2023 SE-128 21 Skarpnäck SWEDEN Phone +46 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...