Flash Power Selection/Indication; Modelling Lamp Output/Control - Bowens EQUIPE 1200 Pack Operating Instrctions

Flash Power Selection/Indication

By using the four Flash Head sockets and associated controls many asymmetric
and symmetric combinations of flash power are available from one Flash Head
through to four Flash Heads.
The 'POWER' switch sets the TOTAL MAXIMUM flash power available from the
Pack. The power selected, 600, 1200 or 2400W-s for the EQUIPE 2400 Pack and
300, 600 or 1200W-s for the EQUIPE 1200 Pack, is shown on the digital display
and represents a coarse control range of 2 f-stops. This power can be made
available from any one socket or a combination of sockets depending upon the
setting of the 'COMBINE/ISOLATE' switch.
The 'COMBINE/ISOLATE' switch in combination with the number of Flash Heads
fitted, gives a further f-stop adjustment. This provides the facility to have two
separate Channels, A and B, with individual sets of controls, OR to combine them
with one set of controls.
When switched to 'ISOLATE' both the 'ACTIVE' LED's will be lit, indicating that the
two 'FLASH' variators and Channels operate independently, with each providing a
continuous adjustment over a 3 f-stop range. Each Channel has a maximum
output of half that set by the 'POWER' switch which may be used to adjust the
overall light level without affecting the balance between channels set by the
'FLASH' variators.
When switched to 'COMBINE', only the 'ACTIVE' LED for Channel A will be lit and
both A and B Channels will be controlled by the Channel A 'FLASH' variator which
provides a continuous adjustment over a 3 f-stop range. The maximum output set
by the 'POWER' switch is available from ANY socket.
The total control range using a combination of Flash Heads, 'FLASH' variators,
'POWER' switch and 'COMBINE/ISOLATE' switch is 6 f-stops.
In general the 'POWER' switch should be set to the lowest setting and the
'FLASH' variator(s) set to the highest, consistent with the flash power and the
distribution between heads required. This method provides the shortest flash
duration for a given power output. Increasing the number of heads will also
reduce the flash duration.
Whenever the 'POWER' or 'FLASH' controls are changed, flash the Pack once
using the 'OPEN FLASH' button to ensure that the next flash is of the required
power.
A study of the quick reference tables on pages 16 and 17 will explain the possible
combinations of MAXIMUM power available from the EQUIPE 1200 & 2400 Packs
to the individual Flash Heads.

Modelling Lamp Output/Control

Refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the head for more details of the controls
and maintenance of the head.
The Modelling Lamp or Lamps for each Channel are controlled by a 'LAMP' variator
and a 'CONTINUOUS/OFF/INTERMITTENT' switch on the control panel. Some Flash
Heads are fitted with a Modelling Lamp 'ON/OFF' switch which allows individual
Lamps to be turned off.
The 'COMBINE/ISOLATE' switch determines which Modelling Lamp
'CONTINUOUS/OFF/INTERMITTENT' switch and 'LAMP' variator have control. With
the switch set to 'COMBINE' the Channel A switch and variator have control over ALL
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