Warning And Error Management - Bowens XMS Studio Flash User Manual

Warnings

Warning and Error Management

The XMS is fitted with a comprehensive monitoring system to detect any miss-
operation. If the display shows a Warning or an Error code and it does not automatically
clear itself in a reasonable time then switch the unit to standby and back on again to see
if it then clears.
Warnings: are normally only given because of transient problems. These normally reset
automatically either shortly after the warning or after a period in the case of overheat.
DESCRIPTION
DISPLAY
OH Unit has Over-
Heated
nF not Flashed
nr not ready
In the event of an OH indication please check the following and rectify as shown:
CONDITION
Case vents obstructed:
Excessive ambient temperature:
Flash rate excessively fast:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
This can happen under extreme use or if the
unit vents have been covered or the fan has
failed. Check the conditions below. Should
reset after a short period of cooling.
This may happen near the end of the flash-
tubes life, or if it has not been used for some-
time, particularly at low powers. Try increasing
the power to maximum and flash a few times to
see if the fault clears.
This is accompanied by a warble from the
sounder, if on, and warns of a possible under
exposed shot. This is because the flash trigger
has occurred before the unit has fully charged.
STEPS TO RECTIFY
Clear vents of obstruction.
Lower the temperature or move to a
cooler area.
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