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- Page 1 PhotoMaster Operator’s Manual Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400 Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800 Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400R Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800R Remote Studio Control Accessories &...
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Page 2: Safe Operation
OPERATOR MANUAL FOR POWER SUPPLIES Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400, PM400R, PM800 & PM800R Voltage Smart Advantage Light Heads: PA8, PA8C, PA8D & PA8F Operator Manual for Infrared Accessories Thank you for selecting the Photogenic Professional Power Supply PhotoMaster brand Voltage Smart series. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
& light heads. Certain precautions must be observed in handling the unit. Contact with internal high voltage may result in severe injury or death. - Page 4 Punch out hole for umbrella rod. With power supply’s power switch OFF, attach the line cord to the power- input connector, located on the back of the PhotoMaster, and connect it to a grounded wall outlet. Turn the power switch ON. The READY light will light when the unit has charged to the power level set by the FLASH power control.
- Page 5 INLET HEAD CONNECTORS AC POWER INLET The light head connectors are key-shaped, snap-in type and will only attach correctly. The plugs must be inserted until the locking snap is heard. Press the flat metal inset to release. The mating pins are automatically lubricated during each insertion and withdrawal to greatly extend the life of these connectors.
- Page 6 DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION Power Input: The power required to operate the Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400, PM400R, PM800, or PM800R is 90 to 250 volts AC, 50 or 60 Hz, 5 Amp. The supplied power cord has a 125V, 15 Amp rating, 15 ft long, and is detachable. For European operation, Photogenic can supply a 230V power cord (PLXLC) with a German plug, rated 90 to 250 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 10 Amp, 20 ft.
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Page 7: Functional Operation
The green READY light will then be re-illuminated. The Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400 & PM400R models are fully charged when the green READY lamp is on. Lowest power (12.5 ws) setting charge time is a maximum of .5 seconds and at full power charge (400 ws) time is a maximum of 1.5... - Page 8 Ratio Light Head Flash Power: The two left light heads (looking at the power supply front) can have a 3:1 flash power ratio to the two right light heads. There are four flash capacitors, of equal value, inside the power supply.
- Page 9 Sync signal = negative pulse, 10 microseconds or longer, from sync voltage to 1.6 vdc or less (per ISO 518.) Photocell/Photo Slave: The sensor is built into the power supply and can be shut off by plugging in the sync. cord. This usually is caused by too many quick-discharges,...
- Page 10 Flash Power Bracketing: Bracketing refers to taking up to three (3) exposures in a sequence with different flash intensities, either additional watt seconds or fewer watt seconds, from the displayed or selected “primary” base intensity. The PhotoMaster enables you to set the base flash power and then one high and one low bracketing value.
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Page 11: Operational Parameters
OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400R & PM400R Flashing Rate: The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts. -
Page 12: Specifications
Packaging PA8……... Extruded Aluminum case. Weight PM400, PM400R…... 6.2 pounds. Weight PA8…... 3.5 pounds, (w flash tube). Dimensions PM400, PM400R……... 9”H x 9.5”W x 6”D PA8 (housing only)……….…………4.5”H x 4.5”W x 6”D Flashtubes and Modeling Lamps: Flashtube ...……… Plug-in style, use Photogenic’s C4-19, C4-19C, C4-19D, C4-19F, L4-19 or L4-19C. - Page 13 OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800, PM800R Flashing Rate: The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts.
- Page 14 Packaging PA8……... Extruded Aluminum case. Weight PM800, PM800R…... 6.2 pounds. Weight PA8…... 3.5 pounds, (w flash tube). Dimensions PM400, PM400R……... 9”H x 9.5”W x 6”D PA8 (housing only)……….…………4.5”H x 4.5”W x 6”D Flashtubes and Modeling Lamps: Flashtube ...……… Plug-in style, use Photogenic’s C4-19, C4-19C, C4-19D, C4-19F, L4-19 or L4-19C.
- Page 15 ADVANCED POWERLIGHT FEATURES. Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400, PM400R, PM800 & PM800R Automatic Discharge Each time the AC line power is disconnected or switched off, the unit will automatically flash-dump most of the stored power, and then discharge by resistor the remainder of the stored power. This removes all of the flash capacitor charge to prolong the life of the unit and is a much safer condition for storage, for transporting, and replacement of flash tube or modeling lamp.
- Page 16 Unit Number Assignment This feature allows the user to assign a UNIT NUMBER (1 to 9) to each PhotoMaster power supply in the studio. The UNIT NUMBER is necessary when INFRARED remote control is used. To assign a UNIT NUMBER, the startup sequence will need to be interrupted. Turn PhotoMaster AC power OFF.
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Page 17: General Troubleshooting
Lamp turned off. (Press FULL ON/OFF button, check PA8 switch.) Lamp burned out. (Inspect and replace, when cool. See SERVICE section of this manual) Internal fuse blown (inside power supply), caused by shorted modeling lamp. (Factory service required.) External fuse blown on PA8. (Inspect and replace.) Light flashes by itself without apparent reason. - Page 18 Limited PhotoMaster Warranty Photogenic warranties the “standard line” products are free from defects in material and workmanship of the PhotoMaster PM400, PM400R, PM800, PM800R and PA8 units for a period of three years, from date of manufacture. At our choice, we will repair or replace any of the above that is deemed to be defective.
- Page 19 PA8 QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES REFLECTORS: PL3R ------3” Shallow Background reflector rotates to control light for high key and back lighting. PL3RV-----3” Veil Slotted Background reflector for veil and burst-lighting PL5R-------5” Deep Conical Background reflector. PL7R-------7 ½” Standard high grain reflector. 35-degree coverage. PL14R-----14”...
- Page 20 Photogenic Professional Lighting 1268 Humbracht Circle Bartlett, Illinois 60103 www.Photogenicpro.com Telephone: 630-830-2500 Fax: 630-830-2525 016497-00V2-04...
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