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- Page 1 OWER IGHT Operator’s Manual PowerLight 1250 PowerLight 1250DR PowerLight 2500DR & Remote Control Accessories Unit Number Assignment, Page 14 PLDIR-2 and PLDIR-1 Remote Digital Display, Page 15 PLIRC-1 Infrared Remote Controller, Page 16...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION The PowerLights are a self-contained light unit and power supply. They have a professional plug-in flashtube, a 250 watt adjustable quartz modeling light, and bare bulb capability, both vertically and horizontally. The PowerLights are fitted with Photogenic’s unique quick-change system for holding...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Despite the measures that have been taken to make electronic flash equipment safe, it must be recognized that high voltages and high temperatures do exist within the power supply / lighting unit. Certain precautions must be observed in handling the unit. Contact with internal high voltage may result in severe injury or death. - Page 4 Unpacking and Setup: (continued) The unit is shipped with the modeling lamp and flashtube not installed. While installing the modeling lamp and flashtube (with glove or clean cloth to protect the hand) be sure they are properly inserted and tight to avoid arcing and failure of the socket contacts during operation.
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Page 5: Power Input
CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION: Power Input: The power required to operate the PowerLight 1250, 1250DR or 2500DR is 105 to 125 volts AC, 60 Hz, 10 Amp. The power cord has a 125V, 10 Amp. rating. Replacement cords or extension cords rated for less amperage may overheat and should not be used with PowerLights. -
Page 6: Ready Light
The 1250 and 1250DR are adjustable from 16watt seconds to 500 watt seconds. To adjust the PowerLight 1250 to its lowest flash power setting (16 watt seconds), slide the FLASH control knob all the way to the left. -
Page 7: Modeling Light
Modeling Light: The modeling light has three modes of operation: MANUAL adjustment [press the MANUAL button, LED on] adjusts the modeling lamp intensity with the MODEL slide control knob. As with flash power, minimum setting is full left and maximum setting is full right. The MODEL intensity scale corresponds to the FLASH intensity scale, measured in f-stops. - Page 8 PowerLight Models 1250DR and 2500DR Flash Power: Use the Adjust button to turn on the Flash ws red LED. Adjust the PowerLight 1250DR or 2500DR Flash power setting using the 1/2 or 1/10 f-stops UP/DOWN arrow buttons. Ready Light: The PowerLight 2500DR is fully charged when the READY lamp is on. Lowest power (32ws) charge time is a maximum of .8 seconds and at full power charge (1000 ws) time is a maximum of 3 seconds.
- Page 9 Triggering is accomplished by using a built-in photoslave or a trigger cable from the power supply to the camera shutter contacts of ”X” or “zero” delay. Other units in the system are then triggered by photoslave operation. It is best to connect the fill light directly to the camera since it will be positioned furthest back in the studio and will usually provide sufficient illumination to trigger the other units.
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Page 10: Operation
PowerLight Model 1250 and 1250DR 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. The maximum recommended rate of flashing depends upon the power level being used and the amount of operation time. -
Page 11: Specifications
General: Flash Power...16 to 500 watt-seconds. Flash Duration...1/1300 second at Full Recycling time...0.5 to 1.5 seconds Power Control...Full to 1/32 range. Modeling Light Power ...250 Watt Quartz, ESS Modeling Light Control ...Full to 1/32 range. Triggering ...Built in Photoslave. Main Supply ...105-125 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 amp. Consumption ... - Page 12 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. The maximum recommended rate of flashing depends on the power level being used and the amount of operation time.
- Page 13 General: Flash Power... 32 to 1000 watt-seconds Flash Duration... Recycling time...0.8 to 3.0 seconds Power Control...Full to 1/32 range. Modeling Light Power ...250 Watt Quartz, ESS Modeling Light Control ...Full to 1/32 range. Triggering ...Built in Photoslave. Main Supply ...…...105-125 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 Amp. Consumption ...
- Page 14 ADVANCED POWERLIGHT FEATURES. Models PL1250, PL1250DR, and PL2500DR Automatic Dump Flash This feature will automatically flash the unit when the FLASH setting is lowered; otherwise, the internally stored power is discharged through a resistor, before the unit is READY. Flash Dump is faster. This feature can be turned on or off, by the user. Turn FLASH DUMP on: Turn PowerLight AC power off.
- Page 15 Advanced PL2 series Accessories. PLDD-1 Digital display for Model 1250 only. The PLDD-1 is a digital display to enhance the resolution and repeatability of the Model 1250’s Flash analog slide-pot control. It displays only Flash power, over the full range of 16 to 500 watt-seconds.
- Page 16 Advanced PL2 series Accessories. PLIRC-1 Infrared remote controller for models 1250DR and 2500DR. (must be used with PLDIR-1 receivers) Similar to TV, VCR, DTV universal remote controllers, the PLIRC-2 can control up to nine (9) PowerLights with individual settings. If several PowerLights are used with identical settings the same unit number can be assigned to them.
- Page 17 POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES REFLECTORS: PL7R 7 1/2” Standard high grain reflector. 35 degree coverage. PL14R 14” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting. 60 degree coverage. PL16R 16” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting. 60 degree coverage. PL16BD 16”...
- Page 18 48” Octagon - 48” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black blocking outer and Quick-Change bracket. The photographer should not attempt to make repairs. Consult a dealer for an authorized Photogenic Professional Lighting service agent. This will provide you safety, insure proper operational functions and provide continuation of your warranty.
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Page 19: General Troubleshooting
General Trouble Shooting COMMON PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Unit does not charge. Probable causes: Fuse blown. (Unplug and discharge the unit-Replace fuse.) No line power to unit. (Check line cord and outlet.) Unit is on, but will not charge. (Safety thermal detector activated by heavy use, beyond specified Flashing Rates on page 9.) Unit completely off, but is connected to power and is turned on. - Page 20 Limited PowerLight Warranty Photogenic Professional Lighting warranties the “standard line” of new PowerLight products to be free from defects in material and workmanship of the PL2 series of PowerLights for a period of two years from date of purchase. At our choice, we will repair or replace any PL2, Solair or Voltage Smart series light that is deemed to be defective.
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