Profoto Pro-B2 User Manual

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Profoto–Stockholm, Sweden

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  • Page 1 User Manual Profoto–Stockholm, Sweden...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Profoto generators and flash heads are part of a complete professional lighting system. Please read the instruction manual carefully before use. Flash tubes and modelling lights emit considerable heat and can be dangerous if not used properly. Always unplug the lamp cable from the generator before changing modelling light, glass cover or flash tube.
  • Page 3 Contentsxxxxxxxxxxxx Introduction ... 7 Accessories ... 8-9 ProHead ... 10 Pro-B head... 11 ProTwin... 12 - 13 ProRing ... 14 Pro-B2 1200 ... 15 - 29 The Pro-B2 system consists of the following products: Generators: Pro-B2 Heads: ProHead Pro-B head...
  • Page 4 Still weknow that we will never be able to offer the best light there is; the natural sunlight. But Pro-B2 comes very close. It is the best series we have ever manufactured. Before our products are shipped we have them pass an extensive and strict testing program.We check that they pass the quality and capacity levels the most demanding...
  • Page 5 5´Giant Reflector 10 03 11, 7´Giant Reflector 10 03 12, 8´ Giant Reflector 10 03 13 StripLights Diffusors available (-1/3 and 1 f-stop) S 0,7m –10 07 35, M 1,3m–10 07 36, L 1,9m–10 07 37 Profoto –The Light Shaping System Acute2 1200/2400 D4 –1200/2400/4800 (with or without radio)
  • Page 6 500W lamp if using the longer (100mm) glass cover used on the ProTwin. Max 250W lamp when used on the Pro-B2. Pro-B head The Pro-B head is a small and easily transportable flash head exclusively designed for the Pro-B2 and Pro-7b generators.
  • Page 7 There are glass covers for different colour temperatures available. When used on the Pro-B2 it is strongly recommended to change from a 500W to a 250W lamp for increased efficiency due to the fact that the B2 delivers max 250W to the lamp.
  • Page 8 Pro -B2 Profoto – Heads Pro-7 ring The ring flash fits all Pro-7 generators, and is an entirely mobile source of light. The interior diameter of 100 mm provides plenty of space for professional camera lenses. Since the camera holder can be tilted forward and back- wards, as well as upwards and downwards, most cameras can be attached.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Pro -B2 Profoto – Generators Pro-B2 Generators Nomenclature ... 19 Brief Instructions ... 20 Battery and Battery Charging ... 21 Changing Battery... 22 Connecting Lamp Heads ... 22 Energy Control ... 22 Choice of Modelling Light... 23 Connecting Camera & Flash Meter ... 24 Recharging ...
  • Page 10: Nomenclature

    10. Recharging Button Slow/Fast 11. Modelling Light Control 12. On/Off Switch 13. Modelling light control 14. Radio channel control (optional) 15. Energy control, fine adjustment 16. Energy Control The Light Shaping Company Pro -B2 Profoto – Generators Nomenclature Pro-B2 Generator Profoto...
  • Page 11: Brief Instructions

    Profoto Pro-B2 – Assesoires 10.02.18 Multivoltage Charger incl. adapters, 90-130V/190-250V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A, 5 hour charging (incl. with the Pro-B2) 10.02.19 Charger (12/24V) for Car Cigarette Lighter, 3.5A, 2.5 hour charging 10.02.21 Battery only 90.07.26...
  • Page 12: Changing Battery

    250 W lamps also in the ProHead. The modelling light is constant and does not vary with the energy chosen. If you wish to use a 250W lamp the ProHead or proTwin flash head must be used since the built-in fan will work on Pro-B2. Do not use older heads with a 250W lamp. Timer controlled Pushing the button MOD.LIGHT [11] turns on the modelling light.
  • Page 13: Connecting Camera & Flash Meter

    The 5 m sync cord can be extended without limitations with sync extension cords. Further sync connections can be made with the Profoto sync interconnection cable or by so called ”hard wiring”. A slave signal from the photocell can be forwarded through this cable to another flash generator.
  • Page 14: Safety Functions

    flashes are released during one hour, which is equivalent to 10 rolls of 35 mm film. After the test the equipment is examined to see that all parts have kept a normal operating tempera- ture and are not malfunctioning in any way. All Profoto products are subjected to the R-test prior to being shipped.
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Number of outlets: 2 Flas duration: 1/2200 - 1/7400 sec. PLEASE NOTE: With ProTwin and two Pro-B2 generators on the same equivalent power gives half the recycling time and shorter flash duration. Flash capacity: Up to 200 full power flashes per charge Modelling Light: Up to 250W continous or time controlled (max 60 sec.)
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Pro -B2 Warranty All Profoto generators and heads are individually tested before they leave the company and guaranteed for a period of two years with the exception of flash tubes, glass covers, modelling lamps and cables. Profoto is not responsible for technical malfunctions created by improper use or accessories made by other companies.
  • Page 17 We wil make a pic of the B2... Profoto AB Box 2023 – SE-128 21 Skarpnäck – Sweden Tel : +46 (0)8-447 53 00 – Fax : +46 (0)8-447 53 20 info@profoto.se www.profoto.com...

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