Broncolor Move 1200 L RFS 2 Operating Instructions Manual

Broncolor Move 1200 L RFS 2 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Move Operating instructions...
  • Page 3 5.1 & 5.2 6 & 7 Controls and displays 1 Mains switch 2 Method of flash release RFS / photocell speed key (for fast charge and flash duration) 4 Digital power distribution display per lamp 5.1 Lamp key 1 on / off 5.2 Lamp key 2 on / off 6 Power selector lamp 1 q/p"...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | BRONCOLOR MOVE Before use We are pleased you have chosen a broncolor Move 1200 L RFS 2, which is a high-quality product in every respect. If used properly, it will render many years of good service. Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Allow the lamp to cool down for 10 minutes before replacing a halogen lamp or flash tube! > broncolor flash light systems should only be equipped with original broncolor flash tubes, original broncolor combustible and packing material, original broncolor accessories, and original broncolor spare parts! >...
  • Page 7 > The flash equipment is designed for use in dry conditions and in an ambient temperature between -5 °C and +65 °C. Protect the flash equipment from moisture, condensation, dripping and splash water, humidity, dirt, sand, metal chips, and the effects of dust! >...
  • Page 8 > For all MobiLED lamps with the serial numbers N08, N10, N12 and O04, it is compulsory that they are modified in our Service Centre before use with the Move 1200 L RFS 2 power pack. > Do not expose rechargeable batteries to excessive heat (e.g. sunshine, fire or likely).
  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    1. SCOPE OF SUPPLY Move 1200 L RFS 2 power pack – 31.016.XX Check whether the following items have been delivered: Move 1200 L RFS 2 power pack Charger Protective bag (36.151. (36.520.00) (31.016.XX) Rechargeable lithium battery Operating instructions (36.152.00) (BA107.00)
  • Page 10: Startup

    2. STARTUP 1. Charge battery 2. Press the "on / check" key 3. Click the battery into place 4. Switch on the power pack...
  • Page 11: Operating Elements

    3. OPERATING ELEMENTS Function On / off (1) Switches the unit on and off Indicates the method of flash release Cell (2) Speed (3) For fast charging and flash times. See explanation in Chapter 8 Lamp key 1 or 2 Switches the appropriate lamp circuit on and off (5.1, 5.2) Energy regulation...
  • Page 12: Info Display

    4. INFO DISPLAY Energy level in joules or wattseconds Total energy of both channels in f-stops Flash time for each lamp (at t 0.1) Shows the parameter setting (for details of menu navigation, see Chapter 7): seq – displayed as soon as a sequence is selected in the menu mod –...
  • Page 13: Battery

    5. BATTERY 5.1 Description of display on the battery Battery display illuminated Battery display blinks During operation Battery fully charged (100 %) Battery half-full (ca. 50 %) Battery almost empty (ca. 20 %) Battery empty, please recharge (ca. 5 %) During charging Battery empty and is being recharged Battery is 50 % charged...
  • Page 14 5.2 Care of the lithium battery During charging and discharging, the ambient temperature should be in the range +5 °C to +35 °C. Use of the battery at very low temperatures may result in a severe loss of output. The battery has a deep-sleep mode and switches itself off after 72 hours unless it is inserted into a power pack so as to protect it against deep discharge.
  • Page 15: Overview Of The Main Menu Functions

    Switches acoustic ready signal on or off studio address 1 – 99 Assignment of studio address from 1 – 99 lamp address 1 – 40 Assignment of lamp address from 1 – 40 switches broncolor HS function on or off...
  • Page 16: Menu Navigation

    7. MENU NAVIGATION On pressing the "menu" key (15), you enter the main menu of the power pack. From there you have access to the various functions. Example: Change the time the modelling light is on from 10 s to continuous operation 1) Press the "menu"...
  • Page 17: Controlling Flash Times

    8. CONTROLLING FLASH TIMES With the Move 1200 L RFS 2 power pack, you can control the flash time in two different ways: 8.1 Controlling flash times using the "speed" key Pressing the "speed" key (3) reduces both the flash duration and the charging time for the power pack.
  • Page 18: Broncolor Hs Function

    While working in HS mode you are only able to use flash power level 6 to 10 with Move. Further, please note that broncolor HS for Move is optimized for the use with one lamp. If HS is activated only lamp channel 1 is active.
  • Page 19: Release

    10. RELEASE 10.1 RFS 2 interface (Radio Frequency System) Move power packs are supplied with RFS 2 installed as standard. For RFS 2 flash control, the channel (studio address) must correspond to the transceiver’s RFS 2 channel. The channel (studio address) is defined in the LCD display under "studio address". With the RFS 2 transceiver you can define and adjust the individual lamp connections on the flash units as you wish.
  • Page 20: Special Functions

    11. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 11.1 Reset (works settings) Press the "test" key (16) for 4 s. This resets all functions to the works settings. Resetting is acknowledged with a double beep. 11.2 Submenu To enter the submenu for the power pack, hold the "menu / enter" key (15) pressed for 4 s. Display Options Description...
  • Page 21: Information And Fault Signals

    Lamp 1 or lamp 2 is defective or not correctly connected Use broncolor tubes Please use only original broncolor flash tubes Acoustic fault indicator If the flash fails to fire, a warning signal sounds for ca. 0.5 s and the display (4) for the appropriate lamp blinks.
  • Page 22: Lamp Compatibility

    14. LAMP COMPATIBILITY Max. energy Move 1200 L RFS 2 Comments Mobilite 1600 J Modification required (Service) Mobilite 2 Modification required (Service) MobiLED 1600 J Modification required (Service) for serial numbers: N08, N10, N12, O04 Litos 2400 J Picolite 1600 J...
  • Page 23: Mobiled

    film sequences. Important note: all MobiLED lamps with the serial numbers N08, N10, N12 and O04 must be modified in our Service Centre before use with the Move 1200 L RFS 2 power pack. 15.1 Replacing flash tubes Before you change the flash tube, be sure to disconnect the lamp from the power pack! Plug-in...
  • Page 24: Maintenance / Repairs

    16. MAINTENANCE / REPAIRS Your broncolor power pack is a precision instrument and will give many years trouble-free opera- tion if treated with the appropriate care. However, should a fault occur, please do not try to open the unit and repair it yourself.
  • Page 25: Technical Data

    6.2 kg (13.7 lbs) (incl. battery) Operating temperature range –5 °C to +65 °C (+23 °F to +149 °F) Lithium battery 14.4 V / 6.6 Ah LiFePO4 with integral battery charge display Accessories Outdoor Trolley backpack, Move 1200 L RFS 2 protective bag...
  • Page 26: Environmental Protection Information

    19. GUARANTEE All broncolor power packs, lamps, monolights and accessories have a high quality standard. We offer a two-year factory guarantee from the date of purchase (for the first owner) on the above bron- color products.
  • Page 28 Bron Elektronik AG CH-4123 Allschwil / Switzerland www.broncolor.swiss...

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