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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"...
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.
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! >...
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> 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! >...
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> 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).
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)
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...
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 –...
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...
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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.
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...
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"...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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