Overheat Prevention; Error Codes - Bowens XMT Series User Manual

Protection, Errors and Firmware Updates
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Overheat Prevention

To prevent the unit from overheating, the XMT includes internal temperature sensors
that will automatically enable the overheat function after excessive use. To prevent the
overheat function fom enabling, do not fire the unit at full power more than 100 times in
quick succession.
If the temperature sensors enable the overheat function the XMT will automatically
reduce flash recycle to over 10 seconds. If this occurs allow the unit rest and cool for at
least 10 minutes before commencing use.

Error Codes

In case of failure the following is a list of unit error codes:
ERROR CODE
E1
E2
E3
E4
Firmware Updates
The XMT firmware may be updated via the micro USB connector.
DESCRIPTION SOLUTION
Recycling error. Restart the unit. If problem persists send to Bowens for servicing.
Excessive heat. Allow the unit to rest for at least 10 minutes.
Flashtube error. Restart the unit. If problem persists send to Bowens for servicing.
Software error. Update to latest firmware.