L =360mm, W=180mm, H =370mm Weight 11.6Kg Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Limited reserve the right to change equipment specifications without notice. Accessories For details of all related products please contact your local distributor or visit...
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If possible check these with another flash system. Check the polarity of the Sync. from the camera and use an adapter to reverse it if necessary. The QuadX 3000 supplies a SYNC. voltage of +5V with respect to the chassis Ground. OVERHEAT Warning The unit is fitted with overheat protection that inhibits charging until the unit has cooled sufficiently.
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QuadX 3000 Control Guide Sync Sockets Sockets On/Off A1,A2,B1,B2 Channel A Adjust Photo Cell / Slave IR Remote Receiver Modelling Lamps On/Off Serial Comms Menu Navigation Port Keys Head Sockets Carry Handle A1,A2,B1,B2 Mains Inlet 100-240VAC 50/60Hz Charge Modelling CutOut...
Reset Job Counter To reset the job counter press QuadX 3000 Control Guide The QuadX displays information about the power available at each socket by means of 4 RED numeric displays. In addition, this information is converted to Ws data and shown on the LCD.
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QuadX 3000 function overview Your QuadX 3000 is a versatile and powerful photographic generator. Flash Power The pack has 4 head sockets which can deliver a total power of 3000W/S in various ways. At all times, the pack will indicate the available power at any socket. This is scaled such that 3000W/S represents 10 on the display.
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In such cases, switch to SLOW charge or use the lamps in intermittent mode, so that the loading is reduced during charge cycles. QuadX 3000 function overview Advanced Options There are a number of advanced features available on the QuadX. These are accessed by selecting Advanced Options from the main selection menu.
Getting Started Remove packaging and ensure the unit is switched Off. Setup a flash head, ensuring the protective cap is removed and the modelling lamp is switched on. Plug the head into socket A1. Note : Locate the tapered part of the socket first, then press down on the cable end to ensure the socket ‘clicks’...
The Main Selection Menu The unit is considered to be in bracketing mode when the display indicates Bracketing Options or Bracketing Mode. Under these conditions the unit will automatically check and warn if the selection is not possible within the existing setting constraints. A warning occurs if the bracket step will take the unit outside of it’s normal operating range.
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Line 1 shows the socket status Active/Off. Line 2 shows the energy level per socket Line 3 shows the expected flash duration into a QuadX 3000 flash head. Line 4 shows the Modelling setup i.e 100%, Auto or Proportional. In addition on the right hand side, the display shows the mode of operation.
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