Operating instructions b r o n c o l o r Mobil Before use Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. They contain important details on the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to further users if necessary.
13. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 14. Connect this appliance only to a broncolor rechargeable battery or to an earthed socket. 15. Prevent metal objects from touching the broncolor battery contact surfaces.
Disconnect the lamp base from the power pack. These units are designed for use in dry conditions. Protect them from water and from excessive exposure to dust by using the bag for power pack Mobil art. no. 36.513.00.
Controls and displays Switch "on/off" Switch "eco" for slow charge Battery charger socket for rechargeable battery Sync socket Outlet I Outlet II Master power selector "up/down" Slave cell Digital master power display Slave cell on/off IR receiver cell IR receiver on/off - Modelling lamp on/off;...
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Operation with Studio Booster Plug-in Studio Booster 16.1 Connection socket 16.2 Ready display 16.3 Fuse 16.4 Mains (AC-line) switch 16.5 Warning signal 16.6 Contact plug 16.7 Connecting screw...
When using the plug-in Studio Booster (16) the unit becomes a complete studio power pack. With the Studio Booster the Mobil power pack operates on 120 V and 230 V (resp. 100 V and 230 V for the Japanese version). After disconnecting from the mains (AC-line) supply all the settings are stored for a short time except the modelling light proportionality level.
80s is attained. An audible signal sounds with each pressure of the key. This function ensures a prolonged battery service life. Specially for mobile work with this battery-operated power pack broncolor offers the small lamp Mobilite, with built-in reflector and modelling light 12 V / 50 W and own accessories with small dimensions.
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These are guaranteed if the identical prop level has been set for all power packs. The higher the digit, the brighter the modelling light. When using the Mobil with two lamps it must be turned down one level lower than the other power packs.
"ir" key (11). If they are activated the green LED light(s) up. Infrared flash release channel Mobil power packs can be triggered with broncolor infrared transmitters. If the power pack is triggered via infrared, the flash release follows with a time delay of 1/1000 s.
Audible alarm signal When the flash discharge fails, an audible warning signal of approx. 3 s duration will sound. Selecting additional functions Switch "eco" (2) By using the key "eco" (2) the power pack switches to slow charge. This results in an increased number of flashes per charge and a longer battery service life (see chap.
If the power pack is unable to charge properly the LCD display (8) will show the message „A1“. This can happen when there is afterglow of a flash tube or when the battery is defective. The alarm will disappear after the fault has been corrected, and subsequently switching the unit off and on again.
General The flash energy is distributed symmetrically to the lamps connected. The Mobil power pack can basically be operated with all lamps of the broncolor range upto 3200 J. Specially for mobile work with this battery-operated power pack broncolor offers the small lamp Mobilite art. no. 32.010.00 with built-in reflector and halogen light 12 V / 50 W, and own accessories with small dimensions identical to the Picolite accessories.
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To change the flash tube and halogen lamp release the spring ring and remove the protecting glass. The flash tube must be pulled out straight along the lamp base axis. When inserting the tube be sure that it is fully pushed in. Taking the lifespan into consideration, the halogen lamp should not be handled with bare hands.
Modelling light control automatic switch-off after 20 - 80 s full, proportional to flash energy, 5 prop to prolong battery life levels, adjustable to other broncolor power packs and monoblocs and their various output ranges Flash release manual release button, photocell (can be switched off), infrared receiver (can be switched off), sync cable, FCM 2, FCC, IRX 2 No.
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