Bowens ESPRIT digital DX 250 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Esprit Digital Operating Instructions
MAIN CONTROLS & DISPLAY
Refer to Fig.2. The 'FUNCTION' button, the 'UP'
display provide a simple means of setting and displaying the main functions. Other buttons are
used to access individual functions.
The unit is designed to retain all settings indefinitely. If for any reason the memorised settings
become corrupted then default settings will be used instead.
'FUNCTION' Button
The 'FUNCTION' button is the main display control and selects the required function for display or
adjustment. Each press of the button selects the next available function as shown by the leftmost
digit or digits. The remaining digits show the value of the function.
NOTE: Certain functions such as the IR Remote and Modelling have to be switched on before the
'FUNCTION' button can access them. When these are first selected the appropriate display will
be automatically selected for checking or adjustment.
If the 'FUNCTION' or 'UP'/'DOWN' buttons are not pressed within 4 seconds then the controls and
display will automatically return to the default 'FLASH' function. Use the 'FUNCTION' button to
reselect if required.
Functions likely to require less frequent adjustment are accessible via an 'OPTIONS' sub-menu.
This allows the user to customise certain functions without complicating the main controls.
Function Selection
Momentarily press the 'FUNCTION' button to scroll through the available functions as follows:
Display Range X.X Description
FX.X
5.0 to 10 Display Flash power value. Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to adjust.
LX.X
5.0 to 10 Display Lamp power value. Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to adjust.
CXX
0 to 12 Display IR Remote Channel. Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to select.
Option Selection
Press and hold down the 'FUNCTION' button for approximately one second until the display
changes to show one of the values below. Release the button. If the SOUNDER is on it will
sound continuously while the 'FUNCTION' button is held down. Now momentarily press the
'FUNCTION' button to scroll through the options until the desired one is reached as follows:
Display Range X.X Description
X.X.X
0.0.0 to 9.9.9 Firmware version.
di.X
1 to 9 Display brightness value. Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to adjust.
Fd.X
0 or 1 Flash dump 0 = OFF, 1 = ON. Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to select.
In.X
0 or 1 Intermittent Lamp Operation 0 = NORMAL, 1 = PULSE MODE.
Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to select.
A more detailed explanation of these options is given in the OPTIONS section.
, 'DOWN' buttons and the three-digit
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FLASH DUMP Option
The preferred mode for the 'AUTO-DUMP' function can be selected from the 'OPTIONS' sub-
menu as follows:
Option Description
Fd.0
Flash dump off. Always resistively dumps excess energy whenever the FLASH
setting is reduced. This is the default factory setting.
Fd.1
Flash dump on. This method attempts to reduce the power in the shortest
possible time whenever the FLASH setting is reduced. The unit determines
whether to resistively dump the excess stored energy or to dump it quickly by
automatically flashing the unit.
INTERMITTENT Option
The preferred mode for the 'INTERMITTENT' function can be selected from the 'OPTIONS' sub-
menu as follows:
Option Description
In.0
NORMAL. Only available when the LAMP is switched ON (PROP, IND or 100%).
The Modelling Lamp will extinguish while the unit recharges and light again when
the unit reaches 'READY'. If the unit fails to flash for any reason then the LAMP
will not be extinguished. This is the default factory setting.
In.1
PULSE MODE. Available with the LAMP either ON or OFF. When the unit
reaches 'READY', after being flashed, the Modelling Lamp will intensify to full
brightness and then dim before returning to the previous setting (or to OFF). The
exact effect will depend on the current lamp setting. If the unit fails to flash for any
reason then the LAMP will not follow this sequence.
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