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- Page 1 EQUIPE 1200 & 2400 PACK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Covers Models BW-2800 BW-2810...
- Page 2 SAFETY THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED VIA THE PROTECTIVE EARTH CONDUCTOR OF THE POWER CORD. DO NOT REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT SCREWS OR COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT EVEN AFTER SWITCHING OFF. THE PACK SHOULD ONLY BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL - 2 -...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MODELLING LAMP OUTPUT/CONTROL ....................11 OPEN FLASH..............................12 EXTERNAL SYNCHRONISATION ......................12 PHOTOCELL..............................12 SOUNDER ..............................12 OVERLOAD PROTECTION, COOLING FAN AND OVERHEAT............13 EQUIPE 1200 & 2400 PACK SPECIFICATIONS..................14 ACCESSORIES.............................15 QUICK REFERENCE TABLES FOR EQUIPE 2400 PACK..............16 QUICK REFERENCE TABLES FOR EQUIPE 1200 PACK..............17 - 3 -... -
Page 4: Figure 1 Equipe 2400 Control Panel Layout
Figure 1 EQUIPE 2400 Control Panel Layout - 4 -... -
Page 5: Key To Figure 1
Key To Figure 1 Supply (AC) Input Socket AC Power Switch and Neon Indicator Charge Rate Switch - ’FAST/SLOW’ (HARE/TORTOISE) Four Flash Head Sockets Low Voltage ‘SYNC.’ Input Socket Channel A ‘FLASH’ Variator Channel B ‘FLASH’ Variator ‘POWER’ Selector Switch - 600W-s, 1200W-s or 2400W-s Digital ‘POWER’... -
Page 6: Figure 2 Equipe 1200 Control Panel Layout
Figure 2 EQUIPE 1200 Control Panel Layout - 6 -... -
Page 7: Key To Figure 2
Key To Figure 2 Supply (AC) Input Socket AC Power Switch and Neon Indicator Four Flash Head Sockets Low Voltage ‘SYNC.’ Input Socket Channel A ‘FLASH’ Variator Channel B ‘FLASH’ Variator ‘POWER’ Selector Switch - 300W-s, 600W-s or 1200W-s Digital ‘POWER’ Display and visible ‘READY’ Indicator Channel A Modelling ‘LAMP’... -
Page 8: Important Safety Notes - Please Read Before Operating Pack
Important Safety Notes - Please Read Before Operating Pack Please read and follow these basic safety instructions: READ and UNDERSTAND the instructions and specifications. ONLY connect to an AC (Alternating Current) power supply. NEVER connect to a DC (Direct Current) supply. ALWAYS use a grounded AC outlet. -
Page 9: General Features
General Features The EQUIPE 1200 & 2400 Packs have been designed to produce the most compact, versatile and easy to use flash source available today. Features include: Two independent Channels, each with two Flash Head sockets, having their own ‘FLASH’ Variator, Modelling ‘LAMP’ Variator and Modelling ‘LAMP’ Control switch. An ‘ISOLATE’... -
Page 10: Circuit Protection
Circuit Protection Protection of the Modelling circuitry is by means of a 20mm fuse mounted on the control panel of the Pack. The fuse is rated at 15 Amp (T) and should never be replaced with a fuse of a different type or rating. Protection of the Flash circuitry is by means of a Circuit Breaker mounted on the control panel of the Pack. -
Page 11: Flash Power Selection/Indication
Pack. The power selected, 600, 1200 or 2400W-s for the EQUIPE 2400 Pack and 300, 600 or 1200W-s for the EQUIPE 1200 Pack, is shown on the digital display and represents a coarse control range of 2 f-stops. This power can be made available from any one socket or a combination of sockets depending upon the setting of the ‘COMBINE/ISOLATE’... -
Page 12: Open Flash
Modelling Lamps. The Channel B switch and variator will have no effect and neither of the indicator LED’s will be lit. With the switch set to ‘ISOLATE’ the Channel A and Channel B switches and variators have independent control over the Modelling Lamps in their respective Channel. -
Page 13: Overload Protection, Cooling Fan And Overheat
Overload Protection, Cooling Fan And Overheat A manual reset Circuit Breaker and thermal cut-out system is provided to prevent the Pack from overheating under heavy conditions of use. The operation of the thermal cut-out is highly dependent upon the conditions of use and is typically as follows:- •... -
Page 14: Equipe 1200 & 2400 Pack Specifications
EQUIPE 1200 & 2400 Pack Specifications The following specifications are applicable when the Pack is fitted with EQUIPE Flash Heads (BW-2850). CODE NUMBER BW-2810 BW-2800 TOTAL POWER OUTPUT, 2400 1200 Watt-seconds TOTAL FLASH OUTPUT 37 to 2400 19 to 1200 RANGE, Watt-seconds TOTAL FLASH OUTPUT... -
Page 15: Accessories
Stands, Umbrellas, Reflectors and Register Wafers etc. For details of all related products please contact your local distributor. Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Limited reserve the right to change equipment specifications without notice. -
Page 16: Quick Reference Tables For Equipe 2400 Pack
Quick Reference Tables For EQUIPE 2400 Pack COMBINE MODE - The TOTAL flash output set by the ‘POWER’ switch and the ‘VARIATOR A’ is divided EQUALLY between the NUMBER of Flash Heads fitted to the Pack. The MAXIMUM power available from any one head is 2400W-s divided by the TOTAL number of heads fitted as shown below:- NUMBER OF CHANNEL A... -
Page 17: Quick Reference Tables For Equipe 1200 Pack
Quick Reference Tables For EQUIPE 1200 Pack COMBINE MODE - The TOTAL flash output set by the ‘POWER’ switch and the ‘VARIATOR A’ is divided EQUALLY between the NUMBER of Flash Heads fitted to the Pack. The MAXIMUM power available from any one head is 1200W-s divided by... - Page 18 EQUIPE 1200/2400 INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0230/1 25-9-96 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON-ON-SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH ENGLAND Tel: +44(0)1255 422807 Fax: +44(0)1255 436342 - 18 -...