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- Page 1 DUO 4800 PACK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BW-3010...
- 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
FLASH HEADS ................................8 FLASH POWER SELECTION/INDICATION......................8 MODELLING LAMP OUTPUT/CONTROL ......................9 OPEN FLASH................................9 EXTERNAL SYNCHRONISATION ..........................9 PHOTOCELL................................9 SOUNDER..................................10 OVERLOAD PROTECTION, COOLING FAN AND OVERHEAT..............11 DUO 4800 PACK SPECIFICATIONS ........................12 ACCESSORIES ................................13 QUICK REFERENCE TABLES FOR DUO 4800 PACK ..................14 - 3 -... -
Page 4: Figure 1 Duo 4800 Control Panel Layout
Figure 1 DUO 4800 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) Two Flash Head Sockets Low Voltage ‘SYNC.’ Input Socket Channel A ‘FLASH’ Variator Channel B ‘FLASH’ Variator Digital ‘POWER’ Display and visible ‘READY’ Indicator Channel A Modelling ‘LAMP’... -
Page 6: 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 7: General Features
General Features The DUO 4800 Pack has been designed to produce the most compact, powerful, versatile and easy to use flash source available today. Features include: Two independent Channels, each having a Quad style head socket, ‘FLASH’ Variator, Modelling ‘LAMP’ Variator and Modelling ‘LAMP’ Control switch. -
Page 8: Fast/Slow Charge Switch
To remove a head, press the spring latch away from the plug and lift from the cable entry end. Heads from the BOWENS 220/240V QUAD system may be used with the Pack, but with the following limitations:- 1. -
Page 9: Modelling Lamp Output/Control
‘OPEN FLASH’ button to ensure that the next flash is of the required power. A study of the quick reference tables on page 14 will explain the possible combinations of MAXIMUM power available from the DUO 4800 Pack to the individual Flash Heads. Modelling Lamp Output/Control Refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the head for more details of the controls and maintenance of the head. -
Page 10: Sounder
Sounder Set the ‘SOUNDER’ switch to ‘ON’ to enable the Sounder. The Red indicator LED below the switch will be lit when the Sounder is in operation. When the Sounder is switched ‘ON’ it will give a short beep when the Pack comes to ‘READY’. - 10 -... -
Page 11: 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 12: Duo 4800 Pack Specifications
DUO 4800 Pack Specifications The following specifications are applicable when the Pack is fitted with QUAD compatible Flash Heads. CODE NUMBER BW-3010 TOTAL POWER OUTPUT, 4800 Watt-seconds TOTAL FLASH OUTPUT RANGE, 300 to 4800 Watt-seconds TOTAL FLASH OUTPUT RANGE, 3 with ‘FLASH’ variators f-stops 1 with ‘COMB/ISO’... -
Page 13: 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 14: Quick Reference Tables For Duo 4800 Pack
Quick Reference Tables For DUO 4800 Pack COMBINE MODE - The TOTAL flash output set by the ‘POWER’ switch and the ‘VARIATOR A’ is Asymmetrically divided between the NUMBER of Flash Heads fitted to the Pack. The MAXIMUM power available from any one head is 4800W-s, and... - Page 15 DUO 4800 INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0277 Issue 1 5-5-99 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON-ON-SEA ESSEX C015 3RH ENGLAND Tel: +44(0)1255 422807 Fax: +44(0)1255 436342 - 15 -...