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- Page 1 DUO 2400 PACK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Covers Model BW-3005...
- 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 POWER SELECTION/INDICATION ...................8 MODELLING LAMP OUTPUT/CONTROL ....................9 OPEN FLASH ...............................10 EXTERNAL SYNCHRONISATION......................10 PHOTOCELL ...............................10 SOUNDER ..............................10 OVERLOAD PROTECTION, COOLING FAN AND OVERHEAT ............11 DUO 2400 PACK SPECIFICATIONS......................12 ACCESSORIES.............................13 QUICK REFERENCE TABLES FOR DUO 2400 PACK ................14 - 3 -... -
Page 4: Figure 1 Duo 2400 Control Panel Layout
Figure 1 DUO 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) Two 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: 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 2400 Pack has been designed to produce the most compact, 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
When switched to ‘ISOLATE’ both the ‘ACTIVE’ LED’s will be lit, indicating that the two ‘FLASH’ variators and Channels operate independently, with each providing a continuous adjustment over a 3 f-stop range. Each Channel has a maximum output of half that set by the ‘POWER’ switch which may be used to adjust the overall light level without affecting the balance between channels set by the ‘FLASH’... -
Page 10: Open Flash
Open Flash Press the ‘OPEN FLASH’ button to test the flash operation of the Pack and head(s). When decreasing the power setting of the Pack using the ‘FLASH’ Variator(s) or ‘POWER’ switch simply flash once using this button to adjust to your new setting. External Synchronisation A 6.35mm, low voltage, ‘SYNC’... -
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 2400 Pack Specifications
DUO 2400 Pack Specifications The following specifications are applicable when the Pack is fitted with a single DUO-LITE Flash Head (BW-3015). CODE NUMBER BW-3005 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 200 to 253 Volts 50Hz TOTAL POWER OUTPUT, 2400 Watt-seconds TOTAL FLASH OUTPUT RANGE,... -
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 2400 Pack
Quick Reference Tables For DUO 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 as shown below:- POWER... - Page 15 - 15 -...
- Page 16 DUO 2400 INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0268/1 28-01-99 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON-ON-SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH ENGLAND Tel: +44(0)1255 422807 Fax: +44(0)1255 436342 - 16 -...
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