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Broncolor Minicom 40 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Minicom 40 / 80 www.broncolor.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Minicom 40 / 80 Before use We are very pleased you have chosen a broncolor Minicom monobloc which is a high-quality product in every respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good service. Please read the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. They contain important details on the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions This unit is designed for professional photography and is to be handled by skilled staff only. When using your studio flash equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read and understand all instructions before using. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

  • Page 4: Attention: Read Before Starting Up The Monobloc

    Even when disconnected from the power supply, dangerous voltages may remain inside the unit. For this reason, units should be opened by authorized broncolor service shops. Do not block the cooling louvers on the unit Only fuses of the type indicated on the safety label may be used.

  • Page 5: Controls And Displays

    Connection socket for mains cable Fuse Auxiliary functions (aux) Operating mode modelling light Flash sequence Charging dimmer Buzzer Slow charge Appliance address (for Minicom 40 RFS / Minicom 80 RFS) Digital flash energy display Energy control up/down IR-receiver and photocell...
  • Page 6 Front panel of Minicom 40 / 80...

  • Page 7: Application Minicom

    Start up Mains voltage The monoblocs Minicom 40 and Minicom 80 are available in two different versions: a) As a bi-voltage-unit, of which the technical data are optimised for a mains voltage of 200 - 240 V. If this version is operated with a mains voltage of 100 – 120 V, the...

  • Page 8: Energy Control

    2.) Please check that the mains supply corresponds to the information on the label of the unit. Connect unit to earthed mains. 3.) Switch on the unit with the mains switch (4). During charging, the digital flash energy display (17) flashes, afterwards the value is indicated continuously. Additionally the green control lamp of the ready display (7) is illuminated.

  • Page 9: Release

    The following operating modes are possible: "P" This level can be set if either only Minicom 40 or only Minicom 80 are in use (most intense proportional modelling light). That means, the modelling light is proportional to the energy level 300 J respectively 600 J.
  • Page 10 Infrared flash release channel The Minicom monoblocs can be released with broncolor infrared transmitters. When the unit is triggered via infrared, the flash release is effected with a time delay of 1/1000 s.

  • Page 11: Ready Display Visual / Audible

    Ready display visual / audible The visual ready display is the green LED at the "test" key (7). It lights up only when unit is at 100 % charge. After releasing the flash this LED goes out until the unit is fully charged again.
  • Page 12 With repeated actuation of the key the following modes can be set, each shown respectively on the digital display (17): LO, P, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, HI. Sequence (serial flashes) (seq) This function allows to set a defined number of flash discharges from 1 to 50. By briefly pressing the energy control keys "up/down"...

  • Page 13: Flash Tube

    The fuse (9) is located on the rear of the unit. Sand-filled fuses with value 3.15 AF may only be used (sand-filled fuses can be identified by their opaque fuse container). Using wrong fuses is dangerous; it may cause the halogen lamp to burst. Original broncolor replacement lamps are therefore delivered with the correct fuse.

  • Page 14: Basic Settings Ex Works

    11. Basic settings ex works The basic settings ex work can be viewed and in some instances changed with the following procedure: When the unit is switched on, simultaneously press the "mod” (5) and "aux” (10) keys for approx. 5 seconds (the LED array "prop” / "seq” / "dim” / "buz” / "slow” / "unit” blinks to indicate that you are in the programming mode).

  • Page 15: Protective Facilities / Fault Indication

    Function number Meaning and possible settings Production date of the unit: Figure group in the display: XXxx = year Reduction of the modelling light: Setting ex work: "off” (--) The activation of this function is recommended on power mains with great fluctuations. The voltage for the modelling lamp is reduced (light output ./.

  • Page 16: Mounting

    13. Mounting The stand adapter is located below the housing. The adapter is designed for bolts 12 mm ® (broncolor ) and bolts 16 mm. Make sure the unit is firmly attached to the stand before operating. The click-stops of the locking handle can be adjusted by pulling it out.

  • Page 17: Accessories

    15. Accessories By using the Pulso bayonet the whole range of broncolor reflectors is at your disposal. You will find the complete overall view in the broncolor system catalogue "creative work with light and with system”. 16. Service / Repairs Your broncolor monobloc is a precision device which will work for many years without malfunction if you take proper care of it.

  • Page 18: Broncolor Minicom Rfs / Minicom Plus

    18.2 Minicom plus Because of the laws in some countries, the use of the broncolor radio system is not allowed. Therefore the Minicom monoblocs are also available in the version Minicom plus (that means with cable remote control). Besides the cable connection between the monobloc and the computer, the application with RFS is almost identical.
  • Page 19 18.3 Technical data Minicom RFS Minicom plus Remote control With integrated channel With integrated interface for the remote interface (Radio Frequency System) control of the unit by cable from PC or for the remote control of the unit by Macintosh computer. Each channel radio via transceiver RFS from PC or (studio) can control up to 8 units.

  • Page 20: Order Numbers For Diverse Spare Parts / Accessories

    19. Order numbers for diverse spare parts / Accessories Flash tube 5500 K for Minicom 40 / 80 Art. no. 34.307.55 Halogen modelling lamp 300 W / 120 V Art. no. 34.234.XX Halogen modelling lamp 300 W / 230 V Art.

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