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Broncolor SENSO A2 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FLEX 70X70 before use We are pleased you have chosen a broncolor Senso power pack which is a high-quality product in every respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good service. Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    When > connecting broncolor lamps to power packs of other brands or broncolor power packs to lamp bases or accessories of other brands, integrated safety measures may become ineffective! Due to different design features and contact assignment of the lamp plugs of other brands, the user himself/herself may even be at risk.
  • Page 5 > Protect the flash light equipment from electromagnetic fields, shock and vibration! > Protect the flash light equipment from heat and frost! If the power pack freezes continuous loss of power output and serious technical damage can result! Sudden temperature differences can cause condensation water in the unit! In such situations >...
  • Page 6 There- fore, take the unit to an authorised broncolor service station when service or repair work is re- quired. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock, even when the unit is closed.

  • Page 7: Application Of Broncolor Senso Power Pack

    1. applIcatIon of broncolor senso power pack This mains (AC-line) supplied studio flash unit is designed for professional photography. When using an extension cable, for your safety, use a three-wire extension cable when possible. 2. start up 2.1 mains voltage As a standard feature, all the Senso power packs are supplied as multi- voltage units.

  • Page 8: Lamp Outlets

    18). All setting changes are confirmed with an acoustic signal. In the symmetric mode, the entire output energy of 1200/2400 joules (Senso A2/Senso A4) is available at lamp outlet 14.1, 14.2 or 14.3; if several lamps are connected, the energy is distri- buted uniformly to all outputs.
  • Page 9 attention: when regulating the energy control by means of the rocker switches (1 and 2), the colour temperature remains constant. Silicone keys " " (16 and 18) are used for fine adjustment of the energy. Pressing and holding the keys will adjust the settings in full f-stops while short actuations effect changes in 1/10 f-stop inter- vals.
  • Page 10 In the symmetry mode, approx. 106 joules is the lowest possible flash energy level with the Senso A4 (or 53 joules with the Senso A2). This energy can be further reduced when 2 or 3 lamps are connected. The lamps can be selectively powered via all three outlets (14.1, 14.2, and 14.3).
  • Page 11 16 and 18 must be set to the highest value): examples for 1/1 control via switch (1): switch outlet f-stop value output output senso a2 senso a4 Switch (1) = 1/1 Outlet (14.1) 600 joule 1200 joule Switch (2) = 1/1 Outlet (14.2)
  • Page 12 When both lamp outlets (14.2 and 14.3) are active, the energy per lamp on channel 2 can be reduced to 13 joule/26.5 joule (A2/A4). 4.6 power distribution tables (senso a2 and a4) 4.6.1 symmetric mode...

  • Page 13: Modelling Light

    When switched on, the blue LED on the right, next to the “mod” key, will light up. All broncolor lamps have also an additional modelling lamp switch. Furthermore, it is possible to operate the modelling light proportionally to the flash light output.

  • Page 14: Release

    The photocell can be switched on or off using the "cell" key (13). If it is activated, the blue LED on the right, next to the key, lights up. 6.3 sync socket The broncolor synchronous cables (art. no. 34.111.00 and 34.112.00) may be plugged into the socket (10) to trigger flashes via cable.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    7. remote control The remote control system has 99 channels (studio addresses) with up to 99 unit addresses per channel. The channels assign each an independent workstation. Each flash unit within a worksta- tion is identifiable by its own unit address. Every other workstation can each operate up to 99 flash units.

  • Page 16: Additional Functions And Setting Options

    9. addItIonal functIons and settIng optIons The "aux" key (9) is used to set the additional functions. Each brief actuation of the key consecu- tively selects the following operating modes: • Set studio/unit address > LED "address" blinks • Slow charge (option for weak mains) LED „slow“...
  • Page 17 9.3 enable/disable buzzer / ready tone (buz) The LED “buz” is selected using the „aux“ key (9). The ready buzzer sounds when the 100% char- ge is available. The ready buzzer can be switched on or off (on/--) by briefly actuating the power selector keys "...

  • Page 18: Protective Facilities / Fault Indications / Display Info

    10. protectIVe facIlItIes / fault IndIcatIons / ... 10.1 cooling The heat dissipated by all key power pack components is constantly monitored by the on-board processor. This protects the power pack against overheating and optimises its service life. In the standby mode and if only the modelling light is used, the power pack fan is disabled.
  • Page 19 ... dIsplay Info alarm index display 1 (15) display 2 (17) fault description measures Mains selector switch 1. Switch off unit (12) U230 wrongly set 2. Switch over mains selector switch (19) 3. Switch on unit (12) Afterglow of flash 1.

  • Page 20: Lamp Compatibility

    12. serVIce/repaIr Your broncolor power pack is a precision device, which will work for many years without mal- function if you take proper care of it. If nevertheless malfunctions do arise, please do not attempt to open the unit to repair it yourself. Even when the unit is switched off, dangerous voltages may remain within the interior of the device.

  • Page 21: Technical Data Senso Power Packs

    13. technIcal data senso power packs senso a2 senso a4 flash energy 1200 J 2400 J f-stop at 2 m (6 ½ ft), 100 Iso, f 45.8 f 64.8 litos lamp and p70 reflector f-stop at 2 m (6 ½ ft), 100 Iso, f 32.1...
  • Page 22 2 senso a2 senso a4 modelling light 200 - 240 V: Halogen max. 3 x 650 W 100 - 120 V: Halogen max. 3 x 300 W Proportional to flash energy and "full" setting. flash triggering Manual release button, photocell (can be switched off), sync cable, RFS 2 transceiver radio (rfs2, 2.4 ghz)

  • Page 23: Litos Lamp

    Stabilised fan power supply suitable for 100-240 V mains. The bayonet is identical with that of other broncolor lamps, providing access to a comprehensive line of light shapers and accessories. 14.1 multi-functional reflector The Litos lamp comes with a reflector (or umbrella reflector) that doubles as a protective cover.
  • Page 24 When inserting a new flash tube, make sure the contact pins go all the way in. Then, reposition the protective glass in front of the modelling lamp and the flash tube by turning it in an axial direction as far as it will go. When the protective glass engages with the fastening clips of the lamp, make sure the clips snap into the cutouts of the protective glass to prevent unintended detachment.

  • Page 25: Flex 70 X 70 Softbox

    • Follow steps 1 to 6 in reverse order • Steps 2 and 1 are not mandatory – the softbox Flex 70 x 70 can also be folded with the metal rods in place attention: do not connect the flex 70 x 70 softbox to broncolor hmI lamps!

  • Page 26: Environmental Protection Information

    17. guarantee All broncolor power packs, lamps, monolights and accessories have a high quality standard. We offer a 2-year factory guarantee from the date of purchase (for the first owner) on the aforementio- ned units, except for flash tubes, halogen lamps, protecting glasses, cable, batteries, rechargeable batteries and textiles.
  • Page 27 Verantwortung, dass das produkt declare under our sole responsibility that the product déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le produit broncolor Senso A2, Senso A4 auf das sich diese erklärung bezieht, mit der/den folgenden norm(en) oder normativen dokument(en) übereinstimmt:...

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