Broncolor SENSO A2, Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 3: ...operating instructions in a safe place Observe the safety instructions contents Page Important safety instructions 6 1 Application of broncolor Senso power pack 9 2 Start up 9 3 Lamp outlets 10 4 Energy control 10 5 Modelling light 15 6 Release 16 7 Remote control 17 8 Displays visual audible 17 9 Additional functions and setting options 18 10 Protective facilities Fault indications Display info 2...

Page 4: ...guide and lift out the plug from the socket Prior to replacing flash tubes halogen lamps protecting glasses or fuses disconnect the power pack and the lamp from the power supply Prior to replacing the halogen lamp or the flash tube the lamp should cool down for 10 min broncolor flash light systems should only be equipped with original broncolor flash tubes original broncolor combustible and packin...

Page 5: ... protection the halogen lamp may burst Filters or diffusers should not be fastened directly on the flash tube halogen modelling lamp or protecting glass Do not operate appliance with a damaged earthed cable Cables which are damaged or twisted must be replaced The unit must only be connected to an earthed socket or an emergency power generator If an extension cable is necessary a cable with a curre...

Page 6: ...t before reconnection To reduce the risk of electric shock never open the power pack or lamps Dangerous voltages could still remain inside the unit even after it has been disconnected from the mains supply 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 Shipping i...

Page 7: ...tages 100 240 V a constant 1200 J or 2400 J Attention Ensure that the operating voltage of the modelling lamp corresponds to the local mains supply max 650 W on 200 240 V or 300 W on 100 120 V The modelling lamp protection function L120 is also available which is described in detail in section 9 5 2 2 Earthed mains AC line Whenever possible connect unit to current supply always using an earthed ma...

Page 8: ...e digital power distribution displays 15 and 17 indicate the set energy of each individual channel according to the set mode symmetry asymmetry In symmetry mode only the upper digital display 15 is lit in asymmetry mode both displays are lit 15 and 17 4 Energy control 4 1 Introduction Senso power packs can be set for symmetric or asymmetric power distribution by actuating the sym asym rocker switc...

Page 9: ...splayed either in f stops or energy joules watt seconds To change the dis play mode press the test key 13 for 2 seconds 4 3 Energy distribution The Senso distributes power as follows Symmetric see 4 4 The lamps can be connected to any outlet power distribution is symmetric Asymmetric see 4 5 Lamp outlets 14 1 14 2 and 14 3 can be used sepa rately 4 4 Examples power distribution in the symmetric mo...

Page 10: ...t f stop value Output Senso A2 Output Senso A4 Switch 1 1 2 Switch 2 1 2 Outlet 14 1 Outlet 14 2 Outlet 14 3 9 0 600 joule 1200 joule Switch 1 1 2 Switch 2 1 4 Outlet 14 1 Outlet 14 2 Outlet 14 3 8 6 450 joule 900 joule Example for 1 4 control via switch 1 Switch Outlet f stop value Output Senso A2 Output Senso A4 Switch 1 1 4 Switch 2 1 4 Outlet 14 1 Outlet 14 2 Outlet 14 3 8 0 300 joule 600 joul...

Page 11: ...ule 300 joule 1200 joule 600 joule or Switch 1 1 1 Switch 2 1 2 Outlet 14 1 Outlet 14 2 Outlet 14 3 9 0 7 0 7 0 600 joule 150 joule 150 joule 1200 joule 300 joule 300 joule Switch Outlet f stop value Output Senso A2 Output Senso A4 Switch 1 1 1 Switch 2 1 4 Outlet 14 1 Outlet 14 2 Outlet 14 3 9 0 7 0 600 joule 150 joule 1200 joule 300 joule or Switch 1 1 1 Switch 2 1 4 Outlet 14 1 Outlet 14 2 Outl...

Page 12: ...1 1 1 8 0 10 300 1200 600 2400 1 1 1 2 7 6 9 6 227 900 450 1820 1 1 1 4 7 3 9 3 184 750 369 1500 1 2 1 2 7 0 9 0 150 600 300 1200 1 2 1 4 6 6 8 6 113 450 227 900 1 4 1 4 5 5 8 0 53 300 106 600 4 6 2 Asymmetric mode one lamp per channel Channel 1 or 2 rocker switch 1 or 3 on setting Control range by means of keys Senso A2 and A4 Power in joules Senso A2 Power in joules Senso A4 1 1 7 0 9 0 150 600 ...

Page 13: ...le to operate the modelling light proportionally to the flash light output Attention Please ensure that the modelling lamp voltage corresponds with the local mains AC line voltage 100 120 V 200 240 V Operating modes The following operating modes are possible full All lamps with full modelling light independent of flash output type of power pack and power distribution prop Brightness of the modelli...

Page 14: ...et studio address Stxx appears in display 15 and the unit number Unxx being currently used appears in display 17 The unit number is not relevant for the release by RFS 2 see also 9 1 The channel and unit selection mode can be exited by pressing the aux key several times Alter natively the Senso will automatically return to the ready mode after about 7 seconds 6 2 Photocell cell The photocell can b...

Page 15: ...hannels RFS 2 studio address Remote control by means of RFS 2 may be performed via separate channels studio workstations These can be set in the power pack see section 9 All flash units within a studio workstation must have the same channel number studio address 7 2 RFS 2 unit addresses Individual unit addresses can be assigned to each power pack see section 9 These are used for individual control...

Page 16: ...tivated with the aux key 9 The display of channel 1 15 indicates the letters St followed by the currently selected studio workstation A brief actuation of the power selector keys q p 16 of channel 1 assigns the chosen studio workstation A longer actuation of the power selector keys q p 16 changes the setting in tens intervals Up to 99 workstations can be assigned 01 to 99 All units that need to be...

Page 17: ... to activate or to deactivate the function using keys 18 of channel 2 Exit the info index by actuating the aux key 9 9 5 Modelling light option L120 Senso power packs allow the use of 120 V modelling lamps in 100 230 V regions without having to exchange the lamps The info index is opened by simultaneously pressing the aux 9 and mod 7 keys for 2 seconds Actuate the keys 16 of channel 1 to select th...

Page 18: ...shortened if the unit remains connected and switched on Therefore do not disconnect the unit from the mains supply 10 3 Circuit breaker 11 In the event of an electrical malfunction the circuit breaker 11 will automatically disconnect the power pack from the power source The unit can be restarted by pressing the circuit breaker button If it disconnects again immediately the power pack must be servi...

Page 19: ...cooling phase to protect the power pack 1 Wait until countdown finishes 2 The unit is ready for operation A4 Discharge resistor is overheating Please contact your service partner A5 L1 L2 L3 The flash tube on lamp L1 L2 L3 has not flashed 1 Switch off unit 2 Unplug lamp 3 Control flash tube tightness of contact ignition wire on glass and eventually replace 4 Plug in lamp and switch on unit 5 Test ...

Page 20: ...e are thermal limitations which must be taken into conside ration when using them with the Senso power pack see corresponding max joule min on the lamps 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 ...

Page 21: ... 1200 J 1 180 s 1 600 s Pulso G Unilite 2400 J 1 50 s 1 150 s 1200 J 1 100 s 1 300 s Charging time for 100 of selected energy 0 4 1 5 s 200 240 V 0 4 1 5 s 110 120 V 0 5 1 9 s 900 J und 100 V 0 5 2 7 s 1200 J und 100 V 0 4 2 8 s 200 240 V 0 4 2 9 s 110 120 V 0 5 3 9 s 1800 J und 100 V 0 5 5 1 s 2400 J und 100 V Ready display Visual and audible can be switched off Lamp outlets 3 Power distribution ...

Page 22: ...00 m 656 ft Indoor range up to 50 m 164 ft Number of sync sockets 1 1 Dimensions L x W x H excl handle 203 x 148 x 218 mm 8 x 5 8 x 8 6 203 x 148 x 300 mm 8 x 5 8 x 11 8 Weight of power pack 4 6 kg 10 1 lbs 6 9 kg 15 2 lbs Stabilised flash voltage 1 Power requirements 200 240 V 50 Hz 110 120 V 50 60 Hz 100 V 50 Hz Adjustable to available mains voltage with mains selector switch Standards EN 60065 ...

Page 23: ... will go Then pull the lever on the upper side of the lamp to the rear Rotate the reflector further anticlockwise and now it can be pulled out of the apertures Attention For safety reasons the Litos lamp and Litos flash tube must be operated only with Senso power packs The lamp must be fitted with a suitable modelling lamp For operation with the supplied reflector the modelling lamp must have a ma...

Page 24: ...are cooled with a fan in the lamp It also operates when the modelling light is switched off 14 6 Thermal protection The lamps are equipped with a thermal protection feature If the lamps should overheat for in stance if circulation of cooling air is obstructed the modelling light will switch off Flashes can still be triggered 14 7 Lamp plug The lamp plugs and sockets are fitted with a mechanical in...

Page 25: ... the reflector 3 Slip metal rods into the adapter ring holes of the right format 4 Assembly is easiest if you first mount the rods on opposite sides 5 Close all four Velcro fasteners 6 Pull the diffuser over the open reflector 15 2 Disassembly 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 n...

Page 26: ...s Faults resulting from non observance of safety instructions incorrect handling use of acces sories of another manufacturer or unauthorised intervention modification are excluded from the factory guarantee We assume no liability for damages resulting from non observance of the safety instructions incorrect handling use of accessories of another manufacturer or unauthorised in tervention modificat...

Page 27: ...ative document s auquel se réfère cette déclaration est conforme à la aux norme s ou autre s document s normatif s EN 60065 A1 EN 60598 2 17 A1 A2 EN 60598 1 A1 EN 55014 EN 50371 gemäss den bestimmungen den richtlinien following the provision of the Directives conformément aux dispositions des Directives 2006 95 EC 2004 108 EC 2002 96 EC 2002 95 EC ort und datum der ausfertigung Place and date of ...

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