User manual BOWENS RINGFLASH PRO

[. . . ] RINGFLASH PRO USER GUIDE BWL-0485 355 Old Road Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO15 3RH Tel: Fax: BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LTD www. bowens. co. uk +44 (0)1255 422807 +44 (0)1255 436342 INTRODUCTION MOUNTING RINGFLASH PRO TO LIGHT STAND Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for choosing the Bowens Ringflash Pro. The Bowens Ringflash Pro has been developed by working closely with professional photographers to create a product suitable for, and which meets the standards of even the most demanding of todays professional studios. For details of all related Bowens products please contact your local distributor, a list of which can be found at www. bowens. co. uk. [. . . ] Ringflash Pro shown with optional reflector A A. ) C. ) E. ) G. ) Soft Grip Handle Camera Bracket Built-In Cooling Fan Modelling Lamps B. ) D. ) F. ) Modelling On/Off Switch Protective Glass Cover Flash Tube · · · · GENERAL FEATURES The Ringflash Pro is designed for use with the all Bowens 20-Pin Quad socket generators · · · · · · · Flash tubes with colour corrective UV coating. If this occurs it is advised to turn off the modelling and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Do not turn off the pack as the Ringflash Pro fans will aid and speed up the cooling process. ITEMS PROVIDED IN CARTON 1. ) 3. ) Ringflash Pro Camera Mount Thread 2. ) 4. ) Camera Bracket 12 x Modelling Lamps (Includes 10 plus 2 spare) Clear Protective Glass Cover Brass Spigot 5. ) 7. ) 9. ) Flash Tube Frosted Protective Glass Cover 2 x Blanking Plugs 6. ) 8. ) 1 2 MOUNTING RINGFLASH PRO TO LIGHT STAND FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE STEP 1. ) STEP 2. ) Mount the Camera Bracket to the selected support system as shown in fig. Once the Ringflash Pro is mounted onto the selected support system, simply tighten the mount screw as shown in fig. STEP 1. ) AFTER USE DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY FOR THIRTY MINUTES DUE TO EXTREME HEAT Ensure that the Ringflash Pro is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and wait for thirty minutes to allow to cool down before touching / removing the flashtube. Before removing the flashtube assembly from the Ringflash Pro first remove the front protective glass cover (before removing check the glass has cooled sufficiently to touch). Once the glass cover has been removed take out the two modelling lamps next to the trigger wire tab and then unwind the trigger wire from the tab as shown in fig. It is recommended to remove the two modelling lamps next to the trigger wire tab to allow more room to when unwinding the trigger wire and so not to damage the lamps. To remove the flashtube assembly hold gently on both sides and pull away evenly from the Ringflash Pro as shown in fig. To replace the flashtube assembly, simply place all four support legs into the correct fittings and gently push back in ensuring all four legs are placed back in evenly and secured by fully inserting into the flashtube leg connections. Always replace with the correct flashtube assembly. STEP 2. ) STEP 3. ) fig. 1 fig. 2 MOUNTING RINGFLASH PRO TO CAMERA STAND STEP 1. ) To mount the Ringflash Pro to a camera stand, first place the brass spigot on top of the camera plate and fasten to the camera mounting thread as shown in fig. Next place the Ringflash Pro camera bracket on top of the brass spigot and lock in place by tightening the thumb screw as shown in fig. 4. When attaching the Ringflash Pro to the camera bracket ensure that the Ringflash Pro handle is positioned to one side to allow the Ringflash Pro complete freedom of movement without the handle coming into contact with the camera stand. fig. 7 fig. 8 STEP 2. ) STEP 3. ) MODELLING LAMP REPLACEMENT WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE AFTER USE DO NOT TOUCH THE MODELLING LAMPS FOR THIRTY MINUTES DUE TO EXTREME HEAT STEP 1. ) Ensure that the Ringflash Pro is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and wait for thirty minutes to allow to cool down before touching / removing the modelling lamps. Before removing any modelling lamps from the Ringflash Pro first remove the front protective glass (before removing check the glass has cooled sufficiently to touch). [. . . ] To remove the plug make sure all power to the Ringflash Pro is switched `off', press the spring latch away from the plug and lift from the cable entry end (as shown in fig. 12). OPERATION Part Number (230V) Part Number (117V) Maximum Power Flash Duration (Maximum) Flash Duration (Minimum) Guide Number @ 3000Ws with 50º Keylite Reflector Flashtube Assembly Modelling Lamp (117V) Modelling Lamp (230V) Cable Length Dimensions Aperture Weight (inc. Camera Bracket & Cable) BW-7670 BW-7670US 4800Ws 1/1600 sec @ 3000Ws 1/4500 sec @ 500Ws 86 1 x Single Tube (BW-7673) User Replaceable 10 x 12V 20W G4 Halogen LAM-760 (BW-7671) 10 x 24V 20W G4 Halogen LAM-765 (BW-7672) 5m 204mm ø x 80mm (87. 5mm with Baffle) 100mm ø 2. 7Kg 3. 43Kg · · · fig. 10 fig. 11 fig. 12 ACCESSORIES Accessories available to fit the Ringflash Pro: · · BW-7674 BW-7675 Ringflash Pro Reflector (fig. 13) 110º Reflector with Diffuser (fig. 14) SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE BW-7671 12V 20W G4 Halogen (for use on 117V) BW-7676 Glass Lens (Clear) fig. 13 fig. 14 BW-7672 24V 20W G4 Halogen (for use on 230V) BW-7677 Glass Lens (Frosted) BW-7673 Flashtube Assembly 5 6 [. . . ]