User manual BOWENS TRAVEL-PAK

[. . . ] Max number of flashes before overheat 56 115 200 Safety Notes NEVER - Plug an Esprit Gemini into a mains supply and a Travel-Pak at the same time. DO NOT: · Use in an environment where moisture or flammable vapor is likely to come in contact with the unit. · Use a unit with damaged housing, mouldings, flash tube or modelling lamp. This should only be carried out by an authorised Bowens service centre. Flash Rate in Seconds 10 20 30 The sleep feature of the unit is not optional if your unit is left without use for longer than 10 minutes, it will enter power saving mode, this is indicated by the charge A & B socket indicators (see display indication section Page 7. ) To recover from power save mode change the position of the fast/slow switch. ALWAYS: · Switch power off and disconnect from any flash unit before changing modelling bulbs or flash tubes. [. . . ] Head Socket The Travel-Pak can power one or two Esprit Gemini Flash Heads. Use only Bowens approved chargers or permanent damage to your unit may result. For best results keep your battery fully charged and do not fully discharge it. Charge A & B Indicates power being supplied to channel A or B in normal use, also indicates charge errors (Page 7). It is normal for the unit to supply a long period of charge then very small amounts of top up charge. If two units require charge at the same time one may be charged fully before the other. 6. Fast/Slow Select If Fast charge is selected a 500Ws unit will charge to full power in approximately 4. 5 Seconds If Slow charge is selected it will charge a 500Ws unit in approximately 9 Seconds. The use of the fast mode will reduce the life of the internal battery. Note: The fast charge feature is disabled when the battery is low on charge. When the red battery indicator starts to show, the unit will take longer to come to ready. If fast charge is still required, recharge the battery or connect an approved external battery source. External 12V Gives a direct connection to the internal battery, not current limited or regulated. (See Battery Booster page 11) Carry Bag Removal/Fitting 1 Travel-Pak 2 Water-Proof Plastic Insert 3 Fabric Carry Bag 4 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 9 General Questions Q My modelling lamp does not work when powered by Travel-Pak?Q Can I leave Mains connected to monoblock while operating with Travel-Pak?Q My old Esprit or Travelite does not have a 15-way battery connector, can I have one?A The new Esprit Gemini range include new circuitry so it is not possible to upgrade older units. A Yes its fine, be sure to replace the plastic water resistant insert when refitting (see page 9). Due to the high voltage/energy used this should only be carried out by a Bowens authorised service centre. Q I have two Gemini units connected to a single Travel-Pak; can I shorten their recycle times?A You can lower their flash power settings or could buy another Travel-Pak for the second head. Fast charge will not be available at the low end of battery charge, therefore longer recycle times. Turn down the flash power, make the time between flashes longer, add the optional external battery booster. [. . . ] Single Esprit Gemini Connection. Connecting Compatible Flash Heads A single Esprit Gemini unit can be fitted to either channel A or B with the Travel-Pak cable. Please ensure that the dummy socket is fitted to the unused socket. Single Esprit Gemini Connection Dual Esprit Gemini Connection. Two Esprit Gemini units can be fitted to the A and B sockets with the Travel-Pak cable. In this set-up the dummy sockets are not used. Dual Esprit Gemini Connection 8 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 5 Connection Order 1 Switch off the Travel-Pak. The indicators flashing usually indicates normal charging. [. . . ]