User manual BOWENS TURBOPAK

[. . . ] · Always send any damaged/faulty Bowens products to an authorised Service/Repair Centre. · Always switch the Turbo-Pak OFF before connecting or disconnecting ANY cables. · When moving the unit from extremes of temperature and humidity, allow at least one hour for the unit to stabilise at room temperature before use. 2 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 3 Control Panel Guide Battery Cassette & Charging Gemini Connections !!!WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE !!! · ONLY USE A CHARGER APPROVED BY BOWENS FOR USE WITH THIS EQUIPMENT · TAKE CARE NOT TO DROP THE BATTERY CASSETTE - THE BATTERY IS HEAVIER THAN THE SIZE OF THE CASSETTE MIGHT SUGGEST. [. . . ] The TurboPak will immediately display the charge state of the Battery Cassette regardless of the number or type of monolights fitted. If one or more monolights are fitted and switched on then after about 2 seconds the charge indicators will light to indicate a monolight is charging. Charge Socket · Use only Bowens approved charger's or permanent damage to your unit may result. The top panel charge socket allows the supplied 2A charger to charge the Battery Cassette when fitted in the unit. · 6 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 7 Controlling the TurboPak The Battery Cassette can also be charged at the same time as the unit is being used and this will effectively extend the number of flashes available. A discharged battery will take approximately 5-6 hours to fully charge. For best results and maximum life from a Battery Cassette always keep it fully charged and avoid fully discharging it. Always charge the Battery Cassette as soon as possible after use and never leave it flat. For maximum duty and flexibility spare Battery Cassettes and charger's are available to allow swapping out and charging outside of the TurboPak. Head Socket Each socket can power one Esprit Gemini / Travelite III monolight. The unit will not operate unless ALL sockets are fitted with either a dummy plug or a Gemini cable with a unit attached, whether switched on or not. Battery Level Indicator The TurboPak should not be allowed to fully discharge the Battery Cassette as this may significantly reduce the future capacity and operating life of the Battery Cassette. It is not recommended to keep using the TurboPak when the red battery low indicator is showing although it will keep going until the flat battery condition is reached, when it will automatically switch off. Always recharge the Battery Cassette as soon as possible after discharge. If FAST mode is selected then this will be overridden once the battery indicator drops to the amber level to prevent excessive drain from the near flat battery. Spare Battery Cassettes and charger's are available so that discharged Modules can be quickly replaced with a fully charged one to allow shooting to continue. Charge Indicators A charge indicator is fitted adjacent to each socket. In normal use these light to indicate that charge is being supplied to the associated socket. Under fault conditions the indicators are also used in combination to indicate the pack status or faults. During normal use the TurboPak checks each socket to see if a monolight is fitted and switched on. If one is fitted, it then checks to see if it requires a top-charge (i. e. A brief flash of the appropriate indicator shows a top-charge while an indicator remaining lit indicates full charge. The monolights are fully charged one at a time while other units are topped up to keep them at READY. Battery Level Indicator This shows the charge level of the battery from fully charged to flat. It also indicates when the unit is disabled due to the battery voltage being too low for correct operation. Battery Level Indication Approx Battery Voltage Battery Condition Action Green, Yellow, Amber Yellow, Amber Amber > 12. 4V > 12. 2V > 12. 0V Good Fair Low Okay for use Okay for use Thermal Management The internal temperature of the TurboPak is continually monitored to protect the unit against overheating. Okay for use but getting low Restricted use - charge or replace ASAP Disabled - charge or replace ASAP Disabled - wait or replace ASAP Red < 12. 0V Very Low The charge rate is progressively decreased as the temperature increases to try and prevent the unit from reaching the overheat condition after which it will be disabled. If the temperature rises above a preset level the internal fan is turned on to cool the TurboPak. [. . . ] The best way of disposal is to return the Battery Cassette to your authorised dealer or service centre where it will be responsibly disposed of or recycled. · · · Do flush the skin with water at once if contact is made with electrolyte (acid). Do not dispose f the battery in a fire. Heavy-Duty Battery Telescopic Trolley Designed to make moving the Heavy-Duty Battery easier, this accessory simply attaches onto the back of the unit with the use of a simple clamp to securely connect them together. BW7649 · · · · · DID YOU KNOW? [. . . ]