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DUO 2400 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

CONTENTS 

FIGURE 1  DUO 2400 CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT...............................................................................4 

KEY TO FIGURE 1 ........................................................................................................................................5 

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES - PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING PACK.............................6 

GENERAL FEATURES.................................................................................................................................7 

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION...............................................................................................................7 

AC POWER SWITCH....................................................................................................................................7 

CIRCUIT PROTECTION..............................................................................................................................7 

FAST/SLOW CHARGE SWITCH................................................................................................................8 

FLASH HEADS...............................................................................................................................................8 

FLASH POWER SELECTION/INDICATION ...........................................................................................8 

MODELLING LAMP OUTPUT/CONTROL ..............................................................................................9 

OPEN FLASH ...............................................................................................................................................10 

EXTERNAL SYNCHRONISATION..........................................................................................................10 

PHOTOCELL ...............................................................................................................................................10 

SOUNDER .....................................................................................................................................................10 

OVERLOAD PROTECTION, COOLING FAN AND OVERHEAT ......................................................11 

DUO 2400 PACK SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................12 

ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................................................................13 

QUICK REFERENCE TABLES FOR DUO 2400 PACK ........................................................................14 

 

Summary of Contents for BW-3005

Page 1: ...DUO 2400 PACK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Covers Model BW 3005 ...

Page 2: ...VIA THE PROTECTIVE EARTH CONDUCTOR OF THE POWER CORD DO NOT REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT SCREWS OR COVERS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT EVEN AFTER SWITCHING OFF THE PACK SHOULD ONLY BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ...

Page 3: ... 7 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION 7 AC POWER SWITCH 7 CIRCUIT PROTECTION 7 FAST SLOW CHARGE SWITCH 8 FLASH HEADS 8 FLASH POWER SELECTION INDICATION 8 MODELLING LAMP OUTPUT CONTROL 9 OPEN FLASH 10 EXTERNAL SYNCHRONISATION 10 PHOTOCELL 10 SOUNDER 10 OVERLOAD PROTECTION COOLING FAN AND OVERHEAT 11 DUO 2400 PACK SPECIFICATIONS 12 ACCESSORIES 13 QUICK REFERENCE TABLES FOR DUO 2400 PACK 14 ...

Page 4: ... 4 Figure 1 DUO 2400 Control Panel Layout ...

Page 5: ...igital POWER Display and visible READY Indicator 10 Channel A Modelling LAMP Power Variator 11 Channel B Modelling LAMP Power Variator 12 Channel A Modelling LAMP Switch CONTINUOUS OFF INTERMITTENT 13 Channel B Modelling LAMP Switch CONTINUOUS OFF INTERMITTENT 14 COMBINE ISOLATE Switch 15 SLAVE Photocell 16 Fuse Modelling LAMP 17 Manual Reset Circuit Breaker FLASH Protection 18 SLAVE Photocell On ...

Page 6: ...the equipment with damaged cables Have them replaced as soon as possible NEVER attempt to repair them yourself z NEVER use the Pack or Flash Heads in an environment where moisture water vapour or inflammable liquids vapour or materials may come into contact with the Pack or Flash Heads The flash output as well as the modelling lamps can cause ignition of or damage to materials that may come into d...

Page 7: ...ent of extended periods of continuous flashing and also in the unlikely event of failure of the cooling fan z EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility filters fitted Power Supply Connection z The Packs are designed to operate on an alternating current AC supply of 200 to 253 Volts 50 Hz The Packs must NEVER be connected to any direct current DC supply z The Packs conform to current standards which requi...

Page 8: ...entry end z Heads from the BOWENS 220 240V QUAD system may be used with the Pack but with the following limitations 1 Splitter boxes SHOULD NEVER be used 2 A 1 5k QUAD Head will only operate in combination with another head of any power rating The Pack is designed not to charge if the total power rating of the heads fitted is less than that of the Pack z For detailed information on the operation o...

Page 9: ... Flash Heads Modelling Lamp Output Control z Refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the head for more details of the controls and maintenance of the head z The Modelling Lamp for each Channel is controlled by a LAMP variator and a CONTINUOUS OFF INTERMITTENT switch on the control panel Most Flash Heads are fitted with a Modelling Lamp ON OFF switch which allows individual Lamps to be turned...

Page 10: ... The socket accepts the supplied standard Sync lead for direct connection to the camera Photocell z The built in Photocell may be used for remote triggering from another flash source or a Remote IR Trigger Set the PHOTOCELL switch to ON to enable the Photocell The Red indicator LED below the switch will be lit when the Photocell is in operation Sounder z Set the SOUNDER switch to ON to enable the ...

Page 11: ...l panel are lit and the top panel Circuit Breaker has operated Pack previously under very heavy use with fast recycling and hot In this condition the Circuit Breaker button will project from the panel and may be manually reset after allowing a short cooling period Under certain conditions this may also be combined with operation of the thermal cut out z A thermostatically controlled fan senses the...

Page 12: ...URATION FOR MAX VARIATOR t 0 5 1 540 sec 2400 COMB 1 2100 sec 600 ISO FLASH VOLTAGE STABILISATION 1 TYPICAL FAST RECYCLE TIME To 80 with 230V Supply Full Power 1 7 seconds TYPICAL SLOW RECYCLE TIME To 80 with 230V Supply Full Power 3 0 seconds MODELLING LIGHT Maximum permitted modelling lamp wattage with 230V supply 650W per Channel MODELLING FUSE 15 Amp T SYNC VOLTAGE 15V DIMENSIONS L x W x H INC...

Page 13: ... include a full range of Stands Umbrellas Reflectors and Register Wafers etc For details of all related products please contact your local distributor Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Limited reserve the right to change equipment specifications without notice ...

Page 14: ...B 1 2400W s 2400 1 2400W s 2 1200W s 1200W s 1 1200W s 1200 1 1200W s 2 600W s 600W s 1 600W s 600 1 600W s 2 300W s 300W s ISOLATE MODE The TOTAL flash output is split asymmetrically between the two Channels dependent upon the POWER switch VARIATOR A and VARIATOR B settings as shown below POWER SWITCH SETTING NUMBER OF HEADS FITTED MAX POWER AVAILABLE FROM CHANNEL A MAX POWER AVAILABLE FROM CHANN...

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Page 16: ... 16 DUO 2400 INSTRUCTIONS BWL 0268 1 28 01 99 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON ON SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1255 422807 Fax 44 0 1255 436342 ...

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