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Esprit Digital Operating Instructions 

 

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MAIN CONTROLS & DISPLAY 

Refer to Fig.2.  The ‘FUNCTION’ button, the ‘UP’ 

 , ’DOWN’ 

 buttons and the three-digit 

display provide a simple means of setting and displaying the main functions.  Other buttons are 
used to access individual functions. 

The unit is designed to retain all settings indefinitely.  If for any reason the memorised settings 
become corrupted then default settings will be used instead. 

‘FUNCTION’ Button 

The ‘FUNCTION’ button is the main display control and selects the required function for display or 
adjustment.  Each press of the button selects the next available function as shown by the leftmost 
digit or digits.  The remaining digits show the value of the function. 

NOTE: Certain functions such as the IR Remote and Modelling have to be switched on before the 
‘FUNCTION’ button can access them.  When these are first selected the appropriate display will 
be automatically selected for checking or adjustment. 

If the ‘FUNCTION’ or ‘UP’/’DOWN’ buttons are not pressed within 4 seconds then the controls and 
display will automatically return to the default ‘FLASH’ function.  Use the ‘FUNCTION’ button to 
reselect if required. 

Functions likely to require less frequent adjustment are accessible via an ‘OPTIONS’ sub-menu.  
This allows the user to customise certain functions without complicating the main controls. 

Function Selection 

Momentarily press the ‘FUNCTION’ button to scroll through the available functions as follows: 

Display Range 

X.X  Description 

FX.X 

5.0 to 10 

Display Flash power value.  Use ‘UP’ or ’DOWN’ to adjust. 

LX.X 

5.0 to 10 

Display Lamp power value.  Use ‘UP’ or ’DOWN’ to adjust. 

CXX 

0 to 12 

Display IR Remote Channel.  Use ‘UP’ or ’DOWN’ to select. 

 

Option Selection 

Press and hold down the ‘FUNCTION’ button for approximately one second until the display 
changes to show one of the values below.  Release the button.  If the SOUNDER is on it will 
sound continuously while the ‘FUNCTION’ button is held down.  Now momentarily press the 
‘FUNCTION’ button to scroll through the options until the desired one is reached as follows: 

Display Range 

X.X  Description 

X.X.X 

0.0.0 to 9.9.9 

Firmware version. 

di.X 

1 to 9 

Display brightness value. Use ‘UP’ or ’DOWN’ to adjust. 

Fd.X 

0 or 1 

Flash dump 0 = OFF, 1 = ON. Use ‘UP’ or ’DOWN’ to select. 

In.X 

0 or 1 

Intermittent Lamp Operation 0 = NORMAL, 1 = PULSE MODE. 
Use ‘UP’ or ’DOWN’ to select. 

 

A more detailed explanation of these options is given in the OPTIONS section. 

FLASH DUMP Option 

The preferred mode for the ‘AUTO-DUMP’ function can be selected from the ‘OPTIONS’ sub-
menu as follows:  

Option Description 

Fd.0 

Flash dump off.  Always resistively dumps excess energy whenever the FLASH 
setting is reduced.  This is the default factory setting. 

Fd.1 

Flash dump on.  This method attempts to reduce the power in the shortest 
possible time whenever the FLASH setting is reduced.  The unit determines 
whether to resistively dump the excess stored energy or to dump it quickly by 
automatically flashing the unit. 

 

INTERMITTENT Option 

The preferred mode for the ‘INTERMITTENT’ function can be selected from the ‘OPTIONS’ sub-
menu as follows: 

Option Description 

In.0 

NORMAL.  Only available when the LAMP is switched ON (

PROP, IND or 100%

).  

The Modelling Lamp will extinguish while the unit recharges and light again when 
the unit reaches ‘READY’.  If the unit fails to flash for any reason then the LAMP 
will not be extinguished.  This is the default factory setting. 

In.1 

PULSE MODE.  Available with the LAMP either ON or OFF.  When the unit 
reaches ‘READY’, after being flashed, the Modelling Lamp will intensify to full 
brightness and then dim before returning to the previous setting (or to OFF).  The 
exact effect will depend on the current lamp setting.  If the unit fails to flash for any 
reason then the LAMP will not follow this sequence. 

 

Summary of Contents for ESPRIT digital DX 250

Page 1: ...R THE 250DX 500DX 117V ESPRIT DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS BWL 0322 1 10 1 02 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON ON SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 0 1255 422807 Fax 44 0 1255 436342 www bowensinternational com ...

Page 2: ...ll control 12 channels No depends on transmitter Guide Number Full power 50 Keylite ISO 100 60m 82m Flash Duration Full Power t 0 5 1 1100s 1 700s Flash Colour Temperature Approx 5900K Clear tube Approx 5300K UV coated Approx 5900K Clear tube Approx 5300K UV coated Flash Power Control Full to 1 32 5 f stop in 1 10 increments Full to 1 32 5 f stop in 1 10 increments Recommended Modelling Lamp 250W ...

Page 3: ... Confirm that the fuse is intact and if in doubt replace A spare fuse is fitted in the fuse holder always replace with a fuse of the correct type and rating If the fuse blows immediately the unit is switched on remove the modelling lamp replace the fuse and try again If the fuse blows again there is an internal fault The Control Panel Lights but Does Not come To READY If this happens then first co...

Page 4: ...he latch knob is in the closed position To remove reflector push the Latch Knob towards the rear of the unit turn the reflector fully counter clockwise and withdraw Note A Photoflood or Halostar bulb with a maximum wattage of 275W is recommended for use in Esprit Digital units The manufacturer will not accept liability for the use of any lamp with a rating exceeding 275W The unit has a built in so...

Page 5: ...ot to damage the flash tube assembly The flash tube is very delicate avoid unnecessary handling of the glass tube Always switch off and disconnect from the supply before changing the flash tube assembly AC Supply The unit operates from an AC Line voltage within the range 95V to 130V with a nominal frequency of either 50Hz or 60Hz Ensure that the Power ON OFF switch on the unit is set to OFF Use a ...

Page 6: ...l the display changes to show one of the values below Release the button If the SOUNDER is on it will sound continuously while the FUNCTION button is held down Now momentarily press the FUNCTION button to scroll through the options until the desired one is reached as follows Display Range X X Description X X X 0 0 0 to 9 9 9 Firmware version di X 1 to 9 Display brightness value Use UP or DOWN to a...

Page 7: ...e 1 is minimum and 9 is the maximum Use UP or DOWN to adjust Default factory setting is di 7 UP DOWN Buttons Select the required FUNCTION as detailed above Single presses of the UP or DOWN buttons will increment or decrement the value by one Hold the appropriate button down to automatically increment or decrement the value Release the button when the required value is reached and then use momentar...

Page 8: ...tomatically discharges the capacitors when the power is reduced The READY indicator flashes while the unit is dumping The user may select one of two DUMP methods by means of the OPTIONS sub menu See OPTIONS for a description of how to access this mode The default factory setting is Fd 0 In this mode the unit resistively dumps excess energy whenever the flash setting is reduced This is a relatively...

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