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INTRODUCTION

Thank  you  for  choosing  the  Bowens  Travelpak
battery system.

The Travelpak has been designed by working closely
with photographers to develop a flash system that
meets  the  high-quality  standards  demanded  by
todays professional photographers. 

Only  the  best  materials  and  components  are
selected and used in the construction of all Bowens
products, to ensure all of our units are of the highest
standards possible; a reputation that has become
synonymous with the Bowens brand throughout the
world. 

In  order  to  obtain  the  full  benefit  of  this  product,
please take a few moments to familiarise yourself
with this user guide.

Bowens International Ltd.

THE TRAVELPAK

The Travelpak battery is part of a world-class lighting
system  that  has  been  designed  to  the  highest
possible standards. 

Along  with  the  Gemini  monolight,  the  Travelpak
offers photographers the freedom and flexibility to
take  their  professional  lighting  system  with  them
anywhere, at anytime.

The Travelpak is a durable, reliable battery that has
been designed to withstand the rigors of todays hard
working location shoots.

Now with its unique ‘hot-swap’ battery feature, the
Travelpak give photographers the ability to instantly
change a battery if the first fades before a photo-
shoot is complete.

THE TRAVELPAK AT A GLANCE

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• Simple & lightweight location power.

• Unique easy battery swapping.

• Large & small battery options.

• Power up to two Gemini monolights.

• Fast & slow charging options.

• Batteries can be charged independently.

• Easy to read battery level indicator.

• Robust all-metal panel construction.

• Dummy plug storage compartment.

• Recharge from mains or car-charger.

• Convenient quick-clip shoulder strap.

Summary of Contents for travelpak

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... CHANGING BATTERIES 5 CONTROL PANEL CARE 6 DISPLAY INDICATORS 6 DISPLAY INDICATORS 7 BATTERY CARE 7 SPARE DUMMY PLUG STORAGE COMPARTMENT 7 CONTENTS PG GENERAL QUESTIONS 8 FAULT FINDING 9 TRANSPORTING UNITS 9 CE MARKING 9 POWER CABLES 9 CHANGING THE FUSE ON THE CONTROL PANEL 9 WARRANTY 10 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING 11 TRAVELPAK BATTERY SYSTEM 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11 SPECIFICATIONS 12 RELATED PRODUCTS AND ...

Page 3: ...ghting system that has been designed to the highest possible standards Along with the Gemini monolight the Travelpak offers photographers the freedom and flexibility to take their professional lighting system with them anywhere at anytime The Travelpak is a durable reliable battery that has been designed to withstand the rigors of todays hard working location shoots Now with its unique hot swap ba...

Page 4: ...uct 2 Charge a Travelpak battery in a gas tight container 3 Use a unit with damaged housing or mouldings 4 Attempt to replace the internal 20A fuse inside the Batterypak This should only be carried out by an authorised Bowens service centre CONNECTING AND USING THE TRAVELPAK WITH A GEMINI WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE NEVER CONNECT THE GEMINI TO BOTH A MAINS SUPPLY AND A TRAVELPAK BATTERY AT THE SAME TIME ...

Page 5: ...EL OVERVIEW A Travelpak to Gemini cable connectors B Shoulder strap dummy plug holders C Charging LEDs D Battery level indicator E Charger connection F Fast slow charge switch G On off switch H Fuse holder I Carry handle A C I B D E F G H ...

Page 6: ... BATTERIES To remove the BatteryPak from the Travelpak control panel Step 1 Place hands either side of the Travelpak and press both latch buttons in firmly Step 2 Once both latch buttons are pressed lift Travelpak control panel away from the Batterypak Step 3 To replace the Batterypak simply position the Travelpak control panel above the Batterypak ensuring the twin power connectors on the Control...

Page 7: ...ally switched on the control panel will read the connected Batterypak to determine the level of charge remaining after 2 3 seconds the control panel will display the correct battery level remaining charge DISPLAY INDICATORS RED LED S CHARGE INDICATORS Flashing Indicators usually indicates normal charging DISPLAY INDICATORS WHEN 1 UNIT IS PLUGGED IN Red LED stay illuminated while charging then flas...

Page 8: ... charged one or stop shooting and recharge the battery To prolong the life of the Batterypak it is recommended to recharge the battery as soon as possible after using it If the battery is to remain stored for any length of time without use it is recommended to recharge every 3 4 weeks The Travelpak also features a built in thermal cut out the cut out will only engage in extreme use Your Travelpak ...

Page 9: ... separate Travelpak to power the second Gemini flash head also use the slow charge option Q I hear a whistling noise when the unit is charging Is my Travelpak developing a fault A No the harder the Travelpak has to work the more obvious this will become This will be more apparent when the unit is set to fast charge and the battery has a low power charge remaining Q My unit will only do about 50 sh...

Page 10: ... the head A If a mains supply and the Travelpak cable are connected at the same time an external circuit may be tripped and the fuse on the unit may blow DO NOT OPERATE THE HEAD THIS WAY This is a safety requirement to protect from potentially unsafe conditions TRANSPORTING UNITS When transporting any Bowens units ensure that all equipment is carefully packed into appropriate bags and or hard shel...

Page 11: ...turned to the dealer who will arrange to repair the unit as soon as possible at no charge This warranty does not apply to consumable items such as flash tubes modelling lamps fuses consumable type batteries Should a unit be returned at any time within the two year warranty period and it is judged to have experienced any of the following points failure to follow working instructions correctly accid...

Page 12: ...l Panel unit BW 7690 Small Batterypak BW 7691 Large Batterypak BW 1227 Universal multi voltage mains charger BW 1245 Car Charger BW 7632 3m power cable BW 7632 E 8m power cable TRAVELPAK BATTERY SYSTEM BW 7695 Travelpak Control Panel 11 BW 7690 Small Batterypak BW 7691 Large Batterypak Number of flashes from compatible Gemini monolights recycle times Power Ws 200 250 400 500 750 1000 1500 Small Ba...

Page 13: ...8lbs 4 9Kg 10 8lbs Length 140mm 51 2 140mm 51 2 140mm 51 2 Width 170mm 63 4 170mm 63 4 170mm 63 4 Height 120mm 5 inc handle 85mm 31 4 120mm 5 Circuit Protection 2A charge protection fuse Non user replaceable 20A fuse Typical Charge Time N A 2A charger Approx 3 Hrs 2A charger Approx 5 Hrs SPECIFICATIONS Reliable Durable Consistent ...

Page 14: ...urces Simply attach to any Bowens flash head with an S type accessory mount to instantly create a ringflash effect RELATED PRODUCTS ACCESSORIES BW 1868 40º SUNLITE REFLECTOR a 43cm 17 white interior reflector designed to replicate sunlight for photographing items such as architectural models The white painted interior of the Sunlite Reflector helps to ensure that an even light is delivered BW 1884...

Page 15: ...ating deep shadows and high contrasting images An absolute must where lots of light is requires RELATED PRODUCTS ACCESSORIES BW 1886 65º MAXILITE REFLECTOR A great all purpose direct reflector with an even coverage and a high light output With a relatively small diameter of 20cm 8 the light it produces in moderately high in contrast The stippled surface ensures a smooth even light distribution BW ...

Page 16: ... are registered trademarks of Bowens International Ltd Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Ltd reserves the right to change equipment specifications at any time and without notice BWL 0495 3 www bowens co uk ...

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