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With repeated actuation of the key the following modes can be set, each shown 
respectively on the digital display (17): LO, P, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, HI. 

 

7.2 

Sequence (serial flashes) (seq)

 

 

This function allows to set a defined number of flash discharges from 1 to 50. By briefly 
pressing the energy control keys "up/down" (18) the required number of flashes can be 
selected. With a long pressure on the energy control keys "up/down", the setting 
changes in intervals of ten. Each release signal triggers the selected number of flashes. 
A current sequence can be aborted by a long pressure on the energy control keys 
"up/down" or by switching off and on again the unit. The function is switched off, by 
setting the number of flashes to "0". 

 

7.3 

Charging dimmer / boost function (dim) 

 

The "dim" function can be switched on or off (on/--) by briefly pressing the energy 
control keys "up/down" (18). When switching on the "dim" function with the modelling 
light on (green LED of the "mod" key (5) lights up), the modelling light switches off while 
charging takes place. This feature allows visual flash control, to fade out the modelling 
light during flash sequences or to reduce the current load on weak mains. 
 
If the "dim" function is activated when the modelling light is switched off (green LED of 
the "mod" key (5) is off), the boost function will be activated. In this mode, the modelling 
light remains on as a visual flash monitor during charging. 

 

7.4 

Buzzer switch on/off (buz) 

 

The ready buzzer signals when the unit is at 100 % charge. The buzzer is switched on 
or off (on/--) by briefly pressing the energy control keys "up/down" (18). The warning 
signal also functions with the buzzer switched off. 

 

7.5 

Slow charge switch on/off (slow) 

 

In case of weak mains power supply lines, charging time may be extended to approx. 
double the standard value. The slow charge mode is switched on or off (on/--) by briefly 
pressing the energy control keys "up/down" (18). 

 

7.6 

Studio / appliance address (unit) 

 

The monoblocs Minicom are also available as versions with built-in RFS Interface 
(

R

adio 

F

requency 

S

ystem). For remote control respectively flash release via radio, an 

individual appliance address and a studio desk top (remote control channel) can be 
assigned to each RFS unit by means of the function "unit" (16). 
 
To carry out the settings, dial the LED "unit" using the "aux" key (10). The digital display 
(17) shows the letter "U", followed by an appliance number between 1 and 8. By briefly 
pressing the energy control keys "up/down" (18), the required value can be selected. 
When pressing again the "aux" key, the digital display shows the letter "C", followed by 
a studio number between 1 and 8. By briefly pressing the energy control keys 
"up/down", the required value can be selected. 

Summary of Contents for Minicom 40

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Minicom 40 80 www broncolor com...

Page 2: ...them on to further users if necessary Observe the safety instructions Contents Page Important safety instructions 2 Attention Read before starting up the monobloc 3 Controls and displays 4 1 Applicat...

Page 3: ...ge than the appliance may overheat When using a cable reel it must be completely unrolled before use to prevent overheating of the cable 7 For safety reasons never operate the appliance without the pr...

Page 4: ...d against inflammable surfaces only at a minimum distance of 1 meter For safety reasons never operate the unit without protecting glass in place Flash light contains similar to sunlight a specific por...

Page 5: ...nnection socket for computer link 6 2 Sync socket 7 Test release ready display green 8 Connection socket for mains cable 9 Fuse 10 Auxiliary functions aux 11 Operating mode modelling light 12 Flash se...

Page 6: ...5 Front panel of Minicom 40 80 18 19 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 9 5 4 3 2 1 6 1 7 8 6 2...

Page 7: ...V or 100 V the following restrictions result Mains voltage 230 V doubling of the charging time Mains voltage 100 V Extension of the charging time by 20 as well as a reduction of the maximum flash ene...

Page 8: ...xposure tolerance has to be expected Brief pressure on the energy control keys up down 18 changes the setting by a 1 10 interval prolonged pressure by 1 1 f stop interval The energy display 17 then fl...

Page 9: ...lamps Pressing the mod key 5 for 1 second when the modelling light is on will give direct access to the HI mode To return to the previous mode briefly press the mod key 4 3 Replacing the halogen lamp...

Page 10: ...it can be established if with this key every time both functions IR and RFS or just one of the two can be switched on or off see chapter 11 Is one or both functions active the green display lights up...

Page 11: ...harge switch on off LED slow blinks 15 Setting appliance address studio address LED unit blinks 16 Return to standard display no LED blinks After the setting has been performed the standard display ca...

Page 12: ...reen LED of the mod key 5 is off the boost function will be activated In this mode the modelling light remains on as a visual flash monitor during charging 7 4 Buzzer switch on off buz The ready buzze...

Page 13: ...uch the flash tube with bare hands 3 Insert the new flash tube and press the spring radially inward When inserting ensure that the ceramic socket is fully pushed back in The spring serves as well as c...

Page 14: ...by pressing 1 s the aux key by switching the unit off and on again or automatically after a period of 20 seconds Function number Meaning and possible settings 0 Program version Standard display Progra...

Page 15: ...ll be blocked and a long audible signal will be generated The modelling light is blocked as well for about 6 minutes The digital display shows the indication th during the cooling period The cooling p...

Page 16: ...pwards To this purpose dismount the bracket by removing the locking lever as well as the two retaining screws at the side of the unit Turn over the bracket by directing the stand support upwards After...

Page 17: ...s 100 V 50 Hz 0 3 1 5 s 230 V 50 Hz 0 4 1 4 s 120 V 60 Hz 0 4 1 9 s 100 V 50 Hz 0 4 3 0 s Can be switched to slow charge mode Attention The above mentioned charging times do not apply to units being...

Page 18: ...ts This interface allows remote control respectively flash release by radio via transmitter RFS as well as by means of a transceiver RFS via PC or Macintosh computer When controlling via screen 4 stor...

Page 19: ...the connection cable between the units 2 5 m Operational distance in closed rooms Up to 20 m See above Range Up to 300 m See above Number of sync sockets 2 1 the second sync socket is configured as c...

Page 20: ...g lamp 150 W 120 V Art no 34 202 00 Protecting glass clear 5500 K Art no 34 336 55 Protecting glass clear 5900 K Art no 34 336 59 Protecting glass mat 5500 K Art no 34 337 55 Protecting glass mat 5900...

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