Broncolor Topas A2 Evolution Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 26 | Manualshive

Page: 26 / 26

background image

26

Bron Elektronik AG

CH-4123

Allschwil

Schweiz

(Switzerland)

Pr

inted in G

e

rm

any 07/04

«
...
24
25
26

Summary of Contents for Topas A2 Evolution

Page 1: ...1 Operating instructions Topas A2 A4 A8Evolution www broncolor com ...

Page 2: ... instructions in a safe place and pass them on to further users if necessary Observe the safety instructions Contents Page Topas A2 A4 A8 Evolution 2 Important safety instructions 3 Attention Read before starting up the power pack 4 Controls and displays 5 1 Application Topas A 7 2 Start up 7 3 Energy control 8 4 Lamp base outlets 11 5 Modelling light 11 6 Release and remote control 13 7 Flash rea...

Page 3: ...completely unrolled before use to prevent overheating of the cable 7 The power pack must be switched off while plugging in or unplugging the lamp base plugs 8 Always unplug appliance from electrical socket before cleaning and servicing and when in use Never jerk cable to pull plug from socket Grasp plug and pull to disconnect 9 After use let appliance as well as the connected lamp bases cool down ...

Page 4: ...hout the protecting glass in place Flash light contains similar to sunlight a specific portion of UV light The undesirable side effects on skin and eyes are considerably reduced by using flash tubes and glass covers with an UV coating Without these or other protective filters use with extreme care when shooting Even when disconnected from the power supply dangerous voltages may remain inside the u...

Page 5: ...8 Additional functions aux 9 Display symmetrical power distribution 10 Buzzer 11 Slow charge 12 Charging dimmer 13 Operating mode modelling light 14 IR receiver cell 15 Digital power display per lamp 16 Photocell 17 Energy control up down 18 Sync socket 19 1 Lamp base outlet 1 19 2 Lamp base outlet 2 19 3 Lamp base outlet 3 19 4 Lamp base outlet 4 20 Connection socket for mains AC line cable ...

Page 6: ...6 ...

Page 7: ...opas A2 1200 J instead of 1600 J maximum flash energy Topas A4 2400 J instead of 3200 J the flash duration is extended by about 20 The Topas A8 Evolution power pack is designed only for the mains voltage 200 240 V Please check that your local mains voltage corresponds with the specifications on the nameplate of the unit Also ensure that the halogen modelling lamps modelling light of the connected ...

Page 8: ...al mode with the following f stops values by choosing the respective lamp outlet with Topas A2 1 3 f stops and with Topas A4 1 7 f stops 3 1 2 Topas A8 Evolution The maximum flash energy corresponds to value 10 the minimum to value 6 It is possible to extend the control range by 5 f stops see chapter 9 Additionally the control range can be extended in the asymmetrical mode by one f stop by choosin...

Page 9: ...o lamp base outlets as follows Lamp outlet 1 70 The control range of the flash energy extends between 2200 J down to 70 J optional down to 25 J Lamp outlet 2 30 The control range of the flash energy extends between 1000 J down to 30 J optional down to 10 J 3 2 3 Topas A8 Evolution on mains AC line 200 V 240 V If the unit is set to individual energy distribution the power is divided between the two...

Page 10: ...o 8 lamp however For safety reasons smaller lamps are blocked in this operating mode The advantage of the Pulso 8 lamp in comparison with the Twin lamp is its single and longer lamp cable which is also suitable for large installations 3 2 4 Operation Topas A2 on mains AC line 100 V If the unit is set to individual energy distribution the power is divided between the two lamp base outlets as follow...

Page 11: ...ied without limitations with Topas A2 and Topas A4 Only the lamp bases Pulso 8 can be used with Topas A8 Evolution in symmetrical mode 5 Modelling light 5 1 General The mod key 6 switches on the modelling lamps for all connected lamp bases When switched on the green LED lights up Lamp bases also have an additional modelling lamp switch Attention Please note the voltage of the modelling lamp must c...

Page 12: ...w video recordings using the modelling lamps LO Lighting level is reduced for all lamps independent of the flash output to reduce power consumption and extend the service life of the halogen lamps Pressing the mod key 6 for 2 seconds when the modelling lamp is on will give direct access to the HI mode To return to the previous mode briefly press mod again Highest possible proportionality settings ...

Page 13: ... or off by using the cell 4 Is the function activated the green LED lights up After a flash series an active cell is blocked and the green LED lights up By pressing the cell key the block is cancelled When triggering via the cell or infrared receiver IR ensure that the infrared receiver of the device is not obstructed by obstacles 6 2 Infrared receiver ir The infrared receiver can be switched on a...

Page 14: ...pas A RFS This allows individual operation within the same studio workstation The definition of the unit addresses is described in chapter 9 6 7 Sync socket Synchronous cables art no 34 111 00 or 34 112 00 may be plugged into the socket to release flashes via cable 6 8 Test key The key 7 allows manual release of the power pack see chapter 7 1 7 Flash ready signals visual audible 7 1 The visual rea...

Page 15: ...rd display can be re activated by pressing the aux key 8 or automatically after a waiting time of 4 seconds To set the additional functions select the respective LED example Set dim The digital display 2 15 will then show the actual value which can be changed with the up down key 17 If a setting is entered which deviates from the basic setting value the respective LED will remain lit as a reminder...

Page 16: ...the lamp base outlet 2 The alarm tone will remain audible even if the ready buzzer is switched off 8 5 Sequences serial flashes This function is selected with a prolonged pressure 1 s on the key test and it permits to set a defined number of flash discharges from 1 to 8 displays n1 to n8 When the function is activated i e a value between n1 and n8 is selected the digital display no 1 15 shows alte...

Page 17: ...cision The flash release is not guaranteed with all lamp base types 2 Switch on off the RFS Interface Settings ex works off off RFS Interface is switched off on RFS Interface is switched on 3 Flash counter slow is lit xxxxXX dim is lit xxXXxx prop is lit XXxxxx 4 Delivery date Month 5 Delivery date Year 6 Country code 7 Setting the studio workstation By pressing the keys up down 17 of the digital ...

Page 18: ...show on the display of lamp base outlet 2 15 In this status the ready lamp is no longer green The block can be cancelled by switching the unit off and on again 10 3 Circuit breaker In the event of an electrical malfunction the circuit breaker 2 will automatically disconnect the power pack from the power source The unit can be restarted by pressing the circuit breaker button If it disconnects again...

Page 19: ...erter If no mains AC line power is available use the 12 V 220 V car battery converter The modelling light cannot be used in this mode excessive load on battery and must be removed Switch off modelling light and disconnect the lamp base from the power pack Connect converter to the 12 volt car battery with the and terminal clamps Connect unit to converter switch on converter and unit After flash wor...

Page 20: ... and again be sure to pull the flash tube straight along the lamp base axis When inserting the tube check that the ceramic base is fully pushed back in and that for the Primo lamp bases the contact spring rests on the internal ignition Finally the protecting glass must be re inserted before the modelling lamp and flash tube It is held by three springs As Primo lamp bases can be used with 1600 J tu...

Page 21: ... protection Should the lamp base overheat e g by impeding the flow of cooling air the modelling light is shut off Nevertheless you may continue producing flashes The Picolite however has an additional thermal protection which limits the number of flashes 13 5 Lamp base plugs The lamp base plugs and sockets have mechanical interlocks to prevent inadvertent disconnection When plugging in ensure that...

Page 22: ...f stops in 1 10 1 32 intervals Switchable to 6 f stops 1 64 Topas A4 5 f stops in 1 10 1 32 intervals Switchable to 6 5 f stops 1 90 By selecting the corresponding lamp outlet in asymmetrical mode additionally 1 3 f stops with Topas A2 1 7 f stops with Topas A4 Maximum asymmetry 6 2 f stops 5 6 f stops Modelling light Halogen max 2 x 650 W at 200 240 V Halogen max 2 x 300 W at 100 120 V Proportion...

Page 23: ...icone keyboard and LED display Control range of flash energy 4 f stops in 1 10 1 16 intervals can be switched to 5 f stops 1 32 By selecting the corresponding lamp outlet in asymmetrical mode additionally 1 f stop Maximum asymmetry 5 f stops Modelling light Halogen max 4 x 650 W at 200 240 V Proportional to flash energy and full and low settings Proportionality adjustable to other broncolor power ...

Page 24: ...rol Besides the cable connection between the power pack and the computer the application with RFS is almost identical Attention There is no camera transmitter available for Topas A Plus Technical data Topas A RFS Topas A plus Flash release Transmitter RFS transceiver RFS besides the options in chapter 14 Analogue chapter 14 Remote control With integrated 10 channel RFS interface Radio Frequency Sy...

Page 25: ...subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Subject to change in the interest of pr...

Page 26: ...26 Bron Elektronik AG CH 4123 Allschwil Schweiz Switzerland Printed in Germany 07 04 ...

Reviews:

No comments

Related manuals for Topas A2 Evolution

Brand: ICS Pages: 20

Brand: National Flooring Equipment Pages: 49

Brand: National Flooring Equipent Pages: 33

Brand: Harley Benton Pages: 16

Brand: Powerfix Profi Pages: 75

Brand: Sammic Pages: 2

Brand: AccuMate Pages: 12

Brand: C-TEC Pages: 2

AXMINSTER Model Engineer Series

Brand: Sieg Pages: 28

Brand: Lambda Pages: 14

Brand: Westfalia Pages: 18

Brand: Pulsar Pages: 6

Brand: JAMEC PEM Pages: 4

080.000.051.000.000

Brand: ODU Pages: 3

Brand: Ratio Pages: 48

Brand: HuntKey Pages: 4

Brand: Devine Pages: 5

Brand: Marshalltown Pages: 32

Brands by name

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Popular brands

Load more brands