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Controls and displays

Power pack Verso A2/A4

Mains switch on/off

Fuse

Sync socket

Antenna (only in RFS version)

Lamp base Outlet 1

Lamp base Outlet 2

Battery warning display

LCD display for flash energy channel 1

LCD display for flash energy channel 2

10.

Flash energy control channel 1 up/down

11.

Flash energy control channel 2 up/down

12.

Photocells on/off

13.

IR receiver and/or RFS interface on/off

14.

Modelling light on/off

15.

Visual ready display, green

16.

Test key

17.

Operating mode modelling light

18.

Charging speed (normal / fast)

19.

Acoustic ready display (buzzer)

20.

Charging dimmer

21.

Flash sequence

22.

Additional function (aux)

23.

Addressing for remote control (only in RFS version)

24.

Infrared receiver cell

25.

Photocells

26.

Fan cooling

27.

Connection socket for mains cable

28.

Clamp for quick release fastener of the Power Dock

Summary of Contents for Verso A2 plus

Page 1: ...ing instructions in a safe place and pass them on to further users if necessary Observe the safety instructions Contents page Important safety instructions 2 Attention Read before starting up the power pack 3 Controls and displays 4 1 Application Verso A 7 2 Start up 7 3 Energy control 9 4 Modelling light 10 5 Release and remote control 12 6 Flash ready signals visual audible 13 7 Setting addition...

Page 2: ... from electrical socket before cleaning and servicing and when not in use Never jerk cable to pull the plug from the socket Grasp plug and pull to discon nect 9 Let appliance and connected lamp units cool completely before putting away 10 This unit should not be immersed in water or other liquids An electric shock could be caused 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open this appliance b...

Page 3: ...of UV radiation The undesirable side effects on skin and eyes are considerably reduced by using flash tubes and protecting glasses 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 unit For this reason units should be opened by authorized broncolor service persons on...

Page 4: ...nergy control channel 2 up down 12 Photocells on off 13 IR receiver and or RFS interface on off 14 Modelling light on off 15 Visual ready display green 16 Test key 17 Operating mode modelling light 18 Charging speed normal fast 19 Acoustic ready display buzzer 20 Charging dimmer 21 Flash sequence 22 Additional function aux 23 Addressing for remote control only in RFS version 24 Infrared receiver c...

Page 5: ...5 also valid for Verso A4 ...

Page 6: ...ith carrying handle 30 Clamp for quick release fastener of the Power Dock 31 Connection plug 32 Quick release fastener right 33 Display charge level Power Dock battery charging 34 Connection socket for mains cable to charge the battery 35 Centring pin 36 Quick release fastener left ...

Page 7: ... connection socket of the power pack 27 and to the mains supply mains socket Use the mains AC line switch 1 to power up unit The LCD displays for the flash energy 8 9 show the activated channels as well as their set values Because of the automatic lamp detection by the power pack the cor responding channel is automatically activated as soon as one of the three lamp outlets are occupied 5 6 Additio...

Page 8: ...r set values Due to the automatic lamp unit detection of the power pack the corresponding channel is automati cally activated as soon as one of the three outlets 5 6 is occupied Additionally the green control lamp of the visual ready display lights up 15 Verso A is equipped with an acoustic warning system in respect of the charge state of the battery If the remaining battery energy has reached 50 ...

Page 9: ... und III Lamp base outlet II or III in use 50 600 J over the outlet in use Lamp base outlet II and III in use 25 300 J per outlet The control range of the flash energy is as follows Channel 1 without using channel 2 over 7 f stops from 1200 J to 9 5 J Channel 1 and 2 or channel 2 with 1 lamp base over 6 f stops from 600 J to 9 5 J Channel 2 with 2 lamp bases over 6 f stops from 300 J to 4 7 J Each...

Page 10: ...ionally to the flash intensity It is explained in chapter 7 how to set the individual operating modes modelling light proportionality To assure proportionality when operating units with different power output ratings the units have various proportionality levels Proportionality is guaranteed if the identical prop level has been set for all power packs The higher the digit the brighter the model li...

Page 11: ...ano A4 P1 Topas A8 Evolution P1 P1 P1 Example 1 A power pack Verso A4 is operated together with a power pack Topas A8 Evolution The modelling light is proportional when both are set to mode P1 Example 2 A power pack Verso A2 is operated with a Nano 2 The modelling light is proportional and most intense when both are set to mode P 4 3 Modelling light in battery operation In battery operation the la...

Page 12: ...are activated the green LED lights up The sensitivity of the photocells can be reduced if necessary see chapter 8 After a flash series an active photocell is blocked and the green LED starts blinking By pressing the cell key the block is cancelled When triggering via the photocells or infrared receiver IR ensure that the infrared receiver of the unit is not obstructed by obstacles 5 2 Infrared rec...

Page 13: ...studio software is in preparation 5 7 Sync socket Synchronous cables art no 34 111 00 or 34 112 00 may be plugged into the socket 3 to release flashes via cable 5 8 Test key The key test 16 allows manual release of the power pack see chapter 6 1 when the green LED lights up 6 Flash ready signals visual audible 6 1 The visual ready signal is the green LED at the test key 16 It lights up only when t...

Page 14: ...ception function prop If the unit is switched off and on again it will be in the standard display mode Previously set additional functions are retained 7 1 Set proportionality level of the modelling light prop The proportionality level of the modelling light can be selected by briefly pressing on the up down key 10 of channel 1 With repeated actuation of the key the following modes can be set each...

Page 15: ...on with integrated RFS inter face Radio Frequency System The function unit 23 allows to assign to each RFS unit an individual unit address and a studio workstation remote control channel Attention At present the power packs Verso RFS can not be activated individually in a studio The update of the bron studio software is in preparation Assignment of unit address Select the LED unit with the aux key...

Page 16: ...in the unit or automatically after a waiting time of 20 sec Function number Meaning and possible settings 0 Program index Standard display XX xx Program number By pressing flash energy control key down xx XX The power pack is equipped with 3 microprocessors and a fourth one in the Power Dock unit By pressing the energy control key up several times the 4 program indices can be selected 1 Definition...

Page 17: ...her sensitivity can be switched off Through this the sensitivity of the photocell will be reduced overall In this mode the LCD display shows the value 6 Flash counter Figure group in the digital display XXxxxx standard display Figure group in the digital display xxXXxx after activating the energy control key down Figure group in the digital display xxxxXX after activating the energy control key do...

Page 18: ...y of channel 2 9 shows A4 During this procedure the fan cooling process is slightly longer Attention Do NOT switch off the power pack during cooling If the power pack is switched off too early it is likely despite a long break that only a few flashes are possible when switching the unit on again because the processor has not been able to follow the entire cooling process 9 2 Display A1 The unit is...

Page 19: ...eck the functional efficiency of the flash tubes and replace if necessary The blinking LCD display can be deactivated by pressing the key aux 22 or the key up down for regulation of the energy control 10 11 10 Service repair Your broncolor power pack is a precision device which will work for many years without malfunction if you take proper care of it If nevertheless malfunctions do arise please d...

Page 20: ...Power Dock switch off automatically when the battery voltage sinks too low As a leakage current flows even when the unit is switched off it is highly recommendable to fully charge the Power Dock after use Additionally the charge situation must be controlled every two months and the battery package has to be fully recharged If the charge display does not show a fully charged battery package and the...

Page 21: ...e disconnect the lamp base from the power pack Lamp bases use plug in flash tubes The protection glass has a line mark and the glass rim has three notches When pulling off the protection glass from the locking device of the lamp base the line mark must be at the top To change the flash tube carefully pull off the protecting glass Pull straight without tilting Afterwards pull the flash tube straigh...

Page 22: ...hould 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 12 7 Lamp base plugs The lamp base plugs and sockets have mechanical locking devices to prevent inadvertent disconnection When plugging in ensure that the loc...

Page 23: ... 5 s fully charged battery 0 3 1 7 s 200 240 V 0 3 1 8 s 110 120 V 0 3 1 9 s 100 V 0 3 3 2 s fully charged battery Can be switched to normal or fast charging mode Can be switched to normal or fast charging mode Automatic adaptation to respective mains voltage Voltage fluctuations up to 10 do not cause any restrictions Automatic adaptation to respective mains voltage Voltage fluctuations up to 10 d...

Page 24: ...lling light for 200 240 V Halogen max 3 x 650 W for 100 120 V Halogen max 3 x 300 W Proportional to flash energy and full and low settings Proportionality adjustable to other broncolor power packs and monoblocs and their various output ratings for 200 240 V Halogen max 1 x 650 W 2 x 300 W 3 x 150 W for 100 120 V Halogen max 2 x 300 W 3 x 150 W Variable settings of the on time to protect the rechar...

Page 25: ...se button photocell can be switched off infrared receiver can be switched off sync cable FCM 2 IRX2 Manual release button photocell can be switched off infrared receiver can be switched off sync cable FCM 2 IRX2 No of sync sockets 1 1 Dimensions L x W x H 290 x 185 x 315 mm 11 4 x 7 3 x 12 4 290 x 185 x 380 mm 11 4 x 7 3 x 14 96 Weight power pack 7 5 kg 16 5 lbs 10 4 kg 22 88 lbs Weight Power Dock...

Page 26: ... A2 A4 power packs later on with a RFS interface The modification will be made by the customer service centre of our broncolor agency in your country 14 2 Verso A2 A4 plus Because of the laws in some countries the use of the broncolor radio system is not allowed Therefore the Verso A2 A4 power pack is also available in the version Verso A2 A4 plus that means with cable remote control Besides the c...

Page 27: ...e may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interferen ce received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment UL 122 EC standards 73 23 89 336 and 99 5 EMC EN 301 489 1 3 EN 60950 EN 50371 FCC Part 1...

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