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EX-100A Monolight

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Page 1: ...EX 100A Monolight INSTRUCTIONS impactTM ...

Page 2: ...attempt to defeat this safety feature If necessary use only grounded extension cords rated for six amps or greater Warning There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Only qualified service engineers should access the inside of the case Danger high voltage parts inside Avoid damage to both the flashtube and modeling lamp If the modeling lamp or flashtube become cracked or damaged in any wa...

Page 3: ...ce of the lamp to heat unevenly and explode Use white cotton gloves or a clean cloth 4 Install the reflector where the protective cap was before Align the two notches on the reflector with the white guidelines on the flash unit press the reflector in and rotate clockwise until it locks in place Rotate the outer ring to secure the reflector Note Take care when fitting or removing reflectors or soft...

Page 4: ...A B C D E F G H I ...

Page 5: ...side of its native power region Power Switch Turn the power switch to the ON line position The flash will sound a beep and then sound a second beep indicating that flash power has been reached and the unit is ready to fire The green ready light will also be lit We recommend charging the flash unit for one hour prior to its initial use and after an extended period of inactivity more than two weeks ...

Page 6: ...es Excess power that has built up in the system s capacitors must be released You must press the red test button to manually pop the flash after a power lowering adjustment The EX 100A will then recycle to the lower power you ve selected A beep will sound and the green indicator will light when the unit has recycled and is ready to flash again Caution To avoid eye damage do not look into the strob...

Page 7: ...switch so that bottom of the switch marked with double horizontal lines is down Full Power The EX 100A allows you to reduce the flash power but keep your modeling light at full power Rock the modeling light switch so that the top of the switch marked with a single horizontal line is down The modeling light will stay on at its full power Off To turn off the modeling light set the modeling light swi...

Page 8: ...tures a photo cell which allows the flash unit to be triggered by another flash This is called Slave Mode The photo cell is located on the back panel next to the ready light The photo cell is very sensitive but some experimentation with positioning may be necessary to ensure a reliable trigger particularly if the cell is not in the direct line of sight of the triggering flash unit Avoid directly i...

Page 9: ... shaft through the holder The locking knob is located beneath the holder Do not overtighten to avoid damaging the shaft of the umbrella The reflector supplied with the Impact EX 100A features a slot through which you can feed the umbrella shaft Be sure to install the reflector with the slot at the bottom Use of Umbrellas ...

Page 10: ...X 100A alone you can use any softbox that has an Elinchrom mount Begin by unfolding the softbox skin Remove the rubber bands holding the flex rods together Insert the small end of one of the flex rods into the mounting ring Be certain to insert the rod as far as it will go Insert a second flex rod in the hole opposite the first one Pull the softbox skin over the mounting ring Align the corners wit...

Page 11: ...site flex rod into its pocket You ll have to bend the rod a little to get it to fit Continue with the third and fourth flex rods inserting the small ends all the way into the mounting ring first The interior baffle attaches with touch fasteners You can leave this baffle off for more intense light 5 7 8 6 ...

Page 12: ...h fasteners on all four sides pull the corners of the diffuser over the corners of the softbox Mount your softbox onto the monolight Line up the notches with the white marks push in and turn clockwise until it locks You re ready to shoot You can angle the softbox by releasing the locking arm Adjust positioning then lock it back down 9 11 12 10 ...

Page 13: ...ly from the monolight Remove both diffusers Release a flex rod by folding the corner of the softbox away from its captured rod The second rod to be released should be the one opposite the first Continue with the third and fourth flex rods Pull the flex rods from the mounting ring Stow everything until the next shoot 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 14: ...ng lamp You will need to remove the retention spring wrapped around the top of the flashtube With needle nose pliers unhook the retention spring loop Using white cotton gloves or a clean cloth grip the base of the flashtube on each side Carefully pull the flashtube from the flash unit Install New Flashtube Make sure the power switch is off and the power cord is disconnected from the outlet Locate ...

Page 15: ...the unit and disconnect the power supply before changing the fuse Never replace with a fuse of a different type or rating A spare 6 3A fuse has been included with your EX 100A monolight Use a small screwdriver to release the fuse cover Remove the old fuse place the new fuse in the slot then replace the fuse holder ...

Page 16: ...professional repair service before using Due to the high voltage circuitry inside this device do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself Keep out of the reach of children Maintenance Notes Turn the power off and unplug the power cord when the flash is not in use We recommend charging the flash unit for one to two hours prior to its initial use and after an extended period of inactiv...

Page 17: ...e flashtube and possibly the internal electronics Rapid sequences of flashes should always be followed by a reasonable cooling period 10 to 20 minutes without flashing or at a substantially reduced rate Dimming or turning off the modeling lamp will reduce heat Avoid rapid high power flashing when using restrictive reflectors such as snoots or grid reflectors particularly if the unit is pointing do...

Page 18: ... 120V AC 60Hz Circuit Protection 6 3A Fuse Dimensions 9 5 7 75 5 240 198 127 mm without reflector 11 25 8 25 10 3 285 210 262 mm with reflector Weight 2 6 lb 1 2 kg 1 Guide Number is calculated at f 8 10ft ISO 100 using the included reflector and is a starting point You should perform your own evaluations to determine the results you prefer Contents of carton Carefully remove the monolight from th...

Page 19: ... defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have additional ...

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