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Instruction manual  

PRIO

LITE MBX 500 - HotSync 

PRIOLITE GmbH Wuerzburg - Last revised: 12/2013 - Page 2 

 Introduction

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Dear photographer, 

Thank you for selecting the 

PRIO

LITE 

 

compact flash unit. 

As a young, aspiring company, 

PRIO

LITE intends to use innovative technologies and  high-

quality products to open up new market segments for professional photography. 

Our devices are based on state-of-the-art technology and equipped with carefully selected 
components. Our production process  is continuously monitored to ensure high quality and 
safety standards.  

Before using this unit, please read the operating manual and safety instructions carefully to 
prevent damage to the device and maintain your warranty. 

We wish you many successful years of productive and innovative work with our equipment. 
Should you have questions about our products, please contact us! 
 
Best regards, 
 

PRIO

LITE GmbH 

 

 Description

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The

  PRIO

LITE

 

MBX  500-HotSync  is  a  radio-controllable,  battery-operated  compact  unit 

with  an  exchangeable  battery;  the  power  output  ranges  from  16J  to  a  maximum  of  500J  
covering  6  f-stops  precisely  adjustable  in  1/10  increments.  The  flash  recycle  time  to 
maximum output is around 2.8 seconds. The modelling lamp for MBX 500 is a LED array. 
MBX  500-HotSync  is  optimized  for  flash  synchronisation  up  to  1/8000  sec.  Therefore,  it 
provides a long and constant flash duration of 1/200 sec. HotSync function is only usable in 
combination with the Priolite Remote Control RC-HS (see the instruction manual).  
MBX  500  -  HotSync  can  also  be  triggered  from  other  sources,  but  in  this  case,  the  flash 
sync time is limited to 1/200 sec. 
 
 

 Delivery includes

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1 compact flash 

PRIO

LITE MBX 500-HotSync; 1 multi-voltage battery charger 16V; 1 flash-

tube  500J  for  plug-in;  1  built-in  LED  array  as  modelling  lamp;  1  protection  glass  dome;  1 
tilting head; 1 synchronization cable; 1 black plastic protective cap for safe transportation.  

 

MBX 500-HotSync series is also available as a kit which includes only one synchronization 
cable  and  one cableset  to  connect  the  remote control  with  the  camera.  There is  also  only 
one battery charger per kit supplied.  

 

For the composition of the kits, please refer to our currently valid price-list. 
 

Summary of Contents for MBX 500 HotSync

Page 1: ...www priolite com Declaration of Conformity The company PRIOLITE GmbH Gattingerstr 7 D 97076 W rzburg Germany declares that the products MBX 500 HotSync are in conformity with the following standards...

Page 2: ...PRIOLITE GmbH Gattingerstr 7 D 97076 W rzburg Tel 49 0 931 20700000 eMail info priolite com http www priolite com Instruction manual Instruction manual MBX 500 HotSync MBX 500 HotSync...

Page 3: ...battery the power output ranges from 16J to a maximum of 500J covering 6 f stops precisely adjustable in 1 10 increments The flash recycle time to maximum output is around 2 8 seconds The modelling l...

Page 4: ...nnector and replace it with a new one to be ordered from PRIOLITE by plugging the three contacts into the sockets Before using the unit once again the glass dome is to be mounted for safety reasons Re...

Page 5: ...a flash from another unit strikes the first unit This operating mode is activated by pressing the Slave button control LED is on The photocell is designed as an impulse photocell Thus it works only w...

Page 6: ...en on the unit only when it has been switched off and after the waiting period has expired Contact with the capacitor voltage is life threatening thus the opening of the casing and repairs on the comp...

Page 7: ...uish the flames with water but use sand Damaged Lithium ion batteries are readily to be disposed of in appropriate containers Lithium ion batteries contain flammable and or corrosive solutions and Lit...

Page 8: ...he desired selection is indicated on the LED display By adjusting all possible combinations a maximum of 27 flash units 3x9 can be individually triggered and controlled Team and ID can be changed only...

Page 9: ...le connected to the mains outlet The charging unit is intended for global supply voltages multivoltage 230V 115V The charging time of a flat battery to full charge is approximately 3 hours Full charge...

Page 10: ...full power 500 Ws 5 min power 16 Ws No of flashes charge 220 full power display 10 440 250 Ws display 9 more than 6000 at low power Charger 16V Multivoltage Charging time approx 2h to 80 and approx 3...

Page 11: ...until the glass dome snaps audibly into the springs For dismounting hold the glass dome firmly with both hands Then tilt it slightly so that it disengages from the mounting springs and pull the glass...

Page 12: ...tion in the room in which it is to be used This should prevent the formation of leakage current which can develop due to precipitation Overheating All units are equipped with a fan to prevent damage t...

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