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Pro -B2

The Light Shaping Company

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Profoto

Pro -B2

Profoto – Technical data

Profoto 

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The Light Shaping Company

Technical Data Pro-B2

Energy: 1200 Ws f-stop at 2m with Magnum 50° reflector 90.3

Energy control: Over an eight f-stop range (down to 9Ws). In 1/10 or 1/2 step adjustments. 

Energy distribution: Symmetric or Asymmetric  (2:1 ratio)

Recycling: 0.04 – 1.8 Sec.

Number of outlets: 2

Flas duration: 1/2200 - 1/7400 sec.

PLEASE NOTE: With ProTwin and two Pro-B2 generators on the same equivalent 

power gives half the recycling time and shorter flash duration.

Flash capacity: Up to 200 full power flashes per charge

Modelling Light: Up to 250W continous or time controlled (max 60 sec.)

Battery: Nonspillable lead/acid battery in a battery cassette for rapid exchange

Charging time: 5 hours with standard multi-voltage charger and 2.5 hours with 

universal power adapter

Size: 24x17x23cm (9.5 x6,75 x10 inches)

Weight: 12kg, incl. battery (26 pounds)

Others: Indicator for battery status, for full, 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4 power; built-in photocell, 

2 sync outlets

Optional built in Radio with 32 channel / 4Zone for remote operation.

Digital Wireless Freedom (Radio Slave)

Profoto Pro-B2 generators are available as Pro-B2R

version

with an integrated PocketWizard 

32 channel/4 sub channel radio receiver for wireless synchronization from a distance up 

to 100m via digital encoded radio signals. This receiver is compatible with dedicated 

Sekonic

®

flashmeters and PocketWizard

®

transmitters and transceivers. 

The PocketWizard Plus transmitter (4 channels) for wireless synchronization is available

through Profoto.

Digital Wireless Freedom 

offers: 

.

Studio or on-location shoots without  unreliable and disturbing 

PC cords. 

.

A light meter that wirelessly triggers all or only selected electronic 

flash units and measures the light simultaneously, can even trigger 

a camera. (Sekonic L-358, L-608 or L-558) 

.

A handy solution for triggering cameras, flash units or 

both simultaneously from behind a camera or from 

a remote location.

.

All this wireless technology built into your photo 

equipment, ready for you to control remotely. 

Visit 

www.pocketwizard.com for further 

information.

PLEASE NOTE!The DWF system is available 
in two different versions: 

I.   344MHz (USA)                                                                           

II. 433MHz (Europe) 

If you are in any doubt about the frequency
allowed in your country, please get in contact 
with the local Profoto distributor BEFORE you 
activate the radio slave transmitter. 
It is strictly forbidden by law to use these 
frequencies in other countries and it is impossible 
to use both versions in combination. 

Summary of Contents for Pro-B Head

Page 1: ...UserManual Profoto Stockholm Sweden...

Page 2: ...rried out by authorised personnel Never connect accessories of other brands without consulting an authorised service station Do not touch hot glass or metal parts Do not obstruct ventilation Do not co...

Page 3: ...B head ProTwin ProRing All Profoto re ectors and accessories t the Pro B2 system The Light Shaping Company 5 Profoto Profoto Welcome Pro B2 Thephotographer stoolsareanaturalpartofthecreativeprocess Li...

Page 4: ...most important thing is the light you create and it is then essential that the system offers freedom to create your own light The Pro 7 heads offer you this possibility in particular The light source...

Page 5: ...60x90cm 25 45 26 Softbox 1x6 RF 30x180cm 25 45 34 Softgrids masks and diffusers available PR Softlight Re ector 10 06 42 PR Close Up Re ector 10 06 43 PR WideSoft Re ector 10 07 17 Glass covers Silver...

Page 6: ...Glass Cover clear UV coated ProHead cont 10 15 28 FlashTube uncoated 10 20 02 Modelling Light 250W 120V Mini can socket E11 10 07 09 Handle for Pro 7 head Pro 7b head and Pro 7 twin 10 20 14 Modelling...

Page 7: ...ted UV coated standard 10 15 19 Glass Cover frosted extra UV coated 300 Kelvin 10 15 20 Glass Cover frosted uncoated 300 Kelvin 10 15 21 Glass Cover clear UV coated 10 15 23 Glass Cover clear uncoated...

Page 8: ...ht source thereby producing a softer light with fewer sharp shadows For close ups there is a re ector that focuses the light 50 cm in front of the camera lens The maximum charge is 9600Ws per minute T...

Page 9: ...ing Light 23 Connecting Camera Flash Meter 24 Recharging 24 Photocell 25 Signals Visible Audible 25 Safety Functions 26 ReliabilityTesting The R Test 26 ColourTemperature 26 Flash Duration 27 Lamp Hea...

Page 10: ...tocell Button On Off 8 Ready Lamp Test Button 9 Audible Signal On Off 10 Recharging Button Slow Fast 11 Modelling Light Control 12 On Off Switch 13 Modelling light control 14 Radio channel control opt...

Page 11: ...in 32 channel radio receiver use the Radio channel control 14 to set the channel The Light Shaping Company 20 Profoto Pro B2 Profoto Brief Instructions Battery and battery charging The battery can be...

Page 12: ...atically turned off after 10 seconds or when triggering a ash To have the modelling light stay on for a longer period of time push the button two or three consecutive times which will give 30 and 60 s...

Page 13: ...ns itself off Instructions Pro B2 The Light Shaping Company 25 Profoto Continuous Set the MOD LIGHT 13 control to continuous The modelling lamp will automatically dim down while recharging or when the...

Page 14: ...nel in learn mode but next time you turn on the Pro B2 it takes approx 30 seconds before you can trigger a ash 3 2 14 Safety Functions If the generator for any reason whatsoever overheats the rechargi...

Page 15: ...rators are available as Pro B2Rversion with an integrated PocketWizard 32 channel 4 sub channel radio receiver for wireless synchronization from a distance up to 100m via digital encoded radio signals...

Page 16: ...oduction fjellis com Order number 34 40 21 Warranty All Profoto generators and heads are individually tested before they leave the company and guaranteedforaperiodoftwoyearswiththeexceptionof ashtubes...

Page 17: ...ProfotoAB Box2023 SE 128 21Skarpn ck Sweden Tel 46 0 8 447 53 00 Fax 46 0 8 447 53 20 info profoto se www profoto com We wil make a pic of the B2...

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