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ProT

ungsten Air

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!

Read and follow all safety instructions below carefully to avoid injuries or damages! Make sure that 
Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for 
professional use! The equipment is only intended for indoor photographic use. Do not place or use 
the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with 
flammable gases or dust! Do not use the equipment in ambient temperature higher than +35 °C (+95 
°F). Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids on 
or near the equipment. Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions 
as this could lead to condensation water in the unit. Do not connect this equipment to equipment from 
other brands. Only use lamps and light shaping tools as specified by Profoto. Do not use lamp without 
supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Do not stare directly at lamp while in operation. 
Minimum distance to flammable surfaces is 200 cm in front of the lamp. Limit exposure in front of the 
lamp if used at close distances. Glass covers shall be changed if it has become visibly damaged to such 
an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. Lamps shall be 
changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed. When placing a lamp into the holder ensure not to 
touch the bulb with bare hands. Equipment must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized 
and competent service personnel! 

WARNING – Electrical Shock – High Voltage!

The equipment shall always be connected to grounded mains power supply outlet! Only use Profoto 
extension cables and mains cables! Do not open or disassemble lamp head! Equipment operates with 
high voltage. Disconnect power cable when changing bulb! 

Caution – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!

Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Bulb, protective glass cover and certain metal parts emit strong 
heat when used! Reflector parts may reach a temperature of +200 °C (+392 °F). When the lamp has been 
in use, wait 10 minutes before removing the protective glass cover. Do not point lamp too close to persons. 
All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles! Make sure that rated voltage for 
modeling lamp corresponds with technical data of user guide regarding power supply!

NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk

Remove transport cap from lamp head before use! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters, diffusing 
materials, etc. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over protective glass cover.
 

Note about RF!

This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Proper care should 
be taken when the device is integrated in systems. Make sure that all specifications within this document 
are followed, especially those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range. Make sure the 
device is operated according to local regulations. The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared 
with other users. Interference can not be ruled out. 

Final Disposal

Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment. 
Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Follow 
local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and 
electronic equipment on the European market, when product life has ended! 

Safety instructions

Summary of Contents for ProTungsten Air

Page 1: ...ProTungsten Air User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ProTungsten Air 2 www profoto com...

Page 3: ...ance qualityandsafety Forthisreasonourflashequipmentiswidely usedinrentalstudiosandrentalhousesworldwide fromParis London Milan NewYork TokyotoCapeTown Some photographers can tell just from seeing a p...

Page 4: ...ical Shock High Voltage The equipment shall always be connected to grounded mains power supply outlet Only use Profoto extension cables and mains cables Do not open or disassemble lamp head Equipment...

Page 5: ...glass cover 11 Reflector mounting 12 Power connection 12 Radio settings 12 Cooling setting 12 Adjusting light intensity 13 Read out firmware version and timer value 13 Changing settings in standby mo...

Page 6: ...ProTungsten Air 6 www profoto com Unites States and Canada 20 F C C and Industry Canada 20 Warning Part 15 21 20 Japan 21...

Page 7: ...rating on one of eight selectable radio channels on the 2 4 GHzradiofrequencyband forworldwideuse ProfotoAirallowscontrolofyourlightfrom asfarawayas300m 1000ft freelineofsight TheProfotoAirradiosystem...

Page 8: ...play 2 POWERCONTROL 2a On OffButton 2b PowerIndicator 3 RADIOCONTROL 3a RadioButton 3b RadioIndicator 4 COOLINGCONTROL 4a CoolingButton 4b SilentIndicator 4c MaxIndicator 5 ChannelSetButton 6 SettingK...

Page 9: ...By mounting a reflector and placing it in different positions using the Zoom Scale 12 several light shapes can be created for each lighting purpose The unique rubber collar fasteningsystemprovidessec...

Page 10: ...ure of the ProTungstenAirunitexceedsmaximumsetlevels theProTungstenAirunitwillbeturned off This automatic protection will only interfere under extreme conditions such as when theairventsareblocked Bui...

Page 11: ...vetheprotectingcapfromtheProTungstenAirunit Changingglasscover A C B 1 Ensure that the ProTungsten Air unit is turned off and that the Power Cable 8 is not connected 2 If the ProTungsten Air unit has...

Page 12: ...t radiochannelnumbertotheleftandtheradiogrouplettertotheright 3 While the Display 1 is flashing turn the Setting Knob 6 clockwise to increase the radiochannelnumber 1to8 andcounter clockwisetodecrease...

Page 13: ...thenreleasetheknob 2 Thetimervalueinhourswillnowbedisplayed 3 TogglebetweenthetimervalueandthefirmwarerevisionbyturningtheSettingKnob 6 clockwiseandcounter clockwise 4 ResetthetimervaluebypressingtheC...

Page 14: ...oAirprogram ForradiochannelandgroupsettingsontheProfotoAirdevicesandthe ProfotoStudioAir program pleaserefertothecorrespondingUser sGuide Turnuniton off Use the Head or Model Buttons 1 and 0 on the Pr...

Page 15: ...oveswhendoing this 6 Insertanewlampbulb straightintothesocket Donottouchthebulbwithbarehands 7 Gentlyfittheglasscoverinplace 8 Makesurethatthecircuitbreakerispresseddownandthatbothsafetypinsfitproperl...

Page 16: ...is correctlyconnected Internalfusedefect Checkthefuse Iftheproblem remainsafterreplacingthefuse contactyournearestProfoto servicestation The ProTungsten Airunitturnsoff automatically Theunitisoverhea...

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Page 18: ...able AlldataaretobeconsideredasnominalandProfotoreservestherightmakechangeswithoutfurthernotice Warranty AllProfotoproductsareindividuallytestedbeforetheyleavethecompanyandguaranteed for a period of t...

Page 19: ...Directive2004 108 EC TheProTungstenAirisalightarmatureforphotographicalpurposes Manufacturer ProfotoAB Adress Box2021 12821SKARPN CK Sweden Product ProTungstenAir Profotodeclaredthattheproductcomplies...

Page 20: ...tetheequipment CedispositifestconformeauxnormesRSS 210d IndustrieCanada L utilisationdecedispositifestautoris eseulementauxconditionssuivantes 1 ilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillageet 2 l utilisateurdudisp...

Page 21: ...rtify that the above mentioned certification by type has been granted in accordancewiththeprovisionsofArticle38 24 Paragraph1oftheRadioLaw InordertocomplywithJapaneseregulationstheoutputpowermustbelim...

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Page 24: ...ProfotoAB SWEDEN Phone 4684475300 info profoto com www profoto com xxxxxx x Printed in Sweden Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice...

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