Quasar Operating Manual
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Operating the unit
After proper installation, connection, and Menu Setup, you
can start using all the outstanding features that the Quasar
offers.
• Extra-high intensity output. This can be achieved by
selecting Turbo Mode, which will double the unit’s light
output (except when in Continuous mode).
• Continuous flashes. The unit can fire flashes at a rate
of 100 or 120 Hz if the mains frequency is 50 or 60 Hz,
respectively. Such a high rate of flashes is perceived
as continuous illumination. Regardless of the kind of
controller system being used, this function is always
available.
• During operation, the flash tube is under constant
electronic overdrive protection (EVD). In Continuous
Mode and with maximum intensity, the protection allows
flashes for 3.5 seconds, with a subsequent downtime of
51.2 seconds. In Turbo and Normal Modes, the protection
times are 11.7 and 52.5 seconds, respectively. Even if the
unit is used for shorter periods of time, the system switches
the tube off as soon as overall duration reaches the given
protection time. Protection time increases with lower
intensity.
In order to ensure maximum safety, the strobe has two more
protection systems against overheating. Both systems are
designed to activate in unusual operating conditions and are
“self-resetting”.
