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QUADX GENERATOR INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0335/2 (08/05)
BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
355 Old Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 3RH UK
Tel: +44 (0)1255 422807
Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342
www.bowens.co.uk
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents QUADX Specifications Description Page Model Number BW-7600 Stored Energy (Max) 3000Ws Channel A only. Or, Split 2000Ws (CHA) + 1000Ws (CHB) Supply Voltage AC 100-250V AC 50 or 60Hz Introduction and Safety Notes 3 Stabilisation ±0.1 f-stop Modelling Lamps 4 x Max 650W Control Panel Guide 4 Typical Recycle Time 2 Seconds - 240V AC 50Hz (Full Power 230V 50Hz) 2.6 Seconds 120V AC 60Hz Function Overview 5 - 6 Overload Protection 15A Thermal Breakers for Charge and Modelling Green ‘R
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Warnings QUADX Introduction WARNINGS & FAULT FINDING Dear Customer, If the unit appears to have developed a fault, first establish that it is a genuine internal fault and not a Thank you for choosing the Bowens QUADX 3000 Generator. case of normal operation such as overheat. Carry out the following checks to eliminate any external Accurate, powerful and simple to use, the QUADX has been designed by working closely with causes. If no obvious problem can be found and replacement of the modelli
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Control Panel Guide QUADX Accessories On/Off Switch (On Rear) Mains Inlet (On Rear) Head Sockets 120° Wide-Angle 50° Keylite High Performance 75° Softlite Head Sockets A1 & A2 B1 & B2 Reflector. BW1885 Reflector. BW1886 Reflector. BW1878 Reflector. BW1899 Sync. Sockets Ready indicator IR remote receptor Photocell receptor 40° Sunlite 65° Maxilite Grid Reflector. Backlite Reflector. Outlet On/Off switches Reflector. BW1868 Reflector. BW1887 BW1863 BW2560 Power level displays Channel B Vis
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QUADX Flash Head QUADX Function Overview The fan-cooled QUADX flash head is capable of Your QUADX 3000 is a versatile and powerful photographic generator. handling up to 3000Ws and is fitted with 650W modelling lamp. Flash Power The user changeable flash tube features a The pack has four head sockets which can deliver a total power of 3000Ws in various ways. At all times, the pack will indicate the available power at any socket. This is scaled such that 3000Ws is three-electrode design to d
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Function Overview (cont.) QUADX Advanced Options Menu Advanced Options Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode Multi-Trigger. The QUADX features a number of advanced options. These are accessed by selecting “Advanced The Multi-Trigger Mode allows the pack to fire a multiple number of times following a single trigger Options” from the ‘Main” selection menu. signal. The number of times the pack will fire can be set in the range 2 - 50. In addition, the time between firing may also be set
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Advanced Options Menu QUADX Getting Started Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode Remove packaging and ensure the unit is switched off. This mode contains three advanced features. Set-up a flash head, ensuring the protective cap is removed and the modelling lamp is switched Trigger Delay, Trigger Skip and Multi-Trigger. These features may be operated standalone or in on. conjunction with one another. Plug the head into socket A1. FLASH MODE CONTROLS Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode.
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Menu System Overview QUADX Advanced Options Menu The QUADX has a three tier menu which is simple to use and operate. The menus are selected using Advance Options Brightness the four navigation keys on the control panel. This option allows the brightness of the Red numeric displays to be altered. At switch on, the unit displays the DEFAULT MENU. This shows the following information: Advanced Options Brightness. Use & to adjust the brightness level 1-9. A1 Only CHB Off A
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Advanced Options Menu QUADX The Information Menus The Advanced Options Menu offers the ability to control and adjust the following functions. The DEFAULT MENU shown here displays the following information. Line one shows the socket status - Active / Off. 1. Speaker Set-up. A1 Only CHB Off Line two shows the energy level per socket. 2. Alternate Unit. ADVANCED OPTIONS Line three shows the expected flash duration into a 250J ******** 3. Brightness. RESET JOB COUNT QUADX flash head. 1/1430 ******
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The Main Selection Menu QUADX The Main Selection Menu (Cont.) The unit is considered to be in Bracketing Mode when the display indicates Bracketing Options or The Main Selection Menu offer the ability to control and adjust the following common functions. Bracketing Mode. Under these conditions the unit will automatically check and warn if the selection is not possible within the existing setting constraints. A warning occurs if the bracket setup will take the 1. Modelling MAIN SELECTION MENU
