Elinchrom BX 500RI, BX 250RI Digital multi-display, Sychronisation socket, Open flash «test»

Digital multi-display English

The flash / modelling lamp power is displayed in f-stop compatible formats from 2.3 – 6.3 for BX 500Ri. The flash power difference from (e.g.) 5.3 – 6.3 is 1f-stop.

The power range is 5 f-stops variable in 1/10th intervals which can be customised to (e.g.) 5/10th etc.. During charging or discharging, the display «flashes». In case of overheating or malfunction, the display shows «ER» for error.

Display	2.3	3.3	4.3	5.3	6.3
Joules / Ws	31	62.5	125	250	500

Note: The «BX 250Ri - BX 500Ri» units have an integrated discharge system, protected by a thermal switch. To avoid overheating, lower power settings of more than 2 f-stops by discharging manually with the «Test» touch button.

Sychronisation socket

Standard socket with 3.5 mm mini-jack (5).

N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync. outlets. ELINCHROM uses the low voltage (5 V) for security reasons.

Open flash «test»

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Sync

Having pressed the touch pad to release a flash, the green «READY»	Test and Ready (4)
light will appear again once the unit is recharged. If the green light does
not appear the charge system could be defective.
Please contact and send to an authorized Elinchrom service centre.

Eye-Cell – advanced photocell sensor

The standard photocell can be remotely triggered by another flash unit! The BX-Ri photocell is specially designed to work in studio light conditions Direct light or other strong light sources may reduce the sensitivity of the cell.

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