Elinchrom BX100 manual Cordless flash control, EL-Skyport Universal Set, Sychronisation socket

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Cordless flash control

EL-Skyport triggers flashes without sync cords over a distance of approximately 100 m. Further detailed information please find under :

www.elinchrom.com / Products / RX Multi Remote

EL-Skyport Universal Set

(19360)

Universal receiver

Transmitter

Sychronisation socket

The standard socket 3.5 mm mini-jack (6).

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"

Having pressed the touch pad to release a flash, the green «READY» 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.

6

Sync

Test and Ready

5

Audible recharge signal

Beep

Select the function with the touch pad (8), the green indicator appears.

 

Once recycled an acoustic signal indicates that the compact unit is ready.

 

Troubleshooting

1.The mains switch (3) is ON ("I" position), but not light up:

Switch OFF the unit and change the mains fuse (2)

Use only time-lag fuse (16 AT), corresponding to the Style RX model

2.The switch (3) is lit, the open flash ready is lighting up but does not function.

The flashtube in the flashhead may be faulty (see page 11)

If replacing the flashtube does not solve the problem, the cause could be a component failure => please return the unit to an authorised Elinchrom service.

3.The ON/OFF switch (3) is lit but the open flash signal (6) is not lit

Temporary break for overheating, caused by fast flash sequences or ventilation slots obturated

Fan cooling defective => the unit turns off automatically and cannot be fired any more. After a break for cooling, the flash is ready again for operation.

If after several minutes of break for cooling the ready signal (6) is not lit, the cause could be a component failure. However, high voltage may remain on the capacitor circuits. => DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT. In this case please send the unit to an authorised Elincrom station.

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Contents Style BX 100/400 Table of contents Technical data subject to changeFCC Class B Compliance Statement IntroductionStyle 100BX 400BX Notational Conventions Declaration of conformityDisposal and recycling CE markingTransport Safety noticePower cable Flash Tubes and Modelling lampsOperating instructions Before you startOverview of controls Control PanelMains Fuse Switch and Fuse Mains SupplyMains Switch TroubleshootingModelling light for mains voltage 190/260V Modelling LightModelling lamps and fuse for 90/140V Photocell Digital power displaySychronisation socket Audible recharge signalCordless flash control EL-Skyport Universal SetTraining with Elinchrom lighting Beginner’s Guide To Light Flashtube replacementTo replace the flash tube Technical data FeaturesEntry Level Flash Heads Pro Flash Head Pro Flash Heads Elinca sa Guarantee