Signals, Audible & Visible, Safety Functions

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Photocell

The built-in photocell [6] will sense ﬂash release as well as IR-signals from most IR-transmitters. The photocell is disabled when the button marked SLAVE [8] is released.

Signals, Audible & Visible

The green indicator [3] below the handle will light up once the generator is connected to the mains outlet. The white ready lamp [9] will light up when the generator is fully charged. The button will not light up when the modelling light control [12] is in the OFF position. At the ﬁrst initial charge, when the generator is connected to the mains supply, or when the energy output has been changed the white ready lamp [9] will ﬂash. Dumping the energy is then required. At the next recharging the lamp will light up with a constant light. A short ”beep” can be heard when the generator is fully recharged. Releasing the button marked SOUND [10] will turn off this signal. If a flash is fired before the generator is fully charged a long ”beep” can be heard thus indicating an underexposed frame.

Safety Functions

After having connected the generator to the mains outlet the ﬁrst charge is always made to maximum energy for capacitor formation. This is important in order to avoid damage after leaving the generator unused for some time. If the generator for any reason whatsoever over- heats, the recharging will stop completely. After a while, when the temperature has gone down sufficiently, the generator will start recharging at a normal pace again. This automatic protec- tion system will only start up under extreme conditions, for instance when the air vents are blocked for some reason.

PLEASE NOTE: The air vents of the generator must never be blocked or covered in any way. Never store your ﬂash equipment in a car on a hot and sunny day. Never use a generator that is placed inside a case or transport box. Avoid storing the generator close or below the freezing point, which can lead to loss of capacity (ﬂash output) and risk of condensation when used in a warmer surrounding immediately. Do not expose any ﬂash equipment to wet or humid environments or extreme electro-magnetic ﬁelds.