Bowens BW7631, BW7630 Control Panel Guide Fault Finding, Carry Bag Removal/Fitting

Control Panel Guide

Fault Finding

QMy Flash Unit is not coming to ready.

1

Head Sockets

A & B

5

Charge A & B

7

External

Battery

Connection

6

Fast/Slow

Charge Select

2

Battery Level

3

Power

On/Off

4

Charge

Socket

1.Check errors by red charge indicators. See page 7.

2.Make sure when using one Flash Head the dummy socket is fitted.

3.Make sure Flash Head power switch is set to position II for battery operation.

4.Check Travel-Pak is switched on and Green Power indicator is showing.

5.Power save mode activated. Change Fast/Slow switch to wake-up unit.

6.Travel-Pak maybe overheated, allow unit to cool.

7.Check connection cables and plugs are not damaged.

QMy Travel-Pak appears not to be charging its internal battery

1.Turning the unit off will allow the Travel-Pak to reach full charge faster.

2.Check charger is located securely in charger and red lamp on charger is lit.

QMy Flash Unit makes multiple beeps when Travel-Pak goes into sleep mode.

1.You should always turn off Travel-Pak when left without being used, this will also improve the battery life.

2.Turn off Esprit Gemini ready sounder.

QFuse blows or supply trips when connecting mains socket and Travel-Pak cable.

1.This is a safety requirement to protect from potentially unsafe conditions. If the Travel-Pak cable is connected and the mains supply at the same time an external circuit breaker may be tripped.

DO NOT OPERATE IN THIS MANNER.

1. Head Socket

The Travel-Pak can power one or two Esprit Gemini Flash Heads.

2. Battery Level Indicator

Shows from maximum to low charge.

3. Power Switch

To turn the unit on or off.

4. Charge Socket

Use supplied 2A charger for approx 3 Hours charge (5hrs for Travel-Pak+). Use only Bowens approved chargers or permanent damage to your unit may result.

For best results keep your battery fully charged and do not fully discharge it.

5. Charge A & B

Indicates power being supplied to channel A or B in normal use, also indicates charge errors (Page 7). It is normal for the unit to supply a long period of charge then very small amounts of top up charge.

If two units require charge at the same time one

may be charged fully before the other.

6. Fast/Slow Select

If Fast charge is selected a 500Ws unit will charge to full power in approximately 4.5 Seconds

If Slow charge is selected it will charge a 500Ws unit in approximately 9 Seconds.

The use of the fast mode will reduce the life of the internal battery. It is recommended to use the Slow charge select whenever possible.

Note: The fast charge feature is disabled when the battery is low on charge. When the red battery indicator starts to show, the unit will take longer to come to ready. If fast charge is still required, recharge the battery or connect an approved external battery source.

7. External 12V

Gives a direct connection to the internal battery, not current limited or regulated. (See Battery Booster page 11)

Carry Bag Removal/Fitting

1 Travel-Pak

2 Water-Proof Plastic Insert

3 Fabric Carry Bag

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