Photo Control/Norman ML600 Monolight manual Advanced Operation, Service, General Troubleshooting

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Alarm System

In the event of a misfire the LED display will blink bFL (see page 7). The alarm system is reset automatically by flashing the unit or by pressing any button on the control panel.

Thermal Protection

The ML600 is protected with an internal overtemp cutout. In the event of an overtemp, the modeling light will be disabled.

SERVICE

Should not be attempted by user. Consult an authorized Norman Service Center.

Modeling lamp or flashtube replacement. Always unplug unit and discharge stored energy by pressing the Test button. Wait 10 minutes for any residual charge on the main capacitors to bleed off and let the flashtube and modeling lamp cool before handling. Always handle modeling lamp with clean gloves or cloth to avoid transfer of body oils to lamp dome. Carefully remove old flashtube and/or modeling lamp and replace with new.

Never place metal object or fingers into modeling lamp or flashtube sockets.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING / ERROR CODES

This information can assist the operator in determining the source of a malfunction and it can assist an authorized Norman service center in servicing a Norman Monolight. These codes flash on the LED Display, signifying the following:

General Errors

bFL – Indicates a misfire. Check if flashtube is installed, flashtube may need replacement.

hot – Indicates internal temperature has exceeded normal operating limits. Modeling lamp will be disabled and automatically enabled when internal temperature returns to normal operating range.

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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

Unit will not flash:

Flashtube is not installed properly. (see page 4)

Sync cord polarity not correct (see ‘SYNC Outlet’ page 6)

Unit does not turn on:

Check power cord

Check circuit breaker

Photo Eye does not flash unit:

Sync cord is plugged in (see page ‘Photo Eye’ page 6)

Trigger flash is out of range

Modeling light will not turn on.

Modeling lamp is not installed properly (see page 4)

Modeling lamp is broken

Modeling lamp is turned off. Check the control panel switches (see page 5)

Note: If you are still experiencing trouble after checking the above general troubleshooting guideline contact Photo Control Customer Service.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Power:

600 W-S

Recycle Time:

2 sec.

Flash Duration:

1/1200 sec. (full)

Power Control:

Full to -5 F-Stops

Modeling Lamp:

250W

Modeling Lamp Control:

Off, Ratio, Full

Trigger:

Built-in Photo-eye, ¼” Sync Jack, Test Button

Supply Voltage:

105-125 VAC, 60Hz, 10A

Consumption:

10A

Voltage Stabilization:

+/- 1%

Overload Protection:

10A Circuit Breaker

Weight:

6.14 Lbs.

Flashtube:

Quartz, full envelope

Guide Number:

135 at 10 ft., ISO100, Bare Bulb

Sync Voltage:

6 VDC

norman

Manufactured by Photo Control Corporation

www.photo-control.com

Email: pcc-info@photo-control.com

4800 Quebec Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55428

(763)537-3601 Voice, (763) 537-2852 Fax (Pub. No. 335-028C)

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