Elinca FX 100, FX 400 Troubleshooting, Training with Elinchrom lighting Beginner’s Guide To Light

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Troubleshooting

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

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

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

You cannot change the flashtube by yourself! => 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 FX 100/400 Table of contents Introduction Style 100FX 400FXFCC Class B Compliance Statement Declaration of conformity Disposal and recyclingCE marking Notational ConventionsSafety notice Power cableFlash Tubes and Modelling lamps TransportBefore you start Operating instructionsControl Panel Overview of controls ADFMains Switch TroubleshootingMains Supply Mains FuseModelling Light Modelling lamps and fuse 230V Version230V Modelling lamp options Digital power display PhotocellAudible recharge signal Cordless flash controlEL-Skyport Universal Set Sychronisation socketTraining with Elinchrom lighting Beginner’s Guide To Light Features Technical dataElinchrom Accessories Guarantee Elinca sa