Bowens BW7630, BW7631 operating instructions General Questions, Connecting Compatible Flash Heads

General Questions

QMy modelling lamp does not work when powered by Travel-Pak? A The Travel-Pak is not intended to run the modelling lamp.

QCan I leave Mains connected to monoblock while operating with Travel-Pak? A No, DO NOT plug a mains lead in at the same time as a travel-Pak.

QMy old Esprit or Travelite does not have a 15-way battery connector, can I have one?

AThe new Esprit Gemini range include new circuitry so it is not possible to upgrade older units.

QI want to take my Travel-Pak out of its fabric bag is this ok?

AYes its fine, be sure to replace the plastic water resistant insert when refitting (see page 9).

QCan I change the rechargeable battery inside Travel-Pak myself?

ANo. Due to the high voltage/energy used this should only be carried out by a Bowens authorised service centre.

QI have two Gemini units connected to a single Travel-Pak; can I shorten their recycle times? A You can lower their flash power settings or could buy another Travel-Pak for the second head.

Fast charge will not be available at the low end of battery charge, therefore longer recycle times.

QHow can I maximise the number of flashes obtained?

ATry the following. Turn down the flash power, make the time between flashes longer, add the optional external battery booster. Use a second Travel-Pak to power a second unit. Use the slow charge option.

QI hear a whistling noise when the unit is charging is my Travel-Pak developing a fault? A No, the harder the Travel-Pak has to work the more obvious this will become.

This will be more apparent when set to fast charge and the battery has low charge.

QMy unit will only do about 50 shots before cutting out, what is wrong?

AYour Travel-Pak has a thermal cut out to protect from very extreme operation.

QI’m not going to use my Travel-Pak for a long while should I do anything ? A You should charge the battery then ideally re-charge every 3 months.

QI have an Esprit Gemini and one Travelite III can I use them at the same time on Travel-Pak ? A Yes. Even though they require different mains voltage its fine.

QCan I leave the battery charger connected to a Travel-Pak while using it?

AYes you could. Although, if you have access to mains power use it to power your Flash head directly as recycle times will be improved. The green indicator on the charger may never show indicating full charge while switched on.

QCan I charge my Travel-Pak in a foreign country ?

AYes, The supplied battery charger has many standard plugs included and it will automatically adjust to the country voltage as required. 100V-240V, 50 or 60Hz.

Connecting Compatible Flash Heads

Single Esprit Gemini Connection.

A single Esprit Gemini unit can be fitted to either channel A or B with the Travel-Pak cable.

Please ensure that the dummy socket is fitted to the unused socket.

Single Esprit Gemini Connection

Dual Esprit Gemini Connection.

Two Esprit Gemini units can be fitted to the A and B sockets with the Travel-Pak cable.

In this set-up the dummy sockets are not used.

Dual Esprit Gemini Connection

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