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Photogenic Professional Lighting PowerLight 1250 manual

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  • Page 1

    1 P OWER L IGHT Operator’s Manual PowerLight 1250 PowerLight 1250DR PowerLight 2500DR & Remote Control Accessories Unit Number Assignment, Page 14 PLDIR-2 and PLDIR-1 Remote Digital Display, Page 15 PLIRC-1 Infrared Remote Controller, Page 16[...]

  • Page 2

    2 OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MONOLIGHTS PowerLight 1250 PowerLight 1250DR PowerLight 2500DR OPERATOR MANUAL FOR ACCESSORIES PLDD-1 side display for model PL1250 only. PLDC-1 side display/manual controller for “DR” models. PLDIR-2 side display & IR receiver for “DR” models. PLIRC-1 hand held remote control for “DR” models. Thank you for sel[...]

  • Page 3

    3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Despite the measures that have been taken to make electronic flash equipment safe, it must be recognized that high voltages and high temperatures do exist within the power supply / lighting unit. Certain precautions must be observed in handling the unit. Contact with internal high voltage may result in severe injury or death. 1[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Unpacking and Setup: (continued) The unit is shipped with the modeling lamp and flashtube not installed. While installing the modeling lamp and flashtube (with glove or clean cloth to protect the hand) be sure they are properly inserted and tight to avoid arcing and failure of the socket contacts during operation. Do not touch the glass tubes wit[...]

  • Page 5

    5 CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION: Power Input: The power required to operate the PowerLight 1250, 1250DR or 2500DR is 105 to 125 volts AC, 60 Hz, 10 Amp. The power cord has a 125V, 10 Amp. rating. Replacement cords or extension cords rated for less amperage may overheat and should not be used with PowerLights. Circuit Protection: Circuit protect[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Power Switch: The power switch controls the AC power to both the modeling and flash circuits. You have the option to turn-off the modeling circuit independently. PowerLight Model PL1250 Flash Power: All settings and controls of the PowerLight 1250 are extremely stable and repeatable due to the use of an internal microcomputer. The 1250 and 1250DR[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Modeling Light: The modeling light has three modes of operation: 1. MANUAL adjustment [press the MANUAL button, LED on] adjusts the modeling lamp intensity with the MODEL slide control knob. As with flash power, minimum setting is full left and maximum setting is full right. The MODEL intensity scale corresponds to the FLASH intensity scale, meas[...]

  • Page 8

    8 PowerLight Models 1250DR and 2500DR Flash Power: Use the Adjust button to turn on the Flash ws red LED. Adjust the PowerLight 1250DR or 2500DR Flash power setting using the 1/2 or 1/10 f-stops UP/DOWN arrow buttons. Ready Light: The PowerLight 2500DR is fully charged when the READY lamp is on. Lowest power (32ws) charge time is a maximum of .8 se[...]

  • Page 9

    9 PowerLight Models 1250, 1250DR and 2500DR Test Function: The TEST button is pressed to fire the flashtube for test purposes. Flash Indication: The PowerLight indicates the flash has fired properly. The flash indication feature will dim the modeling light to its lowest setting, then intensify slowly to full brightness or to its original state. Thi[...]

  • Page 10

    10 OPERATION PowerLight Model 1250 and 1250DR Flashing Rate: The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts. The maximum recommended rate of[...]

  • Page 11

    11 SPECIFICATIONS PL1250 & PL1250DR General: Flash Power....................................................16 to 500 watt-seconds. maximum (6 f-stops) Flash Duration................................................1/1300 second at Full 1/640 second at 1/32 Recycling time................................................0.5 to 1.5 seconds Power Co[...]

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    12 OPERATION PowerLight Model 2500DR Flashing Rate: The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts. The maximum recommended rate of flashing[...]

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    13 SPECIFICATIONS PL2500DR General: Flash Power................................................ 32 to 1000 watt-seconds maximum. (6 f-stops) Flash Duration............................................ 1/770 second at Full 1/345 second at 1/32 Recycling time................................................0.8 to 3.0 seconds Power Control..............[...]

  • Page 14

    14 ADVANCED POWERLIGHT FEATURES. Models PL1250, PL1250DR, and PL2500DR Automatic Dump Flash This feature will automatically flash the unit when the FLASH setting is lowered; otherwise, the internally stored power is discharged through a resistor, before the unit is READY . Flash Dump is faster. This feature can be turned on or off, by the user. Tur[...]

  • Page 15

    15 Advanced PL2 series Accessories. PLDD-1 Digital display for Model 1250 only. The PLDD-1 is a digital display to enhance the resolution and repeatability of the Model 1250’s Flash analog slide-pot control. It displays only Flash power, over the full range of 16 to 500 watt-seconds. Resolution of the PLDD-1 is 0.1 f-stop. The PLDD-1 should be mo[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Advanced PL2 series Accessories. PLIRC-1 Infrared remote controller for models 1250DR and 2500DR. (must be used with PLDIR-1 receivers) Similar to TV, VCR, DTV universal remote controllers, the PLIRC-2 can control up to nine (9) PowerLights with individual settings. If several PowerLights are used with identical settings the same unit number can[...]

  • Page 17

    17 POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES REFLECTORS: PL7R 7 1/2” Standard high grain reflector. 35 degree coverage. PL14R 14” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting. 60 degree coverage. PL16R 16” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting. 60 degree coverage. PL16BD 16” 2-panel clamp-fit barndoor & [...]

  • Page 18

    18 POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES UMBRELLAS: EC32BC 32” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer umbrella. EC45BC 45” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer umbrella. EC60BC 60” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer umbrella. EC32S 32” Silver satin flat panel inn[...]

  • Page 19

    19 General Trouble Shooting COMMON PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Unit does not charge. Probable causes: a. Fuse blown. (Unplug and discharge the unit-Replace fuse.) b. No line power to unit. (Check line cord and outlet.) c. Unit is on, but will not charge. (Safety thermal detector activated by heavy use, beyond specified Flashing Rates on page 9.) d. Unit co[...]

  • Page 20

    20 Limited PowerLight Warranty Photogenic Professional Lighting warranties the “standard line” of new PowerLight products to be free from defects in material and workmanship of the PL2 series of PowerLights for a period of two years from date of purchase. At our choice, we will repair or replace any PL2, Solair or Voltage Smart series light tha[...]