Elinchrom Digital 3000 AS manual

Instructions for use Instructions for use Instructions for use Instructions for use Instructions for use POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER UNIVERSALITY UNIVERSALITY UNIVERSALITY UNIVERSALITY UNIVERSALITY TOTAL ASYMMETRY ASYMMETRY ASYMMETRY ASYMMETRY ASYMMETRY elinca sa switzerland www.elinchr om.com For DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY For DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY For D[...]

2 page Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Safety notice 3 3 3 3 3 Control panel 4 4 4 4 4 Before you start 5 5 5 5 5 Technical data 6 6 6 6 6 Mains inlet and fuses 7 7 7 7 7 Open flash button 8 8 8 8 8 Power variator 9 9 9 9 9 Troubleshooting 9 9 9 9 9 Photo-cell 10 10 10 10 10 Synchronization [...]

3 FLASH SYSTEMS STORE ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN CAPACITORS BY APPLYING HIGH VOLTAGE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, NEVER OPEN YOUR FLASHES. ONLY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE ENGINEER SHOULD OPEN OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNITS. FOR REPAIRS, BRING THEM TO YOUR ELINCHROM AGENT. SAFETY NOTICE According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that these electr[...]

4 1 . Mains inlet power socket 2. Mains fuse (16 AT, slow blow) 3. Charge speed selectors - slow charge - normal charge - fast charge 4. Mains switch 5. Photocell and IR-Receiver 6. Photocell on/off 7. Sync.-socket with security lock 8. Open flash with charge indicator 9. IR-Remote On/off 10. LED indication of total power 11. Generator selector IR [...]

5 1) Mains connection The unit is manufactured to run on 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Before connecting them for the first time, make sure that your mains supply and the rating set on the equipment (electrical specification plate) are compatible. 2) Check that the mains switch ( 4 ) is OFF 3) Insert mains cable to the MAINS INLET ( 1 ) and connect to a FUL[...]

6 Display Ws f-stop Power 9 3000 (180.3) 1/1 8 1500 (128.3) 1/2 7 750 (90.3) 1/4 6 375 (64.3) 1/8 5 188 (45.3) 1/16 5** 95 (32.3) 1/32 with 2 lampheads 5*** 62 (22.7) 1/48 with 3 lampheads on mains 230 V- 50 Hz 1.8 - 10 s 0.8 - 4.5 s 0.7 - 3.5 s on mains 115 V- 60 Hz 2 - 11s 0.9 - 5.5s 0.8 - 4.5 s For version 110/120 V : Mains voltage: 110-140 Vac [...]

7 Standard type 5 x 20 mm, 16 AT (tempered). Before exchanging a blown fuse, switch off the unit and remove mains cable. Depress and turn the fuse holder anti-clockwise 1/8th and remove it. If the new fuse blows immediately upon reconnection return the pack to an ELINCHROM service centre for a check-up. (N.B. Check correct value of the fuse : 16 AT[...]

8 N.B. For even less load on the power supply line use and jointly. The modelling lamps automatically extinguish when the generator is charging but illuminate when the charge cycle ends. When the indicator of the touch (12) is illuminated and will sound whenever a command has been accepted by the generator (useful when using the IR handset). There [...]

9 10. POWER INDICATOR «BLINKS» 8. TOT AL POWER 9. INDIVIDUAL POWER OUTPUT This display indicates the total power released through the lampheads. The variation is a single steps or if the touch is held it will run continuously. The first number indicates charges by full f-stop, the second number by 1/10 f-stop. When the total power is increased ea[...]

10 11. SWITCHABLE PHOTOCELL (SLAVE) 12. SYNCHRONISATION SOCKET 12. ACCESSORY SOCKET The Amphenol secure locking system with standard 5 m cable is retained. Longer cables may be used. N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync outlets. ELINCHROM uses low voltage (12 V) for security reasons and other systems with higher vol[...]

11 The modelling lamp will only function when the lamphead is switched on (note : there is an overheating control switch ON/OFF in the lamphead). - Simple ON/OFF with ON setting indicated. Also incorporated is a slow start system to prolong lamp life - Half power lamp setting further extends lamp life - Adjusts the lamp to vary with the flash power[...]

12 14. LAMPHEADS ON/OFF 15. FUSES FOR LAMPHEADS 13. LAMPHEADS Important : When plugging in a lamphead connector, first push in the front part, then firmly press in the whole plug, the rear part being secured by the locking spring. Different modelling lamps require corresponding fuses. Slow blow fuses will not protect the modelling lamp. The fast bl[...]

13 16. PROTECTIVE PIREX DOME For use with standard halogen lamp GX 6.35 socket. Transparent, matt or yellow (400 ° K colour correction), can be fitted to all lampheads, except R heads (rectangular heads) for which clear or matt security filters are available. 17. LAMPHEAD TYPES 1. With standard flash duration : Types S and R (Digital S - Digital S[...]

14 18. LAMPHEAD COMPATIBILITY * 2000 Ws with MICRO series ** 3000 Ws with MICRO series MAXIMUM Compatible with : Digital 1500/3000 AS and MICRO AS ADAPTABLE 4000 Ws Digital S S4000 T4 T A4 A4 A Box Lite 4000 Box Lite 4000 R4000 R4 6000 Ws (2 x 3000) X6000N 4800 Ws (2 x 2400) Twin X4 Below is a table listing lampheads made since 1980 which are adapt[...]

15 Accessories overview Accessories overview Accessories overview Accessories overview Accessories overview Reflectors Reflectors Reflectors Reflectors Reflectors code code code code code Wide angle ø 16 cm /90 ° 26143 Compact ø 18 cm /60 ° 26144 Standard ø 21 cm /50 ° 26141 Mini soft 44 silver 26166 Mini soft 44 white 26168 Snoot 26425 Grids[...]

16 Visit our W eb site : www.elinchrom.com Elinca s.a E. Digital 3000 AS (73316) Printed in Switzerland[...]