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The QuadX 3000 is an accurate, ergonomic and powerful professional flash generator. In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase, please spare a few moments to familiarise yourself with this user manual. Thank you. Bowens International Ltd SAFETY NOTES DO NOT : • Use in an environment where moisture or flammable vapour is likely to come in contact with the unit. • Insert or remove flash heads without first switching off • Restrict air vents while in use. • Use a unit with damaged covers, mouldings, flash tube or modelling bulb. If the unit is dropped or damaged in any way always have it checked out before using. • Operate the unit without an safety Earthed mains supply. DO : • Switch off and disconnect from the supply before changing modelling bulb or flash tube. • Observe the mains supply requirements • Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. Protect from heavy, sharp or hot Model Number QuadX 3000 Stored Energy (Max) 3000Ws Channel A only or split 2000Ws (CHA) + 1000Ws (CHB) Typical Recycle Time (Full Power 230V 50Hz) 2 seconds 240VAC 50Hz 2.6 seconds 120VAC 60Hz Supply Voltage AC 100-250V 50 or 60Hz Stabilisation +/- 0.1 f- stop Modelling Lamps 4 x Max 650W Ready Indication Green ‘READY’ LED at 100% Audible and Modelling light Indication as selected. Overload Protection 15A Thermal Breakers for Charge and Modelling Nominal Sync. Voltage 6V Photocell On/Off Sounder On/Off Modelling Power Control Off / Proportional / Independent / 100%/ Automatic 100% plus bias control IR Remote Control Full control, 12 channels No. depends on transmitter Guide Number: Full power, 50° Keylite, ISO 100 175 ( UV coated tube) Flash Duration (Full Power) t= 0.5 1/1430s – Approximate value indicated Flash Colour Temperature Approx. 5600K (UV coated) Flash Power Control 6.6 f-stop in 1/ 10 increments, scaled 10 = 3000 Ws Recommended Flash Head : QuadX 3000 BW- 7660 Dimensions L =360mm, W= 180mm, H = 370mm Weight 11.6Kg objects, which may cause damage and replace damaged cables immediately. Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Limited reserve the right to change equipment specifications without notice. Accessories For details of all related products please contact your local distributor or visit WWW.BOWENSINTERNATIONAL. COM 8.0 Warnings WARNINGS & FAULT FINDING If the unit appears to have developed a fault, first establish that it is a genuine internal fault and not a case of normal operation such as overheat. Carry out the following checks to eliminate any external causes. If no obvious problem can be found and replacement of the modelling lamp, flash tube or fuse does not effect a cure then it is likely that an internal fault has developed. Always return the unit to an authorised service centre if a fault is suspected after these checks. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT ANY REPAIR yourself. Flash/Misfire Warning Following a flash, the unit will temporarily display READY on the red numeric displays for 5 seconds. This serves as a convenient method of showing correct pack operation when two or more packs are running flashing together. If the unit receives a trigger signal from any of the valid sources (TEST, IR REMOTE, IR TRIGGER, SYNC) but fails to flash for any reason then the red numeric will display “headfail”. Press . to clear the message. Increase the power setting to maximum and use the TEST button to try and flash again. If the problem continues to happen on more than the odd occasion, particularly at lower power settings, then it is likely that the flash head tube is wearing out. Before replacing the tube, check that the trigger wire is correctly connected and is not shorted to or in close proximity to the metal reflector. If the unit fails to flash at all then check the flash tube for signs of damage or overheating. If the unit fails to flash and the display warning is not given then the Sync. lead and/or camera should be suspected. If possible check these with another flash system. Check the polarity of the Sync. from the camera and use an adapter to reverse it if necessary. The QuadX 3000 supplies a SYNC. voltage of +5V with respect to the chassis Ground. OVERHEAT Warning The unit is fitted with overheat protection that inhibits charging until the unit has cooled sufficiently. The display flashes the READY LED and displays a warning message on the LCD while the overheat condition exists. Overheat will normally only occur if the unit is flashed repeatedly at a fast repetition rate. Slowing down the repetition rate will normally help keep the unit out of overheat. Dimming the modelling lamp or turning it off may also help. NOTE: The controls are inhibited during overheat to prevent inadvertent changes being made. The overheat condition remains until the pack reaches a target lower temperature or is turned off and then on after the pack has cooled by a few degrees. The Control Panel Does Not Light If the control panel does not light when the unit is switch...