Bowens ESTIME 3000 User manual

ESTIME 3000
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Covers Models
BW-2940 3000 AMF
BW-2941 3000 SC

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Figure 1
ESTIME 3000 AMF Control Panel Layout

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Key To Figure 1
1. Flash Head Sockets (3)
2. Channel Power/Light Output Indicators (3)
3. Spare Fuses-in Carry Handle (2)
4. Power/Light Output Selector Chart
5. Photocell Slave
6. Standard 6.5mm ‘jack’ Sync. Socket
7. U.S.A Style 3 Blade Sync. Socket
8. Charge Rate-Hare(Normal)/Tortoise(Slow)
9. Supply (A.C.) Input Socket
10. Supply (A.C.) On/Off Switch
11. Fuse-Modelling Light
12. Fuse-Flash
13. Photocell (Slave) On/Off Button
14. Audio Sounder (Ready) On/Off Button
15. Open Flash (Test) Button
16. Modelling Light On/Off Button
17. Modelling Continuous/Intermittent Button
18. Modelling Full/Ratio Button
19. Carry Handle (Contains Spare Fuse)
20. Individual Channel Output Up Button (QTY 3)
21. Individual Channel Output Down Button (QTY 3)
22. Combined (Ratio) Up Button
23. Combined (Ratio) Down Button
24. Coded Infra Red Receiver
25. Coded Infra Red Channel Number
26. Coded Infra Red Channel Selector Button
27. D.C.-Switched Mode Power Supply Socket
28. Miniature 3.5mm ‘jack’ Sync Socket for Automatic Multiple Fire (AMF) system
29. AMF Test Button
ATTENTION
The re-chargeable memory battery may be in a discharged state when the
generator is new or has not been used for some time.
Operating the generator for at least one hour should provide up to 24 hours of
memory. Longer periods of use enable the battery to be fully charged which can
extend the memory period up to 4 weeks.
If the channel indicators do not operate correctly when first switched on, this may
indicate that the battery is in a discharged state. To reset the indicators use the
channel up/down buttons on the ESTIME 3000 SC or the ‘all up’ or ‘all down’
buttons on the ESTIME 3000 AMF until normal operation is obtained.
(See Memory section of operating instructions).

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Figure 2
ESTIME 3000 SC Control Panel Layout

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Key To Figure 2
1. Flash Head Sockets (3)
2. Channel Power/Light Output Indicators
3. Spare Fuses-in Carry Handle (2)
4. Power/Light Output Selector Chart
5. Photocell Slave
6. Standard 6.5mm ‘jack’ Sync. Socket
7. U.S.A Style 3 Blade Sync. Socket
8. Charge Rate-Hare(Normal)/Tortoise(Slow)
9. Supply (A.C.) Input Socket
10. Supply (A.C.) On/Off Switch
11. Fuse-Modelling Light
12. Fuse-Flash
13. Photocell (Slave) On/Off Button
14. Audio Sounder (Ready) On/Off Button
15. Open Flash (Test) Button
16. Modelling Light On/Off Button
17. Modelling Continuous/Intermittent Button
18. Modelling Full/Ratio Button
19. Carry Handle (Contains Spare Fuse)
20. Combined Channel Output UP Button
21. Combined Channel Output DOWN Button
ATTENTION
The re-chargeable memory battery may be in a discharged state when the
generator is new or has not been used for some time.
Operating the generator for at least one hour should provide up to 24 hours of
memory. Longer periods of use enable the battery to be fully charged which can
extend the memory period up to 4 weeks.
If the channel indicators do not operate correctly when first switched on, this may
indicate that the battery is in a discharged state. To reset the indicators use the
channel up/down buttons on the ESTIME 3000 SC or the ‘all up’ or ‘all down’
buttons on the ESTIME 3000 AMF until normal operation is obtained.
(See Memory section of operating instructions).

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BOWENS ESTIME 3000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ESTIME 3000 AMF - BW-2940 (MAX. 3000 Watt seconds output)
ESTIME 3000 SC - BW-2941 (MAX. 3000 Watt seconds output)
CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
General 6
Power Supply Connection 7
On-Off Switch 7
Fuses 7
Hare/Tortoise (Fast/Slow) Switch 8
Flash Power Selection/Indication 8
Modelling Lamp Output/Control 15
Synchronisation & Photocell 15
Sounder 16
Memory 16
Cooling Fan and Overheat 16
Battery Supply 17
Remote Control 18
Safety Summary 20
Specifications 21
Flash Heads 22-23
1. General
The ESTIME 3000 generators have been designed to produce the most compact,
versatile and easy to use flash source available today and are packed with unique
features including:
zESTIME 3000 AMF model only - Selectable flash output from one single flash
head from full power of 3000 Watt seconds using socket number 1 reducing in
1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps to 125 Watt seconds from socket number 3 at 1/8th power.
Alternatively, the output may be divided symmetrically or asymmetrically by using
more than one flash head over this range.
zThe ESTIME 3000SC model has the same power output as the 3000 AMF but
operates with Single Channel control which provides fixed asymmetry between the
flash heads.
zESTIME 3000 AMF model only - Automatic Multiple Fire system allows the
generator to fire continuously as soon as it is ‘READY’. This feature is controlled
via a special synchronising jack socket.
zModelling light brightness selectable to either full output or in ratio with the flash.
zSwitchable built in, sensitive Photocell.
zSwitchable Audio Sounder to give audible indication of when the Generator is
ready to fire.
zA built in fan which automatically switches in to cool the unit during periods of
heavy use.
zOverheat protection is provided which protects the unit in the event of extended
periods of continuous flashing and also in the unlikely event of failure of the
cooling fan.

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zThe ESTIME 3000 generators are truly portable as they can be connected to the
mains supply anywhere in the world without any need for adjustment or selection
for different voltages or frequency (autosense).
zThe ESTIME 3000 generators have been fitted with Electro-magnetic noise
filtering designed to meet the requirements specified for this type of equipment.
The following features are built in to the ESTIME 3000 AMF but NOT the ESTIME
3000 SC. To make use of either of these features requires the purchase of
accessories which are obtainable separately:-
zA special socket enables the ESTIME 3000 AMF to be powered from a 12 volt car
battery via the Switched Mode Module accessory (Part Number BW-2906).
zA built in Remote Control Receiver enables full remote control of up to 6
independent ESTIME 3000 AMF generators. All functions, including remote
triggering, are controllable by the Remote Control Transmitter accessory (Part
Number BW-2905).
2. Power Supply Connection (9)
zThe ESTIME 3000 generators are designed to operate on an alternating current
(AC) supply of 100 to 250 volts 50/60 Hz. ESTIME 3000 generators must NEVER
be connected to any direct current (DC) supply, except the ESTIME 3000 AMF
which may be connected to a 12 volt battery via the special Switch Mode Power
Supply Module accessory for which it is specifically designed.
zThe ESTIME 3000 generators conform to current standards which require
connection to a properly earthed mains supply. The 3 core mains lead supplied
with the Generator is colour coded as follows:
Live L Brown
Neutral N Blue
Earth E Green/Yellow
zIt is essential that all 3 wires are connected to the correct plug pins in accordance
with the above colour code and that the cable is securely clamped in the supply
plug. In the U.K. a 13 Amp fuse must be fitted in the supply plug.
3. On/Off Switch (10)
zThe ON/OFF switch switches power to both the flash and modelling circuits of the
Estime Generators. The switch is illuminated green when ‘ON’.
zAlways switch ‘OFF’ the unit before plugging or unplugging flash heads, changing
fuses or modelling lamps.
4. Fuses (11)(12)
zProtection of the modelling (11) and flash (12) circuitry is by two 20mm fuses
mounted on the control panel of the Generator. Both fuses are of anti-surge type,
the flash is rated at 15 Amp (T) and the Modelling at 10 Amp (T). The fuses should
never be replaced with fuses of a different type or rating.
zTwo spare Modelling 10 Amp (T) fuses are housed in the Generator handle (19),
under the removable cover strip. To change a fuse, use a small coin or
screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap anticlockwise and then withdraw.

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5. Hare/Tortoise (Fast/Slow) Switch (8)
zThe Fast/Slow switch should be set to ‘Slow’(Tortoise) if the mains supply current
capacity is limited. Switching to slow will reduce the current drawn from the supply
by approximately 1/3rd.
zIt should be noted that switching to ‘Slow’ charge will extend the charge times.
-See specifications for details.
6. Flash Power Selection/Indication
zOn the Estime 3000 AMF each
of the three flash head sockets
has a pair of power UP-DOWN
buttons and a power output bar
graph indicator associated with it
(Figure 3). On the ESTIME 3000
SC generator one pair of buttons
controls the power available to
all three sockets simultaneously.
zBy using the three flash head
sockets and associated controls
almost all possible combinations
from full power of 3000 Watt
seconds to 125 Watt seconds at
1/8th power from 1 flash head or
a combination of flash heads is
possible. The total output power
available on the 3000 SC is
identical to that on the 3000
AMF but the power output ratio
is fixed between the sockets.
zIn the case of the ESTIME 3000
AMF only the UP-DOWN
buttons associated with an
illuminated power output
indicator will have any effect on
the output of the Generator.
zTo increase power press and hold the UP (20) button. The output as indicated by
the LED bar graph will increase in 1/3rd ‘f’ stops until the button is released or the
pack reaches maximum. Similarly, pressing and holding down the down (21)
button will reduce the output.
zOn the ESTIME 3000 AMF the power from all 3 channels may be varied together,
maintaining the previously set lighting ratio, by pressing either of the COMBINED
UP-DOWN (22), (23) buttons marked ‘1+2+3’.
zIf, when using the combined UP-DOWN buttons, one channel should reach
maximum or minimum output (full or 1/8th) the combined control will have no
further effect. The power indicator of the limiting channel will start flashing as a
warning. Further adjustment will have to be made by changing the Subject to
Flash Head distance.
zA study of the following diagrams will explain all possible combinations of flash
heads. Diagrams 1 to 9 are for the ESTIME 3000 AMF and Diagrams 10 to 18 are
for the ESTIME 3000 SC.
’f’ Stop
2 ’f’ Stop
1 ’f’ Stop
1/2
1
FIG 3
1
1
21
3
1
4
1
8

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3000 AMF WITH ONE FLASH HEAD IN N0.1
SOCKET
a) Socket 1 power indication illuminated.
b) Socket 1 Up-Down buttons control power
selection.
c) Full output of 3000 Watt seconds available
reducing in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power.
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In Use
Control
3000 AMF WITH ONE FLASH HEAD IN N0.2
SOCKET
a) Socket 2 power indication illuminated.
b) Socket 2 Up-Down buttons control power
selection.
c) Full output of 2000 Watt seconds available
reducing in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power.
231
In Use
Control
3000 AMF WITH ONE FLASH HEAD IN N0.3
SOCKET
a) Socket 3 power indication illuminated.
b) Socket 3 Up-Down buttons control power
selection.
c) Full output of 1000 Watt seconds available
reducing in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th
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In Use
Control
1
2
3

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3000 AMF WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S.
1 & 2 SOCKETS
a) Socket 1 power indication only.
b) Socket 1 Up-Down buttons control power to BOTH
sockets 1 &2.
c) Full output of 1500+1500 Watt seconds available from
sockets 1 &2.
d) Power from both sockets 1 & 2 can be reduced
TOGETHER in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power. SYMMETRICALLY.
3000 AMF WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S.
2 & 3 SOCKETS
a) Socket 2&3 power indication illuminated.
b) Socket 2 Up-Down buttons control power to sockets
2 only.
c) Socket 3 Up-Down buttons control power to sockets
3 only.
d) Full output of 1000+1000 Watt seconds available
from sockets 2 & 3.
e) Power from both sockets 2 & 3 can be reduced
independently in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power.
3000 AMF WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S.
1 & 3 SOCKETS
a) Socket 1&3 power indication illuminated.
b) Socket 1 Up-Down buttons control power to sockets 1
only.
c) Socket 3 Up-Down buttons control power to sockets 3
only.
d) Full output of 2000 Watt seconds available from
socket N0 1.
e) Full output of 1000 Watt seconds available from
socket N0 3.
f) Power from both sockets 1 & 3 can be reduced
independently in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power
231
In Use
In Use
Control
31
In UseIn Use
2
Control
21
In Use
In Use
3
Control
Control
Control
4
5
6

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9
3000 AMF WITH THREE FLASH HEADS IN
N0S.1,2 & 3 SOCKETS
a) Socket 1,2 & 3 power indication illuminated.
b) Sections 1,2 & 3 Up-Down buttons control their
own sections separately.
c) Full output of 1000 Watt seconds available from
each flash head
d) Power to each flash head may be reduced
independently in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops
to 1/8th power.
23
In Use
In Use
In Use
1
Control Control Control
3000 AMF WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S.
2 & 3 SOCKET
a) N0.2 output set to half power.
N0.3 output set to 1/4 power.
b) N0.2 output:- half 1000 = 500 Watt seconds
N0.3 output:- quarter 1000 = 250 Watt seconds.
c) N0 2 one ‘f’ stop greater than N0.3
i.e. light ratio 2:1
ASYMMETRIC OUTPUT
231
3000 AMF WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S.
1 & 3 SOCKET
a) N0.1 output set to full power.
N0.3 output set to 1/2 power.
b) N0.1 output:- 2000 Watt seconds.
N0.3 output:- half 1000 = 500 Watt seconds.
c) N0 1 output two ‘f’ stop greater than N0.3
i.e. light ratio 4:1
ASYMMETRIC OUTPUT
231
7
8
•The following two diagrams illustrate examples of the result of asymmetric power selection.

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3000 SC WITH ONE FLASH HEAD IN N0.1
SOCKET
a) Power indication illuminated.
b) Up-Down buttons control power selection.
c) Full output of 3000 Watt seconds available
reducing in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power.
In Use
Control
3000 SC WITH ONE FLASH HEAD IN N0.2
SOCKET
a) Power indication illuminated.
b) Up-Down buttons control power selection.
c) Full output of 2000 Watt seconds available
reducing in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power.
In Use
Control
3000 SC WITH ONE FLASH HEAD IN N0.3
SOCKET
a) Power indication illuminated.
b) Up-Down buttons control power selection.
c) Full output of 1000 Watt seconds available
reducing in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power.
In Use
10
11
12
Control

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3000 SC WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S. 1 & 2
SOCKETS
a) Power indication illuminated.
b) Up-Down buttons control power to BOTH sockets 1 &2.
c) Full output of 1500+1500 Watt seconds available from
sockets 1 &2.
d) Power from both sockets 1 & 2 can be reduced
TOGETHER in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power. SYMMETRICAL OUTPUT.
3000 SC WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S. 2 & 3
SOCKETS
a) Power indication illuminated.
b) Up-Down buttons control power to BOTH sockets 2 &
3.
c) Full output of 1000+1000 Watt seconds available from
sockets 2 & 3.
d) Power from both sockets 2 & 3 can be reduced
TOGETHER in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power. SYMMETRICAL OUTPUT.
3000 SC WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S. 1 & 3
SOCKETS
a) Power indication illuminated.
b) Up-Down buttons control power to BOTH sockets 1 &
3.
c) Full output of 2000 Watt seconds available from socket
N0 1.
d) Full output of 1000 Watt seconds available from socket
N0 3.
e) Power from both sockets 1 & 3 can be reduced
TOGETHER in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps over 3 ‘f’ stops to
1/8th power. ASYMMETRIC OUTPUT
In Use
In Use
In UseIn Use
In Use
In Use
13
14
15
Control
Control
Control

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18
3000 SC WITH THREE FLASH HEADS IN
N0S.1,2 & 3 SOCKETS
a) Power indication illuminated.
b) Up-Down buttons control power to ALL three
sockets.
c) Full output of 1000 Watt seconds available from
each flash head reducing in 1/3rd ‘f’ stop steps
over 3 ‘f’ stops to 1/8th power. SYMMETRICAL
OUTPUT.
In Use
In Use
In Use
3000 SC WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S.
2 & 3 SOCKET
a) Output set to half power.
b) N0.2 output:- half 1000 = 500 Watt seconds
N0.3 output:- half 1000 = 500 Watt seconds.
c) N0 2 output equal power to N0.3
i.e. light ratio 1:1
SYMMETRIC OUTPUT
3000 SC WITH TWO FLASH HEADS IN N0S.
1 & 3 SOCKET
a) Output set to 1/2 power.
b) N0.1 output:- half 2000 = 1000 Watt seconds.
N0.3 output:- half 1000 = 500 Watt seconds.
c) N0 1 output one ‘f’ stop greater than N0.3
i.e. light ratio 2:1
ASYMMETRIC OUTPUT
16
17
•The following two diagrams illustrate examples of the result of power selection.
Control

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7. Modelling Lamp Output/Control (16)(17)(18)
The modelling lamp light is controlled by three push button switches on the control
panel. (For modelling lamp wattage see Flash Heads section).
I. Modelling ON/OFF (16)
zWhen the LED above the ON/OFF push button switch is illuminated, this indicates
that Modelling ‘ON’ is selected.
zPress the ON/OFF push button to toggle the modelling light between ‘ON’ and
‘OFF’.
II. Modelling CONTINUOUS/INTERMITTENT (17)
zWhen the LED above the ‘CONTINUOUS/INTERMITTENT’ push button switch is
illuminated, this indicates that ‘CONTINUOUS’ is selected and the modelling light
will stay on all the time.
zPress the ‘CONTINUOUS/INTERMITTENT’ push button to toggle between
‘INTERMITTENT’ and ‘CONTINUOUS’.
zWith ‘INTERMITTENT’ selected the modelling light will go out when the Generator
is flashed and back on when returned to ready. This will indicate from the camera
position that all units in use have fired.
III. Modelling FULL/RATIO (18)
zWhen the LED above the ‘FULL/RATIO’ push button switch is illuminated this
indicates that ‘FULL’ is selected. With ‘FULL’ selected the modelling light in all
flash heads in use will be at ‘FULL’ output regardless of the flash output settings.
zPress the ‘FULL/RATIO’ push button to toggle between ‘FULL’ and ‘RATIO’. With
‘RATIO’ selected the modelling light output from all flash heads in use will be set in
ratio to their corresponding flash outputs.
8. Synchronisation & Photocell (5)(6)(7)(28)(29)
zTo test the flash operation of the Generator press the Open Flash button (15).
zThe built in photocell may be used for remote triggering. When the LED above the
‘Photocell’ push button (13) is illuminated the sounder is switched ‘ON’. Press the
‘Photocell’ push button to toggle between Photocell ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’.
zThree ‘Sync.’ sockets are provided on the control panel of the ESTIME 3000 AMF
and two on the ESTIME 3000 SC. One standard European 6.5mm jack socket and
one three blade socket as used in the U.S.A. and Japan and on the 3000 AMF
only, one miniature 3.5mm jack socket for the Automatic Multiple Fire system.
zThe 6.5mm jack socket accepts the supplied standard sync. lead (BW-1821) for
direct connection to the camera or the optional link sync. lead (BW-1823) for inter-
connection between Generators. This jack socket will also accept the Bowens
Omnicell (BW-1608) and other remote triggering devices fitted with 6.5mm jack
plugs.
zThe Automatic Multiple Fire miniature jack socket (28 Figure 1) may be used
whenever multiple flash is required. e.g. To provide greater exposure on a single
frame or for slow strobe effects.

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Using this socket with the supplied special AMF sync. lead the generator will flash
as soon as it comes to ‘READY’ for as long as the socket contacts are held
closed. The ‘B’ shutter setting of most mechanical and electronic cameras will
provide this function. The AMF system can be tested by pressing and holding
down the AMF test button (29 Figure 1). Where the AMF system is used with
linked Generators, the Generator designated as the master should always have a
longer recycle time than that of the slaves to ensure correct synchronisation.
Although other combinations are possible, this can be simply achieved by setting
the slaves to 1/3rd ‘f’ stop (one LED bar) down from the master. This assumes that
all Generators are of the same type and power rating and that the Fast/Slow
charge settings are the same. The AMF system is inoperative when the Switch
Mode module is used.
9. Sounder Control (14)
zWhen the LED above the ‘Sounder’ push button (14 Figure 1) is illuminated the
sounder is switched ‘ON’ and it will give a short beep as the generator comes to
ready.
zPress the ‘Sounder’ push button to toggle between Sounder ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’.
10. Memory
zTo overcome having to reset all the controls on the Generator each time it is
switched ‘ON’ a memory is incorporated which maintains all controls at the
settings in use when the generator was last turned ‘OFF’.
zWith a fully charged battery the memory will hold the settings for up to 4 weeks. It
should be remembered, however, that operating the controls when the Generator
is switched ‘OFF’ will change the memorised settings.
zIf the Generator has not been used for a long time the memory may be lost. This
may be shown by the indicators being dimly lit when the generator is first switched
‘ON’. To reset the power indicators operate the combined ‘DOWN’ button until
normal operation is obtained.
11. Cooling Fan And Overheat
zThe unit is fitted with a thermostatically controlled fan which senses the internal
temperature of various places within the Generator. Under normal conditions of
use the fan is unlikely to operate but when the Generator is used heavily the fan
will cut in to lower the internal temperature allowing many more shots to be taken.
zAs a backup to the fan, an internal thermal cut-out is provided to prevent the
Generator from overheating under very heavy conditions of use and/or failure of
the fan to cool the Generator sufficiently. The operation of the fan and cut-out are
as follows:-
zGenerator at normal temperature and working normally. - Fan not running.
zGenerator warm to hot and working normally. - Fan running.
zGenerator not working, very hot, fan running and Mains Switch indicator lit. -
cut-out has operated to protect Generator. Fan will cool unit and reset the cut-
out.
zGenerator not working, very hot, fan NOT running and Mains Switch indicator
NOT lit. - Failure of mains supply or Generator fuse. Investigate supply and
check fuse.

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12. Battery Supply (27)
zThe ESTIME 3000 AMF may be powered from a 12 volt car battery via the Switch
Mode Power Supply Module accessory, (BW-2906). No modelling is available
when this is used.
IMPORTANT: THE SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLY MODULE MUST
NEVER BE CONNECTED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE MAINS SUPPLY.
zConnect the multi-pin plug on the module output lead to the socket on the
Generator control panel (27 Figure 1). Connect the module input lead to the
battery terminals.
NOTE: OBSERVE THE CORRECT POLARITY WHEN CONNECTING THE
BATTERY - RED TO BATTERY POSITIVE (+) AND BLACK TO BATTERY
NEGATIVE (-).
If the battery is inadvertently connected the wrong way round, the module fuse will
fail when switched ‘ON’ preventing any further damage. Replace the fuse only with
a 30 amp blade type as used in automobiles.
zWhen connected, the Switch Mode module ON/OFF switch becomes the
Generator ON/OFF. The Generator ON/OFF switch, the Fast/Slow charge switch,
the Modelling switches and the AMF system are inoperative but all other controls
operate as normal.
NOTE: NO MODELLING IS AVAILABLE WHEN THE GENERATOR IS USED
WITH THE SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE
CURRENT DRAW LIMITING THE NUMBER OF FLASH DISCHARGES
AVAILABLE.
FIG 4

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zSwitch Mode Operating Parameters
FUNCTION 3000 AMF
CHARGE TIME TO FULL POWER 12 SECS.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF FLASHES
FROM FULLY CHARGED 12 VOLT CAR
BATTERY TYPICAL 25 AMP/HOUR
100+
FLASHES AT FULL POWER/MINIMUM
INTERVALS TO SWITCHED MODE
MODULE OVERHEAT
75
NOTE: THE CAR ENGINE MAY BE RUN TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY,
WHILE THE SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLY IS CONNECTED, AS
REQUIRED.
13. Remote Control - ESTIME 3000 AMF ONLY
zThe ESTIME 3000 AMF has a
built in infrared remote control
receiver. By using the Remote
Control Transmitter accessory,
(BW-2905), up to six Generators
can be individually or collectively
controlled. All of the Generator
panel controls are duplicated on
the remote control transmitter.
zTo select the Generator receiver
channel (code) number
repeatedly press and release the
channel selector button until the
required number appears in the
channel number window (Figure
5). The channel number window
will go blank between channel
numbers 6 & 1 and in this
condition the remote control
receiver is ‘OFF’.
FIG 5
I.R.
REMOTE
CODE No
Code (Channel)
Selector Button
Code (Channel)
No. Window
I.R. Receiver

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zTo set the remote control
transmitter channel (code) number
slide the channel number selector
switch to the required indicated
number (Figure 6).
zWhen the same number is
selected on both remote
transmitter and Generator receiver
all the Generator control functions
can be set from the remote
transmitter.
zSeveral Generator receivers may
be set to the same channel
number and controlled together, or
up to six Generator receivers can
be set to different channels, and
controlled separately from a single
transmitter.
zTo use the ‘Open Flash’ ( ) on
the remote control transmitter the
Generator Photocell must first be
switched ‘ON’. This can, of course,
be set from the remote control.
zPress the red open flash button on the remote control. The red upper LED on the
left of the open flash button will come ‘ON’ briefly and then go ‘OFF’ as the green,
lower LED comes ‘ON’. The remote open flash is now ready to use. The red LED
will flash whilst the green ready LED is ‘ON’ indicating top up of the remote control
storage capacitor. This is normal.
zPress the red remote control open flash button and the Generator will fire. NOTE:
All Generators with the photocell (Slave) turned on will be fired from the remote
open flash regardless of channel (code) selected on the transmitter or receiver.
zThe remote open flash can be used as long as the green LED is ‘ON’,
(approximately 6 minutes from when last used). If the green LED goes out press
the red ‘Sync.’ button to restart (see above) (Auto switch off to preserve battery
life).
zIf the red LED stays on all the time .The remote control battery needs replacing
USE ONLY ALKALINE TYPE BATTERY. EXAMPLE: DURACELL MN-1604.
zThe remote ‘Sync.’ can be triggered from the camera by connecting the ‘Sync.’
lead provided from the camera to the Sync socket on the side of the remote
control (Figure 6).
1 2 3 4 5 6
TRAVELLER G Code No
Infrared Transmitter
Battery
1 2 3
BOWENS
TRAVELLER G REMOTE
CONTROL
Made in
Eld
FULL/
RATIO
MODELLING
ON
OFF
CONT
INTER
Ready
OUTPUTS
1 + 2 + 3
FIG 6

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14. Safety Summary
zESTIME 3000 generators must only be used on an AC (Alternating Current) mains
supply. Never connect to a DC (Direct Current) supply (except when using the
Switch Mode Power Supply module via its dedicated supply socket). Never
attempt to use any other type of Switch Mode Power Supply.
zThe mains supply lead must be a three core cable of at least 10 amp rating as
supplied.
zThe Generator should be switched ‘ON’ ONLY AFTER THE FLASH HEAD/s
has/have been connected.
zTurn OFF the Generator, disconnect from supply and unplug flash head/heads
before:
a).Replacing modelling lamp in flash head.
b).Replacing flash tube in flash head.
c).Replacing fuse in flash head or Generator.
zDo not replace fuses with those of a different rating. See Specification for correct
value/type of fuse.
zESTIME 3000 generators or flash heads must not be used in an environment
where moisture, water vapour or inflammable liquids, vapour or materials can
come into contact with the Generator or flash heads being used. The flash output
as well as the modelling lamps can cause ignition of or damage to materials that
may come into direct or close contact with the flash heads.
zKeep all vents in the Generator and heads clear of obstructions at all times. Avoid
placing the generator on or against materials that could obstruct the ventilation
slots. e.g. deep pile carpet.
zDo not place heavy objects on top of the mains or flash head cables and avoid
running them over sharp objects. Do not use the equipment with damaged cables.
Have them replaced as soon as possible. Do not attempt to repair them yourself.