Broncolor Minipuls C200 User manual

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Operating instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d'emploi
minipuls C200

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Operating instructions b r o n c o l o r
Minipuls C200
Before use
We are pleased you have chosen a broncolor Minipuls C200 which is a high-quality
product in every respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good
service. Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions
carefully. They contain important details on the use, safety and maintenance of the
appliance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to
further users if necessary. Observe the safety instructions
Contents page
Important safety instructions ................................................................................ 2
Controls and displays............................................................................................ 5
1. Application Minipuls C200 .......................................................................... 7
2. Start up......................................................................................................... 7
3. Flash tube..................................................................................................... 8
4. Protecting glass........................................................................................... 9
5. Modelling light ............................................................................................. 9
6. Fuse .............................................................................................................. 9
7. Heating / temperature monitor.................................................................. 10
8. Afterglow block.......................................................................................... 10
9. Mounting..................................................................................................... 10
10. Umbrella bracket........................................................................................ 10
11. Flash release.............................................................................................. 11
12. Accessories................................................................................................ 11
13. Service and repair...................................................................................... 11
14. Technical data............................................................................................ 12
15. Order numbers for diverse........................................................................ 13
spare parts / accessories.......................................................................... 13
16. Guarantee....................................................................................................13

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Important safety instructions
broncolor flash light systems should exclusively be utilised for pro-
fessional flash light systems by qualified personnel. Before starting
up your flash light equipment read carefully all the information in
your operating instruction. The safety instructions in the operating
instructions must be strictly followed!
• Read and understand all instructions before using!
• Remove the transport protection and the packing material
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Do not leave the flash light appliance unattended while in use!
• Flash light contains, similar to sunlight, a specific portion of UV radiation!
The undesirable side effects on skin and eyes are considerably reduced by
using flash tubes or protecting glasses with UV safety measures!
Nevertheless, taking pictures at close distances with unprotected skin and
eyes should be avoided! Also avoid eye contact with the light source! The
maximum daily UV radiation according to IEC 60335-2-27 / DIN 5031-10 is:
50 J/m2. This value should not be exceeded!
• With due allowance for heat radiation, the distance between the monolight
and a person or between the monolight and inflammable respectively heat
sensitive surfaces should be at a minimum distance of 1 m!
• Prior to replacing flash tubes, halogen lamps, protecting glasses or fuses,
disconnect the monolight and the lamp from the power supply! Prior to
replacing the halogen lamp or the flash tube, the monolight should cool
down for 10 min.!
• broncolor flash light systems should only be equipped with original
broncolor flash tubes, original broncolor combustible and packing material,
original broncolor accessories, and also original broncolor spare parts!
• broncolor flash light systems, lamps and accessories meet an extremely
high safety standard! When connecting broncolor units to accessories of
other brands, integrated safety measures may become ineffective! Due to
different design features and contact assignment of the products of other
brands, the user himself/herself may even be at risk. We offer no guarantee
and accept no liability for damages which may be caused by this type of
usage!
• To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons utilise
exclusively the accessory recommended by the manufacturer!
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the information on the type
plate of the unit!
• The flash light equipment is designed for use in dry conditions and in an
ambient temperature from 0°C to 35°C! The flash light equipment has to be

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protected from wetness, condensation, from dripping and splash water,
humidity, dirt, sand, metal chips and exposure to dust!
• Protect the flash light equipment from electromagnetic fields, shock and
vibration!
• Protect the flash light equipment from heat and frost! If the monolight
freezes continuous loss of power output and serious technical damage can
result!
• Sudden temperature differences can cause condensation water in the unit!
In such situations the equipment must stay for 1 hour in a well ventilated
place to acclimatise to the new temperature before startup!
• Do not operate the units in an environment where there is a risk of
explosion!
• The monolight should not be operated in or near water! Attention: high
voltage!
• The monolight and the lamps should not be immersed in water or other
liquids! It could cause an electric shock!
• Remove the transport protection cap on the front side of the monolight
before connecting it!
• For safety reasons, never operate the monolight without the protecting
glass in place! UV-coated protecting glasses or UV-coated flash tubes must
be utilised as a protection against UV radiation for eyes and skin!
• Before operation the monolight has to be fastened on a stand or a
suspension device! The monolight must be locked by tightening the
mounting screw!
• Only sand-filled fuses of the type indicated on the safety type plate may be
used with this monolight, as a protection for the halogen lamp! Sand-filled
fuses can be identified by their opaque fuse body! With incorrect fuse
protection the halogen lamp may burst!
• Filters or diffusors should not be fastened directly on the flash tube,
halogen modelling lamp or protecting glass!
• Do not operate appliance with a damaged earthed cable. Cables which are
damaged or twisted must be replaced!
• The unit must only be connected to an earthed socket, or an emergency
power generator and an earthed extension cable!
• If an extension cable is necessary, a cable with a current rating at least
equal to that of the appliance should be used. Cables rated for less
amperage than the appliance may overheat. When using a cable reel, it
must be completely unrolled before use to prevent overheating of the cable!
• The unit is suitable for operation with a motor generator provided that the
voltage lies within all the load conditions (including capacitive load) and
within the tolerance limit of 200-264 V respectively 95-135 V!
From experience this means that only electronic stabilised motor
generators are to be utilised! When operating on unstabilised motor
generators, voltage peaks of 300 V and more have been observed! This can
lead to damages for which we assume no liability!

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• Do not operate the lamps inside a bag or a box!
• The ventilation slots on the unit or on the lamp should not be covered!
• Pay attention when laying, clearing away or rolling up cables that the do not
contact hot surfaces or parts of lamps and that they will not be tripped over
by persons!
• Do not touch the connection socket for mains cable and lamp outlets on the
monolight and do not poke in it with metal objects!
• Flash tubes, modelling light, halogen lamps and protecting glasses heat up
to a high operating temperature, this also applies to the front side of the
monolight! Therefore the attachments also assume high temperatures!
Handle with care! Contact with hot components can cause injuries!
• Do not come into contact with glass or metal whilst operating the flash light
system!
• Let the unit cool completely after use and before packing!
• Always unplug appliance from electrical socket before cleaning and
servicing and when not in use! Never jerk cable to pull the plug from the
socket. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect!
• Dropped or damaged units or lamps must be checked by a specialist before
reconnection!
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open this appliance, but take it
to a qualified service person when service or repair work is required.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used
subsequently!
Shipping instructions Minipuls C200:
Use original broncolor packing for the transport of the monolight! Before
shipping flash tubes, halogen lamp and protection glass pack them with
our protective pack material (foam plastic and transport cap). If the
protective packaging material is incomplete, remove flash tube, halogen
lamp and protection glass from the monolight and send them separately!

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Controls and displays
Monolight Minipuls C200 art. no. 31.449.XX
1. Flash release key
2. Jack for synchronous cable
3. Flash ready control lamp
4. Connection socket for mains cable
5. Fuse
6. Switch for modelling light (proportional/full)
7. Switch for modelling light (on/off)
8. Main switch (on/off)
9. Slave cell (on/off)
10. Infrared receiver (on/off)
11. Rotary switch for power control
12. Switch for dim function (flash release control)
13. Reflector release

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Front panel for Minipuls C200

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1. Application Minipuls C200
This mains supplied studio flash is designed for professional photography. For
your own safety, use a three-wire extension cable when required.
2. Start up
2.1 Mains voltage
The monolight Minipuls C200 is optimised for mains voltage and is not
switchable. Nevertheless the 200-240 V version can be operated on a mains
voltage of 120 V / 60 Hz with the following restrictions:
a) a modelling lamp 120 V / 150 W must be used
b) the charging time increases to 6.9 s
Attention: Please note, the voltage of the modelling lamp must correspond
with the local mains voltage.
2.2 Earthed mains (AC-line)
Connect unit to current supply always using an earthed mains plug.
2.3 Start up
Flash tubes, modelling light halogen lamps and protecting glasses heat up to a
high operating temperature, this also applies to the front side of the monolight!
Therefore the attachments also assume high temperatures! Handle with care!
Contact with hot components can cause injuries! For this reason, we
recommend to touch the unit only on the handle at the rear or on the stand
adapter. The distance between the monolight and a person or between the
monolight and inflammable respectively heat sensitive surfaces should be at a
minimum distance of 1 m!
1.) Remove the transparent plastic protection cap by rotating it, and simultaneously
actuating the release device. The desired lightshaper may then be mounted
and rotated in any direction.
2.) Please check that the mains supply corresponds to the information on the label
of the unit. Connect unit to earthed power supply.
3.) Switch on the main switch (8) and modelling light (7).
4.) The modelling light can be switched off or on during charging (dim function) by
pushing in switch (12) with a small screwdriver. This option allows the
photographer to confirm visually that all the Minipuls C200 units have fired.
5.) Set desired flash output with control knob (11).

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6.) Green control lamp (3) will illuminate: this is how the unit shows that it is
ready
7.) Release test flash by pressing key (1).
8.) Switch photocell (9) or infrared receiver (10) on or off.
9.) If needed, plug in synchronous cable (2).
3. Flash tube
The flash tube 1500 J for Miniplus C200 (art. no. 34.310.00) is not UV
coated). To ensure an optimal colour temperature, this monolight must be
used with a UV-coated protecting glass. For your safety, only original
broncolor flash tubes must be utilised. For safety reasons, never operate a
unit without a protecting glass in place.
3.1 Replacing the flash tube
Attention: Prior to each exchange of the flash tube, the monolight must be
fired down and immediately afterwards disconnected from the
mains! Before exchanging the flash tube, let the monolight
discharge and cool down for 10 min.!
The flash tube is pluggable.
1.) To exchange the flash tube, carefully pull off the protecting glass. Pull
straight, without tilting.
2.) Then press the spring radially inward and pull the flash tube axially out of
the locking device (do not touch the flash tube with bare hands).
3.) Insert the new flash tube. Then press the spring radially inward and make
sure that the flash tube is fully pushed in. The spring acts as electrical
contact and also prevents the tube from falling out.
4.) Replace the protecting glass. When mounting the protecting glass, make
sure that the retaining spring of the protecting glass holder of the Minipuls
C200 does not coincide with the notches of the protecting glass edge
5.) Connect the unit to the power supply, now it is ready for use again.

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4. Protecting glass
To ensure an optimal colour temperature, this monolight must be used with a
UV-coated protecting glass. For your safety, only original broncolor flash tubes
must be utilised. For safety reasons, never operate a unit without protecting
glass in place.
5. Modelling light
5.1 General
The unit is equipped with a very bright halogen modelling light. The maximum
tolerated modelling light output is:
650 W 220 - 240 V, 300 W 110 - 120 V
Attention: Please note, the voltage of the modelling lamp must correspond
with the local mains voltage.
5.2 Replacing halogen lamps
Attention: Prior to each exchange of the halogen lamp, the monolight must
be fired down and immediately afterwards disconnected from the
mains! Before exchanging the flash tube, let the monolight
discharge and cool down for 10 min.!
The halogen lamp is plug-in.
To exchange the halogen lamp, carefully pull off the protecting glass. Pull
straight, without tilting. Taking the service life into consideration, the halogen
lamp should not be handled with bare hands..To change the lamp, pull it also
axially out of the locking device.
When inserting, ensure that the halogen lamp is fully pushed back in. When
mounting the protecting glass make sure that the retaining spring of the
Minipuls C200 does not coincide with the notches of the protecting glass
edge.
6. Fuse
The fuse (5) is located on the rear of the unit. Sand-filled fuses with a value
3.15 AF may only be used (sand-filled fuses can be identified by their opaque
fuse container). Using an incorrect fuse is dangerous: it may cause the
halogen lamp to burst. The correct fuse is therefore included with each original
broncolor replacement lamp.

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7. Heating / temperature monitor
In the proximity of the halogen lamp, the unit, depending on adapters used,
can acquire high temperatures. For this reason, we recommend touching the
unit on the handle behind or on the stand adapter only. Due to the intense
heat radiation when a modelling light is in operation, keep the unit at a
minimum distance of 1 m from flammable surfaces.
The unit contains a temperature sensor which protects the electronic circuitry
from overload during long flash sequences. If the safety system is activated,
the modelling light goes out and charging is blocked. The ready indicator light
changes to red until the unit has cooled off. The fan will continue to operate to
promote faster cooling.
8. Afterglow block
The unit is equipped with an automatic afterglow block. If the flash tube begins
to exhibit afterglow (at the end of its service life, for example), this block stops
further charging to prevent any additional damage. The ready indicator light
also glows continuously red to indicate this condition. To cancel the block,
switch the unit off and then on again.
9. Mounting
The stand adapter is located below the housing. The adapter will accept
standard broncolor®bolts and Manfrotto®pins. Make sure the lamp is firmly
attached to the stand before operating. The click-stops of the locking handle
can be adjusted by pulling it out.
The enclosed locking pin has to be screwed into the lower part of the stand
adapter so it can be hung from a broncolor®bolt; this is not required for stand
mounting.
Attention: A safety cable must be installed whenever the lamp is
suspended.
10. Umbrella bracket
The umbrella reflector (art. no. 33.496.00) is used in conjunction with umbrella
diffusers and reflectors. The umbrella handle is inserted into the special holder
in the stand adapter.

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11. Flash release
The release is possible via sync cable, infrared, photocell or with manual
trigger button.
The units are fitted with a synchronous circuit with low working voltage to
protect the camera contact. This synchronous contact may not be switched
parallel with outside brands since the latter work with high synchronous
voltage.
The infrared receiver integrated in the unit is used for a wireless release by
the following units
- Infrared transmitter IRX 2
- Lightmeter and contrast photometer FCM2
When releasing via the photocell or IR receiver, make sure that the receiver
cell of the unit is not blocked by obstacles.
11.1 Sync sockets
The synchronous cable, art. no. 34.111.00, resp. 34.112.00 may be plugged
into the sync sockets (2) to release flashes via cable.
11.2 "Test"key
This “test” key (1) allows manual release of the Minipuls C200.
12. Accessories
The Pulso bayonet system allows you to use the full line of broncolor
reflectors. For a complete summary, please consult the broncolor system
catalogue, "Be Creative with Light. And with System".
13. Service and repair
Your broncolor compact unit is a precision device which will work for many
years without malfunctions if you take proper care of it. If malfunctions do
arise, please do not attempt to open the unit to repair it yourself. Even when
the unit is shut off, dangerous voltages may remain within the interior of the
device. Leave service and repairs to our broncolor repair service.

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14. Technical data
Minipuls C200
Flash energy 1500 J
F-stop at distance of 2 m,
100 ISO, reflector P70 64
Flash duration t 0.1
t 0.5 1/250 s 1/1000 s
Charging time
(for 100 % of selected energy) 0.6 - 2.4 s
Ready display visual
Control range 4 f-stops
Modelling light halogen max. 650 W
(off, prop, dim, full)
Flash release wireless via infrared transmitter IRX 2, FCM2 photocell, sync cable,
manual release button
Reflector mounting Pulso bayonet
Stabilized flash voltage +/- 1 %
Power requirements 220-240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A or
110-120 V, 60 Hz, 16 A
Interference suppressor SEV, VDE
Dimensions 120 x 195 x 495 mm
4.7 x 7.7 x19.5 in.
Weight 4,5 kg / 9.9 lbs
Subject to change in the interest of technical development.

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15. Order numbers for diverse
spare parts / accessories
flash tube 5900 K for Minipuls C200 art. no. 34.310.00
halogen modelling light 650 W / 240 V art. no. 34.226.XX
halogen modelling light 300 W / 120 V art. no. 34.225.XX
protecting glass, clear 5500 K art. no. 34.336.00
protecting glass, mat 5500 K art. no. 34.337.00
fuse 3.15 AF art. no. 37137.00
transport protection cap, transparent art. no. Z6750.00
mains cable CH 200-240 V art. no. 39084.00
mains cable USA 100-120 V art. no. 39085.00
mains cable Europe 200-240 V art. no. 39086.00
bracket for suspended mounting art. no. 35228.00
16. Guarantee
All broncolor power packs, lamps, monolights and accessories have a high
quality standard. We offer a 2-year factory guarantee from the date of
purchase (for the first owner) on the aforementioned units, except for flash
tubes, halogen lamps, protecting glasses, cable, batteries, rechargeable
batteries and textiles.
Faults resulting from non-observance of safety instructions, incorrect handling,
use of accessories of another manufacturer or unauthorised
intervention/modification are excluded from the factory guarantee. We assume
no liability for damages resulting from non-observance of the safety
instructions, incorrect handling, use of accessories of another manufacturer or
unauthorised intervention/modification.
In case of technical problems please contact immediately the nearest
authorised broncolor service station.
November 2008
Article numbers, product descriptions and scope of delivery can vary from one
country to another. Detailed information are available from your responsible
broncolor distributor. Errors and misprints excepted.

Bron Elektronik AG
CH-4123 Allschwil 1
Schweiz (Switzerland)
Printed in Switzerland 11.08