Broncolor Minicom 40 User manual

Minicom
Operating instructions | Bedienungsanleitung | Mode d‘emploi

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peating nstuctions oncolo
Minicom 40 /80/160
eoe use
We are very pleased you have chosen abroncolor Minicommonolight which is ahigh-quality
productinevery respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good service. Please
read the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. They contain important
details on theuse, safety and maintenanceofthe appliance. Keep theseoperating instructions
in asafe place and pass them on to further usersifnecessary. Observe the safetyinstructions.
ontentsage
mpotantsaetinstuctions 4
ontols and displas7
1. Application Minicom 
. Stat up 
. neg contol 10
4. Modelling light 10
. Release1
6. Readdispla isual /audile 1
7. Settingadditional unctions 1
8. Flash tue 1
. otecting glass1
10. Fuse 16
11. asicsettings e os 16
1.otectie acilities /Fault indication 17
1. Mounting 18
14. mella holde1
1. Accessoies1
16. Seice/Repai 1
17.Technical data 0
18. Minicom RFS/Minicom plus 
1. denumes o diese spae pats /accessoies 
0.Declaation o onomit 4
1. nionmental potection inomation 
. uaantee 

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mpotant saet instuctions
oncolo lash light sstems should e utilised eclusielo poessional
photo shootings  qualiied pesonnel.eoe stating up ou lash light
equipmentcaeull ead all the inomationinou opeating instuctions.
Thesaet instuctions in the opeating instuctions must e stictl
olloed
•Read andundestand all instuctions eoeusing
•Remoe thetanspot potection and the pacingmateial
•losesupeision is necessahen anappliance is used nea childen. Do not
leaethe lash light applianceunattended hileinuse
•Flash lightcontains simila to sunlight aspeciic potion o  adiation The
undesiale side eects on sinand ees aeconsideal educedusing lash
tues o potecting glasses ith  saet measues eetheless taing pictues at
closedistances ith unpotected sin and ees should e aoided Also aoidee
contact ith the light souce The maimum dail  adiationaccoding to 
607 /D 0110 is: 0 /m.This alue should not e eceeded
•ith due alloance o heat adiation the distance eteenthe monolight and a
peson o eteen the monolight andinlammale o heat sensitie suacesshould
e at aminimum distance o 1m/. eet
•io to eplacing lash tues halogen lampspotecting glasses o usesdisconnect
the monolight and the lamp om the poe supplio to eplacing the halogen
lamp o the lash tue the lamp shouldcool dono 10 min.
•oncololash light sstems should onleequipped ith oiginal oncololash
tues oiginal oncolocomustile andpacing mateial oiginal oncolo
accessoies and also oiginal oncolo spae pats
•oncolo lash light sstemslamps andaccessoies meet an etemel high saet
standadhen connecting oncolounits to accessoies o othe ands integated
saet measues ma ecome ineectieDue to dieent design eatues and contact
assignmentothe lamp plugs o otheands the use himsel/hesel maeen e at
is. e oe no guaantee andaccept no liailito damageshich ma e caused
 this tpe o usage
•To aoid the is o ie electic shoc o inu to pesonsutilise eclusiel the
accessoecommended  themanuactue
•hec thatthe mains oltage coespondstothe inomation on the tpe plate o the
unit
•The lash light equipment is designed o useind conditions and in an amient
tempeatueom0 to The lash light equipment has to e potected om
etness condensation om dipping and splash ate humidit dit sand
metalchipsand eposue to dust
•otectthe lash light equipment om electomagnetic ields shoc andiation
•otect the lash light equipment om heat andost  the monolighteees
continuous loss o poe output and seious technical damage canesult

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•Sudden tempeatuedieences can causecondensation ate in the unit n such
situations the equipment must emain in aellentilated place o 1houto
acclimatise to thene tempeatue eoe statup
•Do not opeatethe units in an enionment hee thee is ais o eplosion
•The monolight should not e opeated in o nea ate Attention: high oltage
•The monolight and the lamps should not e immesed in ateoothe liquids
t could cause an electic shoc
•Remoe the tanspot potection cap on the ont sideothe lamp eoe connecting
it to the monolight
•Fosaeteasons nee opeate the monolight ithout the potecting glass in place
coated potecting glasses o coated lash tues must e utilised as a
potection against  adiation o ees and sin
•eoe opeationthe monolight has to e astenedonastand o asuspension
deiceThe lamp must e loced  tighteningthe mounting sce
•nlsandilled uses o the tpe indicated on the saettpeplate ma e used
Sandilleduses can e identiied  thei opaqueuse od
ith incoect use potection the halogen lamp maust
•Filtes o diusos should not e astened diectlonthe lashtue halogen
modelling lamp o potectingglass
•Do not opeate the appliance ith adamaged eathed cale. ales hich ae
damagedotisted must e eplaced
•Theunit must onleconnected to an eathed socetoanemegenc poe
geneato
• an etension cale is necessa acale ith acuent ating at least equal to that
o the applianceshould e used. alesated o less ampeage than the appliance
ma oeheat. hen using acale eel it must e completel unolled eoe use to
peent oeheating o the cale
•The unit is suitale o opeation ith amotogeneato poided thatthe oltage lies
ithin all the load conditions including capacitie load and ithin the toleance limit
o 0064 espectiel1  Fomepeience this means that onlelectonic
stailisedmoto geneatos ae to e utilised henopeating on unstailised moto
geneatos oltage peas o 00 and moe hae een oseed This can lead to
damageso hich e assume no liailit
•Do notopeate the monolight inside aag o ao
•The entilation slits on the unitoonthe lamp should not e coeed
•a attention hen laing cleaing aa o olling up cales that the do not contact
hot suaces o pats o lamps and that the ill not e tipped oe  pesons
•Do not touch the connection socetso mains cale andlampoutlets on the
monolight and do not poe in them ith metal oects
•Flash tuesmodelling light halogen lampsand potecting glasses heat up to ahigh
opeating tempeatuethis also applies to theont side o the monolight Theeoe
the attachments also assume high tempeatues andle ith cae ontact ith hot
components can causeinuies
•Do not come into contact ith glass o metalhilst opeating the lash light sstem

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•et the unit and its connected lamp ase cool completelate useand eoe
pacing
•Alas unplug appliance om electicalsocet eoe cleaning and seicing and
hen not in use ee e cale to pull the plug om the socet. asp plug andpull
to disconnect
•Dopped o damaged unitsolamps mustecheced  aspecialist eoe
econnection
•To educe the is o electic shoc do not open this applianceut tae it to a
qualiied seice peson hen seice o epai o is equied. ncoect easseml
can cause electic shoc hen the appliance is used susequentl
Shipping instuctions Minicom 40 /80/160:
se oiginal oncolo pacing o the tanspot o themonolights. eoeshippinglash
tueshalogen lampand potection glass pac them ith ou potectie pacing
mateial oamplastic and tanspot cap.  the potectiepacaging is incomplete
emoe lashtue halogen lamp and potection glass om the monolight and send them
sepaatel

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ontols and displas
Monolight Minicom 40 at. no. 1.40.
Monolight Minicom 40 RFS at. no. 1.406.
Monolight Minicom 80 at. no. 1.41.
Monolight Minicom 80 RFS at. no. 1.416.
Monolight Minicom 160 at. no. 1.474.
Monolight Minicom 160 RFS at. no. 1.47.
1Photocell on/off
2IR-receiver and/or RFS-Interface on/off
3Umbrella holder
4Mains switch on/off
5Modelling light on/off
6.1 Sync socket (when required,usable as connection socket for computer link)
6.2 Sync socket
7Test release, ready display green
8Connection socketfor mains cable
9Fuse
10 Auxiliaryfunctions (aux)
11 Operatingmode modelling light
12 Flash sequence
13 Charging dimmer
14 Buzzer
15 Slow charge
16 Appliance address (for Minicom 40 RFS/Minicom 80 RFS/Minicom 160 RFS)
17 Digitalflashenergy display
18 Energy control up/down
19 IR-receiver and photocell

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Font panel o Minicom 40 /80/160
18
19
17
11
12
13
14
15
16
10
9
5
4
3
2
1
6.1
7
8
6.2

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1. Application Minicom
This mains supplied studio flash unit is designed forprofessionalphotography only.In
countries with earthed mains systems, use athree-wire extension cable when required.
. Stat up
.1 Mains oltage
Minicom40 Minicom 80
The monolights Minicom 40 andMinicom 80 areavailable in twodifferentversions:
a) As abi-voltage-unit, of which thetechnical data areoptimised for200 -240 Vmains
voltage. If this version is operated with 120Vor100 Vmains voltage, the following
restrictions result:
Mainsvoltage 120 V: doublingofthe chargingtime
Mains voltage 100 V: doubling of thechargingtime as well as areduction of the
maximumflash energy to 250 J(Minicom 40) respectively
500 J(Minicom 80). Extension of the flash duration by 20 %.
b) As abi-voltage-unit,ofwhich the technicaldata are optimised for 120 Vmains voltage.
If this version is operated with amains voltage of 200 -240 Vor100 V, the following
restrictionsresult:
Mainsvoltage 230 V: doubling of the chargingtime
Mains voltage 100 V: extension of the charging time by 20 %aswell as areduction
of themaximum flash energy to 250J(Minicom 40)
respectively 500J(Minicom 80).Extension of the flash
duration by 20 %.
Minicom 160
The monolight Minicom 160 is only availableasabi-voltage unit with the technicaldata
optimisedfor 200 -240 Vmains voltage. When this versionisoperated with 120 Vor
100 Vmains voltage, the following restrictionsresult:
Mainsvoltage 120 V: doubling of the charging time
Mains voltage 100 V: doubling of the charging time as well as reductionofthe flash
energy to 900 J. Extension of the flash duration.
Attention: The operating voltageofthe modellinglamp must correspond to the mains
voltage.
. athed mains
Connect unit to current supply alwaysusing an earthed mains plug.

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. Stat up
In the proximity of the halogen lamp, theunit, depending on the accessories used, can
acquire high temperatures. For this reason, we recommend to touch the unitonlyonthe
rear handle or on thestand adapter. Duetothe intense heatradiationwhen amodelling
lightisinoperation, keep the unit at aminimum distance of 1meter from flammable
surfaces.
1.) Remove the transparent plastic cap by turning and releasingthe unlockingslide at
the same time. Insert modelling lamp and flash tube as per instructions in chapter 8.
Put on the protecting glassaswell as thedesired light shaperand turn in any
direction.
2.) Please check that the mains supply corresponds to the information on the label of
the unit. Connectunittoearthed mains.
3.) Switch on the unit with themains switch (4). During charging, the digital flash
energy display (17) flashes, afterwards the value is indicated continuously.
Additionally the green control lamp of the ready display (7) is illuminated.
4.) Set the desired flash energy by means of the energy control keys "up /down" (18).
5.) Switch IR-receiver, photocell or RFS-interface on or off depending on the exposure
situation.
6.) If required,plug in synchronous cable in one of the sync sockets(6.1) or (6.2).
. neg contol
Use the "up/down" keys(18) to control the flash energy (flash intensity) within arange of
4f-stops. Avalue of 10 indicatesmaximum intensity, 6the minimum. Whole numbers
correspond to whole f-stops, decimalplaces to tenthf-stop intervals. There is the option,
to extend the control range up to 5f-stops (seechapter 11), where in the underneath
range aslightly higher exposure-tolerancehas to be expected.Brief pressureonthe
energy control keys "up/down" (18) changesthe setting by a1/10 interval, prolonged
pressure by 1/1 f-stop interval. The energy display (17) then flashes until charging or
discharging has stabilized the new level of energy.
4. Modelling light
4.1eneal
The Minicom units are equipped with ahalogen modelling lamp.The modelling light is
switched on by the key"mod" (5). When switched on, the green diodelightsup. To
protect the lamp filament from damage, it is advisable to switch off the modelling lamp
when handling the monolight.
In chapter 7you can find the instructions how to set the different operating modes
(modellinglight proportionality).

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Attention: Theoperating voltage of the modelling lamp must correspond to the mains
voltage.
4. opotionalit
The brightnessofthe modelling light can be set proportionally to the flash intensity.To
assure proportionality also when units with different power output ratings are operated
together, the units havevarious proportionality levels.Proportionalityisguaranteed if the
identical prop level has been setfor all units. The higher the digit, the brighter the
modelling light.
The following operating modes are possible:
"P" This level canbeset if either only Minicom 40 or only Minicom 80 or Minicom 160
areinuse (mostintense proportional modelling light). That means, the modelling
light is proportional to the energylevel 300 J, 600 Jor1200 J.
"P1" Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs rated 6400 J
"P2" Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs rated 3200 J
"P3" Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs rated 1600 J
"P4" This proportionality level is optimisedfor an output levelof800 J. Recommended
modellinglight whenusing Minicom 80 in combinationwith Minicom 40.
Recommendedmodelling light when using theMinicom 160 in combination with
Minicom80.
"P5" If aunitisoperatedatalower output level, themodelling light will be relatively
weak and yellowish. To counteract this problem, theMinicommonolights are
equipped with theadditional modelling light proportionality level "P5". It is
optimised for the output level 400 Jand less. Thus the brightness of the
modellinglight can be increased.
"HI" The unit operates at full modellinglight,independent of flashoutput
"LO" The unit operates at lower lighting level, independent of flash output,toreduce
power consumption and extend the service life of the halogenlamps
Pressing the "mod" key (5) for 1second when the modellinglight is on,will give direct
access to the"HI" mode. To return to the previous mode briefly pressthe "mod" key.
4. Replacing the halogen lamps
Attention: Before replacingthe halogenlamp, it is essential to discharge theunit by
flashes,immediately afterwards,disconnect it from the power supply
Before exchanging the modelling lamp let the monolight discharge and cool
down for 10 min. For your safety, only original flashtubesmust be used
Thehalogen lamps are plug-in.
The protecting glasses have amarking line and the glass rim has 2grooves. When
removing the protecting glass from the unit the marking line must be situated at the top.
Firstthe protecting glass hastobepulledoff carefullyinanaxial direction (avoid tilting).

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Taking into consideration theservice life, the halogen lamp should not be touched with
bare hands. To change the lamp, pull it also straight along the lamp axis.
When inserting, be sure that the halogen lamp is fully pushed back in. When engaging
the protecting glass into the locking mechanism of theMinicom monolight,the marking
line must be situated at the top. After having engaged the protecting glass,itmust be
slightly turned, to prevent accidentalloosening.
. Release
The flash release is enabled when 75 %ofthe selected energy is available. However,
please note that the ready indicator is activated only at 100 %charge (Chap. 6). The
release is possible by means of asynccable, infrared, photocell,or"test” key. When
releasing via the photocell or the IR-receiver, ensure that thereceiving cell of the unit is
not obstructed by obstacles.
The appliance has asynchronous circuit withalow onload voltage to protectyour
camera contact.The synchronouscircuit may notbeconnected in parallel with products
of other manufacturers which operatewith high synchronous voltage.
.1 hotocell
The photocell can be switched on or off by using the "cell" key (1). If it is activated the
green LED lights up. After aflashsequence, an activephotocell will be blocked andthe
greenLED blinks. By pressing the "cell" key, the photocell is reactivated.
.naedeceie /RFS inteace i/
The IR receiver and, if available, the RFSinterfacecan be switched on and off with the
key "ir/rf" (2). Optionally it can be established, if with this key, every time, both functions
(IR and RFS) or just one of thetwo can be switched on or off (see chapter 11). Is one or
both functions active, the green display lightsup.
. naed lash elease channel
The Minicom monolightscan be released with broncolorinfraredtransmitters. When the
unit is triggered via infrared, the flash releaseiseffected with atime delay of 1/1000 s.
The IR receiverintegrated in the unit is used for wireless release with the following units:
-IRX2transmitter
-FCM 2lightmeterand contrast photometer
.4 Snc socets
The synchronous cables, art. no. 34.111.00or34.112.00, maybeplugged into the sync
sockets(1) or (2)torelease flashes via cable.

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.test e
This "test" key (7) allows manual releaseofthe monolight Minicom. Therespective LED
lights up when the flash voltage corresponds exactly to theselected value. During
charging and discharging the LED goes out and theflash energy display (17) blinks.
6. Read displaisual /audile
6.1 Theisualeaddispla is thegreen LED at the "test" key(7). It lights up only when the
unit is at 100%charge. Afterreleasing theflash this LED goes out until the unit is fully
chargedagain.
6. The audile eadsignal "buzzer" sounds when the unit is at 100 %charge. It may be
switched on or off (chapter 7).
6. Audile ault signal
When theflash discharge fails, awarning signal of approx. 3sduration will soundand
the flash energy (17) of the monolightwillflash.
7. Setting additional unctions
The"aux" key (10) is used to set the additional functions.With repeated actuation of the
keythe following modes can be selected:
•Setting proportionality level of the modelling light LED "prop" blinks (11)
•Define sequence (serial flashes) LED "seq" blinks (12)
•Charging dimmer switch on /off LED "dim" blinks (13)
•Buzzer switch on /off LED "buz" blinks (14)
•Slow charge switch on /off LED "slow" blinks (15)
•Setting applianceaddress /studio address LED "unit" blinks (16)
•Return to standard display no LED blinks
Afterthe setting has been performed, the standarddisplay can be re-activated by
pressing the"aux" key (10) or automatically afteraperiod of approx. 30 seconds.
To select the additional functions and appliance settings, choose the respective LED
(e.g. "charging dimmerswitch on/off").The digital display (17) will then show the actual
selected valuewhich can be changed by theenergy control keys"up/down" (18). If a
settingisentered which deviates from thestandardsettingvalue or afunctionis
activated, the respective LED will remain lit as areminder after thedisplay returns to
standard (exception: function"prop").
If the unit is switched off andonagain,itwillbeinthe "standard display" mode.
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7.1 Setting popotionalit leel o the modelling light pop
The proportionality levelofthe modelling light can be selected by brieflypressing the
energy control keys "up/down"(18).
With repeated actuationofthe key thefollowing modes can be set, each shown
respectively on the digital display(17): LO, P, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, HI.
7. Sequenceseial lashes seq
This function allows to set adefined number of flash dischargesfrom 1to50. By briefly
pressingthe energy control keys "up/down" (18) the required number of flashes can be
selected. With alongpressure on the energy control keys "up/down", the setting changes
in intervals of ten.Each release signal triggers theselected number of flashes.Acurrent
sequence canbeaborted by alongpressureonthe energy control keys "up/down" or by
switching off and on again the unit. The function is switched off, by setting thenumber of
flashes to "0".
7.haging dimme /oost unction dim
The "dim" function can be switched on or off (on/--) by briefly pressing the energy control
keys "up/down" (18). When switching on the"dim" function with the modelling light on
(green LED of the"mod" key (5)lights up), the modelling light switches off while charging
takesplace.This feature allows visual flash control, to fade out the modelling light during
flash sequencesortoreduce thecurrent load on weak mains.
If the"dim" function is activated when the modelling light is switched off (green LED of
the "mod" key (5) is off), the boostfunctionwillbeactivated.Inthis mode, the modelling
lightremains on as avisual flash monitor during charging.
7.4ue sitch on/o u
Theready buzzer signals when the unitisat100 %charge. The buzzer is switched on or
off(on/--) by briefly pressing the energy control keys "up/down" (18). The warning signal
also functions with the buzzer switched off.
7. Slo chage sitch on/o slo
In case of weak mains power supply lines, charging time may be extended to approx.
double thestandard value. The slow charge mode is switched on or off(on/--) by briefly
pressing the energy control keys "up/down" (18).
7.6 Studio/applianceaddess unit
The monolightsMinicom are alsoavailable as versionswith built-in RFS Interface (Radio
Frequency System). For remote control respectively flash releasevia radio, an individual
applianceaddress and astudio desk top(remote control channel) can be assigned to
each RFS unit by means of the function "unit" (16).

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To carry out the settings, dial the LED "unit" usingthe "aux" key (10). The digital display
(17) shows the letter "U", followed by an appliance number between 1and 8. By briefly
pressing the energy control keys "up/down" (18), the required value can be selected.
When pressing again the "aux" key, the digital display shows theletter "C",followedbya
studio number between 1and 8. By briefly pressing the energy control keys "up/down",
the required value can be selected.
8. Flash tue
The flash tube 600 J(Minicom 40 /80) or 1500 J(Minicom 160) is not UV coated. To
ensure an optimal colour temperature the monolight must be operated with an UV coated
protecting glass. Foryour safety, use only broncolor original flash tubes. For safety
reasons, never operate the monolight without protecting glass in place.
8.1 Replacing the lashtue
Attention: Priortoeach exchange of the flash tube, the monolight must be fired down
andimmediately afterwardsdisconnectedfrom the mains and let it cool
down for ten minutes
The flash tubeisaplug-in type.
1.)The protecting glasses for the monolight have amarking line and the rim of the
glass has 2grooves. When taking off the protecting glass of the unit the marking
line must be situated at thetop. Pull off the protecting glass carefully in an axial
direction (avoid tilting).
2.) Press the spring radially inward and pull the flash tube out of the socket in an axial
direction (do not touch the flash tube with bare hands)
3.) Insert the new flash tube and press the spring radially inward.When inserting
ensure that the ceramic socket is fullypushed back in. The spring serves as a
contact as well as preventing accidental loosening of the flash tube.
4.) Replace the protecting glass. When engaging the protecting glassinto the locking
mechanism of the Minicommonolight the marking line must be situated at the top.
After having engaged the protecting glassitmust be slightly turned to prevent
accidental loosening.
5.)Connect the unit to the power supply, now it is ready foruse again.
. otectingglass
To ensure an optimalcolour temperature themonolight must be operated withUVcoated
protecting glasses.For your safety,use only broncolor original protecting glasses. For
safety reasons, never operate the monolight without protecting glassinplace.

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10. Fuse
Thefuse (9)islocated on therear of the unit. Sand-filled fuses with value3.15 AF may
only be used (sand-filled fusescan be identified by their opaque fuse container). Using
wrongfuses is dangerous; it may cause the halogenlamp to burst. Original broncolor
replacement lamps are therefore delivered with the correctfuse.
11.asic settings e os
The basic settings ex works can be viewed and in some instances changed with the
following procedure:
When the unitisswitched on, simultaneously press the"mod” (5) and "aux” (10) keysfor
approx. 5seconds(the LED array "prop” /"seq” /"dim” /"buz” /"slow” /"unit” blinks to
indicate that you are in the programming mode).
Additionally the LED of the "mod” (5) key is lit. The digital display(17) shows the function
number 0. Theother function numbers can be selected by pressing theenergy control
keys "up/down” (18).
By brieflypressing the "aux” key, the digital displayshows the actual value or the actual
setting within the selected function number.The LED of the "mod” keydoes not light up
in this mode. Withinthe function numbers 1, 2, 3and 9, the settings can be changed with
theenergycontrol keys"up/down”.
Concerningthe function numbers 0and 4–8,the different pairs of these multiple digit
valuescan be shown by means of the energy control keys"up/down”.
Return to normal operation by pressing (1 s) the"aux” key, by switching the unit off and
on againorautomatically afteraperiodof20seconds.
Functionnume Meaning and possile settings
0Program version: Standard display
Program number: after pressing the energy control "down" key
1Control range flash energy:
Setting ex work: "off" (--).
Display "on": the control range of the flash energy is extended to 5
f-stops (10-5.0)
2Sensitivity of the photocell:
Setting ex work: "on".
This function reducesthe sensitivityofthe photocell. If thefunction
is activated the digital display shows the value "off"
3Definition function "ir/rf":
Setting ex work: digital display shows the value "3"
IRreceiver and RFS Interface (ifavailable)activated
Display value "1"only IR receiver activated
Display value "2" only RFS Interface activated

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Function nume Meaning and possile settings
4Flash counter:
Figuregroupinthe display: xxxx standard display
Figure group in the display: xxxx
after pressing the energy control "up" key
Figure group in the display: xxxx
after pressing the energy control "up" key
5Series number of the unit: Figure group in the display: xx
6Series number of the unit: Figure group in the display: xx
7Production date of theunit:
Figure groupinthe display: xx month
8Production date of theunit:
Figure groupinthe display: xx year
9Reductionofthe modelling light:Setting ex work: "off” (--)
Theactivation of this function is recommended on power mains
with great fluctuations. The voltage for the modelling lamp is
reduced (light output ./. 1/3 f-stop), which results in alonger
service life of the halogen lamp. If this function is activated, the
digital display shows the value "on”.
1. otectie acilities /Fault indication
1.1 ooling an
The cooling of flash tube, modelling lamp and internal electronics is effected by acooling
fan. It also runs when themodelling light is turned off.The cooling works on two levels,
thefan runs smoothly when small flash sequences are effected. With longer flash
sequences,the cooling fan switches to the higher level.
1.Displa th
If excessively high temperatures build up inside despite the fan cooling, the charge mode
will be blocked and along audiblesignalwill be generated. The modelling light is blocked
as well for about6minutes. The digital display shows the indication "th” during the
cooling period. The coolingprocess is accelerated by the fan whichisstill in operation.
Attention:Donot sitch o the unit duing the cooling peiod Otherwise the
number of flasheswillbereduced untilthe next blockout.
1.Displa A1
Theunit is equipped withanautomatic afterglowblockout. If the flash tube exhibits (e.g.
at the end of its servicelife) afterglow, this blockout will block further chargingtoprevent
consequentialdamage. This status is also noticeable from the ready display, which is no
longer green. The blockout can be cancelledbyswitching the unit off and on again.

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1.4 Displa A
Thisindication is shown, whenthe unit is overcharging. Switch off theunit and switch it
on againafterafew minutes. If this fault continuestoexist,pleasecontact an after-sales
service centre.
1. Acoustic lash monitoing
At the end of their service life, flash tubes often have triggeringinterruptions. This fault is
indicated by an audible, intermittent signal. The signal disappearswhen the flash tube
flashes properly again or theunit is switched off.
1.6Monitoingothe modelling light
If the Minicom monolights are connected to 200 V–240 Vmains voltage, after previously
havingbeen operated on 100 V-120 Vmains voltage, they will release an audible signal
and the modelling light will blink at asafely reduced voltage. This function serves as a
reminder thatthe modelling lamp must be exchanged,and alsotoprotect against
damage of thelamp.Switch theunit offand on again to returntostandard operation.
1. Mounting
The stand adapter is located below thehousing.The adapter is designed for12mmbolts
(broncolor)and 16 mm bolts.
Make sure the unit is firmly attached to the stand before operating. Theclick-stops of the
lockinghandle can be adjustedbypullingitout.
There are two possibilities for suspended mounting:
a) The bracket of the monolight is mounted upwards. To this purpose, dismount the
bracket by removingthe locking leveraswellasthe tworetaining screws at the side
of the unit. Turnover the bracket by directing the stand support upwards.Afterwards
insert the bracket in the lower guide rail of the housing and re-insert the locking lever
as well as the two retainingscrews. In this case the enclosed lockingpin mustbe
screwed intothe lower part of the stand adapter.This is not required for stand
mounting. In this kind of suspended mounting, compared withthe following option,
the front panel of the unit is still readable (instead of hanging upside down)and the
coolingefficiency is notreduced.
b) It is also possibletotilt the monolight to enable mountingofthe bracket with upwards
directed stand support. Also in this case the enclosed lockingpin must be screwed
into the lower part of the stand adapter.
Attention: Asafety cable must be installed whenever the unit is suspended.

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14. mella holde
Diffusing and reflex umbrellas areused in conjunction with the umbrella reflector(art. no.
33.496.00).The umbrella barisinserted into the special holder in the stand adapter.
1.Accessoies
When using the Pulsobayonet the whole range of broncolorreflectors is at your disposal.
ou will find the complete overall view in the broncolorsystem catalogue "creative work
with light and with system”.
16.Seice/Repai
our broncolor monolight is aprecisiondevice which will work for many years without
malfunction if you take proper care of it. If nevertheless malfunctions do arise, please do
not attempttoopen the unit to repair it yourself. Even when the unit is switched off,
dangerous voltages may remain within the interior of the device. Always leave service
and repairs to the broncolor after-sales service.

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17.Technicaldata
Minicom 40 /40RFS (Art. no.31.405.XX /31.406.XX)
Minicom 80 /80RFS
(Art. no.31.415.XX /31.416.XX)
Minicom 160 /160 RFS
(Art. no. 31.474.XX /31.473.XX)
Flash energy300 J(100 V: 250 J) 600 J(100 V: 500 J) 1200 J(100 V: 900 J) F-stop in 2m/6.5 feet
distance, 100ISO, reflector P50 // P70 32 5/10 // 22 5/10
(100 V: 32 2/10 // 22 2/10)
45 5/10 // 32 5/10
(100 V: 45 2/10 // 32 2/10)
64 5/10 // 45 5/10
Flash duration t0.1 (t 0.5) 1/900 s(1/2500 s)
with mains voltage 110 –240 V
1/420 s(1/1500 s)
with mains voltage 110 –240 V
1/330 s(1/1100 s)
with mains voltage 110 –240 V
Flash duration with mains voltage 100 V: approx. 20 %longer
Charging time (for 100 %of
the selected energy) 230 V/50Hz: 0.3 –0.9 s
120 V/60Hz: 0.3 –1.2 s
100 V/50Hz: 0.3 –1.5 s
230 V/50Hz: 0.4 –1.4 s
120 V/60Hz: 0.4 –1.9 s
100 V/50Hz: 0.4 –3.0 s
230V/50 Hz: 0.5 -2.4 s
Can be switched to slow charge mode
Attention: The above-mentioned chargingtimes do not apply to units being operatedonalternative mains
voltages.
The technical datafor these unitsare optimised for acertainmains
voltage (200-240 Vor120 V). If the unit is operated with an alternative
mains voltage the charging time increases. Whenoperating theunit with
mains voltageof100 Vthe maximumflash energy is reducedto250 J
(Minicom 40) or to 500 J(Minicom 80).
The technical data for these units
are optimised for 200-240 Vmains
voltage. If the unit is operated with
100 -120 Vthe charging time
increases.When operating the unit
with 100 Vmains voltage the
maximum flash energy is reduced to
900 J.
Controls Illuminated digital display, LED display as well as dust and scratch-proof,illuminated silicone keyboard Control range of flash energy
(100 V: ⅓f-stop less) Over 4f-stops in 1/10 intervals (1:16); Can be extendedto5f-stops(1:32)
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Minicom 40 /40RFS
(Art. no.31.405.XX /31.406.XX)
Minicom 80 /80RFS (Art. no.31.415.XX /31.416.XX)
Minicom 160 /160 RFS
(Art. no. 31.474.XX /31.473.XX)
Modelling light Halogen max. 300 WHalogen max. 650 W
Proportional to the flash energy as well as "full” and"low” settings. Proportionality adjustable to all broncolor
flash systems and the different outputlevels.
Attention: The operating voltage of the modelling lamp must correspondtothe mains voltage.
Flash release Manual release button, photocell (can be switched off), infrared receiver (can be switched off), sync cable,
FCM 2, IRX 2; RFS versions:transmitterRFS, transceiver RFS
Ready display Visual and audible (can be switched off), signals when100 %ofselected energy is reached Flash monitoringVisual: Dim and boost function of the modelling light
Audible: Buzzer
Additional function -Sequences (serial flashes) up to 50 flashes
-Sensitivity of the photocell can be reduced
Number of sync sockets 2 Stabilized flash voltage ±1.5 % CoolingFan Standards EN 60065/A1, EN 55011, EN 60598 Power requirements 200-240 V/50-60 Hz: 6A
100-120 V/50-60 Hz: 10 A
Dimensions (L xWxH)286 x154 x194 mm
11.2x6.1 x7.6 inch
286 x154 x194 mm 11.2x6.1 x7.6 inch
355 x154 x194 mm
13.9x6.1 x7.6 inch
Weight 3.0 kg /6.6 lbs 3.3 kg /7.3 lbs 4.35 kg /9.8 lbs
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