Broncolor SENSO A2 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | BRONCOLOR SENSO A2 | A4
Before use
We are pleased you have chosen a broncolor Senso power pack 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. Observe the
safety instructions.
Contents Page
Important safety instructions 6
1. Application of broncolor Senso power pack 9
2. Start up 9
3. Lamp outlets 10
4. Energy control 10
5. Modelling light 15
6. Release 16
7. Remote control 17
8. Displays visual/audible 17
9. Additional functions and setting options 18
10. Protective facilities / Fault indications / Display info 20
11. Lamp compatibility 22
12. Service/repair 22
13. Technical data Senso power packs 23
14. Litos lamp 25
15. Flex 70 x 70 softbox 27
16. Environmental protection information 28
17. Guarantee 28
LITOS
FLEX 70X70

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
broncolor flash light systems should be utilised exclusively for professional photo shootings by
qualified personnel. Before starting up your flash light equipment carefully read all the informa-
tion in your operating instructions. 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!
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do not leave the flash
light appliance unattended while in use!
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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 radi-
ation according to IEC 60335-2-27 / DIN 5031-10 is: 50 J/m2. This value should not be exceeded!
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With due allowance for heat radiation, the distance between the lamp and a person or between the
lamp and inflammable or heat sensitive surfaces should be at a minimum distance of 1 m!
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The power pack must be switched off to plug-in and to unplug! The lamp plugs and sockets have
mechanical interlocks! When plugging in, ensure that those interlocks engage completely! To
unplug, push down the locking spring below the cable guide and lift out the plug from the socket!
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Prior to replacing flash tubes, halogen lamps, protecting glasses or fuses, disconnect the power
pack and the lamp from the power supply! Prior to replacing the halogen lamp or the flash tube,
the lamp should cool down for 10 min.!
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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!
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broncolor power packs, lamps and accessories meet an extremely high safety standard! When
connecting broncolor lamps to power packs of other brands or broncolor power packs to lamp
bases or accessories of other brands, integrated safety measures may become ineffective! Due
to different design features and contact assignment of the lamp plugs 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!
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Only lamps which are approved for operation with this power pack should be utilised!
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Only earthed extension cables which are approved for operation with the corresponding lamp
should be utilised!
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To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons utilise exclusively the accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer!
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Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the information on the type plate of the unit!
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The flash light equipment is designed for use in dry conditions and in an ambient temperature
from 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)! The flash light equipment has to be protected from wetness, con-
densation, from dripping and splash water, humidity, dirt, sand, metal chips and exposure to dust!

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Protect the flash light equipment from electromagnetic fields, shock and vibration!
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Protect the flash light equipment from heat and frost! If the power pack freezes continuous
loss of power output and serious technical damage can result!
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Sudden temperature differences can cause condensation water in the unit! In such situations
the equipment must stay for 1 hour in a well-ventilated area to acclimatise to the new tempe-
rature before start up!
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Do not operate the units in an environment where there is a risk of explosion!
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The power pack and lamps should not be operated in or near water! Attention: high voltage!
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The power pack and the lamps should not be immersed in water or other liquids! It could
cause an electric shock!
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Remove the rubber cap on the front side of the lamp before connecting it to the power pack!
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For safety reasons, never operate the lamp base 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!
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Before operation the lamp has to be fastened on a stand or a suspension device! The lamp
must be locked by tightening the mounting screw!
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Only sand-filled fuses of the type indicated on the fuse type plate may be used! Sand-filled
fuses can be identified by their opaque body! With incorrect fuse protection the halogen lamp
may burst!
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Filters or diffusers should not be fastened directly on the flash tube, halogen modelling lamp
or protecting glass!
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Do not operate appliance with a damaged earthed cable. Cables which are damaged or twisted
must be replaced!
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The unit must only be connected to an earthed socket, or an emergency power generator!
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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!
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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
or 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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Never operate the unit and lamps inside a bag or a box!
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The ventilation slots on the unit or on the lamp should not be covered!
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Pay attention when laying, clearing away or rolling up cables that they do not make contact
with hot surfaces or parts of lamps and that they will not be tripped over by people!
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Do not touch the connection socket for mains cable and lamp outlets on the power pack and do
not poke inside it with metal objects!