Elinchrom ELB 1200 Pro User manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
ELB 1200 HEAD CHARACTERISTICS 2
BEFORE YOU START 4
FITTING ACCESSORIES 5
REMOVING THE GLASS DOME 6
FLASHTUBE REPLACEMENT 6
MAINTENANCE 7
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING 7
LEGAL INFORMATION 8
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Photographer,
Thank you for buying the ELB 1200 Head for the ELB 1200 power pack.
All ELINCHROM products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully
selected components are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted
to many controls both during and after manufacture. All ash units are manufactured for the
studio and location use of professional photographers. We trust that it will give you many
years of reliable service.
Please read the instructions carefully, before use, for your safety and to obtain maximum
benet from many features.
This unit embodies the very latest technology and is manufactured in Switzerland, by
ELINCHROM LTD, complying with all Swiss and E.C. relevant norms.
Your Elinchrom-Team
ELB 1200 HEAD CHARACTERISTICS
THE ELB 1200 HEADS OFFER THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
• New robust aluminum housing with ergonomic carrying and positioning handle.
• Ultra-bright daylight LED modelling lamp for video and stills photography.
• The cooling fan can be silent, when used in video mode.
• Programmable 50 W (equivalent to 250 W Halogen / 4000 Lumens) daylight 92 CRI LED
modelling lamp with timer and on, free, prop, and VFC options.
• New ultra-strong metal tilt-head with extra 7 and 8 mm umbrella tting.
• New centered umbrella tube for 7 and 8 mm umbrella shafts.
• 4 m heavy duty ash cable.
ELB 1200 FLASHHEAD VERSIONS
The system offers three ELB1200 heads with LED modelling lamp:
Flashhead Version Recommended Use Case Compatible Flashtube
ELB 1200 Pro (20187) Universal use Flashtube Pro (24084)
ELB 1200 Hi-Sync (20188) Freeze action and control
ambient light at up to 1/8000s
with the Skyport Transmitter
HS.
Flashtube Hi-Sync (24085)
ELB 1200 Action (20189) Freeze motion with very short
ash durations at normal sync
speeds.
Flashtube Action (24086)
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TECHNICAL DATA
ELB 1200 Heads ELB 1200 Pro ELB 1200 Hi-Sync ELB 1200 Action
Article Number 20187 20188 20189
Flash capacity (Ws/J) 1200
F-Stop (2 and 1m, 100 ISO, 48°
reector)
100%: 64.0 /128.0
66%: 45.4 / 90.4
50%: 45.0 / 90.0
33%: 32.4 / 64.4
100%: 64.0 /128.0
66%: 45.4 / 90.4
50%: 45.0 / 90.0
33%: 32.4 / 64.4
100%: 45.6 / 90.6
66%: 45.0 / 90.0
50%: 32.6 / 64.6
33%: 32.0 / 64.0
Compatible power pack ELB 1200
Flash duration at max.power,
in s, t0.5
100%: 1/1280
66%: 1/1720
50%: 1/2130
33%: 1/2860
Optimized for HS 100%: 1/2360
66%: 1/3220
50%: 1/4350
33%:1/6060
Flash duration at min.power, in
s, t0.5
100%: 1/1640
66%: 1/1670
50%: 1/2400
33%: 1/2220
Optimized for HS 100%: 1/3400
66%: 1/3120
50%: 1/5080
33%: 1/4850
Best ash duration, in s t0.5 33% Output B
at 4.4 / 140 Ws
1/5050
Optimized for HS 33% Output B
at 4.7 / 172 Ws
1/8850
Color temperature K° max.
power
5500
Color temperature variation +/- 0.03%
LED modelling lamp options On, free, prop, timer, VFC
LED modelling lamp in Watt /
Lumens
50 W, dimmable LED (equivalent to 250 W), 4000 Lumens,
daylight
LED CRI 92
LED runtime 1 and 2 heads up to 80/40 min. (Battery Air) up to 120/60 min (Battery HD)
Flashtube No., plug-in user
replaceable
24084 24085 24089
Glass dome No. 24930 (transparent)
Ventilation Cooling fan with on/off switch for silent video mode
Umbrella tting Centered 7-8 mm tube and tilt head with 7-8 mm umbrella xing
Tilt head adapter for tripods 5/8” standard
Dimensions in cm (LxWxH) max.
/ min.
22.5x14x23.1 / 16.8x14x19 (without glass dome, tilthead
folded)
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Weight in kg (lbs), head with 4m
cable
2.2 (4.85 lbs)
Supplied with 4m cable, ashtube, LED modelling lamp, protective cap,
glass dome
Tolera nces a nd specica tion s confor m to I EC and C E stand ard s. Techn ical d ata sub ject to change
without notice.
BEFORE YOU START
The ELB 1200 and the ELB 1200 heads are portable units, which will be frequently used “on
location”. Please be aware of the danger, or inconvenience, which it may represent to others
for example children.
• Ensure that the power pack is switched OFF.
• Connect the ash cable with the security locking ring to the power pack.
• Adapt the reectors or accessories, which are required for the shooting.
• Only correctly tted ash cable connections are secured against moister and dust.
• Power pack outlets not in use must be protected with the security covers.
• Check all connections again; the cable must be locked with the security ring and then
switch on the unit.
Please read the ELB 1200 power pack manual.
• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting heads.
• Always switch off the unit before connecting accessories and reectors.
• Ambient temperature when the unit is in use: -20° C (-4° F) up to 40° C (104° F).
USER SAFETY INFORMATION
• Because a portable ashhead is frequently used “on location” please be aware of the
danger, or inconvenience, which it may represent to others for example children.
• Keep ash units out of reach of unauthorised persons whenever possible.
• Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, always ask permission before).
• Do not use near ammable / explosive material.
• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting heads.
• Flashtubes and the LED-reector dishes may become very hot during and after use!
• Do not touch the LED; this might cause damages.
• Never touch a ashtube or exchange it before the unit has cooled down and is
disconnected from the battery.
• Do not re ashes from short distances when directed towards a person.
• Minimum distance for persons: 30 cm, for animals 1 – 2 m.
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