GENI FL-1800 User manual

FL-1800 GOLDEN STROBE
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A high-powered,2000w strobe light with manual and remote control,
Golden Strobe FL-1800 features controllable flash speed,
quiet operation ,lasting value.

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Appendix
FL-1800 Golden Strobe Up Panel
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Description
A high-powered, 2000W strobe light with manual and remote
control, Golden Strobe FL-1800 features controllable flash
speed, quiet operation, lasting value.
Features
Manual or remote (analog) control
Attractive, heat dissipating case
Precision engineering, components
Long-life strobe tube
Warning!
This product involves electric
voltage, chemicals, glass, etc.
Observe safety precautions.
!Disconnect mains power supply before removing glass
plate or servicing.
!Let unit cool before handling. Keep away from liquids
and flammables.
!Do not mount on flammable surface. Keep distance of
30 cm to illuminated surface.
!Keep distance of one meter between this product and
other electrical products.
!Do not look directly at lamp flash. Avoid direct skin
exposure.
!Strobe tubes contain poisonous chemicals. Discard
used strobe tubes appropriately. Keep out of reach of
children and animals.
!This appliance must be earthed (grounded). Secure
front glass plate before connecting to mains power
supply.
!Keep air vents clear to avoid overheating.
!Product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer
servicing to qualified technicians only.
!
Inspection
Every Golden Strobe (FL-1800) is thoroughly tested at the
factory and shipped in perfect condition. Please notify your
dealer immediately if damage occurred during shipping.
Setting up
Golden Strobe (FL-1800) is shipped complete, ready to use.
The bracket is installed before shipping. Simply use a 20 kg
rated or stronger C clamp to attach the bracket to firm trussing.
Manual Control Operation
1. Plug strobe power cord into appropriate mains power supply.
2. Turn the flash speed dial (See Appendix. A) on upside of unit
back to adjust the flash speed.
(There is a small, white adjustment knob on the unit. This SVR
can be adjusted with a screwdriver. Note, however, that this
SVR is adjusted to the optimal position at the factory. Do not
adjust this SVR.)
Remote Control Operation
For best results, use Geni FL-01C or FL-34C controllers. Abide
by controller user manual specifications regarding the number
of strobes that can be linked to one controller.
!Plug one end of a mono (not stereo) microphone signal
cable with standard 1/4-inch mono microphone jacks (See
Appendix.B) into the Signal Input connector on upside of
unit. Plug the other end of the cable into the signal output
socket on the controller.
!If desired, connect another strobe: Plug one end of another
signal cable into the Signal Output socket (See
Appendix.C) on the upside of the first strobe; Plug the
other end of the signal cable to the Signal Input
socket on the upside of the second strobe. Follow the
same procedure to link more strobes, if desired.
!Set all strobe manual control knobs to the Off (no flash)
position.
!Refer to your strobe controller user manual for operating
instructions. Plug strobe and controller mains power cords
into proper electric power supply.
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FL-1800 Golden Strobe Product User Guide
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Inspection...............................................................
Settina up................................................................
Manual Control Operation.........................................
Trouble shootina.......................................................
Product Specifications..............................................
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Troubleshooting
Golden Strobe (FL-1800) are designed for years of trouble-
free use. However, incorrect voltage, power surges, or other
mishaps cause problems. The following points are made for
non-technical users. Always refer servicing to qualified
technicians.
Problem: The strobe doesn't flash on manual control.
Action:
!Check power connections. Plug the mains power cord into
proper power supply socket.
!Press circuit reset. Retry strobe flash under manual
control.
!Listen. Is there a tick, tick sound? If so, lamp may be
broken. If not, an electronic component (triac) may need
replacing. Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
Problem: The strobe doesn't flash on remote control.
Action:
!Disconnect remote control cable. Test strobe under
manual control. Follow instructions above.
!If strobe flashes in manual control but not under remote
control, replace the remote control cable. Use a cable that
has worked properly with other strobes.
If strobe still doesn't flash under remote control, check to
see if other strobes operate properly with this controller.
Refer servicing of strobe and controller to a qualified
technician.
NOTE: Strobe tubes should be replaced by qualified
technicians only.
Product Specifications
Name: Golden Strobe
Model: FL-1800
Voltage: 230V/50Hz
Power: 2700W
Fuse: NFB 16A
Lamp: ST2000
Dimensions: 460x125x220mm (WxDxH)
Weight: 3 Kg
Remote Trigger: 12VDC positive pulse
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