Multiblitz PROFILUX ECO 250 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE.
IR receiver/
Slave cell
Output Setting
Radio trigger
channel selection
Beep/Lamp
Ready indicator
Test button
Activates radio trigger
SyncSocket
Display
Output, wireless receiver “active”
and “stand-by” indication
IR receiver /Slave
Cell On-Off
Modeling Lamp
On (prop x)-Off
Power On-Off
Modeling Lamp 100%
On-Off
Power socket/
Fuse box/Spare fuse
Thank you for choosingMULTIBLITZ, we hope youenjoy working with this high quality
product. MULTIBLITZflash units are without exception designedand manufactured
in Germany.
IMPORTANT CARE & MAINTENANCE INFORMATION!
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this product.
Flash-/andhalogen tubes as well as metal parts can become very warm
duringoperation and may cause burns if not handled properly.
Opening the unit could be extremely dangerous! Do not open the unit by yourself!
Service should only be executed by an authorized MULTIBLITZ service location.
Do not obstructthe ventingslots.
Do not place filters, diffusing materials, or any other obstructions directly
onto the flash-/ and halogen tubes.
Do not expose the unit to water, nor spray-/or dripping water.
Do not run the unit with unregulated gasoline-/or diesel generators.
When permanently in use, this unit shouldbe servicedonce a year by an authorized
MULTIBLITZ service location.
The crossed out wheeled bin labelthat can be found on your product indicates
that this product should not be disposed ofvia the normal household waste stream.
To prevent possible harm totheenvironment or human healthplease separate this
product from other waste streams to ensure that it canbe recycled in an environmen-
tally sound manner.
For more details on available collection facilities please contact your
local government officeor the retailer where you purchased
this product.
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Function On-Off indication

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1. FORMATION OF FLASH CAPACITORS
Formation of theflash capacitors is absolutely necessary when,
the unit is put into operation for the first time or
was not in use for more than 3 months.
FormationProcess:
1. Connect the supplied mains cable to a power outlet and power up theunit.
2. Increase the energy output in 15 min. intervals over the five f-stop
range (1.0 - 5.0).
3. Do NOT fire any flashes during the formation process!!!
4. Leave the unit set to full energy (1/1) for about one hour.
Formation of the flash capacitor is completed after one hour and
the unit is ready for use.
2. PUTTING INTO OPERATION
To remove the protection cap unlock the reflector lock on the bottom side of
the unit by pushing it away from the protection cap. Remove the protection
cap by turning it counter-clockwise and taking it out.
Place the supplied halogen tube into the unit, see “7. Changing halogen
and flash tubes”.
The unit is factory-set to 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz AC voltage. Before making
any connection make sure that the mains voltage match the indications on
the type label on the bottom of the unit.
Connect the unit to a wall outlet using the supplied power cable. Now, the
mid decimal point on the unit´s display lights up indicating stand-by mode.
Press the „I-0“ button to power up the unit.
3. SYNCHRONISATION WITH A SYNC CABLE
Plug the supplied sync cable (Code: MASYG) into the unit´s sync terminal and
connect it to your camera. In a multi-flash set-up the sync cable only needs to
be connected to the master-unit, all other slave-units will fire without delay,
triggered by their built-in IR receiver/Slave Cell. Remember to activate the IR
receiver/Slave Cell on each slave-unit.
4. OPTICAL SYNCHRONISATION
The unit may be fired using an Infrared Remote Trigger (Code: MUSEN,
sold separately). Attach the IR remote trigger to your camera’s flash shoe.
The flash unit’s IR receiver/Slave Cell must be activated by pressing the
corresponding button. The unit will fire synchronously with the camera when
it is being triggered. In a multi-flash set-up, the IR receiver/Slave Cell must
be activated on each unit.
5. SYNCHRONISATION WITH A RADIO TRIGGER
The unit/s may be fired using a radio trigger (Code: MURAS T, sold separately).
The radio trigger (transmitter) has to be attached to the camera´s flash shoe,
when the camera is triggered the unit/s will fire synchronously. For detailed
information on the MURAS T radio trigger please refer to the corresponding
user manual.
Selecting the receiving channel:
The unit is equipped with a 16-channel wireless receiver. Transmitter
(MURAS T) and receiver must be set to the same channel. The receiver can
be activated and set to the desired receiving channel with the following key
sequences:
- Press and hold the “TEST” button for approx. 3 sec. (the unit might emit
a beep depending on the selected flash monitor setting: “beep” or “lamp
ready”), the unit fires once and the symbol for the channel selection “CH”
appears on the display, now let go of the button.
- After approx. 2 sec. the unit emits a beep and the symbol on the display
changes from „CH” to „--“, meaning that the receiver is not activated and
no channel is selected (factory setting).
- The desired receiving channel can now be set by turning the output control,
e.g. to “12“ (channel 12). Confirm the selection of the channel by pressing
the “Test“ button, the previously selected output reappears on the display.
- The wireless receiver is now active and acts on the selected channel, the
blinking of the second decimal point on the unit´s display indicates the
activity of the receiver.
Changing the receiving channel:
- Press and hold the “TEST” button for approx. 3 sec. (the unit might emit
a beep depending on the selected flash monitor setting: “beep” or “lamp
ready”), the unit fires once and the symbol for the channel selection “CH”
appears on the display, now let go of the button.
- After approx. 2 sec. the unit emits a beep and the symbol on the display
changes from „CH” to the previously selected channel, e.g. to “07“
(channel 7). The desired receiving channel can now be set by turning the
output control, e.g. to “15“ (channel 15). Confirm the selection of the
channel by pressing the “TEST“ button, the previously selected output
reappears on the display.
- The wireless receiver is now active and acts on the selected channel, the
blinking of the second decimal point on the unit´s display indicates the
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6. CHANGING LIGHT SHAPERS
All Multiblitz light shapers have a bayonet mount and can be locked in the units´
bayonet. Unlock the reflector lock on the bottom side of the unit by pushing it
towards the control panel, insert the desired light shaper in the mount, and turn
clockwise to lock. To remove a light shaper, proceed in the reverse order. Use
umbrellas exclusively with the PLUSCH umbrella reflector, which includes the
umbrella holder.
7. CHANGING THE HALOGEN- AND FLASH TUBES
Switch off the unit by pressing and holding the „I-0“ button while firing a flash by
pressing the „TEST“ button, then let go of the „I-0“ button. Pull the mains cable.
Should the unit fail to fire, wait for at least 45 minutes to make sure that the capacitor
is fully discharged and the flash tube can be touched without any risk. Remove the
light shaper from the unit (see “6. Changing light shapers“). Gently push the halogen
tube inwards, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out of its socket. Put in the new
halogen tube and secure it by turning it clockwise (Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions). Pull out the flash tube by gripping it by its glass. (Watch out for hot
parts and be sure not to touch the electrodes!) Carefully insert the new tube.
The firing clamp should embrace the glass and be in contact with the triggering wire.
8. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The unit is equipped with a temperature control which switches off the flash-
and the halogen light as soon as the units’ inside temperature rises over approx.
50° C. When the unit has cooled-off, all functions are being switched on auto-
matically by the temperature control, again. However, temperatures of over 50° C
are only being reached under extreme circumstances like direct, long-term
solar radiation together with an extremely high flash count and very brief flash
repetitions. The unit will not overheat when used in a usual studio set-up.
9. FUSES
To change fuses, switch the unit off and pull the power plug. Fuse box: Push the
fuse box out towards the front with the aid of small screwdriver placed behind
the upper part of the box. The fuse is located at the rear, a spare fuse at the front
of the box. Always replace the blown fuse by one with an identical rating:
110 - 130 V = T 4 A
Why does the unit not fire when I try to sync it to my camera using a sync lead?
Check if the sync lead is properly connected to the sync socket of the Profilux Eco and to your
camera.
Why does the unit not fire when I try to sync it to my camera using the RS 2 radio trigger?
Check if a receiving channel of the wireless receiver is active, see page 7 point 5 and if the
RS 2 trigger is properlyconnected to your camera.
Why does the unit not fire when I try to sync it to my camera using the MUSEN infrared trigger?
Check if the“IR/Slave Cell On-Off” button is switched on, see page 7 point 4 and if the
infrared trigger is properly connected to your camera.
Why does the housing above the control panel heatsup a bit during stand-by?
The top side of theunit is where the powersupply sits. Determined by the system it gets warm
to the touch during stand-by mode.
Why does the unit sometimes fire when I turn down the output control to often
in a short period of time?
The unit has to dissipate excess energy every time the output control is being turned down.
Why can I not focus my COMSCH umbrella reflector when using it with a ProfiluxEco unit?
The housing size of the ProfiluxEco units differfrom older Multiblitz units. Use thenew
PLUSCH umbrella reflector with theProfilux Eco.
CanI run my Profilux Eco unit/s on a Multiblitz PROPAC 1 or PROPAC 2 battery pack?
No, the ProfiluxEcomust notbe run ona PROPAC 1 or PROPAC 2 battery pack.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Toleranzen der technischen Daten für Meßwerte und Bauelemente nach DIN-und IEC Norm. Technische Änderungen vorbehalten.
PROFILUX ECO 250 500
+FLASH POWER, Ws: 250 500
+POWER SUPPLY, V: 220 - 240 220 - 240
+GUIDE NUMBER, 2 m, ISO 100, Reflector FILNOS/50°: 48.8 73.5
+F-STOP, 2 m, ISO 100, Reflector FILNOS/50°: 22.3 32.4
+CONTROL RANGE, F-stops (adjustable in 1/10 power increments): 5 5
+RECYCLING TIME, sec: P 1/16= 0.1, P1/1 = 0.9 P 1/16 = 0.5, P 1/1 = 1.7
+FLASH DURATION T 0.5, sec:P 1/16=1/519, P 1/1=1/995 P 1/16=1/301, P 1/1=1/757
+HALOGEN MODELLING LIGHT, W/ socket / code: 150 / B 15d / LUHAL2 205 / B15d / LUHAL3
+WEIGHT,kg 1.6 1.8
+COLOUR TEMPERATURE (atmax. output),°K: 5500 +/- 150°
+SYNC SOCKET,V: < 5
+FLASH VOLTAGE STABILITY: +/- 0.5 %
+FLASH TUBE, UV absorbing, code: COMROW 4 / COMROR 4
+FLASH TRIGGERING: SLAVE CELL, SYNC CABLE, OPEN FLASH BUTTON (TEST),
ARFNI -RED, RADIO (WITH RS 2 RADIO TRIGGER)
+CONNECTED LOAD:230 V / 4A / 0.92 kVA
+ELECTRIC SAFETY: DIN IEC 491, VDE 0882
+DIMENSIONS: 326 X 124 X 190 mm

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FLASHTUBE CABLE
UNIT
1 x flash tube
Code: COMROW 4
1 x power cable, 5 m
Code: VANET
1 x sync lead
Code: MASYG
1 x PROFILUX ECO 250/500
with protection cap PLUSKAP
Code: LUXSTU 2/5
1 x halogen tube 205 W
Profilux Eco 500
Code: LUHAL 3
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
LUXSTU 2/5
HALOGEN TUBE
1 x halogen tube 150 W
Profilux Eco 250
Code: LUHAL 2
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