Photogenic PowerLight series User manual

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Digital, Radio-Sync
POWERLIGHT!
Operator’s Manual
PowerLight!PLR300DR
PowerLight!PLR1250DR
PowerLight!PLR2500DR
PowerLight!PLRX1250DR
PowerLight!PLRX2500DR
&
Remote Control Accessories

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OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MONOLIGHTS
PowerLight!PLR300DR
PowerLight!PLR1250DR
PowerLight!PLR2500DR
PowerLight!PLRX1250DR
PowerLight!PLRX2500DR
OPERATOR MANUAL FOR ACCESSORIES
PLCPTR-2 Computer Control System.
PLDIR-2 Side display & IR receiver.
PLIRC-1 Hand held remote control.
Thank you for selecting the Photogenic Professional PowerLight Digital,
Radio-Sync series. The PL2 series incorporates the newest electronic
components providing improved lighting control, power setting
repeatability and expanded functions. These products are built for the
demanding operational needs of the professional photographer and it is
our expectation that your PowerLight and PowerLight accessories will
provide you with years of dependable service. With this new Radio-
Sync series, optional accessories include: radio-sync, remote power
displays, manual and infrared remote control and computer software to
control and save your power and modeling power settings.
INTRODUCTION
The PowerLights are a self-contained light unit and power supply. They
have a professional plug-in flashtube, a 250 watt adjustable quartz
modeling light, and bare bulb capability, both vertically and horizontally.
The PowerLights are fitted with Photogenic’s unique quick-change"
system for holding accessories made by Photogenic Professional
Lighting.
Before using your new PowerLight for the first time, please read this
manual carefully and acquaint yourself with the controls and features. In
this way, you can quickly get the greatest benefit from your new unit and
maintain an efficient and safe operation.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Despite the measures that have been taken to make electronic flash equipment safe, it
must be recognized that high voltages and high temperatures do exist within the power
supply / lighting unit. Certain precautions must be observed in handling the unit.
Contact with internal high voltage may result in severe injury or death.
1. Before installing or removing the flashtube and modeling lamp, be sure this
appliance is turned off, cooled and unplugged from AC power source.
2. Do not touch the glass tubes with bare hands, as normal body oils will shorten the
bulb’s life. Always use a clean cloth or wear gloves to protect your hand from glass
breakage and heat.
3. Do not defeat the purpose to the three-wire line cord by disconnecting the ground.
Connect to properly functioning and grounded 3-pin receptacles only. If you are
using an extension cord, be sure the cord has an equivalent or greater rating and has
a ground.
4. Do not insert a screwdriver or other metal objects into the flashtube socket area or
vents. Contact with high voltage may result.
5. Do not operate this appliance with a frayed or damaged line cord. When replacing
or using the unit with an extension cable, be sure the cable has an equivalent or
greater rating and is a properly connected 3-wire grounded cable.
6. Do not attempt to use this appliance if it has been dropped or damaged, until a
qualified service person has serviced it.
7. Do not operate the unit with a damaged or broken flashtube or modeling lamp. Do
not use flashtubes with broken, cracked or missing glass envelopes. To prevent
damage always use Photogenic specified replacements for the flashtubes and
modeling lamps.
8. Perform no internal service work on this unit. Refer all such service to a qualified
service person or return to the factory. This will provide you safety and
continuation of your warranty.
9. Do not operate when water is present and from extreme temperature shifts. If the
unit is stored in hot or below freezing temperatures, allow at least one hour at room
temperatures before using.
PREPARATION AND BASICS
Unpacking and Setup:
Unpack all units carefully to remove all parts from the carton(s). Do not discard or
destroy the packing material until the equipment has been inspected, assembled, and all
parts accounted for.
After unpacking, all parts should be examined for any damage, which may have been
caused by rough handling during shipment. If any damage is detected, contact the
delivering carrier at once. Claim for damage should be made to the delivering carrier
before destroying packing cartons.
To set up the unit, first mount and secure it on a suitable stand. The PowerLight stand
adapter allows the unit to be mounted on a stand with a 3/8” to 5/8” post. Be sure to use
a stand that is stable and will not tip easily.

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The unit is shipped with the modeling lamp and flashtube not installed. While installing
the modeling lamp and flashtube (with glove or clean cloth to protect the hand) be sure
they are properly inserted and tight to avoid arcing and failure of the socket contacts
during operation. Do not touch the glass tubes with bare hands, as normal body oils will
shorten the bulb’s life. Always use a clean cloth or wear gloves to protect your hand
from glass breakage and heat.
The 7 _ inch reflector is attached by the “quick-change” mechanism. Three tabs on the
unit grip the ring on the reflector. Finger levers located on the top of the unit control two
of these tabs. To mount the reflector, squeeze the finger levers towards each other and
tilt the reflector past the stationary top-tab, then past the two tabs that are controlled with
the levers. Release the finger levers and make sure all three tabs are securing the
reflector (see illustration below.) All PowerLight accessory reflectors and soft boxes are
designed for use with this “quick-change” system or onto this 7 _ inch reflector.
Squeeze levers to mount
reflector in locked position.
Punch out hole for Professional plug-in
umbrella rod. flashtube.
With power switch OFF, attach the line cord to the power-input connector,
located on the bottom of the PowerLight, and connect it to a grounded wall
outlet. Turn the power switch ON. The READY light will light when the unit
has charged to the power level set by the FLASH power control.

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CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION:
Power Input:
The power required to operate the PowerLight PLR300DR, PLR1250DR or PLR2500DR
is 105 to 125 volts AC, 60 Hz, 10 Amp. The power cord has a 125V, 10 Amp. rating.
The PowerLight Export models (PLRX1250DR and PLRX2500DR) are rated 230 volts
AC, 50 Hz, 10 Amp and have a 230V power cord with a German/European plug.
Replacement cords or extension cords rated for less amperage may overheat and should
not be used with PowerLights.
Circuit Protection:
Circuit protection automatically protects this appliance from excessive damage due to
circuit or component failure. Operation exceeding the rated cycle of the appliance may
cause the fuse to open. [Always replace fuse with same rating of fuse.] An additional
thermal protector is located inside the PowerLight and may open, if the rated duty cycle
is exceeded. A cooling off period of 3 to 5 minutes is required to reset the thermal fuse.
To replace a blown fuse (power cord must be disconnected), simply unscrew the fuse
holder cap (bottom of unit) and replace the exposed fuse with a new fuse. If fuses
continue to blow, contact your dealer or qualified service person. (See specification
section for fuse replacements)
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Flash Power:
When the power is turned on the red ws LED is illuminated. You adjust the PowerLight
Flash power settings by pressing the 1/2 or 1/10 f-stops UP/DOWN arrow buttons. The
watt second settings will be displayed. (If the adjust button is pressed again the modeling
circuit and yellow LED will be turned on.)
Ready Light:
The PLR300DR, PLR500DR (PLRX500DR) and PLR2500DR (PLRX2500DR)
PowerLights are fully charged when the READY lamp is on. Lowest power (3.8, 16, 32
ws) setting charge time is a maximum of .5, .5, .8 seconds and at full power charge (125,
500, 1000 ws) time is a maximum of 1.5, 1.5, 3 seconds, respectively, per model. The
unit may be flashed before fully charged. When adjusting flash power settings downward
the units will bleed stored power until the lowered power setting is reached, the ready
light will then be re-illuminated.
Modeling Light: The modeling light has three modes of operation:
1. MANUAL [press the MANUAL/ADJUST button to turn the MODEL yellow LED
on] adjusts the modeling lamp intensity using the 1/2 or 1/10 f-stops UP/DOWN arrow
buttons. Pressing the MANUAL/ADJUST button a second time will change the mode to
flash adjustment and is indicated by the illuminated red LED
2. TRACK mode (Proportional modeling) causes the modeling lamp intensity to track
the FLASH setting. The modeling lamp may be re-set to full intensity at any FLASH
value, by simply pressing the TRACK/SET button a second time, with the FLASH
already set to desired watt-seconds. This setting is retained when the user returns from
another mode. [Tracking is limited to 6 f-stops.] A common mistake is to set the tracking
at the lowest f-stop, which always gives full brightness.
3. FULL ON/OFF is exactly what it says. Press the FULL ON/OFF button to turn the
modeling lamp OFF (LED off) or FULL ON (LED on).
Note: All current mode settings are retained, even after the power is turned off.
All mode settings are retained, even after the power has been turned off.
Test Function:
The TEST button is pressed to fire the flashtube for test purposes.
Flash Indication:
The PowerLight indicates the flash has fired properly. The flash indication feature will
dim the modeling light to its lowest setting, then intensify slowly to full brightness or to
its original state. This will occur after each flash, even though the modeling light may be
off. This feature is turned ON (LED on) or OFF (LED off) with the FLASH
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Synchronization and Triggering:
Triggering is accomplished by using a built-in PocketWizard!radio receiver, built-in
photoslave or a trigger cable from the power supply to the camera shutter contacts of ”X”
or “zero” delay. Other units in the system are then triggered by photoslave operation.
[All radio-sync PLR units can be triggered with the PocketWizard!PLUS transmitter.]
It is best to connect the fill light directly to the camera since it will be positioned furthest
back in the studio and will usually provide sufficient illumination to trigger the other
units. It is suggested that all walls and ceiling be painted either in white or light neutral
colors for most reliable photoslave operation.
After the trigger cord is properly connected, check the synchronization with a film
camera. Adjust the lighting unit to same height as the camera lens and face the lights into
the lens. The lens aperture should be open to its fullest extent and set on “X” or “zero”
delay. Remove the camera back. It is best to perform this test with the modeling lamps
turned off.
While looking at the lens through the back of a film camera, operate the shutter. A few
sheets of white paper in front of the lens will cut down the brilliance of the flash and aid
in making the observation. The flash of the light should then appear as a circle the same
size as the aperture. If the circle is flattened on the sides, or if no light appears through
the lens, the shutter is not synchronized. If the shutter appears not to be synchronized, a
reputable camera repair shop should check the shutter contacts.
The sync polarity is Positive on center pin of cable connectors (Photogenic part PLTC,
and defined in ISO 518.)
Sync voltage is 12 vdc (Spec. = less than 24 vdc per ISO 10330:1992E, and greater than
9 vdc for Wein photo slave at 10 microampere drain.) Internal 240 ohm discharge limit,
with 68 k ohms continuous limit.
Sync signal = negative pulse, 10 microseconds or longer, from sync voltage to
1.6 vdc or less (per ISO 518.)
PocketWizard!use: The PowerLight built-in receiver is actually 16 channel useable.
The PLUS transmitter is 4 channel. The PowerLight built-in sync radio receiver will
hunt for a signal for 30 seconds after power is applied. If a minimum of four consecutive
triggers are seen during that time period, the receiver will assume that channel. If no
signal is seen, the receiver will operate on whatever channel it was set to before power
was removed. So, turn on the Plus Transmitter and set the channel to 1, 2, 3 or 4. Make
sure the local/both/remote switch is set to either both or remote. Hold the Test button (on
Plus Transmitter) down and turn the PowerLight ON. Continue to hold the transmitter
Test button down for 6 seconds. This should be sufficient time to teach the PowerLight
receiver. When you press the Plus Transmitter Test button subsequently, the PowerLight
will flash. Check transmitter instructions for proper connection to camera and other
details. To prevent the PowerLight photoslave from triggering the flash, you must
insert a SYNC plug (or _” diameter dowel rod) into the _” sync jack.

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OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
PowerLight Radio-Sync PLR500DR & PLRX1250DR
Flashing Rate:
The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A
quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous
rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts. The
maximum recommended rate of flashing would depend upon the power level being used
and the amount of operation time. Use the following chart to serve as a guide for the
maximum rate to use in your situation.
Power Level
Operating
Sec. Between
Number of
Time
Flashes.
Flashes
Full
Continuous
8.3
Continuous
11 Minutes
6
116
4 Minutes
4
60
1/2
Continuous
4
Continuous
4 Minutes
2
124
1.4 Minutes
1
85
1/4
Continuous
2
Continuous
Exposure Information:
The following charts give the BCPS output for various umbrellas and reflectors.
Coverage angle is given in degrees.
Umbrella
32 inch
45 inch
60 inch
Coverage
120 degree
120 degree
120 degree
Full Power
5500
5583
5583
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2750
2792
2792
_
1375
1396
1396
1/8
688
698
698
1/16
344
349
349
1/32
172
174
174
Reflector
PL7R
PL14R
PL16R
PL18RWD
PL24R
Diameter
None
7 _”
14”
16”
18”
24”
Coverage
360°
35°
40°
60°
126°
145°
Full Power
2333
25000
17500
23333
3570
4200
_
1167
12500
8750
11667
1785
2100
_
583
6250
4375
5833
892
1050
1/8
292
3125
2188
2916
446
525
1/16
146
1562
1094
1458
223
262
1/32
73
781
547
729
112
131
GN@ASA100/10’
110
365
305
350
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150

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SPECIFICATIONS
PLR300DR, PLR1250DR & PLRX1250DR
General:
Flash Power PLR/X1250DR.................16 to 500 watt-sec., 6 f-stops
Flash Power PLR300DR.......................4 to 125 watt-sec., 6 f-stops
Flash Duration PLR/X1250DR.............1/1300 second at Full
1/640 second at 1/32
Recycling time.......................................0.5 to 1.5 seconds
Power Control........................................Full to 1/32 range.
(6 f-stops)
0.1 f-stop resolution.
Digital Display Accessory
Modeling Light Power ..........................250 Watt Quartz, ESS
Modeling Light Control ........................Full to 1/32 range.
0.1 f-stop resolution.
Line voltage regulated.
Triggering .............................................Built in Photoslave.
Push to Test button.
Sync Jack. (12 volt)
Built-in Radio-Sync.
Main Supply PLR300/1250DR ............105-125 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 amp.
Main Supply PLRX1250DR ................130 VAC, 50 Hz, 10 amp.
Consumption ........................................0.2 amps idling,
5 amps charge (30A peak).
Voltage Stabilization ............................Plus or minus 0.05 f-stop.
Fuse, external PLR300/1250DR...........16A, SLO-BLO, 3AG type
Fuse, external PLRX1250DR................8A, SLO-BLO, 5 X 20mm.
Packaging .............................................Extruded Aluminum case.
Weight PLR300DR...............................5 pounds
Weight PLR1250DR.............................5 pounds, 8 ounces.
Weight PLRX1250DR..........................6 pounds.
Dimensions PLR300/1250DR (case)....4.5” x 4.5” x 6.75”
Dimensions PLXR1250DR (case)........4.5” x 4.5” x 8.75”
Flashtubes and Modeling Lamps:
Flashtube ..............................................Plug-in style, use only
Photogenic’s Standard C4-15
or C4-15C, C4-15D or C4-15F.
Modeling Lamp ....................................250-Watt Quartz Halogen, ESS.
150-Watt Quartz Halogen, ESP.
100-Watt Quartz Halogen, ESR.

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OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
PLR2500DR & PLRX2500DR
Flashing Rate:
The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A
quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous
rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts. The
maximum recommended rate of flashing would depend upon the power level being used
and the amount of operation time. Use the following chart to serve as a guide for the
maximum rate to use in your situation.
Power Level
Operating
Sec. Between
Number of
Time
Flashes.
Flashes
Full
Continuous
17
Continuous
7 Minutes
10
40
2.5 Minutes
6
25
1/2
Continuous
8.3
Continuous
4 Minutes
4
60
1.4 Minutes
2
43
1/4
Continuous
4
Continuous
Exposure Information:
The following charts give the BCPS output for various umbrellas and reflectors.
Coverage angle is given in degrees.
Umbrella
32 inch
45 inch
60 inch
Coverage
120 degree
120 degree
120 degree
Full Power
11000
11166
11166
_
5500
5583
5583
_
2750
2792
2792
1/8
1375
1396
1396
1/16
688
698
698
1/32
344
349
349
Reflector
PL7R
PL14R
PL16R
PL18RWD
PL24R
Diameter
None
7 _”
14”
16”
18”
24”
Coverage
360°
35°
40°
60°
126°
145°
Full Power
4666
50000
35000
46666
7140
8400
_
2333
25000
17500
23333
3570
4200
_
1167
12500
8750
11667
1785
2100
1/8
583
6250
4375
5833
892
1050
1/16
292
3125
2188
2916
446
525
1/32
146
1562
1094
1458
223
262
GN@ASA100/10’
160
515
430
495
194
210

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SPECIFICATIONS
PLR2500DR & PLRX2500DR
General:
Flash Power ..........................................32 to 1000 watt-sec., 6 f-stops
Flash Duration ......................................1/770 second at Full
1/345 second at 1/32
Recycling time.......................................0.8 to 3 seconds
Power Control........................................Full to 1/32 range.
(6 f-stops)
0.1 f-stop resolution.
Digital Display Accessory
Modeling Light Power ..........................250 Watt Quartz, ESS
Modeling Light Control ........................Full to 1/32 range.
0.1 f-stop resolution.
Line voltage regulated.
Triggering .............................................Built in Photoslave.
Push to Test button.
Sync Jack. (12 volt)
Built-in Radio-Sync.
Main Supply PLR2500DR ...................105-125 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 amp.
Main Supply PLRX2500DR ................130 VAC, 50 Hz, 10 amp.
Consumption ........................................0.2 amps idling,
5 amps charge (30A peak).
Voltage Stabilization ............................Plus or minus 0.05 f-stop.
Fuse, external PLR2500DR..................16A, SLO-BLO, 3AG type
Fuse, external PLRX2500DR................8A, SLO-BLO, 5 X 20mm.
Packaging .............................................Extruded Aluminum case.
Weight PLR2500DR.............................7 pounds.
Weight PLRX2500DR..........................8 pounds.
Dimensions PLR2500DR (case)...........4.5” x 4.5” x 8.75”
Dimensions PLXR2500DR (case)........4.5” x 4.5” x 10.75”
Flashtubes and Modeling Lamps:
Flashtube ..............................................Plug-in style, use only
Photogenic’s Standard C4-19
or C4-19C, C4-19D or C4-19F.
Modeling Lamp ....................................250-Watt Quartz Halogen, ESS.
150-Watt Quartz Halogen, ESP.
100-Watt Quartz Halogen, ESR.

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ADVANCED POWERLIGHT FEATURES.
PLR300DR, PLR1250DR, PLRX1250DR, PLR2500DR and
PLRX2500DR
Automatic Dump Flash
This feature will automatically flash the unit when the FLASH setting is lowered;
otherwise, the internally stored power is discharged through a resistor, before the unit is
READY. Flash Dump is faster. This feature can be turned on or off, by the user.
Turn FLASH DUMP on: Turn PowerLight AC power off. With unit power off, press and
hold the FULL ON/OFF button. While holding the FULL ON/OFF button, turn the unit
power on and wait until the FULL ON/OFF LED blinks. Next, release the FULL
ON/OFF button and the FULL ON/OFF LED will go off.
Turn FLASH DUMP off: Turn PowerLight AC power off. With unit power off, press
and hold the ADJUST button. While holding the ADJUST button, turn the unit power on
and wait until the ADJUST LED blinks. Next, release the ADJUST button and the
ADJUST LED will go off.
Also, each time the AC line power is disconnected or switched off, the flashtube will
flash. This removes most of the flash capacitor charge to prolong the life of the unit and
is a much safer condition for storage, transporting, and replacement of flash tube or
modeling lamp. This is a feature, over which the user has no control.
Unit Number Assignment
This feature allows the user to assign a UNIT NUMBER (1 to 9) to each DR type
PowerLight in the studio. The UNIT NUMBER is necessary when INFRARED remote
control is used (see accessories.) To assign a UNIT NUMBER: Turn PowerLight AC
power off. With unit power off, press and hold the 1/2 UP arrow button. While holding
the 1/2 UP arrow button, turn the unit power on. Digital display should be “un #”, where
# means some number 1 to 9. Next, release the 1/2 f-stop UP arrow button. Change the
UNIT number using the 1/10 UP/DOWN arrow buttons. Close the assignment feature
and save the UNIT number by pressing the 1/2 UP arrow button.
Advanced PowerLight series Accessories.
Software
Phone
Cable
Adapter
Infrared
Transmitter
AC Power
Adapter
PLCPTR-2

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PLDIR-2 Remote digital display and Infrared receiver.
(Must be used with PLIRC controller)
The PLDIR-2 is a digital display to enhance visibility and to receive infrared signals to
control the functions of the PowerLights. It displays Flash power, Modeling lamp power
and unit number. It has a green READY indicator and a BI-color indicator for Flash or
Model. Behind a small window is an infrared receiver. Resolution is 0.1 f-stop.
The PLDIR-2 may be mounted to the umbrella bracket under the housing of the
PowerLight, on rotating mount, or on an extension cable, for better viewing and infrared
control.
PLIRC-1 Infrared remote controller.
(Must be used with PLDIR-1 receivers)
Similar to TV, VCR, DTV universal remote controllers, the PLIRC-1 can control up to
nine (9) PowerLights with individual settings. If several PowerLights are used with
identical settings the same unit number can be assigned to them. This will expand the
total number of lights that can be controlled with the PLIRC-1. All panel button controls
are available, plus STANDBY.
All PowerLights must have PLDIR-1 infrared receivers and have their unique unit
numbers assigned. PowerLights may have identical unit number numbers, if they are to
be operated exactly the same, under all studio arrangements.
Select a Unit Number on one of the top ten buttons, then control the PowerLight with the
lower buttons, observing the PowerLight digital display for the changes.
The All button, under Unit Number, transmits the changes to all active PowerLights. This
enables the photographer to raise or lower flash or model levels on all the units, without
the laborious task of changing them all, individually.
Standby lets the photographer put all the PowerLights into a standby state to stop public
photographers from slaving the units at a wedding, or some studio units can be put in
standby when not required for a shot. The infrared control can easily reach to units on
12-foot stands (it has been tested to 100 feet, indoors.)
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PLCPTR-2 Studio Controller & Software for IBM compatibles.
(Must be used with PLDIR-2 receivers.)
Along with infrared transmitter hardware and an IBM compatible computer, (using
Windows 95, 98, 2000 or XP), the software is used by the photographer to specify the
PowerLight settings for up to nine units with independent settings and save a studio
setting or pose file. An unlimited number of pose files may be saved. All PowerLights
must have PLDIR-2 infrared receivers.
PLX-5 Five foot extension cable with adapter for PLDIR-1 display.
PLX-10 Ten foot extension cable with adapter for PLDIR-1 display.
PLX-15 Fifteen foot extension cable with adapter for PLDIR-1 display.
POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES
REFLECTORS:
PL06-R 7 _” Standard high grain reflector. 35 degree coverage.
AE65 14” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting.
60 degree coverage.
AE66 16” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting.
60 degree coverage.
AE58-16 16” 2-panel clamp-fit barndoor & diffuser.
AE58-16BDS 16” 4-panel barndoor and diffuser.
AE67 20” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting.
65 degree coverage.
AE58-20 20” 2-panel clamp-fit barndoor & diffuser
AE79 24” Parabolic for soft illumination and flood lighting.
100 degree coverage.
AE58-24 24” 2-panel barndoor kit.
A10166 Shallow Background reflector rotates to control light for high key & back
lighting.
A10166A Veil Slotted Background reflector for veil and burst-lighting effects.
A10157 Deep Conical Background reflector.
A10172 Gel & Diffuser holder for Deep background reflector.
PL47-MF Accessory mounting frame for 7 _” reflector.
PL47-BDS 4-panel barndoor, frame and diffuser kit for PL06-R.
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AG47 3” & 5” snoot kit with diffuser and mounting frame.
Snoots also available separately.
AG47-GS Fine & coarse grids with diffuser and mounting frame.
Grids also available separately
PL06-CW Counter weight for PowerLights. Used with soft boxes, umbrellas and
large reflectors.
PL06-HA Tilting handle for PowerLights. Makes an adjustment easier for light
direction.
UMBRELLAS:
EC32BC 32” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer
umbrella.
EC45BC 45” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer
umbrella.
EC60BC 60” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer
umbrella.
EC32S 32” Silver satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer
umbrella.
EC45S 45” Silver satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer
umbrella.
EC60S 60” Silver satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer
umbrella.
SOFTBOXES:
SB12x36 12”x36” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black blocking
outer and Quick-Change bracket.
SB24x32 24” x 32” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black
blocking outer and Quick-Change bracket.
SB36x48 36”x 48” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black blocking
outer and Quick-Change bracket.
SB48x72 48”x 72” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black
blocking outer and Quick-Change bracket.
SB22 22”x22” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black blocking
outer and Quick-Change bracket.
SB36 36”x36” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black blocking
outer and Quick-Change bracket.
OB48 48” Octagon - ” Satin white front panel, silver inner panels with black
blocking outer and Quick-Change bracket.

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General Trouble Shooting
COMMON PROBLEMS AND CAUSES
Unit does not charge. Probable causes:
1. Fuse blown. (Unplug and discharge the unit-Replace fuse.)
2. No line power to unit. (Check line cord and outlet.)
3. Unit is on, but will not charge. (Safety thermal detector activated by heavy use,
beyond specified Flashing Rates on page 9.)
4. Unit completely off, but is connected to power and is turned on. (Safety
thermal switch activated by internal discharge. Decreasing flash power setting
repeatedly with the down arrow key or placing the unit into STANDBY with
the remote control repeatedly causes the flash power to discharge through an
internal power resistor. If the resistor over-heats, a thermal switch will open
and cut off line power to the unit. After a 3-minute cool-off period, the power
will return. This is a unit-protecting feature and can be caused by user actions
or circuit failure.)
Modeling light does not turn on. Probable causes:
1. Lamp turned off. (Press FULL ON/OFF button until LED lights.)
2. Lamp burned out. (Inspect and replace, when cool. See SERVICE section of
this manual)
Light flashes by itself without apparent reason. Probable causes:
1. Defective trigger cord, or trigger cord incorrectly polarized.
2. Bright light falling on photoslave.
3. Poor connection in line cord.
4. Reverse connection on trigger cord connection at camera.
5. Some radio slaves will cause interference-consult slave manufacturer.
Trigger cord will not flash unit, but charge indicator shows that the system has charged.
Probable causes:
1. Defective trigger cord.
2. Defective flashtube. Turn unit off. Wait until cool, then replace flashtube.
(See SERVICE section of this manual)
Defective flashtube. Turn unit OFF. Wait until cool, and then replace flashtube. (See
SERVICE section of this manual)
Infrared not working. Probable causes:
1. Check for receiver model number to insure PLDIR-2 is being used and has
been plugged into the PowerLight properly.
2. Turn unit power OFF and then back ON. The electronic startup sequence must
detect the receiver is being used.
3. View the startup display sequence to insure “ir” is displayed. If “rado” is
displayed see wireless setup in Advanced Features section.
4. If using the Hand-Held controller, press the unit number on the keypad before
pressing any adjustment buttons. If using the Computer control, you must click
transmit at the unit window or transmit-all at the top of the screen.

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Radio-Sync not working. Probable causes:
1. Transmitter...wrong channel or batteries or connection to camera or defective.
2. Built-in receiver...wrong PowerLight model or defective.
SERVICE
The photographer should not attempt to make repairs.
Consult a dealer for an authorized Photogenic Professional Lighting service agent. This
will provide you safety, insure proper operational functions and provide continuation of
your warranty.
For replacing the flashtube or modeling lamp, follow the directions and specifications
given earlier in this manual in the setup section.
Before removing the old tubes or installing new tubes, always unplug your
PowerLight and discharge the stored energy by pressing the “test” button. Wait
approximately two hours for the main capacitors to deplete any residual stored
wattage. Never place your fingers or any metal objects into the flash or
modeling sockets. Contact with high voltage may result.

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Limited PowerLight!Warranty
Photogenic Professional Lighting warranties the “standard line” products
are free from defects in material and workmanship of the PL2 series of
PowerLights for a period of two years from date of purchase. At our
choice, we will repair or replace any PL2, Solair or Voltage Smart series
light that is deemed to be defective. This warranty does not cover
damages caused by shipping, product abuse or use other than the
intended photographic applications.
Any product modifications will render this warranty void. Use of
other manufacturer’s accessories, which restrict normal or intended
operation (especially venting airflow), may cause damage and will void
this warranty. Flash tubes are warranted under the above conditions
for one year from date of purchase. Modeling lamps are covered for
initial use failures only.

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Photogenic Professional Lighting
1268 Humbracht Circle, Bartlett, Illinois 60103
www.Photogenicpro.com
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
MANUAL PART NO.
016579-00V0 6-05