Profoto ProTungsten Air User manual

ProTungsten Air
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ProTungsten Air unit. For more than four decades we have
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Professional photographers around the world have come to
value Profoto’s expertise in lighting and light-shaping. Our
extensive range of Light Shaping Tools offers photographers
unlimitedpossibilitiesforcreatingandadjustingtheirownlight.
Everysinglereflectorandaccessorycreatesitsspeciallightand
theuniqueProfotofocusing system offers you the possibility to
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Read and follow all safety instructions below carefully to avoid injuries or damages! Make sure that
Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for
professional use! The equipment is only intended for indoor photographic use. Do not place or use
the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with
flammable gases or dust! Do not use the equipment in ambient temperature higher than +35 °C (+95
°F).Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids on
or near the equipment.Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions
as this could lead to condensation water in the unit. Do not connect this equipment to equipment from
other brands. Only use lamps and light shaping tools as specified by Profoto. Do not use lamp without
supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Do not stare directly at lamp while in operation.
Minimum distance to flammable surfaces is 200 cm in front of the lamp. Limit exposure in front of the
lamp if used at close distances.Glass covers shall be changed if it has become visibly damaged to such
an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. Lamps shall be
changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed.When placing a lamp into the holder ensure not to
touch the bulb with bare hands. Equipment must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized
and competent service personnel!
WARNING – Electrical Shock – High Voltage!
The equipment shall always be connected to grounded mains power supply outlet! Only use Profoto
extension cables and mains cables! Do not open or disassemble lamp head! Equipment operates with
high voltage.Disconnect power cable when changing bulb!
Caution – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Bulb,protective glass cover and certain metal parts emit strong
heatwhenused!Reflectorpartsmayreachatemperatureof+200°C(+392°F).Whenthelamphasbeen
inuse,wait10minutesbeforeremovingtheprotective glasscover.Donotpoint lamptoocloseto persons.
All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles! Make sure that rated voltage for
modeling lamp corresponds with technical data of user guide regarding power supply!
NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk
Removetransportcapfromlamphead before use!Donotobstructventilationbyplacingfilters,diffusing
materials,etc. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over protective glass cover.
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Proper care should
betakenwhenthedeviceisintegratedinsystems.Makesurethatallspecifications withinthisdocument
arefollowed,especiallythoseconcerningoperatingtemperatureandsupplyvoltagerange.Makesurethe
device is operated according to local regulations.The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared
with other users.Interference can not be ruled out.
Final Disposal
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment.
Equipmentmaybe returnedtoProfotodistributors freeofcharge forrecyclingaccordingtoWEEE.Follow
local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and
electronic equipment on the European market,when product life has ended!
Safety instructions

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Table of Contents
System description ...................................................................................................7
Profoto Air ..................................................................................................7
Nomenclature...........................................................................................................8
Functionality ............................................................................................................9
Glass cover .................................................................................................9
Power supply...............................................................................................9
Reflector .....................................................................................................9
Light intensity .............................................................................................9
Remote control ...........................................................................................9
Cooling system .........................................................................................10
Built-in timers ...........................................................................................10
Operating instructions ............................................................................................11
Stand mounting ........................................................................................11
Remove protecting cap .............................................................................11
Changing glass cover ...............................................................................11
Reflector mounting ...................................................................................12
Power connection .....................................................................................12
Radio settings ...........................................................................................12
Cooling setting ..........................................................................................12
Adjusting light intensity .............................................................................13
Read out firmware version and timer value ...............................................13
Changing settings in standby mode ..........................................................13
Turn unit off .............................................................................................13
Remote control ......................................................................................................14
Turn unit on/off ........................................................................................14
Light intensity setting ...............................................................................14
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................15
Changing lamp .........................................................................................15
Changing fuse ..........................................................................................15
Trouble shooting .....................................................................................................16
List of compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools .......................................................17
Technical data ........................................................................................................18
Warranty ................................................................................................................18
Regulatory information ..........................................................................................19
Declaration of Conformity – ProTungsten Air .............................................19

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Unites States and Canada.......................................................................................20
F.C.C. and Industry Canada ........................................................................20
Warning (Part 15.21)..................................................................................20
Japan .....................................................................................................................21

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System description
ProTungstenAirisahalogenbasedcontinuouslightsource,withdimmingcapabilityfrom
100% down to 10%.
TheProTungstenAirisdesignedforheavy-dutyuse.Itsmetalhousingandallcomponents
are solid,reliable and withstand even the most demanding shooting situations.
As a professional photographer or videographer, you have your own special style and
needs. Profoto’s Light Shaping Tools – including the new line of Light Shaping Tools for
Video Lights – fit perfectly with the ProTungsten Air, enabling you to shape the light your
own way.
Profoto Air
ProfotoAirisasystemforconvenientremotecontrolofflashgeneratorsand studiolamps.
The Profoto Air system is operating on one of eight selectable radio channels on the 2.4
GHz radio frequency band,for world wide use.ProfotoAir allows control of your light from
as far away as 300 m/1000 ft (free line of sight).
The ProfotoAir radio system is fully integrated in the ProTungstenAir.
Profoto Air Remote
The Profoto Air Remote device offers remote control of your ProTungsten Air unit. The
device controls practically an infinite number of ProTungstenAir units in up to six groups,
either all at once in Master mode,or in individual groups.
Profoto Air USB
The ProfotoAir USB device is a USB 2.0 transceiver,which connects your ProTungstenAir
unit to your PC or Mac via a wireless connection.
Profoto Studio 3
Profoto Studio 3 is a software solution for both PC and Mac,which gives you full control of
all your ProTungsten Air units from your computer.You can control each unit individually
orgroupthemtocontrolmultiple units atonetime.Youcansavecustomerlightingsetups
for use at a later time.

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Nomenclature
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1. Display
2. POWER CONTROL
2a.On/Off Button
2b.Power Indicator
3. RADIO CONTROL
3a.Radio Button
3b.Radio Indicator
4. COOLING CONTROL
4a.Cooling Button
4b.Silent Indicator
4c.Max Indicator
5. Channel Set Button
6. Setting Knob
7. Handle
8. Power Cable
9. Locking Knob
10.StandAdapter
11.Protective glass cover
12.Zoom Scale
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Functionality
Glass cover
The ProTungsten Air unit is equipped with a protective glass cover, which protects from
lamp shatter.Unless the glass cover is correctly mounted (see page 11) it is not possible
to turn on the ProTungstenAir unit.
SAFETY PRECAUTION!
A damaged (cracked or scratched) glass cover must never be used! Only use Profoto specified lamps.
The protective glass cover is available in different versions; with frosted and clear glass.
Power supply
The ProTungsten Air unit can be connected to any mains voltage between 100-240VAC,
50 or 60 Hz. The power supply fuse must not be smaller than specified in the section
Technical data .
NOTICE – Always make sure that the rated voltage of the bulb corresponds with mains
voltage!
Reflector
By mounting a reflector and placing it in different positions, using the Zoom Scale [12],
several light shapes can be created for each lighting purpose.The unique rubber collar
fastening system provides secure and rapid handling of the reflectors,also when hot.
Light intensity
The current light intensity is shown in the Display [1], in percent (%) of maximum light
output.
The Setting Knob [6] is used to adjust the light intensity,in 1 % or 10 % increments.
Remote control
The Profoto Air radio system is fully integrated in the ProTungsten Air unit, allowing
wireless remote control.
WiththeProfotoAirRemotedevice,theProTungstenAirunitcanbeturnedon/offremotely
and the light intensity can be adjusted. With the Profoto Studio Air software, multiple
lighting setups including numerous continuous lights and flash units can be created and
coordinated.
For more information about remote control, please refer to the User’s Guides for Profoto
Air Remote or ProfotoAir USB/Profoto StudioAir.

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Cooling system
The ProTungsten Air unit is equipped with an state-of-the-art cooling system, designed
for optimal cooling without generating unwanted noise.
The cooling system includes automatic overheating protection. If the temperature of the
ProTungstenAir unit exceeds maximum set levels,the ProTungstenAir unit will be turned
off.This automatic protection will only interfere under extreme conditions,such as when
the air vents are blocked.
Built-in timers
Thelamp has a built-intimer,which can be readoutandreset in standby mode.The timer
feature is included to make it easier to keep track of lamp life.
Thereisalsoanothertimer,whichcannotberesetfromthepanelinterface.Thistimercan
only be read out and reset via the ProfotoAir system.

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Operating instructions
Stand mounting
1. Mount and fasten the ProTungstenAir unit on the stand using the locking knob on the
StandAdapter [10].
2. Theunitcanbedirectedupwards/downwardswhenthe LockingKnob[9]isloosened.
Fasten the Locking Knob [9] when the unit is correctly directed.
Remove protecting cap
1. Unlock the clasp on the protecting cap.
2. Gently remove the protecting cap from the ProTungstenAir unit.
Changing glass cover
A
C
B
1. Ensure that the ProTungsten Air unit is turned off and that the Power Cable [8] is not
connected.
2. If the ProTungsten Air unit has been in use, wait for the unit to cool down or use
protective gloves.
3. Unlock the glass cover by lifting the safety pins [B] one by one out from the bottom
screw [C].
4. Gently remove the glass cover and fit the new glass cover in place.
5. Make sure that both safety pins fit properly into the holes [A] on each side of the glass
cover.
6. Secure the glass cover by pressing the safety pins one by one under the top screw.

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Reflector mounting
1. Unlock the clasp on the reflector.
2. Slide the reflector onto the ProTungstenAir unit.Use the Zoom Scale [12] to place the
reflector in the desired position.
3. Secure the reflector by locking the clasp.
Power connection
1. Connect the Power Cable [8] to mains power supply.
2. ThePowerIndicator [2b]willbered,indicatingthattheunitis receiving power but isin
standby mode.
3. Press the On/Off Button [2a].
4. The Power Indicator [2b] will now be green.
Radio settings
1. Activatethebuilt-inradiotransceiverby pressing the RadioButton[3a]andverifythat
the Radio Indicator [3b] is illuminated (green).
2. PresstheChannelSetButton[5].TheDisplay[1]willstartflashing,showingthecurrent
radio channel number to the left and the radio group letter to the right.
3. While the Display [1] is flashing, turn the Setting Knob [6] clockwise to increase the
radio channel number (1to 8) and counter-clockwise to decrease the number.
4. While the Display [1] is flashing, press and hold down and turn the Setting Knob [6]
clockwise to increase the group letter (Ato F) and counter-clockwise to decrease the
letter.
5. Wait until the Display [1] stops flashing. (The Display [1] will now show the light
intensity.)
Cooling setting
The Cooling Button [4a] is used to select cooling mode:
• SILENT:“Normal”cooling.Inthismodethecoolingadaptstotheambientenvironment,
keeping the noise level to a minimum without risking overheating of the equipment.
• MAX: Maximum cooling is provided for lamp and accessories.This mode is intended
for use only when sound level is not an issue and the lamp is operated under extreme
temperature conditions.

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Adjusting light intensity
Use the Setting Knob [6] to adjust the light intensity:
• TurntheSettingKnob[6]clockwisetoincreasethelightintensityin1%incrementsand
counter-clockwise to decrease.
• Press and hold down the Setting Knob [6] and turn the knob clockwise to increase the
energy in 10% increments and counter-clockwise to decrease.
Read out firmware version and timer value
To read out the firmware revision and timer value,the lamp must be in standby mode.
1. Press and hold the Setting Knob [6] for 1 second,then release the knob.
2. The timer value in hours will now be displayed.
3. Toggle between the timer value and the firmware revision by turning the Setting Knob
[6] clockwise and counter-clockwise.
4. Reset the timer value by pressing the Channel Set Button [5].
5. Return to standby by pressing the Setting Knob [6].
Changing settings in standby mode
All settings on the lamp can be reached and changed in standby mode.A short press on
theSetting Knob [6] willlight up the settingsandmake it possible tochangethe radio and
cooling settings values.
Turn unit off
1. Press the On/Off Button [2a] to turn off the ProTungstenAir unit.
2. ThePowerIndicator [2b]willbered,indicatingthattheunitis receiving power but isin
standby mode.
3. Disconnect the Power Cable [8] from mains power.

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Remote control
For remote control using ProfotoAir Remote,the same radiochannelandgrouphavetobe
set on the ProTungstenAir unit and the Profoto Air device.
Forremote control usingProfotoAirUSBandProfoto StudioAir,the same radiochannelhas
to be set on the ProTungstenAir unit and in the Profoto Studio Air program.
For radio channel and group settings on the ProfotoAir devices and the Profoto StudioAir
program,please refer to the corresponding User’s Guide.
Turn unit on/off
Use the Head or Model Buttons (1) and (0) on the Profoto Air Remote device to turn the
ProTungstenAir unit on and off.
Light intensity setting
Use the Energy Buttons (+) and (-) on the ProfotoAir Remote device to increase/decrease
the light intensity:
• Press the Energy Button < 2 seconds to increase/decrease in 1% increments.
• Press the Energy Button > 2 seconds to increase/decrease in 10% increments.

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Maintenance
Changing lamp
SAFETY PRECAUTION!
Do not touch lamp bulb with bare hands.Cleaning cloth is included with Profoto supplied bulb.
1. Ensure that the Power Cable [8] is not connected.
2. If the ProTungstenAir unit has been in use, wait for the unit to cool down.
3. Unlockthe glass coverbylifting the safetypinsone by oneoutfrom the topscrew,see
figure on page 11.
4. Gently remove the glass cover.
5. Pullthe lamp bulb straightoutofthe socket.Always use protectivegloveswhen doing
this.
6. Inserta newlampbulb,straightintothesocket.Donottouchthebulbwithbarehands.
7. Gently fit the glass cover in place.
8. Makesurethatthecircuitbreakerispresseddownandthatbothsafetypinsfitproperly
into the slots on each side of the glass cover,see figure on page 11.
9. Secure the glass cover by pressing the safety pins one by one under the top screw.
Changing fuse
There is one exchangeable fuse in the mains inlet on the Power Cable [8].
1. Disconnect the Power Cable [8] from mains power.
2. Pull out the fuse holder on the mains inlet and remove the old fuse.
3. Gently push the new fuse all the way into the fuse holder. Only use fuses specified in
section
Technical data .
4. Gently push the fuse holder in place.

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Trouble shooting
Symptom Diagnose Action
Power Indicator
[2b] not
illuminated
Bad connection toAC
mains
• Check that the Power Cable [8] is
correctly connected.
Internal fuse defect • Check the fuse.If the problem
remains after replacing the fuse,
contact your nearest Profoto
service station.
The
ProTungsten
Air unit turns off
automatically
The unit is overheated • Ensure better ventilation.
• Wait until the temperature
decreases before the unit is
turned on again.
• If the problem remains please
contact your nearest Profoto
service station.

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List of compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools
The ProTungstenAir can be used in combination with the following Profoto light shapers:
• HR Softboxes
• HR Lanterns,except 1.3x1.8 RF (40x50cm),HR Lantern 1.7’ FLAT (Max 400W)
• Cine reflector including lenses
• Softlight reflector
• Magnum reflector
• Zoom reflector
• Narrow beam reflector
• Narrow beam travel reflector
• Wide Zoom reflector
• Tele Zoom reflector
• ProTube
• Disc reflector
• ProFresnel Spot
• Profoto Giant reflectors (parabolic)
• Profoto Silver umbrellas (with Cine reflector only).
• ProfotoTranslucent umbrellas (with Cine reflector only).
The ProTungsten Air is not recommended to be used with the following Profoto Light
shapers:
• Profoto white umbrellas
• Grids
• Standard softboxes
• Hardbox
• ProBox
• Fresnel Small
• Spot Small
• ProGlobe
• Snoot
• Grid and filter holder
• Diffusers for Giant reflectors

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Technical data
Wattage 500W or 1000W
Lamp type FEL (120V,1000W)
FEP (240V,1000W)
Other types also available.Contact your
Profoto dealer for specific information of
bulb availability
Socket type G 9.5
Lamp life Approx.250 hours
Color temperature (max) 3200 K
Dimming 10-100 % (~ 4 f-stops)
Input voltage 100-240V,50/60 Hz
Fuse 10A,Fast acting type,5 x 20 mm
(F10AH250V)
Dimensions 39 x 13 x 18 cm (15 x 5 x 7 in)
Weight 2.7 kg (6 lbs) without cable
All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice.
Warranty
AllProfotoproductsareindividuallytestedbeforetheyleavethecompanyandguaranteed
for a period of two years with the exception of flash tubes,glass covers,modeling lamps,
batteries and cables. Profoto is not responsible for technical malfunctions created by
improperuseoraccessoriesmadebyothercompanies.Ifyouhaveanytechnicalproblems
please get in contact with an authorized Profoto service station.The Warranty is subject
to and shall be interpreted in accordance with the law of the country where the product
is purchased.

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Regulatory information
Declaration of Conformity – ProTungsten Air
The ProTungsten Air has been designed to conform to the relevant parts of the European
directives LowVoltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
The ProTungstenAir is a light armature for photographical purposes.
Manufacturer: ProfotoAB
Adress: Box 2021,128 21 SKARPNÄCK,Sweden
Product: ProTungstenAir
ProfotodeclaredthattheproductcomplieswiththeessentialrequirementsofLowVoltage
Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Fortheevaluationofcompliance,applicableparts ofstandardSS-EN60598-1 havebeen
applied.
Skarpnäck,March 2011
Bo Dalenius,VPTechnology and QA,
ProfotoAB

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Unites States and Canada
F.C.C.and Industry Canada
Compliance Statement ( Part 15.19)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference and,
2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning (Part 15.21)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes RSS-210 d’Industrie Canada.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes :
1)il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
2)l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu,
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
The term‘IC’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.
Les lettres‘IC’ n’ont aucune autre signification ni aucun autre but que d’identifier ce qui
suit comme le numéro de certification/d’enregistrement d’Industrie Canada.
ProfotoAB
Transmitter / Receiver
MODEL:ProfotoAir RMI
PRODUCT NO:PNZ1808-0000
FCC ID:W4G-RMI
IC:8167A-RMI
Made in Sweden