Pulsar SuperMaxi User manual

21300 - SuperMaxi Strobe 200-240Volts
20700.1 - Jumbo Strobe 200-240Volts
20700.2 - Jumbo Strobe 100-130Volts
28600 - Monster Strobe 200-240Volts
The Pulsar Strobe range consists of the SUPERMAXI,
JUMBO and MONSTER. All Pulsar Strobes can produce
astonishingly dramatic effects - particularly when used on their
own in the dark.
The ultimate Strobe effect is to use the Pulsar Rainbow
Strobe/Chaser to drive a number of Strobes with different colour
filters so each frozen image is a different colour.
MAINS SUPPLY - The mains voltage required is marked on
the back panel. All three Strobes are available in 200-240 VAC
50-60Hz, 5 Amp models. The Jumbo Strobe is also available in
a 100-130 VAC 50-60Hz, 5 Amp model. The mains lead of the
110V model is fitted with a 'U' ground plug. All models must be
earthed.
We recommend the use of a Residual Current Circuit Breaker.
The mains cable should be fitted with a suitable approved and
rated plug. Note: in some countries it is a requirement that such
a plug be fitted by a qualified electrician.
CABLE COLOURS
Green/Yellow =Earth / Ground
Brown =Live / Phase / Hot
Blue =Neutral
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
MAINS FUSE - Failure of this fuse usually indicates an
internal fault and servicing by a qualified engineer will
be required. If a fuse blows, locate and rectify the fault
before replacing it.
The Monster Strobe has a 10A, F-Fast, 0.25" x 1.25", Ceramic,
HRC fuse mounted on the back panel.
The SuperMaxi and Jumbo Strobes have a 5A, F-Fast,
5x20mm, Ceramic, High Rupture Current (HRC) fuse mounted
on the internal circuit board. Replacement of this fuse must only
be carried out by suitably skilled and competent persons.
DISCONNECT THE MAINS SUPPLY. before removing the four
screws holding the front panel to gain access.
ELECTRONICS ON/OFF SWITCH With built-in
Indicator Neon. This Double Pole Switch controls the power to
the electronics.
SPEED CONTROL - The speed control varies the flash rate
between approximately one flash every two seconds to 16
flashes per second.
REMOTE CONTROL - A jack socket on the Super/Maxi and
Jumbo strobes, and also the 2 Din sockets (In and Thru) on the
Monster Strobe, allow connection from a controller eg. a Pulsar
1/2/4/8 Channel Rainbow Strobe/Chaser, Strobe Remote
Controller, Touch Panel or Masterpiece. To select remote
control, click the speed control to the "off" position and connect
to a controller using a standard mono jack to jack lead (or a
standard Din to Din lead if using a Monster Strobe). The DIL
switch on the Monster Strobe is used with the DIN input to allow
a selectable channel (or channels) to remotely flash the Strobe,
the thru DIN socket can be used to link through to other strobes
and/or packs
SAFETY CHAIN - A safety chain of suitable length and
strength (Pulsar part no. 60030/1) must be securely fixed
between the safety chain fixing point - above the word Pulsar on
the back panel, and the mounting surface.
LIGHT OUTPUT
Light Output - Our patented circuit doubles the energy per
flash (measured in joules or watt seconds) each time the speed
is halved thus keeping the flash tube running at its rated
wattage. So at 4 flashes per second, each flash is 4 times more
powerful than at 16 flashes per second and the total light output
remains the same regardless of speed. This means that at low
speeds even our SuperMaxi Strobe is as bright as some of our
competitors' most powerful models!
Power
Ratings: Watts Joules/flash at
16 flashes/sec. Joules/flash at 4 flashes/sec.
Super Maxi 20 1.25 5
Jumbo 60 3.75 15
Monster 180 11.25 45
Note: This is the actual energy delivered to the tube. Some less
scrupulous suppliers quote the energy taken from the mains -
which can be considerably greater. Others even quote the
totally irrelevant figure of the maximum joules that the tube can
withstand for a single flash without exploding -1000 joules for
example - which is meant to impress you but says nothing about
the power actually delivered to their tube!
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
SPECIFICATION
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STROBE RANGE
P U L S A R L I G H T O F C A M B R I D G E L I M I T E D
Henley Road - Cambridge - CB1 3EA - England
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - email [email protected]
Directors: P F Mardon MA - K Sewell MA - A D Saunders - S Mardon - T M Sewell (Belgium)
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND 1300636

To compare the wattages quoted in the Power Ratings table with
ordinary tungsten light bulbs, please remember that a xenon
flash tube is many times more efficient.
Monster Strobe only - the Monster Strobe contains a thermal
protection circuit. This may activate, particularly if the Monster
Strobe is mounted pointing straight downwards, and operated
continuously, at high ambient temperatures, after 5 to 10
minutes. After this time, if you continue to run the Monster
Strobe, the protection circuit will periodically inhibit operation to
prevent overheating.
Clear Filter (SuperMaxi and Jumbo only) - To avoid
scratching the clear plastic front filter, a protective paper/plastic
covering is used whilst in the factory and in transit. This may
still be in place and must be removed before use. It is best to
slacken then re-tighten the four filter screws to do this.
Clear Filter (Monster only) - This is made of toughened safety
glass.
Colour Gels - There are three secondary colour gels supplied:
yellow, magenta and cyan. The three primary colours (red,
green and blue) may be obtained by using two secondary
colours together.
Stand - The stand is wide enough to be used for floor mounting
but it also has 'key holes' for wall mounting and for trussing
clamps. Slacken the knobs before rotating the body.
Reflector - The light output is also heavily dependent upon the
quality of the reflector. For this reason and because Pulsar are
a quality company, we use the very best Super-Pure Aluminium
to make our reflectors. This ensures the very highest reflective
efficiency. We want your reflector to be a shiny as possible not
just when new but throughout its life so immediately after
polishing the surface we anodise it to protect it.
Parabolic Shape - The parabolic shape we have chosen for the
reflector gives you a focused beam allowing you to highlight
anything you choose. Should you want a flood effect rather than
a spot, you could put diffusion gel on the front of your Strobe.
This gives you the choice - but note: someone who buys a
Strobe manufactured with a cheap reflector which produces a
flood, can never gather its light back up to produce a spot.
Maintenance of Light Output - Should the Reflector or Clear
Front Filter become dirty, disconnect your Strobe from the mains
supply, remove the front filter and simple wipe the reflector and
filter surfaces to restore your Strobe's original performance.
Refit the clear filter before reconnecting the mains supply.
Precautions - Do NOT use in the presence of epileptics or for
too long at any one time. Do NOT connect to the mains with
the clear filter removed.
Flash Tubes - Pulsar flash tubes have been carefully
chosen for their long life and reliability. The tubes
typically last about five million flashes which is
equivalent to about 100 hours at full speed.
Tube replacement: This should only be carried out by suitably
skilled and competent persons. Disconnect from mains, and
simply plug in Tube. Tubes can be obtained from your dealer or
direct from Pulsar.
Take care not to handle the Quartz envelope of the
Monster Strobe flash tube - if touched it should be
cleaned with alcohol. The Monster tube has a skirt of white
silicone rubber to prevent very hot air from entering the body of
the Strobe.
MAINS CABLE REPLACEMENT - This
modification should only be carried out by suitably skilled
and competent persons.
Important - The earth wire must be longer than the live and
neutral wires so that the earth will always be the last wire to
come off if the cable is pulled from the unit. Ensure the outer
sheath covering the live and neutral wires is within 15mm of the
live and neutral tags on the switch. Replace the cable ties
(Pulsar Part No.4267) which were removed to allow
replacement.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING - The Pulsar
Strobe Range may be safely Earth Bond and Insulation (500V)
Tested.
STANDARDS - The Strobe Range complies with the
following International and National Standards:
Electrical Safety - IEC65, EN60065, BS415
EMC - EN50081-1, EN55022, EN50082-1
Index of Protection - IP20
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC - The Strobe
Range meets both the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
GUARANTEE - 12 months from the date of original purchase.
The guarantee is limited to parts and labour. The guarantee is
void if the unit is mis-used, repairs are performed by
unauthorised persons, or the incorrect type of fuse has been
used. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring, do not use
without repair. Return the unit, with a description of the fault, to
your supplier or direct to Pulsar for immediate attention.
ACCESSORIES
The following products have been designed to work with and
compliment the Pulsar Strobe Range. Please contact us to
receive further details of these superb products.
Controllers
Product No. Controller
21000 Single Channel Strobe Remote Controller.
20450 1/2/4/8 Channel Rainbow Strobe/Chaser.
26000.3 Programmable Touch Panel II.
23000 48 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk.
24000 108 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk.
Signal Processing
Product No. Processor
27400 18 Channel Switching Interface.
Spare Parts
Product No. Accessory
24180 SuperMaxi Strobe Tube with Base.
24181 Jumbo Strobe Tube with Base.
23030 Monster Strobe Tube with Base
OTHER INFORMATION
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Code Unit Voltage Width Height Depth Weight
mm. mm. mm. kgs.
21300 SuperMaxi 200-240 202 222 125 2.4
20700.1 Jumbo 200-240 294 308 125 4.1
20700.2 Jumbo 100-130 294 308 125 5
28600 Monster 200-240 293 348 185 6
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