walimex PBS-400 User manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual
Portable Studio Flash System PBS-400
Gewerbering 26
86666 Burgheim
Tel. +49 84 32 / 9489-0
Fax. +49 84 32 / 9489 - 8333
eMail: [email protected]e
www.foto-walser.de

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Content
1. How to understand this instruction manual .................................. 4
1.1 Markings on the device .....................................................................4
1.2 Markings in this manual ....................................................................4
2. Important safety notes ................................................................. 5
3. Unpack and check the device ........................................................ 8
4. Overview about the parts ............................................................. 9
5. Quick-start guide......................................................................... 10
6. Preparation for operation ........................................................... 10
6.1 Mount on tripod (optional) .............................................................10
6.2 Mount/demount reflector...............................................................11
6.3Screw in and out of lamps ...............................................................11
6.4Connect to power supply.................................................................12
6.5 Charge accu of powerpack ..............................................................12
7. Operation of the device .............................................................. 13
7.1 Adjust tilt angle................................................................................13
7.2 Connect the device with the powerpack………………………….……………13
7.3 Switch on powerpack and flash/adjust output/switch off ..............14
8. Transportation and storage......................................................... 14
9. Solve problems ........................................................................... 15
10. Maintenance............................................................................... 16
10.1 Continuous inspections ...................................................................16
10.2 Cleaning ...........................................................................................16
10.3 Change lamp ....................................................................................17
11. Accessories and options .............................................................. 17
12. Spare parts.................................................................................. 17
13. Disposal and environment protection ......................................... 18
14. Technical specifications............................................................... 18

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Thank you very much for your confidence. We wish you much pleasure and
success with your new device.
The walimex Portable Studio Flash System is particularly suitable for all
photographic works, for which an uncomplicated handling and high
mobility is important. You will achieve professional results at any place
amd any occasion, therefore especially suitable for e.g. outdoor shootings.
You will be supported by a powerpack accumulator and a studio light with
a flash output of 400Ws.
The main features of your device as follows:
flash output 400 Ws, steplessly adjustable
flash head with handy handle and tripod holder
convenient bayonet connection
removable accumulator block with charger
carrying strap on powerpack
Please read these instructions carefully before using your device for
the first time. It includes everything you need to know to avoid
physical injuries and damages.
Please pay attention to all safety notes in this instruction manual.
Please keep this manual safe. In case of selling or leaving the device
to other persons, please don´t forget to hand this manual over as
well.

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1. How to understand this instruction manual
1.1 Markings on the device
This marking means, that your device meets the safety
requirements of all relevant European Directives.
This marking means, that your device should be disposed in
the local disposal points.
1.2 Markings in the manual
Marking
Meaning
Indicates the handling and consequences of safety
notes.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in a serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ADVICE:
Indicates potentially physical damages and other
important information in connection with your
device.

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2. Important safety notes
WARNING
Risk of eye injury
The optical radiation of the lamps could blind your eyes and lead to
afterimages, if persons and animals look into the lamp directly. This could
lead to injuries. Please avoid persons and animals looking into the flash
directly.
WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrapment and fire through the falling down of the
device
The weight of the flash is approx. 1,2kg and the powerpack approx. 2,2kg.
Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant
and stored securely.
Keep out of reach of children and animal. They could overturn the
device.
Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. The device could
be overturned.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock, burn hazard
Please note, that the device is still connected with the supply voltage
even if it is switched off. Just after disconnecting the device from the
power supply through pulling out the power cable, the device is actually
de-energized.
Switch off your device when it is not in use.
Switch off your device before mounting and maintenance and
disconnect from power supply.
Protect your device against unintended switching-on.
Unplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long time.

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WARNING
Danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuit
A short-circuit could be caused through defect cables and through
humidity or moisture. A short-circuit can warm up the conductors, so that
there isolation will melt or even melt thoroughly. This could lead to fire.
Please just use the original cables, which are included in delivery.
They are aligned for your device and guarantee the necessary safety
for you and your device.
Don´t operate the device with wet hand or feet.
Operate the device only in dry rooms.
Don´t operate the device outdoors.
Please only follow this instruction manual for cleaning the device.
Make sure, that cables and conductors won´t be damaged. Damages
could be caused through heat impact, chemical influence or through
mechanical impacts as rubbing, bending, tearing, rolling over or
nibbling animals.
Prevent your device for falling-off.
In case of falling-off, please let an electrician check the device before
switching on again.
If your device should be damaged or defect or if you notice a burning
smell:
Disconnect the power supply by pulling out the power cord
immediately. Never operate your device with damaged housing,
defect lamps or damaged power cord. Don´t open the device. Never
repair the device on your own. The device should only be repaired by
electricians.
Please follow this instruction manual for maintaining your device.
Please just use spare parts, which are conform to the required
specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
WARNING
Fire danger through overheating
The accessories can overheat, if it does not comply with the necessary
specifications.

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The device itself, accessories and easily inflammable materials in close
distance could catch fire.
Please just use accessories and spare parts, which are conform to the
required specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
Lamps, which are damaged or deformed through heat, should be
exchanged immediately.
Remove easily inflammable materials, which are in close distance to
the device.
Don´t cover the ventilation slots.
CAUTION
Danger of burning on hot parts
The lamps could heat up up to 40°C.
Don´t touch the parts during operation and cooling down.
Please cool down your device completely before starting any
mounting or maintenance arrangements.
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking lamps,
possible discolouration on the lamps
Lamps can break and split, when they fall down.
Even small residues of skin oil on the lamps could lead, due to the high
heat impact, to the splitting of the lamp. Broken glass could hurt eyes and
skin.

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Please handle the lamps with care to avoid bursting.
Don´t touch the lamps with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the
plastic socket or wear clean cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
Avoid touching the flash tube accidentally when mounting or
changing accessories.
Only use accessories, which comply to EN 60357 Page 3155.
3. Unpack and check the device
1. Please unpack the device carefully.
2. Please check, if the delivery is complete:
1 Flash Head with handy handle
o1 Flash Tube
o1 Modeling Lamp
o1 Reflector
o1 Protection Cap
1 Powerpack
o1 Accumulator with strap
o1 Connection Cord Powerpack –Flash
o1 Power Cord with charger
o1 Charger
1 Instruction Manual in German and English
1 Carrying Bag
3. Please check, if the delivery is undamaged.
ADVICE: If the delivery should be incomplete or damaged, please
contact [e-mail] or our service hotline with the telephone
number +49 84 32 / 9489-0.

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4. Overview about the parts
A
B
Carrying Bag
Flash with handle and reflector
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Lamp
Protection Cap
Accumulator
Charger
Power Cord with Power Supply Unit
Powerpack
Connection Cord Powerpack - Flash
J
K
Connection Cord Powerpack - Flash
Test Button
L
Jack for Power Cord with Power
Supply Unit
M
Photo Cell
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
Fuse Holder for Micro-Fuse
Stepless output knob
On/Off switch Powerpack
Ventilation Slots
On/Off switch Flash
Connection Cord Powerpack - Flash
Locking Lever Tilt Angle
Handle with Tripod Holder
Locking Screw for Tripod Holder
A
J
M
L
B
K
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V

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5. Quick-start guide
ADVICE: The detailed instruction for the following operations can be found
in the respective chapters in this instruction manual.
Keep the sequences of the following operation steps when using the device
for the first time to avoid damages on the device.
WARNING
Please note the safety notes in the respective chapters throughout
operation.
Mount the device on a tripod (optional).
Mount reflector.
Screw in lamp.
Charge accumulator of powerpack.
Adjust tilt angle.
Connect to power supply.
Switch on powerpack and flash/adjust output/switch off.
6. Preparation for operation
6.1 Mount the device on tripod (optional)
ADVICE:
Please note the user information of the tripod manufacturer.
WARNING
Select a tripod of suitable weight and dimensions. See Technical
Specifications.
Make sure, that the tripod with the mounted device has a tilt and skid
resistant stand.
1. Loose locking knurl.
2. Mount the device with the holder on the tripod.
3. Tighten locking knurl.

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6.2 Mount/demount reflector
Switch off device.
See Switch the device on and off.
Let the device cool down.
WARNING! Danger of burning on reflector and lamp. Let the
device cool down approx. 30 minutes.
Push the lateral release lever backwards and keep pressed.
Put the reflector in the three openings, so that the opening for the
reflector umbrella (optional) points downwards.
Turn the reflector clockwise until it snaps into place.
Release the release lever.
Demount reflector:
WARNING! Danger of burning on reflector and lamp. Let the device
cool down approx. 30 minutes.
Push the release lever backwards and keep pressed.
Turn the reflector anti-clockwise and take off from device.
6.3 Screw in and out of lamp
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting lamp
Don´t let the lamp fall down.
Don´t touch the lamps with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic
socket or wear clean cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
ADVICE:
Possible discolouration through burn marks on the lamps.
1. Switch off device.
See Switch device on and off.
2. Disconnect from power supply:
Plug out power cord, disconnect connection cord powerpack/studio
flash.

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3. Let the device cool down.
CAUTION! Danger of burning on the lamp. Let the device cool down
for approx. 30 minutes.
4. Screw in lamp:
Screw in lamp carefully.
WARNING! Danger of electric shock. Always screw in the lamp as to
avoid touching in the socket, when the device is switched on.
5. Screw out lamp:
Screw out lamp carefully and store it securely.
6.4 Connect to power supply
1. Switch off device.
See Switch device on and off.
2. Compare the local power supply with the connected load of the device.
See Technical specifications.
If the values differ, please contact [e-mail] or tel. +49 84 32
/ 9489-0.
3. Connect the power cord with the socket on the device and with the
power socket.
6.5 Charge accumulator of powerpack
1. Connect the powerpack with the local power supply
or
2. Slide on the accu compartment and remove the accumulator by pulling
the strap.
3. Put the accumulator on the charger.
4. Connect the charger with the local power supply.
5. After charging the accu (approx. 3 hours), take out the accumulator
from the charger and insert into the powerpack. Close the accu
compartment.

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7. Operation of the device
7.1 Adjust tilt angle
1. Open tilt lever.
2. Adjust the required tilt angle.
3. Tighten tilt lever.
7.2 Connect the device with the powerpack
1. Screw the connection cord powerpack-studio flash
with the jack of the power pack and tighten it.

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7.3 Switch on powerpack and studio flash/adjust the output/switch off
The studio flash and the powerpack can be switched on and off through
the On/Off tappet switch.
1. Switch on powerpack and studio flash:
Set On/Off tappet switch on I.
The modeling lamp lights up. You can trigger the studio flash through
the test button or photo cell.
2. Adjust the output:
You can adjust the output of the powerpack through the stepless
output knob.
3. Switch off powerpack and studio flash:
Set On/Off tappet switch on O.
The modeling lamp goes out.
8. Transportation and storage
1. Switch off device.
See Switch the device on and off.
2. Let the device cool down completely.
WARNING! Danger of burning through hot parts. Let the device cool
down completely.
3. Demount reflector
4. Put the protection cap over the lamp and fix it.
5. Unplug the power cord and the connection cord from the device.

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6. Clean the device if necessary.
See Cleaning.
7. Put the device and all demounted elements in one carton and carry and
store them according to the requirements in the technical
specifications. See Technical specifications.
9. Solve problems
Problem
Possible reason
Remedy
Device is switched on,
but has no function
Power cord is not
plugged or plugged
incorrect
Plug in the power
cord correctly
Accu is not charged
Charge accumulator
Lamp do not light up
Lamp is switched off
Switch on lamp, see
Screw in and out of
lamp
Lamp is not screwed
in firmly
Screw the lamp more
firmly into the socket
Lamp is defect
Change lamp, see
Screw in and out of
lamp

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10. Maintenance
10.1 Continuous inspections
What you should do?
Before
every
operation
With every
change
Check all cables and plugs for damages
In case of damage:
WARNING! Danger of electric shock and
fire through short-circuit. The device should
be repaired by an electrician immediately
X
Check, if the lamps are screwed in firmly
In case of damage:
WARNING! Danger of electric shock and
fire through short-circuit. The device should
be repaired by an electrician immediately
X
10.2 Cleaning
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting lamps
Don´t let the lamps fall down.
Don´t touch the lamp with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic
socket or wear clean cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock
The contact with moisture or water should be avoided.
Unplug the power cord before cleaning the device.
ADVICE: Just use the following specified cleaning supplies.

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Portable Studio
Flash System
PBS-400
Cleaning
Housing
powerpack/studio
flash
Use a microfiber cloth to remove light and stubborn
dirt
Lamp
Wipe off with dust brush or dry, soft cloth
ADVICE:
Don´t clean the lamps with water. Even small
residues on the lamps could lead to bursting
10.3 Change lamp
WARNING
Please just use lamps, which are conform with the required
specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
1. Screw lamp out and in.
See Screw in and out of lamps.
11. Accessories and options
You can find extensive accessories for your device in our webshop.
12. Spare parts
Part of the device
Item number
Flash Tube for Studio Flash PBS-400
15979
Modeling Lamp PBS-400 50W
15980
Standard Reflector for Studio Flash PBS-400
15978

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Part of the device
Item number
Additional Accumulator for PBS-400
15956
13. Disposal and environment protection
Your device should be disposed free of charge at the local disposal points.
14. Technical specifications
Powerpack
Dimensions (LxWxD)
approx. 21,5x16x7cm
Operating voltage
DC12V
Charging voltage
220-240V
Charging time
approx. 3 hours
Accu capacity
approx. 160 flashes
Sync connection
3,5mm jack plug
Weight
approx. 2200g
Studio Flash
Dimensions, without
reflector (LxWxH)
approx. 21x32x13cm
Flash output
400Ws
Guide number
64

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Recycling time
approx. 2-4sec.
Modeling lamp
50W
Trigger mode
sync cord, test button
Colour temperature
5300-5600K
Flash tube
„plug-in“
Power supply
DC12V
Length of the cable
approx. 150cm
Weight
approx. 1180g
Set
Colour
black/grey
Material
plastic/metal
Total weight
approx. 3400g