Elinchrom BX 500RI Camera Accessories User Manual


 
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The flash / modelling lamp power is displayed in f-stop compatible formats from 2.3 – 6.3 for
BX 500Ri. The flash power difference from (e.g.) 5.3 – 6.3 is 1f-stop.
The power range is 5 f-stops variable in 1/10th intervals which can be customised to (e.g.) 5/10th
etc.. During charging or discharging, the display «flashes». In case of overheating or malfunction,
the display shows «ER» for error.
Display 2.3 3.3 4.3 5.3 6.3
Joules / Ws 31 62.5 125 250 500
Note: The «BX 250Ri - BX 500Ri» units have an integrated discharge system, protected by a thermal
switch. To avoid overheating, lower power settings of more than 2 f-stops by discharging manually
with the «Test» touch button.
Digital multi-display English
Sychronisation socket
Open flash «test»
The standard photocell can be remotely triggered by another flash unit!
The BX-Ri photocell is specially designed to work in studio light conditions
Direct light or other strong light sources may reduce the sensitivity of the cell.
Eye-Cell – advanced photocell sensor
Having pressed the touch pad to release a flash, the green «READY»
light will appear again once the unit is recharged. If the green light does
not appear the charge system could be defective.
Please contact and send to an authorized Elinchrom service centre.
Test and Ready (4)
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Sync
Standard socket with 3.5 mm mini-jack (5).
N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync. outlets.
ELINCHROM uses the low voltage (5 V) for security reasons.