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1. the light it produces in moderately high in contrast The stippled surface ensures a smooth even light distribution BW 1891 amp BW 1892 MAXILITE HONEYCOMBS These fit onto the front of the Maxilite Reflector and deliver a very tightly controlled pool of illumination creating a highly efficient spot effect BW 1891 3 8 9 525mm creates a wider spot BW 1892 1 4 6 35mm creates a narrower angled spot effect Bowens huge range of reflectors light modifiers and softboxes have all been designed to make creating professional looking images quick and simple for photographers of all levels from product shots to basic portraits to high fashion For a full list of all Bowens accessories visit the website WWW bowens co uk 14 travelpak
2. A Yes the supplied charger has many standard plug attachments included and will automatically adjust to the voltage being supplied Voltage range from 100V 240V 50 or 60Hz travel pa FAULT FINDING Q My flash unit is not coming to ready A1 Check errors by red charge indicators See page 6 7 A2 Make sure when using only one flash head a dummy plug is fitted to the spare socket A3 Make sure the flash head power switch is set to the lower position for battery operation A4 Check Travelpak is switched on and green battery indicator LEDs are showing A5 Has the Travelpak gone into power save mode Toggle the fast slow switch to wake it up A6 Travelpak maybe overheated allow the unit to cool down A7 Check connection cables and plugs are fully fitted and not damaged Q My Travelpak appears to not be charging the battery A1 Turning the unit off will allow the Travelpak to reach full charge A2 Check the charger is fully inserted into the mains plug as well as the Travelpak also check the LED on the charger is lit indicating that it is charging bowens co uk FAULT FINDING CE MARKING Q My flash unit makes multiple beeps when the Travelpak goes into sleep mode A1 You should always turn off the Travelpak when left unused this will improve the battery life A2 Turn off the Gemini ready sounder Q The fuse blows or supply trips when connecting mains socket amp Travelpak cable to the
3. travelpak BW 7695 Travelpak Control Panel BW 7690 Small Batterypak BW 7691 Large Batterypak 11 SPECIFICATIONS Power 590 250 400 500 750 1000 Ws Small Battery Number of flashes amp recycle times to full power 375 300 185 150 110 75 One Head 2 SCCS 2 5 Secs 4 Seco 5 secs 17 5 Secor 1 0 secs 185 150 95 L5 55 38 Two Heads 4 secs 5 secs 8 Secs 1 0 Secs 15 Secs 20 secs Large Battery Number of flashes amp recycle times to full power 750 600 370 300 220 150 One Head 2 secs 25 SECs 4 secs 5 SECS aS Sees 1 0 Secs 375 300 185 150 110 75 Two Heads 4 Secs 5 secs 8 secs 1 0 SOCS 1 5 Secs 20 Secs travelpak Number of flashes from compatible Gemini monolights amp recycle times SPECIFICATIONS 1500 50 15 secs 25 30 secs 100 1 5 secs Circuit Protection 50 Typical Charge Time 30 secs bowens co uk Travelpak Control Panel BW 7692 1 6Kg 3 8lbs 140mm 5 170mm 6 120mm 5 inc handle 2A charge protection fuse N A Small Battery Large Battery BW 7690 BW 7691 3 5Kg 8lbs 4 9Kg 10 8lbs 140mm 5 140mm 5 170mm 6 170mm 6 85mm 3 120mm 5 Non user replaceable 20A fuse 2A charger Approx 3 Hrs 2A charger Approx 5 Hrs 12 travelpak CHARGE FAST SLOW OFF ON ZAF Reliable Durable Consistent travel pa RELATED PRODUCTS amp A
4. travelpak Cy A lead free 2002 95 EC fT www bowens co uk BOWENS Bowens and the power behind the picture are registered trademarks of Bowens International Ltd Due to our policy of the power behind the pictu re constant product improvement Bowens International Ltd reserves the right to change equipment specifications at any time and aaan without notice BWL 0495 3 m aT travelpak USER GUIDE j BOWENS batterypak BOWENS the power behind the picture RE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION THE TRAVELPAK THE TRAVELPAK AT A GLANCE SAFETY NOTES DO SAFETY NOTES DO NOT CONNECTING AND USING THE TRAVELPAK WITH A GEMINI TRAVELPAK CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW CONNECTING COMPATIBLE FLASH HEADS CHANGING BATTERIES CONTROL PANEL CARE DISPLAY INDICATORS DISPLAY INDICATORS BATTERY CARE SPARE DUMMY PLUG STORAGE COMPARTMENT bowens co uk PG NO CONTENTS GENERAL QUESTIONS FAULT FINDING TRANSPORTING UNITS CE MARKING POWER CABLES CHANGING THE FUSE ON THE CONTROL PANEL WARRANTY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING TRAVELPAK BATTERY SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS RELATED PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES RELATED PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES PG oo oOo oO WA al 11 12 13 14 travelpak INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Bowens Travelpak battery system The Travelpak has been designed by working closely with photographers to develop a flash system tha
5. head A Ifa mains supply and the Travelpak cable are connected at the same time an external circuit may be tripped and the fuse on the unit may blow DO NOT OPERATE THE HEAD THIS WAY This is a safety requirement to protect from potentially unsafe conditions TRANSPORTING UNITS When transporting any Bowens units ensure that all equipment is carefully packed into appropriate bags and or hard shell cases Make sure all items are securely placed inside the appropriate baggage to protect from any knocks If a unit is dropped and or knocked during transport always have the unit checked by an authorised Bowens service repair centre before using All Bowens products are certified by the CE mark The CE certified mark is a declaration of conformity to the required EEC directives 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive POWER CABLES Only use Bowens approved Travelpak to Gemini cables with any Bowens Travelpak battery system CHANGING THE FUSE ON THE CONTROL PANEL The fuse in the Travelpak control panel may blow if a short has occurred for instance if a non Bowens authorised external battery has been used or if a non Bowens approved mains charger has been used The fuse in the Travelpak control panel is located on top of the control panel as shown To replace simply unscrew the fitting Always replace the fuse with the same rating travelpak WAR
6. out will be payable by the owner 10 WARRANTY The cost of any repairs should be notified to the owner by the dealer in advance of undertaking any work that may be required No warranty repairs can be undertaken to any units without proof of purchase All warranty repairs or returns must be conducted with the dealer from where the product was purchased Other terms and conditions may be applicable in specific countries if stated by the dealer at the time of purchase travelpak DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING This product must be recycled in the correct manner In order to recycle this product in an environmentally friendly way please dispose of at your local electronic waste facility If you have any questions regarding the disposal of any Bowens products contact your local Bowens retailer and or Bowens distributor a list of which can be found on the bowens website TRAVELPAK BATTERY SYSTEM BW 7693 Travelpak with small Batterypak inc 3m power cable carry strap and charger BW 7694 Travelpak with large Batterypak inc 3m power cable carry strap and charger BW 7692 Travelpak Control Panel unit inc 3m BW 7695 BW 7690 BW 7691 BW 1227 BW 1245 BW 7632 BW 7632 E 8m power cable bowens co uk power cable and charger Travelpak Control Panel unit Small Batterypak Large Batterypak Universal multi voltage mains charger Car Charger 3m power cable TRAVELPAK BATTERY SYSTEM BOWENS
7. use or when the Travelpak has been stored after use Alternatively they may be tethered to the shoulder strap dummy plug holders with the loop strap provided travelpak GENERAL QUESTIONS Q My Modelling lamp does not work when powered by my Travelpak A The Travelpak is not intended to run the modelling lamp This is to preserve the battery life Q Can I leave the mains connected to my Gemini flash head while operating the Travelpak A No DO NOT plug a mains lead in at the same time as a Travelpak Q My old Esprit does not have a 15 pin battery connector can have one A The Gemini range includes new circuitry so it is not possible to upgrade older units Q Can I change the rechargeable battery inside the Travelpak myself A No Due to the high voltage energy used this should only be carried out by a Bowens authorised service centre Q My unit will only do about 50 shots before cutting out what is wrong A Your Travelpak has a thermal cut out built in to protect from extreme temperatures bowens co uk GENERAL QUESTIONS Q I have two Gemini units connected to a single Travelpak can I shorten their recycle times A You can lower their power setting or connect a separate Travelpak battery to the second Gemini flash head Fast charge will not be available at the low end of battery charge therefore longer recycle times Q How can I maximise the number of flashes obtained A Turn
8. CCESSORIES BW 7632 E TRAVELPAK 8M EXTENSION CABLE For when you need extra room to maneuvre The 8m Travelpak extension allows location photographers more freedom and flexibility when positioning their set ups travelpak 3m cable also available BW 7632 BW 5150 PULSAR RADIO TRIGGER SYSTEM Whether you re triggering flash heads or cameras the Pulsar is the right tool for the job Each Pulsar can be used as a trigger or receiver and can send receive signals up to 100m 333 TWIN PACK also available BW 5160 BW 1790 RINGLITE CONVERTER Working with ringflash can be expensive Thanks to the Ringlite Converter you can now shoot ringflash style photography at a fraction of the price of more traditional sources Simply attach to any Bowens flash head with an S type accessory mount to instantly create a ringflash effect bowens co uk RELATED PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES BW 1868 BW 1884 BW 1886 a ee 40 SUNLITE REFLECTOR a 43cm 17 white interior reflector designed to replicate sunlight for photographing items such as architectural models The white painted interior of the Sunlite Reflector helps to ensure that an even light is delivered SUPERSOFT 600 DIFFUSER The ultimate soft beauty light The Supersoft 600 Diffuser mounts directly onto the front of the 40 Sunlite Reflector Its super large 600mm 23 front diameter and unique three layered diffusion panels create a
9. RANTY WARRANTY All Bowens electrical products are covered by a two year warranty against any faulty design materials and workmanship If a product does not work on arrival or up to a maximum period of four weeks from the date of purchase it should be returned to the dealer retail outlet from where it was purchased to exchange if available the faulty unit for a new one if the faulty unit was part of a kit that was purchased the dealer retailer may choose to simply replace the unit and not the entire kit Alternatively the dealer may offer to repair the unit as soon as possible at no charge If neither an exchange or repair is possible for the faulty unit then a full refund may be made bowens co uk If a warranty fault occurs after the initial four week period and within the max two year warranty period then the unit should be returned to the dealer who will arrange to repair the unit as soon as possible at no charge This warranty does not apply to consumable items such as flash tubes modelling lamps fuses consumable type batteries Should a unit be returned at any time within the two year warranty period and it is judged to have experienced any of the following points failure to follow working instructions correctly accidental or willful damage misuse alteration or repair by a non authorised Bowens service repair centre then the warranty will be deemed invalid and any repairs that may need carrying
10. down the flash power make the time between flashes longer use an additional separate Travelpak to power the second Gemini flash head also use the slow charge option Q I hear a whistling noise when the unit is charging Is my Travelpak developing a fault A No the harder the Travelpak has to work the more obvious this will become This will be more apparent when the unit is set to fast charge and the battery has a low power charge remaining Q My unit will only do about 50 shots before cutting out what is wrong A Your Travelpak has a thermal cut out built in to protect from extreme temperatures GENERAL QUESTIONS Q I have an Esprit Gemini and a Travelite III can I use them at the same time on one battery A Yes Even though they require different mains voltage both can be used at the same time Q I m not going to use my Travelpak for some time is there anything can do to to ensure that storing it for long periods will not damage the battery A You should charge the battery before storage and then re charge every 3 months Q Can I leave the battery charger connected to a Travelpak while using it A Yes Although if you have access to mains power your flash heads should be used directly with the mains as this will greatly improve the recycle times When using the Travelpak while charging it the charger may not ever indicate a full charge Q Can charge my Travelpak in a foreign country
11. large soft light source that is completely even 50 KEYLITE REFLECTOR A very high output direct reflector with a diameter of 24cm 9 The Keylite Reflector is the perfect accessory to use when maximum output is required A superb reflector to use when bouncing light from walls or ceilings travelpa RELATED PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES BW 1899 75 SOFTLITE REFLECTOR This 38cm 15 matt finished reflector is supplied with a double diffuser cap that covers the flash tube and modelling lamp for added softness The softest of Bowens direct reflectors it s perfect for portraiture beauty and product photography BW 1866 GRID DIFFUSER The Grid Diffuser is an accessory for the 75 Softlite Reflector that creates a unique lighting effect by including a perspex outer diffuser with a honeycomb grid in the centre The Grid Diffuser gives a direct pool of light surrounded by a soft diffused light making it ideal for portraiture BW 1878 HIGH PERFORMANCE REFLECTOR The High Performance Reflector has a 32cm 15 diameter the parabolic design delivers a bright intense output perfect for creating deep shadows and high contrasting images An absolute must where lots of light is requires bowens co uk RELATED PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES BW 1886 65 MAXILITE REFLECTOR A great all purpose direct reflector with an even coverage and a high light output With a relatively small diameter of 20cm 8
12. metal panel construction e Dummy plug storage compartment e Recharge from mains or car charger e Convenient quick clip shoulder strap travel pa SAFETY NOTES DO 1 Only fit Bowens approved equipment to the Travelpak 2 Allow at least one hour for the Travelpak to stabilise at room temperature especially when moving the unit from extreme temperature and humidity 3 Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over Protect from heavy sharp or hot objects which may cause damage and replace damaged cables immediately 4 Due to the high voltage high energy used in Travelpak units all servicing must be carried out by an authorised service centre 5 If the unit is dropped or damaged in any way always have it checked out before using again bowens co uk SAFETY NOTES DO NOT CONNECTING AND USING THE TRAVELPAK WITH A GEMINI 1 Use in an environment where moisture or flammable liquid is likely to come into contact with this product 2 Charge a Travelpak battery in a gas tight container 3 Use a unit with damaged housing or mouldings 4 Attempt to replace the internal 20A fuse inside the Batterypak This should only be carried out by an authorised Bowens service centre WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE NEVER CONNECT THE GEMINI TO BOTH A MAINS SUPPLY AND A TRAVELPAK BATTERY AT THE SAME TIME For battery operation the power switch on the Gemini should be in the lower position The centre position i
13. over heat charged will be displayed by both LEDs flashing slowly from one side to the other bowens co uk BATTERY CARE e You should not allow your Travelpak battery to fully discharge as this will significantly reduce future operating times and the life of the battery e To preserve battery life the Travelpak will automatically disable the fast charge mode at the low end of the batterys charge e It is not recommended to continue using the Travelpak when 25 charge is showing it is recommended to either change the battery for a fully charged one or stop shooting and recharge the battery e To prolong the life of the Batterypak it is recommended to recharge the battery as soon as possible after using it If the battery is to remain stored for any length of time without use it is recommended to recharge every 3 4 weeks The Travelpak also features a built in thermal cut out the cut out will only engage in extreme use Your Travelpak will safely complete 100 flashes at a moderate rate without overheating The following table should be used as a guide only Flash Rate in Seconds Max number of flashes before overheat 10 56 20 115 30 200 SPARE DUMMY PLUG STORAGE COMPARTMENT The Travelpak control panel features a unique storage compartment which is designed to house two dummy plugs Spare dummy plugs can be stored in the compartment located on the bottom of the control panel when they are not required during
14. pak and press both latch buttons in firmly Step 2 Once both latch buttons are pressed lift Travelpak control panel away from the Batterypak Step 3 To replace the Batterypak simply position the Travelpak control panel above the Batterypak ensuring the twin power connectors on the Control Panel are in line with the power terminals on the BatteryPak and press down firmly until both latch buttons click into place NB ENSURE LATCH BUTTONS CLICK IN PLACE TO SECURE Step 1 Step 2 BoE Step 3 BCA ENS travelpak CONTROL PANEL CARE To ensure the power connections on your Travelpak Control Panel remain in the best possible condition make sure to NEVER place the control panel with the power connectors directly resting on the floor see Fig 1 see Fig 2 for correct way to place Control Panel onto the floor when not connected to a BatteryPak bowens co uk DISPLAY INDICATORS GREEN LED s BATTERY LEVEL Each LED on the control panel represents 25 of the battery life Figure 1 100 charge Figure 2 75 charge Figure 3 50 charge we me Ow gmi a Wo e _ Mo al After the unit is switched on only the bottom two LED s will light up initially to display a charge level of 50 After being initially switched on the control panel will read the connected Batterypak to determine the level of charge remaining after 2 3 seconds the control panel will display the correct batte
15. ry level remaining charge 6G lt DISPLAY INDICATORS Rep LED s CHARGE INDICATORS Flashing Indicators usually indicates normal charging DISPLAY INDICATORS WHEN 1 UNIT IS PLUGGED IN Red LED stay illuminated while charging then flashes on and off when ready Make sure dummy plug is attached to second connection ensuring the circuit is closed if the circuit is not closed then the first connected flash head will not charge Indicators when unit is charging Red LED stays illuminated CO ee Bee Flash Head Fitted Dummy Plug Fitted Indicators when unit is charged Red LED flashes on and off FOO ee Pe Flash Head Fitted Dummy Plug Fitted travel pa DISPLAY INDICATORS DISPLAY INDICATORS WHEN 2 UNITS ARE PLUGGED IN Red LEDs will flash quickly from one side to the other while both units are charging Both LEDs will flicker when the units are charged and ready to fire Indicators when units are charging Red LEDs flash from side to side while charging ES 000000 l i 000000 00000060 _ 0000000 Flash Head Fitted Flash Head Fitted T 000000 l l 000000 00000060 __ 0000000 Flash Head Fitted Flash Head Fitted Indicators when units have charged Red LEDs flicker once charged and ready to fire ny pm j i N l 000000 P S 0000000 Flash Head Fitted Flash Head Fitted OVERHEAT INDICATION An
16. s off POWER CONNECTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Ensure the Travelpak is switched off 2 Connect the Travelpak to the Gemini using the appropriate cabling 3 Ensure the power lead connectors are fully tightened 4 Switch the Travelpak on then turn on the Gemini 5 The Gemini will charge and indicate it is ready by illuminating the green LED on the side of the unit 6 Press the Flash Test button on the side of the unit to check the unit fires travelpa TRAVELPAK CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW BOWENS e travelpak CHARGE FAST SLOW OFF ON 2A F bowens co uk 4 w ZroOmmoo Travelpak to Gemini cable connectors Shoulder strap dummy plug holders Charging LEDs Battery level indicator Charger connection Fast slow charge switch On off switch Fuse holder Carry handle travel pa CONNECTING COMPATIBLE FLASH HEADS A single Gemini unit can be fitted to either channel A or channel B using the Travelpak cable When only connecting only one flash head always ensure that a dummy plug is fitted to the unused socket When connecting the Travelpak to Gemini cable always ensure that the cable is fully inserted into the connections and make sure to tighten the thumb Screws bowens co uk CHANGING BATTERIES CHANGING BATTERIES To remove the BatteryPak from the Travelpak control panel Step 1 Place hands either side of the Travel
17. t meets the high quality standards demanded by todays professional photographers Only the best materials and components are selected and used in the construction of all Bowens products to ensure all of our units are of the highest standards possible a reputation that has become synonymous with the Bowens brand throughout the world In order to obtain the full benefit of this product please take a few moments to familiarise yourself with this user guide Bowens International Ltd bowens co uk THE TRAVELPAK The Travelpak battery is part of a world class lighting system that has been designed to the highest possible standards Along with the Gemini monolight the Travelpak offers photographers the freedom and flexibility to take their professional lighting system with them anywhere at anytime The Travelpak is a durable reliable battery that has been designed to withstand the rigors of todays hard working location shoots Now with its unique hot swap battery feature the Travelpak give photographers the ability to instantly change a battery if the first fades before a photo shoot is complete THE TRAVELPAK AT A GLANCE e Simple amp lightweight location power e Unique easy battery swapping e Large amp small battery options e Power up to two Gemini monolights e Fast amp slow charging options e Batteries can be charged independently e Easy to read battery level indicator e Robust all

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