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1. kobold D 1600 EB 800 1600 Operating instructions Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS KOBOLD D1600 EB 800 1600 Before use Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully They contain important instructions for use safety and maintenance of the appliance Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to further users if necessary Observe the safety instructions Contents Page Attention Important safety instructions Read carefully before starting up A 6 1 Starting up 7 2 Fitting or changing a bulb 8 3 Mounting and removing reflectors and adapters 8 4 Fitting and removing accessories 8 5 Focusing 9 6 Operating the lamp with a Para 9 7 Operating modes 9 8 Display on ballast unit 10 9 Protective circuits in the ballast unit 10 10 Fault diagnosis table 11 1 Operating Kobold ballast units from a motor generator set 11 2 Controls and display elements ballast unit EB 800 1600 12 13 Technical data ballast unit EB 800 1600 12 4 Controls and display elements lamp D 1600 14 15 Technical data lamp D 1600 16 6 Order numbers for spare parts and accessories 16 17 Environmental protection information 16 ATTENTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS D1600 EB 800 1600 Read carefully before starting up The equipment should be used exclusively by qu2. over 265 VAC Supply voltage Restart blinks blinks off blinks on on on below 85 VAC Operating Allow to blinks off off off on on on temperature cool exceeded More than 10 Allow to blinks off blinks blinks on on on ignition attempts cool Technical fault Service blinks blinks blinks blinks blinks blinks on station OPERATING KOBOLD BALLAST UNITS FROM A MOTOR GENERATOR SET Ballast units are suitable for operation with motor generator sets in so far as the voltage under all load conditions including capacitive loads is within the tolerance limits of 200 260 V or 95 135V Experience shows that this usually requires electronically stabilised motor generators Unstabilised motor generators can produce voltage peaks of 300 V and over This may cause damage for which Bron Elektronik AG accepts no liability 12 CONTROLS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS BALLAST UNIT EB 800 1600 1 Grip 2 Main switch 0 l with integral fuse 3 Earth conductor indicator 4 Button lamp On Off 5 Button for selecting operating mode 5a c Indicators for selected operating mode 6 Mains cable 7 Lamp plug socket 7a b Indicators show which lamp has been identified 8 Rotary knob for adjusting output dimmer 1 2 3 4 5 5a O high speed E opima O low nosa o 7 7a Tb 8 5c 13 TECHNICAL DATA BALLAST UNIT EB 800 1600 Supply power rating 1800 VA Mains voltage 90 265 V Mains frequency 50 60 Hz Curr
3. be disconnected from the ballast unit Then remove the reflector or adapter Fitting Turn the focusing wheel 11 on the lamp to its stop in the flood bare bulb position The bulb socket is now extended as far as it will go Open the two cover plates 15 and push the bulb into the socket to the stop Afterwards take care that the cover plates are completely closed again Removing Caution the bulb is hot Allow the bulb to cool before changing it Turn the focusing wheel 11 on the lamp to its stop in the flood position The bulb socket is now extended as far as it will go The bulb can now be pulled out The two cover plates 15 are spring loaded and can be opened MOUNTING AND REMOVING REFLECTORS AND ADAPTERS Mounting Undo the retaining screw 10 on the lamp Align the mounting pin on the reflector with the appropriate opening 20 then position the accessory and turn it 10 clockwise until you hear the security pin 16 latch Take care not to damage the bulb while dismounting an accessory Removing Loosen the retaining screw 10 on the lamp then pull it straight backwards and hold it Turn the reflector through 10 until it is released Remove the reflector or adapter straight forwards Take care not to damage the bulb while dismounting an accessory Attention When operating with an adapter for a Para or Softbox the focusing wheel 11 must be turned to the flood bare bulb position bulb as far forw
4. not exceeded OPERATING MODES The ballast unit has three different operating modes which can be selected by pressing the button 5 on the ballast unit The mode selected is indicated by illumination of an LED 5 a c low noise For extremely noise sensitive shoots up to 100 fps optimal For normal shoots at up to 800 fps high speed For high speed shoots at up to 2000 fps 8 DISPLAY ON BALLAST UNIT Mains switch 2 Illuminated mains voltage is present The unit is switched on Not illuminated The unit is switched off or not connected to the mains voltage Indicator for earth conductor 3 Illuminated The unit is switched on and the earth conductor is correctly connected Not illuminated The unit is switched off or the earth conductor is not correctly connected Lamp control display 4 Illuminated The lamp is switched on and the unit is functioning correctly Not illuminated The lamp and or the ballast unit is switched off or not connected to the mains supply 5a c operating mode display 7a b display shows that the lamp has been identified PROTECTIVE CIRCUITS IN THE BALLAST UNIT The EB 800 1600 ballast unit features monitoring electronics with detailed fault diagnosis Overvoltage protection If the applied voltage is greater than 260 V the ballast unit either switches off automatically or cannot be switched on Button 4 blinks to indicate this Low voltage protection If the ap
5. ER NUMBERS FOR SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Ballast unit EB 800 1600 742 0176 1_4 Lamp D 1600 332 0142 Open Face reflector 741 0560 Four leaf barn door for Open Face reflector 741 0756 Diffusion filter for Open Face reflector 713 0790 Conversion filter for PAR reflector 713 0791 PAR reflector 741 0561 Four leaf barn door for Open Face reflector 741 0731 Scrim ring 744 0168 PAR lens set 4 off 713 0527 PAR lens NSP 713 0710 PAR lens MFL 713 0711 PAR lens WFL 713 0712 PAR lens VWFL 713 0713 Fresnel lens 713 0534 Bag for 5 filters or lenses 763 0322 1600 W bulb G E CSR1600 SE HR UVC 633 7410 1600 W bulb Sylvania BA1600 SE HR UVC 633 7411 Lamp cable 7 5 m 742 0599 Lamp cable 10 m 742 0602 Lamp cable 20 m 742 0635 Adapter for Softboxes 744 0310 Adapter for Paras 744 0330 Trolley case for complete kits 733 0224 Carrying case for Para Kit 733 0225 17 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION At the end of its useful life this product may not be disposed of as normal household waste but should be taken to a collection point for the recy cling of electrical and electronic appliances The materials are recyclable according to their markings By re use recycling or other form of using old appliances you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment Please ask your sales partner or local authorities for the appropriate disposal point
6. alified personnel Use only a complete and undamaged connection cable Position the cable so that it will not be tripped over or make contact with hot surfaces If an extension cable is necessary ensure that a cable is used with a current rating at least equal to that of the ballast Cables rated for less amper age than the appliance may overheat For safety reasons the ballast unit may only be operated with an earthed mains AC line plug When the appliance is switched on the yellow LED light must illuminate Avoid incorrect use of any kind and be particularly careful not to obstruct the natural circulation of air that keeps the lamp and ballast unit cool The ballast unit and lamp must not be exposed to moisture This could cause dangerous electric discharges on contact To minimise the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons use exclusively accessories recommended by the manufacturer The equipment must not be used in explosion hazard areas The lamp and accessory attachments may heat up to high temperatures Please handle with care When these units are used suspended they must always be secured with a steel cable To protect against the effects of radiated heat the lamp must not be directed at flammable surfaces and or surfaces sensitive to heat or any objects from less than a minimum distance of 2 meters In order to achieve maximum service life from the lamp the heating up process of approx 1 minute should n
7. ards as it will go so that the safety switch is actuated and the bulb can be fired For operation with Softboxes an adapter Art No 744 0310 is available as an accessory FITTING AND REMOVING ACCESSORIES Unlatch the movable jaw 28 by pushing it against the spring and fold it outwards The four leaf barn doors 27 34 and where fitted a scrim ring 26 can now be introduced from above into the outer mounting grooves of the fixed claws 30 If a further accessory such as a filter or diffusion lens 25 33 is required it can be fitted in the inner mounting grooves Fold the moving jaw 28 down so that it latches Turn the four leaf barn door to make sure it is securely mounted 5 FOCUSING 6 The degree of focusing can be adjusted using the focusing wheel 11 on the rear face of the lamp The adjustment function is indicated with flood bare bulb and spot markings When the lamp is operated with an Open Face or a PAR reflector and a Fresnel lens fitted then the entire focus ing range can be used OPERATING THE LAMP WITH A PARA To operate the lamp in a broncolor Para reflector an adapter 35 Art No 744 0330 is required It is recommended that the lamp s yoke 21 is removed completely To remove it undo the screws 18 and pull the two carrier plates with the yoke towards the handle The complete yoke can now be removed Please ensure that the maximum permissible output of the Para reflector is
8. ent draw 20 A 90 VAC 15 A 120 VAC 8 A 230 VAC Power factor 99 at 110V 95 at 230 V Lamp frequency square wave 50 400 1000 Hz Regulation zone 50 100 Lamp detection automatic Start up characteristics cold start and hot restrike capability Dimensions lxbxh 360 x 240 x 120 mm 142 x 94 x 47 Weight 6 9 kg 15 2 lbs 14 CONTROLS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS LAMP D 1600 a ah gt En gt gt N0 JON OXW gt WWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNDN IN 00 30 04p0N 03030 J00x o0N _O On Off switch Retaining screw Focusing wheel Lamp cable Clamping disc Yoke locking handle Cover plates Security pin Safety switch Screw for removing the yoke e g when mounting a Para Carrier plate for yoke Slots for reflector or Softbox adapter Yoke 28 mm 1 1 stand spigot with 16 mm 0 6 bore Retaining screw PAR reflector Diffusion lens Scrim ring Four leaf barn door for PAR reflector Movable jaw Filter clamps Fixed jaws Safety glass Open Face reflector Diffusion filter conversion filter Four leaf barn door for Open Face reflector Adapter for Softboxes Adapter for Paras Safety glass sleeve 16 mm 0 6 mount 12 13 14 1011 37 38 37 15 TECHNICAL DATA LAMP D 1600 Output 1600 W Bulb socket G22 Focusing range Open Face reflector 19 58 Dimensions lxbxh 250 x 302 x 145 408 mm 98 x 119 x 57 161 Weight 4 3 kg 9 5 lbs 16 ORD
9. ng up circuit which heats the bulb quickly to its operating temperature Except in an emergency avoid switching off the unit during the warming up phase because this shortens the life of the bulb The optimum colour temperature is reached after about one minute Should the bulb fail to trigger the ballast unit will switch off the ignition sequence after 2 seconds and button 4 on the ballast unit blinks see Section 7 To make another attempt to start press the button 4 on the ballast unit or 9 on the lamp To protect the igniter circuit this is blocked for 30 seconds after about ten attempts at ignition Afterwards further ignition attempts are pos sible Take care that the ventilation slots are not obstructed on either the ballast unit or the lamp Step 4 The output regulator 8 on the ballast unit can be used to set the desired light output setting range 50 100 When setting the output it is important to remember that depending on the bulb used the colour temperature can change slightly with the output When the bulb is switched on the output is automatically set to the maximum so that the bulb heats up as quickly as pos sible The duration of this depends on the bulb temperature when it is switched on and is likely to be between 5 and 60 seconds At the end of this period the unit adjusts automatically to the setting of regulator 8 2 FITTING OR CHANGING A BULB Before fitting or changing a bulb the lamp must
10. ot be interrupted Use the lamp only with a reflector or adapter with undamaged safety glass Lamps can burst The safety glass will retain hot fragments Like natural daylight HMI MSR light contains a certain proportion of UV radiation The safety glass reduces the UV content to safe levels for normal operating distances When used at a close operating distance limit the exposure time of unprotected skin Before replacing fuses or the lamp disconnect the ballast unit from the mains power supply Before the ballast unit is cleaned or serviced and while it is not in use it must be switched off and completely disconnected from the mains supply Never pull on the cable itself pull only on the plug body Allow time for the ballast unit and lamp to cool before you stow them Units with noticeable damage or which have been dropped must not be started up Contact a broncolor service station Service work or repairs must always be carried out by a specialist Only original spare parts must be used to guarantee long term mechanical and electrical operating safety Incorrect assembly can cause dangerous contact voltages even on connected units 1 STARTING UP The ballast unit EB 800 1600 is a flicker free electronic ballast units which are made for mains voltages from 90 V to 265 V They adjust automatically to the mains AC line voltage applied The unit is suitable for operation with hot restrike HR lamps This means that the lamp ma
11. plied voltage is below 90 V the ballast unit either switches off automatically or cannot be switched on Button 4 blinks to indicate this Current limitations When a 1600 W lamp is operated on a mains voltage below 95V the lamp output is automatically reduced to prevent the current exceeding 18 A Button 7a blinks to indicate this Should the voltage rise above 95 V again during operation the output will remain unchanged at the reduced level so as to avoid continual changes in lighting Thermal monitoring If the operating temperature of the unit is exceeded the ballast unit automatically regulates the output gradually down to max 50 This lowering of the output allows the user time to recognise the situation and to prevent or delay a total shutdown If a shutdown occurs for safety reasons the unit does not automatically switch on again The lamp must be switched on again manually Igniter circuit protection If the bulb fails to trigger ignition is blocked for 30 seconds after about ten attempts at ignition in succession 10 FAULT DIAGNOSIS TABLE 11 Fault detected Howto Start Stop highspeed normal low noise 800W 1600W Earth reset 4 5a 5b 5c 7a 7b 3 Short circuit Restart blinks blinks off off on on on Bulb goes out Restart blinks off blinks off on on on Wrong lamp Restart blinks off off blinks on on on detected Supply voltage Restart blinks blinks blinks off on on on
12. y be switched on again at any time while hot making waiting time unnecessary For safety reasons the high ignition voltages required for this purpose call for a faultless earth conductor For this reason the unit must only be connected to a power supply with an earthed mains plug Correct functioning of the earth conductor is indicated by the control lamp 3 Step 1 Fit a compatible bulb to the lamp see Section 2 Fitting or changing a bulb and a reflector an adapter for a Softbox or Para see Section 3 Mounting and removing reflectors and adapters The lamp is equipped with an integral safety switch 17 and can only be operated when a reflector or an adapter is mounted When it is used with an adapter the focusing wheel 11 must be turned to the Bare Bulb position bulb as far forwards as it will go so that the safety switch is actuated and the bulb can be fired Step 2 Connect the lamp to the ballast unit and the ballast unit to the earthed mains supply Switch on the main switch 2 and check whether the earth control LED 3 illuminates If this is not the case for safety reasons disconnect the ballast unit immediately from the mains and check the earth conductor Step 3 Operate switch 9 on the lamp and press button 4 on the ballast unit The bulb fires and starts operating By operating the switch 9 on the lamp or on the ballast unit 4 the light can be switched off again The ballast unit has an automatic warmi
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