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1. Operating instructions Before use Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully They contain important details on the 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 Safety information Controls and displays Minipuls D160 Controls and displays Minipuls D160 plus h 2 eS eC OPNXNaaronas NNN ae SO N DEON Be N a nN 2 Minipuls D160 Minipuls D160 plus Application Commissioning Energy control Modelling light Release and remote control Flash ready signals visual audible Slow charge Selecting additional functions Flash tube Protecting glass Fuse Heat build up and monitoring Default settings Battery operation Mounting Umbrella bracket Flash release Accessories Service repair Technical data Modification set PC Mac Order numbers for diverse spare parts accessories broncolor Minipuls D160 xo Q Q o oon NNN OW ND e n o ad id id a d d d Md Md Md Md Md Md d ON N OOM aunaa amp anrh wWwWDhH B oO SF Safety information Attention Read before start up Prior to replacing the fuse light bulb or flash tube discharge the unit and disconnect from power Allow the unit to coo off for 10 minutes before replacing the bulb or flash tube Only those types of2. on The flash energy setting range is extended to 5 f stops 10 5 0 The lowest f stop level exhibits greater tolerances with regard to colour and repetitive accuracy on activated additional functions are saved even if the unit is switched off Flash energy display range 10 Display range 10 6 default setting 9 6 Display range 9 6 5 6 corresponding to Grafit 2 A2 etc 8 6 Display range 8 6 4 6 corresponding to Grafit 4 A4 etc 7 6 Display range 7 6 3 6 corresponding to Pulso 8 If function 1 is active the variation range is increased by one f stop Flash counter buz is lit xxxxXX dim is lit xxXXxx unit is lit XXxxxx Delivery date unit is lit Month dim is on Year Function number fo Country code 14 15 16 17 Battery operation If no mains AC line power is available use the 12 volt car battery converter The modelling light cannot be used in this mode excessive load on battery and must be removed Switch off modelling light and pull it out Connect converter to the 12 volt car battery with the and connector clamps Connect unit to converter Switch on converter and unit After flash work switch off converter during pauses Charge battery if needed by allowing the car engine to run 1 Minipuls D160 can be connected to the converter Mounting The
3. fuses can be identified by their opaque fuse container Using an incorrect fuse is dangerous it may cause the halogen lamp to burst The correct fuse is therefore included with each original broncolor replacement lamp Heat build up and monitoring Depending on the accessories used high temperatures can hold in the unit in the proximity of the halogen lamp Therefore it is recommendable to hold the unit with the rear handle or at the stand adapter Because of the intensity of heat radiation when the modelling light is on keep the unit at a distance of at least 1 metre from flammable surfaces th display If excessively high temperatures build up inside despite the fan cooling effect the charge mode will be blocked for a certain period of time and a long audible signal will be generated The display will show th during the cool down period The fan continues to operate thus accelerating the cooling effect A1 display The unit is equipped with an automatic afterglow blockout If the flash tube exhibits afterglow for example at the end of its service life this blockout will block further charging to prevent consequential damage In this status the ready lamp is no longer green The blockout can be cancelled by switching the unit off and on again A2 display This display indicates that the unit has overcharged Please switch unit off and wait a few minutes before switching it on again If the error persists contact customer se
4. mode Then press the up down key 8 to change the studio numbers when working with Servor d please set studio channel 1 factory setting Charging dimmer dim 15 If the dim function is switched on on the modelling light will extinguish when charging takes place This feature can be used as a visual flash monitor and to reduce the current load on weak mains AC lines To access the charging dimmer setting mode press aux key 11 in the sequence long short short Change the setting by briefly pressing the up down key 8 Buzzer buz 16 With this function the ready buzzer can be switched on on The alarm tone will remain audible even if the ready buzzer is switched off To access the buzzer setting mode press aux key 11 in the sequence long short short short Change the setting by briefly pressing the up down key 8 Flash tube The flash tube is a plug in type To replace it fire a flash disconnect unit from power supply and allow to discharge and cool off for ten minutes Then press the spring radially inward and carefully remove the old tube and insert the new one The spring is an electrical contact but also prevents the tube from falling out 12 11 Protecting glass For safety reasons never operate a unit without the protecting glass in place Fuse The fuse 5 is located on the rear of the unit Sand filled fuses with a value 3 15 AF may only be used sand filled
5. signal When the flash discharge fails a warning signal of approx 3 s duration will sound and the display of the relevant lamp base will flash Slow charge The slow charge mode is activated by pressing the down key 8 when switching on the unit By switching the unit off and on again the slow charge is deactivated 10 9 1 9 2 9 3 Selecting additional functions The aux key 11 is used to select additional functions Repeated actuation of the key toggles through the following modes Set sequence LED seq blinks Set delay LED dly blinks then return to Standard display no LED blinks The default settings can be changed if the aux key 11 is pressed for a long period of time 1s Repeated actuation of the key then toggles through the following modes 9 4 Set unit address LED unit and right hand numeral of display blink Set studio channel LED unit and left hand numeral of display blink Set dim function LED dim blinks Set buzzer LED buz blinks then return to Standard display no LED blinks To set the additional functions and change the default settings select the respective operating mode example Set sequence The digital display will then show the actual value which can be changed with the up down key 8 If a setting is entered which deviates from the default value the respective LED will remain lit as a reminder after the display returns to standard 9 5 if the u
6. Wireless with infrared transmitter Servor d The unit is prepared for connection to PC MAC by means of an interface accessory Stabilised flash voltage 0 5 Standards 73 23 CEE and 89 336 CEE Power requirements Europe USA 220 V 240 V 50 Hz 10 A and 110 V 120 V 60 Hz 16 A Japan 100 V 50 Hz 16 A and 200 V 50 Hz 10 A Cooling fan Dimensions 495x1 20x195 mm Weight 4 5 kg Subject to change in the interest of technical development 22 Modification set PC Mac There is a possibility to adapt the Minipuls D160 unit to Minipuls D160 plus The modification comprises an interface board a connecting cable and the software The link allows the user to control all functions from the monitor 17
7. ells must be switched off Sync socket 1 Synchronous cables art no 34 111 00 or 34 112 00 may be plugged into the socket to release flashes via cable test key 5 Key 5 allows the Minipuls D160 to be manually released The respective LED lights up when the flash voltage precisely corresponds to the selected value The LED extinguishes during charging and discharging and the power display will blink Remote Control The remote contro of Minipuls D160 is operated by the remote control units Servor d If Minipuls D160 is switched to stand by via the remote control unit the decimal point of the main display will blink The Minipuls D160 can be re activated either by the remote control unit or by pressing any key on the front panel 6 6 6 7 7 1 7 2 7 3 Servor addresses Addresses will be assigned to each unit for individual control This is explained in chapter 9 Servor remote control channels Remote contro may be performed via 2 separate channels studio work stations This is explained in chapter 9 Flash ready signals visual audible The visual ready siqnal is the green LED at the test key 5 It lights up only when the unit is fully charged After a flash this LED goes out and lights up again when the unit is fully charged once more The audible signal buzzer sounds when the power capacitors are at 100 charge It may be switched on or off This is explained in chapter 9 Audible fault
8. fuses indicated on the fuse label may be used This is particularly important for fusing the halogen lamp which may burst if the wrong fuse is used Only sand filled fuses may be used Sand filled fuses can be identified by the opaque body of the fuse The devices are designed for use in dry rooms Protect them against splash water and against excessive exposure to dust The devices are not suitable for use in an explosions hazard environment The accessories mounted to the unit may heat up to high temperatures under specific t conditions Handle with care To protect against the effects of radiated heat the unit must not be pointed at heat sensitive and flammable surfaces from less than 1 meter away Do not block the cooling louvers on the unit Flash light contains similar to sunlight a specific portion of UV light The undesirable side effects on skin and eyes are considerably reduced by using flash tubes with UV coating Without these or ather protective filters use extreme care when shooting Even when disconnected from power dangerous voltages may remain within the interior of the device For this reason devices should only be opened by our broncolor repair service For safety reasons never operate a unit without the protecting glass in place Controls and displays Minipuls D160 A o NODA PR ON Oo 11 Sync socket Photo cell on off IR receiver on off Modelling lamp
9. ionality level of the modelling light can be selected by pressing the mod key for 1 second when the modelling light is off Repeatedly pressing the up down key 8 toggles through the following operating modes P This level can be selected if only D160s are being used highest proportionality level Proportional modelling light rated 1200 J P1 Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs rated 6400 J P2 Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs rated 3200 J P3 Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs rated 1600 J P4 5 If a Minipuls D160 is operated at a relatively low output level the halogen modelling light will be relatively weak and yellowish To counteract this problem the Minipuls D160 is equipped with two additional modelling light proportionality levels P4 for 800 J and less P5 for 400 J and less HI The unit operates with full modelling light power independent of the selected flash output LO The unit operates at a lower power level for reduced current consumption and a longer halogen lamp service life When the mod LED is blinking the HI or LO levels can also be selected by pressing the up or down key 8 for a longer period of time After the setting has been performed the standard display can be activated by briefly pressing the mod key Pressing the mod key for 1 second when the modelling lamp is on will give direct access to the HI mode To ret
10. is not obstructed by obstacles Accessories The Pulso bayonet system allows you to use the full line of broncolor reflectors For a complete summary please consult the broncolor system catalogue Be Creative with Light And with System Service repair Your broncolor compact unit is a precision device which will work for many years without malfunctions if you take proper care of it If malfunctions do arise please do not attempt to open the unit to repair it yourself Even when the unit is shut off dangerous voltages may remain within the interior of the device Leave service and repairs to our broncolor repair service 16 21 Technical data Flash energy 1200 J Japanese version 1000 J F stop at 2 m 100 ISO P50 P70 64 7 10 45 7 10 Flash duration t 0 1 t 0 5 _ 1 250 s 1 1000 s Charging time for 100 of selected energy 230 V 50 Hz 0 4 1 8 s 120 V 60 Hz 0 5 2 2 s Japanese version 0 7 3 2 s Can be switched to siow charging mode Ready display Visual with LED and audible can be switched off signals when 100 of selected energy is reached Control range 5 f stops in 1 10 f stop intervals Modelling light halogen 650 W with 200 240 V halogen 300 W with 100 120 V Flash release selectable photocell synchronous cable 2 connections manual release button wireless via infrared transmitter IRX 2 IRQ FCM 2 FCC Remote control
11. nit is switched off and on again it will be in the standard display mode Previously set additional functions will be erased All other settings are retained See section 14 for details on how to save additional functions as well Sequence flash series seq 12 Each trigger signal releases the number of flashes selected under sequence in a range from 1 to 50 flashes Stop an ongoing sequence by pressing the aux key 11 Briefly press the aux key 11 to access the sequence setting mode The display 1 0 shows 00 Press the up down key 8 to select the desired number of flashes max 50 Delay dly 13 The value entered here defines the delay between the trigger signal and the flash in a range from 0 1 to 9 9 s The sequence and delay cannot be entered simultaneously Briefly pressing the aux key 11 twice activates the flash delay mode Then press the up down key to adjust the delay time from 0 1 s to 9 9 s 11 Studio Address unit 14 Pressing the aux key 11 for a longer period of time accesses the setting mode for studio numbers and unit addresses If the right hand side of the display 10 blinks you can set the Address No of the compact unit by pressing key 3 If you are working with Servor d it is recommendable to choose an address between 1 and 4 because the Servor d only supports these addresses Briefly press the aux key 11 again to access the studio number setting
12. on off Test key green ready lamp Connector for mains cable Fuse Energy contro up down Main switch on off Power diplay Additional functions aux Flash sequence Flash delay Unit address Charging dimmer Buzzer IR receiver cell and photo cell Front panel of Minipuls D160 12 13 14 15 16 17 XI ZZ T T AA Yi 1 Ks fe A o MT EF E NS Ts Controls and displays Minipuls D160 plus 1 Sync socket Photo cell on off IR receiver on off Modelling lamp on off Test key green ready lamp Connector for mains cable Fuse Energy control up down oO On Oo oO A WY NH Main switch on off 10 Power diplay 11 Additional functions aux 12 Flash sequence 13 Flash delay 14 Unit address 15 Charging dimmer 16 Buzzer 17 1R receiver cell and photo cell 18 Socket for computer link Front panel of Minipuls D160 plus 12 13 14 15 16 17 2 OO UW Ae woo 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 Minipuls D160 Minipuls D160 plus We are delighted that you have chosen the high quality product broncolor Minipuls D160 With proper care it will render you many years of good service Application This mains AC line supplied studio flash unit is designed for professional photography only In countries with earthed mains systems use a three wire extension cable Commissioning Remove
13. rvice Flash monitor At the end of their service lives flash tubes often fail to trigger An intermittent tone is generated by the unit when this phenomenon occurs The tone will cease when the tube flashes correctly again or the unit is switched off 13 14 Default settings The default settings can be viewed and in some instances changed with the following procedure Switch the unit on Simultaneously press the aux and mod keys for 5 seconds The green LED array will blink to indicate that you are in the programming mode Briefly actuate the aux key to toggle between the seq or dly display In the programming mode these displays have the following meaning e seq is lit The display shows the function number of the function to be set according to the table below The required function number is chosen with the keys up or down 8 e dly is lit The display shows the actual value of the function The setting can be changed with the up or down key 8 If the displayed value consists of more than 2 numerals the up or down key 8 can be actuated to toggle between the groups of two numerals The active numeral group is indicated by the LED unit buz or dim Return to standard mode by pressing aux for a long period of time 1 s or by switching unit off and on again Meaning and possible settings Release number of the software unit is lit Software number dim is lit
14. stand adapter is located below the housing The adapter accomodates standard broncolor bolts and 16 mm Manfrotto pins Make sure the lamp is firmly attached to the stand before operating The click stops of the locking handle can be adjusted by pulling it out The bracket art no 35 228 00 is available for suspension mounting Should the unit be suspended without bracket on a broncolor bolt then the attached safety bolt must be screwed into the bottom part of the stand adapter This safety bolt is not required for stand mounting A safety cable must be installed whenever the lamphead is suspended Umbrella bracket The umbrella reflector art no 33 496 00 is used in conjunction with umbrella diffusers and reflectors The umbrella handle is inserted into the special holder in the stand adapter 15 18 19 20 Flash release The release is possible via sync cable infrared photocell or with manual trigger button The units are fitted with a synchronous circuit with low working voltage to protect the camera contact This synchronous circuit may not be switched parallel with outside brands since the latter work with high synchronous voltage The infrared receiver integrated in the unit is used for a wireless release by the following units IRQ transmitter IRX2 transmitter FCM 2 lightmeter and contrast photometer FCC flash colourmeter chronoscope When in use make sure that the receiver cell of the unit
15. the transparent plastic hood by rotating Insert the flash tube in accordance to point 10 and plug in the modelling light Press desired reflector and protecting glass into the mounting and rotate in any direction Please check that the mains AC line supply corresponds to the information on the label of the unit Connect unit to earthed power supply Switch on main switch 9 and modelling light 4 Green control lamp 5 will iluminate this is how the unit shows that it is ready Energy control Use the up down keys 8 to control the flash energy flash intensity within a range of 4 f stops standard setting extension to 5 stops see table under chapter 14 A value of 10 in the display indicates maximum intensity 6 minimum Whole numbers are full f stop increments decimals indicate 1 10 f stop increments Brief pressure on the up down keys 8 runs the power up or down by a 1 10 f stop increment prolonged pressure by a full f stop The display 10 then blinks until charging or discharging has stabilised at the new level 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 6 1 Modelling light Minipuls D160 units are equipped with a halogen modelling lamp The modelling light is switched on with the mod key 4 The brightness of the modelling light can be set proportionally to the flash intensity To assure proportionality when operating units with different power output ratings the units have various proportionality levels The proport
16. urn press mod again Release and remote control Photo cell cell and Infrared receiver ir The photo cell can be switched on or off by using the cell key 2 the infrared receiver by using the ir key 3 If they are activated the green LED light s up After a flash sequence the photo cell if activated is blocked and the green indicating lamp blinks By pressing the cell key the cell is re activated 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 infrared flash release channels Minipuls D160s can be triggered with broncolor infrared transmitters Two different receiver channels are available The IR flash release feature is switched on and off by briefly pressing the IR key When the iR receiver is switched on the respective LED will light up The IR remote control of the other functions is always enabled When the key is pressed for a longer period of time the digital display will show the active trigger channel and the respective LED will blink The up down keys are used to select the channel 1 selective triggering on channel 1 transmission time 1 500 s 2 selective triggering on channel 2 transmission time 1 500 s 3 non selective triggering on channel 1 and 2 transmission time 1 1000 s default setting After the setting has been made the standard display is activated by briefly pressing the IR key Caution for selective triggering all units in the room must be set to 1 or 2 none to 3 and all photoc
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