Profoto Pro-8a User's Manual
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1. e SET Enables setting of radio channel and group e OFF The generator is set to sync via cable e SLAVE The generator is set to sync via photocell IR Ready signaling Ready signaling is used to indicate when the generator is 100 fully charged The Ready Control 16 is used to select one of four ready signaling alternatives e OFF No ready signal This setting also disables the sound indicating that a switch is pressed or a control is turned e DIM The modeling light will be turned off when the generator is being charged and turned on again when the charging is completed This setting also disables the sound indicating that a switch is pressed or a control is turned BEEP A clear beep will sound to indicate that the charging of the generator is completed This setting also enables the sound indicating that a switch is pressed or a control is turned e BEEP DIM The modeling light will be turned off when the generator is being charged and turned on again when the charging is completed A clear beep will also sound to indicate thatthe charging is completed This setting also enables the sound indicating thataswitch is pressed or a control is turned Speed control The versatile recycling speed settings make it possible to efficiently utilize the mains power supply by adjusting and optimizing the maximum possible speed and load without blowing fuses The generator s amperage load from the mains power supply corresponds2. inch phono plug Yes with automatic sensitivity adjustment USB 2 0 Full Speed compatible Yes Profoto Air LPA Pocket Wizard inside is available on special order Yes Profoto Air Not available with LPA Pocket wizard Up to 300m Yes Profoto Studio via Profoto Air or USB cable Digital Display Fan Cooled Automatic Multi Voltage Ready Signal Auto Dumping Speed Control control Fuse Requirement per unit at Yes f stop or Ws Yes two speed regulated Yes power supplied worldwide without changing the std head modeling lamp Yes beep sound and dimming of modeling light during recharge Yes can also be dumped manually Yes 100 75 50 25 See also speed Slow blow fuse 16 A 230V 20A 110V Max speed setting Automatic fuse type C D E16A 230V 20A 110V See also speed control Measurements Dimensions 37x18 5x25 cm 14 5x7 3x9 8 in Weight 12 2 kg 26 9 lbs WWW profoto com lt Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air Prn 2a Pro a Technical data Profoto Pro 8a 1200 Air General Energy Energy Distribution Energy Control Range Recycling Time Flash rate at 1 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 1 0 0 Flash Duration t0 5 Fastest camera shutter speed 2400Ws Max leaf shutter camera speed Modeling Lamps Total W Pack max Modeling Lamps W Head max Energy Control Increments Energy stability flash to flash Color stability flash to flash Color stability energy range 10 0 6 0 Color stability energ
3. proportionally to the speed setting The Speed Control 18 is used to select one of four recycling speed settings e 25 The slow recycling speed is four times as long as the MAX recycling speed This alternative shall be selected when the generator is connected to a mains power supply with weak fuses when you are uncertain as to how well the mains power supply is fused and when weak gas generators are used for charging It may allow tree or four generators to be connected to the same wall outlet or fuse group e 50x The fast recycling speed is twice as long as the MAX recycling speed This setting may allow two generators to be connected to the same wall outlet or fuse group e 75 The extra fast recycling speed is slightly longer than the extremely fast MAX recycling speed It reduces load by 25 and may prevent sensitive types of fuses to blow The recharge speed is anyhow extremely fast compared to other flash generators e MAXThe extreme and fastest recycling speed Only one Pro 8a can be connected to one wall outlet or fuse group www pr ofoto com Ready lamp Test function The ready lamp and test button functions are combined Ready lamp 10 is illuminated when the generator is fully charged and ready to flash Test Button 10 is used to test that all light settings are correct and that the functionally is as expected When the Test Button 10 is pressed the generator will flash and the Ready Lamp 10 will turn off while rec
4. 2400 Air General Energy Energy Distribution Energy Control Range Recycling Time Flash rate at 1 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 1 0 0 Flash Duration t0 5 Fastest camera shutter speed 2400Ws Max leaf shutter camera speed Modeling Lamps Total W Pack max Modeling Lamps W Head max Energy Control Increments Energy stability flash to flash Color stability flash to flash Color stability energy range 10 0 5 0 Color stability energy range 10 0 3 0 Color stability energy range 10 0 1 0 Guide number 2 meters 100ASA with Magnum reflector Specified data conditions Input Power supply Synchronization and control Sync Socket s Lamp Head Socket s Wire Sync 2400Ws Channel A 5 2400Ws 1 0 10 0 Channel B 5 1200Ws 1 0 9 0 1 0 10 0 f stop 5 2400Ws 0 05 0 95 20 15 10 4 1 flash repetition rate per second at max recharging speed 1 12000 1 1600 s 1 500 with cable IR or Profoto Air fast mode 1 250 with normal Profoto Air Depending ofthe specific cameras leaf shutters opening and closing time delays 1000W 500W 1 10 f stop and full f stops 1 50 f stop 40 K 50 K 110 K 190 K 128 Astandard ProHead 120 or 230 VAC 100 127 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz Nominal 2 2 Compliant to ISO 10330 Standard Wire Sync Connectors Photocell IR slave and Switch USB Interface Wireless sync Wireless Remote Control Wireless Radio Range Computer Control Miscellaneous 2
5. a while when the temperature has decreased sufficiently the generator will start recharging at a normal pace This automatic protection will only interfere under extreme conditions such as when the air vents are blocked The Pro 8a generator is designed to withstand up to 1000 full power flashes during one hour However itis not advisable to run harder than necessary due to the lifetime of the flash tube NOTICE The air vents of the generator must never be blocked or covered in any way Nor should the generator be operated in an enclosed small space Never store your flash equipment in a car on a hot and sunny day longer than 30 minutes Avoid storage of the generator close or below the freezing point for more than 30 minutes A cold generator may not work properly or may even brake and will lose capacity flash output There is also a risk of failure because of condensation when a cold generator is moved to a warmer surrounding Remember that the generator has a great temperature storing mass and will not adapt to the indoor normal surrounding temperature until after 1 3 hours Never use a Pro 8a generator that has been stored in abnormal temperatures for more than 1 hour A well insulated case or transport box will prolong the time of Storage in abnormal temperature to 2 or 3 hours Never operate the generator inside a case or transport box due to lack of ventilation Never expose any flash equipment to wet or humid environments or extreme electromagnet
6. ay ates E URGED eee Color Temperatulg u u u u uuu u ne te P Re EP ERE f stop Stability amp Range ae m iR UC TN O Petrol Electri Generatofs rtt teet Operating instructions Lamp head COnn CtOMs s ioni enitn trn tenete Power connection MOULIN GS iens Sync via cable syne via Photocelli IR SIave cer tete re ete tree Sync via radio Profoto Air Wireless remote control Turn off generator Technical data Profoto Pro 8a 2400 Air Technical data Profoto Pro 8a 1200 Air NOMO NGIAIUIC M 20 Quick Guide esee tO tI 21 1200 Air o Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a System description Pro 8a is designed to be free of compromises Pro 8a is the fastest roughest most versatile and stable generator yet still with the widest power range we ever developed Pro 8a has anew unique two stage SMPS Switch Mode Power Supply recharging circuit making repetition rates faster than ever before Shoot up to 20 frames per second or 2 per second at 1200Ws Usage of cameras continues triggering is now practically possible with Pro 8a Durability of Pro 8a is exceptional to comply with rental and fashion needs plus the greatly increased need of frames taken due to no cost of film with digital cameras Due to our invention Profoto PiPE technology Pre ignition Plasma Establishing patent pending Pro 8a has an extensive wide light power ran
7. toggle flash energy setting 2 beeps confirm change 6 1 10th f stop flash adjustment Rotate corresponding control dial clockwise to raise power or counter clockwise to lower Each click represents 1 10th f stop Three quick beeps indicate power can not be raiser or lowered further 7 Full F Stop Flash Adjustment Press down while rotating correspondence control dial clockwise to raise power or counter clockwise to lower Each click represents 1 f stop Three quick beeps indicate power can not be raiser or lowered further Settings 1 Use the Modeling Light Control 7 to select MAX PROP MAX PROP or 2 PROP Press the Modeling Light switch 9 to turn on the modeling light 2 Use Flash Light Energy Control A 8 and B 19 to set the energy levels 3 Usethe Ready Control 16 to select BEEP DIM BEEP DIM or OFF 4 Use the Speed Control 18 to select MAX 75 50 or 25 Sync via cable 1 Connectasync cord from the camera to one of the Sync Connectors 2 on the generator Sync via cable flash meter 1 Connectasync cord from the camera to one of the Sync Connectors 2 on the generator 2 Connect another sync cable from the flash meter to the free Sync Connector 2 Sync via Photocell IR slave 1 Connectan IR transmitter to the camera 2 Turn the Sync Control 5 to SLAVE Sync via radio Profoto Air 1 ConnectanAir Remote orAir Sync unitto the camera 2 Turn the Sync Control 5 to RADIO 3 Pro 8a is now read
8. Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air The Light Shaping Company Thank you for choosing Profoto Thanksfor showing us your confidence by investing in a Pro 8a generator For more than three decades we have sought the perfectlight What pushes us is our conviction that we can offer even yet better tools for the most demanding photographers Before our products are shipped we have them pass an extensive and strict testing program We check that each individual product comply with specified performance quality and safety For this reason our flash equipment is widely used in rental studios in Paris London New York and Tokyo and also the most rented flash all over the world Some photographers can tell just from seeing a picture if Profoto equipment has been used Professional photographers around the world have come to value Profoto s expertise in lighting and light shaping Our extensive range of Light Shaping Tools offers photographers unlimited possibilities for creating and adjusting their own light Every single reflector and accessory creates its special lightand the unique Profoto focusing system offers you the possibility to create your own light with only a few different reflectors Enjoy your Profoto product Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air Safety instructions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Donotoperatethe equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety Make surethatProfoto Safety Instr
9. ator at 50 recharge speed setting requires one dedicated 3000W petrol electric generator To supply one Pro 8a generator at 25 recharge speed setting requires one dedicated 2000W petrol electric generator which is the smallest recommended for use with Pro 8a To supply two Pro 8a generators at 50 recharge speed setting requires one 6000W petrol electric generator etc WARNING Only use Pro 8a on the same petrol electric generator use of any other flash model simultaneously will cause high voltage and may damage the Pro 8a Pro 8a itself does not cause gas generators to produce high voltages Underrated power of a petrol electric generator will cause various bad results Operating instructions Lamp head connection 1 If only one lamp head is used connect the lamp to Lamp Head Connector A 4 2 When connecting the lamp head plug align the white dot on the plug with the white dot to the upper left of the Lamp Head Connector Secure by turning the ring on the plug clockwise Power connection 1 Use the included power cable to connect the generator to the Power Supply AC Connector 11 2 The Power Supply Indicator 12 will be red indicating that the generator is receiving power but is in standby mode 3 Pressthe On switch 13 4 The Power Sypply Indicator 12 will now be green and the Test Button 10 will be illuminated 13 5 View power in W s or Relative F Stops Press amp release Ws button 1 for 5 sec to
10. control panel For more detailed information please refer to the Profoto Studio 2 User s Guide Lamp Heads Pro 8ais designed for all of the present state of the art Pro heads and lightshaping tools For selected previous models of Profotos lamp heads were is a simple update for compatible fan cooling at 100 120V markets ProHead The standard heavy duty flash lamp head is the Profoto ProHead built for producing flashes with Pro 8a up to 2400 Ws over and over again hour after hour It has an integrated high efficient long life halogen model pilot lamp with a switch and a fuse A thermally controlled 2 speed efficient fan provide silent cooling For safety reasons thermal protection is built in Theflashtube and halogen lamp are protected by a diffusing glass cover also serving as a light source corresponding filter and color correction filter Optional glass cover versions are available The optimized flash tube is made by high grade UV free filtered quarts glass and heavy duty electrodes to maximize lifetime ProTwin When demands are even tougher the Profoto ProTwinis available with two flash tubes that effectively double the performance Used with a single generator it can produce shorter flash durations by splitting half ofthe power to two flash tubes Used with two Pro 8a 2400 Air it can half the recycling speed or double the light energy up to 4800 Ws Powered from one of the two connected cables ProTwin has an integrated hig
11. ge with exceptional stability of the light energy and color temperature Safety of the Pro 8a generator is exeptional and complies with the highest demands Profoto Air Pro 8a is already equipped with the Profoto Air transceiver to prepare for convenient wireless sync and remote control Profoto Air system is operating on one of eight selectable radio channels on the 2 4 GHz radio frequency band for world wide use Profoto Air Remote optional accessory Complete generator control and sync at your camera or in your hand including flash energy and modeling light control Control practically an infinite number of generators in up to six groups either all at once in Master mode or in individual groups Profoto Air Sync optional accessory Allows synchronizing of a practically an infinite number of generators with the same high performance as Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air USB optional accessory An USB 2 0 offers wireless connection of your flash generators to the Profoto Studio Air a software running on your PC or Mac that gives you full control of your studio flash system The interface can also be used for updates extended optional functions and customizations NOTICE When Pro 8a is remote controlled from a computer the setting of the four controls SYNC MODEL READY and SPEED may be overruled by the Profoto Studio 2 program If any of the controls is computer overruled it will be indicated by four red LCD s on the generator
12. h efficient halogen model pilot lamp with a switch and a fuse A thermally controlled 2 speed efficient fan provides silent cooling For safety reasons thermal protection is built in The flashtube and halogen lamp are protected by a diffusing glass cover also serving as a light source corresponding filter and color correction filter Optional glass cover versions are available The optimized flash tube is made by high grade UV free filtered quarts glass and heavy duty electrodes to maximize lifetime ProRing If you look for a more lightweight ring flash without modeling light there s the Profoto ProRing with the capacity of up to four 2400 Ws flashes per minute An entirely mobile source of light the ring flash fits all Pro 7 generators The adjustable tripod mount bracket and the wide interior 100 mm diameter makes the ProRing compatible with all types of cameras as well as most lenses Optional accessory reflectors expand the ring flash s capabilities further Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air 1200 Air co e a I e e Pro 8a ProRing 2 For fashion or macro photography when you want a direct and very prominent light the Profoto ProRing 2 provides a ring flash capable of unlimited flash repetition rate due to built in thermally controlled silentand efficientfan cooling The optimized flash tube is made by high grade UV free filtered quarts glass and heavy duty electrodes to maximize lifetime Apowerful 200 W ha
13. harging When the recharge of the generator is completed the Ready Lamp 10 will be illuminated again Flash before ready The Flash before ready function makes it possible to flash before the recharging of the generator is ready and fully completed When a flash is released before the generator is 100 recharged a long beep will sound indicating an underexposed frame Naturally the flash light may not correspond fully to the set value The underexposure of the frame may be so small that it makes no significant difference however it may be informative to get the feeling of the maximum repetition rate The underexposure frame may still be usable if the catch of the moment was perfect Fan Cooling amp Protection System The Pro 8a generator is equipped with a very effective fan cooling to prevent over heating A microprocessor controlling and supervising the system is integrated for protection and safety Dual fans will normally operate in silent mode but will speed up automatically when working in hotsurroundings or continuously at higher power levels Lowerflash energy usage and normal room temperature will slow down the fan speeds to be as silent as possible If there is risk for overheating of the generator caused by abnormal external influence the protective system will automatically protect the generator from damage The protective system will slow down the recharging intervals and eventually the recharging will stop completely After
14. ic fields 1200 Air Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a D ss 2 Additional information Color Temperature The color temperature of Pro 8a is calibrated to correspond to daylight and because of the PiPE patent pending technology it remains perfectly constant and reliable from flash to flash and over the entire power range regardless of the chosen power output and the number of flash heads used This makes the Pro 8a generators perfectly suited for all kinds of critical assignments even with high resolution digital cameras and backs In combination with all actual Pro flash heads and light shaping tools the Pro 8a generators give neutral and extremely stable color Please note that other factors like reflections from surrounding objects and ambient lights with non neutral color characteristic may influence the light color temperature and spectra Combining flash tubes and or glass covers with different coatings can make distinctive color temperature adjustments if needed f stop Stability amp Range The unique PiPE patent pending technology ensures extreme light power stability from flash to flash as well as over the whole power range The unique wide power range offers maximal flexibility for all situation from light power consuming large objects at large distances to really close ups ex ProRing2 without overexposure with one and the same flash generator Please note that influence from ambient and modeling light ma
15. kes measurement of small power levels difficult WARNING Do not use the light meter s built in slave trigger at smaller power levels Please use a cord and check the shutter Speed to avoid ambient light influence Flash Duration The full power short flash duration has more advantages except from freezing a moving object It will also make it possible to use a very short camera shutter speed to cut out exposure influence from indoor ambient light as well as direct sunlight Theflash duration can be shortened by reducing the power output with Flash Light Energy Control A 8 and or B 19 The shortest flash duration using a ProHead and a Pro 8a generator is 1 12000 sec at energy setting 3 0 3 2 19 21 5 Ws To shorten the flash duration at high power use a ProTwin head l e if you connect the two plugs of a ProTwin to the Lamp Head Connector A 4 and B 15 of a Pro 8a 2400 Air generator and use both outlets at 1200Ws the flash duration is just 1 2200s instead of 1 1600s at maximum power with one ProHead Petrol Electric Generators All petrol electric generators can produce voltage peaks that may damage electronic devices Pro 8a is however designed to comply with sufficient power rated petrol electric generators supplying AC power equal to the voltage and frequency specified and without use of ProGas One dedicated 6000 Watt petrol electric generator is required to power supply one Pro 8a at MAX speed To supply one Pro 8a gener
16. l which is not adjusted If Pro Studio2 is used to control the generators a Smart Prop function is available It is similar to the MAX PROP setting but the intensity proportions match all lamps and generators Sync signaling The Pro 8a generator can be synchronized with the camera in different ways via cable via Photocell IR slave or via the Profoto Air radio system LPA radio system available on special order Both systems can not be integrated in the same generator e The two Sync Connectors 2 allow the camera and a flash meter to be connected simultaneously The 5 meter sync cable can without restrictions be elongated with async extension cable The bidirectional optical isolated Profoto sync interconnection cable is recommended to be used to prevent ground reference interference when connecting sync cables between different generators The Photocell IR slave 3 sense signals from most IR sync transmitters as well as from other flash lightas a Slave and synchronize the unit e The Profoto Air remote radio control system is integrated in all Pro 8a generators meaning that the generators are prepared to be synchronized or controlled either via Air Remote Air Sync or via the Profoto Studio 2 computer program and Air USB The Sync Control 5 is used to control the sync signaling RADIO The generator is setto sync via radio www profoto com lt Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air z
17. logen modeling light are built in with switch and fuse Functionality Power supply The Pro 8a generator can be connected to 100 120 VAC or 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz The power supply fuse must not be smaller than specified in the technical data The generator automatically senses and adapts to the voltage and frequency supplied WARNING Never use ordinary household extension cords to elongate the power cable They may overheat Always unwind cord reel extension winders fully before use Contact your Profoto dealer for proper equipment Due to the two stage SMPS Switch Mode Power Supply technology the Pro 8a could make a hearable sound during the recharge cycle This is fully normal and could be seen asthe sign of power being charged into the generator Energy control The selected energy levels for channel A and B are shown in Flash Light Energy Display A 6 and B 17 The f stop scale reading is default To show energy in Ws scale push and hold the Ws Switch 1 In f stop scale the maximal energy 100 is shown as 10 0 In Ws scale the maximal energy 100 is 2400 for Pro 8a 2400 Air and 1200 for Pro 8a 1200 Air The maximal energy for channel is 10 0 100 and the maximal energy for channel B 9 0 50 The maximal energy in total for the two channels is 100 Flash Light Energy Control A 8 and Control B 19 are used to adjust the energy levels for channel and B respectively e Turn the control clockwise to increa
18. lter and color correction filter Optional glass cover versions are available The optimized flash tube is made by high grade UV free filtered quarts glass and heavy duty electrodes to maximize lifetime ProTwin When demands are even tougher the Profoto ProTwinis available with two flash tubes that effectively double the performance Used with a single generator it can produce shorter fl ash durations by splitting half of the power to two fl ash tubes Used with two Pro 8a 2400 Air it can half the recycling speed or double the light energy up to 4800 Ws Powered from one of the two connected cables ProTwin has an integrated high efficient halogen lamp with a switch and a fuse A thermally controlled 2 speed efficient fan provides silent cooling For safety reasons thermal protection is built in The flashtube and halogen lamp are protected by a diffusing glass cover also serving as a light source corresponding filter and color correction filter Optional glass cover versions are available The optimized flash tube is made by high grade UV free filtered quarts glass and heavy duty electrodes to maximize lifetime ProRing If you look for a more lightweight ring flash without modeling light there s the Profoto ProRing with the capacity of up to four 2400 Ws flashes per minute An entirely mobile source of light the ring flash fits all Pro 7 generators The adjustable tripod mount bracket and the wide interior 100 mm diameter makes the P
19. ment operates with high voltage Generator capacitors are electrically charged for a considerable time after being turned off Do not touch modeling lamp or flash tube when mounting umbrella metal shaftinits reflector hole Disconnectlamp head cable between generator and lamp head when changing modeling lamp or flash tube The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as disconnect device The disconnect device shall remain readily operable Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Burn Hazard Hot Parts Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers Modeling lamps flash tubes and certain metal parts emit strong heat when used Do not point modeling lamps or flash tubes too close to persons All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles Make sure that rated voltage for modeling lamp corresponds with technical data of user guide regarding power supply NOTICE Equipment Overheating Risk Remove transport cap from lamp head before use Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters diffusing materials etc over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over glass cover modeling lamp or flash tube Note about RF This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy Proper care should betaken whenthe device is integrated in systems Make sure thatall specifications within this document aref
20. njuries or damages Operating instructions Lamp head connections 1 If only one lamp head is used connect the lamp to the Lamp Head Connector A 4 2 When connecting the lamp head plug align the white dots on the plug with the white dot to the upper left of the Lamp Head Connector Secure by turning the ring on the plug clockwise Power connection 1 Usethe included power cable to connect the generator to the Power Supply AC Connector 11 2 The Power Supply Indicator 12 will be red indicating thatthe generator is receiving power butis in standby mode 3 Press the On switch 13 4 The Power Supply Indicator 12 Button 10 will be illuminated 5 View power in W s or Relative button 1 for 5 sec to toggle fi willnow be green and the Test F Stops Press amp release Ws ash energy setting 2 beeps confirm change 6 1 10th f stop flash adjustment Rotate corresponding control dial clockwise to raise power or counter clockwise to lower Each click represents 1 10th f stop Three quick beeps indicate power can not be raiser or lowered further 7 Full F Stop Flash Adjustment Press down while rotating correspondence control dial clockwise to raise power or counter clockwise to lower Each click represents 1 f stop Three quick beeps indicate power can not be raiser or lowered further Settings 1 Use the Modeling Light Control 7 to select MAX PROP MAX PROP or 2 PROP Press the Modeling Light switch 9 to t
21. ollowed especially those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range Make sure the device is operated according to local regulations The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared with other users Interference can not be ruled out Final Disposal Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste for instance WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment on the European market when product life has ended www profoto com Table of Contents System COSCMPUON ER aaiae Eri 41101071 2 uu uu uyu EE E EE EES EEEa Ee aeee Profoto Air Remote optional accessory Profoto Air Sync optional accessory nnn Profoto Air USB optional accessory 1 J Lamp Heads L9 s CAG ERIT LUTTE ERROREM PIORIDg nee PORMO 2 35 s coro crois Functionality ness Power supply Energy control Modeling light Sync signaling Ready signaling Speed control m Ready lamp Test TUNCtON u u u u u rere t ee nhe Flash beforefeddy ccr ni ERE sts EHE EE LEE GERE REED ES ERE EA ERR Fan Cooling amp Protection System as AGOIMOMAN IMONMAUON ccena eiie im PE EO
22. roRing compatible with all types of cameras as well as most lenses Optional accessory reflectors expand the ring flash s capabilities further ProRing 2 For fashion or macro photography when you want a direct and very prominent light the Profoto ProRing 2 provides a ring flash capable of unlimited flash repetition rate due to built in thermally controlled silent and efficient fan cooling The optimized flash tube is made by high grade UV free filtered quarts glass and heavy duty electrodes to maximize lifetime 200 W of powerful halogen modeling light are built in with switch and fuse 49 Profoto Air Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice Profoto AB P 0 Box 2023 SE 128 21 Skarpn ck SWEDEN Phone 46 8 447 5300 info profoto com www profoto com z Profoto The Light Shaping Company
23. se the energy in 1 10 f stop increments and counter clockwise to decrease e Press and hold down the control a beep will sound and turn the control clockwise to increase the energy in 1 f stop increments and counter clockwise to decrease www profoto com Modeling light The Modeling Light Switch 9 is used to turn on off the modeling light for channel A and B simultaneously When the modeling light is on the Modeling Light Switch knob 9 is illuminated The Modeling Light Control 7 is used to select one of four modeling light alternatives e PROP The modeling light intensity for each lamp head is automatically adjusted to correspond in proportion in between the generators set energy and maximal energy e Y PROP The modeling light intensity is adjusted automatically in proportion as for PROP when the energy level is changed but with half modeling light intensity of the designated energy Half proportional modeling light is used when generators of different sizes are used together Pro 8a 1200 Air shall be set to 2 PROP and Pro 8a 2400 Air to PROP e MAX The modeling lamp gets the maximal intensity regardless of the flash light energy settings e MAX PROP Maximal proportional modeling light is used when maximal lightis needed on one channel the one with highest energy level The highest set channel will get maximal intensity and the other will correspond proportionally Therefore the modeling light may change onachanne
24. setting Measurements Dimensions Weight Yes f stop or Ws Yes two speed regulated Yes power supplied worldwide without changing the std head modeling lamp Yes beep sound and dimming of modeling light during recharge Yes can also be dumped manually Yes 100 75 50 25 See also speed Slow blow fuse 16 A 230V 20A 110V Automatic fuse type C D E16A 230V 20A 110V See also speed control 34 5x18 5x25 cm 13 6x7 3x9 8 in 11 4 kg 25 2 Ibs Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air OL LI Lily oI 440 I 7 di LI rrr 20 d ld Z L d0dd XV mm L g 10 u09 649u31uDr user 043005 paadsg g Kejdsiq 6Jou31ufr user 041002 Apeay g 10128uuo pear dure J0129uU0 gSn YOUMS UQ J0jeoipu Ajddns 180g J0128uu05 9Y iddns samo due Apeay pue uong isa YyoUMs ur Buijapo v 1041002 KB49u31uBr1 use J 10 u09 106r Burjepoy v Aejdsiq A649u3 4417 use J 043002 2u S v40129uU0 pea due 990 0Ud S10 99UuU09 JU ALJS Y qw o lt O cO nm co Oo o UMS SM N oo M G Y T N C 9Jnje ouauloN M Pro 8a 2400 Air E gt 1200 Air Quick Guide This Quick Guide refers to the User s Guide and helps you to quickly get started using the Pro 8a system If you in any way are unsure of how to use the system read and follow the safety instructions in the User s Guide carefully to avoid i
25. uctions is always accompanied the equipment Profoto products are intended for professional use Generator lamp heads and accessories are only intended for indoor photographic use Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable gases or dust Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on or near the equipment Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water inthe unit Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment from other brands Do not use flash heads without supplied protective glass covers or protective grids Glass covers shall be changed if it has become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired for example by cracks or deep scratches Lamps shall be changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed When placing alamp into the holder ensure not to touch the bulb with bare hands Equipment must only be serviced modified or repaired by authorized and competent service personnel Warning The terminals marked with the flash symbol are hazardous live WARNING Electrical Shock High Voltage Mains powered generator shall always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Only use Profoto extension cables Do not open or disassemble generator or lamp head Equip
26. unterclockwise to increase decrease the radio channel number 4 Push and turn Flash Light Energy Control A 8 clockwise counterclockwise to increase decrease the group setting for lamp headA 4 5 Push and turn Flash Light Energy Control B 19 clockwise counterclockwise to increase decrease the group setting for lamp head B 15 6 Turn the Sync Control 5 to RADIO Turn off generator 1 The modeling light energy level radio channel and group settings are automatically saved as soon as they are changed and will be available at start up 2 Pressthe On switch 13 to turn off the power 3 The Power Supply Indicator 12 will be red indicating thatthe generator is receiving power butis in standby mode 4 Remove the Power cable Lamp Heads Pro 8ais designed for all of the present state of the art ProHeads and light shaping tools For selected previous models of Profotos lamp heads there is a simple update for compatible fan cooling on 100 120V markets ProHead The standard heavy duty head is the Profoto ProHead built for producing flashes with Pro 8a up to 2400 Ws over and over again hour after hour thas an integrated high efficient long life halogen lamp with a switch and a fuse A thermally controlled 2 speed efficient fan provide silent cooling For safety reasons thermal protection is built in The flash tube and halogen lamp are protected by a diffusing glass coveralso serving asa light source corresponding fi
27. urn on the modeling light 2 Use Flash Light Energy Control A 8 and B 19 to set the energy levels 3 Use the Ready Control 16 to select BEEP DIM BEEP DIM or OFF 4 Use the Speed Control 18 to select MAX 75 50 or 25 Sync via cable 1 Connect a sync cord from the camera to one of the Sync Connectors 2 on the generator Sync via cable flash meter 1 Connect a sync cord from the camera to one of the Sync Connectors 2 on the generator 2 Connect another sync cable from the flash meter to the free Sync Connector 2 Sync via Photocell IR slave 1 Connectan IR transmitter to the camera 2 Turnthe Sync Control 5 to SLAVE Sync via radio Profoto Air 1 ConnectanAir Remote orAir Sync unitto the camera 2 Turnthe Sync Control 5 to RADIO 3 Pro 8ais now ready to flash with the selected radio Channel Wireless remote control For Air Remote control both radio channel and group have to be set The group can be set individually for each lamp head For wireless use with Profoto Studio 2 and AIR USB only radio channel has to be set Changing radio channel and group settings 1 Turnthe Sync Control 5 to SET 2 The radio channel and group setting for the individual lamp head is shown separately in Flash Light Energy Display A 6 or B 17 as a radio channel number 1 8 followed by a group letter A F www profoto com 3 Turn Flash Light Energy Control A 8 or B 19 clockwise co
28. y range 10 0 4 0 Color stability energy range 10 0 2 0 Guide number 2 meters 100ASA with Magnum reflector Specified data conditions Input Power supply Synchronization and control 1200Ws Channel A 5 1200Ws 2 0 10 0 Channel B 5 600Ws 2 0 9 0 2 0 10 0 f stop 5 1200 Ws 0 05 0 5s 20 17 11 7 2 flash repetition rate per second at max recharging speed 1 12000 1 2200 s 1 500 with cable IR or Profoto Air fast mode 1 250 with normal Profoto Air Depending ofthe specific cameras leaf shutters opening and closing time delays 1000W 500W 1 10 f stop and full f stops 1 50 f stop 40 K 40 K 80 K 160 K 90 Astandard ProHead 120 or 230 VAC 100 127 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz Nominal Sync Socket s Lamp Head Socket s Wire Sync 2 2 Compliant to ISO 10330 Standard Wire Sync Connectors Photocell IR slave and Switch USB Interface Wireless sync Wireless Remote Control Wireless Radio Range Computer Control Miscellaneous 2 inch phono plug Yes with automatic sensitivity adjustment USB 2 0 Full Speed compatible Yes Profoto Air LPA Pocket Wizard inside is available on special order Yes Profoto Air Not available with LPA Pocket wizard Up to 300m Yes Profoto Studio via Profoto Air or USB cable Digital Display Fan Cooled Automatic Multi Voltage Ready Signal Auto Dumping Speed Control control Fuse Requirement per unit at Max speed
29. y to flash with the selected radio channel Wireless remote control ForAir Remote control both radio channel and group have to be set The group can be set individually for each lamp head For wireless use with Profoto Studio 2 and AIR USB only radio channel has to be set Changing radio channel and group settings 1 Turn the Sync Control 5 to SET 2 The radio channel and group setting for the individual lamp head is shown separately in Flash Light Energy Display A 8 or B 19 as a radio channel number 1 8 followed by a group letter A F 3 Turn Flash Light Energy ControlA 8 or B 19 clockwise counter clockwise to increase decrease the radio channel number 4 Pushandturn Flash Light Energy ControlA 8 clockwise counter clockwise to increase decrease the group setting for lamp head A 4 5 Push and turn Flash Light Energy Control B 19 clockwise counter clockwise to increase decrease the group setting for lamp head B 15 6 Turn the Sync Control 5 to RADIO Turn off generator 1 The modeling light energy level radio channel and group settings are automatically saved as soon as they are changed and will be available at start up 2 Pressthe On switch 13 to turn off the power 3 The Power Supply Indicator 12 will be red indicating that the generator is receiving power but is in standby mode 4 Remove the power cable Pro 8a 2400 Air Pro 8a 1200 Air Technical data Profoto Pro 8a
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