Quadra Ringflash ECO - Flash Elinchrom - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Quadra Ringflash ECO Elinchrom

Introduction Please read carefully the notes about this manual… This manual may show images of products with accessories, which are not part of Sets or single units. Elinchrom Set and single unit configurations may change without advise and they might be different in other countries. Actual configurations please find at www.elinchrom.com For further details, upgrades, news, the latest information about the Elinchrom System, please visit frequently the Elinchrom website. In the Support area, the latest user guides and technical specifications can be downloaded. Technical data, features and functions of Elinchrom flash units and the EL-Skyport system may change without advise. The listed values can differ due to tolerances in components, or measuring instruments. Technical data, subject to change. No guarantee for misprints. Dear photographer and photo enthusiast, Thank you for buying the RQ Ringflash ECO for the Ranger Quadra Battery Power Pack. All Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully selected components are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted to many controls both during and after manufacture. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service. Please read the instructions carefully, before use, for your safety and to obtain the maximum benefit from the many features. Your Elinchrom-Team4 Declaration of conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation. Product name: RQ Ringflash ECO Trade name: ELINCHROM Model number(s): 20492 Name of responsible party: Elinchrom S.A. Av. De Longemalle 11 CH - 1020 Renens / Switzerland Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail [e-mail] ELINCHROM S.A. hereby declares that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable FCC rules, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that the production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the Commissions requirements. CE marking The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of EMC directives (EMC 2004/108/EC) «Electromagnetic compatibility» and (Low voltage 2006/95/EC) «Low voltage directive». Disposal and recycling This device has been manufactured to the highest standards from materials which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimable will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. If you have any question on disposal, please contact your local office or your local ELINCHROM Agent (please visit our website for a list of all ELINCHROM agents worldwide).5

Because a portable Ringflash is frequently used «on location» please be aware of the danger, or inconvenience, which it may represent to others for example children.

• Alwaysswitchofftheunitbeforeconnectingordisconnectingheads.

• Theunitandtheashtubemaybecomeveryhotduringandafteruse!Toavoid injuries, handle with isolating cloth or wait until parts have cooled down.

• Neverashintotheeyesofasubjectwithoutwarning.Closeusemayaffect eyesight.

• Thereishighvoltageandtherecanbehighcurrents,sopleaseapplyalltheusual safety precautions when handling the unit, changing flash cables, as you would with mains powered electronic flash.

• Acclimatizing:Iftheunithasbeenexposedtoverycoldconditions,suddenexposure to warm or humid air may cause condensation and malfunction.

• Preventdirectsunlight,whichmightheatuptheRQRingashECOandtheQuadra power pack.

• Donotopentheunit.Intheeventofdamageorapparentfailure,adefectashtube, please contact the Elinchrom Service Centre.

• Flashtubesgeneratehighpressureduringoperationandcanthereforeexplode. For this reason the flashtube is covered with a transparent security plastic cover. In case of a damaged flash tube or a broken security cover the Ringflash must be immediately unplugged from the Ranger Quadra and sent to an authorized Elinchrom customer service.

• Onlylampconnectorswithimmaculatecontactsmustbeused,burnedor/and corroded contacts may cause explosions in the area of connectors and lamp sockets.

• Donotroutecablesacrossthestudiooorifpossible,sothatdamageisexcluded. If routing across the studio floor cannot be omitted, then it must be ensured that vehicles, ladders, etc do not damage cables. Damaged cables and cases must be immediately replaced by customer service.

• Includedcamerabrackettotawiderangeofcameras. Ranger Quadra AS and the RQ Ringflash ECO are portable units, which will be frequently used «on location». Please be aware of the danger, or inconvenience, which it may represent to others for example children.

• ConnecttheashcablewiththesecuritylockingringrsttotheRQRFECOand than to the RQ power pack.

• Checkallconnectionsagain;thecablemustbelockedwiththesecurityringand than switch on the unit.

• Theambienttemperaturewhilsttheunitisinuse:min.-20°C(-4°F)uptomax. 40°C(104°F) Third party manufacturers Even, similar flashhead sockets and plugs are used by other manufacturers, the Ringflash cannot be connected to generators from these manufacturers. Ask your Elinchrom service if suitable adapter cords for those brands exist.

Technical Data RQ Ringflash ECO Max. flash power 400 Ws / only Ranger Quadra Compatible power packs Ranger Quadra AS RangerQuadraRX-AS Flash duration at full power t 0.5 – t 0.1 Plug A: 1/1000 – 1/500 Plug B: 1/2500 – 1/1200 Flash duration at min. power t 0.5 – t 0.1 Plug A: 1/600 – 1/300 Plug B: 1/1400 – 1/800 F-stop 2 m, ISO 100, at full power 11.8 ( - 0.5 f-stop w. diffuser ) Colour temperature at full power 5500°K Inner / outer diameter 9.5 cm / 19 cm Cable length 2 m Camera / Tripod adaption 1/4” // 1/4” and 3/8” Dimensions (L x W x H) 21 x 20 x 21 cm Weight including cable 1 kg Matt glass diffuser Included white Plexiglas diffuser Supplied with Plastic protection filter / detachable 2 m flash cable / UV coated 2 pole standard flashtube RQ Ringflash ECO 204928 Maintenance The Ringflash needs only very few maintenance by the user. The unit should be dry cleaned from dust from time to time. Before cleaning the Ringflash switch the power pack off before disconnecting. Caution: Under no circumstances is any part of the equipment to be opened. The equipment is not user serviceable and there is dangerous high voltage. In the event of difficulty notify your dealer. Regular check National safety regulations require frequent safety checks of the electrical equipment. The Ringflash should be checked once a year. This checking not only guarantees safety, it also protects the value of the unit. Return to customer service To achieve a maximum protection of the unit sending it in for service, the original packaging should be kept. Sales / Service For service and sales, please contact your local Elinchrom Distributor. For more information, contact and support please visit www.elinchrom.com / Distributors

3. Screw 1/4“ for mounting the camera and for left - right shift

4. Thread 1/4“ and 3/8“ for mounting to a camera tripod

Positioning The Ringflash can be mounted to a camera tripod by using one of the two threads [4], respectively (1/4“ and 3/8“, respectively). The camera lens is to be led through the opening of the ring flash and then correctly positioned and carefully fixed by using screw [3]. Then re-mount the rail by screwing both screws [2]. The Ringflash unit can be vertically and horizontally shifted within the slots for precise positioning of the camera by using screws [1], [2] and [3], respectively.

Single units do not include Reflectors - Product range and specifications subject to change. No guarantee for misprints. EL Octa 190 cm EL Quadra 145 x 145

Single units do not include Reflectors - Product range and specifications subject to change. No guarantee for misprints. EL Octa 190 cm EL Quadra 145 x 145

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