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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR SPEEDOTRON
BROWN LINE
EQUIPMENT
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WELCOME TO SPEEDOTRON TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing Speedotron Brown Line equipment. The name Power Supplies Speedotron is synonymous with professional workmanship and the production General Information – Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 of the finest electronic flash equipment you’ll find anywhere. Backed by years of experience, our engineers have developed the Brown Line system to eco- Models D604, D1204, D1604 nomically handle tough lighting situations thro
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Speedotron power supplies are equipped with arc-protected outlets. However, as with GENERAL POWER SUPPLY INSTRUCTIONS any electrical equipment, arc-over (an electrical discharge between two physically dis- connected electrical terminals) is a possibility. When light cables, flash tubes or power cords are improperly seated, arc-over may occur. Also, if your light unit or power supply For maximum equipment life and for safe, dependable operation of power malfunctions, or the power cord or the int
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Ready/Push to flash button Symmetrical/Asymmetrical OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power on LED Hi-temp LED Full/Half/Quarter Power Model Operation of the D604, D1204 and D1604 power supplies is simple and straight for- ward. This sequence of operation is suggested for maximum life and dependability. Make sure that the Model and Power switches are in the off position and the Push to Reset button is fully depressed into its socket. Connect light head cable(s) to the Light Unit Outlet(s) on the power supp
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Turn on Power and Model switches. Wait until the green Ready/Push to Flash illumi- POWER DISTRIBUTION TABLES nates and press to check if the unit is operational. The light unit(s) should flash instantly when this button is pressed. If you wish to check the function of each individual light unit, On the side of the D604, D1204 and D1604 power supplies there is a Power Distribution we recommend that you turn off the Model switch and hold your hand in front of (not Table based on the full power se
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D1204 Power Distribution Table D1604 Power Distribution Table Symmetrical Asymmetrical Symmetrical Asymmetrical Any socket(s) 1 or 2 3 or 4 Any socket(s) 1 or 2 3 or 4 1600 1200 1 Light 1600Ws 1 Light 1200Ws 1200 900 800 400 2:1 600 300 2:1 2 Lights 800Ws 2 Lights 600Ws 1:1 1:1 800 800 600 600 400 400 1:1 300 300 1:1 800 200 200 4:1:1 600 150 150 4:1:1 3 Lights 532Ws 3 Lights 400Ws 560 560 280 2:2:1 420 420 210 2:2:1 400Ws 300Ws 4 Lights 480 480 120 120 4:4:1:1 4 Lights 360 360 90 90
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D1204 Power Supply TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Maximum power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1200Ws Number of light unit outlets: . . . . . . . . . . . .4 D604 Power Supply Recycle time: watt-seconds seconds (to 85% voltage, ANSI standard) 1200 4.1 Maximum power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600Ws 600 2.0 Number of light unit outlets: . . . . . . . . . . . .4 300 1.0 Recycle time: watt-seconds seconds Flash duration : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/370 sec. (2.
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Symmetrical/Asymmetrical OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power input Model Full/Half Power Operation of Brown Line power supplies is simple and straight forward. It is suggest- ed that this sequence of operation be utilized for maximum life and dependability. Make sure that the Model and Power switches are in the off position and the Push to Reset buttons are fully depressed into their sockets. Connect light head cable(s) to the Light Unit Outlet(s) on the power supply. The outlets are wired in parallel
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Turn on Power and Model switches. Wait until the Ready/Push to Flash illuminates and One light: Symmetrical mode in any outlet, will receive 400Ws. press the button to check if the unit is operational. The light unit(s) should flash instantly Asymmetrical mode in outlets 1 or 2, will receive 400Ws; when this button is pressed. If you wish to check the function of each individual light unit, when using outlets 3 or 4 output is 300Ws. we recommend that you turn off the Model switch and hold your
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Symmetrical/Asymmetrical Light unit outlets TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Model D402 Power Supply Maximum power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400Ws Number of light unit outlets: . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recycle time: watt-seconds seconds (to 85% voltage, ANSI standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 1.75 200 0.9 Flash duration : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/1200 sec. (.8 milliseconds) (at full power w/one M11Q light unit measured 1/2 to 1/2 peak as per ANSI PH3.40) M
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the Model and Power switches are in the off position and the Push to Reset button is fully depressed into its socket. Connect light head cable(s) to the Light D202 Power Supply Unit Outlet(s) on the power supply. The outlets are wired in parallel so it does not mat- Maximum power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200Ws ter in what sequence light head cables are connected. Number of light unit outlets: . . . . . . . . . . . .
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To connect light units, align the light unit plug with the power supply outlet and apply BROWN LINE LIGHT UNITS even pressure while pushing. Black colored light unit connectors are of the “quick release” type that only require pushing the connector firmly until it is fully seated. Silvery colored light unit connectors must be threaded until they are fully seated. Both types General Instructions and Information prevent accidental cable removal. Make sure all light unit cables are fimly seated to
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Technical Specifications FIXED REFLECTOR LIGHT UNITS Maximum power: MW3R and MW3R/CC MW3 (for MW3R, MW3U, M90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400Ws MW3C (for MW3R/CC, MW3U/CC, M90/CC) . . .400Ws The MW3R series light units share a common base, but are differentiated by the type of MW3Q (for MW3UQ, M90Q) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1200Ws flash tube each contains. They feature 5-1/2" fixed reflector and are functional as back- MW3QC (for MW3UQ/CC, M90Q/CC) . . . . . . . .1200Ws ground or hair ligh
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UNIVERSAL LIGHT UNITS (REMOVABLE REFLECTORS) UNIVERSAL LIGHT ACCESSORIES Reflectors M11, M11/CC, M11Q and M11Q/CC 24226 grid reflector, 11.5” for M11 series light units 24227 grid reflector, 16” - 50° for M11 series light units The M11 series universal light units share a common base, but are differentiated by the 24235 grid reflector, 20” - 50° for M11 series light units type of flash tube each contains. They are supplied with a removable 11-1/2" reflector 24236 grid reflector, 22” for M11 seri
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CARE System will not work at all; no flash. All Speedotron Brown Line equipment is ruggedly built. Nevertheless, it should be Check that sync cable, AC power cord and light unit cables are firmly and properly treated with the same care given to other pieces of quality photographic equip- attached. Check that the flash tube is firmly seated. Check that Power switch is on. ment. To protect the user, all Speedotron equipment is designed to be safe when With
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FLASH DURATION GUIDE NUMBERS Flash duration of a Speedotron Brown Line system will vary with the type of flash tube, Guide numbers provide a starting point in calculating the proper exposure for pictures the amount of power outputted and the number of light units connected to the power taken with flash. A guide number is a constant numerical value (for a given film supply. For example, a D402 system with two M90 light units and two MW3R light units speed/ISO) determined by multiplying the light
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SPEEDOTRON’S LIMITED WARRANTY Speedotron guarantees to repair or replace, free of charge, any part or parts (except for flash tubes and modeling lamps) found by factory inspection to be defective due to faulty material or workman- ship, provided the equipment is returned to our factory prepaid. The period of warranty is two years from the date of original purchase. Flash tubes, which are warrantied by independent manufactur- ers, are covered for a period of one year only, and the length of manuf
