USER GUIDE ESPRIT GEMINI INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0353/1 (04/05) BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton on Sea Essex CO15 3RH UK Tel: Fax: +44 (0)1255 422807 +44 (0)1255 436342 www.bowens.co.
Table of Contents Description Introduction and Safety Notes Specifications Page 3 GM250 GM500 GM750+ 250Ws 500Ws 750Ws 5V 5V 5V 5600K ±300K 5600K ±300K 5600K ±300K 230V - 5A (F) | 115V - 10A (T) 230V - 5A (F) | 115V - 10A (T) 10A (T) Fuse Control Panels 4 190-250V AC 50Hz (95-130V AC 60Hz) 190-250V AC 50Hz (95-250V AC 60 Hz) 190-250V AC 50Hz (95-250V AC 60Hz) Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini 5 ±1% ±1% ±1% 56.1 79.8 104.4 Mounting 5 0.81 (1.1) secs 1.54 (1.95) secs 1.
Introduction Dear Valued Customer, Unit Stored Energy (max) Sync Voltage Flash Colour Temperature Circuit Protection Supply Voltage Range 230V (117V) Voltage Stabilisation Guide Number Thank you for choosing the Bowens Esprit Gemini professional flash system. Accurate, ergonomic, powerful and simple to use, the Esprit Gemini was designed by working closely with photographers to develop a flash that meets the standards demanded in professional studios today.
Control Panel Guide Accessories Rear Control Panel Carry handle Photocell On/Off Mains / Battery Power Select Sounder On/Off 120° Wide-Angle Reflector. BW1885 50° Keylite Reflector. BW1885 High Performance Reflector. BW1885 75° Softlite Reflector. BW1885 40° Sunlite Reflector. BW1885 65° Maxilite Reflector. BW1885 Grid Reflector. BW1885 Backlite Reflector. BW1885 Mains Inlet Fuse (and Spare Fuse) Modelling Lamp Control Switch Battery Power Inlet Sync Socket Visit www.bowens.co.
Flash Tube Replacement Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and then wait thirty minutes before touching / removing flashtube. Remove the protective cap and unwind the twisted Trigger wire from the flashtube support. Gently pull the flashtube assembly out of the unit.
Fitting the Modelling Lamp Switch off and disconnect from the supply. Screw modelling lamp into ES lampholder in the centre of the reflector. Allow lamp to cool before removing. Note: It is recommended that a Photoflood or Halostar bulb with a maximum wattage of 275W is used. The manufacturer will not accept liability on the use of any lamp with a greater wattage than 275W. Flash Power Control The flash power output is variable over five f-stops from full to 1/32 power.
Fitting the Modelling Lamp Switch off and disconnect from the supply. Screw modelling lamp into ES lampholder in the centre of the reflector. Allow lamp to cool before removing. Note: It is recommended that a Photoflood or Halostar bulb with a maximum wattage of 275W is used. The manufacturer will not accept liability on the use of any lamp with a greater wattage than 275W. Flash Power Control The flash power output is variable over five f-stops from full to 1/32 power.
Flash Tube Replacement Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and then wait thirty minutes before touching / removing flashtube. Remove the protective cap and unwind the twisted Trigger wire from the flashtube support. Gently pull the flashtube assembly out of the unit.
Control Panel Guide Accessories Rear Control Panel Carry handle Photocell On/Off Mains / Battery Power Select Sounder On/Off 120° Wide-Angle Reflector. BW1885 50° Keylite Reflector. BW1885 High Performance Reflector. BW1885 75° Softlite Reflector. BW1885 40° Sunlite Reflector. BW1885 65° Maxilite Reflector. BW1885 Grid Reflector. BW1885 Backlite Reflector. BW1885 Mains Inlet Fuse (and Spare Fuse) Modelling Lamp Control Switch Battery Power Inlet Sync Socket Visit www.bowens.co.
Introduction Dear Valued Customer, Unit Stored Energy (max) Sync Voltage Flash Colour Temperature Circuit Protection Supply Voltage Range 230V (117V) Voltage Stabilisation Guide Number Thank you for choosing the Bowens Esprit Gemini professional flash system. Accurate, ergonomic, powerful and simple to use, the Esprit Gemini was designed by working closely with photographers to develop a flash that meets the standards demanded in professional studios today.
Table of Contents Description Introduction and Safety Notes Specifications Page 3 GM250 GM500 GM750+ 250Ws 500Ws 750Ws 5V 5V 5V 5600K ±300K 5600K ±300K 5600K ±300K 230V - 5A (F) | 115V - 10A (T) 230V - 5A (F) | 115V - 10A (T) 10A (T) Fuse Control Panels 4 190-250V AC 50Hz (95-130V AC 60Hz) 190-250V AC 50Hz (95-250V AC 60 Hz) 190-250V AC 50Hz (95-250V AC 60Hz) Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini 5 ±1% ±1% ±1% 56.1 79.8 104.4 Mounting 5 0.81 (1.1) secs 1.54 (1.95) secs 1.
USER GUIDE ESPRIT GEMINI INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0353/1 (04/05) BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton on Sea Essex CO15 3RH UK Tel: Fax: +44 (0)1255 422807 +44 (0)1255 436342 www.bowens.co.
