QuadX 3000 Operating Instructions QUADX 3000 User Guide QUADX 3000 INSTRUCTIONS BWL- 0335 1-03-02 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON-ON-SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44(0) 1255 422807 Fax: +44(0) 1255 436342 www.bowensinternational.
Introduction Model Number Dear Customer, Stored Energy (Max) Thank you for choosing Bowens. The QuadX 3000 is an accurate, ergonomic and powerful professional flash generator. In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase, please spare a few moments to familiarise yourself with this user manual. Typical Recycle Time (Full Power 230V 50Hz) Thank you. Supply Voltage AC 100-250V 50 or 60Hz Stabilisation +/- 0.
8.0 Warnings TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS & FAULT FINDING If the unit appears to have developed a fault, first establish that it is a genuine internal fault and not a case of normal operation such as overheat. Carry out the following checks to eliminate any external causes. If no obvious problem can be found and replacement of the modelling lamp, flash tube or fuse does not effect a cure then it is likely that an internal fault has developed.
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7.0 Advanced Options Menu QuadX 3000 Control Guide The QuadX displays information about the power available at each socket by means of 4 RED numeric displays. In addition, this information is converted to Ws data and shown on the LCD. Advanced Options ⇒ Setup Flash Mode ⇒ Multi Trigger The multi trigger mode allows the pack to fire a multiple number of times following a single trigger signal. The number of times the pack will fire can be set in the range 2 – 50.
2.0 QuadX 3000 function overview Your QuadX 3000 is a versatile and powerful photographic generator. Flash Power The pack has 4 head sockets which can deliver a total power of 3000W/S in various ways. At all times, the pack will indicate the available power at any socket. This is scaled such that 3000W/S represents 10 on the display. Lower power levels are proportional and adjustable in steps of 0.1 stops. e.g. A value of 9.0 represents half the pack, 1500W/S. The pack is divided into two channels A & B.
.0 Advanced Options Menu 2.0 QuadX 3000 function overview Advanced Options ⇒ Brightness Advanced Options This option allows the brightness of the RED numeric displays to be altered. There are a number of advanced features available on the QuadX. These are accessed by selecting Advanced Options from the main selection menu. Advanced Options ⇒ Brightness.
3.0 Getting Started Remove packaging and ensure the unit is switched Off. Setup a flash head, ensuring the protective cap is removed and the modelling lamp is switched on. Plug the head into socket A1. Note : Locate the tapered part of the socket first, then press down on the cable end to ensure the socket ‘clicks’ into place properly – See diagram below :- 7.0 Advanced Options Menu The Advanced Options Menu offers the ability to control and adjust the following functions. 1. Speaker Setup 2.
6.0 The Main Selection Menu The unit is considered to be in bracketing mode when the display indicates Bracketing Options or Bracketing Mode. Under these conditions the unit will automatically check and warn if the selection is not possible within the existing setting constraints. A warning occurs if the bracket step will take the unit outside of it’s normal operating range. 4.0 Menu System Overview The QuadX has a 3 tier menu which is simple to use and operate.
5.0 The Information Menus 6.0 The Default menu is shown below and shows the following information :- Line 1 shows the socket status Active/Off. Line 2 shows the energy level per socket A1 only 250J 1/1430 Mod 100% The Main Selection Menu offers the ability to control and adjust the following common functions. CHB Off ****** ****** Normal Line 3 shows the expected flash duration into a QuadX 3000 flash head. Line 4 shows the Modelling setup i.e 100%, Auto or Proportional.
