SF-ABRL180 Monolight Flash 180 Ws with LED Modeling Light INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction Thank you for choosing Impact. The lightweight SF-ABRL180 Monolight is ideal for applications such as portraits, headshots, and photo booths. Whether you’re shooting products, pets, or portraits, this monolight offers surprising brightness, versatility, and color accuracy to capture eye-catching exposures.
Precautions ⚠⚡ • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids. • Make sure the unit is powered off when plugging it in to a power source. • Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts. • Keep this product away from children. • Make sure that all connections are secure and that the equipment is properly weighted and balanced before proceeding.
Overview Front 1. Bowens mount 2. Bowens release button 3. Flash tube 4. Modeling lamp LEDs 5. Tilt knob 6. Locking knob 7. 5/8 in. receiver Back 8. Optical sensor 9. Handle 10. Recycle indicator 11. Sync socket 12. Power switch 13. Test button 14. Umbrella mount 15. Umbrella locking knob 16. Sound alert indicator 17. Optical slave indicator 18. Optical slave selector 19. Sound alert selector 20. Power adjustment dial 21. Fuse 22.
Setup Preparing the Monolight for Use To begin using the SF-ABRL180, first remove the protective cap by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it off the flash head. Mounting on a Light Stand Loosen the locking knob and place the receiver over the light stand’s 5/8-inch stud. Make sure the stud is fully inserted into the receiver before tightening the locking knob until secure. Adding a Reflector or Speed Ring The SF-ABRL180 monolight has a Bowens mount for light-shaping accessories.
Mounting an Umbrella The monolight’s handle is equipped with an umbrella mount. To mount an umbrella, fit the umbrella shaft through the umbrella hole, and tighten the locking knob. To use the umbrella with a reflector, first attach the reflector to the monolight. Then fit the umbrella shaft through the reflector’s umbrella hole before you insert it through the handle’s umbrella hole. Note: To avoid damaging the umbrella’s shaft, do not overtighten the umbrella locking knob.
Operation Adjusting the Flash Power The flash power output is variable over a five f-stop range from 1/1 (full power) to 1/16. Turn the power adjustment dial to set the flash brightness that’s perfect for your exposure. Triggering the Flash There are three ways to trigger the flash: pressing the Test button, with a sync connection, and activating the optical slave. Test Button When the recycle indicator is green, trigger the flash by pressing the Test button.
Optical Slave The SF-ABRL180 is equipped with an optical sensor which allows the unit to be triggered by another flash. To activate optical slave mode, press the Slave button, and the optical slave indicator will turn on. To deactivate this function, press the Slave button again, and the indicator will turn off. Audio Alert When the Sound indicator LED is on, the monolight will emit a beep to indicate the flash has recycled and is ready to fire again. To turn this function off, press the Sound button.
3. After 30 minutes, remove the reflector or softbox from the Bowens mount. 4. Use needle-nose pliers to carefully unhook the retention spring wrapped around the top of the flashtube. Make sure it’s disengaged from the flash tube. 5. Once it’s unhooked, wear a pair of white cotton gloves or hold a soft, dry cloth to grip the base of the flashtube on each side, and carefully pull the flashtube from the flash unit. 4 6.
Changing the Fuse A 6A fuse is mounted in the rear panel and protects the circuitry of the flash. A spare 6A fuse is fitted with the fuse holder. Always use a fuse with the same type and rating. 1. Turn off the monolight, and disconnect the power supply. 2. Use a small screwdriver to release the fuse cover. 3. Remove the old fuse, and replace it with the new one. 4. Reinsert the fuse holder by pressing it back into place.
Specifications Maximum Power 180 Ws Power Control Full to 1/16 Guide Number 46 Flash Duration 1/800 sec. AC Input Voltage 110 V, 60 Hz, 5 A Circuit Protection Fuse Recycle Time 0.5 to 2.0 seconds Flash Ready Indicator Visual Audio Accessory Type Bowens Type Modeling Light Type LED Modeling Light LED Count 60 Modeling Light Output 4W Color Temperature 5600 K ±100 K Flash Triggering Test button Optical slave Sync cable Sync Voltage 5 V DC Dimensions (L × W × H) 7.5 × 5.5 × 7 in.
One-Year Limited Warranty This Impact product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
