AcuteB Head
User´s Guide
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Readandfollowallsafety instructionsbelowcarefully to avoidinjuriesordamages!
Makesure thatthisusermanualalwaysaccompaniesequipment!
Profotoproductsare intendedforprofessional use!
Generator,lampheadsandotherpartsare only intendedforindoorphotographic use.
Donotplaceorusetheequipmentwhereitcanbeexposedtomoisture,forinstancethoroughcondensation,extreme
electromagneticfieldsorinareaswithflammablegases ordust!
Donotexposetheequipmentto drippingorsplashing
Donotplace objectsfilledwithliquidsontheequipment.
Donotstorethelampheadcloseorbelowthefreezingpoint,whichcanleadtolossofcapacityandriskofcondensation
whenusedina warmersurroundingimmediately.
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Donotconnectlampheadsto otherbrands!
Equipment must only beservicedorrepairedbyauthorisedandcompetentservicepersonnel!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance Profoto could void the
user’sauthority to operate theequipment.
WARNING – Electrical Shock Hazard – High Voltage!
Connect generator to grounded mains outlet!
Only use Profoto extension cables!
Do not open or disassemble generator or lamp head! Equipment operates with high voltage.
Do not touch modeling lamp or flash tube when mounting umbrella metal shaft in its reflector hole, risk of
contact with live electrical socket!
Disconnect lamp cable between generator and lamp when changing modeling lamp or flash tube!
CAUTION – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
Donottouchhotpartswithbarefingers!Modelinglamps,flashtubesandcertainmetalpartsemitstrongheatwhenused!
Do not point modeling lamps or flash tubes too close to persons.Light components may on rare occasions explode
andthrowouthotparticles!
Makesurethatratedvoltageformodelinglampcorrespondswithtechnicaldataofuserguideregardingpowersupply!
NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk
Remove transportcapfromlampheadbefore use!
Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters, diffusing materials, etc. directly over glass cover modeling lamp or
flashtube!
FINAl dISPOSAl
Equipment containselectrical andelectroniccomponentsthatare harmful to theenvironment.
Equipment may bereturnedto Profotodistributorsfree of charge forrecyclingaccordingtoWEEE.
Followlocallegalrequirementsforseparatedisposalofwaste,forinstanceWEEEdirectiveforelectricalandelectronic
equipmentontheEuropeanmarket,whenproductlifehasended!
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Thank you for choosing Profoto.
Table of Contents
Follow the instructions in this booklet to use your new product.
Brief Instructions .......................................6
Mounting Reflector ....................................6
Connecting Head .......................................6
Changing Glass Cover................................7
Changing Modeling Lamp ..........................7
Changing Flash Tube..................................7
Changing Fuse...........................................8
Color Control and Consistency....................8
Compatibility..............................................8
Accessories ...............................................8
Technical Data...........................................9
Warranty..................................................10
Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in an AcuteB Head. For more than three
decadeswehavesoughttheperfectlight.Whatpushesusistheconvictionthatwecanoffereven
themost demandingphotographeryet better tools.
Beforeourproductsareshippedwehavethempassanextensiveandstricttestingprogram.We
checkthattheypassthequalityandcapacitylevelsthemostdemandingphotographersrequire.
For this reason our flash equipment is the standard in most rental studios in NewYork andTokyo
andthemostrented flash all over theworld.
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Qualityoflight
The Profoto system consists of different generators built and designed to meet the needs of
the most demanding photographers. Yet the most important thing is the light you create, and
it is essential that the system you use offers the freedom to do that. The light source, both the
flash tube and the modeling light, is placed high and free in the flash head.This makes it easier
for you to adjust the light and use your creativity. Most reflectors can be moved forward or
backward in relation to the optical centre of the light source, effectively narrowing or widening
the spread of the light and changing the intensity and fall-off characteristics as well. Every
single reflector and accessory creates its special light and the unique Profoto focusing
system offers you the possibility to create your own light with only a few different reflectors.
EnjoyyourProfotoproduct!
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CHANGING GLASSCOVER
Unlockglasscover
Brief Instructions
• Remove protectingcap.
• ConnecttheAcuteBHeadto thegenerator
lampheadsocket.
• SwitchtheMODELswitch to EXT orBAT.
Connecting Head
Changing Glass Cover
1:Pressdownthesafety
pinto release
When connecting the lamp head plug to the
lamp head socket, align the dots on the plug
withthewhitedotonthegeneratorpanel.Push
the plug all the way in. Secure by turning the
lockingringontheplugclockwise.
When removing the glass cover, unlock the two
safetypinsbypressingdownandpulling,oneby
one. Remove the glass cover. To lock the glass
coverwhentheglasscoverorlampsarechanged,
fit the glass cover carefully and make sure the
safetypinsfitproperlyintheexistingholesoneach
sideoftheglasscover.Securetheglasscoverto
lock by pressing the safety pins down and then
pushingthemonebyoneunderthetopscrew.
ꢀ:Pullthesafety
pinout
Mounting Reflector
CONNECTINGLAMPHEAD
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The unique rubber collar fastening system
providessecureandrapidhandlingandallows
the reflectors to fit all of the Profoto flashes,
HMI’s and Tungsten heads. The rubber collar
allowsthereflectorsto be handled when hot.
Changing Modeling lamp
When removing a modeling lamp, pull the
modeling lamp straight out of the socket.
When inserting a new modeling lamp, insert
it straight into the socket. Do not touch lamp
with bare hands.
CHANGING GLASSCOVER
Lock glasscover
ꢁ: Pressdownthesafety
pinandfitunderthescrew
to lock
• Unlocktheclasp.
• Slide thereflectorintodesired position.
• Securethereflectorby locking theclasp.
Unlockclasp
ꢀ:Pushthesafety pinin
MOUNTINGREFLECTOR
Changing Flash Tube
1:Fit thesafety pins in
existingholeslocated
ontheglasscover
When removing a flash tube, remove the glass
cover,unlocktheflashtubetriggerbyunfolding
the stainless steel ribbons around the clasp,
grasp the flash tube in the bottom and pull it
straightoutofthesockets.Wheninsertinganew
flashtube,checkthatthetriggerclaspfitproperly
around the flash tube trigger connection. Lock
the flash tube trigger by folding the stainless
steelribbonsaroundtheclasp.
Donottouchhotpartswithbarefingers!Modelinglamps,flash
tubesandcertainmetalpartsemitstrongheatwhenused!
Whenchangingmodelinglamp,flashtube,fuseorglasscover
thelampcablemustbedisconnectedfromthegenerator.
Lockclasp
CHANGINGMODELINGLAMPANDFLASHTUBE
Clasp
Unlockandlocktheflashtubetrigger
Adjustreflectortodesired
positionbeforelocking
ModelingLamp
FlashTube
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Technical data
Changing Fuse
Accessories
The fuse is placed at the back of the head. • DiscReflector*
Unscrewthefuseholdercounterclockwise.Pull • Narrow BeamTravel Reflector*
thefuseout.Usefusesthatarerecommended, • Narrow BeamReflector*
formoredetailspleaseread“TechnicalData”. • TeleZoom Reflector*
Push the new fuse all the way in. To lock the • MagnumReflector*
fuse holder after the fuse is changed, screw • WideZoom Reflector*
Specifications
Flash Capacity:
ModelingLight:
9– 600Ws.
1ꢀV6ꢃW high efficienthalogenequivalent to approximately
90W standard halogen
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thefuseholderclockwise.
• StandardZoom Reflector*
• Grid Reflector*
FlashTube:
Hard Glass,max600J
CHANGING FUSE
Output 600Ws:
(f-stopatꢀm,100ISO/ꢀ1°) Disc................................ꢀꢀ.ꢂ
Magnum Reflector,ꢃ0° ...6ꢂ.ꢀ
No reflector.....................16
• Hardbox*
• ProGlobe
• Softlight Reflectorsilver*
• Softlight Reflectorwhite*
• Glasscover*
• Softbox1xꢁ´RF*
• Softbox1xꢂ´RF*
6.ꢁAF
Zoom Reflector................ꢁꢀ.ꢃ
White Umbrella ...............16.ꢃ
GlassCover
Fan:
FrostedUV-coated
None
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Color Control and Consistency
The flash tube is made of high quality color • Softbox1x6´RF*
stable hard glass making it suitable for • Softboxꢀxꢀ´RF*
demanding digital and analog photography • Softboxꢀxꢀ´RF*
with a high level of f-stop and color stability • Softboxꢀxꢁ´RF*
fromflashtoflash.Inordertochangethecolor • Softboxꢁxꢂ´RF*
temperature of the the head, Profoto offer a • Softboxꢂx6´RF*
CableLength:
Fuse:
6.ꢁAF
Measurements
Diameter:
Size:
10cm (ꢂ”)
ꢀꢀ cm depth (8.ꢃ”)
rangeofdifferentcoated glass covers.
• Softboxꢁ´Octa*
• Softboxꢃ´Octa*
Weight:
1.ꢂꢃ kg,1.6 kg including disc reflector (ꢁ.ꢀ lbs)
Specificationssubjectto change. Notresponsiblefortypographicalerrors.
• SilverUmbrella M,L
• Translucent UmbrellaS,M
• WhiteUmbrellaS,M,L
• ꢃ´ Giant Reflector*
• 7´Giant Reflector*
• 8´Giant Reflector*
• ProtectionCap
GlassCovers
• Clear,uncoated,+ꢁ00°Kcooling
• Frosted,uncoated,+ꢁ00°Kcooling
• Clear,UV-coated
• Frosted,UV-coated(standard)
• Frosted,extraUV-coated,-ꢁ00°Kwarming
Compatibility
TheAcuteB Head can be used with theAcuteB
600generatoronly.
Pleaseconsult with your local dealeror
distributorforspecificinformation.
*Accessoriesavailable.
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Warranty
All Profoto generators and heads are
individually tested before they leave the
company and guaranteed for a period of two
years with the exception of flash tubes, glass
covers, modeling lamps and cables. Profoto
is not responsible for technical malfunctions
created by improper use or accessories made
by other companies. If you have any technical
problems please get in contact with an
authorized Profoto AcuteB service station.
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