Elinchrom BX 500RI User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL  
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG  
MANUEL D’UTILISATION  
MANUAL DE FUNCIONAMIENTO  
MANUALE D’USO  
English / Deutsch / Français / Español / Italiano  
BXRi 06.04.2010 (73088)  
Elinchrom LTD  
Introduction  
English  
Dear Photographer,  
Thank you for buying your BX-Ri compact flash unit.  
All Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully selected com-  
ponents are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted to many controls both  
during and after manufacture. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service.  
All BX-Ri flash units are manufactured for the studio and location use of professional photographers.  
Only by observance of the information given, can you secure your warranty, prevent possible damage  
and increase the life of this equipment.  
BX 250Ri / BX 500Ri Compact Flash  
The quality of light and exceptional performance is the result of long research, application of demanding  
principles, the long experience of ELINCHROM in lighting products for the studio and the utilisation of  
the latest technology in this area.  
Totally integrated to the range of ELINCHROM flashes, the BX 250Ri - BX 500Ri units maintain the  
traditional look and function that is ELINCHROM.  
The controls provide continuously variable adjustment of the modelling lamp and the flash power with  
precision over 5 f-stop, from full power 1/1 to 1/16 th.  
FCC Class B Compliance Statement  
This equipement has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipement Regulations. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipement generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipement does not cause harmful interferences to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipement off and on, the user is encouraged  
to correct the interferences by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipement and receiver.  
- Connect the equipement into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
ELINCHROMS.A. LTD. isnotresponsibleforanyradioortelevisioninterferencecausedbyunauthorisedmodifications  
of this equipement or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipement other than those specified  
by ELINCHROM S.A. LTD. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorised modification, substitution or  
attachment will be the responsibility of the user.  
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Declaration of conformity  
English  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.  
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Product name:  
Professional Studio Flash unit  
ELINCHROM  
Trade name:  
Model number(s):  
Name of responsible party:  
BX 250Ri / BX 500Ri  
Elinchrom LTD  
Av. De Longemalle 11  
1020 Renens / Switzerland  
Phone :  
Fax:  
+41 21 637 26 77  
+41 21 637 26 81  
ELINCHROM S.A. LTD. declares that the equipement bearing the trade name and model number  
specified above was tested conforming to the applicable FCC rules, and that all the necessary  
steps have been taken and are in force to assure that the production units of the same equipe-  
ment will continue to comply with the Comissions requirements.  
Disposal and recycling  
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This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials  
which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not enviromentally  
damaging. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that is  
returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be  
disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.  
If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local supplier or your local ELIN-  
CHROM agent (check our website for a list of all ELINCHROM agents world wide).  
CE marking  
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-----The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of ECC  
directives 89/336/ECC «Electromagnetic compatibility» and 73/23/ECC «Low  
voltage directive».  
CE Statements for EL-Skyport  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council  
directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/  
EEC, low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.  
Notational Conventions  
The meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:  
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol.  
Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the device, or  
may damage other equipement.  
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Safety Note  
English  
According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that these  
electronic flash units are not designed for use outdoors, in damp or dusty conditions and should  
not be used after being exposed to sudden temperature changes causing condensation. They  
must always be connected to an earthed (grounded) mains supply.  
On no account should any object be inserted into the ventilation holes.  
The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable time even though disconnected from  
the power supply.  
• Do not use without permission in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.).  
• Do not use in explosive environnements.  
Flash tubes and modelling lamps  
• Flash tubes and modelling lamps in use are very hot!  
• Never touch a flash tube or lamp before the unit has cooled down and is disconnected from  
the mains (min 30mn).  
• Do not fire flashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed at a person and avoid looking  
directly into the flashlight!  
• Keep a min. 1m distance from any flammable materials.  
• Keep generally distance to other operating units.  
Transport  
Transport the flash unit with care, either in its original packaging or other corresponding  
packaging fit to protect it against knocks and jolts.  
Transport only in complete discharged conditions. Wait a minimum 30 minutes after  
disconnecting from the mains supply before packaging and transportation.  
• Never drop the flash unit (danger of flashtube breakage)  
Power cable  
To guarantee safe operation, use the cable supplied.  
• The cable has to be HAR-certified or VDE-certified. The mark HAR or VDE will appear on  
the outer sheath.  
• The cable set must be selected according to the rated current for your flash unit.  
• Do not use a multiple adapter to connect one or more flash units per single mains socket.  
• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage.  
• For your safety, never open or disassemble your flashes.  
• Only an authorised service engineer should open or attempt to repair the units.  
• Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, never  
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switch on a working flash unit, once it has been found to be faulty.  
• Do not switch on the flash unit without mounted modelling lamp or flash tube  
due to high voltage at the contacts! Life Danger!  
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Included basic features  
English  
The following basic features are easy to access and they are similar to previous Elinchrom compact  
flashes.  
• Flash power up and down buttons  
• Modelling lamp power up and down buttons  
• Modelling lamp prop / free / off button  
• Photocell on / off button  
• Ready charge beep on / off button  
Test-flash button  
• 3.5 mm synchronisation socket  
• NEW EL-Skyport Wireless Triggering & Remote. Note: To function the integrated  
Transceiver requires the optional EL-Skyport Transmitter.  
Additional advanced programmable features  
All the new features and functions can be customised.  
Please read carefully how to configure the new features.  
Visual-Flash-Control (VFC)  
The VFC mode switches off the modelling lamp whilst the flash unit recharges after a flash has  
been released. This function gives a visual check that all the studio flash units have fired.  
The VFC mode can be activated together with the Ready Charge beep for maximum control.  
Proportional modelling lamp setup (PMS)  
When using compact flashes of different powers, (e.g. 250 & 500 ws) the modelling lamp can be  
reduced to -1 f-stop for better visual proportionality.  
“Eye-Cell” automatic & manual mode  
Some cameras may release before the main-flash, several pre-flashes to avoid the red eye effect. In  
this case a normal photocell would respond and release a flash with the first pre-flash of the camera.  
To avoid incorrect synchronisation the intelligent Elinchrom Eye-Cell detects camera pre-flashes.  
The Eye-Cell function can be activated in “Automatic Mode” or in “Manual Mode”, even configure-  
ing LED pre-flashes. (Only for advanced users, read carefully the instructions before changing any  
parameters).  
Charge ready beep setup  
The user can customise the Charge Ready Beep from short to long Beep signals.  
The acoustical signal length can be set from 70 to 490 m/seconds.  
EL-Skyport wireless triggering & remote control  
To use the wireless triggering and changing flash power settings, or to switch on/off the modelling  
lamp, requires the optional EL-Skyport Transmitter.  
“Group” and “ Channel Frequency” settings can be customised on each BX-Ri unit.  
Power and modelling lamp steps setup  
Normally flash / modelling lamp power adjustments are in 1/10th steps per touch.  
These steps can be changed from 1/10th to 7/10th or to 1 f-stop.  
Temperature controlled FAN management  
The cooling fan switches ON automatically if the unit temperature increases. The microprocessor  
controls the unit temperature and the fan. If the ventilation is blocked or the fan does not work, the  
display shows E8.  
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Before you start !  
English  
The BX-Ri (Multivoltage) units are adapted for operation on 90 - 260V/50 - 60Hz. Before connecting  
for the first time, check to make sure that your Modelling Lamp coincides with the voltage. They must  
always be connected to an earthed ( grounded) mains supply. All BX-Ri units have a bayonet mount  
and locking ring fitting, for fixing all Elinchrom and Prolinca accessories.  
Mount the unit securely to a suitable stand or support.  
Remove the black protective cover. DO NOT operate the unit without first removing the black  
protective cover.  
Operating instructions  
1.Check that the modelling lamp voltage is correct.  
2.Check that the mains switch (2) is in the OFF ("O" position).  
3.Insert the mains cable into the MAINS INLET (1) and connect this to a FULLY EARTHED OUTLET  
4.Using the mains SWITCH (2), switch the unit ON ("I" position).  
5.Connect the synchro cord using the socket (5).  
6.Select the power with the touch pad (10)  
(A) Locking ring  
Handle  
(B) Protective cover  
(26124)  
(C) Tilthead with locking  
umbrella holder  
Switch and fuse  
Mains supply  
Use only the Elinchrom mains cord. Switch off the unit before the mains cord is connected to the  
mains plug.  
Mains fuse  
Standard type 5 x 20 mm, use only tempered fuse 8 AT (code 19022) for BX-Ri.  
Note: Before exchanging a blown fuse, switch off the unit and remove the mains cable. Open the  
little drawer in the mains plug with a screwdriver and replace the fuse with the spare fuse, which  
is placed in its support in this drawer. (N.B. Please don’t forget to check the correct rating of the  
fuse!).  
Fuse for modelling light  
Fast type 5 x 20mm, 2.5 AF  
Switch off the unit and replace the blown fuse with a new one of the correct rating.  
The fastblow fuse will protect the triac of the modelling lamp circuit, the lamp and therefore  
the flash tube.  
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Control panel  
English  
14  
12  
6
3
8
7
9
4
11  
10  
5
2
1
16  
13  
15  
17  
Overview of controls  
1. Mains inlet socket includes the mains fuse  
(slow blow)  
11. Modelling lamp on/off-free-prop –  
programmable*  
2. Mains on/off switch  
3. Modelling lamp fuse  
4. Open flash / Test button  
12. Modelling lamp up & down buttons and  
scroll /program buttons for advanced  
features setup*  
5. Synch socket / 3.5 mm jack / low 5V sync  
voltage  
6. Digital multi display and charge / discharge  
indicator*  
7. Charge Ready Beep on/off – programmable*  
8. Eye-Cell on/off – programmable*  
9. Eye-Cell receptor  
13. Tilt head with extra umbrella fitting  
14. Handle with support for spare fuses  
15. Standard stand socket 5/8 inch  
16. Centred umbrella tube for EL Umbrellas –  
7 mm diameter  
17. Knurled clamp screw  
10. Power up & down buttons and scroll /pro  
gram buttons for advanced features setup*  
*The touches on this display are multifunctional to program / scroll the advanced features and to  
setup the integrated EL-Skyport Transceiver. For programming please read carefully the following  
pages!  
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Programmable features - Reset  
How to „Reset“ the BX-Ri  
English  
In case you need to „RESET“ the BX-Ri to the manufacturer settings please follow the steps below:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Switch the unit “off“  
Press both flash power up / down buttons (10) at the same time and switch the unit on  
The Digital LED multi display (6) flashes in fast mode  
Do not continue to press the touches, the resetting procedure is completed  
Modelling lamp features & setup  
Modelling lamps and fuses for 110 V & 230 V  
Unit  
BX 250Ri  
BX 500Ri  
Modelling lamp 110V  
100W krypton / 23006  
100W krypton / 23006  
Modelling lamp 230V  
100W krypton / 23002  
100W krypton / 23002  
Socket  
E27  
Fuse  
2.5AF / 19033  
2.5AF / 19033  
E27  
Modelling lamp modes  
> Setting: • Press “Free/Prop” button to set Modelling lamp ON to proportional mode or OFF  
• Press “Modelling” up or down button to set Modelling lamp to free mode, press  
“Free/Prop” to switch Modelling lamp OFF.  
> LED Indication:  
• Prop-LED is ON: proportional Modelling lamp setting.  
• Free-LED is ON: free Modelling lamp setting.  
• Prop and Free-LEDs are OFF: Modelling lamp is inactive.  
Setup Visual-Flash-Control (VFC) mode  
> Enter VFC setup :  
1. Press “Free/Prop” push button for more than 2 seconds, until the display shows “F.X” (“X” is 0 or  
1) to enter into the Modelling lamp setup menu.  
2. Use the “Flash-Power” up and down button to change setting:  
- “F.0”: Visual-Flash-Control = OFF. Modelling lamp remains ON after flash.  
- “F.1”: Visual-Flash-Control = ON. Modelling lamp switches off during recharging.  
3. The display switches back to normal mode after approx. 4 seconds if no button is pressed. The  
settings are automatically stored.  
4. Standard setting is “F.0”, VFC = OFF  
Proportional modelling lamp setup (PMS)  
(When using heads of different maximum power)  
> Enter PMS setup:  
1. Press “Free/Prop” button for more than 2 seconds to enter into the Modelling lamp setup menu.  
The display shows “F.X”, then press the “Free/Prop” button once more to the PMS menu, the  
display shows “-.X”  
2. Use the “Flash-Power” up and down button to change the settings:  
• “-.0”: PMS = OFF, Modelling lamp is set to maximum.  
• “-.1”: PMS = -1 f-Stop, Modelling lamp is reduced by 1 f-stop.  
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Digital multi-display  
English  
The flash / modelling lamp power is displayed in f-stop compatible formats from 2.3 – 6.3 for  
BX 500Ri. The flash power difference from (e.g.) 5.3 – 6.3 is 1f-stop.  
The power range is 5 f-stops variable in 1/10th intervals which can be customised to (e.g.) 5/10th  
etc.. During charging or discharging, the display «flashes». In case of overheating or malfunction,  
the display shows «ER» for error.  
Display  
2.3  
31  
3.3  
4.3  
5.3  
6.3  
Joules / Ws  
62.5  
125  
250  
500  
Note: The «BX 250Ri - BX 500Ri» units have an integrated discharge system, protected by a thermal  
switch. To avoid overheating, lower power settings of more than 2 f-stops by discharging manually  
with the «Test» touch button.  
Sychronisation socket  
Standard socket with 3.5 mm mini-jack (5).  
N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync. outlets.  
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ELINCHROM uses the low voltage (5 V) for security reasons.  
Sync  
Open flash «test»  
Having pressed the touch pad to release a flash, the green «READY»  
light will appear again once the unit is recharged. If the green light does  
not appear the charge system could be defective.  
Test and Ready (4)  
Please contact and send to an authorized Elinchrom service centre.  
Eye-Cell – advanced photocell sensor  
The standard photocell can be remotely triggered by another flash unit!  
The BX-Ri photocell is specially designed to work in studio light conditions  
Direct light or other strong light sources may reduce the sensitivity of the cell.  
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Eye-CELL Setup  
English  
Intelligent Photocell-Sensor  
The Eye-Cell offers new features and can detect camera pre-flashes (anti red eye effect).  
To customise the pre-flash settings, please follow the instructions at paragraph 3.  
Eye-Cell Functions  
1. Standard Photocell mode  
2. Eye-Cell pre-flash mode  
3. Setup number of pre-flashes manually or set to automatic detection  
4. Setup pre-flash timings! Only for advanced users!  
1. Using the Standard Photocell Mode  
Push “Cell” button, for less than 0.5 seconds to switch on/off the standard Photocell sensor.  
LED Indication:  
Cell LED is ON: Active photocell.  
Cell LED is OFF: Inactive photocell.  
In “on” mode, the Photocell sensor will trigger the flash unit with any recognized flash impulse.  
2. Eye-Cell Pre-Flash Mode  
(This is only activation, not the setup. To Setup, follow step 3)  
Press the Cell button for approx. 1 second; the status LED starts flashing.  
LED Indication:  
Cell LED flashes in slow intervals; the Eye-Cell pre-flash mode is activated.  
Cell LED is OFF; the Eye-Cell pre-flash mode is inactive.  
Function:  
In active mode the unit ignores up to 6 anti-red-eye flashes and synchronizes / triggers only  
with the last main flash. This is useful where the anti-red eye pre-flashes can’t be switched  
off.  
3. Automatic Eye-Cell Pre-Flash Setup “c.0”  
Press the Cell button for 4 seconds until display shows “c.X” for automatic setup.  
(“X” is the number of pre-flashes including main flash from 1 up to 7)  
Scroll with the “Flash-Power” up and down button to “c.0”  
Now use the camera-on flash and release a test exposure. The camera will release several  
anti-red eye flashes (if activated). The BX-Ri Eye-Cell detects the number of flashes the  
camera released and stores the value automatically, and switches back to Eye-Cell Pre-flash  
mode. Ready to use.  
If the cell button was pressed down for 6 seconds the “Setup Pre-Flash Timeframe” is  
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activated and the display shows t.4 or b.1 (standard settings). Do not change these values;  
this would deactivate the “Automatic Eye-Cell Mode”! Wait a few seconds, the unit switches  
back to the standard mode and the display shows the flash power settings. Should the t.4 or  
b.1 values have been changed, please set the “Setup Pre-Flash Timeframe” back to standard  
settings as descript at paragraph 4.  
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4. Manual Eye-Cell Pre-Flash Setup  
A. Press Cell button approx. 4 seconds until display shows “c.X”.  
(“X” is the number of settable pre-flashes plus the main flash from 1 up to 7)  
B. With “Flash-Power” up and down button, set the number of pre-flashes incl. mainflash.  
C. The display switches back to normal mode after approx. 4 seconds if no button is pressed.  
The settings are automatically stored.  
D. Cell LED flashes in fast intervals if the Eye-Cell pre-flash mode is active.  
> Recall The Eye-Cell Settings:  
If you want to recall and control the actual Eye-Cell pre-flash setting, repeat the steps A to D.  
5. Setup Pre-Flash Timeframe (only for advanced users)  
---------Change manufacturer settings only in case of problems with the auto-detection  
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of your camera pre-flashes.  
> Setting:  
•-Press Cell button for more than 6 seconds until display shows “t.X” (“X” is the value from 1 to 8)  
• Use the Cell button to toggle between “t.X” and “b.X” settings.  
• Use the “Flash-Power” up and down buttons to change the values.  
• The display switches back to normal mode after approx. 4 seconds if no button is pressed.  
The settings are automatically stored.  
• Standard settings are:  
---> t.4 (t. is the time window of all released anti red-eye flashes incl. the main flash).  
---> b.1 (b. is the minimum time delay between two anti red-eye flashes incl. the main flash).  
Pre-Flash Timeframe Setting “t.X  
t. is the time window of all released anti red-eye flashes incl. the mainflash. Change setting only  
when the pre-flash procedure is longer than the manufacturer settings.  
Set the value t. between 1 and 8 to ensure that all pre-flashes including the main flash are inside  
the time frame.  
Value t  
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
Time /seconds  
Pre-Flash Block Time Setting “b.X”: (Only For LED Anti Red-Eye Cameras)  
Pre-Flash Block -Time: set the minimum delay between each pre-flash.  
Chose values between 0 and 7.  
Value b  
0
0
1
2
2
4
3
6
4
8
5
6
7
Time: m/seconds  
10 12 14  
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Charge Ready Beep Features  
English  
This feature creates a melody if settings are different between each unit to improve the acous-  
tical recognition that all the flashes have fired and recycled.  
Charge Ready Beep Setup  
• Setting  
- Press “Audio” button, less than 0.5 seconds to switch the Charge Ready Beep  
(ON / OFF)  
• LED Indication  
- Charge Ready Beep LED is on: Audio is active  
- Charge Ready Beep LED is off: Audio is inactive (Mute)  
• Changing Charge Ready Beep -On-Time Setting  
- Press Audio button for more than 2 seconds until the display shows “A.X”  
(“X” is the value from 1 up to 7)  
- Use the Flash-Power” up and down button to change the value settings  
- The display switches back to normal mode after approx. 4 seconds if no button was  
pressed. The settings are automatically stored.  
- Standard setting is: “A.3”  
Value-A  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Beep-On-Time-in-m/seconds  
70 140 210 280 350 420 490  
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EL- Skyport Transceiver For Wireless Triggering – Setup  
English  
The EL-Skyport on / off, Group, Frequency Channel and the Power Steps Per Push can be  
customised.  
EL-Skyport on / off  
Press the flash power up-down buttons together to enter into the “Advanced Feature Setup”  
Display shows  
Change settings with the flash power up-down buttons  
EL-Skyport off  
EL- Skyport on  
r.0  
r.1  
r.2  
EL-Skyport speed mode (only available with EL-Skyport Speed)  
After 3 to 4 seconds the settings are saved automatically and the display shows the flash power  
setting.  
Group Settings  
Press the flash power up-down buttons together to enter into the “Advanced Feature Setup”.  
Then, scroll to G.1 using the Prop/Free button.  
Display shows  
Select Group with the flash power up-down buttons  
G.1  
G.2  
G.3  
G.4  
Group 1 (standard setting)  
Group 2  
Group 3  
Group 4  
After 3 to 4 seconds the settings are saved automatically and the display shows the flash power  
setting.  
Frequency Channel Settings  
Press the flash power up-down buttons together to enter into the “Advanced Feature Setup”.  
Then, scroll to F.1 using the Prop/Free button (only use in cases of interference with other systems).  
Display shows  
F.1 to F.8  
Change the Channel with the flash power up-down buttons  
Select Frequency Channel from 1 – 8.  
Note: The transmitter must have the same Frequency Channel  
setting. Standard setting is Frequency Channel 1.  
After 3 to 4 seconds the settings are saved automatically and the display shows the flash power  
setting.  
Power Steps Per Push  
Press the flash power up-down buttons together to enter into the “Advanced Feature Setup”  
Then, scroll to i.1 using the Prop/Free button.  
Display shows  
Select values with the flash power up-down buttons  
i.0  
i.1  
i.2  
i.3  
i.4  
i.5  
+/- 1f-stop  
+/- 1/10 (standard setting)  
+/- 2/10  
+/- 3/10  
+/- 4/10  
+/- 5/10  
After 3 to 4 seconds the settings are saved automatically and the display shows the flash  
power setting.  
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Flashtube replacement  
English  
If the unit does not flash but the ON/OFF switch indicates that there is power, it could be that the  
flash tube needs replacing. Flash tubes have a long life with average use,  
but multiflashing in long sequences can cause overheating of the  
electrodes leading to premature ageing, or perhaps the flastube is broken  
or cracked  
To replace the flash tube:  
1. Switch off the mains switch  
2. Remove the mains cable  
3. Take the unit from its stand or lay it horizontally on a rigid surface. It will  
need to be held firmly whilst removing and replacing the tube.  
4. Allow the flash tube and modelling lamp to cool for several minutes. They  
may be very hot.  
5. Carefully remove and store the modelling lamp.  
6. Use a protective glove to remove the flashtube:  
A – Pull the flash tube firmly out of the terminals  
B – If the tube is broken, use security gloves. Avoid cutting yourself!  
C - If the tube is broken, never touch the metal electrodes and ensure  
that the unit is disconnected from the mains and discharged, wait min.  
30 minutes! Use an insulated tool to pull out the electrodes.  
7. Take the new flash tube. A glove or "plastic protection" MUST BE USED.  
Contact with your fingers on the glas, will cause dark markings on the tube  
when it is used.  
8. Checkthatthetubeiscorrectlyaligned(central)andthatthetriggercontact  
is gripping the tube.  
9. Re-connect and test the unit as usual.  
Error Management  
Error  
Fault  
Description  
Switch unit OFF, wait 2 minutes and switch unit ON again. If the error shows  
up again the unit requires a check up at the Elinchrom service centre  
Overvoltage  
detected  
E1  
Wait until the unit has cooled down. The unit will switch back to normal opera-  
tion as soon as temperature decreases to normal working level.  
E2 Overheating  
The Unit has detected a time out in the ADF mode. Switch the unit OFF, wait  
2 minutes and switch the unit ON again; use the Test release button for power  
reduction. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at the Elin-  
chrom service centre.  
Auto dump  
E3  
function fault  
Unit has detected a time out during recharging. Switch unit OFF, wait  
2 minutes and switch unit ON again. If the error shows up again the unit  
requires a check up at the Elinchrom service centre.  
E4 Charge fault  
Unit has detected a mains supply fault. Check your mains cord and mains  
Mains supply installation sockets. Switch unit OFF, wait 2 minutes and switch unit ON again.  
E5  
E8  
fault  
If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at the Elinchrom  
service centre.  
Unit has detected a FAN management problem due to overheating. Wait until  
the unit has cooled down. Check if the FAN is blocked. If the error shows up  
again the unit requires a check up at the Elinchrom service centre.  
Fan manage-  
ment fault  
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Technical data  
BX 250Ri  
BX 500Ri  
Flash power  
J(Ws)  
V
250  
500  
Power supply  
90/260  
64  
90/260  
90  
F-stop, 1m, 100 ISO, with reflector 48°  
Power range  
J(Ws)  
16-250  
31-500  
Variable flash power  
Recycling time, min. / max. (230 V)  
Recycling time, min. / max. (115 V)  
Colour temperature max. power  
Flash duration (t 0,5) 1/1  
Flash duration (t 0,5) 1/2  
Voltage stabilisation  
Sync voltage  
f-stops  
5 f-stops 1/16 - 1/1  
s
s
0.29 / 0.73  
0.27 / 1.02  
5360  
0.36 / 1.13  
0.34 / 1.45  
5410  
°K  
s
1/2762  
1/1558  
s
1/2165  
1/1395  
0.5 % Maximum stability for digital imaging  
V
5 V, maximum compatibility with digital cameras  
Plug-in flashtube  
Code  
Code  
Code  
24000  
23002  
23006  
24000  
23002  
23006  
Modelling lamp 230 V  
Modelling lamp 115 V  
Fan cooled  
Microprocessor controlled fan  
Integrated transceiver, 4 Groups, 8 Frequencies  
26 x 19 x 14  
EL-Skyport  
Dimensions  
cm  
kg  
Weight  
1.85  
2.05  
BX-Ri  
Code  
20460.1  
20461.1  
Radio interference suppressiv CE-IEC 491 EN 60 555 - EN 61 000 - 4 - 2/3/4/5  
Tolerances and specifications conforming to IEC and CE standards. Technical data subject  
to change without notice.  
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English  
Transmitter Speed  
19350  
User-Manual  
Contents :  
Features-  
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20  
21  
Battery-Installation-  
Hot-shoe-connector-  
Operating-Instructions-  
Frequency-Channel-  
Trigger-Modes-  
Integrated-SYNC-Socket-  
Elinchrom-RX-Features-  
EL-Skyport-Modules-  
Troubleshooting-  
CE-Statements-  
FCC-Compliance-and-  
Advisory-Statement-  
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Disposal-and-recycling-  
21  
English  
EL-Skyport Transmitter SPEED //19350  
Operating instructions :  
2.4 GHz digital wireless Flash Trigger Transmitter  
Features  
EL-Skyport-Transmitter-Speed-is-designed-with-the-latest-2.4-GHz-Digital Wireless Technology.  
•- SLR-Camera-Sync-speeds:-SPEED-mode-up-to-  
1/250-s,-STANDARD-mode-1/160---1/200-s.  
•- 5-selectable-trigger-modes,-(4-Groups-+-All)  
•- 8-frequency-channels.  
•- Status-LED-for-EL-Skyport-mode-and-battery-  
-----status.  
•- Improved-housing,-battery-drawer-and-  
switches.  
•- 40-Bit-security-encryption.  
•- New-Hot-shoe-with-screw-lock.  
•- Up-to-60-m-range-indoors-for-standard-mode-and- •- New-extra-features;--configure-EL-Skyport-with-  
up-to-40-m-in-speed-mode.  
the-new-EL-Skyport-PC-/-MAC-software-3.0.  
•- Up-to-120-m-range-outdoors-for-standard-mode-  
and-up-to-60-m-in-speed-mode.  
You-will-appreciate-the-convenience-of-this-  
•- Battery-life-up-to-6-Months---over-30’000-flashes. professional-and-powerful-wireless-device.  
•- RX-feature-buttons-(Remote-Control).  
Note: Shutter-speed-and-distance-range-are-influenced-  
by-interference-from-other-2.4-GHz-electronic-equipment-  
and-reflections-of-ceilings,-walls,-floors,-furniture,-metall,--  
trees-and-humidiy-in-woods-etc.  
•- Test-trigger-button-and-feature-button.  
•- Integrated-Hot-shoe-(middle-contact)-improved.  
•- SYNC-socket-for-direct-connection-improved.  
•- Two-flash-modes,-standard-and-speed.  
•- The-“Standard”-mode-is-fully-compatible-with-  
previous-EL-Skyport-versions.  
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For-better-performance-the-Transmitter-and-Receiver-  
antenna-should-have-direct-sight,-without-any-walls-or-  
objects-in---between.-  
•---The-SPEED-function-is-available-for-Ranger-  
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Quadra-AS,-BXRi-250-/-500-und-D-Lite-it-and-all  
other-units,-when-used-with-the-Universal-Speed.  
Battery Installation  
1.- Pull-the-battery-drawer-out-carefully.  
2.- Place-the-Lithium-battery,-see-Fig. 1-for-correct-polarity.  
3.- Close-the-battery-drawer.  
! CAUTION:  
•- Ensure-correct-polarity-/-minus-pole-on-top.  
•- Use-only-the-Lithium-Battery-CR2430-3.0-V-19372.  
•- Remove-battery-if-the-EL-Skyport-Transmitter-is-not-used-for-some-time.  
•- Never-short-circuit-battery-poles.  
•- Avoid-direct-sunlight-or-temperatures-above-45°C.-The-battery-may-explode!  
Hot-Shoe Connector with Screw-Lock  
The-new-Hot-shoe-connector-with-screw-lock-and-middle-contact-synchronisation-is-designed-to-fit-digi-  
tal-and-analogue-cameras-with-maximum-sync-output-of-3-V-(the-middle-contact-is-the-positive-pole).  
Operating Instructions  
Fig. 1  
Battery-(19372)-  
Minus-pole-on-top  
Flexible-swivel  
Antenna-360-̊  
Battery-drawer-  
Hot-shoe-with-  
screw-lock-and-  
SYNC-socket  
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English  
Frequency  
channel-selector  
RX-feature-button  
Power-decrease  
Fig. 2  
RX-feature-button  
Power-increase  
or-modelling-lamp  
toggle  
MODE-switch  
GROUP-switch  
Flash-Test-/-Flash-Mode-/-  
Configuration-button  
Flexible-swivel  
Antenna-360-̊  
Status-LED  
Frequency Channel  
Note:  
Transmitter-and-the-corresponding-Transceiver RX,-the-Universal Receiver or the EL units with  
integrated EL-Skyport Receiver-must-have-the-same-frequency-channel-settings!  
Frequency  
Channel  
Slide Button configuration  
Frequency  
/ Mhz  
1
2
3
1 (default)  
Off  
On  
Off  
On-  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
2456  
2458  
2460  
2462  
2469  
2471  
2473  
2475  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EL-Skyport Sync Speed & Standard Mode  
The-SPEED-function-is-available-for-Ranger-Quadra-AS,-BXRi-250-/-500-und-D-Lite-it-and-all-other-units,-  
when-used-with-the-EL-Skyport-Universal-Speed.  
Select “Speed” sync mode  
Synchronises SLR cameras up to 1/250 s, or compact digital cameras up to 1/2850 s  
---Select-“Group”-or-“All”-mode.  
---Press-test-push-button-for-minimum-5-seconds-until-the-STATUS-LED-flashes-two-times.  
---Release-test-push-button.  
---Now-the-EL-Skyport-Transmitter-Speed-works-in-“SPEED”-mode-(r.2-mode).  
Select “Standard” triggering mode  
Synchronises SLR cameras up to 1/200 s, or compact digital cameras up to 1/1600 s  
---Select-“Group”-or-“All”-mode.  
---Press-test-push-button-for-minimum-5-seconds-until-the-STATUS-LED-flashes-one-time.  
---Release-test-push-button.  
---Now-the-EL-Skyport-Transmitter-Speed-works-in-“STANDARD”-mode.  
EL-Skyport Module Configuration:  
Only-possible-with-EL-Skyport-PC-/-MAC-software-v-3.0-and-higher.  
---Power-Save-Timer,-individual-programmable-or-disabled.  
---Trigger-delay-is-programmable-from-250-ms-up-to-15-s.  
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English  
SET Config Mode: (to configure included features)  
---Switch-module-OFF.  
---Hold-test-push-button-and-switch-TX-ON.  
---Keep-test-push-button-pressed-until-STATUS-LED-is-ON.  
-Check-also-EL-Skyport-PC-/-MAC-software-3.0-for-changing-Transmitter-Speed-setting.  
The-EL-Skyport Transmitter-triggers-the-EL-Skyport-Receiver-modules-in-the-following-modes:  
1.- Off--Unit-is-OFF,-no-function.  
2. Select Group - Group (1 to 4).  
- Set-switch-to-Group.-and-select-Group-1-to-4.  
- All-corresponding-EL-Skyport-Receivers-with-the-same-selected Group (1 to 4)-are-triggered.  
3. ALL--Mode-switch-is-set-to-ALL.  
- All-corresponding-EL-Skyport-Receivers-are-triggered-regardless-of-which-Group-is-selected.  
Integrated Hot-Shoe SYNC 2.5 mm Socket  
Use-the-included-Sync-cable-to-connect-the-integrated-2.5-mm-Mono-Jack-socket-with-the-camera-or-  
lens-PC-socket-directly.  
EL-Skyport Transmitter SPEED RX Features  
Compatible-with-Ranger-RX,-Style-RX,-Digital-RX,-BXRi-250-/-500,-Ranger-Quadra-AS!  
If-the-EL-Skyport-Transmitter-SPEED-is-used-with-the-EL-Skyport Transceiver RX, BXRi 250 / 500  
or the Ranger Quadra AS, -the-following-EXTRA-  
features-are-available:  
Depending-upon-which-Group-is-selected,-the-following-RX-unit-settings-can-be-modified:  
1.--Flash power increase in 1/10 f-stops.  
- press-push-button-+-to-increase-the-power-of-selected-Group-of-(or-ALL)-RX-units-in-1/10-f-  
stops.  
2.- Flash power decrease in 1/10 f-stops.  
- press-push-button---to-reduce-the-power-of-selected-Group-of-(or-ALL)-RX-units-in-1/10-f-stops.  
3.- Modelling lamp toggle.  
- press-and-hold-the-push-button-+,-2-seconds-or-longer-before-releasing,  
-----to-toggle modelling lamp-of-the-selected-Group-of-(or-ALL)-RX-units.  
Power save mode timer:  
---After-not-using-the-Transmitter-for-30-minutes-the-Power-Save-mode-is-active.-To-reactivate-the-  
---Transmitter,-press-the-TEST-push-button.  
---The-Power-Save-mode-timer-can-be-configured-with-the-EL-Skyport-PC-/-MAC-software-v-3.0-and---- -  
----higher.  
Status LED:  
---LED-flashes-every-4-seconds-one-time-in-“Standard”-mode-and-two-times-in-“Speed”-mode.  
---LED-intensity-correspond-to-the-battery-status---if-off-or-very-low-=>-exchange-the-battery.  
---LED-is-OFF-if-the-Transmitter-is-switched-OFF-or-in-Power-Save-mode.  
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Reset to manufacturer default setting:  
---Switch-ON.  
---Press-test-button-for-min-10-seconds.  
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English  
EL-Skyport Modules  
EL-Skyport Universal SPEED (NEW) / Universal (previous version)  
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•- Universal-Receiver-for-all-makes-of-Flash-with-a-SYNC-socket,-conforming-to-Sync-norms!-  
EL-Skyport Transceiver RX  
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•- This-Transceiver-is-only-for-Elinchrom-RX-units.-The-module-operates-all-RX-  
features-with-the-EL-Skyport-software-and-triggers-the-flash.  
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EL-Skyport USB RX SPEED (NEW) / USB RX (previous version)  
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•- To-operate-RX-flash-units-via-computer-the-USB-module-should-be-used-in-  
conjunction-with-the-EL-Skyport-Transceiver-RX-and-the-EL-Skyport-software.  
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USB RX Speed  
& USB RX  
Transceiver RX  
19353  
Universal Speed  
& Universal  
Troubleshooting  
Should-an-error-occur,-first-check-the-following-points:  
Having this problem?  
Check the following points:  
No-flash-unit-can-be-triggered-  
with-the-Transmitter  
Check-if-the-Transmitter-is-switched-ON.  
Check-battery-polarity.  
Mode-“All”-is-selected  
Check-if-the-Receiver-module-is-connected-correctly-to-the-unit.  
Check-if-the-frequency-selector-switch-is-set-to-the-same-channel.  
Check-if-Transmitter-is-in-the-same-trigger-mode-Speed-or-Standard.  
Some-units-do-not-fire-when-  
triggered-with-the-Transmitter  
Mode-“Grp”-is-selected  
--Check-if-the-Channel-selector-switch-is-set-to-the-same-Group.  
--Reduce-distance-to-any-“not-working”-unit.  
Check-if-Transmitter-is-in-the-same-trigger-mode-Speed-/-Standard.  
TEST-flash-works,-but-the-camera-  
will-not-trigger-flash-unit  
Check-hot-shoe-fitting.  
Connect-the-2.5-mm-to-PC-SYNC-cable-instead-of-hot-shoe-connection.  
Limited-Distance-range  
Reposition-the-units.  
Increase-the-distance-to-walls-and-ceilings.  
Position-the-antenna-of-Transmitter-and-Receiver.  
Use-an-RX-extension-cable-to-reduce-the-distance-between-the-modules.  
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English  
CE Statements  
This-device-has-been-tested-and-found-to-comply-with-the-requirements-set  
up-in-the-council-directive-on-the-approximation-of-the-law-of-member-states-relating-  
to-EMC-Directive-89/336/EEC,-Low-Voltage-Directive-73/23/EEC-and-R&TTE-Directive-  
99/5/EC  
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement  
This-device-complies-with-Part-15-of-the-FCC-rules.-Operation-is-subject-of-the-following-two-condi-  
tions:-1.-this-device-may-not-cause-harmful-interference,-and-2.-this-device-must-accept-any-interfer-  
ence-received,-including-interferences-that-may-cause-undesired-operation.  
The-equipment-has-been-certified-to-comply-with-the-limits-for-a-Class-B-computing-device-pursuant-to-  
Part-15-of-the-FCC-Rules.-These-limits-are-designed-to-provide-reasonable-protection-against-harm-  
ful-interference-in-a-residential-installation.-This-equipment-generates,-uses,-and-can-radiate-radio-  
frequency-energy-and,-if-not-installed-or-used-in-accordance-with-the-instructions,-may-cause-harmful-  
interference-to-radio-communications.-However,-there-is-no-guarantee-that-interference-will-not-occur-  
in-a-particular-installation.-If-this-equipment-does-cause-harmful-interference-to-radio-or-television-re-  
ception,-which-can-be-determined-by-switching-the-equipment-off-and-on.-The-user-can-try-to-correct-  
the-interference-by-the-following-measures:  
1.- Reorient-or-relocate-the-receiving-antenna  
2.- Increase-the-separation-between-the-equipment-and-receiver  
3.- Connect-the-equipment-to-an-outlet-on-a-circuit-different-from-that-to-which-the-receiver-is-con-  
nected.  
4.- Consult-the-dealer-or-an-experienced-radio/TV-technician-for-help,-changes-or-modification--  
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not-expressly-approved-by-the-party-responsible-for-compliance-could-avoid-the-user’s-- -  
authority-to-operate-the-equipment.  
Disposal and recycling  
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This-device-has-been-manufactured-to-the-highest-possible-degree-from-materials-which-  
can-be-recycled-or-disposed-of-in-a-manner-that-is-not-environmentally-damaging.-The-  
device-may-be-taken-back-after-use-to-be-recycled,-provided-that-it-is-returned-in-a-condi-  
tion-that-is-the-result-of-normal-use.-Any-components-not-reclaimed-will-be-disposed-of-in-  
an-environmentally-acceptable-manner.  
If-you-have-any-question-on-disposal,-please-contact-your-local-office-or-your-local-  
ELINCHROM-agent-(check-our-website-for-a-list-of-all-ELINCRHOM-agents-worldwide).  
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