RINGFLASH PRO
USER GUIDE BWL-0485
BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LTD
355 Old Road
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex
CO15 3RH
Tel:
+44 (0)1255 422807
+44 (0)1255 436342
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MOUNTING RINGFLASH PRO TO LIGHT STAND
FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE
STEP 1.)
STEP 2.)
Mount the Camera Bracket to the selected support system as shown in fig. 1.
AFTER USE DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY FOR THIRTY MINUTES DUE TO EXTREME HEAT
Once the Ringflash Pro is mounted onto the selected support system, simply tighten the mount screw as shown in fig. 2 to hold in
position.
STEP 1.)
STEP 2.)
Ensure that the Ringflash Pro is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and wait for thirty minutes to allow to cool
down before touching / removing the flashtube.
Before removing the flashtube assembly from the Ringflash Pro first remove the front protective glass cover (before removing
check the glass has cooled sufficiently to touch). Once the glass cover has been removed take out the two modelling lamps
next to the trigger wire tab and then unwind the trigger wire from the tab as shown in fig. 7. It is recommended to remove the two
modellinglamps next to the trigger wire tab to allow more room to when unwinding the trigger wire and so not to damage the
lamps.
STEP 3.)
To remove the flashtube assembly hold gently on both sides and pull away evenly from the Ringflash Pro as shown in fig. 8. To
replace the flashtube assembly, simply place all four support legs into the correct fittings and gently push back in ensuring all four
legs are placed back in evenly and secured by fully inserting into the flashtube leg connections.
N.B. Always replace with the correct flashtube assembly.
fig.1
fig.2
MOUNTING RINGFLASH PRO TO CAMERA STAND
STEP 1.)
To mount the Ringflash Pro to a camera stand, first place the brass spigot on top of the camera plate and fasten to the camera
mounting thread as shown in fig. 3.
fig.7
fig.8
STEP 2.)
STEP 3.)
Next place the Ringflash Pro camera bracket on top of the brass spigot and lock in place by tightening the thumb screw as shown
in fig.4.
MODELLING LAMP REPLACEMENT
Attach the Ringflash Pro to the camera bracket as shown in fig. 5 and secure in place using the thumb screws provided.
N.B. When attaching the Ringflash Pro to the camera bracket ensure that the Ringflash Pro handle is positioned to one side to
allow the Ringflash Pro complete freedom of movement without the handle coming into contact with the camera stand.
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE
AFTER USE DO NOT TOUCH THE MODELLING LAMPS FOR THIRTY MINUTES DUE TO EXTREME HEAT
STEP 4.)
Once the Ringflash Pro is secured in place, next attach the camera to the camera bracket. Your setup should appear as shown in
fig.6.
STEP 1.)
STEP 2.)
Ensure that the Ringflash Pro is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and wait for thirty minutes to allow to cool
down before touching / removing the modelling lamps.
Before removing any modelling lamps from the Ringflash Pro first remove the front protective glass (before removing check the
glass has cooled sufficiently to touch). To remove the modelling lamps grip gently between fingers (always ensure that you do not
touch the modelling bulbs directly with your fingers, use a cloth or a tissue (as shown in fig.9.), this is because the residue from
your fingers can shorten the life span of the bulb) and pull away slowly from the Ringflash Pro. To replace the modelling lamps
simply align the two legs of the lamp with the correct fittings and gently push in ensuring that the lamp legs are fully inserted.
fig.3
fig.4
fig.5
fig.6
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4
fig.9
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FITTING / REMOVING QUAD CONNECTORS TO PACK
OPERATION
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Before use ensure that the pack is switched off.
Part Number (230V)
Part Number (117V)
Maximum Power
BW-7670
Fit the Ringflash Pro connectors to the pack. To ensure latch retention first insert the tab on the front of the cable plug into the pack socket (as
shown in fig. 10) and then press down firmly on the cable entry end (as shown in fig. 11).
BW-7670US
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Switch the pack ‘on’ and ‘test’ flash the Ringflash Pro to ensure operational.
After use always make sure that the Ringflash Pro has adequate time to cool down.
4800Ws
To remove the plug make sure all power to the Ringflash Pro is switched ‘off’, press the spring latch away from the plug and lift from the
cable entry end (as shown in fig.12).
Flash Duration (Maximum)
Flash Duration (Minimum)
1/1600 sec @ 3000Ws
1/4500 sec @ 500Ws
Guide Number
@ 3000Ws with 50º Keylite Reflector
86
Flashtube Assembly
1 x Single Tube (BW-7673)
User Replaceable
fig.10
fig.11
fig.12
Modelling Lamp (117V)
Modelling Lamp (230V)
Cable Length
10 x 12V 20W G4 Halogen LAM-760 (BW-7671)
10 x 24V 20W G4 Halogen LAM-765 (BW-7672)
5m
ACCESSORIES
Dimensions
204mm ø x 80mm (87.5mm with Baffle)
Accessories available to fit the Ringflash Pro:
Aperture
100mm ø
2.7Kg
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BW-7674
BW-7675
Ringflash Pro Reflector (fig.13)
110º Reflector with Diffuser (fig. 14)
Weight (inc. Cable)
Weight (inc. Camera Bracket & Cable)
3.43Kg
SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE
BW-7671 12V 20W G4 Halogen (for use on 117V)
BW-7676 Glass Lens (Clear)
BW-7672 24V 20W G4 Halogen (for use on 230V)
BW-7677 Glass Lens (Frosted)
fig.13
fig.14
BW-7673 Flashtube Assembly
5
6
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