Bowens QuadX 3000 Portable Generator User Manual


 
Dear Customer,
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.
Thank you.
Bowens International Ltd
SAFETY NOTES
DO NOT :-
Use in an environment where moisture or flammable vapour is likely to come in contact
with the unit.
Insert or remove flash heads without first switching off
Restrict air vents while in use.
Use a unit with damaged covers, mouldings, flash tube or modelling bulb. If the unit is
dropped or damaged in any way always have it checked out before using.
Operate the unit without an safety Earthed mains supply.
DO :-
Switch off and disconnect from the supply before changing modelling bulb or flash
tube.
Observe the mains supply requirements
Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. Protect from heavy, sharp or hot
objects, which may cause damage and replace damaged cables immediately.
Model Number QuadX 3000
Stored Energy (Max) 3000Ws Channel A only
or split 2000Ws (CHA) + 1000Ws (CHB)
Typical Recycle Time
(Full Power 230V 50Hz)
2 seconds 240VAC 50Hz
2.6 seconds 120VAC 60Hz
Supply Voltage AC 100-250V 50 or 60Hz
Stabilisation +/- 0.1 f-stop
Modelling Lamps 4 x Max 650W
Ready Indication Green ‘READY’
LED
at 100%
Audible and Modelling light
Indication as selected.
Overload Protection 15A Thermal Breakers for Charge and Modelling
Nominal Sync. Voltage 6V
Photocell On/Off
Sounder On/Off
Modelling Power Control Off / Proportional / Independent / 100%/ Automatic 100%
plus bias control
IR Remote Control Full control, 12 channels
No. depends on transmitter
Guide Number:
Full power, 50
°
Keylite, ISO 100
175 (UV coated tube)
Flash Duration (Full Power) t=0.5 1/1430s – Approximate value indicated
Flash Colour Temperature Approx. 5600K (UV coated)
Flash Power Control 6.6 f-stop in 1/10 increments, scaled 10 = 3000 Ws
Recommended Flash Head :
QuadX 3000
BW-7660
Dimensions L =360mm, W=180mm, H =370mm
Weight 11.6Kg
Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International Limited reserve the right
to change equipment specifications without notice.
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