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QUADX Table of Contents Description Introduction and Safety Notes Specifications Page 3 Model Number BW-7600 Stored Energy (Max) 3000Ws Channel A only. Or, Split 2000Ws (CHA) + 1000Ws (CHB) Supply Voltage AC 100-250V AC 50 or 60Hz Stabilisation ±0.1 f-stop Modelling Lamps 4 x Max 650W Typical Recycle Time (Full Power 230V 50Hz) 2 Seconds - 240V AC 50Hz 2.
Warnings QUADX Introduction WARNINGS & FAULT FINDING Dear Customer, If the unit appears to have developed a fault, first establish that it is a genuine internal fault and not a case of normal operation such as overheat. Carry out the following checks to eliminate any external causes. If no obvious problem can be found and replacement of the modelling lamp, flash tube or fuse does not effect a cure then it is likely that an internal fault has developed.
Control Panel Guide On/Off Switch (On Rear) Head Sockets A1 & A2 QUADX Accessories Mains Inlet (On Rear) Head Sockets B1 & B2 120° Wide-Angle Reflector. BW1885 50° Keylite Reflector. BW1886 High Performance Reflector. BW1878 75° Softlite Reflector. BW1899 40° Sunlite Reflector. BW1868 65° Maxilite Reflector. BW1887 Grid Reflector. BW1863 Backlite Reflector. BW2560 Sync.
QUADX Flash Head QUADX The fan-cooled QUADX flash head is capable of handling up to 3000Ws and is fitted with 650W modelling lamp. The user changeable flash tube features a three-electrode design to deliver the fastest possible flash duration. A UV-balanced Pyrex dome ensures colour integrity and security. When combined with the full line of Bowens Stype reflectors and accessories this system will give you unmatched lighting versatility and unlimited creative capabilities.
QUADX Function Overview (cont.) Advanced Options The QUADX features a number of advanced options. These are accessed by selecting “Advanced Options” from the ‘Main” selection menu. Advanced Options Menu Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode Multi-Trigger. The Multi-Trigger Mode allows the pack to fire a multiple number of times following a single trigger signal. The number of times the pack will fire can be set in the range 2 - 50. In addition, the time between firing may also be set between 0.1 and 0.
QUADX Advanced Options Menu Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode This mode contains three advanced features. Remove packaging and ensure the unit is switched off. Trigger Delay, Trigger Skip and Multi-Trigger. These features may be operated standalone or in conjunction with one another. Advanced Options Setup Flash Mode. Use the & keys to select. HINT: Whenever a flash mode is enabled, the default menu will show Progmd on the default menu in order to show a mode is in place.
QUADX Menu System Overview Advanced Options Menu The QUADX has a three tier menu which is simple to use and operate. The menus are selected using the four navigation keys on the control panel. Advance Options Brightness This option allows the brightness of the Red numeric displays to be altered. At switch on, the unit displays the DEFAULT MENU.
QUADX Advanced Options Menu The Information Menus The Advanced Options Menu offers the ability to control and adjust the following functions. The DEFAULT MENU shown here displays the following information. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Line one shows the socket status - Active / Off. A1 Only CHB Off Line two shows the energy level per socket. 250J ******** Line three shows the expected flash duration into a QUADX flash head. 1/1430 ******** Line four shows the modelling setup i.e.
QUADX The Main Selection Menu The Main Selection Menu offer the ability to control and adjust the following common functions. 1. 2. 3. 4. Modelling Bracketing Speaker On/Off IR Channel MAIN SELECTION MENU BRACKETING MODE > MODELLING MODE SPEAKER ON/OFF It also provides the entry point into the Advanced Menu. Menu choice is denoted by the > character which always defaults to Modelling when coming from the Information Menu.
