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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | BRONCOLOR SIROS Before use Thank you for choosing broncolor Siros, which is a high-quality product in every respect. If used properly, it will give you many years of good service. Please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. They contain important instructions for use, safety and maintenance of the appliance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to further users if necessary. Observe the safety instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you use your flash equipment for the first time, please read all the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. The safety instructions they contain must be strictly followed! > Sudden temperature differences may result in condensation forming inside the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SCOPE OF SUPPLY > To avoid danger from electric shock never open a monolight! There may still be dangerous voltages inside the unit. Units should only be opened, and all service and repair carried out by authorised broncolor service stations. Incorrect assembly can cause dangerous contact voltages, even on connected units. Siros 400 – 31.613.XX Siros 800 – 31.631.XX Siros 400 S – 31.623.XX Siros 800 S – 31.643.
2. FIRST START-UP 1. Remove protective cover 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS 2. Plug in mains cable Element Function Rotary controller (1) speed full rf full seq rf prop cell WiFi prop WiFi beep HS sync speed lamp seq 3.
4. OVERVIEW OF MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS 1) To enter the main menu, press the rotary controller (1). 2) Turn the rotary controller clockwise or anti-clockwise to reach the required menu item. 3) To confirm your selection, press the rotary controller (1) again. The selected menu item starts to blink. After pressing the rotary controller (1), you enter the main menu of the monolight. From there you have access to the various functions.
6. 6.1 CONTROLLING FLASH TIMES 7. RELEASE With Siros, you can control the flash time in two different ways: 7.1 RFS 2 module (radio frequency system) For RFS 2 flash control, the channel (studio address) must correspond to the transmitter’s channel. The studio address is set in the menu at position "st". The lamp channel is defined in the menu under "lamp". See chapter 8.3 for more information about changing the colours of the cognition lights.
8. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 8.1 Reset (to factory settings) Press the "test" key (4) for 4 s. This resets all functions to the works settings. Resetting is acknowledged with a double beep. 8.2 bronControl App and WiFi settings For control of your Siros monolight, you can download the "bronControl" app. To find the app, search for "bronControl" in Apple’s App Store, or in Google’s Play Store. If your unit is equipped with WiFi, you have access to all settings using this app. 8.2.1 Operating modes 8.2.1.
10. FAQS 10.1 Changing flash tubes 1) Disconnect the mains cable from the unit. 2) Remove the safety glass by pulling it out of its retaining clips. 3) Press the contact spring downwards and pull the flash tube out carefully. 1) 2) 10.3 Changing light shapers 1) Turn the light shaper in either direction to its stop. 2) Pull the release backwards and, at the same time, turn the light shaper until it is free of the bayonet fitting. 3) Remove the light shaper carefully to the front.
. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11. ACCESSORIES Siros is compatible with the entire range of broncolor light shapers. The articles listed here are specially recommended accessories: 20 33.115.00 Standard reflector L40 34.260.00 Halogen modelling light, 300 W for Siros 34.360.00 Flash tube, 400 / 800 J for Siros 34.369.00 Safety glass for Siros 35.105.00 Basic M Stand 36.531.00 Flash Bag 1 36.532.00 Flash Bag 2 36.533.00 Flash Bag 3 33.194.00 Honeycomb grid set for L40 33.570.
15. TECHNICAL DATA Siros 400 WiFi / RFS 2 | 31.613.XX Siros 800 WiFi / RFS 2 | 31.631.XX 400 J / WS 800 J / WS With reflector L40 22 5 / 10 32 8 / 10 With reflector P70 32 5 / 10 45 6 / 10 Min. energy 1 / 400 s (1 / 1000 s) 1 / 200 s (1 / 500 s) Max. energy 1 / 1000 s (1 / 2200 s) 1 / 500 s (1 / 1100 s) 230 V / 50 Hz 0.1 – 0.95 s 0.2 – 1.9 s 120 V / 60 Hz 0.1 – 0.95 s 0.14 – 1.9 s 100 V / 50 Hz 0.1 – 1.45 s 0.18 – 3.
Siros 400 S WiFi / RFS 2 | 31.623.XX Siros 800 S WiFi / RFS 2 | 31.643.XX 400 J / WS 800 J / WS With reflector L40 22 5 / 10 32 8 / 10 With reflector P70 32 5 / 10 45 6 / 10 Min. energy 1 / 6500 s (1 / 13000 s) 1 / 4000 s (1 / 8000 s) Max. energy 1 / 1000 s (1 / 2200 s) 1 / 500 s (1 / 1100 s) 230 V / 50 Hz 0.02 – 0.95 s 0.07 – 1.9 s 120 V / 60 Hz 0.02 – 0.95 s 0.04 – 1.9 s 100 V / 50 Hz 0.02 – 1.4 s 0.08 – 2.9 s Flash energy Aperture at 2 m (6 ½ ft), 100 ISO Flash duration t 0.
