scOpe OF delivery 1 11 10 3 12 2 4 5 9 6 1 Case 2 lithium button cell Li-Mn CR2450 (560 mAh, 3 V) 3 Display 4 USB socket 5 Sync in 6 Sync out 2 7 7 8 9 10 8 "test" key Base plate (only with receiver kit) "set" key (to set lamp channel and studio channel) Keys "", "" (to regulate the flash energy and for adjustment of the lamp channel and studio address) 11 Sync cable for flash unit mini to mini (only with receiver kit) 12 Sync cable for camera
14 13 15 16 13 Rechargeable battery pack for receiver operation (incl.
BRONCOLOR RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEM 2.1 before use We are very pleased you have chosen a broncolor Radio Frequency System RFS 2.1 unit, which is a high-quality product in every respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good service. Please read the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. They contain important details on the use, safety and maintenance of the device. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to further users if necessary.
1. OperatiOn as transmitter Or receiver The transceiver can be operated in two modes. The unit is always in transmitting mode when used in battery operation. The transceiver functions as transmitter. If the transceiver is supplied with energy through the provided power supply unit via the USB-port, the device switches over automatically to receiving mode. The transceiver functions as receiver. It is not necessary to switch modes manually.
2. radiO Frequency system 2.1 (rFs 2.1) The radio frequency system broncolor RFS 2.1 consists of the following elements: > RFS 2.1 as transmitter on the camera > RFS 2.1 as receiver at the power packs / monolights without internal RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 radio frequency system > RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 as internal radio frequency system integrated in the power packs / monolights RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 2.1 rFs 2 transceiver as transmitter The RFS 2.
To enable several RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 devices to communicate with each other, they must all be set at the same studio address. RFS 2 and RFS 2.1 devices with the same studio address can be simultaneously remote controlled. Thus, thanks to the various studio addresses, several RFS 2 and RFS 2.1 groups of units can be independently remote controlled without interfering with each other. Flash triggering is synchronized either via the central contact of the hot shoe or the sync jack of the camera.
2.2 rFs 2.1 transceiver as receiver The device can be used as an external receiver for broncolor power packs, monolights, and third-party units that are not equipped to receive RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 data. When using the device as a receiver, use the respective power supply unit and plug it into the USB socket on the side of the device. The device will automatically switch to the receiver mode. Connect the sync cable with the "out" jack of the RFS 2.1 transceiver and the sync jack on the flash unit. 2.
3. set studiO address The transceiver must have the same studio address as the flash units or receivers that are to be used. To set the studio address, please proceed as follows: (the RFS 2.1 transceiver must be in "ST" mode. Should "LP" mode be selected, change to mode "ST" by pressing "set" for longer) 1.) Press the "set" key briefly until the display blinks "ST" and shows the studio number. 2.) Set the studio address with keys "" and "". 3.) Save the setting by pressing the "set" key briefly.
Overview of key assignment: 10 Key Operation Function executed test Press key briefly Triggers a test flash test Press key for longer Switches modelling light on or off test + set Press keys for longer than 4 s Resets the unit set Press key for longer Toggles between studio selection and lamp selection set Press key briefly Enters menu "" Press key briefly > adjusts power selection upwards > adjusts studio channel upwards > adjusts lamp channel upwards "" Press key briefly > adjust
comments (If the display does not illuminate, the unit must first be woken up by pressing "set" briefly.) If there is no action within 3 s, menu is exited again. (If the display does not illuminate, the unit must first be woken up by pressing "set" briefly.
4. setting the lamp channel With the RFS 2.1 Transceiver you can define and adjust the individual lamp outlets on the flash units as you wish. To make the adjustments, please follow the procedure given in the operating instructions for the flash unit concerned. To set the lamp address, proceed as follows: (the RFS 2.1 Transceiver must be in "LP" mode. Should the "ST" mode be selected, please change to mode "LP" by pressing "set" for longer) 1.
5. energy cOntrOl The RFS 2.1 transceiver allows you to change the power outlet of all RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 flash units that are set to the same studio address (in "ST" mode), and to change the output of individual lamp channels (in "LP" mode). The output can be adjusted in 1/10 and whole f-stops. mode "st" Briefly press the key "": all the RFS 2 or RFS 2.1 units increase the total energy by 1/10 f-stop Briefly press the key "": all the RFS 2 or RFS 2.
mode "lp" Briefly press the key "": The lamp channel indicated increases its total output by 1/10 f-stop Briefly press the key "": The lamp channel indicated reduces its total output by 1/10 f-stop Long press of the key "": The lamp channel indicated increases its total output by 1 f-stop Long press of the key "": The lamp channel indicated reduces its total output by 1 f-stop > Resetting the device To reset the device to factory settings, first press and hold the "test" key and then press the "set" key
6. cOmpatibility system compatible with comments RFS 2.1 RFS 2.1 RFS 2 On units with RFS 2, individual lamp and modelling light settings are not possible RFS 2 RFS 2 RFS 2.1 Only RFS 2 functions are available (individual lamp and modelling light settings are not possible) RFS RFS No compatibility with RFS 2 or RFS 2.1. Also no flash triggering.
transceiver technical data Studio address setting range 1 – 99 Lamp address setting range 1 – 40 Radio frequency channels (automatically regulated) 40 Frequency 2.4 GHz Transmission time (transmitter to receiver) 0.425 ms Diaphragm shutter speed up to 1/1500 s Focal-plane shutter speed up to 1/320 s Flash triggering possible via: > Integrated hot shoe on central contact > Lateral 3.
Releases per second 100 Button cell battery in transceiver Li-Mn CR2450 (560 mAh, 3V) Automatic switchover to energy-saving mode after 8 hours Typical battery life approx. 8 – 12 months or 100,000 flashes Sync voltage 3V in the event of problems and undefined communication malfunctions between rFs 2.1 devices, the cause may be strong frequency interference.
