Sachtler Reporter 8LED User manual

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Version: 1.1/03/08

Ausgabedatum / Issue date: 03/08

Bestellnr. / Order no.: S2401-4980

sachtler

Camera Dynamics GmbH

Erfurter Strasse 16 Postfach / P.O.BOX 2039

D-85386 Eching D-85380 Eching

Germany Germany

Telefon: (+49 89) 321 58 200

Telefax: (+49 89) 321 58 227

E-Mail: [email protected]

Homepage: http://www.sachtler.com

We want you to receive Sachtler

products that are always state of

the art.

Therefore we reserve the right to

make changes based on techni-

cal advances.

Wir wollen, daß hre Sachtler

Produkte immer auf dem

aktuellsten Stand sind.

Deswegen behalten wir uns

technische Änderungen vor.

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Table of contents / Inhaltsverzeichnis

Table of contents

1 Safety instructions ...............................................................1

2 Properties.............................................................................1

2.1 Scope of supply...........................................................3

3 Operation .............................................................................4

3.1 Unpacking....................................................................4

3.2 Mounting on the camera..............................................4

3.3 Starting the Reporter 8LED .........................................5

3.4 Adapter ........................................................................5

3.5 ON/OFF switching of the Reporter 8LED ....................5

3.6 Indication of failures.....................................................5

4 Changing the Optical System ..............................................6

5 Changing the LED module...................................................8

5.1 LED Module Disassembly............................................8

5.2 LED Module Assembly.................................................8

5.3 Note LED module.........................................................9

6 Working with the LED fixture .............................................10

6.1 Adjust 4-leaf barndoor...............................................10

6.2 Gel filter holder...........................................................10

6.3 Double hinge..............................................................11

7 Accessories........................................................................11

7.1 LED Power Connector Set.........................................11

7.2 R8LED Optic Set........................................................12

7.3 Location Set...............................................................12

8 Service/Troubleshooting ....................................................16

9 Technical Specifications ....................................................16

9.1 Dimensions ................................................................17

10 Warranty.............................................................................17

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1 Safety instructions

Á Do not use the Reporter 8LED in water!

Á Ensure that during the operation of the light that enough

clearance is maintained around the fixture that the heat

it generates can dissipate.

Á The light housing may not be covered with any material,

as this causes a reduction in the cooling, which will

cause a reduction of the LED life.

Á Handle with care! Do not dispose of fixture in the trash!

Note: An input voltage higher than 33 V will destroy the

electronics inside the light fixture!

2 Properties

Á The Sachtler Reporter 8LED is designed for use as on-

board camera light.

Á The LED light fixture can be operated on low voltage

ranging from 6 VDC until 24 VDC. The integrated electronic

assembly drives the LED with the necessary current.

Á The standard power cable has a 2 pin Anton/Bauer Power

tap connector. There are other optional adapter cables

available to make it usable with other power sources (see

Accessories, chapter 7).

Á Due to its small and very robust construction, the Reporter

8LED can also be used outdoors in harsh environments.

The housing is water resistant, and can be used in wet

conditions and spraying water (IP 44).

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Á The flexible double hinge allows a wide range of tilt angles.

The light fixture can be used in every possible orientation.

Á It is very easy to open the barndoor module for changing

the optical system of the LED module.

Á Optional accessories open up a wide range of applications

besides the use as on-board camera light. The Reporter

8LED can be turned into a very flexible on-location light.

Á As the housing of the R8LED only warms up to approx

50°C (120°F), the fixture can be touched soon after use,

and can immediately be stored.

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2.1 Scope of supply

LED-Base-Module

(housing)

LED-Front-Module

(4-leaf barn door, rotatable)

power cable

Optic

Double hinge

Camera fixation

On/OFF

switch

Power supply

Gel filter holder

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3 Operation

3.1 Unpacking

The cardboard box contains the light fixture and a manual.

The R8LED is delivered including a standard optic (flood)

and daylight LED.

3.2 Mounting on the camera

Attach the Reporter 8LED to the camera,either with the

1/4” screw or with mounting shoe, or use accessories for

mounting the fixture to any other desired location (see

chapter 7, Accessories).

Mounting shoe

The double hinge base

allows flexible positioning

of the light fixture. With the

variable height adjustment,

the light can be moved

over a wide range, allowing

hard shadows to be avoi-

ded.

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3.3 Starting the Reporter 8LED

Connect the Anton/Bauer Power Tap

connector to an appropriate power source

(nominal voltage of 6 VDC to 24 VDC).

3.4 Adapter

For alternative use of power sources see adapters in chap-

ter 7, “Accessories”.

3.5 ON/OFF switching of the Reporter

8LED

Switch the R8LED on by pushing the

ON/OFF switch on the backside of the

housing.

3.6 Indication of failures

A red indicator LED at the backside of the housing,

beneath the ON/OFF switch, indicates a number of diffe-

rent failures.

In case of failure, the red LED indicator can be seen blin-

king through the transparent cover of the switch.

Failure conditions:

Indication of wrong wiring:

The red indicator LED is blinking and the fixture doesn’t

react to the “ON/OFF” switch.

Indication of under- or over-voltage:

The red indicator LED is blinking only when “ON/OFF”

switch is set to “ON” and the input voltage falls under

6 VDC (to 3.5 VDC) or exceeds 28 VDC (to 33 VDC).

Caution: A safe operation is only warranted between

6VDC and 28 VDC. Exeeding 33 VDC of input voltage

will destroy the electronics inside the Reporter 8LED

light fixture.

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4 Changing the Optical System

An alternative medium-optic can be used (see chapter 7,

Accessories, R8LED Optic Set).

Changing the Lens:

Disconnect fixture from the power source.

Remove the barndoor module. The locking pin on the bottom

of the fixture must be pulled back with the use of the push

button.

The LED barndoor module can be turned until it detaches.

Standard optic

“Flood”

Optional optic

“Medium”

push botton

locking pin

Lens

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LED Base Module

Optical System module

locking pin

LED Front-

Module

nibs

push button

LED module

Remove Optic Module:

The optic module is a loose insert and will fall out if the hou-

sing is tipped downwards.

Attach new Optic Module:

Take care that the four pins on the backside of the optic

module lay in the cut-outs of the LED module.

Mount LED-Front module (barn door module):

Insert the four nibs on the LED-Front-

Module into the notches at the LED-Base-

Module (45° position).

Press the barn-door module firmly against

the LED-Base-Module and turn it until it

snaps in.

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5 Changing the LED module

5.1 LED-Module Disassembly

Disconnect from Power Source.

Remove the LED-Front-Module:

Follow steps to exchange optic module, chapter 4

LED-Module disassembly:

5.2 LED-Module Assembly

Insert LED-Module:

Take care that both contact pins of the light fixture extend

into the center of the holes in the LED-module.

Dismount the 4 cross recessed

screws (PH) which are holding the

LED module. The LED module

can be changed now. When reas-

sembling the LED module, screws

must be tightened carefully to

avoid breaking the LED module.

contact pin

electric contacts

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LED-Module assembly:

We recommend setting the four recessed head screws

(Phillips) in following order and to screw them in only

slightly:

1. Upper recessed head screw (1)

2. Lower recessed head screw (2)

3. Sideways recessed head screws (3 & 4)

Only tighten them after having fixed all four screws. Do

not tighten too firmly.

Reassemble optical system and barn door module as

described in chapter 4.

5.3 Note LED module:

The LED module is an opto-electronic component.

Please keep in mind:

Á Store in a dry, electrostatic case

Á do not clean with a wet towel

Á only use antistatic brushed or cloths

Á keep free of grease

front side

back side

electronic contacts

1

3

4

2

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6 Working with the LED fixture

6.1 Adjust 4-leaf barndoor:

By pushing the push-button on the bottom of the fixture,

the LED front-module is released. Press the frame of the

barndoor tight against the fixture. Then the barndoor can

be moved from horizontal to vertical position and vice

versa.

6.2 Gel filter holder:

The retaining clips on both sides of the larger barn doors

enable the use of gel filters. We

recommend cutting the gel into

rectangles of 12 x 7 cm (7” x 2,8 “)

in order to achieve perfect hold and

function.

Too strong diffusion or ND gel fil-

ters can reduce the light output sig-

nificantly.

push button

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6.3 Double hinge:

The double hinge allows variable height positioning of the

fixture. In folded position the fixture is easy to transport,

either on the camera or in a bag.

The double hinge is self-locking, and remains in its desired

position.

Note: If the self-locking function of the double hinge

weakens, the 4 screws can be retightened.

7 Accessories

7.1 LED Power Connector Set

The LED Power Connector Set (Code No: S2403-0010)

expands the possibilities of powering the Reporter 8LED

from various power sources.

Anton/Bauer Power Tap extension

cable; cable length 1.5 mtr. (6’)

Anton/Bauer Power Tap -

XLR 4-pin

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7.2 R8LED Optic Set

The R8LED Optic Set (Code No: S2403-0020) contains

one tungsten LED Module, one “Medium” Lens and three

gel frames.

7.3 Location Set

The Location Set (Code No: S2403-0030) contains

1 x socket 16 mm, 1 x extension arm,

1 x mounting base, 1 x mini croko und 1 x AC power

adapter with EU/UK/US adapter.

All accessories work with 1/4” thread.

Anton/Bauer Power Tap with

car adapter

Anton/Bauer Power Tap -

PowerPlug connector (FSB Cell)

Tungsten

LED Modul

“Medium” lens

Gel frame

Diffusor

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socket 16 mm

extension arm

mini-croko

mounting plate

AC power adapter with

Power Tap connector;

cable length 1.8 mtr. (6’)

USA/UK/EU plug adapter

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Applications: extension arm

Application: Mounting plate

mounting plate

bore diameter = 4 mm

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Application: mini-croko

The jaw width can be exten-

ded up to 8.5 cm (3.3”) by

pulling out the upper gripping

jaw.

1/4” thread

gripping jaw

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9 Technical Specifications

Construction:

Protective class:

Input:

Input Voltage:

Input Power:

Light Power:

Light output: (1 m distance)

with Standard Optic

With Medium Optic

Permissible ambient temperature:

Max. housing temperature:

Weight of light fixture:

(incl. barndoor)

Mounting:

in accordance with EN 60 598-2-17

III protective low voltage, IP 44

Cable 0,85m (33”) with PowerTap connector

6 VDC - 24 VDC

max. 8 W

250 lumens

360 Lux (33 fc), angle of half intensity 37°

550 Lux (51 fc), angle of half intensity 27°

-20 °C bis 40 °C

54 °C (129 °F)

400 g (0.9 lbs)

Camera mounting shoe or 1/4” threaded

8 Service/Troubleshooting

There are no servicable parts inside the Reporter 8LED

light fixture.

Please use the following troubleshooting tips in case of malfun-

ction.

Remedy

If red LED on backside of the housing is

blinking, see 3.4 Indication of failures

Is the on/off switch set to “on”?

Is the connection to power source OK

and the power cable undamaged?

Problem

No light output:

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9.1 Dimensions

10 Warranty

Warranty expires if

Á

the light fixture was operated improperly or not in accordan-

ce with the specified technical data, or

Á

the electronic housing was disassembled by unauthorized

personnel.

We reserve the right to make changes based on technical

advances.

Please register at www.sachtler.com

for an extended warranty

period.

Important: The serial number (found on the inside after

removing the LED barndoor module) must be submitted for

all technical inquiries.

Dimensions

80 mm (3.15”)

57 mm (2.25”)

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