Metz Power Pack P76 User manual

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Parameter van de oververhittingsbescherming bij

flitsseries met

Technische wijzigingen en vergissingen voorbehou-

den!

Afvoeren van de batterijen

Batterijen horen niet bij het huisvuil. S.v.p. de bat-

terijen bij een daarvoor bestemd inzamelpunt afge-

ven. S.v.p. alleen ontladen batterijen / accu’s afge-

ven.

Batterijen / accu’s zijn in de regel ontladen wan-

neer het daarvoor gebruikte apparaat

- uitschakelt en aangeeft „batterijen leeg“

- de batterijen na langer gebruik niet meer goed

functioneren.

Om kortsluiting te voorkomen, moeten de batterij-

polen met plakband worden afgeplakt.

mecablitz

45 CL-4

digital

flitsen met volle

energie

9

6

flitsvolgtijd

ong.

beveiling

tot activering 1e rem

tot activering 2e rem

na activering 2e rem

3 s

5 s

10 s

45 CT/CL

13

2

tot activering 1e rem

tot activering 2e rem

na activering 2e rem

2,5 s

5 s

15 s

50 MZ-5

70 MZ-. .

13

2

tot activering 1e rem

tot activering 2e rem

na activering 2e rem

2,5 s

5 s

15 s

54 MZ-. .

58 AF-1

13

2

tot activering 1e rem

tot activering 2e rem

na activering 2e rem

2,5 s

5 s

15 s

76 MZ-. .

22

9

tot activering 1e rem

tot activering 2e rem

na activering 2e rem

3 s

6,5 s

12 s

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Contents: Page:

1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2. Carrying Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

3. Indication of battery condition . . . . . . . . . .33

4. Charging the Power Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Charging procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

4.1 Trickle charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

4.2

Charging a completely discharged Power Pack

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5. Refresh Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

The refresh procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

6. Self-discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

7. Faults and Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

7.1 Temperature fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

7.2 Charging is automatically aborted . . . . . . .36

7.3 Short-circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

8. Hints for the User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Mains connecting plug for charger . . . . . . .37

9. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Disponal of batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Foreword

The Power Pack P 76 can be used for operation of

the following flashguns, by way of the correspon-

ding connecting cables:

• mecablitz 45 CL* 1/3/4 with V45 cable

• mecablitz 45 CL 4 digital with V50 / V76 cable

(* Only with 3-pin external voltage socket)

• mecablitz 50 MZ-5 with V50 / V76 cable

• mecablitz 54 MZ-. . with V54-50 cable

• mecablitz 58 AF-1 with V58-50 cable

•

mecablitz 70 MZ-../76 MZ-.. with V50/V76 cable

The Power Pack supplies high voltage for the flash

capacitor of the connected flashgun, and low-volta-

ge for the flashgun’s electronic circuit. A micropro-

cessor controlled overload circuit protects the con-

nected flashgun.

On account of the significantly higher capacity of

the NiMH batteries used in the Power Pack, a much

higher number of flashes can be generated as com-

pared with the IEC KR 15/51 (AA-type) size NiCad

batteries used in flashguns.

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The Power Pack features a microprocessor control-

led battery monitor with capacity indication, and

integrated charge monitoring.

The amount of energy available at any given time is

permanently indicated as soon as the Power Pack is

switched on.

The Power Pack eliminates the need for batteries in

the flashgun.

Please also fold open the illustrated page at

the end of these instructions.

1. Safety Instructions

• The Power Pack may only be used in conjunction

with mecablitz 45 CL..*/45 CT..*, 50 MZ-5, 54

MZ-.., 58 AF-1, 70 MZ-.. and 76 MZ-.. flash-

guns. Operation with other units can damage

both the Power Pack and the connected flashgun;

people and other objects can be endangered!

(* only with 3-pin external voltage socket)

Due to extremley high power of the Power Pack,

flashguns connected to it could be thermally overlo-

aded under hard operating conditions if suitable

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protective measures were not provided. A micropro-

cessor controlled monitoring circuit in the Power

Pack monitors the thermal load on the flashgun and

exteds the recycle time if there is a danger of over-

heating. This ensures that your flashgun is protected

in practically all operating situations.

However, the following notes should be observed:

50MZ-5, 70 MZ-. . and 76 MZ-.. only in zoom

positions 24 and 28 mm:

If the Power Pack is used together with a 50 MZ-5,

70 MZ-. . and 76 MZ-.. flashgun set to zoom posi-

tion 24 mm or 28 mm, a maximum of 14 full-power

may be triggered at shortest possible recycle time.

Shall, thereafter, another sequence of full-power

flashes be triggered at shortest possible recycle

time, the flasguns must first be allowed to cool off

for a period of about 20 seconds per every further

full-power flas to be fired.

45CT.. flashguns with transparent ( not yellowish )

diffusor:

If the Power Pack is used together with an older

45 CT.. flashguns with transparent (not yellowish)

diffuser, a maximum of 4 full-power flashes may be

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triggered at shortest possible recycle time. Shall,

thereafter, another sequence of full-power flashes be

triggered at shortest possible recycle time, the flas-

guns must first be allowed to cool off for a period of

about 60 seconds per every further full-power flas

to be fired.

The permitted numbert of flashes is higher if flashes

of partical light output are fired, or if the intervals

between full-power flashes are longer than the

maximum recycle time.

• Never short-circuit the Power Pack!

• Do not expose the Power Pack to excessive heat,

e.g. sunshine, fire, etc.!

• Do not expose the Power Pack and the AC/DC

adapter to dripping or splashing water!

• Use only the supplied AC/DC adapter, and ensu-

re that it is operated with the specified mains vol-

tage!

• Use only METZ connecting cables!

The guarantee does not cover faulty operation

and damage to the flashgun and Power Pack

caused by the use of accessories from other

manufacturers.

• Do not touch the contacts of the high-voltage

socket and connecting cable with electrically con-

ducting objects. Hazardous high-voltage shock!

• Do not open the unit, nor should it be used if the

case and/or connecting cable are damaged!

Hazardous high-voltage shock!

2. Carrying the Power Pack and connec-

ting it to flashguns

Fit the Power Pack with the belt clip and attach it to

the belt, or suspend the Power Pack from the shoul-

der by its carrying strap.

Plug the connecting cable into the socket of the

Power Pack and the flashgun.

Please note:

- Plug the connecting cable first into the flashgun

and then into the socket of the Power Pack.

- Disconnect the connecting cable first from the

Power Pack and then from the flashgun.

An arrow is printed on the plug of the individual

accessory cables for the Power Pack. An arrow is

also printed on the housing of the Power Pack.

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When connecting the cables ensure that the

arrow tips always point at each other ! Incor-

rectly connected cables can damage the con-

nected devices !

3. Indication of battery condition (Fig. 1)

Five light-emitting diodes (each one representing a

20% increment) indicate the current battery condi-

tion of the Power Pack. The triangular LED’s indicate

the mode of operation:

 = Defined discharge following REFRESH start.

 = Charge

= Overload display: flashgun (mecablitz) is too

hot

= The flash-ready indicator lights up as soon as

the connected flash unit is ready for firing.

The battery condition is permanently indicated

during flash operation.

The first LED (20%) will start blinking when the

remaining energy in the Power Pack is less than

10%.

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4. Charging the Power Pack

The charging procedure starts when:

• The main switch is set to OFF and the AC/DC

adapter, which is plugged into the mains, is con-

nected to the Power Pack.

• Discharge of a refresh process has been comple-

ted.

• The main switch is switched from ON to OFF

during a refresh process.

The Power Pack is automatically switched off in the

event of a power failure, and it remains off as long

as there is no charging current. The charging proce-

dure is automatically continued after a power failu-

re. The Power Pack is also switched off when the

charging plug in the Power Pack is disconnected

during the charging process.

The charge condition of the Power Pack is indicated

throughout the charging procedure.

Before using the Power Pack, the battery must

be charged for several hours until a charge

level of 100% is indicated on the display

panel.

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The battery was completely discharged if the overlo-

ad indicator lights up during the charging procedu-

re.

Charging procedure

• Set the main switch to OFF.

• Disconnect the connecting cable from the Power

Pack.

• Insert the AC/DC adapter’s mains plug in the

mains socket.

• Insert the AC/DC adapter plug in the charging

socket of the Power Pack.

The AC/DC adapter is designed for 100-240 V

alternating current.

A completely discharged Power Pack is recharged

to 90% of its total capacity within 140 minutes. For

complete charging, and to balance significant self-

discharging differences of individual battery cells, it

is advisable - when possible - to leave the Power

Pack connected to the AC/DC adapter for 12

hours.

If, while charging, the temperature and the capacity

display are illuminated in addition to the normal

charging display, then this is an indication that the

battery is depleted. Charging will nevertheless conti-

nue. The temperature display can be turned off by

briefly disconnecting the mains plug.

It is normal for the Power Pack to become

warm while it is being charged.

4.1 Trickle charge (Fig. 3)

The Power Pack must be in a trickle charge state at

the latest two hours after the commencement of

charging, and the temperature must have dropped

to room temperature. The Power Pack can then

remain in trickle charge state for an unlimited peri-

od of time. Should the above two criteria not be ful-

filled, the Power Pack or the AC/DC adapter may

be defective

If charging is aborted when the battery tem-

perature exceeds 35°C, then charging can

only be resumed when the temperature has

dropped below this limit.

The Power Pack must only be charged with

the supplied AC/DC adapter!

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4.2 Charging a completely discharged Power Pack

The battery cells must be slowly revived when the

Power Pack is totally discharged (can also happen

through self-discharge when the Power Pack has not

been used for a prolonged period). The micropro-

cessor tries to achieve this by short charging current

pulses. This state is perfectly normal for a few

seconds when the Power Pack is completely dischar-

ged. The three LED’s will start flashing if this battery

fault is not corrected within 5 minutes, and charging

will be terminated (see Chapter 7.2). Disconnect the

Power Pack from the AC/DC adapter, wait for some

15 minutes, and then resume charging. If this

attempt still remains unsuccessful, then the service

life of the batteries has probably come to an end.

Please contact an authorized METZ servicing centre

to have the defective batteries exchanged.

For reasons of safety these charging

attempts should not be repeated several

times!

5. Refresh mode

The Power Pack incorporates NiMH batteries for

power storage.

The Power Pack is fitted with a refresh (discharge/

charge) facility to completely discharge the built-in

NiMH batteries before they are automatically

recharged.

The refresh procedure (Fig. 5)

• Disconnect the Power Pack from the flashgun.

• Set the main switch to ON.

• Insert the AC/DC adapter’s mains plug in the

mains socket.

• Insert the AC/DC adapter plug in the charging

socket of the Power Pack.

The discharging process started in this manner can

take up to 32 hours with a fully charged Power

Pack.

Consequently, this discharging procedure should be

completed after every tenth charging cycle.

The discharging process can be prematurely abor-

ted by setting the main switch to OFF, or by discon-

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necting the AC/DC adapter plug from the Power

Pack.

Change-over to charging is automatic when

discharging has been completed.

6. Self-discharge

NiMH batteries have an inherent self-discharge

rate. With the Power Pack this depends upon the

duration of use and a number of other factors and

amounts to approx. 1 to 3 per cent of the rated

capacity per day.

7. Faults and Remedies

The following appears on the Power Pack display:

7.1 Temperature fault

The Power Pack is either too cold or too warm to be

charged (fig.6). Charging will start automatically as

soon as the temperature is within 6 °C and 35 °C.

7.2 Charging is automatically aborted

The three LED’s on the display panel start blinking

when the Power Pack automatically stops charging,

as described in Chapter 4.2 (see fig.7).

Repeat the attempt to charge. If this still remains

unsuccessful, then the service life of the batteries has

probably come to its end. Please contact an authori-

zed METZ servicing centre to have the defective bat-

teries exchanged.

For reasons of safety these charging attempts should

not be repeated several times!

7.3 Short-circuit

The flash-ready light starts blinking in the event of a

short-circuit or overload of the connecting socket of

the Power Pack (fig.8).

Try to remedy the fault by briefly switching the main

switch off and then on again, or by disconnecting

and then reconnecting the AC/DC adapter plug.

If this remains unsuccessful then either the connec-

ting cable or the flashgun is defective.

Do not repeatedly try to switch on the Power

Pack!

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8. Hints for the User

The flashgun can become overheated during a fast

series of flash shots, i.e. when the next flash is trig-

gered right after the flash ready lamp lights up.

The Power Pack will then lengthen the recycling time

by two settings to enable the flashgun to cool down.

The display shown in fig.9 only appears when the

Power Pack is fully charged. The prevailing battery

condition will be displayed, e.g. 60%, if the Power

Pack is not fully charged.

Mains connecting plug for charger

The charger has an exchangeable adapter for

mains sockets. To replace the mounted adapter sim-

ply pull it out of the mains unit.

To remove the adapter follow the procedure shown

in the picture so as to minimise the levering action.

9. Technical Data

Rated voltage: 9.6 V

Rated capacity: 3 Ah

Rated charging time: ca. 140 min.

Refresh time: max. 32 hours

Number of flashes (full-power flashes) without SCA

adapter:

45 CL/CT . . . . . . . ca. 350

45 CL-4 digital. . . . ca. 350

54 MZ-.. . . . . . . . . ca. 430

58 AF-1. . . . . . . . . ca. 430

50 MZ-5, 70 MZ-..

. ca. 250

76 MZ-.. . . . . . . . . ca. 200

Display: 5-element LED strip

Weight: 808 gr

Dimensions (h x w x d): 175 x 100 x 45 mm

Power Pack Set: (

Items supplied:)

Power Pack, belt clip, shoulder strap, AC/DC adap-

ter 960.

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Overload protection parameters for full-power

flash sequences:

Subject to technical changes. Errors and omissions

expected!

Disposal of batteries

Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rub-

bish. Please return spent batteries to collecting

points should they exist in your country!

Please return only fully discharged batteries.

Normally, batteries are fully discharged if:

- The device they powered switches itself off and

indicates "Spent Batteries".

- They no longer function properly after prolonged

use.

To ensure short-circuit safety please cover the bat-

tery poles with adhesive tape.

mecablitz

45 CL-4

digital

Full-power flas-

hes approx.

9

6

Recycle time

approx.

Brake

until 1st brake

until 2nd brake

after 2nd brake

3 s

5 s

10 s

45 CT/CL

13

2

until 1st brake

until 2nd brake

after 2nd brake

2,5 s

5 s

15 s

50 MZ-5

70 MZ-. .

13

2

until 1st brake

until 2nd brake

after 2nd brake

2,5 s

5 s

15 s

54 MZ-. .

58 AF-1

13

2

until 1st brake

until 2nd brake

after 2nd brake

2,5 s

5 s

15 s

76 MZ-. .

22

9

until 1st brake

until 2nd brake

after 2nd brake

3 s

6,5 s

12 s

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Uw Metz-product is ontworpen voor en

gebouwd uit hoogwaardige materialen en

componenten die gerecycled kunnen worden

en dus geschikt zijn voor hergebruik.

Dit symbool betekent, dat elektrische en

elektronische apparatuur aan het einde van

zijn levensduur gescheiden van het huisvuil

apart moet worden ingeleverd.

Breng dit apparaat naar een van de plaat-

selijke verzamelpunten of naar een krin-

gloopwinkel.

Help s.v.p. mee, het milieu waarin we leven

te beschermen.

Your Metz product was developed and

manufactured with high-quality materials

and components which can be recycled

and/or re-used.

This symbol indicates that electrical and elec-

tronic equipment must be disposed of sepa-

rately from normal garbage at the end of its

operational lifetime.

Please dispose of this product by bringing it

to your local collection point or recycling

centre for such equipment.

This will help to protect the environment in

which we all live.

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58 AF-1

Zubehör

Accessoires en option

Bijzondere toebehoren

Optional accessoires

Accessori opzionali

Accesorios especiales

Zubehör

Accessoires en option

Bijzondere toebehoren

Optional accessoires

Accessori opzionali

Accesorios especiales

Power Pack P76

V58-50

Zubehör

Accessoires en option

Bijzondere toebehoren

Optional accessoires

Accessori opzionali

Accesorios especiales

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Überlastanzeige

Témoin de surcharge

Aanduiding voor overbelasting

overload indicator

indicatore di sovraccarico

Indicación de sobrecarga

Blitzbereitschaftsanzeige

Témoin de recyclage

Flitsparaataanduiding

flash-ready light

Indicatore di flash carico

Indicación de disposición de destello

Hauptschalter

Interrupteur

Hoofdschakelaar

main switch

Interruttore principale

Interruptor principal

Bild 1: Anzeigefeld des Power Pack

Fig. 1: Panneau de signalisation du Power Pack

Afb. 1: Display van het Power Pack

Fig. 1: Display panel of the Power Pack

Fig. 1: Pannello segnalazioni del Power Pack

Fig. 1: Area de indicación del Power Pack

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Bild 2: Laden des Power Pack

Fig. 2: Recharge du Power Pack

Afb.2: Het laden van het Power Pack

Fig. 2: Charging the Power Pack

Fig. 2: Carica del Power Pack

Fig. 2: Cargar el Power Pack

leuchtet / allumé / licht op / illuminated / se ilumina / si accende

Bild 3: Anzeige bei Erhaltungsladung

Fig. 3: Signalisation de la charge d’entretien

Afb.3: Aanduiding bij bijladen

Fig. 3: Display for trickle charge

Fig. 3: Indicación de carga de conservación

Fig. 3: segnalazione di carica di mantenimento

blinkt / clignotant / knippert / blinking / parpadea / lampeggia

leuchtet / allumé / licht op / illuminated / se ilumina / si accende

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Bild 7: Anzeige bei abgebrochenem Ladeversuch

Fig. 7: Signalisation d’une tentative de charge interrompue

Afb.7: Aanduiding bij afgebroken laadpoging

Fig. 7: Display when a charging attempt is aborted

Fig. 7: Indicación en el intento de carga interrumpida

Fig. 7: segnalazione di tentativo di carica interrotto

blinkt / clignotant / knippert / blinking / parpadea / lampeggia

Bild 6: Anzeige für zu heißes oder zu kaltes Power Pack

Fig. 6: Signalisation d’un Power Pack trop chaud ou trop froid

Afb.6: Aanduiding voor een te warm of te koud Power Pack

Fig. 6: Display when Power Pack is too hot or too cold.

Fig. 6: Indicación de Power Pack demasiado frío o caliente

Fig. 6: segnalazione per un Power Pack troppo caldo o troppo freddo

blinkt / clignotant / knippert / blinking / parpadea / lampeggia

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Bild 8: Anzeige bei Kurzschluß bzw. Überlast oder leerem

Akku bei angeschlossenem Kabel

Fig. 8: Signalisation d’un court-circuit ou d’une surcharge

Afb.8: Aanduiding bij een kortsluiting c.q. overbelasting

Fig. 8: Display in the event of a short-circuit or overload

Fig. 8: Indicación en caso de cortocircuito o sobrecarga

Fig. 8: segnalazione di corto circuito o di sovraccarico

blinkt / clignotant / knippert / blinking / parpadea / lampeggia

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blinkt / clignotant / knippert / blinking / parpadea / lampeggia

Stufe, stade, stap 1

setting 1, Escalón 1, fase 1

Stufe, stade, stap 2

setting 2, Escalón 2, fase 2

Bild 9: Anzeige für verlängerte Blitzfolgezeit

Fig. 9: Signalisation d’allongement du temps

de recyclage

Afb.9: Aanduiding voor verlengde

flitsvolgtijd

Fig. 9: Display for extended recycling time

Fig. 9: Indicación para secuencia de destel-

los más largas

Fig. 9: segnalazione per intervalli di ricarica

più lunghi

leuchtet / allumé / licht op / illuminated / se ilumina / si accende

Bild 10 / Fig. 10 / Afb. 10 / Fig. 10 / Fig. 10 / Fig. 10

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