Bowens RingflashPro Owner's Handbook Manual

Owner’s Handbook

RingflashPro

contents    pg

introduction

   2

safetynotes   3

generalfeatures   3

ringflashprooverview  4

itemsprovidedincarton  5

mountingringflashprotolightstand 6

mountingringflashprotocamerastand 6

changingtheflashtube  7

modellinglampreplacement  7

connectingringflashtogenerator 8

specifications   8

introduction

Thank you for choosing the Bowens

Ringash Pro.

The Bowens Ringash Pro has been

developed by working closely with

professional photographers to create a

product suitable for, and which meets the

standards of even the most demanding of

todays professional studios. For details of

all related Bowens products please contact

your local distributor, a list of which can be

found at www.bowens.co.uk. In order to

obtain the full benet from your purchase

take a few moments to familiarise yourself

with this user manual.

Thank you,

Bowens International Ltd.

theringflashpro

The Ringash Pro has ben designed for use

with the QuadX, Quad2400, Explorer 1500,

Duo 1200, Duo 2400 and Duo 4800 packs.

• Flash tubes with colour corrective UV

coating.

• Adjustable modelling lamps with On/Off

switch.

• Easy tting of reectors and accessories.

• Universal camera bracket.

• Can be used with light stand or camera

stand.

• Incorporates handle for portable hand held

use.

• Includes built-in thermal cut out. The cut

out will only stop the Ringash from

ashing. If this occurs it is advised to

turn off the modelling and allow to cool

for 10 minutes. Do not turn off the pack as

the Ringash fans will aid and speed up

the cooling process.

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safetynotes-do

• be careful of and avoid placing the

Ringash cable where it can tripped over.

• switch the pack on AFTER the Ringash

has been connected.

• ensure that the Ringash cable connectors

are correctly tted before using.

• remove the plastic protective before use.

• turn OFF the pack, diconnect from the

power supply, unplug the Ringash and

allow to cool down before attaching or

removing any accessories or reectors

.

• use with the protective glass cover

attached.

safetynotes-do not

• place heavy objects on top of the Ringash

cables and avoid running them over sharp

or hot objects.

• use the equipment with damaged cables.

Have them replaced as soon as possible.

NEVER attempt to repair them yourself.

• use in an environment where moisture,

water vapour or inammable liquids,

vapour or materials may come into contact

with the Ringash or pack.

The ash output as well as modelling

lamps can cause ignition of or damage to

materials that may come into contact with

the Ringash.

• obstruct the airow around the Ringash

or pack.

generalfeatures

• Flash tubes with colour corrective UV

coating.

• Adjustable modelling lamps with On/Off

switch.

• Easy tting of reectors and accessories.

• Universal camera bracket.

• Can be used with light stand or camera

stand.

• Incorporates handle for portable hand held

use.

• Includes built-in thermal cut out. The cut

out will only stop the Ringash from

ashing. If this occurs it is advised to

turn off the modelling and allow to cool

for 10 minutes. Do not turn off the pack as

the Ringash fans will aid and speed up

the cooling process.

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ringflashprooverview

A. Modelling Lamp

B. Flashtube

C. Soft Grip Handle

D. Modelling On/Off Switch

E. Fan-Cooled

F. Camera Support Bracket

A

B

C

D

E

F

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itemsprovidedincarton

1 x Ringash Pro

1 x Camera Bracket

1 x Camera Mount Thread

10 x Modelling Lamps

1 x Flash Tube

1 x Clear Protective Glass Cover

1 x Frosted Protective Glass Cover

1 x Brass Spigot

mountingringflashprotolightstand

step

1. Mount the Camera Bracket to the

selected support system as shown

in g. 1.

step2. Once the Ringash is mounted onto

the selected support system, simply

tighten the mount screw as shown

in g. 2 to hold in position.

mountingringflashprotocamerastand

step

1. To mount the Ringash to a camera

stand rst place the brass spigot on

top of the camera plate and fasten to

the camera mounting thead as

shown in g. 3.

step2. Next place the Ringash camera

bracket on top of the brass spigot

and lock in place by tightening the

thumb screw as shown in g. 4.

step3. Attach the Ringash to the camea

bracket as shown in g. 5 and secure

in place using the thumb screws

provided.

N.B. When attaching the Ringash to

the camera bracket ensure that the

Ringash handle is positioned to one

side to allow the Ringash complete

freedom of movement without the

handle coming into contact with the

camea stand.

step4. Once the Ringash is secured in

place, next attach the camera to the

camera bracket. Your setup should

appear as shown in g. 6.

mountingringflashprotocamerastand

g. 3g. 4g. 5g. 6

g. 1 g. 2

changingtheflashtube

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





step1. Ensure that the Ringash is switched

off and disconnected from the mains

supply and wait for thirty minutes

to allow to cool down before touching

/ removing the ashtube.

step2. Before removing the ashtube

assembly from the Ringash rst

remove the two modelling lamps

next to the trigger wire tab and then

unwind the trigger wire from the

tab as shown in g. 7. It is

recommended to remove the two

modelling lamps next to the trigger

wire tab to allow more room to when

unwinding the trigger wire and so not

to damage the lamps.

changingtheflashtube

step

3. To remove the ashtube assembly

hold gently on both sides and pull

away from the Ringash as shown

in g. 8. To replace the ashtube

assembly, simply place all four

support legs into the correct ttings

and gently push back in ensuring

all four legs are placed back in

evenly and secured by fully inserting

into the ashtube leg connections.

N.B. Always replace with the correct

ashtube assembly.

modellinglampreplacement

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

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step 1. Ensure that the Ringash is switched

off and disconnected from the mains

supply and wait for thirty minutes

to allow to cool down before

touching / removing the modelling

lamps.

step 2. To remove the modelling lamps grip

gently between ngers and pull away

slowly from the Ringash as shown

in g 9. To replace the modelling

lamps simply align the two legs of

the lamp with the correct tting and

gently push back in ensuring that the

lamp legs are fully inserted.

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g. 7 g. 8

g. 9

connectingringflashtogenerator

step

1. Before use ensure that the pack is

switched off and disconnected from

the mains supply.

step 2. Fit the Ringash connectors to the

pack. To ensure latch retention rst

insert the tab on the front of the cable

plug into the pack socket and then

press down rmly on the cable entry

end.

step 3. Switch the pack ‘on’ and ‘test’ ash

the Ringash to ensure operational.

step 4. After use always make sure that the

Ringash has adequate time to cool

down.

step 5. To remove the plug make sure all

power to the Ringash is switched

‘off’, press the spring latch away from

the plug and lift from the cable entry

end.

specifications

part

codes

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Max Power:

Flash Duration (max):

Flash Duration (min):

Guide Number:

Cable Length:

Dimensions:

Aperature:

Weight (inc. cable):

Weight (inc. cable & bracket):

3000Ws

1/1600 sec @ 3000Ws

1/4500 sec @ 500Ws

86

5m

204mmø x 80mm (87.5mm with Bafe)

100mmø

2.7Kg

3.4Kg

Ringash Pro

Ringash 130º Reector

Ringash 110º Diffuser

Flash Tube

12V 20W Halogen Modelling Lamp (117V)

24V 20W Halogen Modelling Lamp (230V)

Glass Lens (clear)

Glass Lens (frosted)

BW7670

BW7674

BW7675

BW7673

BW7671

BW7672

BW7676

BW7677

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www.bowens.co.uk

RingflashPro

07/2012

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