Elinchrom Digital 3000 AS User Manual

elinca sa switzerland www.elinchrom.com

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Digital 3000 AS

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Instructions for useInstructions for use

Instructions for use

Instructions for useInstructions for use

110V and 230V, Version

English

Table of contentsTable of contents

Table of contents

Table of contentsTable of contents

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Safety notice
Control panel
Before you start
Technical data
Mains inlet and fuses
Open flash button
Power variator
Troubleshooting
Photo-cell
Synchronization
Audible signal
Modelling lamp selector
IRS remote control
Lampheads
Other poducts
" accessories overview"

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P.S: Technical data subject to change.
The listed values are guide values which may vary due to tolerances in components used.

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The Elinchrom Digital generator is manufactured by Elinca S.A. CH -1020 Renens/Switzerland

Dear Photographer,
Thank you for buying your «Digital 3000 AS» flash generator.
All Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully
selected component are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted
to many controls both during and after manufacture.
We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service.
All flash units are manufactured for the studio and location use of professional
photographers.
Only by observance of the information given, can you secure your warranty, prevent

possible damage and increase the life of this equipment.

SAFETY NOTICE

According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that these
electronic flash units are not designed for use outdoors, in damp or dusty conditions and
should not be used after being exposed to sudden temperature changes causing conden­sation. They must always be connected to an earthed (grounded) mains supply.
On no account should any objet be inserted into the ventilation holes.
The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable time even though disconnected
from the power supply.

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FLASH SYSTEMS STORE ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN CAPACITORS BY APPLYING HIGH VOLTAGE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, NEVER OPEN YOUR FLASHES.
ONLY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE ENGINEER SHOULD OPEN OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNITS.
FOR REPAIRS, BRING THEM TO YOUR ELINCHROM AGENT.

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CONTROL PANEL

1. Mains inlet power socket

2. Mains fuse (16 AT, slow blow)

3. Charge speed selectors

- slow charge

- normal charge

- fast charge

4. Mains switch

5. Photocell and IR-Receiver

6. Photocell on/off

7. Sync.-socket with security lock

8. Open flash with charge indicator

9. IR-Remote On/off

FOR YOUR SAFETY, NEVER OPEN YOUR POWER PACKS OR YOUR LAMPHEADS.
FOR REPAIRS, BRING THEM TO YOUR ELINCHROM AGENT

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10. LED indication of total power

11. Generator selector IR (1-8 packs)

12. Multi-purpose accoustic signal

13. Half/full power for modelling lamps

14. Modelling lamps on/off

15. Modelling lamp dimmer/charge signal

16. Proportional modelling light

17. Power output indication in Ws/joules

18. Lamphead sockets

19. Security catches

20. Lamphead power modulators

21. Socket accessories

22. Lamphead on/off

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Operating instructions

1)

Mains connection
The unit is manufactured to run on 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Before connecting them for the first
time, make sure that your mains supply and the rating set on the equipment (electrical
specification plate) are compatible.

2)

Check that the mains switch (4) is OFF

3)

Insert mains cable to the MAINS INLET (1) and connect to a FULLY EARTHED OUTLET

4) Using the mains switch (4) and switch the unit ON (switch illuminated)
Connect lampheads ensuring that lampheads switches (22) are OFF, i.e. display NOT illuminated

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6)

Select charging rate (3) "normal"

7)

Select modelling lamp setting (16)

8)

Connect the synchro cord on the socket (7)

9)

Check that photocell (6) is OFF (not illuminated)

10)

Switch on the lampheads : the touch ( 22) switches individually the flash circuits and modelling lamps

11)

Select the power with the touch (+ or -).

12)

The green open flash button ( 8) will light up, indicating that the unit is ready for operation.

According to the safety regulation: we draw your attention to the fact that this
equipment should be used only in a dry environment; it must be protected from
dripping water and from extremely dusty conditions. The unit must ALWAYS be
plugged into an EARTHED electrical socket.

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