Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL operation manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 2

ELB 500 TTL POWER PACK CHARACTERISTICS 3

BEFORE YOU START 5

GENERAL USER SAFETY INFORMATION 5

CONTROL PANEL 10

MENU FEATURES 17

RADIO FEATURES & SETUP 17

SKYPORT MODE 18

PHOTTIX MODE 18

FLASH MODE SETUP 19

ELB 500 BATTERY 21

ELB 500 HEAD 25

TROUBLESHOOTING 27

MAINTENANCE 30

DISPOSAL AND REYCLING 32

TECHNICAL DATA 33

LEGAL INFORMATION 36

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYUSA & CANADA 37

INTRODUCTION

Dear photographer,

Thank you for buying the Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL unit. All Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully selected components are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted to many tests both during and after manufacture. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service.

Please read the instructions carefully before use, for your safety and to obtain maximum beneﬁt from many features.

This manual may show images of products with accessories, which are not part of sets or single units. Elinchrom set and single unit conﬁgurations may change without advice and may differ in other countries. Please ﬁnd actual conﬁgurations at www.elinchrom.com

For further details, upgrades, news and the latest information about the Elinchrom System, please regularly visit the Elinchrom website. The latest user guides and technical speciﬁcations can be downloaded in the “Support” area.

Technical data, features and functions of Elinchrom ﬂash units, accessories and the Skyport system may change without advice. The listed values can differ due to tolerances in components, or measuring instruments. Technical data, subject to change. No guarantee for misprints.

Keep this user manual for later information and reference.

Your Elinchrom-Team

ELB 500 TTL CHARACTERISTICS

The ELB 500 TTL unit implements manual, action and TTL modes.

The TTL (Through the Lens Metering) mode allows you to access fully automatic exposure setups according to your digital camera capabilities.

If you wish to work in the manual mode or combine both modes, the unit enables you to save the TTL exposure parameters as a starting point when passing to the manual mode.

The unit supports Skyport radio remote control and HSS at full power. It offers totally ﬂexible asymmetry and the fastest ﬂash durations at lower power levels.

The ELB 500 TTL unit has the following characteristics:

• 500 Ws maximum output power in manual and TTL modes

• Full asymmetry with two outlets A & B

• 7 f-stops power range

• Action mode for optimised ﬂash duration

• Dedicated ELB 500 Head

• LED modelling lamp power in 40 adjustment levels

• New ergonomic design with large OLED colour display

• Accepts two remote options: Elinchrom PRO and Odin2. Earlier Skyport versions are supported (HSS and TTL is supported on the Skyport Transmitter Plus HS with a ﬁrmware update)

• Improved weather protection for outlets

• USB socket for ﬁrmware updates and Sync socket 3.5 mm

• Complete unit only 2.49 kg / pack alone 1.7 kg / Battery Box

0.73 kg

ELINCHROM TTL MODE CHARACTERISTICS

• 7 f-stop ﬂash power range

• TTL +/- 3 f-stops adjustable in 1/3 steps.

• LED modelling lamp is adjustable in 40 power steps

• Compatible with Canon and Nikon. Other camera brands will follow.

• Also compatible with Phottix Odin2 radio triggers for Canon, Nikon and Sony

MANUAL MODE CHARACTERISTICS

• Full asymmetry

• Compatible with all Skyport Transmitters

• Flash power in 1/10 f-stop steps

• 1/20000 s ﬂash duration at 7.1 ws

• Saves the TTL power as a starting point for the manual mode

ELB 500 LI-ION BATTERY FEATURES

• Lightweight Li-Ion battery technology, only 0.73 kg

• Approx. 400 ﬂashes at full power.

• Battery charging time 100 min. to 90%

• Easy battery locking system

• Compatible with ELB 400 charger (19279)

ELB 500 HEAD FEATURES

• Ultra-compact design with ﬂexible 2.5 m cable

• Universal use: single head for Hi-Sync and normal mode

• Dedicated ﬂash tube for the ELB 500 head

• LED modelling lamp 14W (40 steps), 5200K, 90 CRI

• 7 mm umbrella shaft

• Q mount for Quadra accessories

• Optional Quadra Reﬂector Adapter MK-II (26342) to adapt to EL - accessories

BEFORE YOU START

GENERAL USER SAFETY INFORMATION

• Flash units are powerful light sources. Please be aware of the danger, or inconvenience, that they may present to some persons and children.

• Keep ﬂash units out of reach of unauthorised persons whenever possible.

• Keep ﬂash units away from children!

• According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that electronic ﬂash units are not designed for extreme outdoor use, in damp or dusty conditions and should not be used after being exposed to sudden temperature changes causing condensation. The humidity protection conforms to the norms of IP20.

• Do not use without permission in restricted areas (such as hospitals, laboratories etc.).

• Do not use near ﬂammable / explosive material. Keep minimum 1m or more distance to any object.

• Never ﬂash into the eyes of a subject without warning. Close use, may affect eyesight.

• The ambient temperature whilst the unit is in use: min. -20°C (-4°F) up to max. 35°C (95°F). Storage temperature: -10°C up to 60°C, optimal charging temperature: 0°C up to 45°C.

• There is high voltage and there can be high currents, so please apply all the usual safety precautions when handling the unit.

• Do not connect the ﬂash head to to the pack without a mounted and working ﬂashtube due to high voltage at the exposed terminals!

• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by

applying high voltage.

• The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable time even though disconnected from the battery. Internal defective charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, so never switch on a ﬂash unit, once it has been found to be faulty.

• For your safety, never open or disassemble your ﬂashes. Only an authorized service engineer should open or attempt to repair this unit.

• Always switch off the ﬂash unit before changing accessories.

• The unit, the ﬂashtube and accessories may become very hot during and after use! To avoid injuries, handle with an insulating cloth or wait until parts have cooled down. Avoid direct sunlight, which might heat up the ﬂash unit and affect the photocell efﬁciency. Protect the ﬂash unit when used in humid conditions, but ensure ventilation for cooling!

• On no account should any object be inserted into the ventilation holes.

• Use only original Elinchrom Accessories. Damaged cables, glass domes and cases must be immediately replaced by customer service.

WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY / EPILEPSY / SEIZURES

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or ﬂashing lights. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before using the EL unit.

IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming use of your EL unit if you or any person experiences any of the following health problems or symptoms:

• Dizziness

• Eye or muscle twitches

• Disorientation

• Any involuntary movement

• Altered vision

• Loss of awareness

• Seizures or convulsion

BATTERY SAFETY NOTICE

IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR SAFETY do not use the Battery Pack for a purpose other than those speciﬁed, USE WITH ELINCHROM EQUIPMENT ONLY!

• To recharge the Battery Pack, use ONLY the Elinchrom

Li-Ion Battery Charger. If the recharging operation fails to complete even when a speciﬁed recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging and disconnect the charger.

• If the Battery Pack gives off odours, generates heat, becomes discoloured or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or Battery Charger and stop using it.

DO NOT USE A FAULTY, APPARENTLY DAMAGED OR DEFORMED BATTERY PACK!

ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL HAZARDS

• Do not disassemble, open or modify the Battery Pack.

• Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals with a metal object such as wire. Do not transport or store the Battery Pack together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.

• Do not pierce the Battery Pack with a nail or other sharp objects, strike it with a hammer, or stand on it.

• Do not strike or throw the Battery Pack.

• If the Battery Pack leaks and electrolyte gets into the eyes, do not rub them. Instead, rinse the eyes with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention. Otherwise, eye injury may result.

OTHER HAZARDS

Store the Battery Pack in a location where children cannot reach it. Do not put the Battery Pack into a microwave oven or a pressurized container.

OUTDOOR USE

CAUTION! PROTECT THE BATTERY PACK AGAINST HUMIDITY! This product is designed for dry use and should not come into contact with water or dust. In humid conditions cover or otherwise protect the battery. Do not immerse the Battery Pack in water / seawater and do not allow it to get wet. The humidity protection conforms to the norms of IP20.

TEMPERATURE PRECAUTIONS

To prevent overheating the product should not be covered whilst in charge mode or in general use! Do not use, charge or leave the Battery Pack near a heat source (+60°C or higher) such as anopen ﬁre, a heater or direct sunlight. If the Battery Pack has been exposed to very cold conditions, sudden exposure to warm or humid air may cause condensation and malfunction.

FLASH TUBES AND LED-MODELLING LIGHT SAFETY NOTICE

• Flashtubes and the LED-Reﬂector dishes may become very hot during and after use!

• Never touch a ﬂash tube or exchange it before the unit has cooled down and is disconnected from the pack.

• Do not ﬁre ﬂashes from short distances directed towards a person.

• Do not use near ﬂammable / explosive material.

CONTROL PANEL

1. Outlet B

2. Outlet A

3. Outlet A activation

4. Menu access

5. Modelling Lamp button: short push (on/off) / long push (menu access)

6. 4.3’’ OLED Display

7. Scroll button

8. Unit switch On /Off

9. Menu navigation button (right / exit)

10. Flash test button

11. Menu navigation button (left / back)

12. Outlet B activation

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DISPLAY PANEL – DASHBOARD

The main dashboard displays essential information about one or two head settings.

The colours of the upper bar correspond to the group number : blue for group 1, yellow for group 2, red for group 3 and green for group 4. It is possible to switch between black or white menu background colour.

The dashboard changes automatically between the one and two head view depending on the number of heads switched on. Settings that are not enabled are not displayed in the dashboard. For example, if the modelling lamp is switched off, the modelling lamp symbol does not appear on the dashboard.

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