Elinchrom ELM8 operation manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

YS MOUNT W/
UMBRELLA HOLDER

HIGH LEVERAGE
HANDLE

THUMB SCREW

CSTAND MOUNT

INCLUDED MODIFIERS

• FLAT PORT DM

INCLUDED
MOUNTS

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Elinchrom LTD

Av. de Longemalle 11
P.O.Box 458
CH-1020 Renens

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OPERATION

Power Switch

MODE

Short Press = ON/OFF

Long Press = Menu Settings

Manufactured
Light & Motion

711 Neeson Road,
Marina, CA 93933 USA

[e-mail]

lightandmotion.com

OFF

ON

Short Press = Step Increase/Decrease

Long Press = Smooth Increase/Decrease Output

DETAILED OPERATIONS

OLED DISPLAY

POWER

MIN

8000

LUMENS

OPERATION SPECIFICATION

90

/

/

Lm

Overheating icon

Charging icon

100% (100% in 2hrs)

External Power

Battery Status

Lumen / Percentage Output

8000

LUMENS

Skyport radio ON/OFF

Group (1-4)

Frequency / Channel (1-20)

Percentage / Lumen Output

Short Press: Moves Up

Short Press: Cycles through settings
Long Press: Exit

Short Press: Moves Down

MENU SCREEN

• Long press of middle button access /exits menu screen.

• Short press of front/rear button adjusts the selected
option up /down.

• Short press of middle button advances to the next
option (i.e. if the Skyport group setting was selected, it
would advance to the Skyport frequency. The selected
option blinks slowly so you know which one is active).

• If 20sec pass without a button press, the menu screen
will exit automatically.

OPERATING THE ELM8 FROM
EXTERNAL POWER

ELM8

Integrated variable speed fan automatically turns on when light
output exceeds 5100 lumens ; Low Speed (5200-6300), High
Speed (6400-8000).

OPERATING THE ELM8 WITH SOFTBOXES

When using 3rd-Party modifers that cover the ELM8 heat sink, trapped
heat can cause the light to lower it’s output. To prevent overheating,
open the modier vents or dial back to a lower lumen output.

Light will operate best on external power if internal battery is
charged. If the light is run off wall power with an empty battery,
the extra heat generated while charging may cause the light to
operate at less than full power. For maximum lumen output, make
sure the battery is charged more than 50%.

* ELM8 will run at 6300 lumens max when plugged into AC / external DC to prevent
battery drain.

ELM8 ACCESSORIES

LIGHT MODIFIERS

Flat Port DM

800-0340-A

Dome Port DM

800-0335-A

50˚Focus Optic DM

800-0337-A

3 CTO Set (Full, 1/2, 1/4)

800-0341-A

EL Modifier
Interface

800-0343-A

Speedring
Gel Holder

800-0283-B
800-0344-A (Gel Frame)

Fresnel 25˚

800-0302-A

Barn Doors

800-0284-A

WARRANTY

Your Light & Motion product is covered against defects in workmanship
and materials under normal use and service for 2 years from the date of
purchase. Rental program carries a 1 year warranty.

WARRANTY LIMITS & EXCEPTIONS

• Batteries are warrantied for 90 days.

• Cosmetic discoloration from wear and use is not covered.

• Light & Motion is not liable for any loss damages or expenses
including incidental or consequential damages directly or indirectly
arising from the sale or use of this product.

MOUNTS

C-Stand Mount

800-0291-A

High Leverage Handle

800-0306-A

YSMount Base w/
Umbrella Holder

800-0307-A

1/4-20 Adapter

800-0286-A

OTHER ACCESSORIES

Remote Control

19300

CHARGERS & POWER

Car Cable Pro (12v)

800-0300-A

ADDING MODIFIERS/MOUNTS

* DM = DIRECT MODIFIER
** All other modifiers are attached via the EL Modifier Interface

24V Power Supply

800-0272-A (US/JP)

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Maintain o-rings with a light coating of silicone grease to preserve seal.

• Clean charge terminals with rubber pencil eraser or cotton-tipped or foam-tip swab
with vinegar/water solution.

DECLARATION OF EU CONFORMITY

Any changes/modications to this equipment not approved by Light &
Motion could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under
regulatory guidelines.

This device receives and transmits radio signals at 2.4GHz.

Please observe the following precautions:

This device may interfere with medical or navigational equipment. Do not
operate with the radio control feature enabled in a hospital or on an
airplane without rst obtaining permission of hospital or airline staff.

Be aware the performance of the radio control feature can be affected by
electrical currents, magnetic elds, radio signals, wireless routers,
cellular phones, and other electronic devices.

Environmental objects such as large buildings, wall, trees, fences, or
cars can also affect radio link performance.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inerference to
radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the EQUIPMENT off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the included
power cables with the common-mode ferrite cores attached as supplied

Product name:

ELM8

Name of Responsible Party:

Light & Motion Industries, 711 Neeson Rd, Marina, CA 93933, [phone]

STORAGE & TRAVEL

• Never store the lights with the batteries fully discharged as this may cause permanent
damage to the batteries.

• Store your light partially to fully charged for long life.

• Do not leave lights in direct sun or stored in hot location as this can cause damage.

• Turn power sitch off for travel.

905-0464-A

Go to support.lightandmotion.com & elinchrom.com for additional information.