elinca sa switzerland www.elinchrom.com
Operating Manual
Battery Power Pack
Ranger RX
Elinca S.A Ranger RX 01.06.2007 ENG (73300) Printed in Switzerland
English
Table of contents
Introduction 2
Declaration of conformity, disposal and recycling, CE marking 3
Safety notice and precaution 4
Before you start 5
Control Panel 6
Functions 7, 8
Synchronisation, Wireless Remote control and ash triggering 9
Change the battery 9
Battery charging, battery fuses 10
Flashheads connections 10
Flashheads 11
Technical Data 12
Elinchrom Accessories 13
Guarantee 14
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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Introduction
The Elinchrom Ranger RX is manufactured by Elinca S.A. CH -1020 Renens/Switzerland
Dear Photographer,
Thank you for buying your Ranger RX autonomous ash unit.
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 ash 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.
Ranger RX
The quality of light and exceptional performance is the result of long research, application of
demanding principles, the long experience of ELINCHROM in lighting products for the studio
and the utilization of the latest technology in this area.
Totally integrated to the range of the ELINCHROM ashes, the Ranger RX units maintain the
traditional look and function that is ELINCHROM.
FCC Class B Compliance Statement
Note:
This equipement has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipement Regulations. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipement
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipement does not cause harmful interferences to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipement off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interferences by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipement and receiver.
- Connect the equipement into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ELINCA S.A. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorised modications of this
equipement or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipement other than those specied by ELINCA S.A.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorised modication, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility
of the user.
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Declaration of conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Product name: Professional Studio Flash unit
Trade name: ELINCHROM
Model number(s): Ranger RX
Name of responsible party: Elinca S.A
Av. De Longemalle 11
1020 Renens / Switzerland
Phone : +41 21 637 26 77
Fax: +41 21 637 26 81
We, ELINCA S.A., hereby declare that the equipement bearing the trade name and model number
specied above was tested conforming to the applicable FCC rules, and that all the necessary steps
have been taken and are in force to assure that the production units of the same equipement will
continue to comply with the Comissions requirements.
Disposal and recycling
This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials
which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not enviromentally
damaging. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that is
returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed
will be disposed of in a environmentally acceptable manner.
If you have any question on disposal, please contact your local ofce or your local ELINCHROM
agent (check our website for a list of all ELINCHROM agents world wide).
CE marking
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of ECC directives
89/336/ECC «Electromagnetic compatibility» and 73/23/ECC «Low voltage directive».
Notational Conventions
The meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol.
Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the device, or may
damage other equipement
!
Supplementary information, remarks, and tips follow this symbol.
Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the
order shown.
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«Quotation marks» indicate names of chapters or terms
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User Safety Information
• Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.)
• Do not use in explosive environnements
Travelling by Air (as well as any other transport option)
Due to strict security regulations, please note :
• Remove the 30 A fuse from the top side of the Battery Box, this desactivates
the internal «Lead-Gel-Battery»
• Remove the Battery Box from the Ranger RX unit and store separately in your luggage.
• The sealed lead acid battery conrms to the special provisions of UN No. 2800/238.
Also this battery is satised with the special provisions A67 prescribed in
Non-Dangerous Goods Regulations by IATA
Outdoors
• A thermal cut out protects internal electronic components. At high ambient temperatures or
after rapid or frequent use, the thermal cut out may interrupt the capacitor charge. The display
will show “ER” .
After cooling down, the Generator restarts automatically. A Beep signal announces that
the unit is ready for operation, but note that it will only sound if the acoustic signal is switched on.
• The Ranger RX power pack is designed to keep out humidity and dust. When it is possible,
sockets should be sealed with the supplied caps and please ensure the Battery Box is secure
inside the Ranger RX housing.
• Never exchange the Battery under damp/humid conditions - look for a dry and clean area!!
• Avoid condensation related problems.
• Take care that the battery is well locked
Flash Tubes and Modelling lamps
• Flashtubes and modelling lamps in use are very hot!
• Never touch a ash tube or lamp before the unit cooled down and is disconnected from the mains.
• Do not re ashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed to a person and avoid looking
directly into the ashlight!
• Keep distance to ammable materials.
• Keep generally distance to operating units.
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• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage.
• For your safety, never open or disassemble your ashes.
• Only an authorised service engineer should open or attempt to repair the units.
• For repairs, take them to your elinchrom agent.
• Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, never
switch on a not proper working ash unit.
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Before you start !
Because a portable unit is frequently used "on location" please be aware of the danger, or inconvenience, which it may represent to others for example children.
• Before you travel or transport the unit: Select the function "Auto Off" (indicated by the green Led
illuminated) and switch Off the unit.
This will give a maximum of security and no loss of batterry supply until transport.
• If you travel by airplane remove the battery box and the fuse. (page 9)
• Keep ash units out of reach whenever possible.
• Switch off when not in use and disconnect ashheads.
• Cover or otherwise protect in humid conditions.
• If the unit has been exposed to very cold conditions, sudden exposure to warm or humid air may
cause condensation. Flashing a number of times rst will help to internally warm the unit.
• There is high voltage and can be high currents, so please apply all the usual safety precautions
when handling the unit, changing fuses, modelling lamps etc, as you would with mains powered
electronic ash.
• Do not use near ammable/explosive material.
• Do not open the unit. In the event of damage or apparent failure, contact a repair service or any
Elinca agent or email: elinca@elinca.ch
• Always switch off unit before connecting ashheads
• Check always if battery is plugged in correctly
• Check always if ashheads connections are plugged in correctly and locked with the bayonet!
Battery
With a attened battery in place, the Ranger RX may be used with the charger connected. However,
the recycle time between full power ashes will be 50/60 seconds due to limited charging current.
Battery charging will only re-commence when the Ranger RX is switched off.
• The charging time is approximately 3 h to full charge.
• The Battery may be re-charged at any time. “Topping up” will not damage it.
• We suggest a spare Battery Box. Whilst one is in use, the other can recharge.
• To recharge the Battery externally, release the Battery Box, and connect the charger to the battery.
• Before changing the Battery Box, please ensure the Elinchrom Charger is disconnected and
switch off the unit.
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• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting ashheads!
• The head connector must always be locked with the bayonet before any use.
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Control Panel
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Overview of Controls
Setup
1. On/Off switch.
2. Automatic Off switch with LED indicator,
if no Control is operated, the unit will switch
off after 5 min.. Maximises number of ashes.
3. Slow charge with LED indicator. Saves the
battery and increases the lifetime of the
battery.
4. Photocell on/off switch with Led indicator.
5. Modelling lamp switch, three functions.
6. Charge Ready Beep on/off, with LED indicator.
Power
7. - Power adjustment with ADF (Auto Dump
Function) in 1/10 f-stops.
8. + Power adjustment in 1/10 f-stops.
9. Digital power display (7 f-stops in 1/10
positions).
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Test
10. Open ash.
11. Flash ready light.
Charge/Sync
12. Photocell on/off.
13. Battery charge indicator
(100%, 50% and 10%).
14.Synchro-socket, traditional Elinchrom
socket, weatherproofed.
15. Battery charge socket and Remote
control, weatherproofed.
Flashhead sockets
16. Flash head socket, with weather proof
cover.
17. Flash head socket, with weather proof
cover.
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Functions
On/Off Switch (1)
By pressing this touch button the Ranger RX power pack is switched on or off.
Note: In the unlikely case of malfunction, please check the charge and modelling lamp fuses.
Auto OFF – Function (2)
If this function is switched on (indicated by the green LED) the Ranger RX power pack will
switch off after 5 min with not in use.
Any re-use of the unit restarts the 5 minutes waiting time, before shutting down.
This Auto Off function is to save battery power! 4 Beep signals (if the function is on)
indicate that the unit is switching off.
Slow Charge (3)
The green LED indicates that the slow function is selected. In slow mode approx 40 %
more ashes are available. (About 110 full power ashes in normal charge mode and
approx. 140 ashes with slow charge).
The slow charge mode also increases the battery life, but the recharging time is doubled!
Photocell On/Off (4)
The Photocell (12) is activated when the green LED (4) is illuminated. When switched on,
the pack can be remotely triggered by another ash unit! The Ranger RX Photocell is
specially designed to work under ambient light situations, but direct sunlight
(or other strong lights) may reduce the sensitivity of the cell.
Modelling Lamp (5)
By pressing this touch button once, the modelling lamp functions for 15 seconds.
By pressing the touch twice in 2 seconds, the modelling lamp will switch off after
30 seconds. To switch off the modelling lamp earlier, just press the button again
(after two seconds).
The modelling lamp is only available, when using the Free Lite S and A heads. The
maximum modelling lamp for the power pack is 100 W / 12 V for only one connected
ashhead or 50 W / 12 V each for two connected ashheads.
The modelling lamp fuse 10 AF (quick acting) is inside the housing of the Ranger RX pack.
The Battery Box must be released before the fuse can be exchanged.
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Charge Ready Beep (6)
This touche button activates the BEEP acoustic signal. When the LED is illuminated,
1 x Beep signal indicates that the unit is ready for operation.
3 x Beep signals indicate overheating (or defect in the charge circuit), the display (6)
willshow "ER"
4 x Beep signals indicate that the unit is shutting down.
Digital Power Regulation (7 and 8)
To select the desired power (in 1/10 f-stops), use the touche buttons. Minimum
power is 1.5 (approx 17 Ws) and maximum power is 7.5 (approx 1100 Ws).
Pressing continuously, the quick mode is activated for fast power changing.
One second later, the electronics will start to charge or discharge the unit.
The Auto Dump Function (ADF) discharges the unit to precisely the displayed power.
Frequent auto dumping may cause overheating and activate the charge “cut-off”.
This risk may be limited or avoided by “open ash” reduction but please note that the
consequent re-charging will reduce the total number of “available” ashes
N.B. Power indicator (6) “ashes” during charging and discharging.
Digital Power Display (9)
The actual ash power is shown in an f-stop compatible format, from 1.5 (17 Ws)
to 7.5 (1100 Ws). The power range is 7 f stops.
During charging or discharging the display “ashes”. In the case of overheating
or malfunction the display shows "ER".
Open ash (10)
When the green LED is illuminated the ash may be released manually.
The release blocks during charging, but not during discharging.
Battery Status Indicator (13)
Approx 10 % power is still available when the last green LED goes off (at red) about 10
ashes at max. power.
In emergency, switching off the unit and waiting for some minutes will permit a few extra
ashes (at slow charge).
The “intelligent” electronics saves the battery from over discharging. An "Auto Battery
Save" system switches off the Ranger RX pack immediately after 4 Beep signals.
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Wireless Remote Control and Flash Triggering
The charge socket is as well the interface for the EL-Skyport Trigger and Remote System.
With the EL-Skyport RX Trigger Set 19362, the Ranger RX can be triggered wireless, up to
approximatly 100 m distance. Apart from triggering, the Transmitter offers modelling lamp on/off
settings and ash power control in 1/10th steps.
By using the EL-Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361,
all Ranger RX functions can be controlled and operated with a Mac°
or Windows° computer.
Note :
To connect the Transceiver RX 19353, the Remote Adapter 19374 is required.
For details of the most advanced wireless system please visit :
www.elinchrom.com/products/RX Multi Remote/EL-Skyport
Synchronisation Socket (14)
Connect the Sync lead with the traditional EL-synchro socket 14.
To protect the synchronisation circuits of your camera, Elinchrom uses only 5 Vdc.
Use only Elinchrom synchro leads, code: 11075.
Charge Socket and Remote control (15)
To charge the Battery, use only the Elinchrom charger Code 19293.
The Ranger RX offers two charging possibilities: Connect the EL charger to the charge socket 15,
or to recharge the battery externally, release the Battery Box, and connect the charger to the
charge socket on the Battery Box.
How to change the Battery Box:
1. Place the Ranger RX pack on a at and clean surface.
2. Press simultaneously the two push buttons (on each side of the Ranger RX pack).
3. Lift up the Ranger RX pack approx 5 cm and keep pressing the push buttons.
4. The Battery Box slides out by its own weight.
5. Place the new, charged Battery Box on a clean surface.
6. Place the Ranger RX housing over the Battery Box.
7. The Battery Box locates inside the Ranger RX housing.
8. Press down on top of the Ranger RX pack to activate
the locking mechanism.
9. Check, that the Battery Box is secure inside the unit!
Push button
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Battery Charging / Fuses
Use only the Elinchrom Rapid Charger Code 19283. Any alternative charger may damage the unit!!
The EL Rapid Charger is universal voltage. To charge the battery while it is inside the unit, connect
the charger to socket 15.
The charger has a coloured LED indicating:
Red: the unit is charging (approx. 3 hrs min. to full).
Green: charging is completed (but if not disconnected no damage will occur,
the charge rate stabilizes almost at zero).
Yellow: will indicate if the battery is over discharged or if a battery has been
incorrectly replaced in the Battery Box (reversing polarity).
The Ranger RX battery can be recharged whilst the unit is in use !
Note:
The 12 V/ 7Ah Gel Electrolyte Battery can be recharged from any charge level, there is no Memory-Effect.
The number of ashes may vary from Battery to Battery (due to aging, recycling speed etc.)
Even new Batteries may vary, the full capacity of the Battery is available only after some charge cycles.
Used batteries may need to be recycled Check your local regulations!
Use only the original batteries from Elinchrom.
Replacement of fuses for Ranger RX
1. 30 A Auto fuse (on the top side of the Battery Box).
2. 4 AF (Quick acting / 5 x 20 mm) charge fuse (on the top side of the Battery Box)
3. 10 AF (Quick acting / 5 x 20 mm) modelling lamp fuse inside Ranger RX housing.
The Battery Box must be removed before the fuse can be exchanged.
4. An additional modelling lamp fuse is in every Free Lite ashhead!
Auto fuse 30 A
Code: 19000
Charge fuse 4 AF
Code: 19035
19293
Fuse 10AF
Code: 19038
Standard type 5 x 20 mm, 10 AF (quick-action).
For exchanging a blown fuse: Depress and turn the fuse
holder anti-clockwise 1/8th and remove it. If the new fuse
blows immediately upon reconnection return the pack to an
ELINCHROM service centre for a check-up.
(Check correct value of the fuse: 10AF).
Ranger RX Sockets (16, 17)
To connect ashheads, switch off the unit.
Remove the security cover.
Insert the ashhead plug into the ash socket 16, or 17, (the plug ts
only in one position) and turn the bayonet locking ring clockwise!
The unused socket must be closed with the security cover.
• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting ashheads!
• The head connector must always be locked with the bayonet before any use.
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Battery Box:
Code: 19290
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Ranger/Free Lite S and A Flashheads
Ranger/Free Lite S and A heads are designed specically for the Ranger RX battery pack.
The special ashhead bayonet plug with locking ring protects against dust and humidity.
The modelling lamp can be activated for 15 or 30 seconds.
By pressing the switch (-on the rear of the head-) once, the modelling lamp switches off
after 15 seconds, when pressing the switch twice within 2 seconds, the modelling lamp will
switch off after 30 seconds.
To switch off the modelling lamp earlier, (after two seconds) just press the touch button again.
• The maximum modelling lamp power for the pack is 100W / 12V for one connected ashhead
or two 50 W / 12 V for two connected ashheads.
• The standard Elinchrom reector tting with bayonet and breech lock accepts all Elinchrom/Prolinca
accessories manufactured since 1974.
• The Ranger/Free Lite S is a universal ashhead for all general studio and location work.
• The Ranger/Free Lite A head comes with a special, short ash duration ashtube, for action freezing
photography (One A head 1/2300 s two A heads 1/4310 s, t 0.5 at full power).
• Flashheads are tted with 3.5 m heavy duty cable.
Modelling lamp switch
Safety Precautions
• The Ranger/Free Lite ashheads cannot be insulated against humidity and dust.
• Only use them with suitable protection if wet or similary dangerous circumstances.
• Do not use near ammable/explosive material (min. 1m distance of any object)
!
• Do not open the unit. In the event of damage or apparent failure, contact a
repair service or any Elinca agent or email: elinca@elinca.ch
• For your safety, use only elinchrom ashhead.
Modelling lamp
Art. Nr: 23044
Lamp fuse 5AF
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Technical Data Ranger RX Flashhead Ranger/Free Lite
Power Pack Type S Type A Ringash 1500
Maximum power J/Ws 1100 2400 2400 1500
Power range J/Ws 17 - 1100 - - -
Control range f-stop 1,5 - 7,5 - - -
F-stop, 1m, 100 ISO, with reector 48° - 64 64 32,5
Recycling time fast @ Min/Max
power
Recycling time slow @ Min/Max
power
Flash duration @ t 0,5; 1 A and
2 A heads
Flashes, out of one charged Battery @
Min/Max Power, slow/fast, recycling
Modelling light output 12V W 2x 50 50/100* -
*optional 100W halogen lamp, but only one head can be used. (code 23046)
Voltage across sync cable - 5 - - -
Stabilisation V
Battery lead acid V/Ah 12V / 7Ah - - -
Battery recharge time, approx. h 3 - - -
Dimension cm 19 x 14 x 24
Weight kg 6,5 2,4 2,4 2
s
s
s
0,5 - 5,5 - - -
0,9 - 14 - - -
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3800-2600
140-110
+/- 1% - - -
1/1150
1/2250
22 x
13,5
1/2300
1/4310
- - -
22 x
13,5
22 x 13,5
1/675
1/1680
Tolerances and specications conforming to IEC and CE standards. Technical data subject to change
without notice.
Troubleshooting
E.R. => overheating • Switch off the unit and let it cool down for at least 10mn
=> Discharged Battery • Needs recharging
• Battery charging fuse is brocken, replace fuses (page 10)
• Charger is brocken
• Battery is out of lifetime
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=> Internal defect • Do NOT open the unit yourself!
• -
• Bring your Ranger RX (with charger, heads, battery & cables)
to an Elinchrom service.
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Elinchrom Accessories
Reectors Wide angle ø 16 cm /90° 26143
Compact ø 18 cm /60° 26144
Standard ø 21 cm /50° 26141
Mini soft ø 44 cm silver 26166
Mini soft ø 44 cm white 26168
Snoot & Grid 26061
Grid for snoot 26427
Grids Grid set for reector 18 cm 26135
Grid set for 21 cm 26051
Filters Set of 10 color/mixed lters for 21 cm x 21 cm 26243
Polarizing lter 21 cm 26244
Lightbanks ROTALUX Square 70 x70 cm 26178
Square 100 x100 cm 26179
Strip 95 x 35 cm 26180
Rectangular 130 x 50 cm 26181
Octagonal 100 cm 26183
Octagonal 135 cm 26184
Umbrellas White diam. 85 cm 26372
Silver diam. 83 cm 26350
Translucent diam. 85 cm 26371
Spots Zoom Spot 18° - 36° 26481
Mini Spot 26420
Stands Stand 85-235cm 30101
Stand Master 109-385 cm 30149B
Trigger accessories Universal Set (1x Transmitter, 1x Universal
Receiver and cables)
EL-Skyport Computer remote set 19361
EL-Skyport RX Set (need adaptator) 19362
EL-Skyport RX Adaptator for Ranger RX 19374
Accessories for Ranger RX (only)
Ranger RX Battery Box, including battery 19290
Charge adaptator for external car battery 11094
Adapter cable Ranger RX pack to
EL standard ashheads
Shoulder strap for Ranger RX 19289
Heads Ranger S Standard Fl ashhead 20100
Ranger A Action Flashhead 20101
Ringash 1500 20493
Ranger/Free Lite extension cable 4m 11096
Modelling lamps (12V) Quartz Halogen, GX 6,35 - 12V / 50 W 23044
Quartz Halogen, GX 6.35 - 12V / 100W 23046
code
19360
11095
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GUARANTEE
This ELINCHROM product will be repaired free of charge by the vending agent if during a period of
24 months from date of purchase its working order is impaired through a manufacturing or material
defect. The faulty product should be immediately sent to the authorized dealer or ELINCA agent.
This guarantee is not valid for equipment which has been misused, dismantled, modied or repaired
by persons not belonging to the ELINCA distribution network. It does not cover ash tubes, lamps
and the normal ageing of capacitors. No responsibilities can be accepted for damage resulting from
unsatisfactoıy operation of the equipment, such as wasted lm or other expenses.
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