Elinchrom Ringflash 3000, Ringflash 1500, RQ Ringflash User Manual
Elinchrom SA Ringash 07.10.2010 (73043) Printed in Switzerland
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USER MANUAL
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG
Ringflash 3000 for Power Packs - 20494
Ringflash 1500 for Ranger RX - 20493
RQ Ringflash for Ranger Quadra - 20495
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Table of contents
Introduction 3
General safety regulations 4
Camera Positioning 5
Technical data 6
Starting-up 8
Safety hints
Acclimatization
Maintenance 8
Regular check
Return to customer service
Operation 9
Connection to a power pack
Accessories 10
Disposal 10
Warranty
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Introduction
Please read carefully the notes about this manual…
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 advise and they might
be different in other countries.
Actual configurations please find at www.elinchrom.com
For further details, upgrades, news, the latest information about the Elinchrom System,
please visit frequently the Elinchrom website. In the Support area, the latest user guides
and technical specifications can be downloaded. Technical data, features and functions
of Elinchrom flash units and the EL-Skyport system may change without advise.
The listed values can differ due to tolerances in components, or measuring instruments.
Technical data, subject to change. No guarantee for misprints.
Dear photographer,
in buying the Elinchrom flash system, you have purchased powerful equipment
of high quality.
So that you are able to successfully and productively work with this system for many
years, we are giving you some advice on the use of this high tech product. Only by
observance of the information given you secure your warranty, prevent damage and
prolong the life of the equipment.
Elinchrom has taken great care to manufacture a secure and high quality flash system
under inclusion and observance of all current regulations. Strict quality controls secure
our quality requirements even in mass production. Please take your part in this and treat
the equipment with due care - your reward will consist of excellent pictures.
Your Elinchrom-Team
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General safety regulations
Generators store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltages. In case of
connecting the Ringflash to a recommended power pack, these high voltages will be
also applied to the flash tube. These form a source of danger, which must be carefully
excluded. Besides general rules on handling electrical appliances, the following safety
measures must be observed. Therefore read and comply with safety hints (also see
paragraph Starting up) within the user manual before turning the appliance on.
Proper use
The Ringflash is designed for studio use. Out of doors it must be protected from rain,
moisture and humidity.
It should only be connected to the appropriate Elinchrom power source.
Warning
Flashtubes generate high pressure during operation and can therefore
explode. For this reason the flashtube is covered with a security glass.
In case of a damaged flash-tube or a broken security glass the Ringflash
must be immediately unplugged from the generator and sent to an
authorized customer service.
• Opening the unit is dangerous and may expose high voltage cabling. All repairs
must be made only by qualified service departments. Any damage or corrosion to a
connector or socket requires the unit to be serviced. Continued use is dangerous.
• Avoid using in inflammable situations or with inflammable materials. Explosion / fire
hazard.
• Never flash into the eyes of a subject without warning. Close use may affect
eyesight.
• When using in dusty surroundings please be aware that these units are not sealed.
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Camera Positioning
1. Locking screw for vertical shift
2. Thread 1/4“ for mounting to a stand
3. Thread 3/8“ for mounting to a stand
4. Locking screw for horizontal shift
5. Handle
6. Screw 1/4“ 3/8“ for mounting the camera and left right shift of the camera
The Ringflash can be mounted to a stand by using one of the two threads [2] and [3],
(1/4“ and 3/8“, respectively).
The camera lens is to be led through the opening of the Ringflash and then correctly
positioned and carefully fixed by using screw [6].
If a 3/8“ screw is required, the screw can be exchanged. For doing this, unscrew and
reverse the screw [4] on both sides, remove the rail and insert the required screw.
Then re-mount the rail by screwing both screws [4].
The Ringflash unit can be vertically and horizontally shifted within the slots for precise
positioning of the camera by using screws [1] and [4], respectively.
The ring flash unit can also be operated without a stand by holding the handgrip [5].
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Technical Data
Ringflash 3000 Ringflash 1500
Max. flash power 3000 Ws / all EL power packs 1500 Ws / only Ranger RX
Compatible power packs Digital RX 1200 / 2400, Digital
AS 1500 / 3000,Classic 1500 /
3000, Micro / Digital AS 1500 &
3000 and Ranger RX or Quadra
with Head Adapter
Ranger RX, Ranger RX Speed,
Ranger RX Speed AS and Ranger
Quadra with Head Adapter
Max. flash power per minute 10.000 J / min 15.000 J / min
Flash duration at full power
t 0.5 – t 0.1
1/2600 – 1/935
(Digital RX 1200)
1/2600 – 1/935
(Ranger RX)
Flash duration at min. power
t 0.5 – t 0.1
1/1920 – 1/760
(Digital RX 1200)
1/1920 – 1/760
(Ranger RX)
F-stop 2 m, ISO 100,
at full power, 1/500 s
22.5 (Digital RX 1200) 22.5 (Ranger RX)
Colour temperature
at full power
5500 °K 5500 °K
Inner / outer diameter 10 cm / 20 cm 10 cm / 20 cm
Cable length 5 m 2 m
Camera / Tripod adaption 1/4” and 3/8” 1/4” and 3/8”
Dimensions (L x W x H) 23 x 20 x 32 cm 23 x 20 x 32 cm
Weight Including cable 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Matt glass diffuser Optional 402.013
UV coated protection
glass filter
Optional spare part, 402.012
Supplied with UV coated protection glass filter / flash cable /
4 pole “Action” flashtube
Ringflash 120 /230 V 20494 20493
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Technical Data
RQ Ringflash
Max. flash power 400 Ws / only Ranger Quadra
Compatible power packs Ranger Quadra AS
Ranger Quadra RX - AS
Flash duration at full power t 0.5 – t 0.1 Plug A: 1/1950 – 1/800
Plug B: 1/4500 – 1/1700
Flash duration at min. power t 0.5 – t 0.1 Plug A: 1/1400 – 1/550
Plug B: 1/2700 – 1/1200
F-stop 2 m, ISO 100, at full power 16.0
Colour temperature at full power 5500 °K
Inner / outer diameter 10 cm / 20 cm
Cable length 2 m
Camera / Tripod adaption 1/4” and 3/8”
Dimensions (L x W x H) 23 x 20 x 32 cm
Weight including cable 1.5 kg
Matt glass diffuser Optional, 402.013
UV coated protection glass filter Optional spare part, 402.012
Supplied with UV coated protection glass filter / 2 m flash cable /
4 pole “Action” flashtube
RQ Ringflash version Ranger Quadra 20495
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Starting-up
Maintenance
Ringflashes do only need very few maintenance by the user. The unit should be dry
cleaned from dust from time to time. Before cleaning the Ringflash switch the power
pack off before disconnecting.
Caution
Under no circumstances is any part of the equipment to be opened. The equipment is
not user serviceable and there is dangerous high voltage. In the event of difficulty notify
your dealer.
Regular check
National safety regulations require frequent safety checks of the electrical equipment.
Ringflashes should be checked once a year. This check not only guarantees safety, it
also protects the value of the unit.
Return to customer service
To achieve a maximum protection of the unit sending it in for service, the original
packaging should be kept.
Safety hints for operation with Ringflashes
To avoid damage of the flash connectors please always switch off the power pack, before
connecting or disconnecting the Ringflash or other Flashheads.
Caution
Ringflashes heat up during longer operation. To avoid injuries, handle with isolating cloth
or wait till parts have cooled down.
Acclimatizing
When moving the Ringflash from one climatic zone to the next, the appliance should
stand in the room, in which it will be operated, for some time before starting it up. This
prevents internal shortcuts caused by eventually condensing water.
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