elinca sa switzerland www.elinchrom.com
Operating Manual
Style FX 100/400
Elinca S.A Style FX 01.01.2007 DE (73276) Printed in Switzerland
Deutsch
190/260V
Table of contents
Introduction 2
Declaration of conformity, disposal and recycling, CE marking 3
Safety notice and precaution 4
Operating instructions 5
Control Panel 6
Switch and Fuse 7
Modelling Light 8
Digital power display, Photo-cell 9
Synchronisation, Wireless Remote control and ash triggering 10
Acoustic signal 10
DVD, «The beginner’s guide to light» 11
Troubleshooting 7, 11
Technical Data 12
Elinchrom Accessories 13
Guarantee 14
PS: Technical data subject to change.
The listed values are guide values which may vary due to tolerances in components used.
1
Introduction
The Elinchrom Style FX is manufactured by Elinca S.A. CH -1020 Renens/Switzerland
Dear Photographer,
Thank you for buying your Style FX compact ash 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 controls
both during and after manufacture. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service.
All Style FX 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.
Style 100FX - 400FX
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 Style 100FX - 400FX units
maintain the traditional look and function that is ELINCHROM.
The control provides continuously variable adjustment of the modelling lamp and the ash
power with precision over 5 f-stop, from full power 1/1 to 1/16 th.
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.
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): Style FX 100/400
Name of responsible party: Elinca S.A
Av. De Longemalle 11
1020 Renens / Switzerland
Phone : +41 21 637 2677
Fax: +41 21 637 2681
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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Safety notice
According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that these
electronic ash 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 object be inserted into the ventilation holes.
The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable time even though disconnected from the
power supply.
• Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.).
• Do not use in explosive environnements.
Flash Tubes and Modelling lamps
• Flash tubes 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 (min 30mn).
• Do not re ashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed to a person and avoid looking
directly into the ashlight!
• Keep (min 1m) distance to ammable materials.
• Keep generally distance to operating units.
Transport
• Transport the ash unit with care and only in its original packaging or another corresponding
packaging t to protect it against knocks and jolts.
• Transport only in complete discharged conditions. Wait a minimum 30 minutes after removing
from mains supply before packaging and transportation.
• Never drop the ash unit (danger of glass breakage)
Power cable
To guarantee safe operation, use the cable supplied.
• The cable has to be HAR-certied or VDE-certied. the mark HAR or VDE will appear on the outer
sheat.
• The cable set must be selected according to the rated current for your ash unit.
• Do not use a spider box to connect one or more ash units.
!
• 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.
• Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, neve
switch on a proper working ash unit.
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Before you start !
The Style FX are adapted for operation on 190-260V/50-60Hz.
Before connecting for the rst time, check to make sure that your modelling lamp coincides
with the voltage line.
They must always be connected to an earthed ( grounded) mains supply.
All Style FX units have a bayonet mount and locking ring reector tting, for xing all Elinchrom and
Prolinca accessories.
Mount the unit securely to a suitable stand or support.
Remove the black protective cover (note: rst turn the locking ring A as shown, then rotate the
black cap cover B in the same direction). Fitting a reector or accessory is the reverse of this action.
DO NOT operate the unit without rst removing the black protective cover.
Operating instructions
1.Check that the modelling lamp voltage is correct.
2.Check that the mains switch (3) is in the OFF ("O" position).
3.Insert mains cable to the MAINS INLET (1) and connect to a FULLY EARTHED OUTLET
4.Connect the synchro cord to the socket (6).
5.Using the mains SWITCH (3) and switch the unit ON ("I" position).
6.Select the power with the touch pad (11 - 12)
handle
A/ locking ring
C/ tilthead with locking
umbrella holder
12
11
1
B/ protective
cover
(26124)
6
3
5
Control Panel
12
11
13
14 15
7
4
2
16
1
1921
17
18
9
10
8
5
6
3
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Overview of controls
1.Mains inlet socket
2.Mains fuse (slow blow)
3.Mains Illuminated on/off switch
4.Modelling fuse (fast blow)
5.Open-ash
6.Synchro-sockets, Amphenol + jack 3.5 mm
7.Digital power display and
charge/discharge indicator
8. Acoustic recharging signal (Beep)
9. Slave cell switch on/off
10. Photocell receptor
11. Power adjustment in 1/10 f-stops, with
ADF
12. + Power adjustment in 1/10 f-stops
13. Modelling lamp switch
(on/off free or prop)
14.+ Modelling power control
15. - Modelling power control
16. Tilt head clamp
17. Knurled clamp screw
18. Handle
19. Stand 5/8-inch socket
20. Umbrella tube (only for EL
umbrellas, diameter 7 mm)
21.Supplementary locking for others
umbrellas
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Mains Supply
With the MAINS SWITCH (3) switched off ("O" position), rmly push in the plug
of the original ELINCHROM mains cord into the mains socket (1).
Mains Switch
The switch should light up when the compact is switched on ("I" position).
(Switch off before removing the mains cord).
Troubleshooting
If the on/off switch (3) is ON ("I" position) but not illuminated,
switch off the unit and check the mains fuse (2).
If failed replace with the correct fuse and switch ON the unit.
This unit is protected by a thermal circuit breaker to avoid overheating.
Should this occur, the unit turns off automatically and cannot be red.
After a break for cooling, the ash will be ready again for operation.
See page 11: Troubleshooting
This equipment is not user serviceable and contains high voltages which are dangerous.
In the event of failure, please return the unit to an authorized Elinchrom service station.
Mains Fuse
Standard type 5 x 20 mm, (use only tempered fuse)
8 AT (code 19022) for Style 100FX and Style 400FX
Note: Before exchanging a blown fuse, switch off the unit and remove mains cable. Depress and
turn the fuse holder anti-clockwise 1/8th, turn and remove it. If the new fuse blows immediately
upon reconnection, return the unit to an ELINCHROM service centre for a check-up.
(Please don't forget to check the correct rating of the fuse !).
Fuse for modelling light
Fast type 5 x 20mm, 4 AF
Switch off the unit and replace the blown fuse with a new one of the correct rating.
The fastblow fuse will protect the triac of the modelling lamp circuit, the lamp and therefore
the ash tube.
Modelling fuse
4
3
Mains switch
Mains fuse
(Only tempered)
2
Mains socket
1
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Modelling Light
The touch pad (14) controls the modelling lamp on/off and the proportional light.
Select the power with the touch pad (15). The modelling light output (100%) is achieved when
the power value is set to maximum.
Proportional modelling lamp, is set when the position "PROP" is selected (led is illuminated), the
light output is proportional to the selected ash power.
For all types of Style FX compact ash units, use maximum 200 - 250W modelling lamps
Modelling lamps and fuse (230V Version)
Unit Modelling lamp Code Socket Fuse Code
Style 100FX 100W krypton 23002 E27 2.5AF 19033
Style 400FX 100W krypton 23002 E27 2.5AF 19033
Option: 150W halostar 23035 E27 2.5AF 19033
Option: 200W halogen 23034 GX 6,35 2.5AF 19033
Note: lamp socket adapter E27 to GX 6.35, code 23101
This adaptator allows the use of the halogen lamp 200W, GX 6.35 (code 23034) in the Style 100 FX and
400 FX units.
230V Modelling lamp options:
230352310123033
If the modelling lamp does not illuminate, this may be due to the following:
1. The lament is broken after long use *(replace lamp and fuse)
2. The lament is broken after shock *(replace lamp and fuse)
3. An internal component failure, *(return the unit to customer service)
* Action required:
14
On/Off
proportional
15
Increase
15
Decrease
8
Digital power display
The actual ash power is shown in a f-stop compatible format.
The power range is 5 f-stops. The digital display, provides continuous power indication of the ash
and modelling lamp. The controls cover a continuous output range from full power 1/1 to 1/16th in
1/10th, f-stop intervals.
During charging or discharging, the display "ashes".
Note:
The "Style 100 FX and 400 FX" units have an integrated discharge system, protected by a thermic switch.
To avoid overheating, lower power settings of more than 2f-stop, can be discharged manually by releasing the
ash with the «Test» touch button.
Photocell
The photocell is actived when the green LED (on the touch pad 9) is illuminated.
When switched ON, the unit can be remotely triggered by another ash unit !
The Style FX photocell is specially designed to work under ambiant light conditions in your studio.
Direct light or other strong light sources may reduce the sensitivity of the cell.
In difcult situations e.g. blinding, sunlight or obstacles, the additional cell with 5 m cord
(extensions available) solves most problems.
Power display
Modellling
light controls
5
Test and ready
9 Cell
10
Photocell
receptor
9
Cordless ash control
EL-Skyport triggers ashes without sync cords over a distance of
approximately 100 m. Further detailed information please nd under
www.elinchrom.com / Products / RX Multi Remote
EL-Skyport Universal Set
(19360)
Universal receiver
Sychronisation socket
The standard socket 3.5 mm mini-jack (6).
N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync outlets.
ELINCHROM uses the low voltage (5V) for security reasons.
Open ash "Test"
Having pressed the touch pad to release a ash, the green «READY» light will
appear again once the unit is recharged. If the green light does not appear the
charge system could be defective.
Please contact and send to an authorized Elinchrom service.
Audible recharge signal
Select the function with the touch pad (8), the green indicator appears.
Once recycled an acoustic signal indicates that the compact unit is ready.
Transmitter
Test and Ready
Beep
5
8
10
Troubleshooting
1. The mains switch (3) is ON ("I" position), but does not light up:
• Switch OFF the unit and change the mains fuse (2)
• Use only time-lag fuse (16 AT), corresponding to the Style FX model
2. The switch (3) is lit, the open ash ready is lighting up but does not function.
• The ashtube in the ashhead may be faulty
• You cannot change the ashtube by yourself! => please return the unit to an authorised
Elinchrom service.
3. The ON/OFF switch (3) is lit but the open ash signal (6) is not lit
• Temporary break for overheating, caused by fast ash sequences or ventilation
slots obturated
• Fan cooling defective => the unit turns off automatically and cannot be red any
more. After a break for cooling, the ash is ready again for operation.
• If after several minutes of break for cooling the ready signal (6) is not lit, the cause
could be a component failure. However, high voltage may remain on the capacitor
circuits. => DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT. In this case please send the unit
to an authorised Elincrom station.
Training with Elinchrom lighting
The Beginner’s Guide To Light /
72404
Only in English available.
Your DVD Guide to better pictures, show
how easy studio photography can be.
Learn about ash units and why studio
ash is just the better light source for
portrait and universal photography.
Setting up and controlling ash lights and
how to use umbrellas, softboxes, snoots
and grids. Have a look and enjoy the
passion of photography. Presented by
Chris Burfoot.
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Features
• Mains switch
• Controls for: modelling on/off, cell on/off, acoustic signal on/off.
• Flash and modelling power control.
• «X» synchro jack socket 3,5 mm.
• Socket for Plug-In remote control.
• Mains inlet socket and two fuses (Mains and modelling).
• Locking bayonet ring for accessory and reector tting
• Tilthead whit 5/8" - inch stand socket
• Thermal safety
• Halogen modelling lamp 100W, with E27 tting, or optional alternative
*200W/GX6.35 with adaptator code 23101.
• Silent fan cooling
• Auto dumping function. Automatic discharge of ash power
• Central umbrella tube plus external tting
• Acoustic recharging signal
• Mains cable
• Synchro cord of 5m (jack 3.5mm plug)
• Protective cover
• Total compatibility with all Elinchrom accessories
• Very fast recycling time
• Very short ash duration
Technical data 100FX 400FX
Flash power J(Ws) 100 400
Power supply V 200/260 200/260
F-stop, 1m, 100 ISO, with reector 48° 32,5 64,5
Control range J(Ws) 6.25-100 25-400
Recycling time (230 V) s 0,2-0,5 0,3-1,2
Flash duration (t 0,5) 1/1 s 1/1800 1/900
(t 0,5) 1/16 s 1/1150 1/550
Modelling output W 100 100
Voltage across sync cable V 5 5
Connected load A/VA
Radio interference suppressiv CE-IEC 491
Dimension length x diam. cm 21x14 21x14
Weight kg 1,55 1,9
Tolerances and specications conforming to IEC and CE standards. Technical data subject to change
without notice.
(W) 6.3/1638 6.3/1638
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EL Octa 190 cm
26158
EL Quadra 1 45 x 145
cm
26156
EL Recta 72 x 175
cm
26154
EL Strip 33 x 175 cm
26160
Stand / Umb rella Set To Go
2 stands, 8 5-235 cm
2 Umbrellas (silver + transluc ent)
& Carrying bag
20564
2 stands, 8 5-235 cm
& Carrying bag
Stand Set A
30160
Stand Set A 30161
3 stands, 8 5-235 cm
& Carrying bag
Elinchrom C ase
For 3 compa cts
For Digital RX & Ran ger RX 33215
33209
Elinchrom S oftbag
For 2 compa cts,
excepted St yle RX 12 00
33197
EL Multi-Table Complete 19228
Additional tray 19226
Colour Gels 21 cm
26243
Rotalux Squ are
70 x 70 cm
26178
Rotalux Squ are
100 x 100 c m
26179
Rotalux Rec ta
70 x 90 cm
26175
Rotalux Rec ta
90 x 110 cm
26176
Rotalux Str ip
35 x 90 cm
26180
Rotalux Str ip
50 x 130 cm
26181
Rotalux Oct a
100 cm
26183
Rotalux Oct a
135 cm
26184
Rotalux Dee p Octa
100 cm
26185
Budget Umbr ella Transluc ent
83 cm
26351
Pro Umbrella Translucent
85 cm
26371
Pro Umbrella Translucent
105 cm
26374
Pro Umbrella Silver
105 cm
26361
Pro Umbrella Bronze
105 cm
26379
Polarizing Filter 21
cm
26244
Barndoor s et 21
cm
26037
Polarizing Filter 26
cm
26248
Polystand 31045
Pro Umbrella Blue
105 cm
26380
Sin gle un its d o n ot inc lu de Ref lec tor s - P rod uct ra ng e a nd spe cif ic ati ons su bj ect to ch ang e. No gu ara nte e for mi spr in ts.
D-Lite 2 20481
D-Lite 4 20482
Mini S
230V : 20106
Grid Reflec tor
Grid 18 cm
30°
20° 26101
12° 26102
26100
Grid 21 cm
30°
20° 26053
12° 26054
8° 26055
26052
Barndoor s et 26
cm
26040
Colour Gels 21 cm
26243
18 cm 60°
26144
Standard Re flector
21cm 50°
26141
Compact Ref lector
21 cm 65°
26140
High Perfom ance
Reflector 2 6 cm 48°
26137
Background Reflector
26165
110V : 20105
230V : 20104
110V : 20103
230V : 20172
110V : 20173
Mini A Speed
Digital SEE
EL-Skyport Universal trigger Set 19360
Entr y Level Flash He ads
EL-Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361
Pro F lash Hea d
EL-Skyport RX Trigger S et 19362
Varistar Refl ector
24 cm 90°
26164
Varistar Set 105 26385
Varistar Set 85 26386
Reflector 1 6 cm 90°
26143
Maxi Spot R eflector
Bayonet Ref lector Su pport Set
22061
Deflectors
Set Gold-Si lver 11.2 cm
Set Gold-Si lver 16.5 cm 26304
Translucent 14 cm 26305
26303
Budget Umbr ella Silve r
83 cm
26350
Pro Umbrella White
85 cm
26372
Pro Umbrella White
105 cm
26375
Pro Umbrella Gold
105 cm
26377
Pro Umbrella Silver/G old
105 cm
26378
40 cm 29°
26149
Maxi Lite R eflector
40 cm 43°
26147
Softlite Wh ite*
70 cm 82°
26169
Each Softlite reectors incudes a deector set
Softlite Si lver*
70 cm 64°
For 44 cm S oftlite: 26232
Diffuser Ti ssu
For 70 cm S oftlite:
26167
Softlite Si lver*
44 cm 55°
26235
26166
Softlite Wh ite*
44 cm 80°
26168
Snoot Grid set 3
26427
Snoot with Snoot
grid 15°
26061
Mini Spot L ite with filter ho lder,
lens & Gobo s set
26420
Zoom Spot A ccessory Set 26484
Zoom Spot 1 8°-36° 26481
Fibre Optic Kit
Kit with tw o glass c ables
Kit with on e glass c ables 26431
26430
Digital SE
230V : 20174
110V : 20175
Digital S
230V : 20150
110V : 20149
A 3000 N Speed
230V : 20168
110V : 20167
Twin X4
230V : 20180
110V : 20181
X 6000 N
230V : 20182
110V : 20183
Digital RE
230V : 20170
110V : 20169
Ringash 3000
230V & 110V : 20494
Fresnel Spot SPP 6000
H.D. P ro Flash Heads
Ranger S He ad
20100
Ranger A He ad
20101
Adapter cab le
11095
Ringflash 1 500
20493
Ranger Snap py
19288
Power Flash He ads
EL-Skyport RX Trigger S et 19362
EL-Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361
Effec t Lights
EL-Skyport Universal trigger Set 19360
Multivoltage
Multivoltage
BX 250 Ri 20460.1
BX 500 Ri 20461.1
Style RX 30 0
230 V: 20625
110 V: 20725
Style RX 60 0
230 V: 20626
110 V: 20726
Style RX 12 00
230 V: 20627
110 V: 20727
EL-Skyport Transceiver
Adapter
19374
Ranger RX S peed
10265
Ranger RX S peed AS
10267
Ranger RX
10263
Digital RX 2400
230V: 10258
110V: 10257
Digital RX 1200
230 V: 10256
110 V: 10255
RX Pr o Compac ts Batte ry Power Packs
Power Packs
Digital 150 0 AS
230 V
110 V 10247
10248
Digital 300 0 AS
230 V
110 V 10253
10254
Classic 300 0
230 V
110 V 10225
10226
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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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