Ranger Quadra A & S Flashheads; Security Advise - Elinchrom Ranger Quadra RX AS Manual De Instrucciones

Ranger Quadra A & S Flashheads
The system offers two Ranger Quadra Heads with LED Pilotlight:
• The S Head is designed for universal photography equipped with a standard omega
plug-in flashtube
• The A Head offers a very short flash duration for action freezing photography. The new A tube is a
single twin pole plug-in flash tube also with even light distribution.
• The super efficient LED Pilotlight 20 W (equals ca. 40 W Halogen) functions only when used with
the Ranger Quadra Battery Power Pack.
• Switch on the LED-Pilotlight by pressing the touch once. The LED lights for 15 s (standard), or
longer depending which user setting is programmed. By pressing the touch again, the LED
switches off.
• The new RQ Reflector range with bayonet fits only to Ranger Quadra S & A Heads.
• Elinchrom accessories with the 12 cm standard bayonet require the new RQ EL-Adapter 26339.

Security Advise

• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting Flashheads.
• Flashhead cables must be connected correctly at both ends with the
!
• The Ranger Quadra Flashheads must be protected in wet conditions.
• Power Pack outlets not in use must be protected with the protection caps.
• Never touch flashtube or the LED when the unit is in use, these
• Use only original Elinchrom Accessories.
Flashhead Outlet Sockets
Ranger Quadra offer a 66% for outlet A and 33% for outlet B (2:1) asymmetrical light distribution with
two connected RQ Heads.
66% for outlet A and 33% for outlet B
Outlet A: 25 ws – 400 ws (one connected RQ Head) - gives maximum power
Outlet B: 8.2 ws – 132 ws (one connected RQ Head) – gives shortest flash durations
Outlet A & B: 66% A, 34% B for asymmetric light distribution of power 25 ws – 400 ws
• Switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting Flashheads or the Battery Box!
• Connect the flash cable with the RQ Head and then with the RQ power pack plug A or B or both.
• Lock the flash cables with the security rings before use.
• Power Pack outlets not in use must be protected with the security covers.
• Check all connections again before switching on the unit.
• The metal contact pins can be damaged by high flash voltage arcing, if flash
cables are incorrectly fitted or the unit is switched on whilst connecting or
!
disconnecting heads.
• Do not use Heads or Power Packs with burned contacts. Plugs and sockets
must be replaced immediately. Please contact the Elinchrom Service Centre!!
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security rings. Use these cables only for Ranger Quadra and the Ranger
Quadra S & A Heads.
components can get quite hot.