Flashtube Replacement / Error Management; Error Management - Elinchrom BRX 250 Manuel D'utilisation

Flashtube replacement
If the unit does not flash but the ON/OFF switch indicates that there is power, it could be that the
flash tube needs replacing. Flash tubes have a long life with average use,
but multiflashing in long sequences can cause overheating of the
electrodes leading to premature ageing, or perhaps the flastube is broken
or cracked
To replace the flash tube:
1. Switch off the mains switch
2. Remove the mains cable
3. Take the unit from its stand or lay it horizontally on a rigid surface. It will
need to be held firmly whilst removing and replacing the tube.
4. Allow the flash tube and modelling lamp to cool for several minutes. They
may be very hot.
5. Carefully remove and store the modelling lamp.
6. Use a protective glove to remove the flashtube:
A – Pull the flash tube firmly out of the terminals
B – If the tube is broken, use security gloves. Avoid cutting yourself!
C - If the tube is broken, never touch the metal electrodes and ensure
that the unit is disconnected from the mains and discharged, wait min.
30 minutes! Use an insulated tool to pull out the electrodes.
7. Take the new flash tube. A glove or "plastic protection" MUST BE USED.
Contact with your fingers on the glas, will cause dark markings on the tube
when it is used.
8. Check that the tube is correctly aligned (central) and that the trigger contact
is gripping the tube.
9. Re-connect and test the unit as usual.

Error Management

Error Fault
Overvoltage
E1
detected
E2 Overheating
Auto dump
E3
function fault
E4 Charge fault
Mains supply
E5
fault
Fan manage-
E8
ment fault
Description
Switch unit OFF, wait 2 minutes and switch unit ON again. If the error shows
up again the unit requires a check up at the Elinchrom service centre
Wait until the unit has cooled down. The unit will switch back to normal opera-
tion as soon as temperature decreases to normal working level.
The Unit has detected a time out in the ADF mode. Switch the unit OFF, wait
2 minutes and switch the unit ON again; use the Test release button for power
reduction. If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at the Elin-
chrom service centre.
Unit has detected a time out during recharging. Switch unit OFF, wait
2 minutes and switch unit ON again. If the error shows up again the unit
requires a check up at the Elinchrom service centre.
Unit has detected a mains supply fault. Check your mains cord and mains
installation sockets. Switch unit OFF, wait 2 minutes and switch unit ON again.
If the error shows up again the unit requires a check up at the Elinchrom
service centre.
Unit has detected a FAN management problem due to overheating. Wait until
the unit has cooled down. Check if the FAN is blocked. If the error shows up
again the unit requires a check up at the Elinchrom service centre.
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