Ranger Quadra A & S Flashheads; Security Advise - Elinchrom Ranger Quadra AS Manuel D'utilisation

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!!
security rings. Use these cables only for Ranger Quadra and the Ranger
Quadra S & A Heads.
components can get quite hot.
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