Phottix PPL-200 Strobe - Manual

PPL-200 Portable 200W Strobe
The Phottix PPL-200 is a light-weight and portable 200W battery-
powered strobe. The PPL-200 can be attached to your camera
with the supplied bracket, hand-held using the included grip, or
attached to a light stand for use with an umbrella (hardware not
included).
Connecting the Battery and Strobe
Insert the power cable into one of the Battery Power Points. Con-
nect the other end of the cable to the Battery Power Port on the
PPL-200. Turn on the Battery Power Switch. Press the Power On/
Off Switch on the PPL-200 to turn it on.
Disconnecting the Battery and Strobe
Press the Power On/Off Switch on the PPL-200 to turn off the
strobe. Move the Battery Power Switch to the off position. Discon-
nect the power cable from the strobe and battery.
Battery Power Indicator
The Battery Power Indicator on the strobe light will turn Red when
battery power is low (10% or less remaining).
Selecting Modes
The PPL-200 has the following modes: Manual, Quick Continu-
ous/Multi, and Slow Sync. Modes can be changed by pressing the
Mode Selector Switch. Power levels can be adjusted by turning
the Mode Selector Switch.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode the PPL-200’s power level can be set from 1/1 to
1/64, in 1/3 stop steps.
1. Press the Mode Selector Switch until MANUAL appears on the
strobe’s LCD
2. Turn the Mode Selector Switch until the desired power level
is reached.
Quick Continuous/Multi Mode
In Quick Continuous Mode the PPL-200 will fire 5 or 15 continuous
flashes. The power level of these flashes cannot be adjusted. With
5 flashes set the flash power is 80WS, with 15 flashes set the flash
power is 60WS.
In Quick Multi Mode the PPL-200 will fire three continuous flashes.
The power level can be set to 1/16, 1/32 or 1/64.
1. Press the Mode Selector Switch until QUICK CONT or QUICK
MULTI appear on the strobe’s LCD
2. In Quick Continuous Mode: Select 5 or 15 flashes by turning
the Mode Selector Switch.
3. In Quick Multi Mode: Select the power level by turning the
Mode Selector Switch.
Slow Sync Mode
In Slow Sync Mode the PPL-200 will trigger optically from an on-
camera flash. Power levels can be set from 1/1 to 1/64.
1. Press the Mode Selector Switch until SLOW appears on the
strobe’s LCD
2. Press the Optical Slave On/Off Switch. The Optical Slave Mode
Light will turn Red, indicating that optical slave mode is active.
3. Turn the Mode Selector Switch until the desired power level
is reached.
* TTL, AF or red-eye-reduction pre-flashes will cause the flash to
fire out of sync. Turn these camera features off.
Triggering with Wireless Triggers or Sync Cables
The PPL-200 has a 3.5 mm Sync Port. Wireless flash triggers or
sync cables can be connected to this port using the proper cables.
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Using the Optical Slave
The PPL-200 has a built-in Optical Slave. To trigger the strobe
using the optical slave press the Optical Slave On/Off Switch. The
Optical Slave Mode Light will turn Red, indicating that optical
slave mode is active.
* TTL, AF or red-eye-reduction pre-flashes will cause the flash to
fire out of sync. Turn these camera features off.
Turning Sound On/Off
The PPL-200 makes an indicator sound as the Mode Selector
Switch is pressed or turned. It also makes a sound when the
strobe has finished recharging and is ready to fire.
To turn sound on/off
1. Press the Mode Selector Switch until the LCD is blank except
for the top row of icons.
2. Turn the Mode Selector Switch to change the sounds icons to
On or Off.
Using the battery with Hot Shoe Flashes
The PPL-200 battery can also be used to power one or two Canon
or Nikon hot shoe flashes. Brands can be mixed and match if the
correct cables are used. To attach:
1. Insert AA batteries into a compatible flash unit. The flash will
not function without AA batteries.
2. Connect a compatible flash power cord to the battery and flash.
3. Turn on the flash and set mode/power.
*Different Cables are available: 1) Nikon SB-900 Compatible 2)
Nikon SB800 SB800DX SB280DX SB28 SB27 SB26 SB25SB20 SB11
SB22 Compatible 3) Canon 580EX II,580 EX, 550 EX Compatible
Recharging the battery
1. Plug the charging cable into the port on the bottom of the battery.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into a mains outlet.
3. The LED on the converter section of the charging cable with
light Red when charging and green when finished.
PPL-200 Technical Specifications
GN: 72 (ISO 200)
Flash Duration: 1/300s to 1/9600s
Recharge Time: Full Power 1-2.5s
Modes: Manual, Multi, Continuous, Slow
Tones: Ready Tone, Adjustment Feedback
Manual Stops: 1/1 - 1/64 (7 stops)
Triggering: Optical Slave, 3.5mm Sync Jack
Color temperature: 5500K ± 200K
Size: Diameter: 90mm
Height: 100mm (cylinder)
Weight: 900g
Power Pack Technical Specifications
Battery: NiH 12V 3000 mAh
Charge Time: 4 hours
Total flashes (strobe): 1/1 800 Times, 1/64 15000 Times
Total Flashes (hot shoe): 1500 at 1/1 SB-900 approx.
750 with 2x SB-900
Recharge Time: 1 Hot Shoe Flash 1/1: approx. 1s,
2 Hot Shoe Flash 1/1: approx. 2s
Size: 85 x 50 x 125mm
Weight: 780g
Warnings
1. Never disassemble or modify the PPL-200. The voltage inside the
strobe is extremely dangerous.
2. Never use the PPL-200 in high humidity or wet conditions/areas.
3. Never use the PPL-200 in the presence of volatile oils, thinners,
dust, or flammable gas and chemicals.
4. Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the battery
and strobe.
5. Turn off the battery power switch and strobe power switch
before removing the power cable.
6. Store the PPL-200 at normal room temperature. Storing in a cold
area may affect performance.
Parts:
1. Optical Slave On/Off Switch
2. Optical Slave Mode Light
3. Test button
4. Optical Slave Receiver
5. Battery Power Indicator
6. Mode Selection Switch
7. Sync Cable Connection
8. Power On/Off Button
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