Bowens EXPLORER 1500 - Manual (Page 3)

The portable
power-pack
with unrivalled
power to size
ratio...
No Power? ... No Problem!
The Bowens Explorer 1500 represents the
state-of-the-art in portable battery generator
technology. Weighing just under 12kg, this
petite power-pack boasts an enviable power-to-
size ratio and recycling capacity while providing
photographers with the flexibility of two
independent digitally controlled channels, both
with
1 ⁄
10
stop increment & accuracy. In addition,
two Bowens Gemini sockets allow the
photographer anything up to four light sources
and a massive 3000Ws from this feature rich
pack: Total freedom & flexibility, whenever and
wherever quality light is required.
Power is nothing without control!
With a large, sunlight-readable graphic display,
photographers can easily view and control
power from 31Ws to 1500Ws in
1 ⁄
10
stop
increments with the simplicity of a rotary dial.
Channels can be independent, combined as
symmetric or even locked in ratio for ultimate
flexibility. At all power levels, ultra-fast flash
duration, superb colour stability and rapid
recycling is assured - perfect for digital capture.
In addition, the pack boasts a powerful 250W
120V timer programmable modelling capability,
eliminating the need to acquire portable specific
flash heads.
Bowens compatibility.
The Explorer 1500 features two Bowens
standard Quad sockets, making it compatible
with the vast range of heads and accessories
produced for the Quad & Duo generators. Two
Bowens Gemini sockets allow the potential
power to be boosted up to 3000Ws. The
Explorer also includes a 24 channel built-in
radio slave, compatible with the Bowens Pulsar.
The EXPLORER Control Panel
The Explorer battery generator is simple and
quick to use. The pack functions are quickly
adjusted with a single rotary dial in combination
with two channel select buttons. A large backlit,
sunlight-readable display clearly shows power
settings, power modes and flash duration along
with battery condition and primary function
status. Pressing the menu button, you can
quickly toggle between modelling, sounder,
photocell, radio slave and power control. A
further press reveals a simple to navigate menu
offering an extensive choice of programmable
functions such as bracketing, modelling timer,
charge control and an ability to save and recall
the pack setup.
At the rear are two independent Quad sockets
which provide the two asymmetric power
channels to the flash heads. Under the unit is
the quick release battery cassette.
EXPLORER Features
Just like the QUADX and QUAD2400
generators, the EXPLORER 1500 boasts many
advanced features designed to make creative
photography simple.
Auto Bracketing.
Bracketing allows three consecutive shots to be
taken at power levels above, at and below the
selected power. Bracketing flash exposures with
the EXPLORER is effortless. The bracketing
interval can be set from
1 ⁄
10
to 9 ⁄
10
stop.
Special Effect Modes.
Three trigger modes are available which allow
you to create delays, multiple flashes and to
sequence flashes. These can be used
independently or in combination.
Camera Synchronising.
The Explorer features two interconnected sync.
sockets located on top of the pack, which allow
time-saving simultaneous connection to a
camera and a light meter. The pack also
features a built-in radio antenna so that you can
make trailing sync leads a thing of the past by
firing the unit via a camera-mounted Pulsar radio
slave. Synchronisation with other lights is
achieved by using the built-in photocell.
Total modelling control.
The modelling can be set to run continuously or
to run for a timed period between 1 to 60
seconds in order to preserve the battery life.
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Switchable
Photocell receptor
On/Off button
Flash test button
Menu button
Battery Condition
Indicator Channel
Select buttons
Menu navigation
rotary dial
Sync sockets
Pulsar radio slave
antenna
Esprit Gemini
power supply sockets
Charger socket
Flash head
channel A & B
sockets
Carry handle
EXPLORER
precise portable power
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