Adaptive thermal control – Profoto D1 500 AIR User Manual
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Adaptive thermal control
The D1 unit is equipped with an adaptive thermal control system. If there is risk for over
heating of the unit, caused by abnormal external influence,
the thermal control system will
automatically protect the unit from damage. A microprocessor supervises and controls
the unit, based on input from four thermal sensors. If the sensors report an increase
in temperature, the microprocessor automatically takes measures to protect the unit.
The first measure is to increase the fan speed. If the fan at full speed cannot bring the
temperature down, the modeling light will automatically be turned off during recharging.
Next step is to turn off the modeling light completely and at the same time slow down
the recharging. Eventually the recharging will stop completely. After a while, when the
temperature has decreased sufficiently, the unit will start recharging at a normal pace.
This automatic protection will only interfere under extreme conditions,
such as when the
air vents are blocked.
Depending on version, the D1 unit is designed to withstand up to 1000 full po
wer flashes
during one hour. However, it is not recommended to run harder than necessar
y due to the
lifetime of the flash tube.
If a defective flash head – for example with a broken or misfiring flash tube – is used,
after
releasing the flash a long beep signal will indica
te malfunction/underexposure.
Notice:
The air vents of the unit must never be blocked or covered in an
y way. Never store your flash equipment in a car on
a hot and sunny day. Never use a D1 unit that is placed inside a case or transport box. Avoid storing the unit close or
below the freezing point. A cold unit may not work properly or may even brake and will lose ca
pacity (flash output).
There is also a risk of failure because of condensation when a cold generator is moved to a warmer surrounding. Do
not expose any flash equipment to wet or humid environments or extreme electro-ma
gnetic fields.