Profoto Pro-8a Generator Pro-8a 2400 Air - Manual (Page 3)

Pro-8a 2400 Air – Pro-8a 1200 Air
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Pro-8a 2400 Air – Pro-8a 1200 Air
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Table of Contents
System description ...................................................................................................6
Profoto Air products (optional accessory) .....................................................6
Profoto Air Remote (optional accessory) .......................................................6
Profoto Air Sync (optional accessory) ...........................................................6
Profoto Air USB (optional accessory) ............................................................6
Lamp Heads .............................................................................................................7
ProHead ......................................................................................................7
ProTwin ......................................................................................................7
ProRing 2 ....................................................................................................7
Functionality .............................................................................................................8
Power Supply ..............................................................................................8
Energy Control .............................................................................................8
Modeling Light .............................................................................................8
Sync Signaling .............................................................................................8
Ready Signaling ...........................................................................................9
Speed Control ............................................................................................10
Ready Lamp/Test function .........................................................................10
Flash before ready .....................................................................................11
Fan Cooling & Protecting System .............................................................. 11
Additional information .............................................................................................12
f-stop Stability & Range .............................................................................12
Flash Duration ...........................................................................................12
Petrol-Electric Generators ..........................................................................13
Operating instructions .............................................................................................13
Lamp head connection ..............................................................................13
Power connection ......................................................................................13
Settings ....................................................................................................14
Sync via cable ...........................................................................................14
Sync via cable + flash meter .....................................................................14
Sync via Photocell / IR-slave ......................................................................14
Sync via radio (Profoto Air) .........................................................................14
Wireless remote control .............................................................................14
Turn off generator ......................................................................................15
Technical data Profoto Pro-8a 2400 Air ...................................................................16
Technical data Profoto Pro-8a 1200 Air ...................................................................18
Quick Guide
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Nomenclature ....................................................................................................21
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety
Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products
are intended for professional use! Generator, lamp heads and accessories are only intended for indoor
photographic use. Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme
electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable gases or dust! Do not expose the equipment to dripping
or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids on or near the equipment. Do not expose the
equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water
in the unit. Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment from other brands. Do not use flash heads
without supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Glass covers shall be changed if it has
become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or
deep scratches. Lamps shall be changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed. When placing a lamp
into the holder ensure not to touch the bulb with bare hands. Equipment must only be serviced, modified
or repaired by authorized and competent service personnel!
WARNING – Electrical Shock Hazard – High Voltage!
Mains powered generator shall always be connected to grounded mains power supply outlet! Only use
Profoto extension cables! Do not open or disassemble generator or lamp head! Equipment operates with
high voltage. Generator capacitors are electrically charged for a considerable time after being turned off. Do
not touch modeling lamp or flash tube when mounting umbrella metal shaft in its reflector hole. Disconnect
lamp head cable between generator and lamp head when changing modeling lamp or flash tube!
CAUTION – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Modeling lamps, flash tubes and certain metal parts emit
strong heat when used! Do not point modeling lamps or flash tubes too close to persons. All lamps may
on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles! Make sure that rated voltage for modeling lamp
corresponds with technical data of user guide regarding power supply!
NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk
Remove transport cap from lamp head before use! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters, diffusing
materials, etc. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over glass cover, modeling
lamp or flash tube!
FINAl DISPOSAl
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment.
Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Follow
local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and
electronic equipment on the European market, when product life has ended!
Safety instructions