Bowens EXPLORER 1500 BW7640 - Manual (Page 2)

Table Of Contents
Description
Introduction
Safety Notes
Basic Operations
Quick Start Instructions
Using the Battery
Fitting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Basic Controls
Main Menu
Basic Functions Menu
Second Menu
Pack Setup Menu
Bracket Mode Menu
Trigger Mode Menu
Load, Save & Restore Menu
Auxiliary Control Menu
Camera Synchronising
Connecting Flash Heads
Flash Power Control
Connecting Esprit Gemini Heads
Specifications
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Specifications
Maintenance free, non-spillable, sealed Lead Acid Battery
6
12V
12AH
Managed Charge Only - 3A Bulk Charge, 0.1A Float
Only use Bowens recommended charger
With supplied 2A Charger (BW-1227) - approx 5-6 hours
With Optional Car Charger (BW-1245) - approx 5-6 hours
(L) 172mm x (W) 108mm x (H) 120mm
4.6KG
(L) 270mm x (W) 180mm x (H) x 242mm
(H = 281mm inc. handle)
11.2KG (with battery)
6.6KG (without battery )
3 x 30A, User replaceable, Automobile Type (ATO Fast Acting)
Interchangable Battery Cassette
(BW-7642)
50 @ max rate before thermal cut out
AUTO - 0.53 seconds
SLOW - 0.67 seconds
with flash heads direct to pack
130 @ 1500Ws
1000 @ 190Ws
1 x BW-3700 Explorer 1500 pack
1 x BW-7642 Battery Cassette
1 x BW-1227 Universal Mains 2A Battery Charger
1 x BW-1821 4m Sync. Lead
1 x BWL-0355 Operating Instructions
1 x Registration Card
1 x Operating Manual
Additional items may be supplied for use in specific countries
Battery Type
Number of Cells
Nominal Battery Cassette
Nominal Battery Capacity
Maximum Charge Currents
Charger
Typical Battery Charge Times
Battery Size
Battery Weight
Unit Size
Unit Weight
Fuses
Power Source
Typical Flash Rate
Recycle Time
(on min power)
Typical Flash Capacity
Items Supplied
Single Gemini
800 @ 250Ws
540 @ 375Ws
400 @ 500Ws
260 @ 750Ws
Dual Gemini
400 @ 250Ws
260 @ 375Ws
200 @ 500Ws
130 @ 750Ws
Maximum Modelling Lamp
(120V)
1 x 250W (one head)
2 x 100W (two heads) 2 19