Photogenic Professional Lighting PhotoMaster II - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400R & PM400R
Flashing Rate:
The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel.
A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time.
Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and
internal parts. The maximum recommended rate of flashing would depend upon the
power level being used and the amount of operation time. Use the following chart to
serve as a guide for the maximum rate to use in your situation.
Power Level Operating Sec. Between Number of
Time Flashes. Flashes
Full Continuous 8.3 Continuous
6.8 Minutes 4 100
2 Minutes 4 60
1/2 Continuous 3.3 Continuous
6.8 Minutes 2 200
2 Minutes 1 116
1/4 Continuous 2 Continuous
Exposure Information:
The following charts give the BCPS output for various umbrellas and reflectors.
Coverage angle is given in degrees.
Umbrella 32 inch 45 inch 60 inch
Coverage 120 degree 120 degree 120 degree
Full Power 4400 4466 4466
½ 2200 2233 2233
¼ 1100 1117 1117
1/8 550 558 558
1/16 275 279 279
1/32 137 140 140
Reflector
Diameter None 7 ½” 14” 16” 20” 24”
Coverage 360
° 35° 40° 60° 65° 145°
Full Power 1866 20000 14000 18666 13066 3360
½ 933 10000 7000 9333 6533 1680
¼ 467 5000 3500 4667 3267 840
1/8 233 2500 1750 2333 1633 420
1/16 117 1250 875 1167 817 210
1/32 58 625 438 583 408 105
GN@ASA100/10’ 88 292 244 280 236 120