Tiffen Lowel Rifa eXchange - Manual

General Warnings
Lamp Warnings
Lowel Rifa eXchange Models
Beam Angles — points at which intensity drops to 50% of maximum
Lamp/Beam Data
Code: LC-44EX
Front size: 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm)
Collapsed length: 21" (53 cm)
Max. wattage: 300
Max. amperage: 2.5 at 120v
Weight: 2.1 lbs (1 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patents: 459645, 7081001,
7153153
Supplied Lamphead: TH-X300
Rifa ® eX 44 Rifa ® eX 55 Rifa ® eX 66 Rifa ® eX 88
Code: LC-55EX
Front size: 21 x 21" (53 x 53 cm)
Collapsed length: 24" (61 cm)
Max. wattage: 500
Max. amperage: 4.2 at 120v
Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patents: 459645, 7081001,
7153153
Supplied Lamphead: TH-X1000
Code: LC-66EX
Front size: 25 x 25"
(63.5 x 63.5 cm)
Collapsed length: 30" (76 cm)
Max. wattage: 750
Max. amperage: 6.25 at 120v
Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
w/ 4' captive cable
U.S. Patents: 459645, 7081001,
7153153
Supplied Lamphead: TH-X1000
Code: LC-88EX
Front size: 32 x 32" (81 x 81 cm)
Collapsed length: 34" (86 cm)
Max. wattage: 1000
Max. amperage: 8.3 at 120v
Weight: 4.5 lbs (2 kg)
w/ 4' capt. cable
U.S. Patents: 459645, 7081001,
7153153
Supplied Lamphead: TH-X1000
Lamp Code Volts Watts °K Avg Life FC(lux) 5' FC(lux) 10'
LC-44EX – Maximum 300w
JCV14.5-50WC 12/14 50 3200 100 hr 7 (80) 2 (22)
GCC 12 100 3200 100 hr 8 (81) 2 (22)
GCB 30 200 3200 100 hr 20 (220) 5 (58)
FSH 120 125 3200 100 hr 15 (166) 4 (46)
FVM 120 105 3200 250 hr 14 (148) 4 (40)
FVL** 120 200 3200 200 hr 33 (356) 9 (100)
GCA 120 250 3200 100 hr 39 (418) 10 (111)
CP/96* 120 300 3400 75 hr 49 (532) 14 (147)
GLF/P44 230 235 3200 100 hr 35 (381) 9 (102)
CP/97* 230 300 3200 75 hr 54 (582) 15 (159)
Lamp Code Volts Watts °K Avg Life FC(lux) 5' FC(lux)10'
LC-55EX – Maximum 500w
EHC 120 500 3200 300 hr 72 (778) 19 (209)
EHD 120 500 3000 2000 hr 69 (745) 18 (198)
JCV 220V-500WBM 220 500 3000 2000 hr 78 (846) 21 (228)
JCV 240V-500WBM 240 500 3000 2000 hr 66 (710) 17 (188)
LC-66EX – Maximum 750w (May also use lamps for LC-55EX)
EHF
120 750 3200 300 hr 109 (1180) 30 (326)
EHG 120 750 3000 2000 hr 89 (962) 24 (262)
FKR/240 240 650 3200 300 hr 92 (990) 25 (270)
LC-88EX – Maximum 1000w (May also use lamps for LC-66EX)
FEL
120 1000 3200 300 hr 195 (2110) 56 (608)
FEP 240 1000 3200 150 hr 160 (1730) 45 (491)
FEP/240 240 1000 3200 150 hr 148 (1598) 40 (432)
LC-44EX
with 120v, 200w, 3200°K, FVL lamp
LC-55EX
with 120v, 500w, 3200°K, EHC lamp
* Different lamp base, Rifa-44EX supplied standard
lamphead socket accepts this base.
n Always unplug unit and allow
it to cool before lamping,
changing lampheads, storing.
n
Avoid touching glass with bare
fingers. Insert lamps carefully to
avoid breaking. Lamps must be
pressed firmly and fully into socket.
Not doing so will cause socket dam-
age and shortened lamp life.
n
Never exceed maximum
rated wattage of unit.
n
Rifa-44EX socket is designed
to accept lamps with 2 different pin
configurations. Use extra caution
when installing & removing
lamps, contacts may be stiff at
first.
LC-66EX
with 120v, 750w, 3200°K, EHF lamp
LC-88EX
with 120v, 1000w, 3200°K, FEL lamp
NOTE: Above lamps are for Standard lampheads as supplied with models of Rifa eX System and pre-2007 models of Rifa-lite.
See instructions for Accessory Lampheads or www.lowel.com for information on use and different lamp options.
It is not necessary to remove supplied Standard Lamphead when storing or transporting Rifa eX.
Remove only to exchange for accessory lampheads.
The Lowel Rifa eX is a profes-
sional lighting instrument.
Read these instructions and
lamp manufacturer’s warnings
carefully before operating.
n Do not pull power cable
to open fixture.
n
Always operate with diffuser
safety panel in place.
n
Not for household use,
use only for photographic lighting
(film; video; imaging) purposes.
n
When setting Rifa eX up
always orient it with Warning Label
on top.
n
Do not leave Rifa eX
unattended.
n
Always unplug unit and
allow it to cool before lamping,
changing lampheads, storing.
n
Do not use more than one
diffuser, nor any diffuser other than
the Lowel Rifa diffuser supplied.
n
Make certain that lamp
voltage matches power source
voltage. The units use lamps of
different voltages (example: never
connect a 120 volt lamp to a 230 volt
source, or a Rifa-44-EX with 12 or 30
volt lamp to any higher voltage).
n
Do not exceed maximum
rated wattage for unit.
n
Make certain to attach
appropriate approved power cable
for voltage being used.
n
Do not interfere with unit’s
ventilation.
n
Never touch hot parts.
n Units such as this emit
considerable light and heat, if not
properly used could be dangerous.
n
Avoid placing unit too close
to faces, delicate objects or
flammable materials.
n
Do not use near
standing water or in damp locations.
n
When mounting light over-
head use Safety Cables.
n
Unplug before cleaning
material. Handle reflector with care.
Clean with a damp cloth only,
as soap or chemical cleaners may
damage material. Do not operate
while fixture is damp.
n
Do not fold Diffuser when
storing. Roll it up onto supplied
cardboard tube to prevent cracking.
Lowel Rifa ® eXchange ® Instructions