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Operating Manual

Style FX 100/400

Elinca S.A Style FX 01.01.2007 DE (73276) Printed in Switzerland

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PS: Technical data subject to change.

The listed values are guide values which may vary due to tolerances in components used.

Introduction 2

Declaration of conformity, disposal and recycling, CE marking 3

Safety notice and precaution 4

Operating instructions 5

Control Panel 6

Switch and Fuse 7

Modelling Light 8

Digital power display, Photo-cell 9

Synchronisation, Wireless Remote control and ash triggering 10

Acoustic signal 10

DVD, «The beginner’s guide to light» 11

Troubleshooting 7, 11

Technical Data 12

Elinchrom Accessories 13

Guarantee 14

Table of contents

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The quality of light and exceptional performance is the result of long research, application of

demanding principles, the long experience of ELINCHROM in lighting products for the studio

and the utilization of the latest technology in this area.

Totally integrated to the range of the ELINCHROM ashes, the Style 100FX - 400FX units

maintain the traditional look and function that is ELINCHROM.

The control provides continuously variable adjustment of the modelling lamp and the ash

power with precision over 5 f-stop, from full power 1/1 to 1/16 th.

Style 100FX - 400FX

The Elinchrom Style FX is manufactured by Elinca S.A. CH -1020 Renens/Switzerland

Dear Photographer,

Thank you for buying your Style FX compact ash unit.

All Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully selected

components are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted to many controls

both during and after manufacture. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service.

All Style FX ash units are manufactured for the studio and location use of professional

photographers. Only by observance of the information given, can you secure your warranty, prevent

possible damage and increase the life of this equipment.

Note:

This equipement has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipement Regulations.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipement generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipement

does not cause harmful interferences to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipement off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interferences by one or more of the following

measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipement and receiver.

- Connect the equipement into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ELINCA S.A. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorised modications of

this equipement or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipement other than those specied

by ELINCA S.A. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorised modication, substitution or

attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

FCC Class B Compliance Statement

Introduction

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CE marking

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of ECC directives

89/336/ECC «Electromagnetic compatibility» and 73/23/ECC «Low voltage directive».

Notational Conventions

The meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol.

Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the device, or may

damage other equipement

Supplementary information, remarks, and tips follow this symbol.

Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the

order shown.

«Quotation marks» indicate names of chapters or terms

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Disposal and recycling

This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials

which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not enviromentally

damaging. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that is

returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed

will be disposed of in a environmentally acceptable manner.

If you have any question on disposal, please contact your local ofce or your local ELINCHROM

agent (check our website for a list of all ELINCHROM agents world wide).

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Product name: Professional Studio Flash unit

Trade name: ELINCHROM

Model number(s): Style FX 100/400

Name of responsible party: Elinca S.A

Av. De Longemalle 11

1020 Renens / Switzerland

Phone : +41 21 637 2677

Fax: +41 21 637 2681

We, ELINCA S.A., hereby declare that the equipement bearing the trade name and model number

specied above was tested conforming to the applicable FCC rules, and that all the necessary steps

have been taken and are in force to assure that the production units of the same equipement will

continue to comply with the Comissions requirements.

Declaration of conformity

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• Transport the ash unit with care and only in its original packaging or another corresponding

packaging t to protect it against knocks and jolts.

• Transport only in complete discharged conditions. Wait a minimum 30 minutes after removing

from mains supply before packaging and transportation.

• Never drop the ash unit (danger of glass breakage)

Power cable

To guarantee safe operation, use the cable supplied.

• The cable has to be HAR-certied or VDE-certied. the mark HAR or VDE will appear on the outer

sheat.

• The cable set must be selected according to the rated current for your ash unit.

• Do not use a spider box to connect one or more ash units.

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• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage.

• For your safety, never open or disassemble your ashes.

• Only an authorised service engineer should open or attempt to repair the units.

• Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, neve

switch on a proper working ash unit.

According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that these

electronic ash units are not designed for use outdoors, in damp or dusty conditions and should

not be used after being exposed to sudden temperature changes causing condensation. They must

always be connected to an earthed (grounded) mains supply.

On no account should any object be inserted into the ventilation holes.

The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable time even though disconnected from the

power supply.

• Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.).

• Do not use in explosive environnements.

• Flash tubes and modelling lamps in use are very hot!

• Never touch a ash tube or lamp before the unit cooled down and is disconnected from

the mains (min 30mn).

• Do not re ashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed to a person and avoid looking

directly into the ashlight!

• Keep (min 1m) distance to ammable materials.

• Keep generally distance to operating units.

Safety notice

Transport

Flash Tubes and Modelling lamps

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The Style FX are adapted for operation on 190-260V/50-60Hz.

Before connecting for the rst time, check to make sure that your modelling lamp coincides

with the voltage line.

They must always be connected to an earthed ( grounded) mains supply.

All Style FX units have a bayonet mount and locking ring reector tting, for xing all Elinchrom and

Prolinca accessories.

Mount the unit securely to a suitable stand or support.

Remove the black protective cover (note: rst turn the locking ring A as shown, then rotate the

black cap cover B in the same direction). Fitting a reector or accessory is the reverse of this action.

DO NOT operate the unit without rst removing the black protective cover.

1.Check that the modelling lamp voltage is correct.

2.Check that the mains switch (3) is in the OFF ("O" position).

3.Insert mains cable to the MAINS INLET (1) and connect to a FULLY EARTHED OUTLET

4.Connect the synchro cord to the socket (6).

5.Using the mains SWITCH (3) and switch the unit ON ("I" position).

6.Select the power with the touch pad (11 - 12)

Operating instructions

A/ locking ring

handle

C/ tilthead with locking

umbrella holder

B/ protective

cover

(26124)

Before you start !

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6

11

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Overview of controls

1.Mains inlet socket

2.Mains fuse (slow blow)

3.Mains Illuminated on/off switch

4.Modelling fuse (fast blow)

5.Open-ash

6.Synchro-sockets, Amphenol + jack 3.5 mm

7.Digital power display and

charge/discharge indicator

8. Acoustic recharging signal (Beep)

9. Slave cell switch on/off

10. Photocell receptor

11. Power adjustment in 1/10 f-stops, with

ADF

12. + Power adjustment in 1/10 f-stops

13. Modelling lamp switch

(on/off free or prop)

14.+ Modelling power control

15. - Modelling power control

16. Tilt head clamp

17. Knurled clamp screw

18. Handle

19. Stand 5/8-inch socket

20. Umbrella tube (only for EL

umbrellas, diameter 7 mm)

21.Supplementary locking for others

umbrellas

Control Panel

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5

8

6

10

7

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1

2

17

4

3

16

18

1921 20

12

11

14 15

Mains Supply

With the MAINS SWITCH (3) switched off ("O" position), rmly push in the plug

of the original ELINCHROM mains cord into the mains socket (1).

Mains Switch

The switch should light up when the compact is switched on ("I" position).

(Switch off before removing the mains cord).

Troubleshooting

If the on/off switch (3) is ON ("I" position) but not illuminated,

switch off the unit and check the mains fuse (2).

If failed replace with the correct fuse and switch ON the unit.

This unit is protected by a thermal circuit breaker to avoid overheating.

Should this occur, the unit turns off automatically and cannot be red.

After a break for cooling, the ash will be ready again for operation.

See page 11: Troubleshooting

This equipment is not user serviceable and contains high voltages which are dangerous.

In the event of failure, please return the unit to an authorized Elinchrom service station.

Mains Fuse

Standard type 5 x 20 mm, (use only tempered fuse)

8 AT (code 19022) for Style 100FX and Style 400FX

Note: Before exchanging a blown fuse, switch off the unit and remove mains cable. Depress and

turn the fuse holder anti-clockwise 1/8th, turn and remove it. If the new fuse blows immediately

upon reconnection, return the unit to an ELINCHROM service centre for a check-up.

(Please don't forget to check the correct rating of the fuse !).

Fuse for modelling light

Fast type 5 x 20mm, 4 AF

Switch off the unit and replace the blown fuse with a new one of the correct rating.

The fastblow fuse will protect the triac of the modelling lamp circuit, the lamp and therefore

the ash tube.

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2

3

1

Mains fuse

Modelling fuse

Mains switch

(Only tempered)

Mains socket

4

8

230352310123033

Modelling lamps and fuse (230V Version)

Unit Modelling lamp Code Socket Fuse Code

Style 100FX 100W krypton 23002 E27 2.5AF 19033

Style 400FX 100W krypton 23002 E27 2.5AF 19033

Option: 150W halostar 23035 E27 2.5AF 19033

Option: 200W halogen 23034 GX 6,35 2.5AF 19033

The touch pad (14) controls the modelling lamp on/off and the proportional light.

Select the power with the touch pad (15). The modelling light output (100%) is achieved when

the power value is set to maximum.

Proportional modelling lamp, is set when the position "PROP" is selected (led is illuminated), the

light output is proportional to the selected ash power.

For all types of Style FX compact ash units, use maximum 200 - 250W modelling lamps

Note: lamp socket adapter E27 to GX 6.35, code 23101

This adaptator allows the use of the halogen lamp 200W, GX 6.35 (code 23034) in the Style 100 FX and

400 FX units.

If the modelling lamp does not illuminate, this may be due to the following:

1. The lament is broken after long use *(replace lamp and fuse)

2. The lament is broken after shock *(replace lamp and fuse)

3. An internal component failure, *(return the unit to customer service)

* Action required:

Modelling Light

230V Modelling lamp options:

On/Off

proportional

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Increase

15 15

Decrease

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The actual ash power is shown in a f-stop compatible format.

The power range is 5 f-stops. The digital display, provides continuous power indication of the ash

and modelling lamp. The controls cover a continuous output range from full power 1/1 to 1/16th in

1/10th, f-stop intervals.

During charging or discharging, the display "ashes".

Note:

The "Style 100 FX and 400 FX" units have an integrated discharge system, protected by a thermic switch.

To avoid overheating, lower power settings of more than 2f-stop, can be discharged manually by releasing the

ash with the «Test» touch button.

The photocell is actived when the green LED (on the touch pad 9) is illuminated.

When switched ON, the unit can be remotely triggered by another ash unit !

The Style FX photocell is specially designed to work under ambiant light conditions in your studio.

Direct light or other strong light sources may reduce the sensitivity of the cell.

In difcult situations e.g. blinding, sunlight or obstacles, the additional cell with 5 m cord

(extensions available) solves most problems.

Digital power display

Photocell

10 Photocell

receptor

5 Test and ready

9 Cell

Modellling

light controls

Power display

10

EL-Skyport triggers ashes without sync cords over a distance of

approximately 100 m. Further detailed information please nd under

www.elinchrom.com / Products / RX Multi Remote

Open ash "Test"

Having pressed the touch pad to release a ash, the green «READY» light will

appear again once the unit is recharged. If the green light does not appear the

charge system could be defective.

Please contact and send to an authorized Elinchrom service.

Audible recharge signal

Select the function with the touch pad (8), the green indicator appears.

Once recycled an acoustic signal indicates that the compact unit is ready.

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Test and Ready

8

Beep

EL-Skyport Universal Set

(19360)

Cordless ash control

The standard socket 3.5 mm mini-jack (6).

N.B. Do not link ELINCHROM units by cable to other manufacturers sync outlets.

ELINCHROM uses the low voltage (5V) for security reasons.

Sychronisation socket

Transmitter

Universal receiver

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Training with Elinchrom lighting

The Beginner’s Guide To Light /

72404

Only in English available.

Your DVD Guide to better pictures, show

how easy studio photography can be.

Learn about ash units and why studio

ash is just the better light source for

portrait and universal photography.

Setting up and controlling ash lights and

how to use umbrellas, softboxes, snoots

and grids. Have a look and enjoy the

passion of photography. Presented by

Chris Burfoot.

Troubleshooting

1. The mains switch (3) is ON ("I" position), but does not light up:

• Switch OFF the unit and change the mains fuse (2)

• Use only time-lag fuse (16 AT), corresponding to the Style FX model

2. The switch (3) is lit, the open ash ready is lighting up but does not function.

• The ashtube in the ashhead may be faulty

• You cannot change the ashtube by yourself! => please return the unit to an authorised

Elinchrom service.

3. The ON/OFF switch (3) is lit but the open ash signal (6) is not lit

• Temporary break for overheating, caused by fast ash sequences or ventilation

slots obturated

• Fan cooling defective => the unit turns off automatically and cannot be red any

more. After a break for cooling, the ash is ready again for operation.

• If after several minutes of break for cooling the ready signal (6) is not lit, the cause

could be a component failure. However, high voltage may remain on the capacitor

circuits. => DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT. In this case please send the unit

to an authorised Elincrom station.

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Flash power J(Ws) 100 400

Power supply V 200/260 200/260

F-stop, 1m, 100 ISO, with reector 48° 32,5 64,5

Control range J(Ws) 6.25-100 25-400

Recycling time (230 V) s 0,2-0,5 0,3-1,2

Flash duration (t 0,5) 1/1 s 1/1800 1/900

(t 0,5) 1/16 s 1/1150 1/550

Modelling output W 100 100

Voltage across sync cable V 5 5

Connected load A/VA

Radio interference suppressiv CE-IEC 491

(W) 6.3/1638 6.3/1638

Dimension length x diam. cm 21x14 21x14

Weight kg 1,55 1,9

• Mains switch

• Controls for: modelling on/off, cell on/off, acoustic signal on/off.

• Flash and modelling power control.

• «X» synchro jack socket 3,5 mm.

• Socket for Plug-In remote control.

• Mains inlet socket and two fuses (Mains and modelling).

• Locking bayonet ring for accessory and reector tting

• Tilthead whit 5/8" - inch stand socket

• Thermal safety

• Halogen modelling lamp 100W, with E27 tting, or optional alternative

*200W/GX6.35 with adaptator code 23101.

• Silent fan cooling

• Auto dumping function. Automatic discharge of ash power

• Central umbrella tube plus external tting

• Acoustic recharging signal

• Mains cable

• Synchro cord of 5m (jack 3.5mm plug)

• Protective cover

• Total compatibility with all Elinchrom accessories

• Very fast recycling time

• Very short ash duration

Tolerances and specications conforming to IEC and CE standards. Technical data subject to change

without notice.

Features

Technical data 100FX 400FX

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Single units do not include Reflectors - Product range and specifications subject to change. No guarantee for misprints.

EL-Skyport RX Trigger Set 19362

Digital RX 2400

230V: 10258

110V: 10257

Digital RX 1200

230 V: 10256

110 V: 10255

EL-Skyport RX Trigger Set 19362

Digital 1500 AS

230 V 10248

110 V 10247

Digital 3000 AS

230 V 10254

110 V 10253

EL-Skyport Universal trigger Set 19360

EL-Skyport Universal trigger Set 19360

Classic 3000

230 V 10226

110 V 10225

Style RX 300

230 V: 20625

110 V: 20725

Style RX 600

230 V: 20626

110 V: 20726

Style RX 1200

230 V: 20627

110 V: 20727

Entry level Compacts Pro Compacts

Pro Flash Head

Entry Level Flash Heads H.D. Pro Flash Heads Power Flash Heads Effect Lights

RX Pro Compacts Battery Power Packs Power Packs

Ranger Snappy

19288

Ranger RX Speed

10265

Ranger RX

10263

Ranger RX Speed AS

10267

Ringflash 1500

20493

Ranger A Head

20101

Ranger S Head

20100

EL-Skyport Transceiver

Adapter 19374

Adapter cable

11095

Mini S

230V : 20106

110V : 20105

Mini A Speed

230V : 20104

110V : 20103

Digital SEE

230V : 20172

110V : 20173

Digital SE

230V : 20174

110V : 20175

Digital S

230V : 20150

110V : 20149

A 3000 N Speed

230V : 20168

110V : 20167

Twin X4

230V : 20180

110V : 20181

X 6000 N

230V : 20182

110V : 20183

Digital RE

230V : 20170

110V : 20169

Ringash 3000

230V & 110V : 20494

Fresnel Spot SPP 6000

Rotalux Square

70 x 70 cm 26178

Rotalux Square

100 x 100 cm 26179

Rotalux Recta

70 x 90 cm 26175

Rotalux Recta

90 x 110 cm 26176

Rotalux Strip

35 x 90 cm 26180

Rotalux Strip

50 x 130 cm 26181

Rotalux Octa

100 cm 26183

Rotalux Octa

135 cm 26184

Rotalux Deep Octa

100 cm 26185

Budget Umbrella Silver

83 cm 26350

Pro Umbrella White

85 cm 26372

Pro Umbrella Translucent

85 cm 26371

Pro Umbrella Translucent

105 cm 26374

Pro Umbrella Gold

105 cm 26377

Pro Umbrella Silver/Gold

105 cm 26378

Pro Umbrella Silver

105 cm 26361

Pro Umbrella Bronze

105 cm 26379

Pro Umbrella Blue

105 cm 26380

Pro Umbrella White

105 cm 26375

Budget Umbrella Translucent

83 cm 26351

Compact Reflector

21 cm 65° 26140

Grid Reflector

18 cm 60° 26144

Standard Reflector

21cm 50° 26141

Colour Gels 21 cm

26243

Grid 18 cm

30° 26100

20° 26101

12° 26102

Colour Gels 21 cm

26243

Barndoor set 21

cm 26037

Grid 21 cm

30° 26052

20° 26053

12° 26054

8° 26055 Barndoor set 26

cm 26040

Polarizing Filter 26

cm 26248

Polarizing Filter 21

cm 26244

High Perfomance

Reflector 26 cm 48° 26137

Varistar Reflector

24 cm 90° 26164

Reflector 16 cm 90°

26143

Background Reflector

26165

Maxi Spot Reflector

40 cm 29° 26149

Maxi Lite Reflector

40 cm 43° 26147

Snoot Grid set 3

26427

Softlite White*

70 cm 82° 26169

Softlite Silver*

70 cm 64° 26167

Softlite Silver*

44 cm 55° 26166

Diffuser Tissu

For 70 cm Softlite: 26235

For 44 cm Softlite: 26232

Softlite White*

44 cm 80° 26168

Each Softlite reectors incudes a deector set

Snoot with Snoot

grid 15° 26061

Mini Spot Lite with filter holder,

lens & Gobos set 26420

Zoom Spot 18°-36° 26481 Fibre Optic Kit

Kit with two glass cables 26430

Kit with one glass cables 26431

Zoom Spot Accessory Set 26484

EL Octa 190 cm

26158

EL Quadra 145 x 145

cm 26156

EL Recta 72 x 175

cm 26154

EL Strip 33 x 175 cm

26160

Deflectors

Set Gold-Silver 11.2 cm 26303

Set Gold-Silver 16.5 cm 26304

Translucent 14 cm 26305

Bayonet Reflector Support Set

22061

BX 250 Ri 20460.1

BX 500 Ri 20461.1

Multivoltage

D-Lite 2 20481

D-Lite 4 20482

Multivoltage

Polystand 31045

EL Multi-Table Complete 19228

Additional tray 19226

Elinchrom Case

For 3 compacts 33209

For Digital RX & Ranger RX 33215

Stand Set A 30161

3 stands, 85-235 cm

& Carrying bag

Stand Set A 30160

2 stands, 85-235 cm

& Carrying bag

Stand / Umbrella Set To Go 20564

2 stands, 85-235 cm

2 Umbrellas (silver + translucent)

& Carrying bag

Elinchrom Softbag

For 2 compacts,

excepted Style RX 1200 33197

Varistar Set 105 26385

Varistar Set 85 26386

EL-Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361 EL-Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361

This ELINCHROM product will be repaired free of charge by the vending agent if during a period

of 24 months from date of purchase its working order is impaired through a manufacturing or

material defect. The faulty product should be immediately sent to the authorized dealer or ELINCA

agent. This guarantee is not valid for equipment which has been misused, dismantled, modied

or repaired by persons not belonging to the ELINCA distribution network. It does not cover ash

tubes, lamps and the normal ageing of capacitors. No responsibilities can be accepted for damage

resulting from unsatisfactoıy operation of the equipment, such as wasted lm or other expenses.

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