walimex 23358 Studio Flash Instruction Manual

walimex 23358 Studio Flash

Specifications

• Power: 400Ws / 600Ws
• Guide Number (2m, ISO 100): 70 / 86
• Recharge time at full power: 0.3s / 0.6s
• Flash Power Adjustment Range: 1/128 – 1/1
• Modeling Light : 25W LED (6 adjustable levels)
• Color Temperature (in constant color temperature mode)
• Flash Duration (not in constant color temperature mode)
• Flash Modes: M/Multi, Stroboscopic Flashing
• Number of Flashes: 20, Frequency 20Hz
• Groups: A, B, C, D, E Synchronization Cable / Slave Sensor / Test Button
• Fine Fuse: 12.5A
• Beep: Yes

Instruction

Thank you very much for your trust. We wish you much pleasure and success with your studio flash. The Walimex Pro Campaigner series is specially developed for semi-professional and professional users. The Campaigner series is perfectly suitable for studio, portrait, and product photography.

The main features of your device as follows:

• fast recycling time and flash sequences
• integrated 2.4 GHz radio receiver
• user-friendly operation panel with foil knobs
• output control range from 1/1 to 1/128
  • Please read these instructions for use thoroughly before you use this new equipment for the first time. It contains everything you need to know to avoid damage to persons or property.
  • Strictly follow all notes on safety in these instructions for use.
  • Keep these instructions for use in a safe place. If you sell your equipment or pass it on to someone else, you should also pass on these instructions for use.

Understanding these instructions for use correctly

Markings on the device
This symbol indicates, that your device meets the safety requirements of all applicable EU directives.

Waste disposal and protection of the environment
Electric and electronic appliances as well as batteries must not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
The user is legally obliged to return electric and electronic appliances as well as batteries to specially set up public collecting points or the sales outlet once they have reached the end of their service life. Details are regulated by national law. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use or the packaging refers to these provisions. Recycling, material-sensitive recycling or any other form of recycling of waste equipment/ batteries is an important contribution to the protection of our environment.

Identifications in these instructions for use

Identification
Draws your attention to the dealing with and the effect of safety information.

WARNING
Draws your attention to a dangerous situation, which can result in severe or even fatal injury, if not avoided.

CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE: Draws your attention to possible material damage and other important information in connection with your equipment.

Important safety information

WARNING: Risk of retina damage
The flash light could damage your retina up to the loss of vision if your flash is triggered in a close distance to persons or animals.

• Don´t trigger a flash in close distance to the eyes of persons or animals.
• Please make sure, that the distance between persons and animals is at least 2m. Please avoid looking into the flash directly.

WARNING

• The danger of crashing, entrapment, burning, and fire through the falling of the device

This device weighs up to 3.2 kg, depending on the model. The modeling lamp, flash tube, and reflector could heat up up to 240°C.

• Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant and stored securely.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals. They could overturn the device.
  Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. The device could be overturned.

WARNING: Danger of electric shock, and burn hazard Please note, that the device is still con-nected to the supply voltage even if it is switched off. Just after disconnecting the device from the power supply through pulling out the power cable, the device is de-energized.

• Switch off your device when it is not in use.
• Switch off your device before mounting and maintenance and disconnect from the power supply.
• Discharge the device before starting any maintenance arrangements.
• Protect your device against unintended switching on.
• Unplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long time.

WARNING: Danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuit
A short circuit could be caused by defective cables and through humidity or moisture. A short circuit can warm up the conductors so that their isolation will melt or even melt thoroughly. This could lead to fire.

• Please just use the original cables, which are included in the delivery. They are aligned for your device and guarantee the necessary safety for you and your device.
• Don´t operate the device with wet hands or feet.
• Operate the device only in dry rooms.
• Don´t operate the device outdoors.
• Please only follow this instruction manual for cleaning your device.
• Make sure, that cables and conductors won´t be damaged. Damages could be caused by heat impact, chemical influence or mechanical impacts as rubbing, bending, tearing, rolling over or nibbling animals.
• Prevent your device from falling off. In case of falling off, please let an electrician check the device before switching on again.
• If your device should be damaged or defective or if you notice a burning smell: Disconnect the power supply by pulling out the power cord. Never operate your device with a damaged housing, damaged reflector, defective modeling lamp, defective flash tube or damaged power cord. Don´t open the device. Never repair the device on your own. The device should only be repaired by electricians.
  • Please follow this instruction manual for maintaining your device.
  • Please just use spare parts, which are conform to the required specifications. See Technical Specifications.

WARNING: Fire danger through overheating
The device can overheat, if you operate it with a mounted protection cap or with covered ventilation slots. The device itself or easily inflammable materials in close distance could catch fire.

• Don´t operate the device with a mounted protection cap.
• Don´t cover the ventilation slots of the device during operation.
• Remove easily inflammable materials.
• Please just use spare parts, which are conform to the required specifications. See Technical Specifications.

WARNING: Fire danger through hot parts
The modeling lamp and flash tube could heat up up to 240°C, the reflector up to 75°C and the flash housing up to 45°C. Easily inflammable materials could catch fire, if they get in contact with hot parts.

• Don´t cover the ventilation slots of the device during operation.
• Remove easily inflammable materials.

WARNING: Danger of burning on hot parts
The modeling lamp and flash tube could heat up up to 240°C, the reflector up to 75°C and the flash housing up to 45°C.

• Don´t touch the parts during operation and cooling down.
• Please cool down your device approx. 30 minutes before starting any mounting or maintenance arrangements.

WARNING: Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting flash tube.
Even small residues of skin oil on the flash tube could lead, due to the high heat impact, to the splitting of the flash tube. Broken glass could hurt eyes and skin.

• Please handle the flash tube with care to avoid bursting.
• Don´t touch the flash tube with bare hands. Wear clean cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
• Avoid touching the flash tube accidentally when mounting or changing accessories.

WARNING: Only connect the device to an earthed socket.

• Danger of suffocation caused by small parts
• Keep the device out of the reach of children and pets.

Unpack and check the device

1. Carefully unpack the scope of delivery.
   NOTE: Keep the packaging for storing and carry-ing the device.

2. Check whether the scope of delivery is complete:

   • Flash unit
   • Reflector
   • 4m Power cable
   • 4m Sync Cable
   • Safety Notes

3. Check whether the scope of delivery is free of damage.

NOTE:  If the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged, please contact info@walser.de.
Within the scope of product improvements, we reserve the right for technical and optical changes. Not suitable for illumination purposes in households. Specially developed for photo and video shooting requirements.

Name of Parts

Designation of the parts

1  Photocell

2  Handle
3  LCD screen
4  Operation button
5  Regulator
6  Main power switch
7  Umbrella hole
8  Adjusting lever
9  USB upgrade terminal
10 Power cable input
**** 11 Fuse holder and spare fuse
12 Sync cord input
13 Umbrella locking knob
14 Light stand locking knob

Button Function

Button operation function

Button          Bedienung                                     Funktion

MODE| Short Press| Select M/MULTI in sequence
MODEL| Short Press| Adjust the brightness of the modeling lamp

AUDIO

| Short Press

Long Press 4 seconds

| Turn on and off the audio beep

Set color temperature mode

SLAVE

| Short Press

Long Press 4 seconds

| Turn on and off the optical slave

Set channel, group, and ID

TEST| Short Press| Test

Regulator

| Rotate

Short Press (In Multi-Mode)

| Adjust parameter

Set the number of flashes and flash frequency

Prepare Flash for Use

Fix Flash on Light Stand
Select a light stand or support system of suitable weight and dimensions to ensure the stable operation of the unit. Rotating the “Light Stand Locking knob” clockwise to lock the flash unit firmly on a support system.

Remove Protective Cap
Please remove the rubber cap on the latch knob before use. To remove the protective cap, push the “reflector Release Knob” back towards the rear of the unit and rotate the protective cap anti-clockwise (Figure 1). Put the protective cap aside.

WARNING: Do not operate the flash with the protective cover still in place. To avoid the deformation of the plastic protective cap, always cool down the flash unit before fitting the protective cap.

Install Standard Reflector

• Install a standard reflector where the protective cap was before.
• Align the three pegs on the reflector with the three slots, press the reflector in, and rotate clockwise until it locks in place (Figure 2a & 2b).

Power Supply Connection

• Use only the mains leads supplied to connect to the main power.
• Before plugging the power cord into the wall socket, make certain that the power switch is set to the OFF (“0” position).
• Press “Power Switch” to the “I” position, and turn on the flashlight.

Make sure your local power supply is adequately protected. When using powerful studio flash units, strong charging peaks can occur as soon as they are switched on (e.g. when using 3 powerful devices, a higher, safer local power supply, as well as cabling and the use of sockets, multiple sockets could be necessary). A standardized 16A local power supply could cause problems. Contact a qualified electrician here to upgrade your local power supply.

Operating Modeling Lamp

Shortly after pressing the [MODEL] button, the brightness of the modeling lamp varies in sequence (OFF/1/2/3/4/5/6). The brightness of the modeling lamp reaches max. at 6.

Operating Audible Beep

• Short press the [AUDIO] button to turn the ON or OFF audible beeper.
• Turning beep ON, the trumpet symbol appears and a beep will sound once when the flash is recycled and ready to flash.
• Turning the beep OFF will allow the modeling lamp to turn off automatically while the flash is fired.

Test Button

• The simplest way to trigger the flash is to press the [TEST] button.
• This is useful when you need to discharge the power built up in the flash unit, for example, just before replacing the flash tube.

Operating Photocell

The photocell is located behind the red transparent cover on the top and at the back of the unit. Press the [SLAVE] button to turn ON or OFF the photocell. When photocell is on, it enables the unit to be triggered by another flash unit or an optical flash trigger.

NOTICE: The photocell is very sensitive but some experimentation with positioning may be necessary to ensure a reliable trigger, particularly if the cell is not in the direct line of sight of the triggering flash unit. Avoid directly illuminating the photocell from a continuous light source (such as ceiling lights or windows) since this can prevent correct operation.

Sync Cord Connection

The “Sync Cord Input” on the flash may be used for direct connection to a camera set to synchronization by a sync cord.

Wireless Radio Trigger
The flash unit has a 2.4 GHz built-in radio receiver module, enabling the flash to be triggered by Walimex pro transmitter (Operator, 22709 for Sony Cameras, 21969 for Nikon Cameras or 21968 for Canon Cameras). The transmitter isn´t included in the package, please purchase it separately.

Setting the Channel on the flash unit

• Long press the [SLAVE] button 4 seconds to access channel “ch”.
• Rotate [regulator] to set the desired channel (CH 1-32).

Setting Group

• Long press the [SLAVE] button 4 seconds to access to channel “ch”.
• Short press the [SLAVE] button once to access to group “Gr”.
• Rotate [regulator] to set the desired group(A-E).
• Press the [SLAVE] button to memorize the settings and display the flash output power again.

Setting ID

• Long press the [SLAVE] button 4 seconds to access to channel “ch”.
• Short press the [SLAVE] button twice time to access to ID (01-30).

WARNING

1. When the transmitter and flash are set at the same channel, the flash can be triggered by the transmitter.
2. When the transmitter “operator” (22709 for Sony cameras, 21969 for Nikon cameras or 21968 for Canon cameras) and flash are set at the same channel and group, the transmitter can adjust flash power and turn ON/OFF modeling lamp.

Flash Mode – M Manual Mode
When using flash in manual mode, the output power of studio flash is adjustable from 1/1 to 1/128 with 1/3 f-stop increment.

1. Set flash mode
   Shortly press the [MODE] button, flash mode set as .

2. Set flash output power
   Rotate [regulator] to adjust flash output power.

Flash Mode Multi Stroboscopic Flash
According to one shutter signal, the flash will generate a series of fast flashes, and multiply images will be integrated in one picture. It is useful to capture trajectory of a moving ob-ject. You can set output power of flash light, flash frequency and number of flashes. Maxi-mum number of flashes is 20 and the maximum flash frequency is 20Hz.

1. Set Flash Mode
   Shortly press the [MODE] button, and the flash will set as .

2. Set Flash Output
   Rotate [regulator] to set flash output power.

3. Set the number of flashes
   Shortly after pressing [regulator], several flashes parameter blinks. Rotate [regulator] to set number of flashes (1-20).

4. Set flash frequency
   Shortly press [regulator] twice, flash frequency “Hz” blinks. Rotate [regulator] to set flash frequency (1-30).

Output power| Max. number of flashes| Max. flash

frequency

---|---|---
1/128| 20| 30
1/64| 20| 25
1/32| 20| 20
1/16| 20| 15
1/8| 20| 10
1/4| 20| 5

Press the [regulator] button to memorize the settings.

WARNING: To prevent flash damage from overheating, don’t continuously use stroboscopic flashes more than 10 times. After 10 times, please rest flash at least 15 minutes. If overheating protection is active, the flash will stop firing, please cool down the flash for 30 minutes.

NOTE: Using stroboscopic flash in a dark environment is more effective. The maximum output power of stroboscopic flash is 1/4 step.

To ensure shooting effect, you may use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the camera:

• Shutter Speed =
• Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency

High-Speed Sync
Using flash together with a transmitter (22709 for Sony cameras, 21969 for Nikon cameras or 21968 for Canon cameras), enables the flash to synchronize with a certain camera in high-speed sync. The High-speed synchronization, which is the maximum synchronization speed of up to 1/8000s, must be set on the transmitter and on the camera. Please refer to the user manual of your camera as well as the user manual of your transmitter. On the LCD screen, there is no signal.

WARNING

• The camera and transmitter should support the HSS function.
• The faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range.
• Multi-flash can’t be used under high-speed sync mode.
• Overheating protection may be active after 50 successive high-speed sync flashes. Please turn off the flash and rest it for 30 minutes to cool down.

Constant Color Mode ON/OFF

Setting color temperature

• Long press [AUDIO] button 4s till “F1” shows on the display.
• Rotate [regulator] to set “ON” or “OFF”.
• When constant color temperature mode is active , despite variation of flash output power or high-speed sync, the color temperature of the flash remains 5600±200K.
• When constant color temperature mode is inactive , flash duration is the first concern, and color temperature varies. Flash duration can reach 1/10000s, which can be used for freezing fast-moving objects.
• Long press [AUDIO] button 4s to save the setting and get back to the flash output again.

Use of Umbrellas and Softboxes

• An umbrella with a handle diameter of 8- 10mm can be firmly secured in the umbrella holder.
• Firmly press the umbrella shaft through the holder. The locking knob is located on the side. Do not over-tighten to avoid damaging the shaft of the umbrella.
• When the standard reflector is used, fit the umbrella in the hole of the reflector.

The use of a heavy accessory such as a large softbox can make the flash unstable. However, it is possible to re-balance the flash by sliding the flash unit along its mounting bracket.

• Release the screw at the top of the mounting bracket.
• Slide the flash unit along its mounting bracket towards the front of the flash so that the head doesn‘t tilt down.
• Don‘t forget to retighten the screw. Make certain that your setup is stable before proceeding.
• Pull the handle to make the lock turn completely to avoid the scratch on the side of the flash.

Changing the Flash Tube

1. Discharge the flash Unit
   The energy in the flash unit must be discharged before removing the flash tube.

To discharge the Flash unit:

1. Make sure the Flash unit is ON.
2. Push the „Test“ button on the rear panel of the flash. Immediately turn off the power switch. Do not allow more than 1/2 second between pressing the „Test“ button and the power switch.
3. It is recommended to wait at least 30 minutes before touching/removing the flash tube.

WARNING: Risk of flash tube bursting later!
Use white cotton gloves or a clean cloth or glove to prevent fingers from touching the flash tube.

Remove Old Flash Tube

• Use tweezers to untie the wire around the flash tube and the two metal pieces.
• Using white cotton gloves or a clean cloth, hold the flash tube and carefully remove the flash tube.

Install New Flash Tube
Make sure the flash unit is discharged.

1. Align the pins of the flash tube with the pin receptacles.
2. Push the pins into the receptacles with firm, even pressure on the flash tube.
3. Wrap the wire around the two metal pieces and flash the tube.

Changing the Fuse
A fuse is mounted on the rear panel to protect the circuitry of the flash unit.

1. Turn off the studio flash, and disconnect the power supply before changing the fuse.
2. A spare fuse is fitted in the fuse holder.
3. Use a small screwdriver to pull out the fuse holder.
4. Change the blown fuse.
5. Replace the fuse holder.

Studio flash appropriate fuse

Protection Feature
This unit is equipped with advanced overheating, over-voltage, and over- current warning to prevent damage to the internal electronics.

NOTICE: Overheating protection: After a long shooting session at high output, the recycling time of the flash will increase automa-tically until the flash cools down to a safe level and will start working normally again.
Over-voltage protection and over-current protection: The flash is protected against unstable voltages. Over-current protection is especially useful when using a power pack.

Best Practices

• As with any flash unit, the useful life of the flash tube and the unit as a whole depends on the way it is used. Avoiding excessive heat is the key to long life.
• The fast recycling feature of the flash allows a rapid sequence of high-power flashes to be obtained. However, this feature should be used sparingly since continuous rapid flashing can cause overheating and subsequent damage to the flash tube and possibly the internal electronics.
• Rapid sequences of flashes should always be followed by a reasonable cooling period, at least 10 to 20 minutes is advised either without flashing or at a substantially reduced rate. This flash is fitted with a cooling fan and will cool faster if left switched on while the modeling lamp off.
• Dimming or turning the modeling lamp off will help prevent overheating.
• Avoid rapid high-power flashing especially when using restrictive reflectors such as snoots or grid reflectors, particularly if the unit is pointing downwards. Excessive heat will shorten the lifespan of your flash unit, modeling lamp, and flash tube.

NOTICE: Long shooting sessions at high output at more than 8 times per minute should be followed by a reasonable cooling period.

• At least 10 to 20 minutes is advised either without flashing or at a substantially reduced rate.
• Do not flash over 12 shots per minute for over 10 minutes.
• Do not flash over 8 shots per minute for over 30 minutes.

Maintenance Notes

• Switch off the unit and unplug the power cord when the flash is not in use.
• We recommend charging the flash unit for one to two hours before its initial use and after an extended period of inactivity (more than two weeks).
• If the unit is left unused for a few months, or the unit has been used predominately at low power settings, we recommend that the power be increased to the maximum and the unit left switched on for at least 30 minutes (with the modeling lamp OFF) to help preserve the life of the capacitors.

Error Codes
This flash is programmed so that in case of malfunction the LCD will show different types of errors blinking continuously in conjunction with the output of the flash.

• E1: Temperature Transducer problem. Turn the unit OFF immediately and contact the place where you purchase the flash.
• E2: This error code can display after a long shooting session at the high output or rapid sequence. Turn OFF the flash and allow it to rest 30 minutes.
• E3: This error code will display when the internal voltage of the flash is too high. Turn OFF the power immediately. After a few minutes turn on the flash again. If you still have the malfunction warning. Turn OFF the unit and contact the place where you purchased the flash.
• E4: This error code will display when the charge circuit is wrong. Turn OFF the unit and contact the place where you purchased the flash.

Technical Data

• Tested with SEKONIC L-758DR Light meter. Using the included reflector.
• Due to our policy of constant product improvement, we reserve the right to change equipment specifications without notice.

sync
Build-in 2.4G radio receiver| Yes
Channel number| 1 – 32
ID number| 1 – 30
Controllable group| A, B, C, D, E
Triggering method| Sync cord / Slave sensor / Test Knopf
Fuse| 12.5A| 12.5A
Cooling Fan| Yes
Beep| Yes
Bowens mount| Yes
Overheating protection| Yes
Flash tube| Plug in tube (user replaceable)
Power source| 220-240V~ 50Hz/60Hz
Accessories Included| Reflector, Power Cord(4m), Sync Cord(4m), User Guide
Weight| 2800 g| 3140 g
Dimensions| 35x13x13cm

(without reflector)

| 35x13x13cm

(without reflector)

Reference to the Declaration of Conformity
“WALSER GmbH & Co. KG. hereby declares that this device is compliant with the general requirements and all other applicable regulations of the directive 1999/5/EC”.
You can download the Declaration of Conformity from the following address:

400Ws: https://media.walser.de/declaration_ ofconformity/en/23358.pdf
600Ws : https://media.walser.de/declaration of_conformity/en/23359.pdf

WALSER GmbH & Co. KG Senefelderstrasse 23 86368 Gersthofen Germany
info@walser.de
www.walser.de
Made in China

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I encounter error code E2?

A: Error code E2 may appear after prolonged high-power operation or rapid sequences. Turn off the flash and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Q: Can I use the multi-flash function with a specific remote controller?

A: The multi-flash function is not compatible with high-speed sync mode when using certain remote controllers.

References

• Walser – FOTO & VIDEOZUBEHÖR | STUDIO & OUTDOOR

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