Lowel Rifa eXchange
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Lowel Rifa eXchange
• Lowel Rifa ™ eXchan Lowel Rifa eXchan General Warnings The Lowel Rifa eX is a profes- e ™ Instructions e Models Rifa™eX44 Rifa™eX 55 Rifa™eX 66 Code: LC-44EX Code: LC-55EX Code: LC·66EX Front size: 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm) Front size: 21 x 21" (53 x 53 cm) Front size: 25 x 25" Front size: 32 x 32" (81 x 81 cm) Collapsed length: 21" (53 cm) Collapsed length: 24" (61 cm) (635 Collapsed length: 34" (86 cm) Max. wallage: Max. wallage: 500 Collapsed length: 30" (76 cm) Max. wallage: Max .. amperage: Max. wallage: Max. amperage: sional lighting instrument. Read these instructions and lamp manufacturer's warnings carefully before operating. • Do not pull power cable to open fixture. • Always operate with diffuser safety panel in place. • Not for household use, use only for photographic (film; • video; imaging) lighting purposes. Do not leave Rita eX unattended. • Always unplug unit and 300 allow it to cool before lamping, Max. amperage: changing lampheads, storing. • Do not use more than one Weigh!: 2.1 Ibs (1 kg) diffuser, nor any diffuser the Lowel • Rifa diffuser other than supplied. w/4' 7081001, The units use lamps of different voltages never (example: connect a 120 volt lamp to a 230 volt or a Rifa'-44-EX with 12 or 30 volt lamp to any higher voltage) Weigh!: 35 Ibs (1.6 kg) 7081001, 7153153 w/ 4' captive at 120v w/ 4' capt. cable U.S. Patents: 459645, cable U.S. Patents: 459645, 83 Weigh!: 4.5 Ibs (2 kg) 7081001, 7081001, 7153153 Supplied Lamphead: TH-X300 Supplied Lamphead: TH-X1000 Supplied Lamphead: TH-X1000 Supplied Lamphead: TH-X1000 It is not necessary to remove supplied Standard Lamphead when storing or transporting Rifa eX. for unit. Make certain to allach approved for voltage at 120v Remove only to exchange for accessory lampheads. Do not exceed maximum appropriate 625 1000 power source source, rated wattage 750 Max. amperage: captive cable U.S. Patents: 459645, cm) 7153153 voltage. • Weigh!: 2.5 Ibs (11 kg) cable U.S. Patents: 459645, 4.2 at 120v Make certain that lamp matches • at 120v 7153153 voltage • w/ 4' captive 25 x 635 Code: LC-88EX being power cable used. Do not interfere with unit's Beam an les LC·44EX with 120v, 200w, 3200oK, points at which intensity drops to 50% of maximum with 120v, 500w, 3200°K, LC·88EX LC·66EX LC·55EX FVL lamp EHC lamp with 120v, 750w, 3200oK, EHF lamp with 120v, 1000w, 3200oK, FEL lamp ventilation. • • Never touch hot parts. Units such as this emit considerable properly • light and heat, if not used could to faces, delicate flammable • be dangerous. Avoid placing unit too close objects or materials. Do not use near standing water or in damp locations. • When mounting light overhead use Safety Cables. • Unplug before cleaning material. Handle reflector with care. Clean with a damp cloth only, as soap or chemical damage material. while fixture • cleaners may Do not operate is damp. =--- Do not fold Diffuser when storing. Roll it up onto supplied cardboard tube to prevent cracking. Warn in s Lam • Always unplug unit and allow it to cool before lamping, changing lampheads, • fingers avoid Insert lamps carefully breaking. pressed firmly Not doing Lamps must and fully into socket. dam- lamp life. Never exceed maximum rated wattage • to be so will cause socket age and shortened • storing. Avoid touching glass with bare Rifa-44EX of unit. socket is designed to accept lamps with 2 different configurations. use extra caution when installing & removing pin lamps, contacts may be stiff at first. FEP FEL FKR/240 EHG LC·88EX -2000 Maximum 1 OOOw (May use lamps for LC-66EX) EHF 650 300 200 120 235 3400 3000 hr 75 Walls 300 hr Volls 250 3000 500 EHO hr 120 hr 750 3200 3200 3200 100 100 EHC hr 300 200 200 1000 240 250 105 500 125 JCV 24(N-5lJv\A3M 240 3000 hralsoalso 230 12 50195 Volls Walls 30 JCVW/ffJJNBM 220 25 (270) 92 (990) 49 (532) 24 14 (262) (147) 89 (962) 160 45 (1730) (491) 300hr 109(1180) 30 (326) 7 (80) 19 2 (22) 72 (209) (778) 1000 3200 300 hr (2110) 562000 (608) Lamp Code 33 OK LC-66EX (356) Avg 93200 (100) OK Life -(846) Avg Maximum FC(lux) FC(lux)10' Life 5' FC(lux) 750w (May 5' Lamp FC(lux) Code use 10' lamps for LC-55EX) 150 hr 148 40 (1598) (432) 15 (166) 17 4(228) (188) (46) 66 (710) 35 (381) (102) 54 (582) 15 (159) 39 (418) 10 (111) 82000 18 (81) 69 (198) (745) 20 (220)5 (58) 14 (148) (40) 21 78 :1-' Lam IBeam Data LC-55EX - Maximum 500w FEP/240 See instructions for Accessory Lampheads or www.lowel.com for information on use and different lamp options. NOTE: Above lamps are for Standard lampheads as supplied with models of Rita eX System and pre-2007 models of Rifa-Iite. Lowel Rifa ™ eXchan Settin u e ™ Instructions Rifa eX Warning: Do not pull power cable to open light. Doing so may damage . the cable & fixture. Make sure fixture is unplugged before setup. Remove the Rifa eX unit assembly "click-locks" into to tighten if light droops • from its sleeve and mount and position. forward on stand. lock on suitable stand. • • • wise to lock fixture open. Releasetilt lock handle, tilt Tighten thumbscrew clock- Attach diffuser panel by placing it over the front of the light to horizontal, relock tilt Warning: The fixture must light inserting the corner pins handle, release the Velcro be locked open before using, of the reflector frame through the grommets of the diffuser, strap around the folded failure to do so may cause the assembly. fixture to close during opera- securing it with Velcro strips • Reaffix the strap to itself. Unfurl Rifa-lite reflector mate- tion, damaging the fixture • Orient on stand with one located around the reflector • Never use more than one rial until assembly loosens. • Loosen thumbscrew locat- leg extending straight out under Rifa for best balance. diffuser at a time. Always operate Rifa-lite ed on back end of fixture. • with diffuser panel in • Rifa Balance Bar accessory. While holding the assem- , . ' For increased balance, use Tilt lock handle Thumbscrew Stand mounting bracket Stand lock place. bly base push the sockeVlamp • cage assembly (avoid touch- is on left side when viewed Make sure locking handle (switched) power cord to • ing lamp) inward until the from rear, this will cause lock captive cable IEC connector. eXchange!" System Accessory Lampheads Attach 16' extending (See Rlfa eX Accessory Lampheads & their Instruction Sheet for additional informatIOn) It is not necessary to remove supplied Standard Lamphead when storing or transporting Rifa eX. Remove only to exchange for accessory lampheads. The Lowel Rita eXchange System allows the use of accessory lampheads, to TH-X300 increase versatility in lamps & output. • To remove standard (supplied) lamphead, For all Rifa eX models make sure fixture is unplugged & cool 10 touch. Wilh diffuser removed, fixture open, on stand, hold rear fixture stem, and push in & twist lamphead to release. • Use same method to install accessory head, taking note of proper bayonet pin / cutout alignment. · .••................ ~ ..•• TH-X1000 Standard lamphead supplied with FLO-Xl FLO-X3 For all Rifa eX models Standard lamphead that is supplied with the Rifa eX 44. It will also fit the other models of This accessory lamphead is designed to take This accessory screw-thread edison base (normal household Rifa eX as an accessory head, allowing use of socket) daylight fluorescent lamps. It will also lower wattage, as well as some lower voltage DC powered, lamps. allow use of low wattage incandescent lamps lamphead is designed to take screw-thread edison base (normal household socket) daylight fluorescent lamps. Wattage / Voltage Wattage / Voltage 125 - 300W at 120V 27W at 120/240V or 65W at 120V 235 - 300W at 240V 27Wat 120/240V or 65W at 120V Rifa EX 66 27W at 12o/24oV or 65W at 120V Rifa EX 66 50 - 100W at 12V 27Wat 120/240V Rifa EX 55 27Wat 120/240V Rifa EX 55 200W al 30V 27W at 120/240V Rifa EX 44 27W at 120/240V Rifa EX 44 (27W or less) Model Rifa EX 88 Model Wattage / Voltage 27Wat 120/240V or 65W at 120V Rifa EX 88 Rifa eX 55, 66, & 88. Can not be used with Rifa eX 44. Attachin Soft E Crates Soft Fabric Egg Crates are a valuable Stora e • • Unfold Egg CraIe accessory With the Secure the egg crate to the body of the Unplug light and allow to cool for at accessory for controlling the light spill of the diffuser already attached, place the Soft Egg Rifa with Velcro strips located around the edge least five minutes before disassembly. Rifa. They can also help prevent a moving Crate over the front of the light, inserting lhe of the reflector housing • subject from becoming overiiI as they corner pins of the reflector frame into lhe metal and front diffuser To prevent damage 10 lhe approach the light. Egg Crates are available in 3 different tube sockets localed in lhe egg crate corners. diffuser, wrap material around tube and place Detach fabric accessory (if used) in pocket of light storage sleeve. dispersion • angles (30, 40 prevent Rifa eX from collapsing fully. Remove & 50 degree) for each model plied protective caps on head & post. of Rifa. • Some Accessory Lampheads & lamps will lamps and head before collapsing. Place supHold stand mounting bracket, loosen thumbscrew on mounting arm assembly and push shaft until frame has collapsed. • Smooth reflector material and secure with Velcro strap, tilt light down, remove unit from light stand and place in sleeve. Rifa-lite Beam An les (Pomt at which mtenslty drops to 50% of maximum) Rita with 50· Egg~Crate Rifa with 40· Egg Crate 2 Lowel Rifa ™ eXchan e ™ Instructions An Introduction to Rifa for the New Pro The Rifa eX is a dedicated sofllight, with quick set-up and beautiful output. With a lillie practice, good results are Rifa's 55, 66, & 88 all use the same standard lamphead & socket. easy to achieve. And while you should First, a brief overview •.• lamps than the maximum Soft light is soft because each model, is large when compared ject being the size of its source to the size of the sub- lit. The larger the ratio at light source size to subject stand outside on an overcast day, you will very little shadow because sky) is so much (the whole have the size of the Hard light is hard because the size of is small when compared lit. In a fixture to the sub- such as a Pro-light, size of the source is much smaller. This makes the light very directional result, the shadows it throws clear sunny day will result because of the smaller and as a in sharper (harder) shadows source. well. The further away from the subject is, the smaller For example, the source appears from a 24 square aprox. greater amount coming of softness almost of the output degrees), retaining than a hard source because its source the soft source larger in size (light direction). subject be (the lit diffuser) is the largest. the subject is dispersed As a result, sible. level of color much background color like Rifa than the subject floor, before hitting (5000-6500k). Because in color, depending overcast clouds, of the above, 3200k Blue Gels are custom For an in-depth decisions some book, we suggest Matters understanding involved pockets j'- / Soft source close = Softest shadow ~ Also see the evolving educational resource section of lowel.com match cut to fit the Rifas. with to www.lowel.com Setup 2 \ ..•..... , \ C .. / Directional Sources have smaller surfaces 3:00 -------A -- ,," ,." / / / dramatic the subject. contrast Tota so it lights \ 3,00 •• ! "" A with the Rifa eX alone, You can place the & falloff than the subject, with the light tilted From there, you can arc the angle of the from 6:00 (at camera - this will give the to either 300 or 9:00, depending on how much you want in your shot. Place the broad throw the background without spilling onto the subject. To light an interview focusable A Rifa eX with 250 - 500W 3 lamp / I I Camera subject while results. B 1 Tota-Iight subject hard source), separation keeping hard / dramatic with 1 Rifa eX and 1 Pro-light try using with 100 - 250W Vary the angle to the subject a 9:00 / 3:00 placement, key, as the Rifa becomes without lamp spilling C (250w as a back light to give the facing each other for increased flare from the back light (Pro). Pro-light the Pro-light from the background. the 2 lights As you approach the background Setup Keys: \ / 1 Rifa, 1 Pro-light, subject out in either direction most even lighting) ~\B --- -~,. Camera light at a 45' angle, 2-3 feet higher Rifa-Iite ~- ! I 1 Rifa, 1 Tota-Iight down towards 9,00 •• To light an interview /~-_ ---1-------- 1 Same soft source further back = Less soft shadow Rifa eX B 9:00 / ~ I / //1/'/ I ~~~ / from many of our dealers. on the side of the light. \ I acclaimed & Depth, available of Light Basic Starter Setu s usin Setup •........ ~, '---...1.. in the art of Ross Lowell's in the room. Rifa Day excess to allow them to be clipped the velcro of the complete either They are sized to cover the front diffuser the wall. information, section blue sky or any combination you will need to choose the Rifa to the daylight enough than can vary is to move the the (5500K) its direct sun, 1/4, 1/2 or full day blue to most closely to fall off towards introductory Lowel catalog. lighting, tung- daylight on whether color of the creative is to daylight The first step in by 6 feet or so if pos- of daylight tungsten. For additional be needed. The goal is to match the warmer This will allow a light placed on a stand higher gel will sten lamp in the Rifa, with the cooler of light spill on spill away from walls, of the Rifa with daylight, is so much to be used fairly close to the sub- the subject. for in a room where the desire correction cor- which are a more These are just some starting suggestions. up" if they of identical in a wider source lamps, see the Resources mix the output soft sources, efficient gel corrected of the Rifa use of daylight on the model from "burning that also has windows, minimizing the 88 will depending Lampheads System allow rected fluorescent portion in the center 70- 75 For setups wilen you are shooting strength eXchange Mixing with daylight softness Soft light falls off in output The Accessory so where the your exposure. lamps in larger sized Rifa's, to reduce while egg crates are available happen to get too close to the light source of the Rifa System allow greater use of lower fhe areas behind (Rifa 88-EX) at same distance, Lampheads is to of egg crate used. They do a great job of pre- inch source. venting The Accessory previously, egg crate to the front the egg crates will trim this to either 30, 40 or 50 degrees, its now if the that will cast light in will being clip. to the 180 degrees (with the strongest give you the Lowel Gel-jawz, loaded can also help of dispersion, Rifas have an output yet spring being so close, described fabric or any small in the camera. An to this, which degrees of light, yet a because ject. This can create problems • 25 x 25' (Rifa 66-EX) of all because of 5 feet, will from a larger 32 square are designed softest inch source, the same 72 foot candles more quickly • 21 x 21' (Rifa 55-EX) level that can occur With the source of is fluc- back & forth in relation Soft fabric in different of using the same 500 watt EHC lamp in the Rifa 88 from a distance wattage, • 16 x 16' (Rifa 44-EX) moves of the light. of 5 feet will give of light with the amount Postitioning the Rifa There are 4 models of Rifa, with front diffusers in sizes of in exposure subject add an accessory as to be tuation easy solution using the 500 watt EHC lamp in you 72 foot candles output the close to the subject its effect can be noticable at You can use clothespins, that can arise as a result soft sources light source. lamps softness situation reduce the light spill wattage Rifa eX Models • 32 x 32' for increased the same wattage / output. eXchange & therefore the harder its shadows. So logically, for are sharper. A Distance from source to object becomes a factor in sharpness source wattage recommended you can use lower wattage in the larger models softness ject being never use higher the Rifa eX 55 at a distance larger than you are. the physical using size, the softer the light. If you source its source Using Fabric Egg Crates Another dramatic the Pro becomes Place the broad throw Tota so it lights onto the subject Tota-light a soft fill. Note: watch for lens with 300 - 500W lamp Lowel Rifa ™ eXchan Li ht Controls & Accesso Rifa eX Accessory Lampheads e ™ Accessories . Cables Mounts Heads Soft Egg Crates Balance Bar 16' Switched Code: TH-X30o Code: FLo-Xl Code: UN-55 Code: LC-30 Code: Tl-80 attaches quickly and afterwards Weight: 2.6 Ibs Size: 125" Weight: 13 oz (369 g) (1.2 kg) Weight: 6.5 oz (184 g) Standard The Rifa Balance 10' Unswitched the Rifa-lite (55.2 cm) folded light-weight Maximum bag When height: x 30° Egg Crate Soft Egg Crate with 300 dispersion New stand, based on design nation combi- 30° Egg Crate for LC-44EX Code: LC-44EC/3o compact than Omni-stand. For Rifa 44. to allow better stand It can facilitate angling and Install orienting R shown Code: T1-808 For portable conical Code: LC-55EC/30 Size: Maximum Weight: 9.5 oz (266 g) for all 4 models Diffuser replacements of Rifa. 30° Egg Crate for LC-66EX Code: LC-66EC/30 must always be used to pro- tect against height: washers ~16~ as Female (*). lamp explosion. For LC-44EX Code: LC-44D Size: 16 x 16" (40 x 40 em) For LC-55EX Weight: 13 oz (369 g) Code: LC-88EC/30 For Rifa 44, 55, 66. Weight: 1 Ib (448 g) KS Stand Size: 21 x 21" (53.3 x 533 em) For LC-66EX 40° Egg Crate For LC·88EX For correcting varying Rifas to mix with strengths Each set contains 3 sheets: & 1/4 Blue Female with switch and 2 pin "Amphenol Type" connec- 40° Egg Crate for LC-55EX 41bs tor for batteries. Code: LC-55EC/40 (1.8 kg) 40° Egg Crate for LC-66EX Wide based, sturdier, Code: LC-88EC/40 50° x 50° KSA Stand stand. dispersion 50° Egg Crate for LC-44EX batteries. same as above. onto pipes, shelves, etc. up to Adapts Also accepts two Flexi-shafts flags or flectors. For LC-88EX fEl'~~0 ~ Fom," Weight: 2 oz (57 g) Connects Cable to cigarette Recommended when attaching Size: 39 x 32" (99 x 81.3 cm) loverhead. for extra security Rifa-lites I For Rifa 44 only. 1ft! U Problems, info, repairs, etc. Call: 800334-3426 or 718 921-0600 Fax: 718 921-0303 e-mail: info@lowelcom your authorized www.lowel.com 140 58th Street Brooklyn, U.S II!I® T1-80 connector. M•.te (Set of 3) Lowel equipment • required. Code: 01-82 Code: LC-87 Inc. and sockets. Code: CM-50 lighter Lowel-Light Manufacturing, lighter 12v Car Adaptor with Safety Cable (3) Size: 33 x 26" (84 x 66 cm) for 12 volt batteries cigarette No wiring a light. Code: LC-88ECI50 Code: LC-67 Rifa 44 IEC Connector automobile (1.59 cm) stud locks in two and accepts Male use with some 50° Egg Crate for LC-88EX For LC-66EX Adaptor Cable Code: R2-85 1 7/8" (4.78 cm) thick. positions Size: 29 x 22" (73.7 x 56 em) Lighter/Car Female Clamps Code: LC-66ECI50 12 volt required. ~1'~ Code: LC-55EC/50 Code: LC-57 No wiring l' 12v Switched Cigarette , Code: T1-30 5/8" M,I, air-cushioned Otherwise Weight: 4 oz (113 g) 50° Egg Crate for LC-66EX f,m,l, the Rifa-44 or use with appropriate Tota-c1amp angle. Cable ~1~ Code. R2-82 Adapts Code: KSA Egg Crate for use with • For ali 4 Rifas. 40° Egg Crate for LC-88EX Rifa-44 4-pin XLR Switched lightweight stand with 5/8" (1.59 cm) stud. 50° Egg Crate for LC-55EX For LC-55EX Male Weight: Code: LC-47 1110 ~5~ t 30 volt battery #18/3; For LC-44EX Size: 23 x 16" (58.4 x 40.6 em) 5' Omni 30v Cable Adapts Code: LC-44EC/50 (1 sheet each) BS plug. II Soft Egg Crate with 500 with clothespins. Day Blue; 1/2 Blue; Washers 1363A Collapsed length: Black-anodized, pockets *Conical with double and male fused 3' (91 cm) of daylight, they attach to Rita's velcro {.75 mm/3) pole switch Code: 01-81 Code: LC-66EC/40 Rifa Daylight Gel Sets #18/3 ~~ " height: Male Weight: 13 oz (369 g) r- bar legs 9' (2.74 m), Code: LC-88D Size: 32 x 32" (81.3 x 81.3 em) Female lightweight Code: KS Size: Maximum Code: LC-44EC/40 Size: 25 x 25" (66 x 66 em pole ~16~ dispersion angle. with double Code: Tl-802 Soft Egg Crate with 400 40° Egg Crate for LC-44EX Code: LC-66D and male CEE-7 plug. 16' (5 m) T/O UK Cord stand with 5/8" (1.59 cm) stud and solid x {.75 mm/3) switch Weight: 35 Ibs (16 kg) Wide based, sturdy, Weight: 12.5 oz (345 g) #18/3 2.3' (65 cm) 30° Egg Crate for LC-88EX 40° Code: LC-55D length: Male Code: Tl-801 7'7" (2.3 m) Collapsed use. cable. 16' (5 m) Eurocord KS Jr. Stand Code: DT-33 #18/3 Bar as shown, Weight: 8 oz (228 g) 30° Egg Crate for LC-55EX stage lighting "Hard service" the stand fitting Balance M,', Weight: 1.1 Ibs (5 kg) of the light when necessary, knob. Cable ~1O~ it can shift the Rifa's need to overtighten more with switch. between such as on a boom arm, without & Omni-stand. of Un i-stand More stable than Uni-stand, angle. #18/3; and its stand fitting. installed, balance. titting Bar is an extension that mounts center of gravity 7' (22 m) Base diameter: 46" 30° (31.8 cm) arm accessory Size: 215" own small light diffuser Male Each Egg Crate tolds up to be stored in its Code: FLo-X3 \V ~16'~ Female For better light control See pg 2 for information Standard AC Cable NY 11220 Distributors. or a qualified Patent and kits are sold through Repairs, problems, Lowel Dealer (Distributor) electrician. No. 4594645, 4 authorized suggestions, Rifa-lite® ver: 6.3 Lowel Dealers and, in some countries, and requests or directly for brochures, with Lowel Electrical is a registered trademark © Mfg., Inc. 2008 Lowel-Light instructions, repairs of Lowel-Light Authorized Lowel parts lists may be handled should by be made only by Lowel Manufacturing, Inc. 120