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AKC160B

160 WS AC/DC POWER

Product Code: 906852

The AKC160B is an excellent choice for any photographer needing an economical battery-powered monolight that maintains a constant color temperature. It’s easy to use on location or in the studio, and it won’t break your budget.

These lights employ “constant color” technology which prevents the color temperature from visibly shifting, regardless of flash power level. You can be confident that the white balance at 160Ws is the white balance at 5Ws.

The AKC160B gives you the freedom of AC or DC operation. When you have to work off the grid, the AKC160B is powered from the AKB-1 battery pack, sold separately. This ultra-portable three-pound pack provides energy for over 200 full power flashes.

Adjusting the flash power over the 6 f-stop range is a simple matter of twisting a knob. The color-corrected flash tube is user replaceable. The 100-watt modeling lamp can be operated full on or off as needed. If operating off the battery, the modeling circuit is disabled to conserve power.

The AKC160B is compact. It weighs only 2.6 pounds, so it’s great for location work and as an accent or hair light when in the studio. A high-impact ABS housing protects the unit.

There’s a dedicated line of very affordable accessories for the AKC160B. For added flexibility, all Photogenic Quick-Change light shaping accessories will fit these lights, too.

Battery-power freedom and constant color output, all in an economical and compact monolight: that’s the StudioMax AKC160B.

See kit options for this light at the StudioMax III Kits Page.

FeaturesSpecificationsItems IncludedAccessoriesQuick StartUser Manual

· AC/DC operation

· Constant Color technology

· Color-corrected flash tube

· GN 140

· 160Ws

· 6 f-stop flash power range: 160~5Ws

· Safe, low 5-volt sync voltage

· Easy-to-use rotary knob control of flash power settings

· 100W modeling lamp

· Ready light

· Power off auto-discharge

· Photo slave

· 1/8" sync socket

· Test-fire button

· Circuit overload protection

· High-impact ABS housing

· Works with Quick-Change™ light shaping accessories

Unpacking

Carefully unpack all items from the carton(s). Do not discard or destroy the packing material until the equipment has been inspected, assembled, and all parts are accounted for.

After unpacking, all parts should be examined for any damage, which may have been caused by rough handling during shipment. If any damage is detected, contact the delivering carrier at once. Claim for damage should be made to the delivering carrier before destroying packing cartons.

Setup

To set up the unit, first mount and secure it on a suitable stand. The StudioMax III stand adapter allows the unit to be mounted on a stand with a 3/8” to 5/8” post. Place the stand adapter onto the post, and secure it with the thumb screw provided. Be sure to use a stand that is stable and will not tip easily.

NOTE: When handling flash tubes and modeling lamps always use a clean cloth or glove to keep skin oils from the glass, and to protect your hands from glass breakage or heat.

The unit may be shipped with the modeling lamp and flashtube not installed. Using a clean cloth or glove, insert the base of the modeling lamp all the way into the spring loaded center socket on the front of the light, and twist to the right to secure. Also use a clean cloth or glove when installing the three-pronged flash tube. Align the prongs with the three sockets on the front of the light. The prongs will fit in the sockets only one way. Push the flash tube until the prongs are firmly seated in the sockets. This will prevent arcing and failure of the socket contacts during operation. If flashtube and modeling lamp are installed when received, there will be packing between the tube and lamp to prevent damage during shipping. GENTLY REMOVE THE PACKING.

On a hard surface, place the 7-1/2" reflector on its side with the oval knockout in the reflector facing down. Use a screwdriver or other metal tool to push the oval knockout out of the side of the reflector. This oval opening allows an umbrella shaft to pass through the reflector and be connected to the umbrella holder on the bottom of the monolight.

The reflector is attached by the “quick-change” mechanism. A solid tab and a thumb screw on the unit grip the ring of the reflector. To mount the reflector, loosen the thumbscrew so it does not show inside the circle and tilt the reflector ring past the stationary top-tab, then past the thumbscrew. Tighten the thumbscrew, securing the reflector. All accessory reflectors and soft boxes are designed for use with this “quick-change” system or onto this 7-½ inch reflector.

Connecting to AC power

Be certain the power switch is OFF. Attach the AC line cord to the power-input connector, located on the bottom of the StudioMax III, and then plug the other end of the cord to a grounded wall outlet. Turn the power switch ON. The READY light will light only when the unit has charged to the selected setting.

Connecting to DC power

Make sure both the battery and the light are switched to the OFF position. Connect the battery-to-light cable first to the light and then to the battery. Move the FLASH/CHARGE switch on the battery to FLASH. Move the power switch on the light from OFF to FLASH. (If the switch is put to the MODEL/FLASH position, the battery will not charge the flash.) Turn the battery power switch to ON. Your battery is now charging the light unit. The READY light on the back of the light will indicate when it has been charged to the selected power level .

Flash Power	5 to 160 watt-seconds
Guide Number (ISO100@10ft.)	81 w/PL7R reflector; 25 w/no reflector
Flash Duration	1/175 second at full power; 1/7400 second at 1/32 power
Recycle Time	1.5 sec. at full power; 0.01 sec. at 1/32 power
Power Control	Range: Full to 1/32 power (6 f-stops); stepless resolution
Flash Temperature	5400K ± 200K
Modeling Light Power	100 watt Quartz, ESR
Modeling Light Control	On/Off
Triggering	Sync jack (5 volts); Push-to-test button; Built-in photo slave
Sync Voltage	5V
Main Supply	105 - 125 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 3 amps
Consumption	1 amp idling, 5 amps charging
Fuse	3AG type 8 amp, SLO-BLO
Housing	Molded high-impact ABS
Weight	2 lbs., 10 oz.
Dimensions (housing only)	5.25" x 5.25" x 7"
FLASH TUBES AND MODELING LAMPS:
Flash Tube	User replaceable. Use only Photogenic C4-12C
Modeling Lamp	100 watt quartz, ESR