Help with Broncolor Pulso 2

[mzad]

Hello everyone, I have just came across a "Broncolor Pulso 2" power pack and need to find out the specifications of the unit. Does anyone know where I could find a manual for, or at least information on one of these older power packs?

[René Damkot]

Good pack.
1600Ws. symmetrical.
4 outputs IIRC.
Also, IIRC, the Bron Pulso A2 has a-symmetrical output. Would be preferable if you only have one or two packs.

[mzad]

Thanks Rene, did you find that information on the net somewhere or did you own one in the past?

[René Damkot]

A few photographers I work for use Broncolor Pulso 4 and Opus A2 packs. As well as 304, 404, Opus 2 packs and Broncolor monolights. ;)

304 (1600Ws, symmetrical) and 404 (1600 Ws, 1 asymetrical setting) still get the job done, but are of another age really. They also use a different style sync connector.

Pulso 4 (3200 Ws, symmetrical) and Opus A2 (1600Ws, 3 outputs, asymetrical) are okay. You'll need a manual to make sense of some of the programmable functions though.
For instance you can delay the flash, dim the ML while charging, set the display for asymetrical settings to display percentage or power setting, adjust the displaying of the power to 'match' 3200 Ws and 1600Ws packs for instance (1600 Ws displays max output as "9" instead of "10", so 1600Ws is "9" on all packs), or have two power packs 'ping pong' (flash alternately) to be able to get shorter flash intervals.

Newer Brons are more programmable still, and allow things like constant flash color temp through the entire power range, or programmable flash duration. Can be usefull sometimes, but for average use you won't need them.

Opus packs can have trouble fitting a thicker bodied mini jack, since the sync connector is recessed. The Pulsos can have trouble with very stiff cords, since the sync cable connects under a lid. If the lid won't close, the pack won't turn on.