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The Mini-Flo System, sometimes called a “car kit,” can be found most often lighting night time car interiors and other small areas. However, over the years, the Mini-Flo’s unique lightweight and color control features have endeared it to video and broadcast lighting designers as a cool, efficient chin light for speakers at a podium or news anchors in a TV studio. The new breed of Mini-Flo is available with single or two-light dimming ballasts, plus a choice of 9” or 12” fixture and lamp sizes. Mini-Flo Features Include
• 12V Dimming Ballast • Flicker-free, instant-on • Runs lamps 9" and 12"	• Removable Lamp Harness • Focusing Louver • True Match® daylight and tungsten lamps

w/ Double Ballast w/ Single Ballast
BAL-239X BAL-139X

Detail Of Features

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Mini-Flo System Highlights

• 1-Lamp remote fixture
• Fixture includes Louver and removable Harness
• Same fixture takes daylight and tungsten lamps
• Light enough to tape to car dashboard
• Fixture or Lamp w/ harness runs up to 48 feet (15 meters) from ballast
• High-Output, Flicker-free Ballast
• Instant-on, dead quiet
• Dimming control
• Same ballast runs 9" & 12" lamps
• UL listed, CE approved

Mini-Flo Kits

	KIT-239X/12 Mini-Flo Kit 12” Universal (1x BAL-239X)	KIT-139X/12 Mini-Flo Kit 12” Universal (2x BAL-139X)
	KIT-239X/09 Mini-Flo Kit 9” Universal (1x BAL-239X)	KIT-139X/09 Mini-Flo Kit 9” Universal (2x BAL-139X)
	Contents 1 Mini-Flo Double Ballast 12VDC & Built-In Universal VAC 2 12” or 9” Fixture 2 Extension, 12ft 1 Power Cable XLR 2 Mount 1 Flex Arm, 6ft 1 Alligator Clip Adapter XLR 1 Car Adapter XLR 1 Travel Case	Contents 2 12VDC Mini-Flo Ballast 2 3.4 Amp Universal Power Supply 2 12” or 9” Fixture 2 Extension, 12ft 2 Mount 1 Flex Arm, 6ft 1 Alligator Clip Adapter XLR 1 Car Adapter XLR 1 Splitter XLR 1 Travel Case
	Dimensions 21.5 x 8 x 17” (54.5 x 20.5 x 43cm) Weight 13 lb (5.9kg)	Dimensions 21.5 x 8 x 17” (54.5 x 20.5 x 43cm) Weight 15 lb (6.8kg)

Mini-Flo Systems (BAL-139X or BAL-239X)

The Popular Mini-Flo System was one of the first products introduced by Kino Flo. Its primary application was to
light a passenger and driver inside a night time car interior. Since its introduction, it has found various other uses
such as to simulate a laptop illuminating a face or built into news desks as a low light source.

The Mini-Flo system is available in 9" and 12" lengths and can be powered by a one-unit 12vdc Dimming Ballast
(BAL-139X) or a two-unit 12vdc Dimming Ballast with built-in universal VAC input (BAL-239X).

w/ Double Ballast w/ Single Ballast
BAL-239X BAL-139X

9" and 12" Mini-Flo Fixture

The Mini-Flo Fixture houses the lamp and includes a removable Louver and Lamp Harness. The Lamp Harness, Fixture Shell and Louver are held together with Velcro fasteners.

Fixture is comprised of
3 parts:

1. Lamp Harness
2. Fixture Shell
3. Black Louver

The Mini-Flo ballast can power 9" or 12" lamps with the the appropriate harness. The fixtures can take Kino Flo KF55 daylight lamps or Kino Flo KF29 tungsten lamps.

Fixture can be used in two configurations:

1) Complete fixture (CFX-091 or CFX-1201) with all components combined.
2) "Harness Only" (HAR-091 or HAR-1201) - The lamp harness is removed from the fixture so that user can
rig the lamp into tight locations. It can be operated independently of the plastic housing.


	Rotate the Mini-Flo lamp 1/4 turn to lock into the lamp connector.

Mounting


	The Mini-Flo kits come with two mounts and six feet of Flex Arm Wire for mounting the fixtures. The Flex Arm Wire can be cut to desired length. One end of the flex arm is locked down into the Mini-Flo harness and the other end is locked down into the Mini-Flo mounting plate. Screws or adhesive tape can be used to rig the mounting plate.

	DC Power Cables
	The Mini-Flo Kit comes with two sets of DC power cables; one set with Alligator Clips with 4-Pin xlr (PWC-AX) and a second set with a Car Adapter with 4-Pin xlr (PWC-CX).


DC Aligator Adapter, xlr (PWC-AX)	DC Car Adapter, xlr (PWC-CX)	4Pin xlr Splitter (PWC-X4)

The BAL-239X has a built-in Universal AC power supply. The PWS-153X
is used with BAL-139X.

Most of the time the Mini-Flo operates on 12vdc, but there is also a 3.4Amp 100-250vac universal power supply (PWS-153X) available as
an option. It has a 4-Pin XLR cable and can power two x 9" or 12" lamps.

PWS-153X

The Mini-Flo Ballasts


BAL-139X BAL-239X

Mini-Flo Ballasts are offered in two types: a single ballast version (BAL-139X) and a double ballast version
(BAL-239X).

The BAL-139X is a dimming 12vdc ballast and can power one 9" or 12" Mini-Flo fixture. It uses an external power supply (PWS-153X) to operate on 90vac-230vac. The advantage of having one ballast per fixture is that it gives the most rigging flexibility when the Mini-Flo fixtures are to be placed far apart. Also the size of the ballast is small and easily hidden in a car. It comes with a 4-pin xlr connector.

The BAL-239X is also a dimming 12vdc that can power two 9" or 12" Mini-Flo fixtures with individual power and dimming controls for each fixture. An added advantage is that the BAL-239X has a built-in power supply to operate on 90vac-230vac. This reduces the amount of cables and connections and is most convenient when the fixtures are spaced close to each other or strictly in a VAC environment. It comes with a 4-pin xlr connector as well as
IEC power cables (USA/Euro).

Ballast Operation

To ensure proper operation, always turn off the ballast before connecting or disconnecting lamps, harnesses or extension cables. Maximum distance, 48 feet ( 4 x 12ft cables ).

The Mini-Flo Ballast operates remote from the fixture. Connect the Mini-Flo lamp harness to the extension cable
or the Ballast. After the lamp is properly installed, the Ballast can be turned on. Avoid operating in temperatures above 125°F (51°C). The ballast works reliably under most normal conditions, but it's also trustworthy in more harsh conditions, such as extreme cold. The Mini-Flo ballast series is designed to operate at temperatures from
14F to 122F (-10C to +50C).

Note: The dimmer should be full up when striking the lamp. Once the lamp has come up to full temperature,
in three to five minutes, then dim to the desired light level.

In cold temperatures the ballast may take longer to ignite the lamp. If it does not ignite within five seconds,
switch the ballast to off, and try again. If lamp does not strike after two or three attempts, turn ballast off,
check that the harness, lamp or any extension connections are secure and restrike.

See operation manual for more detailed information

The Mini-Flo Extension cable


X02-12S

Up to 48 feet (15 meters) of extension cable can be used between the ballast and the fixture.

The Kino Flo Lamps

The Mini-Flo lamps are available in 9" and 12" T5 and two color temperatures KF29 to match tungsten and KF55
to match daylight. They display a broad, even color correct light that cinematographers have come to depend
on for over 20 years.

The Mini-Flo will operate other manufacturers lamps 9" and 12". In some cases may want to use cool white or
warm white lamps to match the overall environment or can use blacklight or other special lamps for effects.

All fluorescent lamps require some "burn in" time before they operate at their rated Kelvin temperature and brightness. For dimming products, the lamps perform best after 100 hours of operation.