Inspiration strikes PP-310 CYCLONE BATTERY PACK User’s Manual
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Bolt Cyclone PP-310 power pack. This professional lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack powers a wide range of flash units. You’ll never miss an important moment when you’re using the Cyclone—this slender power pack offers speed and reliability, so that you can always make the most of your time.
Overview 1 8 2 1 Power button 2 Multifunction socket cover 3 Multifunction socket 3 4 4 Shoulder strap lugs 5 Padded feet 4 6 Vent 7 Belt clip 7 8 Status, Charge, and battery indicator lights 9 Status LED 10 Charge LED 11 Battery LEDs 12 Shoulder strap 6 13 Shoulder strap quick release 14 DC car charger BO-1004 15 AC battery charger BO-1010 4 | Overview 5
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Warnings ⚠⚡ • Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself. There are high-voltage components inside the Cyclone. Contact can produce a dangerous electric shock. • Keep out of reach of children. • Do not touch the metal part of the multifunction socket. • Do not use this product in flammable conditions, such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals. • This product is not water-resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow, and humidity.
Charging Your Cyclone The Cyclone offers a fast charging time of 2 hours and a charge-level indicator that’s easy to read at a glance. To charge your Cyclone with the included charger: Plug the charger unit into an AC outlet. Plug the charger cable into the multifunction socket on the Cyclone. Wait for all of the green battery LEDs to stop flashing and remain on.
charging and use. High temperatures can cause Lithium-ion batteries to drain more quickly when being stored. Note: When charging the pack outside of the United States, plug adapters may be used to plug the charger into any 100-240 V AC power outlet. Reading the indicator lights while charging: While your Cyclone is charging, its red Charge LED will remain on, and its four green battery LEDs will flash in sequence during the charging process.
FULL 75% STATUS CHARGE 50% 25% Battery LED 1 on: 25% or lower charge level Battery LEDs 1-2 on: 25%-50% charge level Battery LEDs 1-3 on: 50%-75% charge level Battery LEDs 1-4 on: 75% or higher charge level Connecting Your Cyclone to Your Flash You can use the Cyclone to power a wide range of flash units. To connect the Cyclone to your flash unit, you must use a compatible connection cable.
1 10 | Connecting Your Cyclone To connect your Cyclone to your flash unit: 1. Plug the 5-pin metal connector of the connection cable firmly into the multifunction socket of the Cyclone.
2. Plug the other end of the connection cable securely into the compatible power port on your flash unit. 2 3. Press the power button on the Cyclone and wait for the Status and battery LEDs to turn on. When the Cyclone is charged, connected to your flash unit, and turned on, its Status LED will glow amber and the battery LEDs will glow green to indicate the charge level of the battery. To disconnect your Cyclone from your flash unit: 1. Press the power button until the Status and battery LEDs turn off.
Using Your Flash with Your Cyclone Your Cyclone can recycle in just one second with many popular flash units to keep you shooting and ensure that you don’t miss important moments. With your flash firing at full power, it can power up to 500 flashes, depending on the specific unit you’re using. It can power thousands of shots in automatic mode with many flash units. To get the best use out of your Cyclone: • Use in environments with moderate temperatures.
Reading the indicator lights while using the Cyclone: When you’re using your Cyclone, its amber Status LED will remain on to indicate that the flash is ready to fire. Its four green battery LEDs will indicate the level of charge as follows: Battery LED 1 on: 25% or lower charge level Battery LEDs 1-2 on: 25%-50% charge level Battery LEDs 1-3 on: 50%-75% charge level Battery LEDs 1-4 on: 75% or higher charge level Battery LED 1 flashing: The Cyclone has been drained and needs to be charged.
• Padded feet. Two rubberized feet give the Cyclone stability and protection when you set it down. • Belt clip. One of the easiest ways to carry the Cyclone is to attach it to your belt with the included clip. When you won’t be carrying the pack on your belt, you can give it a cleaner profile by removing the clip. To do this, loosen the screws using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the clip, then tighten the screws to secure them. • Shoulder strap.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The Cyclone is charged and connected to a flash with a cable, but no indicator lights illuminate when you turn it on. The cable is damaged or you are using the wrong cable. The Cyclone is connected to the charger, and the Charge indicator light is flashing instead of showing a solid red light. It will flash if the battery is not charged fully after 4 hours of continuous charging, which indicates an overused or faulty battery.
Specifications Cyclone Battery Pack PP-310: Battery type: Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Output: 320V DC Input: 11.1V Capacity: 1900 mAh Recycle time with hot-shoe-mounted flash units: approx. one second (at full flash power) Flashes per charge: Up to 500 (at full flash power) Operation environment working temperature range: -4°F - 104°F (-20°C - 40°C) Operation environment working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (including belt clip) (W × H × D): 4 × 5.9 × 1.7 inches (10.4 × 10 × 4.4 cm) Weight: 14.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Bolt provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. Bolt’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at Bolt’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal consumer use.
Compatible Devices and Accessories The Cyclone is compatible with a wide range of hot-shoe and handle-mount flash units. Make sure you select a connection cable that is compatible with your flash unit. Many compatible accessories are also available from Bolt and other brands. Bolt connection cables are interchangeable with some other manufacturers’ battery pack connection cables.
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