Volta V-385 Manual
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1. 29 Positive Battery Cable Red 30 Negative Battery Cable Black 2 Function Description 2 1 LED Indicators Charger Power Cable Carrying Case Charger Power Cable 27 AC Input Plug 28 AC Output Plug Carrying Case 31 Warning Label 32 Air Vent Flap 1 Battery Indicator 05 displays battery level Battery LED Battery Voltage RED blinking lt 10 7or gt 15 4V RED NO e ORANGE 11 2 12 3V GREEN 12 3 14 6V ORANGE blinking 14 6 15 4V e When using the inverter the LED light changes as the battery voltage goes down The higher the load power is the more abruptly LED light changes During operation the inverter will shut down automatically if the Power Indicator 06 blinks frequently and the buzzer alarms for over 5s In this case the remaining battery power is too low for the current load The battery will need to be charged before further use o 2 Power Indicator 06 displays power output level Power LED Output Power LP450x Output Power V 385 OFF 0 35W 0 35W GREEN 35W 200W 35W 230W ORANGE 200W 350W 230W 520W RED 350W 460W 520W 670W RED blinking gt 460W gt 670W 3 Status Indicator 07 displays working status Status LED Working Status RED No GREEN Yes 2 2 Mode Selection 15 The inverter is designed with two operating modes Normal non flash mode and Flash flash mode Users can c2. the inverter can work longer than that in using the built in battery You can purchase external batteries with different capacities based on your requirements to prolong the continuous service time of the inverter 1 Take the VOLTA Inverter out of the carrying case 2 Check and ensure that the inverter is powered off 3 Interlock the Power Input 16 of the control unit and the External Power Output 22 on the battery unit A Connect the External Power Cable to the battery unit Ensure a CORRECT positive and negative connection to the external battery 5 Verify that preceding steps are properly performed and then power the inverter on 2 Standard of External Power Cables 2 1 external power cable 2 2 Standard of external power cables provided by other manufacturers 1 Allowing 100 A current 2 No longer than 2m External power cable Sold Separately VI Introduction to Function Modes Taking V 385 Warning A DO NOT REVERSE the positive and negative connection on the external battery Reversal will cause the fuses to blow and may even cause irreparable damage to the inverter These damages are not covered by the warranty A DONOT use the inverter in or around explosive and flammable gases 4 Ensure that the Power Input 16 of the control unit and the External Power Output 22 on the battery unit are securely interlocked E When the inverter uses an external batter
3. If so replace with f 2 If the flash recycles in 2 3 seconds and does not exceed 2400ws the time will not change NESE Ensure that the inverter is turned off before replacing any fuses Unplug the bad fuses and insert new ones The recycling time will increase if the flash recycles in 2 3 seconds but exceeds 2400W S The time becomes longer but will not exceed 5 seconds 3 The time does not change if the flash recycles in 3 seconds and does not exceed 3000W S However it will increase if the flash recycles in 3 seconds but exceeds 3000W S The IA recycling becomes longer but does not exceed 5s VI P rod u ct Co m pati o Ity 2 3 Amount of Full Powered Flashes with a Fully Charged V 385 The inverter can be used with a wide range of electrical products such as studio lights and non flash electrical appliances We have yet to find any incompatible products If you find a product that does not work with the inverter please contact us at info studio assets com 1 Approximately 900 for one 5 00ws flash 2 Approximately 7 00 for one 7 50ws flash 3 For the values of flashes with other power levels refer to the preceding values IX Maintenance and Warranty 3 LED Lamp Alarm When a flash is first energized by the inverter the transient current of the flash is no less than 3 To avoid performance degradation caused by accumulated dust wipe the surface of the inverter times its full load current For example a 100ws
4. Portable Power Inverter VOLTA V 385 Instruction manual FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the VOLTA V 385 Power Inverter The VOLTA Power Inverter is designed in accordance with industry standards It features excellent performance powerful function reliable stability and a portable design The Volta Power Inverter is the ideal solution for outdoor AC power supply and indoor emergency supply This inverter features a special circuit design for studio flashes to meet their demanding power requirements With the Volta Power Inverter you ll be able to user your studio flash in the studio or on location To get the most out of the durability and performance of the inverter please read this user manual to understand the proper operation and safety guidelines for the unit PO1 P02 PO3 PO6 P08 P10 P12 P12 P12 P13 P14 Safety Instruction Warning 1 Safety Precautions 2 Safety Instruction for Battery Use Il Product Introduction 1 Features 2 Automatic Protection 3 For Use With Ill Product Description 1 Names of Parts 2 Function Description IV Operation Instruction 1 Installation and Detachment of Battery Unit 2 Connecting to the Volta V 385 V Connecting an External Storage Battery 1 Connecting an External Battery 2 External Power Cables VI Introduction to Function Modes 1 Normal Mode 2 Flash Mode 3 LED Lamp Alarm VII Replacing Fuses VIII Product Compatibility I
5. X Maintenance and Warranty X Package Contents XI Technical Specifications Safety Instruction Warning A Children under the age of 18 should have parental guidance when using the inverter A Be careful of electric shock caused by the high voltage AC output from the inverter A DONOT use the inverter in fog rain or snow without any protection Please read the following safety precautions before installing or operating the inverter to avoid damaging the Inverter and to prevent personal injury 1 Safety Precautions The rated power for the V 385 is 750W At 800W V 385 can work for only 3 minutes continuously DO NOT use the V 385 withany equipment with the rated power of over 750W e DO NOT operate the inverter in fog rain snow or dusty conditions It should be used in a dry and dustless environment e Make sure to only power properly working and safe electronics with the inverter Using unstable or damaged electronics with the inverter may cause damage to the inverter e DO NOT place flammable materials on or near the inverter Never store the inverter or use it in environments where flammable gases exist to prevent combustion in the rare case that the inverter may spark e DO NOT cover or block the vents DO NOT place the Inverter in a narrow or small space Ensure that the inverter is no less than 12 inches 30 cm away from nearby objects Failure to do so might cause the inverter to overheat and result in product mal
6. ace the control unit on the battery unit so that the control unit power input 16 connects to the built in battery output 21 2 Snap the four locking clasps to securely latch the units together e Detachment 1 Push the button on each locking clasp to open the four locking clasps 2 Remove the control unit from the battery unit 1 1 Charging The AC charger works with 100 240V 2 Insert the Charging Connection Cable 25 of the charger into the Charging Socket 17 on the inverter 3 Insert the AC Output Plug 28 of the Charger Power Cable into the AC Input Socket 24 of the charger and connect the AC Input Plug 27 to any AC power for charging This battery unit can be charged using AC power supply 100 240V However an adapter may be needed when charging the inverter in different countries 1 2 LED Lamps of the Charger 1 The red lamp is blinking Issue with charging 2 The red lamp is lit continuously Currently charging 3 The green lamp is lit Charging is complete E It takes about 6 hours to fully charge the inverter when the battery power is empty Cid Ensure to pull out the Charging Connection Cable when the charging is complete To maintain the expected service life of the battery ensure to fully charge the inverter in the following circumstances e Each time after using the VOLTA Inverter Before using the inverter if it has not been used in more than 100
7. armonic Distortion No Load Current Consumption Conversion Efficiency Low Voltage Alarm Low Voltage Shutdown Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range Battery Type Nominal Battery Capacity Charging Time Fuse Dimension Weight V 385 750W At 800W it can work for only 3 minutes continuously 1400W 11 15 5V AC 110V 60Hz or AC 220V 50Hz depending on model Pure Sine Wave lt 3 Normal mode 0 25A Flash mode 0 9A 91 Yes Yes 30 C to 70 C 10 C to 45 C LiFePO4 26Ah 14 8V Approx 6 hours used the included 5A charger 3 30A 10 5 x 8 1 x 11 5 267 x 206 x 292 mm Approx 16 4 lbs 7 4 kg
8. days 3 2 Connecting to the VOLTA V 385 1 Turn Power Switch 04 to OFF 2 Connect your device to the AC Output Socket 02 3 Turn Power Switch 04 to ON A Turn Mode Selection 15 to Flash flash mode or Normal non flash mode 5 Turn your device on Now your device will draw power from the inverter Power the modeling lamp off while using the inverter with monolights Otherwise the battery unit of the inverter may run out of power within a short time When you turn the Power Switch 04 ON the inverter will beep and run a short automatic detection During the detection the LED indicators on the control panel will change colors The detection will last a few seconds When it is done the unit will beep and the Status Indicator 07 will turn green signalling the unit is ready to use For outdoor photography the inverter can be used while placed inside the carrying case to avoid any dust sand or water Before use make sure to open the Air Vent Flap 32 on both sides of the carrying case and use the hook buckles to keep themopened DO NOT cover the Air Inlet 12 V Connecting an External Storage Battery 1 Connecting an External Battery Instead of using the built in battery an external power cable sold separately can be used to power the inverter with an external battery 11 15V As some external batteries have larger Capacities
9. flash may have a transient current equal to the with a damp clean cloth If the inverter has been stored for a long period of time please charge full load current of a 300ws lamp Therefore when the V 385 is used for specific flashes the before using to obtain the best performance Power Indicator 06 will blink with a short beep This is normal when the transient current of the flashes exceed 800W Each Volta V 385 Power Inverter goes through a detailed inspection and quality check before If the Power Indicator 06 blinks and beeps for over 5 seconds the equipment will automatically leaving the factory shut down Should this happen turn Power Switch 04 to power the inverter on for use A Limited One Year Warranty is provided for the Volta Power Inverter The warranty guarantees under normal use that the product will be free from defects in workmanship and in materials for the period of one year from the purchase date Any accidental and user damage is not covered under the warranty Any signs of tampering unauthorized service or modifications will void the warranty Should any issues occur please email us at info studio assets com or visit our website www studio assets com _ 2 u X Product Kit XI Technical Data 1 V 385 VOLTA Inverter 1 Charger 1 Charger Power Cable 1 Shoulder Bag Model Continuous Output Peak Power Input Voltage Range Output Voltage Frequency Output Waveform High H
10. function e Ihe inverter uses a LiFePO4 battery The acceptable ambient operating temperature is 10 C to 45 C Other temperatures may degrade performance or cause product malfunction Please close the socket covers of any unused AC sockets Repairs of the inverter should only be performed by authorized service centers 2 Safety Instruction for Battery Use e The LiFePO4 battery has a large capacity high voltage and rapid discharge DO NOT short circuit the negative and positive terminals Doing so will result in a huge current and high temperature which may result in injury battery damage or even explosion e Should battery acid come into contact with skin or clothes rinse with soap and water immediately Should battery acid come into contact with eyes rinse the eyes with cold water for no less than 20 minutes and then get medical attention immediately e DO NOT place any metal tool on the battery unit to prevent accidental short circuits which may result in injury battery damage or even explosion e DO NOT place metal objects such as a ring a bracelet a necklace or a watch near and around the inverter to prevent any accidental short circuts and bodily injury E Il Product Introduction 1 Features 1 1 The inverter has been designed using leading technology to meet industry standards and professional demands 1 2 Dual working modes flash mode for demanding studio lights and non flash mode 1 3 26 000 mA
11. h LiFePO4 battery The battery unit is user replaceable and detachable from the control unit The battery can also be charged independently from the inverter 1 4 3 USB sockets are available for powering electronics with the USB interfaces Such as iPhones iPads Android tablets and smartphones 1 5 Optionalbattery cables can be connected to a car battery or other large cell battery to allow you to use the inverter longer 1 6 Battery Indicator LED lamp changes color to indicate the remaining battery level 1 7 Power Level Indicator LED lamp changes tolor to signal output power level 1 8 Pure sine wave output Output voltage is 110 60Hz or 220V 50Hz depending on model 1 9 Continuous power up to 750W At 800W the V 385 can work for only 3 minutes continuously The conversion efficiency is up to 91 1 10 The inverter is equipped with the built in self adjustable cooling fan 1 11 High end microelectronics processing system ensures reliable performance 2 Automatic Protection 2 1 Low voltage input protection 2 2 Overload protection 2 3 Short circuit protection 2 4 Low electricity alert 2 5 High voltage input protection 2 6 Overheating protection 2 7 Positive and negative reverse connection protection of power supply 3 For Use With e Photographic equipment Studio flashes LED lamps quartz lights and other continuous lights e Household electrical entertainment products TV sets camcorder cameras video lights radios
12. hoose either operating mode depending on the equipment being powered The Flash flash mode is specially designed for the use with monolights Please note that in this mode the power saving function is not available so the built in battery can stand by for only 13 hours In Normal non flash mode the use of monolights is not available In this mode there is a power saving function which allows the built in battery to stand by for 55 hours Therefore non flash electronics are recommended to use this mode For details refer to Section VI Introduction to Function Mode 2 3 Power Switch 04 OFF The inverter is powered off ON The inverter is powered on and the AC sockets can be used USB The inverter enters into USB charging mode Portable electronics with USB interfaces such as iPhones iPads Android tablets and smartphones can be charged from the USB sockets In USB mode no AC power output is available USB1 Output 5V 2000mA USB2 Output 5V 1000mA USB3 Output 5V 500mA 2 4 AC Output Socket 02 e Three AC output sockets are in parallel connection and each of them can output the maximum power The AC sockets are universal and accepts most foreign power cords No adapter is required e The AC output standard voltage is 120V 60Hz or 220V 50Hz depending on the model you purchase E IV Operation Instruction 1 Installation and Detachment of Battery Unit e Installation 1 Pl
13. mobile phones etc e Household appliances Dust collectors fans lamps shavers fridges blenders food processors etc e Office supplies Desktop computers laptops printers fax machines and scanners etc e Electric tools Electric saws electric drills grinders sanders etc e Any other equipment with the rated power of no more than 750W At 800W the V 385 can work for only 3 minutes continuously o2 M III Production Description 1 Name of Parts Main body 3 Control Unit 01 Handle 02 AC Output Socket 110V 60Hz or 220V 50Hz 03 Socket Cover 04 Power Switch ON Power on OFF Power off USB USB charge 05 Battery Indicator displays battery level 06 Power Indicator displays power output level 07 Status Indicator displays inverter status 08 USB Socket USB1 USB2 USB3 09 USB Socket Cover 10 USB ON Indicator 11 Locking Clasp Two on the left and two on the right 12 Air Inlet 13 Fuse 14 Air Outlet 15 Mode Selection Flash Flash mode Normal Non flash mode 16 Power Input E OO OES Battery Unit 17 Charging Socket 18 Charging Socket Cover 19 Positive Input Socket for External Battery 20 Negative Input Socket for External Battery 21 Built in Battery Output 22 External Power Output Charger 23 Charging Indicator 24 AC Input Socket 25 Charging Connection Cable 26 Fuse External Power Cable sold separately
14. wer Inverter should be switched to Flash Mode for a normal operation Otherwise the Power Inverter will automatically enable power saving function and cut off AC output 2 Flash Mode The Flash flash mode is specially designed for the use of flashes It is also applicable to electrical appliances with rated power However in this mode power saving function is not available For the use of non flash electrical appliances with rated power see the preceding section Normal Mode While using a flash 2 1 Maximum service energy for the flash with the VOLTA Inverter Using the V 385 Maximum service energy for the flash 1 Will be 1500ws cumulative similarly hereinafter if the flash recycles in 1 second 2 Will be 3000ws if the flash recycles in 2 3 seconds 3 Will be 5000ws if the flash recycles in 5 seconds 4 4 As for the flash recycling differently refer to the preceding values o 2 2 Recycling time of the flash using the VOLTA Inverter Using the V 385 Recycling time of the flash VII Re placi ng Fuses 1 The recycling time does not change if the flash recycles in 1 second and does not exceed 800ws cumulative similarly hereinafter The VOLTA V 385 is equipped with three 30A fuses The time will increase if the flash recycles in 1 second but exceeds 800W S The recycling will become longer but will not exceed 5 seconds Should the inverter fail to operate properly check if the fuses are melted
15. y the built in battery of the inverter will not be charged e The required voltage of an external battery is 11 15V The symbol indicates anode positive and indicates cathode negative as an example 1 Normal Mode In this mode the use of flashes is not available but non flash electrical appliances with the rated power can use the normal mode Taking as an example the maximum power is 800W At 800W can work for only 3 minutes continuously The power saving function is available in this mode When the operated power exceeds 800W Power Indicator 06 turns red blinking and the buzzer alarms Meanwhile the Status Indicator 07 turns red and the inverter will perform an auto protective shutdown The following circumstances are for your reference e For the equipment with the power of about 800W the inverter can work for 3 minutes continuously The inverter stops working after a buzzer alarm e For the equipment with the power of 1000 1400W the inverter can only work for 2 3 seconds The inverter stops working after a buzzer alarm e For the equipment with the power of 1400 1800W the system of the inverter starts but shuts down within 3 seconds e For the equipment with the power of more than 1800W the system of the inverter CANNOT start e As for the equipment with other power it should be regulated based on the preceding values On non flash device that has a rated power smaller than 45W the Po
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