Subtronic Nova, User Manual

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Power supply / rechargeable battery
Lithium-manganese batteries in the flash arm
The lithium-manganese batteries housed in the
flash arm are extremely robust and reliable. Unlike
lithium-polymer or lithium-ion rechargeable
batteries, there is no risk of a lithium-cobalt
reaction (explosion-like metallic fire) In the event
of a malfunction such as a battery failure or
overloading, or due to old age. They do not suffer
from memory effect, nor do they need to be fully
discharged before charging.
Always transport the battery separately from the
flash gun when traveling by air. Screw the battery
connector (S4 socket) shut when transporting the
flash gun to prevent other metallic objects from causing a short circuit at the contacts.
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Charging external rechargeable batteries
To charge the battery, you attach the S4 connector of the battery
charger at its counterpart at the battery. Connect the battery
charger now with the mains power supply. The loading procedure
starts, if the orange LED at the battery charger light up.
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Charging internal rechargeable batteries
The flash gun is powered by fitted LiMg accumulators. The electronic high-speed charger
automatically takes into account the mains power supply voltage (100-240V).
To charge the accumulator, set the switch on the flash gun to Off and insert the
charger plug connector into the left flash socket.
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Please note the following when charging the battery:
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Charge the battery at room temperature whenever possible.
● Do not expose the rechargeable battery and charger to direct sunlight before and
during the charging process. Temperatures above 40°C and below 0°C will impair
the battery performance.
● You can disconnect the charger from the battery as soon as the indicator
changes to green.
● Important: Using a different charger may damage the rechargeable battery.
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You should therefore only use the charger supplied with the battery.
● Do not attempt to plug the charger into the flash gun!
Charge indicator Function Duration
orange High-speed charging approx. 2 hours
green Compensation
charging
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