Subtronic Nova, User Manual

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SELF DISCHARGE
The internal Li Mg accumulator will discharge even when you are not using the flash gun.
The accumulator discharges fully after approx. 4-6 weeks (dependent upon the outdoor
temperature). It then switches to exhaustive discharge mode, which will damage the
accumulator.
It is therefore imperative to recharge the accumulator
after 4-6 weeks at the latest .
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Never store the flash gun with a discharged accumulator !
To storage the System with external Li Mg accumulator disconnect the accumulator from
the flash. The self discharging time of the external Li Mg accumulator system is approx.
7 Month.
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if you store the flash gun with a connected external-accumulator you have to
handle it like an internal accusystem !
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OPERATION
When using appliances with rechargeable batteries, plug the S4 plug into the left S4
socket on the flash gun. The charge connector on the left is a 4-pole connection. The
synchronized connection on the right is for either a 6-pole (S6 model) or 5-pole connector
(N5 model), and is connected to the camera body.
The synchronized connection in the center is a 5-pin N5 socket and is required when
operating the flash gun with an analog TTL camera. It can also be used to connect an
auxiliary flash gun.
Important:
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Do not use any force. The contacts can be connected without any effort at all.
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Always switch the flash gun off before unscrewing or mounting the
rechargeable battery. Uncontrolled switch states may cause damage to the
appliance.
Turning the rotary switch to TTL switches your flash gun on and charges the capacitor. The
white LED with the flash symbol lights up after 5-6 seconds. Your flash gun is now ready
for use. If the LED does not light up after approx. 10 seconds, switch the flash gun off and
charge it from the mains power supply.
ANTI-EXHAUSTIVE DISCHARGING SYSTEM
The electronic system switches off the pilot lamp or the flash gun if the voltage level of the
accumulator falls below a minimum level. This prevents the accumulators from being
exhaustively discharged, which lengthens their service life. Now switch the flash gun off
and recharge it (see 2.0 or 3.0).
Activation of the anti-exhaustive discharging system is indicated by the relays switching
themselves on and off.
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