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TRONIX EXPLORER XT3

Congratulations on your purchase of the Tronix Explorer XT3!

The technically superior Tronix Explorer XT3 , rated at 800 Watts continuous and at 2000 Watts
peak   power,  is designed  to  provide  power  to  most   flash  and   power  pack  units.  It   makes   your
studio lights work on location - with faster recycling time, more power and better performance.

Power and Reliability

- 2400 Watts peak power
- Provides a clean sine wave from a 24 V DC source
- Efficient circuit design that generates almost a thousand pops for 300 Ws flash units

Flexibility and Mobility

- Auto-volt/Global charging feature (100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz)
- 14 V DC car battery charger and Auxiliary Battery port for 24 V external battery pack
- It can also be used for powering battery chargers, laptops, printers, etc.

Safe and Easy to Use

- Plug and play
- Battery power and charging indicators
- Switch over circuit from battery to external battery pack
- Short circuit protection 
- Overload protection

The convenience and reliability that Explorer XT3 boasts would be reason enough to bring this
gadget wherever a photographer travels and goes for work, and needs it most.

Thank you for your purchase of Tronix Explorer XT3.
We hope you will enjoy the product as much as we enjoyed developing it to serve your
needs.

Summary of Contents for Explorer XT3

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...its Flexibility and Mobility Auto volt Global charging feature 100 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 14 V DC car battery charger and Auxiliary Battery port for 24 V external battery pack It can also be used for powering battery chargers laptops printers etc Safe and Easy to Use Plug and play Battery power and charging indicators Switch over circuit from battery to external battery pack Short circuit protection ...

Page 3: ... Safety Electrical Safety Battery Safety Getting Started Shipping Materials Installation Operation Charging Maintenance Battery Replacement Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Technical Specifications Service and Warranty Contact Information ...

Page 4: ...fety The disconnect device of Explorer XT3 is the mains plug Always connect Explorer XT3 to a grounded outlet The outlet to which Explorer XT3 is connected must be in close proximity and must be easily accessed Flash units and other supported equipment must be properly connected to Explorer XT3 As with the connection to the outlet connections of the equipment to Explorer XT3 must be easily accesse...

Page 5: ...placing batteries Use properly insulated tools and handles Caution Explorer XT3 uses 12 V DC 9 Ah valve regulated lead acid VRLA batteries Replace batteries with the same type as originally installed in Explorer XT3 Caution Observe proper polarity when connecting the batteries Incorrect polarity may cause electrical hazards or damage to Explorer XT3 Dispose replaced batteries properly Deliver the ...

Page 6: ...The green Charging LED indicator should blink This indicates that Explorer XT3 is charging If Explorer XT3 is being charged the first time charge the unit for 12 to 15 hours This ensures optimum battery performance Succeeding charges would only take 6 to 9 hours Note The mains outlet to which Explorer XT3 is connected must be in close proximity and must be easily accessed Explorer XT3 has the foll...

Page 7: ...indicators green High yellow Mid and red Low indicate the amount of power left in the battery Explorer XT3 is now supplying power to the flash units 5 Test the flash units If the desired lighting requirements are set proceed with the photo shoot 6 To conserve battery switch off Explorer XT3 when the flash units are not in use Note Using the modeling lamps in flash units will prolong recycling time...

Page 8: ...xplorer XT3 will be discharged after 10 hours Explorer XT3 is switched off at no load The battery of Explorer XT3 will be discharged after 200 days Thus when not in use it is recommended that Explorer XT3 should be plugged in to a 100 V to 240 V AC mains outlet or to a 14 V DC outlet Even when switched off the internal circuitry of Explorer XT3 still consumes power A totally discharged battery wil...

Page 9: ...eave Explorer XT3 plugged in even after it is fully charged Explorer XT3 uses trickle charging method If the cord is still plugged after the battery reached full charge the battery will not be damaged in any way Trickle charging also maintains the battery s optimum life span Maintenance For optimum performance keep the battery fully charged A lit green High LED indicates a fully charged battery wh...

Page 10: ...s DC charger of the batteries inside 6 Remove the screw of the battery bracket and screw under the battery casing 7 Remove the battery bracket and the battery at the same time 8 Turn the unit to the other side and remove the boost converter board 9 Remove the screw of the battery bracket and the screw under the battery casing 10 Slide the battery out of the battery casing 11 Securely place the new...

Page 11: ...tomer Service see Contact Information Lighting equipment not working Battery not charged Lighting equipment malfunction Incompatible equipment Charge Battery Plug Explorer XT3 to a 100 V to 240 V AC outlet or to a 14V DC supply Contact manufacturer of lighting equipment Lighting equipment not compatible with Explorer XT3 see Compatibility Chart for compatible equipment Battery draining fast Batter...

Page 12: ...rush current Tronix Explorer XT3 cannot adequately provide such current Thus for a few seconds the voltage output will be less than adequate This is not a problem for analog flash however Analog flash can tolerate this voltage drop For digital flash units this will probably cause a reset of its settings to power up stage Though this case is not damaging to the flash or Tronix Explorer XT3 the flas...

Page 13: ...placed use only batteries provided by Tronix or with the same specification see Technical Specifications Tronix Explorer XT3 uses two 12 V 9 Ah Valve regulated lead acid batteries Other batteries may not be suitable to Tronix Explorer XT3 and may cause electrical hazard or injury What are the Customer Satisfaction Guarantee and or Warranty As stated in Terms of Use only items with manufacturing de...

Page 14: ...0 20 mA full battery Connector IEC C14 Auxiliary Battery Voltage 24 28 V Current 40 A Connector Neutrik powerCON NAC3MPA DC Input Voltage 12 14 V Current 500 mA Connector Coaxial Battery Type Maintenance free Valve regulated lead acid x2 Voltage 12 V per battery Capacity 9 Ah per battery Charging Time 6 9 hours Runtime 10 hours at no load Indicators Visual Green Yellow and Red LEDs for battery sta...

Page 15: ...mal wear and tear is not covered in this warranty There are no warranties by use except as stated therein For unsafe and or faulty repairs Innovatronix Inc and or sellers shall not be liable by such cases Any alternation made to this product by unauthorized service technicians are the sole responsibility of the owner Maximum liability for any breach of this agreement or other claim to the use of t...

Page 16: ...tp www innovatronix com Or contact your reseller All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied duplicated or transmitted in any form or by any means or otherwise without prior written permission from Innovatronix Inc The information contained herein is designed only for the use with Tronix Explorer XT Innovatronix is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to oth...

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