Astera LED Technology GmbH
Technical Reference Manual for FP1 Titan Tube 2020-08-26
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4.3.1
HOT icon
During operation with high power in an hot environment the tube might overheat. If this is the
case the output will automatically be reduced until the tube has cooled down enough. A
reduced output is indicated in the display by this icon:
4.4
C
HARGING
Charge the light immediately after use and do not store lights with empty battery.
Lights can be charged with individual charger (FP1-CHR)
or with Astera’s PowerBox
(FP1-
PWB). If PowerBox and tubes are placed inside a charging case, make sure the case is open.
It is recommended to charge the lights at an ambient temperature between 0°C and 35°C. A
normal charge cycle will take three hours, but may take much longer if the light is hot.
The light is designed to be charged while powered off. If it is connected to AC and powered
on, it may charge at reduced current if enough power is available and the battery
temperature is below 45°C. If the battery temperature is above 45°C, charging stops
completely until the battery has cooled down enough. If the battery temperature cools
below 5°C charging also stops completely until the battery has warmed up enough.
The light has an automatic battery bypass switch, so it can safely be used wired for longer
periods, this will not cause wear to the battery.
Connecting a cable for charging:
Display messages during charging (only shown when light is powered off):
The battery is being charged.
The battery is fully charged. The LCD backlight will turn off.
The battery cannot be charged, it is too hot. The charger will
start once it has cooled down below 45°C.
The battery cannot be charged, it is too cold. The charger will
start once it has heated up to at least 5°C.
Charging
…
[===== ] 50%
Fully Charged
[===========]100%
TOO HOT: 60°C
[====== ] 50%
TOO COLD:-5°C
[====== ] 50%
