Summary of Contents for Innovatronix Tronix Explorer Mini
- Page 1 User's Guide Explorer Mini User's Manual | © Innovatronix Inc. | www.innovatronix.com | Revision Date: March 10, 2015...
- Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Tronix Explorer Mini! The Tronix Explorer Mini, rated at 400 Watts continuous and at 1200-Watts peak power, is designed to provide power to most flash and power pack units. It makes your studio lights work on location or when power is not available - with faster recycling time, more power, better performance and a much lighter set up compared to previous Tronix Explorer models.
- Page 3 Service and Warranty The Tronix Explorer Mini is covered by a one-year warranty starting from the date of purchase. From that date, the product should be free of any defect in material and workmanship and it will function in accordance to its stated performance.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
..............3 Operation ..............4 Charging ..............5 Maintenance Battery Replacement ..............6 Troubleshooting ..............7 Frequently Asked Questions ..............8 Technical Specifications ..............10 Service and Warranty Contact Information ..............11 Explorer Mini User's Manual | © Innovatronix Inc. | www.innovatronix.com | Revision Date: March 10, 2015... -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Not recommended attachments, when used with Tronix Explorer Mini, may result in risk of fire, electrical • hazard or injury. Periodically observe the status of the LED indicators to make sure that Tronix Explorer Mini works as • intended. Electrical Safety Always connect Tronix Explorer Mini to a grounded outlet. -
Page 6: Battery Safety
CAUTION: To avoid injury due to electrical hazard, remove metal accessories such as wristwatch and • jewelry when replacing battery. Use properly insulated tools and handles. CAUTION: Tronix Explorer Mini uses one (1) 12 Vdc/ 9 Ah Sealed Lead-Acid battery pack. Replace with • the same type as originally installed in Tronix Explorer Mini. -
Page 7: Getting Started
4. The red LED (Power indicator) should be ON. When the battery is fully charged, the red LED and the green LED are both turned ON. If Tronix Explorer Mini is being charged the first time, charge the unit for 12 to 15 hours. This step ensures optimum battery performance. Succeeding charges would only take 4 to 6 hours. -
Page 8: Operation
The connections between the flash units and Explorer mini must be in close proximity and must be easily accessed. 3. Turn on Tronix Explorer Mini by switching the power switch to “|” position. There are two (2) battery level indicators (Green LED for Battery Full and Red LED for Battery Low). -
Page 9: Charging
On the other hand, when the inverter gives three (3) beeps prior to shutdown, the batteries are discharged. Turn off the unit when not in use. Leaving Tronix Explorer Mini on when unused will severely drain the •... -
Page 10: Battery Replacement
Do not interchange the polarity of the wires. Black wire is for the negative (–) terminal and red wire is for the positive (+) terminal. Explorer Mini User's Manual | © Innovatronix Inc. | www.innovatronix.com | Revision Date: March 10, 2015... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below to address minor problems regarding installation and operation of Tronix Explorer Mini. For problems that cannot be solved using the table, contact Innovatronix Customer Service (see Contact Information) Problem Possible Cause Solution No power... -
Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
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 Mini, the flash will just not work properly. - Page 13 Are there any maintenance tips on storing Tronix Explorer Mini? The unit should be switched OFF when not in use. Leaving Tronix Explorer Mini ON and not in use will severely damage the battery. Its battery can be left plugged even after it is fully charged. The product uses trickle-charging technique so the battery would not be over charged.
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Page 14: Technical Specifications
5 cm x 7 cm x 13 cm Net Weight 5 kg IP Rating IP20 Operating Temperature -15 °C – 70 °C (5 °F – 158 °F Explorer Mini User's Manual | © Innovatronix Inc. | www.innovatronix.com | Revision Date: March 10, 2015... -
Page 15: Service And Warranty Contact Information
Innovatronix Inc. The information contained herein is designed for the use of the Tronix Explorer Mini. Innovatronix is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other portable power supplies and other related products.