Paul C. Buff Vagabond II Quick Start Manual

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The VAGABOND

The Vagabond

II QUICK START GUIDE:

1. CHARGE the battery.

To ensure the battery is fully charged, we recommend charging your Vagabond

soon as it is unboxed. Plug the provided battery charging cord into the charging socket on

the inverter (labeled "100-260VAC CHARGER IN"), then into a suitable AC power source.

Once the LED located by the charging socket is solid green, this will indicate the battery

is fully charged. A completely drained battery will take approximately 7-10 hours to fully

charge.

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GREEN

= the battery is connected to the inverter (and the battery is above 75% charged)

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RED

= the battery is charging

2. CONNECT your flash units (120V only).

Plug your flash unit / power pack into the AC power outlet located on the top panel of the

Vagabond

II inverter, or connect multiple units by using a multi-outlet extension cord or

power strip. Always use grounded outlets and extension cords. Avoid using surge pro-

tectors with ground fault interrupters or other fitting devices (because of the VII's built-in

ground fault interrupter these are not necessary).

NOTE: DO NOT USE VAGABOND

3. TURN ON the Vagabond

Turn your system ON by selecting either the FAST or SLOW mode. Based on the number

of flash units / power packs connected, choose the mode that is best for your needs.

FAST = maximum recycling current; fastest recycle times between shots

SLOW = reduced peak current; maximum shots per battery charge

4. TURN ON the connected flash units.

Turn on each flash unit / power pack in your setup using the ON / OFF power switch on

each individual unit.

5. TURN OFF the MODELING LAMP(S) in your flash units.

The system is not designed to operate modeling lamps continuously as this would deplete

the battery rapidly, cause slow recycle and could overheat the inverter. It is permissible to

operate the lamps briefly for light composition, then they must be turned off.

** Always RECHARGE the battery promptly after each use **

Allowing a discharged battery to sit for extended periods of time can cause exhaus-

tion. For maximum performance, top off the battery after each use, and during extended

periods of non-use, charge the battery for 7-10 hours, once every two weeks

The Vagabond II

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Page 1 For maximum performance, top off the battery after each use, and during extended periods of non-use, charge the battery for 7-10 hours, once every two weeks The Vagabond II Portable Power System is a PAUL C. BUFF, INC. product • www.PAULCBUFF.com 2725 Bransford Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37204 • Toll Free 1-800-443-5542...
Page 2 (Z1250 and Z2500) and any future Paul C. Buff, Inc. products. The system includes an internal battery and a power inverter, conveniently packaged in a travel-friendly carrying bag. The system gives you the ability to power Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash units / power packs (units that normally require AC power line connection) in the field or on location where a suitable power source is unavailable or unreliable.
Page 3 The Vagabond II System ARRIVES WITH: > The PSI900GF Power Inverter: The PSI900GF is a power inverter made exclusively for the Paul C. Buff, Inc. Vagabond II system. The unit converts the power from the internal battery (12 Volt DC power) to a 120 VAC, 60 Hz current-controlled, pure sine wave power source, specifically engineered for powering Paul C.
Page 4 CHARGING the Vagabond II Battery (continued): While charging the battery, only the Red LED will light initially. When the Green LED comes on, the battery is fully charged. If the battery is fully depleted, the total charge time will be approximately 7-10 hours. In practical use, overnight charging is suggested.
Page 5 Vagabond II RECYCLE TIMES and BATTERY CAPACITY: Vagabond II recycle rates are approximately three times as fast as those obtained with typical “150W Pure Sine Wave” inverters, and one and one-half times as fast as typical “300W Pure Sine Wave” inverters. The Vagabond II, with a fully charged battery, will recycle most flash units at a rate between 270 and 400 Ws per second.
Page 6 REPLACING THE BATTERY in the Vagabond As all batteries become exhausted with age and use, the B20A battery may be easily replaced by the user. Batteries (for replacement needs or on-location backups) are available for purchase on our website and by phone.
Page 7 Ensure that the Vagabond II system is turned OFF. Disconnect any flash units / power packs (power cord or power strip), turn the Vagabond II system OFF and disconnect the battery charging cord from both the control panel and the AC power source. Remove the orange battery cover.
Page 8 HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED ASSISTANCE? We’re here to help! No question is too big or too small! Call us on our Toll Free Line: 1-800-443-5542 (M - F, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, CT) Send us an e-mail: info@paulcbuff.com (Paul C. Buff, Inc. support)