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Paul C. Buff Vagabond Mini Lithium Quick Start Manual

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VAGABOND MINI
TM
L I T H I U M
VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM
QUICK START GUIDE:

1. CHARGE the battery.

We recommend charging the battery as soon as the system is unboxed. You
will charge the battery using the provided VMC3A battery charger. First, plug
the charger's two-pronged AC power cord into a suitable AC power source (the
LED on the battery charger will shine green to indicate the connection). Next,
connect the charger to the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium using the cord with the red
and black Anderson connectors. Insert the connectors red-to-red and black-
to-black in the Anderson sockets located on the faceplate of the unit (labeled
"CHARGER"). The LED on the battery charger will shine RED while the battery is
charging and shine GREEN to indicate that the battery is fully charged (note: this
LED is on the battery charger, NOT on the inverter). Although the system arrives
with the battery connected to the inverter, you may also charge the battery (or
an external spare battery) by plugging the charger directly into the connectors
on the battery itself. See pages 8 - 11 to learn more.

2. CONNECT your flash units.

Plug one or two flash units into the AC power outlets located on the front panel
faceplate, or connect up to four units by using a multi-outlet extension cord or
power bar. Note: Always use grounded outlets and extension cords. Depending
on the type of flash units and power settings used, you may be able to success-
fully power up to four flash units.
3. TURN ON the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system.
Turn your system ON with the ON / OFF power switch.

4. TURN ON the connected flash units.

Turn on each flash unit / power pack in your setup normally, using the ON / OFF
power switch on each individual unit.
5. TURN OFF the MODELING LAMP(S) in your flash units.
Modeling lamps should generally be turned off when used with Vagabond Mini™
Lithium, as the continuous current draw of modeling lamps will quickly deplete
the battery and will increase recycle times or may cause the inverter to overheat
or shut down. See the WARNINGS section on the following page for more.
Please be sure to read the entire product manual to ensure safe use of equipment.
v. 01/2015
The Vagabond Mini
Lithium is a PAUL C. BUFF, INC.
product • www.PAULCBUFF.com
TM
TM
2725 Bransford Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37204 • Toll Free 1-800-443-5542

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  • Page 1 Please be sure to read the entire product manual to ensure safe use of equipment. v. 01/2015 The Vagabond Mini Lithium is a PAUL C. BUFF, INC. product • www.PAULCBUFF.com 2725 Bransford Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37204 • Toll Free 1-800-443-5542...
  • Page 2 Keep all components away from fire, flames, and heated surfaces. WARNING! Do not operate, store, or charge the Vagabond Mini Lithium™ system in or around water, rain, ground moisture, salt spray, dew, or any other liquids. Exposure to water (especially salt water) increases the risk of a potential battery fire.
  • Page 3 Customer Service team. Likewise, do not attempt to make any changes or modifications to your system. Changes and/or modifica- tions made, outside of those performed or approved by Paul C. Buff, Inc.™, may present hazardous conditions and void the warranty.
  • Page 4 VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM General Description The Vagabond Mini™ Lithium (VM120) system provides reliable, portable, battery power for Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ flash units. The system includes an internal lithium battery and a power inverter, conveniently connected and enclosed in a high- impact, flame retardant housing.
  • Page 5 • The product must be returned to Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ for warranty service. For customers in the United States, warranty service includes return shipment via UPS ground to the original destination (where the equipment was sent to the original purchaser).
  • Page 6 1. The Internal CU120 Vagabond Mini™ Lithium Inverter (in VM120 systems, for use with standard Paul C. Buff™ flash units / power packs): The CU120 is a power inverter made exclusively for the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system. The unit converts the power from the internal battery to a 120VAC, 60 Hz current-controlled, pure sine wave power source, specifically engineered for powering Paul C.
  • Page 7 AC voltage by whatever amount is required to keep the inverter safely within its power handling capability. When recycling a single Paul C. Buff™ flash unit, the voltage emitted by a 120VAC Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system typically...
  • Page 8 VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM Optional Accessories These optional accessories are each sold separately - visit us online or contact our Customer Service team to learn more. The VMBAG Vagabond Mini™ Lithium Carrying Bag is a convenient, soft-side carrying bag designed to carry your complete Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system (with the stand clamp attached) along with a spare battery.
  • Page 9 3. Plug the battery charger’s power cord into a suitable AC power source. Plug the cord into a standard 120V AC outlet using the two-pronged male AC plug. The LED on the battery charger housing will shine green to indicate connection to power.. Note: The battery may be charged globally on 95-250VAC power lines.
  • Page 10 Charging Your VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM Battery continued... Charging a Battery Directly: The method of charging the battery through the inverter is simply provided for convenience so that you do not have to disconnect the battery from the inverter. A battery can be charged, however, by direct connection with no difference in charging.
  • Page 11 To maximize the lifespan of your lithium ion battery, we recommend the following: 1. When not in use, store the battery in a cool place. Do NOT store it in extreme heat (above 86ºF) or extreme cold (below 32ºF). Leaving a battery in a hot envi- ronment, especially when exposed to the sun, speeds up capacity loss.
  • Page 12 Connecting Flash Units To Your VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM 1. Connect your flash unit(s). Plug your Paul C. Buff™ flash unit / power pack into one of the power outlets on the front panel of the inverter. With the 120V Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system, you will use the three-prong power cord provided with your standard Paul C.
  • Page 13 3. Turn on the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium. Use the power switch on the front panel of the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium inverter to turn the system on. When first turned on, the orange LED located next to the USB voltage outlet and the three green LED battery status indicators should shine.
  • Page 14 The VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM Fuse A single blade-type 30A fuse is located on the front panel of the inverter so that you can check the fuse status and replace it if necessary. It is extremely unlikely that the fuse will blow unless a fault (requiring factory service) should occur in the inverter unit.
  • Page 15 Using the VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM To Operate Auxiliary Equipment The Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system is specifically designed to provide power for Paul C. Buff™ flash equipment. The system may, however, also be used to power non-flash continuous loads for small electrical appliances such as fans, computers or radios.
  • Page 16 We will, however, warranty the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system itself as well as any Paul C. Buff™ equipment it powers. Storing the VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM When storing your Vagabond Mini™...

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