Photogenic Professional Lighting AKB-1 manual

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  • Page 1

    AKB-1 Battery Pack Operational manual for use with Photogenic AC/DC StudioMax II & III & PerforMax monolights. This DC power supply is primarily designed for use with AC/DC monolights from Photogenic Professional Lighting. AKC320B & AK320B 320 watt second model. AKC160B & AK160B 160 watt second model. AK4001MLB 150 watt second model[...]

  • Page 2

    Included in the AKB-1 package: 1 - DC 12V, 2.3Ah lead-acid battery with output of 305VDC, 500mA. 1 - Battery case/charger housing. 1 - Soft case with belt clip for protection of the unit. 1 - Soft case shoulder strap. 1 - Wall adapter 18V, 600mA. (The battery-to-light cable is supplied with the monolights) Basic features. The battery pack is design[...]

  • Page 3

    Installation of the battery. The battery may not be installed in the unit when it arrives. To install the battery, remove the protective padded case around the unit. There is a Velcro strip between the padded case and the unit housing. Separate the Velcro strips and the housing can be removed. At the opposite end from the display panel, there is a [...]

  • Page 4

    Control Panel Layout. Charging the battery. The battery pack becomes the charger when you connect the AC/DC wall adapter included in the package. Before using the battery for the first time, it must be charged for a minimum of three hours. Charging Procedures. 1. Turn the main On/Off switch to the ON position. 2. Plug the adapter into the battery a[...]

  • Page 5

    Your new fully charged power pack will provide between 100 to 200 full charge flashes depending on the model you have. This is an approximation for full power flashes and dialing down power can increase the number of charges you will have for your light. Carry a backup battery when you are in the field for extended periods of time, or do not have a[...]

  • Page 6

     Do not leave the unit in a hot humid environment or in direct sunlight for extended periods.  Use only charger/adapters with the specified limits.  Do not drop the unit.  Do not use in the water, submerged, mist or rain water.  Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit.  Do not touch the flash socket or the end of the cabl[...]