Bolt Cyclone X PP-600 User manual
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CYCLONE|
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Bolt PP-600 Power Pack
for Portable Flashes
User’s Manual
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Copyright © 2013 Gradus Group.
Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group. Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Introduction |3
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Bolt Cyclone X Power Pack for Portable Flashes. This
lightweight and portable rechargeable large-capacity lithium-ion power pack will
supply up to 900 ashes with many popular portable ash units. When using a
400w/s monolight capable of being powered by an HV cord, this unit can provide
up to 400 full-power ashes. It’s compatible with most ashes that have an
HV port, including Nikon, Canon, Sony, Quantum, Olympus, Bolt, Sunpak, Vivitar,
and Metz.
Box Contents:
• Cyclone X Power Pack
• BO-1009 AC battery charger
• Shoulder strap
• Belt clip
• US, UK and European power plug adapters
• User instruction manual
4 |Overview
Overview
1 Shoulder strap lugs
2 Power button
3 LED battery level indicators
4 Charging port
5 HV cable socket
6 Belt clip
7 Shoulder strap
8 BO-1009 AC charger
9 USA power plug adapter
10 UK power plug adapter
11 European power plug adapter
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Overview |5
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6 |Warnings
Warnings
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• Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself. Doing so will void the warranty, and Bolt
will not be responsible for any damage. There are high-voltage components inside. Contact can produce a
dangerous electric shock.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from water and all ammable gases or liquids.
• Do not store or use this product at temperatures above 104°F (40°C)
• Do not connect this product to a charger other than the included unit.
• To avoid overheating and damaging your ash unit, please wait for at least 10 minutes after 40 continuous
full-power ashes.
• Make sure the unit is powered off when plugging it in to a power source.
• Use only the correct, recommended voltage.
• Handle the unit with care.
• Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use only parts provided by the manufacturer.
Charging Your Cyclone X |7
• Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts.
• All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Charging the Cyclone X
To charge your Cyclone X with the included charger:
1. Choose the correct power plug adapter.
2. Slide the power plug adapter into the provided slot on the charger.
3. Be sure the adapter clicks securely into place.
4. Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
5. Plug the charger cable into the charging port on the Cyclone X.
6. If one or more of the indicator lights are blinking, the battery is being charged.
7. If the three indicator lights all light up and are not blinking, the battery is charged.
8. Charging time is approximately four hours.
8 |Charging Your Cyclone X
To get the maximum capacity from your Cyclone X:
Charge your Cyclone X shortly before use to ensure that the pack retains the maximum charge. Charge your
Cyclone X at a moderate room temperature, and avoid storing it in hot environments between charging and
use.
Note: When charging the pack outside of the United States, use the correct plug adapter (US, UK, and
European adapters are included) to plug the charger into any 100-240 V AC power outlet.
Checking the Cyclone X’s charge level:
You can check the charge level on the Cyclone X by pressing the power button.
The battery indicator LEDs will illuminate to indicate the charge level as follows:
Three battery LEDs on: 100% charge level
Two battery LEDs on: 70% charge level
One battery LED on: 30% charge level
One battery LED blinking: 10% charge level
When one battery LED is blinking, the Cyclone X has a 10% charge level.
Connecting Your Cyclone X |9
Connecting Your Bolt Cyclone X Power Pack to Your Flash
You can use the Cyclone X to power a wide range of ash units. To connect the Cyclone X to a ash unit,
you must use a compatible connection cable. Some cables sold by ash and power pack manufacturers are
interchangeable with Bolt cables, but other ash brands use a different connector type. Make sure you select
the right one for the ash being used.
Most compatible ash units require the standard batteries to be installed in the ash in order to power the
computer functions that allow the ash to work.
Important! Most compatible ash units require the standard batteries to be loaded before connecting
the unit to the Cyclone X. You may need to set your ash unit to recycle by drawing power only from
the Cyclone X to avoid draining the installed batteries. Check your ash unit’s manual for details on the
relevant setting.
10 |Connecting Your Cyclone X
To connect your Cyclone X to your ash unit:
1. Plug the metal connector of the connection cable
rmly into the output socket of the Cyclone X.
2. Plug the other end of the connection cable
securely into the compatible power port on your
ash unit and turn on the ash.
3. Press the power button on the Cyclone X and wait
for the battery LEDs to light up.
4. The LED battery level indicators will glow red to
indicate the charge level of the battery when the
Cyclone X is connected to your ash unit.
To disconnect your Cyclone X from your ash unit:
1. Press and hold the power button until the battery
LEDs turn off.
2. Unplug the connection cable from the Power Pack.
3. Unplug the connection cable from the ash unit.
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Using Your Cyclone X |11
Using Your Flash with Your
Cyclone X
Your Cyclone X can recycle in just 1 second with many
popular ash units—you won’t miss a shot waiting
for your ash to be ready. With the ash ring at full
power, the Cyclone X can provide up to 900 ashes,
depending on the specic unit you’re using. With
most ash units, when the unit is set to TTL mode, the
Cyclone X can power thousands of shots.
To get the best use out of your Cyclone X:
• Use in environments with moderate temperatures.
• Don’t re more than 40 full-power ashes without pausing. Doing this can overheat and even damage
your ash. The Cyclone X has a much higher power output than the typical batteries used to power a
ash unit. Refer to the ash unit’s instruction manual for information on its continuous full-power ash
capacity and limitations.
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12 |Using Your Cyclone X
Carrying and wearing the Cyclone X:
The Cyclone X is designed to be easy to carry and inconspicuous. Its light weight and compact design make it
easy to wear for long periods of time, and its black nish and clean design make it unobtrusive. It also offers
a shoulder strap—thread the shoulder strap through the built-in lugs on the Cyclone X and through the strap
clips and buckles, as shown below. After threading it, pull it tight to take up any slack. Always make sure that
your strap is attached securely—dropping the Cyclone X can damage it. The Cyclone X is also provided with a
belt clip which can be used for carrying the power pack attached to your belt.
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Troubleshooting |13
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The Cyclone X is charged and connected to a ash
with a cable, but no charge level LEDs light up when
you turn the unit on.
The cable is damaged, or you are using the wrong
cable.
The Cyclone X is charged and connected to a ash
with a cable, but the ash does not re.
Ensure that you have the correct internal batteries
installed in the ash. These may be required for its
internal computer functions to work.
Customer Service
For customer service, please go to www.boltashes.com.
14 |14 |Compatible Devices
Compatible Devices and Accessories
The Cyclone X is compatible with a wide range of hotshoe and handle-mount ash units. Make sure you select
a connection cable that is compatible with your ash unit.
Many compatible accessories are also available from Bolt and other brands. Bolt connection cables are
interchangeable with some other manufacturers’ battery pack connection cables.
These optional accessories are available from Bolt:
Bolt BO-1009 Replacement Charger
with US, UK and European adapters
Bolt USB-C Charger for Mobile Devices
|15Compatible Devices |15
BO-1005 Sony Flash Cable
BO-1002 CKE Nikon ash cable
BO-1001 CZ Canon ash cable
16 |Specications
Specications
Power Pack Cyclone X:
Battery type: lithium-ion
Output Voltage: 325V+3V DC
Input Voltage: 9.6V AC
Capacity: 3000 mAh
Watt hour: 250
Recycle time with hotshoe-mounted ash units: approximately 1 second (at full power)
Flashes per charge: approximately 900 ashes with most popular portable ash units and thousands of ashes
when the ash is set to the TTL mode. With 400w/s monolights that use an HV cord the unit can provide up to
400 full-power ashes.
Battery charging time: approximately 4 hours
Operation environment working temperature range: -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)
Operation environment working humidity: 85% or less
Dimensions: 5.25 × 3.75 × 1.37 in. (133.35 × 95.25 × 34.80 mm) including belt clip
Weight: 17.28 oz. (490 g)
AC Charger BO-1009:
Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
Output: 11.5V+0.2V 800mA
Weight: 3 oz. (85 g)
Cord length: 22 in. (1.5 m)
Dimensions: 1.8 x 2.8 x 1.3 in.
(46 x 71 x 33 mm)
Notes |17
Notes:
18 |Notes
Notes:Notes:
Warranty |19
Warranty
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Bolt provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the
original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30)
days after replacement (the “Warranty Period”), whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this
limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during
normal consumer use.
To obtain warranty coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of purchase (“Seller”) to obtain a
return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return to Seller the defective product along with proof
of purchase and the RMA number.
This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration,
abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, BOLT MAKES NEITHER ANY
EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with
specic legal rights, and you may also have additional rights which vary from state to state.
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