Cactus EP-1 User manual
User Manual
External
Battery
Pack
EP-1
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This product External Battery
Pack EP-1 is in conformity with
the provisions of EU Council
Dir ective: 1999/5/EC.
The crossed-out wheeled bin
means that within the European
Union the product must be dis-
posed separately at the end of
product cycle. Do not dispose
this product with other munici-
pal waste.
6. LED Signal Outline
STATUS LED INDICATIOR
Flash charging Green
Fully charged Red
Low battery Red (every 3s)
Overheated Orange (every 3s)
7. Notices
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© HARVEST ONE LTD. 2015 (2nd EDITION)
1. Main Features of EP-1
Cactus EP-1 battery pack is designed to
power Cactus Wireless Flash RF60. With
8 AA batteries, it shortens the recycle
time and supports more number of ashes
per charge.
2. Nomenclature
3. Caution & Warning
Before using the product, read the
following instructions to ensure correct
and safe use and to help prevent damage
of the EP-1.
1. This device contains high
voltage components inside. Do
not disassemble or repair it by
yourself. Otherwise electric shock
may occur.
2. Turn OFF all your equipment (Cactus
units, cameras, etc.) before
changing batteries or making a
connection.
3. Remove batteries during storage.
4. Do not permanently store the product
in a high temperature environment
(i.e., under strong direct sunlight,
near cooking stoves or oven).
5. Do not operate the device in the
presence of ammable gases or
fumes.
6. Keep out of reach of children.
7. This device is not water resistant.
Keep it away from rain, snow or
humidity.
8. Do not leave or use this device at a
temperature of 45°C or above.
9. To avoid overheating of the ash,
do not re more than 20 continuous
ashes at full power. After
20 continuous ashes in short
ON/OFF BUTTON
LANYARD LOOP
STATUS INDICATOR
FLASH POWER
CABLE
1/4” TRIPOD
SCREW
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
intervals, allow a rest time of
at least 10 minutes.
4. Major Specifications
• Power input: 8 AA LR6 alkaline or
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
• Flash recycle time at maximum
power: approximately 2s (with
fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries)
• Dimensions: 173 x 71 x 28 mm
• Net Weight: 186g
5. Operation
1. Install 8 AA batteries into the
EP-1 battery pack, and 4 AA
batteries into the ash.
2. Insert the Flash Power Cable into
the charging socket of the ash.
3. Switch on the ash.
4. Status Indicator turns green
briey as it charges the ash.
5. Status Indicator then turns red
when ash is fully charged.
6. If Status Indicator does not
light up, manually switch on the
EP-1 Battery Pack by pressing the
ON/OFF Button.
7. Mount the EP-1 to the camera’s
tripod socket using the 1/4”
Tripod Screw.
