Elinchrom 19295 User manual

Elinchrom SA RQ Li-Ion Battery Box - Printed in Switzerland - 01.03.2012 (73014)
USER MANUAL
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is a registered trademark of ELINCHROM LTD, RENENS, SWITZERLAND
Ranger Quadra Lithium Ion
Battery Box - 19295

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Table of contents
Introduction 2
Declaration of conformity 3
CE / Disposal 3
Notational Conventions 4
User Safety Information 4
Travelling in general and by Air 6
Outdoors 6
Battery Li-Ion Characteristics 6
Before You Start 7
Troubleshooting 9
Li-Ion Compatibility Chart for Ranger Quadra Models 11
Li-Ion Compatibility Chart for Ranger Quadra Heads A & S 12
Ranger Quadra 13
Warranty Information 14
Warranty 71

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INTRODUCTION
Dear photographer
Thank you for buying the ELINCHROM Ranger Lithium Ion Battery Box. All
Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology.
Carefully selected components are used to ensure the highest quality and the
equipment is submitted to many tests both during and after manufacture. We
trust that it will give you many years of reliable service.
Please read the instructions carefully, before use, for your safety and to
obtain maximum benefit from the many features.
Your Elinchrom-Team
Please read carefully the notes about this manual…
This manual may show images of products with accessories, which are not part
of Sets or single units.
Elinchrom set and single unit configurations may change without advice and
may differ in other countries.
Please find actual configurations at www.elinchrom.com
For further details, upgrades, news and the latest information about the
Elinchrom System, please regularly visit the Elinchrom website. The latest user
guides and technical specifications can be downloaded in the “Support” area.
Technical data, features and functions of Elinchrom flash units, accessories and
the EL-Skyport system may change without advice.
The listed values can differ due to tolerances in components, or measuring
instruments.
Technical data, subject to change. No guarantee for misprints.
Keep this user manual for later information and reference.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
1. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Product name: Ranger Quadra Lithium Ion Battery Box
Trade name: ELINCHROM
Model number(s): EL-19295
Name of responsible
party:
Elinchrom S.A.
Av. De Longemalle 11
CH - 1020 Renens / Switzerland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
ELINCHROM S.A. hereby declares that the equipment bearing the trade name
and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable
FCC rules, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to
assure that the production units of the same equipment will continue to comply
with the Commissions requirements.
CE MARKING
The shipped version of this device complies with the
requirements of EMC directives
(EMC 2004/108/EC) «Electromagnetic compatibility» and
(Low voltage 2006/95/EC) «Low voltage directive».
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
This device has been manufactured to the highest standards from materials,
which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally
damaging. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled,

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USER SAFETY INFORMATION
Carefully read this instruction manual before using the Lithium Ion
Battery Box for the first time.
Important:
For your safety observe all cautionary information provided in this manual.
The following information is intended to highlight potential safety hazards that
can be associated with the misuse, misapplication or damage to Lithium Ion
Batteries. Please carefully evaluate the information in this section when using
Lithium Ion Battery Box.
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure
to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the
device, or may damage other equipement
Supplementary information, remarks, and tips follow this symbol.
Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be
performed in the order shown.
«Quotation marks» indicate names of chapters or terms
NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS
The meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
provided that it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal use.
Any components not reclaimable will be disposed of in an environmentally
acceptable manner.
If you have any question on disposal, please contact your local office or your
local ELINCHROM Agent (please visit our website for a list of all ELINCHROM
agents worldwide).

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DANGER!
• Do not disassemble, open or modify the Battery Box. The
Battery Box is equipped with the latest built-in safety/protection features.
• Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals with a metal
object such as wire. Do not transport or store the Battery Box together with
metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Do not use, charge or leave the Battery Box near a heat source such as a
fire or a heater (+60ºC or higher) or direct sun light.
• Do not immerse the Battery Box in water or seawater and do not allow it to
get wet. The Battery Box must be protected in this case.
• Do not pierce the Battery Box with a nail or other sharp objects, strike it
with a hammer, or stand on it.
• Do not strike or throw the Battery Box.
• DO NOT USE an apparently damaged or deformed Battery Box.
• If the Battery Box leaks and electrolyte gets into the eyes, do not rub them.
Instead, rinse the eyes with clean running water and immediately seek
medical attention. Otherwise, eye injury may result.
• Do not put the Battery Box into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• If the Battery Box gives off odors, generates heat, becomes discolored
or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or
storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or Battery Charger and
stop using it. Remove the fuse, to deactivate the Li-Ion Battery.
• Do not use the Battery Box for a purpose other than those specified, use
with Elinchrom equipment only!
• To recharge the Battery Box, use only the Elinchrom Li-Ion Battery Charger.
• The recharging operation fails to complete even when a specified
recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging and
disconnect the charger. Do not use a faulty Battery.
CAUTION
• This product is designed for dry use only and should not come into contact
with water or dust. Protect the Battery Box against humidity!
• To prevent overheating the product should not be covered whilst in charge
mode or in general use!
• Store the Battery Box in a location where children cannot reach it. Also,
make sure that a child does not take the Battery Box or equipment to play
with.

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TRAVELLING IN GENERAL AND BY AIR
Due to strict security regulations, please note:
• Remove the 20 A fuse from the top side of the Battery Box, this avoids
short circuit possibilities.
• The Battery Box complies fully with the UN regulations.
• The Battery Box complies fully with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III
Subsection 38.3 for the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation.
• Always add a printed copy of the UN-Transportation documentation to the
Li-Ion Battery Box when you travel. This may prevent delays or trouble with
the Airport Security or shipping agent.
OUTDOORS
• The Lithium-Ion Battery circuitry protects the battery.
• In humid conditions cover or otherwise protect the battery. The
humidity protection conforms to the norms of IP20.
• If the Battery Box has been exposed to very cold conditions, sudden
exposure to warm or humid air may cause condensation and
malfunction.
BATTERY LI-ION CHARACTERISTICS
Weight
(Battery Box include. Batteries) approx. 730 g
Dimension (L * l * h) 15 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm // 5.91 x 3.35 x 2.55 inch.
Cells Technology Lithium-Ion
Battery Energy 48 Wh / 3.3 Ah
Battery voltage standard / full 14.4 V / 16.8 V

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BEFORE YOU START
• Before starting any operation you must first fit the Battery
fuse. To charge the Battery Box to full capacity, follow the instructions
in chapter Battery Charging / Fuse!
• The Battery Box can be used at an ambient temperature from -10°C to
+60°C, if the temperature is exceeded, the safety circuitry of the Battery
Box will cut off completely to avoid damage to the Li-Ion cells.
• The number of flashes may vary from Battery to Battery (due to aging,
recycling speed etc.).
• Even new Batteries may vary; N.B. The full capacity of the Battery is
available only after some charge cycles.
• Used Batteries may need to be recycled. Check your local regulations!
• USE ONLY THE ORIGINAL MULTI-VOLTAGE ELINCHROM LITHIUM
BATTERY CHARGER!
BATTERY CHARGING / FUSE
• The Battery can be charged at an ambient temperature from 0°C to +45°C,
if the temperature is exceeded, the safety circuitry of the Battery Box will
cut off completely to avoid damages to the Li-Ion cells
• There is no Memory-Effect; the Lithium-Ion Battery can be recharged from
any charge level.
• A completely charged Battery Box will need to be recharged latest every 6
months.
1. Insert the 20 A fuse to the Battery Box.
2. Connect first the Elinchrom Li-Ion charger with the Battery Box, and then
connect the charger to the mains.
3. Charge the Battery Box until the Elinchrom Li-Ion Charger status light turns
to green.
4. Press the Battery Box push button to check, if the battery capacity is at
100% (4 green LEDs).
5. Remove first the mains connection, and then remove the charger from the
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IMPORTANT
• Ranger Quadra does not show the correct charge level on the top display
when a Li-Ion Battery Box is connected. The correct charge level can be
checked directly on the Li-Ion Battery Box, when the push button is shortly
pressed on the right side of the LED’s.
• For further information please read the “Li-Ion Compatibility of Ranger
Quadra Packs and Heads” chapter.
BATTERY BOX FUSE
The Battery Box is secured with an ATO 20 A fuse. The topside of the Battery
Box includes transport pockets for two ATO 20 A fuses. When travelling by air
and in general, remove the fuse to deactivate the Battery Box and place the
fuse into the free transport pocket!
75% -100%
50% -75%
25% - 50%
10% - 25%
< 10% flashes
The Li-Ion Battery Box implements a
full-integrated monitoring circuitry, which
allows the user to know exactly the
available capacity of the battery when
pressing the push button, located on the
right side of the Battery Box LED’s. If the
charge level is checked whilst the Battery
recharges, 1 to 4 LED’s might light up,
whereby always the last LED flashes
depending on the charge level.

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1. Push Button
2. Security Lock
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BATTERY BOX EXCHANGE
• Place the Ranger Quadra pack on a flat, dry
and clean surface.
• Simultaneously press the central security
lock down before pressing on the outer
releases to separate the Battery Box.
• Place the new, charged Li-Ion Battery Box
on a clean surface.
• Place the Ranger Quadra housing over the
Battery Box.
• Press smoothly down on the Ranger Quadra
pack until you hear two clicks (left/right)
activating the locking mechanism.
• Check, that the Battery Box is well
connectedon both sides of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Battery Box offers two protection modes.
1. Safety Mode which will deactivate the Battery Box to avoid damages
2. Protect Failure Mode, which will deactivate the Battery Box to avoid a
danger for the user. The Battery Box cannot be recovered from this mode.
SAFETY MODE
The Safety Mode activates..
• If there is a short cut on the output contacts.
• Over voltage whilst charging, or if the temperature is over +45°C whilst
charging.
• Over current during discharging or if the temperature is over +65°C during
discharge.
• Once the Battery Box “Safety Mode” is active, the Battery Box can be
reactivated:
• Remove the Battery Box from the unit to perform a reset of the internal
protection circuit and reattach the Battery Box to the unit again after a few
seconds.
• If the Safety Mode was activated by overheating the Battery Box, please
wait until the unit cooled down and the temperature is below +45°C.

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PROTECT FAILURE MODE
• If the temperature is below -30°C
• If the temperature is over +65°C
• If the Charger voltage is over 18 V
IF BATTERY BOX CANNOT BE REACTIVATED, PLEASE CHECK WHICH
FAILURE MODE IS ACTIVE:
Press and hold Battery status push button for approx.. 4 seconds. Depending
on the battery charge level 1 – 4 LED’s might light up.
Release immediately the push button soon the status of the LED lights
changes; this gives information of the failure status. (Repeat this procedure in
case the push button was pressed for too long.)
If only LED 3 is flashing, the Battery Box seems to be ok. Just check
the fuse and wait until the Battery Box cooled down. The Battery Box can
overheat due to extreme hard usage or due to hot ambient temperatures.
The Battery Box is defect, if no LED lights up, or any other LED light information
appears. The “Protect Failure Mode” is active. The Battery Box cannot be
recovered and should be replaced, or contact an authorised Elinchrom Service
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LI-ION COMPATIBILITY CHART FOR RANGER
QUADRA MODELS
• Ranger Quadra does not show the correct charge level on the top display
when a Li-Ion Battery Box is connected. In this case, the correct charge
level can be checked directly on the Li-Ion Battery Box, when the push
button is shortly pressed on the right side of the LED’s.
MODEL
BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR AT
THE DISPLAY OF THE QUADRA
BATTERY POWER PACK
BATTERY CHARGE
INDICATOR AT THE
LI-ION BATTERY
BOX
QUADRA RX / AS Correct charge display with
Lead-Gel Batteries Correct values
QUADRA AS Correct charge display with
Lead-Gel Batteries Correct values

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LI-ION COMPATIBILITY CHART FOR RANGER
QUADRA HEADS A & S
The first versions of the Ranger Quadra A / S Heads may switch off the unit,
when used with the Li-Ion Battery Box. Those Heads can be modified at the
authorised Elinchrom Repair Service! The modification is chargeable.
MODEL SERIAL N° LI-ION COMPATIBILITY
RANGER
QUADRA HEAD
S & A VERSION
(SECOND
GENERATION)
S Version:
from SN. 1701
A Version:
from SN. 5401
Compatible, in case the Battery Box
switches off, the RQ Heads can be
modified. The upgrade modification is
chargeable.
RANGER
QUADRA HEAD
S & A VERSION
(FIRST
GENERATION)
S Version:
up to
S.N.1700
A Version:
up to
S.N. 5400
Not recommended, the Li-Ion Battery
may switch off! Previous RQ Heads can
be modified. The upgrade modification is
chargeable.
SOLUTIONS IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION:
• Ranger Quadra Heads of the first generation can be upgraded at the
authorised Elinchrom service provider with a special electronic upgrade
Kit. This Service is chargeable.

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RANGER QUADRA
TYPE OF BATTERY Lead-Gel PB
Battery Li-Ion Battery
FLASH POWER 400 J (Ws) 400 J (Ws)
F-STOP, 1M, 100ISO WITH
REFLECTOR 48° 64.5 64.5
POWER RANGE
100% A Output:
25-400 J (Ws)
100% A
Output: 25-400
J (Ws)
33% B Output:
8.2-132 J (Ws)
33% B Output:
8.2-132 J (Ws)
VARIABLE FLASH POWER 6.6 f-stop / 8.2 –
400 Ws
6.6 f-stop / 8.2
– 400 Ws
RECYCLING, 100% FAST AT
MIN. / MAX. POWER
(A OR A+B OUTPUT)
0.41 s / 2.26 s 0.36 s / 2.0 s
RECYCLING, 100% SLOW AT
MIN. / MAX. POWER
(A OR A+B OUTPUT)
0.95 s / 7.8 s 0.86 s / 6.6 s
RECYCLING, 33% FAST AT
MIN. / MAX. POWER (B OUTPUT) 0.18 s / 0.8 s 0.17 s / 0.73 s
RECYCLING, 33% SLOW AT
MIN. / MAX. POWER (B OUTPUT) 0.37 s /2.7 s 0.33 s / 2.3 s
FLASHES OUT OF ONE CHARGED
BATTERY AT MIN POWER SLOW /
FAST
2000 / 1500 4800 - 4200
FLASHES OUT OF ONE CHARGED
BATTERY AT MAX POWER SLOW /
FAST
150 / 110 320 / 280
QUICK CHARGER, RECHARGING TIME 2 h 1 h 30 min @
16.8 V / 3.5 A
EL-SKYPORT BUILT IN Built-In Built-In
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Elinchrom will guarantee 500 charge cycles in 12 months with a capacity loss
of about 30%.
DIMENSION: RQ INCLUDING
BATTERY BOX 15 x 8.5 x 21 cm 15 x 8.5 x 18.5
cm
DIMENSION OF THE BATTERY BOX 15 x 8.5 x 9 cm 15 x 8.5 x 6.5
cm
WEIGHT: RQ WITH BATTERY BOX 3 kg 2 kg
WEIGHT: BATTERY BOX 1.7 kg 0.73 kg
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