Orion Dynamo Pro 17 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IN 413 Rev. C 06/13
Orion®Dynamo™Pro 17
#2308 Rechargeable 12V DC Mobile Power Station
Red
flashlight
Radio
volume dial
Radio switch
Radio
tuning dial
Spotlight
Spotlight hinge
AC charger DC charger
USB output jacks
5V/1.5A DC
Flashlight
button Spotlight
switch Power switch
Positive [+] and
negative [-] poles
(back)
Circuit
breaker
2 Amp fuse
12V DC
output jacks
Indicator lights
Figure 1: The Dynamo Pro 17 12V DC Power Station.
Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion Dynamo Pro 17. The generous 17 amp-hour bat-
tery size provides power for more than twice as long as standard 7 amp-hour batteries before
recharging is needed. In addition to powering your astronomical instruments, the Dynamo Pro
17 also serves as a power supply for a multitude of devices. It includes a red lens flashlight for
night-vision preservation, as well as a super bright LED spotlight. The built-in radio will keep
you entertained and informed during emergencies. The Dynamo Pro 17 can even start your
car if its battery is drained (when used with jumper cables).
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1. Operation
Power 12-Volt Devices (12V/10A output)
The Dynamo Pro 17 will operate up to two devices that are
powered by a 12V/10A car cigarette lighter-type plug. If your
12V device does not have a cigarette lighter-type plug, then
you will need to purchase an adapter (contact Orion or your
local electronics store). The tip of the plug will receive the pos-
itive charge (tip positive) from the Dynamo Pro 17, so make
sure that the device to be powered is also tip positive. If the
device is tip negative, then an adapter is needed. (Some ciga-
rette lighter-type plug adapters allow you to switch between tip
positive and tip negative). If both of the 12V sockets are being
used simultaneously, the total amperage of the 12V devices
together must not exceed 10 Amps.
Switch the power switch (Figure 1) to the “ON” position and
the green “READY TO USE” power indicator LED should
shine. Slide open the door to one of the 12V/10A output jacks
and insert the device’s 12V power plug.
Powering USB Devices
To use these jacks, simply turn the Dynamo Pro 17 power
switch to the “ON” position and insert the device’s plug into the
appropriate output jack.
Operating the 12V Flashlight
The 12V flashlight located on the top of the Dynamo Pro 17
is a medium-power light that can be used to provide light to
a small area. It has a red lens to preserve night vision under
dark skies. The flashlight can also be removed from the body
of the Dynamo Pro 17. Simply line up the tab on the body of
the flashlight with the recess in the body of the Dynamo, grab
hold of the front of the flashlight, and pull it out. You will notice
that the flashlight is tethered by a 10 foot long cable. For your
convenience, there is a cable-winder built into the rear of the
flashlight. To expose the cable-winder, fold back the rear cover
of the flashlight. You will also notice that there is a magnet on
the rear cover; this can be used to attach the flashlight to a
metal surface for “hands-free” applications.
To operate the flashlight, the Dynamo Pro 17 power switch
must be in the “ON” position. Press the flashlight button (Figure
1) once to produce a constant light. Pressing the button a sec-
ond time will cause the flashlight to flash on and off steadily.
Pressing the button a third time will turn the flashlight off.
Operating the Spotlight
The spotlight is comprised of 30 individual super bright white
LEDs. Although it has many useful applications, the use of
such a powerful light at astronomical gatherings is not advised.
To operate the spotlight, the Dynamo Pro 17 power switch
must be in the “ON” position. Flip the spotlight switch (Figure
1) to the “ON” position. The spotlight can be rotated about its
hinge (Figure 1) for easy positioning of its beam. Simply take
hold of the spotlight and move it to the position you want.
Operating the Radio
To use the radio, the power switch must be in the “ON” posi-
tion. The radio switch (Figure 1) allows you to select between
FM radio, AM radio, or the internal siren. The internal siren is
for emergency situations.
To turn the radio on, rotate the volume dial clockwise until it
clicks on. The tuning dial allows you to adjust the frequency to
the desired radio station signal. To turn the radio off, rotate the
volume dial counterclockwise until it clicks into the off position.
2. Recharging the Dynamo
Pro 17
If the yellow “NEEDS CHARGING” LED indicator light is shin-
ing, then the battery power is low and requires recharging.
The battery can be recharged from an AC outlet or from a DC
source, such as a car cigarette lighter.
Recharging the Dynamo Pro 17 with AC Current
Recharging the Dynamo Pro 17 with an AC current out-
let requires the included AC adapter (15V DC). Do not use
substitute AC adapters. The AC adapter is stored in the com-
partment above the car battery clips. The Dynamo Pro 17 AC
Charging Adaptor is provided with interchangeable 110v-240v
AC power outlet plugs for UL (US style plug, 110v/60Hz), BS
(230v/50Hz) and Europe (230v/50Hz) standard voltage AC
outlets. Before using the AC Adaptor, select the appropriate
power outlet prongs depending on your location and clip them
into the body of the AC Adaptor.
Press the power switch into the “CHA”, or charge position.
Then plug the small end of the AC adapter into the charge
input jack (Figure 1) located at the rear of the Dynamo Pro 17,
and plug the other end of the adapter into a 110V AC wall out-
let. The red “CHARGING” LED light should come on indicating
that the battery is charging.
Charging should take around 14-20 hours, depending upon
how drained the battery is. The green “FULLY CHARGED”
LED light should shine when the battery is fully charged.
Unplug the adapter from the Dynamo Pro 17, and the “READY
TO USE” LED should shine again once the power switch is in
the “ON” position.
Recharging the Dynamo Pro 17 with DC Current
Recharging the Dynamo Pro 17 with DC current should be
done with the cigarette lighter outlet in an automobile. The
car’s engine must be operating during charging. The DC

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recharging adapter is stored in the compartment above the
car battery clips.
Press the power switch into the “CHA” position. Plug the small
end of the DC adapter into the charge input jack (Figure 1)
located at the rear of the Dynamo Pro 17. Make certain the car
engine is running, then plug the other end of the DC adapter
into the cigarette lighter in the car. The red “CHARGING” LED
light will come on indicating the battery is charging.
Charging should take about 5-8 hours. The green “FULLY
CHARGED” LED light should shine when the battery is fully
charged. Unplug the adapter from the Dynamo Pro 17, and
the “READY TO USE” LED should shine again once the power
switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Using the Dynamo Pro 17
to Start A Vehicle
The Dynamo Pro 17 can be used to help start a vehicle that
has a drained battery. It may not have sufficient power to
charge a severely drained, or extremely large (greater than
4000cc engine), car battery.
To use the Dynamo Pro 17 to help start a vehicle:
Put the power switch in the “ON” position.
Using jumper cables, connect the red clip (+) on the back of
the Dynamo Pro 17 under the storage compartment to the
positive pole (+) on the car battery
Connect the black clip (-) on the Dynamo Pro 17 to the nega-
tive pole (-) on the car battery
Wait a few seconds, then attempt to start the car.
Remove the Dynamo Pro 17 clips from the car battery.
4. Storage and Maintenance
To optimize the lifetime of the Dynamo Pro 17, several steps
should be taken for its proper storage and maintenance.
Make certain the Dynamo Pro 17 power switch is in the
“OFF” position before putting it in storage. Keep the Dynamo
Pro 17 stored a dry, cool area when not in use. Fully charge
the Dynamo Pro 17 before putting it into storage. If you are
going to store the Dynamo Pro 17 for long periods of time, you
should occasionally recharge it (about every three months).
Resetting the Circuit Breaker
If the power indicator LED light does not come on when you
turn the power switch, the circuit breaker (Figure 1) will need
to be reset. Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position and
press the circuit breaker button to reset it. Keep in mind that
if you are drawing more than 10 Amps through the 12V/10A
adapters you will always cause the circuit breaker to break.
Replacing the 2 Amp Fuse
If the fuse for the USB power jacks should blow, it can be
replaced with a new 2 Amp (5mm x 20mm long, 250 VAC, fast
acting) fuse. Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position, then
turn the fuse securing knob (Figure 1) in the indicated direc-
tion to free the old fuse. Replace it with the new fuse. Replace
the fuse securing knob.
Replacing the Flashlight Bulb
Should the flashlight bulb break or burn out, it can be replaced
with a 12V, 0.5A Krypton bulb, available at most hardware
stores. Make certain the power switch is in the “OFF” position
before replacing the bulb.
To replace the bulb, unthread the flashlight head by turning it
counterclockwise. Replace the old bulb with the new bulb and
thread the flashlight head back onto the flashlight.
5. Specifications
Primary DC output: Two 12V cigarette-lighter type
sockets, maximum 10 Amp total, tip
positive
Primary DC
output regulation: 10 Amp circuit breaker
Secondary DC output: USB jacks, maximum 1.5 Amp
output
Secondary DC
output regulation: 2 Amp fuse
Internal battery: 12V/17Ah rechargeable sealed lead-
acid battery
Recharging current
requirements: 110-240v, 50-60Hz AC or 14.5 to
15.5V DC
Flashlight: 12V, 0.5 A Krypton bulb, with
red lens
Spotlight: LED, 30 individual diodes, angle
adjustable
Car battery clips: Can provide up to 250 Amps for 5
sec, will jump start most cars with
engine size less than 4000cc
Operating
temperature: 32° F to 86°
Weight: 19 lbs. 12 oz.
Dimensions: 13.25" x 14.25" x 5.0"

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