Protovapor XPV DNA-40D User manual

PROTOVAPOR
XPV DNA-40D
Thank you for purchasing the Protovapor XPV personal vaporizer.
We hope this device will provide many years of enjoyment!
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
uProtovapor XPV Personal Vaporizer
uUSB-to-Micro USB charge cable
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Charging
Never charge device unattended!
1. Connect a micro-USB cable from a USB charging source (500mA
minimum) to the XPV device via the port near the bottom. The
indicator next to the port lights red when charging and green when
charging is complete.
2. The device can be used while charging. If the battery gauge
reads very low, it may need to be charged for at least 10 minutes
before use, especially at high wattage settings.
3. Normal charge times from empty are 3-5 hours for the XPV
(standard battery).

4. The XPV should be almost fully charged upon deliv-
ery from Protovapor. It can be used immediately.
General operation
1. Attach atomizer device containing e-liquid to the con-
nector at the top of the unit. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
2. To wake the device from power off state, tap the
Fire button.
3.. Adjust temperature and wattage as described below.
4. Depress firing button and hold while drawing on the
atomizer device.
DNA 40D INFORMATION
Your XPV is powered by the DNA 40D board by Evolv
Vapor.
Temperature Protection
The DNA 40D is the first power supply for electronic
cigarettes to directly measure and limit the temperature
of the heating coil during operation. By preventing the
coil from becoming too hot regardless of fluid, wicking or
airflow, a variety of undesirable situations can be pre-
vented. For example, appropriate temperature settings
will prevent the wicking material from charring, which
compromises taste and introduces unintended chemi-
cals into the vapor. Appropriate temperature settings
will also reduce the breakdown of flavoring and base
liquid components, which could impact taste or safety.
Evolv’s Temperature Protection Technology requires
a heating coil made from Nickel 200 alloy, rather than
Nickel Chromium or Kanthal alloys. Nickel 200 is com-
mercially pure nickel. It is often sold in vapor shops
and online as “non-resistance wire.” If the temperature
reaches the maximum value, the wattage applied to the
atomizer coil is reduced to prevent overheating. Please
note that the temperature reading is the average tem-
perature of the atomizer coil, and care should be taken
to construct the heating coil so that the temperature is
uniform, without hot or cold spots. Ensure that the coil
does not short to itself.
Because wattage, not temperature, controls vapor
volume, large vapor volumes can be produced without
unnecessarily high temperatures. Temperature Protec-
tion is most helpful if the atomizer begins to dry out,
the user pauses during a puff, the beginning or end of
the puff, or if the wattage setting is inappropriate for
the attached atomizer.
In normal operation, when the device is not firing the
maximum temperature setting is displayed on the
screen. When the device is firing, the actual average
temperature of the coil is displayed on the screen.
By default, the Temperature Protection setting is 450°
Fahrenheit. To change the limit:
1) Lock the device by pressing the Fire button five
times.
2) Push the UP/DOWN switch in for two seconds.
3) After two seconds, the maximum temperature will
be displayed, and the UP/DOWN switch should be
released.
4) Use the UP/DOWN switch to adjust the maximum
temperature
5) When the display shows the desired maximum
temperature, press the Fire button to exit temperature
adjust mode.
The maximum temperature is adjustable between 200°
Fahrenheit and 600° Fahrenheit. To disable the tem-
perature protection entirely, adjust the limit up to 600
degrees, then press UP one additional time. The tem-
perature limit will read OFF. This will also disable the
prompt when a new atomizer is attached.
Preheat
When the DNA 40D is used with a temperature sens-
ing atomizer, an additional feature called Preheat is
activated. No vapor is produced when the temperature
is below the boiling point of the liquid. Preheat applies
extra power until the heating coil is up to operating
temperature to shorten the delay between pressing the
fire button and generating vapor. Because the preheat
is temperature based, it will not overheat or burn the
vapor.
Attaching a New Atomizer
The DNA 40D uses the resistance of the atomizer to
calculate the temperature of the heating coil. It continu-
ally looks to see whether a new or changed atomizer
has been connected. If you are using temperature
protection, be careful to only attach new atomizers
that have cooled to room temperature to the device.
If a new atomizer is attached to the DNA 40D before
it has cooled down, the temperature may read and pro-
tect incorrectly until the new atomizer cools.
When you connect a new atomizer or disconnect and
reconnect your existing atomizer, the DNA 40D will
prompt you to confirm this change. When you fire the
first time, before activating the DNA 40D will prompt
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“New Coil? UP YES/DOWN NO”. When you see this
prompt, if you have attached a new atomizer, push UP.
If you have disconnected and reconnected the same
atomizer, push DOWN.
Display
The normal and special operating modes shown on the
display are discussed below. The DNA 40D will auto-
matically detect whether a temperature sensing (Nickel
200) or standard (Kanthal etc) coil is attached.
Temperature Protected
Watt setting: The power level currently set on the
DNA 40D.
Battery indicator: The current state of charge of the
battery.
Temperature display: When not firing, the maximum
heating coil temperature setting. While firing, the actual
temperature of the heating coil is displayed.
Ohms display: The resistance of the atomizer attached
to the device. This is measured only when the unit
is supplying power to the atomizer. At other times, it
shows the most recent measurement.
Non-temperature Protected
Watt setting: The power level currently set on the
DNA 40D.
Battery indicator: The current state of charge of the
battery.
Volts display: The output voltage being supplied to the
atomizer.
Ohms display: The resistance of the atomizer attached
to the device. This is measured only when the unit
is supplying power to the atomizer. At other times, it
shows the most recent measurement.
Modes
Locked mode: Pressing the fire button five times with
less than .7 seconds between presses will cause the
device to enter Locked mode. In Locked mode, the de-
vice will not fire and the output power will not adjust ac-
cidentally. While in Locked mode, the screen will be off,
except that pressing a button will show “Locked, Click
5X”. To exit Locked mode, press the fire button 5 times.
Stealth mode: While locked, holding the fire and down
buttons simultaneously for five seconds will switch to
stealth mode. In this mode the display is off. It will still
show error and lock messages. To switch back to nor-
mal display mode, hold down the Fire button and push
DOWN simultaneously for 5 seconds. This setting is
stored to internal flash memory, and remains if power is
removed.
Right Mode and Left Mode: While locked, holding the
Fire button and pushing UP simultaneously for 5 sec-
onds flips the display. This allows for maximum flex-
ibility in designing the mod, as well as accommodating
left handed use. This setting is stored to internal flash
memory, and remains if power is removed.
Power Locked mode: Pushing in the UP/DOWN switch
for two seconds will place the device in Power Locked
mode. In this mode, the mod will operate normally, but
you will not be able to change the power setting. This
mode prevents accidental power level changes due to
the buttons being pressed while in a pocket. To exit
Power Locked mode, push in the UP/DOWN switch for
two seconds.
Max Temperature Adjust: From Locked Mode, push-
ing in the UP/DOWN switch for two seconds will place
the device in Max Temperature Adjust mode. Once this
mode is entered, the max temperature will be displayed.
The UP and DOWN are used to adjust the max tem-
perature. To save the new temperature setting and exit,
press the Fire button.
Error Messages
The DNA 40D will indicate a variety of error states.
Check Atomizer: The DNA does not detect an atomizer,
the atomizer has shorted out, or the atomizer resistance
is incorrect for the power setting.
Shorted: The atomizer or wiring are short circuited.
Weak Battery: The battery needs to be charged, or a
higher rate battery needs to be used. If this happens,
the DNA 40D will continue to fire the atomizer, but will
not be able to provide the desired wattage. The Weak
Battery message will continue to flash for a few sec-
onds after the end of puff.
Temperature Protection: The heating coil reached the
maximum allowed temperature during the puff. If this
happens, the DNA 40D will continue to fire, but will not
be able to provide the desired wattage.
Ohms Too High: The resistance of the atomizer coil is
too high for the current wattage setting. If this happens,
the DNA 40D will continue to fire, but will not be able
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to provide the desired wattage. The Ohms Too High
message will continue to flash for a few seconds after
the end of puff.
Ohms Too Low: The resistance of the atomizer coil is
too low for the current wattage setting. If this happens,
the DNA 40D will continue to fire, but will not be able
to provide the desired wattage. The Ohms Too Low
message will continue to flash for a few seconds after
the end of puff.
Too Hot: The DNA 40D has onboard temperature
sensing. It will shut down and display this message if
the internal board temperature becomes excessive.
Auto power down
The screen will be at full brightness while firing. After 10
seconds with no button presses, the screen will dim. 30
seconds after the last button press, the screen will fade
out and the device will go into sleep mode. To wake the
device, press the Fire button.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Protovapor 510 connector
The XPV has a self-adjusting 510 connector. It has a
spring-loaded center pin and should work automatically
with most atomizers. Atomizers can be snugged down,
but do not apply excessive tightening force especially if
the body of the atomizer does not bottom against the
connector. The connector is sealed. Occasionally wipe
the connector clean of juice and condensation.
The Protovapor 510
connector is designed
to work with atomizers
measuring 3.5-5.0mm
from tip of positive pin
to bottom face (left).
Maintenance
The XPV requires no regular maintenance. The device
should operate trouble-free through the life of the bat-
tery. Please take care not to allow e-liquid, water or
other foreign substances to enter the device through
the controls, USB port, etc. Casing can be cleaned with
a dry or damp cloth if needed. Do not use abrasive or
caustic cleaning products. Do not use alcohol.
The display screen is protected by a plastic cover.
Clean this cover with a microfiber lens cloth. Blow off
any foreign objects or dust on the surface first, or
scratching could result.
Occasionally, check the tightness of the screws in the
top and bottom of the casing.
Replacing battery
The battery of the XPV is connected with a push con-
nector. It can be replaced without special tools. This is
intended to only be done when the battery reaches the
end of its life. New batteries with appropriate connec-
tors are available from Protovapor. Protovapor will install
new batteries purchased from us free of charge (cus-
tomer covers shipping).
LIMITED WARRANTY
The XPV is covered for a period of 90 days from
purchase against defects in workmanship and materials.
Internal components including the DNA 40D board are
covered for a period of 1 year from purchase.
Repairs
Repairs on all components of the XPV are available
from Protovapor.
SPECIFICATIONS
Output wattage: 1-40 watts
Output voltage: 1.0 to 9.0 volts
Output current: 16A continuous, 24A peak
Atomizer resistance*:
0.16 ohm-2.0 ohms standard wire
0.10 ohm-1.0 ohm temperature sensing wire
Temperature limit: 200F-600F
Efficiency: 92%
* Board will operate above and below these parameters, lim-
ited by amperage and/or voltage
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