Bolt PP-310 User Manual

PP-310

CYCLONE

BATTERY PACK

User’s Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Bolt Cyclone PP-310 power pack. This
professional lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack powers a wide range of
ash units. You’ll never miss an important moment when you’re using
the Cyclone—this slender power pack offers speed and reliability, so
that you can always make the most of your time.

Outstanding features include:

• Lightning-fast recycle time of one second with popular ash
units such as the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, Nikon SB-910 AF
Speedlight, and Sony HVL-F60M.

• Up to 500 ashes per charge at full power, and up to thousands in
full automatic mode.

• Fast 2-hour charging time.

• Lightweight, compact, and durable build, featuring heat-resistant
nylon housing.

• Compatibility with battery pack systems and accessories from
popular brands such as Quantum, Lumedyne, Dynalite, and Impact.

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Overview

1 Power button

2 Multifunction socket cover

3 Multifunction socket

4 Shoulder strap lugs

5 Padded feet

6 Vent

7 Belt clip

8 Status, Charge, and battery indicator lights

9 Status LED

10 Charge LED

11 Battery LEDs

12 Shoulder strap

13 Shoulder strap quick release

14 DC car charger BO-1004

15 AC battery charger BO-1010

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FULL

75%

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STATUS

CHARGE

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Warnings

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• Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself. There are high-voltage components inside
the Cyclone. Contact can produce a dangerous electric shock.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not touch the metal part of the multifunction socket.

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Do not use this product in ammable conditions, such as environments containing ammable gases or liquid chemicals.

• This product is not water-resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow, and humidity.

• 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 AC or DC charger.

• To avoid overheating and damaging your ash unit, please wait for at least 10 minutes after 40 continuous
ashes at full power. The Cyclone has a much higher power output than the typical built-in battery of a
ash unit. Refer to your ash unit’s manual for information on its continuous full-power ash capacity and
limitations.

• Remove any cable from the multifunction socket when the Cyclone is not in use or charging, and cover the
socket rmly with the multifunction socket cover.

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Make sure the cable connected to the multifunction socket is rmly connected when using or charging the Cyclone.

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Charging Your Cyclone

The Cyclone offers a fast charging time of 2 hours and a charge-level indicator that’s easy to read at a glance.

To charge your Cyclone with the included charger:

Plug the charger unit into an AC outlet.
Plug the charger cable into the multifunction socket on the Cyclone.
Wait for all of the green battery LEDs to stop ashing and remain on.

To charge your Cyclone with the optional BO-1004 DC car charger:

Plug the charger unit into a compatible charger socket (cigarette lighter) in a car or other vehicle.
Plug the charger cable into the multifunction socket on the Cyclone.
Charging is completed when all of the green battery LEDs stop ashing and remain on.

To get the maximum capacity from your Cyclone:

Charge your Cyclone shortly before use to ensure that the pack retains the maximum charge. Lithium-ion
batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use.
Charge your Cyclone at a moderate room temperature, and avoid storing it in hot environments between

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charging and use. High temperatures can cause Lithium-ion batteries to drain more quickly when being
stored.

Note: When charging the pack outside of the United States, plug adapters may be used to plug the charger
into any 100-240 V AC power outlet.

Reading the indicator lights while charging:

While your Cyclone is charging, its red Charge LED will remain on, and its four green battery LEDs will ash in
sequence during the charging process. When the pack is fully charged, all four battery LEDs will remain on.

The Status LED remains off during charging. If the battery is not charged to its full capacity after 4 hours of
continuous charging, the Status LED will ash to indicate that the battery is faulty or has reached the limit of
its product life and can no longer hold a full charge. Please replace the Cyclone immediately if this occurs.

Checking the Cyclone’s charge level:

When the Cyclone is not charging and is not connected to a ash unit, its level of charge can be checked by
pressing the power button. The battery LEDs will illuminate to indicate the level of charge, as follows:

8 | Charging Your Cyclone

FULL

75%

STATUS

CHARGE

50%

25%

Battery LED 1 on: 25% or lower charge level
Battery LEDs 1-2 on: 25%-50% charge level
Battery LEDs 1-3 on: 50%-75% charge level
Battery LEDs 1-4 on: 75% or higher charge level

Connecting Your Cyclone to Your Flash

You can use the Cyclone to power a wide range of ash units. To connect the Cyclone to your ash unit, you
must use a compatible connection cable. Cables sold by some ash and battery pack manufacturers are
interchangeable with Bolt cables, but other ash brands use a different connector type. Make sure you select
the right one.

Important! Load your ash unit with its standard batteries before connecting it to the Cyclone.

Most compatible ash units require the standard batteries to be installed in order to power the computer
functions that allow the ash to work.

You may need to set your ash unit to recycle by drawing power from the Cyclone only to avoid draining the
installed batteries. Check your ash unit’s manual for details on the relevant setting.

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10 | Connecting Your Cyclone

To connect your Cyclone to your ash unit:

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1. Plug the 5-pin metal connector of the connection
cable rmly into the multifunction socket of the
Cyclone.

2. Plug the other end of the connection cable
securely into the compatible power port on your
ash unit.

3. Press the power button on the Cyclone and wait
for the Status and battery LEDs to turn on.

When the Cyclone is charged, connected to your
ash unit, and turned on, its Status LED will glow
amber and the battery LEDs will glow green to
indicate the charge level of the battery.

To disconnect your Cyclone from your ash unit:

1. Press the power button until the Status and battery LEDs turn off.

2. Unplug the connection cable from the battery pack.

Note: If you do not re your ash for 60 minutes with the Cyclone connected, the battery pack will shut off
automatically.

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Using Your Flash with Your Cyclone

Your Cyclone can recycle in just one second with many popular ash units to keep you shooting and ensure
that you don’t miss important moments. With your ash ring at full power, it can power up to 500 ashes,
depending on the specic unit you’re using. It can power thousands of shots in automatic mode with many
ash units.

To get the best use out of your Cyclone:

• Use in environments with moderate temperatures. When lithium-ion batteries get cold, they lose some of
their ability to supply power. However, this does not mean that they have lost their charge, and they regain
the ability to supply power when their temperature returns to a more moderate level.

• Don’t re more than 40 full-power ashes in a row. Exceeding the recommended number can overheat and
even damage your ash. The Cyclone has a much higher power output than the typical built-in battery of a
ash unit. Refer to your ash unit’s manual for information on its continuous full-power ash capacity and
limitations.

Tip: If you’re shooting in a very cold environment, you can keep power owing to your ash by alternating
two Cyclones: Keep one pack indoors at room temperature or in an interior pocket next to your body while
using the other pack, and then switch the two packs when the one in use starts losing its ability to power
your ash.

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Reading the indicator lights while using the Cyclone:

When you’re using your Cyclone, its amber Status LED will remain on to indicate that the ash is ready to re.
Its four green battery LEDs will indicate the level of charge as follows:

Battery LED 1 on: 25% or lower charge level
Battery LEDs 1-2 on: 25%-50% charge level
Battery LEDs 1-3 on: 50%-75% charge level
Battery LEDs 1-4 on: 75% or higher charge level
Battery LED 1 ashing: The Cyclone has been drained and needs to be charged.

Status LED ashing: The Status LED ashing indicates that the battery is overheated. Stop using the pack for
at least 10 minutes to allow it to cool.

Carrying and wearing the Cyclone:

The Cyclone is designed to be easy to carry and inconspicuous. Its light weight and compact design make it
easy to wear for long periods, and its black nish and clean design will complement your professional attire.
It also offers these convenient features:

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• Padded feet. Two rubberized feet give the Cyclone stability and protection when you set it down.

• Belt clip. One of the easiest ways to carry the Cyclone is to attach it to your belt with the included clip.

When you won’t be carrying the pack on your belt, you can give it a cleaner prole by removing the clip.
To do this, loosen the screws using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the clip, then tighten the screws to
secure them.

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Shoulder strap. Thread the shoulder strap through the built-in lugs on the Cyclone and through the strap clips

and buckles, as shown here. After threading it, pull it tight to take up any slack. Always make sure that your
strap is attached securely since dropping the Cyclone can damage it.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The Cyclone is charged and connected to a ash
with a cable, but no indicator lights illuminate when
you turn it on.

The Cyclone is connected to the charger, and the
Charge indicator light is ashing instead of showing
a solid red light.

The Status indicator light is ashing. The pack is overheated. Turn it off and wait for at

The Cyclone is charged and connected to a ash
with a cable, but the ash does not re.

The cable is damaged or you are using the wrong
cable.

It will ash if the battery is not charged fully after
4 hours of continuous charging, which indicates
an overused or faulty battery. In this case, please
replace the battery immediately.

least 10 minutes before using it again.

Make sure you have AA or other internal batteries
installed in the ash. These may be required for its
computer functions to work.

Customer Service

For customer service, please go to www.boltashes.com.

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Specications

Cyclone Battery Pack PP-310:

Battery type: Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Output: 320V DC
Input: 11.1V
Capacity: 1900 mAh
Recycle time with hot-shoe-mounted ash units:

approx. one second (at full ash power)

Flashes per charge:

Up to 500 (at full ash power)

Operation environment working temperature range:

-4°F - 104°F (-20°C - 40°C)

Operation environment working humidity:

85% or less

Dimensions (including belt clip) (W × H × D):

4 × 5.9 × 1.7 inches (10.4 × 10 × 4.4 cm)

Weight: 14.1 ounces (400 grams)

AC battery charger BO-1010:

Compatible battery pack: Cyclone PP-310
Recharging time: 2 hours for Cyclone PP-310
Rated input: 100-240 V AC

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Rated output: 12.6 V DC
Operation environment working temperature range:

-4°F - 104°F (-20°C - 40°C)

Operation environment working humidity:

85% or less

Dimensions (W × H × D): 1.4 × 3.34 × 1.78 inches

(35.5 × 85 × 45 mm)

Weight: 4.6 ounces (130 grams)
Power cord length: 58 inches (147 cm)

DC car charger BO-1004:

Compatible battery pack: Cyclone PP-300 / PP-310
Rated input: 12-24 V DC
Rated output: 13.6 V DC 600mA
Operation environment working temperature range:

-4°F–104°F (-20°C–40°C)

Operation environment working humidity: 85% or less
Dimensions (W × H × D): 1. 375 × 1.25 × 3.375 inches

(35 × 32 × 86 mm)

Weight: 2.9 oz (82.2 grams)
Cord length: 57 inches (145 cm)

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Bolt provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship

under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement,

whichever occurs later. Bolt’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement,

at Bolt’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal consumer use. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be

determined by Bolt. If the product has been discontinued, we reserve the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality

and function.To obtain warranty coverage, contact Bolt to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return

the defective product to Bolt, along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the

purchaser’s own risk.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by 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 specic legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

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Compatible Devices and Accessories

The Cyclone is compatible with a wide range of hot-shoe 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-1004 Replacement Car Charger

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Bolt BO-1010 Replacement Charger

Bolt USB-C Charger for Mobile Devices

Bolt BO-1001 CZ Canon ash cable

Bolt BO-1002 CKE Nikon ash cable

Bolt BO-1005 Sony Flash Cable

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