Quantum QB1+ Operating Instructions Manual

QUANTUM BATTERY 1+

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For Quantum Battery 1+ 's with Serial Numbers : L270 and above

1.0 NEW FEATURES

Whether you are an old or new QB1 or QB1+ user, please read these new instructions for the latest
operating updates!

1.1 Battery Capacity Display - Without any flash Modules connected, press the ON/OFF Button. The

LED "gas gauge" will display battery capacity for 3 seconds and then shut off.

1.2 Discharge Prevention - If the ON/OFF Button is pressed for more than 10 seconds, the QB1+ shuts off

to prevent accidental discharge, such as when stored in a camera bag.

1.3 Energy Saving Mode - Hold down the ON/OFF Button about 3 seconds until the LED "gas gauge"

blinks once, then release the Button. The yellow LED will be on and the LED "gas gauge" will display
every 3 seconds.

1.4 Low Battery Shut Down - When the cells are exhausted QB1+ shuts itself off. The red Error LED
lights and one red "gas gauge" LED blinks slowly. After one minute all lights shut off. Charge QB1+ as

soon as possible.

1.5 Over Current/Overheat Protection - QB1+ shuts down, the red Error LED will light, and the "gas

gauge" will blink 3 times every 2 seconds.

1.6 Charging - Charging time is decreased to between 3 and 5 hours. The LED "gas gauge" indicates the
charge progress.

1.7 Self Check - When connecting the charger, QB1+ goes through a self check. If QB1+ detects any
problems, the red Error LED will light, and one or more of the "gas gauge" LED's will be blinking. See
section 5.3.

2.0 CHARGING QB1+

2.1 When to Charge:

Charge QB1+ before using it for the first time.
Charge after each use. The QB1+'s lead cells have no memory.

Never discharge fully prior to recharging.

Charge immediately if there is a Low Battery shutdown.
Charge before storing QB1+. Recharge a stored QB1+ every 3 months.

2.2 How to Charge:

Remove Modules from output jacks.
Connect the charger to QB1 + and mains (household) power.
Charge to completion in one continuous period. Do not use a timer or connect to a mains outlet that
can be turned off.
Do not use a voltage adapter. This will damage QB1+. Instead, use one of the optional QB1+ chargers
listed on our web site.
Charge until all green LED indicators are on.

3.0 FUEL GAUGE INDICATORS

The LED "fuel gauge" indicates the remaining capacity of the battery during charging or discharging.

WARNING: LOW BATTERY

ONLY THE RED LIGHT IS ON

RECHARGE

LOW------------FULL

FULL POWER

ALL LIGHTS ON

4.0 POWERING YOUR FLASH WITH QUANTUM BATTERY 1+

4.1 Follow this sequence to assure proper connection to your flash!

a. Connect the Module to the flash. The Module Instructions explain the proper Module position.
b. Plug the Module cord into power output l or 2 on the QB1+.
c. Turn on the flash's power switch.
d.

Press the ON/OFF Button of the QB1 +. You must immediately hear the flash charge, or see indicators

on the flash unit turn on.

e. If you see or hear nothing press the ON/OFF Button on QB1+ to turn it off!

f. If you failed to power your flash, reposition the Module inside its battery compartment. Repeat steps a-e

until the flash responds and the correct position has been determined.

4.2 Powering two flashes at once:

Connect two modules into outputs 1 and 2. The combined ISO 100 guide number may not exceed 240 (ft.)
or 72 (meters). This is the equivalent of two shoe mount flashes.