Quantum TURBO3 Operating Instructions Manual

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TURBO

Operating Instructions

Quantum Instruments Inc.

Designed and manufactured in the USA

1. Introduction

Turbo 3 can power a digital camera and flash together, or two flashes.
With three times the capacity of the original Turbo battery. Turbo 3 is
the most capable flash/camera portable power pack Quantum has
developed to date.

Turbo 3 uses the latest technology Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery.
The battery provides bursts of high power for quick flash recycling,
great capacity, no memory, and long life. (NiMH batteries are not
subject to the air travel restrictions of some Lithium batteries.)

2. Warnings and Cautions:

Do not disassemble the Turbo 3. High voltage!

Return equipment requiring service only to Quantum, or its
authorized dealers or distributors.

Never put metal objects near either socket. Keep away from
children.

Turn Turbo 3 off before attaching or removing cables.

Turbo 3 is powerful! Do not exceed flash’s maximum
consecutive full-power flashes (see flash instructions, or else
20 flashes). Then rest flash until it cools. Note: no limit for
Qflash.

3. Quick Guide

For best results charge your Turbo 3 the night before each use. The
nature of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is that they loose a portion of
charge every day. Charging the night before or right before use ensures
maximum capacity for your job.

The “fuel gauge” is a computer calculated monitor of remaining battery
capacity. The “fuel gauge” also displays the state of charge during
recharging. When powering cameras and flashes, each green indicator
goes out as battery capacity is used up. With only one green indicator
lit less than 25% capacity remains.

To check Turbo 3 capacity without a flash or camera attached,
press the ON/OFF button. The LED fuel gauge will come on for a
few seconds displaying remaining capacity. Turbo 3 will not stay
on unless connected to a flash or camera.

A

When the green 25% indicator blinks, Turbo 3 has shut down power
and must be recharged.

During charging, each green indicator blinks on as charge is returned to
the battery. When all four green indicators are steadily lit, charging is
complete. See Section 5 for more charging details.

Turbo 3 powers two pieces of photo gear at the same time. Socket
covers keep rain and dirt out of one (or both) sockets when not being
used. Socket “A” can be used only for Flash Cables. Socket “B” can
be used for Camera or Flash Cables, and for charging.

Turbo 3 has a cable locking feature that works with newer Flash Cable
models CKE2, CZ2, and CQ2. Older cables may also be used without
the locking feature. Please see the tables in Section 8 for all cable
models.

Turbo Camera Cables and Flash Cables come in several styles,
defined by their initial prefixes.

C” series Flash Cables power flashes from any Turbo model.
Examples are CK, CKE, CKE2, CM4, CV, CZ, CZ2, CQ2, CQ8, etc.
They power flashes with high voltage, rapid recycling power. Plug them
into either “A” or “B” Turbo 3 socket and into your flash. The white LED
panel indicator marked flash symbol will light.

B

“CD” Camera Cables power digital cameras from any Quantum Turbo
model that has a low voltage output. Examples are CD1, CD3, CD30.
“SD” Camera Cables power digital cameras from Turbo 3 or T2X2 only.
Examples are SD2, SD4.

Plug CD or SD cables only into socket B of Turbo 3, and plug the other
end into the camera it is designed for. Turbo 3 automatically adjusts
the DC low voltage correctly for the compatible camera. The yellow
LED indicator will light for SD cables. The white LED indicator
will light also when CD cables are connected.

Quantum Qflash “T” models come with their own power cord which
plugs into the A or B socket of Turbo 3.

Qflash Pilot can use an accessory power cord CCQ8, CQ8, or CQ2 for
power. Plug into A or B socket of the Turbo 3.

4. Operation

Turn Turbo 3 OFF before attaching or removing cables.

To attach a locking cable, turn the
lock ring counter clockwise. Line up
the key indicator ▲ on the cable
plug with the “unlock” symbol
and press fully in. Lock the cable
by turning the lock ring clockwise.

To insert a non-locking cable line up the key indicator with the “unlock”
symbol on the panel and press fully in.

To turn Turbo 3 on press and hold the ON / OFF button until the “fuel
gauge” lights, then release before the lights go out. To turn off, press
and hold the button until the lights go out.

The fuel gauge displays the remaining capacity in the pack.

Each socket A and B lights steadily when in use. The A socket has a
white LED indicator and flash symbol . The B socket has a white
LED indicator and flash symbol , a yellow LED indicator with
camera and charger symbols. Please see Sections 6 and 7 for
LED indications of the status of your Turbo 3 and/or any problems that
it may have detected.

You may connect flashes to either A or B sockets, but digicams may
connect only to the B socket. Keep unused sockets clean and dry with
the attached covers.

UNLOCK LOCK

5. Charging

Charge at room temperature. Charge the night before, or charge just
before use to be assured of starting your assignment with 100%
charge.

Turbo 3 is supplied with a universal charger that works with an AC
mains power from 100 to 240 VAC.
An accessory universal charger kit TRU may be used to allow charging
from Euro, UK, US, or Australia/NZ 100-240 VAC power outlet. A
voltage converter is not necessary.

Be sure the AC mains socket is an uninterruptible line (not
switched). Plug the charger into the B socket only. (Please note that

the A socket will not accepted a charger). The charge indicator will
light when the charger is properly connected. It is important not to
interrupt the charging so that the computer fuel gauge remains
accurate. If the power is interrupted, the fuel gauge may read
incorrectly for one charge cycle, but will correct itself on the next cycle.

A full charge takes about 3.5 hours. Do not use any other type of

charger and risk damage to the Turbo 3 and the charger!

The fuel gauge indicates charging progress as shown in the diagram.

25% charged 50% charged 75% charged 100% charged

● ☼ ○ ○ ● ● ☼ ○ ● ● ● ☼ ● ● ● ●

● = steady light ☼ = blinking ○ = off

6. “Flash” and “Camera” Output Indicators

The Flash indicators show status of the corresponding outputs.

● A steady light means the output is supplying either flash (using a
C Flash Cable) or camera power (using a CD or SD Camera Cable).

☼ A Blinking low voltage indicator shows when high voltage has shut
down (but still supplying low voltage power).

○ Off indicates no power for that output.

Typical examples are shown below:

A Socket B Socket

Flash Flash Camera

● ● ○ A and B outputs supplying flash power.

● ○ ● A: supplying flash power
B: supplying “SD” camera power

○ ● ○ A: No cord connected
B: supplying “CD” camera power

● ○ ○ A: supplying flash power
B: No cord connected

☼ ☼ ● A: high voltage shut down
B: supplying camera

☼ ☼ ○ A and B high voltage shut down.

7.0 Error Conditions and troubleshooting

Symptom Solution
A flash cable is connected but
the output indicator is not lit or
blinking.

C type Flash Cable is connected
to a flash and the output light
blinks for 30 seconds

SD Camera Cable connected to
B socket, C Flash Cable to the A
socket. The A white flash LED
blinks and high voltage is shut
off.
The green 25% fuel gauge LED
light blinks for a few minutes,
and then all lights go out and
there is no power to the
equipment connected.

8. Accessories for Turbo 3

All Flash Cables power flashes with Turbo 3, Turbo, Turbo 2x2, Turbo
SC, Turbo C, Turbo AC, Turbo Z,

Replacement Chargers:

Universal Charger TRU 100-240VAC, interchangeable mains plugs for
Euro, UK, US, Aust/NZ

Locking “C” type Flash Cables for flash power:

CKE2 Nikon*
CZ2 Canon*
CQ2 Qflash TRIO / PILOT

The cable could be broken,
shorted, or it may be the wrong
cable. Connect the cable to the
other output; if the output
indicator does not light, the
cable has one of the above
problems.

Turbo 3 has detected that no
flash is connected. This could
be caused by a bad cable or
loose cable. Check that the
cable is securely connected to
flash and battery, then restart
Turbo 3.

Probably the “C” Flash Cable is
broken (the cable is faulty).
Replace the Flash Cable.

This is the low battery indication.
Recharge. Check that the
charger is connected to a live
mains outlet that cannot be.
switched off.

“C” type Flash Cables for flash power:

CO5 Olypmus FL50
CH Honeywell*
CK Nikon SB11, 24, 25, 26, 28-US
CKE Nikon*
CL3 Minolta 360PX
CL4 Minolta 4000AF
CL5 Minolta*
CM1 Metz 45CT-1, 5
CM4 Metz 45CL1,3,4, 45CT3,4; Hasselblad 4504
CM5 Metz*
CM58 Metz 58AF series
CM54 Metz 54MZ series
CN3 Vivitar 3900
CO3 Olympus T32, T45
CS4 Sunpak*
CS5 Sunpak*
CS6 Sunpak 622
CV Vivitar*
CZ Canon*

Camera Cables for digital cameras:

CD1- Nikon D1, D1x, D1h
SD2- Kodak DC 200 series, 3400, 5000
Olympus “C”, “D”, and “E” models
Nikon Coolpix 800 thru 995, 5000, 5700
Epson PC850Z, 3000Z

CD3- Kodak DCS 520 thru 760, Pro Back
Canon EOS D2000

SD4- Fuji S1, S2, S3Pro, S20Pro, S700D

CD5- Kodak DCS Pro Back 645M/ 645C
Kodak DCS 300 series, 50, 120

CD30- Canon

CD100- Nikon

SD10- Nikon

Cables and accessories are updated continuously. Please consult our
website, your dealer, or Quantum directly for the latest availability.

* See the complete selection chart for specific model in Quantum
brochures, on the product package at your dealer, or on the Quantum
website, www.qtm.com.

9. Customer Service

Having any trouble in using your Quantum product? We are here to
help. Mail, call, fax, or email our Service Department:

Service Department
Quantum Instruments Inc.
10 Commerce Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Troubleshooting tips are available at www.qtm.com, Support, Customer
Support, FAQ. If you suspect a malfunction or require adjustment,
return the unit to us with an accurate description of the problem.
Please be sure your problem is not caused by improper operating
procedure or malfunctions in your other equipment. Send all equipment
carefully packaged and insured to our address above.

An estimate of repair cost on out-of-warranty merchandise may be
forwarded if you desire. This will require that we contact you for
approval before proceeding and will delay return of your equipment.
For fastest repair time, you may pre-approve repairs up to a limit of
$100 with your credit card. We will bill you only for actual costs up to
that limit. If repair costs exceed your pre-approval, we will contact you.

Paying by check will delay the repair until the check clears (up to 15
days). Payment by money order is acceptable.

Normal repair time is 10-15 days. For expedited service, contact our
Service Department.

Summary:

Ship via UPS, Parcel Post, or other carrier, insured.
Give a clear, detailed description of the problem.
Give your mailing address and daytime phone number, fax #, and/or
email.
For warranty repairs include a copy of the receipt.

In addition, for out-of-warranty repairs with pre-approval:
Provide your Visa, MasterCharge, American Express, or Discover
card# and expiration date.
Give us authority to charge repair costs up to $100.00.
Provide your billing address.

Note: Please do not email your credit card information

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WARNING

DO NOT SUBJECT THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR

SPLASHING LIQUID, EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FIRE.

Quantum Instruments Inc.

10 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge NY 11788-3968 USA

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.qtm.com

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