Product Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BUFF APP
The ‘BUFF App’ is available for both iOS and Android users. The app works in conjunction with the HUB
remote and allows a user to control their lighting setup directly from their phone. Adjust the flash and model
output, turn lights on and off in your setup, and more! The app also processes all firmware updates for the
LINK, when they are available. Additional features to be added in future versions.
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Does the placement of the battery cause an issue with too much weight being on the back?
If the handle on the light stand is not stiff enough, the LINK will lean backwards under the weight of the
battery, or fowards under the weight of a modifier (softbox, octabox, umbrella). To remedy this, simply pull
out the handle of the light stand to loosen it, turn the large knob clockwise to tighten the final retention
force and then pull in the handle of the light stand to re-tighten it.
What is the usable HSS range? 2 stops with most of the power range being HSS compatible with future
firmware updates. HSS mode is only availible when using the LINK with an approved remote trigger, such
as the Hub.
MODELING LIGHT
Is the LED single source? Yes. What is the TLCI measurement? 93
What is the CRI measurement? 90 What is the lumen measurement? 12,000
What is the actual wattage of the LED? Running on AC: 95W | Running on battery: 85W
This does not affect the brightness, and is simply more efficient on battery power.
VIDEO USE | LED Modeling Light and Fan Information
What is the decibel measurement of the fan with the LED modeling light at full power? ~37dBA
What is the watt equivalent of the LED modeling light at full power?
The LED modeling light at full power emits the equivant amount of light as a 600W Halogen bulb
or a 800W Incandescent bulb.
BATTERY
How long will the battery last with the modeling light at full power (no flash)? Approx. 45 minutes
How many full power flashes on a fully charged battery (without the LED on)? 250
What is the expected lifetime of the battery before needing to be replaced? 2-3 years
Does the charger charge the two batteries consecutively or at the same time? Consecutively
How long does it take for one battery to fully charge from depletion? 90 minutes
Will the LINK work with the Vagabond Mini?
No. The LINK draws more power than the Vagabond Mini is capable of supplying.
WIll the LINK work with the Vagabond Extreme or the Vagabond 2? Yes. The maximum output of the
inverter must be 400W or greater. Pure sine wave is preferred but modified sine wave will also work.
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE A SQUARE WAVE INVERTER!
Are there any best practices for storing and/or maintaining the life of the battery?
1) Avoid over-discharging the battery (i.e. using the battery until the LINK shuts down, wait a few minutes
for the battery to recover a bit and then continuing to use the battery until every last Joule is extracted).
Repeated complete discharges can cause induce errors in the BMS circuitry that will prevent the battery
from fully recharging.
2) If you aren’t going to use the battery for an extended period of time (>3 months) it is best to leave the
batteries partially discharged (40-60% of full charge) rather than fully charged. When a Lithium-Ion battery
is fully charged, it will oxidize much faster, which reduces its useful life.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Watt seconds 800 Ws
Action Mode - Power Variability 9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power)
Color Mode - Power Variability 9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power)
HSS Mode - Power Variability 3 f-stops (full to 1/4 power)
Recycle to Full 3.5 sec.
Flash Duration (t.5) - in Action Mode 1/1,400 sec. (at full power) | 1/17,500 sec.
(at min. power)
Flash Duration (t.1) - in Action Mode 1/460 sec. (at full power) | 1/15,400 sec.
(at minimum power)
Flash Duration (t.5) - in Color Mode 1/1,400 sec. (at full power) | 1/17,500 sec.
(at minimum power)
Flash Duration (t.1) - in Color Mode 1/460 sec. (at full power) | 1/14,000 sec.
(at minimum power)
Power Requirements Input Power: 95 - 265VAC, 50/60Hz
Average Current Draw 4.5 amps
Internal Receiver Range (from rear of unit) Front: 175’ | Right: 290’ | Left: 325’ | Rear: 310’
Sync / Trigger Voltage Less than 5 volts (safe for use with DSLR cameras)
Modeling Lamp 800 W Equivalent Daylight-Balanced
Modeling Lamp Fan Audibility 35dBA (800w equivalent)
LUX at 6’ with bare bulb 320lx
LUX at 6’ with diffusion dome 230lx
LUX at 6’ with diffusion dome and 8.5HOR 600lx
LUX at 3’ with bare bulb 1280lx
LUX at 3’ with diffusion dome 920lx
LUX at 3’ with diffusion dome and 8.5HOR 2400lx
Flashtube 14mm single-ring flashtube (daylight-balanced and
UV-coated)
LCD Display 3.5” display
Stand Mount Fits stands up to 5/8 in.
Umbrella Mount Accepts umbrella rods up to 9mm
Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
Weight with Battery 8 lbs. 11 oz.
Dimensions 6.5 in. (height) x 4.875 in. (diameter) x 12.625 in.
(length)