Archive 2012 · Question with VML with AB units

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p.1 #1 · Question with VML with AB units

I bought the AB800 last month and only used it indoors. Since most of my work is outdoors I bought the VML and the AB1600.

I fully charged the VML and tested the AB1600 on it. After the flash fires, the fan slows down almost to stop and then speeds up again when it is ready. I tried the AB1600 and AB800 both at the same time at full power, and fans seems to have stop while it is waiting for power.

Is this normal? I understand that the recycle times slows down but should the fan inside the AB head slow down when it is recycling?

Jan 18, 2012 at 06:24 PM

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p.1 #2 · Question with VML with AB units

According to the VML docs, the output voltage drops during a full charge - which may be why you see that happening. I've never noticed it myself, but never listened

Jan 19, 2012 at 09:38 PM

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p.1 #3 · Question with VML with AB units

Thanks can someone else confirm this

Jan 20, 2012 at 01:29 PM

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p.1 #4 · Question with VML with AB units

Yes, that is normal

Jan 20, 2012 at 02:20 PM

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p.1 #5 · Question with VML with AB units

Make sure you are not using the modeling lamp with the VML. Not recommended

Jan 23, 2012 at 08:47 AM

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p.1 #6 · Question with VML with AB units

Thanks for confirming it.
Yes I know not to use the modeling lamp when using the battery pack.

Jan 23, 2012 at 04:28 PM


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