■ Compatible NiMH Battery with Z-240/D-2000 Type 3 Strobe

INON INC. has confirmed Nickel Metal Hydride battery (NiMH) listed below are compatible with INON「Z-240 Type3」/「D-2000 Type3」in addition to current compatible 『Sanyo ”eneloop (HR-3UTG)”』

These new generation NiMH batteries have following characteristics;

・Less self-discharging characteristic (*1) and
・Less heat generating characteristic when charging/discharging (*1)


【New generation NiMH battery (from Japanese manufactures) (*2)】

●Sony Corp.
 Model name :Cycle Energy Blue
 Model code :NH-AA-2BKA (2 pcs blister pack), NH-AA-4BKA (4 pcs blister pack)

●Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
 Model name :Rechargeable Ni-MH (AA)
 Model code:HHR-3MPS


【New generation NiMH battery (from overseas manufactures) (*2)】

●Maha Energy Corporation
 Model name:IMEDION
 Model code:MHRAAI4 (4 pcs blister pack)

●GP Batteries International Limited
 Model name :ReCyko+
 Model code :210AAHCBE

●ANSMANN AG
 Model name :maxE
 Model code :5030991 (bulk), 5030992 (2 pcs blister pack), 5035052 (4 pcs blister pack)

●Electrochem Automation Inc.
 Model name :NEXcell energyON
 Model code :n/a (bulk : AA 2000mAh)


Above listed new generation NiMH batteries are compatible with INON 「Z-240 Type3」/「D-2000 Type3」 under operational instruction of respective battery manufactures and INON 「Z-240 Type3」/「D-2000 Type3」(*3).


(*1)
When compared to previous-generation or high capacity NiMH battery.

(*2)
Refer to respective user manual or contact respective battery manufacture for detailed specification of specific battery model like battery capacity, self discharging characteristic ,and handling precautions and instructions.
INON INC. still recommends to use 『Sanyo ”eneloop (HR-3UTG)”』 and published measured specifications of 「Z-240 Type3」/「D-2000 Type3」 are based on 『Sanyo ”eneloop (HR-3UTG)”』 .

(*3)
INON 「Z-240 Type3」/「D-2000 Type3」 require more strict compliance with operational limitation on flashing / Focus Light comparing to Type 2/Type 1 strobes (Xeon lamp Focus Light model).
Any strobe operation beyond the limitation will directly cause heat application and/or degradation of Focus Light, light emitting part and inner electrical circuitry.

So make sure to read instruction manuals to familiar with usage and operational limitations before using your INON strobe.

You can see those documentations describing operational limitations, battery compatibility and safety precautions at following link page。

・【『Z-240“Type 3”』/『D-2000“Type 3”』】
 「Safety Precautions
・【『Z-240“Type 3”』】
 「Compatible battery, operational limitation on flashing/Focus Light
 (Updated version including additional compatible NiMH battery information)
・【『D-2000“Type 3”』】
 「Compatible battery, operational limitation on flashing/Focus Light
 (Updated version including additional compatible NiMH battery information)



Please visit following link page to see detailed information of 「Z-240 Type3」/「D-2000 Type3」

・【News】 Z-240/D-2000 Type 3 with new LED Focus Light
 http://www.inon.co.jp/cgis/news/En_html/WebNews164_En.htm




May 23, 2008

INON Inc.