GODOX VC-18

Godox VC-18 VB18 Li-ion Battery Charger Instruction Manual

Мадэль: VC-18

1. Уводзіны

The Godox VC-18 charger is specifically designed for recharging the Godox VB18 Li-ion battery packs used with Godox VING V860II series camera flashes. This charger provides a reliable and efficient way to power your flash units. It supports both AC power and car charging for versatile use.

Важная заўвага па сумяшчальнасці: This charger is compatible with Godox VING V860II-C, V860II-N, V860II-S, V860II-O, and V860II-F series flashes. It is не сумяшчальны with V860III series or V850III series batteries and chargers (e.g., VC26 charger).

Comparison of Godox VC-18 and VC26 chargers

Image 1.1: Comparison showing the VC-18 for V860II and VC26 for V860III, highlighting compatibility differences.

2. Інфармацыя па бяспецы

  • Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the charger for the first time.
  • Use only the supplied charger with specified battery packs. Failure to do so will invalidate the charger warranty and may cause damage.
  • Не падвяргайце зарадную прыладу ўздзеянню дажджу або вільгаці.
  • Не разбірайце і не мадыфікуйце зарадная прылада.
  • Захоўваць у месцах, недаступных дзецям.
  • Адключайце зарадную прыладу ад крыніцы сілкавання, калі яна не выкарыстоўваецца або перад чысткай.

3. Прадукт скончыўсяview

The Godox VC-18 charger is a compact unit designed for convenience and portability. It features a dedicated slot for the VB18 Li-ion battery and clear charging indicators.

Godox VC-18 charger and power cable in retail packaging

Image 3.1: The Godox VC-18 charger, power cable, and retail box.

Кампаненты:

  • Слот для батарэі: For inserting the VB18 Li-ion battery.
  • Charging Indicators (LEDs): Display charging status (20%, 50%, 80%, 100%).
  • Errors Indicator (LED): Illuminates if a charging error occurs.
  • Улада пераменнага току: Для падлучэння кабеля харчавання пераменнага току.
  • Уваход аўтамабільнай зараднай прылады: For connecting a VING-only car charger cable (sold separately).
Close-up of Godox VC-18 charger battery slot and indicators

Малюнак 3.2: Падрабязны view of the battery slot and charging indicators on the VC-18 charger.

Збоку view of Godox VC-18 charger showing car charger input

Малюнак 3.3: Збоку view of the VC-18 charger, indicating the input for a VING-only car charger.

4. Настройка

4.1 Connecting to AC Power:

  1. Insert the AC power cable into the AC input port on the charger.
  2. Plug the other end of the AC power cable into a standard wall outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
  3. Цяпер зарадная прылада гатова да выкарыстання.
Godox VC-18 charger connected to AC power cable

Image 4.1: The VC-18 charger with the AC power cable connected.

4.2 Connecting to Car Power (Optional):

  1. Obtain a compatible VING-only car charger cable (not included with standard package).
  2. Insert the car charger cable into the dedicated car charger input port on the side of the VC-18 charger.
  3. Plug the other end of the car charger cable into your vehicle's 12V accessory outlet.

5. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

5.1 Charging a VB18 Li-ion Battery:

  1. Ensure the VC-18 charger is connected to a power source (AC or car power).
  2. Carefully insert the Godox VB18 Li-ion battery into the battery slot on the charger, ensuring proper orientation.
  3. The charging indicator LEDs will illuminate to show the current charge level.
  4. Charging typically takes approximately 2.5 hours for a fully depleted battery.
  5. Once all four charging indicator LEDs (20%, 50%, 80%, 100%) are steadily lit, the battery is fully charged.
  6. Remove the battery from the charger once charging is complete.
Godox VC-18 charger with VB18 battery inserted and charging indicators lit

Image 5.1: The VC-18 charger with a VB18 battery inserted, showing the charging progress indicators.

5.2 Charging Indicators:

  • Мігцяць святлодыёды: Indicate active charging. The LEDs will flash sequentially to show progress.
  • Святлодыёды, якія пастаянна свецяцца: Indicate the corresponding charge level has been reached. When all four LEDs are solid, the battery is fully charged.
  • 'ERRORS' LED: If this LED flashes, it indicates a charging error. Refer to the troubleshooting section.

6. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

  • Keep the charger clean and free from dust. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
  • Пазбягайце падзення зараднай прылады і моцных удараў.
  • Калі зарадная прылада не выкарыстоўваецца, захоўвайце яе ў прахалодным сухім месцы.
  • Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners on the charger.

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

праблема Магчымая прычына Рашэнне
Зарадная прылада не ўключаецца. Няма харчавання; няшчыльнае злучэнне. Check if the power cable is securely connected to both the charger and the wall outlet. Try a different outlet.
Battery not charging / 'ERRORS' LED flashing. Battery not inserted correctly; incompatible battery; faulty battery; charger malfunction. Ensure the VB18 battery is inserted correctly. Verify the battery is a compatible VB18 model. Try another compatible battery if available. If the issue persists, the battery or charger may be faulty.
Павольная зарадка. Power source issue; battery condition. Ensure the power source is stable. Battery performance can degrade over time.

8. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Асаблівасць Дэталь
мадэль ВК-18
Увод Пераменны ток 100-240В, 50/60Гц, 0.3А
Выхад 12.6 В / 0.85 А
Сумяшчальны акумулятар Godox VB18 Li-ion Battery Pack (for VING V860II series)
Час зарадкі Approx. 2.5 hours (for AV charging)
Памеры Not specified in provided data, typically compact.
Вага 170 грам

9. Гарантыя і падтрымка

For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Godox webсайт. Захоўвайце чэк аб куплі як пацверджанне пакупкі.

Афіцыйны Godox Webсайт: http://www.godox.com/CN/