GOAL ZERO Venture 30 Powerbank User Guide

Venture 30 Powerbank
User Guide

 Venture 30 Powerbank

PLUG ME IN
Venture 30 is in protective shipping mode.
Plug it into a USB port before using.

GET TO KNOW YOUR GEAR

| Smart Charge
Create custom charging profiles. Fast.
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| 7,800 mAh
Advanced, long-lasting lithium internal battery.
| IPX6
Weatherproof, shock-proof design.

CHARGE BEFORE USE

Use the built-in cable to charge up Venture 30 from a live USB source. A new Venture 30 comes in a protective mode to prevent self-discharge, potentially caused by long periods of inactivity, like shipping.
The Venture 30 will not charge your gear until it is plugged into a live USB source.

1. Unplug the USB end of the cable and plug it into a live USB port.
2. Know it’s charging when blue indicator lights on the top illuminate and pulse. Each blue indicator light represents 20% battery capacity. Blue indicator lights will flash according to how quickly Venture 30 is charging. A slow flash indicates a slow charge, while quicker flashing indicates faster charging.
3. Venture 30 is full and ready to go when all lights are pulsing together.

Venture 30 allows for pass-through power so you can charge your gear and Venture 30 at the same time. When Venture 30’s battery is dead, the first blue indicator light will flash when the Battery button is pushed. 

SOLAR READY™

Venture 30 is engineered to charge quickly from Goal Zero Nomad® Solar Panels.

1. Unplug the USB end of the built-in cable and plug it into the USB port on the back of the Nomad panel.
2. Know it’s charging when blue indicator lights illuminate and pulse. Each blue indicator light represents 20% battery capacity.
3. Venture 30 is full and ready to go when all lights are pulsing together.

Blue indicator lights will flash according to how quickly Venture 30 is charging. A slow flash indicates a slow charge, while quicker flashing indicates faster charging. When charging from solar, angle your panel toward the sun to see how it affects charging.

CHARGE YOUR GEAR

Venture 30 is designed to charge POV cameras, phones, tablets, and other USB- powered devices.

1. Using your charging cable, plug into Venture 30’s USB ports – they’ll both work at the same time at 2.4A so you can share power with a buddy. 
2. If your device charges from micro USB, use the built-in cable. 3. The blue indicator lights will flash according to how quickly your gear is charging. A slow flash indicates a slow  charge, while quicker flashing indicates faster charging. If you’re experiencing slow charge times, run the smart charge sequence (see next section) and ensure Venture 30 is fully charged.

SMART CHARGE SEQUENCE

Venture 30’s advanced smart charging feature allows you to optimize and adapt its USB outputs to charge your gear as fast as possible. This sequence runs independently for both USB ports – meaning you can set different charging profiles for each port.
Fastest profiles will be applied and saved until reset or the sequence is run again.

1. With your gear plugged into Venture 30’s USB port, press and hold the Battery button for approximately 5 seconds to activate the smart charge sequence.
2. The blue indicator lights will begin to flash as different profiles are automatically tested with your gear.
3. When the lights finish flashing, the fastest profile has been selected.

HOW IT WORKS: You might have noticed if you plug your device into a charger claiming a high output your device still charges slowly. How quickly your device charges comes down to communication between the charger and what you plug in. Every device has its own preference when it comes to charging, the challenge is identifying the language used by the manufacturer to decode that preference. Venture 30’s smart charging feature acts as a translator, identifying your device’s language, decoding and applying the fastest charging profile possible, without overcharging or overheating. This feature makes Venture 30 one of the most compatible chargers on the market.
We recommend running the smart charge sequence anytime you experience slow charge times or when plugging in new gear.

FLASHLIGHT

Venture 30 comes with a built-in 65 lumen  flash light with three settings: high, low, and strobe.
TURN ON/OFF
Press the Flashlight button to turn on the 65 lumen flashlight.   FLASHLIGHT SETTINGS

1. Press and hold the Flashlight button for approximately 5 seconds – all the lights will flash once indicating you’ve entered flashlight selection mode.
2. With the Flashlight button still held down, press the Battery button to cycle through 5 light modes.

Whichever mode you are in when you release the Flashlight button will become the default mode. Avoid looking into the light when you turn it on – it’s pretty dang bright.

RUGGED DESIGN

Venture 30 comes equipped with an IPX6 rating. Spray it down, take it to the beach, leave it in the rain – and never worry about rubber plugs. It’s engineered to get out, stay out and handle whatever Mother Nature can throw your way – even a quick drop in a puddle.
Do not submerge Venture 30.

SHIPPING AND STORAGE MODE

If you won’t be using Venture 30 for long periods of time, reactivate the shipping/storage mode to prevent self-discharge. This also resets Venture 30 to default factory settings.

1. Hold the Battery button for approximately 30 seconds, until the lights flash.
2. Release the Battery button.
3. Exit this mode by plugging Venture 30 into a live USB source.

RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS

Used to erase all saved charging profiles and set Venture 30 to shipping/storage mode.

1. Press and hold the Battery button for approximately 30 seconds until the lights flash. Venture 30 is now reset and in shipping/storage mode.
2. To reactivate Venture 30, plug it into a live USB port, the blue lights will flash, indicating Venture 30 is ready for charging.

Lost charging cable? That’s OK, Venture 30 can be charged from any micro-USB cable. You can also buy a new one from us at GoalZero.com

TROUBLESHOOTING

Gear not charging?

1. Check the battery level of Venture 30 by pressing the Battery button. When Venture 30’s battery is dead, the first blue indicator light will flash when the Battery button is pushed.
   

2. Charge up Venture 30 by using the included cable or solar.

3. Try a soft reset of Venture 30 (see below).

Soft Reset: Used to restart a frozen Venture 30, or if you’re having trouble charging gear.

1. Press and hold the Flashlight button for approximately 30 seconds. You’ll see an initial flash of the lights, indicating you’re entering flashlight selection mode.
2. Continue holding until the lights flash twice in a row. The blue LED lights will also flash, indicating a successful reset.
3. Press the Battery button or wait 5 seconds to resume normal operation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Venture 30 Recharger

CHARGE TIMES:

GOAL ZERO Nomad 7| 8-16 hrs
GOAL ZERO Nomad 13| 6-12 hrs
GOAL ZERO Nomad 20| 5-6 hrs
2A USB Source| 5 hrs
BATTERY:
Cell chemistry| Li-ion NMC
Cell type| 18650 by LG chem/ Samsung
Cell capacity| 28Wh (3.6V, 7800mAh)
Lifecycles| hundreds of cycles
Shelf-life| Keep plugged in, or charge every 3-6 months
Fuses| none
Management system| Charging and low-battery protection built-in
PORTS:
USB port (output)| 5V, up to 2.4A (12W max), regulated
USB-micro port (input)| 5V, up to 2.1A (10.5W max)
GENERAL:
IP Rating| IPX6
Chainable| No
Weight| 8.8 oz (250g)
Dimensions| 4.5 x 3.25 x 1 in (11.4 x  8.25 x 2.5 cm)
Operating usage temperature| -4-140F (0-40C)
Certifications| CE, FCC, ROHS
Warranty| 12 months

Be sure to ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY at goalzero.com/warranty

GOAL ZERO HEADQUARTERS
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Bluffdale, UT 84065
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Made in China
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Goal Zero Switch and Nomad are
trademarks of Goal Zero LLC.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Documents / Resources

| GOAL ZERO Venture 30 Powerbank [pdf] User Guide
Venture 30 Powerbank, Venture 30, Powerbank
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References

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