{"product_id":"flashpoint-zoom-li-on-flash-replacement-battery-111v-2000mah-li-ion","title":"Flashpoint FPLFSMZLRB Zoom Li-ion Flash Replacement Battery 11.1V 2000mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eFlashpoint Zoom Li-on Flash \/ VB-18 \/ Zoom Li-on R2 TTL — 11.1V Li-ion Replacement Battery (FPLFSMZLRB)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis 11.1V, 2000mAh (22.2Wh) lithium-ion cell replaces the factory battery in the Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Flash, VB-18, and Zoom Li-on R2 TTL portable strobe units. It feeds the capacitor recharge circuit that drives each flash discharge cycle. Voltage and capacity match OEM spec exactly — no derating, no substitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZoom Li-on Flash, VB-18, and R2 TTL compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    All three units share the same 11.1V three-cell architecture, connector pinout, and BMS handshake protocol — which is why a single replacement cell covers the entire lineup. The BMS on each unit reads cell voltage and internal resistance before enabling the capacitor recharge circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We cycled this cell through sustained full-power flash sequences and monitored the BMS cutoff threshold. The protection circuit held stable across repeated high-current capacitor recharge draws without tripping prematurely or logging a fault state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-install power cycle on the Zoom Li-on R2 TTL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    After fitting this cell, power the flash unit fully off — not just standby — before taking the first shot. The BMS handshake that unlocks capacitor charging only completes correctly from a cold start. Hot-swapping mid-session and firing immediately can leave the unit in a fault state that mimics a dead battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eFlash output stepping down after 10–15 full-power shots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eCapacitor recharge draws a high current burst from the cell every cycle. At full power, that current pull is sustained and aggressive — more so than most battery-powered devices. If the cell's internal resistance is elevated, voltage sags under that load and the BMS interprets it as a low-charge condition, stepping the unit to a lower power tier to protect the cell. A fresh cell typically resolves this within the first few cycles as the electrochemistry stabilises. If output stepping continues past five full-power cycles on a new cell, check that the battery contacts are clean and fully seated — a partial connection raises effective resistance at the terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eRecycle time between flashes noticeably slower than the old cell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eNew lithium-ion cells often show higher internal resistance straight out of packaging — this is normal and not a defect. Higher internal resistance limits the peak current available for capacitor recharge, which directly slows recycle time. Run five to eight full conditioning cycles at mid-power before drawing conclusions about recycle speed. After conditioning, internal resistance drops and recycle time returns to the rate the unit's spec sheet describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43416246354010,"sku":"BWCS-DGX850SL-1","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43416246386778,"sku":"BWCS-DGX850SL-2","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43416246419546,"sku":"BWCS-DGX850SL-3","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-DGX850SL-1.webp?v=1779761098","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/flashpoint-zoom-li-on-flash-replacement-battery-111v-2000mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}