Frequently Asked Questions
tizi Tankstelle has a very low power consumption when no device is connected. The power consumption is below the EU specification.
Yes, in this case the Pads connected to the Super+ ports are charged fast with 2.1A.
Turn the flaschlight of your tizi Kraftprotz Powerstart on and off by a longer push of the status button.
Press the status button twice to activate the SOS function of the flashlight. One longer push will deactivate it again.
Fourfold blinking: Your device is currently connecting
Slow blinking: You are connected
Green light: Your line-in is active
This is also a great charging port for the iPad. The Normal port is best for all other devices with smaller capacity batteries: such as older iPhone generations, Android devices, digital cameras or the Kindle. In short, all devices which can be charged via the USB port or a Mac or PC.
In case your device asks, the PIN to enter is “0000”. For an analog connection: plug your in device from the audio output into the line in port of the beat bag with the included stereo cable.
If you don't use your tizi Kraftprotz Powerstart for a longer period of time, we recommend not to keep it fully charged.
A fully charged, unused battery looses capacity over time. It is therefore recommended to recharge the battery once every three months.
LED off: no charging. Charging till 200mA
LED blinks: charging 200mA to 1.1A
LED on: charging 1.1A - 2,.A
LED blinks rapidly: more than 2.1 A (Caution, the port may be overloaded)
If your tizi Kraftprotz is empty, a complete recharge will take about 4.5 - 5 hours with a 2A charger for example using tizi Tankstelle.
Charging your tizi Kraftprotz with a 1A charger will take about 8 to 10 hours.
Please connect all Android or other USB devices to the Super Ports
There are two revisions of tizi beat bag, which you can distinguish by these criterias:
Revision 1: has the lettering "tizi" at the top of the handle. In the battery compartment you will find the product number EQ20982
Revision 2: has no lettering at the top of the handle. In the battery compartment you will find the product number EQ21122
http://tizi.tv/bestellungen
Please note: Invoices are only available once Amazon has shipped an order.
A full recharge will take 4 to 5 hours.
During the charging process of your tizi Flachmann the LEDs will blink and turn to a constant glow when tizi Flachmann is fully charged.
You can download a detail step by step guide for the initial use of your tizi Tankstation Toploader via this link:
http://www.tizi.tv/goto/toploader/StepbyStep/EN
The product number on the back of your tizi Kraftprotz shows you, if you have a first or second generation device.
tizi Kraftprotz (2. Generation): EQ21166
tizi Kraftprotz (1. Generation): EQ20991
While recharging tizi Flachmann, you can't charge your iPhone or other devices. tizi Flachmann needs all the power it can get.
Each tizi Auto Max Power Port has a maximum charging current of 2.4A.
Your tizi Tankstation will automatically charge your device with the highest possible charging current.
Do do this, please go to the following Link and log in with your equinux ID:
Manually add tizi Product
Afterwards you have the option to select your tizi product and add it to your account.
The refresh option is gentler for the tizi Kraftprotz and is an effective way of extending its life. You’ll need at least 15 minutes for this option.
The refresh option is for all suitable car types.
The quick jump start option is only recommended for smaller cars. Each quick jump start uses a lot of energy and is a wearing process. This method is only recommended for when it really has to be fast.
Depending on the charger you are using it takes from eight to ten hours to fully charge your tizi Powerstart.
To quickly charge, you’l need a charger with at least 2A current. Ideal chargers are the tizi Tankstation, the tizi Tankstelle or the tizi Turbolader.
There is no risk to your connected device no matter which port you attach it to.
Die roten LEDs zeigen den Ladestrom pro Zapfsäule an.
Unter 200mA Ladestrom ist die LED für diesen Port aus.
Zwischen 200mA - 1,1A Ladestrom blinkt die rote LED.
Zwischen 1,1A - 2.1A Ladestrom leuchtet die LED dauerhaft.
Ab 2,1A Ladestrom blinkt die LED schnell.
When the LEDs on your tizi Kraftprotz are constantely lit, your Kraftprotz is in pause mode. Press the button on the side briefely to start charging your device.
How can I prevent this from happening? Do not just let the Flachmann Ultra dangle on the iPhone. Always place the tizi Flachmann Ultra behind the iPhone and hold them together in your hands. Cable breaks usually result from improper handling and are not covered by the warranty.
Tip: Keep the tizi Kraftprotz cool to increase it’s power level and longevity.
You can download the manual of tizi Kraftprotz (2. Generation) here.
Register your tizi Kraftprotz under my.tizi.tv using your tizi code.
In order to save power, you can turn of the LEDs while charging your iPhone. To do so, press the on/off switch once.
Although the LEDs are not lit, your iPhone gets charged.
Enable tizi beat bag's connection mode by pressing the bluetooth key for 3 seconds. The status light will flash rapidly.
On your bluetooth device please choose:
Connect on your device with "tizi beat bag" and confirm the connection by entering the PIN 0000.
‣ On you iPhone, open "Settings" > "Bluetooth". ‣ Then choose "tizi beat bag" and confirm the connection by entering 0000. ‣ It can take a few seconds till you see the name of tizi beat bag in the list.
An iPad gets charged at your tizi Kraftprotz in 4-5 hours. Your tizi Kraftprotz has enough power for a full iPad mini or iPad 2. Generation charge.
Your iPad 3. Generation or iPad Air 1 / 2 will be charged to 60%.
It doesn’t matter if it’s an Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, or Kindle, any device which can be charged with a USB port on a computer can also be charged on the tizi Tankstation.
While recharging, the LEDs will blink to show you the charging progress of your tizi Flachmann.
As soon as your tizi Flachmann is fully charged all LEDs will glow constantly.
After connecting your charging cable with tizi Flachmann, four LEDs will show you the charging level for your tizi Flachmann.
The LEDs will turn off after 10 seconds. tizi Flachmann will continue to charge your device.
In this case the iPhones connected to the ports Super+ and Super are charged fast with 1A.
While charging your tizi Kraftprotz the five LEDs will show you the charging progress.
You will know that your tizi Kraftprotz is fully charged, when all LEDs turn off.
In the box you will find a micro USB cable for charging your tizi Kraftprotz. The cable length is 1m.
On the other two ports, you can charge your other devices such as: Galaxy Tablets. On both ports, you can charge older iPhone models or Android devices.
- Full aluminum housing, including head and body, for even better heat dissipation (The 3x MEGA has an aluminum head and a hard plastic body)
- 12-24V input - it is also suitable for trucks
Revision 2 of tizi beat bag compares to Revision 1 by featuring an automatic reconnect. Also, you don't have to enter a code while connecting with bluetooth devices, which support Simple Secure Pairing. This means that with all iOS devices, except with iPhone 3G, you don't have to enter a code, if you want to connect with your tizi beat bag. tizi beat bag Revision 2 also provides slightly different system sounds.
You can charge your iPhone with tizi Kraftprotz (2. Generation) at the Normal port in about 2 hours.
Your Kraftprotz has enough power to charge your iPhone 5-6 times.
iPad
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro (11-inch)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro (11-inch)
MacBook Pro
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2020, with M1-Chip)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, with M1-Chip)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (15 Inch, 2017)
- MacBook Pro (13 Inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (13 Inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15 Inch, 2016)
- MacBook Pro (13 Inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (13 Inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook
- MacBook (Retina, 12 Inch, 2017)
- MacBook (Retina, 12 Inch, early 2016)
- MacBook (Retina, 12 Inch, early 2015)
MacBook Air
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
It is possible to charge all of these devices with the tizi Tankstation and tizi Tankstelle USB-C chargers.
Note regarding MacBook 15" Touch Bar
The MacBook 15" Touch Bar is shipped with a Apple 87 watt charger. The full 87 watts are rarely required for normal use. They are only needed when the MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar is under full load (for example when executing processor intensive tasks like gaming or Video cutting, or when other external USB-C devices are connected to your MacBook Pro.) In such cases it can happen, that your MacBook Pro 15" either charges slower than the original charger, or possibly lose some of its charge. Things like quitting intensive Apps, reducing screen brightness, or disconnecting external USB-C consumers will help to reduce the power consumption.
During normal use, a 60W charger like the tizi Tankstation USB-C + 3 USB-A (75W) or the tizi Tankstelle 60W USB-C is sufficient to achieve comparable charging speeds as the original charger from Apple.
The LEDs show you how fully charged your tizi Flachmann is. In order to save energy they will be turned off after 10 seconds. Your tizi Flachmann will continue to charge your device.
Yes, the Diesel port is suitable for this. But unfavorable because of the USB standard specifications. It is better to charge an iPad at the "Super" or "Normal" port, as the iPad can decide here to charge with 1A charging current (This defines the iPad, athough the "Normal" port would offer 2A). This ist the advantage of "Super Plus", as the iPad gets here the maximum 2,1A.
In the box, you will find a micro USB cable for charging your tizi Flachman. The cable length is 12cm.
While you recharge tizi Kraftprotz other devices cannot be charged.
tizi products in Switzerland
Please first check if your Braun device is compatible. The tizi Tankrüssel works with the following models:
- Braun shavers: Series 9, 7, 5, 3
- Braun epilators: Series 9, 7, 5
Note: Not compatible with Braun cleaning stations.
With some Braun devices, the tizi Tankrüssel connector may be slightly harder to insert. Make sure to insert it just far enough for the pins to make contact and for your device to start charging. Excessive force is not necessary.
We recommend the use of tizi flip ULTRA cables in combination with tizi products:
tizi flip ULTRA USB-C to Lightning cables
The tizi Tankstation comes with a 47 inch charging cable for easy positioning. In comparison, the tizi Tankstelle better than the Tankstation for travel purposes.
Apple and all modern smartphone manufacturers use active charging control mechanisms with in their devices. The iPhone/iPad or smartphone actively decides how much current to use and which energy gets requested from the charger. In no case will a tizi device "push" a certain amount of power into an iPhone/iPad or smartphone!
How can a tizi charger always provide iPhone / iPads with maximum fast performance?
The best way to imagine this is as follows: When plugged in, an iPhone / iPad uses a communication protocol to ask the power supply about the maximum power that can be drawn. Our tizi charging devices (Tankstelle, Tankstation, Turbolader, Kraftprotz, etc.) respond correctly and the iPhone / iPad starts to charge. Initially maybe with 500mA, then 1A, then with 2.4A etc. Depending on the model and the current charge level, but also on the battery temperature of the iPhone / iPad, the Apple charge controller decides actively and independently how much power should be drawn.
Thanks to the above-mentioned exchange about the maximum power, the Apple charging controller can be sure that it will get this power at any time over the charging period.
What do tizi chargers do better than "standard" or cheap power supplies?
Power supplies can have errors or problems at different levels. Here are two classic examples:
- With cheaper power adapters, the communication protocol is often missing, meaning the adapter and the iPhone / iPad are unable to communicate properly. If an iPhone / iPad gets a strange result from the power supply when the performance data is exchanged (e.g. the protocols of both devices do not understand each other), then an iPhone only charges with a maximum of 500mA, which is very very slow. In this case, the iPad will show the "Not charging" message. The iPhone / iPad does this in order to prevent the power supply from becoming overloaded.
- Another problem is possible overload - leading to a fire hazard. For example, this could occur if the cheap power supply tells the iPhone / iPad that it is able to charge up to 2.4A. If an iPad then requests this current during the charging process, the power supply will become overloaded. In the best case, it will simply turn off. However, it could also overheat and catch fire.
tizi flip ULTRA USB-C to Lightning cables
Please pay attention to only use Apple Mfi certified cables. There are regular problems with uncertified cables. How does it affect your devices? Your devices will not charge, or maybe only charge a little bit. In addition, Apple can switch with any iOS update, which can potentially make not licensed cables inactive. Try to refrain from purchasing uncertified USB-C to lightning cables from unauthorized international sellers.
When charging, plug the cable into the Lightning jack on your iPhone / iPad and then into the USB-C jack on your tizi device.
http://my.tizi.tv
Here you can also register all of your devices, so you have them all in one place.
http://tizi.tv/register
The Hight Power USB Port has been designed for charging your iPad.
You can also charge any other device on this port. If your device needs more power, it will charge faster on this port. If not, your device will also be charged perfectly fine.
Terminals that require more than 1,000mA are sensitive to it. With cables, always buy branded products. The market is unfortunately flooded with cheap goods.
Please watch this video for this problem (this video is currently only available in German):
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