Anton/Bauer Interactive 2000 PowerCharger User manual

BATTERY SYSTEM

ProPac®13/14

Trimpac®13/14

OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES ...................................................................................... 1

HIGH VOLTAGE DESIGN ............................................................... 1

APPLICATIONS............................................................................... 2

PROPAC®..................................................................................... 2

TRIMPAC®.................................................................................... 3

CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES®CHARGERS......................... 3

“OVER-DISCHARGED” BATTERIES.............................................. 4

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.................................................. 5

GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND

MAXIMUM LIFE................................................................................ 6

SHORT / FUSE REPLACEMENT.................................................... 7

CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR...................................................... 8

SERVICE.......................................................................................... 9

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 10

Warranty - Logic Series Battery.................................................... 10

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FEATURES

1. Premium Fast Charge Cells - Unlike conventional cells that are

stressed or damaged by fast charging, these cells are designed

specifically for optimum life and performance.

2. High Voltage Design - The 13.2 or 14.4 volt design of the Logic

Series battery complies precisely with equipment manufacturers’

specifications, eliminating all the problems that cripple 12 volt

batteries.

3. Impac®Case design - The computer designed high impact case

eliminates conventional stress points. A proprietary internal rib

system cradles each individual cell. These features protect the cells

from impact that would damage or destroy conventional batteries.

4. Gold Mount®Interface - The solid metal “H” design mounting studs

assure a smooth, precise mounting for the life of the battery. The

Logic Series connector assembly features multiple gold plated, self

aligning contacts and is compatible with all existing Anton/Bauer®

camera mounts and accessories.

5. Individual Computer Testing - Like all professional Anton/Bauer

batteries, the Logic Series battery has been individually computer

tested. For assurance of optimum capacity, voltage and overall

quality, a computer print-out is enclosed.

HIGH VOLTAGE DESIGN

Virtually all cameras/camcorders will indicate a low voltage warning or

cease to operate at about 11 volts. Unfortunately, a 12 volt battery must be

discharged to 10 volts for full discharge. Thus, a camera/camcorder

operating on a 12 volt NiCad will always cease to operate before fully

discharging the battery, leaving 50% of the total capacity unused under

certain conditions. The amount of this wasted capacity can vary each day

depending on temperature, etc., thus creating what appears to be totally

inconsistent performance.

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The Logic Series®battery, like all professional Anton/Bauer®camera

batteries, is designed only in 13.2 volt and 14.4 volt configurations with

full discharge ratings of 11 and 12 volts respectfully. Thus, the Logic

Series battery will always deliver 100% capacity before the equipment

ever reaches its cutoff point. Moreover, this dependability is not affected

by temperature, memory, age or any of the other factors that can cripple a

12 volt battery.

APPLICATIONS

Virtually all cameras, camcorders, and other video field equipment

specifies a maximum voltage of 17 volts. A 14.4 volt battery will provide

superior performance and greater run time on that equipment.

CAUTION: Certain older equipment is not designed to accept 14.4

volt NiCad batteries. The 14.4 volt Logic Series battery could damage

such equipment. Check with the equipment manufacturer or the

Anton/Bauer Service Center prior to using a 14.4 volt battery. If a

question of applicability exists, the 13.2 volt Logic Series battery is

fully compatible with any equipment specifying a “12 volt DC source”.

PROPAC

The ProPac battery is the ideal source for all cameras and camcorders.

With an accessory Gold Mount Bracket, it can be used to power color

monitors, waveform monitors, vector scopes and virtually any other video

equipment designed to be operated from 12 volt DC power.

The ProPac battery is also the preferred power source when using the

Anton/Bauer Ultralight®or Ultralight 2 “on-camera” accessory light. The

Gold Mount Bracket features an integral “PowerTap®” receptacle that can

power the Ultralight directly from the battery powering the camera or

camcorder.

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TRIMPAC

The lightweight high energy Trimpac battery is the ideal match for the

latest generation of smaller CCD cameras and camcorders. The Trimpac

will provide excellent run times in applications previously using slide-in

type batteries. Run time improvements to 100% are quite common with

the Trimpac.

CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES CHARGERS

Charge this battery fully before using. Allow the battery to reach a steady

green (Lifesaver®) mode before using. Charging is automatic on all Logic

Series chargers. The flashing red and green lights indicate the charger and

battery are establishing communications. The following are the standard

indications on any Logic Series Lifesaver Charger (Please refer to the

charger manual for complete charger instructions):

•Alternating red and green: Evaluating battery and/or

rejuvenating low voltage battery.

•Steady red: Battery waiting to charge (may either be in line to

charge or holding for temperature stabilization).

•Flashing red: Charging.

•Flashing green: Balancing mode. Battery is typically more the

80% charged.

•Steady green: Lifesaver mode. Batteries will remain 100%

ready for use indefinitely.

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The battery should remain on the charger until just prior to being used.

The patented Lifesaver maintenance routine keeps the battery 100% charged

and balanced by eliminating the typical self-discharge that can cripple a battery

that is stored for any length of time on the shelf. Do not remove the Logic

Series batteries from the charger more than 8 hours prior to actual use. For best

results, this battery should be returned to the Logic Series charger within 48

hours of being used. Please read the individual charger Owner’s Manual to

become acquainted with the many unique features of the Logic Series chargers.

“OVER-DISCHARGED” BATTERIES

An “over-discharged” voltage state is caused by leaving a battery operated

device unattended and allowing the battery to drain beyond the low voltage

warning point of the equipment.

Low voltage “over-discharged” batteries can also be caused by allowing

batteries to remain off the charger for extended periods. Returning batteries to

the Logic Series Lifesaver®Charger as soon as possible after use, and leaving

batteries in the Lifesaver mode until just prior to using will avoid this type of

“over-discharge” condition.

A battery that has been inadvertently allowed to become “over-discharged” will

automatically trigger a special rejuvenation routine contained in all

Anton/Bauer Logic Series Chargers. In such cases the red/green alternating

LED’s, on the charger, indicate that the automatic rejuvenation cycle is

bringing the battery back up to a safe charging voltage. When the Logic Series

Charger verifies there are no thermal violations, it will begin a complete charge

cycle (Red flashing LED).

In the extreme case that a battery is over-discharged, the rejuvenation charge

routine will not be initiated by the charger until all other batteries have

completed their fast charge routines. Therefore, an extremely over-discharged

battery can be installed on a Logic Series Charger without the charger

indicating recognition.

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The Logic Series battery incorporates unique battery management

features. Together with Anton/Bauer diagnostic accessories, an effective

preventative maintenance program can easily be created to optimize the

return on battery investment and greatly simplify battery management

operations.

The PowerCharger®, coupled with a DDM (Diagnostic Discharge

Module), will provide a complete battery management system. The

PowerCharger will allow you to run diagnostic evaluations. (Please

reference the PowerCharger Owner’s Manual for additional information.)

The older style MP4-D, coupled with a DM-4, as well as an MP-4 or MP-8

complete with a PROBE®, will allow you to run similar diagnostic

programs as a PowerCharger.

It is strongly recommended that all users of the Logic Series Battery

System have at least one PowerCharger complete with a DDM, MP4-

D/DM-4 or MP-4, MP-8/PROBE combination. Such a combination can

also interface via the RS-232 port provided to a printer producing hard

copy battery reports automatically, calibrated capacity, and a complete

voltage/time discharge graph.

Logic Series batteries and chargers together form a battery management

system that will maximize battery performance, eliminate battery

problems in the field and reduce costs by prolonging battery life and

precluding equipment down time.

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GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE

AND MAXIMUM LIFE

1. Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible.

Sustained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for

premature failure of NiCad batteries:

a. Charging - Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm

climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms that are

maintained between 65°F to 85°F for best performance.

b. On assignment - Do not leave batteries in a hot vehicle trunk or

exposed to direct sunlight unnecessarily.

c. Storage - If batteries are not going to be used for several months,

they should be fully discharged, sealed in a plastic bag and

stored in a refrigerator or freezer.

2. Use only Anton/Bauer Logic Series Lifesaver Chargers and keep

batteries on the charger until just prior to being used.

3. Return batteries to the Logic Series Charger as soon as possible after

use, preferably within 24 hours.

4. Do not over-discharge batteries - It is quite proper to discharge a

battery until a low voltage warning in the camera or VTR is observed.

However, a switch to a fresh battery should occur as soon as possible

following such indication.

5. Discharging the battery for diagnostic purposes should only be

performed on an occasional basis (once every 6-8 weeks at most).

Unnecessary discharging only detracts from overall life.

6. Periodic cleaning of both the charger terminals and battery terminals

will ensure continued reliable operation. Dirty terminals may cause

the battery to indicate a steady red (“Hold”) mode on the charger.

Cleaning the terminals with a pencil eraser or lightly scraping the

surface with a blunt instrument will help prevent this situation.

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Anton/Bauer publishes a comprehensive “Video Battery Handbook” to

help you further maximize the life and performance of your new battery.

This guide is available, at no charge, by contacting Anton/Bauer at 1-

800-422-3473 or 203-925-4991 or fax 203-929-9935.

SHORT / FUSE REPLACEMENT

The Logic Series ProPac battery has an integral externally replaceable fuse

located in the back (mounting side) of the battery:

The fuse and spare fuse are easily replaced by edging a key into the

depressions marked “A” and prying the holders up. USE ONLY A

12.5A/125 volt FUSE FOR REPLACEMENT (Anton/Bauer P/N 3713-

1271). This will insure continued protection of your battery. Replacement

with other type fuses could cause battery failure in the event of circuit

overload. It is advised to replace the spare fuse as soon as possible. Place

the blown fuse into the spare fuse holder so as to retain it in the battery.

CHARGE

STATUS

INDICATOR

ACTIVE FUSE

DIAGRAM A

“A”

SPARE FUSE

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The Trimpac batteries have an internal resettable fuse. If a short is placed

on the battery, the fuse will automatically “open”. When the short is

removed, the battery will resume to normal operation.

If the battery continues to blow fuses, test the equipment being powered

for any short circuit at the D.C. power input.

If no short is found, contact the Anton/Bauer Customer Support

Department for assistance at 1-800-541-1667 or 203-925-4991 or fax 203-

929-9935.

CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR

This Logic Series battery has a manually selectable charge status indicator

located on the back of the battery (see Diagram A).

To Use:

Manually slide the selector to the right (towards the center of

the battery back) to indicate a green or charged battery status.

Manually slide the selector to the left (towards the outside edge

of the battery back) to indicate a red or discharged battery status.

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