Anton/Bauer Interactive 2000 PowerCharger Owner's Manual
Summary of Interactive 2000 PowerCharger
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Approved copy ® digital battery system digital propac ® 14 digital trimpac ® 14 owner’s manual a7595-0313 rev b da-b545 sht 1 of 24.
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Approved copy table of contents important…………………………………………………..1 introduction……………………………………………...2 features…………………………………………………....2 high voltage design……………………………………4 applications……………………………………………….5 digital propac……………………..……………………5 digital trimpac…………………...……………………..5 high rate discharge……………………………...
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Approved copy - 1 - important the logic series ® digital battery has been specifically designed to be charged with the anton/bauer logic series interactive ® chargers only (any interactive 2000 ™ powercharger ® , mp-4d, quad, dual, mp-2, q2, abc-800h, cps-2, titan™ twq, titan 70, titan twin, or tita...
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Approved copy - 2 - introduction the logic series digital battery system couples the most advanced nicad battery and charging technology with the first and only capacity measurement system in the industry. The anton/bauer digital battery uses interactive logic series technology which includes sensor...
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Approved copy - 3 - 3. Viewfinder fuel gauge display - the digital battery was developed in cooperation with all the major equipment manufacturers including sony, ikegami, panasonic, jvc, grass valley, and hitachi. Cameras and camcorders are now available that feature anton/bauer compatible interact...
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Approved copy - 4 - 8. 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 moun...
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Approved copy - 5 - applications virtually all cameras, camcorders, and other video field equipment specifies a maximum voltage of 18 volts. The 14.4 volt digital battery will provide superior performance and greater run time on that equipment. Caution: certain older equipment is not designed to acc...
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Approved copy - 6 - high rate discharge for a given size and battery type, higher discharge currents will reduce overall life expectancy while lower discharge currents will enhance overall battery life. The digital battery incorporates a unique feature that will flash the “lcd” display when a high r...
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Approved copy - 7 - 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 establis...
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Approved copy - 8 - 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 and/or the “flashing 15 minute segment” indication on the lcd of the digi...
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Approved copy - 9 - the digital trimpac and digital propac features an all new “realtime” lcd display providing on-the-fly remaining run time estimates in 15 minute increments as well as simultaneously providing remaining capacity information using the traditional “fuel gauge” approach. No special a...
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Approved copy - 10 - -the large numbers 1, 2 or 3 indicate remaining hours under current load (only one number will display at any one time) -the pie chart numbers (15, 30, 45, or 60) indicate remaining minutes under current load. -the interactive segment indicates a fully charged battery verified b...
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Approved copy - 11 - if the side bars (only)flash, and other icons are lit and not flashing, this indicates the battery has requested to be fully charged and discharged in order to update its “learned capacity”. This “learning” should typically occur during normal equipment operation. However, if th...
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Approved copy - 12 - preventative maintenance the digital 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 b...
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Approved copy - 13 - 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 clim...
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Approved copy - 14 - 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 contin...
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Approved copy - 15 - service in the unlikely event a digital battery fails to deliver acceptable performance, it must be returned to the anton/bauer service department, the only facility qualified and equipped to service the logic series digital batteries and calibrate the electronic components and ...
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Approved copy - 16 - specifications digital propac 14 digital trimpac output voltage 14.4v nominal 12 ~ 16.8v operating 14.4v nominal 12 ~ 16.8v operating capacity (cell capacity) 65 wh nominal (4 ah rated) 45 wh nominal (2.5 ah rated) typical run-time @ 15w - 4 hrs. @ 20w - 3 hrs. @ 30w - 2 hrs. @ ...
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Approved copy - 17 - limited warranty this warranty for the battery product specified in this document is given by anton/bauer, inc. (“anton/bauer”), 14 progress drive, shelton, connecticut 06484. If you have any questions regarding product applications, product specification, or to obtain warranty ...
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Approved copy - 18 - the liability of anton/bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim for repair or replacement of the product or as otherwise stated herein at anton/bauer’s sole discretion. Notice of any claim under this warranty shall be delivered to anton/bauer during the period of the warr...
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Approved copy - 19 - connecticut law that would require reliance on any law foreign to connecticut. Should any action of law or in equity be brought by any person under this warranty, such action shall be brought only in the united states district court for the district of connecticut, or in any sup...
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Approved copy 7595-0313 rev b anton/bauer, inc. Anton/bauer europe, b.V. World headquarters eurode business center, eurode - park 1 14 progress drive, shelton, ct u.S.A. 6461kb kerkrade, the netherlands tel (203) 929-1100 or (800) 541-1667 tel +31 45-563-9220 fax (203) 929-9935 fax +31 45-563-9222 s...