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6. Run-Time, Capacity & Data

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 A single button-press, whether the battery is on or off-load,

displays charge status in terms of percentage. When batteries are
linked this figure still relates to the battery’s individual capacity.
The lights indicate remaining capacity in percentage blocks:

6.3

In-Viewfinder Battery Status

Battery status can be shown as a percentage of available capacity in
the viewfinder/LCD of cameras designed to accept this data. Different
data standards are used by camera and battery manufacturers. PAGlink
V-Mount batteries automatically adjust the data output standard to
support  SMB (Sony) and I

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C (IDX).

When the batteries are linked, the data displayed in the viewfinder/
LCD is for the combined capacity available.

Red Cameras and Reversed SMB

PAGlink V-Mount batteries can be programmed easily by the user to
provide capacity data in the viewfinder of Red cameras that use the
reversed SMB data protocol.

Press the display button twice, and hold down on the second press
until ‘RED’ appears (on the numeric display) or until the top 2
segments are lit (5-light indicator). This indicates that the battery is
now compatible with the reversed SMB data protocol. When the
battery is connected to a camera with a different data protocol it will
automatically adjust to communicate with that system. To return to
reversed SMB, repeat the two-button-press process.

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80 - 100% remaining

60 - 79% remaining

40 - 59% remaining

20 - 39% remaining

10 - 19% remaining

1 Flashing  =  0 - 10% remaining

Summary of Contents for PAGlink PL96e

Page 1: ...V Mount Intelligent Linking Batteries User Guide U5132V...

Page 2: ...d reserves the right to change specifications or product details without notification Changes to product details will be incorporated in the next version of the document PAG updates documents on a reg...

Page 3: ...ructions before using your battery 3 Section Page 1 Introduction 4 2 Specification 6 3 Charging 7 4 Discharging 8 5 Storage 9 6 Run Time Capacity Data 10 7 Battery Protection Features 15 8 PAGlink Fea...

Page 4: ...1 3 When linked PAGlink batteries form a network that allows them to communicate with each other and report to the camera as one battery 1 4 The PAGlink system will automatically select the most suita...

Page 5: ...charge regardless of capacity can be linked for charging in multiples of 8 or less During charging the least charged batteries are given priority The charge status for each battery is shown on its own...

Page 6: ...e rated maximum continuous output current for two or more linked batteries is 12 Amperes 8 Amperes for individual batteries 2 5 Temperature Range Charging 0 C to 45 C Optimum 10 to 40 C 32 F to 113 F...

Page 7: ...y Constant voltage V Mount Li Ion chargers of other reputable manufacturers are also suitable 3 3 The batteries incorporate a temperature sensor which will inhibit charging if their temperature is bel...

Page 8: ...e load and pressing the display button provided the battery still retains some charge 4 4 Where total continuous consumption is above 8A two or more PAGlink batteries should be linked This will increa...

Page 9: ...s of inactivity a PAGlink battery will automatically enter Sleep Mode which greatly reduces its rate of self discharge It can be woken prior to use by pressing the display button twice by linking 2 ba...

Page 10: ...s individual capacity 3 When battery capacity drops below 5 the display will indicate that the battery should be charged as above 4 When the battery is fully charged the display will indicate 100 6 2...

Page 11: ...ies are linked the data displayed in the viewfinder LCD is for the combined capacity available Red Cameras and Reversed SMB PAGlink V Mount batteries can be programmed easily by the user to provide ca...

Page 12: ...or 3rd menu item Press hold for number of charge discharge cycles Press x3without holding for software version Press hold for version number Press x4 for computer reset Press hold to perform reset do...

Page 13: ...to see temperature in degrees celsius This indicates 2 this indicates 5 Therefore it reads 25 C 2 Temperature in degrees Celsius 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Data Mode press the display button 3 times in 1 se...

Page 14: ...4 Number of charge discharge cycles 5 Voltage 6 Full capacity in ampere hours 7 Date of birth manufacture 8 Software version 9 Serial number Press x4 without holding to select 5th menu item Reset Func...

Page 15: ...tery temperature is below 0 C Return the battery to the charger when the battery temperature rises above 0 C Software protection inhibits discharging if the battery temperature falls to 20 C or if it...

Page 16: ...es 8 1 Linking Batteries Align the V Mount connectors and push the battery down until you hear a click indicating that the lock is engaged To release the battery hold down the release button 1 and sli...

Page 17: ...y state of charge can be linked for charge or discharge Linking batteries also increases the maximum continuous current draw capability from 8A to 12A provided they are in a similar state of charge Th...

Page 18: ...em makes the most efficient use of the energy available and prevents a transfer of charge between batteries As discharge progresses batteries are electronically added to or subtracted from the bus bar...

Page 19: ...flammable materials Do not short circuit the battery Keep the battery away from fires strong sunlight and excessively hot environments Avoid getting the battery wet and do not use it if it has been i...

Page 20: ...sis Batteries that require further analysis must be returned to your nearest PAG service centre Li Ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods and cannot be returned without prior contact A consul...

Page 21: ...ons or legislation PAG offers a recycling service for its expired batteries in the UK They can be returned to PAG Ltd only by prior arrangement They must be in a discharged state and clearly marked FO...

Page 22: ...orised Service Facility within the period of the guarantee provided the guarantor s examination discloses to its satisfaction the product was defective The guarantor may at its option replace the prod...

Page 23: ...ST be carried in your hand luggage YOU CAN carry on up to 20 spare Li Ion batteries that have capacities of 100Wh or less however the operator is the final arbiter In addition YOU CAN fly with two Li...

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