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TVU One Hardware User Guide
Document part number: TVUOne UG Rev A EN 04-2019
TVU Networks® Corporation, © Copyright 2019
Use only TVU Networks supplied or authorized batteries and
chargers
This device is designed to be used only with TVU Networks
supplied batteries. Use only TVU Networks supplied devices and
chargers to charge the supplied batteries. To see a list of quali-
fied external batteries to use with this device, please contact
TVU Networks. Use of non-qualified batteries with this system
may cause damage to the unit or possibly fire.
FAA regulations
FAA Regulations require rechargeable and non-rechargeable
lithium batteries, cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, external
batteries, portable rechargers, spare (uninstalled) lithium ion
and lithium metal batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage
only.
When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at plane side, all
spare lithium batteries must be removed from the bag and kept
with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals
must be protected from short circuit.
This includes spare lithium metal and spare rechargeable
lithium ion batteries for personal electronics such as cameras,
cell phones, laptop computers, tablets, watches, calculators, etc.
This also includes external battery chargers (portable recharg-
ers) containing a lithium ion battery. For lithium batteries that
are installed in a device (laptop, cell phone, camera, etc.), see
the entry for “portable electronic devices, containing batteries”
in this chart.
Size limits
Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries are limited to 2
grams of lithium per battery. Lithium ion (rechargeable) bat-
teries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (wh) per battery.
These limits allow for nearly all types of lithium batteries used by
the average person in their electronic devices. With airline ap-
proval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium
ion batteries (101-160 watt hours). This size covers the larger
after-market extended-life laptop computer batteries and some
larger batteries used in professional audio/visual equipment.
Quantity limits
None for most batteries – but batteries must be for use by
the passenger. Batteries carried for further sale or distribution
(vendor samples, etc.) are prohibited. There is a limit of two
spare batteries per person for the larger lithium ion batteries
described above (101-160 watt hours per battery).
Batteries must be protected from damage. Battery terminals
(usually the ends) must be protected from short circuit (i.e., the
terminals must not meet other metal). Methods include: leaving
the batteries in their retail packaging, covering battery terminals
with tape, using a battery case, using a battery sleeve in a camera
bag, or putting them snugly in a plastic bag or protective pouch.
See the regulation:
49 CFR 175.10(a)(18)
Tip:
Newer lithium ion batteries have the watt hour (wh) rating
marked on them. To calculate watt hours, multiply the battery
voltage by the amp hours (ah). To learn more about lithium bat-
teries, their restrictions, and how to tell what size they are, go to
http://SafeTravel.dot.gov
.
Refer to the link below for International Air Transport Associa-
tion (IATA) regulations and information regarding airline travel
with lithium batteries:
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/Lithi-
umBattery_PassengerFlyer.jpg
Additional airline travel information
When traveling, the TVU One transmitter’s onboard battery
should be removed from the unit to prevent accidental power
on. The onboard battery terminals should be protected to
prevent accidental short circuit. Protect the onboard battery ter-
minals by placing them in a plastic bag or covering the battery
terminals with electrical tape.
TVU onboard batteries should always be transported as carry-on
baggage. It should never be transported in the cargo hold.
TVU One transmitter components
The TVU One transmitter is comprised of the encoder, internal
battery, and embedded modems. Weighing just 2.2 lbs./1 kg, the
transmitter fits easily in the average person’s hand.
TVU One transmitter
TVU One standard components
Standard Components for the TVU Transmitter include the fol-
lowing:
•
TVU transmitter with SDI/HDMI input
•
Power supply (AC Adaptor)
•
TVU transmitter Bag
