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DIGITAL

BATTERY SYSTEM

Digital ProPac

Digital Trimpac

OWNER’S MANUAL

A7595-0313

Rev

DA-B545 Sht 1 of 24

Summary of Contents for Interactive 2000 PowerCharger

Page 1: ...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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Page 3: ...E 6 DIGITAL PROPAC 6 DIGITAL TRIMPAC 6 CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES CHARGERS 7 OVER DISCHARGED BATTERIES 8 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD 9 RealTime DISPLAY INDICATIONS 9 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 12 GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND MAXIMUM LIFE 13 SERVICE 15 SPECIFICATIONS 16 LIMITED WARRANTY Logic Series DIGITAL Battery 17 A7595 0313 Rev B DA B545 Sht 3 of 24 ...

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Page 5: ...ntained on one single EPROM chip earlier Logic Series Charger models already in the field may not contain the latest DIGITAL software The DIGITAL batteries will simply require a new EPROM chip to set up complete communication Replacement EPROM chips are available by contacting the Anton Bauer Customer Support Group at 1 800 541 1667 or 203 925 4991 or fax 203 929 9935 THE DIGITAL BATTERY CAN NOT B...

Page 6: ...n Bauer batteries When used in conjunction with the Anton Bauer InterActive 2000 PowerChargers the LCD on the charger provides a window into the battery displaying all the critical battery information and status essential for maintaining peak performance of any type of video field equipment FEATURES 1 Microprocessor Fuel Computer Accurately monitors the energy put into and taken out of the battery...

Page 7: ...tery serial number date of manufacture and number of charge discharge cycles This data which is vital to creating an effective battery management and maintenance program can also be automatically accessed with a printer 5 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 6 High Vo...

Page 8: ...ts 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 inconsis...

Page 9: ...t 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 Digital 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...

Page 10: ...educed below the rating or completely removed Particular caution should be used if the battery is powering a portable light At the very first signs of the light dimming or turning orange the power must first be turned off and the battery replaced Never continue to use a DIGITAL battery after the Flashing 15 minute segment flag has appeared DIGITAL PROPAC All lit segments of the Digital ProPac will...

Page 11: ...ilization Flashing red Charging Flashing green Balancing mode or Ready Verifying Battery is typically more the 80 charged Steady green Lifesaver mode Batteries will remain 100 ready for use indefinitely The battery should remain on the charger until just prior to being used The exclusive Lifesaver maintenance routine keeps the battery 100 charged and balanced by eliminating the typical self discha...

Page 12: ...n 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 n...

Page 13: ...culates the load and displays capacity information and battery status at all times Special electronics protect the NiCad cells in the DIGITAL TRIMPAC and DIGITAL PROPAC battery from damage and to ensure safe operation These electronics work in conjunction with the Digital Battery electronics and will give the operator additional indications in the RealTime display of the battery s status as outlin...

Page 14: ...R Indicates 25 50 4th BAR Indicates 7 25 INTERACTIVE 96 100 RES BAR Indicates 0 6 1 INTERACTIVE SEGMENT When illuminated it indicates the DIONIC 90 battery has completed its full charge routine 2 RES Bar Is the last Fuel Gauge Bar and will start to flash at 6 capacity and will continue to flash until EOD is reached 3 SERVICE SEGMENT Indicates self diagnostic functions have detected anomalies A bat...

Page 15: ... b This can be done automatically with an InterActive2000 PowerCharger with a DDM Diagnostic Discharge Module installed This unique feature is called AUTOCAL and is included as standard on QUAD 2702 and DUAL 2722 PowerChargers Please reference the appropriate PowerCharger Owner s Manual IMPORTANT NOTE The flashing SIDE BARS indication is not a warning indication The battery will operate perfectly ...

Page 16: ...er Owner s Manual for additional information The older style MP4 D coupled with a DM 4 will allow you to run similar diagnostic programs as a PowerCharger It is strongly recommended that all users of the Logic Series DIGITAL Battery System have at least one PowerCharger complete with a DDM or MP4 D DM 4 combination Such a combination can also interface via the RS 232 port provided to a printer pro...

Page 17: ...ed 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...

Page 18: ...eliable 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 reduce this situation Anton Bauer publishes a comprehensive Video Battery Handbook to help you further maximize the life and performance of your new DIGITAL battery This guide is avail...

Page 19: ... damage and or safety hazards to the operator in addition to voiding any all remaining unconditional or pro rated warranty conditions Therefore 1 DO NOT attempt to service this battery under any circumstances 2 DO NOT send this battery for service to anyone other than the Anton Bauer Service Department 3 DO NOT rebuild this battery At the end of its useful life contact the Anton Bauer Service Depa...

Page 20: ...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 10w 4 Hrs 13w 3 Hrs 20w 2 Hrs WEIGHT 5 25 lbs 2 75 lbs Replacement fuses for the Digital ProPac are valued at 12 5 amps 125 volts A7595 0313 Rev B DA B545 Sht 20 of 24 ...

Page 21: ...battery is returned to Anton Bauer for warranty service it will be required that the user provide model names and serial numbers of compatible Anton Bauer chargers with which this product was used DPP14 and DTP14 0 24 MONTHS Anton Bauer will repair or replace the product at Anton Bauer s option and cost 25 48 MONTHS Anton Bauer will repair the product without charge or replace the product at a cos...

Page 22: ...cessory not manufactured by and or specified by Anton Bauer This warranty does not cover and Anton Bauer assumes no responsibility for any equipment or devices used in conjunction with the Product Use of unauthorized equipment in conjunction with Anton Bauer products constitutes misuse under our warranties and may limit or void those warranties Anton Bauer does not authorize condone recommend or o...

Page 23: ...mages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which may vary from state to state Use of unauthorized equipment in conjunction with Anton Bauer products constitutes misuse under our warranties and may limit or void those warranties Anton Bauer does not authorize condone recommend or otherwise assume ...

Page 24: ...best cameras capturing the best images in the world The quality standard of the video industry The worldwide standard and There should always be choices It makes it easier to recognize the best The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates Anton Bauer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end ...

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