Anton/Bauer ProPac 13/14 manual

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    ® BATTERY SYSTEM ProPac ® 13/14 Trimpac ® 13/14 OWNER’S MANUAL ®[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURE S ...................................................................................... 1 HIGH VOLTAG E DESIGN ............................................................... 1 APPLICATION S ............................................................................... 2 PROPAC ® ........................................[...]

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    - 1 - FEATURES 1. Premium Fast Charge Cells - Unlike conventional cells that are stressed or damaged by fast ch arging, 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, eliminati[...]

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    - 2 - 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 alway s deliver 100% capacity before the equipment ever reaches its cutoff point. Moreover, this dependa[...]

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    - 3 - TRIMPAC The lightweight high energy Trimpac battery is the ideal match for the latest generation of smaller CCD cameras and cam corders. The Trimpac will provide excellent run times in app lications previously using slide-in type batteries. Run time improveme nts to 100% are quite common with the Trimpac. CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES CHARGERS C[...]

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    - 4 - 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 sel f-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[...]

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    - 5 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE The Logic Series battery incorpor ates unique battery management features. Together with Anton/Baue r diagnostic accessories, an effective preventative maintenance program can easily be created to optimize the return on battery investment and gr eatly simplify battery management operations. The PowerCharger ® , coupl[...]

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    - 6 - 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 room s that are maintained [...]

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    - 7 - Anton/Bauer publishes a comprehens ive “Video Battery Handbook” to help you further maximize the life and performance of your new battery . This guide is available, at no char ge, 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 exter[...]

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    - 8 - The Trimpac batteries have an internal resettable fuse. If a short is placed on the battery, the fuse will automati cally “open”. When the short is removed, the battery will resume to normal operation. If the battery continues to blow fuse s, test the equipment being powered for any short circuit at the D.C. power input. If no short is fo[...]

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    - 9 - SERVICE In the unlikely event a Logic Series battery fails to deliver acceptable performance it must be returned to the Anton/Bauer Service Center that is the only facility qualified and equipped to service the Logic Series batteries and calibrate the electr onic components and sensors. Any attempt by the user or any other una uthorized perso[...]

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    - 10 - SPECIFICATIONS PROPAC 13 PROPAC 14 TRIMPAC 13 TRIMPAC 14 OUTPUT VOLTAGE 13.2v Nominal 11 ~ 15.4v Operating 14.4v Nominal 12 ~ 16.8v Operating 13.2v Nominal 11 ~ 15.4v Operating 14.4v Nominal 12 ~ 16.8v Operating CAPA CITY (CELL CAPA CITY) 60 WH Nominal (4 AH Rated) 65 WH Nominal (4 AH Rated) 40 WH Nominal (2.5 AH Rated) 45 WH Nominal (2.5 AH[...]

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    - 11 - WARRANTY REGISTRATION, INCL UDING SERIAL NUMBERS OF LOGIC SERIES LIFESAVER CHAR GERS, MUST BE ON FILE AT ANTON/BAUER TO QUALIFY FOR TH IS 36 MONTH WARRANTY. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, neglect, improper service or maintenance. Use of unauthorized service, replacement parts or attachme nts wil[...]

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    One or more of the following patents m ay apply : 4,218,107 4,810,204 4,822,296 4,965,738 5,057,383 Other patents, U.S. and International pending. The following are trademarks of Anton/Bauer, Inc.: ACS, ADM, Anton/Bauer, Anton/Bauer logo and parallelogram design, Aspekt, Automatique, ComPac, DataLink, DataTap, Dionic, Gold Mount, HyTRON, Im pac, In[...]