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DIGITAL

BATTERY SYSTEM

Digital ProPac 14

Digital Trimpac 14

OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT..............................................................................1

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................2

FEATURES................................................................................2

HIGH VOLTAGE DESIGN .........................................................4

APPLICATIONS.........................................................................5

DIGITAL PROPAC..................................................................5

DIGITAL TRIMPAC.................................................................5

HIGH RATE DISCHARGE .........................................................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................................. ........11

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ..........................................12

GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND

MAXIMUM LIFE.......................................................................13

SERVICE .................................................................................15

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................16

LIMITED WARRANTY Logic Series DIGITAL Battery .............17

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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 or CPS-2). These Chargers were developed in

anticipation of the DIGITAL battery and include the proper

DIGITAL interface circuitry.

Since all programming is contained 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 203-929-

1100 or fax 203-929-9935.

THE DIGITAL BATTERY CAN NOT BE USED WITH

STANDARD ANTON/BAUER LIFESAVER CHARGERS (LSQ4,

LSFC, LSQC, etc.) OR NON-ANTON/BAUER CHARGERS. Call

the Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group if there is any question of

charger compatibility.

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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 sensors, a microprocessor controller and data

circuits in the battery to communicate with an Anton/Bauer charger as

well as video cameras for precise and dependable performance. The

microprocessor actually allows the battery to learn its capacity as it is

used, constantly updating the status of the fuel gauge. This unique “self-

calibrating” or “learning” function is only available with Anton/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. This data is processed with

sophisticated programs that take into account battery age, self discharge,

charge/discharge rate, cell imbalance and previously experienced

charge/discharge cycles. The DIGITAL battery constantly “learns” its

precise state of charge and remaining capacity. This data is

automatically transmitted to an InterActive charger.

2. Integral ‘LCD’ - Accurately displays the percentage of remaining

battery capacity.

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3. Viewfinder Fuel Gauge Display - The DIGITAL battery was

developed in cooperation with all the major equipment manufacturers

including Sony, Ikegami, Panasonic, JVC, BTS, and Hitachi. Cameras

and camcorders are now available that feature Anton/Bauer compatible

InterActive systems that connect with the DIGITAL battery “Fuel

Computer” and display an accurate “Fuel Gauge” of remaining battery

capacity in the viewfinder.

4. Battery Management Data - The built-in two level LCD in the

Logic Series Lifesaver PowerChargers, MP-4D or MP-2 chargers

provides access to vital performance and historical data such as:

present available battery capacity, calibrated battery capacity, battery

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 Voltage Design - The 14.4 volt design of the Logic Series

DIGITAL battery complies precisely with equipment manufacturers’

specifications, eliminating all the problems that cripple 12 volt

batteries.

7. Impac Case design - The computer designed high impact case

eliminates conventional stress points. A proprietary internal rib

system cradles each individual cell. These features protect the cells

from impact that would damage or destroy conventional batteries.

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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 mounts and accessories.

9. Individual Computer Testing - Like all professional Anton/Bauer

batteries, the Logic Series DIGITAL battery has been individually

computer tested. For assurance of optimum capacity, voltage and

overall quality, a computer print-out is enclosed.

HIGH VOLTAGE DESIGN

Virtually all cameras/camcorders will indicate a low voltage warning or

cease to operate at about 11 volts. 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

inconsistent performance.

The Logic Series DIGITAL battery, like all professional Anton/Bauer

camera batteries, are designed in a 14.4 volt configuration with full

discharge rating of 12 volts. Thus, the Logic Series DIGITAL battery

will always deliver 100% capacity before the equipment ever reaches its

cutoff point. Moreover, this dependability is not effected by temperature,

memory, age or any of the other factors that can cripple a 12 volt battery.

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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 accept 14.4

volt NiCad batteries. The 14.4 volt DIGITAL battery could damage

such equipment. Check with the equipment manufacturer or the

Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group prior to using a 14.4 volt

battery.

DIGITAL PROPAC

The Digital ProPac battery is the ideal source for all cameras and camcorders.

With an accessory Gold Mount Bracket, it 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 from the DIGITAL battery powering the

camera or camcorder.

DIGITAL TRIMPAC

The lightweight high energy Digital Trimpac battery is the ideal match for

the latest generation of smaller CCD cameras and camcorders. The

Digital Trimpac will provide excellent run times in applications

previously using slide-in type batteries. Run time improvements to 100%

are quite common with the Digital Trimpac.

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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 rate discharge current

(equipment load) is applied to the battery.

The LCD indicator will resume normal operation when the high rate

discharge current is either reduced 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 flash when a discharge current

(load) greater than 8 amps/115 watts is applied.

DIGITAL TRIMPAC

All lit segments of the Digital Trimpac will flash when a discharge

current (load) greater than 5 amps/80 watts is applied.

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