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CINE VCLX
CINE VCLX CA BATTERY
®
™
Owner’s Manual
A7595-0329 Rev F
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 IMPORTANT
INTRODUCTION
2 FEATURES
CHARGING WITH CINE VCLX CHARGER
3 RealTime® LCD
LOW BATTERY WARNINGS
4 GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND MAXIMUM LIFE
SERVICE
SPECIFICATIONS
5 LIMITED WARRANTY
IMPORTANT
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION
The CINE VCLX Battery can only be charged with the CINE VCLX charger.
Do not attempt to charge on non-InterActive chargers or chargers not
manufactured by Anton/Bauer, Inc. Safety circuits in the battery will prevent
charging on any charger, which cannot properly address the battery
communication.
Precautions and handling instructions contained in this manual should be
strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation.
Contact Anton/Bauer Field Support at (203) 925-4991 or support@antonbauer.
com with any questions regarding this product.
INTRODUCTION
Anton/Bauer brings the eld proven technology of Logic Series® batteries into the world of lm and digital cinema production with the CINE
VCLX series of batteries and chargers.
Incorporating all the features of Logic Series batteries, the CINE VCLX series provides superior run-time and service life for the power demands
of today’s cinema production and lighting equipment. All the safety and high power draw performance of Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) cell
chemistry technology is available in a power package specically designed for the integration of 24V lm and 14V video equipment. CINE VCLX
series batteries are powerful enough to run for extended periods of time with many cameras predominantly used in the world of lm and digital
cinematography.
The high power 28V output is also capable of powering 200w HMI lights, LED panels and portable microwave units.
All Anton/Bauer CINE VCLX series batteries feature the RealTime
®
LCD that accurately displays remaining run-time and a visual LED warning
indicator when 15 minutes of run-time remain.
Ni-MH
CINE
VCLX CINE VCLX CA
12A fuse
28V OUTPUT
20A fuse
14.4V OUTPUT
12A fuse
28V OUTPUT
20A fuse
14.4V OUTPUT
28V OUTPUT
Pin # 1 (-) Pin # 2 (+)
14.4V OUTPUT
11-17VDC
Pin # 1 (-) Pin # 4 (+)
Fuel gauge
LCD
STORAGE ON/OFF
Low Battery
Warning
Charger Input
STORAGE ON/OFF
Low battery
warning LED
19 Pin LEMO
Storage
Switch
12A fuse
28V OUTPUT
20A fuse
14.4V OUTPUT
12A fuse
28V OUTPUT
20A fuse
14.4V OUTPUT
14.4V OUTPUT
11-17VDC
Pin # 1 (-) Pin # 4 (+)
Fuel gauge
LCD
28V OUTPUT
Pin # 1 (-)
Pin # 2 (+)
Low Battery
Warning
STORAGE ON/OFF
14.4V/28V OUTPUT
Charger Input
STORAGE ON/OFF
Low battery
warning LED
19 Pin LEMO
14.4/28V 8 Pin
LEMO
Storage
Switch
(1) 28V 3Pin
XLR OUTPUT
(2) 14.4V 4 Pin
XLR
OUTPUT
1
(1) 14.4V 4Pin
XLR OUTPUT
(1) 28V 3 Pin XLR
OUTPUT
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
CINE
VCLX (CA) battery constantly “learns” its precise state
of charge and remaining capacity. This data is automatically
transmitted to the charger.
2. Integral RealTime®‘LCD’ - Accurately displays the percentage
of remaining battery capacity at all times.
3. Multi-Voltage Output - The multi-voltage output, both 14.4
volt and 28 volt makes this battery unique, making it the per-
fect application for most lm cameras.
4. High Current Output – Allows for 20 amp current drawn from
14.4 volt outputs and 12 amp draw from 28 volt outputs.
CHARGING WITH THE CINE
VCLX CHARGER
Charge this battery fully before using. Allow the battery to reach a
steady green mode before using. Charging is automatic. The ashing
red and green lights indicate the charger and battery are establishing
communications. The following are the standard indications on any
Anton/Bauer charger:
• Alternating red and green: Evaluating battery and/or
rejuvenating low voltage battery.
• Steady red: Battery holding for temperature stabiliztion.
• Flashing red: Charging
• Steady green: Lifesaver® or equalize mode. Batteries will
remain charged and ready for use indenetly.
• Flashing green: Full battery insttalled verifying charge state.
5. Case design - The high quality design of the CINE VCLX (CA)
battery protects the cells from impact and normal operating
use.
6. Individual Computer Testing - Like all professional Anton/
Bauer batteries, this battery has been individually computer
tested, for assurance of optimum capacity, voltage and overall
quality.
7. Low Voltage Cut-Off - The CINE VCLX (CA) battery has a low
voltage cut-off to protect against damage to the battery. The
low voltage cut-off is set to 12 volts.
8. Storage Mode - This function allows for the CINE VCLX to be
stored for long periods in the most efcient power saving state.
Charging LED’s
CS-GBC
Cable
CINE VCLX
Charger
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1
REALTIME®LCD
The CINE VCLX features a “RealTime®” LCD providing “on-the-
y” remaining run time estimates in 15 minute increments as well as
simultaneously providing remaining capacity information using the
traditional “Fuel Gauge” approach. No special adapters or set up
is required. RealTime
capacity information and battery status at all times.
Special electronics protect the NiMh cells in the battery from damage
and to ensure safe operation. These electronics work in conjunction with the battery electronics and will give the operator additional
indications in the RealTime
below.
®
automatically calculates the load and displays
™
display of the battery’s status as outlined
Remaining Run-Time
1. “INTERACTIVE™” SEGMENT: When illuminated, it indicates the
battery has completed its full charge routine.
2. “RES” Bar: Is the last “Fuel Gauge” Bar and will start to ash at
6% capacity and will continue to ash until EOD (End Of Dis-
charge) is reached.
3. “SERVICE” SEGMENT: Indicates self-diagnostic functions have
detected anomalies. A battery with a “Service” ag should be
returned to the Anton/Bauer Service Department.
4. “SIDE BAR” SEGMENTS: Will remain ON unless a calibration
charging routine is required
Hours Minutes
1
2
SERVICE
Side Bars Fuel Gauge Bars
INTER
ACTIVE
“RES” Bars
“InterActive” Segment
- The large numbers 1, 2 or 3 indicate remaining hours under
current load (only one number will display at anyone time).
- The pie chart numbers (15, 30, 45, or 60) indicate remaining
minutes under current load.
- The InterActive
veried by charger communication
®
Segment indicates a FULLY CHARGED battery
Top BAR: Indicates 75%-96%
nd
BAR: Indicates 50% - 75%
2
rd
BAR: Indicates 25% - 50%
3
2
th
BAR: Indicates 7% - 25%
4
INTERACTIVE 96 - 100%
SERVICE
RES BAR: Indicates 0 - 6%
“Service” Segment
If the SIDE BARS (only) ash, AND other icons are lit and not ashing, this indicates the battery has requested to be fully charged and
discharged in order to update its “learned capacity”. This “learning”
should typically occur during normal equipment operation. However,
if the battery has not been fully charged and discharged for some
time, this indication will appear. To remove the ashing SIDE BARS,
fully charge the battery (Interactive indication) on the battery. Then
discharge the battery on a camera in normal operation continuing to
keep the camera “hot” until it shuts down. Then return the battery to
the charger. When the battery is full remove it from the charger.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ashing SIDE BARS indication is not a warning indication. The battery will operate perfectly normal while awaiting
a “learning” cycle. Rather than relying on an “assumed” capacity, as
with some imitation fuel gauges, the battery relies on the Digital Battery electronics to update capacity information as the the battery sees
different operating conditions and ages normally. The ashing bars are
merely an indication that the battery has not updated this information
for some time and is requesting a conrmation of its “learned” capacity.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
The red LED on the top of the battery, next to the 19 Pin LEMO
charging connector, will ash when the battery has approximately
15 minutes of runtime remaining. The microprocessor, internal to the
battery, will calculate the load applied, and determine when there is 15
minutes or less, of runtime remaining.
INTER
ACTIVE
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GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM
PERFORMANCE AND
MAXIMUM LIFE
1. Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible.Sus-
tained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for premature failure
of NiMH batteries:
a. Charging - Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm climates
keep chargers in air conditioned rooms that are maintained between
65°F to 85°F for best performance.
b. In the Field - Do not leave batteries in a hot vehicle trunk or out in
direct sunlight unnecessarily.
SERVICE
In the unlikely event a CINE VCLX (CA) battery fails to deliver acceptable performance, it must be returned to the Anton/Bauer Customer
Support Group, the only facility qualied and equipped to service the
CINE
VCLX (CA) batteries and calibrate the electronic components
and sensors. Any attempt by the user or any other unauthorized persons to service this battery will surely result in improper calibration of
the electronic components resulting in severe battery 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.
c. Storage - If batteries are not going to be used for several
months,they should be fully discharged, sealed in a plastic bag and
stored in a refrigerator.
2. As soon as you have nished using the CINE VCLX, activate the storage
mode. This mode will minimize the power loss during periods of inactiv-
ity.
3. Use only an Anton/Bauer CINE VCLX Charger and keep the battery on the
charger until just prior to being used.
4. Return battery to the charger as soon as possible after use, preferrably
within 24 hours.
5. 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, a switch to a fresh battery should occur as soon as possible
following such indication
a. A CINE
VCLX (CA) battery should be changed as soon as possible
after a “ashing ‘RES’ segment” or Red ashing LED is indicated.
b. Never leave a battery operated device unattended while it is run-
ning.
c. DO NOT LEAVE A BATTERY ATTACHED TO A CAMERA/CAM-
CORDER during transit or storage. “Keep warm”circuitry in the
camera can overdischarge the battery.
6. Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the battery rating
can reduce overall service life.
7. Discharging the battery for diagnostic purposes should only be performed
on an occasional basis (once every 6-8 weeks at most). Unnecessary
discharging only detracts from overall life.
2. DO NOT send this battery for service to anyone other than theAnton/Bauer Customer Support Group.
3. DO NOT re-cell this battery - At the end of its useful life contact
the Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group. This battery is unable to be re-celled due to proprietary circuitry that protects the
battery. Contact Anton/Bauer to inquire about “Battery Modules”
which are available for your battery.
SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CAPACITY
(CELL CAPACITY)
FUSE 20A at 12 volts (external)
RECOMMENDED OPERATION
(MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE)
TYPICAL RUN-TIME
@ 14.4V
TYPICAL RUN-TIME
@ 28V
WEIGHT
14.4v Nominal 12-16.8v Operating 28v Regulated
560 WH Nominal
(38 AH Rated)
12A at 28 volts (external)
100 watts
(500 watts)
@ 100w – 5 ½ hrs.
@ 150w – 3 ¾ hrs.
@ 300w – 1 ¾ hrs.
@ 50w – 11 hrs.
@ 100w – 5 ½ hrs.
@ 250w – 2 ¼ hrs.
25 lbs
Anton/Bauer publishes a comprehensive “Video Battery Handbook” to help
you further understand the care and use of batteries. This guide is available at
no charge by contacting Anton/Bauer at 1-800-422-3473 or 203-929-9935 or
www.antonbauer.com
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LIMITED WARRANTY
0-12 MONTHS - “Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the product
at Anton/Bauer’s option - FREE OF CHARGE.”
This limited warranty for the product specied in this document
is given by Anton/Bauer, Inc. (“Anton/Bauer”), 14 Progress Drive,
Shelton, Connecticut 06484. If you have any questions regarding
product applications, product specication, or to obtain warranty
service on this or any Anton/Bauer product, contact the Anton/
Bauer Customer Support Group or the company at the address
above.
IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE
MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO QUALIFY FOR
THIS WARRANTY. Warranty registration, including the serial numbers of Anton/Bauer chargers used with this Product, must be
supplied to Anton/Bauer. Anton/Bauer will warranty the Product
only against defects in material and workmanship for a period of
(see above) years from the date of purchase, in accordance with
the terms set forth below, and then, only if the Product is used
only in conjunction with compatible Anton/Bauer chargers. If this
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.
THIS PRODUCT MAY ALSO BE REGISTERED ON LINE AT www.
antonbauer.com.
accessory not manufactured by and/or specied 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.
ANTON/BAUER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
WILL ANTON/BAUER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This Warranty is to be construed and enforced in accordance
with the law of the State of Connecticut, including the provisions
of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and from time to
time amended in the State of Connecticut, and not the Convention for the International Sale of Goods. This choice of Connecticut law is exclusive of any Connecticut law that would require
reliance on any law foreign to Connecticut. Should any action of
law or in equity be brought by any person under this Warranty,
such action shall be brought only in the United States District
Court for the District of Connecticut, or in any Superior Court in
Faireld County, Connecticut, U.S.A. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long a warranty lasts, so the time period limitation herein may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This war-
ranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other legal
rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty shall be effective only if Anton/Bauer receives
notice of such defects in materials or workmanship during the
period of the warranty. Minimum battery capacity is dened,
under this warranty, as 60% of nominal specied capacity for this
product at time of purchase. The liability of Anton/Bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim for repair or replacement of the
Product or as otherwise stated herein at Anton/Bauer’s sole discretion. Notice of any claim under this warranty shall be delivered
to Anton/Bauer during the period of the warranty and the Product
should be returned with its packaging promptly, at purchaser’s
expense, to an Anton/Bauer Customer Support Center or to the
address above. Upon receipt of the Product and a record of your
compliance with the conditions of this warranty, Anton/Bauer
will repair or replace the Product and return it to you, or issue a
credit, as applicable.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO AND IS VOID IN THE
CASE OF DEFECTS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS,
DISASTER, NEGLECT, MISUSE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE,
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS;
OR DYSFUNCTION OR MALFUNCTION OF, OR CAUSED BY, ANY
OTHER PRODUCT OR DEVICE. Misuse includes any use of the
Product in other than its intended application, including the use
of this Product with any charging device or
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 any liability or responsibility resulting from the use of any battery, charger or accessory
made by Anton/Bauer manufacture with any battery, charger or
accessory not manufactured, produced or sold by Anton/Bauer.
Anton/Bauer only authorizes the use of original Anton/Bauer
product with this product. Use only original Anton/Bauer equipment with this product.
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For recycling information outside the United States and Canada, contact Anton/Bauer®.
The EPA certied RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
battery indicates Anton/Bauer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to
collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of
service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC® program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-MH batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,
which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on
Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Anton/Bauer’s
involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment
and conserving our natural resources.
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