Anton Bauer Dionic User Manual

USER GUIDE

DIONIC

Lithium-ion Battery

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Part No. 7595-0460

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Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

About this user guide .................................................................................................................... 7

Components and connections

Dionic XT Series LCD ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Powertap® and USB ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Contents

Operation

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 12

After Sales Support ........................................................................................................................ 13

General notices ................................................................................................................................. 14

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 15

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Safety

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Important inform ation on the safe i nstallation and
opera tion of this product. Read this inform ation
before operating the product. For your personal
safety, read these instructions. Do not ope rate the
produ ct if you do not und erstand how to use it
safel y. Save these ins tructions fo r future refer ence.

Warning Symbols Used in these
Instructions

Important inform ation on the safe i nstallation and
opera tion of this product. Read this inform ation
before operating the product. For your personal
safety, read these instructions. Do not ope rate the
produ ct if you do not und erstand how to use it
safel y. Save these ins tructions fo r future refer ence.

WARNING! Where there is a ri sk of persona l

injur y or injury to othe rs, comments a ppear
suppor ted by the wa rning tr iangle s ymbol .
Where th ere is a risk o f damag e to the
product, associated equipment, process or
surroundings, comments appear supported
by the word ‘C aution ’.

ELECTRIC SHOCK Where the re is a risk

of elec tric shoc k, comm ents ap pear
suppor ted by the h azardo us voltag e
warning triangle.

Intended Use

The Anto n/Ba uer Dionic XT Serie s Lithium-io n
battery is specific ally de signe d and optimized to
be char ged with curren t Anton/ Bauer chargers .
Do not at tempt to use a charger not m anufactured
by Anton/ Baue r with thi s produ ct.

Electrical Connection

WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Do not

remove cove r, no user se rvic able parts i nside
the product.

WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always

check c able s for signs of damage. Da mage d
cables can cause pe rsonal injury and /or
damage the equipment.

CAUTION! Do not exceed the curre nt outp ut

limit of the product when powering auxiliar y
devices.

WARNIN G! RISK OF ELECTR ICAL S HOCK :

Refer servic ing to qualifie d serv ice per sonnel.

Operation

WARNING! Special precautions and handling

instructions are contained in this user guide
and should be strictl y adhered to for safe and
reliable operation.

WARNING! Never use flamm able o r

combustible materials and solvents around
batteries or chargers.

CAUTION! The product should not be used

outsi de the op erating temperature limits.
Refer to the product technical specifications
for the operati ng limits for the product.

WARNING! Protect the pro duct f rom wate r,

moisture and d ust. The presence of electricity
near water can be dangerous.

WARNING! When cleaning the product,

use a sof t damp cloth onl y. Do not wet th e
expose d metal p arts of the bat tery. Do not
use solvents, detergents or scouri ng agents.

CAUTION! All Lithium-ion b atteries have a

finite life. If the batter y exhib its noticeably
shortened r un-time the battery s hould be
replaced immediately. Shortened run-time
is indicative of at least o ne cell , which h as
reached end of l ife. Un der no C ircumstances
attempt to “reco nditio n” this b atter y by
repeated charging and discharging.

WARNING! This batter y contains spe cialize d

electronic circuit s, which are designed to
protec t the Lith ium-ion cell s from over­charg e, over discharge and overcurrent.
Redundant protection devices are designed
to opera te if the battery voltag e is abnormally
high or low and if th e tempe rature of the
battery excee ds operating specifi catio ns.

WARNING! Do not drop, puncture or crush

this bat tery. Do not use th e battery if the
case is d amaged or bro ken. Do not open or
attempt to service this b atter y if dam aged .

WARNING! These electronic d evices c an be

damag ed if the batter y is subject to a buse or
damag e. Do no t use a bat tery th at has been
subje cted to exce ssive me chanical sh ock or
water damage.

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Safety

Maintenance Storage

WARNING! The fitting of non-ap proved

part s or acce ssories, or the carr ying o ut of
non-a pproved alterations or servi cing can be
dangerous and could aect the safety of the
produ ct. It m ay also invalidate the term s and
conditions of the product warranty.

WARNIN G! RISK OF ELECTR ICAL S HOCK :

Never at tempt to se rvice this bat tery. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING! Never at tempt to open this

battery. The el ectro nic circ uits in side th e
battery can b e damaged ca using m alfunction
and/or potential hazard to p erson and
property.

WARNING! Never attempt to repla ce the

cells in this bat tery – it c annot be rebu ilt
or refurbished. At the end of its usefu l life
contact the Anton/Bauer Customer Support
Group

WARNING! Never attempt to repla ce the

cells in this bat tery – it c annot be rebu ilt
or refurbished. At the end of its usefu l life
contact the Anton/Bauer Customer Support
Group

Weekly, or a s need ed - Clean the device,
associated components, and accessories
as needed with a d amp, non-saturate d
cloth or p aper towel. Do not wet the
expose d metal p art of the battery charge
termin als. D o not use s olvent s or scou ring
agent s. Exa mple s of approved solvents
are Cidex® and Windex ®. Con sult Anton/
Bauer Customer Support Group for
approve d list of cleaning agents.

Perio dic cleaning of both the c harger
termin als and battery terminals will
ensure continued reliable o peration.
Clean the terminals occasionally with a
penci l erase r or ligh tly scra pe the su rfac e
with a blunt instrument to help re duce
the likely hood of build up causing poo r
communication or charging.

Contact Anton/Bauer Customer Support
Group with additiona l inqui res as to
maintenance.

CAUTION! Keep batteries cool or at roo m

temperatures whenever possible. Sustained
elevate d temperatur es are the prima ry reason
for premature f ailure of Lithium-I on batteries .

CAUTION! Charge batterie s at room

temperature . In warm c limates keep
charg ers in air conditione d rooms for best
performance.

CAUTION! Although L ithium-ion h as goo d

selfdischarge characteristics, batteries
shoul d be store d for long term sto rage in a
fully charged condition.

CAUTION! Batterie s should always be stored

in a fully charg ed state and kept cool. If
batteries must be stored for a lo ng period
(over 30 days), the battery e lect ronic s will
enter a “deep sle ep” mo de. The battery will
“wake up ” when placed on a charg er. It is
always a go od idea to submit the battery to a
discharge/cha rge cycl e from time to time
during storage.

Safety

Air Transportation Regulation

Dangerous Goods Regulations 49CFR Parts 100-185,

Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International

Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations apply

to all Lithium-Ion battery transpor t.

Air Transportation Declaration

Vitec Videocom, Inc. declares that the Anton/Bauer

Dioni XT lithium-ion batter y packs contain equivalent

Lithium content (ELC) in a quantity exceeding 8 grams

and therefore is considered and must be handled

and transported as a class 9 Hazardous article and

is subject to regulation under Dangerous Good

Regulations.

49CFR PARTS 100-185

Since the interpretation and application of regulations

may vary with the aviation company, the transport

of the Anton/Bauer Dionic XT Series battery may

be disallowed even when the conditions described

above are satisfied. Anton/Bauer therefore strongly

recommends that you consult with your transportation

company prior to transporting the battery pack.

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Introduction

About this user guide

The Anton/Bauer Dionic XT Series batteries contain a proprietary IP that increas­es run-time and lengthens life cycle, eliminating the negative eects incurred
when running digital technology with traditional battery circuitry. All with An­ton/Bauer’s balanced, high-quality cells that deliver a long performance life.

This user guide covers the safe and reliable operation of the Dionic XT Series
batteries.

Important

Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this user
guide and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation.
Contact Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group with any questions regard­ing this product.

Anton/Bauer Battery Compatibility

Anton/Bauer Dionic XT Series batteries are compatible with all LP Per­formance and Performance Series chargers. For questions on product
compatibility please contact the Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group.

LP Performance Series
Charger

LP4 GM 84750126

LP2 GM 84750125

LP4 VM 84750128

LP2 VM 84750127

Performance Series
Charger

QUAD GM 84750119

DUAL GM 84750120

QUAD VM 84750121

DUAL VM 84750122

Dionic XTDionic XTDionic XTDionic

Dionic XTDionic XTDionic XTDionic

XT

XT

Dionic XT Series LCD

Every Dionic XT Series battery has an easy to read LCD which conveniently reports battery information in one of two ways.

8Components and Connections

When the batter y is sitting idle (no load

1. 2.

is applied) the LCD will show remaining
capacity as percentage of full.

When a specific load is applied to the
batter y, the LCD will display remaining
run-time in Hours/Minutes.

For use in dark shooting environments,

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the Dionic XTs are equiped with an LCD
backlight , this may be activated by touching
the surface of the batter y on or adjacent to
the XT logo.

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Components and Connections

Dionic XT Series LCD

The Dionic XT batteries are equiped with sophisticated on-board diagnostics. Entering diagnostic mode is achieved by a triple tap on
the XT logo. Once in diagnostic mode dierent fields of information may be displayed. A single tap will advance to the next field. Fields
available will depend on the installed firmware version.

The battery LCD will revert to normal operation following 10 seconds of inactivity.

PowerTap® and USB

The Dionic XT Series features an Integrated PowerTap and USB ports on the side of the battery to power camera accessories.
The PowerTap allows for convenient deployment of up to 1 0 Amps of DC current for various parallel devices. The USB port supplies a regulated 5
volts and maximum 2 amps current and may be used for charging mobile devices.

10Components and Connections

PowerTap cable available separately

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Operation

Charging

Mount a ny Dionic XT Se ries battery to any open position on an Anton/B auer charge r and
the charger will automatically determine the appropriate charge routine and execute it.

In some c ases a batter y may be discharged to a ver y low voltage level
causi ng the batter y to be unrecog nizable to the ch arger when fi rst attached.

Stage 1

Stage 3Stage 2

Three Stage Charging Methodology

In general, A nton/Baue r charg ers (Gol d Mount and V-M ount) will delive r a three stage
charg e routin e to each batter y.

Anton/Bauer recommends that batteries remain on the charger and
plugg ed into AC ma ins powe r for best results. Th e Lifesaver mod e will kee p
them 100% charged .

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

will deliver a hig h rate cha rge matc hed to the
capabilities of the battery (typic ally a one or two
hour rate, dep ending on bat tery type). During
this stage, six separate cuto methods are in
operation, simultaneously, ensuring the fastest,
safest charg e for that b atter y.

charging is a BALANCING o r “stabilizin g” mod e
which calculates eac h battery pac k type to oset
any imbalance of the bat tery ’s cells , create d by
unequal self-discharge o r any cap acity m ismatc h
of the individu al cells in the pa ck. This stag e can
vary in duration from ze ro to as muc h as 16 ho urs,
depending o n the con dition of the battery. The
Stage Two charge reduces current au tomatically
as the battery charges maintaining the cells at a
safe voltage leve l. A bat tery will typi cally l eave
Stage Two in 2-4 h ours under average op erating
conditions.

charging is the Anton/ Baue r exclusive Lifesaver®
mainte nance m ode. T his pate nted pulse routine
keeps batteri es full y charg ed, free from s elf­discharge - in definitely - without da magin g heat
associated with a so-c alled “trickle charge”. Th e
Stage Three program ming mo nitors the self­discharge of th e batte ry, provid ing charge only
when th e battery self-disch arges to about 9 5% of
its capacity.

Dimensions Physical Data

Dioni c XT G9 0 / V90 / G1 50 / V1 50

Dionic XT90G

Capacity

99Wh Nominal

Height

5.1 inches
(13 cm)

Depth

2.1 inches
(5.5 cm)

Width

3.8 inches
(9.7 cm)

5.1 inches (13 cm)

3.8 inches (9.7 cm)

2.1 inches (5.5 cm)

Weight

1.76 lbs (0.8 kg)

Environmental Data - All Variants

Operating temperature range
Charge 0°C to +45°C (-32°F to +113°F)
Discharge -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Electrical Data - All Variants

Maximum Discharge Rate 173W or 12A
Output Voltage Nominal 14.4V Operating 10.0~16.8V

12Technical Specifications

Dionic XT150GDionic XT90V Dionic XT150V

99 Wh Nominal 156 Wh Nominal 156 Wh Nominal

5.1 inches
(13 cm)

2 inches
(5.1 cm)

3.8 inches
(9.7 cm)

1.76 lbs (0.8 kg) 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)

5.1 inches
(13 cm)

2.7 inches
(7 cm)

3.8 inches
(9.7 cm)

5.1 inches
(13 cm)

2.6 inches
(6.6 cm)

3.8 inches
(9.7 cm)

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Technical Support

After Sales Support

At Vitec Production Solutions we take great pride in the qualit y of our
products and we also recognize that your experience with our products
will be even more positive and productive with strong, eective support
to back them up. Vitec Production Solutions Service Centers are there to

www.vitecsupport.com

provide technical support for customers and partners, via telephone or
email. For more information, including complete contact details, please go
to: www.vitecsupport.com

FCC Notice

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General Notices

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmf ul interferen ce to radio communications. O peration of this e quipment

in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
This equipment has been approved by one or more agencies . All changes
and/or modifications not expressly approved by Anton/Bauer. could void
the users’ warranty and authority to operate this equipment. There are no
serviceable parts in this equipment.

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Warranty

This warranty for the product specified in this document (“Produc t”)
is given by Vitec Videocom, Inc. (“Anton/Bauer”), 14 Progress Drive,
Shelton, Connecticut 06484. If you (the purchaser of the Product from
Anton/Bauer, or the person for whom the Product was purchased,
if it was a gif t) have any questions regarding Product applications,
Product specification, or to obtain warranty service on this or any
Anton/Bauer product, contact the company at the address above.

THIS P RODUCT M UST BE REGI STERED WIT H ANTON/BAUE R WITHIN
30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO ASSURE WARRANTY COVERAGE .
REGISTER ON LINE AT:

www.antonbauer.com

Warranty registration, including the serial numbers of Anton/
Bauer chargers used with this battery, must be supplied to Anton/
Bauer. Anton/Bauer will warranty the Product only against defects
in material and workmanship for the period as follows from the date
of purchase, in accordance with the terms set forth below, and then,
only if the Product is used exclusively in conjunction with compatible
Anton/Bauer chargers. If this charger is returned to Anton/Bauer for
warranty service it will be required that you provide model names and
serial numbers of compatible Anton/Bauer chargers with which
this product was used.

MAXX II Warranty 24 months: Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the
Product at Anton/Bauer’s option and cost.

This warranty shall be eective only if Anton/Bauer receives notice
of such defects in materials or workmanship during the period of the
warranty. 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 shall be returned with its
packaging promptly, at your 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. You are responsible for all shipping and
handling charges to and from authorized facility.

THIS WARRANT Y DOES NOT APPLY TO AND IS VOID IN THE CAS E OF
DEFECTS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS, DISASTER,
NEGLECT, MISUSE, IM PROPER INSTALLATION, IMPROPER OR
UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, UNAUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; OR DYSFUNCTION OR
MALFU NCTION 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 accessory 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.

ANTON/BAUER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY WRIT TEN
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.

Warranty

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
Fairfie ld County, Conn ecticut, USA . Some states d o 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 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 conjunc tion 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 with any battery, charger or accessory not manufactured,
produced or sold by Anton/Bauer. Anton/Bauer only authorizes the use
of original Anton/Bauer products with this Product. Use only original
Anton/Bauer equipment with this Product.

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