User Guide
Digital Series
Lithium-ion Battery
Digital Series Lithium-ion Battery
Mobile Power. Perfected.
Part No. 7595 -0446
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www.antonbauer.com
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Safety .................................................................................................. 2
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions ................................. 2
Intended Use .................................................................................. 2
Storage ........................................................................................... 4
Air Transportation Regulation ......................................................... 5
About this user guide ........................................................................ 6
Introduction ..................................................................................... 6
Important ........................................................................................ 6
Anton/Bauer Battery Compatibility ................................................. 6
Components and Connections ........................................................ 7
Digital Series LCD .......................................................................... 7
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Attaching a Battery ......................................................................... 9
To Release the Battery ................................................................... 9
Operation .......................................................................................... 10
Three Stage Charging Methodology ........................................... 10
Technical Specications ................................................................. 11
After Sales Support ......................................................................... 12
General Notices ............................................................................... 13
Warranty ........................................................................................... 14
Contents
Important information on the safe installation and operation of this
product. Read this information before operating the product. For
your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the
product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these
instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury
and avoid possible damage to the product.
WARNING! Where there is a risk of personal injury
or injury to others, comments appear supported by
the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk
of damage to the product, associated equipment,
process or surroundings, comments appear
supported by the word ‘Caution’.
ELECTRIC SHOCK Where there is a risk of electric
shock, comments appear supported by the hazardous
voltage warning triangle.
Intended Use
The Anton/Bauer Digital Series Lithium-ion battery is specifically
designed and optimized to be charged with current Anton/Bauer
chargers. Do not attempt to use a charger not manufactured by
Anton/Bauer with this product.
Electrical Connection
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Do not remove
cover, no user servicable parts inside the product.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check
cables for signs of damage. Damaged cables can
cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
CAUTION! Do not exceed the current output limit of
the product when powering auxiliary devices.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Operation
WARNING! Special precautions and handling
instructions are contained in this user guide and
should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable
operation.
WARNING! Never use flammable or combustible
materials and solvents around batteries or chargers.
CAUTION! The product should not be used outside
the operating temperature limits. Refer to the product
technical specifications for the operating limits for the
product.
WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture
and dust. The presence of electricity near water can
be dangerous.
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SafetySafety
WARNING! When cleaning the product, use a soft
damp cloth only. Do not wet the exposed metal parts
of the battery. Do not use solvents, detergents or
scouring agents.
CAUTION! All Lithium-ion batteries have a finite life. If
the battery exhibits noticeably shor tened run-time the
battery should be replaced immediately. Shortened
run-time is indicative of at least one cell, which has
reached end of life. Under no Circumstances attempt
to “recondition” this battery by repeated charging and
discharging.
WARNING! This battery contains specialized
electronic circuits, which are designed to protect the
Lithium-ion cells from over-charge, over discharge
and overcurrent. Redundant protection devices
are designed to operate if the battery voltage is
abnormally high or low and if the temperature of the
battery exceeds operating specifications.
WARNING! Do not drop, puncture or crush this
battery. Do not use the batter y if the case is damaged
or broken. Do not open or attempt to service this
battery if damaged.
WARNING! These electronic devices can be
damaged if the battery is subject to abuse or damage.
Do not use a battery that has been subjected to
excessive mechanical shock or water damage.
Maintenance
WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts or
accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved
alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could
affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate
the terms and conditions of the product warranty.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Never
attempt to service this battery. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING! Never attempt to open this battery. The
electronic circuits inside the battery can be damaged
causing malfunction and/or potential hazard to person
and property.
WARNING! Never attempt to replace the cells in this
battery – it cannot be rebuilt or refurbished. At the end
of its useful life contact the Anton/Bauer Customer
Support Group
Weekly, or as needed - Clean the device, associated
components, and accessories as needed with a
damp, non-saturated cloth or paper towel. Do not
wet the exposed metal part of the battery charge
terminals. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
Example s of approved solvents are Cidex® and
Windex®. Consult Anton/Bauer Customer Suppor t
Group for approved list of cleaning agents.
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Storage
Periodic cleaning of both the charger terminals
and batter y terminals will ensure continued reliable
operation. Clean the terminals occasionally with a
pencil eraser or lightly scrape the surface with a blunt
instrument to help reduce the likely hood of buildup
causing poor communication or charging.
Contact Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group with
additional inquires as to maintenance.
CAUTION! Keep batteries cool or at room
temperatures whenever possible. Sustained elevated
temperatures are the primary reason for premature
failure of Lithium-Ion batteries.
CAUTION! Charge batteries at room temperature. In
warm climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms
for best performance.
CAUTION! Although Lithium-ion has good selfdischarge characteristics, batteries should be stored
for long term storage in a fully charged condition.
CAUTION! Batteries should always be stored in a
fully charged state and kept cool. If batteries must be
stored for a long period (over 30 days), the battery
electronics will enter a “deep sleep” mode. The
battery will “wake up” when placed on a charger.
It is always a good idea to submit the battery to a
discharge/charge cycle from time to time during
storage.
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SafetySafety
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 transport.
Air Transportation Declaration
Vitec Videocom, Inc. declares that the Anton/Bauer Digital Series 150 and 190 Lithium-Ion battery
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 Digital Series battery may be disallowed even when the conditions
described above are satised. Anton/Bauer therefore strongly recommends that you consult with your
transportation company prior to transporting the battery pack.
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Introduction
The Anton/Bauer Digital Series batteries contain a proprietary digital filter that increases run-time and lengthens life cycle, eliminating the
negative effects incurred when running digital technology with traditional battery circuitry. All with Anton/Bauer’s balanced, high-quality cells
that deliver a long performance life. Internal Fuse Link technology is an added protection circuit within each cell pack, which prohibits damage to
adjoining cells from a single cell affected by severe impact, puncture or thermal runaway.
This user guide covers the safe and reliable operation of the Digital 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 Digital Series batteries are compatible with all LP Performance and Performance Series chargers. For questions on product
compatibility please contact the Anton/Bauer Customer Suppor t 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
Digital
G90
Digital
G150
Digital
G190
Digital
V90
Digital
V150
Digital
V190
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Digital Series LCD
Every Digital Series battery has an easy to read LCD which
conveniently reports battery information in one of two ways.
Components and ConnectionsAbout this user guide
1. When the battery is sitting idle (no load is applied) the LCD will
show remaining capacity as percentage of full.
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0
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%
2. When a specific load is applied to the batter y, the LCD will
display remaining run-time in Hours/Minutes.
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Components and Connections
PowerTap®
The Digital Series features an Integrated PowerTap port on the side
of the battery to power camera accessories.
The PowerTap allows for convenient deployment of up to 10 Amps of
DC current for various parallel devices.
PowerTap cable available separately
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Components and Connections
Attaching a Battery
To attach a batter y to either the Gold Mount or V-Mount adaptor:
1. Slide the battery onto the adaptor, ensuring the Gold Mount
T-stud or V-Mount are aligned in the corresponding slots.
2. The battery is fully engaged when the latch makes an audible
“click”.
To Release the Battery
1. Depress the latch and hold.
2. Slide the battery off the adaptor.
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Operation
Charging
Mount any Digital Series battery to any open position on an Anton/
Bauer charger and the charger will automatically determine the
appropriate charge routine and execute it.
In some cases a battery may be discharged to a very low
voltage level causing the battery to be unrecognizable to the
charger when first attached.
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Three Stage Charging Methodology
In general, Anton/Bauer chargers (Gold Mount and V-Mount) will
deliver a three stage charge routine to each battery.
Stage One
capabilities of the battery (typically a one or two hour rate,
depending on battery type). During this stage, six separate cutoff
methods are in operation, simultaneously, ensuring the fastest,
safest charge for that battery.
Stage Two
which calculates each battery pack type to offset any imbalance
of the battery’s cells, created by unequal self-discharge or any
capacity mismatch of the individual cells in the pack. This stage
will deliver a high rate charge matched to the
charging is a BALANCING or “stabilizing” mode
can vary in duration from zero to as much as 16 hours, depending
on the condition of the battery. The Stage Two charge reduces
current automatically as the battery charges maintaining the cells
at a safe voltage level. A battery will typically leave Stage Two in
2-4 hours under average operating conditions.
Stage Three
maintenance mode. This patented pulse routine keeps batteries
fully charged, free from self-discharge - indefinitely - without
damaging heat associated with a so-called “trickle charge”. The
Stage Three programming monitors the self-discharge of the
battery, providing charge only when the battery self-discharges to
about 95% of its capacity.
Anton/Bauer recommends that batteries remain on the
charger and plugged into AC mains power for best results.
The Lifesaver mode will keep them 100% charged.
charging is the Anton/Bauer exclusive Lifesaver®
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Technical Specications
Physical Data
Digital G/V 90
Capacity
90Wh Nominal
Height
6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Length
4.4 inches (11.18 cm)
Width
2.7 inches (6.86 cm)
Weight
2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Digital G/V 150
Capacity
150Wh Nominal
Height
6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Length
4.4 inches (11.18 cm)
Width
3.3 inches (8.38 cm)
Weight
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
Digital G/V 190
Capacity
190Wh Nominal
Height
6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Length
4.4 inches (11.18 cm)
Width
3.3 inches (8.38 cm)
Weight
3.5 lbs (1.6 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
120W or 10A
Output Voltage
Nominal 14.4V Operating 10.0~16. 8V
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After Sales Support
At Vitec Videocom we take great pride in the quality of our
products and we also recognize that your experience with
our products will be even more positive and productive
with strong, effective support to back them up.
Vitec Videocom’s Service Centers are there to provide
technical support for customers and partners, via telephone
or email. For more information, including complete contact
details, please go to: vitecvideocom.com/aftersales
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FCC Notice
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Par t 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 harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful inter ference 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.
General Notices
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Warranty
This warranty for the product specified in this document (“Product”)
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 gift) have any questions regarding Product
applications, Product specification, or to obtain warranty ser vice
on this or any Anton/Bauer product, contact the company at the
address above.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED WITH ANTON/BAUER
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO ASSURE WARRANTY
COVERAGE. REGISTER ONLINE 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 effective 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 WARR ANTY 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 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
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.
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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 Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. 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 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
any liability or responsibility resulting from the use of any battery,
charger, or accessory made by Anton/Bauer with any batter y,
charger or accessor y 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.
Warranty
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