Anton-Bauer Trimpac 13-14, ProPac 13-14 User Manual

ProPac
Trimpac

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BATTERY SYSTEM

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13/14

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13/14

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OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES ...................................................................................... 1

HIGH VOLTAGE DESIGN ............................................................... 1

APPLICATIONS...............................................................................2

PROPAC

TRIMPAC
CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES

“OVER-DISCHARGED” BATTERIES.............................................. 4

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................. 5

GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND

MAXIMUM LIFE................................................................................ 6

SHORT / FUSE REPLACEMENT.................................................... 7

CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR...................................................... 8

SERVICE.......................................................................................... 9

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 10

Warranty - Logic Series Battery.................................................... 10

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CHARGERS......................... 3

FEATURES

1. 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.

2. High Voltage Design

- The 13.2 or 14.4 volt design of the Logic
Series battery complies precisely with equipment manufacturers’
specifications, eliminating all the problems that cripple 12 volt
batteries.

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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.

4. Gold Mount

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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

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camera mounts and accessories.

5. Individual Computer Testing

- Like all professional Anton/Bauer
batteries, the Logic Series 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.

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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 always deliver 100% capacity before the equipment
ever reaches its cutoff point. Moreover, this dependability is not affected
by temperature, memory, age or any of the other factors that can cripple a
12 volt battery.

APPLICATIONS

Virtually all cameras, camcorders, and other video field equipment
specifies a maximum voltage of 17 volts. A 14.4 volt 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 Logic Series battery could damage
such equipment. Check with the equipment manufacturer or the
Anton/Bauer Service Center prior to using a 14.4 volt battery. If a
question of applicability exists, the 13.2 volt Logic Series battery is
fully compatible with any equipment specifying a “12 volt DC source”.

PROPAC

The 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 ProPac battery is also the preferred power source when using the
Anton/Bauer Ultralight
Gold Mount Bracket features an integral “PowerTap
power the Ultralight directly from the battery powering the camera or
camcorder.

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or Ultralight 2 “on-camera” accessory light. The

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” receptacle that can

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TRIMPAC

The lightweight high energy Trimpac battery is the ideal match for the
latest generation of smaller CCD cameras and camcorders. The Trimpac
will provide excellent run times in applications previously using slide-in
type batteries. Run time improvements to 100% are quite common with
the Trimpac.

CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES CHARGERS

Charge this battery fully before using. Allow the battery to reach a steady
green (Lifesaver
Series chargers. The flashing red and green lights indicate the charger and
battery are establishing communications. The following are the standard
indications on any Logic Series Lifesaver Charger (Please refer to the
charger manual for complete charger instructions):

• Alternating red and green: Evaluating battery and/or

• Steady red: Battery waiting to charge (may either be in line to

• Flashing red: Charging.

• Flashing green: Balancing mode. Battery is typically more the

• Steady green: Lifesaver mode. Batteries will remain 100%

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) mode before using. Charging is automatic on all Logic

rejuvenating low voltage battery.

charge or holding for temperature stabilization).

80% charged.

ready for use indefinitely.

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