BLUESHAPE BUBBLEPACK User Manual

BUBBLEPACK

65W UNIVERSAL BATTERY PACK

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Revision 1.0

www.blueshape.net Printed in Malta 2012

The user is being alerted of the importance of going
through the literature accompanying this product and
getting familiarised with the important safety and
operating instructions, included.

Moreover, please follow the safety instructions below.

• Read the supplied instructions thoroughly and keep handy.

• Protect the equipment from humid environments. Avoid any

contact with water or other fluids. Do not use if any liquid has
been accidentally spilled inside the equipment.

• Unplug when not in use and avoid careless overload or short

circuits.

• Unplug and switch off the charger if not in use.

• It is recommended to send the unit to sleep mode when not in

use to avoid self-discharge.

• Avoid allowing the battery discharge to extremely low levels. It

is recommended to charge it periodically to a reasonable level
(say 50% or 3 LEDs) even when not in use.

• Avoid setting up near extreme heat sources such as in

scorching sunshine, fire places, radiators, stoves or other heat
generating equipment

• Do not remove cover or dismantle the apparatus. No user-

serviceable parts inside

• Use only as instructed by the manufacturer. If the equipment

develops a fault, have it repaired by qualified service personnel
only

• The equipment probably may become rather warm or even

hot during operation. This is not a sign of malfunction since
this equipment is designed and tested to withstand this. All
this is to be expected due to the high power handling of the
device within such a small volume.

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Package contents

• Bubblepack 65Wh battery

• Camera Adapter base

• Battery charger with mains cable

• BSTAP connector with 50cm cable

• Operating manual

Introduction

Bubblepack is a universal 65Wh, battery pack with multiple voltage
outputs.
The device is intended for fixing underneath a camera to supply
power to it and its accessories. The whole arrangement can also be
mounted on a tripod if needed.

Outputs Range Connection Designation

14.8V /7A max 12.6V min ~ 16.8V max 2 x D-TAP HIGH

11.2V /5A max selected by switch 2 x BSTAP* LOW

8.4V /5A max selected by switch 2 x BSTAP* LOW

All LOW outputs are regulated
*BSTAP is a custom BLUESHAPE connector (blue)

Features

• Sturdy mechanical design

• Detachable (sliding) adapter with spring loaded, dual hooking

mechanism

• Lever arm for tight, low tolerance locking of adapter base to rail,

ensuring shake-free operation during shooting

• Adjustable positioning of adapter base on rail for achievement

of optimum camera balance

• Super compact, high energy density and lightweight assembly

• Stylish external looks

• Can be mounted on a standard tripod

• Choice of 3 voltage outputs @ high current

• Choice of 4 output connectors (2 x D-TAP, 2 x BSTAP)

• Comprehensive electrical safety/ energy saving features

• Full short-circuit /overload protection

• Convenient, 4 LED voltage based gas gauge

• High efficiency Li-ion battery charger included

• Can power a wide range of cameras using special accessories

(available extra) such as cables and battery eliminators. Please
visit www.blueshape.net for more information.

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Bubblepack graphic description

(Battery)

14.8V Left out
D-TAP

8.4/11.1V Left out
BSTAP (BLUE)

(Adapter base)

not to scale

Voltage based

gas gauge

Locking arm

Adapter rail

Test button

14.8V Right out

D-TAP (hidden)

8.4/11.1V Right out

BSTAP (BLUE-hidden)

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