Quasar PAG User's Manual
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1. Make a note of the error message and seek advice from your nearest PAG dealer or direct from PAG Ltd London by telephoning 44 0 20 8543 3131 Unqualified personnel should not attempt further investigation see paragraph 5 1 Any such interference would invalidate the guarantee and invariably cause more damage than the original fault 13 U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL GTR 6 1 6 2 6 3 WARRANTY Notwithstanding any provision of any agreement the following Warranty is exclusive PAG Limited warrants each PAG Quasar charger it manufactures to be free of defects in material and workmanship under use and service for two years from the date of purchase This warranty extends only to the original purchaser This warranty shall not apply to fuses or any product or parts which have been subject to misuse neglect accident or abnormal conditions of operation In the event of failure of a product covered by this warranty PAG Limited will repair and calibrate equipment returned to an authorised Service Facility within the period of the warranty provided the warrantor s examination discloses to its satisfaction the product was defective The warrantor may at its option replace the product in lieu of repair With regard to any equipment returned within this period said repairs or replacements will be made without charge If the failure has been caused by misuse neglect accident or abnormal conditions of operation2. repairs will be billed at a nominal cost In such a case an estimate will be submitted before work is started if requested The foregoing Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty or merchantability fitness or adequacy for any particular purpose or use PAG Limited shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages whether in contract tort or otherwise 14
3. backlit LCD screen has a display area of 64mm x 15mm which displays 2 lines of text with 16 characters per line The front panel incorporates a soft function switch for the selection of programs and interrogation of charge data Safety Designed to comply with electrical safety standard EN60065 and UL6500 NOTE U K mains leads are fitted with a 1 fuse to BS1362 rated 5A as standard European Union Directives Complies with the following EU Directives U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL D EMC Directive 89 336 EU D Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EU Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Overall Dimensions Models 9726 amp 9752 72mm high x 135mm wide x 185mm deep 2 8 x 5 3 x 7 3 approx Models 9727 amp 9753 80mm high x 135mm wide x 185mm deep 3 1 x 5 3 x 7 3 approx Weight Models 9726 amp 9752 882g 1 94lbs approx Models 9727 amp 9753 844g 1 86lbs approx GaGa 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 INSTALLATION All Quasar chargers are fitted with a mains input socket conforming to CEE22 IEC socket This is situated on the back panel Mains supply connection to the charger should only be made using the standard lead supplied with this equipment Quasar chargers have been designed for use on AC mains supplies worldwide and automatically accept supplies in the range 100 250V Mains supply frequency must be in the range 47 63 Hz Quasar chargers may be operated from a
4. vehicle 12V battery using the PAG Vehicle Battery Power Converter Model No 9774 PAG TECHNICAL SALES AND INFORMATION DESK For further information contact the PAG Technical Sales and Information Desk London on 44 0 20 8543 3131 PAG USA Technical Sales and Information Desk on 1 818 760 8265 or your nearest PAG Authorised Service Centre Alternatively visit the PAG websites at www paguk com or www pagusa com U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Game 4 1 4 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POWERING UP Connect the charger to a suitable supply using the standard lead supplied The LCD screen will illuminate and briefly display the PAG logo and charger model before entering normal operating mode With no batteries connected all channels will indicate absent Quasar chargers may be disconnected from the supply at any time in complete safety and without damage to the charger or any batteries connected IMPORTANT Note section 4 10 Supply Failure The charger remembers the status of batteries when the mains supply is disconnected If the charger has been previously disconnected from the supply with charged batteries connected it is important to connect the charger to the supply BEFORE connecting another set of batteries THE SCREEN The screen displays two lines of information The top line indicates battery status and the lower line indicates battery voltage charge loaded and discharge capacity The lower line also confirm
5. LY SUSPEND OPERATIONS ON THE OTHER CHANNEL Press the Function button twice The screen will indicate the selection and any further operation of the button will move the recovery indication to channel 2 A dwell time of over five seconds on the selected channel will allow the Recovery Charge program to be initiated After a period of one hour the charger will automatically enter the Main Charge program which will run until the battery is fully charged If a battery is severely faulty and has not responded to treatment by the Recovery Charge program it will be indicated as faulty when the Main Charge program is entered and will not be charged Rejected batteries should be investigated 10 U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4 8 4 9 4 10 SUPPLY FAILURE If the AC mains power fails during operation the charger will shut down safely no damage will occur to either the charger or the batteries When the mains power is restored the charger will default to the Main Charge program Batteries which had been identified as charged or faulty before the supply failure and which had not been removed are recorded and the charger will not attempt to charge these batteries note this does not apply to PAG Li Ion batteries CAMERA POWER SUPPLY MODE Models 9752 amp 9753 only The above Quasar models incorporate a Power Supply suitable for powering a camera The output is rated at 50W which is suitable for powering most professional
6. ON MANUAL indicate the rate by flashing AU and the charge rate 2A or 3A alternately PAG intelligent batteries control their own charge rate and are identified separately Charging will then automatically commence A CHRG indication will blink once every second to show that the charging program is being executed and the on charge battery voltage will be displayed Charger set to Manual Selection the display will indicate the charge rate and charging will automatically commence PAG intelligent batteries control their own charge rate and are identified separately A CHRG indication will blink once every second to show that the charging program is being executed and the on charge battery voltage will be displayed A WAIT indication will be displayed on any other channel that has a battery connected The balancing process is indicated by BLNC At the end of the program the screen will display a DONE indication The charge loaded into the battery can be viewed at any time during charge by pressing the Function button once The screen will display the charge loaded for both channels The charge loaded into the battery can be a useful guide as to the battery s fitness for use If a fully discharged battery only accepts a small amount of charge against its rated capacity the battery will require further investigation RECOVERY CHARGE IMPORTANT SELECTION OF RECOVERY CHARGE IS A PRIORITY COMMAND AND WILL TEMPORARI
7. R SETUP V x xxLi Continue to hold the button for a few seconds until the set up screen appears The screen will now display the instruction CURRENT SET AUTO PRESS TO CHANGE Press the Function button to choose between the AUTO mode or 2A or 3A rate The displayed rate will be selected 5 seconds after the last button activity The screen will now display the instruction SETTING SAVED PLEASE WAIT The selection will be stored in memory and will become the default charge rate for the Main Charge program CONNECTING A BATTERY Quasar chargers are intelligent requiring only the battery positive and negative connections no thermal sensors are necessary Some batteries can be connected directly to the charger other batteries should be connected to the charger using the appropriate adaptor leads The first battery to be connected irrespective of the channel chosen will be the first battery selected NOTE Quasar chargers offer a choice of connector on each channel Batteries may be connected to either but not both connectors at the same time Connection of a battery to a front panel 2 1mm socket will disconnect the alternative connector depending upon model for that channel MAIN CHARGE Charger set to Auto Mode connect the battery to the charger A period of analysis lasting a minimum of 30 seconds is required before the correct charge rate is determined and the display will then 4 7 U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTI
8. U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Poo hp Professional Broadcast Equipment PAG Quasar All Chemistry Charging System Instruction Manual SECTION SAFETY SPECIFICATION INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING amp REPAIRS WARRANTY U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Game 1 4 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 def 1 8 1 9 SAFETY This manual contains important safety and operating instructions Please read these fully and note all warnings before using the charger Please follow all instructions and retain this manual for future reference PAG Quasar chargers are not intended for any use other than the charging of batteries and the powering of broadcast cameras as detailed in Section 2 Specification Page 3 IMPORTANT Use only on AC supplies 100V 250V 47 63Hz or with PAG approved voltage converters Connection of the supply to the unit should be made using only the standard lead provided with this equipment Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Ensure that the ventilation slots are not obstructed when in use e g do not site the charger on a carpet or cover when in use WARNING Indoor use only To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Although the charger is reverse polarity and short circuit protected extreme care sho
9. broadcast cameras without a light To enter Power Supply Mode plug the camera lead terminated with an XLR 4 M connector wired pin 1 negative pin 4 positive into the Power Supply connector on the front of the charger and turn the camera ON Charging of batteries will be automatically suspended and the power supply output will operate The camera can be turned OFF without exiting Power Supply Mode so long as the Quasar remains powered To exit Power Supply Mode turn the camera OFF Power Supply Mode will remain engaged until the Function Button is operated for one second which will return the Quasar to Charging Mode The Quasar will auto matically revert to Charging Mode if the mains supply is disconnected GENERAL The charger continuously monitors the status of all channels and provides this information to the screen If the charger detects a severely faulty battery while a program is running a FAIL indication will be displayed This could be caused by one of several conditions such as a very old or damaged battery a short circuit battery or an excessively high or low voltage battery An ABST indication will be displayed if a battery becomes open circuit while being charged Conditions that could cause this include a blown battery fuse a battery s internal thermal cutout operating intermittent connections or a disconnected battery 11 U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL The charger will not attempt to proc
10. e hour The charger will then automatically enter the Main Charge program which will run until the battery is fully charged This program also recovers PAG Li Ion batteries which have been over discharged to the point where the internal safety protection circuit has tripped Ancillary Charging Programs The following programs may be automatically entered after charging D Balancing Charge U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 12 2 13 2 14 2 15 D Self adjusting Maintenance Charge not applied to PAG Li Ion batteries Self Test Program The internal microcomputer constantly monitors the battery under charge or process as well as the operation of the charger s own functions which will be shut down to a safe condition should any of the tests fail Camera Power Supply Models 9752 amp 9753 only These models feature a power supply rated 13 5V to 15V DC 3 7A 50W nominal and is intended for powering a camera only Connector XLR 4 F pin 1 negative pin 4 positive Mains Input 100 250V Frequency 47 63 Hz Maximum power consumption 100W Output 26V DC 4A peak Output Protection Charger protected against short circuit open circuit excess battery voltage and reverse battery voltage AC Mains Failure Protection Should mains failure occur during a charging program or whilst the charger is connected it will shut down to a safe condition User Interface The
11. ess batteries which produce a FAIL indication or which have completed a program If a battery is discon nected the status will revert to the ABST state Another battery can now be connected to the free channel without affecting the other channel To the charger there is no difference between a disconnected battery and one that is open circuit If the charger indicates that a battery is disconnected even though it appears to be plugged in check the battery fuse and any leads and adaptors before suspecting the charger of a fault Each battery will be charged to its maximum available capacity and no advantage is to be gained from attempting to charge it further Although re application is safe repeated attempts to overcharge a battery may overheat the battery resulting in a shortened life Ge 5 1 5 2 5 3 SERVICING amp REPAIRS WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not attempt any servicing or repairs unless you are qualified to do so Refer all servicing or repairs to qualified servicing personnel The Quasar contains advanced electronics that do not require periodic maintenance Consequently there are no user serviceable parts inside Qualified electronics engineers who wish to gain access to internal assemblies should note that parts of the power circuit retain a high voltage even after the mains supply has been disconnected Wait for a period of five minutes following disconnection before commencing disasse
12. mbly When the charger is correctly connected to a mains supply and the display is not functioning it may be that a supply fuse has become open circuit Equipment supplied for use in the UK is supplied with a standard UK mains cordset complete with a moulded fused plug If this fuse has become open circuit it should be replaced by another of the correct rating see Specification Section 2 14 USE ONLY A FUSE OF THE CORRECT RATING 12 U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5 4 5 5 If the replacement of the fuse fails to correct the above symptoms do not attempt further fuse replacement It is likely that a fault has developed Seek advice from your nearest PAG dealer or direct from PAG Ltd London by telephoning 44 0 20 8543 3131 Quasar chargers feature a fail safe shutdown mode In the unlikely event of an internal malfunction an error message will be displayed on the screen to show that the charger is in shutdown mode This could be the result of any number of undesirable situations from which the system is protecting itself such as the obstruction of ventilation slots causing inadequate cooling or the microcomputer s detection of an internal fault In these cases the charger should be disconnected from the supply any obstruction of the air vent system removed and the unit allowed to cool before reconnecting to the supply Should the charger re enter the fail safe shutdown mode more detailed investigation is required
13. n for one second to exit Power Supply mode CHANGING THE CHARGE RATE IMPORTANT DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTING FROM AUTO MODE UNLESS THERE IS A GOOD REASON FOR DOING SO AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF CHARGING AT THE ALTERNATIVE RATE ARE FULLY UNDERSTOOD AUTO MODE The charger is set to the Auto Mode before leaving the factory Auto Mode automatically selects the most appropriate charge rate for all specified batteries and it is designed so that even at the lowest rate it can charge batteries up to 10Ah capacity 2A CHARGE RATE Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of reputable manufacture having nominal voltages of between 4 8V and 14 4V and nominal capacities of between 1Ah and 5Ah Batteries with a capacity in excess of 5Ah will not be fully charged 3A CHARGE RATE Nickel Cadmium batteries of reputable manufacture having nominal voltages of between 4 8V and 14 4V and nominal capacities of between 2Ah and 8Ah Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4 5 4 6 reputable manufacture having nominal voltages of between 4 8V and 14 4V and nominal capacities of between 5Ah and 8Ah Batteries with a capacity in excess of 8Ah will not be fully charged NOTE PAG intelligent batteries automatically over ride the Auto Mode or Manual selection and control their own charge regime Hold the Function button in while connecting the charger to the supply The screen will display the instruction HOLD FO
14. s D Built in Power Supply 2 5 Range of Batteries Charged D Nickel Cadmium batteries having nominal voltages of between 4 8V and 14 4V and nominal capacities of between 1Ah and 10Ah D Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of reputable manufacture having 2 6 nominal voltages of between 4 8V and 14 4V and nominal capacities of between 1Ah and 10Ah D PAG Lithium Ion batteries U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL D Non PAG batteries other than Ni Cd or Ni MH using appropriate PAG Intelligent Charge Adaptor Battery Connections PAGlok connectors Patented professional connector compatible with all PAGLok batteries Incorporates self cleaning military type beryllium copper leaf contacts Snap On compatible connectors Patented professional connector compatible with Li Ion Time Batteries Models 9366 and 9383 and most Anton Bauer batteries excluding Dionic batteries PP90 connectors Polarised connector suitable for 2 1mm coaxial DC power connectors NOTE centre pin negative Main Charge Program D Auto Mode automatically selects the correct charge current D Manual selection 2A or 3A charge current D Li Ion voltage charge program only available with PAG intelligent batteries or suitable PAG intelligent adaptor PAG intelligent batteries automatically over ride the Auto Mode or Manual selection and control their own charge regime Recovery Charge This special program conditions the battery for a period of on
15. s charge rate selection Battery status is indicated by means of text messages Where the battery is not undergoing a process these messages are displayed in a steady state Where the battery is undergoing a process the message blinks Due to space considerations text messages are abbreviated Indications are as follows Indication Appearance Status ABST Continuous No battery connected WAIT Continuous Waiting in queue for charge CHRG Blinking Charging in progress BLNC Blinking Balance charge in progress DONE Continuous Program completed FAIL Continuous Battery unsuitable for processing RCVY Blinking Recovery charge in progress 4 3 4 4 U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL WAIT C Alternate Waiting battery too hot or cold CHRG NiMH Alternate Charging of PAG NMH in progress CHRG Liion Alternate Charging of PAG Li Ion in progress or other Li Ion via PAG Intelligent Charge Adaptor THE FUNCTION BUTTON Operating modes and display options are selected by means of the Function button the operation of which can be summarised as follows Hold in while connecting supply selects charge rate menu Press once displays charge loaded Press twice selects Recovery Charge program for channel 1 A further button press moves the selection to channel 2 In Camera Power Supply Mode models 9752 amp 9753 only disconnect camera and press Function Butto
16. uld always be taken not to short circuit the battery itself Rechargeable batteries can deliver power at a very high rate and short circuiting even a partially charged battery could result in a fire or personal injury PAG supplies a range of connector leads for most charging requirements and does not accept responsibility for any other form of charging connection Do not disassemble the charger There are no user serviceable parts inside Incorrect re assembly may result in a safety hazard Double Insulation When servicing use only identical replacement parts U5047A PAG QUASAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the supply cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or 2 3 has been dropped In this event you should seek advice from your nearest PAG Dealer or direct from PAG Ltd London by telephoning 44 0 20 8543 3131 Ge 2 1 2 2 SPECIFICATION PAG Quasar range Model No 9726 D Two PAGlok connectors and two PP90 2 1mm connectors Model No 9727 2 4 D Two Snap on compatible connectors and two PP90 2 1mm connectors Model No 9752 D Two PAGlok connectors and two PP90 2 1mm connectors D Built in Power Supply Model No 9753 D Two Snap on compatible connectors and two PP90 2 1mm connector
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