Anton/Bauer DIONIC 90 User's Manual
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1. heating devices This may cause electrolyte leakage impaired performance and shortening of battery service life When not using the battery for prolonged periods the DIONIC 90 battery should be charged to approximately 50 capacity and removed from the charger Long term storage in the full charge state will result in deterioration of capacity which is unrecoverable in subsequent use ALL LITHIUM ION BATTERIES have a finite life If the battery exhibits noticeably shortened run time the battery should be replaced immediately Shortened runtime 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 This battery contains specialized electronic circuits which are designed to protect the lithium ion cells from overcharge overdischarge 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 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 Do not drop puncture or crush this battery Do not use the battery if the case is damaged or broken Do not open or attempt to service this battery if damaged 14 DIONIC 90 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 14 4v Nominal OUTPUT VOLTAGE2. to charge on non InterActive chargers or chargers not manufactured by Anton Bauer Special safety circuits in the DIONIC 90 battery will prevent charging on ANY charger which cannot properly address the battery communication This DIONIC 90 battery because of its lithium ion chemistry is unlike other video batteries you may have used Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this manual and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation Contact Anton Bauer Customer Support at 203 925 4991 with any questions regarding this product INTRODUCTION The development of this new DIONIC 90 battery system has been made possible through the incorporation of the pioneering InterActive technology of the Anton Bauer Digital system with the very latest lithium ion cell formulations Each DIONIC 90 battery features an on board fuel computer to monitor energy put into and taken out of the battery as well as critical operating characteristics and conditions This data is communicated to the InterActive charger to optimize safe and reliable performance In addition remaining battery capacity information is available to the operator by means of a RealTime LCD display on each battery and in the viewfinder of the most popular broadcast and professional camcorders The patented interface from the Digital battery to the camera viewfinder is factory standard equipment on most camera camcorder models from the leading
3. video batteries This guide is available at no charge by contacting Anton Bauer at 1 800 422 3473 or 203 929 1100 or fax 203 929 9935 It can also be downloaded from the web at www antonbauer com 12 SERVICE In the event a DIONIC 90 battery fails to deliver acceptable performance it must be returned to the Anton Bauer No other facility is qualified and equipped to service the InterActive 2000 DIONIC 90 batteries and calibrate the electronic components and sensors Any attempt by the user or any other unauthorized persons to service this battery will surely result in improper calibration of the electronic components resulting severe battery damage and or safety hazards including potential personal injury and or damage to property Any such attempt will void any all warranties WARNING 1 NEVER attempt to service this battery If there is a problem send this battery only to Anton Bauer for evaluation 2 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 3 NEVER attempt to replace the cells in this battery it cannot be rebuilt or serviced At the end of its useful life contact the Anton Bauer Customer Support Group 13 PRECAUTIONS Do not expose this battery to high temperatures above 50 C 120 F This includes storage in direct sunlight in cars in hot weather or in close proximity to
4. 12 4 16 8 Operating CAPACITY 90 WH Nominal CELL CAPACITY 6 3 AH Rated Internal 8amp RECOMMENDED OPERATION 15 50 watts MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE 90 watts 20w 4 hrs TYPICAL RUN TIME 25w 3 hrs 40w 2 hrs WEIGHT 1 7 lbs sae oen CHARGE TEMPERATURE 0 407 DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE 20 60 C STORAGE TEMPERATURE 20 50 C 1 DIONIC 90 may be used to power both camera and on camera light however its maximum cold halogen lighting load is restricted to 50 watts Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the recommended operating range can reduce overall service life Always select the proper size battery for your application LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty for the battery product specified in this document Product is given by Anton Bauer 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 service 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 TO REGISTER YOU MAY EITHER 1 MAIL WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD or 2 REGISTER ON LINE www antonbauer com Warranty registration including the seria
5. 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 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 r
6. anto ayer INTER lt ACTIVE 2000 BATTERY SYSTEM DIONIC 90 lithium ion Digital Battery OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL ier 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES sick 3 CHARGING 90 4 NOMINAL CHARGE TIMES FOR 90 5 RealTime Display 9 OPERATING GUIDELINES siisii idiin veo 11 SERVICE shia innate EE EE E E 13 PREGAUTIONS 14 DIONIC 90 BATTERY 15 WARRANTY InterActive 2000 Dionic 90 Battery 16 TRANSPORTATION 20 17 IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION The InterActive 2000 Dionic 90 battery lithium ion chemistry delivers a higher power to weight ratio than NiCd amp NiMH However all lithium ion batteries have more sensitive charging and discharging parameters and require longer charge times 2 5 hours See charging section page 5 for more details The Dionic 90 battery is specifically designed to be charged with current InterActive or InterActive 2000 chargers Old model InterActive MP4D Quad Lifesaver Dual ABC800 cannot charge these batteries Do not attempt
7. camera manufacturers Anton Bauer InterActive 2000 chargers were designed in anticipation of new cell technologies so chargers in the field require only a single chip update to effectively address this new battery system as well as the standard ProPac HyTron ProFormer and TrimPac battery products This upward and downward compatibility uniquely allows Anton Bauer to introduce new high performance cell technologies such as DIONIC 90 safely and seamlessly into existing battery inventories The new DIONIC 90 battery will automatically identify itself to the InterActive 2000 charger activating the specialized charge routines necessary to effectively utilize this new technology FEATURES Microprocessor Fuel Computer Accurately monitors the energy in the battery with programs that take into account battery age self discharge charge discharge rate operating conditions and previously experienced charge discharge cycles The DIONIC 90 battery constantly learns its precise state of charge and remaining capacity This data is automatically transmitted to an InterActive charger Integral RealTime LCD This new and exclusive Anton Bauer feature displays both the remaining runtime and the percentage of remaining battery capacity at all times simultaneously No special adapters or set up is required see complete explanation page 7 8 Viewfinder_Fuel_Gauge Display Cameras which include the Anton Bauer InterActive viewfi
8. dition Dionic 90 battery can remain on the charger until just prior to being used The LifeSaver STEADY GREEN charger LED indication maintenance routine keeps the battery charged and ready for use If the battery will not be used for an extended period more than 60 days see Operating Guidelines on page 11 For best results this battery should be used or returned to the InterActive 2000 or T Series charger within 48 hours of being removed from the charger Note On some older chargers it may be necessary to install battery on charger wait one 1 minute then remove battery and re install This procedure may need to be repeated more than once to wake up a low voltage battery NOMINAL CHARGE TIMES FOR DIONIC 90 90 100 Charge Level LED Indicators Flashing Steady Green Green Dual 2722 2 batteries simultaneously 2hrs 3hrs InterActive 2000 PowerCharger Quad Dual 2702 2701 2700 2 hrs 3 hrs Quad Dual 2401 2400 T2 2 batteries simultaneously 2hrs 3hrs Tandem 70 2hrs 3hrs Twin 2 batteries simultaneously 4hrs 5hrs 4 batteries simultaneously 4hrs 5hrs Charge time can vary depending on age condition and remaining capacity of each battery at the time it is placed on the charger DIONIC 90 features an all NEW RealTime LCD display providing on the fly remaining run time estimates in 15 minute increments as well as simultaneously pr
9. ecommend 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 16 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 Anton Bauer Inc declares that the Dionic 90 lithium ion battery pack contains equivalent lithium content ELC in a quantity not exceeding 8 grams This quantity is in compliance with section Special Provision 45 and US 49 CFR Hazardous Material Regulation The Dionic 90 battery pack thus is excepted by definition and therefore is suitable for air transport as a non hazardous article 17 an f hayer The worldwide standard OO sm The power behind the best cameras capturing the best images in the world The following are trademarks of Anton Bauer Inc ACS ADM All Chem Anton Bauer Anton Bauer logo and parallelogram design Automatique Egripz Elightz Elipz Essentialz DataTap Dionic Gold Mount HyTRON Impac InterActive and design LifeSaver Logic Series Logic Series Logo Maxx man logo design M
10. g cycle Rather than relying on an assumed capacity as with some imitation fuel gauges the DIONIC 90 battery relies on the Digital Battery electronics to update capacity information as the battery sees different operating conditions and ages normally The flashing bars are merely an indication that the battery has not updated this information for some time and is requesting a confirmation of its learned capacity RealTime Display Indications When the DIONIC battery is being charged remaining runtime is not displayed Remaining run time is calculated using the present available battery capacity and a constantly updated accurate measurement of the present load on the battery If no load is detected or if the battery is removed from the charger before any discharge load is applied the default assumed power for remaining run time calculations is 20 Watts When the battery determines that a load is attached remaining run time will be calculated based on that load and the time remaining will be updated The battery will learn this new load and retain that load information in non volatile memory If the battery is removed from the camera it will retain this information for 30 minutes or until it is returned to the charger or sees a new load After 30 minutes the battery will return to the default load of 20 watts OVERCURRENT INDICATION If the DIONIC 90 battery is subjected to a load that exceeds specifications the pr
11. indicating that the electronic circuitry has removed all load from the battery cells including the display In the case that the battery is in a low voltage condition the battery should be returned to the charger The charge routine will not be initiated by the charger until all other batteries have completed their fast charge routines Therefore a low voltage battery can be installed on an InterActive charger without the charger indicating recognition The battery should remain on the charger until charging is complete It may be helpful to remove other batteries before placing a battery with a blank display on the charger Never leave any battery unattended on equipment Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the battery rating e g 90 watts maximum lt 50 watts for lighting load can reduce overall service life Always select the proper size battery for your application Discharging the battery for diagnostic purposes should only be performed on an occasional basis once every 6 8 weeks at most Unnecessary discharging only detracts from overall life Periodic cleaning of both the charger terminals and battery 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 this possibility Anton Bauer publishes a comprehensive Video Battery Handbook to help you further understand the care and use of
12. ircoCode Nexus PowerStrap Probe Proformer ProPac RealTime SSP Satellight Snap On Stasis TrimPac Ultrakit Ultralight The power behind the best cameras capturing the best images in the world The quality standard of the video industry The worldwide standard and There should always be choices It makes it easier to recognize the best Anton Bauer Inc Anton Bauer Europe B V World Headquarters Eurode Business Center Eurode Park 1 14 Progress Drive Shelton CT U S A 6461KB Kerkrade The Netherlands Tel 203 929 1100 or 800 541 1667 Tel 31 45 563 9220 Fax 203 929 9935 Fax 31 45 563 9222 support antonbauer com eurosupport antonbauer com www antonbauer com 7595 0243 Rev M
13. l 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 battery 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 Dionic 90 0 12 MONTHS Anton Bauer will repair or replace the Product at Anton Bauer s option and cost 13 24 MONTHS Anton Bauer will repair the Product without charge or replace the Product at a cost equaling 1 24 of the list price or purchase price times the number of months from the purchase date or date of manufacture Purchase price and purchase date as referenced is unit price paid by and the date of such sale by the original customer from any authorized Anton Bauer dealer or distributor and does not include any tax shipping VAT duty fees or handling charges Customer must provide proof of purchase or manufacturer s list price will be used This warranty shall be effective only if Anton Bauer receives notice of such defects in materials or workmanship during the period of the warranty Minimum battery capacity is defined under this warranty as 60 of nomi
14. mperature In warm climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms for best performance On assignment Do not leave batteries in a hot vehicle trunk or out in direct sunlight Although lithium ion has good self discharge characteristics long term storage in a fully charged condition will result in irreversible capacity loss This is a problem for all lithium ion batteries from cell phones to video cameras Use the battery do not store it for extended periods Batteries should always be stored in a partially charged state and kept cool If batteries must be stored for a long period over six months they should be periodically removed from storage and submitted to a discharge charge cycle Do not over discharge batteries It is quite proper to discharge a battery until a low voltage warning in the camera or VTR is observed However a switch to a fresh battery should occur as soon as possible following such indication Never leave a battery operated device unattended while it is running DO NOT LEAVE A BATTERY ATTACHED TO A CAMERA CAMCORDER during transit or storage Keep warm circuitry in the camera can drain the battery because the DIONIC 90 battery has specialized circuits which will not allow a battery to over discharge the battery will protect itself and shut down 11 Low voltage batteries can also be caused by allowing batteries to remain off the charger for extended periods causing the LCD display to be blank
15. nal specified capacity for this Product at time of purchase 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 credit as applicable You are responsible for all shipping and handling charges to and from authorized facility THIS WARRANTY 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
16. nder feature connect with the DIONIC 90 battery Fuel Computer to display an accurate Fuel Gauge of remaining battery capacity in the viewfinder Reference your camera camcorders owner s manual for proper menu settings Impac Case design High impact case construction protects the cells from impact that would damage or destroy conventional batteries Gold Mount Interface Patented worldwide standard Gold Mount connector is compatible with all Anton Bauer camera mounts and accessories Individual Computer Testing As with all Anton Bauer batteries each and every InterActive 2000 DIONIC 90 battery is individually tested to assure optimum capacity voltage and overall quality A serialized computer performance graph as confirmation of this testing is enclosed CHARGING DIONIC 90 BATTERIES DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY WITH ANY CHARGER OTHER THAN THE ANTON BAUER InterActive 2000 OR T SERIES CHARGERS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL Allow the battery to reach a steady green LifeSaver mode before using for the first time Please read the individual charger Owner s Manual to become acquainted with the many unique operating features of the chargers DIONIC 90 battery will be approximately 90 charged when the LED s on the charger indicate FLASHING GREEN The battery is 100 charged when the charger indicates STEADY GREEN The Dionic 90 battery may be removed from the charger and discharged in either con
17. ontinue to flash until EOD is reached 3 SERVICE SEGMENT Indicates self diagnostic functions have detected anomalies A battery with a Service flag should be returned to the Anton Bauer Service Department 4 SIDE BAR SEGMENTS Will remain ON see below If the SIDE BARS only flash AND other icons are lit and not flashing this indicates the battery has requested to be fully charged and discharged in order to update its learned capacity This learning should typically occur during normal equipment operation However if the battery has not been fully charged and discharged for some time this indication will appear To remove the flashing SIDE BARS fully charge the battery STEADY GREEN indication on the InterActive 2000 charger Then either a Discharge the battery on a camera in normal operation continuing to keep the camera hot until it shuts down Then return the battery to the charger When the battery is full remove it from the charger b This can be done automatically with an InterActive2000 PowerCharger with a DDM Diagnostic Discharge Module installed This unique feature is called AUTOCAL and is included as standard on QUAD 2702 and DUAL 2722 PowerChargers Please reference the appropriate PowerCharger Owner s Manual IMPORTANT NOTE The flashing SIDE BARS indication is not a warning indication The battery will operate perfectly normal while awaiting a learnin
18. otection electronics will operate to protect the lithium ion cells All status icons on the LCD will flash at a once per second rate This can occur for example if a cold halogen light gt 75 watts is turned on When the over load condition is removed the display will return to normal e When the battery is completely discharged the LCD will flash the 15 minute icon and the RES bar until the battery is returned to a charger Ifthe protection electronics detect a low battery voltage condition one cell reaches roughly 2 5Vdc or approximately 10V battery voltage the LCD sidebars will flash until the battery is returned to a charger If the battery is not returned to the charger after a time the Fuel Gauge will be turned off and the LCD will go completely blank until the battery is returned to a charger LCD ICON s Indication Action Side Bar blinking Any others on normally Learn Full Discharge then Charge Side Bar blinking Any others lit and blinking Over Current Remove Excess Load Side Bar lit but NOT Under Return to blinking Voltage Charger All others off Display blank Under Return to Voltage Charger 10 OPERATING GUIDELINES 1 Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible Sustained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for premature failure of lithium ion batteries a Charging Charge batteries at room te
19. oviding remaining capacity information using the traditional Fuel Gauge approach No special adapters or set up is required RealTime automatically calculates the load and displays capacity information and battery status at all times Special electronics protect the lithium ion cells in the DIONIC 90 battery from damage and to ensure safe operation These electronics work in conjunction with the Digital Battery electronics and will give the operator additional indications in the RealTime display of the battery s status as outlined below Remaining Runtime Hours Minutes Side Bars _ Fuel Gauge Bars RES Service Segment InterActive Segment 6 a RES INTERAcTivE The large numbers 1 2 or 3 indicate remaining hours under current load only one number will display at any one time The pie chart numbers 15 30 45 or 60 indicate remaining minutes under current load The InterActive Segment indicates a FULLY CHARGED battery verified by charger communication Top BAR Indicates 75 96 2 BAR Indicates 50 75 384 BAR Indicates 25 50 4 BAR Indicates 7 25 INTERACTIVE 96 100 RES BAR Indicates 0 6 1 INTERACTIVE SEGMENT When illuminated it indicates the DIONIC 90 battery has completed its full charge routine 2 RES Bar Is the last Fuel Gauge Bar and will start to flash at 6 capacity and will c
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