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1. DIONIC HCX Lithium lon Digital Battery Owner s Manual INTERACTIVE BATTERY SYSTEM A7595 0378 RevC TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION INTRODUCTION FEATURES CHARGING DIONIC HCX BATTERIES NOMINAL CHARGE TIMES FOR DIONIC HCX OPERATING GUIDELINES SERVICE PRECAUTIONS DIONIC HCX BATTERY SPECIFATIONS WARRANTY DIONIC HCX BATTERY TRANSPORTATION NOTICE IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION The DIONIC HCX 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 2 for more details The DIONIC HCX battery is specifically designed to be charged with current InterActive chargers Older model InterActive MP4D Quad Lifesaver Dual and ABC6800 cannot charge these batteries Do not attempt to charge this battery on non InterActive chargers or chargers not manufactured by Anton Bauer Special safety circuits in the DIONIC HCX battery will prevent charging on ANY charger which cannot properly address battery communications Because of its lithium ion chemistry the DIONIC HCX battery is unlike other video batteries you may have used Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this manual and should be strictly2. OF PURCHASE TO ASSURE WARRANTY COVER AGE TO REGISTER YOU MAY EITHER 1 MAIL WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD or 2 REGISTER ON LINE 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 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 MAXX II WARRANTY 0 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 Minimum battery capacity is defined under this warranty as 60 of nominal specified capacity for this Product at time of pur chase 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 war ranty shall be delivered to Anton Bauer during the period of the war ranty a
3. adhered to for safe and reliable operation Contact Anton Bauer Customer Support at 203 925 4991 or support antonbauer com with any questions regarding this product INTRODUCTION The development of the DIONIC HCX battery system has been made possible through the incorporation of the InterActive technology of the Anton Bauer Digital system with the very latest lithium ion cell formulations Each DIONIC HCX 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 on each battery and in the viewfinder of most 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 all camera manufacturers Anton Bauer InterActive 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 HyYTRON and TrimPac battery products This upward and downward compatibility uniquely allows Anton Bauer to introduce new high performance cell technologies such as the DIONIC HCX safely and sea
4. and dis charged in either condition e The DIONIC HCX 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 14 days see Operating Guidelines on page 4 For best results this battery should be used or returned to the InterActive or T Series charger within 48 hours of being used Note On some older chargers it may be necessary to install the battery on the charger wait one 1 minute then remove the battery and re install This procedure may need to be repeated more than once to wake up a low volt age battery NOMINAL CHARGE TIMES FOR DIONIC HCX 90 Charge Level LED Indicators Flashing Green DUAL 2722 2 batteries simultaneously InterActive PowerCharger QUAD DUAL 2702 2701 2700 3 hrs 4 hrs QUAD DUAL 2401 2400 2 or 4 batteries sequentially 2 2 batteries simultaneously Charge time can vary depending on age condition and remaining capacity of each battery at the time it is placed on the charger BATTERY AND DISPLAY The DIONIC HCX features an all NEW RealTime LCD providing on the fly remaining run time estimates in 15 minute increments as well as simultaneously providing remaining capacity information using the traditional Fuel Gauge approach No special adapter or set up is
5. including the provisions of the Uni form Commercial Code as adopted and from time to time amended in the State of Connecticut and not the Convention for the Interna tional 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 prod ucts constitutes misuse under our warranties and may limit or void those warranties Anton Bauer does not authorize condone recom mend or otherwise assume any liability or responsibility resulting from the use of any battery charger or accessory made by Anton Bauer manufacture with any battery charger or accessory not manufac tured produced or sold by Anton Bauer Anton Bauer only authorizes the use of original Anton Bauer prod
6. required Reallime automatically calculates the load and displays capacity information and battery status at all times Special electronics protect the lithium ion cells in the DIONIC HCX 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 sta tus as outlined below f al 8 If the battery reaches an EOD condition 12 4 VDC the LCD s last fuel gauge segment will be the only remaining icon flashing until the battery is returned to a charger 9 f the battery voltage drops below the Fuel Gauge cut out circuit volt age 10 0 to 10 8 VDC the Fuel Gauge will be disabled and the LCD Digital readout will go blank until the battery is returned to a charger in Hours and Minutes I ANALOG FUEL GUAGE LCD Segments Capacity 1 Bar 2 Bar 3 Bar 4 Bar 5 Bar 2 Bar 3 Bar 4 Bar 5 Bar 80 a gas gauge 5 Bar flashing EOD 12 4 Vdc The RealTime LCD provides on the fly remaining run time estimates in 15 minute increments as well as providing remaining capacity information using the traditional gas gauge approach In this way the LCD provides two different methods of determin ing battery capacity 60 minute arc 15 minute arc The following is a description of the features of the remaining run Number of hours time LCD 1 The remain
7. DELINES 1 Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible operated device unattended while it is running Sustained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for pre mature failure of batteries 3 DO NOT LEAVE A BATTERY ATTACHED TO A CAMERA CAM a Charging Charge batteries at room temperature In warm CORDER during transit or storage Keep warm circuitry in climate keep chargers in air conditioned rooms for best the camera can drain the battery because the DIONIC HC bat performance tery has specialized circuits which will not allow a battery to over b On assignment Do not leave batteries in a hot vehicle trunk discharge the battery will protect itself and shut down or out in direct sunlight c Although lithium ion has good self discharge characteristics 4 Low voltage batteries can also be caused by allowing batteries long term storage in a fully charged condition will result in to remain off the charger for extended periods causing the LCD irreversible capacity loss This is a problem for all lithium display to be blank indicating that the electronic circuitry has ion batteries from cell phones to video cameras Use the removed all load from the battery cells including the display In battery do not store it for extended periods the case that the battery is in a low voltage condition the battery d Batteries should always be stored in a charged state and should be returned to the charger The char
8. attery for your application 7 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 8 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 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 SERVICE In the event a DIONIC HCX battery fails to deliver acceptable per formance it must be returned to the Anton Bauer No other facility is qualified and equipped to service the DIONIC HC 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 in severe battery damage and or safety hazards includ ing 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 t
9. ature 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 bat tery if the case is damaged or broken Do not open or attempt to service this battery if damaged DIONIC HCX BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 14 4v Nominal 12 4 16 8VDC Operating CAPACITY 118 WH Typical RECOMMENDED OPERATION 50 100 watts MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE 150 watts OUTPUT VOLTAGE 20w 6 hrs TYPICAL RUN TIME 25w 4 hrs Q 40w 3 hrs O s Tsarxanexano 1 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 Prog ress 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
10. ge routine will not be kept cool If batteries must be stored for a long period over initiated by the charger until all other batteries have completed 14 days the battery electronics will enter a deep sleep their fast charge routines Therefore a low voltage battery can be mode wake up when the battery is picked up thus installed on an InterActive charger without the charger indicating activating its internal motion sensor subjected to a load or recognition The battery should remain on the charger until charg placed on a charger It is always a good idea to submit the ing is complete It may be helpful to remove other batteries before battery to a discharge charge cycle from time to time during placing a battery with a blank display on the charger If the battery storage display goes from blank to flashing remove from charger and reinstall If flashing display condition remains contact customer 2 Do not over discharge batteries It is quite proper to discharge support a battery until a low voltage warning in the camera or VTR is observed However a switch to a fresh battery should occur as 5 Never leave any battery unattended on equipment soon as possible following such indication Never leave a battery OPERATING GUIDELINE 6 Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the bat tery rating e g 150 watts maximum 75 watts or less for lighting load can reduce overall service life Always select the proper size b
11. his 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 at support antonbauer com or 800 541 1667 or 203 925 4991 PRECAUTIONS 1 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 heating devices This may cause electrolyte leakage impaired performance and shorten ing of battery service life When not using the battery for prolonged periods the DIONIC HC battery should be charged ALL LITHIUM ION BATTERIES have a finite life If the battery exhibits noticeably shortened run time the battery should be re placed immediately Shortened runtime is indicative of at least one cell which has reached end of life UNDER NO CIRCUM STANCES should one 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 temper
12. ing run time is calculated using the present avail able capacity and a measure of the present power load 2 If no load has been detected or if the battery is coming off a charger the default assumed power for remaining runtime calculations is 20 watts 3 When the battery determines that a load is attached the default 20 watt load will be abandoned and a new remaining run time will be calculated based on the new load presented to the battery 4 The battery will learn this new load and retain that load 5 bar information in non volatile memory 5 If the battery is removed from a load and placed on a shelf for extended periods the remaining run time calculation will continue to use the learned load value for up to 30 minutes 6 After 30 minutes the remaining run time calculation will again use the default 20 watt load as criteria 7 When the battery has reached its learned capacity EOD end of discharge voltage level 12 7 VDC the LCD will begin flashing the 15 minute icon until the battery is returned to a charger 45 minute arc 30 minute arc Analog fuel gauge 1 bar BATTERY AND DISPLAY continued Il REMAINING RUN TIME GAUGE NN ZIN J NOM Ow Wu Ei 1 hr 30 mins 6096 capacity 3 hrs 45 mins 8096 capacity 6 hrs 10096 capacity remaining lt 15 mins lt 20 capacity remaining remaining remaining LCD Segments Remaining Run Time 1 flashing arc Learned Capacity Level Reached 12 7 Vdc OPERATING GUI
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14. mlessly into existing battery inventories The new DIONIC HCX battery will automatically identify itself to the InterActive 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 HCX 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 on page 3 Viewfinder Fuel Gauge Display Cameras which include the Anton Bauer InterActive viewfinder feature connect with the DIONIC HCX 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 pro tects the cells from impact that would damage or destroy conventional batteries Gold Mount Interface Patented worldwide standard Gold Mou
15. nd 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 WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO AND IS VOID IN THE CASE OF DEFECTS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS DISAS TER 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 speci fied 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 CIRCUM STANCES WILL ANTON BAUER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPE CIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This Warranty is to be construed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Connecticut
16. nt connector is compatible with all Anton Bauer Camera mounts and accessories Individual Computer Testing As with all Anton Bauer batteries each and every DIONIC HCX battery is indi vidually tested to assure optimum capacity voltage and overall quality A serialized computer performance graph is included with this battery as confirmation of this testing Deep Sleep Motion Sensor The DIONIC HCX incor porates a Deep Sleep feature that minimizes the self discharge rate of the battery when it is inactive and stored for a period of time when not on a charger Factory default 2 days When the battery is needed again the battery electronics automatically wake up when triggered by a motion sensor that is activated when the battery is picked up placed on a charger or subjected to a load CHARGING DIONIC HCX BATTERIES e DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY WITH ANY CHARGER OTHER THAN THE ANTON BAUER InterActive OR T SERIES CHARGERS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL e 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 e The DIONIC HCX battery will be approximately 9096 charged when the LED s on the charger indicate FLASHING GREEN The battery is 10096 charged when the charger indicates STEADY GREEN The DIONIC HCX battery may be removed from the charger
17. uct with this product Use only original Anton Bauer equipment with this product boa ence 4 AIR TRANSPORTATION REGULATION DOT Dangerous Goods Regulations 49CFR Parts 100 185 International Air Transport Association IATA and the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO rules apply to all lithium ion battery transport AIR TRANSPORTATION DECLARATION Anton Bauer Inc declares that the DIONIC HCX lithium ion battery pack contains equivalent lithium con tent ELC in a quantity exceeding 8 grams and less than 25 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 49 CFR parts 100 185 Since the interpretation and application of regulations may vary with the aviation company the transport of the DIONIC HCX may be disallowed even when the conditions described above are satisfied Anton Bauer therefore strongly recommends that you consult with your transportation company prior to transporting the battery pack The following are trademarks of Anton Bauer Inc Anton Bauer Anton Bauer logo and parallelogram design Aspekt Automatique DataTap DIONIC Elipz Egripz Elightz Essentialz Gold Mount HubZ HyTRON Impac Interactive and design LifeSaver Logic Series Logic Series Logo Maxx man logo design Nexus PowerStrap Proformer Probe ProPac RealTime Satellight Snap On Stasis Stasis F
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