PowerCharger DUAL and QUAD OWNER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 STANDARD FEATURES................................................................................. 1 DISCHARGE OPTION .................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE..................................................................................... 2 SAFEGUARDS ................................................................
INTRODUCTION This Anton/Bauer InterActive 2000 PowerCharger represents over 25 years of Anton/Bauer technology and experience in a totally new portable power system. The technology advancements of this new combination, charger/camera power supply, delivers the features and performance of several essential power products in one economical package. Fully compatible with all current and future Anton/Bauer Logic Series Gold Mount batteries, the InterActive 2000 system is a totally new modular platform.
IMPORTANT NOTICE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, NOTES AND OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS FULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1------3------1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 2------4------- DISPLAY TEST 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 FRONT MAX. OUTPUT 70 WATTS ANTON/BAUER SHELTON, CT USA (203) 929-1100 BACK This unit was packaged at the factory to arrive intact at its destination. If there is any damage to the packaging or the unit when received, please notify the carrier immediately.
SAFEGUARDS Power Sources: This unit was designed to operate at mains voltages from 90 to 250 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz. Risk of Electrical Shock: Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. GROUNDING/EARTHING IMPORTANT WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
Charging As with all Anton/Bauer chargers, charging with an InterActive 2000 PowerCharger is fully automatic. Mount any applicable battery to any open Gold Mount position on the charger and the PowerCharger will automatically determine the appropriate charge routine and execute it.
Three Stage Charging Methodology In general, the PowerCharger will deliver a three stage charge routine to each battery. 1. Stage One will deliver a high rate charge matched to the capabilities of the battery (typically a one or two hour rate, depending on battery type and charger power module rating). During this stage, six separate cutoff methods are in operation, simultaneously, ensuring the fastest, safest charge for that battery. Stage One is indicated by the LCD displaying “Charging (Primary)”.
LCD Indications Each PowerCharger’s liquid crystal display (LCD) will display the status of each battery, as well as, important PowerCharger operating indications. The following information explains the indications which appear in the LCD. The levels of the LCD display on each PowerCharger can be obtained by pressing the DISPLAY, or in some cases TEST, button on the PowerCharger front panel. 1------- 2------- The Main Display shows the general status of each battery mounted to the PowerCharger.
LED Indications Each charge position of a PowerCharger has a pair of LEDs (one red, one green) which indicate the status of the battery attached to that position. The following table identifies all of the PowerCharger LED indications and their meaning: LED INDICATION MEANING Alternating Red & Green Indicates that the PowerCharger is evaluating the battery and/or communicating with a DIGITAL battery, loading battery parameters and determining the appropriate charge routine.
Priority Battery Function A unique operating feature of all PowerChargers allows the operator to select any battery on any charge position as a PRIORITY BATTERY. While connecting a battery to any charge position, hold the DISPLAY button until an audible indication sounds and the LCD indicates: PRIORITY BATTERY The PowerCharger will interrupt the charging of any other battery and address the Priority Battery immediately (assuming it is within a safe charging parameters).
The standard test is adequate for virtually all conditions to verify the capacity of the battery before taking it into the field. The 24 hour test need only be performed on a battery, typically an older one (2 years or more), which may have exhibited questionable performance. Note: The DDM test mode should be used sparingly. Remember that a cycle performed in test is part of the battery’s overall life.
When testing is completed, the LCD Main Display will indicate “TEST DONE”. To display or print test results: 1. Press the DISPLAY button on the PowerCharger front panel to scroll to the Primary Position Display for the battery tested. 2. Press the TEST button. The LCD will display the capacity of the battery in ampere hours. If a printer is attached, performance data will simultaneously be printed out with all battery identification information.
OPERATION AS DC CAMERA SUPPLY FROM MAINS Each PowerCharger model can operate cameras and camcorders using the four pin camera output connector located at the back of the PowerCharger. To power the camera, attach one end of the XLR4 accessory cable (available separately) to the PowerCharger. Attach the other end to the “DC in” four pin XLR on the camera/camcorder. Disconnect the charge module accessory from the PowerCharger. Move the switch located next to the connector to the “CAMERA” position.
POWER LOSS MEMORY MODE The PowerCharger features a special Power Loss Memory or “Power Down” mode. When mains power is interrupted while batteries are mounted, the PowerCharger will automatically indicate the charge status of all batteries until power is restored (up to 16 hours). When power is interrupted, an audible alert will be heard every 30 seconds for 30 minutes to notify the operator if power has been inadvertently removed.
WARRANTY IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAIL WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF PURCHASE. We must have this card on file at our SERVICE DEPARTMENT to establish this warranty. Proper registration will also enable us to provide update information on the InterActive 2000 PowerCharger battery system. All new Anton/Bauer products have been thoroughly tested and inspected prior to shipment.
