PROFESSIONAL CINEMA V-LOCK CAMERA BATTERIES All models: BV095HD BV140HD USER MANUAL Revision 1.0 www.blueshape.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Danger 1. Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with built-in safety/protection features. Should these features be disabled, the battery pack may leak corrosive chemicals, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite. 2. Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to a metal object such as a wire. Do not transport or store the battery pack together with metal objects such as jewellery, hairpins, etc.
10. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery pack. Otherwise, electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack may occur. 11. Do not directly solder the battery pack. Otherwise, heat may melt down its insulation, damage its gas release vents or other safety features possibly leading to leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition. 12. Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
Caution 1. Do not use or subject the battery pack to intense sunlight or hot temperatures such as in a car in hot weather. Otherwise, electrolyte leakage, overheating and/or smoke emission may occur. Also, its guaranteed performance will be lost and/or its service life will be shortened. 2. The battery pack incorporates built-in safety devices. Do not use it in a location where static electricity may be present.
GRANITE MINI battery series: Presentation This drawing is for reference only. The size of the real battery may vary depending on model. Please see the next table for precise dimensions. 1 2 5-LED gauge (4x blue+1x RGB) and push button for capacity check and Wi-Fi activation. The RGB LED indicates the Wi-Fi activity status. V-bracket for battery installation 3 - 4 D-TAP sockets 14.
5 Contact block. The pin-out sequence is: Pack negative (+ve) ID resistor Data communication bus (clock)*2 Data communication bus (data)*2 Pack positive (-ve) *1The D-TAP socket are not independently overload protected meaning that an excessive current or a short circuit will trip temporarily the battery protections. This socket can be used as an alternative battery charge input by means of dedicated D-TAP chargers.
Introduction BLUESHAPE professional broadcast batteries use multiple lithium ion rechargeable battery cells. These batteries are designed for use with cameras and apparatus equipped with the V-lock mount. Battery Features Robust thick-walled housing made of special plastic resin for superior impact resistance. The battery can withstand several drops from altitudes of up to 2 metres without breaking or suffering internal damage.
mode” to minimise further capacity losses and prolong cell life. The LED indicator is permanently off and the pack can only be reactivated by charging. Wi-Fi enabled: this new, advanced BLUESHAPE technology permit users and rental houses to be in command of their battery fleet through a free App available for iOS and Android, called “GRANITE Link” The battery will shut down if the maximum specification discharge current for the model in use is exceeded.
Further precautions Please consult your vendor before use, to ensure compatibility with your equipment. Although the battery has been designed for use with most standard V-Lock equipment, there may be instances when the battery may not be compatible.
the performance noticeably decreases, the battery should be renewed. Storage The battery should be stored in a dry place at normal temperatures, ideally below 25°C and not above 60°C (recommended 0°C to 20°C) The battery is shipped in ultra-low power consumption mode and in this state can withstand long period of storage. However, after the battery has been reactivated with the first charge, more attention and care need to be used: It is recommended to charge the battery after each use.
Battery Wi-Fi transmission All GRANITE MINI batteries have an embedded Wi-Fi module that is the core of the GRANITE Link architecture. This module is normally off by default. To switch it on, press the LED button for at least 5 sec until the topmost RGB LED lights up and starts a blinking sequence till the module is on, after which the LED blinks every ~2sec.
Access Point Mode By default, the battery is an access point and generates its unique network whose SSID is the model name followed by the serial number. The devices (smartphone, tablet, PC) would have to connect directly to this network generated by the battery in order to communicate. Up to 4 devices can be connected at the same time and each one can monitor the battery status. The standard password to connect to the battery network is “blueshape00”.
Operation When the Wi-Fi module is on, the battery automatically sends out continuously data packets to any client connect to its network (AP mode) and any other clients of the same subnet (Client Mode), so that any device connected is updated with the same info.
it the LED is red, the battery is locked and cannot discharge, meaning that the user has protected it or that a rental timer is expired. Rental Mode management The GRANITE Link system allows rental houses to pre-program timers in each battery, so that when at least one of them expires, the battery stops releasing power while remaining chargeable. Two timers are available and can be set individually or both: Rental timer: number of rental days, not depending on the usage of the battery.
BLUESHAPE Granite Link App In order to allow users to watch battery live data in real time and interact with them as described, we have designed an App, available for iOS and Android. The App can be downloaded for free from the relative stores, and is available for both smartphones and tablets. Here below, are some screenshots for reference.
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RECYCLE This GRANITE MINI battery can be recycled. Different countries have different regulations on recycling. Please consult the responsible authority in your country or your BLUESHAPE dealer for further information. AIR TRANSPORT (IATA regulations) All BLUESHAPE batteries meet the standard of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, and therefore can be transported by air. Li-Ion batteries can be transported by air only in carry-on baggage, either stand-alone (UN3480) or packed with equipment (UN3481).
IATA approved Battery flight cases It is strongly suggested to make use of the BX8, IATA approved cases for transporting GRANITE MINI batteries on aircraft. BX8 BLUESHAPE offers an innovative solution for greater convenience and safety when travelling or shipping lithium-ion batteries greater than 100Wh by air. Current IATA regulations for passengers limit batteries to 2 between 100-160Wh and any reasonable number below 100Wh.
BLUESHAPE in cooperation with a leading manufacturer of professional cases, has created a dedicated solution for the BLUESHAPE GRANITE MINI series models. These cases have been certified in accordance with UN regulations and have a unique homologation number from an international body, thus guaranteeing the user, more peace of mind for transporting batteries by air. The BX8 case ha an impact-resistant outer case. The interior has highdensity cushioning foam to eliminate and chance of interior contact.
Warranty BLUESHAPE batteries are warranted to be free from defects in materials, workmanship and functionality for a period of 18 months commencing from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any products or parts there-of, that have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accidental or abnormal conditions of operation. The buyer should always contact the place of purchase for any return of defective product.
