User Manual

6. Run-Time & Capacity Information

6.1 The Battery Display:

The battery is able to display a numeric run-time prediction against

load, and charge status as a percentage.

(1) When connected to a camera that is turned on, two presses of the

battery’s display button will show a predicted run-time against the

given load, expressed in hours and minutes. When batteries are linked

the run-time displayed relates to the total for the connected

batteries. The battery requires up to 5 seconds before it is able to

give an accurate run-time prediction.

(2) A single button press of the display, whether the battery is off or

on-load, shows a percentage figure of available capacity. When the

batteries are linked this figure still relates to the battery’s individual

capacity.

(3) When battery capacity drops below 5% the display will indicate

that the battery should be charged as above.

(4) When the battery is fully charged the display will indicate 100%.

6.2 In-Viewfinder Battery Status

Battery status can be shown as a percentage of available capacity in

the viewfinder/LCD of cameras designed to accept this data. Different

data standards are used by camera and battery manufacturers. PAGlink

Gold Mount batteries automatically adjust the data output standard to

support the system that allows Anton Bauer batteries to display

capacity information in the viewfinder/LCD. When the batteries are

linked, the data displayed is for the combined capacity available.

6.3 PAGlink Battery Reader

The PAGlink Battery Reader is an accessory that can be used to display

data stored in the battery’s microprocessor. When connected to the

battery contacts it will provide information that is beneficial for

managing your batteries, such as: number of cycles, date of manufac-

ture, software version and serial number.

6.4 PAG Numeric Display Data Output

Data stored in the battery’s microprocessor can be revealed using the

battery display by following this procedure:

1. Press the display button 3 times (in 1 second intervals) and

hold down on the 3rd press.

2. After 5 seconds all segments of the display will be lit.

3. Release the display button and the 1st menu option will appear.

4. Press the button again to move on to the other menu items.