RED CHARGER FOR RED BRICK V-LOCK LITHIUM ION BATTERIES OPERATING MANUAL
Please read these instructions concerning your safety The RED CHARGER lithium-ion battery charger has been designed to manage relatively high currents in order to minimize charging time. The chargers will become warm during operation and it is therefore very important to keep their ventilation openings unobstructed. Moreover, please follow the safety instructions below: • Protect the equipment from humid environments. Avoid any contact with water or other fluids.
Introduction The RED CHARGER intelligent Lithium ion battery charger has been specifically designed for fast and reliable charging of RED BRICK V-lock batteries. The charger is capable of delivering 4.8 Amperes in constant current mode making them particularly suitable to users who require a fast turnaround from their batteries. External dimensions have been kept as compact as possible for maximum portability.
IPCS and fast charging The RED CHARGER features the highest charging current for a Li-Ion charger 13500 in the broadcasting sector. This results in currently the shortest possible battery charging time. RED BRICK Li-Ion battery series allow fast charging due to several intrinsic features such as pre-charge protection and cell balancing; Step-1 13000 avoiding cell damage and life-cycle shortening, as demonstrated by the life-cycle performances.
Step-1 Step-2 13000 12500 12000 11500 CTP: flexibility of operation and charger reliability Due to the high charging currents developed by the RED CHARGER, heat control is an issue for a travel charger, especially if the travel charger is used in potentially hot environments.
Operating Instructions: RED CHARGER This charger sequentially charges two batteries with charging currents of up to 4.8 Amperes. • Plug an AC power cord provided into the charger AC input • Plug and switch on the AC mains supply • Insert a battery inside any one of the two V-plate adapters • Observe the LED. In addition, the charge status may be read in 20% steps through the RED BRICK battery LED array (see table on page 5).
# 1 2 OPERATING MODE TIME OUT 4 5 6 7 06 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: BATTERY DETECTION Bat1 on charge / Bat2 waiting BATTERY WAITING: Type Constant current and voltage control system with timer interventions BATTERY NOT ALLOWED 10Kohm < ID resistor < 60Kohm BATTERY NOT ALLOWED: CC-MODE: Output current 4800mA +/- 2% BATTERY EVALUATION i) Total pack voltage < 8000mV CC-MODE: Vmax 16800 ± 50mV (0.3%) VOLTAGE TOO LOW: RED: 500ms ON / 500ms OFF CV-MODE: Vmax 16800 ± 50mV (0.
CARRYING HANDLE DC INPUT 22V/5A BAT1 LED BAT2 LED AUX LED AUX OUT 13.8V 100V MAIN SWITCH BATTERY RELEASE VENTILATION AC MAINS INPUT ROTATING SUPPORT FOOT BATTERY CONTACT AREA The rotating aluminium foot is pulled out and rotated 90˚ in a left or right hand direction for vertical free standing operation. The unit has been designed to remain in balance with only one battery or with both batteries connected.
Notes concerning charger usage with RED Brick battery packs It is preferable to charge batteries immediately before use. Some loss from self-discharge can result if the batteries are charged several weeks in advance of their use. However, this slight loss can be topped up at any time without any degradation of battery performance. Batteries should be stored in a cool and dry place. Charging should be performed at temperatures above 5oC and below 45oC.
Warranty As a responsible manufacturer, RED Digital Cinema is confident of the quality and workmanship of this RED CHARGER. We guarantee it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for twelve months from date of purchase. In case of claim, please contact RED Digital Cinema at www.RED.com to obtain an RMA number. Instructions will be provided on how to return the defective equipment to RED. Equipment found to be faulty in manufacture will be repaired or, at our option, replaced free of charge.
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