Hot swap system for v-lock lithium ion batteries (9 pages)
Summary of Contents for Blueshape GRANITE TWO BV190HD
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PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST V-LOCK CAMERA BATTERIES All models: BV090 BV190HD BV100HD BV190HD SPLASH BV100HD SPLASH BV270HD BV150 BV270HD SPLASH BV180 USER MANUAL Revision 1.0 www.blueshape.net Printed in Malta 2016...
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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Danger 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. Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to a metal object such as a wire.
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battery pack charger or other equipment. Confirm that the terminals are correctly oriented. Reversing the terminals will result in reverse charging, possibly leading to electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack. 14. Do not use the battery pack for other purposes other than those specified. Otherwise, its guaranteed performance will be lost and/or its service life will be shortened.
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GRANITE TWO 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. 5-LED gauge (4x blue+1x RGB) and push button for capacity check and Wi-Fi activation.
This D-TAP socket is 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. The purpose of data communication is to send battery status information to those cameras and devices that are compatible with the battery communication protocol.
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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.
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Keep the battery away from fire to avoid explosion Charging The battery can be charged using BLUESHAPE chargers. Consult your vendor if you intend to charge the battery using third-party chargers. Since the battery is normally shipped in ultra-low power consumption mode, IT NEEDS TO BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE.
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state of charge. Remember that there will always be some internal power consumption. It is advisable to check the state of charge every 6 months and if possible to exercise the battery regularly. - 8 -...
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Battery Wi-Fi transmission All GRANITE TWO 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.
Client Mode The battery automatically becomes a ‘client’ of a network called “BLUESHAPE Granite Link”, if this exists. This network is generated for instance by our portable GRANITE Link Wi-Fi router, a solution that offers a convenient connectivity on the field. More batteries can be on this same...
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Lock/unlock the battery: note that when the battery is unlocked (default) it blinks green, while when locked it blinks red. Connect to another Wi-Fi network. All networks that are requested to connect to, will populate the list of the preferred networks that the battery searches at startup.
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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.
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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...
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It is strongly suggested to make use of the BX4 and BX5, IATA approved cases for transporting batteries on aircraft. 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.
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Each battery is segregated in individual compartments. When a BLUESHAPE battery is shipped in this case with the provided contact covers in place, the chance of damage during flight is reduced to zero.
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.
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