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- Page 1 PROFESSIONAL CINEMA V-LOCK CAMERA BATTERIES All models: BV095HD BV140HD USER MANUAL Revision 1.1 www.blueshape.net Printed in Malta 2022...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 Caution 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.
- Page 5 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. 5-LED gauge (4x blue+1x RGB) and push button for capacity check and Wi-Fi activation.
- Page 6 The battery can also communicate with a standard PC through our BSMON kit. Full technical information is available on our web site. All GRANITE MINI batteries also feature an embedded Wi-Fi connection for data transmission called GRANITE Link.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 LED indicator is permanently off and the pack can only be re- activated 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”...
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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...
- Page 13 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. The data broadcasted contain info such as: ...
- Page 14 For faster operation with a large fleet of batteries, we offer GRANITE Link Web Hub, a smart device that connects as a client to the local network and acts as a gateway to all the GRANITE MINI batteries in proximity, allowing faster and massive operations through the web App.
- Page 15 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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- Page 17 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...
- Page 18 It is strongly suggested to make use of the BX8, IATA approved cases for transporting GRANITE MINI 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.
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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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