Blueshape CVS8XW Operating Manual

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INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER
FOR V-LOCK LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES ONLY
Model:
CVS8XW -
WALL MOUNT
OPERATING MANUAL
Revision 1.0
Printed in Malta 2023
www.blueshape.net

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  • Page 1 INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER FOR V-LOCK LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES ONLY Model: CVS8XW - WALL MOUNT OPERATING MANUAL Revision 1.0 Printed in Malta 2023 www.blueshape.net...
  • Page 3: Explanation Of Symbols Used In This Manual

    Read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual and on the charger before using this product. Adhere these instructions to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage to property. Keep these instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the charger.
  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    DANGER ELECTRIC SHOCK BLUESHAPE CHARGERS ARE INTENDED FOR OPERATION WITH LINE VOLTAGES BETWEEN 100V AND 240V AC AND LINE FREQUENCIES BETWEEN 43Hz AND 60 Hz To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
  • Page 5 Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage. BLUESHAPE lithium-ion battery chargers have been designed to provide a superior performance by managing relatively high currents during their operation in order to reduce charging time. As may be...
  • Page 6 The charger is also equipped with over- temperature protection. Please consult your BLUESHAPE dealer if you notice that either a charger or a battery has become excessively hot during the charging operation. Keep ventilation openings unobstructed to allow adequate airflow through the device.
  • Page 7 These materials contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic. CVS8XW Package Contents This device package contains the following - CVS8XW wall-mount charger - Wall Hanging Bracket - AC Power Cord [according to region] Device-End Connector: IEC 60320 C13...
  • Page 8 Overview Charger Variants This charger comes in three different model variants:  CVS8XW: For v-lock lithium-ion batteries only  CGS8XW: For 3-stud lithium-ion batteries only  CBS8XW: For b-mount lithium-ion batteries only To clarify your model, check the front panel markings as illustrated below.
  • Page 9: Graphic Description

    Graphic Description CVS8XW - Front View The Charger front facing panel consists of the following: V-Lock Battery charging bays 3.5” Touch Display Mains switch Aux output connector (14.4V 115W) 4-pin XLR...
  • Page 10 CVS8XW - Side View The Charger frame consists of the following: Ventilation Outlets Carrying Handle Data connector AC mains input, 100-240V Ventilation Inlets Wall Hanging Bracket (refer to page 9) Supporting lateral studs...
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation This charger is designed to ideally be installed on a wall. Find a suitable location allowing for easy access, ensuring that the ventilation inlets/outlets are free from any obstruction. Fix the mounting bracket against the wall, using suitable screws and/or fittings.
  • Page 13 The BLUESHAPE series of intelligent lithium-ion battery chargers have been specifically designed for fast and reliable charging of BLUESHAPE batteries. The charging speed depends on the type of batteries on charge since the charger communicates and acquires information from the batteries during operation. The charger is capable of delivering up to a maximum of 6Amps in constant current (CC) mode on all eight channels simultaneously.
  • Page 14 USB connection to interface the charger with a PC: up to 4 chargers can be monitored by a single PC using BSCVMon - a custom BLUESHAPE software for tracking and monitoring chargers and logging battery fleet history. *The output voltage of the auxiliary output is dependent on the battery voltage.
  • Page 15 CVS8XW Charging Performance with Fan ON Approximate charging time per channel (minutes) State of Charge Battery (SOC)% Battery Model CC rate (0.5C) Capacity 100% (mins) BV095HDmini 6.6Ah - 95Wh 3.3A BV140HDmini 9.9Ah - 143Wh 4.95A 3.3A BV090 6.6Ah - 95Wh BV100HDplus 6.7Ah - 100Wh...
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions This device simultaneously charges eight batteries with charging currents of up to 6A, depending on the battery capacity. The Li-ion batteries can be either BLUESHAPE (preferred) or any other 3 party compatible batteries can be of any capacity ranging from: ...
  • Page 17  charging page will show the status of the eight bays independently.  When no battery is connect- ed or detected in a battery bay ‘NO BAT’ is shown in the battery status.  When a battery is detected, a throbber indicates battery communication initialisation.
  • Page 18 During charging mode, the fan state can be toggled by tapping on the fan icon in the main screen. This may be done if silent operation of the CVS8XW is required. For charging performance determined by fan state, refer to the technical specification table in this manual.
  • Page 19  Diagnostic page shows additional battery pack information which may be helpful with battery pack troubleshooting.  Tapping on the cog icon on the main screen will show gen- eral charger status and information. Display backlight bright- ness can be adjusted via the slider at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 20 Using the Charger as an Auxiliary Power Supply In the case when a device is plugged into the auxiliary XLR port, the charging process may continue but can be slowed down, depending on the power taken by the AUX port that has the priority. When a device is powered by the AUX port and at least a battery is installed, the unit operates as an UPS: in case of a sudden AC power cut, the device remains powered if at least a battery is installed and...
  • Page 21 Working without AC Input Working without AC Input is limited to the bottom bays of the charger (Any Bay from 5 to 8). When operating without AC the available power on the AUX port is limited by the power of the installed battery/ batteries up to a maximum of 8A.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Available Overtemperature protection Available Charging current and voltage regulated according to Special features battery capacity for BLUESHAPE or compatible batteries only Power supply AC mains 100V - 240V ~ universal,47 - 63 Hz, 1000W Fuse 1 x 250V-2.5A + 1 spare...
  • Page 23 Concerning Charger Usage with BLUESHAPE Battery Packs It is recommended that the users always have at least another spare battery readily available. It is preferable to charge batteries immediately before use. Some self-discharge would result if the batteries are charged several weeks in advance of their use.
  • Page 24: Disposal Instructions

    Disposal Instructions When the equipment has reached the end of its life please dispose of the components in accordance with your local waste directive in your country. Electronic equipment should be recycled wherever possible and not disposed of with regular waste.
  • Page 25: Warranty

    Warranty BLUESHAPE chargers 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 of, that have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accidental or abnormal conditions of operation.
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  • Page 28 ® BLUESHAPE is a registered trademark of: NEW CELL TOP Srl Via Liguria 4-6, 42124 Reggio Emilia, ITALY TEL.: +39 0522 518556 WEB: www.blueshape.net EMAIL: info@blueshape.net...

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