Contents CLICK ON A SECTION PAGE Introduction Specification Charging Discharging Storage Battery Linking Features A User Guide for Mini PAGlink Cinergy Batteries. Run-Time, Charge Status & Data Display Series/Parallel Intelligent Linking Batteries in V-Mount Battery Outputs and Gold Mount formats. Battery Protection Features Please read the important safety information and Safety Information...
1. Introduction wide variety of cameras and accessories as well as other Models covered by these instructions: production equipment, such as lights and monitors. Model No. Name Capacity Mount The batteries feature built-in D-Tap outputs (12V) and a replaceable USB output unit (5V 2A) that can be swapped for 7242 MPL99 Cinergy 99Wh...
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1. Introduction CINERGY BATTERY HIGH-VOLTAGE CAMERA CINERGY CINERGY STANDARD BARCODE SENSOR MPL BATTERY...
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1.19 PAG Li-Ion batteries are tested by Intertek Group PLC to UN 38.3 standard in compliance with IATA Air Transport regulations. 1.13 1/4” bush inserts have been incorporated to enable the mounting of accessories to individual or linked batteries.
Hirose (4-pin), Lemo (2-pin), Premium-grade Lithium-Ion sealed rechargeable cylindrical cells. D-Tap or a 2.1-2.5mm DC output unit. These are available individually from PAG or its resellers. Individual Battery Voltage: 14.8V (nominal). Charging Voltage: 16.8V.
16:00 600Wh 09:00 24:00 Older PAG Li-Ion chargers will charge linked batteries to 100%, if the difference in state of charge between them is less than 40% at 800Wh 12:00 the start. Batteries can be precharged individually, until they are...
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3. Charging The least-charged batteries are given priority until all the batteries are within 20% state-of-charge, when they will all be fully-charged simultaneously. MPL batteries display their individual charge status on their built-in display. 3.10 The batteries incorporate a temperature sensor which will inhibit charging if their temperature is below 0°C.
4. Discharging Mini PAGlink Cinergy batteries can be discharged linked in series (high voltage), linked in parallel or individually (low voltage). Discharging in Series (High Voltage): The primary reason for Barcode & Sensor the introduction of the Cinergy battery is to provide power for high-voltage equipment, including cameras such as the Arri Alexa 35, by enabling two Mini PAGlink batteries to be linked in series.
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4. Discharging The batteries will discharge simultaneously until the Cinergy The batteries’ individual SoC and the total run-time can be viewed battery is fully discharged. Adding another battery to the stack at via their displays. The maximum number of batteries that may be this point will not provide high-voltage.
5. Storage It is important to note that frequent use is the best practice for After storage it is advisable to fully-charge batteries before use. Li-Ion batteries, in preference to storing them for long periods. In the short term, batteries can be left safely stacked on a charger until they are required.
6. Battery Linking Features Linking V-Mount Batteries: Linking Gold Mount Batteries: RED BUTTON OUT INDICATES BUTTON OUT WITH RED SHOWING BATTERIES ARE LOCKED INDICATES BATTERIES ARE LOCKED PRESS-IN THIS BUTTON TO UNLINK THE BATTERIES PRESS-IN THIS BUTTON TO UNLINK THE BATTERIES To link batteries, align the V-shaped connector on the rear of a To link batteries, align the gold studs on the rear of one battery battery with the V-shaped slot on the front of the other.
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6. Battery Linking Features When a Mini PAGlink MPL99 Cinergy Battery is linked with any When a Mini PAGlink MPL99 Cinergy Battery is linked with any other MPL99 battery, and it is connected to a mount that has the other MPL99 battery, and it is connected to a mount that does not have the Cinergy barcode label, the batteries’...
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6. Battery Linking Features The current that can be drawn increases from 10A to 12A, 100% because both batteries can deliver current at the same time. The batteries have to be within 20% SoC of each other to achieve a higher current-draw.
7. Run-Time, Charge Status & Data Display The Battery Display: Display Data Output: The battery is able to display a numeric run-time prediction Data stored in the battery’s microprocessor can be revealed using against load, and charge status as a percentage. the battery display: When connected to a camera that is turned- on, two presses of the battery’s display...
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7. Run-Time, Charge Status & Data Display In-Viewfinder Battery Status Battery state-of-charge 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.
8. Battery Outputs Mini PAGlink Cinergy batteries feature built-in D-Tap outputs Output Units for Mini PAGlink batteries: (unregulated) designed for powering 12V camera accessories. They also incorporate a USB output unit, regulated at 5V (2A), which is interchangeable with other output unit types (see 8.2). Lemo (2-pin) D-Tap Hirose (4-pin)
Charging will be inhibited if the battery voltage exceeds a pre-set a ‘backstop’ protection device, and this cannot be reset. In the level. unlikely event of this fuse operating, please contact PAG or your PAG reseller. Over-Discharge Protection The batteries incorporate a precision, fixed, end-of-discharge Construction cutoff, set to 12.5V, as measured by the battery.
10. Safety Information 10.1 PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. Refer faults to BEFORE USING THE BATTERY AND RETAIN THEM FOR authorised service personnel. FUTURE REFERENCE. Do not continue to use the battery if there is any change in the When used correctly, Lithium-Ion batteries are a safe and reliable appearance of the casing.
11. Servicing 11.1 Assemblies that are external to the cell-pack enclosure can be It is PAG's policy to repair its batteries, in keeping with ‘the right to replaced by customers in the event of damage. Parts and repair’, unless it is uneconomic for the customer to do so.
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Epsom Downs Metro Centre, Units 9 & 10, Waterfield, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5LR, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8543 3131 Email: support@paguk.com The Americas: PAG America (a division of the Carr Distribution Group) 18 Center Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA Tel: +1 631 300 8215 Email: sales@pagamerica.com...
12. Recycling 12.1 Mini PAGlink Batteries are the first to feature PAG’s new modular design concept. This has a dual benefit of making the batteries easier to service locally, and allowing authorised replacement of modules, including the cell-pack, whilst maintaining compliance with UN standards and IATA regulations for flight safety.
MPL99V Cinergy Model 8242 13.2 PAG does not limit its warranty to an arbitrary number of cycles that may or may not be achievable within the time frame of the warranty. Li-Ion cell-technology deteriorates with age and a time limited warranty is essential.
Since the interpretation and application of regulations may vary All PAG Li-Ion batteries comply with the International Air Trans- with each state and each operator, PAG advises that you contact port Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, Section both prior to travelling.
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