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Gold Mount Intelligent Linking Batteries User Guide U5132G...
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Disclaimer The information contained in this document is correct at the time of publication. PAG Ltd. reserves the right to change specifications or product details without notification. Changes to product details will be incorporated in the next version of the document. PAG updates documents on a regular basis.
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Contents Section Page Introduction Specification Charging Discharging Storage Run-Time & Capacity Information Thank you for choosing PAGlink Gold Mount Battery Protection Features Intelligent Linking Batteries. Please read the PAGlink Features important safety information and instructions Sleep Mode before using your battery. 10 Safety Information 11 Servicing 12 Recycling...
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Anton Bauer Gold Mount system. There is a choice between 96Wh and 150Wh capacities. Model Name Capacity Display 9306 PAGlink HC-PL94T 96Wh Numeric 9313 PAGlink HC-PL150T 150Wh Numeric The unique PAGlink system allows up to 8 batteries to be linked for charge or discharge, regardless of their rated capacity or their state- of-charge.
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Li-Ion chargers. 1.12 PAGlink battery and charger firmware can be updated easily by the customer, via external contacts, using an update tool provided by PAG. 1.13 PAGlink Li-Ion batteries are tested by an independent authority to PAGlink PL16 Gold Mount Charger...
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2. Specification Cell Technology: Premium-grade Lithium-Ion sealed rechargeable Storage: cylindrical cells. +10°C to +30°C (+50°F to +86°F). Capacities: Dimensions (L x W x H): 129mm (5”) x 87mm (3.42”) x 58mm (2.25”) Model 9306: Nominal 6.4 Ampere-hours (94 Watt-hours). Weight: Model 9306: 735g (1.6lbs) approx.
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2 x 150Wh batteries 4 hrs 30 mins PAG Pulsar and Quasar Gold Mount chargers are not suitable for 4 x 150Wh batteries 9 hrs charging PAGlink Gold Mount batteries. 6 x 150Wh batteries...
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4. Discharging The batteries incorporate a precision fixed end-of-discharge cutoff set Computer Reset to 12.5V, as measured by the battery. This cutoff will only operate if The battery features a computer reset function. In exceptional the battery capacity is less than 5%, eliminating unwanted operation circumstances, a computer reset may be required.
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5. Storage For the short term, PAGlink batteries can be left stacked on a charger until required; the charger will keep them topped-up ready for use. For long-term storage, batteries should be in a half-charged state (between 20% and 80%), and unlinked. Storing batteries linked accelerates the rate at which they self-discharge.
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6. Run-Time, Capacity & Data The Battery Display: Display Data Output: The battery is able to display a numeric run-time prediction against Data stored in the battery’s microprocessor can be revealed using the load, and charge status as a percentage. battery display.
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6. Run-Time, Capacity & Data In-Viewfinder Battery Status Battery state of charge can be shown as a percentage in the view- finder/LCD of cameras designed to accept this data. Different data standards are used by camera and battery manufacturers. PAGlink Gold Mount batteries automatically adjust the data output standard to support the system that allows Anton Bauer batteries to display data in the viewfinder/LCD.
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A thermal fuse is incorporated within the battery construction as a ‘backstop’ protection device, and this cannot be reset. In the unlikely event of this fuse operating, please contact PAG or your dealer.
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8. PAGlink Features Linking Batteries: UNLOCKED PRESS TO RELEASE LOCKED Align the gold studs of one battery with the claws on the front of To release the battery, hold down the release button and slide the another. Slide the battery across until you hear a click and the white battery to the left.
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8. PAGlink Features PAGlink batteries can be linked to combine their capacities, for DIGITAL BATTERY example, two 94Wh batteries provide 188Wh, and 3 offer 282Wh. COMMUNICATION Two 150Wh batteries offer 300Wh when linked. Batteries of any rated capacity, in any state of charge, can be linked for charge or discharge.
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9. Sleep Mode To reduce the self-discharge rate during storage, PAG has incorporated a sleep mode in the PAGlink battery program. After 2 weeks of inactivity the battery will automatically switch to sleep mode. Waking the battery can be achieved by pressing the display button twice.
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10. Safety Information 10.1 PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. Refer faults to authorised USING THE BATTERY AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. service personnel. When used correctly, Lithium-Ion batteries are a rugged and safe Do not continue to use the battery if there is any change in the method of storing power.
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Positive It is PAG's policy to repair its batteries, in keeping with ‘the right to repair’, unless it is uneconomic for the customer to do so. Circum- Viewfinder Data...
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Email: support@paguk.com Please be aware that PAG is only able to return batteries that are legally safe for shipping. Batteries that have damaged cases as a result of being dropped, water-damaged batteries and batteries that have damaged cells cannot be returned.
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Expired batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the appropriate regulations or legislation. PAG offers a recycling service for its expired batteries in the UK. They can be returned to PAG Ltd. only by prior arrangement. They must be in a discharged state, and clearly marked ”FOR RECYCLING”.
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In the event of failure of a product covered by this guarantee, PAG Limited will repair and calibrate equipment returned to an authorised Service Facility within the period of the guarantee, provided the guarantor’s examination discloses to its satisfaction the product was...
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160Wh. These are FORBIDDEN from passenger aircraft, unless a state exemption has been obtained (ie CAA/FAA operator). Copies of the test certificate and report can be obtained from PAG. Batteries DO NOT need to be discharged to 30% state of charge for transport as personal luggage, this is a requirement of cargo shipments only.
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