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Anton/Bauer Nexus Phantom Battery Package Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ ™ Nexus Phantom Battery Package OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION…………………………………………………1 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………...2 FEATURES……………………………………………………………...3 INSTALLATION OF NEXUS™ PHANTOM MOUNT………………...4 ATTACHING NEXUS NP PHANTOM MOUNT…….………………...5 ATTACHING NEXUS V-MOUNT……………..……………………...6 CHARGING NEXUS PHANTOM BATTERIES..……………………..7 NOMINAL CHARGE TIMES FOR NEXUS PHANTOM BATTERIES…………………………………………………………...8 PHANTOM BATTERY STATUS INDICATIONS……………………...8 OVERCURRENT INDICATIONS.……………………………………..9 STANDARD OPERATION……….…………………………………..10 PHANTOM OVERSURGE PROTECTION...

  • Page 3: Before Operation

    This NEXUS phantom battery is unlike other video batteries you may have used. Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this manual and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable ® operation. Contact Anton/Bauer Customer Support at (203) 929-1100 with any questions regarding this product.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Aspekt NEXUS phantom battery system from Anton/Bauer is a component in the next generation of the popular NP battery systems. The NEXUS battery, NEXUS Phantom battery, NEXUS mounting system, and NEXUS charging systems have been designed to upgrade the NP battery format into a battery format that is electrically and mechanically superior and in step with the advancements made to professional video cameras.

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES 1. Phantom mount Status Indicator – The Phantom mount communicates with the attached NEXUS battery. The LED indicates the status of the Phantom battery. 2. Intelligent Un-interruptible Phantom Power system will provide seamless transitions from main power to back-up power. 3.

  • Page 6: Installation Of Nexus™ Phantom Mount

    Installation of NEXUS Phantom housing The installation of te NEXUS Phantom housing will vary dependent upon the type of NEXUS mount used. Identify if you are using NEXUS NP or NEXUS V model. IDENTIFY THE SCREWS FOR YOUR MODEL. ONLY USE THE SUPPLIED SCREWS. TIGHTEN SCREWS UNTIL YOU FEEL RESISTANCE –...

  • Page 7: Attaching Nexus Np Phantom Mount

    The Phantom mount is attached between the camera and the NEXUS mount. Two separate types of screws are required for the NP mount. These are provided with the NEXUS battery package. Attach the 2 pin wire connector from the phantom mount to the camera.

  • Page 8: Attaching Nexus V-Mount

    NEXUS V-mount is provided assembled from the factory. You must remove the screws in the NEXUS V-mount and re-assemble using the screws marked “V-mount version”. These are provided with the NEXUS Phantom battery package. Remove the 6 screws in the NEXUS V-mount. Separate the two portions of the V-mount.

  • Page 9: Charging Nexus Phantom Batteries

    • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY WITH ANY CHARGER OTHER THAN THE NEXUS ALL CHEM CHARGERS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. •Allow the battery to reach a steady green mode before using for the first time. Please read the individual charger Owner’s Manual to become acquainted with the many unique operating features of the NEXUS All Chem Chargers.

  • Page 10: Nominal Charge Times For Nexus Phantom

    NOMINAL CHARGE TIMES FOR NEXUS 50 Charge Level LED Indicators NEXUS 2, NEXUS 4 All Chem Chargers Charge time can vary depending on age, condition and remaining capacity of each battery at the time it is placed on the charger. Phantom Battery Status Indications •...

  • Page 11: Overcurrent Indications

    OVERCURRENT INDICATION • If the NEXUS battery is subjected to a load that exceeds specifications, the protection electronics will operate to protect the lithium ion cells. The Phantom battery UPS system will work in conjunction with the NEXUS Battery to sense the overcurrent condition and automatically boost the battery voltage with the backup battery before the safety circuits open within the NEXUS battery.

  • Page 12: Standard Operation

    STANDARD OPERATION • The Phantom mount communicates Reserve battery backup status to the attached NEXUS Battery. If the Phantom is utilizing the Reserve battery to power the camera and light, it will instruct the attached NEXUS battery to flash it’s number one ORANGE LED continuously.

  • Page 13: Phantom Oversurge Protection Guidelines

    PHANTOM BATTERY OVERSURGE PROTECTION GUIDELINES • If a NEXUS battery is attached without first installing a Phantom battery, camera power will be supplied by the attached NEXUS battery. NOTE-Attaching a NEXUS Battery without a Phantom battery will disable the light output.

  • Page 14: Operating Guidelines

    OPERATING GUIDELINES 1. Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible. Sustained elevated temperatures contribute to the premature failure of batteries: a. Charging - Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms for best performance.

  • Page 15: Service

    SERVICE In the event a NEXUS Phantom battery fails to deliver acceptable performance, it must be returned to the Anton/Bauer. No other facility is qualified and equipped to service the NEXUS batteries and calibrate the electronic components and sensors. Any attempt by the user or any other unauthorized persons to service...

  • Page 16: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS Do not expose this battery to high temperatures (above 50°C/120°F). This includes storage in direct sunlight , in cars in hot weather, or in close proximity to heating devices. This may cause electrolyte leakage, impaired performance and shortening of battery service life. Redundant protection devices are designed to operate if the battery voltage is abnormally high or low and if the temperature of the battery exceeds operating specifications.

  • Page 17: Nexus Phantom Battery Specifications

    NEXUS PHANTOM BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT VOLTAGE CAPACITY (CELL CAPACITY) RECOMMENDED OPERATION (MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE) WEIGHT SIZE CHARGE TEMPERATURE DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NEXUS Battery may be used to power both camera and on camera light however its maximum cold halogen lighting load is restricted to 25 watts. Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the battery rating (e.g.

  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    Anton/Bauer chargers. If this battery is returned to Anton/Bauer for warranty service it will be required that the user provide model names and serial numbers of compatible Anton/Bauer chargers with which this product was used.
  • Page 19 6,605,923. Any license inferred under this patent is restricted to mating components manufactured and sold by Anton/Bauer only. The manufacture, sale or use of any other components (batteries or mounting devices) may be contrary to the patent laws of the United States and an infringement of this patent.
  • Page 20 The following are trademarks of Anton/Bauer, Inc.: ACS, ADM, Anton/Bauer, Anton/Bauer logo and parallelogram design, Aspekt, Automatique, ComPac, DataLink, DataTap, Dionic, Gold Mount, HyTRON, Impac, InterActive, InterActive 2000 logo, LifeSaver, Logic Series, Logic Series Logo, Maxx man logo design, MircoCode, Nexus, PowerCharger, PowerStrap, Powertap, Probe,...

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