TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ... 2 INTRODUCTION... 3 FEATURES ... 4 HIGH VOLTAGE DESIGN ... 5 ® ® CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES INTERACTIVE CHARGERS ... 7 OVER-DISCHARGED BATTERIES ... 8 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)...8 ® RealTime DISPLAY INDICATIONS...10 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ... 11 GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND MAXIMUM LIFE...
Old model Interactive MP4D Quad, Lifesaver Dual, ABC800 cannot charge these batteries. DO NOT attempt to charge on any charger not manufactured by ® Anton/Bauer. Contact the Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group at (203) 925-4991 if any questions of applicability exist.
The high performance of the new batteries is assured through the incorporation of the pioneering InterActive technology of the Anton/Bauer Digital system. Each battery is equipped with an on board “fuel computer” which monitors energy put into and taken out of each HyTRON battery, as well as critical operating characteristics and conditions.
Sony, Ikegami, Panasonic, JVC, BTS, and Hitachi. Virtually all new cameras and camcorders available feature Anton/Bauer compatible InterActive systems that connect with the HyTRON battery “Fuel Computer” and display an accurate “Fuel Gauge” of remaining battery capacity in the viewfinder. Reference your camera/camcorders owners’...
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The Logic Series connector assembly features multiple gold plated, self aligning contacts and is compatible with all existing Anton/Bauer camera mounts and accessories. 8. Individual Computer Testing - Like all professional Anton/Bauer batteries, the InterActive 2000 HyTRON battery has been individually computer tested.
CAUTION: Certain older equipment is not designed to accept 14.4 volt batteries. A 14.4 volt battery could damage such equipment. Check with the equipment manufacturer or the Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group prior to using a 14.4 volt battery.
CHARGING WITH LOGIC SERIES INTERACTIVE CHARGERS Charge this battery fully before using. Allow the battery to reach a steady green (LifeSaver all Logic Series InterActive chargers. The flashing red and green lights indicate the charger and battery are establishing communications. The following are the standard indications on any Logic Series InterActive Charger (Please refer to the Charger manual for complete charging instructions):...
A battery that has been inadvertently allowed to become “over- discharged” will automatically trigger a special rejuvenation routine contained in all Anton/Bauer Logic Series InterActive Chargers. In such cases the red/green alternating LED’s, on the charger, indicate that the automatic rejuvenation cycle is bringing the battery back up to a safe charging voltage.
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The HyTRON features an all NEW “RealTime” LCD display providing on-the-fly remaining run time estimates in 15 minute increments as well as simultaneously providing remaining capacity information using the traditional “Fuel Gauge” approach. No special adapters or set up is required.
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6% capacity and will continue to flash until EOD is reached. “SERVICE” SEGMENT: Indicates self-diagnostic functions have detected anomalies. A battery with a “Service” flag should be returned to the Anton/Bauer Service Department. “SIDE BAR” SEGMENTS: Will remain ON (see below). -The large numbers 1, 2 or 3 indicate...
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If the SIDE BARS (only) flash AND other icons are lit and not flashing, this indicates the battery has requested to be fully charged and discharged in order to update its “learned capacity”. This “learning” should typically occur during normal equipment operation. However, if the battery has not been fully charged and discharged for some time, this indication will appear.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE The HyTRON battery incorporates unique battery management features. Together with Anton/Bauer diagnostic accessories, an effective preventative maintenance program can easily be created to optimize the return on battery investment and greatly simplify battery management operations. The PowerCharger, coupled with a DDM (Diagnostic Discharge Module), will provide a complete battery management system.
2. Use only Anton/Bauer Logic Series InterActive LifeSaver Chargers and keep batteries on the charger until just prior to being used. 3. Return batteries to the Logic Series InterActive Charger as soon as possible after use, preferably within 24 hours.
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Anton/Bauer publishes a comprehensive “Video Battery Handbook” to help you further understand the care and use of video batteries. This guide is available at no charge by contacting Anton/Bauer at 1-800- 422-3473 or 203-929-1100 or fax 203-929-9935.
In the unlikely event a HyTRON battery fails to deliver acceptable performance, it must be returned to the Anton/Bauer Customer Support Department, the only facility qualified and equipped to service the InterActive 2000 HyTRON batteries and calibrate the electronic components and sensors. Any attempt by the user or...
Anton/Bauer, Inc. (“Anton/Bauer”), 14 Progress Drive, Shelton, Connecticut 06484. If you (the purchaser of the Product from Anton/Bauer, or the person for whom the Product was purchased, if it was a gift) have any questions regarding Product applications, Product specification, or to obtain warranty service on this or any Anton/Bauer product, contact the company at the address above.
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Center or to the address above. Upon receipt of the Product and a record of your compliance with the conditions of this warranty, Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the Product and return it to you, or issue a credit, as applicable. You are responsible for all shipping and handling charges to and from authorized facility.
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