Ambient PowerSlot User manual

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Receiver Slot
PowerSlot
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Table of contents page
1. Package Content 3
Purchased Parts Package, AMS-V 3
Purchased Parts Package, AMS-AB 3
2. Technical Product Description 4
3. Advise For Safe Operation 4
4. Unit Description 5
5. Battery Status Control 6
6. Mounting Instructions 7
7. Specifications 8
8. Warranty & Approvals 9
Warranty 9
Approvals 10

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1. Package Content
1) 1 x PowerSlot
2) 3 x Stand-off mounts, M3, steel
3) 1 x Audio output cable, 5-pin Mini XLR (Tiny QG) 90° to XLR 5-pin 90°, length 30 cm
4) 2 x M4 screw-in cable clips
Purchased Parts Package, AMS-V
Purchased Parts Package, AMS-AB

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2. Technical Product Description
The Ambient Power Slot is an accessory to the ARRI AMIRA camera and replaces the standard battery
mounting plate with quick and easy mounting due to spring loaded contact array and tapered
mounting studs.
Depending on model it will provide power through a V-Mount or Anton Bauer Gold-Mount battery. The
internal back up cell allows for hot-swap of the primary battery providing up to 30 seconds backup
time. Charging of the cell occurs fully automatically in the background with attached battery
maintaining sufficient time for a battery change in all conditions.
Additionally, the unit features a 25-pin D-Sub Unislot interface to host a compatible slot-in radio
receiver. The audio signal is made available through a 5-pin mini XLR QG connector to connect to the
external inputs of the camera. Being pin compatible with Sound Devices’ SuperSlot ™ standard, this
allows for audio transmission of up to 4 audio channels.
3. Advise For Safe Operation
The maximum power allowed to draw from the back up circuitry is 100W. Do NEVER power up the
camera with no primary battery attached. Before hot-swapping a battery always disconnect or power
down external peripherals such as camera light etc. As the accessory D-TAP power outlet will
automatically be switched off when removing the battery it is recommended to supply this kind of
equipment through this connector to additionally avoid damage to the electronics. Accessories with
lower power consumption up to 500mW can be kept operational through a battery swap. This also
holds true for the slot-in receiver to maintain audio recording through a battery change.
The Ambient PowerSlot is designed as integral part of the camera
and never must be (dis-) attached with battery attached or
operated stand-alone.
On every camera use proper seating must be checked.
When un-mounting for separated transport or shelf stocking
always watch for constant and proof insulation of the spring-
loaded pins. In particular, never lay on metal surfaces or store in
metal compartments. Discharging the back-up cell on short will
damage the unit and cause fire or explosions.
The 3 LEDs on the side provide monitor control over operating
status and condition of the internal back-up cell.

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4. Unit Description
Camera side Battery side
Unislot connector
1) Thread for cable clip
2) Grub screw
3) Audio output 5-pin Mini-XLR (Tiny QG)
4) Spring loaded contact array
5) Threads to screw lock the receiver
6) Slot for wireless receiver with UNISLOT connector
7) UNISLOT receptacle for receiver

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5. Battery Status Control
LED / Status
Off
Constantly Lit
Blink
LED1: Power (blue)
No ext. battery
detected
Ext. battery present
Critical fault!*
LED2: Charge (red)
No charging of
int. battery
Charging in process
Hot-swap discharge
automatic switch-off
after 30s, rapid blink on
10s remaining
LED3: Ready (green)
No charging of
int. battery
Backup cell fully
charged
Charging fault, critical!*
* Blinking blue or red LED indicates a critical fault. Do not operate unit. Disconnect immediately from
power and camera. Authorized service required, address your supplier for further instructions.

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6. Mounting Instructions
When mounting, the camera must be powered down and disconnected from any accessories,
especially power sources. The slot must NOT be loaded with battery and receiver.
Fully insert the 3 M3 centering stand-offs into the threaded holes on the back of the camera and then
release again for half of a turn to give them the required slack.
Slide the Power Slot onto the pins and secure in place with the hex grub-screws accessible from the
side. It is recommended to apply elastic thread lock to grub screws as well as stand-offs to maintain
safe seating.
1) Spring loaded contact array
2) Stand-off mounts, M3, steel
3) Grub screw

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7. Specifications
Size: H: 141 mm, W: 82 mm, D: 35,3 mm
Weight: Gold Mount version 450g
Weight: V-Mount version 540g
Maximum backup power: 100 Watt
Maximum backup time: 30 seconds, automatic switch-of,
rapid blink with increasing frequency after 20s.

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8. Warranty & Approvals
Warranty
Ambient Recording GmbH warrants the products against defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty
that extends only to the original purchaser. Ambient Recording GmbH will repair or replace the
product at its discretion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be
addressed on an individual basis.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE. AMBIENT RECORDING GMBH
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AMBIENT RECORDING GMBH IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above, they may
not apply in all cases.
For all service, including warranty repair, please send the product, along with proof of purchase
date to your retailer, or, if not applicable, to:
Ambient Recording GmbH
Schleissheimer Str. 181 C
DE –80797 Muenchen, Germany
Please obtain a return authorization through the contact form on our website before sending in a unit.

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Approvals
-Conformity Statement:
Manufacturer´s Name: Ambient Recording GmbH
Manufacturer´s Address: Schleissheimer Str. 181 C
DE ‒80797 Munich, Germany
declares that the product:
AMS-V
AMS-AB
is conformity with:
Document No.
EN 55022:2010 + AC:20011
EN 55024:2010
FCC-Code of Federal Regulations,
CFR47, Part 15, Sections 15.107 and 15.109 (Class B)
Industry Canada Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003 Issue 4,
Sections 5.3 and 5.5 (Digital Apparatus)

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