Anton/Bauer Logic series User manual

HyTRON®
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Owner’s Manual
7595-0424
Revision A

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 IMPORTANT
 INTRODUCTION
2 FEATURES
 CHARGING
3 BATTERYDISPLAY
4 OPERATINGGUIDELINES
5 SERVICE
 PRECAUTIONS
 SPECIFICATIONS
 CHARGETIMES
6 WARRANTY

1
IMPORTANT
INTRODUCTION
The development of the HyTRON battery has been made possible
through the incorporation of InterActive technology with the latest
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cell formulations. HyTRON batteries
feature an on-board “fuel computer” to monitor energy put into and
taken out of the battery, as well as critical operating characteristics
and conditions. This data is communicated to the InterActive charger
to optimize safe and reliable performance.
Remaining battery capacity information is available to the operator
by means of the on-board RealTime® LCD and in the viewnder
of most broadcast and professional camcorders. The patented
interface from the battery to the camera viewnder is factory
standard equipment on most camera/camcorder models from all
major camera manufacturers.
Anton/Bauer InterActive chargers were designed in anticipation of
new cell technologies, so chargers in the eld only require an update
(software or rmware available separately depending on model) to
effectively address new battery systems. This upward and downward
compatibility allows Anton/Bauer to introduce new high performance
cell technologies safely and seamlessly into existing inventories.
The HyTRON battery will automatically identify itself to the InterActive
charger, activating the proper charge routine(s) necessary to
effectively utilize this technology.
READANDUNDERSTANDTHISMANUALBEFOREOPERATION
The HyTRON® Logic Series® battery is designed to be charged
with current InterActive® chargers. Older model InterActive
MP4D, Quad, Lifesaver Dual, ABC800 cannot charge these
batteries.
Do not attempt to charge on non-InterActive chargers or
chargers not manufactured by Anton/Bauer, Inc. Safety
circuits in the battery will prevent charging on any charger,
which cannot properly address the battery communication.
Precautions and handling instructions contained in this manual
should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation.
Contact Anton/Bauer Field Support at [phone] or
[e-mail] with any questions regarding this
product.

2
FEATURES
1. MicroprocessorFuelComputer-Accurately monitors the
energy in the battery which take into account battery age, self
discharge, charge/discharge rate, operating conditions and
previously experienced charge/discharge cycles. The battery
constantly “learns” its precise state of charge and remaining
capacity. This data is automatically transmitted to an InterActive
charger.
2. RealTime®‘LCD’– This exclusive Anton/Bauer feature
simultaneously displays both the remaining run-time and the
percentage of remaining battery capacity at all times. No special
adapters or set up is required. (see complete explanation page 3)
3. ViewnderFuelGaugeDisplay- Cameras which include the
Anton/Bauer InterActive viewnder feature connect with the
batteries “Fuel Computer” to display an accurate “Fuel Gauge”
of remaining battery capacity in the viewnder. Reference your
camera/camcorders owner’s manual for proper menu settings.
4. Impac®Casedesign- High impact case construction protects
the cells from damage.
5. GoldMount®Interface- The patented Gold Mount connector is
compatible with all Anton/Bauer mounts and accessories.
6. IndividualComputerTesting– All Anton/Bauer batteries are
individually tested to assure optimum capacity, voltage and
overall quality.
7. DeepSleepMotionSensor–The HyTRON incorporates a
“Deep Sleep” feature that minimizes the self discharge rate of
the battery when it is inactive and stored for a period of time
when not on a charger. See complete explanation page 4.
CHARGING
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY WITH ANY
CHARGER OTHER THAN THE ANTON/BAUER INTERACTIVE
CHARGERS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
• AllowthebatterytoreachaSTEADYGREEN(LifeSaver)
modebeforeusingforthersttime.Pleasereadthe
individualchargerOwner’sManualforspecicoperating
features.
• The battery will be approximately 90% charged when the LED’s
on the charger indicate FLASHING GREEN. The battery is
100% charged when the charger indicates STEADY GREEN.
The battery may be removed from the charger and discharged
in either condition.
• Thebatterycanremainonthechargeruntiljustpriorto
beingused. The LifeSaver maintenance routine keeps the
battery charged and ready for use. If the battery will not
be used for an extended period (more than 60 days) see
“Operating Guidelines” on page 4.
For best results this battery should be used or returned to the
InterActive charger within 48 hours of being removed from the
charger.
Note: On some older chargers it may be necessary to install the
battery on charger, wait one (1) minute, then remove battery and
reinstall. This procedure may need to be repeated more than once
to “wake up” a low voltage battery.

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BATTERY DISPLAY
The following is a description of the features of the remaining
run-time LCD:
1. The remaining run-time is calculated using the present
available capacity and a measure of the present power load.
2. If no load has been detected, or if the battery is coming off a
charger, the default assumed power for remaining run-time
calculations is 20 watts.
3. When the battery determines that a load is attached, the
default 20 watt load will be abandoned and a new remaining
run-time will be calculated based on the new load presented
to the battery.
4. The battery will “learn” this new load and retain that load
information in non-volatile memory.
5. If the battery is removed from a load and placed on a shelf
for extended periods, the remaining run-time calculation will
continue to use the learned load value for up to 30 minutes.
6. After 30 minutes, the remaining run-time calculation will
again use the default 20 watt load as criteria.
7. When the battery approaches EOD (end of discharge), the
LCD will begin ashing the 15 minute icon until the battery is
returned to a charger.
8. When the battery has reached EOD (12.0 VDC) the 15 minute
icon will disappear and 5th bar of the Analog Fuel Gauge will
ash until the battery is returned to a charger.
9. If the battery voltage drops below the Fuel Gauge cut
out circuit voltage (10.0 to 10.8 VDC) the Fuel Gauge will
be disabled and the LCD will go blank until the battery is
returned to a charger.
Anton/Bauer Logic Series® batteries feature the RealTime® LCD providing on-the-y remaining run-time estimates in 15 minute increments
as well as simultaneously providing remaining capacity information using the analog “Fuel Gauge” approach. RealTime® automatically
calculates the load and displays capacity information and battery status at all times.
Additional electronic circuits protect the battery cells from damage and help ensure safe operation. These electronics work in conjunction
with the digital battery electronics and will give the operator additional indications in the RealTime® display of the battery’s status as outlined
below.
I.ANALOGFUELGAUGE
LCD Segments % Capacity
1st Bar, 2nd Bar, 3rd Bar, 4th Bar, 5th Bar 100
2nd Bar, 3rd Bar, 4th Bar, 5th Bar 80
3rd Bar, 4th Bar, 5th Bar 60
4th Bar, 5th Bar 40
5th Bar 20
5th Bar ashing EOD (12.0 VDC)
II.REMAININGRUN-TIMEGAUGEEXAMPLES
6 hrs.
100% capacity
remaining
3 hrs. 45 mins.
80% capacity
remaining
1 hr. 30 mins.
60% capacity
remaining
≤ 15 mins.
≤ 20% capacity
remaining
Digital readout in
hours and minutes
Number of hours
45 minute
segment
30 minute
segment
15 minute
segment
5th bar
Analog Fuel Gauge
1st bar

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1. STORAGE- Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures
whenever possible. Sustained elevated temperatures are the
primary reason for premature failure of batteries:
a. Charging- Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm
climate keep batteries/chargers in air conditioned rooms for
best performance.
b. Onassignment- Do not leave batteries in a hot location
(such as a vehicle) or out in direct sunlight.
c. Do not leave a battery attached to a camera/device dur-
ing storage. “Keep warm” circuitry in the camera can drain
the battery, because the HyTRON battery has specialized
circuits which will not allow a battery to over discharge, the
battery will protect itself and shut down.
d. SleepMode- Batteries should always be stored in a
charged state and kept cool. If batteries must be stored
for a long period (over 14 days), the battery electronics will
enter a “sleep” mode. It will reactivate when the battery is
picked up, (via its internal motion sensor) subjected to a
load, or placed on a charger.
e. DeepSleepMode-Anton/Bauer Logic Series batteries
come standard with a Deep Sleep feature, which allows the
user to place the battery’s circuitry into a shut down mode,
protecting the battery from self-discharge when not in use.
You can “wake” the battery in one of three ways:
•Installing on an InterActive charger
•Attaching to a camera/device
•Pressing the reset button on the battery face.
•Users can place the batteries back into Deep Sleep Mode
using the required AB-BMS Gold Mount and software
(download available from www.antonbauer.com).
2. DISCHARGE-Do not over-discharge batteries - It is quite
common to discharge a battery until a low voltage warning
in the camera or device is observed. However, a switch to a
fresh battery should occur as soon as possible following such
indication. Never leave a battery operated device unattended
while it is running.
a. Discharging the battery for diagnostic purposes should only
be performed on an occasional basis (once every 6-8 weeks
at most). Unnecessary discharging only detracts from
overall life.
b. Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the
battery rating (e.g. 150 watts maximum, 75 watts or less for
lighting load) can reduce overall service life. Always select
the proper size battery for your application.
c. Low voltage batteries can also be caused by allowing
batteries to remain off the charger for extended periods
causing the LCD display to be blank, indicating that the
electronic circuitry has removed all load from the battery
cells – including the display. In the case that the battery is
in a low voltage condition the battery should be returned
to the charger. The charge routine will not be initiated by
the charger until all other batteries have completed their
fast charge routines. Therefore, a low voltage battery can
be installed on an InterActive charger without the charger
indicating recognition. The battery should remain on the
charger until charging is complete. It may be helpful to
remove other batteries before placing a battery with a
blank display on the charger. If the battery display goes
from blank to ashing, remove from charger and reinstall.
If ashing display condition remains, contact customer
support.
3. CLEANING-Periodic cleaning of both the charger terminals and
battery terminals will ensure continued reliable operation. Clean
the terminals occasionally with a pencil eraser or lightly scrape
the surface with a blunt instrument to help reduce this possibility.
Anton/Bauer publishes a comprehensive “Video Battery Handbook”
to help you further understand the care and use of video batteries.
This guide can be downloaded from the web at www.antonbauer.
com or, by contacting Anton/Bauer at 1-800-422-3473 or 203-929-
1100 or fax [phone].
OPERATING GUIDELINES

5
SERVICE
In the event a HyTRON battery fails to deliver acceptable
performance, it must be returned to Anton/Bauer. No other facility is
qualied and equipped to service the HyTRON battery or calibrate
the electronic components and sensors. Any attempt by the user
or any other unauthorized persons to service this battery will surely
result in improper calibration of the electronic components resulting
in severe battery damage and/or safety hazards, including potential
personal injury and/or damage to property. Any such attempt will
void any/all unconditional warranties.
Therefore:
1. NEVER attempt to service this battery. If there is a problem,
send this battery only to Anton/Bauer for evaluation.
2. NEVERATTEMPTTOOPENTHISBATTERY.The electronic
circuits inside the battery can be damaged causing malfunction
and/or potential hazard to person and property.
3. NEVER attempt to replace the cells in this battery – it cannot
be rebuilt. At the end of its useful life contact the Anton/Bauer Field
Support Group.
PRECAUTIONS
1. 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.
2. Whennotusingthebatteryforprolongedperiods,the
batteryshouldbechargedtoapproximately50%capacity
andremovedfromthecharger.Longtermstorageinthefull
chargestatewillresultindeteriorationofcapacity,whichis
unrecoverableinsubsequentuse.
3. AllNickelMetalHydridebatterieshaveanitelife.Ifthe
batteryexhibitsnoticeablyshortenedrun-timethebattery
shouldbereplacedimmediately.Shortenedrun-timeis
indicativeofatleastonecellhavingreachedendoflife.
UNDERNOCIRCUMSTANCESattemptto“recondition”this
batterybyrepeatedcharginganddischarging.
4. Thisbatterycontainsspecializedelectroniccircuits,which
aredesignedtoprotecttheNiMHcellsfromovercharge,
overdischargeandovercurrent.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specications.Theseelectronic
devicescanbedamagedifthebatteryissubjecttoabuse
ordamage.Donotuseabatterythathasbeensubjectedto
excessivemechanicalshockorwaterdamage.
5. Donotdrop,punctureorcrushthisbattery.Donotusethe
batteryifthecaseisdamagedorbroken.
SPECIFICATIONS
HyTRON140
OUTPUTVOLTAGE 14.4v Nominal
12.4 ~ 16.8 VDC Operating
CAPACITY 140 WH Nominal
(10 AH Rated)
FUSE Internal 12.5 amp/125 volt
RECOMMENDEDOPERATION
(MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE)
15 - 100 watts1
(175 watts)
TYPICALRUN-TIME @ 20w - 7 hrs.
@ 25w – 5.6 hrs.
@ 40w – 3.5 hrs.
WEIGHT 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
SIZE 5.45 x 4.75 x 2.90”
(13.84 x 12.06 x 7.37 cm)
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE -30° - +50° C
HyTRON100
OUTPUTVOLTAGE 14.4v Nominal
12.4 ~ 16.8 VDC Operating
CAPACITY 100 WH Nominal
(7 AH Rated)
FUSE Internal 12.5 amp/125 volt
RECOMMENDEDOPERATION
(MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE)
15 - 100 watts1
(175 watts)
TYPICALRUN-TIME @ 20w - 5 hrs.
@ 25w – 4 hrs.
@ 40w – 2.5 hrs.
WEIGHT 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
SIZE 5.45 x 4.75 x 2.90”
(13.84 x 12.06 x 7.37 cm)
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE -30° - +50° C
HyTRON50
OUTPUTVOLTAGE 14.4v Nominal
12.4 ~ 16.8 VDC Operating
CAPACITY 50 WH Nominal
(3.5 AH Rated)
FUSE Internal 7 amp
RECOMMENDEDOPERATION
(MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE)
15 - 50 watts1
(75 watts)
TYPICALRUN-TIME @ 10w - 5 hrs.
@ 25w – 2.5 hrs.
@ 25w – 2 hrs.
WEIGHT 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg)
SIZE 5.25 x 3.50 x 2.13”
(13.39 x 8.89 x 5.39 cm)
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE -30° - +50° C
1 Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the battery rating
can reduce overall service life. Always select the proper size battery for your
application.

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WARRANTY
This warranty for the product specied in this document (“Product”)
is given by 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 specication, or to obtain warranty service on this or any
Anton/Bauer product, contact the company at the address above.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED WITH ANTON/BAUER
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO ASSURE WARRANTY
COVERAGE.
REGISTERONLINEATwww.antonbauer.com
Warranty registration, including the serial numbers of Anton/Bauer
chargers used with this battery, must be supplied to Anton/Bauer.
Anton/Bauer will warranty the Product only against defects in material
and workmanship for the period as follows from the date of purchase,
in accordance with the terms set forth below, and then, only if the
Product is used exclusively in conjunction with compatible Anton/
Bauer chargers. If this battery is returned to Anton/Bauer for warranty
service it will be required that you provide model names and serial
numbers of compatible Anton/Bauer chargers with which this product
was used.
MAXXIIIWARRANTY
0-36MONTHS:HyTRON140
MAXXIIWARRANTY
0-24MONTHS:HyTRON100
MAXX1.5WARRANTY
0-18MONTHS:HyTRON50
Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the Product at Anton/Bauer’s option
and cost.
This warranty shall be effective only if Anton/Bauer receives notice
of such defects in materials or workmanship during the period of the
warranty. Minimum battery capacity is dened under this warranty
as 60% of nominal specied capacity for this Product at time of pur-
chase.
The liability of Anton/Bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim
for repair or replacement of the Product or as otherwise stated
herein at Anton/Bauer’s sole discretion. Notice of any claim under
this warranty shall be delivered to Anton/Bauer during the period of
the warranty and the Product shall be returned with its packaging
promptly, at your expense, to an Anton/Bauer Customer Support
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.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO AND IS VOID IN THE
CASEOFDEFECTSORDAMAGERESULTINGFROMACCIDENTS,
DISASTER, NEGLECT, MISUSE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE,
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS;
ORDYSFUNCTIONORMALFUNCTIONOF,ORCAUSEDBY,ANY
OTHERPRODUCTORDEVICE.
MisuseincludesanyuseoftheProductinotherthanitsintended
application,includingtheuseofthisProductwithanycharging
device or accessory not manufactured by and/or specied by
Anton/Bauer.  This warranty does not cover, and Anton/Bauer
assumesnoresponsibilityfor,anyequipmentordevicesusedin
conjunctionwiththeProduct.
ANTON/BAUERDISCLAIMSANYLIABILITYFORINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE PRODUCT.  UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCESWILLANTON/BAUERBERESPONSIBLEFOR
ANYSPECIAL,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
This Warranty is to be construed and enforced in accordance with the
law of the State of Connecticut, including the provisions of the Uniform
Commercial Code as adopted and from time to time amended in the
State of Connecticut, and not the Convention for the International
Sale of Goods. This choice of Connecticut law is exclusive of any
Connecticut law that would require reliance on any law foreign to
Connecticut. Should any action of law or in equity be brought by any
person under this Warranty, such action shall be brought only in the
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, or in any
Superior Court in Faireld County, Connecticut, USA. Some states do
not allow limitations on how long a warranty lasts, so the time period
limitation herein may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specic legal rights and you may have other legal rights
which may vary from state to state.
Use of unauthorized equipment in conjunction with Anton/Bauer
products constitutes misuse under our warranties and may limit or
void those warranties. Anton/Bauer does not authorize, condone,
recommend, or otherwise assume any liability or responsibility re-
sulting from the use of any battery, charger or accessory made by
Anton/Bauer manufacture with any battery, charger or accessory not
manufactured, produced or sold by Anton/Bauer. Anton/Bauer only
authorizes the use of original Anton/Bauer product with this product.
Use only original Anton/Bauer equipment with this product.

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