Avalue Technology EPB-1001 User manual

Part No. E2017E700A1R
EPB-1001
Battery Expansion Box
Quick Reference Guide
2nd Ed –25 February 2022
Copyright Notice
Copyright 2022 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTATLLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Purposes and Applications
The intended use of EPB-1001 is to provide another option to charge panel PCs in all
different circumstances where mobility is a must.
Instructions for the User
EPB-1001 is not intended to be used by patients. Please contact a service technician or
your retailer for installation and maintenance.
Safety Instructions
1. Strictly follow these Instructions for Use, please read these safety instructions
carefully.
2. Remind to keep this User's Manual for later reference, and any use of the product
requires full understanding and strict observation of all portions of these instructions.
Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS as rendered throughout this manual and on
labels on the equipment.
3. Repair of the device may also only be carried out by MANUFACTURER.
4. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
MANUFACTURER:

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The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user's
manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
5. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning and keep this equipment away from
humidity.
Caution! To avoid short-circuiting and otherwise damaging the device, do not allow fluids to come
in contact with the device. If fluids are accidentally spilled on the equipment, remove the
affected unit from service as soon as possible and contact the service personnel to
verify that patient safety is not compromised.
Précaution! Pour éviter tout court-circuit et autrement endommager l'appareil, ne laissez pas de
liquides entrer en contact avec l'appareil. Si du liquide est accidentellement renversé
sur l'équipement, retirez l'unité affectée du service dès que possible et contactez le
personnel d'entretien pour vérifier que la sécurité du patient n'est pas compromise.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall
may cause damage.
7. To prevent overheating, do not place the device in direct sunlight or near radiant heaters.
8. VESA bracket kit installation should be operated by professional technician, please
contact the service technician or your retail if you need this service.
9. Environmental protection: follow national requirements to dispose of unit.
10. Make sure the user not to contact SIP/SOPs and the patient at the same time.
11. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the surfaces, use only the approved
products or clean with a dry applicator.
12. Accessory equipment connected to EPB-1001 must be in compliance with the
respective nationally harmonized IEC standards (i.e. IEC 60950 for data processing
equipment, IEC 60065 for video equipment, IEC 61010-1 for laboratory equipment, and IEC
60601-1 for medical equipment.) Furthermore, all configurations shall comply with the
system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment to the
signal input part or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore,
responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the system standard IEC
60601-1-1. The unit is for exclusive interconnection with IEC 60601-1 certified equipment in
the patient environment and IEC 60601-1 certified equipment outside of the patient
environment. If in doubt, consult the technical services department or your local

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representative.
Warning! Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
Attention! Ne modifiez pas cet équipement sans l'autorisation du fabricant.
Caution! Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. There is danger of excessive
temperatures, fire or explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Please contact with
MANUFACTURER to replace battery packs.
Caution! Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries
According to the Instructions."
Attention! Risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect. Jetez les piles
usagées selon les instructions
Disposing of your old product
Within the European Union
EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical
and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal
household waste. This includes monitors and electrical accessories, such as
signal cables or power cords. When you need to dispose of your display
products, please follow the guidance of your local authority, or ask the shop
where you purchased the product, or if applicable, follow any agreements
made between yourself. The mark on electrical and electronic products only
applies to the current European Union Member States.
Additional Information and Assistance
Contact your distributor, sales representative for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call:
Product name and serial number
Description of your peripheral attachments
Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,

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etc.)
A complete description of the problem
The exact wording of any error messages
This equipment is a source of electromagnetic waves. Before use please, make sure
that there are not EMI sensitive devices in its surrounding which may malfunction
therefore.
Manufacturer
Avalue Technology Inc.
7F, No.79, Lide St., Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Web: www.avalue.com.tw
Information: [email protected]
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To
ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
http://www.avalue.com.tw/

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Content
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................7
1.1 Packing List...........................................................................................................7
1.2 Peripherals ............................................................................................................7
1.3 Cable Drawings.....................................................................................................8
1.4 VESA Bracket Drawing........................................................................................10
1.5 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery .......................................................................12
1.6 System Specifications .........................................................................................13
1.7 System Overview.................................................................................................16
1.7.1 Front/Side View.......................................................................................................................... 16
1.7.2 Icon/ Button Indication & Behaviour........................................................................................... 17
1.8 System Dimensions.............................................................................................18
1.9 VESA Bracket Installation....................................................................................19
2Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................20
2.6 EPB-1001 Overviews ..........................................................................................21
2.7 EPB-1001 Jumper & Connector list.....................................................................22
2.8 EPB-1001 Jumpers & Connectors settings .........................................................23
2.8.1 Vout SET (JVSET1)................................................................................................................... 23
2.8.2 EC Debug connector (JDB1) ..................................................................................................... 23
2.8.3 Battery connector 1 (JBAT1)...................................................................................................... 24
2.8.4 Battery connector 2 (JBAT2)...................................................................................................... 24
2.8.5 To Main board connector (JSMB1) (by Option)......................................................................... 25
3.Battery Management.....................................................................................................26
3.1 Information...........................................................................................................27
3.2 Management........................................................................................................28
3.3 Settings ...............................................................................................................28
4. General Safety Guide...................................................................................................29
4.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting....................................................................................30
4.2 Maintaining the Smart battery pack.....................................................................30

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Packing List
1 x EPB-1001 Battery Expansion Box
1.2 Peripherals
Pack with EPB-1001
Optional External USB Cable 500mm (P/N: E170U080090R)
Optional External Power Output Cable 450mm DC Plug with lock
(P/N: E170P060330R)
Optional External Power Output Y Cable DC Plug/ Power Din
(P/N: E170P100110R)
Optional External Power Output Y Cable DC Plug/ Lockable DC Plug
(P/N: E170P080290R)
Separate Packing—Optional VESA Bracket Kit
Separate Packing—Pack of 4 Battery Kit
Note: If you need more information, please visit our website:
http://www.avalue.com.tw

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1.3 Cable Drawings
External USB Cable (P/N: E170U080090R):
External Power Output Cable 450mm DC Plug with lock (P/N: E170P060330R):
Optional External Power Output Y Cable DC Plug/ Power Din (P/N: E170P100110R):

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Optional External Power Output Y Cable DC Plug/ Lockable DC Plug
(P/N: E170P080290R):

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1.4 VESA Bracket Drawing
(Unit: mm)

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(Unit: mm)

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1.5 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Cell Chemistry
NCA Lithium-Ion
Cell Type
Panasonic NCR18650BF
Pack Configuration
4S2P
Nominal Voltage
14.4V
Capacity:
6700mAh
Temperature and
Relative Humidity
Limits
The battery pack should only be charged between 0°C and 45°C with a relative humidity less than
80%. Forcibly charging this battery outside this temperature range can result in permanent
performance degradation and possibly catastrophic failure.
Battery Life
This battery is designed to retain at least 70% of its initial capacity after approximate 300 cycles.
Cycle life is based on specific charge and discharge parameters as performed at specific
temperatures. Varying from these procedures and conditions may yield different results.
LED Operation
The Pack is equipped with a Check button to activate green LEDs and display the remaining
capacity on 5 LEDs in the following manner:

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1.6 System Specifications
System
Mother Board
EPB-1001 battery board
MCU
IT8911
Smart Charger IC
LTC1760
Power IC
LTC3789 for Vout1
System Fan
Fanless
Connectors
Specifications
AC Present Pin
Yes
Battery connector
BAT Conn. 5x2P 5.0mm 90D(M) STD DIP TE
DC Jack for DC In
DC-J 3P 90D(M) 2.5mm
DC out 4p
PWR DIN 4P 90D
Interface
SMBUS(Option)
Yes
Firmware
Specifications
Software
System EC
Power
Specifications
DC Input
19V-24V ,3.0A
Input Over Current
Protection
Yes
Input Under
Voltage Protection
Yes
Input Over Voltage
Protection
Yes
Input Reverse
Voltage Protection
Yes
Charge Current
4A Max. for 2 batteries
Charge Voltage
16.8V
Charge Duration
(Single Battery)
2 hours approximately
Charge Duration
(Dual Battery)
4 hours approximately
Output Current Per
Battery
6.8A
Output Voltage Per
14.4V

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Battery
Output Power
12/19V DC-out 80W (By Jumper Setting. Default set as 19V)
Optional Y-Cable available
Continuous Over
Power Protection
Yes (From battery pack)
Transient Over
Current Protection
Yes
Short Circuit
Protection
Yes (For DC-in)
External I/O
USB Port
Type A
Indicator Light
Power/ Battery1/ Battery 2
Mechanical
Power Type
DC in
Power Connector
Type
DC jack with lock
Dimension
235 x 182 x 43 mm
Weight
1.2 kg
Color
Black / White
Fanless
Yes
Reliability
Battery Pack
UN38.3, UL2054, EN 62133-2:2017
(Battery body EN 62368-1)
Safety
EN 60601-1
IEC60601-1 compliance
EMC
EN 60601-1-2 4th (EMI ClassB)
FCC class part-15B (ITE) for EPB-1001
Dust and Rain Test
Top Side IPX1
Vibration Test
Random Vibration Operation:
1. PSD: 0.03622G²/Hz , 1.5 Grms
2. operation mode
3. Test Frequency : 5-500Hz
4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5. 30 minutes per each axis
6. IEC 60068-2-64 Test:Fh
Sine Vibration test (Non-operation)
1 Test Acceleration : 2G
2 Test frequency : 5~500 Hz

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3 Sweep：1 Oct/ per one minute. (logarithmic)
4 Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5 Test time :10 min. each axis
6 System condition : Non-Operating mode
7. Reference IEC 60068-2-6 Testing procedures
Package vibration test
1. PSD: 0.026G²/Hz , 2.16 Grms
2. Non-operation mode
3. Test Frequency : 5-500Hz
4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5. 30 min. per each axis
6. IEC 60068-2-64 Test:Fh
Mechanical Shock
Test
1. Wave form：Half Sine wave
2. Acceleration Rate：10g for operation mode
3. Duration Time：11ms
4. No. of Shock：Z axis 300 times
5. Test Axis: Z axis
6. Operation mode
7. Reference IEC 60068-2-29 Testing procedures Test Eb : Bump Test
Drop Test
Package drop test □
1 One corner , three edges, six faces
2 ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed
Operating
Temperature
0~40°C (32˚F ~ 104˚F), ambient w/ 0.5m/s air flow
Operating Humidity
40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Storage
Temperature
-40°C ~ 75°C (-40 ~ 167°F) (without battery pack)
Transportation
Condition (in range
of °C and % R.H.)
-40°C ~ 75°C, 10% ~95%
Altitude
5000m
Expected Service
Life
830453.79 Hrs
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.7 System Overview
1.7.1 Front/Side View
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
Power
System power indicator
Battery Status Indicator
Battery Status Indicator
USB
USB Type A connector
DC IN
DC power-in connector
DC OUT
DC power-out connector

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1.7.2 Icon/ Button Indication & Behaviour
Battery Icon
Behavior
Indication
Battery status icon shows solid blue light
Without adapter, battery power equals or above 20%
With adapter, battery power equals or above 95%
Battery status icon shows solid orange light
Battery power below 20%
Battery status icon shows fast blinking
orange light
(at 0.5 sec interval)
Battery power below 10%
Battery status icon shows slow blinking
orange light
(at 2.5 sec interval)
Charging when connected to adapter
Power Button
Behavior
Indication
Long press 3 seconds
Power on, Power button LED on
Long press 3 seconds
Power off, Power button LED off
Short press
Show battery status

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1.8 System Dimensions
(Unit: mm)

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1.9 VESA Bracket Installation
1. Follow the steps to install VESA brackets.
2. Follow the steps to install EPB-1001 into the VESA brackets.

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Configuration
Note: If you need more information, please visit our website:
http://www.avalue.com.tw