Blueshape CVS4X User manual

INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER
FOR V-LOCK LITHIUM ION BATTERIES ONLY
Model
CVS4X
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Revision 1.1
www.blueshape.net Printed in Malta 2016

Please read these instructions concerning your safety
BLUESHAPE lithium-ion battery chargers have been designed to
provide a superior performance by managing relatively high currents
during their operation in order to reduce charging time.
As may be expected, the chargers become warm during operation
and it is therefore very important to keep their ventilation openings
unobstructed.
Moreover, please follow the safety instructions below.
- Protect the equipment from humid environments. Avoid any
contact with water or other fluids. Do not use if any liquid has
been accidentally spilled inside the equipment .Contact
qualified service personnel for inspection or repair
- Clean only by using a dry cloth
- Unplug when not in use and avoid power surges
- Read the supplied instructions thoroughly and keep handy
- Avoid setting up near heat sources such as fire places,
radiators, stoves or other heat generating equipment
- NEVER use without proper grounding
- Protect the AC mains power plug, connector and cord
- If the equipment develops a fault, have it repaired by qualified
service personnel only
- NEVER block the ventilation openings or obstruct cooling fan
air flow
- Use only as instructed by the manufacturer
- Do not remove cover or dismantle the apparatus. No user-
serviceable parts inside
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE
APPARATUS AND ALWAYS REFER ANY SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
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The user is being alerted of the importance of
going through the literature accompanying this
product and familiarising himself with the
important safety and operating instructions,
included.
BLUESHAPE CHARGERS ARE INTENDED FOR OPERATION
WITH LINE VOLTAGES BETWEEN 100V AND 240V AC AND
LINE FREQUENCIES BETWEEN 43Hz AND 60 Hz
The equipment is being supplied with a compatible AC mains power
cord. In the case when the UK plug is fitted, this plug is equipped
with a 13A replaceable fuse.
Package contents
- CVS4X simultaneous four position charger
- AC power cord
- Safety operating instructions
- USB data cable to be used with BSCVMon software
downloadable from our website at the following address:
http://www.blueshape.net/index.php/products/software/bsc
vmon.html
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CVS4X graphic description – Front/right side
1. Battery LED indicators (see page 11 for explanation)
2. AUX output LED indicator (see page 12 for explanation)
3. Carrying handle
4. Ventilation inlets
5. Release buttons
6. Battery #3 and #4 charging bays (Battery #1 and #2 charging
bays are on the opposite side)
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3
2
5
4
1
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CVS4X graphic description – Rear/left side
1. Ventilation outlets
2. Data connector
3. AUX output connector (13.8V 110W)
4. Ventilation inlets
5. Release buttons
6. Battery #1 and #2 charging bays (Battery #3 and #4 charging
bay are on the opposite side)
7. AC Mains input, 100V-240V
8. Mains switch 5
5
7
8
4
1
2
3
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Introduction
The BLUESHAPE series of intelligent lithium ion battery chargers
has been specifically designed for fast and reliable charging of the
BLUESHAPE V-lock battery range. All charger models are capable
of delivering up to 4.9Amps in constant current mode making them
particularly suitable to users who require a fast turnaround from
their batteries. For the users’ convenience, the external dimensions
have been kept as compact as possible for better portability.
Properties of the CVS4X
- Elegant and robust design. Ideal for indoor use
- Sophisticated electronics for accurately detecting the charging
state
- Simultaneous battery charging
- Charging power optimisation for maximum charging
performance
- Three-colour LED indicators for each individual charge-station
monitoring
- Pre-charge function for protecting heavily discharged cells
against high currents until their voltages rise to a safe level.
- Maximum compactness and space utilisation
- IPCS and CTP Features (see next pages)
- Powerful auxiliary output at 13.8V / 110W through 4-pole XLR
Battery charging and performance features
The electronic circuitry provides a very accurate lithium ion charge
algorithm. Initially, the chargers will only apply a pre-charge current
of a few milli-amperes to batteries that are heavily discharged. This
same current enables the charger to detect the current battery state.
Once the cells inside the batteries reach a safe level, the full
(maximum) charging current is delivered until the battery reaches
almost 80% state of charge. After this, a constant voltage phase
begins with the charging current decaying slowly until full cut-off.
The following table describe the charging time (in minutes) with
regards to battery model and number of batteries installed. The
approximate charging time refers to charging batteries from empty.
Battery model up to 2 batteries installed
(all charging simultaneously)
more than 2 batteries(bat. 1 to 2
charging simultaneously first,
followed by bat. 3 to 4 charging
simultaneously after)
BV065 91 182
BV090 126 252
BV100HD 126 252
BV150 207 414
BV180 248 496
BV190HD 273 546
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BV225 310 620
BV270HD 372 746
IPCS and fast charging
The BLUESHAPE CVS4X charger features the highest charging
current for a Li-Ion charger in the broadcasting sector.
This results in currently the shortest possible battery charging time.
BLUESHAPE Li-Ion BV battery series allow fast charging due to
several intrinsic features such as pre-charge protection and cell
balancing; avoiding cell damage and life-cycle shortening, as
demonstrated by the life-cycle performances.
Additionally, the CVS4X charger supports and enhances these
features with IPCS, a 2-step Intelligent Pre-Charge System.
Since fast charging can damage cells if not properly applied,
especially with low voltage (discharged) cells, appropriate care must
be taken. The 2-step procedure implemented by IPCS, initially
boosts very low voltage cells to a state where charge can be applied
with a medium-low current without damage, then starts to charge
with a 300mA current for a while. Finally, when the pack reaches a
reasonable voltage state, it speed-up the charge process by going
to full throttle.
The operation implemented by IPCS is only applied if the prevailing
cells-state need it, and normally takes a few minutes, depending on
the state of discharge of the cells.
The operation implemented by IPCS is outlined in the chart below.
IPCS 2-step Intelligent Pre-charge System
11000
11500
12000
12500
13000
13500
0358101315182023
Time (min)
Voltage (mV)
0
100
200
300
400
Current (mA)
CURREN
T
V
OLTAG
E
Step-1 Step-2
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CTP: flexibility of operation and charger reliability
Due to the high charging currents developed by the CVS4X charger,
heat control is an issue for a travel charger, especially if the travel
charger is used in potentially hot environments such as inside a car
or a van.
To improve the reliability of the device without compromising its
usage flexibility, BLUESHAPE has developed an innovative feature;
CTP (Charger Thermal Protection) that allows the electronics to
work out the best possible charge profiles without causing damage,
even in adverse temperature conditions.
In case of the charger internal temperature reaching a high level,
the charging current is automatically reduced to avoid possible
damage caused by internal overheating. When the charging speed
is reduced, the internal temperature starts to descend. As soon as
the temperature reaches a safe level, normal charging speed is
resumed.
Through indoor usage, CTP features do not normally intervene
(unless the air convection flow path is obstructed or the internal
cooling fan is damaged).
The operation implemented by CTP is outlined in the chart below.
CTP - Charger Thermal Protection
14700
14800
14900
15000
15100
15200
15300
500 650 800 957 1107 1260 1410 1560 1710 1860
Time (min)
Voltage (mV)
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
Current (mA)
CURREN
T
V
OLTAG
E
Before CTP activation:
charger at normal speed
After CTP activation:
charger at reduced speed
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Operating Instructions
This charger can take up to 4 batteries and charges them as
follows:
- the channel pair 1-2 (left side of the charger) is independent
from pair 3-4 (right side). The charge is managed
simultaneously between the two pairs.
- within the same pair (1-2 or 3-4), the batteries are charged
sequentially: first available/ first charged
How to proceed:
- Plug the AC power cord provided into the charger AC input
- Plug and switch on the AC mains supply
- Insert a battery inside any one of the four V-plate adapters as
shown (see picture)
- Observe the LED. In addition, the charge status may be read in
20% steps through the BLUESHAPE battery LED array.
- Leave the battery to charge for the appropriate time (see table
on page 6)
- Remove the battery when the LED becomes steady green as
shown (see picture on next page)
In the case when you want to charge 2 or more batteries, insert the
additional batteries into the available V-plate adapters.
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CVS4X
BV070
BV100
BV140
BV175
BV210
Insert in the direction of the arrow

Please note that:
- If the battery is installed on the same side of the battery on
charge, it will only start charging when the first one has finished
charging.
- If the battery is installed on the opposite side, it will start
charging immediately and independently.
The LEDs will always display the correct status of the charging
process for each battery.
In the case when an accessory is plugged into the accessories XLR,
the charging process will be suspended. The AUX LED will light up
and the other battery LEDs will show 'WAITING'. Once the
accessory has been unplugged, the charger will continue the
previous charging sequence, from the original point of interruption.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAXIMUM LOAD THAT CAN BE
CONNECTED TO THE XLR OUTPUT MUST NOT EXCEED 110W.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES
Chargers and/or batteries may become hot during
charging. This is normal. Please consult your
BLUESHAPE dealer if you notice that either a
charger or a battery, become excessively hot during
the charging operation.
Be careful not to block the equipment’s ventilation
outlets.
Never insert any metallic or any other objects inside
the equipment through the ventilation openings or
otherwise.
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CVS4X
BV070
BV100
BV140
BV175
BV210
1) Push and hold the
button in the direction
of the arrow
2) Pull out the battery in
the direction of arrow

Battery LED indications
# OPERATING MODE TIMEOUT LED INDICATION
1
BATTERY DETECTION
Battery detected while the other on
the same pair is already charging
BATTERY WAITING:
GREEN: 1sec ON/1sec OFF
2BATTERY NOT ALLOWED
10Kohm < ID resistor < 60Kohm
BATTERY NOT ALLOWED:
GREEN: 500ms/RED: 500ms
3
BATTERY EVALUATION
i) Total pack voltage <
8000mV
ii) I < 10mA
If the charging does not rise within
30sec, the battery does not accept
charge
iii) Single cell voltages < 2800mV
10mA < I < 50mA
iv) Single cell voltages > 2800mV
Total pack voltage < 13000mV
50mA < I < 300mA
3600sec
1200sec
VOLTAGE TOO LOW:
RED flashing
500ms ON/500ms OFF
BATTERY FAILURE:
Steady RED
PRECHARGE-1:
ORANGE flashing
500ms ON/500ms OFF
PRECHARGE-2:
ORANGE flashing
250ms ON/250ms OFF
4CONSTANT CURRENT MODE
13000mV < V < 16750, I = max 4.9A 18000sec CC-MODE:
Steady ORANGE
5
CONSTANT VOLTAGE MODE
V >16750mV
150mA < I < 4900mA
10800sec
CV-MODE:
ORANGE 500ms/
GREEN 500ms
6
FULL CHARGE
V 16800mV
I 150mA
FULL CHARGE:
Steady GREEN
7
OTHER INDICATIONS
In the case of premature charge
termination, the charger retries to
charge the battery every 30 seconds.
If after 10 minutes, there is still no
response, the indication is changed
into ‘BATTERY FAILURE’
PREMATURE CHARGE
TERMINATION:
RED: 250ms ON/100ms OFF /
250ms ON /1sec OFF
(2 blinks + 1 pause)
BATTERY FAILURE:
Steady RED
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AUX output LED indications
# OPERATING MODE LED INDICATION
1The AUX output is correctly powered up:
10mA < I < 8.2A
AUX OK:
AUX LED Steady GREEN
2
The AUX is self-protected if a load is connected and an
excessive current is absorbed:
I > 8.2A
SHORT-CIRCUIT:
AUX LED Steady ORANGE
3
An Overload condition may occur when the AUX is
powered up and an excessive current is drained as
follow:
i) 8.2A < I < 9.5A, for 30sec
ii) 9.5A < I < 13A, for 1sec
iii) I > 13A
OVERLOAD1:
AUX LED+BAT2+BAT4
Steady RED
OVERLOAD2:
AUX LED Steady RED
OVERLOAD3:
AUX LED Steady ORANGE
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Technical specifications
Type Constant current and voltage control system with timer
interventions
CC-MODE: Output current 4900mA ± 1%
CC-MODE: Vmax 16800 ± 50mV (0.3%)
CV-MODE: Vmax 16800 ± 50mV (0.3%)
CV-MODE: Cutoff current 150mA ± 10mA
Short circuit protection Available
Overcharge protection Available
Overtemperature protection Available
LEDS 3 colour type for BAT1, BAT2, BAT3, BAT4 and AUX
Special features IPCS and CTP
Auxiliary power 13.8V 110W (max)
Power supply AC mains 100V - 240V ~, 47 - 63 Hz autoselect
Fuse 1 x 220V 2.5A (5x20mm quick blow) + 1 spare
Power consumption 100W max / 90W typical
Operating temperature range 0°C - 45°C
Storage temperature range -20°C - 65°C (-4°F - 149°F)
Dimensions 170 x 150 x 280 mm
Weight 2200g
The CVS4X underwent and has successfully passed CE
certification.
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Notes concerning charger usage with BLUESHAPE battery
packs
It is recommended that users always have at least another spare
battery readily available.
It is preferable to charge batteries immediately before use.
Some loss from self-discharge would result if the batteries are
charged several weeks in advance of their intended use. However,
this slight loss can be topped up at any time without any
degradation of battery performance (no memory effect)
It is recommended to store batteries in a cool and dry place.
Charging should be done at temperatures above 0°C and below
45°C.
Slight heating of the battery is expected to occur during charge.
However if for some reason, the pack temperature reaches 60°C,
then the charge activity is suspended.
The pack resumes normal charging once the temperature drops
back to below 50°C. This is a safety feature incorporated in all
BLUESHAPE battery packs.
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Warranty
BLUESHAPE chargers are warranted to be free from defects in
materials, workmanship and functionality for a period of 18 months
commencing from the date of purchase.
This warranty shall not apply to any products or parts of, that have
been subjected to misuse, negligence, accidental or abnormal
conditions of operation.
The buyer should always contact the place of purchase for any
return of defective product. It is important that the buyer provides us
with as much information as possible about the failure being
claimed.
In the event of product failure for which warranty applies, we will
repair or replace the product free of charge. In these cases, all
expenses including transport charges will be borne by us.
In the case where the failure has been caused by one of the causes
explained above, repairs should be billed at a nominal cost. Prior to
the carrying out of any repairs, we will inform the customer of the
estimated costs of these repairs.
These warranty conditions are the only ones applicable to our
products and overrule any other expressed or implied warranties.
We shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from warranty
statements other than those contained in this declaration.
In all warranty claims, the buyer must reproduce the original
purchase invoice.
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