Blueshape PWS4-48 User manual

POWER STATION
FOR V-LOCK LITHIUM ION BATTERIES ONLY
Model
PWS4-48
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Revision 1.0
www.blueshape.net Printed in Malta 2016

Please read these instructions concerning your safety
BLUESHAPE POWER STATIONS have been designed to provide a
superior performance by efficiently managing a high power output
during their operation without overheating or becoming unstable.
With the high output power capability of the PWS4-48, it is expected
and very normal that the internal electronics generate some heat
and the internal temperature rises to a controlled extent. It is
however, very important to keep the ventilation openings of the
enclosure 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
- Remove on-board batteries when not in use
- 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
- 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
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO USE
BLUESHAPE V-LOCK BATTERIES TO
OPERATE THIS UNIT
Although this unit can also run on 3rd party batteries, it is
not advisable to use any of these since:
1. Only BLUESHAPE batteries are able to
communicate and dialogue with the unit. The unit
was designed for the BLUESHAPE battery protocol
2. BLUESHAPE batteries are renowned for their high
discharge capabilities and can guarantee:
Up to 9A for the standard BV series
Up to 12A for the HD series
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Package contents
- PWS4-48 four position Power Station
- Operating manual
The unit IS NOT waterproof and not intended for
usage in humid or wet environments
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PWS4-48 graphic description – Front/left side
1. Back lit LCD display (20 columns x 4 rows)
2. Top output 48V, 560W max (in combination with bottom output)
3. Top output 14V, 280W max (in combination with bottom output)
4. Bottom output 48V, 560W max (in combination with top output)
5. Bottom output 14V, 280W max (in combination with top output)
6. V-Lock Battery position #1
7. V-Lock Battery position #2
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PWS4-48 graphic description – Rear/left side
1. V-Lock Battery position #1
2. V-Lock Battery position #2
3. Data connector
4. Illuminated power On/Off switch. The unit needs to be switched
on to start operating and can be switched off even if the
batteries are left mounted in the V-locks
5. Ventilation outlets (2 slow running, low noise fans)
6. V-Lock Battery position #4
7. V-Lock Battery position #3
Note:
The ventilation inlets are on the topsides of the unit.
A carrying handle has been provided
The 4 channels are identical
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Introduction
The BLUESHAPE Power Station concept is a convenient system to
integrate the power of multiple V-lock batteries into a unique source
that can be tapped anywhere, anytime as a simultaneous dual DC
voltage output.
Depending on which batteries are installed, the quad PWS4-48
system can supply power as follows:
- Up to 560W out with 4 x BV HD models
- Up to 490 W out with 4 x BV standard models
The internal electronics are highly efficient operating at not less than
92% even when delivering full loads. Such efficiency permits the
PWS4-48 to remain cool even after hours of continuous operation.
This feature ensures a safe and prolonged system reliability and
lifetime.
The batteries on channels 1-4 are hot-swappable and enable the
unit to provide uninterrupted power even when a battery becomes
empty. The user will just need to monitor the capacity decrease of
the batteries through the LCD display provided and replace as
necessary without needing to switch of the unit.
Power is available SIMULTANEOUSLY from 4 x XLRs:
- 2 x 3 pin female XLRs for 48V/ 560W max output (11,6A)
- 2 x 4 pin XLRs for 14V 280W max output (20A)
The display on the PWS4-48 will show each battery's individual
state of charge and the total real time power being generated by the
unit. This display makes it therefore, very easy to monitor the unit
during operation and understand what output, it is delivering.
Properties of the PWS4-48
- Powerful 48V, 11,6A and 14V, 20A continuous output capability
- Elegant but rugged design. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use
(but not in humid or wet conditions).
- Sophisticated internal electronics with highly efficient DC-DC
converters and the acclaimed BLUESHAPE 'QUICKCHANGER'
technology feature on all 4 channels for hot swapping of
batteries.
- Can operate with as little as one battery on board (though not
recommended since the unit will not be able to reach its full
performance capabilities.
- Accurate data display obtained by the direct dialogue between
unit and the batteries (BLUESHAPE BV only)
- Data communication outlet (useful for firmware upgrade/ testing
and calibration purposes at factory or even for future user
software applications)
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Interpretation of the Display
Upon switch on (at least one battery on any channel must be
present), the display lights showing the installed Firmware versions.
From then onwards, the screen will interchange between 2 different
data displays. The interval between screen interchanges is
approximately 3 seconds.
The first screen will display as follows:
Column #1 Battery no. (1 through 4)
Column #2 Battery remaining capacity in percentage
(100%=full, 0%=empty)
Column #3
8 bar current contribution meter
The bars represent the PERCENTAGE contribution
of the channel versus a maximum possible of 10A
for that channel
Column #4 Power outputs for 48V and 14V supplies
simultaneously
The state of charge of each installed battery is shown in
percentage.
When BLUESHAPE BV batteries are powering the unit, this value is
very accurate and is read and updated in real time through the
dialogue between the battery and the unit since they are using the
same protocol. It therefore represents a true value of the remaining
capacity.
When 3rd party batteries are in use, the capacity value may not be
as accurate since this is an estimation that unit makes based on the
battery voltage
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The second screen will display as follows:
Column #1 Battery no. (1 through 4)
Column #2 Battery Voltage
Column #3 Current demand per battery
Column #4 Power outputs for 48V and 14V supplies
simultaneously
Notes:
1. If an on-board battery is:
< 10% state-of-charge (for battery types that are communicative)
or
Its voltage is less than 13 Volts (for batteries that do not
communicate
then,
column 2 flash in the appropriate row of the battery in caption
2. If a battery on any station is missing (not installed), the
appropriate row will show blanks.
The above is applicable for both screen 1 and screen 2.
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Usage with BLUESHAPE BV batteries
PWS4-48 Recommendations
BATTERY MODEL Capacity (Wh) Max. Discharge (A)
Recommended
1 = least
5 = most
12345
BV065 65Wh 7A 
BV090 90Wh 7A 
BV100HD 94Wh 12A 
BV100HD (SPLASH) 94Wh 12A 
BV150 150Wh 9A 
BV180 180Wh 9A 
BV190HD 190Wh 12A 
BV190HD (SPLASH) 190Wh 12A 
BV225 225Wh 9A 
BV270HD 270Wh 12A 
BV270HD (SPLASH) 270Wh 12A 
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XLR Polarity
Accessories
A number of cable accessories are available for connecting the
PWS4-48 with the most popular cameras on the market.
Examples:
PWC33: XLR 3 pole to XLR 3 pole
PWC34: XLR 3 pole to XLR 4 pole
PWC44: XLR 4 pole to XLR 4 pole
Please visit the BLUESHAPE website for more details:
www.blueshape.net
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAXIMUM OUTPUT
POSSIBILITY IS SHARED BETWEEN THE TWIN
XLRs FOR EACH OUTPUT VOLTAGE
The maximum power output for the 48V supply is 560W total
The maximum power output for the 14V supply is 280W total
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Technical specifications:
Parameter Value
Output Voltage #1 48V
Outlet 2 x 3pin female XLR (+/- 1% on no load)
Maximum output #1 560W (outputs from both 48V XLRs combined)
Output Voltage #2 14V (+/- 1% on no load)
Outlet 2 x 4pin female XLR
Maximum output #2 280W (outputs from both 14V XLRs combined)
Over current protection of outputs Available on all outlets
Short circuit protection of outputs Available on all outlets
Over temperature protection Available
Display 20 column x 4 rows backlit white characters/ blue
background
Number of battery positions
(channels) 4 (1 to 4)
Position type Hot-swappable on all 4 channels
Conversion efficiency of DC-DC
converters >= 92%
Operating temperature range 0°C - 60°C (32°F - 140°F)
Storage temperature range -20°C - 65°C (-4°F - 149°F)
Dimensions (metric) 170 x 150 x 280 mm
Dimensions (Imperial) 6.4 x 5.9 x 11.0 inches
Weight (metric) 2.2Kg
Weight (Imperial) 4.86 lbs
CE certification is pending.
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Warranty
BLUESHAPE Power Stations 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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