Blueshape GRANITE BV065 User manual

www.blueshape.net Printed in Malta 2013
PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST
V-LOCK CAMERA BATTERY
Model
BV065 - 65 Wh
USER MANUAL
Revision 1.0

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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Danger
1. Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with
built-in safety/protection features. Should these features be disabled, the battery
pack may leak corrosive chemicals, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.
2. Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to a metal object such as a
wire. Do not transport or store the battery pack together with metal objects such as
jewellery, hairpins, etc. In such cases, short- circuiting or over-current flow may occur
causing the battery pack to leak, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite. Metal
objects such as wires, jewellery or hairpins may generate heat if they come into
contact with the battery.
3. Do not discard the battery pack into fire or heat since this may cause the insulation to
melt down and may also damage the gas release vents and other safety features
possibly leading to chemical leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or
ignition.
4. Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source such as a fire or a heater (>
80°C) or in a car. If the resin separators should become damaged due to
overheating, short-circuiting may occur inside the battery pack, possibly leading to
chemical leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the
battery pack.
5. Do not immerse the battery pack in fluids, water or seawater and do not allow it to
get wet. Otherwise, the protective features inside the battery may be damaged and
abnormal chemical reactions may occur, possibly leading to leakage, overheating,
smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
6. Do not recharge the battery pack near fire or in extremely hot environments.
Otherwise, hot temperatures may trigger its built-in protective features, inhibiting
recharging or damaging these built-in protective features, causing it to be charged
with an excessive current. As a result, abnormal chemical reactions may occur
internally, possibly leading to leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or
ignition.
7. To recharge the battery pack, use the battery charger specifically designed for the
device and observe the recharging conditions specified by the maker of the charger.
A recharging operation under non-conforming conditions may cause the battery pack
to become overcharged, or charged with an excessive current. Abnormal chemical
reactions may occur, possibly leading to electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke
emission, bursting and/or ignition.
8. Do not pierce the battery pack with pointed or other sharp objects. Do not strike it
with a hammer, or step on it. Otherwise, the battery pack may become damaged and
deformed internal short-circuiting may occur, possibly leading to chemical leakage,
overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
9. Do not strike or throw the battery pack. An impact may cause leakage, overheating,
smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition. Moreover, if the protective features inside
become damaged, the resulting internally generated high current could lead to
abnormal chemical reactions, electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke emission,
bursting and/or ignition.
10. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery pack. Otherwise,
electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the
battery pack may occur.
11. Do not directly solder the battery pack. Otherwise, heat may melt down its
insulation, damage its gas release vents or other safety features possibly leading to
leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
12. Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. Otherwise, during
recharging, the battery pack will be reverse-charged, abnormal chemical reactions

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may occur, or excessively high current may flow during discharging possibly leading
to chemical leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
13. The positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are arranged in a particular orientation.
Do not force the connection if you may not easily connect the battery pack terminals
to the battery pack charger or other equipment. Confirm that the terminals are
correctly oriented. Reversing the terminals will result in reverse charging, possibly
leading to electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition
of the battery pack.
14. Do not use the battery pack for other purposes other than those specified.
Otherwise, its guaranteed performance will be lost and/or its service life will be
shortened. Depending on the equipment in which the battery pack is used,
excessively high current may flow through battery pack, possibly damaging it and
leading to electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
15. If the battery pack leaks, and the electrolyte reaches the eyes, do not rub them.
Instead, rinse the eyes with clean running water and immediately seek medical
attention. Failure to do this may result in eye injury.
Warning
1. If recharging operation fails to complete even when a specified recharging time has
elapsed, immediately stop further recharging. Otherwise, electrolyte leakage,
overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition may occur.
2. Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or a pressurised container. Rapid
heating or punctured sealing may lead to electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke
emission, bursting and/or ignition.
3. If the battery pack leaks or gives off a bad odour, remove it from any exposed flame.
Otherwise, the leaking electrolyte may catch fire, and the battery pack may emit
smoke, burst or ignite.
4. If the battery pack gives off an odour, generates heat, becomes discoloured or
deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage,
immediately remove it from the equipment or battery pack charger and stop using it.
Otherwise, the problematic battery pack may develop electrolyte leakage,
overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
Caution
1. Do not use or subject the battery pack to intense sunlight or hot temperatures such
as in a car in hot weather. Otherwise, electrolyte leakage, overheating and/or smoke
emission may occur. Also, its guaranteed performance will be lost and/or its service
life will be shortened.
2. The battery pack incorporates built-in safety devices. Do not use it in a location
where static electricity may be present. Otherwise, the safety devices may be
damaged, possibly leading to electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke emission,
bursting and/or ignition.
3. The guaranteed recharging temperature range is 0°C to 45°C. A recharging
operation outside this temperature range may lead to electrolyte leakage and/or
overheating of the battery pack, and may cause damage to it.
4. If electrolyte leaking from the battery pack contacts your skin or clothing, immediately
wash it away with running water. Failure to do this may result in skin inflammation.
5. Store the battery pack in a location where children cannot reach it. Also, make sure
that a child does not take out the battery pack from the battery pack charger or
equipment.
6. If you find discoloration, a bad odour due to leakage, overheating and/or other
irregularities when using the battery pack for the first time return it to your supplier or
vendor.

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GRANITE BV battery series:
Presentation
1 LED gauge and push button for capacity check
2 V-bracket for battery installation
3 Contact block. The pinout in sequence is:
Pack negative (+ve)
ID resistor
Data communication bus (clock)*1
Data communication bus (data)*1
Pack positive (-ve)
4-5 Twin D-TAP sockets 14.8V(nominal)/5A with overload
protection*2
*1The purpose of data communication is to send battery status
information to those cameras and devices that are compatible with
the battery communication protocol. The battery can also
communicate with a standard PC through our BSMON kit. Full
technical information is available on our web site.
*2The combined output from both D-TAP sockets should not exceed
70W. Above this value, the D-TAP protection circuit intervenes,
disconnecting the output on both sockets but without effecting the
battery operation through the main terminals. The power is
automatically resumed by removing the overload condition from the
D-TAPs.
The total output power of the battery and D-TAPs should not exceed
100W. Above this value, the battery will go into main protection but
will resume operation a few seconds after the overload condition has
been removed.

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Specifications
Nominal Voltage 14.4V
Operating voltage range 10.8~16.8V
Nominal Capacity 4.4Ah
Nominal Energy 65Wh
Max Continuous Discharge 7A
Max D-TAP combined output 5A
Operating Temp. -20° ~ +60oC
Dimensions (L x W x H) 171x95x37 mm
Weight (net) 770g
Introduction
BLUESHAPE professional broadcast batteries use multiple lithium ion
rechargeable battery cells. These batteries are designed for use with
cameras and apparatus equipped with the V-lock mount.
Battery Features
- Robust thick-walled housing made of special plastic resin for
superior impact resistance. The battery can withstand several
drops from altitudes of up to 2 metres without breaking or
suffering internal damage.
- Water-resistant construction for daily use, even in difficult
environments.
- Compact size and lightweight. The external dimensions of the
battery have been optimised for maximum capacity in the space
available.
- Only the best available components are used in the battery
construction for ensured longevity.
- Sophisticated factory programmed on-board electronics provide
the operator with full safety protection together with premium
performance and reliability.
- Advanced interior design permits easy servicing and restoration
by qualified BLUESHAPE service personnel.
- Dual overload-protected D-TAP outputs. A generous 70W can be
tapped from these 2 outputs (single or combination). The D-tap
overload circuit runs independently from the main battery
overload protection.
- A 5-step LED indicator provides accurate remaining capacity
monitoring. Each LED accounts for 20% of state-of-charge; when
the capacity falls below 10%, the lower (first) LED blinks.
- No memory effect - batteries can be recharged at any time.
- The battery's energy is conserved during operation, stand-by and
low capacity states through intelligent power mode management.
When the pack capacity is very low, it enters automatically into
“shutdown mode” to minimise further capacity losses and prolong
cell life. The LED indicator is permanently off and the pack can
only be re-activated by charging.

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The battery will shut down if the maximum specification current
discharge (7A for this model) is exceeded. It will reset approximately
30 seconds after the excessive load is removed. The battery will also
shut down when fully discharged but will reactivate upon charging.
Further precautions
- Please consult your vendor before use, to ensure compatibility
with your equipment. Although the battery has been designed for
use with most standard V-Lock equipment, there may be
instances when the battery may not be compatible.
- Never attempt to open or dismantle the battery
- Opening the battery during warranty will automatically invalidate
the guarantee
- Do not short circuit the battery even though it is short circuit
protected
- Do not use the battery in extreme temperature environments
- Keep the battery away from fire to avoid explosion
Charging
The battery can be charged using BLUESHAPE chargers. Consult
your vendor if you intend to charge the battery using third-party
chargers.
Since the battery is normally shipped in ultra-low power consumption
mode, IT NEEDS TO BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE.
The battery may become hot during charging. This is normal. Consult
your vendor if during charging, the battery becomes excessively hot
or stops charging. Charging is only allowed at temperatures between
0°C and 45°C. While charging, the LED indicator lights up
automatically to show the battery capacity as it increases.
Performance
- The battery will give full capacity performance only if it has been
fully charged before use.
- The battery will self-discharge to some extent over time due to
internal electronic consumption. Recharging will restore this lost
capacity.
- It is recommended to charge the battery after each use, and
before an expected prolonged shelf period.
- Performance degradation may be observed in very cold or very
hot environments.
- Performance decreases as the battery ages or if it has a high
cycle count or if it is not stored at the recommended temperature.
When the performance noticeably decreases, the battery should
be renewed.

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Storage
The battery should be stored in a dry place at normal temperatures,
ideally below 25°C and not above 60°C (recommended 0°C to 20°C)
The battery is shipped in ultra-low power consumption mode and in
this state can withstand long period of storage. However, after the
battery has been reactivated with the first charge, more attention and
care need to be used:
It is recommended to charge the battery after each use.
If the battery is not going to be used for a prolonged period of
time, it is advisable to recharge the battery so as not to store it in
a very low state of charge. Remember that there will always be
some internal power consumption.
It is advisable to check the state of charge every 6 months and if
possible to exercise the battery regularly.
RECYCLE
This BV065 battery can be recycled. Different countries
have different regulations on recycling. Please consult the
responsible authority in your country or your BLUESHAPE
dealer for further information.
COMMERCIAL AIR TRANSPORT (IATA regulations)
All BLUESHAPE batteries meet the standard of the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria, and therefore can be
transported by air. Li-Ion batteries can be transported by
air only in carry-on baggage, either stand-alone (UN3480)
or packed with equipment (UN3481). For check-in of Li-Ion
batteries to be allowed, it is advisable to pack them in their
original boxes for additional safety.
For Li-Ion batteries that have capacities less than 100Wh,
there is no limit of what an individual may take on board or
in the hand luggage. The BV065 falls under this category.
It is suggested to check with your airline in case the latter
applies different policies or if there exists, different
legislation in your country.

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Warranty
BLUESHAPE batteries 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 shall 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.
This warranty is not transferable and is only applicable to the original
buyer. In all warranty claims, the buyer must reproduce the original
purchase invoice.