Blueshape MVQUICKAB User manual

www.blueshape.net Printed in Malta 2012
HOT SWAP SYSTEM
FOR V-LOCK LITHIUM ION BATTERIES AND CONVERSION TO
EQUIPMENT WITH 3-STUD GOLD MOUNT
Model
MVQUICKAB
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Revision 2.1

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The user is being alerted of the importance o
f
going through the literature accompanying this
product and getting familiarised with the important
safety and operating instructions, included.
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.
- Avoid usage near extreme heat sources such as fireplaces,
radiators, stoves or other heat generating equipment.
- Clean only by using a dry cloth.
- Contact qualified service personnel for inspection or repair.
- Read the supplied instructions thoroughly and keep handy.
- Use only as instructed by the manufacturer
- Do not remove cover or dismantle the apparatus. No user-
serviceable parts inside
Contents:
1 x MVQUICKAB
1 x Liion battery charger 16.8V/3A with mains cord
1 x operating manual
Technical specifications:
Internal battery:
Type Li-Ion rechargeable
Charger Li-ion 16.8V / 3A with bi-coloured LED
Nominal voltage 14.4V
Nominal capacity 1.5Ah – 21Wh
Max. discharge current 10A
Operating temperature range -20°C ~ +60°C (-4°F ~ +140°F)
Storage temperature range 0°C ~ +30°C (32°F ~ 86°F)
Dimensions 142 x 83 x 50mm
Weight 488g
At our own responsibility we declare that this product is CE certified.

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Introduction
MVQUICKAB is a hot swap system to be installed as a battery
interface between a V-lock battery and a camera (or any other 3-
Stud gold mount compatible device).
The main purpose is to allow camera battery replacement without
any power interruption through an automatic detection of the battery
removal.
Additionally, MVQUICKAB provides an alternative power source of
about 21Wh to be used as UPS in case of a sudden power failure or
extended power requirements.
MVQUICKAB graphic description
1. Installation interface for external V-Lock battery
2. D-Tap connector (on opposite site, not visible in drawing)
D-Tap rating at 14.8 V / 5 A max. 70 Watts
3. LED indicators showing state of charge of internal battery
4. Bottom with 3-Stud gold mount
5. Charging connector
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Principle of operation
MVQUICKAB features an internal battery system of about 21Wh.
This power source is automatically connected to the output
terminals (becoming the only power source) whenever the main V-
Lock battery is not installed, removed or empty (voltage below 12V).
Alternatively, when a V-Lock battery with a voltage greater than 12V
is installed, it becomes the main power source connected to the
output connector.
If, during usage, the V-lock battery voltage drops below 12V or is
removed, MVQUICKAB automatically provides a continuous power
supply to the device without any power interruption.
As soon as this switchover occurs and MVQUICKAB starts
operating through its internal power source, the 3 LEDs become
alighted (depending on the state of charge) to alarm the user that
the main power source coming from the external V-Lock battery is
no longer available and the internal UPS is providing continuity
power.
When operating as the main power source, the runtime provided by
MVQUICKAB depends by the state of charge of its internal battery
and the actual power consumption.
The LED array displays the state of charge based on the internal
battery voltage and the following criteria:
Voltage Approx. state of charge LEDs
> 15.2V 100% ~ 66% All 3 LEDs on [H M L]
15.2V ~ 14.4V 66% ~ 33% 2 LEDs on [M L]
14.4V ~ 13.0V 33% ~ 10% 1 LED on [L]
< 13.0V 0% ~ 10% 1 LED flashing [L]

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How to check the state of charge
Out from the box, the internal battery of MVQUICKAB has a state of
charge of about 50% or higher.
To verify the state of charge:
- When the external battery is installed:
Press the “Check” button to verify the state. The LED will stay
on for about 3 sec showing the state (see table above). The
LEDs will flash when the internal battery is being charged.
- When the external battery is not installed:
The LEDs are automatically alighted continuously displaying
the state of charge. However, if 60 minutes elapse without an
installation of a new battery, MVQUICKAB enters in a low
power mode and automatically shuts off. Press the “Check”
button to wake up the device and verify the state (see later).
The prediction of the state of charge based on cell voltage may
appear inaccurate especially when the device is requesting a high
current load. Under similar circumstances, the internal voltage drop
may be large enough to switch off the first LED [H] and apparently
displays a state of charge below 66%. In similar cases the LED
gauge is programmed with a pessimistic capacity prediction, and the
state of charge seems to reduce faster, especially for the first and
even the second LED [H M]. In any case the flashing 3rd LED
represents a critical threshold after which the camera should be
switched off or alternatively, a fresh battery installed.
How to charge the internal battery
MVQUICKAB has an internal battery pack that can be charged in
three different ways:
- By using the 3A charger provided with MVQUICKAB. Just plug
in the charger's connector to the side of the MVQUICKAB and
follow the charging activity through the LEDs on the device.
(LED 1 to 3 in ascending order and off after charge)
- There is also a single bi-coloured LED on the charger to
provide charge status indication. It lights red during charge and
green before and after charge is complete.
- By installing MVQUICKAB on a 3-stud-compatible charging
device. The internal battery will be charged automatically. The

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charging time depends on the charge current but should not
exceed 60 minutes on most commercially available chargers.
- Automatically upon installation of a new battery.
Whenever an empty battery is swapped with a fresh battery, the
newly installed battery will restore the lost energy of
MVQUICKAB by charging its internal battery with a 120mA
current for a maximum time of 90 minutes. This will ensure that
a maximum of 180mAh will be replenished to the internal
battery.
This automatic partial charging is an efficient way to keep
MVQUICKAB fully charged even after several swaps.
It is however recommendable to fully charge MVQUICKAB on a
charger for first use, or prior to an extensive working session.
How to switch off / switch on
MVQUICKAB is shipped switched off to save internal power and it
also automatically enters in low power mode when not in use.
- How to switch on:
a) MVQUICKAB automatically switches on upon installation of
an external battery with a voltage > 12V. Note that when an
external battery is installed, MVQUICKAB is permanently on
and will never enter in low power mode.
b) By pressing the LED button to check the state, when an
external battery is not installed.
- How to switch off:
a) MVQUICKAB automatically switches off when an external
battery is not present for at least 60 minutes and the LED
button is not pressed during this period.
b) Switch off can be forced by removing the external battery
and pressing and holding the LED button for about 5 seconds
until the LEDs go off.
When MVQUICKAB is operating as the only power source,
regardless whether it is powering a device or not (meaning that no
external battery is installed), it will switch off after 60 minutes. To
avoid this, just press the LED button once to restart the countdown
and prolong the operating period.
It is preferable to switch off MVQUICKAB after a working session or
before storage to minimise the power consumption and self-
discharge.

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Warranty
BLUESHAPE MVQUICKAB is 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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