PAG L95e Manual

PAG L95e Lithium-Ion Battery
Instruction Leaflet
1.1 When used correctly, Lithium-Ion batteries are a rugged, safe, clean
and trouble-free method of storing power. However, the user should be
aware that incorrect treatment could present a hazard. In the interest
of safety, and the protection of our environment, please read and
observe the following health and safety information.
1.2 GENERAL: Do not put in fire or mutilate - cells may burst or release
toxic material. Do not short-circuit. Do not continue to use the
battery if there is any change in the appearance of the casing.
1.3 CORROSIVE ELECTROLYTE: The electrolyte is an alkaline solution,
which can cause chemical burns to human tissue if leakage occurs.
Wear protective gloves when handling all contaminated materials.
In the event of contact with the skin, flood copiously with clean
water. If significant amounts of electrolyte are involved, or if any has
touched the eyes, seek immediate medical attention.
1.4 ACCIDENTAL SHORT-CIRCUITING: Lithium-Ion cells can deliver power
at very high rates. PAG L95e batteries incorporate several levels of
internal electrical protection, but severe mechanical abuse could result
in damage to the cells, and a short-circuit internal to the battery.
Arcing, excessive heat and the liberation of combustible gas could
result, with the potential for personal injury or ignition of adjacent
flammable materials.
1.5 DISPOSAL: Expired Lithium-Ion batteries should be disposed of in
accordance with the appropriate regulations or legislation. PAG Ltd.
offers a recycling service for expired PAG batteries, which results in the
materials being recovered for re-use.
WARNING: DO NOT MUTILATE OR INCINERATE BATTERIES.
Do not dispose of batteries or cells in a charged condition
(see 1.4 above).
Return batteries by prior arrangement to:
PAG Ltd. 565 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, London SW20 8SA.
Contact: Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: servi[email protected]
Batteries must be in a discharged state, and clearly marked
“FOR RECYCLING”.
1.6 PAG TECHNICAL SALES AND INFORMATION DESK:
For further information, contact the PAG Technical Sales and Informa-
tion Desk (London) on [phone], PAG USA Technical Sales
and Information Desk on 818 760 8265 or your nearest PAG Author-
ised Service Centre. Alternatively, visit the PAG Web Site at
www.paguk.com
2.1 Description: PAG L95e Lithium-Ion Professional Broadcast Battery.
2.2 Connectors: Three connector variants are available:
* PAGlok professional battery connector.
* V-Mount compatible connector.
* Snap-onTM compatible connector.
2.3 Display:
PAG L95e batteries incorporate the PAG Power & Time Circle LED state-
of-charge indicator, which shows capacity as percentage. On-load a
run-time prediction can be indicated in hours and minutes.
2.4 Construction: High-impact polycarbonate injection mouldings,
featuring an internal cradle designed to protect the cells from impact
damage. The cells have welded interconnections of low-resistance
nickel strap. Batteries are sealed and non user-serviceable.
Safety
Specification
2.5 Cells: Premium grade Lithium-Ion sealed rechargeable cylindrical cells.
2.6 Voltage: 14.8V nominal. 12 cells connected in series/parallel.
Each cell has a nominal voltage of 3.7V.
2.7 Capacity: Nominal 6.5 ampere-hours.
2.8 Output Current: Rated maximum continuous output current 7.0
amperes.
2.9 Charge Voltage: 16.8V.
2.10 Protection:
The battery incorporates the following safety shutdown systems:
* 3 over-current shutdown systems.
* 2 over-voltage shutdown systems.
* 2 under-voltage shutdown systems.
* 2 thermal shutdown systems (including non-resetting thermal fuse).
All protection circuits within the battery are designed to withstand
the leakage of electrolyte. This is achieved by using a special layout
and a coating of Parylene, the premier vapour-deposited conformal
coating.
2.11 Operating Temperature Range:
Optimum discharge efficiency is achieved within the temperature
range +10°C to +40°C.
2.12 Size & Weight:
Height Width Depth Weight
PAGlok 130mm (5.1") 86mm (3.4") 42mm (1.65")* 731g (1.61lbs)
V-Mount 130mm (5.1") 86mm (3.4") 47mm (1.85") 749g (1.65lbs)
Snap-on 130mm (5.1") 86mm (3.4") 52mm (2.00")† 760g (1.67lbs)
*excluding locking claws. † excluding mushroom lugs.
3.1 For long-term storage, the battery should be initially in the half
charged state.
3.2 Maintenance charging is not required during long-term storage.
3.3 Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature between -10°C and +40°C.
Long-term storage outside of this temperature range may reduce the
battery’s life.
3.4 The battery should be in a fully charged state before use. After
extended storage it is advisable to give the battery a top-up charge
before use.
3.5 Use specified chargers ONLY (see 4.1).
3.6 For maximum output use within the temperature range +10°C to +40°C.
Never operate outside of the temperature range -20°C to +45°C.
3.7 Absolute maximum continuous output: 100W or 7A.
IMPORTANT: the battery will run most medium-consumption broadcast
cameras together with a light of up to 35W. However, the high current
pulse that occurs when a tungsten-filament light is turned on from
cold, may trigger the battery over-current protection. If a tungsten-
filament light is required, use a Paglight or Paglight M together with a
PAG Softstart lamp holder, Model Nos. 9938 or 9017 respectively.
A Softstart lamp holder will not be required if the camera is fitted
with PAG System RTI (and the ‘Softstart’ feature is enabled) or when
using the regulated light socket on a Sony digital camera.
3.8 The battery is designed to dissipate heat from the right hand side in
normal operation, and will therefore become warm in this area.
Care & Maintenance

3.9 The battery is sealed, and contains no user-serviceable components.
In order to maintain the quality standard for which you first chose
this product, return it to a PAG Dealer or the PAG Service Department
for servicing.
4.1 Charging
IMPORTANT: THE BATTERY IS ELECTRONICALLY PROTECTED, AND WILL
NOT ACCEPT A CHARGE FROM UNSUITABLE CHARGERS.
PAGlok Model: the battery can ONLY be charged from a PAG ACS
charger that is designed to charge PAG Lithium-Ion batteries.
A software upgrade may be required for PAGlok chargers manufactured
prior to November 2008, to enable them to charge the PAG L95e battery.
V-Mount Compatible Model: the battery can be charged from a PAG
V-Mount compatible charger, such as the PAG V2, PAG V4-iPC and PAG
Cube. A software upgrade may be required for PAGlok or PAG Snap-on
compatible chargers manufactured prior to November 2008, to enable
them to charge the V-Mount L95e via the front PP90 sockets, using
charge adaptor Model 9617.
Snap-on Compatible Model: the battery can be charged from an Anton-
Bauer charger that is compatible with DionicTM batteries or from a PAG
ACS charger that is designed to charge PAG Lithium-Ion batteries, e.g.
PAG Pulsar or Quasar chargers. A software upgrade may be required for
PAG chargers manufactured prior to November 2008, to enable them to
charge the PAG L95e battery.
READ THE CHARGER HANDBOOK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE
BATTERY.
4.2 Protection Shutdown
IMPORTANT: If the battery is discharged at too high a rate, even
momentarily, it will disconnect its output. This is a safety feature.
It should be noted that even if the nominal consumption of a camera
and light falls within the rating of the battery, high current surges can
occur when the recorder or the light is turned on which may be
sufficient to exceed the rating and trip the protection circuit.
IMPORTANT: A tungsten-filament light draws a high current pulse when
it is turned on from cold, and this may trigger the over-current
protection. This can be avoided by using a suitable light (refer to
Section 3.7 above).
4.3 Battery Output Re-set Procedure
If the battery has been shut down by its protection circuit it can be
recovered by simply removing it from the load and pressing the
display button, provided the battery still retains some charge.
4.4 Thermal Protection
When the battery has been discharged at a high rate it will become
warm, and it is advisable to let it cool before charging it. The battery
should be charged within the temperature range +10°C to +40°C.
4.5 Capacity Indication
A single button-press displays charge status in terms of percentage.
The LEDs light clockwise, from the top right round to top left.
5 LEDs = 80 - 100% remaining
4 LEDs = 60 - 79% remaining
3 LEDs = 40 - 59% remaining
2 LEDs = 20 - 39% remaining
1 LED = 10 - 19% remaining
1 LED flashing = 0 - 10% remaining
Instructions for Use
Run-Time Indication:
The display is also capable of indicating an estimate of remaining
run-time, on-load.
The second button-press activates the
time display. The ‘HRS’ LED will flash twice.
The number of hours will be indicated by
the number of lit LEDs: each LED = 1 hour.
The ‘MINS’ LED will then flash twice.
The number of minutes will be indicated by
the number of lit LEDs: each LED = 10 mins.
NOTE: This product provides an estimate of remaining run-time.
A more accurate and sophisticated run-time display is provided by
the PAG Power & Time Display, incorporated in the L95 Time Battery
(Models 9382 PAGlok, 9360 V-Mount and 9383 Snap-on).
5.1 Notwithstanding any provision of any agreement the following
Warranty is exclusive: PAG Limited warrants each PAG L95 battery it
manufactures to be free of defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for 18 MONTHS from the date of purchase.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. This warranty
shall not apply to fuses or any product or parts which have been
subject to misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of
operation.
5.2 In the event of failure of a product covered by this warranty, PAG
Limited will repair and calibrate equipment returned to an authorised
Service Facility within the period of the warranty, provided the
warrantor’s examination discloses to its satisfaction the product was
defective. The warrantor may, at its option, replace the product in lieu
of repair. With regard to any equipment returned within this period,
said repairs or replacements will be made without charge. If the failure
has been caused by misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions
of operation, repairs will be billed at a nominal cost. In such a case,
an estimate will be submitted before work is started, if requested.
5.3 The foregoing Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty or
merchantability, fitness or adequacy for any particular purpose or use.
PAG Limited shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.
U5101 ISS B / AUG 2010
PAG Ltd. UK, 565 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, London SW20 8SA
Tel [phone] Fax [phone] E-mail [email protected] Web Site www.paguk.com
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