PAG PAGlink PL150 Series User manual

U5130 / AUG 2016
INTELLIGENT LINKING BATTERIES
PL150 Series
V-Mount & Gold Mount Models
Instruction Booklet

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PAGlink V-Mount PL150 Battery
Main Battery Contacts
PAGlink
Latching
Mechanism
PAGlink
Contact
Block
Display
Button
PAGlink
Contact
Shield
PAGlink
Release
Button
Battery
Contacts
Display
Button
PAGlink Contacts
Battery Lock &
Release Button
PAGlink Gold Mount PL150 Battery

Thank you for choosing the PAGlink
PL150 Intelligent Linking Battery.
Please read the important safety information
and instructions before using the battery.
Keep the booklet for future reference and to
take with you when you travel by air with
your PAGlink batteries.
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Contents
Section Page
1 Features 4
2 Specification 6
3 Charging 9
4 Discharging 10
5 Storage 11
6 Run-Time & Capacity Display 12
7 Battery Protection Features 16
8 PAGlink Features 17
9 Safety & Disposal 23
10 Guarantee 25
11 CE Compliance 26
12 UN Testing 27
13 Air Transportation 28

1. Features
• The PAGlink PL150 Series comprises batteries that are
compatible with the PAGlink V-Mount and PAGlink
Gold Mount systems.
• PL150 Series batteries have a capacity of 150Wh,
50% more than the PL96/94 models, and yet they
are the same size.
• The 150Wh models can be linked with the lower
capacity models for charge or discharge.
• The unique PAGlink system allows up to 8 batteries,
in any state of charge, to be linked for charge or
discharge.
• When linked, PAGlink batteries form a network that
allows them to communicate with each other and to
report to the camera as one large battery.
• The PAGlink system will automatically select the most
suitable batteries for discharge, according to their
charge status. Batteries do not discharge into one
another. The system ensures that the maximum linked
output is kept to a safe level.
• PAGlink batteries can deliver a current of up to 12A
when linked.
• The PAGlink connector system uses superior high-
current pin contacts.
• PAGlink batteries feature a built-in Run-Time &
Capacity Display. The V-Mount batteries offer a
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choice between a numeric display or a 5-light
indicator. Under load, the remaining run-time can be
displayed for the total of all linked batteries. Capacity
is shown for each individual battery as a percentage.
• The display maintains accuracy by tracking performance,
and adjusting calibration values to compensate for the
ageing of the cells.
• PAGlink batteries will automatically detect and adapt
to a multitude of camera data systems: SMB (Sony), I2C
(IDX), reversed SMB (RED) and analogue 0V to 5V
(Anton Bauer) are supported.
• Batteries in any state of charge can be linked for
charging, in multiples of 8 or less. During charging,
the least-charged batteries are given priority.
The charge status for each battery is shown on its
own display.
• Power from the battery linking contacts can be
accessed using the PAGlink PowerHub, an accessory
power plate which provides four D-Tap ouputs
(interchangeable with Hirose and 2.1mm ) and a USB
output.
• PAGlink battery and charger firmware can be updated
easily by the customer, via external contacts, using an
update tool provided by PAG.
• The PAGlink latching mechanisms are external to the
battery and can be replaced, if damaged, without
opening the sealed case.
INTERNATIONAL PATENTS APPLY
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2.1 Models covered by these instructions:
Model 9308 PAGlink V-Mount PL150e Battery.
Model 9309 PAGlink V-Mount PL150T Battery.
Model 9313 PAGlink Gold Mount PL150T Battery.
2.2 Camera Connection:
V-Mount: Models 9308 & 9309.
Gold Mount: Model 9313.
2.3 Run-Time & Capacity Display:
Models 9309 and 9313 feature a numeric display
which shows a run-time prediction on-load, expressed
in hours and minutes, and capacity as a percentage.
Model 9308 features a 5-light indicator which shows
a run-time prediction on-load, indicated by a
combination of lights, and capacity as a percentage
(each light represents 20%).
2.4 Construction: High-impact polycarbonate injection
mouldings designed to protect the cells from impact
damage. The battery case is sealed.
2.5 Replaceable Parts: The following assemblies can be
replaced in the event of damage, without opening
the sealed battery case:
PAGlink V-Mount rear latching mechanism.
PAGlink Gold Mount front contact assembly.
PAGlink Gold Mount rear battery lock assembly.
2.6 Cell Technology: Premium grade, Lithium-Ion sealed
rechargeable cylindrical cells.
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2. Specification

2.7 Voltage: 14.8V nominal. 12 cells connected in
series/parallel. Each cell has a nominal voltage of
3.7V.
2.8 Capacity:
Nominal 10 Ampere-hours (150 Watt hours).
2.9 Output Current: The rated maximum continuous
output current for two or more linked batteries is
12 Amperes (8 Amperes for individual V-Mount
models and 10A for the Gold Mount model).
2.10 Charge Voltage: 16.8V.
2.11 Charge Times: Times given are for fully-discharged
PL150 batteries, using a PAGlink PL16 charger.
After 3 hours 1 battery will be charged to 95%.
2.12 Protection:
The battery incorporates the following safety shut-
down systems:
3 over-current shutdown systems.
2 over-voltage shutdown systems.
2 under-voltage shutdown systems.
3 thermal shutdown systems, including non-
resetting thermal fuse.
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1 battery 3 hrs 45 mins
2 batteries 4 hrs 30 mins
4 batteries 9 hrs
6 batteries 13 hrs
8 batteries 18 hrs
16 batteries 36 hrs

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The protection circuit within the battery is
conformally coated to resist electrolyte, and
designed to ensure operation of the safety systems
in the event of damage to the battery.
2.13 Firmware Updates: Battery firmware can be updated
easily by the user in the field, via the battery
contacts. Updates enable you to take advantage of
the technological advances that PAG introduces to
accommodate developments in camera technology.
An update tool can be provided by PAG.
2.14 Temperature Range:
Charging:
0°C to +45°C Optimum +10 to +40°C
+32°F to +113°F Optimum +50°F to +104°F
Discharging:
-20°C to +50°C Optimum +10°C to +40°C
-4°F to +122°F Optimum +50°F to +104°F
Storage:
-10°C to +40°C Optimum 0°C to +20°C
+14°F to +104°F Optimum +32°F to +68°F
2.15 Dimensions (H x W x D):
V-Mount Models:
133mm (5.2") x 84mm (3.3") x 50mm (1.9")
Gold Mount Model:
129mm (5”) x 87mm (3.42”) x 58mm (2.25”)
2.16 Weight (All Models):
770g (1.7lbs) approx.

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3.1 IMPORTANT: READ THE CHARGER HANDBOOK BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE BATTERY.
3.2 The following PAGlink chargers will charge PAGlink
batteries, individually or linked, regardless of their
capacity or state of charge:
V-Mount Chargers:
9707 PAGlink PL16 Charger 8 per channel
9711 PAGlink PL16+ Charger 8 per channel
9708 PAGlink Cube Charger 4 per channel
9710 PAGlink Micro Charger 8 per channel
Gold Mount Chargers:
9707A PAGlink PL16 Charger 8 per channel
9711A PAGlink PL16+ Charger 8 per channel
Anton Bauer Li-Ion chargers are also suitable.
Four or more linked batteries can be charged on
each position, depending on the charger model and
firmware version.
PAG Pulsar and Quasar Gold Mount chargers are not
suitable for charging PAGlink Gold Mount batteries.
The following chargers will charge PAGlink PL150
batteries individually or linked (batteries must be
within 40% state-of-charge of each other to be
charged fully):
V-Mount:
9702V PAG Cube Charger 4 per channel
9702VR PAG RMC4X Charger 8 per channel
3. Charging

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Constant-voltage V-Mount Li-Ion chargers of other
reputable manufacturers are also suitable.
3.3 PAGlink batteries display their individual status,
during charging, on their built-in display. When
using PL16 chargers, the characters of the PL150T
numeric display can be inverted, for legibility, with
a single button press. The display reverts automati-
cally after removal from the charger.
3.4 The batteries incorporate a precision temperature
sensor which will inhibit charging if their tempera-
ture is below 0°C. See Section 2 Specification for
the charging temperature range of PAGlink PL150
batteries.
4.1 The batteries incorporate a precision fixed end-of-
discharge cutoff set to 12.5V, as measured by the
battery. This cutoff will only operate if the battery
capacity is less than 5%, eliminating unwanted
battery operation due to high current and low
battery temperature.
4.2 The maximum continuous discharge current for a
single V-Mount PL150 battery is 8A (90W approx.),
and for a single Gold Mount battery it is 10A (120W
to 150W approx.). The batteries incorporate an
accurate precision current limit, and consumption
above this, for more than 5 seconds, will trigger the
over-current protection, turning the battery output
off.
4. Discharging