TDT PZ-BAT Application guide

PZ-BAT External Battery Pack for the
PZ Ampliers
Hardware Reference
Updated 2021-09-15

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Table of Contents
PZ-BAT External Battery Pack for the PZ Ampliers
4PZ-BAT Overview
4Charging the Batteries
4Using the External Battery Pack
5PZ-BAT Technical Specications
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PZ-BAT External Battery Pack for the PZ Ampliers
PZ-BAT Overview
The PZ-BAT external battery pack is used with a PZ amplier for
long recording sessions. It provides 42 AmpHours and requires
8-10 hours to charge to 95% capacity and 14 hours to fully charge.
Charging the Batteries
A 100-240 VAC, 50-60HZ 2A(MAX) power connection socket is on
the back or the PZ-BAT. Connect to AC power to charge.
Using the External Battery Pack
The DC power output cable on the front panel can be connected
directly to the round female charger socket on the back panel of a PZ amplier.
Set the three position switch on the front of PZ amplier to either the A or B position to power
on the PZ amplier. When the PZ-BAT is connected the PZ's Battery Status LEDs will behave as
if the internal batteries are charging.
To
avoid
introducing
EMF
noise,
DO
NOT
connect
the
PZ-BAT
to
AC
power
while
connected
to
a
PZ
amplier
that
is collecting data.
Important
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PZ-BAT Technical Specications
The internal charger is 6V, 3A power supply.
Battery performance:
# of Ch Duration
32 55 hrs
64 46 hrs
96 40 hrs
128 34 hrs
256 21 hr
All time values are typical.
Note
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