Teledyne Siras g6.1 series Manual

SIRAS™Battery Safety

Instruction Guide

102-2069-42

G6.1 Series, Revision 4

January 30, 2023

 
 SIRAS Battery Safety Instruction Guide 
G6.1 Series, Revision 4 
 
 
©2023 Teledyne FLIR LLC. All rights reserved. Approved for public release: Teledyne FLIR approved [FLIRGTC-SBA-011]. 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................................4 
2. INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CONTROL BUTTON.....................................................................................................................5 
A. Battery Indicator Lights.................................................................................................................................................5 
B. Battery Button...............................................................................................................................................................5 
C. Interpreting the Battery Indicator Lights........................................................................................................................6 
3. CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................9 
A. Using the Battery Charger............................................................................................................................................9 
B. Battery Charger Display Lights...................................................................................................................................11 
C. Charger Performance as a Function of Temperature.................................................................................................12 
4. BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) .........................................................................................................................13 
A. Sleep..........................................................................................................................................................................13 
B. Smart Storage ............................................................................................................................................................13 
5. STORAGE..............................................................................................................................................................................14 
A. Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................14 
6. HANDLING, DISPOSAL, AND WARNINGS...........................................................................................................................15 
A. Handling and Disposal................................................................................................................................................15 
B. Transportation............................................................................................................................................................15 
C. Warnings....................................................................................................................................................................16 
7. WARNING LABELS ...............................................................................................................................................................17 
 
TABLE OF FIGURES 
Figure 1.A Battery.......................................................................................................................................................4 
Figure 2.A Button and LEDs on the Top of the Battery..............................................................................................5 
Figure 3.A Battery Charger.........................................................................................................................................9 
Figure 3.B Charger Pins...........................................................................................................................................10 
 
 

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TABLE OF TABLES

Table 2-A LEDs in Standby or Discharge Mode.........................................................................................................6

Table 2-B Battery LEDs during Charging...................................................................................................................7

Table 2-C. LEDs Indicating Remaining Useful Life....................................................................................................8

Table 3-A. Aircraft Battery Charger Power-Level Indicator LEDs............................................................................11

Table 3-B. Charger Error Messages.........................................................................................................................11

Table 3-C. Charging Performance as a Function of Battery Temperature...............................................................12

Key to Symbols:

⚠This is a warning notice. Failure to heed warnings can lead to damage or injury.

This is an informational notice, calling attention to an important detail.

☛This is a tip that can improve your effectiveness in using the product.

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1. INTRODUCTION

The SIRAS™mobile drone is a professional aircraft, intended to be operated by USA FAA Part 107 certified pilots

or pilots holding equivalent certifications. By operating the SIRAS drone, you agree to abide by and be bound by

the requirements and limitations set forth in the SIRAS Standard Bundle User Manual. Please carefully note the

contents of this manual and the safety warnings in the SIRAS User Manual.

This manual focuses on the proper care and safe handling of the SIRAS batteries. Proper care prolongs the life of

the batteries and enhances flight safety. Inappropriate use, charging, or battery storage may cause a fire, property

loss, or injury to oneself and/or others.

The SIRAS aircraft uses two batteries that are specifically designed with side gaskets and locking tabs to fit into

the upper and lower battery compartments of the aircraft. The batteries are identical except for these surface

features, which ensure their proper orientation.

FIGURE 1.A BATTERY

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2. INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CONTROL BUTTON

A. Battery Indicator Lights

The top of the battery, illustrated in Figure 2.A, has a button and four LEDs.

FIGURE 2.A BUTTON AND LEDS ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY

B. Battery Button

B1. Check/Standby:

One short press of the Battery button will activate the battery from the Power-Off state and put it into

Standby Mode. The LED display will then show the current battery charge level, as described in Table 2-A.

The display turns off after five seconds and re-enters the Power-Off state after another five seconds.

B2. Power-On:

To power on the battery, start in the Power-Off state, and give the Battery button a short press (to enter the

Check state). While the lights are still on, press and hold the Battery button for at least two seconds. The

power indicator lights will be lit in order from LED1 to LED4, completing the Power-On action, after which

the LED display will show the current power level.

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B3. Power-Off/Sleep:

When the battery is in the Power-On state, give the Battery button a short press. This will light the four

LEDs. Then, press and hold the Battery button for more than two seconds. The power indicator lights will

turn off, in order from LED4 to LED1. The battery will now be in the Power-Off state. (The battery also

enters the Power-Off state after ten minutes of inactivity.)

B4. Health indicator:

In the Power-Off state, press the Battery button and hold for approximately eight seconds. The LEDs will

indicate remaining battery life, as described in Table 2-C. After five seconds, the battery will enter the

Power-Off state.

C. Interpreting the Battery Indicator Lights

C1. Standby or Discharge Mode

In Standby Mode and when the batteries are installed in the aircraft with the power on, the four LEDs

indicate one of eight battery levels, as shown in Table 2-A.

TABLE 2-A LEDS IN STANDBY OR DISCHARGE MODE

CAPACITY

LED4

LED3

LED2

LED1

0%~12%

○

✹

13%~24%

○

●

25%~37%

○

✹

●

38%~49%

○

●

50%~62%

○

✹

●

63%~74%

○

●

75%~87%

✹

●

88%~100%

●

✹FLASH ○ OFF ●ON

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C2. Charging Mode

When the battery is in charging mode, the four LEDs indicate one of the five battery levels shown in Table

2-B. (Charging is described in Chapter 0).

TABLE 2-B BATTERY LEDS DURING CHARGING

CAPACITY

LED4

LED3

LED2

LED1

0%~24%

○

✹

25%~49%

○

✹

50%~74%

○

✹

75%~99%

✹

100%

●

✹FLASH ○ OFF ●ON

The charger has a different indicator lighting pattern—see Table 3-A and Table 3-B.

The battery level indicator lights will turn off after being fully charged (100%) for 10 minutes.

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C3. Remaining Battery Life

As described in 2.B above, pressing the Battery button in the Power-Off state and holding it for

approximately eight seconds causes the battery to enter the Health Indicator state, in which the LEDs

indicate remaining useful battery life, as shown in Table 2-C.

TABLE 2-C. LEDS INDICATING REMAINING USEFUL LIFE

REMAINING

USEFUL

LIFE

LED4

LED3

LED2

LED1

88%~100%

●

75%~87%

✹

●

63%~74%

○

●

50%~62%

○

✹

●

38%~49%

○

●

25%~37%

○

✹

●

13%~24%

○

●

Below 12%

○

✹

✹FLASH ○ OFF ●ON

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3. CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Using the Battery Charger

FIGURE 3.A BATTERY CHARGER

⚠Charge the batteries in a flat, open area.

Immediately after a flight, the batteries will be warm. Allow them to cool to ambient temperature

before charging. Charging the batteries while still warm will significantly reduce battery life.

The battery charger will only operate in the temperature range 6~50⁰C (42~122°F) (see Table 3-C).

⚠Use only the charger provided. Failure to do so could allow charging to exceed the maximum

rated voltage. This could impair the battery’s charge/discharge performance, mechanical

performance, and safety, as well as cause overheating or leakage.

Charge batteries in pairs. The two batteries should have charge levels within 5% of each other.

Charge level differences greater than 5% can cause both batteries to wear more quickly and could

diminish aircraft performance.

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Charge batteries according to the following steps:

1. Connect the aircraft battery charger to a power source.

2. Turn off the Power switch on the back of the charger.

3. Inspect the contact pins in the charger to ensure that they are straight (see Figure 3.B).

FIGURE 3.B CHARGER PINS

4. While the power is off, gently insert up to two aircraft batteries into the charger, making sure they are oriented

correctly.

⚠The batteries only fit into the charger in one orientation. Do not force the batteries into the

charger, as doing so will damage the charger pins. If the batteries do not slide into the charger,

make sure you are inserting them in the proper orientation and that the pins are straight.

5. Flip the Power switch on the back of the charger to ON. The power-level indicator LEDs on the charger will

begin to flash.

6. Check the charger lights as shown in Table 3-A and Table 3-B. Stop charging if the lights indicate an error.

7. Charge batteries to full capacity as indicated by all power level indicator LEDs on the charger being

illuminated. When fully charged, the charger will also emit a completion sound.

8. Turn the charger off and unplug it from the power source.

9. Remove the batteries and store them in their storage unit or install and use them in the aircraft.

10. Do not store batteries in the aircraft—doing so will slowly drain them.

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B. Battery Charger Display Lights

TABLE 3-A. AIRCRAFT BATTERY CHARGER POWER-LEVEL INDICATOR LEDS

CAPACITY

LED (100%)

LED (80%)

LED (60%)

LED (40%)

LED (20%)

<20%

○

✹

>20%

○

✹

●

>40%

○

✹

●

>60%

○

✹

●

>80%

✹

●

100%

●

○OFF ✹FLASH ●ON

Table 3-B provides diagnostic information for when batteries are not charging as expected. Often, these errors

can be cleared by turning off the charger, removing the batteries, re-inserting them, and turning the charger back

on. If errors persist, notify your customer service representative.

TABLE 3-B. CHARGER ERROR MESSAGES

LED

(ERROR)

LED

(100%)

LED

(80%)

LED

(60%)

LED

(40%)

LED

(20%)

DESCRIPTION OF

THE INDICATOR

LIGHTS

✹

○

●

Output overvoltage*

✹

○

●

○

Output overcurrent*

✹

○

●

○

Charger temperature

is too high+

✹

○

●

○

Unmatched voltage

of the balancing port

and main port*

✹

●

○

Low voltage of AC

power output*

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LED

(ERROR)

LED

(100%)

LED

(80%)

LED

(60%)

LED

(40%)

LED

(20%)

DESCRIPTION OF

THE INDICATOR

LIGHTS

✹

○

●

○

●

Battery voltage is too

low*

✹

○

●

○

●

Battery voltage is too

high*

✹

●

○

●

Battery temperature

is too low, <5oC

(41⁰F) **

✹

○

●

○

Battery temperature

is too high, >50oC

(122⁰F) +

○OFF ✹FLASH ●ON

* Contact FLIR Service

+ Allow cooling before charging batteries

** Warm batteries to at least 5oC (41⁰F) before charging

C. Charger Performance as a Function of Temperature

Table 3-C details charger performance as a function of ambient temperature. Batteries should be kept between

16⁰C and 45⁰C (61⁰F –113⁰F) for optimum charging performance.

TABLE 3-C. CHARGING PERFORMANCE AS A FUNCTION OF BATTERY TEMPERATURE

BATTERY TEMPERATURE

CHARGING PERFORMANCE

<5⁰C (41⁰F)

No Charge - Error LED will illuminate

6⁰C~15⁰C (42⁰F~59⁰F)

1.2A Slow Charge

16⁰C~45⁰C (61⁰F~113⁰F)

Normal 6A Charge

46⁰C~50⁰C (115⁰F~122⁰F)

1.2A Slow Charge

> 50⁰C (122⁰F)

No Charge - Error LED will illuminate

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4. BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)

The battery has a built-in Battery Management System (BMS) that automatically performs the operations

described here.

A. Sleep

After the battery has been in Power-On mode for 10 minutes, the BMS will set the battery to Power-Off mode to

reduce power consumption. As described in 2.B, Power-On mode can be reactivated by pressing the Battery

button briefly.

B. Smart Storage

If the battery is not going to be used for more than 10 days, it is best to discharge it to

approximately 40%-60% before storing it. This will prolong the battery’s useful life even though

the battery automatically performs its own charge level management.

If the battery is stored with a high charge level, the Smart Storage function will automatically activate. A stationary

battery wakes up from Sleep Mode once every two days to monitor its charge level. If the power level is below

50%, the battery will automatically enter Deep Sleep mode. If the power level is above 50%, the battery will return

to Sleep mode. If on the 10th day of the battery being stationary, the power level is still above 50%, the battery will

automatically discharge to 50% and then enter Deep Sleep mode. During the discharge process, the battery

temperature may rise: this is normal.

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5. STORAGE

A. Storage

The ideal battery storage temperature is 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

⚠Do not store the battery in a high-temperature area or close to a heat source such as direct

sunlight, in a car on a hot day, near a fire source, or near an oven.

⚠Store the battery in a dry environment. Do not store the battery in water or where water may enter.

⚠Store the battery in an appropriate battery storage box.

⚠Check the battery monthly and recharge it fully if its charge level is 25% or less. A battery with

less than 5% charge may sustain damage and lose its ability to be recharged.

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6. HANDLING, DISPOSAL, AND WARNINGS

A. Handling and Disposal

⚠If a battery catches fire, use a Type ABC extinguisher and give the battery time to cool.

⚠Avoid touching a leaking or deformed battery. The liquid inside the battery is corrosive. If the

liquid comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinse the affected area in water for at least 15 minutes

and seek proper medical treatment.

⚠Fully discharge a battery before disposal.

⚠Dispose of a used battery at a hazardous waste facility. Do not discard with ordinary trash or with

recycling materials.

⚠Do not dispose of a battery by burning it.

B. Transportation

⚠Do not transport damaged batteries. Instead, contact a company that handles hazardous materials

professionally.

Before a battery is transported via public transportation of any kind, discharge the battery to 30%,

or to the level required by local regulations.

⚠Do not transport a battery in close proximity to metal objects.

⚠When traveling by air, do not place batteries in checked baggage. Transporting in carry-on

baggage is allowed (at the appropriate charge level).

⚠Do not ship batteries by air.

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C. Warnings

1. Do not open or damage the battery’s external case, as this may cause a short circuit or fire.

2. Do not get the battery wet or let the battery touch any form of liquid. Do not use the battery in the rain or in a

humid environment. Doing so can cause spontaneous combustion, or possibly an explosion.

3. Do not use a swollen, leaking, or damaged battery—it could catch fire or explode.

4. If the battery drops from the airframe or is hit by an external force, do not use the battery again.

5. If the airframe falls into the water, retrieve the airframe and remove the battery. Leave the battery in an open

area until it is completely dry. Keep your distance from the battery, and after the battery has dried, never use

it again.

6. Do not connect the battery directly to the socket on the wall or the socket in the car for charging.

7. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or store it at a temperature higher than 45°C (113°F).

8. Do not use the battery when it smells foul or when it is hot, deformed, or discolored. If the battery is in use or

is charging and is in any of these conditions, take it out of the airframe or charger. Allow it to cool, if

necessary. Avoid touching a leaking battery.

9. Never use a wire or any other metal object to short circuit the positive and negative electrodes.

10. Do not store the battery near a microwave oven or pressure cooker.

11. Never place the battery on a conductive surface.

12. Do not hit the battery or put it under a heavy object.

13. Do not expose the battery to strong static electricity (e.g., lightning) or to a high magnetic field. This type of

exposure could disable the built-in safety features of the battery and damage both the battery and the

airframe.

14. The operating temperature of the airframe battery is −10⁰C to 40⁰C (14⁰F to 104⁰F). If the ambient

temperature is above 60⁰C (140⁰F), the battery might catch fire. If the ambient temperature is below −10⁰C,

battery life will be significantly shortened.

15. In ordinary use, do not allow batteries to drain below a 5% charge, as this may permanently damage the

batteries’ ability to recharge. Exception: final disposal (see 6.A).

16. Remove and charge the batteries promptly after a flight. Batteries left in a powered-off aircraft will eventually

drain down to 0% and will sustain damage.

17. Keep the batteries away from children. If children swallow parts of the battery, seek medical assistance

immediately.

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7. WARNING LABELS

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This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending.

If you have questions that are not covered in this manual contact FLIR Commercial Systems Customer Support (SBA-

[email protected]) for additional information. Contact Customer Support for questions related to the use of open-source software

in this product. And contact Customer Support prior to returning a camera which is in need of service.

This documentation and the requirements specified herein are subject to change without notice.

This equipment must be disposed of as electronic waste.

Contact your nearest FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. representative for instructions on

how to return the product to FLIR for proper disposal.

FCC Notice. This device is a subassembly designed for incorporation into other products in order to provide an infrared

camera function. It is not an end-product fit for consumer use. When incorporated into a host device, the end-product will

generate, use, and radiate radio frequency energy that may cause radio interference. As such, the end-product incorporating

this subassembly must be tested and approved under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before the

end-product may be offered for sale or lease, advertised, imported, sold, or leased in the United States. The FCC regulations

are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference to radio communications. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.803 and 15.1

et seq.

Industry Canada Notice. This device is a subassembly designed for incorporation into other products in order to provide an

infrared camera function. It is not an end-product fit for consumer use. When incorporated into a host device, the end-product

will generate, use, and radiate radio frequency energy that may cause radio interference. As such, the end-product

incorporating this subassembly must be tested for compliance with the Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital

Apparatus, ICES-003, of Industry Canada before the product incorporating this device may be: manufactured or offered for

sale or lease, imported, distributed, sold, or leased in Canada.

Avis d’Industrie Canada. Cet appareil est un sous-ensemble conçu pour être intégré à un autre produit afin de fournir une

fonction de caméra infrarouge. Ce n’est pas un produit final destiné aux consommateurs. Une fois intégré à un dispositif hôte,

le produit final va générer, utiliser et émettre de l’énergie radiofréquence qui pourrait provoquer de l’interférence radio. En tant

que tel, le produit final intégrant ce sous-ensemble doit être testé pour en vérifier la conformité avec la Norme sur le matériel

brouilleur pour les appareils numériques (NMB-003) d’Industrie Canada avant que le produit intégrant ce dispositif puisse être

fabriqué, mis en vente ou en location, importé, distribué, vendu ou loué au Canada.

EU Notice. This device is a subassembly or component intended only for product evaluation, development or incorporation

into other products in order to provide an infrared camera function. It is not a finished end-product fit for general consumer use.

Persons handling this device must have appropriate electronics training and observe good engineering practice standards. As

such, this product does not fall within the scope of the European Union (EU) directives regarding electromagnetic compatibility

(EMC). Any end-product intended for general consumer use that incorporates this device must be tested in accordance and

comply with all applicable EU EMC and other relevant directives.

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