Introduction

The development of the new InterActive 2000 HyTRON battery system has been made possible by recent advancements in a cell technology originally designed for the mobile computing industry. These nickel metal hydride cells provide the highest energy density cell available. The high performance of the new batteries is assured through the incorporation of the pioneering InterActive technology of the Anton/Bauer Digital system. Each battery is equipped with an on board “fuel computer” which monitors energy put into and taken out of each HyTRON battery, as well as critical operating characteristics and conditions. This data is communicated to the InterActive charger to ensure safe and optimize reliable performance.

In addition, remaining battery capacity information is available to the operator by means of an LCD display on each battery and in the viewfinder of the most popular broadcast and professional camcorders. The patented interface from the Digital battery to the camera viewfinder is factory standard equipment in over 30 camera/camcorder models from five leading manufacturers.

HyTRON is compatible with existing Anton/Bauer Logic Series InterActive chargers already in the field, as well as the InterActive 2000 PowerCharger line. Anton/Bauer Logic Series InterActive chargers were designed in anticipation of new cell technologies, so chargers in the field require only a single chip update to effectively address this new battery system, as well as the standard ProPac® and TrimPac® battery products. This upward and downward compatibility uniquely allows Anton/Bauer to introduce new high performance cell technology seamlessly into existing battery inventories. The new HyTRON battery will automatically identify itself to the InterActive charger, activating the specialized charge routines necessary to effectively utilize this new technology.