4.Low voltage batteries can also be caused by allowing batteries to remain off the charger for extended periods causing the LCD display to be blank, indicating that the electronic circuitry has removed all load from the battery cells – including the display. In the case that the battery is in a low voltage condition the battery should be returned to the charger. The charge routine will not be initiated by the charger until all other batteries have completed their fast charge routines. Therefore, a low voltage battery can be installed on an InterActive charger without the charger indicating recognition. The battery should remain on the charger until charging is complete. It may be helpful to remove other batteries before placing a battery with a blank display on the charger.
5.Never leave any battery unattended on equipment.
6.Routine use of a battery at discharge rates greater than the battery rating (e.g. 90 watts maximum, <50 watts for lighting load) can reduce overall service life. Always select the proper size battery for your application.
7.Discharging the battery for diagnostic purposes should only be performed on an occasional basis (once every
8.Periodic cleaning of both the charger terminals and battery terminals will ensure continued reliable operation. Clean the terminals occasionally with a pencil eraser or lightly scrape the surface with a blunt instrument to help reduce this possibility.
Anton/Bauer publishes a comprehensive “Video Battery Handbook” to help you further understand the care and use of video batteries. This guide is available at no charge by contacting Anton/Bauer at
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