Digital Camera Battery DCB30WB User's Manual
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1. Charge the DCB prior to using and do not leave on charge for extended periods Remove DCB from any case or holder during charge heat buildup will prevent proper charging Page 6 Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor Any Digital Camera Battery or Accessory requiring repair due to manufacturer defect will be repaired or replaced for free during the first year The only responsibility to the customer is shipping to repair facility Please insure your Digital Camera Battery and or accessories for the amount you paid Include a copy of your invoice and a description of the problem or damage Always include the charger when returning a Digital Camera Battery for repair Upon receipt your unit will be tested repaired final tested and shipped back to you by ground shipping Units damaged due to neglect will be charged for parts and labor Any repair that would exceed 50 of the current list price will be replaced at 50 of the current list price Liability is limited to repair of the Digital Camera Battery and it s accessories No warranty is made or implied for any product manufactured by any other company For customers outside the U S contact your local dealer to see if they offer other repair options Lifetime Warranty If your Digital Camera Battery is damaged beyond repair simply return the damaged item with a check for 50 of the current list price Repairs that would exceeds 50 of the current list price will be replaced A new replacemen2. Digital Camera Battery Owner s Manual Model DCB30WB Safety Rules 1 Since the Digital Camera Battery can power so many different devices make sure you are using the proper cord This includes the voltage polarity as well as the physical connector dimensions 2 Inspect all cords and connectors prior to use If a cord is damaged return it to the factory with payment of 1 2 the current list price and it will be replaced This price includes all ground shipping charges and taxes on replacement cords in the continental U S 3 Do not use high voltage adapters in wet locations Very Dangerous 4 Do not expose the Digital Camera Battery to direct moisture Although the Digital camera battery was designed to handle high humidity IT IS NOT WATERPROOF Water damage voids the 1 year parts and labor warranty 5 Do not use chargers or cables unless they have been factory approved Improper cables will definitely damage your equipment and may even cause damage to the Digital Camera Battery Never put meter probes into the Digital Camera Battery connectors It is possible to damage the unit if control pins are shorted or activated improperly by a meter s load or voltage An improper charger will damage your Digital Camera Battery in a way that will void the 1 year parts and labor warranty 6 Do not remove the covers on the Digital Camera Battery The only exception to this rule is when changing the power cell The factory does not ch
3. arge for labor or ground shipping continental U S only when replacing the power cell Power cells replaced at the factory are charged tested and charged again before returning to the customer Include your charger when replacing cells If we find any problem with the charger it will be replaced at no additional cost For customers outside the U S contact your local dealer about obtaining power cells or service to save shipping cost 7 Only the Power Cell designed to go in the Digital Camera Battery may be used Power Cells made from different chemistries can leak or even explode if used in the Digital Camera Battery The Digital Camera Battery was designed with the highest capacity cells available for it s intended environment NiCad batteries do not have the capacity to handle the charge and will leak Lithium lon cells will not handle the voltage and temperature extremes and are guaranteed to explode Lead acid batteries should never be used in our system Only use the NiMH Power Cell provided by the factory in the Digital Camera Battery Page2 Operation 1 When you receive your Digital Camera Battery it can be used right out of the box Each Digital Camera Battery is fully tested at the factory Each unit is completely charged and then discharged through each connector Units are charged before they are packaged However if the unit has been exposed to extreme heat or has been on the shelf for some time charging will be required If this i
4. ity of you products battery it will run twice as long This chart is for the DCB30WB the 60 90 and 120 watt models have 2 3 and 4 times the capacity respectively If this chart means nothing to you plug the Digital Camera Battery in and be glad that it runs a long time Multiply your camera battery s Voltage x it s AH rating to get the Watt capacity Sample 7 2V x 1 3AH 9 36 Watts The 30 Watt D C B would last over 3 times longer 30 Watt Digital Camera Battery ELIT 16 12 AH a 2 34 b 6 7 B 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Output Voltage When the Digital Camera Battery is powering a camera and flash at the same time several factors will contribute to the number of exposures you will get from a single charge Here is a list of the most common factors you will encounter some you can control Limit the LCD usage this uses almost as much power as taking a picture If the camera has a battery saver mode try to enable even when external power connected Both cameras and flash units consume power just being on turn them off during extended standby Some cables use power even when the connected device is off turn off the DCB when not in use High f stop s or long distance shots use more flash power than close up s or low f stop exposures Image stabilized lenses consume power regardless of the number of exposures taken Keep the DCB from extreme temperatures Under coat in cold weather out of direct sun in heat
5. ould be charged for 12 hours standard charger The Solar charger will charge the 30 watt Digital Camera Battery in a single day of bright sunlight The Fastcharger will charge the 30 watt Digital Camera Battery in under 3 hours anywhere in the world The Fastcharger includes a US 120VAC power cable but any electronics store worldwide will offer local AC power cables 4 When the unit no longer performs to the expected level return it to the factory for Power Cell replacement Include the charger when returning any Digital Camera Battery for ANY reason The costis 75 DCB30WB which includes the replacement Power Cell return ground shipping continental U S as well as testing of the unit and charger If there is any problem with the standard charger it will be replaced at no cost 5 If your Digital Camera Battery becomes damaged to the point it no longer functions return it to the factory Repairs will never exceed the current list price If the cost exceeds Ya list price the unit will be replaced for Ye list price and will have a Full 1 Year Warranty For customers outside the U S contact your local dealer for other repair options since shipping costs may not be economical If you are wondering why we test the charger regardless of the problem it is because that is the only component beyond our control Lightning high line voltage and physical abuse may not show any signs of damage yet cause all kinds of problems Our standard charger i
6. s the case plug the charger into the Digital Camera Battery and charge for up to 12 hours Charging is complete when the unit is warm to the touch Always remove the Digital Camera Battery from any cases when charging to prevent overheating Always unplug the charger from the AC outlet when not in use 2 After connecting the shoulder strap mounting brackets or belt clip connect the cables to be used Power the digital camera battery on When the GREEN L E D comes on you may turn on the equipment attached Power is not available for a moment when the Digital Camera Battery is first turned on This allows the computer to perform a power up test and prevents overheating should serious physical damage occur to the Digital Camera Battery 3 When the YELLOW L E D comes on it is recommended that the pack be recharged at this time Digital camera cables will continue to operate if they are below 8 5 volts Some high voltage step up cables will shut down to allow the camera power for proper shutdown 4 When the RED L E D comes on shut everything down you have very little power remaining If your equipment has internal batteries just swap out the Digital Camera Battery or use the internal batteries as a backup It is always a good idea to have a complete set of backup equipment 5 When the RED L E D Blinks switch to another Digital Camera Battery You can leave the discharged pack on The Blinking RED L E D will remind you to charge that pack a
7. s designed to be economical but is susceptible to environmental conditions and shorting We would rather give you a new standard charger than have you dissatisfied with a Digital Camera Battery All of our other chargers can withstand continuously shorted outputs and wide input voltage ranges We don t know of other manufacturers of battery packs having chargers that can withstand this type of abuse Page4 Regulated Outputs NiMH 30 Watt Digital Camera Battery 8 Volts Actual 27 07 Watts 17 35 Watts Pound 90 23 Eficiency 10 000 a i j be ey be eee pasus et fe ee par Ere gos nun 4 8 Volts 3 bo uuuu pul nr LEAD Battery 8 Volt 3 2 AH 25 6 Watts Actual 18 67 Watts 10 59 Watt Pound 72 93 Eficiency 10 000 1 sy dl Sek bss s Bete RISE pela qu 67654 bp 55 t5 j e 8 Volts 3 pul nr Lu nun pun bo uuuu As you can see the Digital Camera Battery provides steady power from start to finish The unregulated output from other packs can cause over voltage and brown out conditions that can damage sensitive electronics The unregulated output of the LEAD cell and many other types of rechargeable packs can also provide very high currents that could start an electrical fire in a matter of seconds if the cable should become shorted or damaged Page 5 Capacity The chart below allows you to compare the Digital Camera Battery to the battery in the product you are using If the capacity is twice the capac
8. t a later time If the pack will not be charged within 8 hours turn the unit off to prevent deep discharge 6 Do not rely on the recycle time of the flash to determine charge level of the Digital Camera Battery as the power output is constant from start to finish This consistent regulated power is one of the Digital Camera Battery s features no other battery pack on the market can match 7 Do not expose the Digital Camera Battery to physical forces in excess of 100 G s While we advise against dropping any equipment on the ground accidents do happen the padded carrying case will help reduce the chance of damage in the event you drop your Digital Camera Battery Page 3 Maintenance 1 Charge the Digital Camera Battery prior to use Please note that the outputs are disabled during charging even when the unit is in the ON position This allows all types of DCB chargers to be used Options include standard worldwide fastcharger carcharger and solar chargers For solar customers the output control can be overridden with a modification at the factory but the cell warranty is shortened to 90 days on units modified in this way Constant short cycle charging due to the sun going in and out during the day while discharging can cause premature cell failure 2 When the battery becomes warm during charge it is full Some chargers have indicators to indicate charging status the standard charger does not 3 A completely discharged unit sh
9. t will be sent when payment has cleared All replacements have a full 1 year new product warranty All Items requiring repair due to manufacturer defect will be repaired or replaced for free during the first year and the current warranty will remain in effect Liability is limited to repair of the Digital Camera Battery and it s accessories No warranty is made or implied for any product manufactured by any other company Additional shipping charges apply for special shipping requests or shipping outside the continental U S Return Shipping Address Digital Camera Battery Inc 2328 B Destiny Way Odessa FL 33556 727 375 9865 For the latest information please visit our web site www digitalcamerabattery com Page 7 Input Output Temperature Moisture Dimensions Weight Standard Charger Input Output Temperature Moisture Dimensions Weight Specifications Digital Camera Battery 24 VDC 200 mA x 12 hours or 0 24 VDC 1 6 A AV 0 Termination 1 2 16 VDC Set by cable 0 5Ax2 Maximum Range 32 F 120 F Optimum 70 F Charging in environments above 90 F not recommended 30 85 RH H 6 325 W 2 850 D 1 300 Inches 1 57 Pounds 120 VAC 60Hz 7 5 Watts 24 VDC 200mA 30 VDC No Load Maximum Range 18 F 122 F 30 85 RH H 3 0 Wz2 4 D 1 8 Inches prongs amp cord excluded 0 638 Pounds Page 8
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