ANTON BAUER VCLX NM2 600Wh Free Standing Battery User Guide

ANTON BAUER VCLX NM2 600Wh Free Standing Battery

Product Information

Product Name:

VCLX NM2 600 Wh free-standing battery

Publication Details:

Publication date 12/05/2022

Part No. 8675-0174

Publication Part No. 86750174-4980/1

Copyright and Disclaimer:

The product manual is the property of Videndum plc and should not be reproduced without prior agreement and permission in writing. The information provided in the manual is believed to be accurate at the time of printing, but Videndum Production Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the information or specifications without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.

Product Usage Instructions:

Safety Instructions:

• Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids.
• Do not attempt to open or disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Use only the provided charger to charge the battery.
• Do not use the battery if it appears damaged or swollen.

How to Setup WiFi:

The product manual does not contain information on how to set up WiFi. If you require assistance with this feature, please contact Videndum Production Solutions Inc. for support.

Generate Reports:

The product manual does not contain information on how to generate reports. If you require assistance with this feature, please contact Videndum Production Solutions Inc. for support.

Declarations:

The Declarations section of the product manual is not specified in the provided text extract.

Safety

Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference.

Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions

WARNING
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear supported by the word ‘Caution’.

DANGER
Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle.

Electrical Connection

DANGER
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover, no user serviceable parts inside the product.

WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.

CAUTION
Do not exceed the current output limit of the product when powering auxiliary devices.

DANGER
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Operation

WARNING

• Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this user guide and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation.
• Never use flammable or combustible materials and solvents around batteries or chargers.

CAUTION
The product should not be used outside the operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical specifications for the operating limits for the product.

WARNING

• While we offer the protection against water ingress, we still generally advise against doing so as part of good practice. We don’t formally have an IP rating, so this is a bit of a catch-all.
• When cleaning the product, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not wet the exposed metal parts of the battery. Do not use solvents, detergents or scouring agents.

CAUTION
All Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries have a finite life.
If the battery exhibits a noticeably shortened run-time the battery should be replaced immediately. Shortened run-time is indicative of at least one cell, which has reached end of life. Under no circumstances attempt to “recondition” this battery by repeated charging and discharging.

DANGER
Do not drop, puncture or crush this battery. Do not use the battery if the case is damaged or broken. Do not open or attempt to service this battery if damaged.

WARNING
These electronic devices can be damaged if the battery is subject to abuse or damage. Do not use a battery that has been subjected to excessive mechanical shock or water damage.

Charging

DANGER
The VCLX NM2 Battery can only be charged with the VCLX NM2 charger. Do not attempt to charge on non-InterActive chargers or chargers not manufactured by Anton/Bauer.

Maintenance

DANGER

• The fitting of non-approved parts or accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty.
• Never attempt to service this battery. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Never attempt to open this battery. The electronic circuits inside the battery can be damaged causing malfunction and/or potential hazard to person and property.

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 the likely hood of build up causing poor communication or charging.

Contact Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group with additional inquires as to maintenance.

Storage

CAUTION

• Sustained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for premature failure of Nickel-metal hydride batteries.
• Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms for best performance.
• Although Nickel-metal hydride has good self discharge characteristics, batteries should be stored for long term storage in a fully charged condition.
• Batteries should be stored in a fully charged state with the button in the OFF position to minimize the self-discharge. The battery will “wake up” with the push of the button if it hasn’t self-discharged entirely, otherwise will “wake up” when placed on a charger.

How to setup WiFi

Use WiFi to upload reports to a FTP Server or to use the Anton/Bauer Fleet Management.
To use the Wifi Module in the VCLX NM2, you will need to create a config file which contains your WiFi information, as well as FTP details for your report upload. Follow these steps to generate the file and load into you VCLX NM2. You will need a Computer and USB drive (Ensure the USB drive is formatted to use FAT32 file system) to complete this procedure.

1. Start by enabling WiFi through the advanced settings menu (To access the advanced settings menu, follow step 1 and 2 on the PIN Code Settings) and select the WiFi settings by using the up and down buttons, confirm the selection with the enter button .

2. Use the up or down button to enable the the WiFi module. Confirm the selection with the enter button

3. Now turn off the VCLX NM2 by pressing the Power-on button.

4. Visit vclx.antonbauer.com and login using the following credentials.

5. User: VCLXNM2

6. Password: AntonBauer155

7. Now fill in your WiFi information and FTP Details and press “Generate File”.
   NOTE
   Your Information will not be saved and all password details are fully encrypted.

8. You will receive a vclx.ini file. Please place it onto the root folder of a USB drive.

9. Insert the USB drive into the USB Port of the VCLX NM2. Power on the battery until the import process is complete. The Battery will try to login to your WiFi with the provided information, and will show a status screen after the connection attempt is complete. If the connection wasn’t successful, then please repeat step 4 – 6 again.

10. To check the WiFi Status, navigate to the advanced settings menu (as in Step 1) and navigate to the WiFi Info menu item by using the up and down buttons and confirm the selection with the enter button

11. You will receive information about the SSID which the battery is connected to, as well as the FTP Server info. The WiFi Info screens also shows the last Sync informations and the current WiFi status. To go back to the advanced setting menu, press the back button

Product Generate Reports

The VCLX NM2 can generate reports about the health status of the battery. If you use the Wifi settings [7], a report will be generated every four weeks and uploaded to your FTP server. Alternatively you can save a report on a USB drive.

Generate Report and save it on a USB Drive

1. Before you can start, plug-in a a USB drive into the USB port of the VCLX NM2
2. Navigate to the advanced settings menu (To access the advanced settings menu, follow step 1 and 2 on the PIN Code Settings) and select the “Reports” menu item by using the up and down buttons, confirm the selection with the enter button
3. By using the up and down buttons you change the data type which should beexported, define the number of weeks to be exported and the export destination. Confirm your selection with then enter button .
4. Now navigate to the “Generate Now” button and confirm with the enter button .And your report will be generated. A success message will appear as soon as the upload is complete.

Product Declarations

VCLX NM2
This equipment has been approved by one or more agencies. All changes and/or
modifications not expressly approved by Anton/Bauer could void the users’ warranty and
authority to operate this equipment. There are no serviceable parts in this equipment.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Videndum Production Solutions Ltd. declares under our sole responsibility, supported by Videndum Production Solutions GmbH – our authorized representative, that the product detailed in this manual conforms with all relevant provisions of the following EU directives:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU

A copy of the declaration is available on request. EU contact: Videndum Production Solutions
GmbH, Parkring 29, 85748 Garching, Germany

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

UK Declaration of Conformity
Videndum Production Solutions Ltd. declares under our sole responsibility that the product detailed in this manual conforms with all relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations:

• The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
• The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
• The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
  Equipment Regulations 2012

A copy of the declaration is available on request.
UK contact: Videndum Production Solutions Ltd, William Vinten Building, Easlea Road, Bury St.
Edmunds, IP32 7BY

RoHS Compliance
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
This is to declare that all materials and/or components used in the manufacture of all products are in compliance without exemption with the EU Directive 2011/65/EU (as amended by COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) 2015/863 of 31 March 2015) for Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) from dates indicated.

Environmental considerations
European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC)
This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health. The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources. Visit our website for information on how to safely dispose of this product and its packaging.

In countries outside the EU:
Dispose of this product at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment according to your local government regulations.

Pollution statement
This equipment is designed for operation in Pollution Degree 2 environments.

Publication date 12/05/2022
Part No. 8675-0174
Publication Part No. 86750174-4980/1

Copyright
All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Videndum plc.

Disclaimer
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing.
Videndum Production Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make the changes to the information or specifications without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Changes will be incorporated in new versions of the publication. We are making every effort to ensure that our manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to the product specifications and features. Should this manual not contain information on the core functionality of your product, please let us know. You may be able to access the latest revision of this manual from our website. Videndum Production Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make changes to product design and functionality without notification.

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