SONY BC-U1A Battery Charger User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Sony

Table of Contents

SONY BC-U1A Battery Charger
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Overview
Location and Function of Parts
Charging a Battery Pack
Specifications
Supplied accessories
References
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SONY BC-U1A Battery Charger

Product Information

The BC-U1A Battery Charger is a device designed to charge batteries. It comes with an operating manual which provides instructions on how to use the device. The charger has no power switch and requires a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring during installation. The charger should not be exposed to rain or moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. It is important to note that the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. The charger has a plug cap cord length of at least 1.5m and a minimum rating of 7A, 125V.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the charger, read the operating manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
During installation, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit.
If a fault should occur during operation of the charger, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The charger should not be installed in a confined space, such as bookcase or built-in cabinet.
When using the charger, ensure that it is not exposed to dripping or splashing. Also, do not place objects filled with liquids on the charger.
When using the unit at a voltage other than 120V, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use only the approved Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere) of your country. If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, consult a qualified service personnel.

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
WARNING

This unit has no power switch. When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below.
NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade (NEMA 1-15P Configuration)
Cord Type NISPT-2 or SPT-2, two 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft.11 in.), Less than 2.5 m (8ft. 3 in.)
Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING : THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.

Use the approved Power Cord (2-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.
Use the Power Cord (2-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

WARNING

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as book case or built- in cabinet.

IMPORTANT
The product name and rating are located in the following location on the unit.
— Bottom

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the customers in the U.S.A.
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 particularinstallation. 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/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For the customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
For the customers in Europe This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

The fuse in primary circuit is/could be in the neutral.
The mains shall be disconnected to de-energize the phase conductors.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

CAUTION

There is a danger of explosion if a battery other than specified is charged. Do not charge batteries other than the recommended batteries.
When you dispose of the battery or the product, you must obey the law in the corresponding area or country.
Do not dispose of the battery or the product in a fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cut the battery. It may explode or cause a fire.
Do not place the battery in a high temperature place, such as under direct sunlight or near fire. It may ignite, explode, or cause a fire. Do not immerse or wet the battery in water or seawater. This may cause an electric shock.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

For the customers in the U.S.A.
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY – Please visit http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

For the customers in Canada
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY – Please visit http://www.sonybiz.ca/pro/lang/en/ca/article/resourceswarranty for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

For the customers in Europe
Sony Professional Solutions Europe – Standard Warranty and Exceptions on Standard Warranty. Please visit http://www.pro.sony.eu/warranty for important information and complete terms and conditions. For the customers in Korea

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY – Please visit http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler /BPAS-Start for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

Overview

The BC-U1A Battery Charger charges Sony Lithium-ion Battery Packs. It can supply DC power to a device.

NOTE
If some trouble occurs when operating this unit, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power source to shut off power supply. For details on battery packs that can be charged using the unit and devices that can be connected to the unit, visit the Sony Professional products website. Sony Professional products website:

U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro
Middle East, Africa http://sony-psmea.com
Russia http://sony.ru/pro/
Brazil http://sonypro.com.br
Australia http://pro.sony.com.au
New Zealand http://pro.sony.co.nz
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
India http://pro.sony.co.in

Location and Function of Parts

DC power output cord
Supplies DC power when the Mode select switch is set to DC OUT.
NOTE
Do not connect a device with power requirements higher than the specified values.
Charge connectors
Supplies power for charging a lithium-ion battery pack. The charging current is automatically blocked when a battery pack other than a lithium-ion battery pack has been mistakenly attached.
AC input connector
Connects to an AC power source via the AC power cord.
CHARGE indicator
Shows the charging status of the attached battery pack during charging of a battery pack with the Mode select switch set to CHARGE.
For details, see “Charging a Battery Pack
Mode select switch
CHARGE: For charging a lithium-ion battery pack
DC OUT : For supplying DC power
DC OUT indicator
Lights in green when the Mode select switch is set to DC OUT and
DC power is being supplied.
If some trouble is detected, the indicator goes dark.

Charging a Battery Pack

Set the Mode select switch to CHARGE.
Connect the AC input connector on the BC-U1A and the AC power source using the AC power cord.
Attach the battery pack.
Place the battery pack with the triangle mark facing the charge connectors and slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Be sure to push the battery pack to engage the charge connectors until it clicks.
Charging begins, and the CHARGE indicator shows the charging status.

Flashing in orange: Charged between 0 to 80%
Flashing in green: Charged over 80%
Lit in green : Fully charged
Flashing in orange, green, and off repeatedly: Charging standby state

This unit has a charging control function controlled by the temperature. If the internal temperature of the battery is 0 °C (32 °F) and lower or 60 °C (140 °F) and higher, the unit is in standby state and charging does not take place. When the temperature is above 0 °C (32 °F) or below 60 °C (140 °F), charging takes place.

The charging current is automatically blocked if a battery pack other than a lithium-ion battery pack is attached. Be sure to charge a designated battery pack only.

Detaching a battery pack
Slide the attached battery pack in the opposite direction to that when attaching then pull it up

Charging time
The time to charge a completely exhausted battery pack to its full capacity is shown below.

BP-U35: Approx. 90 minutes
BP-U70: Approx. 150 minutes
BP-U100: Approx. 210 minutes

When an abnormality is detected
When one of the following conditions is detected during charging, the CHARGE indicator flashes in orange and green alternately:

After the start of charging, quick charging does not begin.
Charging does not finish within a specified period.
The voltage for battery charging has exceeded the specified level.
The internal voltage has exceeded the specified level.
The internal voltage has dropped below the specified level.

Specifications

Voltage source 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 46 W
Current drain Charging: 82 VA (100 V), 105 VA (240 V)
Output Charging : 16.4 V, 2.4 A/1.5 A
DC output: 12 V, 3.0 A
Operating temperature Charging: 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)
DC output: −5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F)
Storage temperature −20 °C to +60 °C (−4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 128 × 45 × 98 mm (5 1/8 × 1 13/16 × 3 7/8 inches) (excluding projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 340 g (12 oz)

Supplied accessories

Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty Booklet (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notes

Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE TERMINATION OR DISCONTINUATION OF ANY SERVICES RELATED TO THIS UNIT THAT MAY RESULT DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OF ANY KIND.

If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm location, or if ambient temperature suddenly rises, moisture may form on the outer surface of the unit and/or inside of the unit. This is known as condensation. If condensation occurs, turn off the unit and wait until the condensation clears before operating the unit. Operating the unit while condensation is present may damage the unit. The life expectancy of the electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years under normal operating temperatures and normal usage (8 hours per day; 25 days per month). If usage exceeds the above normal usage frequency, the life expectancy may be reduced correspondingly.

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs.
The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part. Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use. Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections.