ANTON BAUER GM2 Dual Charger User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ANTON BAUER
Table of Contents
- Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
- Intended Use
- SAFETY
- About this user guide
- Battery Compatibility
- Components and Connections
- Operation Features
- Technical Specifications
- After Sales Support
- General Notices
- Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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USER GUIDE
GM2 / VM2
Dual Charger
8475-0141 – GM2 Dual Charger Gold Mount
8475-0143 – VM2 Dual Charger V-Mount
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
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. This safety instruction must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and avoid possible damage to the product.
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’.
ELECTRIC SHOCK Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear
supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle.
Intended Use
Intelligent charging with power to spare. Charge two V-Mount or Gold-Mount batteries simultaneously while powering your camera accessories with the lightweight and portable Anton/Bauer VM2, GM2 battery charger. Lithium-ion batteries, like the Anton/Bauer GO 90 (98Wh 8A) charge in approximately 3 hours. The XLR4 outputs DC power when charging or can be used to deliver battery power to devices that have an XLR input.
Electrical Connection
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Do not remove the 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.
WARNING! It is the responsibility of the local organization to ensure
that the product is periodically checked for electrical safety in accordance
with local regulations.
CAUTION! This product must be connected to a power supply of the same
voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated on the product. Refer to the
technical specifications for the product.
CAUTION! AC Mains plug or appliance coupler is to be used as a power
disconnect device; make sure it is readily accessible.
CAUTION! All data connections to other devices must be made using shielded
cables.
CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate the system EMC
liability.
CAUTION! Do not exceed the current output limit of the product when
powering auxiliary devices.
CAUTION! When powering the charger using a generator, the generator must
produce a sine wave or modified sine wave output, otherwise, the charger may
be damaged.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 Equipment)
WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe operation, this
equipment must be connected to a power supply that has a protective earth
connection (US: ground).
Operation
WARNING! Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in
this user guide and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable
operation.
WARNING! 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.
CAUTION! Slots and openings are intended for ventilation purposes to
ensure the reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating.
Do not block or cover any slots and openings.
WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture, and dust. The presence
of electricity near water can be dangerous.
WARNING! The charger must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and not
be used near objects filled with liquids.
WARNING! When cleaning the product, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not
wet the exposed metal parts of the charging unit. Do not use solvents,
detergents, or scouring agents.
Maintenance
WARNING! 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.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Weekly, or as needed – Clean the device, associated components, and
accessories as needed with a damp, non-saturated cloth or paper towel. Do not
wet the exposed metal part of the battery charge terminals. Do not use
solvents or scouring agents. Examples of approved solvents are Cidex® and
Windex®. Consult Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group for an approved list of
cleaning agents.
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.
SAFETY
AIR TRANSPORTATION REGULATION
US Code of Federal
Regulations Title 49 Subtitle B.
International Air Transport Associations (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation
(DGR).
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations apply to all
LithiumIon battery transport.
Since the interpretation and application of regulations may vary with the
aviation company, the transport of the Anton/Bauer battery may be disallowed
even when the conditions described above are satisfied.
Anton/Bauer therefore strongly recommends that you consult with your
transportation company prior to transporting the battery pack.
About this user guide
Introduction
Anton/Bauer GM2 Dual Gold-Mount Battery Charger / VM2 Dual V-Mount Battery
Charger.
Intelligent charging with power to spare. Charge two Gold Mount or V-Mount
batteries simultaneously while powering your camera accessories with the
lightweight and portable Anton/Bauer GM2 / VM2 battery charger. Lithium-ion
batteries, like the Anton/Bauer GO 90 (98Wh 8A) charge in approximately 3.5
hours. The XLR4 output converts AC to DC power when charging or can be used to
deliver battery power to devices that only have an XLR input.
Lightweight, compact dual battery charger.
The portable, packable charging solution A power-up wherever you need it. With
two battery mounts and an XLR4 DC output the Anton/Bauer GM2 / VM2 charger is
the ideal solution for roaming image-makers. Simply connect to AC power and
pop the integrated support stand to create a quick-to-set-up plug and play
charging station for G / V-mount batteries, and a 16.7VDC 4.5A convertor for
XLR power input devices.
Advanced safety monitoring.
Protection for your batteries and devices.
Stays cool. GM2 / VM2 chargers are designed to protect your batteries and any
powered devices from damage. Intelligent safety technology in the GM2 / VM2
constantly monitors all devices and will automatically stop charging if a
fault is detected or any attached battery reaches an overvoltage condition. A
built-in fan ensures that the charger can be relied on for peak performance.
Important
Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this user guide
and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation. Contact
Anton/Bauer Customer Support Group with any questions regarding this product
Battery Compatibility
Battery | GM2/VM2 Charger |
---|---|
Dionic XT 90 | √ |
Dionic XT 91 | √ |
Titon 90 | √ |
Titon 150 | √ |
Titon 240 | √ |
Titon SL90 | √ |
Titon SL150 | √ |
Titon Micro 45 | √ |
Titon Micro 90 | √ |
Titon Micro 150 | √ |
GO 90 | √ |
Titon Base | √ |
Components and Connections
Operation Features
- The XLR4 output converts AC to DC power when charging or can be used to deliver battery power to devices that only have an XLR input.
- Use the XLR4 output at the same time as charging.
- Supplied with a 4 Pin XLR Cable (Length ~10 ft. / 3 meters).
- Supplied with AC Power Cable.
LED Status | Meaning |
---|---|
OFF | The charger is turned on with no batteries connected |
Green | The charger is turned on with no batteries connected |
The battery is fully charged or battery capacity is above 95%
RED| Battery connected with low or no power
Battery is Charging
Flashing RED and GREEN| The charger has detected a problem with the battery or
charger. Contact Anton Bauer service center
The charger outputs 2.5A per channel. Regardless of 1 or 2 batteries are connected the charger will always provide each battery with 2.5 A.
Battery Capacity| Single Battery| Dual Battery| Charging
order
---|---|---|---
45Wh| 2 Hours| 2 Hours| Simultaneous
90Wh| 3.5 Hours| 3.5 Hours| Simultaneous
150Wh| 4.5 Hours| 4.5 Hours| Simultaneous
240Wh| 7 Hours| 7 Hours| Simultaneous
Technical Specifications
Physical Data | GM2 | VM2 |
---|---|---|
Height | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
Depth | 5.5 in (14 cm) | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
Width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
Weight | 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) |
Operating Temperature Range | 14 to 95°F / | |
-10 to 35°C | 14 to 95°F / |
-10 to 35°C
Mount Type / Bays| GM2 /| VM2
---|---|---
| Mount Type| Gold Mount| V Mount
| Battery Bays| 2| 2
| Electrical Data:| GM2| VM2
| Output Connector| 4-Pin XLR Female| 4-Pin XLR Female
| AC Input| 100 – 240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz @1.5 A| 100 – 240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz @1.5 A
| Output Voltage (via AC power)| 16.7 VDC at 4.5 A (4-Pin XLR Female)| 16.7
VDC at 4.5 A (4-Pin XLR Female)
| Max. Wattage| 75 W| 75 W
After Sales Support
At Vitec Production Solutions, we take great pride in the quality of our
products and we also recognize that your experience with our products
will be even more positive and productive with strong, effective support to
back them up.
Vitec Production Solutions Service Centers are there to provide technical
support for customers and partners, via telephone or email. For more
information, including complete contact details, please go to:
vitecsupport.com
General Notices
FCC Notice
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 when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense. 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.
Warranty
This warranty for the product specified in this document (“Product”) is given
by Vitec Production Solutions (“Anton/Bauer”), 14 Progress Drive, Shelton,
Connecticut 06484. If you (the purchaser of the Product from Anton/Bauer, or
the person for whom the Product was purchased, if it was a gift) have any
questions regarding Product applications, Product specification, or to obtain
warranty service on this or any Anton/Bauer product, contact the company at
the address above.
This product must be registered with Anton/Bauer within 30 days of purchase to
assure warranty coverage. Register online at:
www.antonbauer.com
Warranty registration, including the serial numbers of Anton/Bauer chargers
used with this battery, must be supplied to Anton/Bauer. Anton/Bauer will
warranty the Product only against defects in material and workmanship for the
period as follows from the date of purchase, in accordance with the terms set
forth below, and then, only if the Product is used exclusively in conjunction
with compatible Anton/Bauer chargers. If this battery or product is returned
to Anton/Bauer for warranty service it will be required that you provide model
names and serial numbers of compatible Anton/Bauer chargers with which this
product was used.
Warranty 12 months: Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the Product at
Anton/Bauer’s option and cost.
This warranty shall be effective only if Anton/Bauer receives notice of such
defects in materials or workmanship during the period of the warranty. The
liability of Anton/Bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim for repair
or replacement of the Product or as otherwise stated herein at Anton/Bauer’s
sole discretion. Notice of any claim under this warranty shall be delivered to
Anton/Bauer during the period of the warranty and the Product shall be
returned with its packaging promptly, at your expense, to an Anton/Bauer
Customer Support Center or to the address above. Upon receipt of the Product
and a record of your compliance with the conditions of this warranty,
Anton/Bauer will repair or replace the Product and return it to you, or issue
a credit, as applicable. You are responsible for all shipping and handling
charges to and from the authorized facility.
This warranty does not apply to and is void in the case of defects or damage
resulting from accidents, disaster, neglect, misuse, improper installation,
improper or unauthorized service or maintenance, unauthorized replacement
parts or attachments; or dysfunction or malfunction of, or caused by, any
other product or device.
Misuse includes any use of the Product in other than its intended application,
including the use of this Product with any charging device or accessory not
manufactured by and/or specified by Anton/Bauer. This warranty does not cover,
and Anton/Bauer assumes no responsibility for, any equipment or devices used
in conjunction with the Product.
Anton/Bauer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages
for breach of any written or implied warranty of the product. Under no
circumstances will Anton/Bauer be responsible for any special, incidental, or
Consequential Damages.
This Warranty is to be construed and enforced in accordance with the law of
the State of Connecticut, including the provisions of the Uniform Commercial
Code as adopted and from time to time amended in the State of Connecticut, and
not the Convention for the International Sale of Goods. This choice of
Connecticut law is exclusive of any Connecticut law that would require
reliance on any law foreign to Connecticut.
Should any action of law or in equity be brought by any person under this
Warranty, such action shall be brought only in the United States District
Court for the District of Connecticut, or in any Superior Court in Fairfield
County, Connecticut, USA. Some states do not allow limitations on how long a
warranty lasts, so the time period limitation herein may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other
legal rights which may vary from state to state. Use of unauthorized equipment
in conjunction with Anton/Bauer products constitutes misuse under our
warranties and may limit or void those warranties. Anton/Bauer does not
authorize, condone, recommend, or otherwise assume any liability or
responsibility resulting from the use of any battery, charger, or accessory
made by Anton/Bauer with any battery, charger or accessory not manufactured,
produced or sold by Anton/ Bauer. Anton/Bauer only authorizes the use of
original Anton/Bauer
products with this Product. Use only original Anton/Bauer equipment with this
Product.
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